Clonmacnois Parish
Nov 25/26th 2023
34th Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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Nov 20-Dec 6th ATHLONE LITTLE THEATRE - Some laughter for the dark nights! Three one-act comedies directed by Paddy Martin, Clive Darling and Hélène Lepaon taking place in Athlone Little Theatre from November 29th to December 6th at 8pm. Sunday Matinee only on December 3rd at 3pm. Book now on www.athlonelittletheatre.ie
Nov 30th ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE MASS at TUS will take place on Thursday 30th November at 11am in the Douglas Hyde Lecture Hall. All welcome
Dec 1st HEALING MASS will take place in Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy on Friday 1st December at 8pm The Celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. All are most welcome
Dec 1st AN EVENING OF SONGS OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE IN KNOCK BASILICA - FRIDAY, 1ST DECEMBER AT 8PM Featuring John McNicholl, Margo, Philomena Begley and Marc Roberts with Una Nolan & Schola Cantorum Basilicae Choir. A fundraising concert for Victim Assistance Charity. Tickets from Ticketmaster.ie Tickets also available from head office - for details contact Mary McNicholas, Victim Assistance,Head Office, Aiden St., Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo 094 9000 251/ 086 3938871. Email: support@victimassistance.ie
Dec 1-3rd Carrig Riverstown & Killeen Drama Group is delighted to announce that on the 1st 2nd and 3rd of December 2023 they will perform Ray Cooney's 'Out of Order' at Carrig and Riverstown Community Hall. This hilarious comedy, directed by Brendan Hanamy promises to be another great production. Tickets are now on sale for €10 and are available by contacting 089 4042517
Dec 6th SAMARITAN GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT on Wed 6th Dec in the Friary, Athlone featuring the Army Band of the 2nd Brigade. Conductor Capt John Carpenter. Mezzo Soprano Gemma Ni Bhriain, Athlone Acappella & the Athlone Pipe Band. Admission €18 available at Cunninghams' Pharmacies (Dublin Rd & Monksland), Midland Sound Equip & Mulligans, Roscommon Road. The Samaritans are available 24hours on Freecall 116 123 for anyone who is lonely, troubled or needs to talk to someone in confidence.
Dec 13-14 MUSICAL PANTOMINE The TY’s of Banagher College are busy preparing for this year's musical pantomime, 'Robin Hood and his Musical Merry Men'. We hope you will pencil in the date in your diary, a fabulous production not to be missed! Tickets available on the door (CASH ONLY). Performance nights are Wed. 13th & Thurs. 14th Dec. starting at 7.30 p.m. Admission €12 adults, €7 seniors and students
Nov 30th ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE MASS at TUS will take place on Thursday 30th November at 11am in the Douglas Hyde Lecture Hall. All welcome
Dec 1st HEALING MASS will take place in Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy on Friday 1st December at 8pm The Celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. All are most welcome
Dec 1st AN EVENING OF SONGS OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE IN KNOCK BASILICA - FRIDAY, 1ST DECEMBER AT 8PM Featuring John McNicholl, Margo, Philomena Begley and Marc Roberts with Una Nolan & Schola Cantorum Basilicae Choir. A fundraising concert for Victim Assistance Charity. Tickets from Ticketmaster.ie Tickets also available from head office - for details contact Mary McNicholas, Victim Assistance,Head Office, Aiden St., Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo 094 9000 251/ 086 3938871. Email: support@victimassistance.ie
Dec 1-3rd Carrig Riverstown & Killeen Drama Group is delighted to announce that on the 1st 2nd and 3rd of December 2023 they will perform Ray Cooney's 'Out of Order' at Carrig and Riverstown Community Hall. This hilarious comedy, directed by Brendan Hanamy promises to be another great production. Tickets are now on sale for €10 and are available by contacting 089 4042517
Dec 6th SAMARITAN GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT on Wed 6th Dec in the Friary, Athlone featuring the Army Band of the 2nd Brigade. Conductor Capt John Carpenter. Mezzo Soprano Gemma Ni Bhriain, Athlone Acappella & the Athlone Pipe Band. Admission €18 available at Cunninghams' Pharmacies (Dublin Rd & Monksland), Midland Sound Equip & Mulligans, Roscommon Road. The Samaritans are available 24hours on Freecall 116 123 for anyone who is lonely, troubled or needs to talk to someone in confidence.
Dec 13-14 MUSICAL PANTOMINE The TY’s of Banagher College are busy preparing for this year's musical pantomime, 'Robin Hood and his Musical Merry Men'. We hope you will pencil in the date in your diary, a fabulous production not to be missed! Tickets available on the door (CASH ONLY). Performance nights are Wed. 13th & Thurs. 14th Dec. starting at 7.30 p.m. Admission €12 adults, €7 seniors and students
FEAST OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
‘You did it to me’ Pope Pius IX, whose motto was: ‘the peace of Christ in the reign of Christ’ instituted this feast in 1925 in response to growing secularism and atheism. Benito Mussolini had just declared himself ‘Il Duce’ (‘The Leader’) of Italy, and the Holy Father wanted to remind his flock that, for them, there could be only one ‘duce’, Jesus Christ. He placed the feast, appropriately, at the hinge of the Church year to indicate that all time and all seasons belong to the Lord who is a king with a difference. His kingdom is a reign, not a realm. He did not come to reign on a golden throne, but on a wooden cross. His power comes, not through domination, but through humble service and in the end He will judge us on our record of that same humble service. The exam questions for this final test are known to all and can be reduced down to one: Did we notice and reach out to‘ the least of these brothers and sisters of ours’? The answer to that question is within the capacity of all to deliver. It is reassuring for us to hear in the Gospel account of the Last Judgement that every kind deed we perform, no matter how small, will go before us and be rewarded. We begin then with the little acts of kindness and of love, remembering that ‘without little things there can be no big things; without water drops there can be no oceans. I cannot do all the good things the world needs, but the world needs all the good things I can do’ - so does God!
WELLBEING SESSIONS Shannonbridge Mindfulness, Chair Yoga, Relaxation continues on Tues, Nov 28th (for 2 more weeks) booking essential Contact Stephanie 086 8336873 10:30-11:30 in Shannonbridge Community Hall. PILATES with Ger Murray in Clonfanlough Hall starts Monday 27th November at 8pm weekly €10 per Class. Eircode (next door!) N37 D950 All Welcome
OFFERTORY: Nov 18/19th Offertory €420 Annual Donations €450 CLOTHES COLLECTION in aid of the Meals on Wheels. Please leave any bags of clothes, paired shoes, handbags, bed linen. (No blankets, duvets or pillows) into Shannonbridge Hall. Your support is appreciated.
TOTUS TUUS Magazine is a Catholic Magazine, full of articles from Irish priests and laity, which aims to highlight the beauty and joy of our faith. It is going into its 7th year and is run by donations. If you haven’t come across Totus Tuus Magazine and would like free copy please contact Fiona Kiely on 086 8760058
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Sat 25th Nov 7pm Celine Grennan M/M
Mon 27th 10am Mass
Tues 28th 10am Mass
Wed 29th 10am Mass
Thurs 30th 10am William & Bridget Duffy
Fri 1st Dec 10am Mass
Sat 2nd Dec 7pm William & Julia Dillon
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Sun26th Nov 10:30am Kathleen & Patrick
Kilduff (also a “Family Mass” cf Notice)
Fri 1st Dec 7pm First Friday
Sun 3rd Dec 10:30am Kieran & Mary Daly & Tom Mannion
Cluain Chiarain Mass 29/11/23 @ 7:30pm
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe on Sun. 26th Nov. This feast reminds us that our lives are to be characterised by a love that welcomes Christ in those most in need and by joyful expectation of his glorious coming. Monday 27 Nov.: St. Fergal.
Nov.30th St Andrew (apostle) Andrew was St Peter’s brother. Both were called by Jesus to be a follower at the same time. Little is said about Andrew in the Gospels. Before the multiplication of the loaves, it was Andrew who spoke up about the boy who had the barley loaves and fishes.
Beginning on St. Andrew the Apostle's feast day, November 30, the following beautiful prayer is traditionally recited fifteen times a day until Christmas. This is a very meditative prayer that helps us increase our awareness of the real focus of Christmas and helps us prepare ourselves spiritually for His coming.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,
[here mention your request]
through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.
RECENT DEATHS Lily Flannery Dunlo Court & Creevagh, Martin Donegan Shannonbridge
First Friday calls will be made on Friday
Adoption Support Information and Support for Birth Mothers - whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445500
FAMILY MASSES If You would like to be involved. In bringing forwards Masses that would be attractive to younger families (simplified readings, prayers, involvement, crafts etc), contact us at 086-8319500
SHANNONBRIDGE LOTTO Nov. 20th ’23 numbers drawn 5-14-23-32 No Winner, Four Match 3 Next Draw 27-11-23 Jackpot stands at €3,200
MEALS ON WHEELS if you would like to receive these (4 meals delivered twice weekly Mon & Wed) contact 087-2410587
CLONFANLOUGH Family Mass Sunday 26th November @ 10:30am . We welcome all children and especially children for Communion & Confirmation.
Sun Nov. 26th CLONFANLOUGH SOCIAL GROUP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY in Clonfanlough Hall, starting with Mass at 1pm
Sunday Dec 3rd JOINT CAROL SERVICE of the RC and CofI Communities Sunday, December 3pm Teampall Ciaran. Clonmacnois Monastic Site
Tues 19th Dec ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE in Shannonbridge Church at 6:30pm The Parents Association will be providing refreshments afterwards in the Hall and are also running a raffle with some fantastic prizes. Please support the Raffle Cards that are distributed through the community.
CLONFANLOUGH HALL (N37 FN29) INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET Sun 3rd Dec. 2023 from 3-6pm. Alison Holmes Handcrafted Jewellery, Anna Boles Art, Audrey White Cottage Crafts, Bloomhill Nurseries, Clonmacnois N.S. Christmas Cheer, Clonfanlough Hall Christmas Treats, Ferbane Totalhealth Pharmacy, Shannonbridge Pottery, Shannonbridge GAA, Tara’s Sweet Treats, Terence Casey Animal Adventure Books, Raffle, Complimentary Hot Chocolate, Tea & Coffee on Arrival.
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MINISTRIES Readers: 2/12/23 @7pm Ruth Quirke 3/12/23 @10:30 Declan McEvoy (CF) Communion2/12/23 @7pm Deirdre Kenny 3/12/23@10:30am Jacqueline Hennessy Church Care Paula Claffey, Antoinette Kelly, Deirdre Kenny(SB) J. Rigney D. Darcy CF) Counters Clonfanlough (Nov) Servers; 2/12/23 H. Mitchell, O. Kenny (SB) 3/13/23 Clonfanlough H. Guinan, A. Hennessy, R. Daly, H. Maloney
A Prayer for the Feast of Christ the King As the great wheel of the liturgy spins, It lands here, once a year, To remind us that Christ is King – In winter’s chill or late autumn drear, We need reminding that new life will come, Springing from frozen roots and brittle branches. As we prepare to approach the manger once more, We need this renewal in understanding That the glory of God turns up in the most unexpected places. O Christ the King, turn our hearts this day Not only to the world around us But to the world within us – Where your Kingdom comes anew With each act of love we offer, Each prayer we whisper, each breath we draw. Amen.
Final Judgement: The parable of the Last Judgement (adaptation) For I was hungry, and you were obese; Thirsty and you were watering your lawn, A stranger and you called the police and were glad to see me taken away. Naked and you were saying, ‘ I don’t have a thing to wear – I must get some new clothes tomorrow’. Ill and you asked, ‘ Is it contagious’ In prison and you said, ‘That’s where your kind belongs’
Nov 20-Dec 6th ATHLONE LITTLE THEATRE - Some laughter for the dark nights! Three one-act comedies directed by Paddy Martin, Clive Darling and Hélène Lepaon taking place in Athlone Little Theatre from November 29th to December 6th at 8pm. Sunday Matinee only on December 3rd at 3pm. Book now on www.athlonelittletheatre.ie
Nov 30th ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE MASS at TUS will take place on Thursday 30th November at 11am in the Douglas Hyde Lecture Hall. All welcome
Dec 1st HEALING MASS will take place in Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy on Friday 1st December at 8pm The Celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. All are most welcome
Dec 1st AN EVENING OF SONGS OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE IN KNOCK BASILICA - FRIDAY, 1ST DECEMBER AT 8PM Featuring John McNicholl, Margo, Philomena Begley and Marc Roberts with Una Nolan & Schola Cantorum Basilicae Choir. A fundraising concert for Victim Assistance Charity. Tickets from Ticketmaster.ie Tickets also available from head office - for details contact Mary McNicholas, Victim Assistance,Head Office, Aiden St., Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo 094 9000 251/ 086 3938871. Email: support@victimassistance.ie
Dec 1-3rd Carrig Riverstown & Killeen Drama Group is delighted to announce that on the 1st 2nd and 3rd of December 2023 they will perform Ray Cooney's 'Out of Order' at Carrig and Riverstown Community Hall. This hilarious comedy, directed by Brendan Hanamy promises to be another great production. Tickets are now on sale for €10 and are available by contacting 089 4042517
Dec 6th SAMARITAN GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT on Wed 6th Dec in the Friary, Athlone featuring the Army Band of the 2nd Brigade. Conductor Capt John Carpenter. Mezzo Soprano Gemma Ni Bhriain, Athlone Acappella & the Athlone Pipe Band. Admission €18 available at Cunninghams' Pharmacies (Dublin Rd & Monksland), Midland Sound Equip & Mulligans, Roscommon Road. The Samaritans are available 24hours on Freecall 116 123 for anyone who is lonely, troubled or needs to talk to someone in confidence.
Dec 13-14 MUSICAL PANTOMINE The TY’s of Banagher College are busy preparing for this year's musical pantomime, 'Robin Hood and his Musical Merry Men'. We hope you will pencil in the date in your diary, a fabulous production not to be missed! Tickets available on the door (CASH ONLY). Performance nights are Wed. 13th & Thurs. 14th Dec. starting at 7.30 p.m. Admission €12 adults, €7 seniors and students
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