Clonmacnois Parish
St. Patrick’s Day(B)
March 17th 2024
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG
Patrick is one of the best known saints in the world and, paradoxically, one of the least known. From Dublin to Dubai, from Ferbane to Fremantle people are familiar with the symbol of the shamrock and the myth of the banishment of the snakes from Ireland. Few, however would have actually read the two works he left us and which give us an insight into his life and heart. The ‘Confessions’ and the ‘Letter to Coroticus’ reveal a man of deep humility, uncommon physical strength and unshakeable trust in God. The land to which he came was strange and the natives were dangerous. He tasted the deep pain of distance and isolation from family and friends. Through it all, his faith was tested, but Patrick persevered, prayed and prevailed. His valiant efforts led to an unprecedented flowering of faith in our land and proved to be the springboard for a proud and rich missionary tradition. ‘Is mór idir inné agus inniu’, but we dare to hope for a new flowering today. Our roots are deep and will not die. Like our traditional music and dance, the flame of faith will burn strongly again. It’s part of who we are, and future generations will once again discover its richness, its strength and its power. In the meantime, we persevere as Patrick did; we celebrate his achievement; we salute past generations who nurtured the seed he planted and we recommit ourselves, in our time, to do what they did in more difficult times. May the teenage slave of Slemish Mountain be our model, our inspiration and our guide. Dia inn ló ‘gus oíche is Pádraig Aspal Éireann.
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As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, our thoughts turn to those who have emigrated from our shores. We remember and pray for all Irish people overseas - those who are recently departed and those who left our shores many years ago. We ask you to remember in a special way those emigrants whose journey has been a difficult one and may need that extra bit of help and support. In addition to practical assistance, emigrants need spiritual and emotional support. We remember those who work tirelessly to assist Irish emigrants of all generations, particularly the Irish chaplaincies in the United States and the U.K. We also pray those who have been touched by the sense of loss that comes with a loved one emigrating, that they will find strength and comfort as they cope with the pain of separation.
SHANNONBRIDGE N37 FV05
Sat 16th 7pm Tom & Bina Nugent
Mon 18th 10am Mass
Tues 19th 10am Mass
Wed 20th 10am Mass
Thurs 21st 10am Mass
Fri 22nd 10am Mass
Sat 23rd 7pm Mass
-Harry Gunning(A)&br in law Tony Teehan 1A
-Paddy & Mary Martin & granddaughter Olivia Kinsella
-Hubert (Louis) Darcy M/M
- Joe O’ Leary M/M
`CLONFANLOUGH N37 XR81
Sun March 17th 10:30am People’s Intentions
Fri 22nd 7pm
Sun March 24th 10:30am
BALLINAHOWEN CHURCH ANNIV.
Sunday 24th @ 11:30am
-James Norton 1st A
-Pat Joe Norton 2nd A
-Michael Lantry 2nd Anniv
RECENT DEATHS Pray for the soul of Breege Gavigan (nee Coughlan), (Sister of Sean )Ballyhearth, Clonfanlough who died recently in London. Also Helen Dunican (née Kelly) Clonshask, Oldtown, Athlone Lorraine Canny (nee Cunningham) Sheffield & Ballysheil (Laid to rest in Clonmacnois 15/3/24)
MINISTRIES Readers: 23/3/24 @7pm Ciara Macklin + Long Gospel N & O/C readers\ 24/3/24 @10:30 Kathleen Guinan + Long Gospel N & O/C readers\(CF) Communion 23/3/24 @7pm Fergal Moran 24/3/24 @10:30 Maura Molloy Church Care Jacinta Kelly & Ann Keena (CF) Olive Daly (March )Counters Clonfanlough Servers; 23/3/24 Hannah M. Emily M. (SB) 17/3/24 Clonfanlough A Hennessy, R. Daly, O. Daly, H. Maloney
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Kay Fitzpatrick & family with to thank all who sent message of sympathy, Mass Cards on the death of her sister Nuala also on the death of her brother –n-Law Michael. Mass will be offered for your intention.
CASH4CLOTHES Fundraiser for Clonmacnois National School
Bagged items can be dropped off at Clonmacnois School Monday 8th April to Friday 12th April OR
Shannonbridge Hall Friday 12th April and Saturday 13th April Drop off Days : Monday April 8th & Friday April 12th at the school
We accept All Clothes in good condition, paired shoes, handbags, costumes, school wear (no crest), clean underwear & swimwear, Jewellery.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT end-of-life clothes, curtains, duvets, pillows, cushions, wet or damp clothing, uniforms with crests.
All Support is greatly appreciated.
MEALS ON WHEELS : If you would like to avail of this service contact 087 2410587
Ardagh & Clonmacnois Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024 takes place 31st May – 5th June 2024. For information and bookings contact Joe Walsh Tours 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
CLONFANLOUGH HALL
Zumba for kids - boys and girls aged 4 to 10 ,continuing in the hall Mondays 4.45 to 5.30
-Music Generation Offaly: Music lessons in Clonfanlough Hall every Wednesday
Times: 4-5pm ages 8-12 (primary school) 5-6pm ages 13+(secondary school).
-Pilates with Ger: Monday’s 8.00-9.00pm
-Women’s Fitness class with Nicky: Wednesday’s 7.30-8.30pm
Easter Wreath making class with Ruth from Country Blooms & Floristry Saturday 23rd March 4 to 6pm in Clonfanlough Hall. €35 per person. Book your place by contacting Ruth on 0861920226 before 18th March
PALM SUNDAY Next Sunday & the beginning of Holy Week, which joins in the foretelling of Christ’s regal triumph and the proclamation of the passion. Palms will be blessed during Masses. There us a strong tradition where the palms are taken home, where they will serve as a reminder of the victory of Christ over sin and death. .
PRAYER TO ST PATRICK O God, you sent your blessed servant St Patrick to teach and save the people of his home and place. You gave our patron a loving heart like your own. You filled him with great faith and a burning desire to work hard for your kingdom. Please listen when he prays for us, his sons and daughters. Grant to us, through his intercession, a lively faith, a firm hope and a strong will to build your kingdom. We pray this through Christ our Lord, Amen
A Phádraig atá I bPárthas Mhic Dé inniu, Faigh áras dúinn ann, an áit a bhfeicfimiid thu. [O Blessed Patrick, with the Lord now in His holy place, Win a home for us there to see you face to face
CONGRATULATIONS - To Gallen Community School Boys Senior Team on their great victory in the All-Ireland Final in Sligo on Saturday last.
Sunday Social Gathering Moore Community Council are holding a Social Gathering for Adults on Sunday March 24th from 4pm in Moore Community Hall N37 HT68. Music by Alex Roe. Admission €5 on the door
FEAST DAYS Mar 19th St Joseph spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary The bible pays Joseph the highest compliment: he was a “just” man. By saying Joseph was “just,” the bible means that he was one who was completely open to all that God wants to do for him. He became holy by opening himself totally to God. He carried out his vocation with complete fidelity until at last God called him,saying:’Good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord’
On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile;/And now thou art high in the mansions above,/On Erin’s green valleys look down in thy love./On Erin’s green valleys, on Erin’s green valleys, On Erin’s green valleys look down in thy love.
2)Ever bless and defend the sweet land of our birth, Where the sham rock still blooms as when thou wert on earth, And our hearts shall yet burn, wherever we roam, For God and St. Patrick, and our native home. On Erin’s green valleys….
Dóchas linn Naomh Pádraig Aspal mór na hÉireann, Ainm oirdearc gléigeal, solas mór an tsaoil é. D'fhill le soiscéal grá dúinn d'ainneoin blianta i'ngéibheann. Grá mór Mhac na páirte, d'fhuascail cách ón daorbhroid.
Sléibhte, gleannta máighe,
's bailte mór na hÉireann,
Ghlan sé iad go deo dúinn,
míle glóir dár naomh dhil.
Iarrmaid ort, a Phádraig,
guí orainne na Gaela,
Dia linn lá 'gus oíche 's Pádraig Aspal Éireann.
Céad míle fáilte romhat, a Íosa, a Íosa
Céad míle fáilte romhat, a Íosa Céad míle fáilte romhat a Shlánaítheoir Céad míle míle fáilte romhat, 'Íosa, a Íosa
Glóir agus moladh duit, a Íosa, a Íosa Glóir agus moladh duit, a Íosa
Glóir agus moladh duit, a Shlánaítheoir Glóir, moladh agus buíochas duit, 'Íosa, a Íosa
Ag Críost an Síol, ag Críost an Fómhar Ín iothlann Dé go dtugtar sinn. Ag Críost an mhuir, ag Críost an t-iasc, I lionta Dé go gcastar sinn
Ó fhás go haois, is ó aois go bás Do dhá láimh a Chríost anall tharainn. Ó bhás go críoch, ní críoch ach athfhás, I bParrthas na nGrást go rabhaimid.
Christ Be Beside Me
Christ be beside me, Christ be before me,
Christ be behind me, King of my heart.
Christ be within me, Christ be below me,
Christ be above me, never to part.
Christ on my right hand, Christ on my left hand,
Christ all around me, shield in the strife.
Christ in my sleeping, Christ in my sitting,
Christ in my rising, Light of my life.
Christ be in all hearts thinking about me Christ be on all tongues telling of me.
Christ be the vision in eyes that see me, In ears that hear me, Christ ever be.
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Next Mass 20/3/24 @7:30pm
OFFERTORY March 10th €795 Monthly €214 Lenten Alms €130 Dues €350
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