Clonmacnois Parish
April 28th 2024
Fifth Sunday of Easter (B)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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Fr. Michael Molloy 090 9673539
5th SUNDAY OF EASTER
‘I am the vine you are the branches’
The image of the vine and the branches is one of the fundamental images of the New Testament. Jesus uses this image as He addresses His disciples in the Upper Room on the night before He died. It reminds us of a truth which we have all re-discovered in a striking way in recent times: everything is interconnected. My interest is linked to everyone else’s. We are all leaves on different branches of the same vine. For the family of believers the vine is Christ. At the centre of Christianity, there is a person. Stay close to Him and all things are possible. Lose Him and die. The image teaches us also that the vine needs the branches. The mission of Christ is our mission now. We are to be His hands, feet, ears, eyes and tongue. This is a profound and privileged task which should cause us to ask ourselves a simple question every day. Does the example of our lives turn the thoughts of others to God?
CLONFANLOUGH HALL:
-Zumba for kids - boys and girls aged 4 to 10 , 4.45 to 5.30pm
-Pilates with Ger: Monday’s 8.00-9.00pm
-Music Generation Offaly: Music lessons every Wednesday. Times: 4-5pm ages 8-12 (primary school) 5-6pm ages 13 + ( 2ndry school).
-Women’s Fitness class with Nicky:Wednesday’s 8.00-9.00pm
Chair Yoga Wednesday mornings at 10.30 am with Edel from Your Yoga Space. €10 per class. Call/text Edel to book on 086 1003420
Tractor Run: thank you
Clonfanlough first tractor run was a tremendous success. The Clonfanlough hall committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined , donated and sponsored us. A word of thanks to Shannonbridge GAA for hosting the run and to Fallon’s Bar Shannonbridge for the finger food
SHANNONBRIDGE N37 FV05
Sat 27th 7pm Peoples Intentions
Mon 29th April 10am Mass May Rocke & Nancy
Tues 30th April 10am Service
Wed 1st May 10am Service
Thurs 2nd May 10am Service
Fri 3rd May 10am Mass First Friday
Sat 4th May 7pm Peoples Intentions
Upcoming Months Mind Jimmy Fox 11/5/24@7pm
CLONFANLOUGH N37 XR81
April 28th 10:30am
Sun May 5th May 10:30am
Mon May 6th 6;30pm Rosary at Grotto
Sun May 12th 10:30am pre First Communion Mass
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Mass 1/5/24 @7:30pm
OFFERTORY April 21st €700
TROCAIRE €2,685 EASTER DUES €2,360
Anniversaries at this time
Liam Fitzpatrick 11th Anniv on 25/4/24
David Macklin 25th Anniv 17/4/24
RECENT DEATHS: Bernadette Kenny Clondelara, Shannonbridge
ROSARY FOR MAY AT CLONFANLOUGH Grotto Starting Monday 6th May at 6:30pm and subsequent Mondays
THE POOR CLARES in Galway are hosting an online Q&A for young women who would like to know more about the Poor Clare way of life. The event will take place from 7-8.30pm on Wednesday 1st May. Contact: vocations@poorclares.ie.
A Prayer for Easter Eyes My Lord, Jesus, You have risen to new life! Give me new eyes with which to recognize your presence in the world around me. Sharpen my vision so that I see beyond the ordinary events of each day and into the extraordinary reality of your grace. Brighten my view of the world with renewed hope in the coming of your Kingdom. Soften my gaze so that I view others with the kind of tenderness and compassion you showed to so many. May each day of this Easter season provide glimpses of your glory. In your sacred name, I pray. Amen.
A Prayer for Inner Strength Dear God, Please give me the strength to face the day and to see the many blessings that it contains. Give me the courage to walk on, no matter how long the path or how many turns the road holds. Guide my thoughts so that I walk in love and peace and with gratitude stamped on my heart.
Prayer for Comfort in a Time of Loss May you be held by the God of compassion as you remember your loved ones today. May God be with you in your sorrow, and comfort you in your loss. May your God, your family and your friends, give you strength and confidence. May your spirit be lifted, may your heart be filled with peace, and may the light of God’s promise fill you with joy and hope. Amen
THE YOUTH 2000 CONNAUGHT RETREAT In Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer and time to relax and meet with others. Donation only, 16-35 years. To book or for more info. visit www. youth2000.ie or email connaught@youth2000.ie.
A FEW CHURCH AND PARISH DATES: May 12th: The Ascension of the Lord May `19th: Pentecost Sunday May 26th: The most Holy Trinity June 2nd: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Sat May 25th – 12 Noon First Holy Communion. (Clonfanlough)
Cemetery Masses/Pattern Fri 2nd August 7pm Mullinakill (Glebe) Sat August 3rd 7pm Clonmacnois Cemetery Friday August 16th Cloniffeen 7pm Parish Pattern Day Monday Sept 9th @7pm Clonmacnois Pattern Day Sun Sept 15th@3pm
SHANNONBRIDGE LOTTO Draw 22-4-24 Numbers drawn 5-11-13-26 No Winner. One Match 3. Next Draw 29/4/24 Jackpot at €7,600
SHANNONBRIDGE GAA HEALTHY CLUB LAUNCH WITH Nutrition for Health & performance from Ellee McEvoy on Thursday May 2nd @ 7pm in Shannonbridge GAA Clubhouse.
Free entry, open to all members, juvenile players, parents and members of the Local community.
THE YOUTH 2000 CONNAUGHT RETREAT takes place in Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer and time to relax
Communion Calls for the Month of May Sunday 28th April
HOLY SOULS CRUSADE Sunday 28th April 2024 3-6pm Cluain Chiarain Prayer Centre Clonmacnois N37 P406 Evening of Prayer for our Faithful Departed. Hosted by Aidan Bond & Holy Souls Crusade Ministry. Holy Mass 5pm Fr. Patrick Ryan Mill Hill Fathers blessing with First Class Relic of St. Nicholas of Tolentine (Patron of the Holy Souls) will take place. All Welcome Enquiries 087 9084047 / 086 8568626
CLONMACNOIS SCHOOL FUN RUN & BAKE SALE Sunday June 9th Details later
Clonfert May Novena Opening
Wed May 1st 7:30pm Fr. Declan McInerney, Thurs 2nd May 7:30pm Guest speaker at mass, Fri 3rd May 12 Noon & 7:30pm Fr. Declan McInerney Sat 4th May Mass 7:30pm Fr. Declan McInerney
Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you (Unknown)
THE FIRST NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE FOR LIFE organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine with Mass at 3.00pm in the Basilica. Anointing of the Sick will take place during Mass. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy. We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.
FOOT CARE: MOBILE Foot Health Practitioner Service House Calls Available Daytime and Evening: CONTACT Maura (086) 8053671 to arrange an appointment.
ANAM CARA MIDLANDS - Monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 8th May at 7.15pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel. For more information call 01 4045378. This is a FREE event.
BANAGHER FET CENTRE - Opening Day on Thursday 2nd May commencing at 10am.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT - Gallen Community School are taking part again in this year’s Darkness into Light Walk for Pieta on Saturday 11th May at 4.15am. We are asking that if you wish to participate on the walk that you send your name (clearly stated), t-shirt size and money in an envelope into Gallen Community School. We would ask that all students are accompanied by a guardian for the walk. The cost for students is €5, adults €26. Many thanks
Lough Derg 2024 Pilgrimage season is now open with 5 different possibilities—3 Day Pilgrimage, Quiet Day, Lakeshore Pilgrimage, Residential Retreat, One Day Retreat. For details see poster on Church notice boards or at www.loughderg.org
MINISTRIES Readers: 4/5/24 @7pm Pattie Corbett (SB) 5/5/24 Anne Rohan (CF) Communion 4/5/24 @7pm Eileen Quinn 5/5/24 @10:30 Declan McEvoy Church Care Jacinta Kelly/Ann Keena (SB Angela Walsh/Rosaleen Gunning (CF) (May)Counters Shannonbridge Servers; 4/5/24L. Fitzpatrick, K. Rocke, D O’Duffy (SB) 5/5/24 Clonfanlough M O’Shea, C. Daly, C. Mahon. S & O Trainor
