Clonmacnois Parish
July 7th 2024
Fourteenth Sunday (B)
Fr. Tom Cox (Adm) Tel. 090 9674125/ 086-8319500
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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14th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
‘A prophet is despised
only in his own country’
Jesus is rejected in his own town. A carpenter is a carpenter surely! We know all about his family! How could one of our own possibly have such wisdom? It’s a familiar story. We tend to look to far away hills for inspiration while the treasure is under our feet. God is present in the everyday. His face shines through ordinary people. His voice is heard in unlikely places. ‘There is a divine message in everything’. We would do well to take a second look at those closest to us. There is more to them than meets the eye. How did Jesus react to being rejected by His own people? He didn’t castigate His listeners. He didn’t rant or rail. He didn’t force His message on anyone. He simply withdrew quietly and took His message to another region. The preacher depends on the disposition of the congregation. There can be no preaching to hearts that are closed. If people decide that they won’t understand, they won’t understand. We can either help or hinder the work of Jesus Christ. We can open the door wide to Him or we can shut it in His face. It is interesting to note the sequel to this unpleasant episode. After His rejection Jesus never returned to Nazareth again!
SHANNONBRIDGE N37 FV05
Sat 6th July 7pm Josephine Bailey 1st Anniv
Mon 8th July 10am Mass
Tues 9th July 10am Mass
Wed 10th July 10am Mass
Thurs 11th July No Mass
Fri 12th July 10am Mass
Sat 13th July 7pm Peoples Intention
CLONFANLOUGH N37 XR81
Sun 7th July 10:30am Peoples Intention
Sun 14th July 10:30am Thomas (Tom ) McEvoy M/M
RECENT DEATHS
-James (Jimmy) Collins brother of Dympna (Kieran) Guinan (Clonfanlough) Reposing Brideswell Funeral Home Wed 10th from 5pm. Removal at 6:30pm to Taughmaconnell Church. Funeral Thursday @ 11am
-Willie Duffy Derryneill
-Mike Fallon Lowtown, Ballydangan
-Joe Flannery, Naas, Co. Kildare, brother-in-law of Aodh Horan. May they rest in peace.
-Lyla Murphy Mother of Tara Murphy (partner of Patrick Rigney, Clonlyon)
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Mass 10th July @ 7:30pm
OFFERTORY June 30th €510
Thank you for your financial support. You can also support using electronic transfer if it is more convenient. Bank details are :
Clonmacnois Parochial Account.
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Peter’s Pence Appeal falls today It’s the annual appeal of both Pope Francis and Bishop Fintan for your financial help. Needed in support of the Apostolic and Charitable Mission of the Universal Church and the entire World. Each donation small or large is very much appreciated.
FEASTDAYS FOR COMING WEEK
Monday 8 July: St. Kilian was born in the parish of Mullagh in the diocese of Kilmore. With eleven companions he left Ireland and became known as the apostle of Thuringia and eastern Franconia. With Kolonat and Tatnan he was put to death in 689. There is a very strong devotion to him in Wurzburg, where his remains lie, and also throughout the Bavarian countryside.
Tuesday 9 July: Ss. Augustine Zhao Rong. Thursday 11 July: St. Benedict., c. 480—547, after living as a hermit at Subiaco, founded the monastery of Monte Cassino. His Rule, observed by Benedictines and Cistercians, is distinguished by its wisdom & balance& those who lived by it did much to shape the Europe of today. Named patron of Europe in 1964.
Some inspiring quotes from St Benedict (1)Run while you have the light of life, lest the darkness of death overtake you” (2) “Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument”!!!
Saturday 13 July: St. Henry.
July 29th Clonmacnois Cemetery Clean up 7pm
Kilrehan July 7th @ 11am
High Street - Sunday 14th July, 12 noon
Gallen - Friday 16th July, 7pm
Creagh & Kilclooney Cemetery Sunday: Sunday August 4th @ 3p.m. 4.30p.m. in Kilclooney
ANNUAL DIOCESAN PRILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will take place on Sunday 1 st September
Parish Pattern Day Mon Sept 9th @7pm Clonmacnois Pattern Day Sun Sept 15th@3pm
July 1st ’24 Draw Results Numbers drawn 2-12-30-32
No Winner, One Match 3. Jackpot now €9,600. Next draw 8/7/25
MINISTRIES Readers: 13/7/24 @7pm Dympna Fitzpatrick (SB) 14/7/24 :10:30am Bridie Coughlan (CF) Communion 13/7/24 @7pm Deirdre Kenny 14/7/24 @10:30 Declan McEvoy Church Care Marie McManus, Patricia Kenny(SB) Niamh Egan, Anne Rohan (CF) (July) Counters Clonfanlough (July) Servers; 13/6/24 @7pm H&E Mitchell (SB) 14/7/24 @ 10:30am H. Guina, O & E. Shrahan, L. Butler
CLONFANLOUGH HALL
Music Generation: Music Explorers Summer Camp Monday 15th to Friday 19th July. Ages 5 - 12 yrs , 10 am to 1.30 pm, €80. See Music Generation Offaly Facebook Page for bookings
Tractor Run Success We are delighted to announce that the recent tractor run raised €5,806! A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for their generous support and participation. Thanks to Lesley from Little Wishes Preschool for raising €300 for Clonfanlough Hall at the Preschool graduation. Your efforts and support are greatly appreciated
Preloved Toy and Book Sale at Clonfanlough Hall
Join us for a fun-filled Preloved Toy and Book Sale at Clonfanlough Hall on Sunday, 21st July from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Donations of toys and books in good condition are welcome and can be dropped off at Clonfanlough Hall on Friday, 19th July from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday, 20th July from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
ST THÉRÈSE INTERNATIONAL DAY The first Saint Thérèse International Day will take place at Knock Shrine on Sunday July 14th.The Martin Family Reliquary will be available for veneration in the Basilica from 1pm to 2.30pm. Blessing with Relics of St Thérèse will take place during 3pm Mass in the Basilica. See knockshrine.ie for full programme
The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21st July. Mass at 3 p.m. will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.
World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly celebrated on Sunday 28th July
LOUGH DERG: 3-day Pilgrimage Fri. 31st May to Thurs. 15th Aug. Adm. €80. Booking advised 071 9861518 www.loughderg.org or info@loughderg.org. Concessions available for students, seniors and groups.
Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages April - Oct 2024: 7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book t he dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com
Light the Fire at Ballintubber Abbey on August 4th. Rekindle the fire of Faith, Hope and Love. Archbishop Francis Duffy will be the main celebrant. For further information www.lightthefire.ie
Sunday July 28th Knock Shrine National Grandparents Pilgrimage 2024.
Every Day may not be good– but there’s something good in every day!
A Blessing
The world is now too dangerous
and too beautiful for anything but love.
May your eyes be so blessed you see God in everyone.
Your ears, so you hear the cry of the poor.
May your hands be so blessed
that everything you touch is a sacrament
your lips, so you speak nothing but the truth with
love.
May your feet be so blessed you run
to those who need you.
And may your heart be so opened,
so set on fire, that your love,
your love, changes everything
GLENSTAL PRAYER Drive away the darkness that surrounds me, spread around me the Mantle of your Light. Help me to know your Will and give me the courage to do it. (Prayer said at 5.45 p.m. each day in Glenstal Abbey)
PATRON SAFE OF TRAVEL SAFETY O Glorious, St. Christopher you inherited a beautiful name, Christ-bearer, as a result of the wonderful legend that while carrying people across a raging stream, you also carried the Child Jesus. Teach us to be true Christ-bearers to those who do not know him. Protect all of us who travel both near and far and petition Jesus to remain with us always. Amen VAKS is an opportunity for young people in TY, 5th and 6th year to come to Knock Shrine to volunteer for a weekend in either July or August. This is a great way to meet new friends, serve others, express your faith and have fun! If you would like any more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mairead Jennings at 094 937 5321 or your local parish priest. The Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place on August 15 - 18th in Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare - save the date! Join us for a weekend of festivities: talks, testimonies praise & worship, and workshops. Donation Only. Check out Youth2000.ie for more information. 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 +353 818 445 500.
-Fri 2nd August 7pm in Mullinakill (Glebe)
-Sat August 3rd 7pm in Clonmacnois Cemetery
-Friday August 16th @7pm in Cloniffeen
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