Clonmacnois Parish
September 15th 2024
Twenty Fourth Sunday (B) Tel. 090 9674125
Fr. Michael Alanga 089 9644381
Parochial House, Shannonbridge, Athlone, Co. Offaly N37 W2A0
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
WEB shannonbridge.blogspot.ie
FACEBOOK www.fb.me/saintciarans
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes September 20th—28th Sept in preparation for visit of Relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous
Go to Mass and Holy Communion at least once during the 9-day novena. It is also recommended that you receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the novena.
Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes,
You appeared in the hollow of the rock of Massabielle To Bernadette, a small and simple shepherdess. You brought her the radiant light of your smile, The gentle, resplendent brightness of your presence. Day by day, you built a relationship with her Where you looked at her like one person talking to another. We, too, come here before you in our poverty, and we humbly pray to you.May those who doubt discover the joy of trust,
= May those who despair sense your discreet presence. Mary,- Our Lady of Lourdes,
You revealed your name to Bernadette
By simply saying “I am the Immaculate Conception”. May we discover the joy of a forgiveness that never falters, Instil in us the
desire for a rediscovered innocence and a joyful holiness. Help the blinded sinner.
You who gave birth to the Saviour of the world, Look tenderly on our beautiful but tragic world. Open in us the path of hope,
Guide us to the One who is the Living Source,
Jesus, your Son, who teaches us to say Our Father. AMEN
(Pray a decade of the rosary)
Invocations:
“Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!”
“Saint Bernadette, pray for us!”
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!”
Sat 14th Sept 7pm Eileen, Sonny & Dessie Keena
Mon16th Sept No Mass
Tues 17th Sept 10am
Wed 18th Septn10am
Thurs 19th Sept 10am
Fri 20th Sept 10am
Sat 21st Sept 7p.m. Jim Downey (7th Anniv.)
CLONFANLOUGH N37 XR81
Sun 15th Sept 10:30am
Sun 22nd Sept 10:30am Padraig Kelly M/M
OFFERTORY Sept 8th Offetory to be published later. Thank you for your financial support.
All donations raised in any parish– stay in that parish. You can also support using electronic transfer if it is more convenient. Bank details are : Clonmacnois Parochial Account.
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HARVEST DUES falls this month Thank you for your support of what forms our income as priests.
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Next Mass Wed 18th September @ 7:30pm
Feast Days This Week
Sept. 16th Ss Cornelius & Cyprian (Died 253) St Crprian, a friend of Cornelius, wrote that Cornelius was elected Pope “by the judgement of God and of Christ, by the testimony of most of the clergy, by the vote of the people, with the consent of aged priests and of good men” Sept. 20th Korean Martyrs (1839-1867)
Sept.21st St Matthew (Apostle)
The Climate Crisis – what can we do?
In response to the Climate Crisis, you are invited to a Webinar facilitated by Jane Mellett of Trocaire on Thursday 19th September at 7.30 pm. To register for this webinar, click the following link https://bit.ly/3XDKJct and enter your name and address
Clonfanlough Seniors Christmas Party Sunday November 24th 1pm Mass in Hall
Temple Conor Christmas Carol Service Sunday 8th December 2024 at 3:30pm
N37 Y2P8 Eircode
● Women's Pilates Monday 16th at 8pm
● Men's pilates 6 week block starting Mon 8th Oct 8.30-9.30 for 8 weeks
● Womens fitness class starting Sept Wed 25th @7.30
● Lunch Club - Offaly Healthy Homes Project
Join us for a delicious meal, dessert, tea/coffee, and live music in Clonfanlough Hall on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Open to ages 55+, €10 per person.Booking Essential: Contact Shirley at 087 2175998 to reserve your spot
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Shannonbridge 21/9/24
Reader: Ruth Quirke Eucharistic Minister Eileen Quinn Server H& E Mitchell Church Care Paula Claffey, Antoinette Kelly, Deirdre Kenny
Clonfanlough 22/9/24 Reader: Bridie Coughlan Euchristic Minister Declan McEvoy Server T & J. Rohan, K & K. Kelly Church Care Anne McEvoy
Rota copies in Sacristy & displayed in Sacristy
MEALS ON WHEELS if you would like to receive these (4 meals delivered twice weekly Mon & Wed) contact 087-2410587
SYNTROPIC AGROFORESTRY WORKSHOP September 21st - 22nd. €110 - €230. Coole Eco Community, Ferbane. Learn how to use trees to increase productivity and reduce farm inputs. For more information and to register: Info@CooleEcoCommunity. ie or call Siobhán: 089-2196045.
POOR CLARES GALWAY - Monastic Experience Day for Women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality. The event will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 21st September. Contact: vocations@poorclares.ie to book a place. Info at : poorclares.ie/monastic-experience-days.
12 Things to Always Remember 1. The past can't be changed. 2. Opinions don't define your reality. 3. Everyone's journey is different. 4. Judgements are not about you. 5. Overthinking will lead to sadness. 6. Happiness is found within. 7. Your thoughts affect your mood. 8. Smiles are contagious. 9. Kindness is free. 10. It's okay to let go and move on. 11. What goes around, comes around. 12. Things always get better with time.
Prayer for the Season of Creation
(September 1st to October 4th)
God our Heavenly Father,
creator of all,
we praise you for your goodness,
visible in all the diversity
that you have created,
making its a cosmic family living
in a common home.
Through the earth you created,
we experience love and nourishment,
home and protection.
Grant us a fresh vision
of our relationship with earth,
and with one another,
as creatures that are made
in your image.
In the name of the one who came to
proclaim the good news to all creation,
Jesus Christ, Amen
ST. BERNADETTE OF LOURDES - This month the Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes will be taken to Ireland to visit each diocese. In our own diocese the relics will be in St. Mel’s Cathedral on Fri 27th and Sat 28th September. The purpose of this visit is to Bring Lourdes to the Faithful- to help those who may not be able to travel to Lourdes themselves, to share in some of the atmosphere of prayer and consolation that pilgrims experience, while they are there. All welcome to join in the Message of St. Bernadette.
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