Clonmacnois Parish
September 8th 2024
Twenty Third Sunday (B) Tel. 090 96741257
Fr. Michael Alanga 089 9644381
Email: clonmacnoiseparish@gmail.com
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FACEBOOK www.fb.me/saintciarans
23rd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
‘He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak’. Today Jesus encounters and heals a deaf man who also has an impediment in his speech. The Lord’s gesture re minds us that the gifts of hearing and speech are among God’s greatest gifts, and are closely connected. Many talk, but few actually listen. Research has found that we only listen at twenty five per cent of our capacity. If we do listen, it is most often with the intent to reply, not to understand. One of the most sincere forms of respect is to listen to what another has to say. The esteemed German theologian, Paul Tilich went so far as to say that ‘the first duty of love is to listen’. It is interesting to note that the words ‘listen’ and ‘silent’ are composed of the same letters! We would do well, then, to heed the wisdom of the Turkish proverb: ‘listen a thousand times and speak once’. In that way, we will be more likely to use the precious gift of speech to lift-up, not to tear down; to heal, not to wound; to help not to hurt. At a recent audience in Rome, Pope Francis concluded his remarks on the theme of listening with a beautiful prayer: ‘May the Lord give us the grace to discern when we should speak and when we should stay silent’
SHANNONBRIDGE N37 FV05
Sat 7th Sept 7p.m. Vigil Mass (Fr. Alanga)
Mon 9th Patronal Day Feast of St. Ciaran 7p.m. Mass
Tues 10th Sept 10am
Wed 11th Sept 10am
Thurs 12th Sept 10am
Fri 13th Sept 10am
Sat 14th Sept 7pm Eileen, Sonny & Dessie Keena
CLONFANLOUGH N37 XR81
Sun 8th Sept 10:30am
Sun 15th Sept 10:30am
RECENT DEATH - Please pray for the repose of the souls of Fr. Michael Campbell, PP, Abbeylara; Breeda Connolly, Knockaulin Drive;
OFFERTORY Sept 1st €500 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 weekend. September 8th. Thank you for your support of what forms our income as priests.
Feast Days This Week
Sept. 9th St Ciaran Born around 512, Ciaran came to Clonmacnois in 545 where he founded a monastery. He died at the age of 33 while the monastery was still being built. Patern Day in Clonmacnois is on next Sunday.
Sept 10th Sept 13th St Peter Claver
St John Chrysostom (347-407) As Archbishop of Constantinople, he was renowned as a great preacher. ‘Golden-mouthed’ was the name given to him. Sept. 14th The Exaltation of the Cross The discovery of the True Cross is dated to 14th September 320. St Helena is credited with discovering the True Cross.
Ballinasloe Flower and Garden Club are celebrating our 30th anniversary and holding a Flower Arranging Demonstration by Ann Slattery, AOIFA Ennis in Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe on Wednesday ,11th September at 8.00pm. Grower's competition: Vase of Flowers from the garden. New members are very welcomed. Admission 10 euro
Ardagh & Clonmacnois
Pattern Day Clonmacnois
Sunday, September 15th 2024
N37 V292
2:45p.m. Pattern Prayers
3:00p.m. Pattern Mass
Preacher: Fr. Peter Burke PP Ferbane, Administrator Clonmacnois Parish
Pattern Co-odinator: Fr. Brendan O’Sullivan
N37 Y2P8 Eircode
Women's pilates back 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
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Shannonbridge 14/9/24
Reader: Rachael Carty Eucharistic MinisterMarie McManus Server L. Fitzpatrick, K. Rocke, D O’Duffy Church Care Dympna Fitzpatrick. Dympna O’Carroll. Linda Moran
Clonfanlough
Reader: Della Fitzgerald Euchristic MinisterLeanne Quinn Server Hennessy. R & O. Daly, H. Maloney Church Care Anne McEvoy
Rota copies in Sacristy & displayed in Sacristy
FOOT CARE: MOBILE Foot Health Practitioner Service House Calls Available Daytime and Evening:Maura (086) 8053671
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.
ANAM CARA MIDLANDS - The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 11th September at 7.15pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel. This event is FREE. For more information call 01 4045378.
CLUAIN CHIARAIN Next Mass Wed 11th September @ 7:30pm
HARVEST PRAYER
We bless you,
God of Seed and Harvest
And we bless each other
That the beauty of this world
And the love that created it
Might be expressed though our lives
And be a blessing to others
Now and always AMEN
Temple Conor Christmas Carol Service Sunday 8th December 2024 at 3:30pm
SHANNONBRIDGE/DOON G.A.A. LOTTO Sept 2nd ’23 Results Numbers drawn 10-13-15-32 No Winner, One Match 3. Jackpot now €11,600. Next draw 9/9.24
CATHOLIC MARRIAGE Encounter Weekend - Is for married couples who want something more in their marriage. The next weekend is in the Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, 8-10 Nov.. Online booking onlywww.marriageencounter.ie.
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.
As I (finally!) say goodbye to you in Clonmacnois Parish. I would like to thank all of you for the past 8 years among you in “Ciaran’s Land”.
Your support, kindness, generosity of heart and hand was much appreciated. A lot has been done– more to come. The involvement of as many people as possible has been and will be so crucial in every parish. It’s a time of change & opportunity! Working together for the good of the parish community. I commend our Parish Committees and wish you all well and will remember you in prayer in my mountain fastness of North Roscommon! I will miss you very much.
Thanks for the night of Aug 17th last.. It was so touching & thanks to all for the cards, mass bouquets & gifts from so many.. I couldn’t believe it really. I never had that experience before. Fr. Tom
WELCOME!
A very warm welcome to Fr. Michael Alanga a diocesan priest of 33 years experience on loan to us from Pankshin Diocese of Northern Nigeria who begins his ministry in our parish this weekend. May God bless you in your ministry here in Clonmacnois and grant that you will be happy here.
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