Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 22^nd July 2012 – 16 B

Tel (090) 9674125.  Email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses: Mon, Wed-Sat @ 10am; Tues @ 8am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €567.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners:  J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S. Grennan, P.Duffy

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Mary & John Claffey

Annual Mass for Bord na Mona on Tues @ 8am

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €172.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: C.Spain, C.Guinan

Readers for next Sunday: A.& L.Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sun 2^nd September

We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4^th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6^th Aug @ 7pm

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 Helpful websites

www.goodnews.ie – an antidote to all the bad news we hear.

www.catholic-pages.com/start/  -- has a huge collection of Catholic links;.  Almost everything you could ever want is there: Apologetics, Bible, Bioethics, Liturgy, Music, Prayer……(from Media Report, published by FMA, whose Motto is: MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRAEVALEBIT)

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 Knock Summer Festival

Sat 28^th July, for 17-30 year olds, with talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection.  For more info call 087-6927850.  Knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival

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 Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, 9^th -12^th August

For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends.  This Festival has been nicknamed the ‘Holy Oxygen’ with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year.  The festival is by donation only.  Free busses available from around the country.  For more info call 01-6753690.  Email: dublin@youth2000.ie; on line www.youth2000.ie

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New Christians

We welcome into the Christian Community Luke Greene, son of Niall & Patricia Daly; and Liam Fitzpatrick, son of David & Dympna Quinn, who were baptised recently in Shannonbridge Church

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Wedding Celebration

Congratulations & best wishes to Peter Daly & Olive Doolan, who were married in Cloghan Church last weekend.  Ad multos annos!

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"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically…Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of education."

                                                                                              (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)

 "Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment."

                                                                                                                                                    (Benjamin Franklin)

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 15^th July 2012 – 15 B

Tel (090) 9674125  email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €490.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello,

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Jimmy Mooney

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €181.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J. & C. Rigney

Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy

Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Kelly

We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4^th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6^th Aug @ 7pm

From the Parish Pastoral Council

The Parish Pastoral Council & Fr O’Hanlon would like to thank all those who participated in the Ordination Golden Jubilee Celebrations on Fri 6^th July in any way.  Without your presence, we could have no celebration.  A special word of thanks to those who looked after the catering, the music & singing, and to those who prepared the Church & Hall and surroundings for the event.

Your generosity, by way of cards, donations, prayers & good wishes is much appreciated.  Well done to the whole parish community for the pleasant atmosphere that pervaded the whole celebration.  This joyful spirit was also experienced by the ‘visitors’ attending.  Gaudeamus igitur!

Míle Buíochas do Dhia is do gach duine.

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us”.                                     (Albert Schweitzer)
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 20^th July, beginning with Mass @ 10pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

Mass every Wed @ 7.30pm. All welcome

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Knock Summer Festival

Sat 28^th July, for 17-30 year olds, with talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection.  For more info call 087-6927850.  Knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival

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 Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, 9^th -12^th August

For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends.  This Festival has been nicknamed the ‘Holy Oxygen’ with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year.  The festival is by donation only.  Free busses available from around the country.  For more info call 01-6753690.

Email: dublin@youth2000.ie or book on line www.youth2000.ie

 
                                     

 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 8th July 2012 – 14 B

Tel (090) 9674125 email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am, except on Wed, which will be @ 9.30am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €390. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Brigid Kitt & family



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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €233. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Coughlan

Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N. Egan



We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6th Aug @ 7pm



10 Steps for Handling Life’s Hurts

(Christophers News Notes, # 409)

1. Recognise a problem exists.

2. Acknowledge the pain you feel—or caused.

3. Ask for help, guidance, another opinion.

4. Do one small, concrete thing to create change.

5. Make amends if appropriate.

6. Remember you always have choices.

7. Pray for strength, courage, healing.

8. Share what you’ve learned with others.

9. Don’t give up hope or extinguish it in others.

10. Forgive yourself. Forgive others.

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Under 14 Blitz

In Shannonbridge GAA Field on this Sun 8th July @ 2pm.

Erin Rovers, Ballycumber, Tubber, Doon & Shannonbridge teams will take part. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome for a fun afternoon.

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‘Many thanks for your generous donations to the recent Church-gate Collection for the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre, - €212.52.

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Lough Derg - Dates to remember

June to 13th Aug, traditional 3-day Pilgrimages

18th Aug, 1-day Retreats recommence, each Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed

For more info on all Retreats call 071-9861518

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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

Q. What do you think of priests who disagree with the Pope? Should they be silenced?

A. As the Lord said, any house divided against itself cannot stand. If members of a football team publicly disagreed with the manager’s tactics they would soon be sidelined. Open debate is one thing but open dissent is another. There are enough critics outside the Church without critics from within tearing it apart.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Junior C Football Championship.

Shannonbridge started their campaign with a 1-13 to 1-5 win over Walsh Island, at Shannonbridge. By the fifteenth minute, Shannonbridge had a two point lead with scores coming from Adrian Kelly and Kieran Kearns (0-2 each). In the seventeenth minute Mark Carty worked his way through for a fine goal. Half time score 1-6 to 0-2. A hardworking defence, well lead by Colm Kelly and Kieran Coughlan, contained a period of sustained pressure from Walsh Island at the start of the second half, with both sides scoreless for thirteen minutes. Excellent fielding by Jim Killeen, two points from Martin Deeley and Harry Kearns accuracy from frees, set the home side up to ease away in the final ten minutes. Adrian Kelly closed the scoring with a fine run from inside his own half and a shot from forty metres.

Team: C. Kelly, K. Coughlan, E. Casey, C. Kenny, R. Walsh, K. Norton, J. Killeen, M.Carty (1-0), M. Moloney, A. Kelly (Capt.) (0-4), M. Deeley (0-2), J. Guinan, K. Kearns (0-7).

Subs: A. Quinn, D. Fitzgerald, E. Keena, J. Turley.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 6, 23, 26 and 27 and there were no match three winners. €200 extra added to this week’s jackpot, which is €3,600.



Feile na nOg, Girls Division One Winners.
Congratulations to St. Ciaran’s girls on their wonderful achievement in winning the Division One Feile last week.

Under 14 Blitz.
Under 14 Blitz in Shannonbridge GAA Field next Sunday, 8th July, at 2pm. Erin Rovers, Ballycumber, Tubber, Doon, and Shannonbridge teams. Refreshments served and all are welcome for a fun afternoon.

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Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 1st July 2012 – 13 B

Tel (090) 9674125 email:jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Mon, Tues,Thurs, Sat @ 10am, Wed @ 9.30am

On First Fri 6th July @ 7.30pm, for the whole Parish

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €610. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1,Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Siobhán

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €243. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Loonam, A.Egan

Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy



I will attend the sick & housebound on next Thurs



We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6th Aug @ 7pm

From the Parish Pastoral Council

“As you know Fr O’Hanlon celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood this year. We will celebrate the occasion on next Fri, 6th July.

We wish to remind you that you are all invited to the special Mass of Thanksgiving @ 7.30pm in Shannonbridge Church, and to refreshments in the Hall afterwards. Gaudeamus igitur!”

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Emmanuel House Clonfert

Celebrates its 25th Anniversary on weekend of 7/8th July with invited guest speakers who include Michael Cullen & Senator Ronán Mullen.

All are welcome to attend.

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Our Greatest Need

If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator;

If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist;

If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist;

If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer;

But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Saviour.

(Source unknown)

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Lough Derg - Dates to remember

June to 13th Aug, traditional 3-day Pilgrimages

18th Aug, 1-day Retreats recommence, each Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed

For more info on all Retreats call 071-9861518

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Ruaille Buaille summer camp in St. Ciaran's N.S. Clonmacnois. Catering for children from junior infants to sixth class, sports, games, arts and crafts etc.

2nd-6th July. For Enquiries Contact 087 7772493

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Focal Scoir
"I prefer to do right & get no thanks, rather than do wrong & get no punishment." (Marcus Cato)

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Intermediate Football Championship.


Shannonbridge just came up short on Sunday, at Clara, losing to Durrow by one point. In a low scoring first half, Shannonbridge lost Eddie Egan through injury, replaced by Darragh Corbett. A well worked goal, finished by John Ryan, left the sides level at the break 1-2 to 0-5.

In the ninth minute of the second half, a Durrow goal gave them a two point lead. Four minutes later they were awarded a penalty. A good save from Donal Corbett, resulted in a 45, which was deflected into the net. A goal by Anthony Kelly and a Shane Flannery point brought the gap back to the minimum. Durrow scored their third goal in the twenty first minute. Shannonbridge hit back with a point from a free and a goal by Paul Deeley from the penalty spot, but time ran out leaving Durrow winners by 3-7 to 3-6.

Team: Donal Corbett, S. Flannery (0-1), P. Moloney, M. Darcy, N. Price, P. Egan, W. Keena, J. Ryan (1-0), J. Egan, T. Mahon (0-1), K. Flannery (0-1), P. Kelly, P. Deeley (1-2), E. Egan, K. Kelly. Subs: Darragh Corbett for E. Egan, C. Killeen for T. Mahon, Anthony Kelly (1-1) for P. Kelly, R. Ryan for K. Flannery.

Duck Derby.

The club’s duck race, due to take place on the Shannon last Saturday, was deferred due to weather conditions and the high flood in the river. It will be run as soon as possible; many thanks to all who supported.

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Sunday 24th June 2012 – St John the Baptist B

Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes, D.O’Carroll

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie



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Clonfanlough

Church Cleaners: B.Kilduff, E.Kilduff

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan



Total Offertory Collection last Sun was €437.00. Many thanks



We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6th Aug @ 7pm

Questions people ask

Q. Why are bonfires lit in parts of the country on St John the Baptist’s Eve?

A. Bonfires on this night developed from the mid-summer festival when the sun reaches its highest glory but then begins to wane. That is how John the Baptist understood his mission in preparing the way for Christ. ‘He must grow greater, I must grow less’ (John 3:30). John the Baptist was the light destined to give way to the light of Christ. In a neat piece of counterpointing, the birth of Christ is celebrated just after mid-winters’ day when the sun begins to return. Christ is the light come into the world as a tiny baby destined to grow. I remember an old lady who used to bless our bonfire on this night with the plant known as St John’s Wort. (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

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Lough Derg - Dates to remember

June to 13th Aug, traditional 3-day Pilgrimages

18th Aug, 1-day Retreats recommence, each Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed

For more info on all Retreats call 071-9861518

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Good News – Bad News

Good News: You baptised seven people today in the river.

Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current.

Good News: The women's group voted to send you a get-well card.

Bad News: The vote passed by 31-30.

Good News: Church attendance rose dramatically the last three weeks.

Bad News: You were on vacation.

Good News: The Bishop has agreed to send you to the Holy Land for study.

Bad News: he is waiting for war to break out before sending you.

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Ruaille Buaille summer camp in St. Ciaran's N.S. Clonmacnois. Catering for children from junior infants to sixth class, sports, games, arts and crafts etc.

2nd-6th July. For Enquiries Contact 087 7772493

Stroke Support group Meeting in Portiuncula Hospital on 28th June @ 7pm

‘Many thanks for your contributions to the Irish Cancer Society, at the recent Church-gate collection, which realised €420.00’

Shannonbridge GAA Club.

Shannonbridge play Durrow in the second round of the Intermediate Championship on Sunday next, 24th June, in Ballycumber at 3pm. Ref B. Gavin.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Two League. Shannonbridge recorded a five point win over Daingean - 2-11 to 0-12 on Friday night. Team:D. Corbett, S. Flannery, M. Darcy, J. Deeley, C. Killeen, P. Egan, W. Keena, R. Ryan, J. Egan, P. Kelly (1-2), K. Flannery (0-5), K. Kearns, Anthony Kelly (1-0), E. Egan (0-1), P. Deeley (0-3). Sub: Adrian Kelly for K. Kearns. Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery. No winner this week. Numbers drawn were 5, 15, 25, 26. THere were no match three winners. €200 added to Jackpot for next Tuesday's Draw. Jackpot is now €2,600.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Duck Derby. The club are running a Duck Race on the Shannon, on the weekend of 22nd June, in conjunction with the Shannonbridge Midsummer Festival. Ducks are now on sale - all support appreciated. Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery. There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 21and 27 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €2,200.

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Sunday 27^th May 2012 – Pentecost B

Tel (090) 9674125       Fax (090) 9674267

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

                               

                                                         

Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am.  Adoration on First Fri: 4-5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €360.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion, Oisín

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Clonfanlough

Mass on First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €318.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: E.Egan, A.McEvoy

Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan

‘Months Mind Mass’ for Sr Damien Darcy on next Sunday

Church-gate Collection for ‘Fighting Blindness’ on next weekend.

 Preparing for the Eucharistic Congress (10^th – 17^th June)

Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois on Mon 4^th June

Starting from Ballinahown @ 3pm; you may join it on way at any point.

Then we all gather at the Nun’s Chapel @ 6pm for prayers, and then process to the Mass Shelter in Clonmacnois, stopping at some Stations on the way and finishing @ 7pm with a special Prayer Service.

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 We welcome to the Table of the Lord those who received First Communion last weekend, and we thank all those involved in the Celebration in any way:

Orla Hynes, Róisín Mannion, Conor Brazil, Cian Duffy, Adam Egan, Seán Flannery, Adam O’Carroll, Chris Rigney, Eoin Sheridan

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Free Trade Coffee Morning, after Mass, in Clonfanlough Hall on 27^th May

“Please support Laura O’Shea’s upcoming voluntary work in Uganda this July.

She will travel there to work with vulnerable children under the auspices of ‘Nurture Africa Charity’.  Any donations to this Charity please.  Raffle tickets available on the morning for savoury treats.  All welcome.

Coffee morning in Shannonbridge to be arranged later.

There will also be a ‘Clonmacnois 5 Mile’ Charity run/walk/cycle on 10^th June @ 2pm.  Registration on the day from 12noon at the Prayer Centre in Clonmacnois.  Entry: €15.00.  Prizes & t-shirts. Monies to ‘Nurture Africa’.”

For more info call Laura on 086-3205734

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 Stroke Support Group

Meeting on Thurs 31^st May @ 7pm in Portiuncula Hospital

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New Christians

We welcome into the Christian Community Saoirse Trainor, daughter of Kieran & Paula, and Adam Kelly, son of Anthony & Geraldine, who were baptised recently in Clonfanlough Church; also Hannah Mitchell, daughter of John & Miriam, who was baptised last weekend in Shannonbridge Church.

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Prayer Centre Clonmacnois – Sat 2^nd June @ 2.30pm                                          “Mass and prayers for healing, with the Relics of St Therese, for all deceased who died by suicide or in traumatic circumstances.  All welcome, including families, friends & relatives.  For more info contact 087-6600190.”

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Sunday 20^th May 2012 – Ascension B

Tel (090) 9674125       Fax (090) 9674267

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am, except Fri @ 12noon

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €600.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €226.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: S.Gilson

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy

Mass on Fri @ 8am followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 12noon

Meeting of Parish P.C. on Tues in Shannonbridge @ 8pm

50^th I. Eucharistic Congress : ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’

Our 4 Cluster Parishes are organising a period of 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic adoration on a ‘relay’ basis in the 10 Churches of the pastoral area, with 4 hours of adoration in each church on 24^th & 25^th May, starting with Mass in each church.  In this parish it will be on 25^th May in Clonfanlough @ 8am & in Shannonbridge @ 12noon.  We need volunteers to come for any length of time to ensure there is always someone present.

“The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it, but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace.  A Christian community desirous of contemplating the face of Christ..... cannot fail to develop this aspect of Eucharistic worship, which prolongs and increases the fruits of our communion in the Body & Blood of the Lord.”                                                     (Pope John Paul 2)

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Preparing for the Eucharistic Congress (10^th – 17^th June)

Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois on Mon 4^th June

Starting from Ballinahown; you may join it on way at any point.

Then we all gather at the Nun’s Chapel @ 6pm for prayers, and then process to the Mass Shelter in Clonmacnois, stopping at some Stations on the way and finishing @ 7pm with a special Prayer Service.

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Free Trade Coffee Morning, after Mass, in Clonfanlough Hall on 27^th May

“Please support Laura O’Shea’s upcoming voluntary work in Uganda this July.

She will travel there to work with vulnerable children under the auspices of ‘Nurture Africa Charity’.  Any donations to this Charity please.  Raffle tickets available on the morning for savoury treats.  All welcome.

Coffee morning in Shannonbridge to be arranged later.

There will also be a ‘Clonmacnois 5 Mile’ Charity run/walk/cycle on 10^th June @ 2pm.  Registration on the day from 12noon at the Prayer Centre in Clonmacnois.  Entry: €15.00.  Prizes & t-shirts. Monies to ‘Nurture Africa’.”

For more info call Laura on 086-3205734

A Mhuire na ngrás, a Mháthair Mhic Dé

Go gcuire tú ar mo leas mé

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Sunday 13th May 2012 – 6Easter B

Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €456. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie



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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €243. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: First Communicants’ Parents

Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan



We will celebrate Mass for First Communicants on Sat @ 12noon in Clonfanlough Church



Next Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension



50th I. Eucharistic Congress (10 – 17th June) : ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’

Our 4 Cluster Parishes are organising a period of 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic adoration on a ‘relay’ basis in the 10 Churches of the pastoral area, with 4 hours of adoration in each church on 24th & 25th May, starting with Mass in each church. In this parish it will be on 25th May in Clonfanlough @ 8am & in Shannonbridge @ 12noon. We need volunteers to come for any length of time to ensure there is always someone present.



“The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it, but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace. A Christian community desirous of contemplating the face of Christ..... cannot fail to develop this aspect of Eucharistic worship, which prolongs and increases the fruits of our communion in the Body & Blood of the Lord.” (Pope John Paul 2)

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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 18th May, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

Mass every Wed @ 7.30pm. All welcome

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Shannonbridge ARA is planning an Outing to Dublin on Thurs 24th May. If you are interested in going please give your name to Anne on 086-8142714, or Sr Margaret Mary on 087-2990833.

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Shannonbridge Action Group

“The official launch of a self-guided tour of the ‘Fortifications’ will take place on Tues 15th May @ 3pm. All welcome”.

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"Throughout the whole of life one must continue to learn to live, and what will amaze you even more, throughout life one must learn to die." (Seneca)

"Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character." (William Arthur Ward)

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Intermediate Football championship. Shannonbridge opened their Championship campaign with a good win over Kilclonfert, at Ballinamere, on Sunday. After a slow start, the teams were level at two points each after fifteen minutes, Shannonbridge got into their stride with a goal by Eddie Egan. Two further goals, one by Paul Deeley from a penalty and Peadar Kelly left the half time score 3-4 to 0-2. The margin was maintained throughout the second half with a solid defence and midfield backing up a good team effort. Darragh Cobbett set up the final goal for Eddie Egan with a great run in the twenty seventh minute. Final score 4-9 to 0-5. Team: Donal Corbett, M. Darcy, P. Moloney, J. Deeley, S. Flannery (0-1), N. Price, W. Keena (Capt), J. Ryan, J. Egan, T. Mahon, K. Flannery (0-3), P. Egan, P. Kelly (1-2), E. Egan (2-0), P. Deeley (1-3). Subs: Darragh Corbett for T. Mahon, C. Killeen for S. Flannery, R. Ryan for J. Ryan. Feile at Clonmacnois NS. Feile 2012 was launched at Clonmacnois school on Thursday with a special visit by the organising committee. Present were Pat Quill, President of the Ladies Football Assoc, John Leahy, Coaching Officer, Joe Higgins, Feile Committee, Offaly footballer Michael Brazil and club representatives. Aoife Corbett and Emer Nally were present with the trophies for 2011 Division Two Feile and U14 Championship. A presentation was made to the school by Tom Bradley on behalf of sponsors Bus Eireann and Shannonbridge club presented a football. The girls Cumann na mBunscoil 2011 winning team were presented with their medals. Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery. Congratulations to Liam Egan, Kilnagarna, Doon on winning the jackpot of €12,200 last week. The numbers drawn were 8, 10, 12 and 14. There were eight match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €2,000.

Opening of Shannonbridge Fortifications Self Guided Tour

The opening of the Shannonbridge Fortifications Self Guided Tour will take place on Tuesday next, 15th May, at 3pm. All are welcome to attend. Come along and enjoy the tour.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 6th May 2012 – 5 Easter B

Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €526. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.Hynes

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, ? C.Doolan

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion

Mass on next Sat eve for Nancy & Michael Kelly & siblings deceased

Mass on next Sun for the late Patricia Killeen

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €259. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy

Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan



Station Mass

On Tues @ 8pm at the home of E. & T. Rohan, Ballyhearth

The Social Group in Clonfanlough is organising a special Mass in honour of Our Lady on Fri 11th May @ 7.30pm in Clonfanlough Hall. This will also help us prepare for the Eucharistic Congress. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.

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50th I. Eucharistic Congress: ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’

The fourth National Collection for the Congress will take place this weekend. We thank you for your generous support to date. We need the help of everyone so that this Eucharistic Congress 2012 will be a success.

Please give what you can to assist us with the final preparations and hosting of the Congress. Further info is available on www.iec2012.ie

Our 4 Cluster Parishes are organising a period of 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic adoration on a ‘relay’ basis in the 10 Churches of the pastoral area, with 4 hours of adoration in each church on 24th & 25th May, starting with Mass in each church. In this parish it will be on 25th May in Clonfanlough @ 8am & in Shannonbridge @ 12noon. We need volunteers to come for any length of time to ensure there is always someone present.

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‘Shannonbridge ARA will celebrate Bealtaine on Sun 6th May in the Parish Hall from 3-6pm le Ceoil agus Craic; come & find out what it is all about!!’



Shannonbridge ARA is planning an Outing to Dublin on Thurs 24th May. If you are interested in going please give your name to Anne on 086-8142714, or Sr Margaret Mary on 087-2990833.

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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club

Flower Arranging Demo by Richard Haslam in Gullanes on 9th May @ 8pm



Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

Q. What did Jesus mean when he said ‘you are pruned already’?

A. The vine, like many other fruit-bearing plants, receives two prunings. At the early pruning a certain number of shoots are selected for development while the remainder are lopped off. Close to harvest time, the second pruning cuts off the underdeveloped fruits to the benefit of the stronger ones. The disciples had survived the first pruning at the end of John Chapter 6 when they chose to remain with Jesus unlike those who walked away because they rejected his promise to give his flesh to eat and his blood to drink, the promise of the Eucharist

Shannonbridge GAA

Div 4 game, Friday night, 7th May, in Shannonbridge, v Doon. (S. Fleming)

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 29th April 2012 – 4 Easter B-Vocations’ Day

Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: or Communion service each day @ 10am

Adoration on the First Fri: 4-5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €464. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, P.Duffy

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán

Mass on next Sat eve for Mary Rocke & siblings deceased

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Clonfanlough

Mass for the First Fri will be on Thurs @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €198. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: A. & L. Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

Mass on next Sun for Paddy & Francie Kelly & family deceased



Station Mass

On next Fri @8pm at the home of M.& E.McManus, Garrymore

Many thanks for your contributions to Trócaire during the recent Lenten campaign. As a result of your generosity we have sent €3130.00 to Trócaire.



Fr Christy Fox M.H.M. extends his gratitude for your donations to his missionary appeal. Total amount was €470.

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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2012

27th May - 1st June - 5 nights - fully inclusive Price €699.00.

Booking Forms available now for the pilgrim section from

Joe Walsh Tours143 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2. Tel: 01-2410811 / 2410812.

Pilgrimage Director: Fr Noonan, Moate; Tel: 6481180

Invalid Section: Fr Scanlon, Cloghan; Tel: 6457112

Flights departing from Knock.

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50th I. Eucharistic Congress: ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’

The fourth National Collection for the Congress will take place next weekend.

We thank you for your generous support to date and we ask you to give what you can to assist us in the preparations & the hosting of the Eucharistic Congress in June. For more info visit www.iec2012.ie

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The Social Group in Clonfanlough is organising a special Mass in honour of Our Lady on Fri 11th May @ 7.30pm in Clonfanlough Hall. This will also help us prepare for the Eucharistic Congress. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.

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Congratulations & God's blessing on the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Thursday.

Many thanks to all those who made any contribution to the celebration of Confirmation; to all who played a part in preparing for & in the celebration of the Liturgy, and to all those who provided the refreshments.

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‘Shannonbridge ARA will celebrate Bealtaine on Sun 6th May in the Parish Hall from 3-6pm le Ceoil agus Craic; come & find out what it is all about!!’

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‘Explore your Relationships by reflecting on Wonder, Beauty & Delight with Sr Mary Glennon RSM, Craughwell, on Sat 5th May from 2.30- 4.30pm in Ard Chiaráin Prayer Centre. All welcome.’

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 22nd April 2012 – 3 Easter B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am






'Peace be with you'

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €460. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: Parents of Confirmandi
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Kieran J. Mannion & family
Mass on next Sun for the late David Macklin
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €166. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Mass on next Sun for the Egan family deceased (Clonlyon)

Prayer Service for Vocations
On Sat evening 28th April @ 5pm in Clonmacnois. All welcome.
Celebration of Confirmation
We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in Shannonbridge Church on Thurs 26th April @ 3pm. All welcome.
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Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society will host the launch of ‘AHistory of Primary Education in West Offaly 1800-2010’ by Brendan Ryanon Friday 27th April in Gallen Community School, Ferbane, at 8 p.m.All are welcome. Light refreshments served.
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Memo from Parish Pastoral Council
‘We are fortunate to have 2 good Halls in our Parish, and we are happy that both are used regularly. We ask Organisations using them to leave them as they would like to find them – clean & tidy. Please ensure that all rubbish is removed, that lights, water& heat are turned off.
It is getting more expensive to maintain these Halls, because of increased costs for heat, lighting, water & Insurance. We need your cooperation.
We ask that rent for the particular Hall be paid to the person with whom the Hall is booked ASAP. The Hall in Clonfanlough is booked with Ann Guinan, and in Shannonbridge with Liz Duffy.’
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New Christians
We welcome into the Christian Community the following who were baptised recently: Laoise Faherty, daughter of Padraic & Úna;
Harry Guinan, son of John & Lorraine.
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50th I. Eucharistic Congress: ‘Communion with Christ & one another.’
All large celebrations require a great deal of materials & preparation. The Eucharistic Congress is no exception. There are many challenges involved, and we want to ensure that the whole Church, both in Ireland & further afield, will see the Congress as opportunities to deepen our Faith in the Eucharist.
The Fourth National Collection for the Congress will take place on the weekend of 5/6th May. (In your box of envelopes the appropriate one is marked as 10th June; please use this if you can. There is also an envelope in the information pack that is available today. You may use the ‘Holy Land envelope at some other time). Your support, especially in these difficult economic circumstances is very much appreciated, and we thank for your support to date.

Next Sun is ‘Vocation Sun’ – a day to pray for guidance in our calling