Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  16^th Nov 2014 – 33 A

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: € 462.   Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, Sr Marie

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Ffion, Fiacre, Seán

Mass on Sat eve for the late Jimmy Coleman

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Mary Egan on next Sun

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Clonfanlough

Mass for the Holy Souls on Mon @ 7pm

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

Church Cleaners: M.Guinan, A.Guinan

Readers for next Sunday: S.Gilson

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2, Rosanna, Jane, Charlie

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: L. Quinn

Mass on next Sun for the late Edward  & Brigid Mannion & family

Mass for deceased members of the ESB on next Thurs @ 8pm

Mass every Wed in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois @ 7.30pm

Station Mass

on next Fri at the home of the late Alice Egan, Clondelara, @ 7.30pm

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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 21^stNov, beginning with Mass @ 9pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 2.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

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Christmas Party in Clonfanlough Hall on Sun 30^th Nov

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Survey re Mass times in the Cluster Parishes

This will take place on the last weekend of Nov, and will go something like this:” in the light of declining numbers of priests in our pastoral area, and in the event of Masses having to be reduced, which Mass should be retained in this Church?”

Again, “if there were to be a re-organisation of weekend Masses in our Parishes, would you like to have a Sun eve Mass in a central place (e.g. Ferbane)? If so, what would be the most suitable time for such a Mass (6, 6.30, 7.or 7.30PM)?

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We are planning to have a Family Mass in Shannonbridge Church, in conjunction with the St V.de Paul Society on Sun 7^th Dec @ 12noon.  All families are welcome.  It would be appreciated if each child could donate a small wrapped Christmas gift, labelled “boy”, or “girl” and the age for which it is suitable.  A member of the SVdeP will be present to collect the gifts.  This offers us all an opportunity to give to a child in need, & your support is greatly appreciated.

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IFA Meeting in Clonfanlough Hall on Wed 19^th Nov @ 8.30pm

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Ard Chiaráin – Advent Scripture Talks, by Fr Benny McHale,

Tues, 25^th Nov, 2^nd & 9^th Dec @ 8pm.

Christmas Reflection Carols on Tues 16^th Dec @ 8pm

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Athlone Community College

Open Day on Sat 22^nd Nov from 12noon to 3pm

Boys and girls in their final year at Primary School, together with their parents/guardians are cordially invited to attend

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 9^th Nov 2014 – Dedication of Lateran B.- A

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

Church Cleaners: D.Fitzpatrick, D.O’Carroll, E.Anderson

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 3,K.O’Connor, O.Costello

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Jenny, Roisin, Adam, Matthew

Anniversary Mass for Michael Anderson on next Sat eve

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Clonfanlough

Mass for the Holy Souls on Mon @ 7pm

Church Cleaners: J.& C.Rigney

Readers for next Sunday: A.& L. Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1, Conor x 2, Eoin

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.O’Shea

Mass on next Sun for the late Nancy & Sonny Egan

Station Mass

On Fri next  @ 7.30pm at the home of J. & M. Duffy, Clonmacnois

Mass very Wed @ 7.30pm in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois.

Fundraising Quiz for Clonmacnois School on next Fri eve @ 7.30pm in Clonfanlough Hall.  €20.00 per table,  Please support.

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 Ard Chiaráin, Shannonbridge

Silent Retreat – The Welcoming Prayer, consent on the go..........

A companion prayer to Centering Prayer

Fri 14^th Nov, 4.30 – 7pm; Sat 15^th Nov, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Presented by Sr Fionnuala Quinn O.P.- contemplative outreach.

Tea/coffee/light lunch provided.

Please register in advance with Sr Maura Moran, tel 09096-74305, mauraosu@eircom.net.  Cost €25.00

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Survey re Mass times in the Cluster Parishes

This will take place on the last weekend of Nov, and will go something like this:” in the light of declining numbers of priests in our pastoral area, and in the event of Masses having to be reduced, which Mass should be retained in this Church?”

Again, “if there were to be a re-organisation of weekend Masses in our Parishes, would you like to have a Sun eve Mass in a central place (e.g. Ferbane)? If so, what would be the most suitable time for such a Mass (6, 6.30, 7.or 7.30PM)?

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We are planning to have a Family Mass in Shannonbridge Church, in conjunction with the St V.de Paul Society on Sun 7^th Dec @ 12noon.  All families are welcome.  It would be appreciated if each child could donate a small wrapped Christmas gift, labelled “boy”, or “girl” and the age for which it is suitable.  A member of the SVdeP will be present to collect the gifts.  This offers us all an opportunity to give to a child in need, & your support is greatly appreciated.

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Catholic Voice Conference – ‘Marriage as it has been from the beginning’.  Sat 15^th Nov, Savoy Hotel Limerick , 9am to 6pm

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IFA Meeting in Clonfanlough Hall on Wed 19^th Nov @ 8.30pm

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 Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club

Flower Arranging Demo in aid of St Teresa’s Special School by Angela Behan O’Carroll. In Gullanes Hotel on 12^th Nov @ 7.30pm. Adm €10.00

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  2^nd Nov 2014 – All Souls A

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; Adoration on First Fri 4 – 5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €473.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group  4

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

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Katie, Lauren, Kate

Mass on Wed for the late Kieran & Mary Henry

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Thomas Rocke

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Clonfanlough

Mass on First Fri for the late Joe Darcy @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €218.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Coughlan

Readers for next Sunday:  D.Gavin

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group   3, Conor, Adam, Róisin

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Trainor

Mass on next Sun for the late Larry & Brigid Rohan

We celebrate the Feast of all the Saints of Ireland on Thurs 6^th Nov.

Enrolment of First Communicants on next Sun in Clonfanlough.

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

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November is the month of the Holy Souls.  We can help them by our Masses, sacrifices & prayers.  Visit a Church or Cemetery and pray in union with the Church throughout the world. In the parish 2 Masses are said each week in Nov for the Holy Souls.

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Ard Chiaráin, Shannonbridge

Silent Retreat – The Welcoming Prayer, consent on the go..........

A companion prayer to Centering Prayer

Fri 14^th Nov, 4.30 – 7pm; Sat 15^th Nov, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Presented by Sr Fionnuala Quinn O.P.- contemplative outreach.

Tea/coffee/light lunch provided.

Please register in advance with Sr Maura Moran, tel 09096-74305, mauraosu@eircom.net.  Cost €25.00

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A memorial Mass for the late Fr Sam Holmes will be celebrated in Cloone on Fri 28^th Nov, and in Aughavas on Fri 9^th Jan @ 7pm

Both places are in Co Leitrim and close to Mohill

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A Special Day for The Holy Souls will take place at The Ark Centre
23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone on Saturday 8th of November 2014 starting at
1.30pm with The Rosary. 2.00pm Holy Mass Celebrant: Fr David Jones. Followed with Guest Speaker Larry Cummins. The Centre will remain open until 10.00pm with Adoration and Individual Prayer. All are most welcome. Details available from Paul Woods, 087 7828283
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Being Thankful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Blair,

  "Our ancestors were not so much thankful for something as they were thankful in something. In bounty or in want they were thankful. In feast or in famine they were thankful. In joy or in misery they were thankful. There is a big difference between being thankful for things and being thankful in all things."

"‘I must do something’ will solve more problems than to say ‘Something must be done.’"    (Anon)

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  26^th Oct 2014 – 30 A

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-Fri @ 10am; Sat @ 12noon- Feast of All Saints – A Holy Day

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €481.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group  3

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

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Ffion, Fiacre, Seán

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Clonfanlough

Mass on Sat 1^st Nov, All Saints Day @ 10.30am- a Holy Day

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €191.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: B.Kenny, M.Lantry

Readers for next Sunday: C.O’Shea

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2, Rosanna, Jane, Charlie

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Guinan

Next Sun we celebrate All Souls Day, which begins a month of prayer & remembrance for our faithful departed.  Attendance at Mass is encouraged, as we join in the prayer of Jesus himself

Ard Chiaráin, Shannonbridge

Silent Retreat – The Welcoming Prayer, consent on the go..........

A companion prayer to Centering Prayer

Fri 14^th Nov, 4.30 – 7pm; Sat 15^th Nov, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Presented by Sr Fionnuala Quinn O.P.- contemplative outreach.

Tea/coffee/light lunch provided.

Please register in advance with Sr Maura Moran, tel 09096-74305, mauraosu@eircom.net.  Cost €25.00

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 Congratulations & best wishes to Kathryn Whyte and Roger Ryan, who were married last weekend in Moore Church.  Ad Multos annos!

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 A special Day in honour of our Blessed Lady will take place at the Ark Centre 23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone on Saturday 01 November starting @ 1.30pm with The Rosary.  2.00pm Mass; Celebrant: Fr Freddie Warner . 
After Mass the Centre will remain open until 10.00pm with Adoration and individual Prayer. All are most welcome. 
Further details please Phone Paul Woods on 087 7828282.

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Erma Bombeck was known for her humorous journalism, frequently seasoned with bits of wisdom. In her column on March  1987, Erma wrote:
"I always had a dream that when I am asked to give an accounting of my life to a higher court, it will go like this: ‘So, empty your pockets. What have you got left of your life? Any dreams that were unfulfilled? Any unused talents that we gave you when you were born left? Any unsaid compliments or bits of love that you haven’t spread around?’"And I will answer, ‘I’ve nothing to return. I spent everything you gave me. I am as naked as the day I was born.’"Do you still have some encouragement that you haven’t spread around? Do you have ability you have not used up? Do you still have some bits of love to share?"
"If you were asked to empty your pockets today, will you find them half-full? Or will you discover that you have joyously spent everything you were given?"

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  19^th Oct 2014 – 29 A-Mission Sun

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: €518.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group  2

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

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Jenny, Róisín, Adam, Matthew

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Christina, John & Patrick Turley

Anniversary Mass for Ciaran Mannion on next Sun

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €164.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan

Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  1, Eoin, Conor x 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Hynes

Mass for the late Tim Devery on next Sun

‘Months Mind’ Mass for Fr Sam Holmes on Mon eve @ 7pm in Shannonbridge.  All are invited.

Station Mass

At the home of H. & S. Hynes,Glebe, next Fri @ 8pm

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Faith of or Fathers Conference in Knock

25^th -26^th Oct in St John’s Care Centre, 9am to 6pm.

The theme is : ‘The Catholic Family, Cradle of the Culture of Life’

Many well-known speakers will be there.

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 Pro life campaign Month for Life- Oct 2014

The Pro life campaign will be holding a public information meeting on 23^rd Oct in the Sheraton Hotel Athlone from 8pm to 9.30pm.  The meeting will update the public on the current situation as regards the protection of the unborn and their mothers.  For more info call 01-6629275 or visit www.prolifecampaign.ie

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ST. MEL’S CATHEDRAL UPDATE

“It is with great joy that we anticipate having St. Mel’s Cathedral back as our place of worship at Christmas time. We are indebted to the many people who have worked tirelessly to restore the Cathedral after the devastating fire of Christmas 2009.

Two of the Christmas Masses will be broadcast with the wider public, courtesy of RTE Television; Midnight Mass and the 10am Mass on Christmas morning will be televised.  Seating for all Masses will be on a first come first served basis.” 

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Something to ponder

The story is told of a mother who wanted to convince her son to stop eating sugar. When all failed, she walked a long journey with him in the searing heat to visit his hero, Mahatma Gandhi, whom she believed would succeed in persuading him.  Gandhi thought for a moment, and then told mother and son to return in three days.  When they did, he simply said to the boy ‘Sugar is bad for you. Stop eating it.’  The mother enquired, ‘But Bapu, why could you not have said that three days ago?’ ‘Because’, replied Gandhi, ‘three days ago I, too, was addicted to sugar.’

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 A message from the HSE

The HSE is currently launching the national Flu vaccination campaign in the midlands.  The Flu vaccine is recommended for those over 65 years, and younger people ‘at risk’ groups.  “Get your flu vaccine now – it’s a lifesaver.”

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday  12^th Oct 2014 – 28 A

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: €479.    Many Thanks

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, L.Moran, C.Doolan

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Alisa, Katie, Lauren

Anniversary Mass for John Flannery on next Sat eve

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €207.  Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  3, Celine, Conor, Adam

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: E.Molloy

Mass on next Sun for the late Nancy Rigney & family

Mass in the Prayer Centre Clonmacnois on Wed @ 7.30pm

There will be a 'Months Mind' Mass for Fr Sam Holmes in Shannonbridge on Mon 20th Oct @7pm

All are invited.

Next Sun is World Mission Day – “That they may have Life.”

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Station Masses

This is the traditional time of year for having a Station mass.  If you would like to have Mass in your home, even if it is out of turn, please let me know.

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 Ardagh & Clonmacnois ‘Assisted Pilgrims Fund’, in association with Athlone Little Theatre present – THE COUNTRY BOY  by John Murphy,  a classic comedy-drama,  in Cloghan Hall on Friday, 17^th October 2014 at 8:00pm sharp, Admission €10, Concessions €8.  The cast are from the Parish of St Mary’s in Athlone and are members of Local Drama groups in the area.  They are donating their time and skill in support of the great work that is done in Lourdes annually and are delighted to be part of such a worthy cause.

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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 17th Oct, beginning with Mass @ 9pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 2.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

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 Many thanks to all who supported the Church –gate Collection for Epilepsy, which realised €380.00

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 Faith of or Fathers Conference in Knock

25^th -26^th Oct in St John’s Care Centre, 9am to 6pm.

The theme is : ‘The Catholic Family, Cradle of the Culture of Life’

Many well-known speakers will be there.

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 Pro life campaign Month for Life- Oct 2014

The Pro life campaign will be holding a public information meeting on 23^rd Oct in the Sheraton Hotel Athlone from 8pm to 9.30pm.  The meeting will update the public on the current situation as regards the protection of the unborn and their mothers.  For more info call 01-6629275 or visit www.prolifecampaign.ie

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A message from the HSE

The HSE is currently launching the national Flu vaccination campaign in the midlands.  The Flu vaccine is recommended for those over 65 years, and younger people ‘at risk’ groups.

“Get your flu vaccine now – it’s a lifesaver.”

                                       

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

Last week’s numbers were 1, 9, 14 and 26.  There were six match three winners.  This week’s jackpot is €13,200.  Many thanks to all who support our weekly lotto.

Late Fr. Sam Holmes.

Club members were saddened to hear of the passing of our former parish priest and Shannonbridge club supporter, Fr. Sam Holmes, who died recently.  May he rest in peace.