Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Two League, Shannonbridge v Clonbullogue, on Sunday 1st April, in Shannonbridge, 6pm.
Registration of underage members of Shannonbridge GAA Club on Monday 2nd April, in the clubhouse, 7pm to 8pm. All welcome.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Four Football League.
Shannonbridge maintained their unbeaten record, defeating Clonbullogue, at the away venue, on Saturday. After Liam Duffy set up Philip Egan for the opening point, further points followed from Anthony and Adrian Kelly (2) before Clonbullogue equalised with their first goal on 13 minutes. A goal in the eighteenth minute by Anthony Kelly restored the advantage and a Philip Egan goal, on the stroke of half time, left the score 2-6 to 1-1.
Shannonbridge held their lead throughout the second half and wrapped the game up with two goals from Anthony Kelly, the first from a penalty, in the last five minutes. Final score; Shannonbridge 4-9; Clonbullogue 2-4.
Team: C. Kelly, C. Norton, K. Coughlan, J. Deeley, P. Moloney, C. Kenny, E. Casey, J. Killeen, P. Egan (1-1), Anthony Kelly (3-2), W. Keena (0-1), Adrian Kelly (0-2), L. Duffy, E. Egan (0-2), D. Corbett (0-1). Sub: G. Quirke.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 9 and 10 and there were eleven match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €10,4o00.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 25th March 2012 – 5 Lent 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; on Mon we celebrate the ‘Annunciation’
Last Weekend's Offertory collection: €662. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4
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 the late Michael Kelly & sisters
Mass on next Sun for the late Andy Lestrange
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Clonfanlough
Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm; also the Feast of the Annunciation
Last Weekend's Offertory collection: €423. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Walshe, R.Gunning
Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Lenten Prayer every Mon eve @ 8pm in Ard Chiaráin

Clonmacnois N.S.
Enrolment is now taking place for Sept 2012. Please contact the School at 090- 9674150, or call in for an enrolment form. An open night for parents wishing to enrol their children will be held on Tues 27th March @ 7pm
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Meeting of Parents/Guardians of Confirmandi in the School on Tues @ 8pm
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Emmanuel House Clonfert
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from 6th-13th Oct --€629. Pay your deposit before
30th April, and get €50. 00 reduction. Call John on 057-9151552.
Frances Hogan (a respected Scripture scholar & director of Retreats) will be present on Sat 31st March for a Day of Atonement. This day will run in conjunction with our normal healing day.
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St Ciarán’s C. Alert Group: ‘Funding has now been approved for personal & home security equipment under the Seniors Alert Programme. We hope installation will begin in the coming week.’
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“Many thanks for your contributions to the Oesophageal Cancer Fund Appeal at Clonfanlough Church gate collection which realised €108.60.
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Disabled Drivers Association Church gate collection will take place next weekend, 31st March/1st April. Please support.
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Care to Drive is a volunteer transport programme run by the Irish Cancer Society. We recruit and train volunteers to drive patients to and from their hospital appointments. We are currently looking for people in the following areas to drive patients to and from Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe - Ballinasloe; Loughrea; Portumna; Woodford; Mount Bellew; Aughrim; Ahascragh; Borrisokane; Athlone; Moate; Shannonbridge; Cloghan. The service is free to both to the hospital and the patient with the Irish Cancer Society incurring all costs. Volunteers are paid for all their fuel expenses. We are asking for volunteers to commit to driving 2 days a month (Mon-Fri).
For more information call Gail on 01 2310566.

“Education is knowing where to go to find out what you need to know;
And knowing how to use the information you get.” (William Feather

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Division Four League: Sbridge v Clonbullogue, next Saturday 24th March, at 3.30pm, in Clonbullogue. This is the game that was postponed from last Monday.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 18th March 2012 – 4 Lent 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; Mon is the Feast of St Joseph
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €410. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.Hybes
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, P.Duffy
Altar Servers for this week: Group 1,Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán
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Clonfanlough
Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm. Also the Feast of St Joseph
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €269. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Guinan, A.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

Station Mass on Fri @ 7.30pm at the home of J.& D. Hennessy, Clonfanlough.
Every area is encouraged to have the Station Mass in preparation for the Eucharistic Congress. Please do your best at this special time.

Clonmacnois N.S.
Enrolment is now taking place for Sept 2012. Please contact the School at 090- 9674150, or call in for an enrolment form. An open night for parents wishing to enrol their children will be held on Tues 27th March @ 7pm
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Lenten Prayer every Mon eve @ 8pm in Ard Chiaráin
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Emmanuel House Clonfert
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from 6th-13th Oct --€629. Pay your deposit before
30th April, and get €50. 00 reduction. Call John on 057-9151552.
Frances Hogan (a respected Scripture scholar & director of Retreats) will be present on Sat 31st March for a Day of Atonement. This day will run in conjunction with our normal healing day.
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Shannonbridge ARA will organise a trip to Kilkenny on Tues 17th April. All welcome. For more info contact Sr Margaret Mary, 087-2990833 or Ann Rohan, 086-8142714, before 24th March.
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National Learning Network
A basic Computer Training Course for anyone over 18 will be run by N.L.N. Belhavel, Athlone, called ‘Benefit 3’. This course is free.
For more info call Martin on 090-6441260.
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Shannonbridge Action Group Sponsored Cycle takes place in Lough Boora Parklands on 19th March, starting @ 2.30pm. All proceeds are in aid of Shannonbridge Parklands Development. Your support is appreciated.
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A message from St Patrick – from his ‘Confessio’
Converted sinner, man of God: “I am Patrick, a sinner, most unlearned, the least of all the faithful, and utterly despised by many … But the Lord opened my unbelieving heart that I might at last remember my sins and be converted with all my heart to the Lord my God, who had regard for my abjection, and mercy on my youth and ignorance, and watched over me before I knew Him… comforted me as would a father his son. So I cannot be silent – nor should I be – about the great benefits and the great grace which the Lord has deigned to bestow upon me in the land of my captivity.” He was deeply grateful for the work of grace within him & what he was able to do for the people of Ireland

Next Fri 23rd March is 'Daffodil Day' for Cancer support. Coffee Morning in Killeens from 10.30am. Please support.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Two Football league.
Shannonbridge overcame a six point half time deficit to draw with Doon 2-15 to 4-9 on Sunday. A bright start and a three point lead, with two Paul Deeley frees and a good point by Eddie Egan after being put through by Niall Price, disappeared when Doon scored three goals, the first in the eight minute. Shannonbridge fought back, helped by an Eddie Egan goal, to within two points when Doon hit their fourth goal, to leave the scores 1-7 to 4-4 at the break.
In a much improved second half, Shannonbridge scored the first three points and closed the gap to the minimum with a Trevor Mahon goal on twelve minutes. A Roger Ryan point levelled the match in the sixteenth minute. Three points each in the final quarter left the teams level at 2-15 to 4-9.
Team: D. Kelly, J. Deeley, P. Moloney, M. Darcy, S. Flannery, N. Price, W. Keena, P. Egan, J. Egan, T. Mahon (1-0), C. Flannery (0-2), A. Kelly, P. Kelly (0-1), E. Egan (1-4), P. Deeley (0-5). Subs: J. Ryan (0-1) for A. Kelly and R. Ryan (0-2) for T. Mahon.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 11, 13 and 16 and there were five match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €10,200.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Start time for Sunday's league game v Doon is now changed to 3.00pm at Doon.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

This weekend's fixtures:
Div. 2 League, Sbridge v Doon, in Doon, on Sunday 18th March, at 12.00 noon.
Div. 4 League, Sbridge v Clonbullogue, in Clonbullogue, on Monday 18th March, at 3.0pm.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 11, 12, 15 and 26 and there were two match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €10,000.

Well Done to Gallen Community School.
Congratulations to Gallen C. S., captained by Darragh Corbett, who retained their Leinster Senior A Football Championship by defeating Coláiste Bhrid, Carnew by 2-15 to 1-4. They will play the Connaught champions in two weeks time.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 11th March 2012 – 3 Lent B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon-Fri @ 10am; Sat @ 12noon; No Mass on Sat eve.
Masses for St Patrick’s Day: Vigil Mass, Fri eve @ 8pm; Sat @ 12noon
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €444. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O. Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3,Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Mass on Fri eve for the late Darren Egan
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Clonfanlough
Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm
Mass for St Patrick’s Day, Sat, @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €160. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Higgins, D.Guinan
Readers for next Sat & Sunday: A & L Devery
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy

From St Patrick’s Breastplate
“I arise today through God’s strength to pilot me:
God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me,

God’s word to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me,
God’s way to lie before me, God’s shield to protect me,

God’s host to save me from snares of devils,
From temptation of vices, from everyone who shall wish me ill:
Afar and near, alone and in a crowd.”
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Lenten Prayer every Mon eve @ 8pm in Ard Chiaráin
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 16th March, 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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Emmanuel House Clonfert
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from 6th-13th Oct --€629. Pay your deposit before
30th April, and get €50. 00 reduction. Call John on 057-9151552.
Frances Hogan (a respected Scripture scholar & director of Retreats) will be present on Sat 31st March for a Day of Atonement. This day will run in conjunction with our normal healing day.
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Shannonbridge ARA
Will organise a trip to Kilkenny on Tues 17th April. All welcome. For more info contact Sr Margaret Mary, 087-2990833 or Ann Rohan, 086-8142714, before 24th March.
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Shannonbridge GAA Club would like to thank everyone who supported their recent Race-night Fundraiser. A large crowd attended & enjoyed the event.
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Shannonbridge Action Group Sponsored Cycle takes place in Lough Boora Parklands on 19th March, starting @ 2.30pm. All proceeds are in aid of Shannonbridge Parklands Development. Your support is appreciated.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Division Four League: Shannonbridge 1-13; Raheen 3-6.
Shannonbridge opened their league campaign with a spirited one point win over Raheen, in Geashill, on Friday night. In a good start, with the aid of the breeze, Shannoridge led by five points at the end of the first quarter. A highlight was a forty metre point by Roger Ryan after good approach work by Willie Keena and Adrian Kelly. However the concession of two goals before the interval left the half time score at 0-10 to 2-2. Half way through the second half Shannonbridge suffered a double blow with Raheen’s third goal, giving them a two point lead and the loss of Mark Carty through injury. Shannonbridge hit back with a goal, by Anthony Kelly, after 20 minutes. In a tight final ten minutes, Donal Corbett hit the winner four minutes from time. Final score Shannonbridge 1-13, Raheen 3-6.
Team: M. Deeley, E. Casey, K. Norton, J. Deeley, W. Keena, C. Kenny, P. Moloney, J. Killeen (0-3), M. Carty, Adrian Kelly, R. Ryan (0-3), Anthony Kelly(1-3), J. Guinan, D. Corbett (0-1), D. Kelly (0-3). Subs: C. Kelly, S. Kelly, M. Corbett, E. Keena.

Division Two League: Shannonbridge 0-6; Gracefield 1-6.
Shannonbridge lost to Gracefield, by a three point margin, at Shannonbridge, on Sunday. The home side were slow to start and at the interval Gracefield led by 0-5 to 0-1. Shannonbridge, who suffered the loss of Adrian Kelly and Harry Kearns each side of the half time break, upped their game in the second half scoring five points and were unlucky to see a late goal-bound effort from Peadar Kelly rebound off the crossbar.
Team: M. Deeley, M. Darcy, P. Moloney, J. Deeley, S. Flannery, N. Price, W. Keena (0-2), C. Killeen, P. Egan, T. Mahon, P. Deeley (0-2), K. Kearns(0-1), P. Kelly, K. Flannery (0-1), A. Kelly. Subs: E. Egan, R. Ryan.

Race Night Thanks.
Many thanks to all who supported our successful race night in Killeen’s last week.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 13 and 23 and there were four match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €9,800.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 4th March 2012 – 2 Lent 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: €502. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1
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 Jerry Green
Mass on next Sun for the late Katie & John Shea
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Clonfanlough
Mass for Lent on Mon @ 7pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €342. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Spain, C.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan
Mass on next Sun for the late Joe Darcy

There will be no eve Mass on Sat 17th March
We have the draw for the ‘Croke Park Mass’ this Sun
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ARD CHIARAIN PRAYER CENTRE
Lenten Prayer each Mon @ 8pm. All welcome
“Where 2 or 3 meet in my name I shall be there with them”
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Mass in Prayer Centre Clonmacnois every Wed @ 7.30pm. All welcome
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National Learning Network
A basic Computer Training Course for anyone over 18 will be run by N.L.N. Belhavel, Athlone, called ‘Benefit 3’. This course is free.
For more info call Martin on 090-6441260.
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Knock Counselling Service
In conjunction with the Irish Association for Anger Management will run a 2 day training programme, ‘Temper your Anger’, on Sat & Sun 28th & 29th April. Booking is essential. Call 09493-75032.
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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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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom) Q. Wasn’t it very cruel of God to ask Abraham to kill his son in sacrifice? A. When you read further in the story, Abraham was instructed not to kill his son. The point of the story is that God does not want human sacrifice, making the Hebrew people different to the tribes around them who believed that their gods demanded the sacrifice of children. Abraham’s son was named Isaac, meaning the smile of God, prefiguring Jesus, the Beloved Son of God the Father. Just as Isaac carried the wood for the sacrificial fire on his shoulder, Jesus carried the wood of the cross on his shoulder.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 26th Feb 2012 – 1Lent 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: €540. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
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
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Tom Nugent
Mass on next Sun for the late James McBride & parents
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Clonfanlough
Mass for Lent & First Fri on Thurs @ 7pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €228. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.& C. Rigney
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
ARD CHIARAIN PRAYER CENTRE
Lenten Prayer each Mon @ 8pm. All welcome
“Where 2 or 3 meet in my name I shall be there with them”
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Meeting of Parish P.C. on Tues @ 8pm in Shannonbridge
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Ian Callinan, composer & musical director will conduct a workshop on music for the Eucharist in Ballinasloe on this Sun 26th Feb, 2-6pm in Gullanes Hotel, and in Ferbane Church on Mon 8th March @ 8pm. A small charge will apply.
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Social Services Ballinasloe
Table Quiz in Killeens on Wed 29th Feb @ 9pm. All welcome
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Oesophageal Cancer Fund: Church Gate Collection next weekend.
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A Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering of people which aims to promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church, to help improve our understanding and celebration of the liturgy and to draw attention to the social dimension of the Eucharist.
The Congress normally takes place every four years. The daily celebration of the Eucharist is at the very heart of the Congress. The wider programme of the Congress includes other liturgical events, cultural events, catechesis and testimonies, and workshops during the week of the Congress. The most recent Congress was held in Quebec in 2008 and was a source of encouragement and renewal for the many thousands who took part.
Most people in Ireland are familiar with the fact that a Eucharistic Congress was held in Ireland in 1932. Our parents and grand-parents speak of it as a significant event in their own experience of Church.
Each parish has been allotted tickets for the final Mass in Croke Park on 17th June according to population. This Parish will receive 7 tickets. If you wish to go please let me know before 4th March, as booking must be done through the Parish, ASAP. If the number is greater than 7 we will draw ‘from the hat.’
More information on the Congress can be found on www.iec2012.ie
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Ballinasloe Town Hall presents ‘The Martin O’Connor Band’ on Thurs 1st March @ 8pm. Tickets €15. Booking @ 9643780.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Race Night.
Don’t forget race night in Killeen’s Village Tavern this Saturday 25th February at 9.00pm. Please come along on Saturday, support the club and have a great night out.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 4, 9, 11 and 20 and there were five match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €9,400.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 19th Feb 2012 - 7B
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; also on Ash Wed @ 8pm
Ashes will be blessed & signed during Masses on Wednesday
Please make a special effort for Lent, which begins next Wed.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €350. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Mass on next Sun for the late Gerry & Eddie Egan
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Clonfanlough
Mass on Ash Wed @ 7pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €231. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Coughlan
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael & Mary Kelly & family
Commitment Ceremony for Confirmandi on next Sunday.
TEMPERANCE SUNDAY
‘Proverbially, Ireland is a land that combines the smile and the tear.’ So said Pope Pius XII in 1956. He went on to lament the fact that, as a result of intemperance, more tears were shed in Irish homes than ought to have been.
Many of us are only too well aware from painful, personal experience that the Pope’s observation was true. Like every gift of God, alcohol is good. It has its place in times of celebration and relaxation. However, it is also a drug that can be devastating in its consequences. What comes to us as a gift can be a curse for some, unless it is wisely used. (from a statement of the Irish Bishops)
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EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS – 10th -17th June
The Theme: ‘Communion with Christ and with one another’
The Eucharistic Congress is like a festival of faith. Consisting of seminars, concerts, workshops, exhibitions, teachings, testimonies & daily Mass.
The main events of the Congress will take place in the RDS, with the closing ceremony (Statio Orbis) in Croke Park on June 17th. The RDS will be laid out as a "Eucharistic Village". The central focus for each day will be the celebration of the Eucharist and a keynote address given by a visiting bishop or catechist. There will be testimonies given by lay people from around the world who have a story of faith to tell. Workshops in various languages as well as theatrical and musical performances will be on offer throughout the week. The Congress venue will also include a prayer space, a youth space and an exhibition space. A more detailed programme of activities will follow in the coming months as the programme takes shape.
More than 80,000 people are expected to attend the final Mass in Croke Park on 17th June. Each parish has been allotted tickets for this according to population. This Parish will receive 7 tickets. If you wish to go please let me know before 4th March, as booking must be done through the Parish, ASAP.
If the number wishing to go is greater than 7 then we will draw ‘from the hat.’

Our pastoral area hopes to run a bus to the RDS on Tues 12th June and also on Fri 15th June;

if you wish to travel please ler us know ASAP.

Congress Prayer
Lord, Jesus, you were sent by the Father to gather together those who are scattered. You came among us, doing good and bringing healing, announcing the Word of salvation and giving the Bread which lasts forever. Be our companion on life's pilgrim way.
May your Holy Spirit inflame our hearts, enliven our hope and open our minds, so that together with our sisters and brothers in faith we may recognize you in the Scriptures and in the breaking of bread.
May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body and lead us to walk humbly on earth, in justice and love, as witnesses of your resurrection.
In communion with Mary, who you gave to us as our Mother, at the foot of the cross, through you, may all praise, honour and blessing be to the Father in the Holy Spirit and in the Church, now and forever. Amen.

Ian Callinan, composer & musical director will conduct a workshop on music for the Eucharist in Ballinasloe on Sun 28th Feb, 2-6pm in Gullanes Hotel, and in Ferbane Church on Mon 8th March @ 8pm. A small charge will apply.
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Clonmacnois Regional Pioneers will hold their Annual Social in Ballinahown Hall on Fri 24th Feb, 9.30pm-12.30am. Music by J & S Sound. Tickets €10.
Everybody welcome.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 12th Feb 2012 – 6 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: €490. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
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
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €201. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Loonam, A.Egan
Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Mass on next Sun for the late Mick Rocke
"Do not write so that you can be understood;Write so that you cannot be misunderstood." (Epictetus)

Questions people askQ. The new translation of the Apostles’ Creed says that Christ descended into hell. What does that mean? A. This is not hell as the place of eternal damnation but hell as the abode of those who had died but were awaiting the glorious vision of God to be won by Jesus the Saviour. ‘Jesus did not descend into hell to deliver the damned nor destroy the hell of damnation, but to free the just who had gone before him’ (Catechism, 633). Two important beliefs are being stated: that Jesus really died; and that he opened heaven’s gates for all who were awaiting redemption. The old translation, ‘he descended to the dead’ was less confusing.

Q. Why did Jesus tell some of the people he cured to tell nobody? Surely we are called to give witness to the works of God?
A. There are two reasons for what is called the ‘messianic secret’. The Messiah was popularly expected to be a political leader at the head of an uprising, an expectation that would have impeded his true mission. Secondly, too much excitement about miracles would only generate a mass hysteria, making it very difficult to get his teaching across; especially his mission to suffer and die on our behalf, and his message to us to ‘take up our cross and follow him’. Fr O’Flynn – Intercom
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GAA Race Night
Shannonbridge GAA Club will hold a fund raising Race Night on Sat 25th Feb. Tickets are now on sale & your support would be very much appreciated.
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Liam Lawton – Public Lecture
“How Music Enhances The Eucharistic Liturgy.”
27th Feb @ 7.30pm, Woodlock Hall, All Hallows College. Adm. €10.00.
This is part of a Seminar, 27th & 28th Feb: ‘Reflecting on & developing creative ways of engaging with the Eucharist as the Body of Christ.’
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 17th Feb, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Division Two Football League.
No luck for Shannonbridge in their first competitive game of 2012. In a low scoring game, in very difficult conditions, the difference between the teams was a goal for St. Rynaghs ten minutes from time. Final score: St. Rynaghs 1-6; Shannonbridge 0-4. Team: D. Kelly, J. Deeley, P. Moloney, M. Darcy, S. Flannery, N. Price, D. Corbett, J. Egan (0-2), C. Killeen, T. Mahon, A. Kelly, P. Egan, P. Kelly, K. Kearns (0-1), K. Flannery (0-1). Subs: R. Ryan and D. Fitzgerald.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 8, 20, 25 and 27 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €9,000.

Championship Groupings.
Intermediate: Shannonbridge are drawn in Group Two with St. Brigid’s, Rhode, Bracknagh, Durrow and Kilclonfert.
Junior C: There is one group with Clonbullogue, Shannonbridge, Bracknagh, Doon, Lusmagh and Walsh Island.

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Race Night.
The club are holding a race night in Killeen’s Village Tavern on Saturday 25th February at 9.00pm. Horses are now on sale from any club member price €20.00. This is a major fund raiser and all support is very much appreciated, so come along on the 25th and place a bet. A great night out is guaranteed.

Division Two Football League.
The new season kicks off on Saturday 4th February, at 2.30pm, v St. Rynaghs, in Shannonbridge. The Intermediate Football management team is Tony Dalton (Manager), Des McEvoy and Pakie Brazil (Selectors) and Vincent Costello (Team Secretary).

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 8, 13. 15 and 17 and there were two match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €8,800.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 22nd Jan 2012 - 3 B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat @ 10am, Thurs @ 9am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €538. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus
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
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €258. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Egan, B.Dolan
Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan
Mass on next Sun for the late Brigid Rigney

Meeting of Parish P.C. on Mon in Clonfanlough @ 8pm

Many thanks for your support to the Lourdes Fund which realised €350.00 in Shannonbridge.
Questions people ask (Fr Silvester O’Flynn –Intercom)Q. When Jesus spoke about the kingdom of God was he referring to heaven or to life here on earth? A. The kingdom is the central theme of the mission of Jesus in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. Sometimes it refers to life with God in heaven, sometimes to the church community, but most often to the establishment of God’s reign on earth, overcoming the power of evil in the world. Jesus began his mission with the proclamation that the kingdom of God is at hand. To that end he called people to repent and believe, that is, to leave wrongdoing behind and to follow his way.
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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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From one of our newspapers
It is possible to prepare a nest for a robin by hanging an old delph teapot from a wall or a tree with the opening facing outwards.
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Portiuncula Hospital Remembrance Service
For parents who have suffered a bereavement through the death of their children, miscarriage or stillborn, on 1st Feb @ 7.30pm in the Hospital Chapel.
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Stroke Support Group Meeting will be held in the canteen, Portiuncula Hospital on Wed 25th Jan @ 7pm. A discussion on stroke care will take place.
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Clonmacnois Primary School
A new BOM has been set in place as follows: Neil Darcy, Martha Murphy, Brian O’Carroll, Noelle Daly, Linda Moran, Deirdre Egan, Carmel Farrelly, and Fr O’Hanlon. On behalf of the Patron we thank them for accepting membership & also express gratitude to departing members, Brendan Butler, Lisa Egan & Mairéad O’Shea. The work of all members is much appreciated, as was the input of our teachers who retired, Liam Broderick & Orla Sherry.

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 13 and 23 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €8,200.

Club Membership.
Training has now commenced for the upcoming season under new manager Tony Dalton. Players are reminded to please have their membership paid before the league starts in February. Rates for 2012 are as follows:
Non- playing member €20.
Family €40.
Player €30.
Junior €10.
OAP/Student €10.

Please pay to Conor Killeen or Niamh Egan.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 15th Jan 2012 – 2 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: €612. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
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, Ciarán
Mass on next Sat eve for the late James Higgins
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €295. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns
Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sun for the late Lish & Jimmy Devery

Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 20th Jan, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
Mass ever Wed @ 7.30pm at the Centre and all are welcome.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th – 25th January
Theology From Home
The Dominicans are offering a programme of theology leading up to a degree (BTh) in the distance learning format. Hundreds of people have completed some or all of the Programme. Would you like to know more?
For more info write to: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Tel 01-4048124/127. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com
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Please note that all notices for the Newsletter should be handed in before 1pm on Thurs to facilitate the layout of the Newsletter.
It is important that every request be signed & dated, with a telephone number.
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We have been reminded by our Insurance Company that all groups using any Parish property should have their own Insurance Cover.
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Important Celebrations for 2012
Confirmation: 26th April; First Holy Communion: 19th May
Catholic Schools Week: 29th Jan -4th Feb
Eucharistic Congress: 10th -17th June
This is the 50th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC). Congresses take place every 4 years, and offer cultural & liturgical events, along with lectures & workshops to the faithful. The event will also be the 50th anniversary of the start of the 2nd Vatican Council. The theme for this Congress is “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and one another.”
The logo entitled ‘People in communion with Christ’ is on our Parish Calendar. The design is based on the idea of people ‘from every nation, race, tribe & language’ (Rev,7:9) being drawn together in Communion as ‘One Body’ formed by faith in the person of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God and the sacrifice he made upon the cross.
The RDS will be the venue for the events from the 10th – 16th June, while the concluding Mass will be in Croke Park on Sun 17th June.
For full information on the events & booking visit: www.iec2012.ie
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Chess lessons resume in the Hall on Mon 16th Jan @ 7.30pm; all welcome.
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If you are interested in learning Life saving, fire fighting, or orienteering skills & are over 18, then come to a Civil Defence Recruitment information meeting in Shannonbridge Hall on Tues 17th Jan @ 8pm

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 8th Jan 2012 – Baptism of JesusB
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: €476. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
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
Anniversary Mass of Michael Shrahan on next Sun

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €276. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: E.Egan, A.McEvoy
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
Mass on next Sun for the Loonam family deceased

Prayer Centre Clonmacnois
Mass next Wed & every Wed @ 7.30pm. All welcome.
Questions people askQ. The Gospel of Mark will be used on Sundays this year. What should I look out for in Mark? A. Mark is a great storyteller with the gift of bringing the reader right into the heart of the action. You will read of Jesus establishing eye contact with people or reaching out to touch people. This is a great Gospel for the sort of meditation that asks you to put yourself into the scene and become part of the story. Mark moves the story forward at a great pace and develops a sense of drama. He presents Jesus as a victim of misunderstanding and rejection. It seems as if his mission was a failure as Jesus dies with a cry of desolation, ‘My God, why have you forsaken me.’ But just then, dramatic things happen and the Roman centurion declares Jesus to be the Son of God. There is a powerful message of hope in this portrait of Jesus in solidarity with those who suffer injustice, misunderstanding and rejection. (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)
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Lourdes Invalid Fund Collection will take place on next weekend.
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Theology From Home
The Dominicans are offering a programme of theology leading up to a degree (BTh) in the distance learning format. Hundreds of people have completed some or all of the Programme. Would you like to know more?
For more info write to: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Tel 01-4048124/127. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com
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The Year to come – some central Feasts in 2012
The centre of the whole liturgical year is the Paschal Triduum of the Lord, crucified, buried and risen, which will culminate in the solemn Vigil of Easter, during the holy night that will end with the dawn of the 8th April – Easter Sunday.
From Easter there comes forth and are reckoned all the days we keep holy: Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, 22nd Feb;
the Ascension of the Lord, 20th May; and Pentecost, 27th May;
First Sunday of Advent, 2nd Dec

‘A íosa a cheannaigh mé, A Íosa a bheannaigh mé,
Le saol na saol go raibh i bhFlaitheas mé.’

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Congratulations.
To Enda McCoy and Rachael Higgins on their recent wedding; to John and Lorraine Guinan on the birth of their baby boy and to Dora Guinan and Damien Donoghue on their engagament.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 10, 11 and 25 and there were three match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €7,800.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 1st Jan 2012 – Mary Theotokos B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Mass or Communion Service :Mon-Wed; Mass, Thurs & Sat @ 10am Fri 6th Jan is the Feast of the Epiphany, a Holy Day;
Vigil Mass on Thurs @ 8pm, on Fri @ 12noon.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €779. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 5,M.Anderson, C.Doolan
Altar Servers for this week: Group 2,Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Joe Coleman & family
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Brennan
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Clonfanlough
Fri is the Feast of the Epiphany: Mass @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €764. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: A.& L. Devery
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Mass on next Sun for the late Petie & Earl Kelly

I will attend the sick & housebound on next Thursday

THE FAMILY
Some Quotations

· Home is where the heart is. (Pliny the Elder)
· What a father says to his children is not heard by the world, but will be heard by posterity. (Jean Paul Eixhter)
· The family, grounded on marriage freely contracted, monogamous and indissoluble, is and must be considered the first and essential cell of humanity. (Pope John 23rd)
Some Proverbs

· There are no praises and no blessings for those who are ashamed of their families. (Jewish Proverb)
· Nobody’s family can hang out the sign ‘Nothing the matter here.’
(Chinese Proverb)
Humour
The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents.
(John Plump)
· Children are adept at comprehending modern statistics. When they say, ’Everyone else is allowed to,’ it is usually based on a survey of one. (Paul Sweeney)
· As I understand it, heredity is what a man believes in until his son begins to act like a delinquent. (Presbyterian Life)

Thought for the New Year.
‘Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward toward the life that God intended for you…with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.’ (Og Mandino, p.53)

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Annual General Meeting.
At the AGM last week Chairman Damien Brazil, in reviewing the year, thanked all those who helped in any way to the running of the club during 2011. In particular he recorded the club’s appreciation of the contributions of Roger Ryan, who did not seek re-election after four years as secretary, our chief lotto seller Frank Guinan and club sponsor Kieran Hynes, Deerpark Windows, Athlone, whose continued generous support is much appreciated in these difficult times.

The following is the club committee for 2012:
Presidents: Fr. O’Hanlon, Kieran Rohan, Frank Guinan.
Chairperson: Damien Brazil.
Vice Chairperson: Joe Duffy.
Secretary: John Murphy.
Assistant Secretary: Gerry Quirke.
Treasurer: Olive Costello.
Assistant Treasurer: Declan Rohan.
Registrar: Conor Killeen.
Assistant Registrar: Niamh Egan.
PRO: Declan & Rose Ryan.
Safety Officer: Vinny Costello.
Club/School Coordinator: Neil Darcy.
Executive Committee: John Ryan, Kieran Hynes, Tony Rohan, Pakie Brazil, Des McEvoy, Paul Moloney, Colm Kelly, Christian Brazil.
The remaining positions will be filled at the next committee meeting.

Club Membership.
Membership rates for 2012, payable to Conor Killeen or Niamh Egan are as follows:
Non playing member €20.
Family €40.
Player €30.
Junior €10.
OAP/Student €10.
A contribution of €2 (Adult) and €1 (Junior) will apply per training session.

Team Manager.
Welcome and best wishes for a successful year, to our new team manager, Tony Dalton from Clara.

Congratulations.
To our Club Chairman, Damien Brazil, who has again been chosen for the Offaly football referee’s award for 2011.

Sympathy.
The club extends it’s sympathy to the Hogan family on the untimely passing of Tommy Hogan last week. Also to the family of Willie Kieran Egan, father of Theresa Milner, Glebe. May they rest in peace.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 18th Dec 2011 – 4 Adv 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: €588. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Masses for Christmas: Sat eve @ 9pm; Sun @ 12noon

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €274. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Masses for Christmas: Sat eve @ 7pm; Sun @ 10.30am
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Kelly (Lakefield)

Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wed 21st Dec, in Clonfanlough @ 7pm; & Shannonbridge @ 8pm, preceded by a Carol Service

Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. The religious meaning of Christmas seems to mean less to me every passing year. Any suggestions on how I can rediscover the religious excitement of my younger years? A. Do you have a crib at home? Read the Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke and like Mary ponder on these things in your heart. Take time to reflect on the Angelus, or at least the Hail Mary, this week. Attend a Carol service. Bring Christmas cheer to somebody who needs it. Be moderate in spending and do not overindulge in eating and drinking. Each day welcome Jesus into your life and your home. Bring Christ back into Christmas.
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SEVEN WAYS WE KNOW THE GOSPEL IS IMPORTANT
• We stand. • We sing or say an acclamation to welcome the Gospel. • The reading can only be done by the priest or deacon.
• The priest or deacon greets us again with the same words used at the beginning of Mass. • The priest or deacon makes the sign of the cross four times. First on the Book of the Gospels and then on his forehead, his lips and his breast. • We do the same on our foreheads, lips and breast. We do this to remind us that God’s word should always be on our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. • At the end of the Gospel the priest/deacon says: ‘The Gospel of the Lord’ and we answer: ‘Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.’ The priest/deacon kisses the book.
Reflection on today’s Gospel
2 ‘Do not be afraid.’ Mary was perplexed by the words of the angel. Perhaps you too have sometimes been perplexed by life’s path and wondered what it all meant. Perhaps at times you have doubted if God was really with you? 3 Mary was taken by surprise by the invitation, but she did not tell the angel she was not ready, nor ask him to return later. She was prepared to go with the invitation even though it was not the ‘right moment’. ‘Here I am Lord.’ What invitations have come to you at the ‘wrong time’ and how have you responded? ¨¨¨¨
“Children's Christmas Party, Shannonbridge Hall @ 3pm Sunday 18th December. Santa, Present and Picture.
Family Entrance €5 Light Refreshments Served. All Welcome"

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 11th Dec 2011 – 3 Adv 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: €459. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion
Mass on Tues for the late Denis Lyons
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Damien Kenny
Mass on next Sun for the Halloran family deceased
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €221. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan
Mass on next Sun for the Devery family deceased
‘Months Mind Mass for Anna May Egan next Sat @ 12noon

Carol Service: in Clonmacnois this Sun @ 4pm. All welcome.
Ard Chiaráin: Advent Prayer each Mon @ 8pm
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Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat
In Newbridge College 16th -18th Dec. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation- only event, and all newcomers are welcome. Retreat starts with Registration @ 8pm on Fri. Free buses are available. Bring a sleeping bag. For more info visit www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690 or 085-8289231.
Gallen C.S. TY students hope to produce a monthly newsletter. They are open to receive local news items, notices, business ads etc. Contact is westoffalynewsletter.@gmail.com
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Advent Talk by Fr Tom Cox in Church.
The Gospel of Luke: the Birth of Jesus, reading the ‘Infancy Narratives’ & using video footage of Bethlehem, Nazareth & Jerusalem, Tues 13th Dec @ 8pm in St Cynoc’s Junior N.S.
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 16th Dec, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
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Stroke Support Group
Meeting on Wed 14th Dec @ 7pm in the Hospital canteen, Portiuncula Hospital. For more call 9648200, ext 613. Refreshments on the night.
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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Flower arranging demo by Adrienne Thompson in Gullanes hotel on Wed 14th Dec @ 8pm. Adm for non members: €5.
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A Big Thank-you
“To all who supported our recent Table Quiz for the ‘Tidy Towns’, which raised €310.
To all who donated to our Church gate Collection for the Christmas Lights, which realised €226.78; to all who supported the Fund raising Table Quiz; to all who attended the switching on of the Lights; to all who organised, supervised and catered for the events.”
May Christ our Light show us the way forward, & lighten our burdens!

Shannonbridge GAA Club

The Annual General Meeting of the club takes place next Sunday, 11th December, at 6pm in the Clubhouse. All support and new members especially welcome.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 4th Dec 2011 – 2Advent B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat @ 10am
Thurs, 8th Dec, Feast of the Immaculate Conception - a Holy Day:
Vigil Mass on Wed @ 8pm; Mass on Thurs @ 12noon.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €461. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
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
Mass on next Wed eve for the late Ciaran, Maryanne & Brian Flannery
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Brigid & Billie Duffy
Mass on next Sun for the late Bernard & Brendan Cogavin
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Clonfanlough
Mass for The 'Immaculate Conception' on Thurs @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €126. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday: Confirmandi
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Mass on next Sun for the late Anne & Ciaran Pillion
We will have the Enrolment Ceremony for the Confirmandi next Sun

Carol Service: in Clonmacnois next Sun @ 4pm. All welcome
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Ard Chiaráin: Advent Prayer each Mon @ 8pm
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A special word of thanks & appreciation is due to the kind people who organised & facilitated the recent Christmas Parties in both Shannonbridge & Clonfanlough. It demanded much hard work by many people; but the enjoyment given and shared by the guests is its own reward!
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Shannonbridge ARA Annual Social
On Fri 9th Dec in the Old Fort @ 7pm. Members & friends welcome. Cost €20. Contact Sr Margaret on 087-2990833 or Anne Rohan on 086-8142714 before next Wed.
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Nomination Forms for Parish P.C. & ministers of Holy Communion.
Please return these before 11th Dec.
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Members of St Ciaran’s Alert Community Alert will be calling on houses to get signatures for a petition opposing the possible closure of the Garda Station in Shannonbridge.
Shannonbridge Action Group Christmas Cards are on sale locally.
Please support both endeavours.
Shannonbridge Playground Maintenance Fund Table Quiz will be held in Killeens on Thurs 8th Dec @ 9.30pm. Please support. At 8pm the Christmas Lights will be switched on, & all are invited to witness the event
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Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat
In Newbridge College 16th -18th Dec. Over 500 young people aged 16-35 are expected to attend this donation- only event, and all newcomers are welcome. Retreat starts with Registration @ 8pm on Fri. Free buses are available. Bring a sleeping bag. For more info visit www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690 or 085-8289231.
Gallen C.S. TY students hope to produce a monthly newsletter. They are open to receive local news items, notices, business ads etc. Contact is westoffalynewsletter.@gmail.com
Shannonbridge GAA Club AGM on Sun next @ 6pm in the Clubhouse.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 27th Nov 2011 – 1Adv 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 from 2.30 – 4.30pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €700. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie
Mass on Fri for the late Jack Butler
Anniversary Mass on next Sat eve for the late Josephine Coughlan
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Clonfanlough
Mass for the Holy Souls on Mon @ 7pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €292. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan

Clonmacnois Regional Pioneers will celebrate Mass in Boora on Fri 2nd Dec @ 7pm. All welcome
LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN
WHAT IS A DEACON?
The word ‘deacon’ comes from the Greek word ‘diakonia’, which means ‘service’. The work of the deacon is an act of service to the community. Deacons can read the Gospel, preach the homily, baptise and perform other ceremonies. There are two types of deacon who minister in the church. The first is someone who is training to be a priest and this is the last step before finally being ordained a priest. The second is called a Permanent Deacon and he is not going to be ordained a priest. We know that priests cannot get married but a married man can be ordained a Permanent Deacon. At the moment we have very few Permanent Deacons in our country. But this may change in the next few years.
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Nomination Forms
You should receive these with your box of parish envelopes, and you are asked to return them as soon as possible.
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Shannonbridge Christmas Party - Fri 2nd Dec
By now, you should have received your invitation. Please let us know if you will attend by calling 087-2410587.
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Shannonbridge ARA Annual Social
On Fri 9th Dec in the Old Fort @ 7pm. Members & friends welcome. Cost €20
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Parenting Talk with Geraldine Butler on Wed 30th Nov in High Street Hall @ 8pm. Adm is €5. Light refreshments served. All welcome. 087-9374424
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Annual Commemoration Mass & wreath laying for deceased members of the Defence Forces in SS Peter & Paul’s Church Athlone on 30th Nov @ 11am
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Irish Wheelchair Association will hold a ‘High End Fashion & Accessory Sale’ on Thurs 1st Dec, (6-11pm) in The Radisson Hotel Athlone. Adm is free.
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Table Quiz in aid of Shannonbridge Tidy Towns on Fri 2nd Dec in Killeens @ 9pm. Table of 4, €20. Raffle on the night. Please support.

Members of St Ciaran's Community Alert will be calling to houses to get signatures for a petition opposing the possible closure of the Garda Station in Shnnnonbridge. Please support.

Shannonbridge Aaction Group Christmas cards are on sale locally. Please support.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 20th Nov 2011 – Christ the King A
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: €409. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
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

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Clonfanlough
Mass for the Holy Souls on Mon @ 7pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €200. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: N.Egan, A.Gunning
Readers for next Sunday: D.Boland
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Christmas Parties: Clonfanlough Nov 27th; Shannonbridge 2nd Dec

Ard Chiaráin: Advent Prayer each Mon @ 8pm starting on Mon 28th Nov
LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN
THE GOSPEL
After the second reading, the Minister of the Word will invite us to stand and greet or welcome the Gospel. Before the Gospel is read we sing or say the Gospel Acclamation. For most of the Church year we greet the Gospel with the word ‘Alleluia’, a joyful song of praise.
The Alleluia is followed by a verse of scripture from the Bible. This verse reminds us of the theme of the Mass and readings. During the season of Lent we do not use the word ‘Alleluia’. The Gospel stories tell us about Jesus and we hear what he said to his friends and those who came to listen to him. So the reading of the Gospel is different from the other readings. It is the most important part of the Liturgy of the Word.
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Nomination Forms
You should receive these with your box of parish envelopes, and you are asked to return them as soon as possible.
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Congratulations & best wishes to Dermott Turley & Liz Guckian, who were married recently in Leitrim Village Church

We welcome into the Christian Community Keelan Earl Kelly, Carrowkeel, son of Padraic & Edel who was baptised recently in Clonfanlough Church
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“Many thanks to all who supported the ‘Team Hope Christmas Shoebox’ Appeal. Over 80 shoeboxes were collected, which will bring joy & hope to children in poor regions of Eastern Europe.”
“For assistance in CV preparation, letters of application, typing reports or photocopying call into the Tourist Office Mon-Fri 9.30-1pm.”
“A public Meeting will be held in Shannonbridge Hall on Mon 21st Nov @ 9pm to form a Lobby Group to oppose the possible closure of the local Garda Station. A good turnout is necessary to take any action.”
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Focal Scoir
‘The Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family home is rightly called “the domestic Church”, a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and Christian charity.’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church,n.1666)

Shannonbridge GAA Club

National School Finals.
Congratulations to Clonmacnois National School boy’s team who defeated Rhode in last Monday’s Cumann na mBunscoil Divisional final, played at O’Connor Park. Trained by John Ryan and Brendan Butler, they were deserving winners and after the final whistle was blown, Conor Butler accepted the trophy on behalf of the team.
Also on Monday, in front of a great crowd, Clonmacnois / High Street Girls National School, overcame the challenge of Ballinagar to win their Cumann na mBunscoil Divisional final. This team was managed by teacher Amy Heraty and Rosie Arnold whose shrewd half-time switches turned a tight game in their favour. After the game Emma Kelly was presented with the trophy, on behalf of the team.
The victorious teams travelled into Shannonbridge in a flag waving horn blaring cavalcade. The parents and teams were treated to tea and hot food in the local hall. Many thanks to the parents and Shannonbridge GAA Club who organised the homecoming, it was greatly appreciated.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 4 and 26 and there were three match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €6,600.

Thomas Rhodes Swivel Bridge gets a Facelift.

Good to see that Waterways Ireland have cleaned and painted the 1843 Thomas Rhodes' Swivel Bridge on it's plinth at the jetty Shannonbridge. This brige is of great historical interest, being designed by Thomas Rhodes, one of the Shannon Commissioners and brother of Cecil Rhodes of Africa fame and cast by J. and R. Mallet, Dublin. The bridge was installed in 1844, as part of major navigation works on the river. It was last opened in 1943 and replaced by the present fixed span in 1984.

Offaly Historical Society Publication - Offaly Heritage 6.

Offaly Historical Society have just published their 6th Year-book, Offaly Heritage 6, with over 360 pages of historical articles of local Offaly interest - great value at €15. One chapter by Padraig Turley (Clerhane and Dublin), gives a detailed account of the arrival of the St. Joseph of Cluny Nuns, to Ferbane, in 1896 and their contribution to Offaly, especially in education, over a period of more than 100 years. He lists no fewer than 19 nuns fron Clonmacnoise Parish who joined the order: Sr. Monica Claffey, Clerhane, Sr. Cecilia Curley, Clonmacnoise, Sr. Kieran Curley, Clonmacnoise, Sr. Damien Darcy, Clonmacnoise, Sr. Hugh Darcy, Clonmacnoise, Sr. Jude Devery, Clonlyon, Sr. Laurence Egan, Creevagh, Sr. Meave Guinan, Clonfanlough, Sr. Peter Kelly, Clonfanlough, Sr. William Kelly, Clonmacnoise, Sr. Agnes Kenny, Clondelara, Sr. Mel Kenny, Clondelara, Sr. Madeleine Moore, Glebe, Sr. Michael Moore, Glebe, Sr. Teresa Moore, Glebe, Sr. Mel Pillion, Clonmacnoise, Sr. James Pillion, Clonmacnoise, Sr. William Pillion, Clonmacnoise, Sr. Pascal Turley, Clonfanlough.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Scrap Metal Collection.
Fundraising scrap metal collection on this Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November.
We will gratefully accept a wide range of metal, iron or steel items no longer needed. Included are - Old Equipment, Machinery, Containers, Pots, Pans, Sink Tops, Radiators, Pipes, Barrels, Garden Furniture, Bicycles, Gates, Fencing Wire etc.
Items which unfortunately cannot be accepted – Fridges, Freezers, Televisions, Tyres, Gas Cylinders, Beer Kegs and any containers holding Liquid like Oil, Paint or Gas.
List of people to contact for scrap metal collection:
Shannonbridge:
` Jim Killeen 0868181729.
Vincent Costello 0879010340
Gerry Quirke 0879875479
Clonmacnoise / Creevagh:
Neil Darcy 0876896074
Joe Duffy 0876870193
Clonfanlough:
Damien Brazil 0879138767
Declan Rohan 0868343290
Glebe / Clonlyon:
Declan McEvoy 0879530518
Ger Rigney 0868075703.

Annual General Meeting.
The AGM has now been fixed for Sunday, 11th December, at 6pm, in the Clubhouse.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 22 and 26 and there were no match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €6,400.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 13th Nov 2011 – 33 A
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: €414. 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 Thurs @ 8pm for deceased members of the ESB
Mass on next Sat eve for Jimmy Coleman & family deceased
Mass on next Sun for the late Richard Hynes
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Clonfanlough
Mass for the Holy Souls on Mon @ 7.30pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €230. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Walshe, R.Gunning
Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

Meeting of Parish P.C on Tues in Shannonbridge @ 8pm
Parish Envelopes for the year beginning 27th Nov next will soon be delivered to your homes, together with a Parish Calendar. A special word of gratitude is due to those who carry out this task.
A big ‘thank-you’ to all those who contribute to the various collections during the year! It is hoped that you will continue to do so in the year ahead. A very special appeal is made to those who have defaulted on these collections, or who may have simply forgotten to send in the envelope. As Scripture tells us, ‘Let us bear one another’s burdens’.
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LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD - THE READINGS
The Minister of the Word goes to the ambo to read. The first reading is usually from the oldest part of the Bible called the Old Testament. In the Easter Season the first reading comes from the New Testament. The stories that we hear during the first reading are the same stories that Jesus would have heard when he was a child. Some of the stories from the Old Testament are thousands of years old. They remind us of how long people have been listening to God’s word. They also tell us how much God loves us. Even though the stories are very old, they still have an important message for us today.
OUR RESPONSE TO THE READINGS: At the end of each of the readings the Minister of the Word finishes by saying, ‘The Word of the Lord’ and we all respond with the words, ‘Thanks be to God.’ This is our way of saying thank you to God for these stories which help us to grow together as members of God’s family.
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 18th Nov, beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
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Proposed Badminton Club
Meeting in Clonfanlough Hall on Mon 14th Nov @ 8pm. All welcome.
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A 2 day intensive anger management programme will be held in Knock on 19th & 20th Nov. For more info call 09493-75032.
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“Many thanks for your donations to the recent Collection for the Irish Heart Foundation which realised €375.”

Shannonbridge Tidy Towns Meeting on Mon 14th Nov @ 9pm in the Health Centre. All welcome.

Shannonbridge Development Group AGM is rescheduled for Fri 18th Nov @ 8pm in the Tourist Office. All invited to attend.

Shannonbridge GAA Scrap Metal Fundraiser

Shannonbridge GAA Club -Scrap Metal Collection.

Fundraising scrap metal collection on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November.
We will gratefully accept a wide range of metal, iron or steel items no longer needed. Included are - Old Equipment, Machinery, Containers, Pots, Pans, Sink Tops, Radiators, Pipes, Barrels, Garden Furniture, Bicycles, Gates, Fencing Wire etc.

Items which unfortunately cannot be accepted – Fridges, Freezers, Televisions, Tyres, Gas Cylinders, Beer Kegs and any containers holding Liquid like Oil, Paint or Gas.
List of people to contact for scrap metal collection:
Shannonbridge:
` Jim Killeen 0868181729.
Vincent Costello 0879010340
Gerry Quirke 0879875479

Clonmacnoise / Creevagh:
Neil Darcy 0876896074
Joe Duffy 0876870193

Clonfanlough:
Damien Brazil 0879138767
Declan Rohan 0868343290

Glebe / Clonlyon:
Declan McEvoy 0879530518
Ger Rigney 0868075703.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 6th Nov 2011 – 32 A
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon-Wed, Fri- Sat @ 10am; Thurs @ 9am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €392. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeleey, V.Hynes
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, Saul
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Mickey McEvoy
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Clonfanlough
Mass for the Holy Souls on Mon @ 7pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €279. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Guinan, A.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy
Christmas Party in Clonfanlough on Sun 27th Nov. @ 2pm

Ard Chiaráin Prayer Centre
You are invited to a Mass for the ‘Holy Souls’ on Tues 8th Nov @ 8pm, when we pray for all your loved ones who have died.
Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. I don’t see the point of purgatory. If God has forgiven sins the person goes straight to heaven. If one has not received forgiveness the person goes straight to hell. There is no in-between. A. That’s a cold, legal notion of God’s justice, not allowing space for mercy and growth. God may have granted full forgiveness but a person’s co-operation with this grace may be still incomplete because of the damage done to one’s character from sinful behaviour in the past. God’s mercy does not demand perfection at the time of death but grants a process of purification which is called purgatory. It’s like cleaning a mirror until the soul is cleansed of all selfishness, lust, anger and so on in becoming the perfect reflection of God’s glory.

LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN
Opening Prayer
After the Gloria the priest will invite us to pray. The prayer begins in silence. This gives us time to talk to God in our hearts. We might want to thank God for something good that has happened or we might want to ask God to take care of something that we are worried about.
Then the priest takes all our prayers and offers them to God. The words of the Opening Prayer differ from Sunday to Sunday and reflect the theme of the Mass. We respond by saying ‘Amen’. Amen means that we believe that whatever God does is OK with us.
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“Shannonbridge GAA Club will hold a Fund-raising Scrap metal collection on Fri & Sat, 18th & 19th Nov. Contact any Committee member.”
“Please return Shoeboxes for the Christmas appeal to Clonmacnois School, or the Tourist office Shannonbridge before 10th Nov.”
“Shannonbridge Action Group AGM will take place on Fri 11th Nov in the Tourist Office @ 8pm. Come along to find out about ongoing & new developments in the Parish.”
“St Ciaran’s Community Alert has received a Defibrillator for the Clonfanlough area from the Tony Parker Foundation. People are needed to be trained to use it. If interested, contact a committee member.”
Gala Flower Arranging Demo by Bernadette Scanlon in Gullanes Hotel on 9th Nov @ 7.30pm. (In aid of Brothers of Charity Building Fund)

Shannonbridge ARA
All members are invited to the Annual Social Eve by the BLC Active Age Group Ballycumber on Wed 9th Nov @ 7pm. If you wish to go please contact Ann Rohan (086-8142714), or Sr Margaret Mary (087-2990833), ASAP.

Badminton in Clonfanlough Hall
Some people are anxious to play Badminton in the Hall. If you are interested, please call Tina on 086-8758280.
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Parenting Talk – ‘The Challenges & the Rewards’By John Lonergan (retired Governor of Mountjoy Prison) on Thurs 10th Nov @ 8pm in Lumcloon N.S. Tickets €10. Light refreshments served. Question & Answer session follows talk

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Fundraiser Scrap Metal Collection.The club will be holding a scrap metal recycling collection on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of November. This is your chance to remove any unwanted scrap metal material from your back yard, attic, shed or farmyard. All donations will be gratefully accepted. Full details re collection etc. next week.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 10, 14, 17 and 22 and there were three match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €6,000.

Annual General Meeting.
The AGM will take place on Friday 25th November.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 30th Oct 2011 – 31 A
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon, Wed-Sat @ 10am; also Wed @ 8pm for 'All Souls'
Tues is Feast of 'All Saints' - a Holy Day: Vigil Mass on Mon @ 8pm, and Mass on Tues @ 12 noon; Fri is the First Fri; Adoration all day until 5pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €484. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus
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 Sun for the late Christina, John & Patrick Turley
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €232. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Higgins, D.Guinan
Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan
Tues is the Feast of 'All Saints' - a Holy Day; Mass @ 10.30am;
Wed is 'All Souls' day: Mass @ 7pm.
Mass on next Sun for the late Larry & Brigid Rohan
During the month of Nov, 2 Masses are offered each week in the Parish for your deceased. For this week, in Clonfanlough on Tues 1st Nov and in Shannonbridge on Fri morning.
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Shannonbridge ARA
All members are invited to the Annual Social Eve by the BLC Active Age Group Ballycumber on Wed 9th Nov @ 7pm. If you wish to go please contact Ann Rohan (086-8142714), or Sr Margaret Mary (087-2990833), ASAP.
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Ard Chiaráin Prayer Centre
You are invited to a Mass for the ‘Holy Souls’ on Tues 8th Nov @ 8pm, when we pray for all your loved ones who have died.
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LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN
INTRODUCTORY RITES: THE PENITENTIAL ACT
This time in the Mass offers us an opportunity to prepare to receive Eucharist by reflecting on the things that we might have done, or not done, during the past week for which we need forgiveness.
We are reminded that God always loves us. One of the ways in which God shows this love is by always forgiving us for those times when we haven’t been as good as we might have been. Sometimes the priest may replace
the Penitential Act with the blessing and sprinkling of water as a reminder
of our Baptism.
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Comboni Missionaries
“Many thanks for your generous contributions to our Mission, during our visit to your Parish. The amount donated was €635.96”
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Badminton in Clonfanlough Hall
Some people are anxious to play Badminton in the Hall. If you are interested, please call Tina on 086-8758280.
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Parenting Talk – ‘The Challenges & the Rewards’
By John Lonergan (retired Governor of Mountjoy Prison) on Thurs 10th Nov @ 8pm in Lumcloon N.S. Tickets €10. Light refreshments served. Question & Answer session follows talk.
Mount Temple Drama Group presents "Changing Times" 9th - 13 Nov in Tuar Ard Moate @ 8.30pm