Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Intermediate Football Championship.


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

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

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

Duck Derby.

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

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Sunday 24th June 2012 – St John the Baptist B

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

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

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

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



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Clonfanlough

Church Cleaners: B.Kilduff, E.Kilduff

Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan



Total Offertory Collection last Sun was €437.00. Many thanks



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

Questions people ask

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

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

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Lough Derg - Dates to remember

June to 13th Aug, traditional 3-day Pilgrimages

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

For more info on all Retreats call 071-9861518

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Good News – Bad News

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

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

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

Bad News: The vote passed by 31-30.

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

Bad News: You were on vacation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shannonbridge GAA Club.

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

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

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

Shannonbridge GAA Club

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

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Sunday 27^th May 2012 – Pentecost B

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

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

                               

                                                         

Shannonbridge

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

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

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

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

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

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Clonfanlough

Mass on First Fri @ 7pm

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

Church Cleaners: E.Egan, A.McEvoy

Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group  1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan

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

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

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

Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois on Mon 4^th June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coffee morning in Shannonbridge to be arranged later.

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

For more info call Laura on 086-3205734

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 Stroke Support Group

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

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New Christians

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

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

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Sunday 20^th May 2012 – Ascension B

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

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

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

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

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

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

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

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Clonfanlough

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

Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: S.Gilson

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnois on Mon 4^th June

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

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

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

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

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

Coffee morning in Shannonbridge to be arranged later.

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

For more info call Laura on 086-3205734

A Mhuire na ngrás, a Mháthair Mhic Dé

Go gcuire tú ar mo leas mé

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Sunday 13th May 2012 – 6Easter B

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

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

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

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, A.Hynes

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



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Clonfanlough

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

Church Cleaners: First Communicants’ Parents

Readers for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan



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



Next Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension



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

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



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

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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

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

Mass every Wed @ 7.30pm. All welcome

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

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Shannonbridge Action Group

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

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

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

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

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

Opening of Shannonbridge Fortifications Self Guided Tour

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

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Sunday 6th May 2012 – 5 Easter B

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

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am

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

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

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

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

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

Mass on next Sun for the late Patricia Killeen

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Clonfanlough

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

Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy

Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan



Station Mass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club

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



Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

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

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

Shannonbridge GAA

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

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

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

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: or Communion service each day @ 10am

Adoration on the First Fri: 4-5pm

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

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

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

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

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

Mass on next Sat eve for Mary Rocke & siblings deceased

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Clonfanlough

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

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

Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly

Readers for next Sunday: A. & L. Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

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



Station Mass

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

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



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

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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2012

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

Booking Forms available now for the pilgrim section from

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

Pilgrimage Director: Fr Noonan, Moate; Tel: 6481180

Invalid Section: Fr Scanlon, Cloghan; Tel: 6457112

Flights departing from Knock.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sunday 22nd April 2012 – 3 Easter B
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Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am






'Peace be with you'

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

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

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

Book Launch- Primary Education in West Offaly by Brendan Ryan.

Well known local author and historian, Brendan Ryan, Ferbane, will launch his "History of Primary Education in West Offaly 1800 - 2010" on Friday 27th April, in Gallen Community School at 8.00pm. The launch will be by Seamus Dooley Sec. (Irl.) NUJ. This is an important publication and all are invited. Light refreshments served.

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Fixtures this weekend:

Div. 4 League, v KIlclonfert, in Kilclonfert, Friday 20th April, at 7.15pm.

Div. 2 League, v Rhode, in Shannonbridge, Saturday 21st. April, at 6.00pm.

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Sunday 15th April 2012 – 2 Easter B
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Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
‘My Lord and My Go d’

Shannonbridge
Masses: Daily @ 10am, except on Tues @8.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €570. 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 Sat eve for the late Frank Coleman & family
Mass on next Sun for the late Paddy Duffy
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €539. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N.Egan

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Devotions in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre starting @ 2pm.
Station Mass
Fri 20th April at the home of C.Molloy, Glebe @ 8pm
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Celebration of Confirmation
We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in Shannonbridge Church on Thurs 26th April @ 3pm. All welcome.
The Ceremony of Light (Family Preparation) will take place in Clonfanlough Church on Wed 18th April @ 7.30pm.
The Confirmandi will have a day’s Retreat on next Thursday, 19th April.
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This weekend we welcome Fr Christy Fox, Mill Hill Missionary, who has worked in Uganda for many years. He will speak at all the Masses on the work of the missionary church, and is requesting new subscribers for their Missionary Magazine, ‘St Joseph’s Advocate’. Those who do not wish to subscribe for the magazine are invited to give a donation for the missions, and this would be greatly appreciated.
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 20th April, 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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Sun 15th April, Boora Walk & Prayer Day in preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress. (10th – 17th June)
“Assembling at Boora Church with Emmaus Story@ 4.30pm; then walking the 3kms to Lake Finnamore (limited parking there) for guided prayer. This is a time to walk reflectively, to connect with nature, with each other and with the Eucharistic Lord. Refreshments afterwards. The event will be led by Br Brian Johnson. All welcome.”
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Official Opening of new Shop at Clonmacnois on Mon @ 4pm. All welcome.
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"Gratitude can best be defined and understood as the only possible response to a gift, to something recognized as utterly, freely given. Gratitude is the vision – the way of seeing – that recognizes ‘gift.’ Our culture seems on the verge of losing the meaning of the experience of gratitude, in part because we have lost all sense of ‘gift.’" (Ernest Kurtz)

Food Safety / HACCP Training

Offaly Local Development Company will be running a 4 evening training programme for Community Groups on Food Safety/HACCP in Tullamore beginning on Wednesday April 18th. The training will be for 4 consecutive Wednesdays from 7.00 - 9.30pm in our offices in Tullamore.

If any community groups are interested please contact Theresa Hennebry at 086 385 7400 or wyntektraining@gmail.com

Landscape Construction Course

Landscape Construction Course

The Landscape Construction Programme is a Local Training Initiative operating in St. Rynagh's College of Further Education, Banagher. It is a 26 week full time course that provides learners with a FETAC Level 3 Employability Skills award in; Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production, Planting & Potting by Hand, Woodwork, Communications, Computer Literacy, Career Preparation & Maths.
Students will also gain experience in kerbing, paving & landscape construction as part of their work experience.
For further info, contact Monica at 087 6835561
or contact your local FÁS office to register

Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes

Fixtures for this Weekend.
Div. Two League v Ballyfore, Saturday 14th April, 6pm, in Ballyfore. (ref. C. Groome).
Div. Four League v Kilclonfert, Sunday 15th April, 3pm, in Kilclonfert. (Ref. P. Gallagher).

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 8th April 2012 – Easter Day B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
'Christ is risen, Alleluia'

Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon @ 11am; Rest of week (or Communion Service) @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €394. 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 & Mary Kate Higgins
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran & Pat McGuinness
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €320. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: B.Maleney, H.Hynes
Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy


A VERY HAPPY & PEACEFUL EASTER TO EVERYONE!
Many thanks to all those who made any contribution to the celebration of the Holy Week ceremonies; to all who played a part in preparing for & in the celebration of the Liturgy, and to all who encouraged us by their attendance & co-operation.
Toradh na Páise oraibh; Mac na hÓighe slán!
Céad glóir duit,a Íosa, a déag dúinn sa pháis,mar d’éirigh tú slán.
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Station Mass
Fri 13th April at the home of J.& B. Dolan, Clonlyon, @ 8pm
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Fr Christy Fox, Mill Hill Missionary, who has worked in Uganda for many years, will be with us next weekend, 14/15th April. He will speak at all the Masses on the work of the missionary church, and is requesting new subscribers for their Missionary Magazine, ‘St Joseph’s Advocate’. Those who do not wish to subscribe for the magazine are invited to give a donation for the missions, and this would be greatly appreciated.
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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)Q. In what way was the raising of Jesus different from the raising of Lazarus or the widow’s son at Nain? A. It’s the difference between resuscitation and Resurrection. Lazarus was resuscitated, meaning that he was brought back into the same level of life and he had to die again at a later date. Resurrection is not coming back into former life but going forward into a new and greater life. An entirely new level of life was revealed in the Resurrection of Jesus. As St Paul wrote, all our believing is based on the Resurrection of Jesus.
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Ballinasloe Flower & Garden Club
Flower Arranging Demo by Eileen McKenna, in Gullanes on Wed 11th April @ 8pm. Adm: non members, €5.00
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Divine Mercy Devotions
Sun 15th April in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre starting @ 2pm. This will include Confessions & the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Division Four Football League.
Shannonbridge kept up their momentum by defeating Bracknagh, at Shannonbridge, on Saturday. The visitors opened the scoring with a point after six minutes, but this was immediately equalised by Gerry Quirke. Points from Eddie Egan (0-3) and Anthony Kelly (0-2) started to open a gap and Shannonbridge tacked on three more, for a half time lead of 0-9 to 0-4.
Bracknagh’s chances of a comeback ended with Adrian Kelly’s goal on fourteen minutes of the second half. Full time 1-12 to 0-5.
Team: D. Corbett (0-1,“45”), M. Moloney, C. Coughlan, J. Deeley, W. Keena, C. Kenny, P. Moloney, J. Killeen, P. Egan, Adrian Kelly (1-1), T. Mahon (0-1), Anthony Kelly (0-3), J. Guinan (0-1), E. Egan (0-3), G. Quirke (0-2). Sub: P. Brazil for J. Guinan (inj).

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 10 and 25 and there were six match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €10,800.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Fundraiser
Shannonbridge GAA supports the Tadgh Carroll Fund, Doon. Please turn out for the sponsored 5K walk, run, cycle,on this Friday evening 7.30 in Doon. Very worthy cause - €10 per person.

Fixtures.
Div. Four Football League - Shannonbridge v Bracknagh, on Saturday 7th April, 6pm, in Shannonbridge.
U21 Football Championship - Shannon Gaels v St. Colms, on Monday 9th April, 3pm, in Cloghan.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Division Two Football League.
A much improved performance by Shannonbridge saw them record their first league win, overcoming Clonbullogue, on Sunday, at Shannonbridge.
This game featured a welcome first start for John Ryan after a long absence through injury. The home side were soon into their stride leading four points to two after ten minutes. A trip on Kieran Flannery, when through on goal, yielded a penalty. Paul Deely’s spot kick was well saved at the expense of a point. A good goal by Peadar Kelly, midway through the first half, gave Shannonbridge a six point lead. Clonbullogue were reduced to fourteen men just before the interval. Half time score 1-8 to 0-4.
Shannonbridge maintained their lead through the second half and with good support play, picked off some good scores, to lead by 1-19 to 0-8 at the final whistle.
Team: M. Deeley, M. Darcy, P. Moloney, J. Deeley, C. Killeen, N. Price, W. Keena (0-1), J. Egan (0-1), J. Ryan, T. Mahon, K. Flannery (0-6), P. Egan, P. Kelly (1-2), E. Egan (0-1), P. Deeley (0-8). Subs: R. Ryan for N. Price, A. Kelly for P. Moloney, M. Moloney for M. Darcy.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 10, 17and 23 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €10,600.

Best of Luck to Gallen Community School.
Best of luck to Gallen CS in next Saturday’s All Ireland Vocational Schools Senior A Final v Holy Trinity, Cookstown, in Croke Park and in particular to the Shannonbridge players on the panel, Daragh and Michael Corbett, Christian Brazil and Dean Hogan,

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 1st April 2012 – Palm Sun B
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
'Hosanna to the Son of David'

Shannonbridge
Masses: : Mon-Wed @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €487. 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
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €246. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: N.Egan, A.Rohan
Readers for next Sunday: C.Rigney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2
Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
Mass on next Sun for the late Michael Molloy & parents

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONM Mon 2nd April
Clonfanlough: 7.00pm; Shannonbridge: 8pm
Confessions also possible after the Good Friday Ceremonies.

I will visit the sick & housebound on Tuesday
HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with a Vigil of Adoration Shannonbridge: 9pm; Clonfanlough: 7pm

Good Friday: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: Shannonbridge: 7pm; Clonfanlough 5pm
Also in Shannonbridge @ 3pm: STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil and Mass: Shannonbridge: 9pm; Clonfanlough: 7pm
Please bring a candle for the Renewal of Baptismal Promises.

Please bring your Trócaire offerings on Holy Thurs or Good Friday
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A thought for Holy Week:
God does not ask about our ability or our inability, but our availability. (The Arkansas Baptist)

I am a bow in your hands, Lord, draw me lest I rot.
Do not overdraw me, Lord, I shall break.
Overdraw me, Lord, and who cares if I break?
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Lenten Prayer every Mon eve @ 8pm in Ard Chiaráin
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“Many thanks for your contributions to the Lourdes Fund: €500 donated.”
“Many thanks for your contributions to the Oesophageal Cancer Fund Appeal at Shannonbridge Church gate collection which realised €270.00.”
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Are you aged between 18 – 35? Interested in attending the Youth Space in the RDS as part of the International Eucharistic Congress 2012 with our Diocesan Group? If so, come along to an Information Evening on Fri 6th April in the Youth Ministry Centre, St Mary’s Hall, Northgate St Athlone @ 8pm.
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Shannonbridge GAA Club: Registration of underage members will take place in the Club House on Mon 2nd April, 7-8pm. All welcome.

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.