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Road to Emmaus
By Steven Federle
Walking through the dusty grove
We talked of death and empty graves
When a stranger suddenly appeared.
He walked with us and asked why we trembled so.
Amazed that he seemed not to know
Of the blood and pain in Jerusalem,
We told him
How dark the day became, how the sun slid down
To shivering night
When, broken, our friend was placed in the cave.
Rebuking us for our lack of faith,
He explained how it was all foretold in the
Ancient books;
From Adam and David, the inevitable grave
Insatiably claims
Corrupt humanity
Until Now.
We heard, eyes cast down,
When at Emmaus he broke
Our common bread
And looking up, we saw Him.
His face was blazing like the sun
We blinked, and then he was gone.
But the bread remained.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Thank you for your contribution towards the Offertory Collection for Sunday 27th April which amounted to €4,438.00.
RECENT DEATHS & DEATH NOTICES RECEIVED
Robin Andrew Orr, formerly of Castlemaine Court, Moorfields & Ballymena, Antrim
Michael McDonagh, late of Parnell Square, died in London
Angela Kavanagh, Ashgrove, Cartrontroy
MONTHS MEMORY MASSES
Kitty Power 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s (Mon 5th)
Jimmy Hynds 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s (Tue 6th)
Sam Costello 7:00 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Peace (Sat 10th)
Michael Reilly 11:30 a.m. St. Mary’s (Sun 11th)
Peg Connell 12:00 noon Our Lady Queen of Peace (Sun 11th)
We welcome into the Christian Community
Skye Renee Tierney Martina Teresa Ward
Farrah Rose Henderson Maja Jadeszko
Harry Matthew Killion
Who were baptised recently. Congratulations to their parents.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR WEDDING
Charmaine McLoughlin & David Healy
May they be blessed with a long and happy life together
AVAILABLE:
Two more places have become available for the Pilgrimage to Poland from 2nd-9th June. Price: €830 sharing or €930 single room. If you or someone you know would like to go on this pilgrimage please contact St. Mary’s Parish Office at 6472088 as soon as possible.
ANNIVERSARIES AT THIS TIME:
Brigid O’Sullivan.
ATHLONE CHORAL SOCIETY:
Presents ‘Annual May Concert’ with Meli Melo (chateaubriand) & guests in St. Mary’s Church on Friday 9th May. Concert starts at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets €10 can be purchased from any member of Athlone Choral Society or at the door on the night.
CLONMACNOIS RECONNECTIONS:
Come & join in an afternoon of Music, Song & Praise with ‘Music in its Parts’ at Clonmacnois Monastic Site on Saturday 10th May at 2 p.m. Featuring: Athlone Choral Society, Roscrea Area Choir & visiting French choir: Meli Melo.
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORIE:
30th July for 7 nights half board. A week of fun, friendship, music & prayer. Contact anita.allenym@gmail.com or phone 6473358.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Saturday 10th May in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church for children from Cornamaddy NS at 11 a.m.
PARISH BINGO:
Due to the All Ireland Drama Festival finals been held in the Dean Crowe Theatre on this Sunday night 4th May the parish bingo will be held in St. Mary’s Hall only. A special bingo will be held on Sunday 11th May in the Dean Crowe Theatre & St. Mary’s Hall. €1,000 jackpot must be won. Over €3,400 in prizes.
AFTERONOON OF PRAYER:
Conducted by Fr. Fred Warner SMA & Fr. Charlie Healy in Our Lady’s Bower Convent on Sunday 11th May beginning at 2:30 p.m. sharp. Rosary, Confessions and ending with Mass. All invited.
OUR LADY’S BOWER:
To mark the closure of the boarding school, past pupils (boarding & day) & former teachers are invited to visit Our Lady’s Bower on Saturday 24th May from 12-6 p.m. or Sunday 25th May from 12-4 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evening 24th May at 6 p.m. RSVP: Our Lady’s Bower or olbreunion@gmail.com
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT:
Have you been touched by Breast cancer? Would you like to meet for a chat? You are most welcome to join us on Tuesday 6th May at 8 p.m. in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. Contact 087 9593917. Talk by Dr. Hauschka - skin specialist.
ATHLONE GARDEN & FLOWER CLUB:
Garden Talk by Barry Ward on Tuesday 6th May at 8 p.m. in the Bounty. Deposit of €20 taken on the night for our annual outing to the ‘World Flower Show’ in the RDS, Dublin on June 21st or contact 087 2885562.
REN-CLUB:
Winner for Sunday 27th April was ‘Aideen Derwin’. Promoter was Vincent Nolan.
BOOK LAUNCH:
Shaun Edwards is launching Fr. John O’Brien new book ‘Clare of Assi’ in the Sharmock Lodge Hotel on this Sunday night 4th May at 8 p.m. All welcome.
ACCORD:
‘Why can’t we talk anymore’. If you are experiencing difficulties then let Accord professionally accredited counsellors help you to overcome them, by contacting us at our Athlone Accord Centre 6475491.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE:
On ‘The Irish Workhouse, Past & Present’ will be held in Portumna, Co. Galway on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May. For further information contact 090 9759200 or www.irishworkhousecentre.ie
ATHLONE MS SOCIETY & ATHLONE COMMUNITY RADIO:
Will host a night of music featuring ‘The Good, The Bad & The Funky with Streetwise & special guest Jer Flynn in the Sheraton Hotel on Friday 9th May. Tickets €5 available from Athlone MS Society on 0860815757 or Athlone Community Radio 0879364974.
BUS TO ONE DIRECTION CONCERT:
Bus leaving Athlone on Friday 23rd May to Croke Park. Seats still available €15. If interested contact 087 7799713.
COLAISTE GAEILGE ÁTHA LUAIN:
Application forms are now available for our ‘Gaeltacht experience’ - summer course. Dates 16th-27th June. 30th June-11th July & 14th-25th July. Contact 085 8074471 for more information.
COME & SEE PROGRAMME:
Has commenced in St. Peter & Paul’s Church for 7 weeks each Saturday evening after 6:30 p.m. vigil Mass. Speakers include Fr. Pat Collins, Eddie Stone, Marie Beirne & many others.
PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS:
Will take place during Adoration in St. Mary’s Church from 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday 7th May.
MASS TIMES & ANNIVERSARIES
Monday 5th - Sunday 11th May
ST. MARY’S
Mon 9:30 Kitty Power (Months Memory)
Tue 9:30 Jimmy Hynds (Months Memory)
Wed 9:30 Paddy Dockery
7:30 Brendan & Rose Collins
Thurs 9:30 Edward Lacey
7:30 Mary & Liam Monks
Fri 9:30 Conor & Mary Duffy & Dec’d members of the Duffy Family
7:30 Shared Mass:
Thomas McDonnell
William & Mary Kennedy & John & Annie Lennon
John, Mary, Sean & Arthur Lennon
Sam McGreechan
Michael Smith
Sat 9:30 Martin Joseph Hughes
Sun 10:00 Frank & Pat Parker
11:30 Michael Reilly (Months Memory)
12:45 Johnny Burke
6:00 Dec’d members of the Berry Family
QUEEN OF PEACE
Mon 7:00 Áine Heneghan
Tue 7:00 Dec’d members of the O’Reilly Family
Wed 7:00 Tommy & Molly McCormack
Thurs 7:00 Brian Samuels
Fri 7:00 Shared Mass:
PJ Gavin
Frank Moran Jnr
David Malone & Sean Kelly
Julie, Jimmy Snr & Jnr, Tony, Liam & Francis Roper
William & Michael McCormack & Dec’d members of the McCormack Family
Frank Kenny
Sat 7:00 Sam Costello (Months Memory)
Sun 10:30 Mass for the people of the Parish
12:00 Denis Connell (Anniv) & Peg Connell (Months Memory)
FRIARY
Weekdays: 8.00 and 10.00 a.m.
Tuesdays: 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. (St. Anthony’s Novena)
Sundays: 7:30 p.m., (Sat. Vigil) 7:30; 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.