Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 22nd January 2023 – Sunday of the Word of God

Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com
Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
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St. Bernard’s: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January
7.30 p.m. Nancy and William Crawford, (A) Abbeylara.
11.00 a.m. Deceased members of Abbeylara GAA Club.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 22nd January
9.30 a.m. Michael and Elizabeth Reynolds and their son Michael (A)

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January
7.30 p.m. Michael Lynch, (A) Abbeylara.
11.0 a.m. Miriam Gilligan (23rd A) her husband Tommy, sisters Nancy and Kathleen and all the deceased members of the Gilligan and Mulligan families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 29th January
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s:
Friday 7.30 p.m. Eileen Smyth, (8th A) Kilbride.

Collections: Offertory – €547. Lourdes Invalid Fund – €56.50. Thank You.

Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of May Gaynor Lisryan, nee May Higgins, Moxham Street, Granard who died on Wednesday 11th of January. May she rest in peace.

Feast Days:
Sunday of the Word of God. Chinese New Year
Monday – 3rd Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday – St. Francis de Sales.
Wednesday – Conversion of St. Paul.
End of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Thursday – Ss. Timothy and Titus.
Friday – St. Angela Merici.
Saturday – St. Thomas Aquinas.

Catholic Schools Week: Catholic Schools will be celebrated from 22-29 January 2023 with this year’s theme being ‘Walking Together in Faith & Love’. During Catholic Schools Week families, parishes and schools are invited to participate in a week of celebration reflecting on the work of Catholic Schools, and on their contribution to a Synodal Church based on Communion, Participation and Mission.

Un World Leprosy Day takes place on Sunday 29th January.

Abbeylara Parish Senior Citizens – Easter Dinner will be held in the Parish Centre on Palm Sunday 2nd April 2023. Their annual Church collection will take place at all Masses in the parish on the weekend of 4th and 5th February 2023. Please give generously.

St. Bernard’s NS Enrolment 2023. St Bernard’s NS Abbeylara are now accepting enrolments for September 2023. Please contact the school at stbernardsns@gmail.com or 043 6686806 and an enrolment pack will be posted out to you. Closing date Friday 17th March.

Aughnagarron N.S. Enrolment 2023
Enrolment of pupils for September 2023 is now taking place. Application forms are available from the school. Please call to the school or contact 043-6686805 to arrange collection. Closing date Friday 21st April.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine and Europe – God of Peace, We pray for the people of Ukraine, for all who are caught up in violence and war, for all those suffering and afraid, that you will protect them and strengthen them. We pray for world leaders, for wisdom, integrity and compassion, that you will guide their feet in the way of justice and reconciliation. We pray for Church leaders, for discernment, determination and courage, that they may speak words of truth and righteousness. We pray for the people of Russia, for all those who plead for an end to violence and conflict, for all those who are persecuted for speaking against aggression, that you will console, support and guard them. We ask for comfort for those who mourn, hope for those who despair, forgiveness for those who commit violence, and mercy for all who suffer. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Prince of Peace. Amen. H.Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ Archbishop of Luxembourg President of COMECE Rev. Christian Krieger President of the Protestant Federation of France President of CE.

Maria’s Gospel Hour
Due to huge interest, Maria will be continuing a show on Youtube at 4pm on Sundays. Search “@mariadoherty” on Youtube.

Fatima: Special Clonfert, Banagher and Balinasloe Pilgrimage to Fatima last remaining places 9-14th June ex Dublin for Feast Day of Saint Anthony Patron Saint of Portugal visit Saint Anthony’s birthplace and baptismal font in Lisbon, contact James Treacy 061921470