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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – World Day of Peace 1st January 2023
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com
Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 31st Dec. & Sunday 1st January 2023.
7.30 p.m. Thomas (36th A) and Nancy (16th A) Walsh, Toneymore and all the deceased members of their families.
11.00 a.m. Deirdre Reynolds, (19th A) Ballinacross and all the deceased members of the Reynolds and Boyle families.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 1st January
9.30 a.m. Johnny Donohoe, (1st A) Creevy.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th January
7.30 p.m. Patsy Fagan, Cloughernal, Birthday Remembrance Mass.
11.00 a.m. John Masterson, (3rd A) Toneymore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 8th January
9.30 a.m. Fintan Murtagh, (3rd A) Creevy.
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord– Is celebrated on Friday, 6th January and is a Holyday of obligation. Masses as follows:
St. Mary’s: 6th Jan. 9.30 a.m. Bridget and Tom Lynch, (A) and all the deceased members of the Lynch and Kiernan families.
St. Bernard’s:
11 a.m. Parishoiners’ Intentions.
7.30 p.m. Helen Brady (6th A) Camagh.
First Friday: – Takes place on Friday 6th January, Sick and housebound will be attended as usual.
Collections: Offertory – €1,556: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2022 – Cemetery – €10. Thank You.
Feast Days:
Monday –.Ss. Basil and Gregory.
Tuesday – St. Munchin (Limerick.)
The most Holy Name of Jesus
Thursday – St. Charles of St. Andrew. Dublin.
Friday – The Epiphany of the Lord.
Saturday – St. Raymond of Penyafort
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine and Europe during Christmas time
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 starting a show on Youtube at 4pm on Sundays. Search “@mariadoherty” on Youtube to watch on New Year’s Day onwards
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord:
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord commemorates the visit of the magi to worship the baby Jesus as told in the Gospel of Matthew: “Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.’”
The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphanies, which means “to manifest,” “appear,” or “make known.” Through the birth of Jesus, God is manifested in the flesh. The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus, the Son of God, to the world.
“The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with his baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee. In the magi, representatives of the neighbouring pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the Incarnation.” CCC 528
“Jesus is the Saviour of the world. He comes not just for one group of people but for all. The magi, or kings, or astrologers, or seekers from the East, stand in for all the peoples of the earth,” “They represent all the people, including ourselves, who have found their way to Christ, who have found in him the meaning of their lives, and the light which guides them. They also represent the inner hope of the human spirit showing that it strives for the meaning that Jesus brings to life.”
Thank You: Thanks very much to all the people who came to the Holy Masses during Christmas. A special word of thanks to all the people who helped us celebrate these Masses. Also sincere thanks to those people who prepared our Churches so appropriately and fittingly for Christmas and the New Year. Thanks very much to all the people who help our Parish in so many different ways during the year. All of this work is very important for our Parish and is appreciated by our Parishioners.
Happy New Year. May your New Year be Meaningful and may it be filled with Blessings, Graces and Peace.
Fr. Michael 