Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 29th October 2023

Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com
Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
7.30 p.m. Breda Small, (3rd A) Toneymore.
11.00 a.m. Michael Keegan, (A) Springtown and London

St. Mary’s: Sunday 29th October
9.30 a.m. Catherine Murray, (9th A) and all the deceased members of the Murray and Owens Families.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October
7.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
11.00 a.m. –

St. Mary’s: Sunday 5th November.
9.30 a.m. Bridget Gallagher, (14th A) Dalystown and deceased members of the Brady Family, Aughnagarron.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Tuesday &Thursday 7.30 p.m.
All Saints: Wednesday 1st November is All Saints Day and is a holy day of Obligation. Masses as follows:

All Saints:
St. Mary’s Carra: Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass.
St. Mary’s Carra- Wednesday – 9.30 a.m.
St. Bernard’s Abbeylara -7.30 p.m. Deceased members of Abbeylara Gun Club.
All Souls Day:
St. Mary’s, Carra – Thursday 9.30 a.m.
St. Bernard’s: – Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.

Indulgences: The Faithful who visit a Cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a Plenary Indulgence once per day for the Holy Souls from 1st Nov. to 8th Nov.
Feast Days:
Monday –30th Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday- Bl. Dominic Collins. Reformation Day.
Wednesday – All Saints
Thursday – All Souls.
Friday – St. Malachy (Armagh – Down and Conor.
Saturday – St. Charles Borromeo.

Marriage: Congratulations to Halina Fisher, Essex , London and Brian Smyth, Toberphelim, Abbeylara who were married on Saturday 21st October in St. Mary’s Church, Granard.

First Friday: Friday 3rd November is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be attended as usual.
Collections: Offertory – €598.68; Propagation of the Faith – €110; Church heating – €45. Thank you.

Carra Choir: Singers, musicians welcome. Come along to practice on Thursday 2nd November 8pm. Choir commencing Sunday 5th November 9.30am. (1st Sunday each month). Please continue to spread the word.

AG Drive-in Bingo – AG Drive-in BINGO at 4PM at the Granard GAA Grounds. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

Divine Mercy: Divine Mercy evening including Holy Mass and Holy Hour adoration for healing, commencing at 18.40hrs on Wednesday, Nov 8th in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Roosky, Guest speaker Deacon Don Devaney, Radio Maria Presenter

Fashion Show in aid of Mary’s Meals, November 10th in the Longford Arms Hotel. Prosecco reception at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm. Tickets 15 Euro. Raffle includes a 500 Euro Blue book Voucher on the night.

Abbeylara Parish Centre: Abbeylara Parish Centre Committee are holding their first annual Christmas Community Day on Sunday 10th of December; Christmas markets, Santa’s Grotto, entertainment for all ages. To book your visit with Santa, please text 0834820560
Halloween Camp with Kind Kids Club. Tuesday 31/10/23 & Wednesday 1/11/23 10.30am-1pm in Abbeylara Parish Centre. Arts & Crafts, Worry Monster, games & much more. Suitable for ages 4-11 years. Contact Orla 087 9930195 to book your place.

The very popular Messy Monkeys are returning to the Parish Centre on Monday 6th and 13th of November from 10.30-11.30am. A focused art class suitable for children aged 1-4yrs. To book your place, contact Messy Monkeys on Instagram/Facebook @messymonkeys2022
Pilates for Kids: Thursdays at 4pm in Abbeylara Parish Centre. Suitable for school-aged children. To book contact Laura 087 1328313.
Yoga with Shelley is starting a new 4 week block starting Sunday Nov 5th at 10am. Suitable for all levels. Contact Shelley on 0879578469 / instagram @shelleymahonyoga for more information or to book a place.
Karate every Thursday in Abbeylara Parish Centre 6.30-7.30pm. Suitable for school-aged children. €5 per child. Contact Micheal on 0876389549 for more information.
Granard Area Action Group will host their annual quiz in Fay’s Bar on November 10th. Teams of 4 €10 each. Raffle on the night with great prizes. Refreshments will be served
Daylight Saving Time Ends: Clocks go back by 1 hour on Saturday 28th October.