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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 12th November 2023
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com
Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November
7.30 p.m. John Joe O’Reilly, (2nd A) Kilbride.
11.00a.m. Michael (43rd A), Eileen (12th A) & John (1st A) Keenan, Armagh and all deceased members of the Keenan, Ferris and McCamley Families.
Edward (3rd A) Chirenje, Zimbabwe and all deceased members of the Chirenje Family.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 12th November
9.30 a.m. Joe (4th A) and Noreen (41st A) O’Donnell, Clough.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November
7.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
11.00 a.m. Deceased members of the McCabe family, Kilbride House, Eileen Dowling and her son Padraig.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 19th November
9.30 am. Mary and Frank Battrim. (A) Cloughernal.
Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday 7.30p.m. Mary Ledwith, (Months Memory) Ballinrud.
Wednesday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.
Friday 7.30 p.m. Petie Columb, (8th A) Carra.
St. Mary’s:
Tuesday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.
Thursday 7.30 p.m.
.Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
Altar List of the Faithful Departed: Please write out the names of those who have died on your own paper or that provided in the Church and return to either Carra Church or Abbeylara Church.
Feast Days:
Monday –32nd h Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday- St. Lawrence O’Toole.
Wednesday– St. Albert the Great.
Thursday –St. Margaret of Scotland. St. Gertrude.
Friday –St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Saturday –.Dedication of the Basilica of Ss Peter and Paul.
Collections: Offertory –Nov. 1st – €157; 5th Nov.- €749.70; Propagation of the Faith – €100; Church heating – €5;. Cemetery – €5. Thank you.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Patrick (Pat Joe) Donohoe, Dallow Rd. Luton, England and Springtown, Granard, died on Thursday 21st September. May he rest in peace.
Mass for Dead 2022/2023: Mass for all who have died in our Parish since November 2022; for those who have died outside our Parish but with family living in our Parish and for former parishioners who died in the last year or so, will be offered on Friday, 24th November in Abbeylara Church at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.
A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO at 3PM on Sundays. Patrons will play for a chance to win prize money totaling €14,500. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.
Pioneer Pledge for the month of the Holy Souls
A short-term pledge gives spiritual support and encouragement to people and their families who are living under a shadow of addiction. Further information from the Pioneers on 01 80-5 4226 or via www.pioneers.ie/pray
Adoption Support: Information and Support for Birth Mothers – whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Abbeylara Parish Centre Commitee are holding their first annual Christmas Community Day on Sunday 10th of December 12-5pm. To book your visit with Santa, please text 0834820560. We would appreciate donations of home baking to serve on the day. If you can help us, please contact Elenora 086 8890543
Our very popular Social Dancing will take place on Saturday the 18th of November from 9.30-12pm in the Parish Centre. This month, we will dance the night away with the fantastic Eamonn Jackson.
Set Dancing Classes for Beginners with Kenny Murphy coming soon to the Parish Centre. For more information text Sandra on 086 8948874
Pilates for Kids: Thursdays at 4pm in Abbeylara Parish Centre. Suitable for school-aged children. To book a place contact Laura 087 1328313.
Yoga with Shelley every Sunday 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.
Get fit with Zumba every Tuesday from 8.15-9.15pm in the Parish Centre. Text Shauna 086 8940011 to book your place.
Our Community Café will take place on Wednesday 29th of November from 1-3pm in the Parish Centre. Great tea, great cake and great company guaranteed.
Mullingar’s Energy Plus School of Dance are holding classes every Tuesday in the Parish Centre for children aged 3-16 years. Please text Anne Marie on 086 2375910 for more information on class times.
Prayer for the Israel Palestine Conflict
God of light and salvation, our refuge and our strength,
We pray for the people of Israel and Palestine amid the escalating violence.
We pray for those killed and injured by rockets from Gaza in southern Israel. May your rod and staff comfort them. We pray for those who are grieving. May they know your ever-present help.
We pray for the protection of those who have been taken hostage by Hamas. As they walk through this dark valley, may they fear no evil.
We pray for the civilians of Gaza. May they know that their help comes from the Maker of heaven and earth.
And we pray for those in leadership in Gaza and Israel. May you guide them along the right paths. We ask all this in union with Christ and trusting in the power of your Holy Spirit.
Amen
