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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 5th November 2023
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com
Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th November
7.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
11.00 a.m. Holy Souls.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 5th November.
9.30 a.m. Bridget Gallagher, (14th A) Dalystown and deceased members of the Brady Family, Aughnagarron.
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.
Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
Friday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.
St. Mary’s:
Tuesday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.
Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Community, Dáire Gordon, son of Leon Hughes and Louise Kelly, Cloughernal.
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.
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 –31st h Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday- St. Willibrord
Thursday – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
Friday – St. Leo the Great.
Saturday – St. Martin of Tours. Venerable Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy.
Abbeylara Active Retirement: The next meeting of Abbeylara Active Retirement will be held on Thursday 9th November in the Parish Centre at 11am. Guest speaker from Citizens Information will attend.Collections: Offertory – €598.68; Propagation of the Faith – €110; Church heating – €45. Thank you.
A-G BINGO:
The Start Time for the A-G BINGO is being brought forward to 3PM from Sunday next 5th November. 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.
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.
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
Prisoners Sunday: Please pray for Prisoners.
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Abbeylara Parish Centre Committee are holding their first annual Christmas Community Day on Sunday 10th of December 12-5pm; Christmas markets, Santa’s Grotto, entertainment for all ages. To book your visit with Santa, please text 0834820560
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.
Messy Monkeys are in the Parish Centre on Monday 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
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.
5-5.45pm for 3-5yrs;6-7pm for 6-10yrs;7-8pm for 11-16 yrs
Please text Anne Marie on 086 2375910 for more information.
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