Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 4th August 202

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday 4th August

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

Masses:
St. Bernard’s; Saturday 3rd August.
7.30 p.m. Liam O’Reilly, (17th A) Creevy and his aunt Bronagh Fitzmaurice (15th A) Abbeylara.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 4th August
9.30 a.m. Ned and Ellen Reilly, Carra, their son Michael (10th A) and all deceased members of the Reilly family.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 10th August
7.30 p.m. Agnes Small, (15th A) Toneymore and her son Jack (4th A) and all the deceased members of their families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 11th August
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092
For Emergencies: – For emergencies please phone Fr. Simon, 086 2401295.

Pilgrimage: Special Banagher / Offaly Pilgrimage (Limited availability) to Fatima EX Dublin Easter 2025, Flying with TAP airlines, Also 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony, 13th October 2025 for Miracle of Sun Contact James Treacy 061921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com Payment by instalments acceptable.
Abbeylara Parish Centre:. Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Sat 17th August. We will be dancing the night away to the talented Micheal Collins from 9.30pm. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry. Eircode N39 FP77

Light the Fire 2024: Archbishop Francis Duffy DD along with Deacon John Taaffe will celebrate Mass at Ballintubber Abbey on Sunday the 4th of August 2024 as part of the Light the Fire rosary/healing service. 12:15-4:30pm, Bus departing from: Granard at 09.00, Ballinalee Church 09.15, Killoe Park 09.20, Mary’s Meals, Longford at 09.30. To book a seat ring Kitty 086 0405621, Peter 087 6613510 or Marie 0861900640.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock:Takes place on Sunday 1st September. Anointing of Sick at 2.30 p.m Mass & Rosary at 3p.m. Busses from Granard. Return fare €15. Contact Donnelly’s or the Presbytery for tickets.

Outing: Hanging out for the summer? Don’t Stay Home Alone – Come Away Together! Guided day trip by coach to Newcastle, Co. Down – 13th August. Overnight adventure to Kerry 2-4 th September. Contact: Martina at 0870617300 to enquire and book your seat

Preparing for Marriage? Weekend residential course available. 20-22 September 2024. Details: www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org