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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 5th Sunday of Easter – 18th May 2025
Priest on Duty – Fr. Simon Cadam. Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 17th May
7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 18th May
9.30 a.m. Peter and Margaret Kiernan (A) and all deceased members of the Kiernan and Lynch families.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 24th May.
7.30 p.m. Michael and Ellen McGivney, (A) Killina and their daughter Bernadette Noone, (4th A)
Margaret Lynch, nee Fitzsimons, New York and late of Springtown who died recently.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 25th May
9.30 a.m. Thomas Gallagher, (40th A) and all deceased members of the Gallagher family.
Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.
Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.
Collections: Offertory – €469; Trócaire – €100; Dues – €5; Lourdes Invalid Fund – €30: Thank you.
Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Monday 19th: Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels. Contact Sandra on 0868948874 to join.
Tuesday 20th: Energy Plus School of Dance 6-7.30pm
Thursday 22nd: Self Defence for Children: 6.30-7.30pm
Children’s Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm
Friday 23rd: Bloom Baby presents a one day pop up sensory class for babies. 10.15am Busy bees’ class; babies from 6-15 months. 11.30am Caterpillar club class; babies 0-6 months.
email maria@bloombabyclasses.com to join.
St. Christophers Services: St. Christopher’s Services Longford hold their annual Church Gate Collection at Masses on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May. Please support.
Reflection.
On the 5th Sunday of Easter, we are reminded of the importance of supporting each other in our faith journeys. The early Church, as seen in Acts, shows us how believers helped one another. Paul and Barnabas encouraged the new Christians to stay strong in their faith despite challenges. This support was crucial in building a strong and united community of believers.
Jesus’ command to love one another, highlighted in the Gospel, is central to Christian life. He taught this lesson at a time when He knew He would be betrayed. Instead of focusing on His own troubles, Jesus emphasized the importance of loving others. This teaches us that love should be the foundation of our relationships, even in difficult times.
