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August 17, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 18th August 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Simon Cadam
www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 17th August
7.30 p.m. For the Intentions of Fr. Michael.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 18th August
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 24th August
7.30 p.m. Patrick Reilly, (4th) Toneymore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 25th August
9.30 a.m. –
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Kathleen Maura McGettrick, U.S.A. daughter of Kathleen Sheridan, Aughnagarron. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 21st August at 1p.m. in Carra. May she rest in peace.
Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092
Fr. Simon is now taking care of Abbeylara Parish. Phone 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.
Collections: Offertory – €515.70; Sick and Retired Priest’s Fund – €115; Peters Pence – €20; Holy Land – €5: Thank you.
Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes: Next month the Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes will be taken to Ireland to visit each diocese. In our own diocese the relics will be in St Mel’s Cathedral on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September. The purpose of this visit is to; Bring Lourdes to the Faithful. In other words, to help those who may not be able to travel to Lourdes themselves, to share in some of the atmosphere of prayer and consolation that pilgrims experience, while they are there.
From our own diocese a number of groups have close links with Lourdes, this will be an opportunity again to gather together and join in the Message of St Bernadette.
Abbeylara Handball Club Centenary Celebration. The John Carthy 1 Wall Tournament will take place on Sat/Sun, 31st August- 1st September. Inviting all past members, players and friends to attend the celebrations. Anyone that would like to take part in the tournament or would like more information, can contact Jenny Mahon on 0872401824.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 1st September. Anointing of Sick at 2.30 p.m. Mass & Rosary at 3p.m. Bus from Granard. Return fare €15. Contact Donnelly’s or the Presbytery for tickets.
Preparing for Marriage? Weekend residential course available. 20-22 September 2024. Details: www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Karate for Kids with Micheal starting back on Thursday the 12th of September from 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Suitable for school aged children. Contact Micheal 087 638 9549 to book your child’s place.
Pattern Day: Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois Pattern Day Clonmacnoise Sunday, September 15th 2024
N37 V292 2:45p.m. Pattern Prayers 3:00p.m. Pattern Mass Celebrant: Bishop Paul Connell Preacher: Fr. Peter Burke PP Ferbane, Administrator Clonmacnois Parish
August 10, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 11th August 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Simon Cadam
www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
Masses:
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. Ethan Colum, (21st A) Dalystown.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 17th August
7.30 p.m. For the Intentions of Fr. Michael.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 18th August
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
Feast of the Assumption: Thursday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption and is a holyday of obligation.
Masses as Follows:
St. Bernard’s, Abbeylara: Wednesday 14th 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s, Carra: Thursday 15th 9.30 a.m.
Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092
Fr. Simon is now taking care of Abbeylara Parish. Phone 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.
Collections: Offertory 28/7/24 – €1,048; 4/8/24 – €867.60; Sick and Retired Priests Fund -€90; Trócaire – €10; Lourdes – €10: Thank you.
Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes: Next month the Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes will be taken to Ireland to visit each diocese. In our own diocese the relics will be in St Mel’s Cathedral on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September. The purpose of this visit is to; Bring Lourdes to the Faithful. In other words, to help those who may not be able to travel to Lourdes themselves, to share in some of the atmosphere of prayer and consolation that pilgrims experience, while they are there.
From our own diocese a number of groups have close links with Lourdes, this will be an opportunity again to gather together and join in the Message of St Bernadette.
Abbeylara Handball Club Centenary Celebration. The John Carthy 1 Wall Tournament will take place on Sat/Sun, 31st August- 1st September. Inviting all past members, players and friends to attend the celebrations. Anyone that would like to take part in the tournament or would like more information, can contact Jenny Mahon on 0872401824.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 1st September. Anointing of Sick at 2.30 p.m. Mass & Rosary at 3p.m. Bus 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
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Karate for Kids with Micheal starting back on Thursday the 12th of September from 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Suitable for school aged children. Contact Micheal 087 638 9549 to book your child’s place.
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
August 5, 2024
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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
July 13, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 14th July 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 13th July.
7.30 p.m. Joe Donohoe, (12th A) Creevy
St. Mary’s: Sunday 14th July.
9.30 a.m. Mary (15th A) and Peter (10th A) Hynes, Ballyboy and their daughter Kathleen.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 20th July
7.30 p.m. Patrick & Agnes Curran and their son Gerard. (A)
St. Mary’s: Sunday 21st July
9.30 a.m. Tommy & Celia Connolly, Creevy and all deceased members of the Connolly Family.
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.
Feast Days:
Monday – 15th Week in Ordinary Time
Abbeylara Cemetery Sunday: Cemetery Sunday takes place on Sunday 28th July at 11 a.m. Please tidy and clean this Cemetery before then.
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
Mary’s Meals: “My name is Fr Eamonn Kelly, and I am parish priest in the parish of Raphoe, (Donegal). I also help with Mary’s Meals, a charity that presently feeds 2,429,182 children in their place of education each school day. For the past eleven years we have walked to Knock Shrine to raise awareness of, and funds for, Mary’s Meals. We are now launching Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2024. We have walks originating in Malin (Donegal), Thurles, Cavan, the Spire (Dublin), Kilkenny, Longford, Limerick and N Ireland. All walks go from 7 August to 15 August. We are seeking people to help us create new walks, join us for a day or half day or a few hours, collect, take a sponsor card or promote the walk. It cost €22 to give a child a meal each day in school for a school year and every eleven cents raised provides a meal. This is a great way of gaining a bit of fitness and doing great work at the same time. If you would like more information or to get involved, I would love to hear from you. My contact details are: Eamonn Kelly (Rev), Parochial House, Convoy, Co Donegal, F93HX2R, eamonnkelly1949@gmail.com or 0879077985.”
Abbeylara Parish Centre: We are delighted to announce the Midlands Brickx Club are running a lego summer camp in the Parish Centre from Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st of July from 10am-1pm for children aged 4-12yrs. Booking is essential. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465 to secure your child’s place.
Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 20th July at 9.30pm with music by the fantastic Andy Feery. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry. Eircode N39 FP77
Our second Parish Centre Development Draw will take place on Sunday 24th July at 9.30pm in Crawford’s Pub. Come and see if you’re one of our lucky winners.
Granard Region Pioneers Pilgrimage to Knock :Bus to Knock on Sunday 21st July. For further information or to book a seat, please contact Paddy Miney, 087 1236505 or Brigie Burns, 043 6686696 as soon as possible.
Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick, Reek Sunday, July 28th, 2024 Bus departing from the Granard at 05.00, Ballinalee Church 05.15, Killoe Park 05.20. Church in Newtown Forbes at 05.30 hrs. St Mel’s Cathedral Car Park Longford (old) at 5.40. Tarmonbarry Grotto 05.50, Strokestown, Percy French 06.10 and Ballaghadereen 06.40. Bring a packed lunch and a bottle of water and a long stick for climbing. To book a seat ring Kitty 086 0405621, Peter 087 6613510 or Marie 0861900640.
July 8, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 7th July 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 6th July
7.30 p.m. Brian Lynch, (12th A) Carrickduff, his parents Tom & Rosellen, his sisters , Ann O’Rourke, Patricia Carroll, May McCarthy and her husband Pat, his brother Michael, nephew Hughie Morris & his brother in law Joe Carroll.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 7th July
9.30 a.m. –
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 13th July.
7.30 p.m. Joe Donohoe, (12th A) Creevy
St. Mary’s: Sunday 14th July.
9.30 a.m. Mary (15th A) and Peter (10th A) Hynes, Ballyboy and their daughter Kathleen.
Collections: Offertory – €588.25; Thank You.
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.
Feast Days:
Monday – 14th Week in Ordinary Time
St. Killian.
Mary’s Meals: “My name is Fr Eamonn Kelly, and I am parish priest in the parish of Raphoe, (Donegal). I also help with Mary’s Meals, a charity that presently feeds 2,429,182 children in their place of education each school day. For the past eleven years we have walked to Knock Shrine to raise awareness of, and funds for, Mary’s Meals. We are now launching Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2024. We have walks originating in Malin (Donegal), Thurles, Cavan, the Spire (Dublin), Kilkenny, Longford, Limerick and N Ireland. All walks go from 7 August to 15 August. We are seeking people to help us create new walks, join us for a day or half day or a few hours, collect, take a sponsor card or promote the walk. It cost €22 to give a child a meal each day in school for a school year and every eleven cents raised provides a meal. This is a great way of gaining a bit of fitness and doing great work at the same time. If you would like more information or to get involved, I would love to hear from you. My contact details are: Eamonn Kelly (Rev), Parochial House, Convoy, Co Donegal, F93HX2R, eamonnkelly1949@gmail.com or 0879077985.”
Abbeylara Parish Centre: We are delighted to announce the Midlands Brickx Club are running a lego summer camp in the Parish Centre from Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st of July from 10am-1pm for children aged 4-12yrs. Booking is essential. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465 to secure your child’s place.
Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 20th July at 9.30pm with music by the fantastic Andy Feery. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry. Eircode N39 FP77
Our second Parish Centre Development Draw will take place on Sunday 24th July at 9.30pm in Crawford’s Pub. Come and see if you’re one of our lucky winners.
Day Out: Summer day out from Cavan to Birr Castle on 8th July. Includes return coach travel from Cavan, guided castle tour, lunch and afternoon river cruise from Athlone. Don’t Stay Home Alone – Come Away Together. All ages welcome. Martina McGrenaghan, Tel: 0870617300 Home Alone Away Together Travel
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Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick, Reek Sunday, July 28th, 2024 Bus departing from the Granard at 05.00, Ballinalee Church 05.15, Killoe Park 05.20. Church in Newtown Forbes at 05.30 hrs. St Mel’s Cathedral Car Park Longford (old) at 5.40. Tarmonbarry Grotto 05.50, Strokestown, Percy French 06.10 and Ballaghadereen 06.40. Bring a packed lunch and a bottle of water and a long stick for climbing. To book a seat ring Kitty 086 0405621, Peter 087 6613510 or Marie 0861900640.
Pilgrimage to Knock:The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21 July. Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.
June 29, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 30th June 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 29th June
7.30 p.m. Brigid and Edward Farrell, (A) Ferriskill and all the deceased members of the Farrell and King Families.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 30th June
9.30 a.m. Frank and Mary Earley, their son Tommy and their Grandson Kevin (A) Carra
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 6th July
7.30 p.m. Brian Lynch, (12th A) Carrickduff, his parents Tom & Rosellen, his sisters, Ann O’Rourke, Patricia Carroll, May McCarthy and her husband Pat, his brother Michael, nephew Hughie Morris & his brother in law, Joe Carroll.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 7th July
9.30 a.m. –
Collections: Offertory – €764.30; Holy Land – €5; Propagation of the Faith – €10; Lenten Alms – €5: Thank You.
For Emergencies: – For emergencies please phone Fr. Simon, 086 2401295.
Feast Days:
Monday – 13th Week in Ordinary Time
St. Oliver Plunkett (Armagh and Meath).
CASA CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
Longford CASA group are holding a Church gate collection this weekend, Saturday 29th at St. Bernard’s Abbeylara at the 7.30pm Mass and Sunday 30th at St Mary’s Carra,9.30am Mass.
For the past 43 years with your support we continue to provide a voluntary and free social outlet to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in our community.
Vigil: United Hearts, First Friday/Saturday, all night reparation vigil is on July 5th and 6th in the Chapel of Our Lady’s Manor, Edgerworthstown. Co Longford. Starting with confessions at 9 pm on Friday, followed immediately by Holy Mass. Concludes on Saturday with Benediction and Holy MASS at 5 am
Mary’s Meals: “My name is Fr Eamonn Kelly, and I am parish priest in the parish of Raphoe, (Donegal). I also help with Mary’s Meals, a charity that presently feeds 2,429,182 children in their place of education each school day. For the past eleven years we have walked to Knock Shrine to raise awareness of, and funds for, Mary’s Meals. We are now launching Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2024. We have walks originating in Malin (Donegal), Thurles, Cavan, the Spire (Dublin), Kilkenny, Longford, Limerick and N Ireland. All walks go from 7 August to 15 August. We are seeking people to help us create new walks, join us for a day or half day or a few hours, collect, take a sponsor card or promote the walk. It cost €22 to give a child a meal each day in school for a school year and every eleven cents raised provides a meal. This is a great way of gaining a bit of fitness and doing great work at the same time. If you would like more information or to get involved, I would love to hear from you. My contact details are: Eamonn Kelly (Rev), Parochial House, Convoy, Co Donegal, F93HX2R, eamonnkelly1949@gmail.com or 0879077985.”
What’s on in Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 20th July at 9.30pm with music by the fantastic Andy Feery. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry. Eircode N39 FP77
Day Out: Summer day out from Cavan to Birr Castle on 8th July. Includes return coach travel from Cavan, guided castle tour, lunch and afternoon river cruise from Athlone. Don’t Stay Home Alone – Come Away Together. All ages welcome. Martina McGrenaghan, Tel: 0870617300 Home Alone Away Together Travel
June 15, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 16th June 2024
11th Week in Ordinary Time – Day for Life
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 15th June
7.30 p.m. Nellie (7th A) and Paddy (4th A) Reilly, Toneymore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 16th June
9.30 a.m. Brian and Noreen O’Reilly, (A) Creevy.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 22nd June
7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 23rd June
9.30 a.m. Nan Lord, (Nee Daly) Aughnagarron and all the deceased members of the Daly Family
Collections: Offertory – €539; Holy Land – €40; Trócaire – €20: Thank You.
For Emergencies: – For emergencies please phone Fr. Simon, 086 2401295.
A Missionary Group from Bethlehem, The Holy Land will be visiting Abbeylara Parish on the 15th & 16th of June to briefly talk about the Holy Land and to sell religious articles( Crucifixes, Rosary beads and Plaques) made out of olive wood in Bethlehem to help and support the poor Christians families. Any help you could give them it will be highly appreciated.
What’s on in Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Tuesdays: Energy Plus School of Dance: Contemporary/Lyrical/Jazz/Musical Theatre. 6-7pm for 6-10yrs, 7-8pm for 11-16yrs. Contact Anne Marie 086 2375910
Thursdays: Karate with Micheal for school aged children. 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Contact Micheal 087 6389549
Fridays: The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465OT
Pope Francis Prayer for Peace:
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer!
We have tried so many times and over so many years to resolve our conflicts by our own powers and by the force of our arms. How many moments of hostility and darkness have we experienced; how much blood has been shed; how many lives have been shattered; how many hopes have been buried… But our efforts have been in vain.
Now, Lord, come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide our steps in the way of peace. Open our eyes and our hearts, and give us the courage to say: “Never again war!”; “With war everything is lost”. Instill in our hearts the courage to take concrete steps to achieve peace.
Lord, God of Abraham, God of the Prophets, God of Love, you created us and you call us to live as brothers and sisters. Give us the strength daily to be instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our path as our brother or sister. Make us sensitive to the plea of our citizens who entreat us to turn our weapons of war into implements of peace, our trepidation into confident trust, and our quarreling into forgiveness.
Keep alive within us the flame of hope, so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph at last, and may the words “division”, “hatred” and “war” be banished from the heart of every man and woman. Lord, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands. Renew our hearts and minds, so that the word which always brings us together will be “brother”, and our way of life will always be that of: Shalom, Peace, Salaam! Amen
Fathers’ Day – Best wishes to all Fathers today, Fathers’ Day.
June 8, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 9th June 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 8 th June
7.30 p.m. John and Eileen Brady (A) Cartronbore and the deceased members of the Brady and Connolly families, Cartronbore and Kilnacrott.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 9 th June
9.30 a.m. Tommy Gallagher, (39 th A) Dalystown and all the deceased members of the Gallagher family.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 15 th June
7.30 p.m. Nellie (7 th A) and Paddy (4 th A) Reilly, Toneymore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 16 th June
9.30 a.m. Brian and Noreen O’Reilly, (A) Creevy
Collections: Offertory – €771; Holy Land – €50; Trócaire – €10: Thank You.
For Emergencies: – For emergencies please phone Fr. Simon, 086 2401295.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Paddy Macken, Rincoolagh, Granard, died on Monday 27 th May. May he rest in peace.
Feast Days:
Monday – 10 th Week in Ordinary Time– St. Ephrem
Tuesday – St. Barnabas, Apostle.
A Missionary Group from Bethlehem, The Holy Land will be visiting Abbeylara Parish on the 15 th & 16 th of June to briefly talk about the Holy Land and to sell religious articles( Crucifixes, Rosary beads and Plaques) made out of olive wood in Bethlehem to help and support the
poor Christians families. Any help you could give them it will be highly appreciated.
What’s on in Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Tuesdays: Energy Plus School of Dance: Contemporary/Lyrical/Jazz/Musical Theatre. 6-7pm for 6-10yrs, 7-8pm for 11-16yrs. Contact Anne
Marie 086 2375910
Thursdays: Karate with Micheal for school aged children. 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Contact Micheal 087 6389549
Fridays: The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465OT
Our fabulous Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 15th June at 9.30pm with music by the fantastic duo of Liam and Maria
Mannering. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry.
St. Bernard’s NS are proud to present the Roscommon Solstice Choir together with Mary O’ Connor and Friends in the Parish Centre on Sunday 9th June at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale locally and at the door.
St. Ephrem was a deacon, hymn writer, and theologian born in the 4 th century in what is now the country of Turkey. He died in 373. He wrote
hundreds of hymns, poems, and homilies and is honored and revered by churches of both the East and West. His writings were intended to
counteract the many heresies in the history of the early church.
St. Barnabas: Barnabas was one of the very earliest followers of Jesus and a leader of the early church. His story is told in the Acts of the
Apostles and he is also mentioned in some of Paul’s letters. Originally called Joseph, he was given his new name of Barnabas by those who knew
him well, it means ‘son of encouragement.
June 1, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Corpus Christi – 2nd June 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June.
7.30 p.m. Francie (10th A) & Cellie (9th A) Coyle, Ballinacross and all the deceased members of the Coyle
and Murtagh families.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 2nd June
9.30 a.m. Cemetery Sunday.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June
7.30 p.m..
St. Mary’s: Sunday 9th June
9.30 a.m. Tommy Gallagher, (39th A) Dalystown and all the deceased members of the Gallagher family.
Collections:
Offertory – €493; Thank you.
Feast Days:
Monday – 9th Week in Ordinary Time
Ss Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
Wednesday- St. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr
Friday- The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saturday-.Immaculate Heart of Mary
For Emergencies: – For emergencies please phone Fr. Simon, 086 2401295.
Vigil: United Hearts, First Friday/Saturday, all night reparation vigil is on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of JESUS and the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, June 7th and 8th in the Chapel of Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown. Co Longford. Starting with confessions at 9 pm on Friday, followed immediately by Holy Mass. Concludes on Saturday with Benediction and Holy MASS at 5 am
What’s on in Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Tuesdays: Energy Plus School of Dance: Contemporary/Lyrical/Jazz/Musical Theatre. 6-7pm for 6-10yrs, 7-8pm for 11-16yrs. Contact Anne Marie 086 2375910
Thursdays: Karate with Micheal for school aged children. 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Contact Micheal 087 6389549
Fridays: The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465OT
St. Bernard’s NS presents the Famous Roscommon Solstice Choir of 80 singers accompanied by Mary O’ Connor and Friends in Abbeylara Parish Centre on Sunday 9th June. Tickets on sale locally, from the school or on eventbrite.ie This promises to be an evening of great entertainment.
Our fabulous Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 15th June at 9.30pm with music by the fantastic duo of Liam and Maria Mannering. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry.
Corpus Christi: O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion, grant us, we pray, so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood that we may always experience in ourselves the fruits of your redemption..
May 26, 2024
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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – The Most Holy Trinity – 26th May 2024
Priest on Duty: Fr. Michael Campbell
Phone 043 6686270. 086 8718999. www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May.
7.30 p.m. Michael and Ellen McGivney, (A) Killina and their daughter Bernadette Noone. (4th A)
St. Mary’s: Sunday 26th May
9.30 a.m. Kitty Mahon, (Months’ Memory) Carra.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June.
7.30 p.m. Francie (10th A) & Cellie (9th A) Coyle, Ballinacross and all the deceased members of the Coyle and Murtagh families.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 2nd June
9.30 a.m. Cemetery Sunday.
Collections:
Offertory – €959.60: Thank you.
Feast Days:
Monday – 8th Week in Ordinary Time
St. Augustine of Cantebury
Wednesday- St Paul VI, Pope
Friday – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday- St Justin, Martyr.
Lourdes Pilgrimage: Please see poster in Churches for details.
Clothing Collection: Aughnagarron N.S, are holding a clothing collection on May 29th and bags of clothes can be left inside school gates any day up to the 29th. Thank you.
Cemetery Sunday – takes place on Sunday 2nd June. Please tidy and clean this Cemetery before then.
Knock:
Bus to KNOCK for ROSARY Rally Saturday, June 1st Leaving; – Granard, 7.45am; Edgeworthtown Park House 8.05am; Longford St Mel’s (old car park) 8.20am. Contact Peter, 0876613510; Ursula 0879016062
For Emergencies: – For emergencies please phone Fr. Simon, 086 2401295.
What’s on in Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Tuesdays: Energy Plus School of Dance: Contemporary/Lyrical/Jazz/Musical Theatre. 6-7pm for 6-10yrs, 7-8pm for 11-16yrs. Contact Anne Marie 086 2375910
Thursdays: Karate with Micheal for school aged children. 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Contact Micheal 087 6389549 Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465OT
St. Bernard’s NS presents the Famous Roscommon Solstice Choir of 80 singers accompanied by Mary O’ Connor and Friends in Abbeylara Parish Centre on Sunday 9th June. Tickets on sale locally, from the school or on eventbrite.ie This promises to be an evening of great entertainment.
A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO on Sunday at 5.30pm. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.