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May 21, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Pentecost Sunday – 19th May 2023

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May
7.30 p.m. Packie Lynch, (2nd A) and all the deceased members of the Lynch and Kane families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 19th May
9.30 a.m. Marian Dalton, (A) Dalystown.
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

Collections:
Offertory – €529; Trócaire – €15: Thank you.
Feast Days:
Monday – 7th Week in Ordinary Time
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church.
Tuesday – St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions.
Wednesday- St Rita of Cascia, Religious
Thursday -Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest
Saturday-St. Bede the Venerable, Priest, Doctor of the Church (memorial (E)); or Gregory VII, Pope;
St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi, Virgin.

Knock:
Bus to KNOCK for ROSARY Rally Saturday, June 1st Leaving; – Granard, 7.45am; Edgeworthstown – 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.

Give Blood.ie: St. Brigid’s Community Centre, on Tuesday 21st May & Wednesday 22nd May, 2024 from 3:45pm – 8:00pm. Blood Donation clinics are still by appointment so we are asking Donors to ring 1800 222 111 to make an appointment.

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.
Pentecost:
Pentecost is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 50th day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, mother of Jesus and the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. Wikipedia

A Prayer for Peace
We are moulded, each one of us, in the image of God, and within our souls there is a fingerprint none can erase.
We pray for those who have no regardfor anyone but self, who put no value on human life.
For nations and individuals who abuse and kill.
We are not called to be judge or jury, but we are called to be agents of change,
and if the butterfly that flaps its wings should be our attitude to others then so be it, Lord, and may the hurricane this generates
somewhere within the world reach into the hearts and souls of those for whom we pray, and reveal to them how precious are those
for whom they have no love, and how precious are they who now bring tears to the eyes of God. – John Birch

May 11, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Ascension of the Lord – World Communications Day – 12th May 2024

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 May.
7.30 p.m. Tommy Gilligan (16th A) Ballywillan, his wife Miriam and all the deceased members of the Gilligan and Mulligan families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 12th May
9.30 a.m. Francie Lynch, (A) Creevy and all the deceased members of his family.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May
7.30 p.m. Packie Lynch, (2nd A) and all the deceased members of the Lynch and Kane families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 19th May
9.30 a.m. Marian Dalton, (A) Dalystown.

Collections: Offertory – €1,093.65; Lourdes – €5; Lenten Alms – €5; Trócaire – €30: Trócaire to date – €1,768: Thank you.
Feast Days:
Monday – Our Lady of Fatima.
Tuesday – St. Matthias, Apostle.

The Youth 2000 Connaught – retreat will take place in Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer and time to relax & meet with others. Come along for the weekend or pop in & say hello! Donation only, 16-35yrs. To book a place or for more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or email connaught@youth2000.ie.
For Emergencies: – For emergencies please phone Fr. Simon, 086 2401295.

Give Blood.ie:
St. Brigid’s Community Centre, on Tuesday 21st May &
Wednesday 22nd May, 2024 from 3:45pm – 8:00pm
Blood Donation clinics are still by appointment so we are asking Donors to ring 1800 222 111 to make an appointment.

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
The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465
Our next Social Dancing night will take place on Saturday 18th of May from 9.30 to 12 o’clock dancing to the music of the brilliant Checkers. €10. Tea served. Free raffle.
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.
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A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO on Sunday at 5.30pm. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

Kilkenny Spring tour: 16th – 17th May 2024.
Experience apple blossom landscapes – organic orchards – cider tasting – regenerative farming.
*Solo living – Community travel – shared friendshipsAll-inclusive tour (Hotel B&B/dinner – coach travel – visits – wine & dine in Kilkenny city) led by experienced Tour Manager. All ages welcome. Departure points: Cavan town & surrounds. Bookings: 0870617300 / homealoneawaytogether@gmail.com
St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel stands as a spiritual warrior, an embodiment of the ultimate fight against evil, offering protection to all who seek his guidance. To the eyes of children and the youth, he can be envisioned as an angelic superhero, with a mission akin to those of the caped crusaders they admire. His arch-nemesis, Satan, represents the forces of darkness against which St. Michael valiantly battles.

St. Michael the Archangel Prayer

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

May 4, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 5th May 2024.

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 May
7.30 p.m. Mary and Peter Smith, Ballinacross, their daughter Teresa Croke, their sons Paddy and Bernie, their grandchildren Peter Smith & James Croke.
John McNally, (A) Kilbride

St. Mary’s: Sunday 5th May
9.30 a.m. Jim Grier, (Months Memory)

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May.
7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 12th May
9.30 a.m. Francie Lynch, (A) Creevy and all the deceased members of his family.

Collections: Offertory – €306.10; Trócaire – €70:
Trócaire to date – €1,738: Thank you.
Mary’s Meals: Family Fun Day, Bank Holiday Monday, May 6th. 2-6pm. Connolly Barracks, Longford.

First Holy Communion: Congratulations to the following children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara N.S. who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 27th April in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara.
Aughnagarron N.S. Evan Kiernan, Eoghan Lynch, Jamie Mc Entire, Liana Mc Guire, Eoghan O’Reilly, Amy Quinn and Frankie Walsh.
St. Bernard’s NS: Faolán Feely, Barry Kiernan & Oscar Mulvihill

The Youth 2000 Connaught – retreat will take place in Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer and time to relax & meet with others. Come along for the weekend or pop in & say hello! Donation only, 16-35yrs. To book a place or for more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or email connaught@youth2000.ie.
Tractor Run: – on Sunday 5th May in Kilcogy Village. Registration from 12 o’clock with tractors departing at 1 o’clock. In aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation.

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
Results of First Abbeylara Parish Centre Developement Draw 2024 held in Crawford’s on Sunday 21 April 2024 @ 10.15pm.

Early Bird Draw €500: P J Reilly, Ballinacross.
First Prize €1,000: O’Reilly Family, Ballywillian
Second Prize €500: Aidan Reynolds, Aughaboy, Coolarty.
Third Prize €250: Liam Reilly (Quarry).
Contact any committee member to get your hands on a ticket for our next draw.
The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465
Our next Social Dancing night will take place on Saturday 18th of May from 9.30 to 12 o’clock dancing to the music of the brilliant Checkers. €10. tea served. Free raffle.
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.

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God,
you teach us in your word that love is the fulfilling of the law:
Grant that we may love you with all our heart
and our neighbour as ourselves;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer for peace.

Dear God, Our world is torn with war and violence. I pray that you provide this world with a peace that is only found in you. I pray for those who are suffering from the results of war and violence. I pray you provide them with both physical and mental healing.

April 28, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 28th April 2024- 5th Sunday of Easter

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April
7.30 p.m. Jenny Newman, Togherbane, Kilmoyley, Tralee, Co. Kerry, (Month’s Memory) niece of Maura Newman, Michael Newman &Christina Dempsey, also for Bartley Newman whose 6th anniversary occurs today.
11.00 a.m. Joe Sheridan, (2nd A) Abbeyview.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 28th April
9.30 a.m. –

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7.30 p.m.

St. Mary’s: Tuesday &Thursday 7.30 p.m.

Confirmations: Congratulations to the following children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara National Schools who received their Confirmation on Saturday 20th April.
St. Bernard’s N.S. Sean Costello; Aaron Flynn; Hannah McDermott; Jack McDermott; Mark Monaghan; Reece O’ Brien; Sophie O’Connor:
Aughnagarron N.S. Abbie Lynam, Leah Mulligan, Ciarán O’Hara, Cormac O’Hara, Caoilin O’Reilly, Tim Sheridan,Áva Donohoe, David Jones, Ríán Lynch, Saoirse Moran, Aibreán Mulligan, Amira Mc Entire, Oran O’Hara, Holly Tully & Fionn O’Reilly.

Deaths: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of:
Kitty Mahon, Carra, died on Wednesday 24th April.
Fr. Jim Brady, Loughduff, Co. Cavan / Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, died Thursday 25th April. May they rest in peace.

Collections: Offertory – €470.65; Trócaire – €100:
Trócaire to date – €1,668: Thank you.

First Holy Communion: Best wishes to the children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara N.S. who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 27th April in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara.

First Friday: Friday 3rd May is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be attended as usual.
A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO on Sunday at 5.30pm. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

Mary’s Meals, Family Fun Day, Bank Holiday Monday, May 6th. 2-6pm. Connolly Barracks, Longford:
This event is to raise funds for Mary’s Meals, Longford to ensure hungry children are fed at school, their one meal for the day.

Vigil: United Hearts, First Friday/Saturday:
All night reparation vigil is on May 3rd and 4th 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 5am

National Pilgrimage for Life-The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine with Mass at 3.00pm in the Basilica. Anointing of the Sick will take place during Mass. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy. We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.

Tractor Run: – on Sunday 5th May in Kilcogy Village. Registration from 12 o’clock with tractors departing at 1 o’clock. In aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation.

Early Bird Draw €500: P J Reilly, Ballinacross.
First Prize €1,000: O’Reilly Family, Ballywillian
Second Prize €500: Aidan Reynolds, Aughaboy, Coolarty.
Third Prize €250: Liam Reilly (Quarry).
Contact any committee member to get your hands on a ticket for our next draw.
The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465
Our next Social Dancing night will take place on Saturday 18th of May from 9.30 to 12 o’clock dancing to the music of the brilliant Checkers. €10. tea served. Free raffle.
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.

April 27, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 28th April 2024

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

St. Mary’s: Sunday 28th April
9.30 a.m. –

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Tuesday &Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Confirmations: Congratulations to the following children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara National Schools who received their Confirmation on Saturday 20th April.
St. Bernard’s N.S. Sean Costello; Aaron Flynn; Hannah McDermott; Jack McDermott; Mark Monaghan; Reece O’ Brien; Sophie O’Connor:
Aughnagarron N.S. Abbie Lynam, Leah Mulligan, Ciarán O’Hara, Cormac O’Hara, Caoilin O’Reilly, Tim Sheridan,Áva Donohoe, David Jones, Ríán Lynch, Saoirse Moran, Aibreán Mulligan, Amira Mc Entire, Oran O’Hara, Holly Tully & Fionn O’Reilly.

Deaths: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of:
Kitty Mahon, Carra, died on Wednesday 24th April.
Fr. Jim Brady, Loughduff, Co. Cavan / Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, died Thursday 25th April. May they rest in peace.

Collections: Offertory – €470.65; Trócaire – €100:
Trócaire to date – €1,668: Thank you.

First Holy Communion: Best wishes to the children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara N.S. who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 27th April in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara.

First Friday: Friday 3rd May is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be attended as usual.
A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO on Sunday at 5.30pm. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

The Youth 2000 Connaught – retreat will take place in Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer and time to relax & meet with others. Come along for the weekend or pop in & say hello! Donation only, 16-35yrs. To book a place or for more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or email connaught@youth2000.ie.
Vigil: United Hearts, First Friday/Saturday:
All night reparation vigil is on May 3rd and 4th 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 5am

National Pilgrimage for Life-The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine with Mass at 3.00pm in the Basilica. Anointing of the Sick will take place during Mass. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy. We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.

Tractor Run: – on Sunday 5th May in Kilcogy Village. Registration from 12 o’clock with tractors departing at 1 o’clock. In aid of the Meningitis Research F oundation.

Early Bird Draw €500: P J Reilly, Ballinacross.
First Prize €1,000: O’Reilly Family, Ballywillian
Second Prize €500: Aidan Reynolds, Aughaboy, Coolarty.
Third Prize €250: Liam Reilly (Quarry).
Contact any committee member to get your hands on a ticket for our next draw.
The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre every Friday from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465
Our next Social Dancing night will take place on Saturday 18th of May from 9.30 to 12 o’clock dancing to the music of the brilliant Checkers. €10. tea served. Free raffle.
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.

April 21, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 4th Sunday of Easter – 21st April 2024

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April
7.30 p.m. John Murren (11th A) and all the deceased members of the Murren and McGlynn Families.
11.00 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 21st April.
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 28th April
9.30 a.m. –

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Tuesday &Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Feast Days:
Monday –. 4th week of Easter. Mother Earth Day.
Tuesday – St. George.
Wednesday – St Fidelis of Sigmaringen.
Thursday – St. Martin
Saturday -St. Asicus, (Elphin)

Welcome: We warmly welcomed our new Bishop Paul Connell to our Parish to Confirm the Children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara National Schools on Saturday 20th April.
Confirmations: Congratulations to the children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara National Schools who received their Confirmation on Saturday 20th April.
Collections: Offertory – €521 Lenten Alms – €40; Trócaire – €260: Thank you.
Marriages: Congratulations to Melissa Rabbitt, Aughnagarron and Diarmaid O’Reilly, Ballymachugh who were married on Saturday 13th April in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara
Also Imelda Lynch, Carrickduff and Thomas Moran, Galway who were married on Saturday 13th April in St. Mary’s Church, Carra.

First Holy Communion: Best wishes to the children of Aughnagarron and Abbeylara N.S. who will receive their First Holy Communion next Saturday , 27th April in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara.
Pilgrimage: Pilgrimage to do the Camino in Spain. The dates for the Camino are 12th June to 19th June. It involves walking the last 100 kilometres of the journey to the tomb of St. James in Santiago in Spain. For those interested in doing the Camino or need further information please contact Fr. P.J. Hughes on 0862657080. Booking is on line and the booking form will be sent via whats app for anyone interested in going.

Aughnagarron N.S. Enrolment 2024; Enrolment of pupils for September 2024 is now taking place. Application forms are available from the school. Please call to the school or contact 043-6686805 or email: aughnagarron@gmail.com to arrange collection. Closing date is Friday 26th April.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO on Sunday at 5.30pm. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

Notice: Irish charity Bóthar are dedicating their Easter Appeal to humanitarian aid for Palestine. Cheques or Postal Orders may be sent to Bóthar, Regus Castletroy, Business Reply, Limerick, V94 Y6FD. Donations by phone on 1800 26 84 63 or online at Bóthar.ie.

Mary’s Meals, Family Fun Day, Bank Holiday Monday, May 6th. 2-6pm. Connelly Barracks, Longford:
This event is to raise funds for Mary’s Meals, Longford to ensure hungry children are fed at school, their one meal for the day.
Live Music will be provided by Brendan Kelly 5 piece band along with other local artists. Newtownforbes Comhaltas musicians will be in attendance and Irish dancers are invited to show off their skills.
A Jiving competition with good prizes is part of the day. An independent judge has undertaken to pick the winner on the day.
Items of fine quality for sale. Tea/Coffee with home baking available. Face Painting and Hair Braiding will be on site. Games provided for young children. A day not to be missed – all funds raised at jiving competition, stalls and raffle will go towards funds for Marys Meals

April 13, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 3rd Sunday of Easter 2024 – 14th April 2024

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April.
7.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
11.00 a.m. Brenda Lynch, (21st A) and her parents in law, John & Mary Lynch, Ballywillan.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 14th April
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April
7.30 p.m. John Murren (11th A) and all the deceased members of the Murren and McGlynn Families.
11.00 a.m. –

St. Mary’s: Sunday 21st April.
9.30 a.m. Marian Dalton, (6th A) Dalystown.
Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Tuesday &Thursday 7.30 p.m.

Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
Feast Days:
Monday –. 3rd week of Easter.
Thursday – St. Laserian.
Trócaire: Sincere thanks to the people who have returned their Trócaire money. Anyone who has yet to do so please return as soon as possible.

Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Jenny Newman, Togherbane, Kilmoyley, Tralee, Co. Kerry who died on Saturday, 23rd March, niece of Maura, Michael and Babs Newman, Abbeylara. May she rest in peace.

Collections: Offertory – €405; Lenten Alms – €10; Trócaire – €320: Thank you.

Readers: Any parishioners who would like to volunteer to read at Mass in St. Bernard’s Church on either Saturday evening at 7.30pm or Sunday morning at 11.00am please contact Mary Smyth on 087 7989698.
Pilgrimage: Pilgrimage to do the Camino in Spain. The dates for the Camino are 12th June to 19th June. It involves walking the last 100 kilometres of the journey to the tomb of St. James in Santiago in Spain. For those interested in doing the Camino or need further information please contact Fr. P.J. Hughes on 0862657080. Booking is on line and the booking form will be sent via whats app for anyone interested in going.

Aughnagarron N.S. Enrolment 2024; Enrolment of pupils for September 2024 is now taking place. Application forms are available from the school. Please call to the school or contact 043-6686805 or email: aughnagarron@gmail.com to arrange collection. Closing date is Friday 26th April.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO on Sunday at 5.30pm. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.
Notice: Irish charity Bóthar are dedicating their Easter Appeal to humanitarian aid for Palestine. Cheques or Postal Orders may be sent to Bóthar, Regus Castletroy, Business Reply, Limerick, V94 Y6FD. Donations by phone on 1800 26 84 63 or online at Bóthar.ie.

Killeen Dramatic Society Presents “Nobody’s Talking To Me”, A 2. Act Comedy written by Tommy Marren, Directed by Vincent Kiernan, and “The Swinging Sixties “, A 1. Act Comedy, Written by Jimmy Keary, Directed by Angelo Regan. IN Granard Community Centre. April 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th. Curtain up at 8pm Sharp. Tickets 10 Euro on the door. A night of Laughter Guaranteed.

The Youth 2000 Connaught – retreat will take place in Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer and time to relax & meet with others. Come along for the weekend or pop in & say hello! Donation only, 16-35yrs. To book a place or for more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or email connaught@youth2000.ie.

SeniorLine: Would like someone to talk to? SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91.
Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day.
SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer caller to other helpful services if necessary. So don’t be alone if sharing a problem would help. Phone SeniorLine 1800 80 45 91, open every day of the year 10am-10pm

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
Wednesdays: Speech and Drama Classes with the Rising Stars Performing Arts Academy for 5-12 yr olds, 6-7pm. Contact Sarah Jane 085 8519305
Thursdays: Pilates for Kids with Laura 5-6pm. Contact Laura 087 1328313
Karate with Micheal for school aged children. 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Contact Micheal 087 6389549
Time is running out to get your hands on the last few remaining tickets for the Abbeylara Parish Centre Development Draw. Tickets can be bought from any committee member or by contacting Bernard 087 266 4518.
First draw will take place on Sunday 21st of April at 9pm in Crawford’s Pub. We hope to see you there.
Our very popular Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 20th April from 9.30-12pm. We will be dancing the night away to the fabulous Micheal Collins Band. Free raffle, supper served.
Our next Community Cafe will take place on Wednesday 24th of April from 1-3pm. Please come and support this brilliant community initiative. Good tea, good cake and good company guaranteed.

The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre on Friday April 26th from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465

April 7, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Divine Mercy Sunday – 7th April 2024

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April.
7.30 p.m. Parishioners Intentions
11.00 a.m. –

St. Mary’s: Sunday 7th April
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April.
7.30 p.m.
11.00 a.m. Brenda Lynch, (21st A) and her parents in law, John & Mary Lynch, Ballywillan.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 14th April
9.30 a.m. –
Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7.30 p.m.

St. Mary’s: Tuesday &Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
Feast Days:
Monday –. 2nd week of Easter – The Annunciation of Lord.
Wednesday – St. Stanisclaus
Saturday – St. Martin, 1.

Trócaire: Sincere thanks to the people who have returned their Trócaire money. Anyone who has yet to do so please return as soon as possible.

Collections: Offertory – €893.25; Lenten Alms – €40; Lourdes – €20; Trócaire – €988: Thank you.

Pilgrimage: Pilgrimage to do the Camino in Spain. The dates for the Camino are 12th June to 19th June. It involves walking the last 100 kilometres of the journey to the tomb of St. James in Santiago in Spain. For those interested in doing the Camino or need further information please contact Fr. P.J. Hughes on 0862657080. Booking is on line and the booking form will be sent via whats app for anyone interested in going.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO on Sunday at 5.30pm. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

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
Wednesdays: Speech and Drama Classes with the Rising Stars Performing Arts Academy for 5-12 yr olds, 6-7pm. Contact Sarah Jane 085 8519305
Thursdays: Pilates for Kids with Laura 5-6pm. Contact Laura 087 1328313
Karate with Micheal for school aged children. 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Contact Micheal 087 6389549
Time is running out to get your hands on the last few remaining tickets for the Abbeylara Parish Centre Development Draw. Tickets can be bought from any committee member or by contacting Bernard 087 266 4518.
First draw will take place on Sunday 21st of April at 9pm in Crawford’s Pub. We hope to see you there.
Our very popular Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 20th April from 9.30-12pm. We will be dancing the night away to the fabulous Micheal Collins Band. Free raffle, supper served.
Our next Community Cafe will take place on Wednesday 24th of April from 1-3pm. Please come and support this brilliant community initiative. Good tea, good cake and good company guaranteed.
The Brickx Club will be in Abbeylara Parish Centre on Friday April 26th from 5-6.30pm for 4-12yr olds. Contact Nicole 087 278 4465

Adoration: Calling ALL ADORERS of the Blessed Sacrament
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday evening 13th April: 7 p.m. Rosary; 7:30 p.m. Fr. Brendan Walsh; 8:30 p.m. Mass Sunday 14th April: 11:00 a.m. Guided Adoration 1 p.m. Fr. Brendan Walsh “Behold The Lamb” 3p.m. Mass: Bishop Thomas Deenihan

Divine Mercy Sunday is a feast day that is observed in the Roman Rite calendar, as well as some Anglo-Catholics of the Church of England. It is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter, which concludes the Octave of Easter. Wikipedia

March 30, 2024

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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection – 31st March 2024

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st March
9.00 p.m. –
7 a.m. Dawn Mass.
11.00 a.m. John Carthy and his father John. (A)

St. Mary’s: Sunday 31st March
9.30 a.m. –

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April.
7.30 p.m.
11.00 a.m.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 7th April
9.30 a.m.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday & Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
Friday 7.30 p.m. Margaret Reilly (Months Memory) Cloughernal.
St. Mary’s: Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Margaret & Joseph Flynn, (A)
Thursday 7.30 p.m.

Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
Feast Days:
Monday – St. Celsus.
Thursday – St. Isidore.
Sunday – Divine Mercy Sunday- 2nd Sunday of Easter

Trócaire: Sincere thanks to the people who have returned their Trócaire money. Anyone who has yet to do so please return as soon as possible.
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Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Patrick Kennedy, Ballycomoyle, Castlepollard, died Friday 8th March. Brother of Mai Mulligan, Toneymore. May he rest in peace.

Collections: Offertory – €470; Cemetery – €10: Thank you.

First Friday: Friday 5th April is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be attended as usual.

Aughnagarron N.S. Enrolment 2024
Enrolment of pupils for September 2024 is now taking place. Application forms are available from the school. Please call to the school or contact 043-6686805 or email: aughnagarron@gmail.com to arrange collection. Closing date is Friday 26th April.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO starts again on Sunday 31st March at the new time of 5.30pm. 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.

Notice: Irish charity Bóthar are dedicating their Easter Appeal to humanitarian aid for Palestine. Cheques or Postal Orders may be sent to Bóthar, Regus Castletroy, Business Reply, Limerick, V94 Y6FD. Donations by phone on 1800 26 84 63 or online at Bóthar.ie.

Vigil: United Hearts, First Friday/Saturday, all night reparation vigil is on April 5 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.

Killeen Dramatic Society Presents “Nobody’s Talking To Me”, A 2. Act Comedy written by Tommy Marren, Directed by Vincent Kiernan, and “The Swinging Sixties “, A 1. Act Comedy, Written by Jimmy Keary, Directed by Angelo Regan. IN Granard Community Centre. April 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th. Curtain up at 8pm Sharp. Tickets 10 Euro on the door. A night of Laughter Guaranteed.

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
Wednesdays: Rising Stars Performing Arts Academy are holding weekly Speech and Drama Classes for children aged 5-12 year olds from 6-7pm. Contact Sarah Jane 085 8519305
Thursdays: Pilates for Kids with Laura 5-6pm. Contact Laura 087 1328313
Karate with Micheal for school aged children. 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Contact Micheal 087 6389549Time is running out to get your hands on the last few remaining tickets for the Abbeylara Parish Centre Development Draw. Tickets can be bought from any committee member or by contacting Bernard 087 266 4518.First draw will take place on Sunday 21st of April at 9pm in Crawford’s Pub. We hope to see you there.
Our very popular Social Dancing returns to the Parish Centre on Saturday 20th April from 9.30-12pm. We will be dancing the night away to the fabulous Micheal Collins Band. Free raffle, supper served. Our next Community Cafe will take place on Wednesday 24th of April from 1-3pm. Please come and support this brilliant community initiative. Good tea, good cake and good company guaranteed.

Daylight Saving Time – Begins Sunday 31st March. Clocks go forward by one hour.

Thank You: – To all the people who came in such large numbers to celebrate Holy Week and Easter in our Churches. Thanks very much to all the people who helped prepare and carry out the various ceremonies and liturgies. Also our sincere thanks to all those people who prepared our Churches so fittingly for the various ceremonies. All of your support is very much appreciated and valued.

A Very Blessed and Happy Easter to you all at home and away.
May the Risen Lord guide our way through life.

Fr. Michael

March 24, 2024

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Holy Week and Easter Arrangements 2024

St. Bernard’s – Wednesday- Mass at 7.30 p.m. Followed by Confessions at 8p.m.
You are welcome.

Holy Communion Calls: On Thursday 28th March for First Friday people. Please inform them.

CEREMONIES:
Holy Thursday: Abbeylara: – Mass of our Lord’s Supper at 7.30 p.m.
The Blessed Sacrament will be reserved afterwards for quiet adoration.
Abbeylara: The Last Supper Hour – Gethsemane Hour at 11p.m.
Good Friday: Cistercian Monastery: – Stations/ Rosary/ Divine Mercy – 12 noon
Carra: Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m.
Abbeylara: The Lord’s Passion at 7.30 p.m.
Abbeylara : Calvary Hour at 11 p.m.

Holy Saturday: Abbeylara: – The Easter Vigil at 9 p.m.
Easter Sunday: Abbeylara: Dawn Mass at 7 a.m.
Carra: Mass at 9.30 a.m.
Abbeylara: – Mass at 11 a.m.
Feet Washing: Volunteers needed to have their feet washed at Holy Thursday Mass.
Good Friday: – Is a day of fast and abstinence.
Trócaire: Please convert the coins in your Trócaire Boxes into euro notes and return in the Trócaire envelope on Good Friday or as soon as possible.
Holy Week begins today which is Palm Sunday; it is the greatest week in the Church’s year. It is made holy by the suffering and death of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who died for us His people. I invite and welcome all of you to come to our Churches and celebrate the above Holy Week Ceremonies. I hope the times are convenient for you. This is a week of special blessings and graces. We ask the Lord to help us to avail fully of them.

May Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour fill this Holy Week and Easter with hope, love and peace
for us all.
Wishing you and your families at home and away a very happy Easter.

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