Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 31st Decemebr 2023 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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 December
7.30 p.m. Mary Jo Lynch, (Months Memory) Toneymore.
11.00 a.m. Deirdre Reynolds (A) Ballinacross and all the deceased members of the Reynolds and Boyle Families.
St. Mary: Sunday 31st December
9.30 a.m. Johnny Donohoe, (2nd A) Creevy.
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord- Is celebrated on Saturday, 6th January and is a Holyday of obligation. Masses as follows:
St. Mary’s: Saturday 6th January
9.30 a.m. Tom & Bridget Lynch, (A) Creevy
and all deceased members of the Lynch & Kiernan Families.
St. Bernard’s:
11.00 a.m. For Patsy Fagan, Birthday Remembrance Mass.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th January
7.30 p.m. Philomena Kelly, (3rd A) Kinkillew and all the deceased members of the Kelly and Farrell families.
11.00 a.m. John Masterson, (4th A) Toneymore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 7th January
9.30 a.m. Fintan Murtagh (4th A) Creevy and his sister Imelda Staunton and all the deceased members of their families.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
Friday 5th Jan. 7.30 p.m. Helen Brady, (7th A) Camagh and all the deceased members of the Brady Family.

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

Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
First Friday: Friday 5th January is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be attended as usual.
Feast Days:
Monday – Ss Basil and Henry.
Tuesday – St Munchin.
Thursday –.St. Charles of St. Andrew (Dublin)
Saturday: – Feast of the Epiphany and is a holy day of Obligation.
Sunday – St. Raymond of Penyafort

Message from Bishop Paul: We speak a great deal in Advent about the coming of the light. – as Isaiah puts it – for your light has come, the glory of the Lord has come upon you. What light? The light that has made itself visible in the flesh, in this tiny infant in the crib. We are attracted by the same light that enveloped the shepherds and was the guide for the Magi on their journey. This is the light that was in the world from the beginning and by which the world was made. The message of Christmas as St John puts it – the true light which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. And elsewhere in St John – I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. The feast of Christmas is full of Christian hope, the light will overcome the darkness in our lives.
And as we ponder on this message at this Christmas time we are all too conscious of how at times we feel surrounded by darkness. There is so much war and destruction in our world, in Ukraine, in Yemen, in Sudan, in Burma and especially in Gaza, the very heart of the Holy Land.

Truly we are witnessing yet again the slaughter of the innocents. So much evil. And then there is the darkness in our own lives, the darkness of addiction of various kinds, the threat to human life at its beginning and now mooted for the end of life, the misery of loneliness and the hatred that comes from racism, misunderstanding and ignorance. So much darkness that we can feel overwhelmed. But the message of Christmas is a beacon of hope, the light will always overcome the darkness. Evil will not prevail. The Lord is near, have no fear. This Christmas we are invited yet again to welcome Jesus, the light of truth, hope and love into our lives. Let us make him this Christmas the Lord of our life and let us commit ourselves once again to walking the journey of life with Him.

Thank You: Thanks very much to all the people who came to the Holy Masses during Christmas. A special word of thanks to all the people who helped us celebrate these Masses. Also sincere thanks to those people who prepared our Churches so appropriately and fittingly for Christmas and the New Year. Thanks very much to all the people who help our Parish in so many different ways during the year. All of this work is very important for our Parish and is appreciated by our Parishioners.
Happy New Year. May your New Year be Meaningful and may it be filled with Blessings, Graces and Peace.
Fr. Michael

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 4th Sunday of Advent. 24th December 2023

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th December
23rd 7.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions
24th 11.00 a.m. Pat Joe Donohoe, Months Memory, Springtown & Luton.
Francie Sheridan, Springtown, Funeral Mass.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 24th December
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st h December
7.30 p.m. Mary Jo Lynch, Toneymore, Months Memory.
11.00 a.m. Deirdre Reynolds (A) Ballinacross and all the deceased members of the Reynolds and Boyle Families.
St. Mary: Sunday 31st December
9.30 a.m. Johnny Donohoe, (2nd A) Creevy.

Christmas Eve Sunday 24th Dec. & Christmas Day Monday 25th Dec. Masses as follows:
St. Mary’s Carra: Sunday 24th Dec. Christmas Eve 7.30 p.m. Mary Nicholson. (A)
St. Bernard’s, Christmas Eve. Sunday 24th 9.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
St. Mary’s, Christmas Day 9.30 a.m. Johnny Mahon, (42nd A)
St. Bernard’s, Abbeylara: – Christmas Day 11.00 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
No Weekday Masses Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday7.30 p.m. Thomas (37th A) and Nancy (17th A) Walsh, Toneymore and all the deceased members of their Families

Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Francie Sheridan, Springtown, died Thursday 21st December. May he rest in peace.

Pioneers: Pioneers around the world are invited to attend Mass next Wednesday 27 December and to prayerfully mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Association in 1898. Mass and prayers will be live-streamed on that day at 10am (Irish time) around the world via www.pioneerassociation.org.

Feast Days:
Tuesday – St. Stephen.
Wednesday – St. John, Apostlle
Thursday –The Holy Innocents.
Friday – St. Thomas Beckett.
Sunday 31st – The Hoy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

Collections: Offertory Dec. –€643; Cemetery – €30; Heating -€30: Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre: The Committee would like to wish our community a very Merry Christmas. Your continued support and help is appreciated and is vital for the running of the centre. We look forward to welcoming you all back in 2024.

Christmas Message from Bishop Paul.
We speak a great deal in Advent about the coming of the light. – as Isaiah puts it – for your light has come, the glory of the Lord has come upon you. What light? The light that has made itself visible in the flesh, in this tiny infant in the crib. We are attracted by the same light that enveloped the shepherds and was the guide for the Magi on their journey. This is the light that was in the world from the beginning and by which the world was made. The message of Christmas as St John puts it – the true light which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. And elsewhere in St John – I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. The feast of Christmas is full of Christian hope, the light will overcome the darkness in our lives.
And as we ponder on this message at this Christmas time we are all too conscious of how at times we feel surrounded by darkness. There is so much war and destruction in our world, in Ukraine, in Yemen, in Sudan, in Burma and especially in Gaza, the very heart of the Holy Land. Truly we are witnessing yet again the slaughter of the innocents. So much evil. And then there is the darkness in our own lives, the darkness of addiction of various kinds, the threat to human life at its beginning and now mooted for the end of life, the misery of loneliness and the hatred that comes from racism, misunderstanding and ignorance. So much darkness that we can feel overwhelmed. But the message of Christmas is a beacon of hope, the light will always overcome the darkness. Evil will not prevail. The Lord is near, have no fear. This Christmas we are invited yet again to welcome Jesus, the light of truth, hope and love into our lives. Let us make him this Christmas the Lord of our life and let us commit ourselves once again to walking the journey of life with Him.

Christmas Card / New Year Calendar: Each home should by now have received their Christmas Card/Calendar, if not there are some available in our Churches. You may wish to send one to people belonging to you, living elsewhere. You are welcome to take some for these people living away from home.

Contact/Keeping in Touch: Christmas Greetings with prayers to all our people away from home.

Welcome: – To those who are coming home for Christmas, to those with us for their first Christmas, to Foreign Nationalists living among us and to those visiting among us.

Christmas Greetings and Gratitude: Thank you all very much for your support to our Parish which is important and appreciated. My Holy Mass and prayers during Christmas will be offered for each of you and all your intentions.

Christmas Wishes: A very happy Christmas of peace and joy and a blessed New Year is my wish for each of you at home and away this Christmas.

Fr. Michael

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 3rd Sunday of Advent -17th December 2023

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December
7.30 p.m. Thomas Snr. (19th A) and Thomas Lynch Jnr. (4th A) Kilbride House.
Tommy Macken and his Daughter Elizabeth, (A) Robinstown.
11.00 a.m. Eamon Brady, (36th A) Fr. John F. Brady (2rd A) Derragh & Knock Shrine. Kathleen Brady (4th A) Derragh. Teresa Daly, formerly Brady, Derragh and all the deceased members of the Brady Families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 17th December
9.30 a.m. Patsy Reilly, (6th A) Slanemore More, Mullingar, formerly Aughnagarron.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th December
23rd 7.30 p.m. Parishioners Intentions
24th 11.00 a.m. Pat Joe Donohoe, Months Memory, Springtown & Luton.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 24th December
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
Christmas Eve Sunday 24th Dec. & Christmas Day Monday 25th Dec. Masses as follows:
St. Mary’s Carra: Sunday 24th Dec. Christmas Eve 7.30 p.m. Mary Nicholson. (A)
St. Bernard’s, Christmas Eve. Sunday 24th 9.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
St. Mary’s, Christmas Day 9.30 a.m. Johnny Mahon, (42nd A)
St. Bernard’s, Abbeylara: – Christmas Day 11.00 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
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.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of: Gordon Condron, Whitehill, Edgeworthstown, who died on Friday 8th December
Father of Finola Kelly, Cloughernal, Granard. May he rest in peace.
Feast Days:
Monday –Third week of Advent.
St. Flannan, Killaloe.
Wednesday – St. Fachanan.
Thursday –St. Peter Canisius.

Collections: Offertory 8th /10th Dec. –€616.50; Cemetery – €10; Heating -€20: Thank you.
Christmas Calls: The people who are visited for First Fridays will be visited for Christmas on Thursday 21st. Dec. Please inform them.

St Vincent De Paul: Annual Church gate collection takes place at Masses week ending Saturday 16th /Sunday /17th December. Please donate.

Offertory: The new boxes of offertory envelopes are available at the back of our Churches. Please collect your box.

A-G BINGO:
The Start Time for the A-G Christmas BINGO is being brought forward to 2PM this Sunday 17th December. Patrons will play for a chance to win prize money totaling €15,150. We have an extra €800 in prize money, free hampers and a free range turkey to give away. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

Abbeylara Parish Centre: The Commitee would like to sincerely thank everyone who made our first Community Christmas Day the success that it was; traders, volunteers and attendees. Without you, the day would not have been possible. If you would like to help us organise events for the community, please let a committee member know or email us at abbeylarapc@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you to more community events in 2024.

The third week of Advent:
The pink candle in the Advent wreath marks Gaudete Sunday. It signifies our joy that Christmas is quickly approaching. We hear stories of our faithful ancestors and anticipate the birth of the Christ child. All this happens as we approach the Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 2nd Sunday of Advent 2023

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December
7.30 p.m. –
11.00 a.m. Bridie (6th A) and Barney (A) Gilligan, Cloonaghmore and their daughter in law Bernadette Gilligan (15th A)

St. Mary’s: Sunday 10th December
9.30 a.m. Tommy Heaney (16th A) and deceased members of the Heaney Family, Cloughernal and Smith Family, Castletown.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December
7.30 p.m. Thomas Snr. (20th A) and Thomas Lynch Jnr. (5th A) Kilbride House.
Tommy Macken and his Daughter Elizabeth, (A) Robinstown.
11.00 a.m. Eamon Brady, (36th A) Fr. John F. Brady (2rd A) Derragh & Knock Shrine. Kathleen Brady (4th A) Derragh. Teresa Daly, formerly Brady, Derragh and all the deceased members of the Brady Families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 17th December
9.30 a.m. Patsy Reilly, (6th A) Slanemore More, Mullingar, formerly Aughnagarron.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday & Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
Friday 15th Dec. 7.30 p.m. Joe and Bridie Feely, (A) Ballinacross.

St. Mary’s:
Tuesday 12th Dec. 7.30 p.m. Joseph (Joe) Kelly, (38th A) Cloughernal and all deceased members of the Kelly Family.
Thursday 7.30 p.m.

Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.

Deaths: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of:
Mary Keogh, Larkfield, Dring, died Monday 4th December.
Mary Joe Lynch, Toneymore, died on Wednesday 6th December. May they rest in peace.
Feast Days:
Monday –Second week of Advent.
Human Rights Day
Tuesday – St. Finian ( Meath).
Wednesday – St. Lucy.
Thursday –St. John of the Cross.

Collections: Offertory –€514; Propagation of the Faith – €5;Cemetery – €35; Heating -€50: Thank you.
Christmas Calls: The people who are visited for First Fridays will be visited for Christmas on Thursday 21st. Dec. Please inform them.

St Vincent De Paul: Annual Church gate collection takes place at Masses week ending Saturday /Sunday 16 /17th December. Please donate.
Offertory: The new boxes of offertory envelopes are available at the back of our Churches. Please collect your box.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO at 3PM on Sundays. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.

Abbeylara Parish Centre: Christmas Community Day Sunday Dec 10th from 12pm in the Parish Centre; Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto, face painting & much more.

Shelly’s Festive Candlelit Evening of Yoga in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 12th December 7.30-9pm. Contact Shelley on 0879578469 / Instagram @shelleymahonyoga for more information or to book a place.

Abbeylara Parish Centre is available for hire. If you would like to book one of the spaces in our beautiful venue or if you would like to start a new class/group, please contact us by emailing abbeylarapc@gmail.com

Set Dancing Classes for Beginners with Kenny Murphy in the Parish Centre every Monday. Classes available for children and adults. For more information, text Sandra 086 8948874

Our last Social Dancing night of the year will take place on Saturday Dec 16th 9.30-12pm with the talented T.R. Dallas in the Parish Centre. Free raffle with lots of prizes for Christmas. Supper served. All proceeds go towards the upkeep/maintenance of the Centre.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 1st Sunday of Advent – 3rd December 2023

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December

7.30 p.m. Hugh (6th A) and Ann (10th A) McGovern, Carra
11.00 a.m. Mary Maughan (4th A) and her mother Anne Maughan &Patrick Maughan, (34th A) Anthony Maughan (47th A) and all the deceased members of their families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 3rd December
9.30 a.m. Liam Reilly, (12th A) and his wife Margaret (Months Memory), Carrickduff died 22/10/23 and all the deceased members of the Reilly and Grier Families.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December
7.30 p.m. –
11.00 a.m. Bridie (6th A) and Barney (A) Gilligan, Cloonaghmore and their daughter in law Bernadette Gilligan (15th A)

St. Mary’s: Sunday 10th December
9.30 a.m. Tommy Heaney (16th A) and deceased members of the Heaney Family, Cloughernal and Smith Family, Castletown.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday 7.30 .m. All Souls
Friday 7.30 p.m.

St. Mary’s:
Tuesday 7.30 p.m. All Souls
Thursday 7.30 p.m.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on Friday 8th December and is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Masses as follows:
Carra; 9.30 a.m.
Abbeylara: 11.00 a.m. Deceased members of the O’Reilly Family, Drumhowna and the Fay Family, Longford.
Friday 7.30 p.m. Michael & Bridget Kiernan and their son Luke and all deceased members of the Kiernan Family.

Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
Feast Days:
Monday –First week of Advent
St. Francis Zavier – Patron of Mission.
Wednesday – St. Nicholas (Galway) St. Fachtnan (Kilfenora)
Thursday –St. Ambrose.
Friday – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Missionaries of Africa) Feast Day (Elphin)
Saturday –St. Juan Diago.
Collections: Offertory –€664; Propagation of the Faith – €10 -Cemetery – €75; Heating -€20: Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre: The count down is on for our first Christmas Community Day Sunday Dec 10th from 12pm in the Parish Centre; Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto, face painting & much more. To visit Santa, please text 0834820560. Christmas Lights will be turned on in the village at 4.30pm. Volunteers are needed to run the event. If you can help, please text 0834820560

Abbeylara Parish Centre is available for hire. If you would like to book one of the spaces in our beautiful venue or if you would like to start a new class/group, please contact us by emailing abbeylarapc@gmail.com

Set Dancing Classes for Beginners with Kenny Murphy coming soon to the Parish Centre. Classes available for children and adults. Register your interest by texting Sandra 086 8948874

Our last Social Dancing night of the year will take place on Saturday Dec 16th 9.30-12pm with the talented T.R. Dallas in the Parish Centre. Free raffle with lots of prizes for Christmas. Supper served. All proceeds go towards the upkeep/maintenance of the Centre.

Youth 2000:”Youth 2000 Ireland are having their annual Christmas retreat in Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare on the 8th -10th of December for ages 16-35. This promises to be a special retreat!! Excellent Speakers, Inspiring Talks & Workshops, Fantastic music, Group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, prayer, Drama, Games & plenty of time to chill out, meet new people and find out what it means to be young & Catholic today!! There are free buses leaving from all over the country to the retreat. Donation only. Find out more and register now on www.youth2000.ie”

Offertory: The new boxes of offertory envelopes are now available at the back of our Churches. Please collect your box.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO at 3PM on Sundays. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this most enjoyable event.
KNOCK, All Night Vigil: December 7th. Bus leaving Granard 7.00pm Edgeworthstown 7.15pm Mary’s meals Longford @ 7.30. Lanesborough 7.50pm, Roscommon 8pm Bridget 087 248 7883 / Peter 087 661 3510

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Feast of Christ the King – 26th November 2023

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 November
7.30 p.m. John Mulligan, (22nd A) Ballywillan and deceased members of the Mulligan Family, Cullaboy and Ballywillan.
11.00 a.m. Peter Sheridan, (25th A) and deceased members of the Flynn and Sheridan Families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 26th November
9.30 a.m. Stephen Grier, (3rd A) Cloughernal and Shane McGuigan and deceased members of the Grier and McGuigan, Families.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December7.30 p.m. Hugh (6th A) and Ann (10th) McGovern, Carra
11.00 a.m. –

St. Mary’s: Sunday 3rd December
9.30 a.m. Liam Reilly, (12th A) Carrickduff and his wife Margaret died 22/10/23 and al the deceased members of the Reilly and Grier Families.

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.
Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
Feast Days:
Monday –34th Week in Ordinary Time. Cardinal Navigeri Day.
(Founder of Missionaries of Africa).
Thursday –St. Andrew, Apostle
Friday –St. Charles de Foucauld.
Saturday –St. John Manasece. World Day for abolition of slavery
Collections: Offertory –€1,436; Propagation of the Faith – €20 -Cemetery – €80; Sick and Retired Priests Fund – €30: Thank you.
First Friday: Friday 1st December is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be attended as usual.
Offertory: The new boxes of offertory envelopes are now available at the back of our Churches. Please collect your box which you will need for weekend which is the first Sunday of Advent.
Remembrance Mass: Sincere thanks to all who attended the Remembrance Mass in Abbeylara on Friday 24th November. Special thanks to all who helped prepare for the Mass and the Remembrance Candles Ceremony for this special Holy Mass for the deceased. Also thank you very much to those who provided the refreshments.
To each and every person who took part in any way in this special event, thank you very much.

Remembrance Mass: On Monday 27th November 2023, the Chaplaincy Department of Cavan General Hospital are holding a Remembrance Mass, for those who passed away in the hospital during the past year and also for departed relatives and friends of Staff.
It will be held in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan and we invite you to join us in the Cathedral, or you can watch online at https://www.churchservices.tv/cavancathedral and light a candle at that time in remembrance of your loved one. Cavan General Hospital Remembrance Mass
10.00am, Monday 27th November 2023
Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim, Cavan. Co. Cavan

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO at 3PM on Sundays. 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.

KNOCK, All Night Vigil, December 7th. Bus leaving Granard 7.00pm Edgeworthstown 7.15pm Mary’s meals Longford @ 7.30. Lanesborough 7.50pm, Roscommon 8pm Bridget 087 248 7883 / Peter 087 661 3510

Abbeylara Parish Centre: Our Christmas Community Day will take place on Sunday December 10th from 12pm in the Parish Centre; Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto, face painting & much more. To book your visit with Santa, please text 0834820560. Christmas Lights will be turned on in the village at 4.30pm.

Set Dancing Classes for Beginners with Kenny Murphy coming to the Parish Centre. Register your interest by texting Sandra 086 8948874

Zumba every Tuesday from 8.15-9.15pm in the Parish Centre. Text Shauna 086 8940011 to book your place.

Community Café will take place on Wednesday 29th of November from 1-3pm in the Parish Centre. Great tea, cake & company guaranteed.

Our last Social Dancing Night of the year will take place on Saturday Dec 16th 9.30-12 pm with the talented T.R. Dallas in the Parish Centre. Free raffle with lots of prizes for Christmas. Supper served. All proceeds go towards the upkeep/maintenance of the Centre

Youth 2000:“Youth 2000 Ireland are having their annual Christmas retreat in Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare on the 8th -10th of December for ages 16-35. This promises to be a special retreat!! Excellent Speakers, Inspiring Talks & Workshops, Fantastic music, Group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, prayer, Drama, Games & plenty of time to chill out, meet new people and find out what it means to be young & Catholic today!! There are free buses leaving from all over the country to the retreat. Donation only. Find out more and register now on www.youth2000.ie”

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 19th November 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 November
7.30 p.m. Mary Ledwith, (Month’s Memory), Ballinrud.
11.00 a.m. Deceased members of the McCabe family, Kilbride House, Eileen Dowling and her son Padraig.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 19th November
9.30 am. Mary and Frank Battrim. (A) Cloughernal.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th November
7.30 p.m. John Mulligan, (22nd A) Ballywillan and deceased members of the Mulligan Family, Cullaboy and Ballywillan.
11.00 a.m. Peter Sheridan, (25th A) and deceased members of the Flynn and Sheridan Families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 26th November
9.30 a.m. Stephen Grier, (3rd A) Cloughernal and deceased members of the Grier and Shane McGuigan, Families

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday 7.30p.m.
Wednesday 7.30 p.m. .Mary Brady (A) Cloonaghmore.
Friday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.

St. Mary’s:
Tuesday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.
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 –33rd Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday- The Presentation of the Bl. Virgin Mary. Ven. Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters.
Wednesday– St.Cecilia, Patron of Musicians.
Thursday –St. Columban. Bl. Miguel. Pro
Friday –St. Coleman (Cloyne) St. Andrew Dung Lac and Companions.
Saturday –St. Catherine of Alexandria; St. Clement.

Collections: Offertory –€710; Propagation of the Faith – €10; Cemetery – €59. Thank you.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Hugh O’ Reilly, Teffia Park, Logford, formerly Cloughernal, Granard died on Tuesday 14th November. May he rest in peace.
Mass for Dead 2022/2023: Mass for all who have died in our Parish since November 2022; for those who have died outside our Parish but with family living in our Parish and for former parishioners who died in the last year or so, will be offered on Friday, 24th November in Abbeylara Church at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO at 3PM on Sundays. 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.
World Day of the Poor: Please remember the poor when consuming and using food in any other way.

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

Abbeylara Active Retirement: The next meeting of Abbeylara Active Retirement will be held on Thursday 23rd November in the Parish Centre at 11am. Guest speaker Community Guard, Tracey Shanley.

Remembrance Mass: On Monday 27th November 2023, the Chaplaincy Department of Cavan General Hospital are holding a Remembrance Mass, for those who passed away in the hospital during the past year and also for departed relatives and friends of Staff.
It will be held in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan and we invite you to join us in the Cathedral, or you can watch online at https://www.churchservices.tv/cavancathedral and light a candle at that time in remembrance of your loved one.
Cavan General Hospital Remembrance Mass
10.00am, Monday 27th November 2023
Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim, Cavan. Co. Cavan

KNOCK, All Night Vigil, December 7th. Bus leaving Granard 7.00pm Edgeworthstown 7.15pm Mary’s meals Longford @ 7.30. Lanesborough 7.50pm, Roscommon 8pm Bridget 087 248 7883 / Peter 087 661 3510

Abbeylara Parish Centre Committee are holding their first annual Christmas Community Day on Sunday 10th of December from 12pm ending with the turning on of the Christmas lights in the village at 4.30pm. To book your visit with Santa, please text 0834820560. We would appreciate donations of home baking to serve on the day. If you can help us, please contact Elenora 086 8890543
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 in the Parish Centre. 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 for children aged 3-16 years. Please text Anne Marie on 086 2375910 for more information on class times.

Youth 2000:“Youth 2000 Ireland are having their annual Christmas retreat in Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare on the 8th -10th of December for ages 16-35. This promises to be a special retreat!! Excellent Speakers, Inspiring Talks & Workshops,Fantastic music, Group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, prayer, Drama, Games & plenty of time to chill out, meet new people and find out what it means to be young & Catholic today!! There are free buses leaving from all over the country to the retreat. Donation only. Find out more and register now on www.youth2000.ie”

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 12th November 2023

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 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.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November
7.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
11.00 a.m. Deceased members of the McCabe family, Kilbride House, Eileen Dowling and her son Padraig.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 19th November
9.30 am. Mary and Frank Battrim. (A) Cloughernal.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday 7.30p.m. Mary Ledwith, (Months Memory) Ballinrud.
Wednesday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.
Friday 7.30 p.m. Petie Columb, (8th A) Carra.

St. Mary’s:
Tuesday 7.30 p.m. All Souls.
Thursday 7.30 p.m.

.Rosary: The Rosary is recited each evening before Mass in Carra and Abbeylara Church. Please join in.
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 –32nd h Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday- St. Lawrence O’Toole.
Wednesday– St. Albert the Great.
Thursday –St. Margaret of Scotland. St. Gertrude.
Friday –St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Saturday –.Dedication of the Basilica of Ss Peter and Paul.
Collections: Offertory –Nov. 1st – €157; 5th Nov.- €749.70; Propagation of the Faith – €100; Church heating – €5;. Cemetery – €5. Thank you.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Patrick (Pat Joe) Donohoe, Dallow Rd. Luton, England and Springtown, Granard, died on Thursday 21st September. May he rest in peace.

Mass for Dead 2022/2023: Mass for all who have died in our Parish since November 2022; for those who have died outside our Parish but with family living in our Parish and for former parishioners who died in the last year or so, will be offered on Friday, 24th November in Abbeylara Church at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.

A-G BINGO: A-G BINGO at 3PM on Sundays. 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.
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

Abbeylara Parish Centre: Abbeylara Parish Centre Commitee are holding their first annual Christmas Community Day on Sunday 10th of December 12-5pm. To book your visit with Santa, please text 0834820560. We would appreciate donations of home baking to serve on the day. If you can help us, please contact Elenora 086 8890543
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.
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 for children aged 3-16 years. Please text Anne Marie on 086 2375910 for more information on class times.

Prayer for the Israel Palestine Conflict
God of light and salvation, our refuge and our strength,
We pray for the people of Israel and Palestine amid the escalating violence.
We pray for those killed and injured by rockets from Gaza in southern Israel. May your rod and staff comfort them. We pray for those who are grieving. May they know your ever-present help.
We pray for the protection of those who have been taken hostage by Hamas. As they walk through this dark valley, may they fear no evil.
We pray for the civilians of Gaza. May they know that their help comes from the Maker of heaven and earth.
And we pray for those in leadership in Gaza and Israel. May you guide them along the right paths. We ask all this in union with Christ and trusting in the power of your Holy Spirit.
Amen

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 5th November 2023

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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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Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 29th October 2023

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

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
7.30 p.m. Breda Small, (3rd A) Toneymore.
11.00 a.m. Michael Keegan, (A) Springtown and London

St. Mary’s: Sunday 29th October
9.30 a.m. Catherine Murray, (9th A) and all the deceased members of the Murray and Owens Families.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October
7.30 p.m. Parishioners’ Intentions.
11.00 a.m. –

St. Mary’s: Sunday 5th November.
9.30 a.m. Bridget Gallagher, (14th A) Dalystown and deceased members of the Brady Family, Aughnagarron.

Weekday Masses: St. Bernard’s.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Tuesday &Thursday 7.30 p.m.
All Saints: Wednesday 1st November is All Saints Day and is a holy day of Obligation. Masses as follows:

All Saints:
St. Mary’s Carra: Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass.
St. Mary’s Carra- Wednesday – 9.30 a.m.
St. Bernard’s Abbeylara -7.30 p.m. Deceased members of Abbeylara Gun Club.
All Souls Day:
St. Mary’s, Carra – Thursday 9.30 a.m.
St. Bernard’s: – Thursday 7.30 p.m.
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.
Feast Days:
Monday –30th Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday- Bl. Dominic Collins. Reformation Day.
Wednesday – All Saints
Thursday – All Souls.
Friday – St. Malachy (Armagh – Down and Conor.
Saturday – St. Charles Borromeo.

Marriage: Congratulations to Halina Fisher, Essex , London and Brian Smyth, Toberphelim, Abbeylara who were married on Saturday 21st October in St. Mary’s Church, Granard.

First Friday: Friday 3rd November is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be attended as usual.
Collections: Offertory – €598.68; Propagation of the Faith – €110; Church heating – €45. Thank you.

Carra Choir: Singers, musicians welcome. Come along to practice on Thursday 2nd November 8pm. Choir commencing Sunday 5th November 9.30am. (1st Sunday each month). Please continue to spread the word.

AG Drive-in Bingo – AG Drive-in BINGO at 4PM at the Granard GAA Grounds. 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.

Abbeylara Parish Centre: Abbeylara Parish Centre Committee are holding their first annual Christmas Community Day on Sunday 10th of December; Christmas markets, Santa’s Grotto, entertainment for all ages. To book your visit with Santa, please text 0834820560
Halloween Camp with Kind Kids Club. Tuesday 31/10/23 & Wednesday 1/11/23 10.30am-1pm in Abbeylara Parish Centre. Arts & Crafts, Worry Monster, games & much more. Suitable for ages 4-11 years. Contact Orla 087 9930195 to book your place.

The very popular Messy Monkeys are returning to the Parish Centre on Monday 6th and 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
Pilates for Kids: Thursdays at 4pm in Abbeylara Parish Centre. Suitable for school-aged children. To book contact Laura 087 1328313.
Yoga with Shelley is starting a new 4 week block starting Sunday Nov 5th 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.
Granard Area Action Group will host their annual quiz in Fay’s Bar on November 10th. Teams of 4 €10 each. Raffle on the night with great prizes. Refreshments will be served
Daylight Saving Time Ends: Clocks go back by 1 hour on Saturday 28th October.