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Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 30th November
7.30 p.m. Deceased members of the McCabe family, Kilbride House, Eileen Dowling and her son Padraig.
Hugh (7th A) and Anne (11th A) McGovern, Carra.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 1st December
9.30 a.m. Tom Galligan, (20th A) and Margaret Galligan, (4th A) and all the deceased members of their families.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 7th December
7.30 pm. Mary Joe Lynch, (1st A) Toneymore.
Michael and Brigid Kiernan and their son Luke and all the deceased members of the Kiernan family.
Bernadette Gilligan, (16th A) Bridie (7th A) and Barney (A) Cloonaghmore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 8th December
9.30 a.m. Margaret (1st A) and her husband Liam (13th A) Reilly, Carrickduff and all the deceased members of the Reilly and Grier families.
Stephen Grier, (4th A) Cloughernal and all the deceased members of the Grier family and Shane McGuigan.
Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092
Collections: Offertory – €470.90; Cemetery – €70; Priest Dues – €50; Heating – €20: Thank you.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Seán McNulty, Killala, Mayo. Died Wednesday 13th November. Brother of Teresa Murphy, Carra. May he rest in peace.
*Home Alone Away Together upcoming tours: *
*10th December*: Christmas trip to Kilkenny. Travel by coach from Cavan area. Enquiries & booking: Tel: Martina 0870617300.
Feast Days:
Monday – St. John Damascene
1st Week of Advent
World Day for Abolition of Slavery.
Abbeylara Parish Centre Events:
Monday – Zumba 7:30 – 8:30pm. Tuesday – Energy Plus Dance classes 6:30 – 7:30pm..
Thursday – Self Defence class 6:30 – 7:30pm. Sunday 1st December – Christmas Markets from 1pm
A-G BINGO – At 3PM. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to our Bingo.
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 23rd November
7.30 p.m. James Nicholson. (A)
St. Mary’s: Sunday 24th November
9.30 a.m. Frank and Mary Battrim, (A) Cloughernal
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 30th November
7.30 p.m. Deceased members of the McCabe family, Kilbride House, Eileen Dowling and her son Padraig.
Hugh (7th A) and Anne (11th A) McGovern, Carra.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 1st December
9.30 a.m. Tom Galligan, (20th A) and Margaret Galligan, (4th A) and all the deceased members of their families.
Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Anne Creamer, Robinstown, Granard who died on Monday, 18th November. May she rest in peace.
Public Prayers for the Faithful Departed will take place in Carra Cemetery after the 9.30 a.m. Mass on Sunday 24th November and also in Abbeylara Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092
Collections: Offertory – €829.55; Propagation of the Faith €27; Priest Dues – €180; Heating – €5:Thank you.
*Home Alone Away Together upcoming tours: *
*10th December*: Christmas trip to Kilkenny. Travel by coach from Cavan area. Enquiries & booking: Tel: Martina 0870617300.
Feast Days:
34th Week in Ordinary Time
Monday -St. Clement1, Pope; St. Catherine of Alexandria; St. Colman.
World Day for End of Violence against Women.
Tuesday – Cardinal Lavigerie Day (Founder of the Missionaries of Africa.
A-G BINGO – At 3PM. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to our Bingo.
Prayer for the Holy Souls:
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
Priest on Duty: Fr. Simon Cadam – Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 16th November
7.30 p.m. John Joe O’Reilly, (3rd A) Kilbride.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 17th November
9.30 a.m, Joe (5th A) and Noreen O’Donnell (42nd A) Clough
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 23rd November
7.30 p.m. James Nicholson. (A)
St. Mary’s: Sunday 24th November
9.30 a.m. Frank and Mary Battrim, (A) Cloughernal
Mass for the Dead 2023/2024: On Tuesday 19th November Holy Mass will be celebrated in St. Bernard’s Church at 7.30 p.m. for the happy repose of the Parishioners who have died during the past year and for the consolation of all bereaved Parishioners. A family member will be invited to bring a candle to the Altar in memory of their loved ones and later collect the candle.
Public Prayers for the Faithful Departed will take place in Carra Cemetery after the 9.30 a.m. Mass on Sunday 24th November and also in Abbeylara Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Abbeylara Parish Centre AGM Rescheduled to Friday 22nd November at 8pm in the Parish Centre. All welcome.
Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092
Collections: Offertory – €592; Cemetery €65; Propagation of the Faith €25; November Dues – €325; Thank you.
*Home Alone Away Together upcoming tours: *
*10th December*: Christmas trip to Kilkenny. Travel by coach from Cavan area. Enquiries & booking: Tel: Martina 0870617300.
Feast Days:
33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Monday -Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter & Paul.
A-G BINGO – At 3PM. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to our Bingo.
Prayer for the Holy Souls:
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
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Priest on Duty: Fr. Simon Cadam – Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 9th November
7.30 p.m. John Mulligan, (23rd A) Ballywillian and deceased members of the Mulligan families, Ballyboy and Ballywillian.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 10th November
9.30 a.m. Catherine Murray, (10th A) and all the deceased members of the Murray and Owens families.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 16th November
7.30 p.m. John Joe O’Reilly, (3rd A) Kilbride.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 17th November
9.30 a.m, Joe (5th A) and Noreen O’Donnell (42nd A) Clough
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Abbeylara Parish Centre AGM Rescheduled to Friday 22nd November at 8pm in the Parish Centre. All welcome.
Abbeylara Tidy Towns: AGM Meting will be held on Saturday 16th November in Crawford’s Pub at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.
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.
Collections: Offertory – €1,446;; Propagation of the Faith €25; Priests Harvest Dues – €1,353: Thank you.
*Home Alone Away Together upcoming tours: *
*10th December*: Christmas trip to Kilkenny. Travel by coach from Cavan area. Enquiries & booking: Tel: Martina 0870617300.
Feast Days:
32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Monday -St. Martin of Tours
Ven Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy.
A-G BINGO – At 3PM. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to our Bingo.
Prayer for the Holy Souls:
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
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Priest on Duty: Fr. Simon Cadam
Masses:.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 26th October
7.30 p.m. Breda Small, (4th A) Toneymore .
St. Mary’s: Sunday 27th October
9.30 a.m. Petie Columb, (9th A) Carra.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 2nd November.
7.30 p.m. Eileen (10th A) and Terence (34th A) O’Reilly, Renehan and all the deceased members of the O’Reilly & Scully Families.
St Mary’s: Sunday 3rd November
9.30 a.m. Bridget Gallagher, (15th A) Dalystown and all the deceased members of the Brady Family, Aughanoran.
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.
All Saints: Friday 1st November is All Saints and is a holy day of Obligation.
Masses as follows:
St.Bernard’s: Thursday 31st Oct. Vigil Mass at 7.30 p.m.
St. Mary’s: Friday 1st Nov. 11 a.m.
All Souls: Saturday 2nd November is All Souls.
St. Mary’s, Carra: Mass at 11 a.m.
On All Souls Day: A plenary indulgence for the holy souls may be gained once between noon on 1 November and midnight on 2 November, by visiting a Church or oratory and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed. The person making this prayer must:
Have recently received the Sacrament of Confession.
Have received Holy Communion.
Have prayed for the Pope’s intentions: one Our Father and one Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice.
On any day between 1st and 8th November, a plenary indulgence for the holy souls may be gained once each day, by visiting a cemetery and praying for the dead. The same conditions as above (confession, communion and prayer for the pope’s intentions) are also required.
Collections: Offertory – €677.20; Church Heating – €50; Propagation of the Faith €120; Trócaire – €10; Priests Harvest Dues – €10: Thank you.
*Home Alone Away Together upcoming tours: *
*10th December*: Christmas trip to Kilkenny. Travel by coach from Cavan area. Enquiries & booking: Tel: Martina 0870617300.
Feast Days:
30th Week in Ordinary Time
Ss. Simon & Jude, Apostles.
A-G BINGO – At 3PM. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to our Bingo.
Masses:.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 12th October
7.30 p.m. Mary Ledwith, (1st A) Ballinrud.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 13th October
9.30 a.m.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 19th October
7.30 p.m. Angela Reilly, (33rd A) Springtown
St. Mary’s: Sunday 20th October
9.30 a.m. Nan (9th A) and Jack Lord, Aughnagarron and their son Michael (3rd A) and all the deceased members of their families.
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.
Collections: Offertory – €806.75; Trócaire – €20; Peters Pence – €10; Heating – €50; Holy Land – €10; Sick and Retied Priests Fund – €20; Priests Dues – €10: Thank you.
A Fashion Masterclass
In loving memory of our dear friend Mary Ledwith, we her friends are hosting “A Fashion Masterclass”, with Maria Carton, Style Advisor on Friday, 18th October in Abbeylara Parish Centre, N39 FP77 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets €15. Refreshments and Raffle will be held on the night. All proceeds to Longford Hospice Homecare. To secure your tickets please contact Elenora 086 8890543, Siobhan 087 6509364, Pauline 087 2404396, or Sandra 086 8948874.
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Karate for Kids with Micheal on Thursday from 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Suitable for school aged children. Contact Micheal 087 638 9549 to book your child’s place.
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES APRIL – OCT 2024:7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com MEDJUGORJE: 00387 36 651 518 IRELAND: 00353 1 443 4510 Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com
Website: www.med-irishcentre.com
St. Bernard’s Afterschool CLG: Applications are invited for two childcare positions for afterschool service. See facebook page St. Bernard’s Afterschool for job description. Please send CV to Mary Quinn, Chairperson, St. Bernard’s Afterschool CLG, Abbeylara, Co. Longford or alternatively email CV to stbernardsafterschoolchairman@gmail.com
Feast Days:
Monday -St. Callistus 1, Pope
28th Week in Ordinary Time
St. Callistus: Pope Callistus I also called Callistus I, was the bishop of Rome (according to Sextus Julius Africanus) from c. 218 to his death c. 222 or 223.[3] He lived during the reigns of the Roman emperors Elagabalus and Alexander Severus. Eusebius and the Liberian catalogue list his episcopate as having lasted five years (217–222). In 217, when Callixtus followed Zephyrinus as Bishop of Rome, he started to admit into the Church converts from sects or schisms. He was killed for being Christian and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church (the patron saint of cemetery workers)
Masses:.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 5th October
7.30 p.m. Thomas Galligan, (6th A) Derragh and his parents James and Mary.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 6th October
9.30 a.m. –
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 12th October
Commemoration Mass for the late Tom Kiernan, Stevenage, U.K. and formerly of Dalystown, Granard will be celebrated on Saturday 12th October at 12 noon
7.30 p.m. Mary Ledwith, (1st A) Ballinrud.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 13th October
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.
Collections: Offertory 15/9/24 – €502; Church heating €115: Thank you.
Offertory 22/9/24 – €848; Church heating – €112; Priests Dues – €735; Sick and Retired Priest’s Fund – €5: Thank you.
A Fashion Masterclass
In loving memory of our dear friend Mary Ledwith, we her friends are hosting “A Fashion Masterclass”, with Maria Carton, Style Advisor on Friday, 18th October in Abbeylara Parish Centre, N39 FP77 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets €15. Refreshments and Raffle will be held on the night. All proceeds to Longford Hospice Homecare. To secure your tickets please contact Elenora 086 8890543, Siobhan 087 6509364, Pauline 087 2404396, or Sandra 086 8948874.
Abbeylara Parish Centre: Karate for Kids with Micheal on Thursday from 6.30-7.30pm. €5 per child. Suitable for school aged children. Contact Micheal 087 638 9549 to book your child’s place.
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES APRIL – OCT 2024:7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com MEDJUGORJE: 00387 36 651 518 IRELAND: 00353 1 443 4510 Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com
Website: www.med-irishcentre.com
St. Bernard’s Afterschool CLG: Applications are invited for two childcare positions for afterschool service. See facebook page St. Bernard’s Afterschool for job description. Please send CV to Mary Quinn, Chairperson, St. Bernard’s Afterschool CLG, Abbeylara, Co. Longford or alternatively email CV to stbernardsafterschoolchairman@gmail.com
Mass and service in Remembrance of children who have passed from this world through miscarriage or still birth, as infants (through illness or other causes) or young people.
You are warmly invited to join with us in remembering loved ones who have gone before us – whether you are a parent, grandparent, relation or friend – everyone is welcome no matter where, how or when your loss occurred or at what stage throughout pregnancy or the childhood years – in Holy Family Church, Loch Gowna (H12 FT54) at 7.00 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, 2024. Refreshments and a time to chat will be provided after the service in the local Community Centre
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Priest on Duty: Fr. Simon Cadam
www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 7th sept.
7.30 p.m. Stephen Gaynor, (A) Kilbride and all the deceased members of the Gaynor Family and Maguire Family.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 8th September
9.30 a.m.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 14th Sept.
7.30 p.m. Edward Leavy, (12th A) Derragh and all the deceased members of the Leavy and Martin families.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 15th September
9.30 a.m. Patsy Fagan, (9th A) Cloughernal.
Death: Your prayer are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Fr. Michael Campbell, P.P. Abbeylara, died on Friday 30th August. May he rest in peace.
Almighty God, we rejoice in your promise of love, joy and peace. In your mercy turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life, and the sorrow of parting into the joy of heaven; through our Saviour Jesus Christ, who died, rose again and lives for evermore. Amen.
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.
Collections: Offertory – €899; Holy Land – €10; Cemetery – €10; Peters Pence – €10;Lourdes – €5; Lenten Alms – €5; Sick and Retired Priest’s Fund – €29: Thank you.
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.
One Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on Saturday 14th Sept. Bus leaving Granard at 7 a.m. , Carra at 7.10 a.m. Total fee €45. Bus fare extra. Set programme for Pilgrims starting at 10.20 a.m. Contact Fr. Simon to book, phone 086 2401295
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.
Home Alone Away Together – Day trip from Cavan to Knock – 29th September- to celebrate the arrival of the St Bernadette relics to Ireland’Bookings & enquiries: Call Martina 0870617300
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 21st September. We will be dancing the night away to the talented Brendan Jermyn from 9.30pm. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry. Eircode N39 FP77
Brand new Zumba Classes with Delphine will start in the Parish Centre on Monday 9th September at 7.30pm. €10 per class or €50 for 6.
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES APRIL – OCT 2024:7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com MEDJUGORJE: 00387 36 651 518 IRELAND: 00353 1 443 4510 Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com
Website: www.med-irishcentre.com
Priest on Duty: Fr. Simon Cadam
www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 31st August
7.30 p.m. James Kiernan, (12th A) Cartronbore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 1st September.
9.30 a.m. Imelda Murtagh Staunton, (1st A) Creevy House, Creevy and all the deceased members of the Murtagh Family.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 8th September
9.30 a.m.
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 7th sept.
7.30 p.m. Stephen Gaynor, (A) Kilbride and all the deceased members of the Gaynor Family and Maguire Family.
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 – €899; Holy Land – €10; Cemetery – €10; Peters Pence – €10;Lourdes – €5; Lenten Alms – €5; Sick and Retired Priest’s Fund – €29: 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.
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 21st September. We will be dancing the night away to the talented Brendan Jermyn from 9.30pm. Tea served, free raffle. €10 entry. Eircode N39 FP77
Brand new Zumba Classes with Delphine will start in the Parish Centre on Monday 9th September at 7.30pm. €10 per class or €50 for 6.
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
Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland is a Weekend experience is for married couples who want something more in their marriage ~ more fun, spontaneity, excitement, communication, understanding, romance, intimacy, passion, joy. Our next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is Friday 8 – 10 November 2024 Venue: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare Online booking only: www.marriageencounter.ie
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES APRIL – OCT 2024:7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or website www.med-irishcentre.com MEDJUGORJE: 00387 36 651 518 IRELAND: 00353 1 443 4510 Email: reservations@med-irishcentre.com
Website: www.med-irishcentre.com
www.abbeylaraparish.com Email. abbeylaraparish@eircom.net
Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 24th August
7.30 p.m. Patrick Reilly, (4th) Toneymore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 25th August
9.30 a.m. Parishioners’ Intentions’
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 31st August
7.30 p.m. James Kiernan, (12th A) Cartronbore.
St. Mary’s: Sunday 1st September.
9.30 a.m. Imelda Murtagh Staunton, (1st A) Creevy House, Creevy and all the deceased members of the Murtagh Family.
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 – €673.75 Sick and Retired Priest’s Fund – €102: 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
Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland is a Weekend experience is for married couples who want something more in their marriage ~ more fun, spontaneity, excitement, communication, understanding, romance, intimacy, passion, joy. Our next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is Friday 8 – 10 November 2024 Venue: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare Online booking only: www.marriageencounter.ie