Parish Newsletter- 14th July 2024
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
| Saturday 13th July @7.00pm Clara | Anne Maher. Deceased of the Dignam family. Larry Maher. Patrick & Mary Brigid Kelly. Noeleen Daniles |
| Sunday 14th July @10.00am Horseleap | Joe Coughlan |
| Sunday 14th July @11.30am Clara | Joe Fitzsimons (Month’s Mind). Seamus, Moll, May & Patricia Doherty. Kevin Cornally. Kathleen & Davey Kavanagh. John, Annie Rochford & deceased of the Rochford & Kavanagh families. |
| Tuesday 16th July @7.30pm Clara | Our Lady of Mount Carmel John, Mary, Joe, Aileen & John Feehan. Lilly Dignam. |
| Wednesday 17th July @7.30pm Clara | Patrick, Sarah & Paddy Dunne. Nora Rickard. William, Susan, Vincent & Seamus Dignam |
| Thursday 18th July @10.00am Clara | St. Camillus de Lellis Philomena Bracken. |
| Friday 19th July @10.00am Clara | No Intention. |
| Saturday 20th July @10.00am Clara | Noel (Speedy) McCormack. |
| Saturday 20th July @7.00pm Clara | P.J., Michael & Annie Cushen. Billy, Mary, Charlie & Anne Fitzpatrick. Dawson Fitzpatrick-Molloy. Charlene Slammon. |
| Sunday 21st July @10.00am Horseleap | Donie Scally (Month’s Mind). Eileen Dillon. Sean Keegan |
| Sunday 21st July @11.30am Clara | Claire Buckley (Month’s Mind). Tommy & John Mooney. Deceased of the Troy family. |
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist
Come to me all you who labour and are burdened. I will give you peace
Monday & Friday – 5.00-6.00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday – after 7.30pm Mass to 9.00pm.
All are welcome!
Please pray for the souls of Elizabeth Hughes, Raheen; and for Vincent Rock, Clara/England; both recently deceased. R.I.P.
He Began to Send Them Out…
For Jesus, hypocrisy has absolutely no place in the coming Kingdom of God. The values of integrity, sincerity and authenticity can never be compromised. As a quiet, slightly shy man himself, it is understandable that he would prefer his apostles to travel in a non-pretentious way, calling attention to the message they bring rather than the person who brings it. They “carry a staff” and “wear sandals” because the message of the Kingdom of God is urgent, and they are in a hurry to share it. In today’s gospel, we hear they bring nothing else because Jesus does not want anything to distract from the message. There must be no taint of hypocrisy in what they say and do. Any appearance of wealth, power, influence or pride will weaken the message and this must not be allowed to happen. Therefore, the instruction to bring “…no bread, no bag, no money in your belts… no extra shirt”. This might seem an exaggeration to us and probably there is some hyperbole present, but the single-minded power of what Jesus wants remains – “preach the Kingdom of God and nothing else. Be sincere, gentle and authentic in everything you say and do. Do not fight or argue with people; you carry an invitation and not a command. If people do not accept you then leave them. The Kingdom of God is always offered freely.” And it’s true! The Kingdom of God is very close. In fact, it is among us now!
Universal Synod Update: How to be a Missionary Synodal Church!
Check out the working document for the 2nd of the Universal Synods to be held in Rome in October at www.synod.ie. To read the submission of the Diocese of Meath, visit the Synod 2024 page on www.dioceseofmeath.ie. The questions that the document asks are: how to be a synodal Church in mission; how to engage in deep listening and dialogue; how to be co-responsible in the light of the dynamism of our personal and communal baptismal vocation; how to transform structures and processes so that all may participate and share the charisms that the Spirit pours out on each for the common good; how to exercise power and authority as service. Each of these questions is a service to the Church and has the possibility of healing the deepest wounds of our time.
Clara Heritage Society will once again host “Dancing at the Crossroads” on Thursday the 18th July at Lismoyny Crossroads (off the Clara-Kilbeggan Road) from 7.00 -9.00pm – Eircode R35 D627. All Welcome!
Come join the Ice Cream Party (with Bouncing Castle) for Down Syndrome Ireland in Kilbride, Clara, R35HC66 on Saturday 20th July, 3.00-6.00pm. Have some fun & raise much needed funds for Down Syndrome Ireland to continue their amazing work nationwide.
Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 21 July. Mass at 3.00pm. Pioneers with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are very welcome.
Croagh Patrick/Reek Sunday falls on 28th July, when thousands of pilgrims are expected to scale Croagh Patrick to pray and participate in the Sacraments of Reconciliation & the Eucharist. Pope Francis has designated 2024 as a Year of Prayer, and this year’s theme is: ‘To pray for & honour grandparents and the elderly.’ Confessions; 7:30am – 2:00pm & Mass at 8.00am & 2.00pm on the summit.
Meath Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock together with The Fr. Willie Doyle SJ Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 11th August. Mass at 3.00pm.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024 on September 10th: Pilgrims accommodated in hotels. 4, 5 & 6 night options, Fares from €769. Info & booking from www.joewalshtours.ie Tel. (01) 241 0800.
Collections for 6th/7th July:
Development Fund: €1,270; Plate: €590; Offerings: €2,245.
Thank You!
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