Parish Newsletter- 10th November 2024
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 9th November @7.00pm Clara | Michael Malone. Paddy, Eileen & John O’Meara. John O’Keeffe. John & Susan Pidgeon. |
| Sunday 10th November @10.00am Horseleap | Laurence, Mary, Huge, Bridget, Ann & deceased of the Carey family |
| Sunday 10th November @11.30am Clara | Mass in Thanksgiving for Renovation Works on Clara Church. Johnny Walsh |
| Tuesday 12th November @7.30pm Clara | St. Josaphat Mass For all Deceased Parents & Grandparents. May, Pat & Mary Geoghegan. |
| Wednesday 13th November @7.30pm Clara | Mass For all Children & all who Died Young. Sean, Mary & Johnny Kavanagh. Deceased of Cooper family. |
| Thursday 14th November @10.00am Clara | St. Laurence O’Toole Mass for those who died tragically, in war or by suicide |
| Friday 15th November @10.00am Clara | St. Albert the Great No Intention. |
| Saturday 16th November @10.00am Clara | St. Margaret of Scotland Deceased of the Carey family |
| Saturday 16th November @7.00pm Clara | Eileen Hennessy. Phonsie Sawyer. Patrick & Brigid Hogan. Charles & Kathleen Holmes. P.J. Dwyer. Stephen Lo. Charles Strothard |
| Sunday 17th November @10.00am Horseleap | Jane & Bob Brandt |
| Sunday 17th November @11.30am Clara | Bridget (Mina) Flynn (Month’s Mind). Jude Meehan. Bill & Mary Fleming. Joe Bracken. |
Please pray for the soul of Kay Kenny, Bridge Street; recently deceased. R.I.P.
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist
Monday & Friday – 5.00-6.00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday – after 7.30pm Mass to 9.00pm.
All are welcome!
Come and find peace in the Lord.
This poor widow has put in More than all
In Today’s Gospel, the scribes are presented as ostentatious and devious, acting more out of self-interest than the love of God or people. There can be an element of self-interest in each of us. Perhaps there have been times when you have been disturbed by glimpsing in yourself ‘other motives’ in your doing good. Where was the good news for you in that awakening? In material terms what the widow had to offer was very little. Perhaps you have had the experience of finding that what you thought was little and insignificant meant a great deal to another person. At this critical moment for the church Pope Francis has called a synod and has invited all believers to make a contribution. It’s easy for us to see this as a call to professional church people, clergy and religious. They have always taken care of this kind of thing. Now more than ever, the call is that the voices of the little ones can also be heard. How can you help this to happen in your church community???
During the Month of November, we pray especially for all who have died. We pray that they have passed from death to life in the company of the Lord Jesus, who died and rose to new life. We dedicate the month of November to their memory and commend them to the Love and Mercy of God, Our Father. We also pray for those who mourn the death of a loved one. In our darkest moments, the Risen Christ is among, us to bring new light and hope.
Lord of all gentleness, surround us with your care and comfort us in our sorrow. It is our certain faith that your Son Jesus Christ, who died on the cross was raised from the dead. Grant through this mystery, that all who have gone to their rest in Christ may share in the joy of His Resurrection. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Offaly Healthy Homes Project: Lunch Club, Tuesday 12th November, 12.30 – 3.30pm in Scouts’ Hall, Clara. This Lunch Club is open to all over the age of 55 and provides you with a safe place for some good food where you can enjoy the company of your friends and neighbours. €10 gets you a lovely dinner, dessert, Tea/Coffee and great entertainment. Booking is essential, please contact Shirley on (087) 217 5998 if you are interested in attending.
Clara Christmas Lights Committee are having a GRAND Raffle, which is an exciting new initiative to help raise much needed funds to run the lights. Only 1,500 tickets available and prize money of €1,000, with a total of 8 prizes. 1st prize is €500 and also be the person to switch on the lights, down to €50. Tickets €5 & can be purchased from any committee member or contact Frances on (087) 962 2753 or Joyce on (085) 141 8237.
Mass to mark 125 years of the Pioneer Association will be held on Wednesday 13th November at 7.30pm in the Church of Holy Family, Tubber. Refreshments Afterwards
Join us for a Triduum (Three) of Masses for the Dead
Tuesday 12th November 7:30pm: For all deceased Parents & Grandparents.
Wednesday 13th November 7:30pm: For Children & all who died young.
Thursday 14th November 7:30pm: For those who died tragically, in war or by suicide.
Prayer for the Dead during November
Into your hands, O Lord, We humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them from evil & bid them enter eternal rest. Welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Amen.
Collections for 2nd/3rd November:Development Fund: €1,705; Plate: €615; Offerings:€550; Missions: €160. Thank You!
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