Parish Newsletter- 29th December 2024
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 28th December @7.00pm Clara | Anne Dunne (Month’s Mind). Brendan Egan (Month’s Mind). Paddy Stanley. John McCormack. Linda McRedmond. Paddy Concannon. |
| Sunday 29th December @10.00am Horseleap | Jimmy Looram. Annie & deceased of McCormack family. James, Mary Bridget & deceased of Fox family. Mary & deceased of Hickey family. |
| Sunday 29th December @11.30am Clara | Rose Walsh. Jimmy Doyle. |
| Tuesday 31st December @7.30pm Clara | St. Sylvester I Nora & Joe Newman & deceased of Dunne & Newman family |
| WORLD DAY OF PEACE Wednesday 1st January @11.00am Clara | Mary Mother of God. Gerard Tracey (Month’s Mind). |
| Thursday 2nd January @10.00am Clara | Ss. Basil & Gregory No Intention. |
| FIRST FRIDAY Friday 3rd January @10.00am Clara | The Most Holy Name of Jesus. St. Munchin Mass for All on the Parish List of the Dead |
| Saturday 4th January @10.00am Clara | No Intention. |
| Saturday 4th January @7.00pm Clara | Frank & Mary Ann Mullins. Paddy & Anne Robbins. Ita & Doney Carey. Christy & Theresa Geoghegan. Marie Tobella. Joe, Rose & Johnny Bracken. Deceased of Bastic family. |
| Sunday 5th January @10.00am Horseleap | No Intention. |
| Sunday 5th January @11.30am Clara | Rose Walsh. Jimmy Doyle. |
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.
Please pray for the souls of Mike Bracken, Tullamore; for Walter Roache, Clara/Dublin; and for Michael Sheridan, Clara/Brazil: all recently deceased. R.I.P.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
In today’s Gospel, Luke’s skill as a storyteller comes through in the details of the story in a way with which many people can identify: the loss of a child, the frantic search, the seemingly offhand speech of the teenager. The distress of Mary and Joseph brings to mind the distress of many parents separated from their children in today’s world by social unrest, forced migration and other factors. In Luke’s Gospel, this story serves to give a glimpse of the future greatness of Jesus, the teacher of his people. Sometimes we can look back over our own life, or the lives of others, and with hindsight can see in childhood or teenage years a glimpse of gifts and talents that were later to blossom. ‘Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?’ This seemingly insensitive reply by Jesus to Mary serves to highlight that in his life the mission given him by God would take precedence over family ties, painful though this would be. Perhaps you have known situations in your own life where there was pain for family members as you followed your own destiny? Where in the midst of the pain was the good news?
May God, Our Loving Father bless us all with a Christmas of Joy and Peace and Hope and Health in the New Year.
Amen.
Visit www.catholicbishops.ie/adventcalendar/ for a daily thought during Advent!
Heavenly Father, in this New Year, we seek the renewal of our faith. Strengthen our spiritual resolve, deepen our connection with You, and fortify our trust in Your unfailing love. May the blessings of this coming year be rooted in the richness of our faith in You.
Eternal Father, as we step into the unknown of a New Year, we seek Your guidance. Illuminate our path with the Wisdom of Your Holy Spirit, leading us in Your ways. May every decision be guided by Your light, and may Your blessings flow abundantly in the journey ahead.
Amen.
Collections 21st/22nd December: Development Fund: €1,770; Plate: €1,775; Offerings: €1,130.
Collections 24th/25th December: Development Fund: €1,500; Offerings & Plate; €8,550.
Thank You Very Much!
Happy New Year!
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