Parish Newsletter- 23rd March 2025
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 22nd March @7.00pm Clara | Chloe Coyne (Month’s Mind). Mon, Jimmy & Joseph Shanley. Charles & Mary Maloney. Patricia Hall. Bridie Coady. |
| Sunday 23rd March @10.00am Horseleap | Larry Galvin. Frank Keegan. |
| Sunday 23rd March @11.30am Clara | Johnny & Myrtle Kelly. Gabriel Creagh. |
| Tuesday 25th March @10.00am Horseleap | The Annunciation of the Lord. Deceased of the Franciscan Brothers, Clara. |
| Tuesday 25th March @7.30pm Clara | The Annunciation of the Lord. Deceased of the Franciscan Brothers, Clara. |
| Wednesday 26th March @7.30pm Clara | Denis & Molly Flattery. Hughie O’Brien. Nancy & Joe Dunne. Special Intention. |
| Thursday 27th March @10.00am Clara | No Intention. |
| Friday 28th March @10.00am Clara | No Intention. |
| Saturday 29th March @10.00am Clara | No Intention. |
| Saturday 29th March @7.00pm Clara | Craig Real (Month’s Memory). Michel White Jnr. Frank Malone. Davie McGrath. Tony & deceased of Roche & Sheridan families. |
| Sunday 30th March @10.00am Horseleap | Special Intention. |
| Sunday 30th March @11.30am Clara | Michael, Theresa & John McCaffrey. Baby Lucy Mullin. Anne Berry. Theresa & Johnny Hanamy. Frank & Margaret & deceased of Simpson family. |
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist
Monday & Friday – 5.00pm-6.00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday – after 7.30pm Mass to 9.00pm.
All are welcome!
Come and find peace in the Lord.
Lent: The Urgency of Repentance
The readings today begin with the disciples telling Jesus that Pilate has “mixed” the blood of the Jews with the blood of their offerings to God. Jesus asks the disciples not to see tragic outcomes, like the blood mixing or the tower’s fall in Siloam, as some “punishment” for sin in their past. Instead, He urges them to repentance: During Lent, we are asked to “Repent and believe in the Gospel!” How has your prayer been so far in this Lenten season? Jesus goes on to tell them the parable of the fig tree: Jesus is speaking to God’s patience and mercy. The tree (all of us) is given another chance to bear fruit. The gardener represents God’s grace and patience as we are allowed to grow and bear spiritual fruit. This opportunity, though, carries a “time limit” before the fig tree would be cut down if it doesn’t bear fruit. We also have limited time to repent and bear the good fruit of God’s love. Bring this parable to prayer. Are you bearing good spiritual fruit for God? If not, what is preventing you from doing so? Lent is the perfect opportunity to discard what stops you from getting closer to God so you, too, can bear good fruit. The tools are already there – prayer, fasting, and almsgiving! We need to use these tools to get closer to God. As we do, the love will overflow in acts of faith.
Program for Lent 2025
Wednesday 26th March 7:30pm: Mass & Adoration with Quiet Prayer & Reflection offering Hope.
Thursday 3rd April 7:00pm: Stations of the Cross.
8th, 9th & 10th Apr. 7:30pm: Triduum of Masses for Lent.
10th Apr. 7:30pm: Sacrament of God’s Forgiveness during Mass.
Prayer for Repentance and Forgiveness during Lent
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart, acknowledging my weaknesses and the ways I have fallen short. Lord, I ask for Your mercy – wash me clean and renew my spirit. Help me to turn away from sin and walk in the light of Your truth.
Teach me to accept Your forgiveness and to forgive others as You have forgiven me. May this Lent be a time of true repentance, where I surrender my burdens and embrace the freedom that comes through Your grace. Thank You for never giving up on me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Catholic Marriage Enrichment Programme: The Next Marriage Enrichment Weekend is at Knock Friday March 28th – Sunday March 30th. Book now at www.marriageencounter.ie
Young Adults! (18-40 yrs) Retreat for Lent: Dalgan Park, Navan- Saturday 22nd March (10.00am – 5.00pm) Prayer, Talks, Mass, lovely walks etc. Contact; Sr Una (090) 648 1666 or email:
Carmelite Church Moate – Wednesdays in Lent: Wednesday 26th March @ 8.00pm – Stations of the Cross. Wednesday 9th April @ 8.00pm – Taizé – Prayer around the Cross.
During the season of Lent, there is a short, guided prayer meditation taking place each Thursday after 10.00am Mass in the Parish Centre.
Speakers from the Diocesan Adoration Committee will speak at all Masses next Weekend to promote Eucharistic Adoration.
Date for the Diary: Blessing of the Graves on Sunday 1st June at 3.00pm in Clara Cemetery and 4.00pm in Horseleap Cemetery.
Collections 15th/16th March: Development Fund: €1,255; Plate: €1,345.
Thank You Very Much!
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