Parish Newsletter- 22nd June 2025
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 14th June @7.00pm Clara | Vin Dunne (Month’s Mind). John, Kathleen, & Anna Meehan.. John & Kyle Claffey. Jerry Beggelton. Fr. Paddy Keary & deceased priests of Clara. |
| Sunday 15th June @10.00am Horseleap | Donie Scally. Ger, John & Kathleen Daly. Paddy & Chris McDonnell. Frank & Rita Moran. |
| Sunday 15th June @11.30am Clara | Fr. Matthew Coleman. Sr. Edward, Tom & deceased of Cusack family. |
| Tuesday 17th June @7.30pm Clara | The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Matt & Eileen Fleming. |
| Wednesday 18th June @7.30pm Clara | Phil Bastic. |
| Thursday 19th June @10.00am Clara | Mass for Peace in the World. |
| Friday 20th June @10.00am Clara | Most Sacred Heart of Jesus No Intention. |
| Saturday 21st June @10.00am Clara | Immaculate Heart of Mary. No Intention. |
| Saturday 21st June @7.00pm Clara | Keith Dignam (Month’s Mind). Sean Sheridan (Month’s Mind) |
| Sunday 22nd June @10.00am Horseleap | Joe Coghlan. Patrick, Alice & deceased of Reilly family. John, Lily & Maura Casey. |
| Sunday 22nd June @11.30am Clara | Thomas & Ricky Cornally. Fr. Paddy Keary. |
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist
CLARA: Monday & Friday – 5.00pm-6.00pm
CLARA: Tuesday & Wednesday – after 7.30pm Mass to 9.00pm.
HORSELEAP: Tuesday – 7.00pm-9.00pm
All are welcome!
Come and find peace in the Lord.
‘You give them something to eat.’
We have no idea how the miracle of the “Feeding of the 5,000” actually happened. Maybe it was as simple as getting the crowd to share with one another. If so, that would indeed be a miracle, given the values of this world. Maybe it was something else, an intervention by God, a supernatural event, yet another act of love by God. We simply don’t know. What does matter is the challenge Jesus places before them.
At this point, we can ask ourselves, Which Kingdom do we follow: Is it the Kingdom of this world or the Kingdom of God. We cannot do both! The Kingdom of this world offers power, wealth, success to some, and poverty, exclusion and death to others. It is a transient Kingdom, shaped by people; a Kingdom which passes and fades. The Kingdom of God is based on the person of Jesus. We have his life, death and resurrection as a guarantee that it is a Kingdom that triumphs We also have Pentecost – the Holy Spirit who lives within us, making a “home with us”, and we have the words of St. Paul that the Spirit brings us “joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” All we need is the courage to trust in Jesus and in the Kingdom of God…
Collections 14th/15th June- Development Fund: €3,155; Plate: €660; Offerings: €10.
Thank You Very Much!
For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can support our parish:
Prayer for Corpus Christi Sunday
Oh Lord Jesus Christ, we come before You today,
we thank You for the gift of Your Holy Body and Blood
through which we get strengthened body, soul and mind.
We solemnly pledge that we will offer You
our undivided love and also service to our brothers and sisters as it is Your Holy will. We pray this in the Name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Young Adults (18-40yrs) Summer RETREAT Saturday 12th July 10.00am – 5.30pm at Dalgan Park, Navan. Friendship in the faith, Prayer, Holy Mass, Inspiring Talks, Eucharistic Adoration, confession and personal chat if desired. Cost:€20. Contact: Sr Úna (090) 648 1666 or Michael: (086) 245 3123 email:
On June 29 the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, and on this occasion, the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a concrete way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church. Peter’s Pence is a gesture of communion and participation in the Pope’s mission to proclaim the Gospel, promote peace, and spread Christian charity.
LOUGHCREW SUNDAY – June 29th Mass at 3.00pm. Come and help us celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the birth of St Oliver in Loughcrew, Oldcastle.
Meath Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday 10th August. Commencing at 2.00pm.
Trocaire Retreat – Raising Hope: 13th to 15th of September in Ballyvaloo Retreat and Conference Centre, Enniscorthy. Celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si in the beautiful surroundings of Ballyvaloo, €250 per person. To register, please email
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