Parish Newsletter- 13th July 2025
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 12th July @7.00pm Clara | Patrick & Mary Brigid Kelly. Jim, Patricia, Thomas, Elizabeth & Maura Flattery. |
| Sunday 13th July @10.00am Horseleap | Michael & Maureen Robbins. |
| Sunday 13th July @11.30am Clara | Tom, Bernie, Rosie & deceased of Boland family. Ken Smollen. Anne Maher & deceased of Digan family. Romaine Newman. Kevin Cornally. Larry Maher. |
| Tuesday 15th July @7.30pm Clara | St. Bonaventure No Intention. |
| Wednesday 16th July @7.30pm Clara | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bridget & Lawrence Hogan & deceased of the Hogan & Goode families. |
| Thursday 17th July @10.00am Clara | No Intention. |
| Friday 18th July @10.00am Clara | Philomena Bracken. |
| Saturday 19th July @10.00am Clara | Ollie Smith. Johnny Kelly. |
| Saturday 19th July @7.00pm Clara | Michael & Annie Cushen. Noeleen Daniles. Sean Heffernan. Kathleen, Joe, Annie, Patrick & Rich Finn. |
| Sunday 20th July @10.00am Horseleap | Pat Keegan. PJ & deceased of the Hickey family. |
| Sunday 20th July @11.30am Clara | Andrew & Bridget Cunningham. Noel (Speedy) McCormack. |
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.
Please pray for Pearl Colgan, Kilcoursey; and for Paul Loonam, Pullough: both recently deceased. R.I.P.
‘Who is my neighbour?’
In today’s gospel, instead of debating ‘who is my neighbour’ we are called ‘to become a neighbour’ to anyone on our path, even those whom we might think are unworthy of our compassion. The Parable does not let us narrow the field of who we should love. It demands that we widen the field to include those we would otherwise overlook, especially those who are defenceless, weak, and subject to the exploitation of others. For a Christian, there can be no walls or barriers or chains that divide us. We don’t get lost in confrontations and arguments, which can only divide us. The Scribe in today’s Gospel tried to force Jesus to build walls – to say that X is my neighbour, and worthy of my love, whereas Y is not my neighbour, and therefore not worthy of my love. Jesus refuses to even entertain such divisions. Everyone is my neighbour. As Christians, as baptised followers of Jesus in our world, we must be honest with ourselves and open to the challenge of espousing Kingdom of God values in a world which more and more rejects them. Rather than asking, “Who is my neighbour?” Jesus says we should be asking, “Am I being a neighbour?” Well, am I? … And do I dare answer… and change …or not ?
Collections 4th/5th July- Development Fund: €1,045; Plate: €735; Offerings: €1,705.
Thank You Very Much!
For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can support our parish:
Mental Health and Wellbeing Education: Workshop with the Regari Recovery College in Ballinasloe Town, Clonfert Family Centre. Wednesday 23rd July, 1:30- 4:30pm. For more information contact Amanda Hunt Email: . Workshops are fun and free to attend. All voices 18+ welcome.
A meeting of the Offaly Branch Irish Kidney Association will be held in Mucklagh Community Hall, on Thursday 17th July @ 8.00pm. All welcome and bring a friend. The Irish Kidney Association provides support to kidney patients and their families/carers. For more information see www.ika.ie or contact Marjorie on (087) 214 0414.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage 2025 Knock: Sunday 27th July.
The Pioneer pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday 20th July.
Pioneers and friends of the PTAA are invited to mark the Jubilee of Hope on pilgrimage at Lough Derg from Friday 11th July – Sunday 13th July.
Meath Diocesan & Fr. Willie Doyle S.J. Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 10th August.
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Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
Amen
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