Parish Newsletter- 20th July 2025
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 19th July @7.00pm Clara | PJ, Michael & Annie Cushen. Noeleen Daniels. 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. |
| Tuesday 22nd July @7.30pm Clara | St. Mary Magdalen Donie Carey. |
| Wednesday 23rd July @7.30pm Clara | St. Bridget of Sweden John, Mary, Joe Aileen & John Feehan. |
| Thursday 24th July @10.00am Clara | St. Declan No Intention. |
| Friday 25th July @10.00am Clara | St. James, Apostle No Intention. |
| Saturday 26th July @10.00am Clara | Sts. Joachim & Anne (Parents of The Blessed Virgin Mary) No Intention |
| Saturday 26th July @7.00pm Clara | Derek Mee. Imelda Goode. |
| Sunday 27th July @10.00am Horseleap | Eamonn McGuinness (Month’s Mind). Eileen Dillon. Billy, James & Mary Fitzgerald. |
| Sunday 27th July @11.30am Clara | Noel Delaney. Jimmy Rabbitte. Kathleen & Tim Dunican & Baby Cree. |
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 Michael Rock, Kilcoursey; for Natasha Cooke, Erry; and for Paul Fitzgerald, Railway View: all recently deceased. R.I.P.
‘Martha welcomed him. Mary has chosen the good portion.’
As we see Mary and Martha in today’s Gospel, it could be said that all of us constantly journey between the Martha within us, and the Mary within us – and both are present. However, Contemplation as we know it to be, sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to Him is meaningless if it does not result in Mission. No true follower of Jesus can remain unaware of where and with whom we live. Our contemplation must send us out to serve and take care of our environment, our planet, those who suffer and are forgotten, all the people of the world, all of those with whom we share our home. Mission is meaningless if it does not spring from thought, reflection and prayer. Mission without reflection becomes self-serving and selfish. It inevitably results in unhappiness, emptiness and loneliness. Jesus said, “Come to me…and I will give you rest” but he also said, “Go now, and make disciples of all nation.”
Collections 11th/12th July- Development Fund: €1,170; Plate: €580; Offerings: €1,245.
Thank You Very Much!
For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can support our parish:
Ceili Catholic Community in Kilbeggan is launching a School of Missionary Discipleship from September 2025 for young people aged 18-30. To register and for more information Email: or text (087) 978 9150.
Turas Columbanus Interfaith Pilgrim walk on the weekend of 25th/26th July. Gather at Church in Clonard with a prayer service led by Fr Tom Gilroy at 9.45 am. For further information, please contact Derry by mobile on (087) 348 1250 or by email:
Viatores Christi Volunteers needed Overseas, Make a Difference! You can help make a difference and promote equality, justice and equal opportunity for all! Next Volunteer Info Day Saturday 26th July from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. For further information email or Phone (087) 274 5422.
Light the Fire 2025: Come and celebrate our Catholic faith on Slane – the hill where St Patrick lit the first Paschal fire in 433AD. Gathering begins at 12.00 noon on 3rd August and includes mass, Eucharistic healing and Rosary. More info at lightthefire.ie or email
Dancing at the Crossroads: Thursday the 24th of July, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Lismoyny Crossroads, Kilbeggan Rd. Car-park entry from Kilbeggan Road. Though this is an outdoor event, there is cover from the elements. Light refreshments served, all are welcome, children must be supervised.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage 2025 Knock: Sunday 27th 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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