Parish Newsletter- 25th January 2026
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 24th January @7.00pm Clara | Lilly Bracken (Month’s Mind). Una Hennessy. Aggie & Michael Mullen. Alice McCormack. |
| Sunday 25th January @10.00am Horseleap | Julia Hennessy. Jimmy Looram. James & Mary Brigid Fox. Annie & deceased of McCormack family. Wilma Colgan & her Grandparents. |
| Sunday 25th January @11.30am Clara | Brian & Jenny Finlay. Frank, Margaret, Mary & deceased of Simpson family. Everleigh Gaughran. |
| Tuesday 27th January @7.30pm Clara | St. Angela Merici No Intention. |
| Wednesday 28th January @7.30pm Clara | St. Thomas Aquinas Tom Kinahan. |
| Thursday 29th January @10.00am Clara | No Intention. |
| Friday 30th January @10.00am Clara | St. Aidan, Blessed Margaret Ball No Intention. |
| Saturday 31st January @10.00am Clara | St. John Bosco No Intention. |
| Saturday 31st January @7.00pm Clara | Aidan Reilly. Kathleen Malone. |
| ST. BRIGID’S DAY Sunday 1st February @10.00am Horseleap | St. Brigid, Patron of Ireland. No Intention. |
| ST. BRIGID’S DAY Sunday 1st February @11.30am Clara | St. Brigid, Patron of Ireland. No Intention. |
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 Theresa Mannion, Raheen, recently deceased. R.I.P.
‘Jesus went to Capernaum so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled.’
This week’s Gospel opens to us the mind and heart of Jesus as he began his ministry among us. The words he spoke were the result of thirty years prayer, reflection and coming to know God. They were spoken with a conviction and passion that even suffering and death could not stop. They were not the words of a delusional man. They were spoken by a man of gentleness and compassion; a man of wisdom and understanding; and a man of truth and forgiveness. We live in a world where our leaders make wonderful promises to ease debt, eliminate poverty and homelessness, improve health care, work for justice and fairness for all, support those who have nothing, welcome the persecuted. And no sooner are these things said than we have ‘U turns’, ‘changes.’ In this Gospel Jesus says what he says at the beginning of his mission among us. They represent both his promises to us and his conviction that the things he says are true. Never once during his life, including his suffering and horrible death; never once when he was tired or under pressure; never once when his enemies laid traps for him; never once did he waver in the slightest way from what he promised us. Now here is someone we can believe!!
Collections 17th/18th January- Development Fund: €1,315; Plate: €765; Christmas Offerings: €250.
Thank You Very Much!
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Dates for Your Diary!
Confirmation: Monday 9th March.
First Holy Communion:
Boys School, Clara: Sunday 3rd May.
Girls School, Clara: Sunday 10th May.
Horseleap & Streamstown Schools: Sunday 17th May.
Blessings of Graves in Clara & Horseleap: Sunday 31st May.
SVP LISTENING SERVICE available on Wednesdays from 10.00am to 2.00pm . Phone (057) 933 0082 for an appointment.
Westmeath Citizens Information Centres, Athlone, N37TOH3 & in Mullingar Mount Street, N91RP22. A free, impartial, and confidential information, advice, and advocacy services on social services, rights, and entitlements. The range of areas covers all where people need access to information.
The Offaly Camino Canal Way Walk and Mass from Fiona Pender Memorial at 8.30am along the Canal to Croghan Hill on St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Saturday 31st January. Mass on Croghan Hill @1.30pm. All welcome in any capacity or distance or to join us at Holy Mass at Croghan Hill. Looking for people to help raise funds for Self Help Africa. Info and sponsorship cards from Laz Molloy, (086) 677 8807; Ricey Scully (086) 815 3047; Nora Kavanagh (087) 994 5964 or Ronan Scully, (087) 618 9094, www.selfhelpafrica.org email
A Catholic Praise and Worship Night will take place on Saturday 21st February at 7:00pm in Emmanuel House, Clonfert, Galway, Eircode H53E5N6.The evening will include praise and worship music, prayer, and time before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.
Carmelites Day of Sharing with young people on Saturday 28th February in the Carmelite Centre, Donnybrook.
Marriage Enrichment Weekend: Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland, 20th -22nd March at St. Mary’s, Knock. More info on www.marriageencounter.ie
Pilgrimages 2026
Holy Week Camino: Experience the Camino de Santiago in the Spirit of St. James for Holy Week, Sarria to Santiago – the last 100km! Departing Dublin on 27th March. Contact Marian Pilgrimages (01) 878 8159 or www.marian.ie
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: 15th April for 7 nights. Spiritual Director, Fr Oliver Devine. Phone Amy on (087) 655 2453 for details.
Trip to Medjugorje: June 17th to 24th. Cost €805 when booked before the end of January. Contact (087) 123 2611 or (01) 878 8159 for further information.
Kingscourt Parish Pilgrimage: in the footsteps of St. Blaise to Medjugorje 22/29 September. Bookings; Navan Travel 046 9068600 or (042) 966 7314.
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