Parish Newsletter- 26th July 2026
| Mass times for the week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
|---|---|
| Saturday 1st August @7.00pm Clara | Derek Mee. |
| Sunday 2nd August @10.00am Horseleap | No Intention. |
| Sunday 2nd August @11.30am Clara | No Intention. |
| Tuesday 4th August @7.30pm Clara | St. John Vianney Jimmy Rabbitte. |
| Wednesday 5th August @7.30pm Clara | Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major No Intention. |
| Thursday 6th August @10.00am Clara | The Transfiguration of the Lord No Intention |
| FIRST FRIDAY Friday 7th August @10.00am Clara | Mass for All on the Parish List of the Dead. Tom. Delia, Joe, Alberta & deceased of Boland family. |
| Saturday 8th August @10.00am Clara | St. Dominic No Intention. |
| Saturday 8th August @7.00pm Clara | Michael & Bridget Kelly. Sean Colleran. Isaac & Elizabeth Kelly. |
| Sunday 9th August @10.00am Horseleap | Billy, James & Mary Fitzgerald. |
| Sunday 9th August @11.30am Clara | David & Kathleen Kavanagh. John & Annie Rochford. Deceased of Rochford & Kavanagh families. |
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-8.00pm
All are welcome!
Come and find peace in the Lord.
Please pray for Kathleen (Melia) Sawyer, UK/Clara; recently deceased. R.I.P.
The Hidden Treasure in the Story of the Parables.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus concludes a long series of parables about the Kingdom, or Reign of God by praising those wise men and women who have listened carefully, understood and responded to his message. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us that God’s Kingdom (the rule of God in us, established by accepting Jesus as our God and Savior, putting our Faith in God and doing His will), is something of extraordinary value, like a hidden treasure or costly pearl. Possessing that treasure demands from us a total commitment if we are to preserve it. The Kingdom of God is God’s reign in our hearts, in our lives, in our homes, in our society, and in our world. Only those who develop searching minds and are willing to give up everything for the great treasure of God’s Kingdom will be rewarded. Through the first and second parables, of the treasure and the pearl, Jesus teaches us that identifying God’s will and living according to the Gospel, both with His help, are the most precious and worthwhile things in our life. Through Jesus and his Gospel, we come to know and understand the real meaning of life and the most important things we must do to secure our eternal salvation.
Collections 18th/19th July – Development Fund: €1,030; Plate: €645; July Offerings: €890; Peter’s Pence: €10.
Thank You Very Much!
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The Irish Synodal Pathway – The Journey So Far.
When a major initiative is discussed for years, people naturally begin to wonder if anything is actually happening, and can feel disconnected. However, in 2021 and 2022, the synodal journey started right at our parish doors when thousands of people across Ireland participated, through a local consultation process, in sharing perspectives about what was working and what was broken in the Church. Those local conversations became diocesan reports, which helped shape global input. Last autumn, delegates from every Irish diocese met in Kilkenny to propose specific national priorities based on that feedback. Read more on: www.dioceseofmeath.ie/synod
Global school feeding charity Mary’s Meals ‘Step By Step to Feed the Next Child‘ – Walk to Knock 7th-15th August. Walkers will arrive at Clara around 3.30pm on Monday 10th August on their way to Knock and leave at 8.30am on Tuesday 11th, heading towards Athlone. Please come out and encourage the walkers, and if you’re able to do so, donate in the buckets or visit marysmeals.ie to donate online. It costs just €22 to feed a child for a whole school year, and 11c provides one school meal. All donations, big or small, are very welcome.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 9th August.
Join Self Help Africa’s fundraising climb of Croagh Patrick, Saturday 22nd August @ 10.30am, to help support families and communities across Africa. Registration €40. To register or sponsor visit selfhelpafrica.org/ie/climb-croagh-patrick/, contact Ronan Scully (087) 618 9094, Vanessa Shortall 087 793 6794, email or see www.selfhelpafrica.org
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes September 2026, led by Bishop Deenihan, 8th September. For further inquiries phone Joe Walsh tours (01) 241 0800 or visit www.joewalshtours.ie.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Padua & Assisi, celebrating the Franciscan Jubilee Year, lead by Bishop Deenihan, 26th September for 5 nights: cost €1,335. Bookings and enquiries: JWT Travel (01) 241 0800, or email: . A detailed day-to-day itinerary is available at www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Please note- due to demand, single room availability has been exhausted. Twin or double rooms still available.
Dear God, In this summer season of vitality, we pray for the gift of good health and happiness. May our bodies be strong, our minds at peace, and our hearts filled with joy. Bless us with the energy to embrace every moment and the gratitude to cherish each day. Amen.
Image: illustration for the parable of The Pearl of Great Price by Eugène Burnand
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