Parish Newsletter- 1st October 2023
| Week ahead | MASS INTENTIONS |
| Saturday 30th September @7.00pm Clara | Catch & Meave Lowry. Michael & Agnes Costello. Ennie, Frank & Rita Dignam. |
| Sunday 1st October @10.00am Horseleap | Deceased of the Harrington & Moran Families. |
| Sunday 1st October @11.30am Clara | Joe & Maureen Brophy. |
| Tuesday 3rd October @7.30pm Clara | St. Gerard No Intention |
| Wednesday 4th October @7.30pm Clara | St. Francis of Assisi Eileen Hughes. Joshua Touhey. Tom & Rita Devine |
| Thursday 5th October @10.00am Clara | St. Mary Faustina Kowalska No Intention |
| Friday 6th October @10.00am FIRST FRIDAY Clara | St. Bruno, AB Mass for all on the Parish List of the Dead |
| Saturday 7th October @10.00am Clara | Our Lady of the Rosary |
| Saturday 7th October @7.00pm Clara | John O’Keeffe. Susan Pidgeon. Mary, Bridget & Davey McGrath |
| Sunday 8th October @10.00am Horseleap | Eileen Joe Johnson. Emmett, Jimmy & Deceased of Rowan family. John & Margaret & Deceased of McCormack Family. |
| Sunday 8th October @11.30am Clara | Catch Berry. |
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist
Come and find peace in the Lord!
Monday & Friday – 5.00-6.00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday – after 7.30pm Mass to 9.00pm.
All are welcome!
What is really at the Heart of our Faith??
It is possible to be a dutiful and observant Christian, and yet feel there is something missing. Does it not make a huge difference when your heart is in what you are doing? It is so much better than just going through the motions. Where do you experience that most in your life? The desire of Jesus for us is that we grow in that kind of committed, enthusiastic involvement in life. What encourages you to grow in this way? Recall times when your relationship with God, or with another person, was something that gave you energy, hope or joy. What lessons do you learn from those memories?
Please pray for the souls of Rita Molloy, Church Rd; for Kevin O’Rourke, Kilcoursey; and for Colm Doolin, Blueball: all recently deceased. R.I.P
Clara Town Band is starting rehearsals for Senior Band on Monday 4th October in the Scouts Den @7.00pm to 9.00pm. New and former members are welcome to join. Looking forward to seeing some new and familiar faces. You can contact any band member or Margaret on (087) 291 5970.
A Relic of St. Thérese of Lisieux will arrive on Sunday October 8th in Rosemount Church at 9.30am and on Saturday October 14th in Tubber Church at 7.00pm. The Relic will be brought in Solemn Procession to the Altar and will remain there for one hour after mass for Veneration and Prayer.
Vocations in Diocese of Meath: Fr Tony Gonoude, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Meath, will celebrate Mass for Vocations to the Sacred Priesthood in St Oliver’s Church, Navan on Friday 6th October at 7.30 pm. In the Homily, he will reflect on Christ, Priest, and Teacher.
St. Brigid’s Parish Choir are looking for new members. All are welcome to join the choir practice on Tuesday nights from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in the Parish Centre and sing at mass on Saturday nights. Join in the preparations for Christmas.
Anam Cara Midlands, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 11th October at 7:15pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We also offer an online service. For more info call (01) 404 5378.
Collections for 23rd & 24th September:
Development Fund: €1,365; Plate: €645; Offerings: €30.
Thank You!