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Sunday 13th September 2026
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Reflection
Jesus tells this parable in response to Peter, who asked,
“Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive?
As many as seven times?”
Peter likely thought he was being generous.
But Jesus invited him to go far beyond what he imagined, responding,
“I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.
That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants.”
When the king began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount.
Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold,
along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt.
Matthew 18:23–25
Most generous Lord, You forgive more than seventy-seven times.
Your mercy is unconditional in its origin and limitless in its reach, yet it bears one condition:
that I, too, show mercy to others.
Grant me, dear Lord, a heart that is merciful like Yours,
one that participates in and reflects Your Divine Mercy.
May I forgive as I have been forgiven, so that the full debt of my sin may be wiped away
and that others may be drawn to You through the witness of mercy in my life.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Ref: https://mycatholic.life
Our Lady, Queen of Peace Pray for us
Our Lady, Queen and Mother Pray for us
Our Lady, Mother of the Church Pray for us
~ Introduction ~
Réamhrá
Céad Míle Fáilte
Firstly a hearty welcome to all who have moved into our parishes in recent times!
Many thanks for visiting our Parish website.
This site has been designed with three aims:
Firstly to aid the work of our priests in our parishes in preaching the word of Jesus and their teaching of His message to us.
Secondly to aid parents, children and adults as our children and young adults prepare for the Sacraments.
Thirdly to reflect the wider community among whom we live and the various activities and organisations that go to make up our community.
We acknowledge and respect the diversity of faiths and origins in our multi-faith and multi-ethnic community.
We invite your views and contributions on church and parish life.
Also as this site was built with limited resources there may be aspects that could be improved – do let us know.
Feel free to e-mail us at edgeworthstownparish@gmail.com
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St. Mary’s Church,
Edgeworthstown,
Meathas Troim
Eircode N39 E628
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Our Lady’s Manor,
Edgeworthstown
(Reinheimer photo)
Eircode N39 VR04
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St. Mary’s Church,
Rathowen,
Ráth Eoghan
Eircode N91 N406
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St. Mary’s Church,
Streete (Boherquill),
An tSráid
Eircode N91 YY07
New to our Parish?
Cead míle failte romhat, you are very welcome to our community.
To help you find how you may integrate into, and contribute to our parish life click here.
Altar servers play a vital role in the liturgical life of the Catholic Church, assisting the priest during Mass. Their service enhances the reverence and smooth flow of the sacred rites, allowing the congregation to more fully participate in the mystery of the Eucharist.
Chun gach duine dár bhFreastalaithe Altóra ba mhaith linn aitheantas agus buíochas a ghabháil libh.
To each and all of our Altar Servers we wish to acknowledge and thank you for your participation in, and for your contribution to the celebration of Mass in our parish.
As a server you have a special ministry in the Church. Being a server means serving God and his people at Mass. That is what makes serving Mass worth doing, and worth doing well. What you do there and how you do it can help other people to understand the Mass better and make their love for God stronger.
Pope Francis said that
“The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer,
the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord,
the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received,
giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.”
We invite your brothers, sisters and friends to join you in becoming Altar Servers.
We also invite young people to join our youth choir which adds an extra and very worthwhile dimension to our celebration of the Eucharist.
Anybody interested in joining up please call into the sacristy after any Mass.
Invitation to prayer at Holy Communion time for those not receiving Holy Communion –
See note below Mass times in Our Parishes page
Preparing Children for the Sacraments – First Confession, First Holy Communion, Confirmation –
See notes for the Grow in Love Religious Education for Primary School Children in The Sacraments page
See also Printable PDF Prayer Leaflet for Children in Family Prayer page Prayer leaflet for Children
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