Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Sat 19^th                  8:00 pm John Gallagher (M)

Sun 20^th                 10:00 am              Christina & Patrick Farrell (A)

                                                                                                Rosary: Achonry Cemetery

                                                11:30 am                      People of the Parish (M)

                                                                                                Rosary: Courtabbey Cemetery

                                                                        5:00 pm    Memorial Service for faithful departed

Mon 21^st                Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

                                                10:00 am              Holy Souls (M)  

Tues 22^nd               St Cecelia (virgin & martyr)

10:00 am        John Eddie McLoughlin (M)            

Wed 23^rd               St Columban (abbot & missionary)

                                                10:00 am              Holy Souls (A)

Thurs 24^th             Ss Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions (martyrs)

10:00am         Holy Souls (M)

Fri          25^th         St Catherine of Alexandria, St Colman

                 10:00 am              Holy Souls (A)

Sat 26^th                  10:00 am              Sonny and Margaret Healy (M)

                                                11:00 am              Padraig Coleman (A)

First Sunday of Advent

Sat 26^th                  8:00 pm Francie Henry (M)

Sun 27^th                 10:00 am              Ann Devaney (A)

                                                11:30 am                      People of the Parish (M)

                                                                                                Rosary: Courtabbey Cemetery 

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 26^th 8:00 pm  (M) Sophie Coleman

Sunday 27^th 10:00 am  (A) Ray Wims

Sunday 27^th 11:30 am (M) Megan Finan

1^st Reading Is 2:1-5. Psalms Ps 121.

2^nd Reading Rm 13:11-14. Gospel Mt 24:37-44.

READERS of Universal Prayer

Saturday 26^th 8:00pm (M) Aoife Seevers

Sunday 27^th 11:30 am (M) Patrick Dixon

November: Saturday Vigil Mass in Mullinabreena 8pm.

Feast of Christ the King 20^th November: Focus: Jesus is to be the ruler of our lives & hearts. - Today, we celebrate the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe. Our celebration invites us to acknowledge Jesus not only as King of the Universe, but also as the ruler of our lives & hearts. One way to do this, is to begin each day with prayer, where we invite Jesus to be the ruler of our lives & to use us in the way he sees fit.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: “Do This in Memory” Programme for the children preparing to receive First Holy Communion continues on Sunday 20^th Nov at 11:30am Mass in Mullinabreena.

Parish Pastoral Councils: Fr. Eugene Duffy will hold the fourth talk for the Diocesan & Parish Pastoral Councils based on Evangelii Gaudium: Pastoral Discernment - how do we make good decisions? Thurs Nov 24^th, National School Tubbercurry 7:30 pm.

Achonry National School Parents Association have organised a Cyber Bullying & Internet Safety Brief in St Nathy’s Hall on Tuesday 22^nd  Nov 7pm. Cyber Bullying & Internet Safety are two of the biggest concerns facing parents today. It is important that we as parents understand the potential risks that exist for our children on the Internet, Mobile Phones & Tablets. (Free admission).

Community Games A.G.M. in St Nathy's on Wednesday 23^rd November at 9 o'clock. Please attend

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. Fri 18^th; Winners: J. Brennan, J. Kennedy, J. Marren. Raffle: J. Reidy, J. Marren, L. Walsh, H. McGowan.

Set Dancing in St Nathy’s Hall every Thursday 8:30-10pm.

Social Dancing; St. Nathy’s Hall for beginners, Mondays at 8:30

Children's Christmas Party Sunday 11^th Dec. in St. Nathy’s Hall 4-6pm. Fun for all the family, proceeds in aid of Achonry N.S. Volunteers kindly welcomed.

UCC Online Certificate in Autism Studies: Registration for this part-time online course (Level 6 Cert) before Friday 16^th Dec. Full details & registration at www.ucc.ie/en/ace-caus/, or 0214904700.

Elves Christmas workshop & party, St Nathy's Hall, Sun Dec 18^th 1:30-5pm. Fully supervised fun in aid of Crumlin Childrens hospital. Details/book by email breegemcguinness@yahoo.com

I.C.A. Reunion: All former members of Mullinabreena branch of ICA interested in a Reunion are asked to contact Mary Keane at 0863703846.

Ceili: In St Nathy’s Hall on Thursday 15^th Dec 8:30- 11:30pm Music by the Laighney Ceili Band. Adm €10 Raffle & refreshments. All welcome.

Date for your Dairy......Mature Adults Christmas party is Sunday 11^th December. (We are trying to update our listing for the Mature Adults Christmas party. If you wish to have your name added to the list please contact Roisin 0879807416 or Casey 0873945612.

Christmas Concert with the Celtic Tenors, Rathmines Parish Church, Wed. 21^st Dec. 8:00 pm. Tickets €25. In aid of Missionary Children

The Cloonacool Card Game every Monday at 9pm. All welcome.

Cloonacool Community Centre A Christmas raffle, with a difference! Pick your envelope, priced between €0.01 & €10.00.  1^st prize €500, 2^nd €300, 3^rd €200. Tickets on sale from C. C. Committee.  Draw in Brennan's Lounge on December 3^rd.

Cloonacool Annual Christmas Party on Sunday 4^th December.  To book your place please contact Attracta on 0863058844.

Flower arranging Workshops for /Nov/Dec in Cloonacool Community Centre: A Wreath making Workshop on Wednesday 30^th Nov from 7-9pm. A Christmas Center-piece Workshop Wednesday 14^th Dec 7-9pm. For info call Martina: 0872403005.

Cloonacool Players take to the stage in the New Year in Jimmy Keary's hilarious comedy "Mother Knows Best".

Adult classes at St Attracta's, Tubbercurry. 1. Christmas flower arranging 7 - 9pm on Tues Nov 22^nd, create your own Christmas wreath €12. 2. Singing for fun 7 -8 pm Tuesdays (4 weeks Nov 15^th-Dec 6^th €25). 3. Auto CAD/Solid works Tuesdays 7 -9pm (beginners/improvers) Tuesdays Nov 15^th - Dec 20^th (€70)

Pre booking essential - 9120814 or email mroddy@stattractas.ie

John Healy Literary Weekend 24^th – 26^th Nov in Charlestown Arts Centre. Thursday 24^th at 7.30pm: Opening Reception with Guest Speakers, Friday 25^th at 6.30pm Visual Art & Guest Presentations, Sat 26^th at 7.30pm Premier Screening of the 'Emigrants' Film.

Get ready for Christmas with an Evening of Pampering in Mullinabreena Hall on Wednesday 7^th Dec 7.30- 9.30pm. Fundraiser for Annual Christmas Party. Come along, relax & get a few ideas & tips on beauty, hair & relaxation. Adm €10.00.  Raffle on the night.

Buninadden Commmunity Centre: Circuit training Tuesdays 8-9 pm. Badminton Wednesdays 8-9 pm. Social dancing Fridays 9.30 pm. Contact Pauline Scanlon 0872304815

Drummartin Indoor Country Market: (9km from Tubbercurry beside Joe Dan’s Pub) Every Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Coffee shop: New coffee machine so people can enjoy Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte, or Hot Chocolate. Great selection of Home Baked Goods, Free Range Eggs, Organic Dexter Beef, Organic Lamb, Organic Vegetables, Bacon & Pork Products, Crafts, Honey,& Handmade Wicker Baskets. If anyone wishes to sell at market please contact Erin on: 086 3703145. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrummartinCountryMarket. Sean-nos dancing by the students of a local dance class over the next few weeks, 11am to 12.

Safeguarding of Children Policy: Information for Young People.

Each child in precious & shall be cherished & affirmed as a gift from God, with an inherent right to dignity of life & bodily integrity which shall be respected, nurtured & protected by all.

What should I do if someone hurts me? If someone hurts you, or makes you feel uncomfortable, you should always ask them to stop. - Say No, Run away from them, Phone for help, Tell an adult you trust or the leader of your activity. - It is never your fault if someone hurts you & you should never keep secrets about it. You can always contact any of the following:               Fr Joseph Gavigan, Ballaghderren: 094 9860797. Mrs. Teresa Curley, Edmondstown, 094 9860797/ 087 2208242. Confidential Garda Síochána Line.: 1800 666666. Barnardos: 1850 222300. The Samaritans: 1850 609090. HSE Duty Social Worker: Sligo 0719155133. Tubbercurry: 071 9120062. Castlebar: 0949042283 / 094 9042284. Swinford: 094 9042283. Ballina: 09621511 Boyle: 0719662087            Castlerea: 0906637851 Roscommon: 090663781

The Garda Síochána are to be contacted after office hours.

Abuse is a serious matter & there are 5 main types of abuse.

Physical: Hitting, kicking, shaking, or hurting a person physically

Emotional: Making a child feel unloved, stupid or scared

Sexual: Anyone using a child to satisfy their own sexual needs or those of others. It may be touching or exposing private parts or images.

Neglect: Depriving a child of food, warmth, affection, or love.

Bullying: Repeated physical abuse, verbal of psychological aggression directed by an individual or a group against others or attempts to exclude a person from a group.

CONFESSIONS: During the season of Advent, there are usually many opportunities for the faithful to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This is offered so that people can truly be prepared to fruitfully celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as to prepare for his coming at the end of time. Now is the time to prepare. We can use this time to reflect on what we have done & what we still need to do so we may be reconciled with God.

    Let us take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Some may wonder why this is so important. In this Sacrament our sins are forgiven & we are reconciled to God & our brothers & sisters in Christ. What could be more important?! This is exactly what Jesus points out to us, in some of the Gospel passages. The parable of the Lost Sheep shows how the shepherd rejoices when one sheep that was lost is found & brought back into the fold.

    Advent is an ideal time to reconcile ourselves with God. We are preparing to celebrate anew the birth of the Lord-a time that signaled a new day for humanity; the day of salvation. The promise & hope of this day is renewed each time we participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let us avail ourselves of this wonderful & grace-filled Sacrament to help prepare within ourselves a more welcoming home for Jesus.

Family Carers Ireland will run Care of the Older Person as part of the QQI FETAC Level 5 in Sligo, for further information please contact the Training Unit on 0579370221

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Group Leader: Tom Moran. 23^rd August 2017, 7 nights half board in Guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. €719 per person inclusive. €100 discount if paid by 9^th Dec 2016. Includes full religious programme. Day flights from Knock Airport – Mostar. Including return airport transfers to Medjugorje. Joe Walsh Tours Further info. from Tom Moran 086 0815635