Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)

Sat 10^th                  8:00 pm Special Intention (A)

Sun 11^th                 10:00 am              Eugene Henry (A)

                                                11:30 am                      People of the Parish (M)

Mon 12^th               Our Lady of Guadalupe, St Finnian (bishop)

10:00 am        Paddy Tresnan & dec’d. family (M)  

Tues 13^th               St Lucy (virgin & martyr)

10:00 am        Mary Henry, Carrowmore (M)        

Wed 14^th               St John of the Cross (priest & Doctor of the Church)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 15^th             10:00 am              Tom & Michael Colleary (M)

Fri          16^th         10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 17^th                  10:00 am              Tom & Minnie O’Donnell (M)

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sat 17^th                  8:00 pm Michael & Margaret Doddy (A)

Sun 18^th                 10:00 am              Mairead Henry (A)

                                                11:30 am                      People of the Parish (M)

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 17^th 8:00 pm Anthony Benson (A)

Sunday 18^th 10:00 am (A)

Sunday 18^th 11:30 am (M)

1^st Reading Is 7:10-14. Psalms Ps 23.

2^nd Reading Rm 1:1-7. Gospel Mt 1:18-24.

READERS of Universal Prayer

Sunday 18^th 11:30 am (M)

December: Saturday Vigil Mass in Achonry 8pm.

Third Sunday of Advent 11^th December: Focus: Rejoice in the Lord always; for indeed, the Lord is near. – As we wait for the coming of the Lord, we prepare our hearts & homes to receive him. As St Paul instructs, we prepare with patience & firm heart. We will know he has come into our hearts & homes when we model true discipleship & work to bring the Good News to those around us.

“Do This in Memory of Me” - Our First Holy Communion Programme continues at 10am Mass on 11^th December in Achonry Church.

Adoration: In Mullinabreena will be from 3pm to 7pm every Tuesday. The Adoration will continue as usual in Achonry. If anybody would like to join those already involved please come along & join in for quiet prayer & adoration of the Blessed Eucharist.

Choir Practice: On Wednesday at 7pm in preparation for the Christmas Liturgies. New members welcome.

Confessions: “The Light is On” For the cluster of parishes including Achonry/Mullinabreena will take place in Tubbercurry Church on Sunday 11^th December from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Visiting priests will be in attendance. Confessions again on Saturday 24^th Dec after the 10am Mass in Mullinabreena Church.

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.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. Fri 9^th; Winners: P.J. O’Dowd, T. McCarrick, P. Henry. Raffle: P. Cryan, M. Devaney, J. Kennedy, P. Cryan, P. Henry.

Pampering Evening:  A massive thank you to everyone who took part, helped out, baked, donated prizes, turned up on the night and the musicians.  It was very much appreciated.

Christmas Carol Service: In Achonry Church on Friday 16^th Dec at 8pm with the local Church of Ireland community. All are invited.

Achonry NS Parents Association CLOTHES COLLECTION on Friday 13^th & Saturday 14^th January 2017 times TBC. There will also be a collection on Tuesday 20^th Dec from 7pm to 8pm in St Nathy’s Hall to accommodate those who have clothes gathered & need them collected before Christmas. Start packing!

Cookbook: There are still a limited number of cookbooks containing recipes entered by Students, Parents, Grandparents & friends of the school available for €5, an ideal Christmas present. Discount if more than one book required. Ring Michael 087 6312980 or any committee member. 

The Citizens’ Assembly is currently underway & hearing presentations on the 8^th Amendment, Ireland’s last remaining constitutional protection for unborn children & their mothers. The Assembly has invited submissions from interested members of the public. The closing date for receipt of submissions is 16^th December We recommend you visit our Pro-Life campaign website to get some pointers on why the 8^th Amendment must be protected. After you have considered the pointer, please make your submission on line.

Christmas Floral Demonstration at Tubbercurry Golf Club Tues 13^th Dec at 8pm.  Mulled Wine Reception, All Garlands & wreaths raffled at the end of the night. All welcome.

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Christmas Concert on Saturday 17^th December at 8.30pm, in St. Nathy's Hall. It promises to be a great night’s entertainment with plenty of music, dance & comedy.

8^th Mass for Anthony (Axel) Foley celebrated at Knock Basilica on Sunday 18^th Dec. at 12 Noon. This Mass will conclude a special remembrance campaign - #8Masses4no8 - initiated by the family of late Ireland rugby legend Anthony Foley for all loved ones who have passed on. Main celebrant Fr. Richard Gibbons, P.P., & will be attended by Anthony's wife Olive, sons Tony & Dan & other family members & friends. The social media campaign has reached over 2.5million people & had over 600,000 engagements – all people joining in solidarity with the Foley family to remember Anthony & their own loved ones. Such has been the reaction that people have engaged with the campaign from over 50 countries across the world.

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

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

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

South Sligo AC hosting a 5K fun run on St. Stephen's Day in aid of SHOUT. Registration in St. Brigid's hall Tubbercurry at 11:30am, all donations go to SHOUT. The run commences at midday. Walkers, joggers & runners welcome to this family friendly event. Christmas jumpers encouraged!!! Tea & refreshments afterwards in St. Brigid's hall. Look forward to seeing you all there.

The Cloonacool 25 Drive every Monday at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Flower arranging in Cloonacool Community Centre: 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".

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. Upcoming workshops (11 to 12) – Dec 10^th Anja making X-mas icicles & more, kids. Dec 17^th Sylvia making X-mas decorations, kids. All workshops €5pp. Christmas Markets on 3^rd, 10^th & 17^th Dec 10.30-1.30. Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrummartinCountryMarket.

Market will be closed for January & open again on 4^th February.

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

The Fr. Peyton Centre Attymass is open 9.15 to 5.30 Monday to Friday, our restaurant is available for group bookings, for parties and family occasions. Our Bakery, bakes fresh every morning. You can contact us on 096 45374. Or better still come and visit.

Guitar lessons: Christmas gift vouchers for lessons now available. Call John on 086 1529429 or visit B#Sharp Music on Facebook