The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Sat 24^th                  8:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (M)

                                                12:00 am              Christmas Midnight Mass (A)

Sun 24^th                 10:00 am              Christmas Day Mass (A)

                                                11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 26^th               St Stephen (martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)  

Tues 27^th               St John (apostle & evangelist)

11:00 am     Patrick O’Donnell & dec’d. of the

                       O’Donnell family. (M)

 Wed 28^th              The Holy Innocents

                                    12:00 pm              Walter Kivlehan (M)

Thurs 29^th             St Thomas Becket (bishop & martyr)

10:00 am        Michael Henry, Carrowmore (M)

Fri          30^th         The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

10:00 am        Michael & Bridget Gannon (A)

Sat 31^st                  St Sylvester (pope)

10:00 am        Mary & Jim Clarke (M)

Mary the Holy Mother of God

Sat 31^st                  8:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Sun 1^st                    10:00 am              Michael Brennan, Chaffpool (A)

                                                11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 31^st 8.00 pm Eugene Henry (A)

Sunday 1^st 10am Eoin Mulkeen (A)

Sunday 1^st 11:30am Mary Henry (M)

1^st Reading Num 6:22-27. Psalm Ps 66.

2^nd Reading Gal 4:4-7. Gospel Lk 2:16-21.

Reader of Universal Prayer

Sunday 1^st 11:30am Ciara Lee (M)

Christmas Day 25^th December: Focus: Today, we celebrate the good news of our salvation, the birth of Jesus Christ as one of us, a human being. Fod has always shown his love for us in numerous ways; through the beauty of creation and the love of our families and friends. Today, he shows that love in a very special way; in the birth of his beloved Son into our world – God’s gift to all of us!

The Offertory Boxes for 2017 are available at the church door. If you wish to have an offertory envelope box or haven’t received one, please ask Fr. Peter or any member of the Pastoral Council. Thanks to all who have contributed throughout the year.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. Fri 23^rd; Winners: J. Brennan, J. Reidy, L. Walsh. Raffle: M. McCarthy, J. Brennan, T. McCarrick, M. McCarthy, J. Kennedy. The next Card Game is next Friday 28^th December..

Coleman Music Centre – Upcoming Concerts include “Cherish the Ladies & Joanie Madden” on Sat Jan 21^st 9pm Tickets €20. Also our Annual Fundraising Concert featuring our local & many other renowned musicians, singers & dancers. €12 Jan 28^th 9pm.  Early booking advisable. 

Tubbercurry St. Vincent de Paul Conference would like to thank you for the collection for our annual appeal. The total collected was; €907.70, (this includes €172 from Christmas/Ecumenical Carol Service in Achonry Church. This was a very generous amount. Thank you very much. 

Charity Ladies Lunch: Women's Little Christmas Black Dress Ladies Lunch in Kilronan Castle on Sun 8^th Jan at 1pm – Tickets from 087 7708865 – all proceeds to local homeless charity – North West Simon Community, please support.

Achonry NS Parents Association CLOTHES COLLECTION on Friday 13^th & Saturday 14^th January 2017 times TBC.

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. 

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

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.

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

Carers Required: No. 1 Quality Home Care Provider RHS Home Care urgently requires carers in the Ballina, Cloontia, Claremorris, Swinford, Kiltimagh & Gurteen areas. A FETAC Level 5 Healthcare qualification, transport & flexible working hours are essential. To apply email jobs@rhshomecare.ie or call 090 66 25988

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. Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrummartinCountryMarket. Market will be closed for January & open again on 4^thFebruary.

Tractor Run in aid of Curry/Moylough Playground, on Monday 26^th Dec. starting from St. Mary's Community Centre. Registration from 12 noon; Children's Tractor Run starts at 12.30pm, with Main Event at 1pm.

DON’T BE LONELY THIS CHRISTMAS

Senior Help Line, Ireland’s only national listening service for older people will be open every day over Christmas & the New Year from 10am to 10pm. We are here to take your call if you are on your own, feeling isolated, worried or would like someone to talk to. Christmas can be a sad time for many people, & in the midst of apparent universal gaiety, some of us can feel very alone. Senior Help Line volunteers are trained older people who understand the ups & downs of life, & are happy to listen, to keep company & to support. So let us put the companionship into Christmas this year. LoCall 1850 440 444, no call costs more than 30 cents. All calls completely confidential.

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