Parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena Church of St Nathy & St Brigid,Achonry F91 X998 Church of the Sacred Heart Mullinabreena F56 C864 Fr Peter Gallagher 071 9184002 / 087 2221244, F56 CY23 e-mail: pgallagher@achonrydiocese.org 2017 Sunday Cycle A, Weekday Cycle I Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat 4th 8:00 pm Mick Duffy, Achonry (M) Novena Sun 5th 10:00 am Private Intention (A) Novena 11:30 am People of the Parish (M) Novena Mon 6th Ss Paul Miki & Companions (martyrs 10:00 am Archdeacon O’Grady (M) Novena Tues 7th St Mel (bishop) 10:00 am Tessie Hever (M) Novena Wed 8th St Jerome Emiliani, St Josephine Bakhita 10:00 am Private Intention (A) Novena Thurs 9th 10:00 am John Mahon (M) Novena 7:00 pm First Confession (A) Fri 10th St Scholastica (virgin) 10:00 am Kathleen Kilcoyne & dec’d. of Carney family (A) Novena Sat 11th Our Lady of Lourdes, St Gobnait 11:30 am Kathleen & Pete Johnston (M) Devotions: Servant of God Patrick Peyton Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat 11th 8:00 pm Ita Moran, Rinbane (M) Sun 12th 10:00 am Private Intention (A) Novena 11:30 am People of the Parish (M) Novena ADORATION: Tuesdays MULLINABREENA 3:00pm – 7:00pm ACHONRY 6:00pm – 9:00pm READERS of THE WORD Saturday 11th 8:00pm Anthony Benson (A) Sunday 12th 10am Rachel Hosey (A) Sunday 12th 11:30am Donal Fallon (M) 1st Reading Eccles 15: 15-20. Psalm Ps 118. 2nd Reading 1 Cor 2:6-10 Gospel Mt 5:17-37. Reader of Universal Prayer Sunday 12th 11:30am Alannah Finan (M) 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5th February: Focus: We are called to be salt & light for others. - As we continue in ordinary time, we are challenged to see it as a blessed opportunity to share & witness to others through the daily events of life. We are to be a bright light for others – illuminating the way, & salt for others – giving flavour to their lives; drawing them closer to God, through the witness of our lives. Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes: Novena begins on Friday 3rd February & concludes on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, 11th Feb. Prayer & Planning (Parish Pastoral Council): Meeting on Wednesday 8th February at 8pm in Parochial House Eucharistic Adoration: The diocese of Achonry is setting up a Diocesan Adoration Committee to develop the practice of Eucharistic Adoration in the diocese. You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting in the Pastoral Centre, Charlestown, Saturday 11th February 11am. Refreshments served. See poster in church for further details. Achonry N.S Enrolment forms for September 2017 are available at the church door or from the school. Please fill in & returned to the school by Friday 10th February. Achonry NS Parents Association would like to thank everyone who supported our Clothes Collection recently. The ongoing support of parents, extended family members & parishioners is greatly appreciated. Thank you. A P.A. Meeting will take place in mid-February. Health & Fitness Class: Starting this Thursday 9th February at 7:15pm in St Nathy’s Hall. Contact Mairead 0879615023 RHS Home Care is a Non Commercial Home Care Provider bringing professional home care services to those who need assistance to remain living in their own homes. We are recruiting new Healthcare Assistants & would love to hear from you. Applicants must have the required Fetac/QQI level 5 (two modules completed care skills & care of the older person). Please email you CV to jobs@rhshomecare.ie or call Aoife on 090 66 25988 Cloonacool Players take to the stage on 24th 25th & 26th Feb. in Cloonacool Comm Centre, in Jimmy Keary's hilarious comedy "Mother Knows Best". Casting Margaret McIntyre, Peadar Conway, Martin McIntyre, John Mc Intyre, Mary Kathleen Johnson, Mary Keane, Geraldine Lundy, Bríd Calvey & welcoming our new members Liam Kavanagh & Lisa Maloney. It is Play not to be missed. 25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. Fri 27th; Winners: J. Browne, R. McCarrick, P. Doherty, L. Walsh, P. Doherty. Raffle: J. Browne, R. McCarrick, T. McCarrick, W. Coleman, P. Doherty. THANK YOU: A sincere thanks to all those who have been so helpful in various ways in the Church & Community over the past year: Mary Johnston (who retired last Easter), Tom Johnston for opening & closing the church & preparing it for daily Mass, Hugh & Ann Devaney for their dedicated service in Achonry, the Altar Society for their great work in Mullinabreena, the Choirs, Organists, Musicians, Eucharistic Ministers, Adoration Groups, Teachers of Achonry N. S. & Maureen Lee, co-ordinator of “Do This in Memory”, Parents Association A.N.S., Readers & James McCarrick & Jack Devaney for preparing the lists, Collectors, & Counters, Social Services Committee, Pioneers, Marian Laity, Parish Pastoral Council (Prayer & Planning), Morning Rosary Group, Mass Servers, Priests who have helped on occasions, Rogan’s for use of field at Mullach an Chrois, & all who helped that weekend, Marie O’Donnell & RRS workers Luke, Peter & Kieran, St Nathy’s Hall Committee, John Patrick Kennedy, O’Brien family, Pat O’Donnell, Declan Henry, Tom Keane, Tommy Kennedy, Mary O’Brien, & Mary Keane (altar linens, Mullinabreena). If I have omitted anyone please accept my apologies. Finally a sincere thanks to all of our community for your help & support. May 2017 be a good year for all of you. Tubbercurry FRC notes: FRC are looking to recruit volunteers to help for 1 hour a week with a small afterschool autism programme. Volunteers subject to Garda Vetting. For more info contact Gráinne 0719186926 Person Centered Counselling Service in partnership with TUSLA Child & Family Agency the FRC provides a counselling services to people who are experiencing difficulties in their life at present due to marriage /relationship breakdown, death of a loved one etc. It’s confidential & is provided by certified counsellors. A reduced fee for those with financial hardship. For more info please contact the Project Manager 0719186926 ACCORD Marriage Preparation - You may book online - www.accord.ie or on 094-9254944, for the upcoming courses: Feb 24th-25th. Mar 31st-Apr 1st. May 26th-27th. Sept 29th-30th. Nov 3rd-4th. Dec 1st-2nd. Courses - Fri. 7pm to 10pm & Sat. 9.30am to 4pm – in McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, & are given by members of Charlestown ACCORD Centre. Couples are urged to complete their course not less than 9 months before wedding date. Social Dancing; In St. Nathy’s Hall for beginners, Mondays at 8:30 Set Dancing in St Nathy’s Hall on Thursdays at 8:30pm. PARISH STATISTICS 2016 1966 1916 Baptisms 11 13 43 Confirmations +30 *59 *92 Marriages 2 1 4 Deaths 8 16 N/A + 30 Confirmed in 2016. (Confirmation every 2nd year). * 59 Confirmed in 1966, & 92 Confirmed in 1916. (Confirmation every 3rd year). Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Lotto tickets for 2017 on sale from the usual sellers. This is the Club’s main fundraiser & your continued support is greatly appreciated. The Cloonacool 25 Drive every Monday at 8:30pm. All welcome. Tommy Marren of Mid-West Radio presents his play ‘Nobody’s Talking To Me’ in St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry Thursday 26th January 8pm. Tickets on sale in Killoran’s, Gillespies Sports, Margaret Kennedy’s. A most entertaining evening of sheer joy & laughter is guaranteed from a very talented group of comedy actors. All are welcome. This is a fundraiser towards the upcoming All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals which will be held in Tubbercurry from Friday 21st to Sunday 29th April. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Group Leader: Tom Moran. 23rd August 2017, 7 nights half board in Guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. €719 per person inclusive. 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 Lent begins this year on 1st March. Easter Sunday is on 16th April. 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 4th February. 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.
Parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena
Church of St Nathy & St Brigid,Achonry F91 X998
Church of the Sacred Heart Mullinabreena F56 C864
Fr Peter Gallagher 071 9184002 / 087 2221244, F56 CY23
e-mail: pgallagher@achonrydiocese.org
2017 Sunday Cycle A, Weekday Cycle I
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sat 4th 8:00 pm Mick Duffy, Achonry (M) Novena
Sun 5th 10:00 am Private Intention (A) Novena
11:30 am People of the Parish (M) Novena
Mon 6th Ss Paul Miki & Companions (martyrs
10:00 am Archdeacon O’Grady (M) Novena
Tues 7th St Mel (bishop)
10:00 am Tessie Hever (M) Novena
Wed 8th St Jerome Emiliani, St Josephine Bakhita
10:00 am Private Intention (A) Novena
Thurs 9th 10:00 am John Mahon (M) Novena
7:00 pm First Confession (A)
Fri 10th St Scholastica (virgin)
10:00 am Kathleen Kilcoyne & dec’d.
of Carney family (A) Novena
Sat 11th Our Lady of Lourdes, St Gobnait
11:30 am Kathleen & Pete Johnston (M)
Devotions: Servant of God Patrick Peyton
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sat 11th 8:00 pm Ita Moran, Rinbane (M)
Sun 12th 10:00 am Private Intention (A) Novena
ADORATION: Tuesdays
MULLINABREENA 3:00pm – 7:00pm
ACHONRY 6:00pm – 9:00pm
READERS of THE WORD
Saturday 11th 8:00pm Anthony Benson (A)
Sunday 12th 10am Rachel Hosey (A)
Sunday 12th 11:30am Donal Fallon (M)
1st Reading Eccles 15: 15-20. Psalm Ps 118.
2nd Reading 1 Cor 2:6-10 Gospel Mt 5:17-37.
Reader of Universal Prayer
Sunday 12th 11:30am Alannah Finan (M)
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5th February: Focus: We are called to be salt & light for others. - As we continue in ordinary time, we are challenged to see it as a blessed opportunity to share & witness to others through the daily events of life. We are to be a bright light for others – illuminating the way, & salt for others – giving flavour to their lives; drawing them closer to God, through the witness of our lives.
Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes: Novena begins on Friday 3rd February & concludes on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, 11th Feb.
Prayer & Planning (Parish Pastoral Council): Meeting on Wednesday 8th February at 8pm in Parochial House
Eucharistic Adoration: The diocese of Achonry is setting up a Diocesan Adoration Committee to develop the practice of Eucharistic Adoration in the diocese. You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting in the Pastoral Centre, Charlestown, Saturday 11th February 11am. Refreshments served. See poster in church for further details.
Achonry N.S Enrolment forms for September 2017 are available at the church door or from the school. Please fill in & returned to the school by Friday 10th February.
Achonry NS Parents Association would like to thank everyone who supported our Clothes Collection recently. The ongoing support of parents, extended family members & parishioners is greatly appreciated. Thank you. A P.A. Meeting will take place in mid-February.
Health & Fitness Class: Starting this Thursday 9th February at 7:15pm in St Nathy’s Hall. Contact Mairead 0879615023
RHS Home Care is a Non Commercial Home Care Provider bringing professional home care services to those who need assistance to remain living in their own homes. We are recruiting new Healthcare Assistants & would love to hear from you. Applicants must have the required Fetac/QQI level 5 (two modules completed care skills & care of the older person). Please email you CV to jobs@rhshomecare.ie or call Aoife on 090 66 25988
Cloonacool Players take to the stage on 24th 25th & 26th Feb. in Cloonacool Comm Centre, in Jimmy Keary's hilarious comedy "Mother Knows Best". Casting Margaret McIntyre, Peadar Conway, Martin McIntyre, John Mc Intyre, Mary Kathleen Johnson, Mary Keane, Geraldine Lundy, Bríd Calvey & welcoming our new members Liam Kavanagh & Lisa Maloney. It is Play not to be missed.
25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. Fri 27th; Winners: J. Browne, R. McCarrick, P. Doherty, L. Walsh, P. Doherty. Raffle: J. Browne, R. McCarrick, T. McCarrick, W. Coleman, P. Doherty.
THANK YOU: A sincere thanks to all those who have been so helpful in various ways in the Church & Community over the past year: Mary Johnston (who retired last Easter), Tom Johnston for opening & closing the church & preparing it for daily Mass, Hugh & Ann Devaney for their dedicated service in Achonry, the Altar Society for their great work in Mullinabreena, the Choirs, Organists, Musicians, Eucharistic Ministers, Adoration Groups, Teachers of Achonry N. S. & Maureen Lee, co-ordinator of “Do This in Memory”, Parents Association A.N.S., Readers & James McCarrick & Jack Devaney for preparing the lists, Collectors, & Counters, Social Services Committee, Pioneers, Marian Laity, Parish Pastoral Council (Prayer & Planning), Morning Rosary Group, Mass Servers, Priests who have helped on occasions, Rogan’s for use of field at Mullach an Chrois, & all who helped that weekend, Marie O’Donnell & RRS workers Luke, Peter & Kieran, St Nathy’s Hall Committee, John Patrick Kennedy, O’Brien family, Pat O’Donnell, Declan Henry, Tom Keane, Tommy Kennedy, Mary O’Brien, & Mary Keane (altar linens, Mullinabreena). If I have omitted anyone please accept my apologies. Finally a sincere thanks to all of our community for your help & support. May 2017 be a good year for all of you.
Tubbercurry FRC notes: FRC are looking to recruit volunteers to help for 1 hour a week with a small afterschool autism programme. Volunteers subject to Garda Vetting. For more info contact Gráinne 0719186926
Person Centered Counselling Service in partnership with TUSLA Child & Family Agency the FRC provides a counselling services to people who are experiencing difficulties in their life at present due to marriage /relationship breakdown, death of a loved one etc. It’s confidential & is provided by certified counsellors. A reduced fee for those with financial hardship. For more info please contact the Project Manager 0719186926
ACCORD Marriage Preparation - You may book online - www.accord.ie or on 094-9254944, for the upcoming courses: Feb 24th-25th. Mar 31st-Apr 1st. May 26th-27th. Sept 29th-30th. Nov 3rd-4th. Dec 1st-2nd. Courses - Fri. 7pm to 10pm & Sat. 9.30am to 4pm – in McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, & are given by members of Charlestown ACCORD Centre. Couples are urged to complete their course not less than 9 months before wedding date.
Social Dancing; In St. Nathy’s Hall for beginners, Mondays at 8:30
Set Dancing in St Nathy’s Hall on Thursdays at 8:30pm.
PARISH STATISTICS
2016
1966
1916
Baptisms
11
13
43
Confirmations
+30
*59
*92
Marriages
2
1
4
Deaths
8
16
N/A
+ 30 Confirmed in 2016. (Confirmation every 2nd year). * 59 Confirmed in 1966, & 92 Confirmed in 1916. (Confirmation every 3rd year).
Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Lotto tickets for 2017 on sale from the usual sellers. This is the Club’s main fundraiser & your continued support is greatly appreciated.
The Cloonacool 25 Drive every Monday at 8:30pm. All welcome.
Tommy Marren of Mid-West Radio presents his play ‘Nobody’s Talking To Me’ in St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry Thursday 26th January 8pm. Tickets on sale in Killoran’s, Gillespies Sports, Margaret Kennedy’s. A most entertaining evening of sheer joy & laughter is guaranteed from a very talented group of comedy actors. All are welcome. This is a fundraiser towards the upcoming All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals which will be held in Tubbercurry from Friday 21st to Sunday 29th April.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Group Leader: Tom Moran. 23rd August 2017, 7 nights half board in Guesthouse close to St. James’ Church. €719 per person inclusive. 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
Lent begins this year on 1st March. Easter Sunday is on 16th April.
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 4th February.
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.