Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 25^th                  8:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Sun 26^th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

                                                11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 27^th               10:00 am              Una Brennan & dec’d family (M)

Tues 28^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 1^st                  Ash Wednesday (Fast & Abstinence)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 2^nd               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Fri          3^rd           10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                7:30 pm                 Patrick & Christina Farrell (A)

                                                8:00 pm Women’s World Day of Prayer (A)

Sat 4^th                    11:00 am              Mick Maher, Cloondrihara & Charlestown (M)

First Sunday of Lent

Sat 4^th                    8:00 pm Patrick & Agnes Moran, their son Paul,

& Sr Maria Christopher Berreen (M)

Sun 5^th                   10:00 am              Sarah & James Brennan

& sons Robert & Gabriel (A)

                                                11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 4^th 8:00pm Martin Golden (M)

Sunday 5^th 10am Eugene Henry (A)

Sunday 5^th 11:30am Michael Toolan (M)

1^st Reading Gn 2:7-9, 3:1-7. Psalm Ps 50.

2^nd Reading Rm 5:12-19. Gospel Mt 4:1-11.

Reader of Universal Prayer

Saturday 4^th 8:00pm Brian Marren (M)

Sunday 5^th 11:30am Ciara Lee (M)

8^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 26^th February: Focus: No one can

 serve two masters. – Today’s Gospel reminds us that we cannot serve both God & mammon. This means we must choose either to serve our own selfish desires, or choose to serve God & strive to love him above all things. Only one of these choices provides an inexhaustible treasure in heaven. Given this, let us seek in prayer the grace needed to choose wisely.

Is God Calling You to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Achonry? “Do not be afraid of what God asks of you! Be Brave! It is worth saying yes to God! In God’s call we find our joy and fulfilment!” (Pope Francis) If you feel you might have a calling to serve God in the Diocese of Achonry as one of its priests, we would love to hear from you. If you’ve ever thought about it – talk about it! Christ needs you! Contact Our Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kivlehan, The Presbytery, Ballaghaderreen. Tel. 094-986 0011, Mobile 086 0858889, E-mail pkivlehan@achonrydiocese.org or contact any local priest.

Station Mass: If you are interested in having Mass celebrated in your home during the season of Lent please contact Fr Peter.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. Fri 24^th; Winners: R. McCarrick, P. Henry, M. Rogan, H. McGowan, F. Gilmartin, A.R. McCann. Raffle: T. McCarrick, N. McHugh, H. McGowan. 

‘Mothers Prayers’ annual weekend in Knock 10^th – 12^th March (No cover charge & you are welcome even if only for a short time). St. John’s Rest & Care Centre. Queries: 087 6184110 or 091 771009 or ireland@mothersprayers.org You do not have to be a mother to be part of ‘Mothers Prayers’

North Connaught College Tubbercurry: Open Day 2^nd March 3-6pm. All welcome to find out about courses for adults & school leavers. No points required. Demonstrations & advice about funding.

Health & Fitness Class: Every Thursday at 7:15pm in St Nathy’s Hall. Contact Mairead 0879615023.

Computer classes for all starting in North Connaught College. Please contact the College on 07191-85035 for more information.

What we do: Trócaire supports individuals & communities in over 20 developing countries to live with independence & dignity. In Ireland, the charity raises awareness about the root causes of poverty & inequality. Please take a Trócaire Box & return your contribution at the end of Lent. Lent is a time for PRAYER, FASTING, & ALMSGIVING

Fri 3^rd March Tea Day for North West Simon Community - If you, your friends, work colleagues, club, school or group wish to host a Tea Day in aid of your local homeless charity- North West Simon Community please register your interest by e mail to mary@northwestsimon.ie or ring 087 7708865. If Fri 3^rd March doesn't suit any day around this is fine. You can make a difference in your local community. www.northwestsimon.ie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Congratulations to Brendan Connolly, Carrowkeel, who celebrated his 90^th birthday recently. We wish Brendan continued health & happiness.

Pioneer Lenten Challenge! Many people abstain from alcohol & take the Short-Term Pledge for the duration of Lent.  Make your Lenten pledge by visiting www.pioneerassociation.ie & joining online or by contacting your local Pioneer centre representative.

Take this opportunity to help someone you know/love with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your Lenten sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom & well-being. If you wish to sign up to the Lenten challenge, you can do so by visiting our website – www.pioneerassociation.ie – and complete the process on-line. Go for it & make a difference to someone's life!

Cloonacool Players in Jimmy Keary's hilarious comedy "Mother Knows Best" on 26^th Feb. 8pm in Cloonacool Comm Centre.

CAD (Computer Aided Design), & Woodwork classes will commence on Tuesday Feb 28^th & run for 7 Tuesdays (7-9pm) at St Attracta’s CS. Cost €80. Beginners, improvers welcome. Contact mroddy@stattractas.ie or ring 0719120814 to book a place. Booking essential.

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.

South Sligo AC 44^th 5K/10K race on St. Patrick's Day in Tubbercurry. This is a chip timed race & will start at 12 noon. This annual race has gone from strength to strength. Last year 430 runners took to the streets.

We have almost 100 members on our couch to 5K programme. With the St. Patrick's Day 5K race their first 5k race & supported by their families cheering them on, it always creates a festival atmosphere.

This year’s race charity donation is going to the very worthy Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Whom have provided great support to the local community in recent times. It is our privilege to support this charity & continue our ethos of giving back to our local community.

You can pre-register at www.coretiming.ie or on Thursday 16^th March in Killoran’s (Tubbercurry) from 7-8:30pm. Entry fee: pre-registration €15, or €20 on the day. The 5K run is €15. For more info see Facebook or check our website southsligoac.net.

The Irish Augustinians Vocation Weekend from Fri March 31 - Sun April 2. This will be in their Drogheda Community & is open to any interested male over the age of 18. The Augustinians have been in Ireland close to 800 years & our charism is "community" as well as seeking God with a "restless heart". For more info contact Fr Colm O Mahony osa on 0868845747 or augustinianvocations@hotmail.com

Gamblers Anonymous & Gam-Anon: All - Ireland Convention, “Experience; Strength & Hope", @ the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey; 3^rd - 5^th March. For more info contact (087) 2431911 / (087) 6369159 or see Gamblers Anonymous website www.gamblersanonymous.ie

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.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation - You may book online - www.accord.ie or on 094-9254944, for the upcoming courses:
Mar 31^st-Apr 1^st. May 26^th-27^th. Sept 29^th-30^th. Nov 3^rd-4^th. Dec 1^st-2^nd. 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.