Third Sunday of Lent

Sat 18^th 8:00 pm Private Intention (M)

Sun 19^th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

                                                11:30 am              “Do This in Memory” (M)

Mon 20^th               St Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

10:00 am        John Colleary (M)

                                                8:00 pm Special Intention (A)

Tues 21^st               St Enda (abbot)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Wed 22^nd               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 23^rd                   St Turibius of Mongrovejo (bishop)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm                 Dec’d. Hunter & O’Malley families (A)

Fri          24^th         St Macartan (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Sat 25^th                  The Annunciation of the Lord

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sat 25^th                  8:00 pm Bernie Finan, Mullaghanarry (M)

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

                                                11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 25^th 8:00pm Nonie Marren (M)

Sunday 26^th 10am Martina Brennan (A)

Sunday 26^th 11:30am Sophie Coleman (M)

1^st Reading 1 Sm 16:1, 6-7, 10-13. Psalm Ps 22.

2^nd Reading Eph 5:8-14. Gospel Jn 9:1-41.

Reader of Universal Prayer

Saturday 25^th 8:00pm Clara Gallagher (M)

Sunday 26^th 11:30am Aoife Seevers (M)

3^rd Sunday of Lent 19^th March: Focus: Christ offers all people the living water of salvation. – To those who thirst for truth in this world, our Christian faith offers the living waters of baptism & life in Christ. So many in our world are like the woman in the Gospel, isolated & afraid, often living on the fringes, looking for something or someone in whom to place their trust & faith. Let us pray they turn to Christ.

Sunday19^th: today is the anniversary of the inauguration of the Petrine ministry of Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome in 2013.

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

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. Website re Trocaire in Honduras www achonrydiocese.org/hoping-in-the-sand

Sincere thanks to Deacon Damien Kearns who made an appeal on behalf of Trócaire at all Masses last weekend.

Choir Practice in Achonry Church on Wednesday 15^th at 8.30pm in preparation for St. Patricks Day Vigil Mass.

The annual collection for Emigrants on St. Patrick's Day. The monies go to "supporting vulnerable Irish overseas". It is a very worthy cause. Many thanks for your contributions

Townland & Parish Enhancement: A community public meeting will be held in the parochial house on Tue 21^st March at 9pm. Let's be proud of our area & keep it tidy & attractive. Contact Michael 0879293318, Johnny 0872280240, Anne Marie 0876235468, Bernie 0872273224.

Applications forms & guidelines for 2017 Community & Voluntary Grants, Tidy Towns Grants & Burial Ground Grants are now available, more details on www.sligococo.ie/grants 2017 Community & Voluntary Grants, Tidy Towns Grants application forms from "Lorna Curry Dev Co" lornabcurry@hotmail.com>, "Gavin Laws" coolaneydevelopmentcompany@gmail.com>

Closing date for applications is 4pm, Friday, 31^st March, 2017

John Hannon Memorial Annual Céilí: in Higgins' Lounge, Culfadda Fri 24^th March 9:30pm. Music by Duntally Céilí Band. Adm €10.

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Will hold a Table quiz on Sat 25^th March at 9.30pm, in the Happy Landing, Coolaney.

SOCIAL DANCING; In St. Nathy’s Hall on Mondays at 8pm for beginners, & for all others at 9pm.

Set Dancing in St Nathy’s Hall on Thursdays at 8:30pm.

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

Drummartin Indoor Country Market: (9km from Tubbercurry beside Joe Dan’s Pub) Every Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Coffee shop:  Great value on hot beverages & cakes. Home baked goods, free range eggs, organic Dexter beef, organic lamb, & organic vegetables by Crimlin Farm & Reggie’s Veggies, bacon & pork products, & a great selection of crafts. New to the Market: Seville marmalade, new meat products from Tower Valley Farm, & we have a new bread baker, giving us a great selection of breads. facebook.com/DrummartinCountryMarket

Knock Pilgrimage to New York 8^th- 14^th May. Itinerary includes a Requiem Mass on Sat 13^th at Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the re-interment of the remains of John Curry, the youngest of the Knock witnesses which will be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Dolan. More info from  Joe Walsh Tours 01241 0800 or email: brownwyn.clinton@joewalshtours.ie

The Pro Life Campaign promotes pro-life education & defends human life at all stages, from conception to natural death. It also campaigns for resources to support & assist pregnant women & those in need of healing after abortion.  Its spokespeople include Cora Sherlock, Caroline Simons, Dr. Berry Kiely & Professor William Binchy. Contact The Pro Life Campaign on 016629275 or www.prolifecampaign.ie The Pro Life Campaign has obtained a Garda permit to collect at church gates on  25^th - 26^th March. 

Lough Derg: One day retreats in May, August & September, adm €40. Three day Pilgrimages from 1^st June to 13^th August, adm €70.

Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus or Verona Fathers, will visit our parish on the weekend of 22/23 April. Their visit is for two purposes: to strengthen missionary awareness & to raise funds for their missions. They usually preach briefly after the Gospel with a collection after Holy Communion. They will distribute free literature & prayer leaflets which include magazine enrolment forms (the magazine is free). Their official name is Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus or Verona Fathers, since they were founded in Verona (1867) by St Daniel Comboni, the first bishop of Central Africa Vicariate. He also founded the Comboni Missionaries Sisters. They number about 1600 Priests & Brothers. They also have Comboni Lay Missionaries. They come from over 30 nationalities serving in 42 different countries worldwide (Africa, Central & South America, Asia, as well as Europe & N. America). They are engaged in evangelisation & human promotion in many fields: health, education, refugees, justice & peace etc. Almost all their new members are now coming from mission countries. They are based at 8 Clontarf Rd, Dublin 03AK50. They look forward to meeting you the parishioners, confident that the great love of the Irish people for the missions will grow even stronger & that your help & prayers will bring even greater blessings on our parish & on their missions. See: http://www.misna.org/en also http://www.comboni.org/welcome

"We cannot forget the experience we live in the mission where the celebration is always a feast, where the encounter with the community of Christians is lived in joy, where the thirst for the Word of God is insatiable, where sharing creates community & the encounter with our brothers & sisters reveals to us the face of God."

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 now recruiting new Healthcare Assistants in your area & would love to hear from you. Potential applicants must have Fetac/QQI level 5 (two modules completed care skills & care of the older person). Email you CV to jobs@rhshomecare.ie or call Aoife on 090 66 25988

Evening Classes at St Attracta's CS. 1. Computer Aided Design (CAD) - learn how to create 3D designs using Solid Works. Tues 21^st March & for 4 Tuesdays 6.45 - 8.45pm €45. (Beginners/Improvers)

2. Woodwork- learn a new skill or refresh your knowledge. 5 Tuesdays 6.45 - 8.45pm March 21^st to May 2^nd €60 (beginners improvers).
3. SafePass - course being organised, if interested please contact us.
4. Herb gardening: How to plant your herb garden & identify useful wild herbs. Tues April 4^th (7 - 8.30pm) €12. Pre-booking essential - phone 071 9120814 or email mroddy@stattractas.ie

Tubbercurry FRC are hosting a Taking Control Workshop developed by Shine (in conjunction with HSE), which aims to help participants find new ways to face life challenges & set goals. This will empower participants to work with their own resources & strengths to help overcome issues which are causing them worry & anxiety & to set achievable goals. This would be perfect for anybody who feels they have ‘hit a wall’ or are struggling in some way to overcome a problem. It may be beneficial for those who have found themselves unemployed or who are coming to terms with the unexpected. From 10am-4pm on Tuesday March 28^th in the FRC.  A light lunch provided. Contact Gráinne on 071 9186926 for more information.

Sprocket Rocket Easter Camp in association with Sligo Sports & Recreation Partnership on April 10^th, 11^th, 12^th from 10am-1pm, & isl aimed at 7-10 year olds. The Camp will include a 2 hour Cycling Skills Programme each day, followed by 1 hour of group games, cookery & indoor activities. Cost €20, payable with application form. Pre-booking & Registration Essential. Limited places. Contact Grainne 0719186926.

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

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

The Western Drama Festival is hosting the All Ireland Confined Drama Finals in St Brigid’s Hall Theatre from Fri 21^st - Sat 29^th April. Booking for the Finals is being handled by the Hawks Well Theatre. Season tickets & individual night tickets available. Phone Hawks Well 071 9161518. The Western Drama Festival committee have recently launched a web site for the Finals. The site is still ‘work in progress’ & will be continually updated. To log in go to www.westerndramafestival.com