Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sat 6^th                    8:00 pm Dick & Christy Ruttledge (M)

Sun 7^th                   10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 8^th                  10:00 am              Patrick Henry, Strandhill & Carrowmore (M)

Tues 9^th                 10:00 am              Fiona Dunleavy, Drumcondra (M)

Wed 10^th               St Comgall (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 11^th             10:00 am              Kathleen & Patrick Gaffney (M)

Fri 12^th                  Ss Nerus, Achilleus, Pancras (martyrs)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 13^th                  Our Lady of Fatima

11:30 am        First Holy Communion (M)

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sat 13^th                  8:00 pm James & Kathleen Finan (M)

Sun 14^th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 13^th 8pm Karen Henry (M)

Sunday 14^th 10am Sinead Johnston (A)

Sunday 14^th 11:30am Nonie Marren (M)

1^st Reading Acts 6:1-7. Psalm Ps 32.

2^nd Reading Pt 2:4-9. Gospel Jn 14:1-12.

Reader of Universal Prayer

Saturday 13^th 8pm Rachael Henry (M)

Sunday 14^th 11:30am Allanah Finan (M)

Choir Practice: In Mullinabreena Church on Monday 8^th May at 8:30pm in preparation for the forthcoming First Holy Communion on 13^th May. All schoolchildren involved in music & singing are asked to come along, & new adult members are always welcome.

4^th Sunday of Easter 7^th May: Focus: Christ is the very centre of our faith. He is our shepherd & we listen to his voice; through him we enter into the fullness of life. – We who belong to Jesus by virtue of our baptism now share in his mission of redemption. How we prepare for this task is important. We need to strive for repentance, lead lives of prayer & patient endurance, & desire to listen attentively to his voice.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Fiona Dunleavy, Drumcondra & Galway, (niece-in-law of Johnny Dunleavy, Rinbane), Kitty Moore, Borrisokane, (sister of the late Kevin Gormalley, Castlecawley), Tommy Regan, Sligo & Carrowkeel. 

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Baptism: We welcome into the Christian community through the Sacrament of Baptism Sarah Jane Elizabeth Brennan, M/breena Sth.

Marian Laity: Meeting in Parochial House Thurs 11^th May 7pm.

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Monthly meeting on Tuesday 9^th May at 9pm, in the Community Centre, Coolaney.

Ordination to Diaconate: Congratulations to Rev Emmet O’Dowd, (son of Seamus & Fiona), ordained a deacon of the Church on Sunday 30^th April in Rome for the Diocese of Aberdeen, Scotland.

The word ‘deacon’ means ‘one who serves.’ Jesus tells us: “I have not come to be served but to serve & to give my life as a ransom for many” (Mk 10:45). The Lord is the diakonos, the servant of all. When a man is ordained Transitional Deacon, he enters upon the last stage in his preparation for the Priesthood. The office of Deacon however, is far more than just another milestone on the road to Priesthood. Deacons are called to do the will of God generously & to serve Him & others in love & joy. We wish Emmet health & happiness, & again congrats to the O’Dowd family, Carrowclare.

Collections: Sincere thanks for your contributions to Trócaire €2040, this includes late contributions & €290 from Achonry School.

Attention: Parents/guardians of children from 4yrs of age & starting Primary school require. These vaccines are free from your GP for children living in the North West. If your child has not received these two vaccines please arrange an appointment with your GP before they start school. It is never too late to catch up on missed vaccinations. More information @ www.immunisation.ie

Keep our Parish Litter Free: The litter pick is finished, thanks to all helpers, it was a great success. We are in the process of getting the flowers for planting. We are also looking for photos from around the parish, School, Community Games, mens & ladies Football, ICA, Dancing etc etc Please have a look, we hope to have a gathering in the hall soon with photos & local history on display, but we need your help. Contact Johnny Ruttledge, Bernie Finan, Ml Toolan, A M Gorman, Noel Johnston, Johnny Finan, Louise O'Donnell, Oliver Lee. Meeting in parochial house on Tues 2^nd May 9pm.

Cloonacool 25 Drive at 9 pm each Monday Cloonacool C.Centre.

Please save all your old clothes for collecting in May in aid of the Church Renovation Fund. A table quiz in aid of the Church Renovation Fund on Friday 12^th May in Brennan's Lounge.

Village enhancement: Another great meeting, please keep the photos coming in. Date for display to be decided soon. Still looking for info on Chaffpool house, Streamstown Castle, Achonry Creamery, Carrowrile & Achonry Schools. Contact Martin Rogan, Claire Brennan, Anne Marie Gorman, Elaine Conroy, Ml Toolan, J Ruttledge, Bernie Finan.

Alzheimer Café, the Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo: A safe & relaxed place where people with dementia, their families & health care professionals can come together to talk, share & learn. Alzheimer Café mornings are free & anyone affected by dementia is welcome. Claire Matthews Senior Occupational Therapist Psychiatry Old Age Team will give an information session on Assistive Technology Memory Aides. Friday 12^th May, 11am-1pm. For more info contact: Majella O'Donnell 071-9146400/0867796390

In My Grandfather's Time: There is a free talk to celebrate Bealtaine at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, on Friday, May 12^th, at 2.30pm. View an exhibition of photography from the early 1900s & then hear from Anthony Leonard about the life & work of his grandfather, renowned photographer Jack Leonard (1882-1960). Booking required. Telephone (094) 90 31751.

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

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. Fri 5^th; Winners: P. McCormack, J. Browne, A.R. McCann. Raffle: L. Walsh, L. Walsh, M. McCarthy.

Achonry Diocesan 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: From 17^th to 19^th July. For more info contact Fr John Maloney 086 2470794. See notice at church door

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

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

Michael English & his Band in St Patrick Church Ballyhaunis on Friday, May 12^th at 9pm. Adm: Adult: €25 Under 16: €15. Tickets from Western Care Association 094 9029144, many local outlets & online at iregister.ie/michaelenglish All proceeds to Western Care Association Ballyhaunis Services. Your support will be greatly appreciated!

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

Irish Summer Courses-Junior Cert 24^th-28^th July 10am-2pm. Leaving Cert 31^st July-4^th Aug 10am-2pm. Please contact Siobhán Leonard on 0874510572 for booking or further information.

ACCORD Charlestown is celebrating its 40^th Anniversary on 11^th June & are compiling a list of former members & volunteers, if you have offered your services over the years please get in touch: 094 9254944 or accordcharlestown@gmail.com.

Lough Derg 2017:  Season opens for One Day Retreats on Monday 1^st May. Retreats continue on May 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29. Advance booking is essential. Tel. 071 9861518 (from NI 0035371 9861518) or email info@loughderg.org. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Thursday 1^st June, pre-booking not required. You are invited to walk in the spiritual footsteps of your ancestors & be part of the unbroken link of Lough Derg as a place of continuous prayer for over 50 generations (1,500 years).  

Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes with Bishops Fleming & Kelly. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Doherty, Killala, & Fr. Maloney Achonry. 23^rd- 28^th August, departs from Knock Airport, 5 nights full board in Hotel Agena. €710- (single room supplement applies). For bookings contact Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT representative on 086-6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Eileen O’Brien on 086-4013897

Achonry Site: A significant element of the premises at Achonry is vacant & the Local Enterprise Office with Aurivo & others are exploring if the premises could be developed as a food hub or food production facility. While this process is still at an early stage a significant number of brochures have been circulated to potentially interested parties & a number of players in the food industry. The premises could have a significant advantage for food businesses like affordable, flexible terms, good broadband, assistance with distribution channels through Aurivo, designed to meet health & safety requirements. Developing a project like this would represent another asset for Sligo & over time, could contribute hugely to the development of local food businesses & this region. If you require any further info, or have ideas, contacts, etc, please contact Mr John Reilly Head of Enterprise Sligo County Council / Local Enterprise Office, Sligo. Tel 071911 4405 email iohnoreilly@ enterprise. ie

Would you like to join the North West Hospice Mini marathon Team. Can you run walk or jog in aid of them in this year’s Women's Mini Marathon on Monday June 5^th.  We will have a bus travelling so transport is available. To sign up today & get your registration pack please email info@northwesthospice.ie or call 071 9170523. To maintain the current level of service, we must raise €1 million every year through fundraising events, donations & bequests.  This is a huge challenge which we can only achieve through the generous support of individuals & organisations in our community so we would really appreciate your support.

Free Gym Membership! Free when you attend our FREE Sports Industry & Gym Instructor Studies course at National Learning Network. If you have an additional support need & are registered with the Department of Social Protection you could be entitled to the free training. Contact: Castlebar@nln.ie; (094) 9022770.

Sligo Cancer Support Centre 53 Ard Ashling, Tubbercurry We invite people to come & see our facilities & learn more about the Support Services we provide for people diagnosed with cancer & their families.

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.

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