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)

Mon 15^th     St Carthage (bishop)

                                                10:00 am              Special Intention (M)

Tues 16^th               St Brendan (abbot)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 17^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 18^th             St John I (pope & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

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

Sat 20^th                  St Bernardine of Siena (priest)

10:00 am        Mary & John Gallagher, Cashel Nth (M)

12:00 pm        Denis & Ethna McDonagh (M)

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sat 20^th                  8:00 pm Seamus Conlon (M)

Sun 21^st                 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 20^th 8pm Ella Finan (M)

Sunday 21^st 10am Sinead O’Brien (A)

Sunday 21^st 11:30am Grainne Marren (M)

1^st Reading Acts 8:5-8, 14-17. Psalm Ps 65.

2^nd Reading Pt 3:15-18. Gospel Jn 14:15-21.

Reader of Universal Prayer

Saturday 20^th 8pm Clara Gallagher (M)

Sunday 21^st 11:30am Conor Marren (M)

Prayer is not the last resort, but the best resort. Talk, & you say what you already know; listen & you may learn something new.

5^th Sunday of Easter 14^th May: Focus: We are called to the difficult work of discipleship, to be both hearers & doers of the word. – In & through our baptism, we were given new life in Christ & became members of the Body of Christ – the Church. As such, each of us is called to holiness, & to use our unique gifts & talents to further the work & mission of the Church. We are also called to use these gifts to help build up God’s kingdom on earth, & lead lives which give glory to God.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Kathleen O’Flaherty, Dublin, (sister of Christina Murphy, Castleoye, & the late Walter Brennan, Cloonacool), Peter Wims, London & Achonry, (brother of Nathy Wims), Mass later in Achonry. 

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

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

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.

Ceolaras Colman: Aoife Scott (daughter of Frances Black) & her band will perform for the first time in the Coleman Music Centre, on Saturday, May 20^th at 8.30pm.

Village enhancement:  Please keep the photos coming in. 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.

PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBITION & HISTORY DISPLAY in St Nathy’s Hall on Sunday 28^th May. Come along & meet neighbours & friends & see many reminders of years gone by. Refreshments served.

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 12^th; Winners: M. Maher, J. Brennan, F. Gilmartin, P. McCormack, M. Lee. Raffle: J. Reidy, P. McCormack, P. McCormack, M. Devaney.

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.

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

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.

Child Protection Policy for Achonry Diocese: See posters at Church door.

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.

PINK Clothes recycling unit at St. Nathy's Hall: The pink Recycling unit located at St. Nathy's, which is supplied by Textiles Ireland Ltd. & maintained by Sligo Co. Co., brings in a substantial amount of money for St. Nathy's Hall. So if you have clothes for recycling, please use the PINK RECYCLING UNIT at St. Nathy's Hall if at all possible. Many thanks.

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