The Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Sat 17^th                  8:00 pm Batty Doddy, Achonry (A) Novena

Sun 18^th                 10:00 am              Eugene Henry, Uristeen (A) Novena

               “Do This in Memory” First Holy Communion

11:30 am        People of the Parish (M) Novena

Mon 19^th               St Romuald (abbot)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M) Novena

Tues 20^th               The Irish Martyrs

10:00 am        Private Intention (M) Novena

Wed 21^st                St Aloysius Gonzaga (religious)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A) Novena

Thurs 22^nd            St Paulinus of Nola, Ss John Fisher & Thomas More

10:00 am        Private Intention (M) Novena

Fri 23^rd                  The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

10:00 am        Private Intention (M) Novena

Sat 24^th                  The Nativity of St John the Baptist              

                                                10:00 am              Special Intention (M)

                                                12:00 pm              Minnie & Tommy O’Donnell & dec’d

                                                                                                Finnegan & O’Donnell families

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 24^th                  8:00 pm Batty Doddy, Achonry (A)

Sun 25^th                 10:00 am              Eugene Henry, Uristeen (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

READERS of THE WORD

Saturday 24^th 8pm Anthony Benson (A)

Sunday 25^th 10am Damien Gallagher (A)

Sunday 25^th 11:30am Martin Golden (M)

1^st Reading Jer 20:10-13. Psalm Ps 68.

2^nd Reading Rm 5:12-15. Gospel Mt 10:26-33.

Reader of Universal Prayer

Sunday 25^th 11:30am Ella Finan (M)

Corpus Christi 18^th June: Focus: Through simple signs of bread & wine, the profound gift of Jesus is made present to us. – The sign of unity in our faith life is the Eucharist. The living bread we receive at Communion sustains us & reminds us that Jesus is with us always. Let our humble belief in the Eucharist set a holy example to be followed.

Do This in Memory: The final Do this In Memory Mass for this year’s First Communicants takes place at 10am in Achonry Sunday 18^th June.

Achonry NS Parents Association are holding their Annual Clothes Collection in June. Time: Fri 23^rdJune 3- 4pm Achonry NS, & 8-9pm St Nathy’s Hall Mullinabreena. Sat 24^th June 10am-12 Noon St Nathy’s Hall. Mullinabreena. Items Accepted: All clothing including Underwear, Bed linen, Towels, Curtains, Footwear, Hand Bags, Belts, Soft Toys. NOT Accepted: Pillows, Duvets & Mats. Keep Packing & pass the word on to extended family, neighbours & friends, & put a big effort in. For Collections Ring 087 6312980.

Community Games Athletics County Finals in Sligo I.T on 24^th & 25^th June. Tracksuits for County Final Athletic will be given out on 20^th June in St Nathy's Hall at 6.30 pm & a deposit of €20 is required. The very best of luck to all taking part in the Finals from the Community Games Committee.

Plastic Collection: At Tubbercurry Civic Amenity Site on Wed 21^st June from 9ap to 4pm. Details from 0862521699 or 0719662781

Coleman Music Centre: Tom Cussen & Shaskeen Céilí Band on Saturday, June 24^th at 8.30pm. Book tickets on 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com. Adm €15.

Rural Social Scheme: Vacancies – The RSS aims to provide income support for persons who are actively farming / fishing, & in receipt of specific long-term social welfare payments. Anyone interested should contact Sligo Leader at 071 9141138 or email dfoley@sligoleader.com All eligible applicants will be interviewed & may be placed on a panel.

House Concert. The musical pairing of Kieran Quinn & Seamie O'Dowd will play a house concert at Moy River Folk Club in Cloonacool on Friday June 23^rd at 8pm sharp. A light supper is included. Space is limited so booking is essential on 087 2512030.

Save the 8^th Amendment Rally for Life Bus to Dublin, Sat July 1^st. Please stand up for Life by joining the Rally. Bus leaves Sligo Park Hotel 9am Sat July 1^st. To book a seat call Fionnuala 0877552754.

One Million Rosaries & One Million Visits To The Blessed Sacrament For Protection Of Life & Save The 8^th Amendment. Pledge forms are left at church door. Please sign & give a commitment to say Rosaries or make visits to Blessed Sacrament. These Pledges will be returned to Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Pro Life Campaign needs volunteers to help spread the message that Ireland's life-saving 8^thAmendment deserves protection. Let's support mothers & babies. For more info call Helena 0858599055 or email grassroots@prolifecampaign.ie Thank you for your support.

Lough Derg: One day retreats in August & September, admission €40.

Three day Pilgrimages continue until 13^th August. Adm €70.

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

The AGM of the Phoenix Players in St. Brigid’s Hall, on Wed 21^st June at 8.30pm. New members are very welcome.

€1,270 collected the day of the exhibition. Thank you. All money raised will go towards flowers, boxes, compost, paint, no dumping signs & anything else needed for the tidy up going on around our parish. Next meeting Tues 4^th July 9.30pm in Parochial House.

A relic of St Teresa of Calcutta will be in the cathedral 22-24 June. Mass celebrated on Fri 23^rd at 8pm by Fr Tommy Johnston in the cathedral. All are welcome to venerate the relic at this mass.

Becoming a Permanent Deacon. The Diocese of Achonry invites men with an interest in becoming a Permanent Deacon for service in our diocese to please make contact with Fr. Dermot Meehan, Director of the Permanent Diaconate on 094 9251790 or at dmeehan@achonrydiocese.org by the end of July 2017. Please note that this will be our only intake of applicants for the next four years. Applicants who are single must be at least 25 years of age & married applicants must be at least 35 years old. Application forms & further information on the Permanent Diaconate are available on www.achonrydiocese.org/vocations/permanentdiaconate

GAA Notes: Club's annual 8km road race on 5^th July at 7.30pm, in Coolaney. Kids fun run at 7pm. Adults €15, minors €10, Family €40. Register from 6pm at Coolaney C.C. Chip Timing.

Parish Lunch: in Coach House, Rathbarron Sunday 18^th June (Father’s Day) 4 sittings: 12noon, 1, 2 & 3pm, Adults €15, Students €10, children under 6 €5. To book contact Deb 071918980. In aid of Parish funds.

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 in your area & would love to hear from you. Potential applicants must have the required 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

Learn from the comfort of home: National Learning Network provide free courses to enable people to gain work experience & QQI certification. Our IT & Business Studies course enables you to learn online from home, do work experience locally, & come into the Castlebar Centre for tutor guidance just twice a week. A free laptop is provided for the duration of the course. If you have an additional support need & are registered with the Department of Social Protection you could be entitled to the free training & help with transport. Payments are protected, & people under 26 years can receive extra payments. Contact: Castlebar@nln.ie; (094) 9022770; NLN, Breaffy Road, Castlebar.

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

Drummartin Indoor Country Market: (9km from Tubbercurry beside Joe Dan’s Pub) Every Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Coffee shop: As usual our fantastic range of Home Baked Goods, Free Range Eggs, Organic Dexter Beef, Organic Lamb, and Organic Vegetables by Crimlin Farm, Reggie’s Veggies, & a great selection of Crafts.

It is Church Music Summer School time again.  The Summer School 2017 from Wed 5^th to Sat 8^th July.  The guest director this year is Órla Barry, Ballinteer. She conducted Summer School 2011 when Sing the Mass was launched. She is accompanied by our Irish composers: Bernard Sexton, Ephrem Feeley & Liam Lawton. The theme for the Summer School is: Joy For The World, preparing for the World Meeting of Families 2018.  

Are you an adult considering a return to education or wishing to explore a different future for yourself? MSLETB Sligo Adult Guidance in Education Service invites you to our Three-Day Workshop in North Connaught College, Tubbercurry from Tues 6^th – Thurs 8^th June, 10am-1pm daily. Guest Speaker, Bernie Gillespie, who is a “3 Principles” facilitator & works with people to help them connect with their natural sense of worth & peace. For further details & application forms contact our Quay Street Office on 071-9138410 or email emmagray@msletb.ie

Closing date for receipt of application: Wednesday, 31^st May

Dublin / Kildare Group for Christmas Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 20^th – 28^th Dec 2017 (Last Remaining Seats) for 8 nights. Ex Dublin. Taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem (Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and Calvary), Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea & Sea of Galilee. Contact James Treacy 061-921470 or 0860572216

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.

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.

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

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

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.