First Sunday of Lent

Sat 17^th                  8:00 pm Ita Moran, Rinbane (A)

Sun 18^th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 19^th               10:00 am              Tom & Michael Hargadon (M)

                                                8:00 pm                 Private Intention (A)

Tues 20^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Wed 21^st                St Peter Damian (bishop & doctor of the Church

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 22^nd            The Chair of St Peter

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Fri          23^rd         St Polycarp (bishop & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                        8:00 pm             Nora Dunleavy, Rinbane (A)

Sat 24^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Second Sunday of Lent

Sat 24^th                  8:00 pm Micheál Johnston & his father Michael (A)

Sun 25^th                 10:00 am              John P. Davey & dec’d of family (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 24^th 8pm Anthony Benson (A)

Sunday 25^th 10am Martina Brennan (A)

Sunday 25^th 11:30am Brian Marren (M)

1^st Reading Gen 22:1-2, 9-18. Psalm Ps 114.

2^nd Reading Rm 8:31-34. Gospel Mk 9:2-10.

Readers of Universal Prayer

Sunday 25^th 11:30am Ciara Lee (M)

World Meeting of Families; Presentation to the following:

February 18^th 11:30 am (M) Kay family, Achonry.

February 25^th 10am (A) Brennan family, Mullinabreena South

March 4^th 11:30 am (M) Marren family, Carniara.

1^st Sunday of Lent 18^th Feb: Focus: The kingdom of God is at hand. – Repent & believe in the Gospel. These sound like simple words from our short Gospel today. But it is fitting that Jesus begins his earthly ministry with this powerful message after the Spirit descended upon him at his baptism. He asks us to believe in the Gospel & embrace its message of humble service & discipleship.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Paul Henry, Devon, England, (uncle of Noel Henry, Townavoultry, & Martina Brennan, Mullinabreena South).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

MASS SERVERS-Teams

Achonry Sat 8pm 24^th Feb:  ST. COLUMBA  

Achonry Sunday 10am 25^th Feb: ST. DAVNET

Mullinabreena Sun 11:30am 25^th Feb: ST. AGNES  

LENT: Join with people all over Ireland in the Lenten Crusade for Life. Why not offer up your prayer & fasting during Lent for the Protection of the Unborn? Perhaps you may like to say the rosary each day, do some form of fasting or have Mass offered for the protection of Life. For info. contact: 094-9375993 or email: mail@humanlife.ie

Parents Association Achonry N.S. Meeting on Wednesday 21^st Feb at 9pm sharp in St Nathy’s Hall Mullinabreena. This is our first meeting in 2018. All Parents are invited to attend. We hope this meeting will be well supported.  

Pope Francis has chosen Ireland for the World Meeting of Families 2018 Join us. Be a volunteer. Celebrate the joy of love with families from across the world. All are welcome to this historic event in Dublin from 21-26 August. Visit our website at worldmeeting2018.ie.

Special Collection to help cover costs will be taken up soon.

Achonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement Group are planning another LITTER PICK in MARCH. Please contact us if you are willing to help on your road. Llast year was a great success, young & old getting involved. We will have more details very soon

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall on Fridays at 8:30pm. Fri 16^th; Winners: Cm. Gallagher, J. Brennan, P. McCormack, L. Walsh. Raffle: J. Reidy, F. Gilmartin, J. Reidy, P. McCormack.

Windmill Players present their hilarious play "Tom, Dick & Harry" in the Art Deco Theatre, Ballymote on Fri 23^rd & Sat 24^th Feb with Friday night's show in aid of St. Joseph's School, Ballytivnan. Tickets from Lavin’s of Ballymote – 071 9183354, or by contacting 087 7908173 or on the door. Don't miss out on some side splitting comedy!

Cloonacool Players present their comedy "Cupid Wore Skirts" in St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry Sun 25^th Feb at 8pm, adm €10.

Table quiz in Brennan's Cloonacool Saturday 24^th February at 9pm. Oonagh Conway will be going to Zambia this summer with the charity called SUAS for 8 weeks as a volunteer teaching children English, all funds raised will go towards this cause. Teams of 4 & €40 per table with plenty of raffle prizes up for grabs! 

St Nathy’s Ladies: All age groups will gradually be starting back over the coming weeks so if you want to play Gaelic football at any level please make contact with Louise on 087 6356679 who will direct you to the right Team. Managers confirmed for the 2018 season are:  U10 Louise O'Donnell, U12 Gerry Lee, U14 Paul Lavin, U16 Angela Doohan, &Senior John O'Hara. 

“Finding Peace Within” a one-day workshop on Saturday March 3^rd from 10am-4pm at Solas Healing Sanctuary, Curry. No matter what is going on in your life right now you can find peace, which is the pathway to happiness. Tea breaks & lunch provided. Spaces limited so booking is essential. For more details phone Maureen 0868511372

Ballintogher (Co. Sligo) Community Centre: Friday 23^rd Feb at 8pm three act comedy by Cloonacool Dramatic Group 'Cupid Wore Skirts' A night of laughter & enjoyment. All welcome.      

Ceili Friday 9^th March – 9:30pm, Music by Duntally Ceili Band, Refreshments served. Fáilte  Roimh Gach  Einne  

Enrollment Forms for Knock na Shee Pre-school for Sept 2018 are now available.  Please Contact Caroline Coleman on 087 2250049 for more info.

Classes for spring 2018 at St Attracta's CS. (Booking essential 0719120814, email mroddy@stattractas.ie). CAD (Computer Aided Design) - 7 week course (€80) Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm starting Feb 27^th. (for beginners /improvers). Basic Computer classes - 6.30 to 8.30pm starting Tuesday, Feb 27^th (only a few spaces remaining). Woodwork - (basic) 7 weeks 6.30 to 8.30pm starting Tuesday Feb 27^th (€80).

North Connaught College Open Evening: Tubbercurry on Thurs 1^st March, 3-6pm for PLC & VTOS courses. School leavers & adults are all welcome.  Teachers, Guidance Counsellor, Student Support Tutor & current students will be available to deal with any queries you may have. There will be taster sessions in some of the courses e.g Beauty Therapy, IT/Business, Childcare, Nursing & Healthcare. More info on www.northconnaughtcollege.net or on www.facebook.com/northconnaughtcollege or call 0719185035.

The following are suggested as ways of fulfilling Friday penance:

• Abstaining from meat or some other food;
• Abstaining from alcoholic drink or smoking;
• Making a special effort at involvement in Family prayer;
• Making a special effort to participate in Mass on Fridays;
• Visiting the Blessed Sacrament;
• Making the Stations of the Cross;
• Fasting from all food for a longer period than usual and perhaps giving what is saved to the needy;
• Helping the poor, sick, old or lonely.

From the statement on Friday Penance issued by the Bishops' Conference, 2010

Tubbercurry Twinning Group are planning a trip to Cutigliano in the Tuscany region of Italy May 8^th – 13^th. A Group from Tubbercurry’s Twinning town Viarmes in France will be joining our group. We will be travelling from Dublin to Pisa & onward to Cutigliano, will stay in local hotel & some suggestions for activities while there are Forest walks, an urban hike in the city of Lucca, trip to Chianti & visit a winery, & to cheese making or visit olive oil company. If you are interested contact info@tubbercurry.ie or call to South Sligo Tourism & Community office, Humbert St. Tubbecurry.

Drummartin Indoor Country Market: (9km from Tubbercurry beside Joe Dan’s Pub). Every Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Coffee shop: We have a great range of Home Baked Goods, Free Range Eggs, Organic Dexter Beef, Organic Lamb, & Organic Veg by Crimlin Farm, Reggie’s Veggies, & a great selection of Crafts. Reopening on Saturday 3^rd March & looking forward to seeing you all again. Check out for updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrummartinCountryMarket

Coleman Music Centre: Singer songwriter Donal O'Connor in Concert on Sat 24^th Feb at 8.30pm. Donal's music has been described as "a pure joy". Come & hear a mix of old & new material. For more info & booking phone 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com.

Creative Writing Starter Course begins Tuesday March 6 10.30am -12.30pm for 6 weeks at Yeats Memorial Building, Sligo. Writing From a First Draft to a Final Draft (turn ideas into finished poems, stories etc. suitable for publication) Begins Weds March 7 6.30-8.30pm for 6 weeks. Places strictly limited. Ph: 0838561559

The 2018 Basic Payment Scheme has opened for applications. It is open early this year as there are no more paper applications being accepted.  If you are one of the 16000 applicants who has been informed by the DAFM that your application must be filed online this year call Siobhan Ward on 0879193371. We are available to help on Saturdays & Sundays.

“Do This in Memory” programme for First Holy Communion in Mullinabreena Church at 11:30am Mass on Sunday 25^th March.

Parish Pastoral Council (Prayer & Planning): Meeting in Parochial House on Wednesday 7^th March at 8:30pm.

Marian Laity: Meeting in Parochial House Thurs 8^th March at 7pm

Are you finding it difficult to care for your feet? Experiencing pain in your lower limbs or feet? Are you a diabetic? If so, a regular check up on your feet by a professional is essential. Podiatrist/Chiropodist Elaine Igoe of Step Ahead Footcare in Ballina provides a Clinic in Ballymote Pharmacy on the 1^st & 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Next Clinic Tuesday 20^th February. To book an appointment please call the pharmacy on 0719183320

Set Dancing Class: In St Nathy’s Hall every Thursday at 8:30pm.

Due to an increase in numbers the Class will continue on Thurs night

Card Game in Cloonacool C. C. at 8.30 pm every Monday.

25 Drive in Moylough Community Centre 8.30pm every Wednesday

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club: Lotto tickets will be on sale in the coming week from the usual sellers.

Irish summer courses in Banada. Junior cert 23^rd-27^th July & Leaving cert 30^th July-3^rd August. Call or text Siobhán for more details 0874510572

Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages: 7 nights B&B & Airport Shuttle service from €279 pp. Book any flight - any time & we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call for further info 01 443 4510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com.

The Cancer Support Group (for those who have or had cancer) is on In the Cancer Support Centre, 53 Ard Aisling. Support Group meeting on 1^stWed in Feb 2018. Please ring the centre for more info 089 4480527.

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