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Parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena

Church of St Nathy & St Brigid,Achonry F91 X998

Church of the Sacred Heart Mullinabreena F56 C864

Fr Peter Gallagher 071 9184002 / 087 2221244,   F56 CY23

e-mail: pgallagher@achonrydiocese.org

2018 Sunday Cycle B, Weekday Cycle II  

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sat 21st                  8:00 pm James & Padraig Coleman (A)

Sun 22nd                 10:00 am              Helen McCarrick, Cloonbaniffe (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 23rd               St George (martyr), St Adalbert (bishop & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 24th               St Fidelis of Sigmaringen (priest & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 25th               St Mark (Evangelist)

                                                10:00 am              Mary Fluery & Nora Thorne (A)

Thurs 26th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri 27th                  St Asicus (bishop, Elphin)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 28th                  11:30 am              First Holy Communion (M)

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sat 28th                  8:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Sun 29th                 10:00 am              Nicholas & Kathleen Egan (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

 
 

ADORATION: Tuesdays

MULLINABREENA       3:00pm – 7:00pm

ACHONRY                      6:00pm – 9:00pm

 

 

               

 

 

Readers of the Word

Saturday 28th 8pm Anthony Benson (A)

Sunday 29th 10am Sinead O’Brien (A)

Sunday 29th 11:30am Mary Keane (M)

1st Reading Acts: 9:26-31. Psalm Ps 21.

2nd Reading 1 Jn 3:18-24. Gospel Jn 15:1-8.

Readers of Universal Prayer

Sunday 29th 11:30am Ella Finan (M)

 

World Meeting of Families; Presentation to the following:

April 22nd 10 am (A) Henry family (Ian), Lavagh.

April 28th 11:30 am (M) First Holy Communion.

May 6th 10 am (A) Dixon family, Rinbane.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 22nd April: Focus: It is in & through Jesus alone that we can attain salvation. – Our world often tells us that we should be strong, secure & self-sufficient on our own. We may be able to do this in certain areas of our lives, but not when it comes to salvation. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who is our strength, our protection & our salvation.

MASS SERVERS-Teams

Achonry Saturday 8pm 28th April:  ST BRIGID

Achonry Sunday 10am 29th April: ST. COLUMBA

Mullinabreena Sunday 11:30am 29th April: ST. ELIZABETH

 

“Do This in Memory” programme for First Holy Communion in Achonry Church at 10 am Mass on Sunday 22nd April.

Annual 8km run, jog / walk in aid of Gallagher House Services, Tubbercurry, will take place from Kilmactigue Community Centre (beside playground) on Thurs April 26th at 7pm. Registration from 6pm on the day or pre- registration before 4:30pm on Wed. April 25th at 071 91 20624 or by calling into Gallagher House Garden Centre. Clock timing. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female. Refreshments served afterwards in the Community Centre. Cost per adult €10. Everyone is welcome & your support will, as always, be greatly appreciated.

Choir Practice: In Mullinabreena Church on Thurs 26th at 8pm in preparation for the First Holy Communion. Children & young adults are more than welcome to join with the Choir for this & any other occasion.

Community Games: Athletics on Monday 7th May at 12 pm in Nace O’Dowd Football Field. Thanks to everyone who supported C.G sponsored walk on Friday evening, much appreciated.

 

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall on Fridays at 8:30pm. Fri 20th; Winners: N. McHugh, M. McCarthy, M. Maher, J. Traynor, P. Cryan, W. Coleman  Raffle: P. McCormack, W. Coleman, N. McHugh.

World Meeting of Families 2018 – To attend the Festival of Families in Dublin during the 21 – 26 August you must register on-line for tickets to the events & to the closing Mass with Pope Francis. Please visit www.worldmeetingoffamilies2018.ie to register as early as possible as booking is essential. Only those who will have tickets will be admitted to the various events during these days.

Be a voice for the VOICELESS. Unborn babies need YOU to speak out on their behalf. It’s vital to save the 8thThe referendum is not about limited abortion in certain circumstances. It is a referendum about abortion on demand.

Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes under the leadership of Bishop John Fleming, Killala & Very Rev. Dermot Meehan, Administrator of Achonry. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Tom Doherty, Killala & Fr. John Maloney Achonry. From the 2nd to 7th September, departs from Ireland West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €723- (single rooms available, supplement applies). Contact: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT on 086-6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Eileen O’Brien on 086-4013897

Vocation Sunday 2018: “Today the Lord continues to call others to follow him. We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous “yes”, nor be fearful of our limitations & sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord. To listen to that voice, to discern our personal mission in the Church & the world, & at last to live in the today that God gives us.” – Pope Francis. Priesthood in Achonry Diocese – It is worth saying “yes” to God. Contact Our Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kivlehan, The Presbytery, Ballaghaderreen. Tel. 094 9860011, Mobile 0873683535, E-mail pkivlehan@achonrydiocese.org or contact any local priest for more information.    

 

Photographs....  MEETING....Tue 24th April 8.30pm Parochial house, all welcome. 📷🎬📀📹 we are looking for photos from EVERY HOUSE asap for the exhibition - from as far back as possible up to the present day, please have a look. FAQ contact Anne Marie Gorman 0876235468. Please keep our community LITTER FREE.

 

Family Carers: Are you caring for a family member at home? A spouse, a partner or a close relative or neighbour? Then you are a Family Carer, become a member of Family Carers Ireland and benefit from a local and national network that helps family carers who need advice and that informs and influences Government policy relating to home-based care.   As a member you can also avail of our exclusive deals.  For more information call 05793 22920 or visit our website www.familycarers.ie

Cloonacool Card Game 9pm every Monday during Summer Time.

 

Drummartin Indoor Country Market: (9km from Tubbercurry beside Joe Dan’s Pub). Every Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Call in for coffee & cakes. Organic Dexter beef - a slow maturing well-marbled beef, rich in omega 3 un-saturated fats, also organic lamb, organic vegetables, soup, eggs & home baked bread & local craft items. If anyone wishes to sell at the market please contact Erin on: 086 3703145.

The Darkness Into Light Walk takes place from Banada Abbey on Sat 12th May at 4.00am. Pre registr at Supervalu Tubbercurry Friday 27th April from 5 - 7pm & on Saturday 28th from 10am - 3pm.

The Emergency number for opening the DEFIBRILLATORS at St Nathy’s Hall & Achonry Church is 1 2 3 4

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“Walking Together as Families Today”: Gathering in Preparation for the World Meeting of Families. St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 19-20 June 2018. Speakers, workshops, conversations, prayer, & much more, on variety of topics relating to family life. Regiser: €15 (incl. lunch & teas/coffees). Tickets available on www.eventbrite.ie (under “Walking Together as Families Today”). Further info: contact Aoife at specialevents@spcm.ie  Be part of it!

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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.

 

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