Fifth Sunday of Easter

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

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

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 30^th               St Pius V (pope)

10:00 am        Thanksgiving Mass (M)

Tues 1^st                  St Joseph the Worker

10:00 am        Morning Prayer (M)

Wed 2^nd St Athanasius (bishop & doctor of the Church)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 3^rd               Ss Philip & James (apostles)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 4^th                    St Conleth (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Special Intention (A)

Sat 5^th    Bl Edmund Rice (religious)

10:00 am        Denis & Ethna McDonagh (M)

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sat 5^th                    8:00 pm Michael James & Kathleen Davey

& dec’d. family (A)

Sun 6^th                   10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 5^th 8pm Pat O’Donnell (M)

Sunday 6^th 10am Ray Wims (A)

Sunday 6^th 11:30am Nicola Marren (M)

1^st Reading Acts: 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48. Psalm Ps 97.

2^nd Reading 1 Jn 4:7-10. Gospel Jn 15:9-17.

Readers of Universal Prayer

Saturday 5^th 8pm Klara Gallagher (M)

Sunday 6^th 11:30am Kayleigh Henry (M)

Fifth Sunday of Easter 29^th April: Focus: Jesus teaches us to stay connected always to the Father, through whom all good things come. – The image of the vine & the branches is a clear reminder of our dependence on God for our every breath. If we hope to bear any good fruit in this world, we must stay close to the source of goodness – God himself.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Peter Gallagher, Tourlestrane, (father-in-law of Colette Marren, Carrowmore).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

World Meeting of Families; Presentation to the following:

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

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

May 13^th 11:30 am (M) Coleman family, Tubbercurry / Carniara. If any other families would like to be on the rota to receive the Holy Family Emblem, the Prayer Leaflets & the Chalice, please put your name on the list at the church door.

MASS SERVERS-Teams

Mullinabreena Saturday 8pm 5^th May:  ST FRANCIS

Achonry Sunday 10am 29^th April: ST. DAVNET

Mullinabreena Sunday 11:30am 29^th April: ST. AGNES

Community Games: Athletics on Monday 7^th May at 12 pm in Nace O’Dowd Football Field.

Achonry N.S.  Parents Association meeting on Wednesday 2^nd May at 9pm sharp in St Nathy’s Hall. All Parents are invited to attend. We hope this meeting will be well supported. 

GRAVE MATTER: Only a few new grave spaces are now available in Courtabbey. Many areas have been checked out over the years re suitability for a new cemetery but no success. There will be a meeting to discuss a future plot & if anyone is willing to provide same, this meeting will be in St Nathy’s Hall on Thursday 10^th May at 9pm.

 Lough Derg 2018: Season opens for One Day Retreats on Saturday 5^th May. Retreats continue on May 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 20, 22, 26, 27 & 28.

Advance booking is essential. Tel +353 (0) 71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org Why not take some time and space for yourself on Lough Derg this May? Three Day Pilgrimage Season begins on Friday 1^st June.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall on Fri 27^th; Winners: P. Cryan, M. Devaney, J. Reidy, F. Murtagh, M. Rogan, J. Traynor. Raffle: P. J. O’Dowd, A. R. McCann, J. Brennan, F. Murtagh, Cm. Gallagher. Winter League Winners: Liz Walsh, Nora McHugh, Pat McCormack, James Reidy. Sincere thanks to all who supported the game all through the winter. The game next Friday at 9pm is in aid of the local GAA Club.

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

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.

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 2^nd to 7^th 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

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 12^th May at 4.00am. Pre registr at Supervalu Tubbercurry Friday 27^th April from 5 - 7pm & on Saturday 28^th 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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Photographs....  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.

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