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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  

Sixth Sunday of Easter

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

& dec’d. family (M)

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

                                                        11:30 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 7th 10:00 am              Thomas, Mary Ellen & Eamonn Connolly (M)

Tues 8th                 Bl John Sullivan (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 9th 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 10th             St Comgall (abbot)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 11th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 12th                  Ss Nereus, Achilleus, & Pancras (martyrs)

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

                                         Devotions: Venerable Patrick Peyton

The Ascension of the Lord

Sat 12th                  8:00 pm Seamus Conlon (M)

Sun 13th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (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 12th 8pm Megan Finan (M)

Sunday 13th 10am Tara Hosey (A)

Sunday 13th 11:30am Caroline Coleman (M)

1st Reading Acts: 1:1-11. Psalm Ps 46.

2nd Reading Eph 4:1-13. Gospel Mk 16:15-20.

Readers of Universal Prayer

Saturday 12th 8pm Kenneth Coleman (M)

Sunday 13th 11:30am Aoife Seevers (M)

Sixth Sunday of Easter 6th May: Focus: Following the commands of the Lord brings life & joy. -  The Lord’s commands are not restricting or limiting, but rather are the way to our fulfilment in this life & the next. We can love & beloved by our Creator by following his commandments.

World Meeting of Families; Presentation to the following:

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

May 13th 11:30 am (M) Coleman family, Tubbercurry / Carniara.

May 20th 10 am (A) Henry family Carntavy

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 12th May:  ST BENEDICT

Achonry Sunday 10am 13th May: ST. NATHY

Mullinabreena Sunday 11:30am 13th May: ST. CLARE

Community Games: Athletics Monday 7th May 12noon in Nace O’Dowd Park.  

Book Launch: Launch of Julia Hession’s Book “Beezie’s People” in Cloonacool Community Centre on Sunday 6th May at 8pm. All funds raised from donations for the book will be donated to the Simon Community Sligo Branch. Refreshments served. All welcome.

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 10th May at 9pm.

 

Special Days on Lough Derg: Day of Friendship & Prayer Wed 16th May. Arrival 10:30am / Departure 3:00pm. Guest Speaker – Revd Dr Laurence Graham, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland. Keynote address 12 noon followed by Prayer Service. Adm €25/£22 includes boat fare, refreshments on arrival & lunch.

Care for Creation Sat 19th May. Arrival from 9.15am/Departure from 4.15pm. Guest Speakers – Sr Nellie McLaughlin & Jonny Hanson. Begins 10.30am includes refreshments on arrival, lunch & closing prayer service. Adm €45/£40. Advance booking is essential.  Tel. (0035371 9861518)    Email info@loughderg.org

 

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall on Fri 4th May; Winners: J, Reidy, G. Connolly, M. Devaney, A. McGowan, P. Toolan. Raffle: J. Browne, G. Connolly, & others. Game again for GAA next Friday 11th May 9pm.

Coleman Music Centre: Declan Folan will launch his Cd on Sat May 12th at 8.30pm. He will be joined by local musicians. Adm €12, bookings & enquiries on 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic.com.

Real Tubber FC are holding an EGM in St. Brigid's Hall, on Monday, 14th May at 9pm. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a committee of officers. The Club invites all members, parents & coaches to attend & to have their say on how the Club will be run.

Pro Life Talk: Dana Rosemary Scallon will speak on the Defence of the Unborn in Sligo Park Hotel on Thurs, 10th May at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. For further info please contact Patrick Buckley: 087-2578250.

With 19 days to go until Ireland goes to the polls to decide our country's abortion future, we're not letting up for a minute. There is so much on the line. A "YES" outcome would mean immeasurable tragedy for our country. More than 5,000 lives will be lost every year if the 8th Amendment is repealed. That's more than 400 babies every month. More than a dozen beautiful babies every day. Vote NO & save lives.

PHOTOGRAPHS FOR EXHIBITION: The collection of photos for the upcoming exhibition is going very well....we are trying to get a few photos from every house in the parish....old & not so old ....please drop them to Anne Marie Gorman or contact her about collection. amgorman12@gmail.com 0876235468......all will be returned after the event.

it was a great day last year, please help us make it even better this year📷

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Monthly meeting on Monday 7th May at 9pm, in Coolaney Community Centre.

A 3k Family Fun Walk will take place on Sunday 27 May at 1.30pm from Achonry National School. This is ideal for all the family, grandparents, extended family & members of our community & beyond to get together & walk & talk, get some fresh air in a safe environment. Refreshments served at the school after the walk. This is a school fundraiser & all proceeds go to Achonry National School. Entry €10 per family or €5 per individual adult or donate. Register at 1pm.  Activities for kids after the walk at the school. We hope all families will be represented at this walk. Please support. 

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.

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 27thApril from 5 - 7pm & on Saturday 28th from 10am - 3pm.

Please join us for an afternoon of Prayer & Reparation for the protection of the Unborn & in Reparation for the ways Ireland has turned away from God, on Sunday May 13th (Feast of Our Lady of Fatima) from 2 - 5pm (Mass included) in St. Anne's Church, Shanvaghera, Knock, (one mile from Knock Village).Please come along, urgent prayer is needed. For more info contact: Human Life International, Knock. Tel: 094-9375993.

 

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

 

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.

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

 Lough Derg 2018: Season opens for One Day Retreats on Saturday 5th 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 1st June.

 

Scripture Summer School at Knock Shrine 13-16 June

Facilitated by Fr Kieran O'Mahoney & Jessie Rogers. As hearers of the Word, we explore the Word of God with open hearts, open minds and open lives. The first 2 dates (13th & 14th) will be offered to the clergy and final 2 dates (15th & 16th) are open to all. The focus will be on St Mark's Gospel. Knock House Hotel. €100 per two days (includes lunch). To book phone (094) 93 75355 or email:  faithrenewal@knockshrine.ieAccommodation packages available from Knock House Hotel. View the full programme at www.knockshirne.ie/event-calendar

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.

CHILDREN’S ROSARY AT SLIGO CATHEDRAL 20th ANNIVERSARY 1998 – 2018: This May we celebrate 20 years of praying the Rosary with children every May & October. We extend the warmest of invitations to our children, their parents & grandparents on Thursday, May 17th at 7pm when we will pray for the special intention of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our country.

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

 

AMORIS Programme as part of the preparation to the World Meeting of Families 21 -26 August 2018: You are invited to come to the Pastoral Centre in Charlestown for three Monday evenings beginning 14th, 21st & 28th May from 7.30-8.30pm for a short presentation on some of the themes contained in Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) which is the letter written by Pope Francis about the reality of family life today. These three evenings in Charlestown will mainly comprise of watching two short video clips of interviews with people from around the world and their experience of what belonging to a family means to them in their lives. It will also look at what encouragement and hope Pope Francis is offering to individuals and families at this time as we prepare for the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Please consider coming along with some members of your family, neighbours, and friends. You will be very welcome!

VOCATIONS: 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.    

“Walking Together as Families Today”: Gathering in Preparation for the World Meeting of Families. St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 19-20 June 2018. Keynote Speakers: Prof. Julie Hanlon Rubio (St Louis University, Missouri) & Prof. Martin M. Lintner (Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Brixen). Workshops on “Living the Gospel of the Family” (Bairbre Cahill, writer & facilitator); “Real Families, Re     al Issues, Real Responses” (Mary Johnston, ACCORD); “Families: a Global Perspective” (Colm Hogan, Trócaire); “Conscience & Moral Discernment” (Martin Lintner). Discussion facilitated by Anne Codd. Registration Fee: €15 (including lunch & teas/coffees). Tickets available on Eventbrite           www.eventbrite.ie (search under “Walking Together as Families Today”). Further information: contact Aoife at specialevents@spcm.ie

 

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