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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

2019 Sunday Cycle C, Weekday Cycle I  

 

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 19th                  8:00 pm                 Johnny, Dominic, Annie &

dec’d. Feely family (M)

Sun 20th                 10:00 am              John P. Davey & dec’d. family (A)

Mon 21st                St Agnes (virgin & martyr)

10:00 am        John & Bea Cunningham (M)

Tues 22nd               St Vincent (deacon & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 23rd               10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 24th             St Francis de Sales (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 25th                  The Conversion of St Paul (apostle)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

                                         Devotions: Padre Pio

Sat 26th                  Ss Timothy & Titus (bishops)

12:00 pm        James Feely & dec’d of Feely family (M)

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 26th                  8:00 pm                 Maura Dibley, Tubbertelly (M)

ADORATION: Tuesdays

MULLINABREENA       3:00pm – 7:00pm

ACHONRY                      6:00pm – 9:00pm

 

 

Sun 27th                 10:00 am              People of the Parish (A)

                                               

 

 

Readers of the Word 

Saturday 26th Jan 8pm: Maureen Lee (M)

Sunday 27th Jan 10am: Damian Gallagher (A)

1st Reading Neh 8:2-6, 8-10. Psalm Ps 18.

2nd Reading 1 Cor 12:12-30. Gospel Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Readers of Universal Prayer

Saturday 26th Jan 8pm Conor Marren (M)

 

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 20th January: Focus: The Lord has betrothed himself to us in Christ Jesus & we are not abandoned. – The wedding at Cana has Jesus at the heart of the celebration. He is present now as we gather to celebrate. Here today he bestows upon us his blessings & his gifts – bringing forth faith & reassuring us of his fidelity & abundant grace.  

 SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Martin Foye, New Jersey & formerly of Carniara, (brother of the late Michael James Foye), Tom Connolly, Elphin & Carberry, (father of William Connolly, Mullaghanarry), Aidan Brennan,Ballymote, formerly of Mullinabreena South     

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

MASS SERVERS-Teams

Mullinabreena Saturday 8pm 26th Jan: ST CLARE

Achonry Sunday 10am 27th Jan: ST BRIGID

 
 

WEEKEND MASSES: January

Saturday 8pm Mullinabreena

Sunday 10 am Achonry

 

 

First Holy Communion: The “Do This in Memory” programme continues on Sunday 27th January at the 10am Mass in Achonry.

'Holy Hour of Eucharistic Healing in St. James's Church, Charlestown, Sunday 20th January starting at 6 pm'. All are welcome.

Operation Transformation is up & running in the parish & our first group walk takes place on Sunday 20th (today) at 11:30am from Achonry National School. Family & Friends & anyone who wants to come along are welcome. It’s a 5K walk all finished within the hour. Circuit training continues on Wednesdays at 8pm in St Nathy’s Hall.

Mission Sunday collection: On behalf of Fr Martin Kelly, National Director, I thank you for the credit transfer in the amount of €27,875 towards the Mission Sunday collection in Achonry Diocese, which was received just before Christmas.

Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club wish to thank Fr. Paul who stepped down as Chairman after five successful years of great service & dedication to the club. The following officers were elected at the AGM; President: Jack Devaney, Chairman: Ollie Lee, Secretary: Eugene Henry, Treasurer: Brendan Kivlehan, Vice Chair: Denis Gormalley, Ast. Secretary: Leo Coleman, Ast. Treasurer: Peirce Maloney, Coaching Officer: Francis Brennan, Children's Officer: Caroline Coleman, County Board Delegate: John Brennan, PRO: John Marren, Insurance Officer & Ast PRO: Shane O Brien

Ireland Lights Up. Coolaney Mullinabreena GAA club are opening the walkway around the pitch from 7pm to 9pm every Thursday for the next Five Weeks as part of the Ireland Lights Up campaign to make exercise more accessible to all. Lights purchased by the Club & additional lights from A/M Parish Enhancement Group will be erected every Thursday evening. Let’s make use of this facility over the next few weeks & remember safety comes first.

Community Games A.G.M Monday 21st January in St Nathy’s Hall at 9pm, please support.

Christian Blind Mission, says a sincere thank you for your donations in the Cribs in both churches amounting to €150.

 

Music classes in Whistle, Flute & Fiddle in the Family Resource Centre Tubbercurry every Monday. Beginner whistle & flute 6.15pm, advanced 7pm, & fiddle 7.15pm.

Photography Course: There are places available on this course starting on Monday 21st January in North Connaught College, from 7-9pm. For more information ring 071- 9185035.

 

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday 8:30pm; Fri 18th Winners: P. Flannery, A. McSorley, M. Devaney. Raffle: C. Gallagher, J. Burke, W. Coleman, T. McCarrick.

 

Study Theology Online: This spring come & join our supportive student community & study theology by distance learning. Register now! enquiries@prioryinstitute.com  www.prioryinstitue.com 01404 8124

Set Dancing Class in St Nathy’s Hall on Thursdays: 7:45pm for juniors, & at 8:30 for adults. Beginners welcome.

NW STOP (formerly STOP Suicide) provide FREE counselling. Call 0867772009 or 1850211877 if you or someone you know needs help. 

Tubbercurry Men’s Shed located at Banada are hoping to put on a bus each Wednesday evening to the Shed. If anyone is interested in availing of the transport please contact Mary in Tubbercurry FRC on 0719186926. Transport will be subject to numbers.

Achonry National School: Enrolment forms for September 2019 are now available at the church doors or from the school, please fill & return to the school by Thursday 24th January.

 

PARISH STATISTICS

 

2018

1968

1918

Baptisms

10

13

21

Confirmations

+29

#51

*107

Marriages

4

3

10

Deaths

10

20

N/A

+ 29 Confirmed in 2018. (Confirmation every second year)

# 51 Confirmed in1969.  (Confirmation every third year)

* 107 Confirmed in 1919. (Confirmation every third year).

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: The Offertory Boxes for 2019 are available at the Church Door. Because new ‘lists’ were drawn up it’s possible that your Offertory Envelope number will be different to the number you had in the past. Sincere thanks for your continued support. If you are not on the list of those who support or if you are new to the parish & wish to receive a box of envelopes, please contact Fr Peter.

CHY3 certs are available at the church door. If you are a PAYE worker or self-employed & didn’t get a CHY3 cert in your Offertory Box please take one. Please print your name, & sign, date & return these as soon as possible so the claim to the Revenue can be sent in for 2018. I took the liberty of placing CHY3 certs in the boxes, this is not meant to offend, but to ask you, if your circumstances are still the same or if you are eligible, to please fill in, sign & return your cert early in the New Year. (The cert you sign this year will last for the next five years 2018-2022). Thank you.

 

Tubbercurry FRC will be running an Odyssey Parenting Your Teen programme starting in February. This is an 8 week course for those parenting young people aged 11-18 years, specially developed to improve communication & relationships. Topics covered include parenting styles, Teen Development, Rules & Consequences, Dealing with Conflict, Improving Self-Esteem, & Problem Solving. Contact Mary on 0719186926 or devworker@tubbercurryfrc.com.

The Rainbows Programme provides group support for children experiencing loss following bereavement &/or parental separation /divorce. FRC is looking to recruit warm, enthusiastic & committed volunteers to run groups in 2019/20. Successful volunteers will be required to attend facilitator training (2 x 2 days) & facilitate at least two Rainbows Programmes. Volunteers need to have experience of working with children & young people. They need to be able to show concern & profound respect for grieving people. Good communication & listening skills are essential. If interested, please email coordinator@tubbercurryfrc.comor ring 071 9186926 for an application form.  Closing date 23.01.2019

Beginning Experience weekend 5-7 April for those who have lost a spouse through death, divorce, or separation. Esker Retreat Centre, Loughrea, Enquiries Gerry 0863855090 Maureen 0876646896

 

The Cloonacool Card Game continues at 9pm every Monday

Moylough 25 Drive: Every Wednesday for the winter at 8:30pm

Social Dancing class: In Community Centre Bunninadden every Friday at 9pm. Contact 0868474744

Drummartin Indoor Country Market: (9km from Tubbercurry beside Joe Dan’s Pub). Every Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Come to the market for local produce fresh as can be.

 

House to Rent: Sheltered accommodation open to applicants over 65 years. Long-term house is centrally heated, fully insulated, fully furnished with two bedrooms, sitting room, bathroom, kitchen & spacious hallway. Offer includes meals-on-wheels, laundry service, CCTV & a free rural transport service. Application to Corpus Christi Village, Tourlestrane. Phone 0719181562 (Mondat to Friday 9am to 1pm) or Sean 087 1204535