Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

                                                                                                ‘Do This in Memory’ First Holy Communion

Mon 28^th               St Thomas Aquinas (priest & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 29^th    10:00 am         Private Intention (M)

Wed 30^th               St Aidan (bishop), Bl Margaret Ball & Francis Taylor

                 10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Thurs 31^st             St John Bosco (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 1^st                     St Brigid (abbess, Secondary Patron of Ireland)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                         Blessing of St Brigid’s Crosses

Sat 2^nd    The Presentation of the Lord

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                         Blessing of Candles

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 2^nd                    8:00 pm                 People of the Parish (A)

                                                                                                Blessing of Throats

Sun 3^rd                   10:00 am              Patricia & Patsy Fallon (M)

                                                                                                Blessing of Throats

Readers of the Word 

Saturday 2^nd Feb 8pm: Francis Brennan (A)

Sunday 3^rd Feb 10am: James McCarrick (M)

1^st Reading Jer 1:4-5, 17-19. Psalm Ps 70.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 12:31-13:13. Gospel Lk 4:21-30

Readers of Universal Prayer

Sunday 3^rd Feb 10am Ciara Lee (M)

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

3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 27^th January: Focus: The fulfilment of the Scriptures is found in the person of Jesus. – We spend a lot of time waiting. Waiting for people; waiting for events; waiting for time to pass; waiting for someone to show up. One thing we do not have to wait for is for God to fulfil his promise. That promise – of forgiveness & union – came in the person of Jesus Christ. And from the time of those who physically surrounded him to today, the message has been simple: repent & believe. And that seems a lot more fruitful than waiting around.

MASS SERVERS-Teams

Achonry Saturday 8pm 2^nd Feb: ST COLUMBA

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 3^rd Feb: ST DECLAN

Baptism: We welcome into the Christian community through the Sacrament of Baptism Fionn Patrick Brennan, Oaklawn, Chaffpool.

Community Games: Art in St Nathy’s Hall Friday February 8^th from 6.30 to 8.00.

Post Box at Aurivo (Achonry Creamery): The Post Box was damaged a few months ago, it is now repaired & back in service.

Comboni Missionary Appeal: The Comboni Missionaries visited all the Parishes in Achonry Diocese last year to help raise funds for their Mission work. On their Appeal they collected €42,500.  They wish to thank you very much for your generous support.

Gianna Care West Mother & Baby bank event in the Menlo Park hotel Sat 9^th Feb 4-6pm. Come along, pick up free baby items (clothing, equipment etc.) meet other Mums & our team. See our FB & Instagram pages for more detail or call Emma on 0879620760.

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.

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

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.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday 8:30pm

A recent fundraiser organised by Gemma Coleman of Dowras, Tourlestrane, raised in excess of €3,000 for Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association. The funds were raised through a number of activities including collection points at Mid West Radio, Gillespies of Tubbercurry & a House Concert at Moy River Folk Club in Cloonacool. 

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

Can you make a Difference to North West Simon Community?

Calling all groups, offices, clubs or individual – would you like to host a Tea Day in aid of North West Simon Community on Thurs 21^st Feb or anytime that suits? The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is on Sun 2^nd June in Dublin, would you like to walk/run & raise money for NW Simon Community – If interested in either of the above please contact Mary on 087 7708865 or email mary@northwestsimon.ie

Hilarious Comedy by Sam Cree, "Don't Tell The Wife" the Wind Mill Players (West Sligo) in Ballintogher Community Centre, Sat 2^nd & Sun 3^rd Feb 8pm. Booking - 087 9964143 / 087 6645509 

Coolaney Mullinabreena GAA: The club would like to wish Nathan Mullen & Barry Gorman the very best of luck & indeed the rest of the Sligo team & management as they prepare for the opening round of the National League against Carlow next Sunday.

Club Membership 2019 has now opened. We ask all players, coaches, members & supporters to register at their earliest convenience. Player membership from U -6 to Senior level is mandatory to be covered to play train /play under the GAA injury benefit fund.

A medal presentation for our victorious 2018 minor & U-21 panels will take place on Sat 2^nd Feb @7pm in St Nathy’s Hall.

Last Monday night the club presented Club Lotto Jackpot winners Danny & Brian Coleman with a cheque for €6,700. The club will be re- launching our Lotto for 2019. We look forward to your continued support for this vital fundraiser for the day to day running of the club.

Blood Donation Clinic in St. Brigid's Hall, on Thurs, 7^th Feb from 4.30 to 8.00pm. As always, the demand for blood continues & every possible donation is desperately needed. Injured & sick people live because other people give. Blood is life & giving some is one of the greatest gesture of love & care that most people will ever have chance to avail of.

Coleman Music Centre: Hosts its annual fundraising concert on Sat 2^nd February at 8.30 pm acts will include our own Ceoltóirí Coleman, The Needham Family, Laura Ganley, Maureen O’ Dowd & choir together with many more. Last year was a complete sell out & there is no doubt that this year will be the same. Tickets 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

First Saturdays Devotions is being hosted in Knock Old Parish Church Sat Feb 2^nd Starts at 11am with Rosary, meditations, & concludes with Holy Mass at 12noon, Confessions & Enrollment of the free brown scapulars. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Simon F. Galloway (Knock Marian Apostolate)

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.

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.

Leaving Cert Irish Oral Revision Course Saturday 23^rd March 10am -1.30pm in Banada. Junior & Leaving cert Irish courses 22^nd - 26^th July & 29^th July- 2^nd August in Banada contact Siobhán on 0874510572 

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.

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. We are now reopen after the winter break. Come & stock up on rice, oats and flour, as well as dried fruit & nuts - with no plastic packaging.

Midland Warmer Homes in conjunction with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland run a Warmer Homes Scheme. This project is FREE to individuals who are in receipt of one of the following - Fuel Allowance; or Family Income Supplement (FIS); or Jobseeker’s Allowance (for more than 6 months with a child/ren under 7); or One Parent Family Payment; or Domicillary Care Allowance; or Careers Allowance - living with the person you care for; the person must own their own house and the house must be built before 2006. Only homes that have NOT received works can apply for this project. Works which are covered include – attic, cavity wall, external wall and heating installations – based on SEAI criteria and survey of house. For more information or an application form contact us on 090-6488292 or email info@midlandwarmerhomes.ie

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