Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time     

Sat 28^th                  8:00 pm Pakie McLoughlin (M)

Sun 29^th                 10:00 am              Patsy & Patricia Fallon (A)

Mon 30^th               St Jerome (priest & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 1^st St Thérése of the Child Jesus

                 10:00 am              Maureen Clarke (M)

Wed 2^nd                 The Guardian Angels

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 3^rd               Bl Columba Marmion (priest)

10:00 am        Bea & John Cunningham (M)

Fri          4^th           St Francis of Assisi

10:00 am        Bridgie Gormalley, Carniara (M)

7:00 pm          First Friday Mass 7pm for winter (A)

Sat 5^th                    10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Day for Life    

Sat 5^th                    8:00 pm Fr Patrick Henry, Leeds & Achonry (A)

Sun 6^th                   10:00 am              Commitment Ceremony for First Holy

Communion & Confirmation Pupils. (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 5^th October 8pm: Eugene Henry (A)

Sunday 6^th October 10am: Ella Finan (M)

1^st Reading Hab 1:2-3, 2:2-4. Psalm Ps 94.

2^nd Reading Tm 1:6-8, 13-14. Gospel Lk 17:5-10.

26^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 29^th September: Focus: Lay hold of eternal life by keeping the commandments, & pursuing noble goods. – The readings are a challenge for us to consider the eternal consequences of our actions. God, in his infinite love, both calls us to himself & gives us the freedom to accept or reject his invitation. We can allow comfort to make us complacent, or we can pursue noble goods & be persuaded by the One who was raised from the dead.

MASS SERVERS-Teams

Achonry Saturday 8pm 5^th October: ST DAVNET

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 6^th October: ST DECLAN

WEEKEND MASSES: October

Saturday 8pm: Achonry. Sunday 10am: Mullinabreena.

Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Family through the sacrament of Baptism: Sadie Mae Marren, Highfield, Tubbercurry.

Confirmation & First Communion 2020: An information meeting for parents /guardians of children who will be celebrating Confirmation & First Communion will be held on Wednesday 2^nd Oct @ 7pm in the Parochial House. The programme begins on October 6^th @ 10am Mass in Mullinabreena. The first celebration centres on a Ceremony of Enrolment, when the children, their families & the wider Christian community undertake to participate in this preparation programme.

October 6^th 10 am Mass Mullinabreena Sacramental Enrolment for Confirmation & First Communion Classes.

Pastoral Council (Prayer & Planning): Meeting on Wednesday 2^nd October at 9pm in Parochial House.

Sincere thanks to those who have returned their CHY3 Tax Relief Forms for 2018-22. This will be of great financial benefit to the Church in Achonry/Mullinabreena. €12,710 reclaimed for 2017. Nothing reclaimed yet for 2018 as only 67 have returned forms so far, (there are at least 20 more who signed in previous years & are eligible to sign again but have not yet done so). I sincerely thank all who have responded & I appeal to others to consider signing & returning their form to Fr Peter as soon as possible. Forms are available at the church door. Thanks to all people who contribute to the upkeep of the Church & Parish.

Tractor, Vintage Car, & Bike Run - Sunday Sept 29^th at 1pm from Cloonacool Village. Registration from 11am. Entry Fee: €20

Proceeds to Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin (Our Lady's Children Hospital Crumlin). Raffle and Refreshments

Blood Donation Clinic in St. Brigid's Hall, Tuesday 1^st Oct from 4.30pm to 8.00pm. Please come & give somebody who is seriously ill or injured another chance at life. Every donation helps save & prolong life.

Annual General Meeting of Achonry National School Parents Association on Wednesday 9 Oct at 8pm in St Nathy's Hall. School Principal Ms Cora Kivlehan will attend & address the meeting. All parents/guardians are invited & are strongly encourage to attend this meeting.  It is important our Parents Association continues to grow & provide on-going support for our Children & our school. We hope to have this meeting concluded in one Hour. Please support.

Community Enhancement: Thanks to everyone that came to Parochial House for our Coffee Evening in aid of NW HOSPICE. We don't yet have a total amount collected as money is still coming.

Walkway: Mullane Contractors will start work on the walk way up Knock na Shee in the coming weeks all going well.

FREE Daffodil Bulbs: Purchased from Aurivo Achonry, & we plan on planting them around the parish to enhance the area. If you would like some just message our facebook / 087 6235468

Foundation in Counselling course: At the Newman Institute, Ballina, starts on 10^th October. The course runs for 26 Thursday nights from 7 to 10pm & 2 Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. The cost is €1200 which can be paid in instalments. There is a deposit of €100 required to secure a place. For inquiries please phone 096 72066 or email reception@newman.ie 

Coffee Morning: in North Connaught College Tubbercurry in aid of North West Hospice on Thurs 3^rd Oct from 10.00 – 2pm. Please support.

Sign up to Sleep Out & support local homeless charity. The NW Simon Annual Sleep Out is in Sligo on Fri 4^th Oct, the charity are calling on individuals, work groups, clubs, corporates to sign up & make a difference. Last year alone the local charity supported 371 individuals in Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal. Call Mary on 087 7708865 or e mail mary@northwestsimon.ie for more details.

The Rosary for Faith & Life on 13^th October. Please find a location in your area & join us in praying the Rosary there at 2.30pm on that day. We are joining with countries all around the world at that time to pray for a return to the Faith & for the protection of the unborn. For more info or to register your location please go to  www.coastalrosaryireland.ie 

Fatima Pilgrimage for Feast Day of Miracle of the Sun 10^th Oct. Prayers, Mass & Hungarian Stations of the Cross in Fatima. All ex Dublin Contact James Treacy 0860572216 

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 27^th Sept. Winners: P. McCormack, P. Henry, J. Traynor, W. Coleman, T. McCarrick.. Raffle: M. McCarthy, P. Gallagher, J. Traynor.

25 Drive in Moylough every Wednesday at 8:30pm.

25 Drive in Cloonacool C. Centre every Monday at 8:30pm.

Are you or your family affected by drugs or alcohol abuse? M-PACT, supports families to work together, helping to build better coping strategies. A free & confidential 8 week programme will begin shortly. If interested or would like further info please contact Philip 085 875 9319 email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com Next course starts Monday 21^st Oct.

Bereavement Support Group. Life after a bereavement can feel empty & lonely. This Support Group meets at the Family Centre, Knock every Wednesday at 11am. Anyone is welcome to drop in any week. Further info from Monica Morley on 094-9375320.

Have you taken a career break? Need help to build your confidence to get back into the workplace? RESTART-EMPOWER-SUPPORT (RES), a FREE back-to-work programme is designed for women, age 35 plus who have been out of the workplace for 3-years plus for the development of new-job related skills. Contact Brenda Donagher, Rural Enterprise Skillnet, for further information 087 6858550

Tubbercurry FRC: Mother Baby Group: The group meets in the Family Resource Centre (FRC) every Wednesday from 10.30am. The group is informal & mums come for a chat & a cuppa. On occasion activities take place or guest speakers are invited to talk to the group on topics of interest. The Parent & Toddler Group: meet every Monday 10.30am-12.00. This is a fun group for both parents/guardians/carers & their little ones. Fun activities include circle time, singing, arts & crafts, sensory play & much more. The group resumes on Monday 16^th Sept. More details on any of above 0719186926.

A day in Honour of Our Lady - "Calling all Families". Consecrate your families to Our Lady on Saturday, 5^th Oct in Knock Shrine at the 3pm Pilgrimage Mass. Followed by testimony, food & music in the Rest & Care Centre & concludes with a Holy Hour to pray for our Priests, Bishops & their Dioceses. Please contact Human Life International 094 9375993 or email: mail@humanlife.ie

Drummartin Indoor Country Market: (9km from Tubbercurry on Ballina Rd beside Joe Dan’s Pub) from 10.30am – 12.30pm on Saturday. Come on down to the market for lots of local produce - beef, lamb, herbs & veg, bread & eggs - as well as crafty stuff. Stock up on dried goods without any plastic packaging. Take a seat in the cafe & enjoy freshly ground coffee & cake. Something for everyone.

Beginning Experience weekend 18-20 October for people who have lost a spouse through death divorce or separation. Esker Retreat Centre Athenry Info from Maureen 0876646896 or Josie 0879881143

Services provided by Clár ICH: Attic Insulation, Draught Proofing, Lagging Jackets, Low Energy Light Bulbs, Ventilation, Cavity Wall Insulation, Energy Advice. This scheme is available to homes which meet the following criteria. Owner occupied, non-local authority homes, Constructed before 2006, The owner is in receipt of one of the following: Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme, Job Seekers Allowance for over 6 months with a child under 7 years, Working Family Payment,  One Parent Family Payment, Domiciliary Care Allowance, Carer's Allowance (must live with person you care for)  All calls & queries to 094-9371830 or e mail info@clarichmayo.com or message Facebook Clár ICH

Coastalrosaryireland.ie. Rosary for Life & Faith in Ireland 13^th Oct at 2:30pm. To register a location & a group please visit the website.

Banada Tourlestrane Housing Association (BTHA): Supply meals-on-wheels to elderly, the sick, those just returned home from hospital, or others who through circumstances are not able to prepare meals for themselves. The service is daily & can be availed of by calling BTHA office 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday on 071 9181562. Meals are freshly home cooked & consist of a dinner & desert.

Mother Baby Group: The mother baby group meets in the FRC every Wednesday from 10.30am. The group is informal and mums come for a chat and a cuppa. On occasion activities take place or guest speakers are invited to talk to the group on topics of interest. A warm welcome awaits.

Vocations: Have you the courage to take a risk for God’s promise - Priesthood in Achonry Diocese – It is worth saying “yes” to God.  Contact our Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kivlehan, The Presbytery, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.  Tel. 094 - 9860011, Mobile 087 - 3683535, E-mail pkivlehan@achonrydiocese.org or contact any local priest for more info.  

Icon painting workshop and water gilding workshop in Knock

Further details on https://theodoreicons.com/knock

Water Gilding Workshop: 30 Sept to 1 Oct 2019.

Icon Painting Workshop: 2-8 October 2019

By Theodore Papadopoulous, Greek Iconographer, Knock.