First Sunday of Advent      

Sat 30^th                  8:00 pm John Gallagher (M)

Sun 1^st                    10:00 am              Eleanor & Patrick O’Brien (A)

Mon 2^nd                 10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 3^rd                 St Francis Xavier (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 4^th                  St John Damascene (priest & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 5^th               10:00 am              Frank & Pat Gannon (M)

Fri          6^th                           St Nicholas (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                                                        7:00 pm                             Bridgie & Brendan Connolly & dec’d family (A)

Sat 7^th                     St Ambrose (bishop & doctor of the Church)

11:00 am        Harry McCarrick (M)

Second Sunday of Advent      

Sat 7^th                    8:00 pm Winnie & Mick Duffy

& dec’d McDonnell & Duffy families (A)

Sun 8^th                   10:00 am              Celia & Frank Healy & Sally Bissett (M)

                                                1:00 pm                 Mass in Cawley’s before Christmas Party

Readers of the Word

Saturday 7^th December 8pm: (A)

Sunday 8^th December 10am: Ella Finan (M)

1^st Reading Is 11:1-10. Psalm Ps 71.

2^nd Reading Rm 15:4-9. Gospel Mt 3:1-12.

1^st Sunday of Advent 1^st Dec: Focus: Advent is a time to prepare for the Lord. – In this season of Advent, we remember our place in salvation history. We remember that we, who again & again break the covenant established with God, are offered salvation through that same God who came as a baby to live, suffer, die & rise so that we may live forever with him.

WEEKEND MASSES: December

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

(There will be a different timetable for Christmas Masses)

MASS SERVERS-Teams

Achonry Saturday 8pm 7^th December: ST COLUMBA

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 8^th December: ST AGNES

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: John Henry, Armagh, (son of Paul Henry, formerly of Cloonarara & relative of Henrys Newgrove & Carntavy).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

Pastoral Council (Prayer & Planning): Meeting on Wednesday 4^th December at 8pm in Parochial House.

Choir practise for the Christmas season takes place on Wed 4^th Dec at 8pm in Mullinabreena Church. New members welcome.

Choir practise for Christmas season on Mon 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd Dec in Achonry Church at 8pm. New members welcome.

A Eucharistic Hour of Healing & Hop: preparation for Christmas, in St. James's Church, Charlestown, Sun 8^th Dec. 6-7pm. All welcome.

Annual Christmas Party in Cawley’s on Sunday 8^th Dec. with Mass at 1pm followed by Christmas dinner & entertainment. If you have not already replied to the invitation please do so by Wednesday 4^th as the organisers need to know the number of meals to book. Please contact Roisin 0879807416 or Casey 087 3945612 by Wednesday.

Christmas Ceili in St Nathy’s Hall Thursday 19^th Dec. from 8.30-11:30pm. Music by Laighne Ceili Band.  Admission €10. Refreshments served. This is a fundraiser for our Annual Christmas Party. Everyone welcome.  

A new film called “Love & Mercy: Faustina” about the life of St. Faustina & the Devotion of the Divine Mercy will be shown at the IMC Cinema, Ballina, on Monday 9^th & 16^th Dec at 8.30pm. Entry €10, OAPs €8.50. Bookings please phone: (096) 77616

Christmas Carol Service: In conjunction with local Church of Ireland group in Achonry Church on Thurs. 19^th Dec. at 8pm. Bishop Rooke, C. of I., & Fr Dermot Meehan Adm. Achonry Diocese will attend.

The Community Enhancement Group: AGM on Thursday 5^th Dec in St Nathy's Hall at 8.30pm. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Achonry National School Parents Association will be holding a clothes collection after Christmas, if everyone could please start to gather your unwanted clothing & details will follow in January. Many Thanks!

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Monthly meeting on Monday 2^nd December at 9pm, in St. Nathy's Hall.

Part time positions available in Heritage Centre based in South Sligo. Must be eligible for Tus & CE Scheme. Contact 083 3303101 or oxmountaindevcoltd@gmail.com for details.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 29^th Nov. Winners: M. Maher, N. McHugh, P. McCormack, J. Kennedy. Raffle: P. McCormack x2, H. McGowan x2.

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

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

Sean Nos Dancing classes in Cloonacool Community Centre Mondays 6 - 7pm. All children welcome. If interested please contact Belinda by text on 087 9044051

The Cloonacool Christmas Party on Sunday 8^th Dec. Bookings can be made with Attracta on 086 3058844. Mass at 3pm followed by a delicious festive dinner & music in the hall. Don't miss this wonderful annual celebration, book your place now!

Blessing for Expectant Mothers: On Saturday Dec 7^th, a blessing ceremony for all parents who are expecting a baby, will take place at Knock Shrine at 12 noon. It will include a short prayer for protection & safe delivery with an individual blessing for all mothers-to-be who are present. All welcome.

Ceolaras Coleman: Vocalist Bernadine Casserly accompanied by Anne Kielty on Piano, Sat Dec 7^th at 8.30 pm. Adm €15. Tickets 071 9182599 or visit our website www.colemanirishmusic.com.  This concert will be a mix of Irish folk songs & Christmas numbers.

St Nathy’s Ladies: Christmas Tractor & Vintage Run on Sunday 8^th Dec. in Bunninadden. Registration 11am with the Run at 12. A mini tractor run at 11.30am for the younger drivers. A Christmas themed run with lots of prizes, including a prize for "Pimp my Tractor" & a visit from a very special someone. Please support.

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.

The Priory Institute, offers an online retreat based on the 'O Antiphons' of Advent which were composed in the 6^th or 7^th century to accompany the Magnicat Evening Prayer for the last seven days of Advent. More recently they have been used as Gospel acclamation verses in the celebration of Mass. A team of presenters will guide participants through a series of reflections on these great 'O Antiphons' during the second part of Advent from 17^th to 23^rd Dec. This retreat is offered entirely online with one reflection per day beginning with an introduction on 16^th December & ending on Christmas Day, comprising ten reflections in all.

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.

Altar Society: Could you spare an hour or two? The Mullinabreena Church Altar Society are looking for volunteers from the parish to help with the upkeep of their Parish Church. If you feel that you could help please contact Roisin Healy 0879807416. Sincere thanks to those who are already involved in the Altar Society.

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.