The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph      

Sat 28^th                  8:00 pm Eugene Henry (A)

Sun 29^th                 10:00 am              Michael Henry, Carrowmore (M)

Mon 30^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 31^st               St Sylvester (pope)

10:00 am        No Morning Mass (M)

1:00 pm          Wedding

Wed 1^st                  Mary the Holy Mother of God

                    11:00 am          Mary Walsh, Carniara (M)

Thurs 2^nd               Ss Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen (bishops)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri          3^rd           The Holy Name of Jesus, St Munchin (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Dec’d of O’Hara family, & Paddy Joyce (A)

Sat 4^th     10:00 am              Margaret Conway (M)

Second Sunday of Christmas

Sat 4^th                    8:00 pm Denny & Mary Gormalley & dec’d of

Gormalley & Leydon families (M)

Sun 5^th                   10:00 am              Bea Ann & Michael Brennan, Chaffpool (A)

                                                1:00 pm                 Baptism

The Epiphany of the Lord

Sun 5^th                   8:00 pm Private Intention (M)

Mon 6^th                  10:00 am              Mary Burke, Achonry (A) 

Readers of the Word

Saturday 4^th January 8pm: Maureen Lee (M)

Sunday 5^th January 10am: Tara Hosey (A)

1^st Reading Eccles 24:1-2, 8-12. Psalm Ps 147.

2^nd Reading Eph 1:3-6, 15-18. Gospel Jn 1:1-18.

WEEKEND MASSES: January

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

Adoration cancelled in both churches on 31^st December

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 29^th Dec: Focus: God is at the heart of all Christian families. – Today we celebrate & recognize the Holy Family – Jesus, Mary & Joseph – as the model of all Christian families. St Joseph set a good example for all of us as his family faced the crisis of Herod’s plot to kill Jesus. He listened to God’s voice & cared for his family according to the word of God.

MASS SERVERS

Mullinabreena Saturday 8pm 4^th January: All available servers

Achonry Sunday 10am 5^th January: All available servers

Mass on Saturday at 10am for Margaret Conway nee Dowling, Listowel, (wife of Michéal Conway, formerly of Cloondrihara, & sisterr-in-law of Teecie Coleman & Beetie Smyth).

Coolaney / Mullinabreeena GAA –Sincere thanks to all the local talent at the Christmas Concert last Sunday night. What a dazzling array of music, song & dance, with a special guest appearance from Tom & Nanny Pat of Late Late Toy Show fame.

Community Enhancement: AMCEG currently have high viz vests on sale with the new logo & they are available in both children's & adult sizes, priced at €3/€4 each. Remember to stay safe while out walking these wintry evenings. All monies raised goes towards the ongoing work of the group.

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!

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 27^th Dec. Winners: F. Murtagh, P. McCormack, T. McCarrick, C. Gallagher, J. Browne. Raffle: M. McCarthy, T. McCarrick, P. Gallagher, J. Brennan...

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

A New Year’s Gift of Love for Married Couples: A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship, private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) Weekend (Fri 8pm to Sun 4:30pm) in Dromantine, Newry from 31^st Jan – 2^nd Feb. For info & to book, visit   www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 0770 281 2321 [NI] or 00353 (87) 2162436

Offertory boxes for 2020 are available at the church door or in the sacristy, or by contacting Fr Peter if you are not on the list & would like to support the church in this parish.

Pilgrimage to Fatima for Easter 2020 8^th – 13^th April, 5 nights Full Board. Taking in all the major sites also including day trips to Santerim where Bleeding Host took place & trip to Lisbon to see Saint Anthony’s Church & Baptismal Font. ex Dublin Contact James Treacy 0860572216

Attention Active Retirement Clubs throughout Ireland we are organising a Guided Tour of Berlin for three days 8^th May 2020 ex Dublin including two half days of Guided Tours throughout Berlin with 4 Star Hotel in City Centre. Contact Joe Walsh Tours on 01-2410800

Tubbercurry FRC Rainbows Programme:  Rainbows is a free, listening, peer, group support service that provides support for children from the age of 7, after they have experienced a Parental Separation and or Bereavement. Tubbercurry FRC Rainbows will offer a 9 week listening, group support programme starting on Thurs 30^th Jan 6–7pm. If you would like to find out more about the programme please ring the FRC office on 0719186926 & ask for the Rainbows Coordinator Sandra Cribben.

ESOL commencing in January in Tubbercurry FRC ESOL Classes (English classes for speakers of other languages). Assessment for classes will take place in the FRC on Monday January 13^th at 9.30am. For more info contact Sligo ETB 071 9194800

Anam Cara Galway the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on 8^th January at 7:20pm in The Clayton Hotel, Galway. This is a free event & open to all bereaved parents.

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.

Ceoláras Coleman: Annual fundraising concert on Sat 11^th Jan at 8.30pm & what a line-up of acts there are instore including special guests: Fr Mc Donagh, McGrath Family, Horan Family, Junior Davey, Nora O Connor, Megan Walsh & many more. Last year was a complete sell out & there is no doubt that this year will be the same. There will be a variety of renowned musicians. Book your tickets now on 0719182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com. Tickets €12.

Open Evening for Night Classes: On Monday 6^th Jan 5-7pm. Healthcare Classes for Jan 2020, starting: Mon 13^th & Tues 14^th Jan. Health & Safety – Mon – Level 5. Care Support – Tues – Level 5. IPC – Tues – Level 5. Work Experience – Tues – Level 5. Child Psycholoy - Tues – Level 6. Hobby Classes Tuesdays: Digital media & photography, Beauty Therapy, Computers.

Let Joy be your gift this Christmas Season, & may the year ahead be blessed with Faith, Hope & Love.

Alzheimer Café: Thurs 9^th Jan 2020 from 11am to 1pm in The Glasshouse Sligo. Speaker: Orla Walsh, Citizens Advice.