The Baptism of the Lord

Sat 11^th                  8:00 pm Michael McGuinness, Cunghill (M)

Sun 12^th                 10:00 am              Mick Marren, Roadstown (A)

                                                1:00 pm                 Baptism (M)

Mon 13^th    St Hilary (bishop)

                                                10:00 am              Peter Marren, Dublin & Streamstown (M)

Tues 14^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 15^th               St Ita

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 16^th             St Fursa (abbot & missionary)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri          17^th         St Anthony (abbot)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 18^th                  10:00 am              Gertie McManus (nee Armstrong) (M)

                                                                                                (Gertie’s burial in New Zealand on Friday)

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 18^th                  8:00 pm Johnny, Dominic, Annie & dec’d

Feeley family (M)

Sun 19^th                 10:00 am              John Stenson (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 18^th January 8pm: Majella Spriggs (M)

Sunday 19^th January 10am: Damian Gallagher (A)

1^st Reading Is 49:3, 5-6. Psalm Ps 39.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 1:1-3. Gospel Jn 1:29-34.

The Baptism of the Lord 12^th Jan: Focus: Through our baptism, we are called to a life of discipleship. – The Spirit of God descends upon Jesus at his baptism, & marks the beginning of his public ministry. At our baptism, through water & the Holy Spirit we are sanctified & made children of God. By the grace of this sacrament, we are awakened to the power of the Spirit in our own lives.

WEEKEND MASSES: January

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

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Paddy McVeigh, Annagh, (fr-in-law of Ann Marie Johnston, & Lenny Connolly), Gertie McManus, New Zealand (nee Armstrong, sister of the late Des Armstrong, Townavoultry).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Family through the sacrament of Baptism: Paige Grace O’Doherty McBride, Mullaghanarry.

MASS SERVERS

Mullinabreena Saturday 8pm 11^th January: All available servers

Achonry Sunday 10am 12^th January: All available servers

Christmas Collection: Sincere thanks to all who contributed to this collection & to all who supported the various collections throughout the year. Thank you very much for your generosity.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION MASS

Achonry Sunday 26^th January 10am

For Confirmation & First Holy Communion “Do This in Memory”

Achonry National School Parents Association will be holding a clothes collection on 17/18 & 24/25 Jan.  Collection points as follows:   Friday 17^th 2-3 Achonry NS.  Saturday 18^th 10-1 St Nathy’s Hall.    Friday 24^th Jan 2-3 Achonry NS. Sat 25^th 10-1 St Nathy’s Hall. Any queries please text Joann @ 0879394499. Please support

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 10^th Jan. Winners: N. McHugh, Cm. Gallagher, L. Brennan, J. Hyland, P. McCormack. Raffle: J. Brennan, M. Maher, M. Lee, J. Bourke.

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

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - A.G.M. Sun 12^th Jan at 6pm, in Coolaney, Community Centre. - Glen Young has been ratified as Senior Football Manager for 2020.Glen brings a vast amount of experience & success to the table & we welcome him into our club. In conjunction with St. Nathy’s, our under 14 & 16 teams have commenced an endurance & fitness programme in Buninadden every Sunday at 6pm.

The first Annual Mass for deceased staff & pupils of Benada Abbey, St Attracta's & the Marist Convent Schools will take place on Sat 18 Jan at 8.30pm in Tourlestrane Church. Afterwards all are invited to Benada Abbey Hall for Tea & Coffee which will allow you to intermingle with old classmates & former pupils. For further info contact Daniel Jones 087 6300271 or Patrick Normanly 087 2189121

Banada Bingo: Massive €1800 guaranteed payout every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey Bingo at 8.30pm. An additional €500 to be won on GAME 5 Full House on 41 calls or less. Main Jackpot €2,275 this Tuesday now on 48 calls or less. Flier Sheet payout €260. 50:50 draw & lots of Lucky Number Games.

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.

Active Hope Workshop with Kathryn McCabe: How can we be active in the current climate crisis, & keep hope alive for ourselves & others? You are invited to an evening workshop which will explore our inner resources for resilience & connection to other people & our world. Through a series of activities drawing on Joanna Macy's Social Ecology, Kathryn will help us to explore our own responses to the state of the planet. March 4^th, 6.30-9.30pm, Galilee Spirituality Centre. Cost €20. All Welcome. Booking: info@galilee.ie 071-966-4101. - Kathryn Mc Cabe MA is a social ecologist, professional facilitator & leadership development specialist. She is a published author in Social Ecology.

The Spirituality of Recovery: A Unique day for Families Affected by Addiction with Mr Sean Harty: Spirituality is a personal search for meaning in life, for connection with all things & for the experience of a power beyond oneself. This day of reflection & support will allow us all to express & discuss the importance of spirituality & Addiction Recovery. Shared experiences & mutual respect for each other will allow this day to take us on a journey. February 15^th, Galilee Spirituality Centre, 10.30-3.30. Numbers Limited: Booking: info@galilee.ie 071-966-4101. €20 or €25 per family. €10 unwaged. Light lunch included. - Sean Harty is an Accredited Addiction Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor with Addiction Counsellors of Ireland. 

From Sharon & Declan Hannon - Thank you for your help in our Little Heroes Run fundraiser for Crumlin Children's Hospital. We never thought it would be possible to raise so much money. Thank you so so much. A whopping €8086.40 is safely in Crumlin to help Ireland's most precious little kids.

Evening classes in North Connaught College Tubbercurry:

Spaces available on the following Healthcare course modules Safety & Health & Care Support QQI Level 5 & Child Psychology QQI Level 6. Safety & Health will commence on Monday 20^th Jan from 7-9pm, & Care Support on Tues 21^st Jan Child Psychology QQI Level 6 will commence on Tues 21^st Jan from 6.30 – 9pm. All subject to numbers. Call 071-9185035 for more info.

Retrouvaille – A Lifeline for Married Couples: Do you want to improve the communication with your spouse? Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with your spouse? Does talking about it only make it worse? The Retrouvaille programme can help marriages at all stages. Next programme starts 7^th – 9^th Feb. For info call Tony & Anne (01) 495 3536, Mike & Anne (01) 450 0922, text or call 086 413 5440, or email info@retrouvaille.ie or visit www.retrouvaille.ie.

TubbercurryFRC: ESOL Classes. (English for speakers of other languages). Assessment for classes in FRC on Mon Jan 13^th at 9.30am.

Want2Walk walking group meet Wednesdays for a leisurely walk approx. 1hour 15mins in various locations in South Sligo. Wednesday 15^th Jan walk is Coolrecuil Loop meeting in Aclare carpark at 10.20am, newcomers welcome at all times. For more information on any of the above contact the FRC 0719386926.

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

Coleman Music Centre: Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin & her band on Jan 25th at 8.30 pm. Adm €15. Tickets from 071 91 82599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com.  Caitríona brings her music & songs from her loving fireside to the big stage at the Coleman Centre. She shares the beautiful songs both in English & Irish with the audience. She believes every song has a story to tell, let it be in an old traditional song, a ballad or a lively jolly song. She sings about love, emigration, tragedy & songs that you seldom hear nowadays. 

The Coleman Music Centre –Due to popular demand we have a 2nd showing of The Quiet Man in our theatre on Sat next Jan 18^th at 8.30pm. Membership fee €4. We look forward to seeing you.

SLIGO SAMARITANS: Ever thought about volunteering with the Samaritans? Sligo Samaritans invite you to an upcoming info & selection evening. Tues 21^st or Mon 27^th Jan 7.30- 10pm. Come along on either date to the centre on 3 The Mall, to find out more about Samaritans & how you can get involved. For more info prior to info evening, please call Ann SLIGO SAMARITANS

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

NEW DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP - St. John's Community Hospital Sligo. Meet every third Tuesday of the month 7.30pm – 9pm. For info contact 0719142606 ext 272

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.

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

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.