The Presentation of the Lord

World Day for Consecrated Life, - Blessing of Candles

Sat 1^st                     8:00 pm Gerry Davey, R.I.P. Birthday Mass (A)

Sun 2^nd                   10:00 am              Patricia & Patsy Fallon (M)

Mon 3^rd                 St Blaise(bishop & martyr) Blessing of throats

                                                10:00 am              Fr Padraig O’Grady (M)

Tues 4^th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 5^th                  St Agatha (virgin & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 6^th               Ss Paul Miki & Companions (martyrs)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          7^th           St Mel (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

7:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Sat 8^th     St Jerome Emiliani, St Josephine Bakhita

12:00 pm        Ollie Wynne, parents Paddy & Agnes,

& sister Mai Gilroy (M)

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 8^th                    8:00 pm Michael James & Kathleen Davey

& dec’d. Davey family. (A)

Sun 9^th    10:00 am              People of the Parish (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 8^th February 8pm: Peggie Devaney (A)

Sunday 9^th February 10am: Mary Henry (M)

1^st Reading Is 58:7-10. Psalm Ps 111.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 2:1-5. Gospel Mt 5:13-16.

MASS SERVERS

Achonry Saturday 8pm 8^th February: All available servers

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 9^th February: All available servers

The Presentation of the Lord 2^nd Feb: Focus: Jesus Christ is the salvation prepared for all nations to see. – The feast of the Presentation of the Lord invites us to celebrate the truth that Christ is the light of all nations, & the long-awaited glory of Israel. As we celebrate God’s presence among us, we are invited to reflect on our calling to bring his redemptive light into our world.

WEEKEND MASSES: February

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

MASS SERVERS

Achonry Saturday 8pm 8^th February: All available servers

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 9^th February: All available servers

Pastoral Council (Prayer & Planning) Wed 5^th 8pm in Parochial House

CPR training in St Nathy’s Hall on Tuesday Feb 11^th at 8pm. Enquiries to Lorraine Feely at 087 6779836.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 24^th Jan. Winners: J. Brennan, J. Browne, C. Gallagher. Raffle: J. Brennan, F. Gilmartin, C. Gallagher, P. Gallagher, J. Browne.

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

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.

Northwest STOP provides free counselling with no waiting lists. Please keep our number to hand should you or a friend need to talk to someone in confidence: 086 777 2009.

CLOONACOOL PLAYERS in the hilarious 3-act comedy "Don't Tell the Wife" by Sam Cree – Fri 14^th, Sat 15^th, Sun 16^th February in Cloonacool Community Centre. Great entertainment.

Windmill Players presents the hilarious murder mystery WANTED- One Body by Charles Dyer in Ballintogher Hall on Fri 7^th & Sun 9^th Feb at 8pm. Adm €10. Tickets now available 0879964143

The Phoenix Players, Tubbercurry present The Communication Cord, a hilarious play by Brian Friel, in St. Brigid's Hall, Sat 8^th & Sun 9^th Feb at 8pm.  Your support would be appreciated.

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 43 calls or less. Main Jackpot €2,325 this Tuesday now on 48 calls or less. Flier Sheet payout €260. 50:50 draw & lots of Lucky Number Games.

Youth 2000 Annual St. Valentine’s Ball in the Osprey Hotel, Naas on Sat 8^th Feb. Mass 5pm, Church of the Irish Martyrs followed by dinner at 7pm. Tickets €50. (Strictly an over 18s event)

Anam Cara Galway the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on 5^th Feb at 7:20pm in the Clayton Hotel, Briarhill Galway. This is a free event & open to all bereaved parents. For more information, see anamcara.ie or call our Information Line on 085 2888 888.

Newman Institute: Professor Salvador Ryan will present a Taster in Theology- Church History Lecture Series 4 entitled ‘Late Medieval Christianity & the Crisis of Authority’ on 3 consecutive Monday nights beginning 10^th February. This course examines the story of Christianity from the 13^th & 16^th century. 7.30pm - 10pm each night with a break for refreshments. Cost €80.

There will be an Open Lecture entitled ‘Pope Francis, Church Reform & the Amazon Synod’. Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon, SJ will explore the recommendation from the Amazon Synod in Rome last October that married men in the region be ordained as priests & that the female diaconate be re-opened. The lecture starts at 8pm on Tuesday 25^th Feb & adm free. Booking essential, email reception@newman.ie or phone 096 72066.

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. For more info contact Sligo ETB 071 9194800

Cultural Companions at the Hawk’s Well theatre is a new initiative that aims to create a community of like-minded people to attend theatre events and shows together. Cultural Companions can be for any age, but we would especially welcome older people to join. If you are interested in finding out more, contact Jane at 071 9161518 / jane@hawkswell.com

TubbercurryFRC: Lifting the Silence on Suicide - Community Event - et's come together to open up the conversation about suicide in our communities in Tubbercurry FRC Tuesday 4th February 7-9pm (door open from 6.30pm). Everyone at some point will be affected by suicide and this public event organised by the Connecting for Life Sligo and Leitrim Implementation group will bring a focus on suicide prevention and how we as individuals and as a community can all help. The public talks will offer guidance on how we can all help prevent suicide, discuss the links between alcohol, substance misuse and suicide, discuss bereavement by suicide and outline the supports, services and training available in our area.

Relax kids – Resilience and Confidence Building Classes for Children and young Teens: Tubbercurry FRC will be offer classes to 6-10 year olds and 11-14 year olds starting Wednesday February 5th for six weeks and will cost €20. Monster Emotions for 6-10yrs: 4.15pm-5.15pm covering the major emotions that can be overwhelming to children; Fear, Worry, Anger, Sadness. This theme attaches a friendly monster to each emotion and encourages children to 'make friends with it', sessions cover the things that can trigger these feelings, how we react and how we can deal them. Confidence Bootcamp 11-14yrs: 5.30pm-6.30pm. Looking at how we are all unique and special and the aspects that contribute to confidence such as resilience and bravery. Children will learn fantastic ways to feel happy, peaceful, calm and confident. For more information contact the centre 0719186926 or follow updates on our Facebook page. Places will be limited so booking is essential.

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. 

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.

Debs Dress Sale for Sligo Cancer Support Centre on Sunday 8^th March 12-4pm in Coach House Hotel Ballymote. Do you want to sell or buy a pre-owned debs dress this year? €10 to register your dress with every €10 going towards Sligo Cancer Support Centre. All monies from dress sale goes directly to seller. Or do you have a debs dress hanging in your wardrobe that you no longer want? Please call Geraldine 086 1214822 or Bernie 087 9759762.

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 086057221

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 27

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.