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)

Mon 10^th               St Scholastica

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 11^th               Our Lady of Lourdes, St Gobnait

10:00 am        Margaret Johnston, son Joe

& daughter Mary (M)

Wed 12^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 13^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                                        7:00 pm                             First Confessions (A)

Fri          14^th         Ss Cyril & Methodius (patrons of Europe)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 15^th                  10:00 am              Noel Mooney, Months Mind (A)

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 15^th                  8:00 pm Ita Moran, Rinbane (A)

Sun 16^th                 10:00 am              Mass for the families of the Parish (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 15^th February 8pm: Killian Brennan (A)

Sunday 16^th February 10am: Frank Marren (M)

1^st Reading Eccles (Sir) 15:15-20. Psalm Ps 118.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 2:6-10. Gospel Mt 5:17-37.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Nora Gallagher, Goldfield, Chaffpool, (sister of the late Denny & Paddy Mullarkey, Killoran), Edith Greer (nee Harrison), Rathgran, Coolaney, (sister of Frances Carroll, Lissenagn), Helen McCarrick, Cloonbaniffe, whose anniversary occurs at this time.

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

WEEKEND MASSES: February

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

5^th Sunday of Ordinary Time 9^th Feb: Focus: We are the salt of the earth. – Light is an important image in our readings today. True disciples of Jesus witness to others & help illuminate their way to God. As salt of the earth, our deeds must always lead others to Christ, or else we are like flavourless salt.

MASS SERVERS

Achonry Saturday 8pm 15^th February: All available servers

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 16^th February: All available servers

MASS SERVERS

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

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

Family Mass: Every Sunday for the next number of months. Once again we will present a candle, prayer leaflets & a chalice to a family each week (the chalice to be returned the following week). The family will pray for the community during their designated week. Sunday 16^th February: the Coleman family.

Crib Donations: Sincere thanks for €160 sent to Christian Blind Mission.

Choir Practice: Tuesday 11^th at 8pm in Mullinabreena Church in preparation for the Confirmation on 7^th March.

Marian Laity: Meeting in Parochial House Thurs 13^th Feb. 7pm.

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

Community Games: Art for all children on Friday 14^th February, from 6pm to 7.30pm in St Nathy’s hall.

North West Simon Community are looking for individuals, or clubs to host a Tea Day anytime in Feb/March in aid of the local homeless charity. If you are interested please call Mary on 087 7708865 or e mail mary@northwestsimon.ie In 2019, NW SC provided support services to a total of 398 people consisting of 217 adults & 181 children.

Blood Donation Clinic in St. Brigid's Hall, Tubbercurry Wed 19^th Feb from 4.30-8pm. (Restriction on those who lived in Britain from donating blood has been lifted). As always, the demand for blood continues.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 7^th Feb. Winners: N. McHugh, M. McCarthy, P. Flannery.  Raffle: P. Toolan, J. Kennedy, Cm. Gallagher. J. Burke..

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

Achonry National School P.A.: in association with Cloonacool Players presents "Don't Tell the Wife" on Sunday 23^rd Feb at 8pm in St. Bridget's hall Tubbercurry. Raffle & free tea or coffee at the interval. A great night’s entertainment guaranteed! Tickets available from Lollipop Lane Creche & Montessori, Martin Coleman 087 6196591, Mary McAleer 087 7636668 or any member of the parents association. Support greatly appreciated.

Fr Paul Dempsey appointed Bishop of Achonry Diocese

Pope Francis appointed Father Paul Dempsey, PP of Newbridge Parish in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, as Bishop of the Diocese of Achonry on 27 January. Speaking in the Cathedral of the Annunciation and Saint Nathy, following the announcement, Father Dermot Meehan, Adm. of Achonry Diocese said, “Today, Father Paul Dempsey comes into our assembly as Christ’s messenger, having accepted his appointment by Pope Francis as pastor of the people and priests of Achonry. We warmly welcome his appointment &, on behalf of the priests, religious & people of the diocese, I thank him for accepting it. It is a reason for rejoicing for us in Achonry that a priest of Father Paul’s calibre & extensive experience in pastoral ministry in his native diocese of Kildare & Leighlin comes to us as our new bishop. We assure him of our prayers as he prepares for his new role & we ask God to bless him with joy, contentment & peace in his ministry among us.” Speaking to the congregation of almost 800, gathered in the cathedral for the announcement, Father Dempsey said, “I’m sure you can understand how daunting it is to take on the role of bishop in a new diocese. I’m conscious of my own unworthiness & sinfulness as I take on this role. I ask you to be patient with me as I endeavour to get to know the priests, people, deacons and religious of the diocese in the coming weeks and months.” The Episcopal Ordination of the new Bishop of Achonry will take place on 19 April 2020, Divine Mercy Sunday. See www.catholicbishops.ie for more.

PARISH DEFIBRILLATORS:

Please note that there is NO CODE necessary to access the DEFIBRILLATORS.  If you get a chance please familiarise yourself with accessing the DEFIBRILLATOR boxes - the locations are: the GAA pitch, St. Nathy's Hall, Achonry Church, across from Gorman’s in Carrowmore, & beside Connolly's in Carrowkeel.

Achonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement group (AMCE) have decided to proceed with a 25 year lease on Carrowmore school to ensure that it remains in use by the entire community. This building has played a pivotal role in so many of our lives & we would love for generations to come to have Carrowmore school as part of theirs. In order to do this, we are asking for your help in covering the initial costs of €5,000 which we will incur including conveyance fees, stamp duty costs and getting a conservation study carried out. There is a GoFundMe page set up for donations or donation & can be made through the following bank account BIC BOFIIE2D & IBAN IE88BOFI90549138522058.

As a community we would like to ensure the longevity of this listed building built in 1834 as a social hub for the community as a whole therefore re-establishing it's place within the community it once served. The school would increase social capital to enhance the enrichment of our community when combined with other amenities eg Knocknashee walkway and the future greenway that is planned on the railway. Our vision is that it will become a heritage/visitor centre and offer meeting rooms to the community in addition to St Nathy's Hall. With the long term lease in place we can apply for public funding to assist with the internal remedial works needed to progress the project further. It is hoped that past pupils of the school, the local community & the diaspora of Achonry Mullinabreena abroad will support this project to ensure that this beautiful stone building at the foot of Knocknashee which has stood well with the passage of time continues to serve our community. Please spread the message to your family & friends.  All donations no matter how big or small will be gratefully appreciated and all funds raised will be utilised in the school refurbishment. Also we are hoping to organise a book swap/sale in CARROWMORE SCHOOL at the end of Feb. More details later.

A very interesting talk was given by the Knocknashee Project on their findings from their recent dig. 

Snowdrop Memory Choir for those living with dementia at the Glasshouse hotel 3-4pm Thurs 13^th Feb - 2^nd Thursday of each month. For info contact Audrey on 0879509692

Rambling House in Ballintogher Enterprise Centre, Eircode  F91 RD 29 on Friday 21^st Feb at 8pm. A night of Music, Song, Dance & Story. Come along and enjoy - bring a friend, All welcome

Coleman Centre: Maurice Lennon, Ciara Brennan, & Chris Dawson on February 15^th at 8.30 pm. Adm €15. Call 071 9182599 or visit our website www.colemanirishmusic.com for more details.

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 45 calls or less. Main Jackpot €2,325 this Tuesday now on 49 calls or less. Flier Sheet payout €260. 50:50 draw & lots of Lucky Number Games.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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 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.