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)

Mon 17^th               Seven Holy Founders of Servite Order

                                                10:00 am              Fr Peter Coleman (M)

Tues 18^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 19^th               10:00 am              Special Intention (A)

Thurs 20^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          21^st         St Peter Damian (priest & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 22^nd                  The Chair of St Peter (apostle)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 22^nd                  8:00 pm Peter Smythe (A)

Sun 23^rd                 10:00 am              Lil Conlon (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 22^nd February 8pm: Sinéad O’Brien (A)

Sunday 23^rd February 10am: Chloe Henry,

                                          Clive Coleman (M)

1^st Reading Lev 19:1-2, 17-18. Psalm Ps 102.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 3:16-23. Gospel Mt 5:38-48.

6^th Sunday of Ordinary Time 16^th Feb: Focus: Jesus came to fulfil the law so that heaven could be opened to the righteous. – Jesus’ teachings are not primarily about the joys & easiness of the Christian life, but rather about the commandments that our loving Father gives to us for our freedom & good. He, who is perfect love, made us in love & sent his Son out of love to teach us what it means to partake in his life – both here & forever.

WEEKEND MASSES: February

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

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Teecie Coleman, Carrowmore, John Quinn, Branchfield & Tubbercurry, Denis Davey, Blauvelt, N.Y. (formerly of Branchfield), Irene Oates nee Gallagher, (formerly of Gurtakeerin, Coolaney, & Grange), Mary Gallagher nee Burke, Tubberdur, (whose funeral took place in Adelaide, Australia 6^th February).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

MASS SERVERS

Achonry Saturday 8pm 22^nd February: All available servers

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 23^rd February: All available servers

Sunday 10 am 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 23^rd February: the Connolly family.

Missionary Appeal by the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver on Saturday & Sunday 22^nd & 23^rd February. Sr Juli will speak at the Masses on 22^nd & 23^rd to make an appeal on behalf of the Missions. Sr Juli will tell us about their work & would be most grateful for any support you can give. A collection to help their appeal will be taken up at both Masses

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.

Choir Practice: Tuesday 18^th at 8pm in Mullinabreena Church in preparation for the Confirmation on 7^th March.

St Brigid’s Crosses: Mairead White an amazing young girl who made St Bridget‘s Crosses, which she sold at Moylough, Cloonacool, Achonry & Mullinabreena Churches, & Reggie’s Veggies, & the Credit Union. She raised €1200. We at SCSC Tubbercurry are very thankful & grateful to Mairead & all who bought the Crosses.

Coolaney / Mullinabreena GAA Club - Monthly meeting on Tuesday 18^th February at 9pm, 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.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 14^th Feb. Winners: J. Burke, C. Gallagher, N. McHugh Raffle: M. McCarthy, C. Gallagher, T. McCarrick, N. McHugh.

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

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

Achonry National School P.A.: in association with Cloonacool Players presents "Don't Tell the Wife" on Sunday 23^rd February 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.

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

North Connaught College Open Evening: Thursday 5^th March from 3-6pm. All are welcome. We are offering a range of QQI courses Beauty, Business, Childcare, Healthcare, Leadership & Community Development, Montessori, Pre-Nursing, Security & Warehousing & Distribution. Also new courses. Equine Studies & Horsemanship & Ecotourism with Environmental Studies. ITEC in Microdermabrasion & Laser & IPL Treatments. Call in to enquire about places available on any of our courses. You can contact the College on 071-9185035 or by email nccollege@msletb.ie.

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.

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

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 €2,275 this Tuesday now on 49 calls or less. Flier Sheet payout €260. 50:50 draw & lots of Lucky Number Games.

Newman Institute: 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.

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.

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.