Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

Mon 24^th               10:00 am              Joe & Imelda Coleman

& daughter Joan (M)

Tues 25^th               10:00 am              Michael James & Margaret Jane Marren (M)

Wed 26^th               Ash Wednesday (day of fast & abstinence)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

7:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 27^th             10:00 am              Christy & Agnes O’Loughlin

& daughter Bridie (M)

                                                                        7:00 pm                             Private Intention (A)

Fri          28^th       10:00 am Private Intention (M)

                                                                        7:00 pm                             Private Intention (A)

Sat 29^th   10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

First Sunday of Lent

Sat 29^th                  8:00 pm Bridie Browne & Redican family (A)

Sun 1^st    10:00 am              People of Community (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 29^th February 8pm: Shane O’Brien (A)

Sunday 1^st March 10am: Caroline Coleman (M)

1^st Reading Gn 2:7-9, 3:1-7. Psalm Ps 50.

2^nd Reading Rm 5:12-19. Gospel Mt 4:1-11.

7^th Sunday of Ordinary Time 23^rd Feb: Focus: Strive for perfection in love. – Jesus expands on the law that his followers knew well. As God loves all people without partiality – the bad & the good, the just & the unjust – so are all who follow him to do. Certainly this can be difficult, but it is not impossible. For by Christ’s sacrifice, we have been made children of the Father. With his help, & God’s grace, we are capable of striving for the perfection in love to which we are called.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Josie Mullen, Lavagh (nee Gallagher, Cultrasna, Midfield).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

WEEKEND MASSES: February & 1^st March

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

WEEKEND MASSES: 7^th – 29^th March

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

MASS SERVERS

Achonry Saturday 8pm 29^th February: All available servers

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 1^st March: All available servers

Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Family through the sacrament of Baptism: Dylan James Reynolds – Gillooly, Cloondrihara.

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 1^st March Mullinabreena, Fearon family.

Missionary Appeal by the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver Sr Juli will speak at Masses on Satturday & Sunday 22^nd & 23^rd February 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 work will be taken up at both Masses

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!

Choir Practice: Tuesday 25^th at 8pm in Mullinabreena Church in preparation for the Confirmation on 7^th March.

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.

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.

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 21^st Feb. Winners: J. Browne, C. Gallagher, J. Brennan. Raffle: N. McHugh, P. Flannery, C. Gallagher, J. Burke, M. Maher.

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

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.

Book Swap & Sale: In Carrowmore School on Saturday 29^th Feb from 3pm. All books will be accepted if they are in good condition & can be donated in advance of the sale to any committee member or at the school on Monday & Thursday from 4-6pm. It is hoped that there will be all genre of books available to swap or purchase. All proceeds are going to the ongoing work of AMCE group. This is an ideal opportunity to pass on books & declutter or pick up new books. All are welcome.

High Vis: A number of the specially designed high vis jackets are still on sale for both children & adults depicting the new logo. Enquiries to any committee member.

Carrowmore School: Donations towards the refurbishment work on Carrowmore School can now be given in to the parochial house. Any donation must be in an envelope clearly marked for the Carrowmore School Fund. We wish to thank Fr Peter for his co-operation with this. Other donations can be done through the Go Fund Me page or into the bank account. We really appreciate all the donations we have received so far.

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 46 calls or less. Main Jackpot €2,300 this Tuesday now on 49 calls or less. Flier Sheet payout €260. 50:50 draw & lots of Lucky Number Games.

Lent Retreat: "Living through Love in God's Presence "(Eph1:4) with Ms Carol Barry. This retreat day at the beginning of Lent offers an opportunity to pause and enter more deeply into the season through the lens of living through love. February 29^th, Galilee Spirituality Centre.  Beginning with tea/coffee at 10:30am and concluding at 4pm. Cost €30, including refreshments & a light lunch. Booking essential: info@galilee.ie 071-966-4101. Carol Barry is a retreat director, lecturer, spiritual director & practitioner of Bibliodrama, Godly Play & Deep talk; ministering here in Ireland & abroad. For our full programme see www.galilee.ie.

Beginning Experience weekend for people who have lost a spouse through death divorce or separation 3-5 April at Redemptorist Centre Esker Athenry, Tel; Maureen 0876646896 or Mary 0879384446. 

Herb & Flower Growing for Healthy Living – A Lenten Journey for Everyone. With Richard Kennedy. This series will be relaxed, fun & practical – with time for planting & growing. Galilee Spirituality Centre, Tuesdays of March: 3^rd, 10^th, 24^th, 31^st 7.30-9.30pm with tea. Cost €5 each evening including materials & refreshments. Info & booking info@galilee.ie, 071-966-4101.

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.

Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from the 2^nd to 7^th Sept 2020, departs from Ireland West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €739- (single rooms available, supplement applies). Limited seats available. To book a place please contact, Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT representative on 086-6080763. Assisted/Invalid Pilgrim Section: Eileen O’Brien on 086-4013897

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.co

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.