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Parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena

Church of St Nathy & St Brigid, Achonry F91 X998

Church of the Sacred Heart Mullinabreena F56 C864

Fr Peter Gallagher 071 9184002 / 087 2221244,   F56 CY23

e-mail: pgallagher@achonrydiocese.org

2020 Sunday Cycle A Weekday Cycle II  


First Sunday of Lent

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

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

Mon 2nd                 10:00 am              Thomas, Mary Ellen &

Eamonn Connolly (M)

                                                7:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Tues 3rd                 10:00 am              Mick & Mary Ann Gallagher (M)

                                                7:00 pm Private Intention (A)          

Wed 4th                  St Casimir

10:00 am        James Hamilton (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 5th               St Kieran (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                                                        7:00 pm                             Private Intention (A)

Fri          6th                           10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                                        7:00 pm                             Patrick & Christina Farrell (A)

Sat 7th     Ss Perpetua & Felicity (martyrs)

11:30 am        CONFIRMATION (M)

Second Sunday of Lent

Sat 7th                    8:00 pm Mary Kate & Patrick O’Donnell (M)

Sun 8th    10:00 am              Tommy Stenson (A)

ADORATION: Tuesdays

MULLINABREENA       4pm – 8pm

ACHONRY                      6pm – 9pm

 

 


Readers of the Word

Saturday 7th March 8pm: Nicola Marren (M)

Sunday 8th March 10am: Zara Wims (A)

1st Reading Gn 12:1-4. Psalm Ps 32.

2nd Reading 2 Tm 1:8-10. Gospel Mt 17:1-9.

1st Sunday of Lent 1st March: Focus: The season of Lent calls us to humility, to an honest understanding of who we are. – Humility is not false modesty, but the awareness of who we are: sons & daughters of God, created by God. Yet we, like Adam & Eve, are often tempted to think of ourselves as more than creatures, as in control of the world. May God give us the grace to allow him to be God.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Anna Mosen (nee Hosey), Tubberdur & England.

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

WEEKEND MASSES: 7th – 29th March

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

MASS SERVERS

Achonry Saturday 8pm 7th March: All available servers

Mullinabreena Sunday 10am 8th March: All available servers

Sunday 10 am Mass: 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 1st March Fearon FamilySunday 8th March Achonry, Harding family, Sunday 15th Gallagher family.

Choir Practice: Thursday 5th March at 7:30pm in Mullinabreena Church in preparation for the Confirmation on 7th March.

“Rise – Take Your Mat & Walk” Women’s World Day of Prayer 2020 from Zimbabwe. 6th March at 8pm in Rathbarron Church.

Missionary Appeal: With gratitude we let you know that the proceeds from the appeal came to €908.72 from Achonry-Mullinabreena by the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver. Sr Juli

Achonry National School P.A.: Sincerely thank all who supported the Cloonacool Players presentation of "Don't Tell the Wife" on Sunday 23rd Feb. in aid of Achonry National School.  A great night’s entertainment, & we also thank the Cloonacool Players for a great performance.

"Don't Tell the Wife" in Cloonacool C.C. on Sunday 15th March at 8pm. This is staged in support of Tubbercurry's Sligo Cancer Support Centre. It is on in the Hawk's Well Theatre Sligo on Sun 8th March at 8pm. A great venue for a sparkling performance from a mighty cast. 

Achonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement:  Meeting on Tues, 3rd March 2020 at 8.30 p.m. in Parochial House.  Everyone Welcome.

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.

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.

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.

Ballymote St Patrick's Day parade at 3.30pm on 17th March. Ten prizes in total including best window display & best street music entertainment. Entries & inquiries to Keith by emailing ballymotestpatricksparade@gmail.com or on our Facebook page.

Taster in Theology “Care for the Earth Our common Home Laudato Si”. Lectures on 4 Wednesday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm on 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March. Sr. Patricia Lynott & Ms. Anne Sheeran will take Pope Francis’s letter- Laudato Si & speak about our relationship with the God of the earth in these challenging times. Booking is essential, please email reception@newman.ie or phone 096 72066.

North Connaught College Open Evening: Thursday 5th 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: 28th Feb. Winners: W. Coleman, J. Browne, Cm. Gallagher, P. Toolan, J. Bourke, M. Lee, J. Kennedy. Raffle: J. Browne, P. Henry, C. Gallagher, P. Gallagher.

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

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

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 47 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.

Websites for information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The approach to date in Ireland is in line with guidance from the WHO & ECDC. Websites are being updated daily; for info see: HSE https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

HPSC which is updated at 1pm daily https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/  Dept of Health https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/

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: 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 7.30-9.30pm with tea. Cost €5 each evening including materials & refreshments. Info & booking info@galilee.ie, 071-966-4101.

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

Pastoral Council (Prayer & Planning) Wed 11th 8pm in Parochial House

Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from the 2nd to 7th 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