Third Sunday of Lent

Sat 14^th                  8:00 pm Patrick & Agnes Moran, son Paul

& Sr Maria Christopher Berreen (M)

Sun 15^th                 10:00 am              Peter & Josephine Brennan

& dec’d. family (A)

Mon 16^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

St Patrick’s Day

Mon 16^th               8:00 pm Private Intention (M)

Tues 17^th               10:00 am              Seamus Hunt (A)

Wed 18^th               St Cyril of Jerusalem (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

7:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 19^th             St Joseph (husband of the BVM)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                                        7:00 pm                             Dec’d. of O’Malley, Hunter

& Hopkins families (A)

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

                                                                        7:00 pm                             Private Intention (A)

Sat 21^st                   St Enda (abbot)

12:00 pm        Josie Mullen, Months Mind (M)

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sat 21^st                  8:00 pm James & Kathleen Finan (M)

Sun 22^nd                 10:00 am              Frank & Celia Healy (A)

Readers of the Word

Monday 16^th March 8pm: Michael Toolan (M)

Tuesday 17^th March 10am: John Brennan (A)

Saturday 21^st March 8pm: Ella Finan (M)

Sunday 22^nd March 10am: Orla Scanlon (A)

1^st Reading 1 Sm 16:1, 6-7, 10-13. Psalm Ps 22.

2^nd Reading Eph 5:8-14. Gospel Jn 9:1-41.

3^rd Sunday of Lent 15^th March: Focus: The goodness & mercy of Jesus is life-giving. – Lent, with its disciplines of prayer, fasting & charity, is all about repentance, renewal & healing from sin. The Gospel tells of Jesus’ encounter with a woman who had a long history of brokenness & isolation. As she meets Jesus & experiences his life-changing mercy, so, too, can we receive new life & living water from the Word & sacrament in which we encounter Christ.

'Care for one another during the Coronavirus pandemic'

Published on behalf of the Irish Episcopal Conference by Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop Kieran O'Reilly SMA & Archbishop Michael Neary:
​The following instructions take into consideration the new norms issued by the Irish government to be in force at 6pm Thursday. ​ Bishops are asked to promulgate these instructions in their dioceses as soon as possible. ​These instructions complement the advice issued yesterday by the Irish Episcopal Conference & remain in place until 29 March 2020.​ It is likely that these restrictions will continue for some time after that, & instructions regarding the celebration of Holy Week will be issued in due course.

​The motivation for these new restrictive measures is a sense of care for the common good & especially for those most vulnerable.​ Each Christian community should be acutely aware of the responsibility to care for those who are most at risk.​ For example, even where it may not be appropriate to visit the elderly, a simple telephone call to enquire about their needs could mean so much to them.
​Norms: 1. All non-essential pastoral gatherings and meetings, such as formation gatherings, retreats & seminars are cancelled.

​2. ​All Confirmations are postponed until further notice.

​3.​ ​Every Catholic is entitled to a dignified Christian burial.​ Attendance at Funeral services & Masses should be limited to close relatives & must not exceed 100 attendees within the church building.

​4. Church weddings & baptisms may be celebrated on condition that the attendance in church does not exceed 100 people.

​5.​ ​​In these difficult & uncertain times, people find strength, consolation & hope in prayer.​​ Churches should remain open for prayer each day.
​6. ​​In the current emergency situation, all are dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Sunday Mass. Parishes should inform parishioners of the local possibilities to participate in Mass via local radio & online.​ It may be possible for some parishes to facilitate attendance at Mass while still observing the health authority's limit of 100 people.

​7. ​​This is an occasion for all of us – especially in families - to pray more intensely for each other & especially for those who have succumbed to the illness.​ We should pray also for those at the frontlines – especially doctors, nurses & medical staff & other carers, including clergy – that the Lord will protect them as they place their own wellbeing at risk in the service of all.

To reduce the risk of spreading the Coronovirus, the Mill Community Café in Cloonacool is closing for the next 3 weeks, until April 1^st. 

WEEKEND MASSES: 7^th – 29^th March

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

We are dispense with the presentation of candle, prayer leaflets & chalice until end of current pandemic crisis.

Radio Maria Ireland (on Saorview, Channel 210)

Daily Mass will be aired at 10am each day from our studio chapel, including Sundays

Lenten events at Glenstal Abbey: All events are cancelled until 1 April. Please note, the Masses & Lenten talks are available via the live webcam https://www.churchservices.tv/glenstal.

"Don't Tell the Wife" Due to safety guidelines of the Government & Health Service, Cloonacool Players regrettably announce the cancellation this Sunday 15 March in Cloonacool CC of Cree's Don't Tell the Wife.  The group thank all their fans & supporters & send best wishes to everyone for good health & a return to a happier time. 

25 Drive in St Nathy’s Hall Fridays 8:30pm: 13^th March Winners: P. Henry, G. Connolly. Raffle: J. Bourke, P. Gallagher, J. Brennan.

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

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

The Collins / Westwood Family were involved in a 4-Continent Challenge since last October to raise funds for The Beaumont Hospital Foundation. This was in appreciation for the ongoing care which Joanne is receiving over the last 18 months following surgery & treatment at Beaumont Hospital. As a result of the fundraising campaign, €35,873 was presented recently to Neurosurgeon Dr. S. McNally & Oncologist Dr. P. Morris for their respective departments in the hospital. The family wish to acknowledge the huge support they have received from their families, communities & worldwide for this venture. So whether you donated online or at one of the fundraising events, our sincere & heartfelt thanks for your kindness & support. The money raised will go directly to the care of patients in Neurosurgery & Oncology Departments.

Banada Bingo: NO Bingo on St. Patrick's Day, A decision on resumption will be determined by advice from the HSE.

Book Swap & Sale: will continue in Carrowmore School on Sundays 15^th, 22^nd & 29^th March from 10.45am – 11.45am & from 3-6pm. A huge selection of books to swap or purchase for adults & children. All proceeds going to the ongoing work of the AMCE group in Achonry & Mullinabreena. This is an ideal opportunity to pass on books & declutter. All are welcome. For more info contact Bríd 0866081926

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. Or donate through the Go Fund Me page or into the bank account Achonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement BIC BOFIIE2D & IBAN IE88BOFI90549138522058