The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Sat 26^th                  6:00 pm Bea Ann & Michael Brennan Chaffpool (M)

Sun 27^th                 10:00 am              Francis & Agnes Henry (M)

Mon 28^th               The Holy Innocents (martyrs)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

Tues 29^th               St Thomas Becket (bishop & martyr)

10:00 am        Patrick & Mary Kate O’Donnell (M)

Wed 30^th               10:00 am              Michael Henry, Carrowmore (M)

Thurs 31^st             St Sylvester (pope)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri          1^st            Mary, the Holy Mother of God

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Sat 2^nd                    Ss Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen (bishops)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Second Sunday of Christmas

Sat 2^nd                    6:00 pm Mary Johnston, Months Mind (M)

Sun 3^rd                   10:00 am              Frank & Evelyn Hunt, & Margaret

Doherty, & dec’d Hunt & Gilmartin families (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 2^nd Jan 6pm …. (M)

Sunday 3^rd Jan 10am: …… (M)

1^st Reading Eccles (Sir) 24:1-2, 8-12. Psalm Ps 147.

2^nd Reading Eph 1:3-6, 15-18. Gospel Jn 1:1-18.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph- Sunday 27^th Dec: Focus: Blessed are those who fear the Lord & walk in his ways. – On this Feast of the Holy Family, we celebrate God’s incarnation into a human family who loved, protected & taught him. They were holy because they were perfect in obedience & virtue; blessed because they feared the Lord & walked in his ways. We, too, may strive to attain this holiness, in our imitation of the Holy Family’s example & through the grace of Christ.

Religious services

Due to the latest lockdown Religious services will move online after 25^th December. Places of worship may remain open for private prayer.

Funerals

Up to 10 mourners can attend.

Weddings

Up to & including 2 January, 25 guests can attend a wedding ceremony & reception, whether indoors or outdoors. From 3 January, up to 6 guests are permitted.

Baptisms

Baptisms can go ahead with minimum numbers (the baby, parents, godparents, & celebrant) & all the usual safety measures in place (face coverings, cotton buds for anointing, sanitization of hands, etc.)

Over 70 and medically vulnerable individuals

Those aged over 70 & the medically vulnerable are advised to continue to exercise personal judgement.

It is recommended that they stay at home as much as possible, limit engagement to a very small network for short periods of time, while remaining physically distanced. When taking exercise outdoors, it is important to maintain 2 metres distance from others and wash hands on returning home.

It is recommended to shop during designated hours only, while wearing a face covering, & to avoid public transport.

Priesthood in Achonry Diocese – It is worth saying “yes” to God: Six residential weekends in Mullaghmore over the coming months for men who are exploring a call to priesthood. For more info contact Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kivlehan, 094-9860011, or 087- 3683535, E-mail pkivlehan@achonrydiocese.org  

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now over 1,763,000 & Republic of Ireland deaths at 2,194. That’s 73,000 deaths this week.

Daily Mass, Catholic devotions & programs on SKY 588, Virgin Media 815 or Online at www.ewtn.ie

If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine.​ We are Ireland's national confidential service for older people. We are open every day 10am-10pm.​ We are older people too, trained to listen & support.​ Contact​ Freefone 1800 80 45 91

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: ALONE manage a national support line & additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries & give advice & reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.

Evening classes in North Connaught College starting in January: Care Skills - Monday 7-9, Level 5. Intellectual Disability - Monday 7-9, Level 5. Palliative Care - Tuesday 7-9, Level 5. Child Psychology - Tuesday 7-9, Level 6

Other classes on offer (subject to numbers): Computers – Intermediate. Photography & Digital Media. Beauty Therapy basics. Conversational Irish. Please phone 071 9185035 or email nccollege@msletb.ie to book a place.

Free Living Well Programme - : Thurs 7^th, Tues 12^th, Mon 18^th January. If you are living with a long term heath condition you may be interested in doing the “Living Well” formally known as the ‘Self Care to Wellness Programme’.  This is a six week programme delivered in 2.5 hour weekly sessions online where you will learn new skills to manage your health condition on a day to day basis. You must register in advance as places are limited to 10/12 participants. Please note you do not have to disclose your health condition on the programme. Please contact Olga on 086 6078950 or email: olga.maguire@mayocil.ie

2020-2021

I pray that the light & hope of Jesus Christ which is at the heart of Christmas will give us all the encouragement & strength to persevere during these difficult days. Thanks to all individuals & teams for all your work & effort throughout the year & in helping with all the regulations during the various lockdowns.

This has been such an unusual year, but please God, 2021 will bring a little normality back into our lives. I wish you & yours a safe & peaceful 2021. God bless you.

THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER

VENERABLE FR PATRICK PEYTON PRAY FOR US