Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 28^th                  8:00 pm Private Intention (M)

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

Mon 30^th               St Fiachre (monk)

                                                10:00 am              Special Intention (M)

Tues 31^st               St Aidan of Lindisfarne (missionary)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 1^st World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Thurs 2^nd               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          3^rd           St Gregory the Great (pope)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Sat 4^th                     St Mac Nissi (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 4^th                    8:00 pm Private Intention (M)

Sun 5^th                   10:00 am                      Richard Kennedy, Tubbertelly (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 28^th August 8 pm …. (M)

Sunday 29^th Aug 10am: …… (M)

1^st Reading Deut 4:1-2, 6-8. Psalm Ps 14.

2^nd Reading Jas 1:17-27. Gospel Mk 7:18, 14-23.

22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 29^th August: Focus: Be doers of the word & not hearers only. – We are called to be doers of the word & not hearers only. The statutes of God are provided for our benefit; they guide us in the ways of living with & loving one another. All good giving & every perfect gift is from above, & pure-hearted persons return that love in caring for the weakest & most vulnerable among them.  

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  

GOLDEN JUBILEE: Congratulations & best wishes to Harry & Sheila McGowan, Carrowmore, who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage on Tuesday 24^th August.    

We wish them many more years of health & happiness.

52^nd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC):

Was postponed in 2020. It will be held this year from 5^th to 12^th September in Budapest, Hungary. The IEC is a gathering of people every four years, somewhere in the world, which aims to promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life & mission of the Catholic Church. The theme of IEC2021 is All My Springs are in You (Psalm 87) & refers to God as the source (or spring) of life for his people.

Season of Creation:  September 1^st - October 4^th

The Season of Creation 2021 runs from September 1st (the World Day of Prayer for Creation) to October 4th (the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). In recent weeks many of us have been overwhelmed by the alarming UN report on climate change. The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, described it as a ‘code red for humanity’. Pope Francis in Laudato Si’ calls faith communities to respond and reminds us that “All is not lost. Human beings… are also capable of rising above themselves, choosing again what is good, and making a new start… [embarking] on new paths to authentic freedom.” (LS, 205). The forthcoming Season of Creation is a wonderful opportunity to do just that. The theme for this year’s season is “Restoring Our Common Home”.

World Mission Sunday is 24^th October 2021

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.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now over 4,509,000. That’s 73,000 deaths last week. Republic of Ireland deaths 5,074. That’s 15 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is now 348,070, so 1 in every 14.5 has tested positive.

Achonry Farmers Market: The Farmers Market continues every Saturday from 10am to 1pm in Nace O'Dowd Park. Thank you to the large number of volunteers who make this happen. We are appealing to members of the community to support the market to ensure its continued success. Drop in for a cup of tea/coffee & meet the locals in this friendly environment. The market has a new & unused stall & if anyone has any items for the stall please drop them in to the market. Thank you

Study Theology Online, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register now for Autumn 2021. Find out more on our website, prioryinstitute.com 

See a 2 minute introductory film Prioryinstitute.com

NW Simon Community 13^th Annual Sleep Out - On Fri 1^st Oct, we are calling on the people of North West & beyond to swap their beds for sleeping bags for one night only by taking part in the Virtual Sleep Out in your own garden or office car park.

Anyone can sign up to take part including families, work mates, students, teams, clubs or schools at home & abroad. Register today on the charity website www.northwestsimon.ie

HSE Living Well Programme: The HSE are running a health programme free of charge for people living with a long term health condition (mental & physical). This helps people develop the skills & confidence to live a healthy & happy life. For more info or to book your place please contact Olga on 086 6078950, or email olga.maguire@mayocil.ie www.hse.ie/livingwell

Foundation in Counselling course again this Autumn. It is a One-Year Part-time course which will begin 7th October and will run for 26 Thursday nights from 7pm to 10pm until 20^th May 2022. There are also two Saturdays from 10am to 5pm to attend. Some people complete the course as a first step to train as a counsellor while others participate for their own self development or to help them to cope better in their workplace or family life.

The cost of the course is €1200 which can be paid in instalments. There is a deposit of €100 required to secure a place on the course and this will be deducted from the full price. Please email reception@newman.ie for enquiries or phone 096 72066 for further details. Please find attached copy of the application form for your attention & for further information on the course.

I would be most grateful if you could include this notice in your bulletin over the next six weeks and perhaps mention it at Mass over the coming weekends.

"A world at prayer is a world at peace"

“The Family that Prays together stays together”