Twenty-Nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 16^th                  8:00 pm Paddy & Kathleen Boland (A)

Sun 17^th                 10:00 am                      People of the Community (M)

Mon 18^th               St Luke (evangelist)

                 10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 19^th               Ss John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, & Companions

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 20^th               10:00 am              Breege Rogan McCaul (A)

Thurs 21^st             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          22^nd         St St John Paul II (pope)

10:00 am        Anne Devaney & dec’d. of

Devaney family (A)

Sat 23^rd St John of Capistrano (priest)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Sat 23^rd                  8:00 pm Bridgie & Michael Johnston

& their son Michael (A)

Sun 24^th                 10:00 am                      People of the Community (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 23^rd Oct 8 pm …. (A)

Sunday 24^th Oct 10am: …… (M)

1^st Reading Jer 31:7-9. Psalm Ps 125.

2^nd Reading Heb 5:1-6. Gospel Mk 10:46-52.

29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 17^th Oct: Focus: Christ came to give his life as a ransom for many. – As Jesus reveals that he is the Suffering Servant who must suffer & die, so we, his disciples, can expect to follow him along the road to Calvary. Yet even in light of this painful truth, we have a marvellous hope: the hope that the now glorified Suffering Servant will intercede for us before the throne of God

Priesthood in Achonry Diocese – It is worth saying “yes” to God: For more information contact Achonry Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kivlehan, 094-9860011, or 087- 3683535, E-mail pkivlehan@achonrydiocese.org  

Pope Francis launched the worldwide “Synodal Journey” last weekend.  The Pope is inviting the worldwide Church to participate in the process.  He wants to hear from dioceses across the world.  We will participate in this process here in our own diocese.  The journey will culminate in Rome in 2023 with the Synod focusing on “Communion, Participation and Mission.” We are invited to mark the beginning of this journey on the weekend of the 16th/17th of October. Bishop Paul will be celebrating the 6pm Vigil in the Cathedral on the 16th to mark this moment. 
Synod Prayer:

“We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go & how we are to pursue it. We are weak & sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life & not stray from the way of truth & what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place & time, in the communion of the Father & the Son, forever & ever. Amen”

World Mission Sunday – weekend of 23/24 October

Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father's annual appeal to support overseas mission & missionaries. Worryingly, it is in jeopardy. The pandemic means that less of us can physically attend Mass, meaning less offerings in the basket. The implications for overseas missionaries and the communities they serve over the coming months will be devastating. You can help right now. Please donate €4.00 by texting the word 'Mission' to 50300. Alternatively donate at www.missio.ie or call Missio on 01 497 2035. To learn more go to www.missio.ie 

Achonry Farmers Market: 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

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.

Parish Offertory Envelopes 2022

The parish offertory boxes for 2022 are available at the church doors. Sincere thanks to all those who are using the envelopes, these contributions have ensured that the parish has not fallen into financial difficulty. Using the envelopes also facilitates the parish in availing of the Revenue tax-back, which is a great financial benefit for our parish. Your parish envelope contribution is our only source of funding for the running of our parish & the maintenance & upkeep of our two churches & our parish buildings. This income has reduced drastically since the start of Covid 19, & only a fraction of those who contributed could have figures submitted for the Revenue-return for 2020. At this time major work on a new roof for Mullinabreena is planned & will soon be starting. If you require a box of envelopes, please let me know & I will add you to the parish database. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

RADIO MARIA IRELAND

Thank God & sincere thanks also to our many listeners & supporters as RADIO MARIA IRELAND continues to grow. As an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station we enjoy commercial free broadcasting - Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews & Testimonies - do join our growing faith family! Here's how you can listen: Via Digital TV - Saorview Channel 210. Download our FREE App "RADIO MARIA IRELAND" Streaming on our WEBSITE - www.radiomaria.ie (Subscribe & Donate here also) Via our 'Listen Live Radio' link on our Facebook Page. Via PHONE - get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). Why not drop a line to our Priest Director, Fr. Eamonn McCarthy, or come & pay us a visit at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony's Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 22.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 4,902,777. That’s 35,917 deaths last week. Republic of Ireland deaths 5,306. That’s 26 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is now 413,554, so 1 in every 12.3 has tested positive.

The 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). It helps people develop the skills & confidence to live a healthy & happy life. The dates are Tuesday 19^th Oct, & Monday 1^st Nov. For more info contact Olga on 086 6078950, or email olga.maguire@mayocil.ie

"A world at prayer is a world at peace"

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

Special Appeal:

The Irish Bishops have issued an appeal for a special parish collection on 6^th & 7^th November to support Trócaire’s work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in East Africa.  Please see Trocaire.org or the IEC website for more information.  Thank you in anticipation of your support for this initiative.

Tubbercurry FRC Notes

Free & confidential support: If you are feeling isolated, lonely, dealing with a lot of stress, poor mental/physical health or a bereavement a new service is available to help at Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre.Social Prescribing can connect you with your community, hobbies & interests or find support/guidance based on your needs.  Contact Social Prescribing Coordinator Mary for more information on 0719186926 or 0864092724 or ask your GP or other health professional for a referral to the service.

Want2Walk walking group has restarted for Autumn on a Wednesday morning at various locations in South Sligo, walks are approx 7k & at a leisurely pace. New people are welcome to join.