Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 5^th                    6:00 pm Margaret & Noel Mooney (A)

Sun 6^th                   10:00 am              Fr Peter Coleman (M)

                                                12:00 pm              Bridget McCarrick, Funeral Mass

Mon 7^th                  10:00 am              Fr Padraig O’Grady (M)

Tues 8^th St Jerome, St Josephine Bakhita

10:00 am        Paddy & Geraldine Hannan (M)

Wed 9^th                  10:00 am              Michael & Eva O’Donnell, their daughter

Sr Mary Enda, & their son John (A)

Thurs 10^th             St Scholastica

                                                10:00 am              Sean, Michael Eddie & dec’d of

the Johnston family (M)

Fri          11^th         Our Lady of Lourdes, St Gobnait

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 12^th                  12:00 pm                      Vinny Healy, 1^st Anniversary (M)

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 12^th                  6:00 pm Ita Moran, Rinbane (A)

Sun 13^th                 10:00 am              Patricia & Patsy Fallon (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 5^th Feb 6pm: .….. (A)

Sunday 6^th Feb 10am: …… (M)

1^st Reading Jer 17:5-8. Psalm Ps 1.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 15:1-11. Gospel Lk 5:12, 16-20.

5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6^th Feb: Focus: Listen for God’s call & follow the Lord. – In all of today’s readings, people hear the Lord calling them to service, & all of them change course to follow their vocation. Young or old, we all have the responsibility to listen for the Lord’s direction & answer with enthusiasm, as did Isaiah, Paul, Peter, James, & John.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Bridget McCarrick, Cloonbaniffe, in her 98^th year.   

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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  

SACRAMENTS

Thurs 17^th Feb. 11:30am Confessions for First Communion Pupils. This will take place at a Reconciliation Service in the school.

Saturday 2^nd April 11:30am, First Holy Communion.

Ash Wednesday 2^nd March 8pm Enrolment Ceremony for the Confirmation pupils.

Thurs 3^rd March 11:30am, Confessions for Confirmation Pupils.

Sun 13^th March 12noon, Confirmation in Mullinabreena Church. 

Mass Servers

Hopefully the pupils from 3^rd up to 6^th Class will soon be able to serve at Mass again. However, to have all regulations in place parents need to sign the consent form & return to me ASAP. The servers will have to get ready in the main body of the church unless some parents are prepared to get Garda Vetted & supervise them in the Sacristy before & after Mass.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 5,750,658. That’s 88,369 deaths in the past week. Republic of Ireland deaths 6,228. That’s 92 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is  1,212,914, so 1 in every 4 has now tested positive.

NEW ROOF FOR MULLINABREENA CHURCH

The contract is now signed & work will begin in March for the roof costing €214,500. This is a big undertaking, but necessary. If you are in a position to help, please know that your support is welcome. This can be done by a once off gift contribution or by a little extra on occasion in the weekly offertory, or in any way that is convenient to you. The intention is not to burden you but, insofar as you can help, it would be appreciated. Thank you for your ongoing support & generosity. God bless you all. If you want to contribute direct the Bank details are: Mullinabreena Church

IBAN: IE20 BOFI 9054 9111 7571 99

BIC: BOFIIE2D. Thanks to those who have already responded to this appeal.

Ballymote St Patrick's Day parade is back after two years of celebrating our national Patron Saint’s day at home. Parade will take place at 3.30pm on 17^th March. Entry forms and enquiries to ballymotestpatricksparade@gmail.com or on our Facebook page. Meeting for volunteers on Mon 7^th Feb 9.30pm in The Corner House.

Reading the Bible: How to make sense of it: A series of four sessions on how to read the Bible today: These will look at its formation, the various kinds of literature that it contains, the contexts in which the books were composed & some of the key figures & events that we encounter in them. There is no charge.

Presenter: Fr Eugene Duffy Venue: The Gateway Hotel, Swinford

Tuesdays, Feb 15^th, 22^nd, March 1^st & 8^th. Time: 8.00 to 10.00 pm

Light refreshments will be provided during the break in each session. If you have a bible bring it with you.

Taster in Theology: Fr Conway, Professor of Faith and Culture, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, on February 10^th, 17^th & 24^th & March 10^th from 7-10pm.  Cost €60 & booking is essential. Please phone 096 72066 or email reception@newman.ie to book a place.

Coleman Music Centre: First concert of 2022 on February 19^th at 8.30pm with Ceoltóirí Coleman & special guest P J Hernon. Without a doubt this concert will be a lively one with music, song and dance. Get 2022 off to a great start & come along. Tickets on 071 9182599 or visit www.colemanirishmusic.com

Banada Abbey Past Pupils Reunion of L.C. Classes 1970 &71. The Reunion in Tubbercurry on Friday 5^th August 2022. Looking forward to meeting up with colleagues from those years. Students who commenced their studies in 1965 & 66 are welcome regardless of when you finished in Banada. This is a great opportunity to meet & celebrate the 50^th Anniversary & reminisce on the days spent together. Please pass this info to relevant friends & family members. For more info call Vincent Brett 0868114095 or email Vincent.brett@hotmail.com

St Nathy’s College Leaving Cert Class 1981 is hoping to have a class reunion in August. A call out to anyone who entered St Nathy’s in September 1976 or perhaps joined/left the class that would have sat the Leaving Cert in 1981 to get in contact and say “An Seo”!! Call or text Marty Groarke on (087) 635 0034

North Connaught College, Evening classes will be starting on 7^th & 8^th February subject to numbers. Computers for Beginners & Advanced, Care of the Older Person, Work Experience, Special Needs Assisting, & Make up skills. Lamh - one day training -min 10 students - date to be confirmed.

Open evening for registration/enquiries will be on Monday 24th January from 6-8 pm in the College (socially distanced).  Payment for class has to be by cash or cheque and payment has to be completed by the first evening. If you would like to register your interest please contact me at either patriciaoreilly@msletb.ie or by mobile 0863043842

Achonry Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm in Nace O'Dowd Park. We look forward to a great year ahead with lots of variety & new ideas, & prices to suit everyone. We really

News from the Hub: The Café at the Hub is now open on Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 2pm. It is intended to run it with volunteers. Contact Noel 087 2502471 if you would like to offer your services.

Book Sale/Swap: AMCE are holding a book sale/swap at the Achonry Market every Saturday. Book sale/swap will also be held in Carrowmore School Eircode F56EF63 every Sunday from 2pm-4pm. If these times don't suit please contact Brid 0866081926 or Margaret 0872875458 to arrange a time.

Exciting employment opportunity at the Sanctuary of St Patrick, Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal. Applications are invited for an Operations Manager which is a key leadership role in delivering the Mission & Vision of Lough Derg, responsible for the smooth running of all day to day operational activities at the pilgrimage centre. For further details & Application Pack contact Mary at +353 7198 61518 or mary@loughderg.org

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.

Advice from An Garda Siochana: We would like to remind the public of some useful advice to combat Scams & protect your money.

Never respond to unsolicited messages. Financial Institutions will never ask for personal information this way

 Only purchase from trusted websites and retailers

Beware of bogus investment opportunities

Always remember if it seems too good to be true it probably is!      Do your research and think before you hit send.

For more info and tips go to the fraud section of their website        www.garda.ie/en/Crime/Fraud/

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