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)

Mon 14^th               Ss Cyril & Methodius (Patrons of Europe)

10:00 am        John Mahon &

Margaret & Joe Johnston (M)

Tues 15^th               10:00 am              James, Annie Kate & Jason Toolan (M)

Wed 16^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 17^th             Seven Holy Founders of Servite Order, St Fintan

                                                10:00 am              Thanksgiving Mass (M)

Fri          18^th         10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 19^th                  10:00 am                      Peter Scanlon, Carrowcarragh (M)

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 19^th                  6:00 pm Gerry Davey & his parents

Margaret & Owen (A)

Sun 20^th                 10:00 am              Lil Conlon (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturday 19^th Feb 6pm: .….. (A)

Sunday 20^th Feb 10am: …… (M)

1^st Reading 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 22-23. Psalm Ps 102.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 15:45-49. Gospel Lk 6:27-38.

6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 13^th Feb: Focus: Blessed are those who trust in the Lord. – So often we can be the source of our own suffering. Worldly pursuits & desires for wealth, status, promotion, & the like deceive us into placing our hope in people & things rather than the Lord. This life is fading & only God can offer us true satisfaction in the kingdom of heaven.

"A world at prayer is a world at peace"

 “The Family that Prays together stays together”

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Helen McCarrick, Cloonbaniffe, whose anniversary occurs on 13^th Feb., Mass on 23^rd April.  

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

Exploring Priesthood – Zoom with Seminarians & Priests. On Tues 1^st March 8pm there will be an opportunity to join in on a Zoom to find out more about priesthood & to hear directly from two young men who are currently studying for the priesthood in Maynooth. The event is being run by the National Vocations Office. Further info & registration details at info@vocations.ie or by visiting vocations.ie/zoom or by contacting our Vocations Director Fr Paul Kivlehan 087-3683535  

SACRAMENTS

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

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

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

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

Wed 16^th (Vigil Mass for Saint Patrick’s Day) March 8pm: Enrolment Ceremony for First Holy Communion Pupils.

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

Enrolment forms for Achonry NS Sept. 2022 are available from the school please contact the school by phone or email info@achonryns.ie 0719184395 to arrange for one to be sent in the post. Forms are also available in Achonry & Mullinabreena churches.  

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.

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.

Christian Blind Mission: CBM says thank you for gift of €70. This was collected in the Crib during the Christmas Season.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 5,828,044. That’s 77,386 deaths in the past week. Republic of Ireland deaths 6,291. That’s 63 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,246,188, so 1 in every 4 has now tested positive.

Phoenix Players presents The Communication Cord by Brian Friel in St Brigid’s Hall on Sat 26^th & Sun 27^th Feb at 8pm. This hilarious comedy is definitely a show not to be missed.

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 17^th & 24^th & March 10^th from 7-10pm.  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

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.

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

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/

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  

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