Easter Vigil

Sat 16^th                  8:00 pm The Easter Vigil (M)

Easter Sunday

Sun 17^th                 10:00 am              Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection

Anthony Henry & dec’d. (A)

Mon 18^th               10:00 am              Sr Mary Margaret Marren (M)

Tues 19^th               10:00 am              Morning Prayer (M)

Wed 20^th               10:00 am              Morning Prayer (M)

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

Fri          22^nd         10:00 am              Special Intention (A)

Sat 23^rd                  10:00 am              Helen McCarrick, Cloonbaniffe (M)

Second Sunday of Easter

Divine Mercy Sunday

Sat 23^rd                  8:00 pm John Joseph Davey & dec’d family (A)

Sun 24^th                 10:00 am              Michael Dillon, Manchester (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays April 8pm: Francis Brennan (A)

Sundays April 10am: Michael Toolan (M)

READINGS 2^nd Sunday of Easter

1^st Reading Acts 5:12-16. Psalm Ps 117.

2^nd Reading Apoc 1:9-13, 17-19. Gospel Jn 20:19-31.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays April 8pm: Inez Wims (A)

Sundays April 10am: Maeve Fallon (M)

Easter Sunday 17^th April: Focus: Jesus is not dead. He is alive. – We know in our hearts the truths we profess, but it’s completely different to truly live according to those truths. The Resurrection is a historical & transcendent event, but it also has concrete application in our lives. As we celebrate the Resurrection, we have the opportunity to live according to the truth that Jesus remains present to us today.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Michael Dillon, Manchester, (nephew of Bernie Hosey), Sr Maureen Harris, Boston, U.S.A., (relative of Chris McIntyre, Tubbertelly).  

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Adoration will commence again after Easter & will continue every Tuesday thereafter. The Adoration will alternate between Achonry & Mullinabreena on a monthly basis after the re-roofing project is complete. Until the work is complete the Adoration will be in Achonry only every Tuesday 4-7pm. Those who take part in the Adoration are asked to alternate between both churches.

Community Games: Anyone that's interested in the continuation of the Community Games this year in Achonry/Mullinabreena, please attend a meeting in St Nathy's Hall on Wednesday at 8.30pm.

Recent Collections

Catholic churchgoers on the island of Ireland have raised €3.25 million for the people of Ukraine since the war began.

Archbishops Eamon Martin & Dermot Farrell paid tribute to the generosity of parishioners.

Irish bishops had asked for a special collection in parishes across the island, in the wake of the Russian invasion. The collection took place largely over the weekend of March 26-27.

It is also heartening that some parish communities have established direct links with Ukrainian parishes & local charitable projects to support refugees & those remaining in Ukraine.

In a joint statement, the archbishops said: “Since the outbreak of this war, over seven million people have been displaced & nearly five million people have been forced to emigrate from Ukraine, becoming international refugees. “As Christians, our Gospel imperative is to support the victims of this appalling humanitarian crisis, in the words of the Holy Thursday Liturgy, ‘where charity & love are found there is God’. “The large funds raised by Irish parishes will be channelled to assist those who are suffering such devastation to their lives & livelihoods. “Parishes across Ireland have responded with enormous generosity & compassion & we are most grateful for that. “It is also heartening that some parish communities have established direct links with Ukrainian parishes & local charitable projects to support refugees & those remaining in Ukraine. The proceeds of the collection will be sent to the international Catholic Church agency Caritas Internationalis.

Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Mass Servers

Those serving in various Ministries please take note of the rota from the beginning of April. Mass servers will have to get ready in the body of the church as no parents got Garda Vetted to supervise them in the Sacristy before & after Mass.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 6,225,147. Republic of Ireland deaths 6,932. That’s 69 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,498,834 so 1 in every 3.3 has now tested positive.

Young Adult Catholic Conference (18 - 40) - St Patrick's College Drumcondra, Saturday April 30th, 10am - 5pm. Great speakers, meet new friends, discover more about your Catholic faith. Cost €25 includes lunch. Search: Young Adult Catholic Conference on Eventbrite for more information and to book. See you there!

Invitation to Festival of Theology. The Festival will open at 6pm on Thursday 19^th May with a Public Lecture by the inaugural Director, Prof Cornelius Casey, entitled 'Theology in a Conversation about Hope'. It continue on Friday & Saturday, 20^th, 21^st May with lectures by Prof. Dirk Ansorge, Sankt Georgen; Frankfurt, Prof. Lieven Boeve, KU Leuven, Belgium; Prof. Serge-Thomas Bonino, Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Rome; Prof. Michael Conway, Professor of Faith & Culture, Pontifical University, St Patrick's College, Maynooth;  Prof. Massimo Faggioli, Villanova University; Prof. Michael Kirwan, Trinity College Dublin; Prof. Josef Quitterer, University of Innsbruck; Prof. Ethna Regan, Dublin City University;   Prof. Sharon Rider, Uppsala University, Sweden; Prof. Fáinche Ryan, Trinity College Dublin & Prof. Robert J. Wozniak, Pontifical Academy of Theology, Kraków. The Conference is in the JM Synge Theatre, Arts Block, Trinity College. We to invite you to avail of the 'Early Bird' special for €60 available until the 15^th April. This includes lunch & tea on Friday & Saturday. For one day, either Friday or Saturday, the cost is €40. More info at https://www.tcd.ie/loyola-institute/conferences/festivaloftheology_homepage.php

Returning to education or looking to upskill? North Connaught College of Further Education in Tubbercurry could be the place for you! A range of QQI, CIDESCO & ITEC accredited full-time courses in a caring & friendly environment. We are hosting an Open Evening on Wed 27^th April from 1-6pm for PLC courses. School leavers & adults are welcome. Teachers, Guidance Counsellor, Student Support Tutor & students will be available to deal with any queries or questions that you may have. There will be taster sessions in some of the various sessions e.g Beauty Therapy, IT/Business, Childcare, Nursing & Healthcare. Work placement is an integral part of all courses, & we offer ERASMUS plus funded European work experience opportunities. Students at NCC have been very successful in securing employment or progressing to further & higher education. More info on www.northconnaughtcollege.net or on facebook www.facebook.com/northconnaughtcollege or 0719185035.

NEW ROOF FOR MULLINABREENA CHURCH 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.

Work will begin in April on 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 in the following ways:

1. By a once off gift contribution.
2. By a little extra in the weekly offertory.
3. By a monthly, quarterly or half yearly contribution.
4. By cash or cheque.
5. By transfer to Mullinabreena Church A/c (details below).
6. 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.

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

Trócaire contributions should be handed in at any of the Easter services. Please support. Thank you.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

"A world at prayer is a world at peace"