Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sat 14^th                  8:00 pm Seamus Conlon (M)

Sun 15^th                 10:00 am              Eoin Mulkeen, 1^st Anniversary (A)

Mon 16^th               St Brendan (abbot), St Carthage (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 17^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 18^th               St John I (pope & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)  

Thurs 19^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          20^th         St Bernardine of Siena (priest)

10:00 am        Kathleen McCarrick, Doomore (A)

Sat 21^st                  Ss Christopher Magallánes & Companions (martyrs)

10:00 am        Mary & John Gallagher,

& daughter-in-law Carol (M)

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sat 21^st                  8:00 pm Michael James & Kathleen Davey, &

Mattie & dec’d Davey family (M)

Sun 22^nd                 10:00 am              Batty & dec’d Doddy family (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays May 8pm: Donal Fallon (M)

Sundays May 10am: Raymond Wims (A)

READINGS 6^th Sunday of Easter

1^st Reading Acts 15:1-2, 22-29. Psalm Ps 66.

2^nd Reading Apoc 22:12-20. Gospel Jn 17:20-26.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays May 8pm: Breda Higgins (M)

Sundays May 10am: Monica Henry (A)

"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: Kathleen Coleman (nee Nicholson), Carrowrile.  

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

5^th Sunday of Easter 15^th May: Focus: Jesus commands us to love one another. – Jesus wants us to love as he loves. Our faithfulness & attentiveness to right & wrong, to holiness, & to the practice of faith is important. Yet Jesus furthers our understanding of following him by making clear the greatest commandment of every disciple: to love as he loves.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

The Adoration will alternate between Achonry & Mullinabreena on a monthly basis after the re-roofing project is complete. However, until the work is complete the Adoration will be in Achonry only every Tuesday 4-8pm. The Rota list is now available & if the hour you were given is not suitable please contact Pauline Finan to make alternate arrangements. If you are not already part of the Adoration team/s but would like to get involved please put your name on the list at the church door or contact Pauline on 0878284019 & you will be added to the Rota.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 15^th May. 2:30 Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica. 3pm Mass in the Basilica with Rosary Procession. Achonry will be joined by the Galway & Clonfert Dioceses for the Pilgrimage.

'Theology in a Conversation about Hope' 6pm, Thursday 19^th May.

'Theology in a Conversation about Hope' is the title of Dr Cornelius Casey's talk that will open Loyola Institute's Festival of Theology at Trinity College Dublin. A two-day conference will follow, for those who want to go further & develop 'new thinking about how Theology, learning & culture' interact. Further info available on our website loyola@tcd.ie or phone Helen at 01/8964791.

Mullinabreena Community Games Entry forms are on the Achonry/Mullinabreena Community Facebook page. Please print both sides of entry forms, completed entry forms must be signed by a Parent or Guardian. Forms to be returned by Monday 16^th May to Achonry N.S.

Community Games Art pictures to be completed at home, & returned to St Nathy's Hall on Tuesday 17^th May between 6 & 7pm. The CG track & field events in Nace O’Dowd football field on Sunday 29^th May at 1pm.

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.

The Café at the Hub is now open on Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Call 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. Also in Carrowmore School F56EF63 Sundays 2-4pm. If these times don't suit please contact Brid 0866081926 or Margaret 0872875458 to arrange a time.

North Connaught College, Tubbercurry: Free Workshop for Adults considering returning to education or training on 17^th & 18^th May 10am – 1pm. Find out about available courses, funding & learning supports. To Register Contact: North Connaught College, 071 9185035, 089 2667813 Email: nccollege@msletb.ie

Coleman Music Centre: Sat 21^st May 8.30 pm rousing music & song with the one & only SHASKEEN. Sit back & enjoy a great night’s entertainment in our comfortable theatre. Adm €20. Tickets from the Coleman Centre 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic.com

Dance for Ukraine: Fundraiser dance will be held in Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo on Sunday June 12^th in aid of 'Rapid Response Ukraine', a Humanitarian Organisation based in Sligo. Johnny Brady & band on stage 9 to 11pm with Michael Jennings as support. Doors open 7pm. Please contribute to this worthy cause by donating a ticket or attending the dance. Tickets €15, available locally in the Hub & Laundry Basket Tubbercurry or book online from Eventbrite. For info call Padraig 087-9383193.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 6,288,781 (official figure), experts say the true figure is now over 16 million. Republic of Ireland deaths 7,203. That’s 72 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,536,451 so 1 in every 3.2 has now tested positive.

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

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 has now started 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.