Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 30^th                  8:00 pm Private Intention (M)

Sun 31^st                 10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Mon 1^st                  St Alphonsus Ligouri (bishop)

10:00 am        Patrick Henry, Strandhill & Carrowmore (M)

Tues 2^nd                 St Eusebius (bishop), St Peter Julian Eymard (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 3^rd                 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)  

Thurs 4^th               St John Vianney (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri          5^th                           The Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 6^th                    The Transfiguration of the Lord

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 6^th                    8:00 pm Patrick, Kathleen & Alfie Gilmartin (A)

Sun 7^th                   10:00 am              John & Delia McGowan (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays August 8pm: Tara Hosey (A)

Sundays August 10am: Mary Henry (M)

READINGS Nineteenth Sunday

1^st Reading Wis 18:6-9. Psalm Ps 32.

2^nd Reading Heb 11:1-2, 8-19. Gospel Lk 12:32-48.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays August 8pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays August 10am: Johnny Finan (M)

18^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 31^st July: Focus: We are to seek the hings that are eternal. – Today’s Scriptures draw our attention away from the passing things of this world & toward the things of heaven. We gather on this, the Lord’s Day, to turn our hearts & minds toward Christ as we celebrate his loving presence in our midst & the hope of life eternal.

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

Mullinabreena Church re-opening 8pm Sat 30^th July. The weekday Masses are back to the normal rota.

Thanks to the Contractor & Painter for completing the work within the specified time. Sincere thanks also to the Altar Society for their great work in cleaning & preparing the church & having it ready once again for our regular weekly services. THANK YOU.  

Reek Sunday 2022: The annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage takes place on Sunday July 31^st at Croagh Patrick. Confessions on the summit 7:30am - 2:00pm.  Mass hourly from 8:00am - 2.00pm.

Cemetery Masses & St Finnian’s Holy Well:

Saturday 13^th August at 7pm Mass in Courtabbey

Sunday 14^th August at 7pm Mass in Achonry

Monday 15^th August at 7pm Pilgrimage from Achonry Church to St Finnian’s Holy Well.

Achonry Farmers Market & Café at the Hub: We would like to encourage people to support both our Community Café & our Local Farmers Market. These amenities offer ideal opportunities for people to get together & are instrumental in creating a dynamic & cohesive Community for us all to live in. Café is open Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm, with Market on Saturday 10am-1pm. 

The Fr. Patrick Peyton Centre are looking for volunteers to help in the recently opened information hub in Knock village close to the Shrine called ‘Mission of Father Patrick Peyton CSC’. If you would like to help please call the Centre 096-45374.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 6,420,087 (official figure), experts say the true figure is now over 18 million. Republic of Ireland deaths 7,640. That’s 103 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,645,166 so 1 in every 3 has now tested positive.

Coleman Music Centre: Summer Sessions with Ceoltoiri Coleman on Wed Aug 3^rd, 10^th & 24^th.  Great music song & dance for all the family.  €12 Adults & kids €6.  A show the whole family will enjoy. 

The Pilgrim Players present William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, 12-14 August at the Bishop’s Palace, Ballaghaderreen. For info go to www.pilgrimplayers.co.uk or phone 085 181 7268.

Afterschool Care: Kind, reliable, mature woman available for afterschool care for children in Lavagh, Achonry, Tubbercurry, Ballymote areas. Garda vetted, SNA qualified, previous experience in nursing & childcare. Any enquiries contact Helena 087 4151923.

Bonniconlon Agricultural Show & Gymkhana Monday 1^st August.

Mullinabreena Memorial Run in memory of Vinny Healy held on 24^th July 2022. A fundraiser for S.H.O.U.T & towards the upkeep of the defibrillators in the parish. Sincere thanks for the huge turnout & for your generous contributions. Thanks for the support.

'It's Cardiac Rehab' – A podcast series bringing together experts in cardiac rehab and patients who have attended cardiac rehabilitation.

Topics: exercise, medication, healthy eating & the psychological impact of living with heart disease. If you have had a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack, coronary artery stenting or coronary artery bypass surgery – log onto https://irishheart.ie/services-for-you/its-cardiac-rehab-podcast/ for information & support.

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.

You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction.

M-PACT supports families to work together, helping to improve family relationships. A FREE eight-week programme will begin shortly. If interested or would like further information Please contact 085 875 9313 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com 

Are you looking for a career in caring for the elderly, have you recently retired or have your children now left home? Home Instead Care are always looking to recruit carers. Whether you can work a couple of hours a week or want to work full time, we would like to hear from you. Experience & FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification in healthcare is an advantage but not compulsory as training may be provided. Your own transportation is essential. Call Sinead or Ciara on 071 9317051 for more info or via email Recruitment Administration Sligo Recruitment-admin.sligo@homeinstead.ie

18-22 LOOKING FOR A GAP YEAR? Castlerigg Manor is a Catholic youth retreat centre located in Keswick in the English Lake District. Our work is mostly done by a team of young Catholics who live together as part of a community. We are still looking for people to start the coming year in mid August, so if you're at a loose end & want an amazing, fruitful year, maybe this is for you? It's a voluntary year but food, accommodation & pocket money are provided. To find out more, contact jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk or google Castlerigg Manor.

NEW ROOF FOR MULLINABREENA CHURCH

The work on the roof is complete & the Church has re-opened.

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 is now complete on the roof costing €214,500+. This was a big undertaking, but necessary. If you are in a position to help, please know that your support is welcome.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

"A world at prayer is a world at peace"