Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 13^th                  7:00 pm Cemetery Mass Courtabbey

Sun 14^th                 10:00 am              Eleanor & Patrick O’Brien (M)

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sun 14^th                 7:00 pm                 Cemetery Mass Achonry

Mon 15^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Mon 15^th               7:00 pm                 Pilgrimage to St Finnian’s Holy Well

Tues 16^th               St Stephen of Hungary

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 17^th               Our Lady of Knock

10:00 am        (A)  

Thurs 18^th             10:00 am              Fr Brian Hanley (M)

Fri          19^th         St John Eudes (priest)

1:00 pm          Wedding (M)

Sat 20^th                  St Bernard (abbot & doctor f the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 20^th                  8:00 pm Bea Ann Brennan, Chaffpool (A)

Sun 21^st                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays August 8pm: Tara Hosey (A)

Sundays August 10am: Mary Henry (M)

READINGS Twenty-First Sunday

1^st Reading Is 6:18-21. Psalm Ps 116.

2^nd Reading Heb 12:5-7, 11-13. Gospel Lk 13:22-30.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays August 8pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays August 10am: Johnny Finan (M)

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

"A world at prayer is a world at peace"

20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 14^th August: Focus: Persevere in running the race. – Faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus will face opposition for living the truth & values of God’s kingdom. When confronted, we must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus & persevere in running the race.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 15^th August: Mary’s assumption into & sharing in Christ’s glory reminds us of the promise of eternal life.

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

Wedding: Congratulations & best wishes to Denise Marren, Streamstown, & Tommy Flynn, Killeshandra. Their marriage was celebrated on Thursday 11^th August in Mullinabreena.      

We wish them many years of health & happiness

GOLDEN JUBILEE: Congratulations & best wishes to Hugh & Anne Devaney, Tubberdur, and Tom & Mary Keane, Carniara, who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriages last weekend.    

We wish them many more years of health & happiness.

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 6,450,217 (official figure), the true figure is nearer to 18 million. Republic of Ireland deaths 7,703. That’s 41 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,651,291.  

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. 

Ryan Sheridan, Conor Mc Donagh & Sinead Johnston together with friends in concert August 17^th at 8.30 pm. Adm €15. Enjoy a great night of music, song & dance. Info 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

Eleanor Shanley & Mike Hanrahan in concert at the new Community Hub in Lavagh on Sat 27^th Aug at 9pm. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or call 087 2512030. Booking is essential. 

Mysticism in an Age of Calamity: Meister Eckhart, John Tauler & Henry Suso

The Priory Institute two week online Summer School from 15-26 August. The course includes eight recorded presentations & two on-line zoom discussions & is very flexible & delivered online.

For more & to register Tel: 01 404 8129 or www.prioryinstitute.com

Many Thanks from TRÓCAIRE - The total amount raised by the parishes of Achonry Diocese’ towards this year's Lenten Appeal 2022 is €49,599.  In the spirit of faith & the spirit of humanity thank you for opening your heart to the people of Zimbabwe in Africa.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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