Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 27^th                  8:00 pm John & Elsie Sweeney (A)

Sun 28^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Mon 29^th               The Passion of St John the Baptist

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 30^th               St Fiacre (monk)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 31^st                St Aidan of Lindisfarne (bishop & missionary)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)  

Thurs 1^st               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          2^nd           10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 3^rd                    St Gregory the Great (pope)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 3^rd                    8:00 pm Mai & William Finan (M)

Sun 4^th                   10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays September 8pm: Martin Golden (M)

Sundays September 10am: Francis Brennan (A)

READINGS Twenty-Third Sunday

1^st Reading Wis 9:13-18. Psalm Ps 89.

2^nd Reading Phm 9:10, 12-17. Gospel Lk 14:25-33.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays September 8pm: Pauline Finan (M)

Sundays September 10am: Monica Henry (A)

22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 28^th August: Focus: The humble find favour with God. – Humility is essential to the Christian life. It’s the disposition & virtue that recognizes our ultimate dependency on God for all things, & seeks to live in that truth & reality. It’s expressed in the daily events of life – particularly in how we behave toward others & conduct our affairs. It’s the opposite of pride & self-reliance.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Noel Gilligan, Bunninadden, (brother of Ollie Gilligan, Dohern).    

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

Marist Gathering

All Marist Family Members are welcome, with their friends & associates & anyone interested in the Marist way. Welcome & coffee at 1pm, Mass at 2pm, Dinner 3-4pm, Social 5-9pm. Cost €40. In the Longford Arms Hotel. Organised by the Marist Laity Group. Call 087 9042319 for info & booking (essential).

The Archaeology of Knocknashee: Talk in the Knocknashee Community Hub by Dr. Dirk Brandherm, Dr.Linda Boutoille and Dr. Cormac McSparron of Queens University, Belfast will speak of their archaeological investigations on Knocknashee on Sunday, August 28^th at 6pm. This talk promises to be an intriguing insight into the prehistoric aspect of our local heritage.

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. 

A workshop for parish choirs & folk groups, including second level school choirs, will be offered at two venues in the diocese in September. These will be led by Regina Deacy, choir director in Ballina. The first workshop will be held in the Parish Church, Swinford, on Wed 21^st Sept starting at 7.30 p.m. The workshop will be repeated on Wed 28^th in Tubbercurry Church, at 7.30 pm.

Study Theology Online: The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register before September 13. Find out more on our website, prioryinstitute.com 

Free Autumn Events Series, Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard, beginning on Culture Night, Friday 23^rd September, 7pm. For more information, phone 087 144 4739.

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 6,493,923 (official figure), the true figure is nearer to 18 million. Republic of Ireland deaths 7,780. That’s 46 deaths in Ireland last week. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,655,838.  

Season of Creation 2022: Runs from Sept 1^st (World Day of Prayer for Creation) to October 4^th (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). This Season is a wonderful opportunity to respond to the call of Pope Francis to listen to the cry of the earth & the cry of the poor. The theme for this year’s season is “Listen to the Voice of Creation” & takes the story of Moses & the Burning Bush as its inspiration: “I have heard their cry…I know their sufferings…Come, now! I will send you…I will be with you” (Ex 3: 1-12). 

Today, the prevalence of unnatural fires are a sign of the devastating effects that climate change has on the most vulnerable of our planet. Creation cries out as forests burn, animals flee, & people are forced to migrate. Record temperatures across the world this year have shown us that climate change is affecting all regions & all systems & will make parts of the world uninhabitable for human beings. On the contrary, the fire that called to Moses as he tended the flock on Mt. Horeb did not destroy the bush. This flame of the Spirit revealed God’s presence, affirmed that God heard the cries of all who suffered & promised to be with them & us as we follow in faith to work for justice, to work for a more sustainable world.

In this Season of Creation, this symbol of God’s Spirit calls us the global Christian family to awaken to the urgent need to heal our relationships with creation & with each other & to encourage our parish communities to do the same, “for we know that things can change!” (Laudato Si’, 13).  

Knocknashee Memorial Run 2022 in memory of Vinny Healy 

Roisin, Michael, Tony, & Danny Healy would like to thank everyone who helped out, donated food, spot prizes & came out to support & remember Vinny. Total money raised was €8300 & it will be divided out between SHOUT & towards the upkeep of the defibrillators in our parish. 

Coleman Music Centre: A music class information evening will be held on Sept 8^th from 5-7pm. A large selection of music classes available. For a full list of classes please visit our Facebook page “Michael Coleman Centre” or call 071 9182599 & we will be happy to assist you. The term is 7 weeks & costs €70 payable before the terms starts. We look forward to welcoming you back.

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

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.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

"A world at prayer is a world at peace"