Second Sunday of Lent

Sat 4^th                    6:00 pm Johnny & Josie Mullen (M)    

Sun 5^th                   10:00 am              Tommy, John & dec’d Stenson family (A)

Mon 6^th                  St Kieran (bishop)

10:00 am        Michael James & Mgt Jane Marren (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Tues 7^th                 Ss Perpetua & Felicity

10:00 am        Jimmy & Maud Hamilton (M)

                                                8:00 pm                 John & Mary Murtagh & dec’d of

Murtagh & Gormley families (A)

Wed 8^th                  St John of God (religious)

10:00 am        Michael & Pat Marren, & Mary Scanlon (M)

                                                                        8:00 pm                             Frank & Ellen Walsh, & dec’d of

Walsh & Shiel families (A)

Thurs 9^th               St Frances of Rome (religious)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Fri          10^th         10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Sat 11^th                  St Aengus (bishop & abbot)

12:00 pm        Kevin & Margaret Gormalley (M)

Third Sunday of Lent

Sat 11^th                  6:00 pm Patrick & Agnes Moran, son Paul, &

Sr Christopher Maria Berreen (M)    

Sun 12^th                 10:00 am              Mary Kate & Patrick O’Donnell, her

sister Bridgie & parents, & dec’d

Armstrong & O’Donnell families (A)

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

Readers of the Word

Saturdays March 6pm: Pat O’Donnell (M)

Sundays March 10am: Francis Brennan (A)

READINGS for 3^rd Sunday of Lent

1^st Reading Ex 17:3-7. Psalm Ps 94.

2^nd Reading Rm 5:1-2. Gospel Jn 4:5-42.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays March 6pm: Maeve Fallon (M)

Sundays March 10am: Inez Wims (A)

2^nd Sunday of Lent 5^th March: Focus: We will one day share in the glory of the Lord. – The true & full identity of Jesus is revealed in the great moment of the transfiguration. This revelation shows us that thje Father has entrusted to him the salvation of the world. We see the glory of the Lord upon Jesus, & understand that we are meant to share that when the fullness of the kingdom is at hand.

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

First Holy Communion Programme

Grow in Love: Sunday 19^th March Achonry, Sunday 23^rd April M/breena. All Masses 10am. First Holy Communion will be in Mullinabreena Church on Saturday 13^th May at 11am. First Confessions on Thursday 9^th March.

Adoration in Mullinabreena Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of March.

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. 

Traditional Irish Music Classes: Banjo, Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Flute, in the Knocknashee Community Hub Tuesdays 3:30 to 5:30 Beginners & intermediate classes available. Contact Theresa O’Grady 0876299774.

25 Drive: In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 8:30pm.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 6,803,160. Republic of Ireland deaths 8,691. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,703,850.

Coleman Centre: Fr James Mc Donagh with family members & friends will perform in concert on Sunday March 12^th at 8pm. Early booking is advisabl. Call 071 9182599. Adm €15.

SEOID (John Dwyer, Kerrie Herrity, Kenny Donagher & Fiachra Guihen) in concert on Sat March 18^th at 8pm. Adm €15 Call 071 9182599 for ticket or www.colemanirishmusic.com.

Enrolment forms for Achonry NS September 2023 available from the school please contact the school by phone or email  info@achonryns.ie/0719184395. Forms are also available at the church doors in both Achonry and Mullinabreena. 

Traditional music classes in The FRC Tubbercurry on Mondays. Beginner classes start at 6.15pm, intermediate & advanced classes at 7pm for tin whistle flute & fiddle. Contact Michael Hurley 086 6036243

Camino Walk: Have you ever dreamed of doing the Camino de Santiago.  Breakthrough Cancer Research are taking on the Camino Ingles from the 15^th-22^nd May 2023.  Enjoy this amazing adventure with our experienced guide & help us Make More Survivors. For more info please contact Mary@breakcancer.ie  or phone 021 4226655.   

A little bit about us for your information: Breakthrough Cancer Research is an Irish medical research charity focused on cancer.

Based on the Western Road in Cork & fund life-saving cancer research all around the country & work to significantly impact the number of children & adults who can survive this disease. 

We are particularly focused on improving outcomes for those cancers which are poorly served by current treatment options. 

Our focus is on cancers with the lowest survival rates that are currently difficult to treat (poorer prognosis cancers). 

Currently we are targeting seven cancers: Brain, Liver, Oesophageal, Lung, Ovarian, Pancreatic & Stomach cancer which are responsible for almost half of all cancer deaths in Ireland. We know research is the only effective way of preventing future deaths from cancer – it is the only proven way to make a difference.

25 Drive: In Cloonacool Community Centre on Mondays at 8.30pm.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorge. Group Leader: Tom Moran, accompanied by Spiritual Director. 2^nd Aug 2023 for 7 days €849 pp sharing. For info call Tom Moran 0860815635 or Carol Early 0879581495

BANADA NS - ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Class Enrolment Day - Friday 10^th March 2023 at 12noon. Please email banadans@outlook.com or phone 071 9181219

Fatima Pilgrimage: Mayo / Roscommon / Sligo. Ex Dublin for Feast Day of Saint Anthony Patron St of Portugal 9-14^th June 2023 full religious programme, visit house where Saint Anthony was born & the Baptismal Font in Lisbon. Contact James Treacy 061921470

North Connaught College Tubbercurry offers a variety of QQI courses in Health, Nursing, Childcare, Beauty, Business, Equine Studies, Security, & more. Open Day on Tues 21^st March from 1-6pm. Call in to enquire about places on any of our courses. All are welcome. We also provides learner support services & have close links with ATU Sligo St. Angela's, ATU Mayo & ATU Sligo. So there is no better place to take YOUR education to the next level. Check out all our courses on North Connaught College.net or call us 0719185035 or by email nccollege@msletb.ie.

Cleaner Required: North Connaught College requires a part time cleaner (15 hours per week). Hours flexible. Call 9185035 or email nccollege@msletb.ie for application form & more information.