Second Sunday of Easter

Divine Mercy Sunday

Sat 15^th 8:00 pm                 Catherine & Gary Dennehy &

dec’d Connolly family (A)

Sun 16^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Mon 17^th               10:00 am              Sr Eugenius (Stella) Gallagher (M)

Tues 18^th               10:00 am              Denis & Jane Durcan (M)

Wed 19^th               10:00 am              James & Mary Ann Davey & dec’d

of Davey family (A)

Thurs 20^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)    

Fri 21^st                  10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 22^nd                  10:00 am              Mary & John Gallagher, & their

daughter-in-law Carol (M)

Third Sunday of Easter

Sat 22^nd                  8:00 pm                 John Joseph Davey & dec’d of

Davey family (A)

Sun 23^rd                 10:00 am              Helen McCarrick, Cloonbaniff (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays April 8pm: Martina Brennan (A)

Sundays March 10am:  (M)

READINGS for 3^rd Sunday of Easter

1^st Reading Acts 2:14, 22-23. Psalm Ps 15.

2^nd Reading 1 Pt 1:17-21. Gospel Jn 20:19-31.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays April 8pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays April 10am: Breda Higgins (M)

Adoration in Achonry Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of April.

2^nd Sunday of Easter 16^th April: Focus: The Lord invites us to touch his wounds & encounter the font of all mercy. – Jesus gives Thomas a great gift when he invites Thomas to touch his wounds. In his wounds, Christ displays his response of mercy to our sinfulness. When we doubt, we can ask the Lord for grace to touch his wounds through prayer & to receive his mercy for us.

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

BAPTISM: We welcome into the Christian community through the Sacrament of Baptism Belle Eileen Davey, Tubbertelly.

Please return your Trocaire contributions at any of the Masses.

First Holy Communion Programme

Grow in Love: Sunday 23^rd April Mullinabreena. All Masses 10am. First Holy Communion will be in Mullinabreena Church on Saturday 13^th May at 11am.

Community Games: Athletics competitions takes place at 12noon on Monday 1^st May 2023 in Nace O'Dowd Park. Entry forms were distributed to children in Achonry National school before Easter. Art can be completed over Easter holidays & will be collected from Achonry NS on 19^th April (ensure your child's name & age is on the back). A fundraising walk will take place in Nace O'Dowd Park on Sunday 23^rd April at 6pm. Funds raised will assist with insurance & costs to stage the games. All support/donations gratefully appreciated. Contact Orla Kelly, Eileen Brennan, Johnny Finan, Donal Kearins, Richard Brittan, David Hosey with any queries.

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. 

Moylough Heritage Centre are holding a fundraiser social night on Sunday 30^th April in the May Queen Tubbercurry. Music by the Curly bobs. Tickets €15 available after Moylough 10am Mass Sunday 23^rd & 30^th April, or from Noel Enright 0872711264, Padraic Brennan 087 2389511 or any committee member.
Memorial Tractor Run & walk in memory of Aidan Maye & Red Óg Murphy on Monday 1^st May. Registration at 3.30pm run starts at 4pm at Moylough heritage Centre F91 XW22.

25 Drive: In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm.

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 6,841,217. Republic of Ireland deaths 8,810. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,708,933.

VOCATIONS: In life, many hear God's call to priesthood.  Is your heart open to the Lord?  Have you ever considered taking the risk to follow in the footsteps of Jesus?  If so, you are invited to the national seminary of Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth, on 25 April, to attend a special conference on evangelisation and vocations in Ireland today.  Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelisation, will be the keynote speaker.  Please register directly on www.vocations.ie, or contact the National Vocations director Father Willie Purcell at willie.purcell@iecon.ie or Rev Eric Cooney the National Vocations Office at eric.cooney@iecon.ie 

The conference is a prelude to the opening of the national 'Year of Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood' on Good Shepherd Sunday, 30 April, on the theme: 'Take the Risk for Christ'. There is no charge for attending but places are limited.  For the 12 months following 30 April, it is planned to host events in parishes & at pilgrim sites around the country, & to provide vocations resources for homes & schools.

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.

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

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

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

Theology Open Day, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com to find out more about our Open Day on Saturday 29 April.

You don't have to be addicted to suffer from addiction! M-PACT, supports the whole family, helping to improve relationships, under-standing & communication. A FREE 8-week programme will begin on Wednesday 19^th April. If interested or would like further info call 9150578 / 0858759319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com

Church Repairs

Church Roof appeal from late 2021 to March 2023: Contributions from 81 individuals, families, & groups within the Parish €41,350, from 20 people outside the parish €12,620. Total €53,970.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.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”