Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sat 6^th    8:00 pm                 Bridgie McGuinness (M)

Sun 7^th   10:00 am              Ollie Wynne, Mai Gilroy, &

parents Paddy & Agnes (A)

Mon 8^th                  Bl John Sullivan (priest)

10:00 am        Michael & Pat Marren, &

Mary Scanlon (M)

Tues 9^th                 10:00 am              Harry & Bridget McCarrick (M)

Wed 10^th               St Comgall (abbot), St John of Avila (priest)

10:00 am        Fr James O’Boyle (A)

Thurs 11^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)    

Fri 12^th                  Ss Nereus & Achilleus, St Pancras, (martyrs)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 13^th                  Our Lady of Fatima

11:00 am        FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (M)

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sat 13^th                  8:00 pm                 Teresa & Michael O’Dowd (M)

Sun 14^th                 10:00 am              Eoin Mulkeen (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays May 8pm: Caroline Coleman (M)

Sundays May 10am: Monica Henry (A)

READINGS for 6^th Sunday of Easter

1^st Reading Acts 8:5-8, 14-17. Psalm Ps 65.

2^nd Reading 1 Pt 3:15-18. Gospel Jn 14:15-21.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays May 8pm: Pauline Finan (M)

Sundays May 10am: Eugene Henry (A)

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

5^th Sunday of Easter 7^th May: Focus: Let us truly be the body of Christ by demonstrating the Father’s love to others. – How can we walk alongside the way & the truth & the life? We can be Christ to each other. As the body of Christ, we do his works. We offer our time, talent, or treasure to those in need. Let us ask Jesus how we can continue to build his kingdom on earth.

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

Ella Finan’s Bake Sale & raffle

Thanks to all who supported, donated, sponsored and attended Ella’s hugely successful bake sale for her charity mission to Fiji. All support was greatly appreciated. Ella has exceeded her target, thanks to a great community effort, and will be making a donation with the excess, details of which will be issued at a later date.  

First Holy Communion: For the children of 2^nd Class in Mullinabreena Church on Saturday 13^th May at 11am.

PPC gathering Saturday 10^th June: For all Parish Pastoral Councils in The Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, from 9.30am to 1.30pm (lunch). We will have an invited facilitator to guide the session to reflect on the next steps we need to take as a Diocese looking to the future.

Sunday 9^th July: The Diocesan Youth Ministry Committee are planning a Youth Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick.  This will be open to families with young people also. More details to follow.

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. 

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

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

Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday 21^st May. All parishioners are invited to Knock for this day of prayer & reflection. 2pm Rosary, 2:30pm Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica, 3pm Concelebrated Mass in the Basilica followed by Benediction & Rosary. Our Lady of Knock, Pray for us.

Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimage, Friday 23^rd June - Sunday 25^th June. A special discounted rate of €50 is offered to WYD Pilgrims. Booking by individual pilgrims info@loughderg.org, group bookings preferred groupreservations@loughderg.org. For more info contact James McLoughlin james@clogherdonoige.org.

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

Covid 19: The number of deaths worldwide is now at 6,869,839. Republic of Ireland deaths 8,866. The number of positive cases in Ireland is 1,710,625.

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

Mary's Meals Pray in May Campaign: Pray in May is a grassroots campaign where we invite individuals, churches, & faith groups to pray with us – that our work continues to flourish & grow, & that more children & communities will see their lives transformed through the provision of a daily meal in a place of education. For more info about this global movement, check out marysmeals.ie

Special Galway / Mayo Pilgrimage to the Holy Land at Christmas 2023 taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Last Supper Room, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives with full day in Bethlehem on Christmas Day contact James Treacy  on 061921470 or  jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com

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.   

Are you looking for a career in caring for the elderly, have you recently retired or have your children now left home? Instead are always looking to recruit CAREGivers. 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 is provided. Please contact Seyi or Ciara on (071) 9317051 for more info or via email recruitment-admin.sligo@homeinstead.ie.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”