Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 12^th                  8:00 pm                 Patrick & Kathleen Gilmartin &

their son Alfie (A)

Sun 13^th                 10:00 am              Courtabbey Cemetery Mass (M)

Mon 14^th               St Maximilian Kolbe (priest & Martyr)

10:00 am        (M)

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mon 14^th               7:00 pm                 Achonry Cemetery Mass (A)

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

                                                7:00 pm                 St Finnian’s Holy Well, Pilgrimage

Wed 16^th               St Stephen of Hungary

9:00 am          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 17^th             Our Lady of Knock

                         10:00 am              Private Intention (M)  

Fri 18^th                          10:00 am              Special Intention (A)

Sat 19^th                  St John Eudes (priest)

                                                10:00 am              Maura Gorman (M)

12:00 pm        Catherine McGuinness (M)

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 19^th                  8:00 pm                 Bea Ann Brennan, Chaffpool (A)

Sun 20^th                 10:00 am              Paddy & Eleanor O’Brien (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays August 8pm: Sinead O’Brien (A)

Sundays August 10am: Mary Henry (M)

READINGS for 20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Is 56:1, 6-7. Psalm Ps 66.

2^nd Reading Rm 11:13-15, 29-32. Gospel Mt 15:21-28.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays August 8pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays August 10am: Maureen Lee (M)

19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 13^th August: Focus: The Lord is abounding in love & mercy, but he isn’t always “loud.” – It was in the tiny, whispering sound that Elijah experienced the Lord’s presence. It is a good reminder for us that sometimes God is in the storm, sometimes he is in the whisper, sometimes he is in the calming presence walking on the water. His love & mercy abound, & we need simply to keep our eyes on him & reach out our hand when we need help.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Tony, Richard, & Pat White, all died in the last few weeks, (brothers of Betty Gallagher, Ballinvalley).  

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

Cemetery Masses & Holy Well

Courtabbey: Sunday 13^th August 10am weather permitting

Achonry: Monday 14^th August 7pm weather permitting

Holy Well Pilgrimage Tuesday 15^th August 7pm

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

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. 

St George's Parish & AMCE invite you to a talk about the history of Achonry Cathedral by Elaine Conroy on Sunday 20^th August at 7.30pm in Achonry Cathedral followed by tea/coffee in the Hub Lavagh. This is a Heritage Week event supported by Sligo County Council. Earlier this year the group received Heritage Council Grant approval for a condition report and survey of Achonry Cathedral and this work is currently underway. All are welcome. 

Living Well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their condition & improve their overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. Programme will commence online on 13^th Sept. It is delivered over six weekly workshops (2.5 hrs x 6) by trained leaders. Advance registration required. For more info please contact Liam Gildea 0860142675 or by email at lgildea@southmayo.com 

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

Killala- Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes under the leadership of Bishops John Fleming & Paul Dempsey. From 29^th August to 4^th Sept 2023, just a few places left, departs Knock Airport. 6 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €895- (single rooms available, supplement applies). All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours at 89 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02WY88. Bookings are also accepted 01-2410800. No booking is definite until a non-refundable deposit of €300 has been receipted by Joe Walsh Tours. N.B. There will not be a hospital pilgrim or assisted pilgrim section with medical & care staff as was the case in previous years. All pilgrims will be accommodated in hotels & should be able to undertake the pilgrimage independently or with the assistance of someone accompanying them & taking responsibility for their care. If you requires wheelchair assistance please indicate the same on your booking form.

Under Mary's Mantle-Young Adult Conference 19-20 August, All Hallows College, Dublin. Contact deusetpatria@gmail.com or call 085 1442423 for more information. 'Under Mary's Mantle' is a conference on faith & culture for young adults (18-35) with talks, prayer, Mass, Confession, workshops, food & social in the historic All Hallows campus. A chance to build your faith in friendship with young men and women from across the country. The conference takes place Saturday & Sunday, with a discounted ticket available for both days. If you're free for one, single day tickets are also available. Day rates – Sat €40, Sun €30, or both days €70.

STUDENTS 10% discount – contact deusetpatria@gmail.com for discount code. There is a limited amount of accommodation available in DCU, contact deusetpatria@gmail.com or call 085 1442423 for rates & more info.

North Connaught College of Further Education Tubbercurry, is looking for expression of interest in evening courses for Sept 2023. The courses are – ICDL Computer for Beginners, First Aid Responder & Healthcare Modules e.g. Care Support, Care Skills, etc. Please email nccollege@msletb.ie if interested.

MPACT 5 Step Support Service: Are you affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drugs by another individual? 5 Step Support can help you; it is a free, non-judgemental, one - one consultation service.  

Putting your needs & wellbeing first, helping you manage often stressful, difficult & emotional issues. For more info please contact

9150578 / 0858759319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com

You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction!   

What is the 5-Step Support Service? ‘5-Step’ is a free, one-to-one consultation service for any adult affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drug by another individual, either family member or friend. ‘5-Step’ recognises the impact that addiction has on everyone, including family members, friends & others, this could be Physical & Mental Health, social life, finances, home life & employment. 5 Step offers support, knowledge & guidance in helping to manage often confusing & emotional situations.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”