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)

Mon 21^st                St Pius X (pope)

10:00 am        Catherine McGuinness (M)

Tues 22^nd               The Queenship of the BVM

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 23^rd               St Rose of Lima, St Eugene

9:00 am          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 24^th             St Bartholomew (apostle)

                         10:00 am              Private Intention (M)  

Fri 25^th                          St Louis of France, St Joseph Calasanz (priest)

10:00 am        Special Intention (A)

Sat 26^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 26^th                  8:00 pm                 Private Intention (A)

Sun 27^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Readers of the Word

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

Sundays August 10am: Mary Henry (M)

READINGS for 21^st Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Is 22:19-33. Psalm Ps 137.

2^nd Reading Rm 11:33-36. Gospel Mt 16:13-20.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays August 8pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays August 10am: Maureen Lee (M)

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”

20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 20^th August: Focus: Today & every day we celebrate the goodness of God. – Celebration for the generosity of God resounds in our readings today. As followers of Jesus, we are filled with joy because God has included all people in his bountiful mercy. That joy leads us to reach out to all with compassion & mercy.  

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

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

Sincere thanks to all who were involved in the tidy-up of the cemeteries & around St Finian’s Holy Well & to all who came along for the recent Devotions in those places.

A M C E sincerely thank everybody who donated towards the upkeep of both graveyards. Amount raised €349.

Gerry Connolly: Sincere thanks to everyone who supported my recent Skydive for two local charities. Total collected to date by allthe group of skydivers has surpassed €22,000 with monies still coming in. Thank you all so much.

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.

INFORMATION EVENT at North Connaught College, Tubbercurry

North Connaught College (NCC), will host an Information Event from 11am to 1pm on Thursday 31^st August. This event is for school leavers & adults who are interested in further education & training opportunities through full-time & part-time courses. "We are particularly excited to introduce our new Occupational Therapy Assistant course. This is a one year qualification at Level 5 which will be of interested to those wishing to enter the health services as an Occupational Therapy Assistant & to those hoping to progress to a career as an Occupational Therapist." Attendees on the day will have an opportunity to meet our tutors & students, as well as our invited guests from Occupational Therapy services & student financial support services. Enquiries to (071) 9185035 or email nccollege@msletb.ie

The alarming rise in abortion numbers: A HSE reply to a parliamentary question from Carol Nolan TD has revealed that €1,515,600 has been spent on 'combined termination procedure and aftercare', meaning the performance of an abortion, from June to January 2023.*As €300 is paid by the HSE's primary care reimbursement scheme for this category of abortions performed*, it can be estimated that 5,052 abortions have already been carried out in the first six months of 2023. Responding to this revelation, Pro Life Campaign spokesperson Eilís Mulroy said: "The indication from the HSE that between January and June this year we have already seen 5,052 abortions carried out is truly shocking. Last year, the number of abortions carried out in the first six months was roughly the same as the amount carried out in the final six months, which totalled 8,876 abortions based on payment claims. "This suggests that if current trends for 2023 continue, it is reasonable to assume that the abortion rate will reach over 10,000. This is an indictment of Ireland's abortion policy and clearly illustrates that women in unplanned pregnancies are being let down by the government. Some senior members of government have expressed concern at Ireland's soaring abortion rate. It's now time for action, on exploring meaningful ways to reduce the abortion rate, or else the upwards trend will inevitably continue."

Deputy Carol Nolan said: "This reply clearly indicates an increased urgency around putting in place meaningful supports for those in a crisis or unplanned pregnancy. This is now a humanitarian emergency. These are not just numbers. They are human lives that are being lost on a scale that is truly horrifying."

The Poor Clares, Galway are hosting a Monastic Experience Day on Saturday, August 26^th from 10am to 5pm. The Day is designed to help young women who are exploring the possibility of a religious vocation to find out more about the Poor Clare way of life. If you would like to attend the day you can book a place at: vocations@poorclares.ie 

CANA TALKS, taking place in The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday Sept 1^st.  Speakers: Fr Brendan Kilcoyne, Patricia Friel, Gerard Hanley, Fr Vincent Sherlock, Danielle Stephens, David Parkes, Laura Giblin and Fr Robert McNamara. Each speaker will have ten to fifteen minutes on a given topic.  There will be an intermission and a dance display.  The evening should conclude in about two hours.  Details & booking info on www.canatalks.com

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.