Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 23^rd                  8:00 pm                 Private Intention (M)

Sun 24^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

                                                12:00 pm              Evelyn Crosbie, Funeral Mass

Mon 25^th               St Finbarr (bishop)

10:00 am        Mairead Williams, (Henry’s Cloondrihara) (M)

Tues 26^th               Ss Cosmos & Damian (martyrs))

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 27^th               St Vincent de Paul (priest)

9:00 am          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 28^th             St Wenceslaus, Ss Lawrence Ruiz & Companions

10:00 am        No Mass (M)  

Fri 29^th                  Ss Michael, Gabriel, Raphael (archangels)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 30^th                  St Jerome (priest & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 30^th                  8:00 pm                 Patsy & Patricia Fallon (M)

Sun 1^st                    10:00 am              Maureen & dec’d. Clarke family (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays Sept 8pm: Michael Toolan (M)

Sundays Sept 10am: Francis Brennan (A)

READINGS for 26^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Ez 18:25-28. Psalm Ps 24.

2^nd Reading Phil 2:1-11. Gospel Mt 21:28-32.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays Sept 8pm: Johnny Finan (M)

Sundays Sept 10am: Monica Henry (A)

25^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 24^th Sept: Focus: God rewards generously those who place their trust in him. – In the Gospel, the workers hired first entered into a legal contract with the owner. Those hired later were promised what is just. They trusted in the owner’s concept of ‘just.’ Those hired last weren’t promised anything, yet they went to work. The landowner was generous to all who laboured for him, giving to all what he chose to give.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Evelyn Crosbie, Carrowcarragh, in her 95^th year. Funeral Mass Sunday 12 noon

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL MASS: From Saturday 7^th October until Saturday 30^th March the Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 6pm.

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

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION ENVELOPES

The parish offertory boxes for 2024 are available at the church doors. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. A sincere thanks to those who are using the envelopes, standing orders or direct payments. These contributions have ensured that the parish has not fallen into financial difficulty, despite a significant drop in the number of offertory boxes distributed in the past ten years, down from 250 to 160. This money enables us to maintain the parish churches to a high standard. It is still heartening that many are keen to see our church renewed & refreshed. Using the envelopes also facilitates the parish in availing of the Revenue tax-back, which is a great financial benefit for our parish. The Offertory Collection money is used to maintain the two churches in the parish & the parochial house. This covers the cost of heating, lighting, insurance, painting & decorating, the diocesan levy, church requisites & stationary needs, & general maintenance. If you would like to contribute to upkeep of our parish, please let me know & I will issue you with an offertory box & add your name to the parish database. Last year a new roof was completed on Mullinabreena Church, this was a big undertaking, but necessary. Again, a most sincere thank you to everyone who has responded so generously to this project. I thank you for your support to the various church collections, & for your ongoing weekly support to our parish. It is very much appreciated. God Bless. Fr. Peter.

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

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.

Anam Cara Mayo, the organisation that supports bereaved parents will meet Tuesday 26^th Sept at 7:15pm in the T. F Royal Hotel, Castlebar. This event is free & open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We now also offer an online support service too.  Please contact info@anamcara.ie or 085 2888 888 for any queries.

Cloonacool Sheep Festival. The remaining highlights of the Sheep Festival are: Stuart Moyles Festival Dance (Sept 23 €15, at 10pm), Dog Show (Sept 24 at 1.30pm - entries on the day) & Sheep Show (Sept 24 at 2pm - entries on the day). The festival includes many more exhibits, displays fun activities. All welcome to this festival of rural living. All enquiries to 087 2512030. Booking is advisable for the concert on Sept 21^st. 

St. Teresa, the Great Woman of Prayer - day of reflection at Holy Hill, Skreen, October 14^th. The day begins with coffee at 10:30, includes a simple lunch & closes by 4 pm. All welcome. 

For more info: friendsofcarmelholyhill@gmail.com. 

Good News!

Bishop Paul visited the Diocese of Ogoja in Nigeria last July. The first Bishop of Ogoja was Bishop Thomas McGettrick from our Diocese (Killavil, Bunninadden), who was appointed in 1955.  During his visit, Bishop Paul met with the current Bishop of Ogoja, Bishop Donatus Akpan. An agreement was made for two seminarians to come from Ogoja to complete their theology studies in Maynooth. Following Ordination, they will commit to serving for ten years in the Diocese of Achonry before returning to Ogoja. The two seminarians, Patrick and Israel, are now beginning their studies in Maynooth. We are very grateful to Bishop Akpan and the Diocese of Ogoja for supporting this new venture. Please keep Patrick and Israel in your prayers as they begin this new chapter in their lives.

CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY INTERNSHIP SCHEME

The diocese of Lancaster in England are looking for young people aged around 18-25 to join their Youth Ministry Internship scheme, based at Castlerigg Manor in the English Lake District. The scheme lasts for either one or two years and offers comprehensive training and experience as well as recognised qualifications. Participants get free accommodation and food as well as £75 (€85) pocket money each week. If you're interested, contact Jack Regan (jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk) for an information pack.

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Bunninadden Community Bowls: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4pm (except Christmas week). New members welcome,

age 16 upwards, tuition given. Tea/coffee & biscuits at half time 

Nice relaxed atmosphere & a good chance to socialise.