Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 7^th                    6:00 pm                 Fr Patrick Henry, Achonry & Leeds (A)

Sun 8^th                   10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Mon 9^th                  St John Henry Newman, Ss Denis & Companions

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

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

Wed 11^th               St John XXIII (pope), St Canice (abbot)

10:00 am        Jim Goulden & deceased members

of the Goulden family (A)

Thurs 12^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)  

Fri 13^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 14^th                  St Callistus I (pope & martyr)

10:00 am        Pakie McLoughlin (M)

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 14^th                  6:00 pm                 People of the Community (A)

Sun 15^th                 10:00 am              Bridgie & Michael Johnston

& their son Michael (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays Oct 6pm: Martina Brennan (A)

Sundays Oct 10am: James McCarrick (M)

READINGS for 28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Is 25:6-10. Psalm Ps 22.

2^nd Reading Phil 4:12-14, 19-20. Gospel Mt 22:1-14.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays Oct 6pm: Inez Wims (A)

Sundays Sept 10am: Nonie Marren (M)

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

27^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8^th Oct: Focus: If we remain in Christ we will bear fruit. – Both the first reading & the Gospel describe the people of Israel as a vineyard. God has given them everything they need, sending prophets & even his own Son. Yet the vines have yielded wild grapes, & the prophets & the Son have been killed. The kingdom of God will be taken away from those who reject Christ & given instead to believers in Christ, who will produce its fruit.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: John Devaney, England, (son of Michael Devaney, Achonry & Tubbercurry).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

SATURDAY EVENING VIGIL MASS: From Saturday 7^th October until Saturday 30^th March the Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 6pm. We welcome Bishop Paul to the Church of St Nathy & St Brigid in Achonry where he will celebrate Mass on Saturday 7^th at 6pm as he continues his visits to every church in the Diocese of Achonry.

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

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Achonry national school P.A are holding a clothes collection on Saturdays - 14^th & 21^st October at Achonry farmer's Market from 10am - 1pm both days & on Sundays 15^th & 22^nd October at St. Nathy's Hall Mullinabreena 10am – 12noon. All donations gratefully appreciated. NO PILLOWS OR DUVETS PLEASE.  Any inquiries please contact Mary McAleer 087, 7636668. 

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

Free CPR Training: In St Nathy’s Hall on Monday 16^th October at 7:30pm. Contact Lorraine 087 6779836 to book a place. This training is well worth doing. You never know when you might need it to save a life, so please think about attending the training.

Birthday Wishes: Happy birthday to Sarah Josephine McDonagh, formerly of Carrowneaden, who celebrates her 100^th birthday on Thursday 12^th October.

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. 

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.

Newsflash!! Banada Abbey Hall Autumn / Winter Classes in the Hilary Room. Thursday 5^th Oct 6pm: Ukulele Classes. Mon 9^th, 7.15pm: Music lessons for all ages & abilities. Guitar, Singing Guitar, Keyboard, Whistle, etc. (Further Info: 085-1532109). Wed 11^th, 11am: Yoga For All Classes. Beginners & experienced yogis welcome. Just bring a mat, a drink & a blanket. More Info: 0830618006

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.

Back in Action with a Double Bill! Cloonacool Players return in late October with not one but two 1-Act plays for your entertainment: Lady Gregory's 'Spreading the News' and Malachy McKenna's 'The Quiet Land', the latter being the Players' All-Ireland 1-Act Festival entry. These masterpieces represent an Ireland of the past and the present.  The casts include many favourites plus new members ready to make their debut. Definitely not to be missed.

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.

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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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for World Mission Day 2023

Hearts on fire, feet on the move (cf. Lk 24:13-35)

Dear brothers and sisters!

For this year’s World Mission Sunday, I have chosen a theme inspired by the story of the disciples on the way to Emmaus, in the Gospel of Luke (cf. 24:13-35): “Hearts on fire, feet on the move”. Those two disciples were confused and dismayed, but their encounter with Christ in the word and in the breaking of the bread sparked in them the enthusiastic desire to set out again towards Jerusalem and proclaim that the Lord had truly risen. In the Gospel account, we perceive this change in the disciples through a few revealing images: their hearts burned within them as they heard the Scriptures explained by Jesus, their eyes were opened as they recognized him and, ultimately, their feet set out on the way. By meditating on these three images, which reflect the journey of all missionary disciples, we can renew our zeal for evangelization in today’s world. (part one of message)

Tubbercurry FRC

Want 2 Walk: Weekly walks have resumed. Walks are at a leisurely pace & all are welcome.  If you have any queries please contact the FRC on 071 9186926.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”