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)

Mon 16^th               St Hedwig, St Margaret Mary Alacoque, St Gall

10:00 am        Prayer Service (M)

Tues 17^th               St Ignatius of Antioch (bishop & martyr)

10:00 am        Prayer Service (M)

Wed 18^th               St Luke (evangelist)

10:00 am        Prayer Service (M)

Thurs 19^th             Ss John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, & Companions

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)  

Fri 20^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 21^st                  10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 21^st                  6:00 pm                 Willie Gannon, his mother Mary,

& his sister Mary (A)

Sun 22^nd                 10:00 am              Evelyn Crosbie, Months Mind (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays Oct 6pm: Martina Brennan (A)

Sundays Oct 10am: James McCarrick (M)

READINGS for 29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Is 45:1, 4-6. Psalm Ps 95.

2^nd Reading Th 1:1-5. Gospel Mt 22:15-21.

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.

28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 15^th Oct: Focus: Let us always rejoice in the abundance the Lord provides. – As followers of Jesus, we cannot allow the challenges of everyday life to take our attention from the sumptuous abundance of our lives in God’s family. Each day we return our focus to rejoicing, provided for by God in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Saturday evening Mass at 6pm until the end of March

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

First Holy Communion: Information Meeting for Parent/s / Guardian/s in Parochial House on Wednesday 18^th Oct at 8pm.

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: In Parochial House on Wed 25^th October at 8pm.

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.

Coleman Music Centre Gurteen: Local legend Patrick Feeney & his band will perform a Gospel concert in St Patrick's Church, Gurteen, on Sunday, Nov 26^th at 8pm. This event is organised by The Coleman Music Centre & for tickets please call 0719182599 or book online  www.colemanirishmusic.com Adm €25.

Elemental - Saturday 21^st Oct 2.30pm - Coleman Music Centre. The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember & Wade, in a city where fire, water, land & air residents live together. The fiery young woman & the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. Treat bags available

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.

Cloonacool Players double bill of 'Spreading the News' & 'The Quiet Land' will be performed on 27, 28 & 29 October at 8pm in Cloonacool Community Centre.

Newsflash!! Banada Abbey Hall Winter Classes in the Hilary Room. 7.15pm: Music lessons for all ages & abilities. Guitar, Singing Guitar, Keyboard, Whistle, etc. (Further Info: 085-1532109).

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.

Bereavement Course presented by Monica Morley, Director of the Knock Shrine Family Centre & Broadcaster commences on Tuesday 7^th Nov at 8pm at The Newman Institute. The cost is €60 & will run for the 4 Tuesday nights in November. To book a place please phone 096 72066 or email reception@newman.ie

A free resource for all parishes available now from Veritas. 

It is based around the documentary film, The Letter: A Message for Our Earth which was released in 2022 & is available free on YouTube. The film features Pope Francis & diverse stories from India, Senegal, Hawaii, & the Brazilian Amazon. The course for adults (& young people over 16yrs) is presented over six morning or six evenings & participants watch a part of the film each week.  This is followed by some group discussion, activities, & reflection. 

Two booklets can be accessed free through the Veritas Education App & used on mobile digital devices. To access through the app, please download the Veritas app free. 

1. Apple iOS: apps.apple.com/ie/app/veritas-education/id1626474491
2. Windows: microsoft.com/store/apps/9PKVPKRQ3GZN
3. Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yudu.androidreader.vertias

Go to 'My Account' & register for free. 'Browse Parish' & gain access to this resource. You may then download the resources onto your personal digital device.

Anam Cara, supporting bereaved parents will meet Tuesday 24^th Oct 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. Contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 2888 888 for any queries.

Knock Basilica: An Evening of Songs of Faith, Hope & Love on Friday, 1^st Dec, - a fundraiser night for Victim Assistance charity that supports victims of crime & trauma in Ireland. Taking part are Margo, Philomena Begley, Donna Taggart. John McNicholl, Marc Roberts, together with Una Nolan (musical director at Knock Shrine) & Schola Cantorum Basilicae. Tickets €30 available from Mary McNicholas, Victim Assistance Head Office, Aiden St., Kiltimagh. 094 9000 251/ 086 3938871.