29th Sunday in Ordinary Time World Mission Sunday

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)

                                                                                                First Holy Communion Enrolment

Mon 23^rd               St John of Capistrano (priest)

10:00 am        Special Intention (M)

Tues 24^th               St Anthony Mary Claret (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 25^th               Bl Thaddeus McCarthy (bishop)

9:00 am          Private Intention (A)

Thurs 26^th             10:00 am              Sr Julie Henry, Carrowmore (M)  

Fri 27^th                  St Otteran (monk)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 28^th                  Ss Simon & Jude (apostles)

12:00 pm        Francie Gilmartin (M)

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 28^th                  6:00 pm                 John & Elsie Sweeney (A)

Sun 29^th                 10:00 am              Peter & Ellen Murtagh (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays Oct 6pm: Martina Brennan (A)

Sundays Oct 10am: James McCarrick (M)

READINGS for 30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Ex 22:20-26. Psalm Ps 17.

2^nd Reading 1 Th 1:5-10. Gospel Mt 22:34-40.

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.

29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 22^nd Oct: Focus: Let us build communities of peace & justice. – Christ came to restore our relationship with God & one another. There is no God besides [him]. Christians cannot be content to lead prayerful lives in private. We have a right & a responsibility to build communities of peace & justice in our homes & nations.

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

This Sunday is World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father's annual appeal for spiritual & financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission & missionaries can continue. World Mission Sunday collections take place in every single parish where the Church is present. This includes not only Ireland & Europe, but also in poorer parishes in developing countries. It is a moment of universal solidarity when each member of the Church family, regardless of location or background, play their part in supporting each other. This is what makes it such a special celebration. The theme this World Mission Sunday is Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move, based on the Gospel passage with the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

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

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Achonry national school P.A clothes collection continues on Sunday 22^nd October at St. Nathy's Hall Mullinabreena 10am – 12noon. All donations gratefully appreciated. No pillows or duvets. 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.

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.

US Bluegrass band, Level Best playing a one-off gig at the Hub Knocknashee on Fri 27^th Oct 8pm. Light refreshments & a raffle. Adm €15 (+booking fee if booked on line) also available at the door. Please support.

Are you looking for a career in caring for the elderly, have you recently retired or have your children now left home? Home Instead are always looking to recruit CAREGivers. Whether you can work a couple of hours a week or want to work full time, we would like to hear from you. Experience & FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification in healthcare is an advantage but not compulsory as training is provided. Contact Seyi or Ciara on (071) 9317051 for further information or via email recruitment-admin.sligo@homeinstead.ie.

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

Tubbercurry Community First Responders: Would you like to know more about the work we do? Come along on Monday 23^rd October to our Public Information evening in Teach Laighne (beside library) at 7.30pm. All welcome, hope to see you there.

A series of talks entitled “What do we Know about Jesus?”  by Fr Eugene Duffy is being offered in Knock, St John’s Welcome Centre, each Tuesday at 8pm from now until November 21^st. All are welcome & no need to pre-book. Registration is on arrival. This is an ideal Adult Faith Formation opportunity, open to all, especially helpful for members of Parish Pastoral Councils.

Cloonacool Players double bill of 'Spreading the News' & 'The Quiet Land' will be performed on 26, 27, & 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.

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 info@anamcara.ie or 085 2888 888 for any queries.

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.

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.