Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 18^th                  6:00 pm                 Holy Souls (M)

Sun 19^th                 10:00 am              Dick Brennan, Churchpark (A)

Mon 20^th               10:00 am              Sonny & Margaret Healy & son Vinny (M)

Tues 21^st               The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

10:00 am        Breda Scanlon & dec’d of

Scanlon & Toolan families (M)

Wed 22^nd               St Cecelia (martyr)

10:00 am        Holy Souls (A)

Thurs 23^rd            St Columban (Columbanus, abbot & missionary)

10:00 am        John Eddie McLoughlin (M)  

Fri          24^th         Ss Andrew Dúng-Lac & Companions (martyrs)

10:00 am        Christina & Patrick Farrell (A)

Sat 25^th                  St Catherine of Alexandria, St Clement, St Colman

10:00 am        Mary Johnston, 3^rd Anniversary (M)

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Sat 25^th                  6:00 pm                 John Gallagher (M)

Sun 26^th                 10:00 am              Kathleen & John Joe Benson, sons

Christopher & Francis, & dec’d of the

Benson & Hosey families (A)

Sun 26^th                 6:00 pm                 Remembrance Service for all the

Faithful departed.                        

Readers of the Word

Saturdays Nov 6pm: Maureen Lee (M)

Sundays Nov 10am: Eugene Henry (A)

READINGS for Feast of Christ the King

1^st Reading Ex 34:11-17. Psalm Ps 22.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 15:20-28. Gospel Mt 25:31-46.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays Nov 6pm: James Finan (M)

Sundays Sept 10am: Mary Davey (A)

33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 19^th Nov: Focus: We are given talents to share. – The Lord has told us that he will come again at the end of time to judge the living & the dead. Though the timing is unpredictable, this end is inevitable & inescapable. Let us be prepared to give an account of the ways in which we have used our gifts for the benefit of others.   

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Eileen Browne nee Johnston, who died in England last June, formerly of Carntavy, (sister of Sr Mary Ellen U.S.A. who died recently), Martin Giblin, Sligo, (father of Michael Giblin, Gortnadrass).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

Saturday evening Mass at 6pm until the end of March

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

Altar Society: More volunteers are required. Could you spare an hour or two? The Mullinabreena Church Altar Society are looking for a few more people from the community to help with the upkeep of their Parish Church. If you feel that you could help please contact Roisin Healy 0879807416. Sincere thanks to those who are already involved in the Altar Society. The more volunteers, the less each one will have to do.

Remembering & Praying the Rosary for our Beloved Dead: Achonry Cemetery after Mass on 19^th Nov. Courtabbey at 11am on 26^th Nov.

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

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.

Sacramental Preparation Mass (First Holy Communion): Dec 3^rd at 10 am in Mullinabreena Church.

Confirmation Meeting for Parents Dec 6^th 8pm in Parochial House.

Confirmation Enrolment & Ceremony of Light on December 10^th in Mullinabreena Church at 10am Mass.

Childrens Christmas Party: Achonry N.S. Parents Association invite ALL national school children to a Christmas disco party on Dec 10^th 2-4pm in St Nathy’s Hall. €5 per child €10 max per family. Raffle on the day all proceeds to Achonry national school. Your support is appreciated. 

Christmas Carol Service: In conjunction with the C. of I. will take place in Achonry Church on 19^th December at 8pm. Please come along, enjoy the Christmas Carols & get into the Christmas spirit.

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.

The Phoenix Players present Peter Pan in St Brigid’s Hall on 8^th, 9^th, 13^th, 14^th, 15^th & 16^th Dec at 7.30pm. Matinee on Sunday 10^th at 4pm. Tickets from Gillespie’s & Doohan’s Daybreak & Coen’s Daybreak. Don't miss this pantomime. 

PTAA: If anyone in the parish would like to receive their Silver or Gold Pioneer pin or become a member of the Achonry PTAA, please email achonrypioneers@gmail.com or contact Thomas at 087-2344338 before 31^st December 2023.

THREE TENORS CONCERT at Friary Church Ballyhaunis on Sat 2^nd Dec at 8pm. Come & enjoy another great night of popular songs - from Dubliners to Andrea Bocelli & Christmas favourites. Also special Local Guests. Tickets at the Gem Costcutters Bridge St. Or by email at ballyhaunisabbeytrust@mail.com or on-line at eventsbrite.ie

Theology Online Open Evening: The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level from the comfort of your own home. Email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com to find out more about our Online Open Evening on Wednesday 29^th November.

Mary's Meals Christmas Gifts Campaign: With the cost of living crisis, times are that bit harder for us all. The Global School Feeding Movement Mary's Meals have launched our Christmas Gifts Campaign - giving gifts that have a real & tangible impact on those in need. From as little as €5.50, which will provide 50 meals for children in their place of education, we can play our part in changing the lives of those most in need. Visit marysmeals.ie to download a gift today or call 01-8535163/089-4339592.

You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction! M-PACT supports the whole family, helping to improve relationships, understanding & communication. A FREE eight-week programme will begin on Tuesday 5^th Dec. If interested or would like further information. Please contact 071 9150578 / 085 875 9319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com

The Poor Clares in Galway have just published an updated 10^th anniversary edition of their number 1 best-selling book Calm the Soul.
"In the ten years since the original edition was published we have received many letters & feedback from people who have found the book very helpful. In view of all that has happened on a global level during that time we believe that there is definitely an appetite for this revised & updated edition & we believe that it will resonate with many people, both young & old, & help them navigate through difficult times" said Mother Abbess, Sr. Colette.
The new material in the book includes reflections & prayers for those coping with anxiety as well as prayers for young people & for those challenged by aging, family conflict, bullying, Internet use & fear of missing out. A new section on accompanying the sick & dying is also among the topics.

Drawing on their experience of the issues people are approaching them to pray for, the sisters decided to use the opportunity of a 10^th anniversary edition, presented to them by publisher Hachette Ireland, to include these new prayers & reflections that speak to the times that we are living through.

"Often, the values we encounter in the digital world are a challenge to the Christian understanding of our inherent dignity & value as human beings. We believe that connecting with God through prayer is vital to counteracting the forces that rob us of our sense of worth" the Abbess continued.

"Our intention with this updated edition of Calm the Soul is the same as the original, namely to support those who wish to nourish their relationship with God or indeed reconnect with God through prayer. This relationship enhances our humanity & equips us with the confidence & conviction that we have something to offer our fellow human beings & that we can help to make the world a better place." The book is published by Hachette Ireland in hardback & is available in bookstores. For more information see www.poorclares.ie/calm-the-soul

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.

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

“The Family that Prays together stays together”