The Baptism of the Lord

Sat 6^th                    6:00 pm                 Baby & Dick Ruttledge (M)

Sun 7^th                   10:00 am              Mick Marren, Roadstown (A)

Mon 8^th                  10:00 am              Dec’d of the O’Hara family, Derryronan (M)

Tues 9^th                 10:00 am              Joe, Margaret & dec’d Johnston family (M)

Wed 10^th               10:00 am              Special Intention (A)

Thurs 11^th             10:00 am              Johnny & Liam Feeley (M)

Fri          12^th        12:00 pm               John Benson, Months Mind (A)

Sat 13^th St Hilary (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        John & Bea Cunningham (M)

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 13^th                  6:00 pm                 Michael & Catherine McGuinness (M)

Sun 14^th                 10:00 am              Michael & Margaret Doddy (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays Jan 6pm: Johnny Finan (M)

Sundays Jan 10am: Martina Brennan (A)

READINGS: 2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading 1Sam 3:3-10, 19. Psalm Ps 39.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 6:13-20. Gospel Jn 1:35-42.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays Jan 6pm: Donal Fallon (M)

Sundays Jan 10am: Peggy Devaney (A)

The Baptism of the Lord, 7^th Jan: Focus: You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased. – The baptism of Jesus marks an important beginning in his ministry. While we do not know much of his life between his birth & this moment, we know of his divine calling. We know the richness of his ministry that is to come after his baptism. May it inspire in us a deeper commitment to our baptismal call.  

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

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Mary Colgan, Cavan, (sister of Terry McSharry, Carrowkeel).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

Wedding: Congratulations & best wishes to Aileen Gorman, Carrowcarragh, & Michael O’Rourke, Geevagh, who were married on 31^st December in Mullinabreena Church.      

We wish them many years of health & happiness

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

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Christmas Collection, & all the collections taken up throughout the year, & for your various other expressions of support & goodwill in 2023. May you have a prosperous New Year.

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.

ACCORD, Ballaghaderreen offers marriage & relationship counselling in a secure setting, facilitating couples & individuals to explore, reflect upon & work to resolve difficulties that arise in their relationship. Please contact 094-9022214 or email accordcastlebar@gmail.com

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.

 Medjugorje Group Pilgrimage 2024. Direct flights from Knock to Mostar. 9^th-16^th October 2024 €805. Price increases to €855 after Feb 2^nd 2024. Full religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages. Spiritual Director will accompany Group. To book a place call Tom Moran on 086-0815635.

Have you ever dreamed of walking the Camino de Santiago?  Breakthrough Cancer Research are taking on the Camino Finisterre Way from the 13^th - 20^th May 2024.  Enjoy this amazing adventure with our experienced guide & help us Make More Survivors. For more info contact eoghan@breakcancer.ie  or call 021 422 66 55.

Marian Laity: Meeting in the Parochial House on Thursday 11^th January at 7pm.

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

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.

Totus Tuus Magazine is a Catholic magazine, full of articles from Irish priests and laity, which aims to highlight the beauty and joy of our faith. It is going into its 7^th year and is run by donations. If you haven't come across Totus Tuus Magazine and would like a free copy please contact Fiona Kiely on 086 8760058. 

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.

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”