Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 3^rd                    6:00 pm                 Gerry Davey & parents Margaret & Owen (A)

Sun 4^th                   10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Mon 5^th                  St Agatha (virgin & martyr)

10:00 am        Fr Peter Coleman (M)

Tues 6^th                 Ss Paul Miki & Companions (martyrs)

10:00 am        Fr Padraig O’Grady (M)

Wed 7^th                  St Mel (bishop)                                                   

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 8^th               St Jerome Emiliani, St Josephine Bakita

10:00 am        Joe, Imelda & Joan Coleman (M)

Fri          9^th                           10:00 pm              Private Intention (A)

Sat 10^th St Scholastica (virgin)

12:00 pm        Annie Sullivan (nee Roddy) (M)

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 10^th                  6:00 pm                 Ita Moran (A)

Sun 11^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

                                                                                                -World Day of the Sick

                                                                                                -Day of Prayer for Temperance

Readers of the Word

Saturdays Jan 6pm: Sinead O’Brien (A)

Sundays Jan 10am: Majella O’Donnell Spriggs (M)

READINGS: 6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Lev 13:1-2, 44-46. Psalm Ps 31.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 10:31-11:1. Gospel Mk 1:40-45.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays Jan 6pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays Jan 10am: Sheila McGowan (M)

5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4^th Feb: Focus: Jesus the Word of God, came for all the world. – Jesus came not just for those he encountered in person but for the salvation of the whole world. As his earthly ministry touched the lives of many people, so does his Word spread to all the earth. He brings healing to those in despair by offering the hope of the kingdom of God.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Pat Clarke, Corrimbla, Ballina, & London, (father of Samantha Gormalley Castlecawley).

Funeral Mass at 12noon on Saturday, 10^th Feb. in Mullinabreena for Annie Sullivan, nee Roddy, sister of the late Bartley Roddy, Tullyhugh. Annie died in England last November. After the Mass her ashes, with those of her husband Ralph, will be placed in the Roddy grave in Achonry.

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

Wedding: Congratulations & best wishes to Saoirse Finan, Cloonarara, & Adrian McGowan, Riverstown, who were married on 2^nd February in Mullinabreena Church.      

We wish them many years of health & happiness

First Holy Communion: Sacramental preparation Mass in Mullinabreena Church on Sunday 4^th February at 10am.

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

Achonry National School: Enrolment forms for 2024-25 are now available at the church door. If you are interested please take a form with you, fill in the details & return it to the school.

Confirmation: Confirmation will be celebrated on February 24^th. Please return consent forms, & baptismal certificates if baptised outside the parish please.

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.

Blessing of Engaged Couples & those celebrating significant Anniversaries (E.G. 10 years, 20 years, 25 years, 40 years, 50 years & longer!)  Sunday, 18^th February at 4pm in St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen. There is an open invitation to all concerned.

FRC Tubbercurry: Connect Café on Thursday Feb 15^th from 10am-12pm. This is a free drop in Café, all welcome to come for a chat, meet a friend & find out what is happening locally. A friendly face awaits.

South Sligo Social Club, for people with Alzheimer's, Dementia or memory loss & their Family/supporters is back Thursday Feb 15^th at 1.30pm. We welcome Maria Ward Music Therapist to join us for some dance revival. Contact FRC on 0719186926 for more details. New members welcome to this informative & fun social group.

Coleman Centre: Annual Fundraising Concert on Sat, February 3rd at 8pm. Great line up of acts including Ceoltoiri Coleman, Fr James Mc Donagh, Seamus O' Donnell, Brian Mostyn, Daithi Gormley, Nora O'Connor & many more. For more info contact 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com. Adm €15.

Social Dancing Class: In Cloonacool Community Centre every Thursday at 8pm.

Holy Hill Hermitage: Invitation to Friends of Carmel gathering at Holy Hill on Sat 24^th February. Theme: 'Sons & Daughters of your Father in Heaven'. Begin at 10.30 with coffee & finish at 4pm with a soup lunch provided by the community. (Donations invited on the day). All are very welcome! Please let us know if you would like to join us by emailing friendsofcarmelhh@gmail.com

Divine Mercy Conference: Takes place in the RDS Dublin from 23^rd to 25^th February. It is our second conference to be held at the RDS since COVID. The theme of this year's conference is 'Jesus I trust in You' (Diary of St Faustina). By choosing this theme, we hope that the content & outcome of the conference will serve the people of Ireland in placing their trust in God in these challenging times.

Living Well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their condition & improve their overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. A programme commences in Boyle on Tuesday 12^th March. It will be delivered over six weekly workshops (2.5 hrs x 6) by trained leaders. Advance registration is required. To find out more, please contact Liam Gildea on 086 014 2675 or by email at lgildea@southmayo.com 

5 Step Support Service: Are you affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drugs by another individual? 5 Step Support can help you; it is a free, non-judgemental, one-on-one consultation service. Putting your needs & wellbeing first, helping you manage often stressful, difficult & emotional issues. If you would like more info call 071 9150578 / 085 875 9319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com

You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction!

Tubbercurry FRC: Mid-Day Walkers meet every Tuesday at the FRC at 11.45am & walk for approx. 1 hour (5k).  This is followed by a cuppa & a chat, & for anyone interested a game of Boccia. All ages & abilities welcome. 0719186926.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”