Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sat 4^th                    8:00 pm                 Michael James & Kathleen Davey & dec’d (M)

Sun 5^th  10:00 am              Nicholas & Kathleen Egan &

dec’d of Egan family (A)

Mon 6^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 7^th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 8^th                  Bl John Sullivan (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 9^th               10:00 am              Bridget & Harry McCarrick (M)

Fri          10^th         St Comgall (abbot), St John of Avila (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 11^th                  St Conleth (bishop)

10:00 am        Ann & Sean Gorman, & son Kieran (M)

The Ascension of the Lord

Sat 11^th 8:00 pm                 Kathleen & James Coleman, & son Padraig (M)

Sun 12^th                 10:00 am              Batty Doddy & dec’d Doddy family (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of May 8pm: Pat O’Donnell (M)

Sundays of May 10am: Eugene Henry (A)

Readings for Feast of the Ascension

1^st Reading Acts 1:1-11. Psalm Ps 46.

2^nd Reading Eph 1:17-23. Gospel Mk 16:15-20.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of May 8pm: Pauline Finan (M)

Sundays of May 10am: Monica Henry (A)

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”

Rosary Rally: Join us for a Rosary Rally for Ireland on Saturday, 11^th May at 4pm on Tubbercurry Square. Everyone welcome.

6^th Sunday of Easter 5^th May: Focus: Remain in my love. – The Easter season, as the paschal mystery continues to unfold before us, Jesus focuses our attention on love being at the heart of discipleship. Jesus’ words & actions were always rooted in his profound love for us. As disciples, we grow closer to Jesus & his mission by sharing God’s love with others. In God’s love, he is revealed.

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

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

Marian Laity Meeting: On Thursday 9^th May at 8pm in the Parochial House

Attention all Pioneer members. Anyone who is 25, 50, 60 or more years a member & would like to mark this, please contact Fr Peter or James McCarrick. Emblems – Silver Pin, Gold Pin, 60 year Pin & Fr Cullen Medal. Thank you.

MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE HOLY ROSARY

Many thanks for your welcome & hospitality at the weekend. Thanks to the parishioners of Achonry/Mullinabreena for their welcome & response to the appeal. The total amount collected came to €771.20 (updated total) for which we are most grateful. Sr Mary Gallagher.

MASS on the occasion of the 50^th anniversary the Dublin & Monaghan bombings. 34 died in the bombing including Ann Marren, Streamstown, (sister of Joe Marren), & 300 were injured. Timetable of events for the Memorial Service: Friday 17^th May, 10:30 Mass in Pro-Cathedral. 12:30 Wreath Laying at the Memorial, Talbot St. 2:30 Reception at Wynn’s Hotel. 5:30 Simultaneous performances in Parnell St., Talbot St., & South Leinster St.

Bealtaine Celebrations

At Achonry Market in Nace O’Dowd Park on Saturday May 11^th at 11am. Music, song, performance, traditions. Refreshments served.Come & enjoy.

Achonry-Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes under the leadership of Bishop John Fleming, Bishop Emeritus. From 18^th to 23^rd July, departs from Ireland West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €929- (single rooms available, supplement applies). Book Main Pilgrimage bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours: Tel: 01-241 0800 or Email: info@joewalshtours.ie. A limited number of places available in the Assisted Section, Contact Eileen on 086-401 3897. No booking is definite until a non-refundable deposit of €300 has been receipted by Joe Walsh Tours. Online booking at:

www.joewalshtours.ie/tours/killala-achonry-diocesan-lourdes-pilgrimage-2024.

25 Drive: In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. (summer)

ACHONRY FARMERS MARKET & THREE HILLS CAFÉ

To maintain the success of both the Three Hills Café & Achonry Farmers Market we would ask households to commit to visit both amenities at least once a month. 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. Thank you for your continued support.

The Living Well Programme is coming to Tubbercurry FRC in person starting Thursday 23^rd May 10.30am-1.00pm. Living Well supports adults (18 years & over) living with chronic long term health conditions. The Living Well Programme will help you to develop self-management skills & confidence to live well with your health condition/s. For those who cannot attend an in person programme there is also an online programme starting on May 13^th. Bookings 0871800286 or Livingwell.nw@hse.ie All programmes are free to access. To order Living Well leaflets contact livingwell.nw@hse.ie. More info www.hse.ie/livingwell

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

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.

The Poor Clare Sisters in Galway are hosting an online Q&A for young women who would like to know more about the Poor Clare way of life. The event will take place from 7-8:30pm on Wed, May 1^st. For more information contact  vocations@poorclares.ie 

Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG seeking marriage preparation facilitators: ACCORD is recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church. If you have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team in supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Successful applicants will receive professional training & will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally. Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or email marriagepreparation@accord.ie.   Closing date for applications is Friday, 3^rd May 2024.

Would you like someone to talk to? SeniorLine is Ireland's national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800804591.Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day. SeniorLine's volunteers are trained to listen, support, discuss options & refer caller to other helpful services if necessary. So don't be alone if sharing a problem would help. 

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

“The Family that Prays together stays together”