Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 6^th                    8:00 pm                 Patsy Finan & his parents

James & Kathleen (M)

Sun 7^th                   10:00 am              John & Kathleen Marren, grand-daughter

                                                                                                Mairéad & dec’d of Marren family (A)

Mon 8^th                  St Kilian (bishop & martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 9^th                 St Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions (martyrs)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

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

Thurs 11^th             St Benedict (abbot, patron of Europe)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 12^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 13^th                  St Henry

10:00 am        Patrick & Mary Rooney (M)

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 13^th                  8:00 pm                 Catherine (1^st Anniv) & Michael McGuinness (M)

Sun 14^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of July 8pm: Martin Golden (M)

Sundays of July 10am: Martina Brennan (A)

Readings for 15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Am 7:12-15. Psalm Ps 84.

2^nd Reading Eph 1:3-14. Gospel Mk 6:7-13.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of July 8pm: James McCarrick (M)

Sundays of July 10am: Mary Davey (A)

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7^th July: Focus: We are called to share our faith near & far. – In today’s Gospel we find Jesus proclaiming the Good News in his native place. Although his message was not well received by most, there were a few who came to believe. We, too, are called to share our faith near & far. Sometimes our efforts will bear little fruit, but at other times, possibility should encourage us to persevere in this endeavour.

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 July.

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.

125^th Annual Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 21^st July. Rosary at 2pm, Anointing of Sick at 2:30pm. Concelebrated Mass 3pm, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary Procession to the Shrine (weather permitting) & Blessing of Religious Objects. All Pioneers are invited.

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. Café is open Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm, with Market on Saturday 10am-1pm. Thank you for your continued support.

Book Swap / Sale every Sunday 2-4pm in Carrowmore School.

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

Pop Up Gaeltacht /Campa Samhraidh De hÍde.

A summer preparatory intensive Irish course for Leaving Cert students, facilitated by Tomás P.Ó Móráin (O.S., B.A., M.Ed., A.T.O., A.T.G.) will run from July 8^th to July 12^th 2024 from 10am to 4pm at Tarmon N.S.Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Eircode F45K298. In addition to the classes there will be plenty of fun activities as Gaeilge, Tráth na gCeist, Tóraíocht Taisce, Ceol, Crosfhocail, Damshaí Gaelacha. For info call Jessica 085 7441902

Coleman Music Centre: Fiddle player Frankie Gavin in concert, with Catherine McHugh on Piano on Wed, 10^th July 8pm. Adm €20.

St George’s BBQ Tubbercurry on Sunday July 21^st commencing at 12:30pm. Adults €20, children €10. Price includes salads, deserts, T&C, & a glass of wine. Thank you for your support.

St Crumnathys Cathedral in Achonry was built in 1822 & was deconsecrated in 1998. It is located in a complex heritage site of architectural, archaeological & ecological interest. Achonry Cathedral is a landmark building at the heart of our community graveyard where our loved ones are laid to rest. The Cathedral is no longer in use & there are signs of water ingress & associated damage. It is vital that some preservation works are carried out in the short term to prevent further irreparable damage to the structure.

Last year Achonry/Mullinabreena Community Enhancement Group (AMCE) & St George’s Tubbercurry applied to the Heritage council for a grant to fund preparation of a condition report & schedule of works for the Cathedral. We were successful with the grant application & Duncan McLaren (a Tier 1 Conservation Architect) issued his report in Nov 2023. A number of options were outlined with costs ranging from 69k to 202k. Earlier this year, AMCE & St George’s applied for a grant from the Historic Structures Fund & were awarded 50k grant funding @ 80% of total project costs. We need to raise an additional 12,500 to utilise the full 50k grant awarded. The project will include the following: repairs to the roof to prevent further water leaks, scaffolding, temporary support of the ceiling, repairs to gutters, downpipes, doors, leaded windows, support for stair tower, professional & structural engineers fees.

We are appealing to people from the local community to assist with the fundraising efforts to generate €12,500 to preserve this historic building in our community. We also appeal to families living away from home who have loved ones buried in the graveyard. Your support for this project would be greatly appreciated. How to donate: Online -

https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/AchonryCathedral2024

Bank Transfer: Transfer to AMCE Bank account - BIC: BOFIIE2D IBAN: IE88BOFI90549138522058.  Contact David Hosey (AMCE) 087 2670883 or Willie Lalor (St George’s Parish) 087 9958423 with any queries.

South Sligo Summer School, Tubbercurry 14 – 20 July. Fiddle, Flute, Whistle, Accordion, Banjo, Harp, Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Concertina, Guitar, Mixed Melody Instruments for Adults, Trad Singing & Lilting, Sean Nós Singing, Set Dancing & Sean Nós Dancing. Ceilis in St Brigid’s Hall, starting with Swallows Tail, Sunday 14^th, 8.30 pm; nightly Concerts at 8 pm in ‘The May Queen’, starting on Monday 15^th with Tribute Concert to Junior Davey. www.southsligosummerschool.com 0860566383.

The Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place August 15-18^th in Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare - save the date! Join us for a weekend of festivities: talks, testimonies praise & worship, & workshops. Donation Only. Check out Youth2000.ie for more info.

Fr. Peyton Centre. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm. The Centre will be opened on Saturdays from 25^th May to September 30^th from 12noon until 5.00pm. Tel: 096-45374World. Fr. Peyton Mission Office, Knock, F12 Y8H2. Opening Hours: Wednesday till Sunday 10am- 3pm

Sponsored Walk

'Rev Andrew Pierce is undertaking a sponsored walk to recognise the coming merger of the Church of Ireland Church in Skreen & Achonry: St Mary's, Dromore West; Skreen Parish, Christ Church, Dromard; Rathbarron & St George's, Tubbercurry. Please feel free to join the walk or greet the walkers on any of the stages. Upcoming walks & dates:

7  Kilmactigue to Lough Easky, Sunday 30^th June
8  Lough Easky to Dromore West, Sunday 28^th July
9 Dromore West to Skreen, Sunday 11^th August

Rev Andrew F. Pierce, Bishop's Curate Assistant Skreen Group of Parishes, The Rectory, Glebe, Skreen +353 (0)86 170 5888

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”