Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 3^rd                    8:00 pm                 People of the Community (A)

Sun 4^th                   10:00 am              Francie & Julia Marren & dec’d.

of Marren family  (M)

Mon 5^th                  Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major

9:00 am          Private Intention (M)

Tues 6^th                 The Transfiguration of the Lord

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 7^th                  Ss Sixtus II (pope) & Companions (martyrs)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 8^th               St Dominic (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 9^th    St Nathy (Achonry), St Teresa Benedict of the Cross

10:00 am        Michael & Bridget Gannon (A)

Sat 10^th                  St Lawrence (deacon & martyr)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 10^th                  7:00 pm                 Mass in Achonry Cemetery (A)

Sun 11^th                 10:00 am              Mass in Courtabbey Cemetery (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of August 8pm: J & K Brennan (A)

Sundays of August 10am: Caroline Coleman (M)

Readings for 19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading 1 Kg 19:4-8. Psalm Ps 33.

2^nd Reading Eph 4:30-5:2. Gospel Jn 6:41-51.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of August 8pm: Maeve Fallon (A)

Sundays of August 10am: Majella O’Donnell (M)

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

18^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 28^th July: Focus: The Lord never fails us, providing for our every need. – The people expected, & trusted, that God would provide their every need … except when he didn’t. The Lord expected that his people would obey his commands & follow his guidance … except they often didn’t. Notice who fails in this relationship: it’s not God! God provides daily bread to sustain them in the desert. He provides for us the true bread of life – Jesus – to sustain us for eternity. The Lord never fails us, providing for our every need.

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

Cemetery Masses: Achonry Saturday 10^th August at 7pm.

Courtabbey Sunday 11^th August 10am.      Collection for the upkeep of the Cemeteries will be taken up at these Masses.

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)

Cnoc Na Sí Women's Shed & AMCE groups Family Fun, Sports day & BBQ in Carrowmore School at 2pm on Sun 18^th August. There will be a magician, balloon modelling & live music plus more. Traditional sports, including sack race, egg & spoon race, obstacle course & more. Free book for everyone & free modelling balloon for children. Admission free with a charge for food & drink. 

Holy Hill Hermitage: Friends of Carmel Retreat Day 10 August -10am to 4pm. All are welcome! No charge for day, donations welcome! Contact friendsofcarmelhh@gmail.com

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.

“Fan the Spark” Conference for Young Adults (18-40) Sat August 24, 9.30am-5.30pm in Legion of Mary, Brunswik St., Dublin. Cost €15. Talks on art, faith, tour of Frank Duff House, Mass, adoration & more. To book www.eventbrite.ie or contact deusetpatria@gmail.com.

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

All-Ireland Champions: Congratulations to the Sligo U18 Ladies Football Team on winning the All-Ireland Title last Saturday. The panel consisted of a number of players from the St Nathy’s team.

Tubbercurry Trail Parkrun is the first event in this year’s Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival calendar. We will be welcoming members of the Festival Committee at the Parkrun on Saturday 10^th Aug at 9.15am at Tubbercurry Forest Trail (F91X772). Parkrun is a weekly timed event where you can run, jog, walk & everyone is welcome. Please come early & enjoy the Festival atmosphere at this week’s Parkrun.

Tubbercurry FRC Family Fun Afternoon Tuesday 13^th August from 2-4 pm. This is a free event & is open to all. We are also celebrating our wonderful diverse multicultural community & invite you to wear your nation’s colours or national dress to the event! Activities will include nail painting, tattoos, magic shows, fun play activities & more. All Welcome.

South Sligo Social Group for people with Alzheimer's, Dementia or memory loss & their Family/supporters runs once a month. Meet on Thursday August 22^nd at 1.30pm. Contact Tubbercurry FRC on 0719186926 for more details. New members are always welcome to this relaxed, informal & fun social group.

Ukrainian family seeks a house under ARP (Accommodation Recognition Payment Scheme, €800 allowance per month, family pays the utilities). The owner is selling the one they are renting. Contact Fr Joe Caulfield, Gurteen, 087-2473234 if you can help.

Sponsored Walk: Feel free to join the walk or greet the walkers on any of the stages. Upcoming walks & dates: Walk 9 Dromore West to Skreen, Sunday 11^th August. Rev Andrew F. Pierce, Curate Assistant Skreen Group of Parishes, The Rectory, Glebe, Skreen 086 170 5888

IMPACT - 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 - one consultation service. Putting your needs & wellbeing first, helping you manage often stressful, difficult & emotional issues. If you would like more info please contact 071 9150578 / 085 875 9319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com  

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

Coleman Music Centre

Welcoming a new band Rough & Ready (Fiachra Guihen, Jack Cahill & Dara Reynolds) on Wed 7^th Aug at 8pm.   

Coleman Traditional Festival 2024 from 14^th - 18^th August.

Wed 14^th 7pm. Ceolàras Coleman 25^th Anniversary, official opening of the festival by Labhràs ò Murchù & special guests. Followed by Ceoltòirì Coleman Concert with special guests. Adm Free.

Sligo's Trad Group SEOID (John Dwyer, Kerrie Herrity, Kenny Donagher & Fiachra Guihen) in concert on Thurs 15^th at 8pm. Adm €15. Call 071 9182599 for ticket or www.colemanirishmusic.com.

We pray for the Church, the body of Christ on earth, celebrating the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, may the outpouring of the Holy Spirit be upon her people and enflame the hearts of all who dwell within her, Lord hear us.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”