Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 17^th                  8:00 pm                 Patrick & Kathleen Gilmartin

& their son Alfie (A)

Sun 18^th                 10:00 am              Patrick & Eleanor O’Brien (M)

Mon 19^th               St John Eudes (priest)

10:00 am        Anna & Peter Gallagher &

dec’d Gallagher & Keane families (M)

Tues 20^th               St Bernard (abbot & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 21^st                St Pius X (pope)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 22^nd            The Queenship of Mary

10:00 am        Fr Brian Hanley (M)

Fri 23^rd                  St Rose of Lima, St Eugene (Derry)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 24^th                  St Bartholomew (apostle)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 24^th                  8:00 pm                 Special Intention (A)

Sun 25^th                 10:00 am              Patrick Henry, Strandhill & Carrowmore (M)

Readers of the Word

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

Sundays of August 10am: Caroline Coleman (M)

Readings for 21^st Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Jos 24:1-2, 15-18. Psalm Ps 33.

2^nd Reading Eph 5:25-32. Gospel Jn 6:60-69.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of August 8pm: Maeve Fallon (A)

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

20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 18^th August: Focus: The Eucharist is essential to life in Christ. – Jesus preaches that those who eat his flesh & drink his blood will remain in him & he in them. It is through our participation in the Eucharist that we are united most intimately to Christ. We need to eat to sustain our bodily life. We need to consume the bread of life to sustain our spiritual life with Christ.

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: Hugh Devaney, Uristeen, Achonry.

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

Cemetery Collections: Court Abbey €480 given to AMCE for up-keep of Cemetery. Achonry €225 donated by Achonry Cemetery Committee to the refurbishment of the Cathedral. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

Proposed Purchase of land at Lavagh

We are reaching out to you as we have an opportunity to purchase a strategic piece of land in Lavagh. Circa 3.01 acres adjoining the car park at Mullinabreena Church. Parcels of land in strategic locations like this do not come on the market very often. We are recommending that AMCE (Achonry/Mullinabreena Community Enhancement Group CLG) should acquire the land on behalf of the community as they are best placed to avail of development grants in future. We are appealing to people in the community for a contribution to enable this land acquisition.  Our priority now is to acquire the land. In future we will establish a representative group from the community to consider options for utilisation of the land.

The purchase price of the land is €30k + acquisition costs. We are looking for circa 65 donations of €500 to make this happen. We are fortunate to live in an area with many community & sporting groups including: The Hub, Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA club, AMCE, Achonry Farmers Market, St Nathy’s Ladies GFC, Mullinabreena Community Games, Cnoc Na Sí Women’s Shed & many more. All of these groups & Achonry/Mullinabreena Parish have expressed support for this initiative. We deeply appreciate all the support that local people provide to ALL groups in our community & conscious of existing commitments that people have. We hope this will be another example of a community taking action to invest in an asset for the long term benefit of the people of Achonry/Mullinabreena.

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. 

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)

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.

“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

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!  

Events in Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght:

A Look of Love – with Jim Deeds 26-29 August

There’s a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in – with Sean Goan 31 Aug - 5 September

Harvesting Gratitude – with Carol Barry 13-15 September

For more information, see domrc.ie

‘The Third Day of Creation’ with John Feehan, 13 - 15 September

Nature Connection with Angie Kinsella 14 September

Exploring Mystery at the Heart of Creation, Colette Kane OP 23 - 27 Sept

For more information, see https://antairseach.ie/events/

Car Treasure Hunt

Sunday 8^th September, Starting at Gallagher’s Village Tavern Bonniconlon F26 YOE7 Check out: 5-6pm. €20 per car.

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.

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”