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)

Mon 26^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 27^th               St Monica

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 28^th               St Augustine (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 29^th             The Passion of St John the Baptist

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 30^th                  St Fiacre (monk)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 31^st                  St Aidan of Lindisfarne (bishop & missionary)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 31^st                  8:00 pm                 Michael & Margaret Doddy (A)

Sun 1^st                    10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Readers of the Word

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

Sundays of August 10am: Caroline Coleman (M)

Readings for 22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Deut 4:1-2, 6-8. Psalm Ps 14.

2^nd Reading Jas 1:17-18, 21-22. Gospel Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of August 8pm: Maeve Fallon (A)

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

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

21^st Sunday in Ordinary Time 25^th August: Focus: Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. – It can be challenging to be people of faith. Accepting & understanding the magnitude of the Lord’s love for us, including the mystery of Jesus handing himself over for us, may be difficult at times. But faith is a gift, so although we may struggle, we can trust God to grant us the grace we need to commit to serving him & following his Son.

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: Ann O’Neill, Wotton, The Ward, Co. Meath, (mother of Aoife Kivlehan, Lavagh, Jimmy Tighe, Ballymote (father of Barry, the local postman in Lavagh).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

Proposed Purchase of land at Lavagh

The community have an opportunity to purchase a strategic piece of land in Lavagh. Circa 3.01 acres (see map below) is for sale 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 our community for a contribution to enable the acquisition of this land. Our immediate priority 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. The response from the community to date is very positive.

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.

Please get in touch with any member of the committee if you would like to donate or if you have any queries.

Car Treasure Hunt

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

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)

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/

Coleman Music Centre: On Wednesday 28^th August 8pm, the well-known South Sligo musicians - Fiona Doherty (fiddle), Tommy Finn (banjo), Mary Finn (piano accordion), Seamus O'Donnell (flute) & Francis Gaffney (guitar) for a night of spectacular traditional music. Call: 071 9182599. Tickets €15

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

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”