Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 7^th    8:00 pm                 Evelyn & Bill Crosbie (M)

Sun 8^th                   10:00 am              Mary Josephine Judge & parents

Mary Kate & James (A)

Mon 9^th                  St Ciaran (abbot)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 10^th               St Peter Claver (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 11^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 12^th             The Holy Name of Mary, St Ailbe (bishop)

10:00 am        Michael & Tom Hargadon (M)

Fri 13^th                  St John Chrysostom (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Jim Goulden & dec’d Goulden family (A)

Sat 14^th                  The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

10:00 am        Kieran Gorman (M)

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 14^th                  8:00 pm                 John Francis Henry (M)

Sun 15^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of September 8pm: Mary Henry

                                                   Caroline Coleman (M)

Sundays of September 10am: Eugene Henry (A)

Readings for 24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Is 50:5-9. Psalm Ps 114.

2^nd Reading Jas 2:14-18. Gospel Mk 8:27-35.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of September 8pm: James Finan (M)

Sundays of September 10am: Monica Henry (A)

23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8^th Sept: Focus: God’s loving presence is with us always. – God is with us, intimately close, just as Jesus was to the man in the Gospel today. In the Mass, Jesus reaches out to touch us & offer his healing. May we always be granted an open heart & clear vision to see his loving presence among us.

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 September.

A letter from Bishop Kevin Doran regarding the initial meetings across the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin. This is for Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance Committee & those in the parish engaged in the mission of the Church. There are meetings in six venues. The most appropriate for our Parish is in An Chroi, Tubbercurry Monday 30^th Sept 7-9pm.

Meeting of Achonry Diocesan parish finance committees will take place on Monday Sept 9^th in An Chroi Digital Hub at 7.30pm. We ask that the Chairperson, Secretary & Parish priest from all parishes attend this meeting.

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.

Bereavement Support Group: Life after a bereavement can feel empty & lonely. Spending time with others who know the experience can be helpful. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly Bereavement Support Group meeting at the Family Centre, Knock at 11am each Wednesday. More info from Monica Morley on 094-9375320.

Cloonacool Sheep Festival 19-22 September. Thurs 19, Cabaret Night with Kieran Quinn 9pm, Fri 20, Music Bingo at 8pm, Sat 21, Gala Festival Dance with Jack Keogh, Sun 22, Festival Open Day plus Sheep & Dog shows. Sunday night, easy listening with Chris Stapleton. All events in Cloonacool Village & Community Centre. Tickets for all events on Eventbrite – book early. Please support this local festival. Contact (text only) 087 2512030. 

25 Drive: In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 8:30pm

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

Two initiatives currently under way in the Diocese.

The first, TreesOnLand, might be something for parishes to consider next month, as we celebrate the Season of Creation, from September 1 to October 4 (Feast of St Francis).

The second, is a ten week programme introducing an Ignatian based spirituality & is being run in conjunction with the Diocese & the Divine Word Community in Donamon. More details from this link: www.elphindiocese.ie/belong

Tubbercurry FRC: Baby bopper music & sensory fun at parent/baby group. The group starts back on the 9^th Sept with a cuppa & a welcome from 10.30am-12.30pm. Baby boppers starts the 16^th Sept from 10.30am-11.30am followed by group.

A Parenting when separated course will take place for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce will take place in the FRC in November. The 6 Monday mornings course starts 4th November 10am-12pm.

South Sligo Social Club- Our Social group for people with Alzheimer's, Dementia or memory loss & their Family/supporters runs the 2^nd Thursday of every month. Our next meeting is on Thursday 12^th Sept 1.30pm-3pm. New members are always welcome to this relaxed, informal & fun social group.

Community Connect Café- The next connect café in FRC will is Thursday Sept 12^th from 10am-12pm. This is a free drop in Café, all welcome to come for a chat, meet a friend & find out what is happening locally. A friendly face awaits.

Mid -Day walkers meet at FRC every Tuesday at 11.45am. This is a social walking group mild to moderate exertion followed by a cuppa. All welcome. Inquiries for all FRC at 0719186926.

Car Treasure Hunt

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

Coleman Music Centre:

Country Night with Carmel McLoughlin, Sandy Kelly, Frank McCaffrey, Brian Kerrigan & Matt Curran. On Thurs 19^th Sept at 8pm. Tickets €25 at 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

For one night only, members of the well-known O'Donnell Family will perform a live concert on Sat 21st Sept at 8pm. Tickets €15. For Bookings Call 071 9182599 or visit www.colemanirishmusic.com

Events in Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght:

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/

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”

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.

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”