Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 26^th                  6:00 pm                 Alfie Gilmartin & his parents

                                                                                                Patrick & Kathleen (A)

Sun 27^th                 10:00 am              Bridgie & Michael Johnston &

their son Michael (M)

Mon 28^th               Ss Simon & Jude (apostles)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Tues 29^th               St Colman (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 30^th               10:00 am              Martha & Peter Wimsey & daughters

                                                                                                Attracta, Angela, & Marian (A)

Thurs 31^st             Bl Dominic Collins (martyr)

10:00 am        Holy Souls (M)

All Saints Day

Thurs 31^st             7:00 pm Holy Souls (M)

Fri 1^st                     10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Sat 2^nd                    Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed

10:00 am        Holy Souls (M)

12:00 pm        Terry McSharry, Month’s Mind (M)

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 2^nd                    6:00 pm                 Peter & Ellen Murtagh (M)

Sun 3^rd                   10:00 am              Dick Brennan, Churchpark (A)

                                                                                                Rosary in Achonry Cemetery

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of November 6pm: James McCarrick (M)

Sundays of October 10am: Sinead O’Brien (A)

Readings for 31^st Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Deut 6:2-6. Psalm Ps 17.

2^nd Reading Heb 7:23-28. Gospel Mk 12:28-34.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of October 6pm: Sheila McGowan (M)

Sundays of October 10am: Mary Davey (A)

30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 27^th Oct: Focus: Have courage to follow the Lord. – In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks Bartimaeus, What do you want me to do for you? Bartimaeus wanted his sight, & the Lord granted it. Bartimaeus then followed him on the way. As we encounter the Lord in the Eucharist, let us ask him for the courage to not only Ask him for what we need but to follow him on the way when he answers.

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 Achonry Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of October.

Time for a clothes clear out!!! Achonry national school parents association are having a clothes collection on the 2^nd/3^rd & 9^th/10^th Nov at St Nathy’s Hall from 10am-12noon on those four dates. 

INSPIRE – a Young Adult Faith Event (18-40) organised by Achonry Youth Ministry: St. Brigid’s Hall & Theatre, Tubbercurry, Friday 15^th Nov, 8pm. Theme: The Relevance of Faith in the Modern World. Keynote speakers: Co. Louth Manager/former Dublin footballer & All-Ireland winner Ger Brennan will speak about life, sport, & faith, & Niamh McCann, wife, mother, & teacher, will offer a powerful personal testimony guaranteed to inspire the audience. Other speakers will join Ger & Niamh for panel discussions with opportunities for questions. Promises to be a great evening. Free to register via - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/inspire-tickets-1024415382987

Safeguarding: To comply with Safeguarding legalisation every parish must conduct Garda vetting every three years. Thank you to all who volunteer in the various ministries in our parish. I would ask that all outstanding forms and documents be returned to Parochial House ASAP, & I will forward them to director of safeguarding. Garda Vetting must be completed by November 1^st.

The parish Offertory Envelopes for 2025; are available at the church doors. Sincere thanks to those all who are using the envelopes, these contributions have ensured that the parish has not fallen into financial difficulty. Using the envelopes also facilitates the parish in availing of the Revenue tax-back, which is a great financial benefit for our parish. Your parish envelope contribution is our only source of funding for the running of our parish & the maintenance & upkeep of our two churches & our parish buildings.  If you require a box of envelopes, please let me know & I will add you to the parish database. Your support to the various collections throughout the year is very much appreciated. Thank you.

All Souls Indulgences

An indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who devoutly visit a cemetery & pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. The indulgence is plenary each day from the 1^st to 8^th November; on other days of the year it is partial.

A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who on All Souls Day [November 2^nd {as well as on the Sunday preceding or following, & on All Saints' Day}] piously visit a church & recite one Our Father & the Creed.

To acquire a plenary indulgence it is necessary also to fulfill the following 3 conditions: sacramental Confession, Eucharistic communion, & prayer for the intention of the Holy Father. The 3 conditions may be fulfilled several days before or after the performance of the visit; it is, however, fitting that communion be received & the prayer for the intention of the Holy Father be said on the same day as the visit.

The condition of praying for the intention of the Holy Father is fully satisfied by reciting one Our Father & one Hail Mary. A plenary indulgence can be acquired only once in the course of the day.

Choirs: Una Nolan, Choir Director at Knock Shrine, will provide a workshop in Tubbercurry Church on Wed 13^th November at 7:30pm for Church Choirs in Achonry Diocese. 

The hilarious comedy Matches and Old Flames by Tommy Marren will be staged in St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry on Friday & Sat Nov 1^st & 2^nd at 8pm. Tickets available in Gillespies. 

Invitation to Friends of Carmel Gathering: The Door of Entry is Prayer - 10am to 4pm Saturday 9^th Nov at Holy Hill Hermitage.

Programme: 'The Interior Castle', Adoration, Eucharist, bring packed lunch, 'Contemplative Companions for the Journey' & 'Carmel and the Holy Doors'.

THREE HILLS CAFÉ (beside Mullinabreena Church)

To maintain the success of the Three Hills Café we would ask households to commit to supporting at least once every few weeks. Café is open Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm. 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 8:30pm

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.

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”