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Parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena
Church of St Nathy & St Brigid, Achonry F91 X998
Church of the Sacred Heart Mullinabreena F56 C864
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Fr Peter Gallagher 071 9184002 / 087 2221244, F56 CY23
e-mail: pgallagher@achonrydiocese.org
2024 Sunday Cycle B, Weekday Cycle 2
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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sat 16th 6:00 pm Holy Souls (M)
Sun 17th 10:00 am Mona & Jack Mulligan & dec’d of
O’Boyle family (A)
Rosary in Achonry Cemetery
Mon 18th Dedication of Basilica of Ss Peter & Paul
10:00 am Holy Souls (M)
Tues 19th 10:00 am Tom & Margaret Lynch, & son Joe (M)
Wed 20th 10:00 am Christina & Patrick Farrell (A)
Thurs 21st The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10:00 am Holy Souls (M)
Fri 22nd St Cecelia (virgin & martyr)
10:00 am Special Intention (A)
Sat 23rd St Columban (abbot & missionary)
10:00 am Breda & dec’d Scanlon & Toolan families (M)
12:00 pm Riyad Munir, 1st Anniversary (M)
1:00 pm Seán McGuinness, Month’s Mind (M)
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Sat 23rd 6:00 pm Tom & Nora Mullarkey, sons Paddy &
Denis, & daughters Mary Kate & Nora (M)
Sun 24th 10:00 am Kathleen & John Joe Benson, sons John,
Christopher & Francis, & dec’d Benson
& Hosey families (A)
Rosary in Court Abbey
6:00 pm Remembering our beloved Dead (M)
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ADORATION: Tuesdays 4pm -7pm
MULLINABREENA: Jan. March. May.
July. Sept. Nov.
ACHONRY: Feb. April. June. August.
October. December
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Readers of the Word
Saturdays of November 6pm: James McCarrick (M)
Sundays of November 10am: Sinead O’Brien (A)
Readings for Feast of Christ the King
1st Reading Dn 7:13-14. Psalm Ps 92.
2nd Reading Apoc 1:5-8. Gospel Jn 18:33-37.
Ministers of the Eucharist
Saturdays of November 6pm: Sheila McGowan (M)
Sundays of November 10am: Mary Davey (A)
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17th Nov: Focus: The end of the world is coming; let us prepare. –When we ask for forgiveness & receive God’s mercy, we are preparing & living for him. If we live for him, then we will live on forever when the Lord returns. Choosing not to live for him results in disgrace when the end comes. The Lord does not desire that for us – he loves us & wants us to be with him. It’s a free, open, & generous invitation. Take hold of it!
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 November.
140TH ANNIVERSARY: THE SOLEMN OPENING OF THE NEW PARISH CHURCH OF ACHONRY, THE CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART MULLINABREENA TOOK PLACE ON 9TH NOVEMBER 1884. TO MARK THIS SPECIAL OCCASION BISHOP DORAN, APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF ACHONRY DIOCESE WILL CELEBRATE MASS IN THE PARISH CHURCH ON SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER AT 10AM.
Retreat for Eucharistic Ministers, in the Sligo parish clusters will be held in the Pastoral Centre Ballymote, on Dec 1st, from 3-5pm. The retreat will be led by Fr Tom Taaffe, who works in Knock.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: Remembering our beloved dead in a candlelight service in Mullinabreena Church at 6pm on Sunday 24th Nov.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This Solemnity is a Holy Day (which falls on Sunday 8th Dec) is transferred this year to Monday 9th. The Sundays of Advent, Lent & Easter have precedence over all Feasts of the Lord & over all Solemnities. In fact Solemnities occurring on these Sundays are transferred to the following Monday. Hence the Holyday this year will be celebrated on Monday 9th at 10am with the vigil Mass on Sunday 8th at 6pm.
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.
The Annual St. Vincent de Paul Collection takes place on Sun 1st Dec at Mullinabreena church. Without your support we would not be able to continue doing this work. Tubbercurry Conference of SVP
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.
Escorted Tour to Northern Ireland. Monday 9th Dec - €549 per person sharing, includes luxury coach transport, 3 nights in Armagh City Hotel with Breakfast & 4 course dinner. Visit Armagh Cathedrals, Belfast Christmas Market, Stormont, Hillsborough Castle, Navan Centre, Titanic Museum & Derry City. Music nightly. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact Patricia on 094 900 6426, 087 1890 236.
Upcoming events in Tubbercurry FRC:
Beat the Winter Blues – tips on maintaining your wellbeing this winter, Monday 18th Nov 10am-11.30am. Free.
DIY Immune Boosters talk Monday Dec 2nd 10am-11.30am. Free. Booking to 0719186926.
Connect Café Thursday 21st Nov 10am-12pm. All welcome to join us for a cuppa & a chat.
Festival of Stars exhibition launch in Tubbercurry Library Tuesday 26th Nov from 12.15pm. Join local women’s groups as they launch their exhibition of stars & weave your own star in Solidarity against domestic abuse & violence in all forms.
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The Sacred Heart Messenger: Christmas is a joyful celebration for Christian across the world – we say of it " 'tis the season to be merry." But what exactly does that mean to us? Does it signify a time of spending, indulgence, & expensive gifts? Or does the richness of the season come from sharing food & spending time with those we love? From reaching out with a helping hand & a listening ear to those who are in need? From stepping back from the noise & business of our commercial world & reflecting on the 'good news of great joy' brought by the Christmas angel on that first Christmas night?
Contributors to the December Messenger consider these themes during the days leading up to Christmas. Thus Peter McVerry SJ writes that Jesus gave us the Beatitudes as a way of living together as the family of God; Vincent Sherlock suggests that having an open ear & a listening heart for those around us is a true gift; Kevin Hargaden from JCFJ reminds us that the gift God gives us at Christmas is not trinkets but his actual presence; & Brian Grogan SJ encourages us to recognise the face of Jesus – himself a migrant – in those who come to our country fleeing violence & hunger.
Bishop Paul Dempsey suggests that we find more time to spend alone in reflection, with loved ones & with God; Patrick Carberry SJ writes that the forthcoming Jubilee Year is an opportunity to reset our lives in new, more faith-filled ways; David Breen looks at Elizabeth's story in the Gospels; & John Feehan writes that it is our privilege & responsibility to care for our earth because it is the garden God walks in & we have been invited to walk with him.
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In his fourth encyclical, Pope Francis reflects on the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “The deepest part of us, created for love, will fulfil God’s plan only if we learn to love. And the heart is the symbol of that love.”
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About the Encyclical:
Dilexit Nos is Pope Francis’s encyclical on the love of Jesus’s Sacred Heart, exploring how this divine & human love meets the deepest needs of our world today.
The Sacred Heart is not only a symbol but a living reality that invites us to unity, compassion, & transformation.
Through Jesus’s actions, words, & sacrifice, we see His enduring closeness to us, His profound mercy, & His desire for our reconciliation with God & each other.
This text calls Catholics to return to the heart, where true self-understanding & love for others begin, & to embrace a faith that inspires both personal & societal renewal.
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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.
Caring for the elderly: Have you recently retired or have your children now left home? Home Instead are always looking to recruit CAREGivers. Whether you can work a couple of hours a week or want to work full time, we would like to hear from you. Experience and FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification in healthcare is an advantage but not compulsory, as training is provided. Please contact Seyi or Ciara on (071) 9317051 for further information or email recruitment.sligo@homeinstead.ie.
“A world at prayer is a world at peace”