First Sunday of Advent

Sat 30^th                  6:00 pm                 Louis Doddy, Month’s Mind (A)

Sun 1^st                    10:00 am              John Gallagher, Clara (M)

                                (140^th Anniversary of opening of Mullinabreena Church)

Mon 2^nd                 10:00 am              Linda & Michael Murrin (M)

Tues 3^rd                 St Francis Xavier (priest)

10:00 am        Des Armstrong, parents James & Madeline

& sisters Gertie, Frances & Madeline (M)

Wed 4^th St John Damascene (priest)

                                                10:00 am              Special Intention (A)

Thurs 5^th               10:00 am              Special Intention (M)

Fri 6^th                    St Nicholas (bishop)

10:00 am        Pat & Bea Kennedy & dec’d family (A)

Sat 7^th                    St Ambrose (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Peadar Gorman & dec’d Gorman

& Normanley families (M)

Second Sunday of Advent

Sat 7^th                    6:00 pm                 Mick & Winnie & dec’d Duffy &

                                                                                                McDonnell families (A)

Sun 8^th                   10:00 am              Celia & Frank Healy & Sally Bissett (M)

The Immaculate Conception of the BVM

Sun 8^th                   6:00 pm Hugh Devaney (A)

Mon 9^th 10:00 am              Sr Ellen Johnston & dec’d of

                                        Johnston family (M)  

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of December 6pm: Tara Hosey (A)

Sundays of December 10am: Maureen Lee (M)

Readings for Feast of Christ the King

1^st Reading Dn 7:13-14. Psalm Ps 92.

2^nd Reading Apoc 1:5-8. Gospel Jn 18:33-37.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of December 6pm: Peggy Devaney (M)

Sundays of December 10am: Breda Higgins (M)

1^st Sunday of Advent 1^st Dec: Focus: Prepare for the coming of the Lord. – As we begin Advent our readings today offer wisdom in discerning what it means to prepare our hearts for the Lord. They are beckoning us to wake up & be attentive to what is around us, for God’s time is at hand. We have the blessing of this season to prepare for the coming of the Lord, & to allow our hearts to be transformed.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Philomena McFadden, nee Finan, Belra, London, & Falcarragh,    (sister of James Finan, Belra).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

Wedding: Congratulations & best wishes to Thomas Rogan Jr (grandson of Martin & Evelyn Rogan), & Samantha Adamo, New Jersey, who were married on November 17^th in Achonry Church.      

We wish them many years of health & happiness

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

140^TH ANNIVERSARY: THE SOLEMN OPENING OF THE NEW PARISH CHURCH OF ACHONRY, THE CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART MULLINABREENA TOOK PLACE ON 9^TH NOVEMBER 1884. TO MARK THIS SPECIAL OCCASION BISHOP DORAN, APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF ACHONRY DIOCESE WILL CELEBRATE MASS IN THE PARISH CHURCH ON SUNDAY 1^ST DEC. AT 10AM.

Retreat for Eucharistic Ministers, in the Sligo parish clusters will be held in the Pastoral Centre Ballymote, on Dec 1^st, from 3-5pm. The retreat will be led by Fr Tom Taaffe, who works in Knock.

Christmas Carol Service: In conjunction with C. of I. in Achonry Church at 7:30pm on Tuesday 17^th December.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This Solemnity is a Holy Day (which falls on Sunday 8^th Dec) is transferred this year to Monday 9^th. The Sundays of Advent, Lent & Easter have precedence over all Feasts of the Lord & over all Solemnities. Hence the Holyday this year will be celebrated on Monday 9^th at 10am with the vigil Mass on Sunday 8^th 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.

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

Laughter is what we all need, especially when it's comedy from Cloonacool Players.  Yes, the group is back in rehearsal and has a great cast of firm favourites preparing to entertain you in John B. Keane's classic comedy 'Moll' - to make you laugh and laugh.  

The Annual St. Vincent de Paul Collection takes place on Sun 1^st Dec at Mullinabreena church. Without your support we would not be able to continue doing this work. Tubbercurry Conference of SVP

St Nathy’s Ladies' Annual Tractor Run: Sunday 15^th Dec. This year we are taking to the dark & lighting up our tractors to get in the Christmas spirit. Registration (€20 per tractor) at 3pm in Bunnanadden Community Centre before hitting the road at 4pm. We will be returning to the Centre with a very special guest, who will help us give away lots of treats & prizes, including a prize for best lit tractor. 

Apostolic Work Achonry/Elphin Dioceses, would like to get in touch with any Parish group helping Missionaries from their area, with the possibility of helping that Missionary with our "Easter Chicken Fund". For more information please contact, Mary Lee, 087 135 3780 or Margaret Haughey 087 207 2400.

Retrofit your home & reduce your bills: St. Brigid's Hall, Tubbercurry on Thurs 5^th December from 5pm to 8pm. 

Retrofit Ready are hosting a free event on home retrofitting grants provided through the SEAI & County Council. The event will have stalls from the SEAI, Sligo CC, Sligo LEADER, local insulation suppliers, retrofitting contractors & the Credit Union to name a few. 

Attendees can consult energy experts & contractors free of charge. This will hopefully encourage attendees to consider retrofitting as a method to reduce their home heating & electricity bills. 

Coleman Community Cinema – Christmas Movie. Sat, Dec 7^th at 2.30pm. A Boy Called Christmas –in our lovely comfortable theatre. Adm €5 - 1 adult goes free per group. Treat bags are available. 071 9182599.

Fr James Mc Donagh will perform a live concert in the Coleman Music Centre Sunday 1^st Dec at 8pm. He will be joined by family & friends for a great mix of music, song & dance. Adm €18. Booking Call 071 9182599. www.colemanirishmusic.com 

“The Family that Prays together stays together”