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)  

Tues 10^th               Our Lady of Loreto

10:00 am        P.J. & Kathleen Nevin (M)

Wed 11^th               St Damasus I (pope)

                                                10:00 am              Paul McNamara (A)

Thurs 12^th             Our Lady of Guadalupe, St Finnian (bishop)

                                                10:00 am              Harry & Bridget McCarrick (M)

Fri 13^th                  St Lucy (martyr)

10:00 am        Special Intention (A)

Sat 14^th                  St John of the Cross (priest & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am         (M)

Third Sunday of Advent

Sat 14^th                  6:00 pm                 Mary Henry & her niece Mairead (A)

Sun 15^th                 10:00 am              Bill & Evelyn Crosbie (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of December 6pm: Tara Hosey (A)

Sundays of December 10am: Maureen Lee (M)

Readings for 3^rd Sunday of Lent

1^st Reading Zeph 3:14-18. Psalm Ps 12.

2^nd Reading Phil 4:4-7. Gospel Lk 3:10-18.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of December 6pm: Peggy Devaney (A)

Sundays of December 10am: Breda Higgins (M)

2^nd Sunday of Advent 8^th Dec: Focus: We are made pure & blameless through Jesus Christ; - When the path to salvation appears rocky, we can be assured that God will lower mountains & level depths to lead the faithful into his glory. This holy season, we rejoice to be remembered by God because he draws near & unites himself to us through Emmanuel – God with us.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Josie Byrne, (sister of Daisy Henry, Tubbercurry), Paul McNamara, England, (son of Mary Mullarkey, Moyrush).

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

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

140^TH ANNIVERSARY: THE 140^th Concelebrated Mass took place last weekend in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mullinabreena. Thanks to all who came along, to those who took part in the various ministries, to the choir & organist, & especially Maureen Lee for putting the booklet together, & to the main celebrant Bishop Doran, Elphin, Apostolic Administrator of Achonry Diocese.

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

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. 

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

The Annual St. Vincent de Paul Collection was took place last weekend. Sincere thanks to all who contributed & to the collectors. Your support is much appreciated & will help continue the good work of the Tubbercurry Conference of SVP

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.

Irish courses: Junior Cycle Exam Revision 18^th Jan 10am-2pm. Leaving Cert Irish Oral 8^th March 10am-2.30pm. Venue: Banada. Call or text Siobhán on 0876151581 to enquire or book a place. 

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 9^th 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.

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”

“The Family that Prays together stays together”