Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 18^th                  6:00 pm                 Phil McFadden née Finan, Belra (M)

Sun 19^th                 10:00 am              John P. Davey & dec’d. family (A)

Mon 20^th   St Fabian (pope & martyr), St Sebastian (martyr)

10:00 am                Pat & Mary Ellen Browne & dec’d (M)

Tues 21^st               St Agnes (martyr)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 22^nd               St Vincent (martyr)

10:00 am        No Mass (A)

Thurs 23^rd            10:00 am              No Mass (M)

Fri 24^th St Francis de Sales (bishop)

10:00 am        No Mass (A)

Sat 25^th                        Conversion of St Paul (apostle)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 25^th                  6:00 pm                 Bob Gallagher, Maynooth & Carrowmurray (M)

Sun 26^th                 10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of January 6pm: Mary Keane (M)

Sundays of January 10am: David / Eoin Kennedy (A)

Readings for 3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Neh 8:2-6, 8-10. Psalm Ps 18.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 12:12-30. Gospel Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of January 6pm: Johnny Finan (M)

Sundays of January 10am: Monica Henry (A)

JUBILEE YEAR 2025 ‘Pilgrims of Hope’

(Spes non Confundit – Hope Does Not Disappoint)

2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 19^th Jan: Focus: The Lord’s love & care for us knows no bounds. – It is comforting to know that, within the kingdom of God, all will be well in the end. Isaiah tells us of God’s promise to Zion – which we know to be fulfilled in his Son, Jesus. & Jesus, whose ministry on earth was visible & transformative, takes care to ensure that the wedding feast is not spoiled while demonstrating that what he offers us is superior to anything the world may offer. God’s care for us knows no bounds, & the goodness we experience here is but a taste of what is to come.

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

Sunday February 9^th, at 3pm Bishop Doran will lead a liturgy of blessing in the Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen for all engaged couples & married couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries. Refreshments in St Nathy’s College, following the liturgy of blessing.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Tom O’Loughlin, Kilkenny & Loughrea, (brother of Marie O’Donnell, Carrowneaden). 

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

Wed 22^nd January 7:30 pm: Service for Church Unity Week in St John Evangelist Church Tubbercurry

Adoration in Mullinabreena Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of January.

Study Theology Online, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Register before February 11. Find out more at priotyinstitute.com

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.

Camino de Santiago: Have you ever dreamed of walking the Camino de Santiago? Breakthrough Cancer Research are taking on the 'Portuguese Way' from the 13^th - 20^th June 2025. Starting in Baiona, experience camaraderie & reflection as you walk toward Santiago de Compostela, creating lasting memories on this historic pilgrimage. You can enjoy this amazing adventure with our experienced guide & help Make More Survivors. For more information, please contact edel@breakcancer.ie or phone 021 422 66 55.  

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

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. 

Living Well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their condition & improve their overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. The next programme commences in Ballaghaderreen on Friday 24^th January & is delivered over six weekly workshops (2.5 hrs x 6) by trained leaders. Advance registration is required. To find out more, please contact Liam Gildea on 086 014 2675 or at lgildea@southmayo.com 

Coleman Music Centre: Rambling House Concert on Sat 1^st Feb 8pm. Great night of music & song with a great line up of musicians & singers. Tickets €15 – call today 071 9182599 & book yours or visit our website www.colemanirishmusic.com.

Fr Peyton Centre: Re-opening on Thurs 2^nd Jan 2025 at 9.30am. The Knock Centre is re-opening on Saturday 25^th Jan 2025.

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.

PARISH STATISTICS 2024

+ 20 Confirmed in 2022. (Confirmation every second year).4

# 52 Confirmed in1972.  (Confirmation every third year).

* 167 Confirmed in 1924. (Previous Confirmation was 1919).

Cloonacool Drama: Tubberrcurry here we come! As well as staging MOLL in Cloonacool Friday 21^st, Saturday 22^nd & Sunday 23^rd February  - Cloonacool Players have been invited to appear at St Brigid's Hall Tubbercurry during the Western Drama Festival on Tuesday 4^th March. Cast & crew are delighted & look forward to entertaining audiences in both venues. Laughs galore. 

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.