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)

Mon 27^th  St Angela Merici (founder of the Ursulines)

10:00 am                No Mass (M)

Tues 28^th               St Thomas Aquinas (priest & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

Wed 29^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 30^th             St Aidan (bishop), Bl Margaret Ball & Francis Taylor

10:00 am        Sonny & Margaret Healy & son Vinny (M)

Fri 31^st   St John Bosco (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 1^st                     St Brigid (abbess, Secondary Patron of Ireland)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Blessing of St Brigid’s Crosses

The Presentation of the Lord

Sat 1^st                     6:00 pm                 Patricia & Patsy Fallon (A)

                                                                                                Blessing of Candles

Sun 2^nd                   10:00 am              Margaret & Richard Kennedy (M)

                                                                                                Blessing of Candles

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of February 6pm: Sinead O’Brien (A)

Sundays of February 10am: Donal Fallon (M)

Readings for Feast of Presentation

1^st Reading Mal 3:1-4. Psalm Ps 23.

2^nd Reading Heb 2:14-18. Gospel Lk 2:22-40.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of February 6pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays of February 10am: Nonie Marren (M)

JUBILEE YEAR 2025 ‘Pilgrims of Hope’

(Spes non Confundit – Hope Does Not Disappoint)

3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 26^th Jan: Focus: Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength. – The priest-scribe Ezra proclaims the Law of Moses to the Jewish people who had returned from exile in Babylon. Upon hearing the words of the law for the first time in a generation, the people weep. Their sorrow at not having adhered to the law for so long should call attention to our own infidelities to God’s law. But most of all, this people’s wholehearted response to the law can fill us with gratitude to God for revealing his merciful love to us in Jesus Christ.

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.  

The Sacred Heart Messenger magazine

Ireland's biggest-selling religious magazine

The value & importance of Prayer is referenced by several contributors in the February Messenger: John Scally describes it as his refuge, particularly in times of crisis or struggle; Margaret Naughton writes that it gives her strength & courage in her ministry as a healthcare chaplain; Andrea Hayes relies on it to cope with living with chronic pain; & Nikolaas Sintobin, whose most recent book is Praying with the Bible, suggests that the best way to pray is whatever it is that helps us to grow in our communion with God & Jesus right now.

The issue also carries articles on three significant figures in the Church, two of them Irish female saints whose feast days occur during February. St Gobnait was born in Co Clare in the sixth century, but her shrine in Baile Bhúirne, Co Cork, is not just a relic of the past, but very clearly an active sanctuary of living prayer today. St Brigid was a woman of strength, courage & deep faith, who acquired even in her own lifetime an authority & breadth of influence almost unheard of for a woman at that time. Pedro Arrupe SJ was one of the most notable Jesuits of the 20^th century, who based his leadership on a 'faith that creates justice', who founded the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) & whose life was an example of service & compassion, humility & profound faith. The cause for his canonisation is ongoing.

Anne Marie Lee writes about the power of words to encourage, to praise, to express love, but also to hurt & humiliate & Fr Vincent Sherlock echoes her in urging caution & care with the words we use to others & that sometimes 'it's alright in talking, but no harm to say nothing'. Along with our regular reflections, competitions, crosswords & cookery, as well as our RE:LINK supplement which this month looks at the terrible problem of homelessness, the February Messenger gives food for thought during this first month of Spring.

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. 

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.

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

'Live Life' National Youth Retreat at Knock Shrine. On May 8^th students from all over the country will gather in Knock Shrine to celebrate the life of Donal Walsh & to reflect on his message - to 'Live Life!' If you are interested in learning more about the day or registering a group please email youthministry@knockshrine.ie.

Tubbercurry FRC: Free Wellness Talks will take place in the coming months. The first of these is Digging into Digestion for Wellbeing on January 21^st 10am-11.30am. March 4^th Improve your Mental Fitness & April 29^th De-Stress & Worry Less.

A Half Day Retreat for Women using dance & movement, self-nurturing practices, & more will take place on Thursday February 6^th 10am-1.30pm. Lunch provided. Cost €10.

Baby Bonding Classes: Lovely local sessions getting you & your baby off to the best start possible. Enjoy simple, gently, playful activities to help build a strong relationship with your little one. Learn about how babies develop & how YOU play the most important part of all! Suitable for expectant mums 28+weeks & babies up to 8 months. Starts Tuesday 18^th Feb for 6 weeks 10am-11am. Cost €10. Delivered by baby bonding practitioners. Places are limited.

Bookings for all of the above at FRC on 0719186926.