Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 15^th                  6:00 pm                 Gerry Davey & parents Margaret & Owen (A)

Sun 16^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Mon 17^th                           St Fintan (abbot), Holy Founders of Servite Order      

10:00 am                Thomas, Mary Ellen & Eamonn Connolly (M)

Tues 18^th               10:00 am              Michael & Margaret Jane Marren (M)

Wed 19^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 20^th             10:00 am              Fr Padraig O’Grady (M)

Fri 21^st                  St Peter Damian (bishop & doctor of the Church) 

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 22^nd                  The Chair of St Peter (apostle)

10:00 am        Baby, Dick & Christy Ruttledge (M)

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 22^nd                  6:00 pm                 Private Intention (A)

Sun 23^rd                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Readers of the Word

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

Sundays of February 10am: Donal Fallon (M)

Readings for 7^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23. Psalm Ps 102.

2^nd Reading 1 Cor 15:45-49. Gospel Lk 6:27-38.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of February 6pm: Mary Davey (A)

Sundays of February 10am: Nonie Marren (M)

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

6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16^th Feb: Focus: God lifts us up to greater things. – Our Readings today emphasize that our eyes should not be fixed on things of this world. We will not find true fulfilment on earth, where things pass away. Rather, our focus is to be on the Lord & following his ways. He lifts us up, no matter what hardship we are facing.

Mass Times: For the Lenten Season Mass at 10 am on weekdays in Mullinabreena, & at 8pm in Achonry. The Saturday Vigil Mass will be at 8pm from 1^st March to 27^th September

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

In his message introducing the Jubilee Year, Pope Francis wrote, “The sacrament of Reconciliation is not only a magnificent spiritual gift, but also a decisive, essential & fundamental step on our journey of faith. There, we allow the Lord to erase our sins, to heal our hearts, to raise us up, to embrace us & to reveal to us his tender & compassionate countenance. There is no better way to know God than to let him reconcile us to himself (cf. 2 Cor 5:20) & savour his forgiveness. Let us not neglect Confession, but rediscover the beauty of this sacrament of healing & joy, the beauty of God’s forgiveness of our sins!..........  In this Jubilee Year, may no one be deprived of the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness & consolation.”

To facilitate this request the Jubilee Committee from our two dioceses is asking priests & parishes to organise four occasions over this year when the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated across our dioceses. On 23^rd March (Third Sunday of Lent) & 14^th Sept (Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross) every Parish Church in our two diocese will have the Sacrament of Reconciliation available for the faithful at 3pm (some churches from 3-5pm). Priests will go to their neighbouring parishes to hear confessions. This celebration will be entitled “The Light is on for You”.

Choirs: Una Nolan will offer a workshop for parish choirs & folk groups in Swinford Parish Church on Wednesday, February 26^th at 7.30 pm. The workshop will focus on liturgical music & song that can be used during Lent, Easter & Pentecost seasons

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.

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

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.  

Irish courses: Leaving Cert Irish Oral 8^th March 10am-2.30pm in Banada. Call or text Siobhán on 0876151581 to book a place. 

Fully qualified SNA / Carer / Childcare Practitioner available to care for your loved one. Reasonable rate, Garda Vetted, all training up-to-date, reference available. Contact 0874151923 for more info.

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 10am-11.30am. March 4^th Improve your Mental Fitness. April 29^th De-Stress & Worry Less.

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.

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.

Confessions on 23^rd March (3^rd Sunday of Lent), on this day every Parish Church in our diocese will have the Sacrament of Reconciliation available for the faithful at 3pm (some churches from 3-5pm).

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”

JUBILEE YEAR 2025 ‘Pilgrims of Hope’

(Spes non Confundit – Hope Does Not Disappoint)