Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 1^st                     8:00 pm                 Private Intention (M)

Sun 2^nd                   10:00 am              John & Teresa Kennedy, & Rose

Pat Donnellan (A)

Mon 3^rd      10:00 am  Private Intention (M)

Tues 4^th                 St Casimir (Patron Saint of Poland)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 5^th                  Ash Wednesday Day of Fast & Abstinence

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm Patrick & Christina Farrell (A)

Thurs 6^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Fri 7^th                    Ss Perpetua & Felicity (martyrs)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm                 Private Intention (A)

Sat 8^th                    St John of God (religious)

10:00 am        No Mass (M)

First Sunday of Lent

Sat 8^th                    8:00 pm                 Josie & Johnny Mullen (M)

Sun 9^th                   10:00 am              Tommy & John Stenson, Muckelty (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of March 8pm: Martin Golden (M)

Sundays of March 10am: Zara Wims (A)

Readings for 1^st Sunday of Lent

1^st Reading Deut 26:4-10. Psalm Ps 90.

2^nd Reading Rm 10:8-13. Gospel Lk 4:1-13.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of March 8pm: James Finan (M)

Sundays of March 10am: Mary McAleer (A)

8^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2^nd Feb: Focus: The sting of death has been vanished by the victory of Christ. In the second reading we hear that death is no longer something to be feared, for it has been swallowed up by the victory of Christ: Where, O death, is your sting? Jesus’ life, death, & resurrection have transformed death into the road to eternal life. Therefore, in this life, we must labour with the steadfast hope of attaining heaven, certain that if we strive to serve the Lord our work is not in vain.

LENT: Lent is an opportunity to deepen our commitment to God.  The three Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, & almsgiving are practical ways we express our intention to return to the Lord.

BAPTISM: We welcome into the Christian community through the Sacrament of Baptism Zoe Grace Gillooly, Cloondrihara.

Trócaire is the Irish language word for “compassion”. Since it was founded by the Irish Catholic Bishops in 1973, Trócaire has put the compassion of the Irish people into action. For over 50 years, we’ve brought about lasting change & transformed the lives of millions across continents. This incredible impact is made possible by the generosity of the Irish people, who support our work through annual initiatives like the Trócaire Box Appeal & by volunteering their time to create a positive difference in the world. Last year Trócaire brought support & relief to 1.58 million people living in poverty, conflict & injustice. You can help, please take a Trócaire box (available at the door) & you can hand in your contribution at any of the Easter Ceremonies. Thank you.

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 Mullinabreena Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of February.

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

Ash Wednesday: 5^th March 10am Mass in Mullinabreena & 8pm Mass in Achonry. And this will be the schedule of Mass times for the weekdays during the Season of Lent.

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

A.M.C.E. will host a community meeting on Wednesday, March 5^th at 8.30pm in the Knocknashee Hub. Come & have a chat. We will also discuss upcoming events & an update on various projects including Achonry Cathedral & Court Abbey.  All welcome.  

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…..  In this Jubilee Year, may no one be deprived of the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness & consolation.”

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).

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

One last chance to see Cloonacool Players production of John B. Keane's great comedy, MOLL.  Yes, on Tuesday 4th March @ 8pm in St Brigid's Hall Tubbercurry during the Western Drama Festival. Don't miss this brilliantly acted side-splitting comedy.

Achonry National School has been selected to be part of the Swinford Tesco Community fund. Every time you shop in Tesco Swinford you get blue tokens, you can pop them into the tube for Achonry N.S. we are one of three causes in store for the next 12 weeks. The more blue tokens we have at the end of 12 weeks the bigger share of the funds for Achonry National School. 

Eve of St Patricks Day Eucharstic Procession, Athlone. Starts 3pm with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Mary's Church Athlone N37 XP66. Jubilee Eucharstic Procession through Athlone's streets; Extraordinary Grace's for the renewal of Ireland's Faith! 5pm Adoration & finish with Holy Mass at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to this moment of grace to celebrate our Patron Saint & the treasure of the faith he brought us.

Escorted Tour to Northern Ireland.  Monday 24^th March - €549 per person sharing. Price includes transport, 3 nights in Armagh City Hotel with Breakfast & 4 course dinner. Visit Armagh      Cathedrals, Stormont, Hillsborough Castle, Navan Centre, Titanic Museum & Derry City. Music nightly. Single supplement on   Enquiry. Contact Patricia on 094 900 6426 or 087 1890 236.

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”