Third Sunday of Lent

Sat 22^nd       8:00 pm           Evelyn & Jimmy Joe Gannon (M)

Sun 23^rd                 10:00 am              Frank & Celia Healy, & Sally Bissett (A)

Sun 23^rd                 3:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (M)

Mon 24^th   St Macartan (bishop)

10:00 am                Private Intention (M)

                                                                        8:00 pm                             Frank & Ellen Walsh &

dec’d Walsh & Shiels families (A)

Tues 25^th               The Annunciation of the Lord

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          John & Mary Lee, & dec’d of Lee

& Redican families (A)

Wed 26^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm Private Intention (A)

Thurs 27^th             10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

8:00 pm          Dec’d of O’Malley, Hunter,

& Hopkins families (A)

Fri 28^th       10:00 am         Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm                 Martin & Katie Rogan & dec’d family (A)

Sat 29^th                  10:00 am              No Mass (M)

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sat 29^th        8:00 pm           Bernie & Margaret Finan (M)

Sun 30^th                 10:00 am              Ollie, Patrick, Agnes, & Mai Wynne (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of March 8pm: Martin Golden (M)

Sundays of March 10am: Zara Wims (A)

Readings for 4^th Sunday of Lent

1^st Reading Jos 5:9-12. Psalm Ps 33.

2^nd Reading 2 Cor 5:17-21. Gospel Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of March 8pm: James Finan (M)

Sundays of March 10am: Mary McAleer (A)

3^rd Sunday of Lent 23^rd March: Focus: The Lord is kind & merciful.-

Today’s psalm is a joyful song of thanksgiving & remembrance. We know the history of Moses’ role in God delivering the Israelites from bondage, & we have heard the story of the barren fig tree, but the psalm allows us that moment of connection to God in our own particular way. He has pardoned us; he has healed us; he redeems us from destruction; he is merciful & gracious & surpassing in kindness. Our story is not just what happened then, but what is happening now, & the Lord indeed is kind & merciful.  

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

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”.

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

** Spring clean time** Achonry National School are doing their spring clothes collection on 12^th-13^th  & 26^th-27^th April 10am until 12noon at St Nathy's Hall Mullinabreena. All used clean clothes accepted. Proceeds to Achonry National School. 

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

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. 

Social Club: The Community expects to open the Knocknashee Inn Social Club in late March. Please Support.

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.

A.M.C.E. group are seeking funding from the Heritage Council to carry out a graveyard survey at Court Abbey as part of our obligation to the Adopt a Monument project. We also intend to use an application that would allow us to record the information on gravestones affected by weathering that has resulted in some wording being illegible to the naked eye & another system that could identify the location of forgotten burials or those whose grave markers have been removed over time. All information gathered will then be recorded on the national Historic Graves website. 

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.

Tubbercurry FRC: Free guided walks with Martina Kilian of Nature Inspires this April. Walks include a moonlight walk on Clonneen Bog Wed 9^th April, Dohern Hill 16^th April 10.30am, Masshill to Lough Nabrickeagh April 29^th 10.30am, Masshill Forest walk 7^th May 5pm. For more info contact FRC 0719186926.

Nature Retreats: FRC is running two half day Nature retreats with Martina Kilian of Nature Inspires Wed 28^th May 5-9.30pm & Wed 18^th June 10am-2.30pm. Refreshments & a hot lunch will be provided. Come along, relax & connect with nature on this rejuvenating time out. Limited spaces. Info & bookings 0719186926.

Sligo College of Further Education & Training Open Evening on Thurs 10^th April 6-8pm. Call in to visit us. All are welcome. Offering a range of QQI courses Beauty, Business, Childcare, Healthcare, Pre-Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Security. ITEC in Laser & IPL Treatments. Call in to enquire about places available on any of our courses. You can contact the College on 071-9185035 or by email nccollege@msletb.ie.

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.

The Youth 2000 Connaught one-day retreat takes place on Sat 29 March, at St. Mary's Church / Dominican Priory in the Claddagh, Galway City, beginning at 9.30am. Workshops, music, talks, testimonies & more. Donation only. Register online at Youth2000.ie, contact connaught@youth2000.ie for more information.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.  

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.

'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.

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.