Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday – Rejoice)

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

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

Mon 31^st    10:00 am Private Intention (M)

                                                                        8:00 pm                             Peter & Ellen Murtagh, & Mary Walsh (A)

Tues 1^st                  St Ceallach (Celsus) (bishop)

10:00 am        Michael & Catriona Feely (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Wed 2^nd      St Francis of Paola (hermit)

                                                10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm Margaret & Noel Mooney (A)

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

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Fri 4^th           St Isidore (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

                                                8:00 pm                 Tom & Kathleen Kilcoyne, & dec’d of

Kilcoyne & Carney families (A)

Sat 5^th                    10:00 am              No Mass (M)

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Sat 5^th                    8:00 pm                 People of the Community (A)

Sun 6^th                   10:00 am              Sarah Saunders (M)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of April 8pm: J. & K. Brennan (A)

Sundays of April 10am: Pat O’Donnell (M)

Readings for 5^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 April 8pm: Maeve Fallon (A)

Sundays of April 10am: Pauline Finan (M)

4^th Sunday of Lent 30^th March: Focus: We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.  – In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus presents God as a Father who loves all his children – the wayward & the dutiful - & seeks to draw them into a loving relationship & therefore share in his joy. Sometimes, like the younger son, we are swept up in God’s love, forgiveness, & mercy; other times, we set up barriers & resist it. Let us reflect on how God has been coming to meet us in our own lives.

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 Achonry Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of April.

Maura Conway, Cloondrihara: A celebration of the life of the late Maura Conway, Crete, Greece, & Cloondrihara, Lavagh will take place on Saturday, April 12^th, in the Knocknashee Hub, Lavagh,6-8pm. This will be an opportunity for family, neighbours & friends to share memories of Maura.

** 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 were selected as part of the Swinford Tesco Community fund. Every time you shop in Tesco Swinford you get blue tokens, 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 has now opened the Knocknashee Inn Social Club in Lavagh. This is the third stage to be opened following on from the Café & the Hub. Your support would be appreciated.

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. 

An excerpt from Bishop Kevin Doran’s Message to the Faithful of Achonry Diocese. 4^th Sunday of Lent. -

I would like to share with you a short message I received on behalf of Pope Francis last week which was not just for me but for all of us: 

“His Holiness wishes to assure you of his prayers as you take up your episcopal ministry in the dioceses of Achonry & Elphin, united in persona episcopi, & cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing to you & to the faithful of the dioceses of Achonry & Elphin”.

As I renew my commitment today to serve you, the people of our two Dioceses, I ask your prayers & your practical support in being the Bishop I am called to be.

Finally, on this Mother’s Day, I would like to send my prayerful good wishes to all mothers across our two dioceses.

May God bless you all. +Kevin

30^th March 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday

(The full message is available at the church door.)

Coleman Music Centre: Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones Saturday, 12^th April at 8pm. Doors & Bar open at 7pm. Tickets €20. From 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

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.

'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.

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.

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.”

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.