Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Sat 12^th 8:00 pm                 Catherine & Gary Dennehy (A)

Sun 13^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (M)

Mon 14^th               10:00 am              Sr Mary Margaret Marren (M)

Mon 14^th               7:00 pm                 Chrism Mass in St Nathy’s

Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen

                                                                        8:00 pm                             Bridie Browne & dec’d family (A)

Tues 15^th               10:00 am              Dec’d Scanlon & Toolan families (M)

8:00 pm          Private Intention (A)

Wed 16^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

                                                7:30 pm Chrism Mass in St Anne’s Church

Cranmore, Sligo

Easter Triduum

Thurs 17^th             8:00 pm Holy Thursday

                                                                                                Mass of the Lord’s Supper (M)

Fri 18^th 3:00 pm Good Friday Day of Fast & Abstinence

                                                                                                Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (M)

                                                8:00 pm                 Stations of the Cross (A)

Sat 19^th                  10:00 am              Holy Saturday

                                        Morning Prayer (A)

Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord

Sat 19^th 8:00 pm                 Easter Vigil (M)

Sun 20^th                 10:00 am              Anthony Henry (M)

Readers of the Word

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

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

Readings for Palm Sunday Lent

1^st Reading Is 50:4-7. Psalm Ps 21.

2^nd Reading Phil 2:6-11. Gospel Lk 22:14-23:56.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of April 8pm: Maeve Fallon (A)

Sundays of April 10am: Pauline Finan (M)____________

Readers for Palm Sunday

Saturday 8pm: J & K Brennan (readings)

Eugene Henry Zara Wims (Passion)

Sunday 10am: Pat O’Donnell (reading)

Michael Toolan, Majella O’Donnell (Passion)______________

Readers for Easter Ceremonies

Holy Thursday 8pm: Pat O’Donnell

Good Friday 3pm: Pat O’Donnell (reading) (M)

Sinead O’Brien, Tara Hosey (Passion) (M)

Holy Saturday 8pm: Zara Wims, Mary Henry, Mary Keane (readings 1,3,5)

Pat O’Donnell (epistle) (M)

Easter Sunday 10am: J & K Brennan_____________________

Ministers of the Eucharist

Easter Ceremonies: Maeve Fallon

Easter Ceremonies: Pauline Finan

6^th Sunday of Lent 13^th April: Focus: Because Christ humbeled himself, God greatly exalted him. – Luke’s Gospel emphasizes the need for disciples of Christ to follow in his footsteps, as Jesus tells the Apostles that he is among them as the one who serves. Like the servant of the Lord who is spoken of in the reading from the prophet Isaiah, Christ does not refuse his calling. He willingly submits to suffering for our sake. Following Christ’s example, it is through humble service to one another that we will be exalted.

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

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Mick Haran, Grange, (father of Monica Henry, Uristeen), Vincent Monaghan, Elphin, (brother of Dympna Fallon, Rinbane), Willie Moroney, Kilfenora, (husband of Angela McIntyre, Cloondrihara), Sean P. Gallagher, Bundoran, (husband of Mary McDonagh, Carrowneaden).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

25 Drive: In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm

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.

The Mass of Chrism, at which the Holy Oils are blessed for the Sacraments, takes place at St. Nathy’s Cathedral, on Monday 14^th April at 7pm. Parishioners from all parishes are welcome. Light refreshments will be served in St Nathy’s College afterwards.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

'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.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

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.