Second Sunday of Easter

Divine Mercy Sunday

Sat 26^th 8:00 pm                 John Joseph & dec’d Davey family (A)

Sun 27^th                 10:00 am              Kathleen Henry & dec’d family (M)

Mon 28^th               St Peter Chanel, St Louis de Montfort

10:00 am        Val Brett & dec’d of Brett family in

Ireland & USA (M)

Tues 29^th               St Catherine of Siena (Patron of Europe)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 30^th               St Pius V (pope)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 1^st               St Joseph the Worker

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 2^nd                    St Athanasius (bishop & doctor of the Church)

10:00 am        Delia & John McGowan (A)

Sat 3^rd                    Ss Philip & James (apostles)

10:00 am        Sean & Ann Gorman, & son Kieran (M)

Third Sunday of Easter

Sat 26^th 8:00 pm                 Michael & Tessie O’Dowd (M)

Sun 27^th                 10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of April 8pm: Nicola Marren (M)

Sundays of April 10am: Eugene Henry (A)

Readings for 3^rd Sunday of Easter

1^st Reading Acts 5:27-32, 40-41. Psalm Ps 29.

2^nd Reading Apoc 5:11-14. Gospel Jn 21:1-19.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of April 8pm: Breda Higgins (M)

Sundays of April 10am: Inez Wims (A)

2^nd Sunday of Easter 27^th April: Focus: God grants us countless opportunities to meet him each day. Thomas was not present with the other disciples when Jesus appeared to them, & thus he insists he will not believe without seeing Jesus for himself. Jesus comes again & says, “Put your finger here … believe”. In myriad ways, God makes himself known to us each day, offering us innumerable chances to meet him. Lord, give us eyes to see you & the courage to respond like Thomas, in faith, “My Lord & my God!”

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: Breege Barrins nee Marren, England, (sister of Sean Marren, Castlecawley).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

POPE FRANCIS 1936-2025 (Pope 2013-2025)

Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 Dec 1936 – 21 April 2025) was the head of the Catholic Church & sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2013 until his death. He was the first pope from the Jesuits, the first Latin American, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, & the first born or raised outside of Europe since the 8^th century Syrian pope Gregory III.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family of Italian origin, Bergoglio was inspired to join the Jesuits in 1958 after recovering from a severe illness. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969, & from 1973 to 1979 he was the Jesuit provincial superior in Argentina. He became the archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 & was created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.

Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13 March. He chose Francis as his papal name in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi. Throughout his public life, Francis was noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility as pope, concern for the poor, & commitment to interreligious dialogue. May he 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

Trocaire: Thanks to all who have contributed to the Trocaire Collection. If you have not contributed & would like to do so, please hand in your offering at any of the Masses.

Cloonacool Book Launch. The official opening of the new car park at Cloonacool Community Centre, on May 10 at 8.30pm, will be followed by a book launch organised by the newly formed Cloonacool Heritage Group. The book is a collection of the folklore pieces contributed by local children to the National Folklore Schools Collection in 1938. The launch will take the form of an introductory reflection by Fr. Vincent Sherlock & will be followed by a set of short performances featuring readings from the new book. Everyone is welcome to this event which promises an evening remembrance & celebration. 

Spring clean time: Achonry National School are doing their spring clothes collection on 26^th-27^th April 10am-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.

'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 guided walks with Martina Kilian of Nature Inspires this April. Walks include 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.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”