Third Sunday of Easter

Sat 3^rd                    8:00 pm                 Michael & Tessie O’Dowd (M)

Sun 4^th                   10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Mon 5^th                  Bl Edmund Rice (religious)

9:00 am          Private Intention (M)

Tues 6^th                 10:00 am              No Mass (M)

Wed 7^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Thurs 8^th               Bl John Sullivan (priest)

10:00 am        Kathleen & Patrick Gaffney (M)

Fri 9^th                    10:00 am              Bridget Mary & Harry McCarrick (A)

Sat 10^th                  St Comgall (abbot), St John of Avila (priest)

11:30 am        First Holy Communion (M)

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sat 10^th                  8:00 pm                 People of the Community (M)

Sun 11^th                 10:00 am              Batty Doddy & dec’d Doddy family (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of April 8pm: Nicola Marren (M)

Sundays of April 10am: Eugene Henry (A)

Readings for 4^th Sunday of Easter

1^st Reading Acts 13:14, 43-52. Psalm Ps 99.

2^nd Reading Apoc 7:9,14-17. Gospel Jn 10:27-30.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of April 8pm: Breda Higgins (M)

Sundays of April 10am: Inez Wims (A)

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

3^rd Sunday of Easter 4^th May: Focus: We must obey God rather than men. – In order to move forward, we need to look back. We need to remember, to be ready for what is to come. In the Mass, we are reminded of how Jesus offered himself for us; how he cares for & nourishes us; & how he guides us. With this remembrance, we can move forward in love to follow & serve him.

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Celeste Doyle, nee Gallagher, England, (sister of the late Stanley Gallagher, Ballinvalley), Charles Henry, Doocastle, (father of Fidelma Ruttledge, Carrowmore), Fatah Mohammd Munir, (father of Javid Munir, Woodside Inn, Rinbane).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

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

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.

Achonry Parents Association would like to thank the community for their fantastic donation to the clothes collection. Your support as always is greatly appreciated. 

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. 

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. 

'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.

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.

Tubbercurry FRC: Free guided walks with Martina Kilian of Nature Inspires. 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.

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.  

Achonry & Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025 under the leadership of Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop Achonry& Elphin. From the 29^th August to 4^th Sept 2025, departs from Ireland West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation. Price from €969- (single rooms available, supplement applies). All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours: Tel: 01-241 0800 or Email: info@joewalshtours.ie. No booking is definite until a non-refundable deposit of €350 per person (plus insurance premium if applicable) is required at time of booking. Balances are due 12 weeks before departure.

Pilgrims who would like to travel with the Special Assisted Section should apply to the Parish Office: Very. Rev. Ray Milton, Parochial House, St. Johns, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon, F42 P840. Number: (090) 6661115. The closing date for applications is Monday 16^th June.

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.

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.

Attymass Parish

MISSION OF HOPE

Wednesday 14^th - Saturday 17^th May 2025

Mission given by Fr. Michael McCullagh CM and Fr. Aidan Galvin CM

WEDNESDAY 14^th: A Journey of Faith,

THURSDAY 15^th: A Journey of Love

FRIDAY 16^th: A Journey to Wholeness,

SATURDAY 17^th: A Journey of Hope

Morning Mass at 9.30am, Wednesday till Friday. Evening Session 7.30pm, Wednesday till Friday. Early Morning Mass on Thursday 15^th May at 7.00am,

Babies and Young Children Blessing Ceremony at 2pm on Saturday 17^th May

Closing Mass Saturday 17^th May at 8pm, also Exam Mass for 2025

The Lord has Risen, Alleluia Alleluia

“The Family that Prays together stays together”