Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sat 24^th                  8:00 pm                 Michael James & Kathleen Davey

& dec’d of the family (M)

Sun 25^th                 10:00 am              Brendan & Bridgie Connolly

& dec’d of the family (A)

Mon 26^th     St Philip Neri (priest)

                                                10:00 am              Michael & Pat Marren, & Mary Scanlon (M)

Tues 27^th               St Augustine of Canterbury (bishop)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Wed 28^th               10:00 am              Dec’d of Rogan family & Peter McCaul (A)

Thurs 29^th             St Paul VI (pope)

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri 30^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (A)

Sat 31^st       The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary            

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

The Ascension of the Lord

Sat 31^st                  8:00 pm                 Peter Gallagher, Carrowmurray (M)

Sun 1^st                    10:00 am              People of the Community (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of May 8pm: Nicola Marren (M)

Sundays of May 10am: Eugene Henry (A)

Readings for The Ascension of the Lord

1^st Reading Acts 1:1-11. Psalm Ps 46.

2^nd Reading Eph 1:17-23. Gospel Lk 24:46-53.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of May 8pm: Breda Higgins (M)

Sundays of May 10am: Inez Wims (A)

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

6^th Sunday of Easter 25^th May: Focus: Home to the Holy Spirit, our hearys become the eternal dwelling place of Christ. – Christians on pilgrimage to the Holy Land are often greeted with the words, “Welcome home.” Indeed, the Church began in Jerusalem; Jesus died right outside of its walls; & it is also home to the first council recounted in today’s first reading. Truly, our home is not in a particular place but in Christ, through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus gives light to the new Jerusalem, which is the eternal city, the kingdom of 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

BAPTISM: We welcome into the Christian community through the Sacrament of Baptism Jessie Marah Flynn, Dromod, Leitrim, & Streamstown, Lavagh.

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

Trocaire: Thanks to all who have contributed to the Trocaire Collection. Donations amounted to €160 from Achonry N.S., €1405 from community, Total contribution from the Parish €1565. What you give is not just a box, it’s a lifeline for so many in need.

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. 

Prayer for our newly elected Pope

Lord of life, love and hope, we thank you for the election of our new Pope.

Watch over, protect and bless Pope Leo XIV 
We pray that, led by the Holy Spirit, his faithful witness will be a beacon of hope in our fragile & often divided world.

May the joy of the Gospel inspire him with compassionate understanding so that, together, we can be peacemakers and life-givers.

May Pope Leo XIV be a good and courageous shepherd, concerned for "the least, the last and the lost" of "every tribe and tongue and people and nation". Guide him to be a leader after your own heart, which is more loving than we can possibly imagine.

We ask you, Lord, to surround our new Pope with people of pastoral wisdom as he adjusts to his new role. Fill him with confidence in the power of prayer. Help us to help him. Amen.

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

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.

Country Night at the Coleman Music Centre with Carmel Mc Loughlin, Gerry Guthrie, Effie Neill, Brian Kerrigan & Matt Curran. On Thursday, 29^th May at 8pm. Tickets on sale 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

The Shepherd's Run / Walk

14^th June 6pm, 5km Walk/Run in aid of the South Sligo Cancer Support Centre, Tubbercurry. The Walk/Run is a loop around Dohern Hill & Chaffpool. Appropriate footwear for rugged terrain is advised. Amazing views & all for a wonderful cause, we hope you can join us. Donations on the day please. 

Tubbercurry FRC: 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 provided. Come along, relax & connect with nature on this rejuvenating time out. Limited spaces. Info & bookings 0719186926.

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.

Dare to Hope, a young adult gathering taking place at Knock Shrine on June 14^th. This event is being hosted by the Irish Bishops' Conference and is aimed at inspiring and encouraging young adults in their faith.

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”

The Lord has Risen, Alleluia Alleluia