Attymass Parish Bulletin

Attymass

08/11/2026

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 25.10.2026 “Let us fix our gaze on the Father and Creator of the whole world, and let us hold on to his peace and blessings, his splendid and surpassing gifts.

Let us contemplate him in our thoughts and with our the peaceful and restrained unfolding of his plan; let us consider the care With which he provides for the whole of his creation.

By his direction the heavens are in motion, and they are subject to him in peace . Day and night fulfil the course he has established without interfering with each other.

The sun, the moon and the choirs of stars revolve in harmo- ny at his command in their appointed paths without deviation.

By his will the earth blossoms in the proper seasons and produces abundant food for men and animals and all the living things on it without reluctance and without any violation of what he has arranged.

Yet unexplored regions of the abysses and inexpressible realms of the deep are subject to his laws.

The mass of the boundless sea, joined together by his ordinance in a single expanse, does not overflow i ts prescribed limits but flows as he commanded it.

For he said: Thus far shall you come, and your waves will be halted here.

The ocean, impassable for men, and the worlds beyond it are governed by the same edicts of the Lord.

The seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, follow one another in harmony.

The quarters from which the winds blow function in due season without the least deviation.

And the ever-flowing springs, created for our health as well as our enjoyment, unfailingly offer their breasts to sustain human life.

The tiniest of living creatures meet together in harmony and peace.

The great Creator and Lord of the universe commanded all these things to be established in peace and harmony, in his goodness to all, and in overflowing measure to us who seek refuge in his mercies through our Lord Jesus Christ; to him be glory and majesty for ever and ever. (universalis) Attymass http://www.attymassparish.org Page5

Saturday 12th September 8pm Readers: Mary Lavelle Eucharist: Margaret Conlon

Sunday 13th September 9.30am Readers: Sekena Davey Eucharist: Monica Ferguson We remember in our prayers all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

May they rest in eternal peace. A sincere thanks to all who have handed in their contributions (the weekly envelopes) for the support of the parish.

Please know that your support is very much appreciated and not taken for granted.

Fr Valerian Fr. Peyton Centre, Winter opening hours Monday to

Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm info@fatherpeytoncentre.ie The Rosary is recited every Thursday at the Fr. Peyton Centre at 12 noon.

We would like to thank all those who have donated non-perishable items for Thanksgiving.

Placing the intentions of the families a decade of Rosary will be prayed after everyday mass.

All are Welcome. Parish Adoration continues on Wednesday evenings 7-8 pm in the Parish Church . All are welcome.

Parish Bereavement Service will take place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 07.30 pm in the Parisch Church Grásta Pre-Marriage courses 13 - 15 Nov 2026 and 26-28 Feb 2027. Mar- ried Couples Courses 14-15 Nov 2026 and 27-28 Feb 2027. Course venue: Salle Pastoral Centre, Co. Laois R32 N6D8. info@grasta.org . Bonniconlon agricultural show 75th Anni- versary - celebrating 75 years of country life in Ireland, Dinner Dance & Music with Declan Nerney & Pat Boyle on Sat- urday 7th November 2026. Tickets at 40 Euros, Starts at 8.00 pm. Venue: Dimond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone Western Alzheimers urgently need Vol- unteer Befrienders in your area.

Do you have one to two hours per week to spare ?

Contact Lucy at 094-9364900

Congratulations to Micky Mallee who won a jackpot of €634 in last weeks draw.

Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app. Craoibhin Ballina is organising a day trip to Enniskillen on Wednesday October 28th.

Booking is essential with places allocated on a first come, first serves basis.

For further information and/or booking please contact on 087 2785365

Supporting Children (8 - 11 years) grow in faith and friendship: New and emerging Faith & Fun Clubs in the Achonry and Elphin Dioceses now enrol- ling for 2026/2027 school year.

For more info please visit: https://achonryelphin.ie/fafc/faith and sharing it in your Community.

We look forward to meeting you. Sunday, 15 November – after 9.30 mass New Killeen.

Sunday, 21 November – after 9.30 Mass Old Killeen & 3.00 pm - Bonnifinglas (Weather permitting) Erris Workability supports people with challenges to build confidence, develop skills and explore employment opportuni- ties.

We tailor the support to your needs and at a pace that suits you.

Everyone’s journey is different, and we’re here to help you take the next step towards your goals.

Is féidir linn tacú leat chun do spri- ocanna a bhaint amach – ar do luas féin.

For more information, contact Siobhan on 087 499 6605 . Eligibility criteria applies.

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents holds its monthly sup- port meeting on

Tuesday 27th October at 7.30 pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar.

A bereavement support group meets at Knock Shrine Family Centre each Wednesday 11am. A trained facilitator will conduct the meetings.

Further information on 094 9375320

Following the recent Heritage Day in Attymass , Ballina Library is hosting ‘Echoes of Attymass’, a historic photo- graphic exhibition curated over 10 yeara by Caroline Wilkinson.

The exhibition will feature the remarkable Estate Collection (1900 – 1918) The official Launch is on

Saturday 7th November 2pm in Ballina Library (upstairs) Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

The exhibition runs until 26th November.

Mayo County Council wishes to advise users that part of the Church Road, (L1321) will be temporarily closed to facilitate cable duct laying works for the North Connaught Connector.

Following consideration of submissions received during the public consultation process, Mayo County Council has revised the extent of the road closure from that origi- nally proposed.

Full details available at: www.Mayo.ie/news/L1321-closure

Saturday 31st October 8pm Readers: Christine Tolan Eucharist: Evelyn Moughty

Sunday 1st November 9.30am Readers: Niamh Kelly Eucharist: Mary Lavelle PLEASE PRAY FOR OFFERTORY COLLECTION FR. PEYTON CENTRE ROSARY ROAD CLOSURE CEMETERY ROSARY PRE MARRIAGE COURSE PARISH ADORATION CRAOIBHIN MOY DAVITTS FAITH & FUN CLUBS BEREAVEMENT SERVICE DINNER DANCE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Dear Jesus, the Venerable Patrick Peyton devoted his priestly life to strengthening the families of the world by calling them to pray together everyday, especially the Rosary.

His message is as important for us now as it was during his life on earth.

We begyou, therefore, to hasten the day of his beatification, so that your faithful people everywhere will remember his message that the family that prays together stays together , will imitate him in his devotion to your Mother and ours, and will be inspired by his holy life to draw ever closer to you with childlike confidence and love.

Amen BEATIFICATION PRAYER PARISH MINISTRIES WORKABILITY PROGRAMME HARVEST FESTIVAL ATTYMASS HERITAGE WESTERN ALZHEIMERS ROSARY MONTH Page 6 Parish Mission Statement “Inspired by the Life and Work of the Venerable Patrick Peyton CSC, we the people of Attymass Parish strive to build a Community that is rooted in Gospel Values and is deeply committed to the Mission of Jesus. ” NEWSLETTER MONTH OF OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER CHURCH DIARY Fr. Valerian Castelino Parochial Administrator Parish House and Office: 096-29990

Parish Mobile: 085-2552984 attymassparish@achonrydiocese.org X @Attymass Parish Fr. Peyton Memorial Centre Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pm. Saturday: 12noon– 5pm PARISH SAFE GUARDING Veronica Peyton Hugh McHugh Newsletters are single If you take one upon entering the Church , please bring it home NEWSLETTER ITEMS : Under the protection of your personal data is important to us.

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VENUE DATE TIME CELEBRATIONS AND INTENTIONS Parish Church

Saturday 24th 8.00 pm Vigil Mass for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Padraic, Paddy, Bridie & Mary Walsh & Adam Young. Currower (Facebook Live) Parish Church

Sunday 25th 9.30 am Mass for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time People of the Parish Church

Monday 26th - No Mass Fr. Peyton Centre

Tuesday 27th 12.15 Intentions of the Seniors Group (Facebook Live). Parish Church

Wednesday 28th 9.30am Parish Church

Wednesday 28th 7.00pm Adoration ( 7pm— 8pm) Parish Church

Thursday 29th - No Mass. Fr. Peyton Centre

Thursday 29th 12 noon Rosary recited in the Oratory. All welcome Parish Church

Friday 30th 9.30 am Parish Church

Saturday 31st 8.00 pm Vigil Mass for All Saints Micheal & Katie Hennigan, Ballycong (Facebook Live ) Parish Church

Sunday 1st November 9.30 am Mass for All Saints People of the Parish.

Page 7 Today’s Scriptu re Readings Entrance Antiphon Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.

Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glo-ry, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, al- mighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Be- gotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Fa- ther.

Amen. Readings at Mass First reading A reading from Exodus 22:20-22 The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the sons of Israel this: ‘“You must not molest the stranger or oppress him, for you lived as strangers in the land of Egypt.

You must not be harsh with the widow, or with the orphan; if you are harsh with them, they will surely cry out to me, and be sure I shall hear their cry; my anger will flare and I shall kill you with the sword, your own wives will be widows, your own children orphans. ‘“If you lend money to any of my people, to any poor man among you, you must not play the usurer with him: you must not demand interest from him.‘“If you take another’s cloak as a pledge, you must give it back to him before sunset.

It is all the covering he has; it is the cloak he wraps his body in; what else would he sleep in?

If he cries to me, I will listen, for I am full of pity.”’ The Word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm Response: I love you, Lord, my strength.

I love you, Lord, my strength, my rock, my fortress, my saviour.

My God is the rock where I take refuge; my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold.

The Lord is worthy of all praise, when I call I am saved from my foes.

R Long life to the Lord, my rock! Praised be the God who saves me, He has given great victories to his king and shown his love for his anointed.

R Second reading A reading from: Thessalonians 1: 5-10 You observed the sort of life we lived when we were with you, which was for your instruction, and you were led to become imitators of us, and of the Lord; and it was with the joy of the Holy Spirit that you took to the gospel, in spite of the great opposition all round you.

This has made you the great exam- ple to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia since it was from you that the word of the Lord started to spread – and not only throughout Macedonia and Achaia, for the news of your faith in God has spread everywhere.

We do not need to tell other people about it: other people tell us how we started the work among you, how you broke with idola- try when you were converted to God and became servants of the real, living God; and how you are now waiting for Jesus, his Son, whom he raised from the dead, to come from heaven to save us from the retribution which is coming.

The Word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia!

Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son.

Alleluia! A reading from the Holy Gospel according Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees they got together and, to disconcert him, one of them put a question, ‘Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law? ’ Jesus said, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.

This is the greatest and the first com- mandment.

The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as your- self.

On these two commandments hang the whole Law, and the Prophets also. ’ The Gospel of the Lord Profession of Faith I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.

Amen. Communion Antiphon We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God.

Prayer after Communion Grant, O Lord, we pray, that, benefiting from participation in heavenly things, we may be helped by what you give in this present age and prepared for the gifts that are eternal.

Through Christ our Lord. Thought for the Day ‘Consult not your fears but your hopes and dreams. Think not about your frus- trations, but about your unfulfilled poten- tial.

Concern yourself not what you tired and failed in, but with what is still possi- ble for you to do’. Saint Pope John XXIII. ‘Intense love does not measure, it just gives. ’ Saint Teresa of Culcutta.

Page 8 Deaths: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of Kathleen K. Sweeney (née Gilmartin) , of Laughty, Ballina and formerly of Whitestream, Bonniconlon who was laid to rest during the week, and Joan Feeney(née Neary), Castlebar and late of Carracrum, who was also laid to rest during the week and is sister to Joe, Nathy, Jarlath, Peter and Vincent.

May they rest in peace. Recent Wedding: Congratulations and every good wish for the future to Katie Kavanagh and Daren O’Brien who were married recently in Bonniconlon.

Congratulations to both families on this joyous occasion.

November Masses for the Holy Souls: Envelopes available at all entrances to the church.

Offertory Envelopes: Church collection boxes for 2027 will be available at all entrances to the church.

If you require a new box please contact Fr. Geelan or the parish ofÏce.

Sick calls on Thursday and Friday from 2:00pm. The Rosary will be recited in the church each morning, Tuesday to Friday, after morning mass.

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co Mayo 096 45016 www.mayo.ie/news/bonniconlon-parish-newsle�er Mass Intentions Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday 6.30pm 11.00am 9.30am 7.00pm 10.00am 6.30pm 11.00am Paddy, Ken and Annie Kate Moran, Glenree.

Margaret Hastings, Ellaghmore (15th Anniversary).

Bridget Ruane, Carranaglough. (5th Anniversary).

All Saints’ Day: Michael Padden, Moy Heights, Ballina (17th Anniversary).

Mary Ellen Gilmartin, Corrimbla South (3rd Anniversary).

John Igoe, Kilbride (50th Anniversary), his wife Mai and son Martin.

Ellen Egan and the deceased members of the Egan and Barry families.

Harrison, Knockroe and Sandfield, and the deceased of the Harrison family.

Holy Souls. No morning mass. Ned, Theresa and Pat Hennigan, and Gerard Hennigan and Patsy Meer.

Holy Souls. Holy Souls. First Friday Mass: Kathleen and James Glacken and their son Jimmy.

Commissioning of new Eucharistic Ministers.

Martin Dolan. Mary Walsh (1st Anniversary) Rathreedane.

Peter and Betty McGinty, their daughter Jenny, their son Martin and their grandson Jason and the deceased members of the Rochford families, Carra.

Jack Gilmartin, Carracrum and Leeds. John and Annie Mae Reape, Kilbride.

Holy Souls: Grow in Love mass. Roster for 7th & 8th November, 2026

Saturday 6.30pm Helen Conlon Mary O’Malley Mary Gilroy Mary Gorham

Sunday 11.00am N/A Peggy Rafter Marina Judge Jimmy Foody November – Month of Remembering Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, stil l missed and very dear.

All Saints’ Day 1st November, 2026 Fr John Geelan BONNICONLON G. A. A. Lotto Draw Result 24/10/2026 New Jackpot: €18,650 NUMBERS DRAWN: 3, 16, 35, 36. No Jackpot winner.

Jackpot €18,500 5 x €40 winners were as follows: 1: Mary O’Malley, Carralavin. 2: Martin Conlon, Carracastle. 3: Josephine Greavy, Bonniconlon. 4: Ruth Melody, Currower, Attymass. 5: Bridie Tomas, Ballina.

Next draw the 31st October, 2026. [Cutoff sale time is 6.00pm on the Saturday] Play Online: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com Bonniconlon Agriculture Show celebrates 75 years in existence this November.

To mark the occasion, there will be a Dinner Dance in the Diamond Coast on 7th November 2026. Tickets cost €40 for the general public and for stewards and helpers, half price.

Commissioning of new Eucharistic Ministers will take place during the First Friday mass at 7:00 p.m. on

Friday 6th November, 2026. If you wish to become a Eucharistic Minister, and have also recieved the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Fr Geelan or Evelyn.

Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland: Thank you to everyone who donated and supported Vincent Greavy in raising €4,100 for Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland regarding the Croagh Patrick Climb and Thomond Park Abseil.

Your generosity was greatly appreciated. “From Longing to Living (Your Song) – Taking your brave first steps”: A morning workshop reflecting on making your dreams a reality.

Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Croi Nua, Galway. €40 + eventbrite booking fee.

Advance booking required on eventbrite.ie.

Any que stions?

Contact Maria at 085-8357566 , mariakingguidance@gmail.com . OfÏcial opening of Sofia’s Coffee Junction Cafe in Gala Bonniconlon on

Friday 6th November from 10:00am with the ofÏcial ribbon cutting at 2:00pm. Join us for an afternoon of celebration, fun activities and community spirit as we mark this exciting new chapte r for our shop and cafe in the heart of Bonniconlon.

There will be plenty to enjoy on the day, including aciviti es for all ages, refreshments and fundraising initiatives in support of our local community . We thank everyone for the support so far.

The Children's choir appeals to any child who would like to play a role in their monthly church liturgy to sit in the company of the choir.

This will enable other roles , other than singing or music, to be assigned to a child such as Prayers of the Faithful, Readings, bri nging up of the offertory Gifts etc.

ABIDE Women's Conference 2026 | 20–22 November: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, in just a few weeks for our third Abide Women's Conference!

Speakers include Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Fr Oisín Martin CFR, Fr Barry Braum, the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr David Nugent and Fr Mark Wharton, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin.

A beautiful weekend of faith, celebration, healing and joy!

Register on Eventbrite: Abide in His Love.

Bofield Handball Juvenile Training will recomence in the following weeks.

New members always welcome. Please contact John Fox for further details at 086 250 7658