Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor January 2012 ** The Feast of Mary the Mother of God ~ New Year's Dav Today, Sunday 1st January, is World Day of Prayer for Peace. May peace begin with us, in our hearts and in our homes! This coming Friday ~ 6th January 2012 ** is the Feast of the Epiphany and a Holv Dav of On the Feast of the Epiphany we celebrate the revelation of who Christ is. The visit of the Three Wise Men~ TheMaai~ reminds us that Jesus came to save all nations and to bring God's love to the entire World. For Mass times for the Epiphany, see the General/ Church Notices below at [A]. We wish all our Parishioners in Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor, those who joined the parish this year, attend our churches from adjoining parishes, those home on holidays, all our visitors and friends, Peace, Happiness and Every Blessing as we begin the New Year. Greetings & Good wishes to our good neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath-bhliain faoi shean is faoi mhaise daoibh go leir! Happy New Year! BonneAnnee! Gluckliches Neujahr! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Masses for the Feast of the Epiphany: Killamue -Vigil Mass -Thursday 5th January at7.00pm. Newtownmanor ~ Friday 6th January df 7.00pm. Dromahair ~ Friday 6th January at 11.15am & 8.00pm. [B] IEC 2012; Book Now to attend the SCf" International Eucharistic Congress which takes place in Dublin from the 10th -17th June 2012. The Opening Ceremony takes place in the RDS on 10th June and there will be ceremonies each day from 11th -16th June, also in the RDS. The Closing Ceremony takes place in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June 2012. Family Day is on Tuesday 12th June and it is hoped that groups from the Diocese of Kilmore will attend on that day. Registration is on - line: www.iec2Q12.ie/registration You can book for 7 days, for 3 days or for 1 day. You can attend as an individual, as a family or as a group. Do not leave it to the last minute! Read more about the different booking possibilities at www.iec2012.ie and book now [C] Given below are the amounts from the Mission Sunday Collection held at the end of October 2011. Dromahair - €700 [€680]; Killargue - €535 [€640]; Newtownmanor ~ €350 [€485]. Total = €1,585 [€1,805], Amounts for last year are given in brackets. Thanks for your unfailing generosity. [D] Fr. Gene Dowd extends New Year good wishes to everyone. He deeply appreciates the cards and letters he has received and apologises that he is unable to answer them all personally [E] First Friday Calls: Visitation will take place over the next two weeks. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday™ 12.00 noon/ Tuesday 9.30am; Friday ~Feast of the Epiphany ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Sunday™ 11.15am. 2. Prav for: Mary Christina Mealy, Main St, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 1st January at 11.15am. Margaret McGoldrick, Kilcoosey & Brighton, Month's Memory Mass Monday 2nd January at 12.00noon. John Harte, Kilcoosey, his parents Margaret & Patrick and his brother Michael, Anniversary Mass Friday 6th January at 8.00pm. Gerard Madden, Market Street, his parents Aileen & Paddy and Bernard McGarrell, Blanchardstown, Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th January at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Mary Brodie & Paul Jordon. Collectors: Tommy Smith. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. :HURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Friday ~ Feast of the Epiphany ~ 7.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Deceased of Manor area, Mass Sunday 1st January at 10.00am. Joseph Darcy, Moneyduff, Anniversary Mass Friday 6th January at 7.00pm May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskey. Collectors: Jim Banks & Paddy Devaney. Altar Society: Kathleen McGoldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Thursday ~ Vigil of the Epiphany ~ 7.00pm; Saturday ~ IZ.OOnoon & Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm; 2- Pray for:- Deceased of Killargue area. Mass Saturday 31st December at 7.00pm. Deceased of the Judge family, Tullinwillan, Anniversary Mass Thursday 5th January at 7.00pm. Gerry McLoughlin, Boggaun, Manorhamilton, Month's Memory Mass Saturday 7th January at 12.00 noon. Mick, Noel & Ellie McKenna, Gortatresk, Anniversary Mass Saturday 7th January at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesdays at 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary McGovern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices, 1. Bingo resumes this Monday night 2nd January at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. All lines €30, except games 5 £10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. 2. Progressive 25 Card Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces, young and old, are most welcome. Come along for a night of real fun! 3. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land ~ 8th to 15th October 2012: Direct flight from Dublin. Spiritual Director ~ Fr. Dan Sheridan. For booking and information contact Anna Brady 049 4336291/087 2549960. 4. St Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: The Rainbow Programme starts on Tuesday 10th January and supports children and teenagers who experience the loss of a parent through separation or death. To book for this or any of the wide variety of courses, please ring immediately 071 9170329. New brochure now available. 5. Start your own Business ~ Workshop organized by Enterprise Ireland: Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on 16th & 17th January 2012. Contact Mary Boyle, Enterprise Ireland, Finisklin Business Park, Sligo at 071 9159700 Saint Vincent de Paul Collection. Thanks for your generous contributions to the special parish collection last week. €1.034 has been raised to date. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2011. Offertory Collection = Day - to- Day upkeep of each church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. The Offertory Collection also makes a major contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan ServicesCollection from the parish. Dues = Support and upkeep of priests in parish & Diocese. Upon the two titles, Mary the Mother of God & MaryMotherof'Mankind^ the whole practice of Catholic devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is built. A man grows most tired bv standing still. Chinese proverb.