Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Parish Website; www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr, John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr, John Sexton - 071 - 9164131. Sunday 2nd December 2007 ~ 1st Sunday of Advent. Today we begin the Season of Advent and a New Church Year. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope, We wait with joyful expectation for the coming of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Last weekend Most Rev. Sean Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, was made a member of the College of Cardinals. We offer him our congratulations and good wishes. He is a very special person who is held in great affection in his native Diocese of Kilmore as well as the Archdiocese of Armagh ~ and all Ireland Sean Cardinal Bradv will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral, Cavan on Sunday 16 June at 3.00pm. Afterwards there will be a presentation on behalf of the priests & people of the Diocese in the Hotel Kilmore, Dublin Rd., Cavan. AH welcome. Come along early to get a seat! GENERAL/ CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Saturday next is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception & a Holy Day of Obligation: Mass Times for if* December ~ Killargue ~ Vigil Mass ~ Friday 7th December at 7.00pm. Newtownmanor ~ on the Feast Day itself-Saturday 8th December at 10.00am. Dromahair ~ also on the Feast Day itself-Saturday tfh December at 11.15am. [B] A Date for your Diary! The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation /Penitential Rite for all areas of the parish will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 18th December at 8.00pm. Please leave time in your schedule for this important preparation for Christmas. [C] Choir Practice: Killargue ~ next Wednesday 5th December at 8.00pm. New members are needed. Why not come along and help out in your parish. [D] Proposed dates for the Sacrament of Confirmation ~ Sunday 11th May 2008 & for First Holy Communion~ Drumlease N.S. -Sunday 18th May 2008. [E] Friday next is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be visited during the week. Everyone will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time. [F] We remember: Sr.Celcus [Nan Clancy, formerly o/Aughameelta] who died on Saturday 1st September in Houston, Texas & Liz Drummt Sligo whose funeral took place on Friday. May they rest in peace. Launch of Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Abbey Manor Hotel at 8.30pm on Saturday 8?h December 2007 Everyone welcome from all areas of the parish and beyond. Refreshments served. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 8.00pm; Friday 8.00pm; Saturday -Feast of the Immaculate Conception 11.15am; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for.- Paddy Downey, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 2nd December at 11.15am. Cassie Me Morrow, Kilmore, Fivemilebourne, Anniversary Mass Tuesday ^December at 9.30am. Michael John Kelly, Mullagh, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 5th December at 8pm. Dan Me Loughlin, Fawn, First Anniversary Mass Friday 7th December at 8pm. Annie Kelly, Drumkeeran & Essex and Jenny & Anselm Doyle, Sligo, Anniversary Mass Saturday 8th Dec at 11.15am. James Clancy & son Aidan, Aughameelta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th December at 11.15am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for December: Readers: Fiona O'Loughlin. Collectors: Josie Torsney, Patrick Me Goldrick, James Creed, Padraig O'Rourke, Charlie McGowan & Padraig Watters. Altar Society: Maureen Me Goldrick & Josephine Hamilton. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception 1000am; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for.- Terry McDermott, Moragh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 2nd December at 10.00am. Willie & Margaret Scott, Mullagh, Anniversary Mass Saturday 8th December at 10.00am. Patrick Feehily, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th December at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Philomena Dolan. Collectors; John Logue. Altar Society; Brigid Darcy & Margaret Feehily. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday ~ Visit Mass for Feast of Immaculate Conception 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:John Joseph & Mary Bridget Harte, Anniversary Mass Saturday 1st December at 7.00pm. John McGowan, Greaghnafarna and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 4th December at 7.00pm. Hugh Harte & John Pat Lynch, Anniversary Mass Friday 7th December at 7.00pm. Eddie & Mary McPartlin, Slieveanard, Anniversary Mass Saturday 8th December at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for December: Readers: Gerard Me Loughlin & Lauraine Walpole. Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Christina McGowan. Community Notices. 1. Support your local Bingo ~ this Monday night at 9.00pm in the Abbey Manor Hotel. 2. Be a good neighbour this Winter. Check that older neighbours are well, safe and warm. If you get no reply from an elderly neighbour's house, contact a relative or An Garda Siochana. 3. Table Quiz in aid of Dromahair Playschool in The Blue Devon on Friday 7th December at 9.00pm sharp. Come along and enjoy the fun. Your support is greatly appreciated. 4. Aware: Depression Support Group for young people aged 18 - 25 meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 8pm in Markievicz House, Sligo. Phone: 1 890 303 302 or 071 9155120. A separate group for those over 25 years of age meets at the same time in the same venue. 5. Official Launch of Defibrillators for Dromahair: In a short ceremony at 12.00noon ~ immediately after Mass on Sunday 9th December 2007 ~ a defibrillator will be put in place at the Garda Station in Dromahair. All welcome. Do come along for this short ceremony. 6. Fundraiser for St. Luke's Hospital: With Supper round the Stove, Raffles & Fun in The Woodview Inn, Dromahair on Saturday 8 December 2007 at 9.00pm. 7. Cake Sale ~ Manor Hall: Sunday 2nd December after Mass. Please support. Connecting with Christianity ~ Adult Faith Formation Talks. St.Clare's N.S., Manorhamilton. Final Lecture - this Thursday: 6th December at 8.00pm: Prayer by Paula Gallagher. Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collection and the Dues during the year. Offertory Collection = Day-to-day upkeep of each church, repair and refurbishment of parish buildings/churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. Dues = Support and upkeep for the priests of the parish during the year. If you haveforgotten your contributionit would be appreciated if you could send it in before the busy Christmas and end -of-yearperiod. Thanks againfor your continuing generosity! Don't wait for the Last Judgment. It takes place every day. Albert Camus.