Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarQue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 1st December ~ The First Sunday of Advent. Today we begin the Season of Advent and a New Church Year ~ a time of new hope, an opportunity to change for the better. We ask for the grace ~ over the next four weeks ~ to prepare in joyful expectation for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Trocaire Emergency Appeal for the Philippines & Syria. The Special Emergency Collection which was taken UP in all three churches iast Dromahair ~€1,440; Killamue: €885; Newtownmanor^ €700. Grand Total ~ €3,025. Thanks for your generosity. A cheque for the full amount has already been forwarded to Trocaire. Trocaire returns comparing collections for 2012 & 2013 for each parish in the Diocese can now be viewed on your church notice - board. Trocaire savs thanks for vour generous and loval support in difficult times. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES, [A] A Date for your Diary: The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for all 3 parish areas will take place in Dromahair Church on Wednesday 18th December at 8.00pm. Please leave place in vour schedule for this important preparation for Christmas. Let us make this event a gentle encounter with God's mercy and love. [B] Every year Drumlease Parish Church & St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair join for a Community Christmas Carol Service. The Carol Service takes place this year in Drumlease Parish Church on Sunday evening, 15th December at 6.30pm sharp. All welcome. TCI Lists for the Dead/November Offerings Those listed will be included at all Masses during the Month of November/December. [D] The Mission Collection ~ held at the end of October ~ raised the following amounts: Dromahair ~ €725 [€770]; Killaraue ~ €490 [€535]; Newtownmanor ~ €370 [€305]. Grand Total ~ €1,585 [€1,610]. Amounts for last year are given in brackets. [E] Friday next is the First Friday. Visitation for this month will not begin until Monday 9th December. [F] St. Vincent de Paul National Collection: Next weekend, 7th & 8th December in all church areas. All monies raised in the parish assist families in the local community. Thanks for your help. [G] We remember: Anna Callaghan, Ballygawley, sister of Joan Kelly, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Saturday 30th November in Sooey; Liam Me Partlin, formerly of Slieveanard, Killargue whose funeral took place in Bailieborough, Co.Cavan on Tuesday 26th November; Tom Gilmartin (brother of Chris Me Goldrick, Dromahair) whose funeral took place on Tuesday 26th November in Clonmany, Co. Donegal &Daniel Me Morrow, a native of Gubaderra, Killargue whose funeral took place in Stafford, England on Friday 22nd November. Mav titev rest in peace! ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & WednesdayB.3Qmr, Friday8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: Tom and Mary Alice McFadden, Alice & Sr. Beatrice and deceased family, Mass Sunday 1st December at 11.15am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Monday 2nd December at 9.30am. Tom Gilmartin, Mass Tuesday 3rd December at 9.30am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Wednesday 4th December at 9.30am. John Devlin, Drumiease House, Dromahair and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Friday 6th December at 8.00pm. James, Sarah & Aidan Clancy, Aughameelta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th December at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Fiona O'Loughlin; Collectors: Josie Torsney, James Creed, Patrick Me Goldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann Me Loughlin & Ella Toolan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Terry Me Dermott, Moragh & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 1st December at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Thursday 5th December at 8.00pm. Jim Edwards, Oiester, Anniversary Mass Sunday 801 December at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Gabrielle Fowley; Coiiector: John Logue; Aitar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday Evening ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm «««« N.B. 2. Pray for: John Joseph & Mary Bridget Harte, Anniversary Mass Saturday 30th November at 7.00pm. Dora & Francie Me Goey, Annaghboy, Anniversary Mass Monday 2nd December at 7.00pm. Hugh Harte & John Pat Lynch, Mass Tuesday 3rd December at 7.00pm. Gerry Me Loughlin & baby Tara, Boggaun, Anniversary Mass Saturday 7th December at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 4. Liturgy doe December: Reader: Lauraine Walpole; Collectors: Pakie MeGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin. Al AJ fV i\f JV fV A/ IVIVIVIV i\f IVIVIV *V l\t *V *V IV Community Notices fV *M (TV AJIVIMfV IVIV*V *V *V IV *V fV AJ rfV /VfVIV A/ AJ 1. Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in Jfie Blue Devon. All lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated! 2. Progressive 25 Card Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Continues every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces, young and old, are most welcome. Come along for a night of good fun! 3.. 3. Community Alert: Meeting in Newtownmanor Hall on Tuesday 3rd December at 8.30pm to discuss possibility of Text Alert. A member of An Garda Siochana will be in attendance. All welcome! 4. Zumba Dancing every Friday in the Depot from 7.15pm - 8.15pm. Contact Amanda on 086 8770525 for details. 5. AGM of Dromahair Development Association /Tidy Towns: Wednesday 4th December at 9.00pm in the Depot. Ail welcome. 6. Leckaun N.S. Recipe Books designed by pupils of the school will be going on sale shortly. 7. Irish Kidney Association ~ Christmas Card Appeal: Cards on Sale in Super Valu, Manorhamiiton on Saturday 7th November from 10.00am. Pack of ten cards costs €5. You may also contact Geraldine Loughlin on 086 - 0566156. Your help is appreciated. 8. A Special Mass for the deceased staff of Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamiiton and the Arus Breffni Nursing Unit will be celebrated in the Hospital Chapel at 8.00pm on Wednesday 4th December. Urgent! Please fill in today! Tax Relief for Donations to Elidible Charities and Approved Bodies. Under the Tax Relief Scheme Qur parish is eligible to claim back a percentage of the tax paid by parishioners on their church contributions: all collections & dues can be added together. If you were a PAYE worker in 2009 and contributed a total of €250 or more to your parish that year, please take home a copy of the CHY2 Cert ~ which you'll find at the back of your church. Simply sign the form and then fill in the following only: your name and address, PPS No and telephone number and tick the relevant tax rate, standard or higher. All details will be kept absolutely confidential and filling in the form does not affect your tax in any way whatsoever. Any Tax repaid by Revenue goes to parish funds and not to the priests, Please hand in your form to the Parochial House or post it back without delay or put it in the collection basket. We really need to have all forms returned for processing by next Sunday. Teacher: Jimmy, name a great timesaver. Jimmy: Love at first sight! JVJVfVfV/VJVIVA/fVAJtfVfVIM'fVAJ'fV For a long time it seemed to me real life was about to begin but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. [Quote from Catholic Digest}