Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton -071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~Newtownmanor Sunday 3rd January 2016~ The SecondSunday of Christmas This Wednesday, 6th January is the Feast of the Epiphany and a Holy Day of Obligation* The Vigil Mass will be in Kitlargue on Tuesday 5th January at 7.00pm. On the Feast Day itself, Wednesday 6th January, there will be Mass in Dromahair at 11.15am & 8.00pm; Newtownmanor at 7.00pm & Killargue at 7.00pm.. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Altar Servers for Dromahair Sunday 3rd January ^ Group 2: Luke Brennan, Ruairi Power, Deirbhile Power & Ella McDaid. Sunday 10th January ** Group 3; Melissa rooney, Anna Quinn, Shane Conlon & Alan Kavanagh. Sunday 17th January ~ Group 4: Niall Sweeney, Meabh Sweeney, Kelly Gallagher & Helen Sweeney. Sunday 24th Jnauary ~ Group 5: Jake Bartlett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & emma Hopper. Sunday 31st January ~ Group 6: Shauna Clinton, Imogen Jordan, &ella Foley. Parents olease note ~ if your child is unable to serve at Mass on any of the assigned datesf please arrange a replacememt [B] Sincere thanks to the people of all three parish areas ~ those who helped out in so many ways, cared for our churches, contributed financially, took up collections, those in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, served mass, sang in the choir, provided musical accompaniments, soloists and instrumentalists for your generosity and support throughout the year. A special word of thanks to our sacristans for all their help and support during the year. It is very much appreciated! [C] Medjugorje Irish Centra Pilgrimage, Airport Transfers, 7 nights, B&B €267 Ring for flight info 01 4434510 [D] First Friday Visitation continues during the week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. [E] We remember: Patricia (Patti) McGowan, Ardaktp whose funeral took place on Friday 18th December, Kathleen Loughlin, Pullboy, whose funeral took place on Monday 14th December May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. l.Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~ Feast of the Epiphany ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass at 11.15am. 2. Pray Rose & Charles Clancy, Boggaun, Mass Friday 8th January at 8.00pm. Eugene McDermotl, Drumlease, Anniv Mass Sunday 10th January at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for January Readers: Paul & Mary Brodie Collectors Padralg Walters & Kevin McGoldrick. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Wednesday ~ Feast of the Epiphany ~ 7.00pm; Sunday Mass ^10.00am, 2. Pray for: Joseph Darcy, Moneyduff, Mass Sunday 3rd January at 10.00am. John Fowley, Cornalaughta, Leckaun, Annlv Mass Sunday 10th January at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskey. Collectors: Jim Banks Altar Society: Kathleen McGoldrick & Mary Fowley ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. l.Mass: Tuesday ~ vigil of Epiphany of the Lord ~ 7.00pm; Wednesday - Feast of the Epiphany ~ 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm. 2. Pray for. John Banks, Patrick and Elizabeth Banks and deceased of the Banks familily, Gortnacarkogue, Mass Sat 2nd Jan at 7 p.m. Mick, Noel & EIHe McKenna, Gortatresk, Mass Friday 8* January at 7.00pm James & Catherine Harkin, sons Paddy & Seamus Harkin, Annagh, Mary Harkin & John Patrick Gallagher, Mass Saturday 9th January at 7.00pm Mav they rest in peace 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Continues in Killareue Church every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm.and there will be mass this Tuesday followed by adoration until 8 p.m. 4. Liturgy for January Readers: Josie Feeney. Collectors: Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices, 1- Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ail lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated. 2. Killargue'Lives and Times' 2016 Calendar now on sale. Available in Reynolds, Centra Dromahair, Bredins Manorhamilton, or from any member of Killargue Development Association. Price €10. A memorable Oiristmas gift. 3. The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Pallative Care Module in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim on January 21st 2016. Contact 057 9370221 for more details. 4 -From Kilmore to Krakow ~ be part of it: The Diocese of Kilmore is organizing a Pilgrimage to World youth day in Krakow next July for young people aged 18 - 35. The cost for the two week pilgrimage is around €800 including travel and accommodation. Booking forms are available from Fr Anthony, Parochial Hse, Dromahair or from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Culiies, Cavan, Tel 049 4375004, Email: vouthmlnistty^kitmorediocese.ie or by download from www.kilmoredpc.te/youthministry. The closing date for receipt of completed applications and initial deposit is Wed 9* Dec 2015. 5. Padre Pio Novena on Tuesdays in Killargue Church from 7-8 p.m. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the prayers 6. Dromahair Operation Transformation 2016 Dromahair Ladies and Mens club hosting Dromahair "s Operation Transformation. It starts on Sun 10th Jan at 1 p.m. with a National Walk (open to all), followed by a six week programme. Registration for 6 week programme takes place on Sun 10th before walk at 12.30 p.m. see Facebook pages for more details. 7. Dromahair Development Association: A.G.M. of Dromahair Development Association/ Tidy Towns will take place on Wed 20th Jan at 8.30 p.m. in The Depot. Everyone welcome. 8. Notices for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter should be handed in to the Parochial House by 8.00pm on Wedenesdays. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2015. 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 Services Collection from the parish. Dues ~ support and upkeep of priests in parish and Diocese. Please make Dues cheques payable to Priests' Revenue fund. ___ Ail other cheques should be made payable to the relevant church. 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 celebrate the Birth of our Saviour. Seasons greetings and Good Wishes to our neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Clothing Collection Facility There is a Clothing Collection Facility/Container inside the Depot Gate. If you have any old clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will go towards much needed funds for Drumlease N.S. Your support in filling this container is much appreciated.