Parish Website: www.drumlease--killaraue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 3rd April 2011 ** The Fourth Sunday in Lent, On this fourth Sunday in Lent we continue our pilgrimage in Faith ~ a journey which leads us to the celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ our promise of eternal hope. For all of us, may Lent be a time to pray again as a family, a time to reassess where our own lives are going & to care for body and soul, a time also to reach out to people in need. This Sunday is Mothers1 Dav / Mothering Sunday. We ask God to bless all mothers and to give us all the grace to renew and cherish family life in a Christian Spirit. Today we remember all those special people who contribute and have contributed so much to us all. And we remember with affection the mothers who have gone before us in faith. From and including Saturday 9th April 2011, the Saturday Evening Vigil Mass in Killaroue will be celebrated at the later time of 8.00pm ~ and will continue so until Autumn 2011. On Wednesday next. 6th April, there will be an early morning Mass at 730am in Dromahair. This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter. Mass will finish by 7.50am at the latest. Many people will then still have time to complete the journey to their place of work. During lent, The Rosary will be recited in Dromahair & Killargue after weekend Masses & 20 minutes before Sunday Mass in Newtownmanor ~ for those who wish to participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Lent is a time to think of others who are less fortunate than we are. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to Trocaire and the amount usually suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes~ now available at the back of vourchurch. Please take [B] Did you contribute to the Kilmore Mission / Nigeria Collection for St. Patrick's Day? You can still put a contribution in an envelope and place it in the collection basket Thanks very much! [C] A Practicefor all those celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation will takeplace in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Thursday f April at8.OOpm. All those to be confirmed and their sponsors /parents are asked to be in their place by 7.50pm. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 12.00 noon this Saturday 9th April 2011. We extend a warm welcome to Bishop Leo Of Reilly. Please remember him & all the young people from Drumlease NS and Leckaun NS in your prayers. Sincere thanks to our teachers for their dedication! [D] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ 27th May -1st June 2011. HotelPilgrims contact Me Ginnity Travel 049 - 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims contact Fr. Kevin Fay 049 - 4330018 or 087 - 8579968. [E] A Date for your Diary: Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penitential Service for Easter: Dromahair Church, Tuesday 19th April at 8.00pm. [F] First Friday Visitation will continue this week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. [G] We remember Maureen McGoldrick, Coredda, whose funeral took place on Thursday 24th March. Mav she rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~ eariv morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Fr/cfeyS.OOpm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:- Elizabeth & John McGariy and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 3rd April at 11.15am. Phyllis Harris, Mass Monday 4th April at 9.30am. All the deceased of the Dromahair Area, Mass Friday 8th April at 8.00pm. Myles, Maura & Frances Meehan, Station Rd, Dromahir, Mass Sunday 10th April at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for April: Readers: Joseph McGoldrick. Collectors: Frank McGill, Domhnall McLoughlin, Frances Dolan & Ray McGoldrick. Altar Society: Mary E. Ward & Christian Haddow. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Bertie Cunningham, Rathedmond, Sligo & Fawnlion, Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd April at 10.00am. All the deceased of Manor area, Mass Thursday 7th April at 8.00pm. Lorcan Feehily, Hill House, Leckaun, Anniversary Sunday 10th April at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for April: Reader: Frank Dolan. Collectors: P J. Martin & Jimmy Dolan. Altar Society: Mary & Cathy Me Morrow & Lily Dolan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ ViailMass ~ 8.00pm «<««N.B. 2. Prav for:Bernie Dolan, Corrasra, and his parents Bernard & Brigid, Anniversary Mass Saturday 2nd April at 7.00pm, Francie & Dora McGoey, Annaghboy, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 5th April at 7.00pm. Francis & Margaret McMorrow, Mullaghmore, Mass Saturday 9th April 8.00pm ««N.B. May they rest in peace. 3. Eucharistic Devotion: Each Tuesday evening in Killargue Church from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. 4. Liturgy for April: Readers: Dolan Family & Padraig Flanagan. Collectors: Joe McTernan, P J. Feeney, Joe Sheridan & Joe Harkin. Altar Society: Marie Sheridan & Martina Hannon. Community Notices. 1. Bingo this Monday night 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. Floral Pride 2011: Applications invited from Community Groups, Schools and Businesses who improve their areas by planting trees, shrubs or flowers. Free advice from horticulturalist on Thursday 7th April at 6.30pm in Leitrim Co.Council Chamber. For application forms / workshop places contact Jacqui at 071- 9650496, floralpride@leitrimcoco.ie or www.leitrimcoco.ie Closing date: 7th April 2011. 3. Children's Art Exhibition by the Pupils of Drumlease N.S. in the Depot. Dromahair on Friday 8th April from 5.00pm - 6.00pm and Saturday 9th April from 11.00am - 4.00pm. Do pay a visit! 4. Drumlease N.S. ~ Enrolment Packs for September 2011 now available from the school office. Please call in person or phone 071- 9164586. The Open Dav for new parents and pupils is on Friday 8th April from 1.3Qpm - 3.00pm. Come and meet the Staff and view school facilities. Refreshments will be served. 5. The Lough Gill Players ~ cast and crew would like to thank everyone who supported their recent production of Blithe Spirit over the last few weeks. A special word of thanks to all the sponsors. 6. St. Clare's Comprehensive, Manorhamilton ~ Fundraising Event: 4k & 10k run/walk on Sunday 10th April commencing at 12.30pm. Entertainment and refreshments in the gym after the event. All proceeds go towards funding the athletic track. Details on school website: www.stclarescomprehensive.ie 7. A major Clean - UP in The Newtownmanor Area will be held on Saturday 9th April from 12.00noon. Volunteers from each area needed. The meeting place is Newtownmanor Hall. Your help is needed! 8. Dromahair Development Office in The Depot is closing temporarily. Bookings / enquiries 086 - 8521791. Towards Healing and Renewal** A Pastoral Response from the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference Some copies of this Pastoral Letter are still available at the back and doors of your church.