Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 3rd September 2010 ~ The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday has been designated Dav for Life 2010. Dav for Life is celebrated yearly in the Catholic Church in Ireland, England& Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. This year its theme is the meaning of Christian death and care for those who are dying. You might like to visit the Church's website at www.dayforlife.orq Some copies of a Pastoral Statement from the Irish Bishoos are also available in vour church. Advance Notice ~ Change of Mass Times for Late Autumn / Winter/ Earlv Spring. The Saturday evening Vigil Mass in Killamue will revert to the earlier time of 7.00om on and from The two Sunday morning Masses in the parish will continue as at present ~ Newtownmanor at 10.00am & Dromahairat 11.15am. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] The final Special Collection for this year is due on Sunday 24th October ~ Mission Sunday. Your annual contribution is vital in supporting the Mission Movement worldwide ~ spreading the Gospel. You will find the Mission Sunday Collection Envelope in your Dues packet. If you have mislaid your envelope, you will find a special Mission Sunday Collection Envelope at the back of your church. [B] Diocese of Kilmore ~ Marriage Preparation Courses: It is Diocesan policy that each couple attends an ACCORD Pre-Marriaoe Course. Facilitators giving these courses undergo continued in -service training and supervision. And the sacramental aspect of marriage receives appropriate attention. It is a wise practice to do a course up to a year before the date of your marriage. Doing a course only weeks before your wedding makes little sense! All couples are asked to note Oils request and make suitable & timely arrangements. Contact ACCORD in the Pastoral Centre, Cavan at 049 4375004 for courses available in the Diocese of Kilmore. Courses available monthly to May, plus October & November 2011. [C] Rosary for October: Killamue ~ immediately after Saturday Evening Vigil Mass; Newtownmanor~ before Sunday Mass ~ starting at 9.40am; Dromahair™ after Sunday Mass. [D] First Friday Visitation continues this week. Those concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time and date. [E] We remember Dhara Kivlehan, Friarstown, Dromahair whose funeral service took place on Saturday 2nd October 2010. May she test inpeace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for:Bridget & Sheila McGowan, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd October at 11.15am. Deceased of the Kelly family, Soxline, Mass Monday 4th October at 9.30am. Mary & Frank Me Gloin, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 5th October at 9.30am. Mary Devaney, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 6th October at 9.30am. Mary Elizabeth (Sis) Johnston, Main St. Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Friday 8th October at 8.00pm. Thomas & Elizabeth Rooney, Friarstown & grandson Thomas, Mass Sunday 10th October at 11.15am. Mav they nest in peace. 3. Liturgy for October: Readers: Susan Kivlehan. Collectors: Micheal McGoldrick, Charles McGowan & Sean Me Goldrick. Altar Society: Ann O'Rourke & Breda Sweeney. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday IQ.QQam. 2. Prav for:- Elizabeth Fowley, Corraghaun, Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd October at 10,00am. Deceased of the Manor area, Mass Thursday 7th October at 8.00pm. Sr. Mary Pio Healy, Fawnllon & Galway, Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th October at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for October: Reader: Padraig Me Goldrick. Collectors: Tommy Me Gourty. Altar Society: Philomena Dolan & Margaret Banks. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 8.00pm. 2. Pray for:Paul Bird, Corrigeencor, Anniversary Mass Saturday 2nd October at 8.00pm. John James & Margaret Feeney, Gortnacarkogue and deceased of the Feeney & Clerkin Families, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 5th October at 7.00pm. Francis & Margaret Teresa Lynch, Anniversary Mass Saturday 9th October at 8.00pm. Mav they rest in peace 3. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Each Tuesday evening from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novenar. First Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm. A first dass relic is available. 4. Liturgy for October: Reader: Bridget Fitzpatrick & Bernadette Feeney. Collectors: Hugh McHugh, Patrick Shanley & Pauric Cullen. Altar Society: Bridget Fitzpatrick & Mary Cullen. 5. Apostolic Society ~ Display of Work: This Saturday evening after Mass. Proceeds to Missions. 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. Your support is appreciated! 2. Stress Management / Pampering Day for Carers: In the Landmark Hotel, Carrick - on Shannon on Thursday 7th October 2010 from 9.30am - 4.00pm. Enjoy relaxation techniques and a day out. The subscription of €10 includes light lunch. Details and booking at 086 - 7749838. 3. Promahair Arts & Recreation Centre Association: Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified and registered Architects for the design of Community & Leisure Facilities in Dromahair. Enquiries to Dromahair ARC, c/o Derrick Healy, Drumlease Road, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim before Monday 18th October at 5.00pm. Telephone 086 - 8337025. 4. A.S.I.S.T ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ 2 Day Workshop: Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th October from 9.00am - 4.30pm at the HSE offices behind the hospital in Manorhamilton. For details and to book contact Belinda Taylor, Local Health Office at 071 9135061. 5. Irish Society for Autism: Annual Church Gate Collection this weekend. 6. HSE~ Positive Parenting Course: Starting in the Bee Park Resource Centre, Manorhamilton on Thursday 7th October at 7.30pm. 6 sessions for parents of toddlers to 12 year olds. Details 071 9856935. 7. Weight-Watchers Classes: Every Thursday evening in the Club House, Dromahair from 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Men & women welcome. Contact Marion at 087 2678944 for details. 8. Leitrim Sports Partnership Annual Awards ~ 26th November 2010 in the Landmark Hotel: Nomination forms available in the Leitrim Observer or from www.leitrimsports.ie For further information contact 071 - 9650498 or E-mail: sports@leitrimcoco.ie 9. St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: Six week Anger Management Course begins on Thursday 7th October at 10.30am, This course ~ running over six weeks ~ explores coping strategies and a positive approach. Cost: €60. Contact the centre for details of this and all winter courses at 071 - 9170329 The communion of saints is the communion of love, the communion of eternal life, to which we all journey through the grace of Christ. Irish Episcopal Conference on Day for Life.