Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 - 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday ^* January 2015 ~ The Second Sunday of Christmas. This Tuesday; 6th January is the Feast of the Epiphany and a Holy Day of Obligation. The Viail Mass of the Epiphany will be in Killaroue Church on Monday 5th January at 7.00pm. On the Feast Day itself, Tuesday 6th January, there will be Mass in Dromahair at 11.15am & 8.00pm & in Newtownmanor at 7.00pm. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Sincere thanks to the people of all three parish areas~ particularly those who helped in such a variety of ways, cared for our churches, contributed financially, took up collections, were active in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, served Mass, sang in the choir and provided musical accompaniment, our soloists and instrumentalists ~ for your generosity and support throughout the year lust ended. Every blessing in 2015. Happy New Year! I [B] The Meaning of Marriage ^ A Unique Relationship Different from All Others ~ A Pastoral Statement of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference is available at the back of your church. This is a most informative presentation. Please take a copy. [C] Getting Married in 2015? The Diocese requests that all couples do the ACCORD Course. Accord Marriage Preparation Courses ~ held in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan ~ are on the following dates in 2015= 30th -31st January; 27th -28th February; 27th -28th March; 24th -25th April & 9th -10th October. Courses are held from 7.30pm - 10.00pm on Friday evenings and continue on Saturday from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Contact Anne or Grainne on 049 - 4375004 for information or for your Pre-Marriage Application Form. E - Mail; cavanaccord@>eircom.net Information on other Accord Centres can be obtained from: www.accord.ie Central Office: 01- 5053112. [D] First Friday. Visitation will begin on Monday 5th January 2015. All concerned will be contacted. [E] We remember: Maura Byrne, Tralee (sister of Julie Conry, Carrickacroghery, Dromahair) whose funeral took place on Sunday 28th December; Maura Longworth [mother of John Longworth, Lough Doon, Fivemilebourne, Newtownmanor] whose funeral took place in Athlone on Christmas Eve. May they rest in peace! ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Tuesday ~ Epiphany of the Lord ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday -11.15am. 2. Pray for: Patrick Sharkey, Annagry, Donegal, Mass Sunday 4th January at 11.15am. John Gallagher, Ardvoley, Mass Tuesday 6th January at 11.15am. Sean Gilhooly, Leeds, Mass Tuesday 6th January at 8.00pm. John Brady and deceased of the Brady family, Mass Friday 9th January at 8.00pm. Raymond Patton, Rockvalley, Mass Sunday 11th January at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Paul & Maty Brodie. Collectors: Padraig Watters & Kevin Me Goldrick.. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kefly. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR, 1. Mass: Tuesday ~ The Epiphany of the Lord ~ 7.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for: Joseph Darcy, Mass Sunday 4th January at 10.00am. Deceased of the Parish & St. Fellm's Society, Mass Tuesday 6th January at 7.00pm. Maura Longworth, Athlone, Mass Sunday 11th January at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskey. Collectors: Paddy Devaney & Jim Banks. Altar Society: Kathleen Me Goldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE, 1. Mass.- Monday ~ Vigil of Epiphany of the Lord ~ 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm 2. Pray for: Rose Anne, Delia, John Joe & Rose Sheridan, Cornamorrif, Mass Saturday 3rd January at 7.00pm. Kitty McTigue, Larkfield, anniv Mass Monday 5th January at 7.00pm; Mick, Noel & Ellie McKenna, Gortnatresk, Anniversary Mass Friday 9th January at 7.00pm. Deceased of the Kelly family, Annagh, Mass Saturday 10* January at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Kiltargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 4. Liturgy for January: Readers: Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary Me Govern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher, Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine Me Morrow. i Community Notices. 1- Bingo resumes this Monday 5* January 2015 and continues every Monday night at 9.00pm in The BlueDevon. All lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50. AH houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated. We wish all our patrons a very happy New Year 2. Progressive 25 ** Card Game: Cards resume on Friday 9th January in Newtownmanor Hall at 9.00pm. Happy New Year to everyone. 3. The Carers' Association is providing QQI ~ Fetac Level 5 ~ Healthcare Support Ring Megan Bracken at 057 - 9370221 or Email: training@carersireland.com Web: www.carersireland.com 4. North West Simon Community ~ Ladies Charity Fundraiser: Women's Little Christmas Luncheon at 1.00pm on Sunday 11th January in Kilronan Castle. Details/Tickets from Mary McKeon, Development Officer North West Simon Community on 071 9855005 or 087 7708865 or sliqoleitrimfundraising@northwestsimon.le 5. Dromahair Library: Happy New Year to all our readers and patrons. Health and Happiness in abundance in 2015. The Library opening times: Tuesdays 30th 12.30 - 4.00 & 4.30 - 6,00 & on Fridays from 2.30 - 8.00pm with a half-hour break from 4.00pm - 4.30pm. 6. Drumiease N.S. & Leckaun M.S. re-open on Monday 5th January 2015. Sincere thanks to alt who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2014. 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 maior contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan ServicesCollection from the parish. Dues = Support and upkeep of priests in parish & Diocese. Please make Dues Cheques payable to: Priests'Revenue Fund, All other parish 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 begin the New Year. Season's Greetings and Good Wishes to our neighbours in Drumiease Parish Church. Ath-bhliain faoi shean is faoi mhaise daoibh go leir! Happy New Year/ Bonne Annee/ Gluckiches Neujahr/ Feliz Ano Ntievo/ Gelukkig Nieuwjaar/ SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! IV *V IVIVIVIV fV IVfV IV A/ A* 4V *V