Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 /' Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 4m December 2011 ~ The Second Sunday of Advent We are currently celebrating the Season of Advent and a New Church Year ~ a time for renewal of hope, an opportunity to change for the better. We prepare in joyful expectation for the coming of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Dates for vour Diary The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for all parish areas will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 20th December at 8.00pm. Please leave time in vour schedule for this important preparation for Christmas. The Community Christmas Carol Service will be held in Drumlease Parish Church, Dromahair on Sunday 18th December at 7.00pm. Parishioners from our 3 church areas are cordially invited! GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Next Thursday 8th December 2011 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holv Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated for the Feast as follows: Killaroue ~ Vigil Mass ~ Wednesday^ December at 7.00pm & also on the Feast Day itself on Thursday 8th December at 7.00pm. There will be Mass on the Feast Day itself, Thursday 8P December in Newtownmanor at 7.00pm & Dromahaira\. 8.00pm. [B] IEC 2012: The 50* International Eucharistic Congress takes place in Dublin from the 10th-17th June 2012. The Opening Ceremony takes place in the RDS on 10th June and there will be ceremonies each day from 11th -16th June, also in the RDS. The Closing Ceremony takes place in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June 2012. Family Day is on Tuesday 12th June and it is hoped that groups from the Diocese of Kilmore will attend on that day. Registration is on - line: www.iec2Q12.ie/reqistration Why not go on line and see the details for yourself and make a booking for the family or a group of friends? [C] Pilgrimage to Medjugorje ~ 18th April 2012. €629 per person inclusive. Early booking offers: reduction of €150 if paid by 16th December 2011. Day flights ex Dublin Airport. Contact Ann Kelly 071 9164296/086 1505298. [D] First Friday: Visitation of the sick and housebound will continue during the week. Those concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time and day. [E] Weremember: Catherine Scott-Knight. London & Mullagh whose funeral Mass will be celebrated this Wednesday 7th December at 11.00am in Dromahair church; Bridie Reynolds [ sister of Eddie Fenton, Dromahair] whose funeral takes place in Alperton, Middlesex on Thursday; Margaret Me Goldrick [sister of Malachy Me Goldrick, Kilcoosey] who died on 1st December in Brighton; Johnny Brady. Correvan, Blacklion [uncle of Tommy Dolan, Corrigeencor] whose funeral took place on Saturday 26th November; 38m Gilhooiy. [son of the late Frank & Kate Gilhooly, Gubaderra, Killargue] who died recently in London; Ellen Giimartin [sister of Annie Burns, Mullagh] whose funeral took place on Friday 25th November& Jackie Maye, [uncle of Cathy Kelly, Killargue] whose funeral took place also on Friday 25* December 2011 in Dromard, Sligo. Mav they restin peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday™ Funeral Mass -11am; Thursday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception "8.00pm; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for: Annie Kelly, Drumkeeran, Dromahair & London ^deceased family members, Anniversary Mass on Sunday 4th December at 11.15am. Neil Herron, Sligo, Mass Monday 5th December at 9.30am. Eileen & Peter Flynn, Grange, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 6th December at 9.30am. Cassie & Sean McMorrow, Dromahair ^deceased family, Mass Thursday 8th December at 8.00pm. Dan McLoughlin, Fawn, Anniversary Mass Friday 9th December at 8.00pm. James, Aidan & Sarah Clancy, Aughameelta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 11th December at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Fiona O'Loughlin. Collectors: Josie Torsney, James Creed, Patrick McGoIdrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OFGOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception •» 7.00pm; Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Patrick Feehily, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th December at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Thursday 8th December at 7.00pm. Jim & Bridie McDermott, Leckaun, Anniversary Mass Sunday 11th December at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Philomena Dolan. Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Wednesday* Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Thursday ~Feast of Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm Friday7.00pm; Saturday** ViailMass ~ 7.00pm 2. Prav for:- Margaret & John James Kelly, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd December at 7.00pm. Hughie Harte & John Pat Lynch, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 6th December at 7.00pm. Eddie & Mary McPartlin, Slieveanard, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 7th December at 7.00pm. John Banks, Gortnacarkogue and deceased of the Banks family, Mass Thursday 8th December at 7.00pm. Month's Memory Mass for Patrick Harte, Strood, Kent, Friday 9th December at 7.00pm. This Mass is also being offered for all those who expressed sympathy and the deceased of their families. Joe, Mary & Jim Boles, Killargue and John & Mary Boles, Killargue, Cloonaquin & Lincolnshire, Anniversary Mass Saturday 10th December at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday evening in Killargue from 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pic Novena: First Tuesday of each month after 7.00pm Mass 4. Liturgy for December: Readers: Gerard McLoughlin & Laurene Walpole. Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin. Community Notices. 1. Bingo this Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. AH lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is appreciated! 2. Progressive 25 Card - Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces - young and old - most welcome. Come along for a night of great fun! 3. 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012: Volunteers are urgently needed during the week of the Congress and in the months of preparation leading up to it. Roles include: administration, data entry, stewards, marketing, transport, meet & greet, multi-media, pastoral preparation and much more! If you would like to get involved visit www.iec2012.ie/voiunteer or ring the 4. Calendars designed by the Children of Leckaun N.S. will go on sale after 10.00am Mass in Newtownmanor on Sunday 4th December. Price €10. All proceeds go to Leckaun N.S. Parents' Association. 5. Children's Santa Party ~ Killargue Community Centre: Friday 9th December at 7.00pm. Please buy tickets in advance 6. AGM ~ St. Patrick's GAA Club, Dromahair: Sunday 4th December at 4.00pm in The Club House. All welcome. 7. Mass for deceased members of Staff of Our Lady's Hospital & Arus Breffni, Manorhamilton will be celebrated in the Hospital Chapel on Tuesday 6th December 2011 at 7.00pm. 8. St. Phelim's Nursing Home «• Christmas Party: Thursday 8th December at 2.00pm. Family & friends welcome. 9. Dromahair Women's Group ~ Christmas Party: Friday 9* December at 9.30pm in The Woodview Inn. 10. The Wednesday Club ~ Dromahair Active Age ~ Christmas Fare: Sunday 11* December at 12.00noon in the Depot 11. Parish Collection for St. Vincent de Paul: Next weekend Saturday 10* & Sunday 11th December after all Masses. Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities and Approved Bodies. Under this Tax Relief Scheme our parish is eligible to claim back a percentage of the tax paid by parishioners on their church contributions: all collections and dues. If you are a PAYE worker and contribute to your parish, please take home a copy of the CHY2 Cert ~ a white Revenue Form ~ which youll find at the back of your church. Fill in the relevant sections according to the instructions in the letter from the parish, which accompanies it ~ a yellow page. Tha nks for your help and continuing generosity! Any tax repaid by Revenue goes to Parish Funds and not to the priests. It is vital to return forms this week ~ since time to claim is very limited.