Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday * December 2016 ~The Second Sunday in Advent We are currently celebrating the Season of Advent and a New Church Year ~ a time of new hope, an opportunity to change for the future. We ask for the grace ~ over the next few weeks ~ to prepare in joyful expectations for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 8 December in all 3 churches at the following times:- Dromahair ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Killargue ~ 7.00pm; Newtownmanor - 7.00pm. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Attar Servers for Dromahair 16th December -17th January 2017 ~ Group 3 : Michael Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Helen Sweeney & Anna Sweeney. Parents please note ~if vour child is unable to serve at Mass on anv of the assigned dates, please arrange a replacement _[B] A Date for your Diary: Every year, Drumlease Parish Church & St Patrick's Church, Dromahair join together for a Community Carol Service. The Carol Service will take place this year in St Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Sunday 11th December at 7.00pm. All welcome. [C] Advance Notice ~ a Date for your Diary! Redemptorist Mission will take place in the Parish from 9th - 17th September 2017. More details later! [D] Choir Practice ~ St Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Wednesday 7th December at 8.00pm. We are urgently seeking out new members (men and women, young and ohft in order to keep our Church Choir going. [E] The next *Do This in Memory of Me* Mass for children from Drumlease N.S. who are celebrating their First Holy Communion next year will be on Sunday 11th December at 11.15am in St Patrick's Church, Dromahair. [F] First Friday Visitation will continue during the week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. [G] We remember: Michael Kelly, Ballinabull, Newtownmanor who has died. Reposing at Arus Brefni, Manorhamilton from 6.00pm - 7.15pm on Sunday evening. Removal to Newtownmanor Chuch on Sunday, arriving at 8.00pm. Funeral on Monday at 11.00am with burial afterwards to Carrickatemple Cemetery. Phonsie Rooney, Drumlease and late of Glencar whose funeral took place on Saturday 3rd December; Tony Clarke, Kilcoosey and formerly of Sligo Town whose funeral tool place on Wednesday 30th Nov Kevin Deehan, The Acres, Dromahair & formerly of Keeleogyboy, Calry whose funeral took place during the week. May they rest in peace. 'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. J, Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Thursday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass at 11.15 a.m. Pray for: Gerard Madden, Market St, Aileen & Paddy Madden, John Madden and Jack Me Gee & Bernard McGarrell, Anniv Mass Sun 4th Dec at 11.15am. The People of the Parish, Mass Mon 5th Dec at 9.30am. Intentions of all who sympathized on the death of John Redmond, Mass Tues 6th Dec at 9.30am. Richard, Clair, Ben, Jake & Aaron Smith and their relatives, Mass Wed 7th Dec at 9.30am. Marie Dolan, 29 Drumlease, Anniv Mass Thurs 8th Dec at 11.15am. Intentions of the Donor, Mass Thurs 8th Dec at 8.00pm. John Devlin, Tom, Nora & Desmond Craig, Drumlease Hse, Anniv Mass Fri 9th Dec at 8.00pm. Mary & Peter O'Connor and Anthony O'Connor, Ballinameen, Anniv Mass Sun 11th Dec at 11.15am. May theyres^*npeace. 2. Liturgy for December; Readers: Sunday 4th Dec ~ Mary Brodie; Thurs 8th Dec and remainder of December ~ Pupils from Drumlease N.S. Collectors Patrick McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan.. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Sunday Mass ~ 10.00am. 2. Pray for: Patrick Feehily, Cornalaughta, Anniv Mass Sun 4th Dec at 10.00am. Intentions of the Donor, Mass Thurs 8th Dec at 7.00pm. Mary Reynolds, Sligo and late of Carrickfad and deceased of Reynolds family, Anniv Mass Sun 11th Dec at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for December Reader: Volunteer needed; Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan. ST. BTIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE 1. Mass: Wednesday 7.00pm; Thursday -Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Vigil Mass Saturday 7.00pm««N.B.; Pray for Margaret & John James Kelly, Lisgorman, Killargue, Mass Sat 3rd Dec at 7.00pm. James and Agnes Feehily, Cloonlaugher and Teresa Feehily, Manorhamilton, Mass Wed at 7 pm John Pat Lynch and Joseph Lynch, Mass on Thurs at 7 pm Patrick and Jack Hopper, Sweetrtwood, Mass on Fri at 7pm Gerry and Baby Tara Me Loughlin, Boggaun; Mass on Saturday at 7pm May they rest in Peace. 2. Liturgy for December Readers: Lauraine Walpole: Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole Altar Society; Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin 3. Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday evening 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena Prayers ~ First Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome. 4. Mass at 7.00pm in Killargue Community Centre on Saturday 10th December followed by Nativity Play Enactment and refreshments. Community Notices. 1. Bingo: Every 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 much appreciated. 2. Samaritans ~ a listening ear: Ring 0719142011 or callsave 1850 609090. 3. Dromahair Library opening Hours Tuesdays at 12.30 pm-4.00 pm Fridays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm. And 4.30 pm - 8.00 pm. 4. If you have a drink problem, help is available. Contact: Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office at 01 -842 0700. E-mail: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie gr Connaught Telephone Service: 091-767777. 5. Please hand in notices for the bulletin h¥ 12 noon on the Thursday to TheParochial House, Dtvmahair Th*nk you. 6. Clothing Collection Facility: There is a Clothing Collection Facility/Container inside the Depot Gate. If you have any clean, new or used clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will go towards much needed funds for the footpath to the Park. Your support in filling this container is much appreciated. Strictly no duvets or pillows. 7. Dromahair Ladies GAA Football Club ~ Cake Sale & Christmas Raffle ~ Sunday 4th December at 12 noon in The Depot. Please Support AGM "Annual General Meeting ~Saturday ICf December in the TheBlue Devon Function Room at 2.3Opm. New and old members welcome. Also Parents & Players. 8. History Talk entitled "Sean MacDiarmada and the parish of Cloonclare" ~ by Fr. Liam Kelly in the Bee Park Community Centre, Manorhamilton on Mon 5th December at 8.00pm. All welcome. 9. Saint Vincent de Paul Annual Christmas Church Gate Collection will be taken up after Masses in Dromahair, Killargue and Newtownmanor on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th December. Your generosity will be very much appreciated. Funds raised are put to use for people in need in the local area. Our confidential number is 086 4094399. Drumlease N.S Fundraising event: Tuesday 13th December: Cookery Demonstration by renowned chef; John KeHy at the Riverbank Restaurant at 8.00pm sharp. Tickets €15 each available from the school & Centra Dromahair. All monies raised will be donated to Drumlease N.S.