Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarciue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143/ Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 5th January 2014 ~ The Second Sunday of Christinas Tomorrow, Monday 6th January is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord and a Holy Day of Obligation, All Masses in the parish will be on the Feast Day itself. Dromahair: 11.15am & 8. 00pm; Killarque: 7.00pm; Newtownmanor: 7.00pm. On the Feast of the Epiphany we celebrate the revelation of who Christ is. The visit of the Three Wise Men ~ The Maoi ~ reminds us that Jesus came to save all nations and to bring God's love to the entire World. Sincere thanks to the people of all three parish areas ~ particularly those who helped in such a variety of ways, cared for each church, contributed financially, took up collections, were active in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, sang in the choir and provided musical accompaniment, our soloists and instrumentalists ~ for vour generosity and support throughout the year. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES [A] 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, aii our visitors and friends Peace. Happiness and every Blessing as we begin the New Year. Greetings and Good wishes to our neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath -bhliain faoi shean is fact mhalse daoi'bh go leir! Happy New Year! BonneAnnee! Gluckliches Neujahr! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! Buon Ano! [B] Getting married in 2014 or 2015? Contact ACCORD for your Pre-Marriage Application Form. Courses should be undertaken at least 6 months or preferably one year before your marriage. ACCORD also offers Marriage & Relationship Counselling in strict confidence. To book your Pre-Marriage Course or speak with a Counsellor, please contact Anne or Grainne on 049 - 4375004. E-mail: cavanaccord@etrcom.net Information on other Accord Centres can be obtained from: www.accord.ie Telephone: 01- 5053112. [C] First Friday Visitation will take place from Monday 6th January 2014. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Epiphany ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm, Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 9.30am; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for: Eugene Me Dermott, Drumlease & Ballinamore, Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th January at 11.15am. Patrick Hopper, Sweetwood, Killargue, Mass Monday 6th January at 11.15 am. John Harte, Kilcoosey, his parents P & Margaret and his brother Michael, Mass Monday 6th January at 8.00pm. Dominic Me Grath, Sligo, Mass Tuesday 7th January at 9.30am. Thomas Murray, Mass Wednesday 8th January at 9.00am. The Edwards family and the Campbell & Beaumont families, Mass Sunday 12th January at 11.15am. May they rest in peace/ 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Mary Brodie & Paul Jordan. Collectors: Padraig Waiters & Kevin Me Goldrick. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Epiphany ~ 7.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Joseph & Brigid Darcy, Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th January at 10.00am. Deceased members of St. Felim's Society, Mass Sunday 12th December at 10.00am. Mav they rest inpeace 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskey. Collectors: Jim Banks & Paddy Devaney. Altar Society: Kathleen Me Goldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Epiphany ~ 7.00pm; Tuesday & Friday 7.00pm; Saturday Evening ** Vigil Mass ** 7.00pm, 2. Pray for:- Patrick Harte, Usgorman & Kent. Mass Saturday 4th January at 7.00pm. Sr. Kate Me Barren & Owen. Katie and Sean Me Barron, Kinawley, Mass Monday 6th January at 7.00pm. Alphonsus & Elizabeth Lynch, Dublin, Mass Tuesday 7th January ay 7.00pm. Kitty McTigue, Larkfieid, Anniversary Mass Friday 10th January at 7.00pm. Mick, Noel & Ellie McKenna, Gortatresk, Anniversary Mass Saturday 11th January at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Kiilargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 4. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary McGovern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices 1. Bingo: Resumes at 9.00pm this Monday 6th January 2014 and continues every 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 muchappreciated 2. Progressive 25 Card Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Resumes Friday 3rd January 2014 and continues every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces, young and old, are most welcome. Come along for a night of good fun. 3. St. Patrick's College, Thurles, Co. Tipperary has been allowed to accept another intake of students on their four year teacher education programmes in September 2014. All programmes are accredited by the University of Limerick and approved by the Teaching Council. Students Interested in becoming second - level teachers should contact phoutigan@stpats.ie (Paula Hourigan at 087 - 7117772) for further details. 4. Community Alert: Envelopes will be available shortly for people wishing to subscribe to Text Alert. Subscription €5 per envelope. Community Alert Volunteers will be calling to your local area in the coming weeks to collect envelopes. 5. Dromahair Library ~ Opening Times: Tuesdays ~ 12.30pm - 6.00pm with a break from 4.00pm - 4.30pm. Also open on Fridays from 2.30pm - 8.00pm with a break from 4.00pm - 4.30pm. All New Year releases ~ for children and adults ~ available. Kids' Book Club starts in January 2014. Enquire at the Library for details. 6. Drumlease N.S. & Leckaun N.S. re - open this Tuesday 7th January at the usual time. Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections, various other Church Collections and the Dues during 2013. 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 major contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan Services Collection from the parish, Dues = Support and up-keep of priests in the parish. 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