Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 501 February 2012 ~ The Fi The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Sunday 13th May 2012 at 3.00pm. First Communion for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair onSaturday 19th May 2012 at 11.00am. First Communion for the children of Leckaun N.S. will be celebrated in Newtownmanor Church onSaturday 26th May at 11.30am. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES [A] As we conclude the celebration of Catholic Schools Week viz acknowledge the great contribution that our Catholic Primary and Post Primary Schools make to Irish society and Gospel values. We pray for our teachers, parents and parish, that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we may share the responsibility of furthering God's work. It's a time to say thanks for all who Nurture our Christian Faith and hand it on at home, in school and in the parish. Catholic Schools endeavour to be a light for pupils, parents, staff and society in every generation. an inclusiveand respectful community, welcoming students of all denominationsand none. [B] IEC 2012: Book Nowto attend the Stf1 International Eucharisttc Congress which takes place in Dublin from the 10th -17th June 2012. The Opening Ceremony takes place in the RDS on 10* June and there will be ceremonies each day from 1 th -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/reqistratlon You can book for 7 days, for 3 days or for 1 day. You can attend as an individual, as a family or as a group. Do not leave it to the last minute! Read more about the different booking possibilities at www.iec2Q12.ie and book now [C] Cursillo Weekends 2012: Men's Weekend takes place from 1st -4th March 2012 & Women's Weekend takes place from 8th -11th March 2012 in the Star of the Sea retreat Centre, Muilaahmore, Co. Sliao. Learn more about Cursillo by visiting the Kilmore Doicesan website : www.kilmorediocese.ie . Click on tab on home page and then click on Cursillo under the heading Prayer A Spirituality. People who have done this course found it a happy & most positive experience! [D] First Friday: Visitation of the housebound will continue during the coming week. All concerned will be contacted to arrange a time and date. Apologies that some visits did not take place in January due to illness. [E] We remember: Fr. Charlie Me Padden, Glangevlinvthv had been working in the Diocese of Kilmore for several years and whose funeral took place in Doobally on Thursday 2nd February & Rachel Kerrigan, Glencar whose funeral took place in Glencar on Wednesday 1st February. May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday9*3Qammf Fr/^y 8.00pm; Sunday ~ 11.15am. 2* Prav for: - Harold Atkins, Lavally, Ballintogher and deceasedfamily, Mass Sunday 5th February at 11.15am. Padraig McTernan, Larkfield, Mass Friday 10th February at 8.00pm. Fr. Charlie McPadden, Fr. Sean Me Goldrick, Fr. Hugh Me Grail anddeceased priests of the Mass Sunday 12th February at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Readers: Sinead Torsney -McGoldrick & Michael Costello. Collectors: Padraig Watters. Altar Society: Annie McKenna & Rosemary Bartlett. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- All the faithful Departed, Mass Sunday 5th February at 10.00am Vincent Banks, Corrycullen, Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th February at 10.00am. May they rest In peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Reader: Michael Comiskey. Collectors: Volunteers needed. Altar Society: Comiskey & Minnie Healy. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm; 2. Prav for:- Hugh McMorrow, Gortnacarkogue and deceased family, Mass Saturday 4th February at 7.00pm. Margaret & William Harkin, Towneyhousey, Mass Monday 6th February at 7.00pm. Deceased members of the Hannon family, Killavoggy, Mass Saturday 11th February at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesdays at 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for February; Readers: Monica McNulty, & John McMorrow. Collectors: Joseph McGowan, Margaret Sheridan, John Joe McNiffe & Bridget Fitzpatrick. Altar Society: Lena McTernan & Monica McNulty. Community Notices. 1. Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ail 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, are most welcome. Come along for a night of real fun! 3. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land ~ 8th to 15th October 2012: Direct flight from Dublin. Spiritual Director ~ Fr. Dan Sheridan. For booking and information contact Anna Brady 049- 4336291 / 087 - 2549960. 4. St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: Journey through Grief ~ Bereavement Support Group ~for 6 Thursday nights beginning at 8.00pm on 23rd February. This programme gives a bereaved person real help to cope. Advance booking necessary! To book for this or any of the wide variety of courses, please ring immediately 071 9170329. New brochure now available. 5. Social Dancing ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Tuesday at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome ~ especially a few extra men. Contact Anna at 071 - 9145057 or 087 - 3131330. 6. The Wednesday Club ~ Dromahair Active Age for over 55's continues every Wednesday at 10.30am in the Depot. Wide variety of activities & hobbies. New members always welcome. 7. ASIST ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ 2 day workshop: 14th 7 15th February in Carrick -on - Sahnnon Education Centre and the 7th & 8th March in Sligo. For further details contact Belinda Taylor, HSE Health Promotion Unit at 0719135061. 8. Breast Check ~ The National Breast Screening Programme ~ is returning to Leitrim very soon. Women aged 50- 64 are invited for free mammograms and will receive an appointment by post to attend the BreastCheck Mobile Unit in the car park of the Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon. Further details on freephone 1800 45 45 45. 9. Sean McDermott Boxing Club: Tournament in Killaraue Community Centre this Saturday evening 4th February 2012. beginning at 8.00pm. All welcome. Shannon/Lough Gill Pastoral Area Team Meeting in the Rowantree Centre, Drumkeeran at 8.00pm on Tuesday 7th February It is hoped that our parish representatives will be able to attend this important meeting. Offertory Collection & Dues Envelopes If you have not yet received your official envelopes, please put you contribution in an ordinary envelope carrying your name and address ~ and number if you have one! We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give!