Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor [GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Did you forget? The Special Annual Diocesan Vocations & Support Services Collection was due last Sunday, 28th April 2013. You can still bring it in next Sunday. Your contribution is needed and appreciated. [B] First Communion for Second Class in Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Saturday next, 11* May at 11.00am. Please remember all the children celebrating the Sacrament and their families in your prayers. Sincere thanks to Ms. Deirdre Kelly and all the school staff for great dedication. On Saturday 18* May the young people of Leckaun N.S. will celebrate First Communion at 11.30am in the Church of Mary Mother of God, Newtownmanor. Sincere thanks to Ms Joanne Gilmartin and all the school staff for great dedication. [C] ACCORD «v Cavan: Getting married in 2013 or 2014? 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@eircom.net [D] Knock Pilgrimage Season: April 28th - October 13th 2013. See your church notice - board for details. [E] Year of Faith ~ Lough Derg Pilgrimages & Retreats: Why not take part in a 1,000 year old tradition celebrating your Faith with people from every parish in Ireland? Contact your Diocesan representative, Fr. Michael Router, 049 - 4375004 or Email: pastoralcentre@kilmorediocese.ie You can also contact Maureen in the Lough Derg Office 071- 9861518 or E - mail: info@louqhderq.org [F] The Graan ~ Novena of Hope 2013: Continues each day up to and including Monday 6th May 2013. For details see the website: www.theqraan.com or telephone 048 - 66322272. See details on church notice - boards. [G] First Friday. Visitation continues next week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange time and day. [H] May Rosary: Will be recited in all 3 churches before Vigil / Sunday Masses. Please begin 20 minutes before Mass. [J] We remember: Dr. Ruth Stummann - Bowert (wife of Dr. Franz— Josef Stummann, Lisgorman, Killargue) whose funeral took place in Germany on 19th April 2013. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass/ Monday 11.00am <««NB ( See Killargue and Manor for other days); Friday 8.0Qpn\'f Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Brendan Brady, Dromahair & deceased family Mass Sunday 5* May at 11.15am. Kate Ann Me Hugh & all our Faithful Departed, Mass Monday 6th May at 11.00am. Cahal Sharkey, St. Joseph's Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Friday 10th May at 8.00pm. Rose McGovern, Drumlease Rd, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th May at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace/ 3. Liturgy for May: Readers; Sarah Haddow & Martin Dolan. Collectors: John Me Morrow, Kevin Me Goldrick & Tommy Sweeney. Altar Society: Chris Me Goldrick. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR, 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Pray for:-. Margaret Devaney, husband Martin & Patsy Devaney, Corrycullen, Mass Sunday 5th May at 10.00am. All our Faithful Departed, Mass Thursday 9th May at 8.00pm. Margaret & James Rooney, Gortnaskeagh, Mass Sunday 12th May at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for May: Reader: Leckaun National School. Collectors: Hubert Loughlin & Paul Me Dermott. Altar Society: Bernadette Banks & Mai Devaney. Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake! [Victor Hugo] ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Thursday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 2. Pray for:- Frank & Bridget Me Tertian, Mullaghmore, Mass Saturday 4th May at S.OOpm. Thomas Judge, Tullinwillin, Mass Tuesday 7th May at 7.00pm. Charles McTernan, Corratavy and deceased family members, Mass Thursday 9th May at 7.00pm. Patrick Harte, Kent, England & Lisgorman, Mass Friday 10th May at 7.00pm. Charles McMorrow, Lisgorman, Mass Saturday 11th May at S.OOpm. May they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration continues as usual in Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings: 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ** First Tuesdaytf every month. 4. Liturgy for May: Readers: Aine Me Morrow & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: John Me Morrow, Mai Gallagher, Seamus Reynolds & Paddy Fahy. Altar Society: Patsy Me Goey & Bernadette Feeney. Notices 1. Bingo: 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 much appreciated! 2. Set Dancing Ceili: On Sunday 5th May from 4.30pm - 7.30pm in the Blue Devon. Music: Innisfree CeiliBand. Admission €10. Your support is much appreciated! All proceeds in aid of the Newtownmanor Car Park Project, 3. The Depot, Dromahair: Office open every morning ~ except Thursday ~ for typing, photocopying, faxing and internet access. There are also On - Going Classes in The Depot: Karate on Monday & Friday; Boxercise & Aerobics on Monday & Thursday; Parent & Toddler Group on Tuesday & The Wednesday Gub ~ Active Age on Wednesday morning. See notice-board outside Depot or call 071 - 9134986. E-mail: dda.tidytowns®qmail.com 4. Camogaiocht Na nGleannta: Camogie training for girls U10 - U14 every Tuesday from 6-7pm in St. Clare's N.S. Astroturf. €2 each. Contact Steve at 087 9306675. 5. Breffni ICA Guild AGM, Monday 13th May at 7.30pm in Killenummery Community Centre. New members welcome. 6. Floral Pride 2013: Applications sought from Community groups, schools and businesses who have improved the appearance of their area by planting trees, flowers and shrubs. Application forms available from Development Section, Leitrim Co. Council, 071 9650496, floralpride@)leitrimcoco.ie or www.leitrimcoco.ie . Extended closing date for entries 10th May 2013. 7. The Depot Office is open every morning, except Thursday. Services available include typing, photocopying (black & white or colour), faxing and internet access. Very reasonable rates. Telephone or fax 071 9134986. E-mail: dda.tidytowns@Qmail.com Items for inclusion in local newspapers should be forwarded to the Depot by Thursday evening. 8. Local Garda Services: Members of An Garda Si'ochana will be in attendance in the Depot, Dromahair on Monday evenings ~ maybe with the occasional exception ~ from 4.00pm - S.OOpm. Normal business ~ such as form filling & passport applications ~ will be transacted. Contact Sgt Robert Conroy at 071 - 98 55041. 9. Do you know the L-Number of the Link Road you live on or the R-Number of the Regional Road it leads off from? You should note these numbers in case you need to call the emergency services. 10. Irish Cancer Society ~ Church Gate Collection: After Mass this weekend in Dromahair & Newtownmanor Churches. 11. Newtownmanor Hall ~ Progressive 25 Card Game every Friday night at 9.00pm. Ail welcome. 12. Vision Week~ Year of Faith: Monday 20th May - Saturday 25th May in St. Therese's, St. Michael's & St. Mary's in Killenummery & Killery Parish. You are invited to hear a host of excellent presentations on various relevant topics. Speakers include Mike Rainsworth, Oisfn Me Gonville, Sean & Ann Mulrine, Tommie Gorman, Tony Bates and Mark Harte. Full details on each church notice - board. All ceremonies start at 7.30pm. Parish Pastoral Council There will be a full meeting of the Pastoral Council in the Depot, Dromahair at 8.30pm on Tuesday 14th May. Board of Management Meeting. Leckaun N.S. Thursday 9th May at 8.30pm. Blessing and Visitation of Graves 2013, Killaroue & Cloonlouoher: Sunday 30th June 2013; Newtownmanor: Sunday 11th August 2013.