Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Parish Website: www.drumiease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 - 9164131. Sunday 6th January 2008 - Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. This Sunday, 6? January 2008, is the Feast of the Epiphany On the Feast of the Epiphany we celebrate the revelation of who Christ is. The visit of the Three Wise Men reminds us that Jesus came to save all nations and to bring God's love to the entire World. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] We wish all our parishioners ~ old & new ~ all our visitors and friends, Peace, Happiness and God's Blessing as we begin the New Year. We also extend New Year's greetings to our good neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath-bhliain faoi shedn is faoi mhaise daoibh so leir! Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! Buon Anno! Gluckliches Neujahr! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Gelukkis Nieuwjaarl SzcZesliweso Noweso Roku! [B] First Friday Visitation: All those not visited so far this January will be visited this week. A suitable time and day will be arranged beforehand by phone. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for:Garry McTernan, Market St, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th January at 11.15am. Kate Margaret & Andrew Scott, Mullagh Dromahair Anniversary Mass Tuesday 8th January at 9.30am. Mary Ward, Station Road, Anniversary Mass on Wednesday 9th January at 9.30am. P(eter) Speers, Mullagh, Dromahair & Cornaneane, Manorhamilton, Anniversary Mass Friday 11th January at 8.00pm. Mary Loughlin, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th January at 11.15am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Volunteers needed. Collectors: Tommy Smith & P.J.Carney. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Deceased members of the McTernan family, Gortnaskeagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th January at 10.00am. Deceased members of the Devaney Family, Cornalaughta, Mass Sunday 13th January at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Roisin Fowley. Collectors: Jim Banks & Paddy Devaney. Altar Society: Kathleen McGoldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Friday 7.00pm; Saturday - Vigil Mass - 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Kitty Diamond, Dromahair, Mass Saturday 5th January at 7.00pm. Margaret Jukes, Mass Friday 11th January at 7.00pm. Ellie Me Kenna, Gortatresk, Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th January at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary McGovern, Hugh Doherty, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices. 1. Bingo resumes this Monday night, 7th January 2008, in the Abbey Manor Hotel at 9.00pm sharp. Come along on the 7th and share in some excellent New Year's prizes. 2. The Official Launch of Defibrillators for Dromahair took place recently. Here is a list of contact numbers for those trained to operate defibrillators : 086 3259041 086 3441418 087 2181078 086 3408235 086 3365753 086 8790781 071 9164783 087 6734394 086 3212351 087 2891340 3. Aware: Depression Support Group for young people aged 18-25 meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 8.00pm in Markievicz House, Sligo. Phone: 1 890 303 302 or 071 9155120. A separate group for those over 25 years of age meets at the same time in the same venue. 4. Be a good neighbour this Winter. Check that older neighbours are well, safe and warm. If you get no reply from an elderly neighbour's house, contact a relative or An Garda Siochana. 5. Newtownmanor Community Development Group: Meeting in Manor Hall at 9.00pm sharp on Wednesday 9^ January 2008. All welcome. 6. Aerobics resume on Monday 14th January. Details from 086 - 2542505. Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collection and the Dues during 2007. Offertory Collection = Day-to-day upkeep of each church, repair and refurbishment of parish buildings/churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. Dues = Support and upkeep for the priests of the parish during the year. Your continuing generosity is much appreciated! Thanks to the people of all three parish areas -particularly all those who helped in such a variety of ways, caredfor each church, contributedfinancially, 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 choirs & provided musical accompaniment, our soloists & instrumentalists ~ for your generosity and support throughout the year. A special word of thanks to the Pastoral Council and Liturgical Committees. The following are the names & phone numbers of local priests. Please keep them in case of emergency. Rev Gerry Alwill, Drumkeeran, 077- 96 48025, Rev. Patrick Sullivan, Glencar, 071- 98 55433 Rev. Michael Cooke, Manorhamilton, 071-98 55042, Mobile: 086-85 33217, Rev. Sean Tynan, Killenummery, 071-91 64125 & Rev. Sean Burke, Ballintogher, 071-91 64154. Rev. John Me Mahon, Manorhamilton, 071- 9856987. Rev Fr. John Sexton, Killargue 071 -9164131 If you did not receive a 2008 Parish Calendar ~ or need a second ~please take onefrom the back of your church. A Sunday school class had just been hearing about the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Now, said the Sunday school teacher, who wasn't glad about the prodigal son's return? Please, Sir, replied one boy, thefatted calf!