Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com
Fr. Anthony Pagan -071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131.


Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor


Sunday 6 March 2016~ The Fourth Sunday in Lent ~ Mother9s Day ~ Mothering Sunday. 

Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of our Lenten Journey. 

For all of us, may Lent be a time to pray again as a family, a time to re-assess our own lives, to care for body and soul, a time to reach out to people in 
need too. 

Trocaire Boxes are available at the back of each church. Please take one home! 

\ This Wednesday 9th March, there will be an early morning Mass 
in Dromahair Church at 7.00am» 
During Lent, a volunteer from the congregation might lead the Rosary before Saturday Evening & Sunday Morning Masses in all three 
churches. Those leading the Rosary are asked to begin a full 20 minutes before Mass. 

The Sick and Housebound will be visited during the week 

Anyone who is not currently been visited for the First Friday and would like to be visited, please contact Fr. Anthony at the 
Parochial House on 071 9164143. 

Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday 13th March at 3.00pm in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair. 
This year there will be a Special Collection taken up at Confirmation to fund the Youth Ministry in the Diocese. 
Please support this important ministry in the diocese. 
In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, there will be a Ceremony off Commitment on Wednesday 9th March 
at 7.00pm in Dromahair Church for all Confirmation children. 
There will also be a Practice for Confirmation on Thursday 10th March at 11.30am. 
Parents and sponsors welcome. 

CHURCH NOTICES. 

[A] Altar Servers for Dromahair
Sunday 28* February ~ Group 4: Niall Sweeney, Meabh Sweeney, Kelly Gallagher & Helen Sweeney.
Sunday 6th March ~ Group 5: Jake Bartlett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & Emma Hopper.
Sunday 13th March <v Group 6: Shauna Clinton, Imogen Jordan & Elaa Foley.
Thursday 17th March ~ Group 6; Shauna Clinton, Imogen Jordan & Ella Foley.
Sunday 20th March ~ Group 1: Emma Caprani, Ellie Keegan, Caoimhe McGoldrick, Aoileann McGoldrick.
Sunday 27th March ~ Group 2: Luke Brennan, Ruairi Power, Deirbhile Power & Ella McDaid.
Parents please note ~If your child is unable to serve at Mass on any of the assigned dates, please arrange a 
replacememt 

[B] This coming Friday evening, there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Dromahair 
Church at 7.15pm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. 
And this coming Thursday evening in Newtownmanor Church there will be Exposition & Adoration of the 
Blessed Sacrament at 7.15pm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. 
[C] First Confession for the children of Leckaun N.S. will take place in St Mary's NS Leckaun on 
Friday 11* March at 11.30am 
[D]_Dues Envelopes are being distributed at present. Please check in your church for your box of envelopes. If you have 
not received your box, please contact Fr. Anthony Pagan 

[E] Make your Lenten Pledge by visiting www.DiQneerassociatiQn.ie and join on line for the time of Lent 
[F] Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan. 
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome ~ limited number of places available on this Pilgrimage, Fare: €799 per person sharing. 
If interested, contact the Diocesan Pastoral centre on 049 4375004 as soon as possible. 
World Youth Day 2016 ~ limited number of places available for those aged 18- 35 on this Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Youth 

Day in Poland next July. Fare €800. If interested contact the Diocesan Pastoral Cfentre on 149 4375004 as soon as possible. 

[G] We remember: Anna Higgins, Gortnacarkogue, Killargue and Drumkeeran whose funeral took place during the week; 
Sean Clinton, Kilcoosey whose funeral took place on Monday last 
Edmond Hamilton, Corrastra, Killargue (brother of Tess Walpole, Corrasra). whose funeral took place recently 
Francie McGowan, Ardaktp, Dromahair ~ brother of Charlie, Sean & Thomas MCGowan, Dromahair and brother in 
- law of Frank O'Rourke, Market St, whose funeral also took place recent May they rest in peace 

ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR.
l.Mass: Monday 9.30am, Tuesday 9.30am Wednesday 7.00am N.B.: Friday 8.00pm ~ preceded by
Adoration at 7.15pm;, Sunday Mass at 11.15am.


2. Prayfo 
Annie McKenna, Dromahair, First Anniv Mass Sunday 6th March at 11.15am.
The people of the Parish, Mass Mon 7th March at 9.30am.
Intentions of the Donor, Mass Tues 8* march at 9.30am.
Intentions of the Donor, Mass Wed 9th March at 7.00am.
Edward, Mary Ann, Sean, Sr. Teresa, Gabrielle McMahon, Dromahair, Mass Fri 11th Marc at S.OOpm.
Raymond Fowley, Drornahair, Anniv Mass Sunday 13th March at 11.15am.
Confirmation Mass at S.OOpm.


Mav thev rest in peace. 

3. Liturgy for March Readers: Sadie & Marie Foley. Collectors Micheal McGoldrick, Tommy Dolan, Frank McGowan & 
Bernadette Conlon. Altar Society: Susan Kivlehan.
CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR.


1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm ~ preceded by Adoration at 7.15pm: Sunday Mass ~10.00am. 
2. Pray for: |
Michael Cunningham, late of Fawnlioe & Dundrum, Dublin, Mass Sunday 6* March at 10.00am.
Intentions of the Donor, Mass Thurs 10th March at S.OOpm.
Elizabeth McTernan, Moragh, Anniv Mass Sunday 13th March at 10.00am.
1 Mav they rest in peace!


3. Liturgy for March: Reader ^ Eileen & Patricia Cunningham. Collectors: Seamus Fowley & Cathal O'Conallain. 
Altar Society: Bernadette & Hazel Boylan.
ST. BRIGIDfS CHURCH. KILLARGUE.
l.Mass: Monday 7.00pm; Tuesday at 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm.


2. Pray for; j
The Deceased members of the Hannon Family, Killyvoggy, Mass on Sat 5th at 7 p.m.
Margaret, Josie & baby Dedan McGloin, Mass Tues 8th March at 7.00pm.
Michael & Annie Flanagan, Sheskins, Mass Sat 12th March at 7.00pm.
Mav they rest in peace 

3. Eucharistic Adoration: Continues in Killarciue Church every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. 
4. Liturgy for March: Readers: Aine Cullen & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Hannon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie Harte. 
Altar Society; Mary Harte & Josie Feeney » 

Community Notices. 

I- Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm In The Blue Devon. 

All lines €30 except games 5 MO which are €50. Ail houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated.
2.Dromahair IFA Annual 25 Card Drive in The Club House on sun 6th March at 8.30 p.m.
3 Dromahair St Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Thurs 17th March at 4.30 p.m. For more information contact 086 608 8284
4.Drumlease N.S. Enrolment September 2016: Enrolment Packs are now available from the school. Please call to the school or


contact us on 071 9164586 or www.drumleasens.scoilnet.ie 

5. Eucharistic Adoration including Padre Pio Devotionon in Killargue Church from 7-8 p.m on the first Tuesday of every 
month.. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the prayers 
6 Gaelscoil Cluainin ~ Enrolment for the school year 2016/2017 is currently underway. Contact MSirifn at the school office or
071 9856846 or at gaelscoilchluainin@eircom.net to receive an enrolment form which should returned by February 22nd.


7. Clothing Collection Facility: There is a Clothing Collection Facility/Container inside the Depot Gate.If you have any old 
clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will go towards much needed funds for Drumlease 
N.S. Your support in filling this container Is much appreciated. 
8. Lough Gill Players presents the comedy Wake in the Westtoj MJ. Ginnelly in 
The Hawkswell Theatre, Sligoon Sunday 6th March at 8.00pm sharp This presentation will be in aid of North West Hospice 
and SHOUT. There will be a presentation on Thursday 10th & Friday 11th March ~ The Blue Devon, Dromahair at 
8.30pm sharp. 
9.Leitrim Development Company is considering running a Short Digital Marketing Evening Course in the North Leitrim area. We would 
like to determine whether there are sufficient numbers of people interested in this training. Contact 071 9648013 

10. Ceili in Ballintogher Hall, Sat 12th March at 10.00pm. Music by Swallows Tail Ceili Band. Adm€10. Refreshments served. 
11. Leckaun N.S. Enrolment for September 2016. Enroiamrnt packs now available from the school. 
Please contact the school at 071 9164569. 
12. The Irish Pilgrimage Trust Fund Collection ~ Amount Collected at Newtownmanor Church gate €128.50. Thanks to all! 
St, Patrick's Dav Mass Times
Killaraue - vigil Mass ~ Wednesday 16th March at 7.00pm;
On the Feast Day itself" Newtownmanor ~ Thursday 17th March at 10.00am &Dromqhair~ 11.15am