Parish Website: www.drwnlease-killargue.com Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 6'th n April 2008 ~ The Third Sunday of Easter Fr. John Me Tiernan - 071- 9164143/ Fr. John Sexton -071 -9164131 This Saturday, 12th April 2008, all those who help out in any way in the 3 Parish Areas or have done so in recent years are cordially invited to a Function in the Abbey Manor Hotel. No specific individual invitations are being sent out. The function will begin at 8.30pm sharp and we hope tofinish at 1.00am. GENERAL/ CHURCH NOTICES. [A] The Saturday Evening Vigil Mass in Killargue will revert to 8.00pm on Saturday 3rd May 2008. [B] Trocaire 1: Any remaining Trocaire Contributions would be gratefully appreciated. Please put your donation in the Special Trocaire Offertory Envelope for Holy Thursday or if you don't have one,just put your contribution in an ordinary envelope with your name on it. We are trying to keep our Trocaire Collection up to lastyear's level at least! Thanks to all who have contributed to date. [C] Diocese ofKilmore ~ Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ led by Bishop Leo O' Reillv ~ 27th May-1stJune 2008. Hotel Pilgrims - Cost €679 - book with Me Ginnity Travel, Cavan ~ Telephone 049 - 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims ~ Cost €590 - staying at Accueil Notre Dame ~ apply to Fr.Colm Hurley, P.P., Killeshandra, Co. Cavan - Telephone / Fax: 049 - 4334155. Please book as early as possible! [D] The St. Patrick's Day Offertory Collection ~ from March 15th this year ~ goes to support Missionaries from the Diocese ofKilmore ~ especially those in Nigeria ~ in providing education, healthcare and building up Christian communities. If you haven't yet made your contribution, you can still do so. There is a special envelope ~for 75^ March -in your Offertory Envelopes Pack. [G] First Confessions: The children in 2nd class from Drumlease N.S. celebrate the Sacrament of Penance this Thursday evening 10th April. [H] Remaining First Friday Visits: The sick and housebound in the Killargue area will be visited on Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th April All concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wed 8.00pm; Fri 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am 2. Pray for:- Tom & Annie Loughlin, Friarstown, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th April at 11.15am. Liam Me Ginn, Mass Monday 7th April at 9.30am. Hugh Me Nama, Creevelea & Canada, Mass Tuesday 8th April at 9.30am. Mike Devaney, Mass Friday 11th April atS.OOpm. p cggy & Geoffrey Me Ternan, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th April at 11.15am. May she rest in peace 3. Liturgy for April: Readers: Joseph Me Goldriek; Collectors: Ray Me Goldriek, Frances Dolan, Frank Me Gill & Domhnall Me Loughlin. Altar Society: Mary E.Ward & Christina Haddow. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Lorcan Feehily, Hill House, Leckaun, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th April at 10.00am. James Rooney, Gortnaskeagh and Patrick Rooney, Mullies, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th April at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for April: Reader: Frank Dolan. Collectors: P.J. Martin & Jimmy Dolan. Altar Society: Mary & Cathy Me Morrow & Lily Dolan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday 7.00pm; 2. Pray for:- th Sean Slevin, Leamascally & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass on Saturday5 April at 7.00pm. Mary Feeney, Curry, Anniversary Mass on Friday 11th April at 7.00pm. Tom Hannon, Gortgarrigan, Anniversary Mass on Saturday 12th April at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for April: Reader: Helen Dolan & Padraig Flanagan. Collectors: Joe Me Ternan, P.J. Feeney, Joe Sheridan & Joe Harkin. Altar Society: Marie Sheridan & Martina Hannon. Community Notices, 1. Support your Local Binzo every Monday night in the Abbey Manor Hotel at 9.00pm sharp. 2. Bothar is looking for participants to join in & enjoy a fim - filled day at the Women's Mini Marathon on June 2nd 2008. Walk, jog or run 10km in Dublin while raising funds for a good cause. Bus will be leaving Drumkeeran at 8.00am & return at 8.00pm. Contact Frances at 087 - 7764748. 3. Newtownmanor Development Group: Meeting Wednesday 9th April at 9.00pm in the Manor Hall And don't forget the Fun Walk this Sunday 6th April ~ starting from the Manor Hall at 3.00pm. 4. Feeling sad, anxious or low? You could be depressed. For a listening ear call the Aware Helpline on 1890 303 302 or visit www.aware.ie Support groups meet in Markievicz House, Sligo on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 8.00pm. A separate group for 18- 24 year olds meets at the same time in the same venue. Ring 071-9155120 for further details. 5. On Monday 31st March the launch of the Sligo/Leitrim Living Links -a support for people bereaved by suicide ~ was launched. This new branch is a valuable support service for people who have been bereaved by suicide and will be provided by 14 trained volunteers who can offer a listening ear at any time or place. Living Links Sligo /Leitrim can be contacted on 086 399 9029. Email: info@livinglinks.ie 6. A revised Traffic Plan for Dromahair is available for viewing in the local County Council Office. 7. Killargue Community Centre will host the Drumkeeran Players in a performance of The Able Dealer at 8.30pm this Sunday evening 64^U April. 8. Tennis in Killargue: One coaching session per week will be held each Wednesday from 6.00 - 7.00pm. The fee is €5 payable at the Court before each session. To attend the sessions, Club Membership must be obtained. Membership renewal / application forms available from Killargue Post Office or any club officer. Youth 2000 ~ Belturbet Young people -aged 16 - 35~are invited to a Youth 2000 retreat in St. Brecin's College, Belturbet from 18-20^ April. The programme includes Youth Masses, talks, music, games, etc. Residential - so please bring a sleeping bag! For more information contact Karen on 087 -4131215 or check out www.youth2QOO.ie Through an oversight, incomplete lists ~ and pressure of work ~ some existing parishioners & quite a number of new ones did not receive their Offertorv Collectionor Dues Envelopes for 2008. Please accept our apologies! In the interim, until matters are sorted out, perhaps parishioners - including those new to the parish ~ would put their contribution in an ordinary envelope with their name and address. It is particularly important to make a contribution to the Nigeria Mission Collection& Trocaire 2008 Collection. Current parishioners might advise those new to the parish re Offertorv & Dues Contributions~ if asked! Thanks!