Parish Website: www.drumlease-kiHargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 - 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 6th April 2014 ~ Fifth Sunday in Lent. *W IV AJ A* IVIVIMfVIV tV IVIMIV fV f\J A/ f\* *\* CJIV *V A* *V *V IV 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. Next Sunday is Palm / Passion Sunday Palms will be blessed at all Masses and it would be nice to do part of the blessing outside if weather permits, So please be there in good time. This Wednesday, 9th April 2014 there will again be an Early Morning Mass for Lent in Dromahair Church at 7,00am. Trocaire Boxes are available at the back of your church. Please take one home, Proposed Time-Table for Holy Week ~ Easter Ceremonies, Holy Thursday ~ Mass of the Lord's Supper: Newtownmanor 7.00pm; Dromahair 8,00pm; Killargue 8.30pm. Good Friday ~ The Lord's Passion ~ Dromahair 3.00pm; Killargue 5.00pm; Newtownmanor 7.00pm, Holy Saturday ~ Easter Vigil ~ Dromahair only at 9.00pm. Easter Sunday ~ Celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord ** Mass in all 3 churches as follows: Newtownmanor 10.00am; Killargue 10.30am; Dromahair 11.15am. :HURCH MOTH [A] An Important Date for your Diary: Sacrament of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for Easter: Dromahair Church, Wednesday 16th April, at 8.00pm. [B] This coming Thursday evening in Newtownmanor Church, there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.3Qpm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. This coming Friday evening, in Dromahair Church, there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.30pm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. [C] Nigeria Mission / St. Patrick's Day Collection: If you have still to make your contribution, please bring it in next Sunday. N.B. Again this year, one quarter of the collection goes to the SIA Services ~ Supporting the Irish Abroad ~ our vitally important emigrant services in various countries. [D] Any further volunteers for our parish pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May 2014? It's time to decide! Give your name to Frances in the Post Office. Tel 071 - 9164106. Names must be in by Wednesday 16th April, [E] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Leo O'Reilly from Tuesday 27th May - Sunday 1st June 2014. Hotel Pilgrims: €690/€710; Ring Me Ginnity Travel 049 - 4331811 for details. Assisted Pilgrims stay in Accueil Notre Dame. Fare €520. Contact Fr. Kevin Fay on 049 - 4330018. Mobile: 087 8579968. [F] First Friday: Visits will continue this week and be concluded during Holy Week. [G] Parish Pastoral Council: The deferred Meeting takes place at 9.00pm on Tuesday 8th April in the Depot. [H] Practice for Confirmation ~ Wednesday 9th April at 8.00pm in Dromahair Church. Bring parents and sponsors! [I] Kilmore Cursillo ~ Annual Church Gate Collection: This weekend, 5th & 6th April. [J] We remember: Martin (Mattie) Dolan, Doonkelly, whose funeral took place on Friday 4th April; Maureen Coyle (nee Mostyn, sister of Eileen Flanagan, Killargue) whose funeral takes place in Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon this Sunday at 12.30pm and Ann Fleming (Sister of Bernadette Banks, Newtownmanor) whose funeral took place in Clarinbridge on Sunday last, 30th March. May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 7.00am <««N.B.; Thursday ~ see Killargue & Manor; Friday 8.00pm with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.3Qpm: Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: Tom & Annie O' Loughlin, Friarstown, Anniversary Sunday 6th April at 11.15am. Nan O'Rourke, Market St, Mass Monday 7th April at 9.30am. Sarah Brennan, Shriff, Mass Tuesday 8th April at 9.30am. Paddy and Mary Me Ternan, Doonkelly & Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Friday 11th April at 8.00pm. Mary & Frank Creed, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th April at 11.15am 3. Liturgy for April: Readers: Joseph McGoldrick. Collectors: Frank McGill, Domhnall Me Loughlin & Frances Dolan. Altar Society: Mary E. Ward & Christina Haddow. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm ~ Preceded bv Adoration of Blessed Sacrament at 7.3Qpm: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for Mary Ellen & John Francis Dolan, Corraghaun and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 6th April at 10.00am. Mary Me Morrow, Carrickanerro, 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: Kathy Me Morrow & Lily Dolan ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Wednesday 8.00am «N.B.; Thursday7.00pm; Saturday Evening ~ Vigil Mass ** 8.00pm. 2. Pray for: Bernadette & Patrick Hugh Me Morrow, Lisgorman, Mass Saturday 5th April at 8.00pm. Padraig & Elizabeth Banks, Gortnacarkogue and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 8th April ay 7.00pm. Charles Me Ternan, Gorratavey and deceased family members, Mass Thursday 10th April at 7.00pm. Bernie Dolan, Corrasra, Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th April at 8.00pm. «««««N.B. «Note Time Change. i May they rest in peace. 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 4. Liturgy for April: Readers: Dolan family & Flanagan family. Collectors: Joe Me Ternan, P J. Feeney, Joe Sheridan & Joe Harkin. Altar Society: Marie Sheridan & Martina Hannon. Community Notices 1. Bingo: 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. A Lenten Evening of Prayer and Reflection ~ organized by the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre ~ will take place in St. Michael's Church, Glenfarne on Friday 11th April from 8.00pm - 9.30pm. The evening will be conducted by Fr. Enda Murphy, Diocesan Director of Pastoral Development and Youth Ministry. All welcome. 3. Leitrim Co. Council's newly established Local Community Development Committee has started work on a new six year Local Economic & Community Plan for the County. All groups and individuals wishing to contribute to the plan are asked to attend a meeting in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on Thursday 10th April or in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Monday 14th April. Both consultations start at 6.30pm. Details from 071 - 9650496 or lcdc@leitrimcoco.ie 4. Killargue Tennis: Coaching Thursdays from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Application forms available at court or Patti Reynolds, Kiilargue P.O. 5. The Wednesday Club ~ Dromahair Active Age: New telephone number: 087 - 9202220. Parish Timetable 2014. Confirmation ~ Drumlease N.S. & Leckaun N.S. This Saturday 12th April 2014 at 12.00 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair with Bishop Leo O' Reilly. First Communion Drumlease N.S. ~ Saturday 17th May 2014 at 11.00am ~ St Patrick's Church, Dromahair. Leckaun N.S. "Saturday 7th June 2014 at 11.30am ~ Church of Mary, Mother of God, in Newtownmanor. Visitation and Blessing of Graves Killargue & Cloonlougher ~ Sunday 29th June 2014 Newtownmanor ~ Sunday 3rd August 2014. My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular. Adlai Stevenson,