Parish Website: www.drumlease-killaraue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 6th December 2009 ~ Second Sunday in Advent We are currently celebrating the Season of Advent & the beginning of a NewChurch Year~ a time of conversion and new hope. We wait withjoyful expectation for the coming of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ A Diocesan Collection will be taken up after Communion today for the victims of recent flooding in Ireland. Proceeds will be channeled through St.Vincent de Paul. Do give as generously as possible! A Date for yourDiary The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation / Penitential Rite for all areas of the parish will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 22nd December at 8.00pm. Please leave time in yourschedule for this important preparation for Christmas. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Next Tuesday ft* December is the\s Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Sf* Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holy Dav of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated on the Feast Day itself ~ in the evening ~ in each church area. Killargue ~ 7.00pm; Newtownmanor ~ 7.00pm; Dromahair ~ 8.00pm. [B] A Prayer Service for all families affected by suicide will be held in the Cathedral in Cavan on Sunday 13th December at 3.00pm. [C] A meeting of all Eucharistic Ministers in Killamue will take place after Mass this Saturday 5th December. Please do your best to be there. [D] The Sacrament of Confirmation ~ will be celebrated at 12.00 noon on Saturday 27* March 2010'm St. Briaid's Church. Drumkeeran & First Holy Communion for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in Dromahair Church on Saturday 22nd Mavat 11.00am. [E] First Friday: Visitation of the sick & housebound will continue over the next week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time and day. [F] Weremember : Majella Garry (daughter ofPadraig & Bernadette Boylan) whose death occurred on Tuesday 1st December in Galway & Micheal(Mike) Cunningham, Calry and Limerick ( Cousin of Cunningham & Dolan families, Newtownmanor) whose funeral took place on Saturday. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday ~ Feast of Immaculate Conception ~ 8.00pm; Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:James, Sarah & Aidan Clancy, Aughameelta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th December at 11.15am. Teresa Quinn, New Paltz, N.Y. Mass Monday 7th December at 9.30am. Jim Fowley & Michael & Kate Cunningham, Kilmore, Mass Tuesday 8th December at 8.00pm. Jeremiah & Margaret McShany, Stonepark and deceased family members, Mass Wednesday 9th December at 9.30am. Ted & Ann O'Brien, Carrickfad; Terence & Catherine O'Brien, New York & Bernie McTernan, Naas, Mass Friday 11th December at 8.00pm. Paddy Downey, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th December at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for December: Readers: Fidna O' Loughlin. Collectors: Josie Torsney, James Creed, Patrick Me Goldrick, Padraig O'Rourke, Charlie McGowan & Padraig Waiters. Altar Society: Maureen Me Goldrick & Josephine Hamilton. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Tuesday ~Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:Patrick Feehily, Comalaughta, Mass Sunday 6th December at 10.00am. Mary Kate & Patrick McTernan & deceased family, Moragh, Mass Tuesday 8th December at 7.00pm. Patsy Devaney, Corrycullen, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th December at 10.00am. Mav they rest In oeace 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Philomena Dolan. Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily. ST. BRIGIDfS CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday 10.00am & Saturday ~ Vigil Mass~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:Eddie & Mary Me Parttin, Slieveanard, Mass Saturday 5th December at 7.00pm. John McGowan,Greaghnafama and deceased family members, Mass Tuesday 8th December at 7.00pm. Jack McGuinness, Carrickoghill, Month's Memory Mass Friday 11th December at 7.00pm. Thomas & Kate Ann Me Goldrick, Killaleen, Mass Saturday 12th December at 10.00am. Margaret & John James Kelly, Usgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th December at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for December: Readers: Gerard Me Loughlin & Laurene Walpole. Collectors: Pakie Me Goey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Christina McGowan & Patricia Harkin. 1. Dromahair Bingo every Monday Night in the Blue Devon Function Room at 9.00pm. All lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50; all houses €100 and last game €200. Excellent prizes for the Raffle. Come along and support your local binoo! 2. Progressive 25-Card Game: Every Friday night at 9.00pm in the Manor Hall. A great night out 3. Leckaun N.S. ~ Parents' Association: The recent Christmas Card Sale was a great success. Sincere thanks to the parents and all who supported the event so generously. Mile buiochas! 4. Christmas Concert with Four Part Choir & Carols for all the Family \ n the Glens Centre Manorhamilton at 8.30pm on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2009. Programme also includes champion musicians and dancers plus dramatic sketches. Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collection and the Dues during 2009 >/y Collection = Day -*o-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. Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities and Approved Bodies. Under this Tax Relief Scheme our parish is eligible to claim back a percentage of the tax paid by parishioners on their church contributions: all collections and dues. If you are a PAYE worker and contribute to your parish, please take home a copy of the CHY2 Cert ~ a white RevenueForm ~ which youll find at the back of your church. Fill in the relevant sections according to the instructions in the letter from the parish, which accompanies it ~ a yellow oaoe. Please return immediately as indicated. Thanks for your help and continuing generosity! Any tax repaid by Revenue goes to Parish Funds and not to the priests. Forms need to be in next weekend to allow time for processing before Christmas! Clothing The Container for Unwanted or Used Clothing in the grounds of the DeQQt will be emptied again on the 10th December. If you have unwanted clothing ~ or shoes, sheets, blankets and curtains ~ you wish to contribute, please bring it / them in without delay. The first container realized €1,204 for the parish.