Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor We are currently celebrating the Season of Advent and a New Church Year ~ a time of new hope, an opportunity to change for the better. We ask for the grace ~ over the next four weeks ~ to prepare in joyful expectations for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Next Tuesday Sf* December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 8th December in all 3 churches at the following times: Dromahair - 11.15am & 8.00pm; Killargue - 7.00pm and Newtownmanor~ 7.00pm. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Attar Servers for Dromahair: Sunday 6th December ~ Group 3: Melissa Rooney, Anna Quinn, Shane Conlon & Alan Kavanagh.. Sunday 13th December ~ Group 4: Niall Sweeney, Meabh Sweeney, Kelly Gallagher & Helen Sweeney. Sunday 20th December ~ Group 5: Jake Bartlett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & Emma Hopper. Thursday 24* December ~ Christmas Eve ~ Group 5: Jake Bartlett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & Emma Hopper. Friday 25™ December ~ Christmas Day ~ Group 6: Shauna Clinton, Imogen Jordan & Ella Foley. Sunday 27th December ~ Group 1: Emma Caprani, Ellie Keegan, Caoimhe McGoldrick, Aoileann Me Goldrick. Parents please note ~if your child is unable to serve at Mass on any of the assigned dates, please arrange a replacement [B] A Date for your Diary: The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for all 3 parish areas will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 22nd December at 8.00pm. Please leave place in your Diary for this important preparation for Christmas. [C] Every year, Drumlease Parish Church & St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair join together for a Community Carol Service. The Carpi Service will take place this year in Drumlease Parish Church on Sunday Evening 13th December at 7.00pm. All welcome. [D Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimage, Airport Transfers, 7 nights, B&B €267 Ring for flight info 01 4434510 [E] St Vincent de Paul requests your generosity for their Annual Christmas Church Gate Collection which will be taken up after Masses this weekend 5th and 6th December. Funds raised are put to use for people in need in the local area. Our confidential number is 086 4094399. [F] First Friday. Visitation of the sick and housebound will continue during the week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. [G] We remember: Helen Feeney, (nee Me Goldrick) Gregg, Rosses Point and late of Drumlease, Dromahair and sister of Kevin McGoldrick,Drumlease Rd, whose funeral took place during the week; Tom Me Enroy, Rossinver, Pat O'Callaghan, Amorset, Manorhamilton & Sr. MaryMcGowan, Dublin who have died recently May tfiey rest inpeace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am, Tuesday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - 11.15am & 8.00pm, Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass at 11.15am. 2. Pray for John Devlin, Dromahair, Tom, Nora & Desmond Craig, Anniv Mass Sunday 6th December at 11.15am. Tom & Mary McFadden and deceased members of family, Mass Monday 7th Dec at 9.30am. Richard, Claire, Ben, Aaron & Jake Smith, Mass Tuesday 8th December at 11.15am. The people of the Parish, Mass Tuesday 8th Dec at 8,00pm. Sr. Mary McGowan, Dublin & Dromahair, Mass Wednesday 9th Dec at 9.30am. Kitty Diamond, Drumlease, Anniv Mass Friday 11th Dec at 8.00pm. James, Sarah & Aidan Clancy, Aughameelta, Mass Sunday 13th Dec at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for December Readers: Fiona O'Loughlin. Collectors Josie Torsney, Patrick McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Tuesday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Sunday Mass ~10.00am. 2. Pray for: Patrick Feehily, Cornateughta, Leckaun, Mass Sunday 6th December at 10.00am. Geraldine Coleman, Whitley Bay, England, Mass Tuesday 8th December at 7.00pm. Maura Longworth, Athlone, Mass Sunday 13th December at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December Reader: Deirdre Me Grourty. Collectors: John Logue and Deirdre Me Grourty Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. l.Mass: Monday, Tuesday ~ Feast of the Immacualte Conception ~ 7.00pm; Friday and Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm. 2. Pray for John James and Margaret Kelly, Lisgorman, Sat 5th Dec at 7 p.m. John Me Gowan and deceased of Me Gowan Family, Greaghnafarna, Mon 7th at 7 p.m. Patrick and Jack Hopper, Sweetwood, Tuesday 8th at 7 p.m. Sheila, John, Cathal, and Nathy Cawley and Ann Henry, Batlinagar, on Friday 11th at 7 p.m. Gerry and Baby Tara Me Loughlin, Boggan, Manorhamilton, Sat 12th at 7 p.m. Mav they rest in peace 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Continues in Killarcpue Church every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for Decemberr: Readers: Lauraine Walpole. Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole . Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin. Community Notices. 1. 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. Killargue'Lives and Times' 2016 Calendar now on sale. Available in Reynolds, Centra Dromahair, Bredins Manorhamilton, or from any member of Killargue Development Association. Price €10. A memorable Christmas gift. 3. The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Pallative Care Module in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim on January 21st 2016. Contact 057 9370221 for more details. i 4 .From Kllmore to Krakow ~ be part of it: The Diocese of Kilmore is organizing a Pilgrimage to World youth day in Krakow next July for young people aged 18- 35. The cost for the two week pilgrimage is around €800 including travel and accommodation. Booking forms are available from Fr Anthony, Parochial Hse, Dromahair or from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Culiies, Cavan, Tel 049 4375004, Email: youthministry@kilmorediocese.ie or by download from www.kilmoredpc.ie/youthministry. The closing date for receipt of completed applications and Initial deposit is Wed 9th Dec 2015. 5. Bargain Boutique: Thanks to everyone who came along to Bargain Boutique last Sunday in The Blue Devon. It was a great success. €1,730 was raised for the Community Park in Dromahair. 6 Padre Pio Novena on Tuesdays in Killargue Church from 7-8 p.m. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the prayers 7. Dromahair Ladies ~ Cake Sale & Annual Raffle: After Mass this Sunday 6th December in the Depot, Dromahair. Please support. S.St Patrick's GAA Dromahair ~ Club AGM: The dub AGM will be held on Sat 12th Dec at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse Bar. 9. Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association: Public meeting in Berry's Tavern, Drumshanbo on Wed 9th Dec at 830pm. Tel: 0831056373 lO.Dromahair Development Association: Next Meeting, Tuesday 15th December 2015 at 8.30pm in the Depot. 11. Notices for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter should be handed in to the Parochial House by 8.00pm on Wedenesdays. 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 IM.S. This Container is available to the School until the 15th December. Your support in filling this container is much appreciated.