Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarciue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 /Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 7th March 2010 ~ The Third Sunday in Lent. On this third Sunday in Lent we continue our pilgrimage of faith ~a journey which leads us to the celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ our promise of eternal hope. Let uspray that, for all of us, Lent will be a time to pray again as a family, a time to re-assess our own lives A spirituality ami a time to reach out to people In need. On Wednesday next 10™ March there will be an earlv morning Mass at 7.30am in Dromahair, This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter, Mass will be over by 7.55am at the latest. Many people will then still have time to complete theJourney to their place of work. During Lent TheRosary will be recited in each church after weekend Masses ~for those who wish to remain on and participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Advance Notice* Masses for the FeastofSt Patrick, Priomhearlamh na hEireann ~ the National Apostle of Ireland: Killaraue ~ Vigil Mass for St Patrick's Day ~ Tuesday 16th March at 7.00pm. Newtownmanor ~ morning Mass on St Patrick's Day ~ Wedneday 17th March at 10.00am. Dromahair^ morning Mass on St Patrick's Day ~ Wednesday 17th March at 11.15am. [ B] The Offertory Collection for St Patrick's Day supports Kilmore Missionaries abroad ~ especially those in Nigeria ~ in providing education, healthcare and building up Christian Communities. Please give generously on this Feast ofSt Patrick, the Missionary. There is a dedicated envelope in your Offertory Collection Pack. Lent is a time to think of others who are less well off than we are. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to Trocaire and the amount usually suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes ~now available at the back of our church. Please take one! [C] St. Patrick's Missionary Society ~ Kiltegan: Fr. Con Cronin wishes to thank you, the parishioners, for your warm welcome and positive response to his visit last weekend. Please bring hack anv remaining envelopes next Sunday and place them in the collection basket. [D] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ 27th May -1st June 2010. Hotel Pilgrims should contact McGinnitv Travel 049 - 4331811. AssistedPilgrims contact Fr. Colm Hurley 049 4334155. [E] There will be a special Mass and Ceremony of Commitment at 8.OOom on Saturday 13P March in St Patrick's Church, Drvmahairfor all those receiving Confirmation this year. [F] Fr. Rafal Siwek ~ Diocesan Chaplain to the Polish Community ~ will celebrate a Polish Mass in St. Clare's Church, Manorhamilton on Monday 15th March at 7.30pm. There will be an opportunity for confession at 6.3Oom. Please let Polish friends know about these events. [G] Weremember: Jim (Francis James) Ferguson, Rockvalley, Dromahair whose funeral took place in Sligo on Tuesday last 2nd March. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~ early morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Fr/o&y 8.00pm; Saturday ~Special Confirmation Mass ~ 8.00pm, Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for:Mary & Martin Crowne, Kilcoosey & deceased members of the Crowne, Feeney & O'Rourke families, Mass Sunday 7th March at 11.15am. Jim (Francis James)Ferguson, Mass Friday 12th March at 8.00pm. Cassie & Sean Me Morrow, Mass Sunday 14th March at 11.15am. May they rest In peace. 3. Liturgy for March: Readers: Volunteers needed. Collectors: Micheal Me Goldrick, Tommy Dolan, Charlie Me Gowan, Frank Me Gowan & Bernadette Conlon. Altar Society: Betty Purvis & Susan Kivlehan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Grainne Kelly, Magurk - Sligo - Belfast, Anniversary Mass Sunday 7th March at 10.00am. Padraig McTiernan, Larkfield & deceased of Manor area, Mass Thursday 11th March at 8.00pm. James Fowley, Corraghaun, Anniversary Mass Sunday 14th March at 10.00am. May they rest In peace 3. Liturgy for March: Reader: Michael Cunningham. Collector: Seamus Fowley. Altar Society: Bernadette Boylan & Hazel Boylan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday & Thursday 7.00pm: Saturday* Viail Mass~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Margaret & William Harkin, Townahoosey, Anniversary Mass Saturday 6th March at 7.00pm. Kathleen Loughlin, Curry, Killargue, Mass Tuesday 9th March at 7.00pm. Mae Slevin, Lemascally, Killargue, Mass Saturday 13th March at 7.00pm. Mav theyrest in peace 3. The Irish Pilgrimage Trust expresses sincere thanks to all who contributed to last week's church gate collection in Killargue. A total of €151.70c was collected. 4. Liturgy for March: Readers: Aine Cullen & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Hannon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie Harte. Altar Society: Maureen Me Gorrin & Mary Harte. Community Notices, 1. Bingo continues each 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 appreciated! 2. Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1 850 60 90 90. www.samaritans.ie & 1o@samaritans.orQ 3. The Louah Gill Players present a Three Act Play Newtownmanor Hall ~ this Sunday 7th March; Blue Devon Function Room ~ Friday 12th & Sunday 14th March; The Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo - Tuesday 16th March & in the Glens7 Centre, Manorhamilton ~ Tuesday 23rd March 2010. Your support is appreciated. 4. A.S.LS.T.