Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com
Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131.


Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor 

Sunday 7th December 2008 ~ The Second Sunday of Advent 

We are currently celebrating the Season of Advent & the beginning of a NewChurch Year ~ a time of 
conversion and new hope. We wait with joyful expectation for the coming of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 

A Date for Your Diary 
The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation / Penitential Rite for all areas of the parish will 
take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 16th December at 8.00pm. 

Please leave time in vour schedule for this important preparation for Christmas. 

GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. 

[A] Tomorrow, Monday &** December, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary and a Holy Day of Obligation. 
Masses will be celebrated on the Feast Day itself ~ in the evening ~ in each church area. 
Kitlaroue ~ 7.00pm; Newtownmanor ~ 7.00pm; Dromahair^ 8.00pm. 
[B] Feeling isolated? Depressed? The Samaritans are ready to listen 24 hours a day, 365 daysa 
year. Teh 1850 60 90 90. And if you are hard of hearing ring: 1850 60 90 91. 
[C] Please be conscious of the security of personal belongings at and during Church Services. 
In some areas handbags left in cars are being targeted by thieves and on occasion too 
handbags left on church seats are being stolen during Holy Communion. 
[D] Proposed dates for the celebration of the Sacraments of Confirmation & 
Confirmation ~ Saturday 21st March 2OO9 in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair 
& First Holy Communion ~Saturday Hf* May 2OO9, in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair. 
[E] First Friday Visitation ~ Killargue: During the coming week. All will be contacted first. 
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 

1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 8.00pm; Tuesday 9.30am; 
Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; S*//7tfay~11.15am. 
2. Pravfor.James 
& Sarah Clancy, Aughameelta & son Aidan, Anniversary Mass Sunday 7th December at 11.15am. 
Annie Kelly, Dromahair, Drumkeeran & London and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Monday 
8th December at 8.00pm. 
Teresa Brannigan, Collooney, Mass Tuesday 9th December at 9.30am. 
Jeremiah & Margaret McSharry, Stonepark & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 
10th December at 9.30am. 
Cassie & Sean McMorrow and deceased family members, Anniv Mass Friday 12th December at 8.00pm. 
Paddy Downey, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 14th December at 11.15am. 
May they rest in peace 

3. Liturgy for December: Readers: Fiona O' Loughlin; Collectors: Josie Torsney, Patrick
McGoldrick, James Creed, Padraig O'Rourke, Charlie McGowan & Padraig Watters.
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Altar Society: Maureen Me Goldrick & Josephine Hamilton. 

CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 

1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; NB>»»»»
Saturday 11.30am; Sunday 10.00am.
2. Pray for.-. 
Elizabeth & James Fowley, Corraghaun, Anniversary Mass Sunday 7th December at 10.00am. 
Mary Kate & Patrick McTernan, Moragh and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Monday 8th 
December at 7.00pm. OVER »»» 

Winifred Harte, Doonkelly & Cregg House, Month's Memory Mass Saturday 13th December at 11.30am. 
Patsy Devaney, Corrycullen, Anniversary Mass Sunday 14th December at 10.00am. 

May they rest In pea 

3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Philomena Do Ian. Collectors: John Logue. 
Altar Society: Brig id Darcy & Margaret Feehily. 
ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 

1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Wednesday 7.00pm; 
Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 
2. Pray for." 
Maiy & Eddie McPartlin, Slieveanard, Anniversary Mass Saturday 6th December at 7.00pm. 
John McGowan,Greaghnafama & deceased family , Anniversary Mass Monday 8th December at 7.00pm. 
Deceased of the Dolan family, Mass Wednesday 10th December at 7.00pm. 
Joe & Mary Boles and John & Mary Boles, Cloonaquin & Lincolnshire, Mass Friday 12th December at 7.00pm. 
Margaret & John James Kelly, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 13th December at 7.00pm. 
May they rest in peace. 

3. Liturgy for December: Readers: Gerard McLoughlin & Laurene Walpole. Collectors: Pakie Me 
Goey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Christina McGowan & 
Patricia Harkin. 
Community Notices. 

1. Support your Local Binao every Monday night in the Abbey Manor Hotel & 9.00pm sharp. 
Excellent extra prizes in the run -up to Christmas 
2. Dromahair Development «* Depot Office Hours: Monday 10.30am - 1.30pm; Friday 10.30am 1.30pm. 
All bookings should be made at these times. Please book as far as possible in advance. 
3. Dromahair Defibrillator ~ Red Cross Group: Thanks to all the community for their help and 
support during 2008. Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2009. Next Meeting: Tuesday 9th 
December at 8.30pm in the Depot New members welcome. 
Congratulations to all involved in the launch of the new defibrillator in the Manor last 

Sunday ~ and all those who trained in its use. 

4. Progressive -25 Card Game: At 9.00pm every Friday night in Newtownmanor Hall.
Come along each Friday for a great night of entertainment! All welcome!
5. Beginners' Computer Course ~ starting after Christmas: Contact Pat at 086 0608731 by 8th 
December. You must be in full / part-time employment or self-employed and have a PRSI number. 
6. Enjoy the Wizard of Oz ~ hosted by St. Clare's Comprehensive ~ at 8.00pm in the Bee Park 
Community Centre, Manorhamilton, on the 11th, 12th & 13th December. 
Come along for a wonderful night of entertainment. Advance Bookings: 086- 341 0893. 
7. Don't forget the Christmas Market which continues in the DesQtthis Sunday until 4.00pm. 
Rainbow Programme 

This Programme supports children and teenagers who have experienced the loss of a parent through 
separation or death and is facilitated by specially trained caring adults. 

The next Programmme begins in the New Year and runs on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Enrolments need to be made as soon as possible ~ for organizational purposes. There is no cost.
Contact St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo at 071 9170329


Another Date for your Diary 

It is hoped to have a Festive Inter-Church CarolService at 6.00pm on Sunday 21st December in St.
Patrick's Church, Dromahair. More details next week.


An honest man does not make himself a dog for the sake of a bone! Danish Proverb