Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 7th December 2014~ The Second Sunday in Advent 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 expectation for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Tomorrow, Monday, if1 Decembers the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holv Day of Obligation. Mass will t^e celebrated on Monday 8th December in all 3 churches at the following times: Dromahair ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Killargue ~ 7.00pm; Newtownmanor ~ 7.00pm. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] 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 23rd December at 8.00pm. Please leave place in your schedule for this important preparation for Christmas. Let us make this event a gentle encounter with God's mercy and love. [B] Every year, Drumlease Parish Church & St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair join together for a Community Christmas Carol Service. The Carol Service will take place this year in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair next Sunday Evening, 14th December at 7.00pm sharp. All welcome. [C] The Winter edition of Glad Tidinos ~ The Kilmore Diocesan Newsletter for the Pastoral Centre ~ is now available at the back of your church. Do take a copy. [D] St. Vincent de Paul National Collection: This weekend, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December, in all 3 church areas. All monies raised in the parish assist families in the local community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. [E] First Friday: Visitation of the sick and housebound continues during the week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. £F] We remember: Patrick Sharkey, Annagry, Co. Dunegal (brother of Charles Sharkey, Dromahair) whose death occurred on Friday. Funeral Mass in Annagry at 11.00am on Tuesday; Cecilia Parkin, Cornwalll & Gortgarrigan, who died recently & Martin Me Goidrick, Drumlease& Ardvoley, whose funeral took place on Saturday 29th November; May he rest inpeace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Saturday Morning ~ 11.15am ««N.B., Sunday ^11.15am. 2. Prav for: James, Sarah & Aidan Clancy, Augharneelta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 7th December at 11.15am. Mary Christina Healy, Main Street, Dromahair & Margaret Healy, Mass Monday 8th December at 11.15am.<«NB. Rose & Charles Clancy, Boggaun, Anniversary Mass Monday 8th December at 8.00pm.««NB. Jerimiah, Margaret & Eleanor Me Sharry, Stonepark & deceased family members, Mass Wednesday 10th December at 9.30am, Clair, Richard, Ben, Jake and Arran Smith, Mass Friday 12th December at 8.00pm. Raymond Patton, Rockvalley, Month's Memory Mass, Saturday 13th December at 11.15am. Daniel Harmon, Shriff, deceased family members and John & Tessie Rooney, Mass Sunday 14* December at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December: Readers: Fi6na O' Loughlin. Collectors: Josie Torsney, Patrick Me Goidrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann Me Loughlin & Ella Toolan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Monday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prayfo Patrick Feehily, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 7th December at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed/November Lists, Mass Monday 8th December at 7.00pm. Paddy Eames, Moragh & deceased of the Manor area, Mass Sunday 14th December at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Deirdre McDermott. Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. l.Mass:-Monday ~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception ~ 7.00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7.00pm; Saturday Evening ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm 2. Pray for: Gerry McLoughlin, Carrick Rd, Manorhamilton and baby Tara, Anniversary Mass Saturday 6P December at 7.00pm. John Me Gowan, his sister Roseanne Me Loughlin & deceased of Me Gowan family, Greaghnafarna, Mass Monday 8th December at 7.00pm. Dora & Francie Me Goey, Annaghboy and John & Brigid Me Goey, Annaghboy and Scotland, Mass Wednesday 10th November at 7.00pm. Patrick & Jack Hopper, Sweetwood, Anniversary Mass Friday 12th December at 7.00pm. Margaret & John James Kelly, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 13th December at 7.00pm. ! I Mav 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 December: Readers: Lauraine Walpole. Collectors: Pakie Me Goey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Waipole. 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. Progressive 25 ~ Card Game: Every Friday night in Newtownmanor Hall at 9.00pm. All welcome 3. A TunnelGardening Course started in The Depot on Tuesday 2nd December at 7.30pm. The course runs over six classes and finishes in January 2015. A few places remain. Ring Margaret on 086 8521791. i I 4. DARC <* Cookery Demonstration: There will be a Cookery Demonstration on Thursday 11th December at 8.00pm in the Riverbank Restaurant with mulled wine and small bites. It will be a Christmas Theme with hints on serveing Christmas dinner. Tickets at €10 are on s^le in local businesses or call 087 9021414. Why not come along and enjoy a great and relaxing night out i 5. Dromahair Ladies ~ Annual Cake Sale & Raffle: This Sunday 7th December at IZ.OOnoon in the Depot, Dromahair. Please support. ; 6. Newtownmanor ~ Christmas Wreath Making: Why not make your own Christmas Wreath? There will be a Workshop in Newtownmanor Hall on Tuesday 9th December & Wednesday 17th December where you can learn to make your own Christmas wreath and centre piece. €5 per night To book a place for the workshop, please contact Catherine on 087 - 2518011 or Philomena on 086 - 825 2527, Limited number of places! 7. Killargue Development Association: There were some Caption Errors on photos in the Killargue Calendar <* Life & Times -A Photographic Exhibition 2015 ~ produced by the Association, An amended version has now been produced. You can exchange your old calendar for a new one in the place where you bought the original. Calendars are also available from members of the Killargue Development Association. This is the most engaging reminder of times past and a very worthwhile keepsake for the archives. 8. Bartiev Family Fire Fundraiser: Following a fire which caused extensive damage at the above property, a House-to-House Collection is being arranged to help alleviate the financial hardship on this family. The Collection continues during the week.. A Garda Permit has been granted. Please be as generous as possible. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2014. Offertory Collection = Day - to- Day upkeep of each church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. The Offertory Collection also makes a maior contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan ServicesCollection from the parish. Dues = Support and upkeep of priests \r\ parish & Diocese. He who neglects the present moment throws away all he has. 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