Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarQue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr, John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 8th December ** The Second Sunday of 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 remaining three weeks ~ to prepare in joyful expectation for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. The 8th December falls on Sunday this year so the Feast of the Immaculate Conception has been transferred officially to Monday 9th December. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year but for those who wish to celebrate the Feast, Mass will be celebrated at the following times this Monday: Dromahair ~ 8.00pm; Killaroue ~ 7.00pm; Newtownmanor ~ 7.00pm. Trocaire Emergency Appeal for the Philippines & Syria. The Special Emergency Collection which was taken UP in all three churches on the Weekend of 23rd & 24th November, raised the following amounts: Dromahair ~€1,440; Killargue: €885; Newtownmanor^ €700. Grand Total ** €3,025. Thanks for your generosity. A cheque for the full amount has already been forwarded to Trocaire. Trocaire returns comparing collections for 2012 & 2013 for each parish in the Diocese can now be viewed on your church notice - board. Trocaire says thanks for your aenerous and loyal suDDort in difficult times. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] A Date for your Diary: The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation / Penitential Serviced all 3 parish areas will take place in Dromahair Church on Wednesday 18th December at 8.00pm. Please leave place in your schedule for this important preparation for Christinas. 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 for a Community Christmas Carol Service. The Carol Service this year is in Drumlease Parish Church next Sunday evening. 15th December at 6.30pm sharp. All welcome. [C] Are you on PAYE and contribute to your parish?Can you fill in a CHY2 Form for Tax relief on donations? If you can, please do so immediately and hand it in or post it in to the Parochial House, Dromahair. We need to have CHY2 forms by Tuesday 10th December. You will find details at the bottom of the next page. [D] The Mission Collection ~ held at the end of October ~ raised the following amounts: Dromahair ~ €725 [€770]; Killaroue - €490 [€535]; Newtownmanor - €370 [€305]. Grand Total ~ €1,585 [€1,610]. Amounts for last year are given in brackets. [E] First Friday: Visitation of the sick/housebound will continue during the week. All will be contacted beforehand. [F] St. Vincent de Paul National Collection: This weekend, 7th & 8th December in all church areas. All monies raised in the parish assist families in the local community. Thanks for your help. [G] Weremember* Dominic McGrath, Sligo (father of Natasha Brennan, The Acres) whose funeral took place on Thursday 5th December. May he rest in peace! ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass: Monday 8.00pm ««<««N.B.; Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - James, Sarah & Aidan Clancy, Aughameelta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th December at 11.15am. J.J. & Ellen McSharry, Rockvalley and deceased family members, Mass Monday 9th December at 8.00pm. Richard, Clair, Ben, Jake & Arran Smith, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 11th December at 9.30am Charles & Rose Clancy, Boggaun & Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Friday 13th December at 8.00pm. Jossie, Cassie & Sean Me Morrow, St. Joseph's, Market St, Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th December at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Fiona O'Loughlin; Collectors: JosieTorsney, James Creed, Patrick Me Goldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & EllaToolan. PHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Monday 7.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Jim Edwards, Chester, Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th December at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed. Mass Monday 9* December at 7.00pm. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Sunday 15th December at 10.00am. Mav they nest In peace 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Gabrieile Fowley; Collector: John Logue; Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan, ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILIARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday Evening ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm.. 2. Pray for Gerry Me Loughlin & baby Tara, Boggaun, Anniversary Mass Saturday 7th December at 7.00pm. Eddie & Mary McPartlin, Slieveanard and son Liam who died recently in Bailieboro, Mass Monday 9th December at 7.00pm. John Banks, Gortnacarkogue and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 10th December at 7.00pm. James & Catherine Harkin and Paddy & Seamus Harkin, Anniversary Mass Friday 13th December at 7.00pm. Margaret & John James Kelly, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 14th December at 7.00pm. 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 doe December: Reader: Lauraine Walpole; Collectors: Pakie Me Goey, 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. Progressive 25 Card Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Continues every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces, young and old, are most welcome. Come along for a night of good fun! 3. Zumba Dancing every Friday in the Depot from 7.15pm - 8.15pm. Contact Amanda on 086 8770525 for details. 4. The Dromahair Ladies will hold a Fundraising Cake Sale in the Depot, Dromahair today, Sunday 8th December after Mass. Your support would be greatly appreciated. 5. AGM ~ St. Patrick's GAA Football Club: Sunday 8th December at 6.00pm in the Club House Function Room. All members are asked to attend this important Meeting. New members welcome. 6. Leckaun N.S. Recipe Book: On sale next Sunday 15th December. Please support. The book was designed by Leckaun pupils. 7. Dromahair Library ** Opening Times: Tuesdays ~ 12.30pm - 6.00pm with a break from 4.00pm - 4.30pm. Also open on Fridays from 2.30pm - 8.00pm with a break from 4.00pm - 4.30pm. All new releases for Christmas ~ for children and adults ~ available. Kids' Bookclub starts in January 2014. The Library is closed on Tuesday 24th December, Christmas Eve and Friday 27th December. Any more forms to come back? We need them by Tuesday 10th December. Please fill in today! Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities and Approved Bodies. Under the Tax Relief Scheme our parish is eligible to claim back a percentage of the tax paid by parishioners on their church contributions: ail collections & dues can be added together. If you were a PAYE worker in 2009 and contributed a total of €250 or more to your parish that year, please take home a copy of the CHY2Cert ~ which youll find at the back of your church. Simply sign the form and then fill in the following only: your name and address, PPS No and telephone number and tick the relevant tax rate, standard or higher. AH details will be kept absolutely confidential and filling in the form does not affect your tax in any way whatsoever. Any Tax repaid by Revenue goes to parish funds and not to the priests. Please hand in your form to the Parochial House or post it back without delay or put it in the collection basket. We really need to have all forms returned for processing by next Sunday. Money isn't everything but it sure keeps the children in touch. Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.