Parish Website: www, a Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 10th January 2010 ~ The Baptism of The Lord. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] We wish all our parishioners ~ old and new ~ all our visitors and friends, Peace, Happiness and every Blessing as we begin the New Year. Greetings and Best wishes to our good neighbours in Drum/ease Parish Church. Ath-bhliain faoi shean is faoi mhaise daoibh go leirl Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! SzcZesliwego NowegoRoku! Buon Anno! Gluckliches Neujahr! FelizAno Nuevol Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! [B] Feeling isolated? Depressed? The Samaritans are ready to listen 24 hours a day, 565days a year. Tel: 1850 60 90 90. And if you are hard of hearing ring: 1850 60 90 91. [C] All remaining First Friday Calls will be done during the week ~ weather permitting. Those concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time & day. [D] We remember Maud Gillmor, whose funeral took place on Wednesday 6th January; Kitty Me Tigue, Larkfield whose funeral took place on Monday 4th January; Kathleen Wright, DerryA Tuflinamoyle whose burial took place in Killargue on Friday 1st January; Kathleen Clancy, Killaleen & Cartron, Sligo who died on 28th December 2009 & John Me Shera [father of our District Engineer, Padraig Me Shera\ who died before Christmas. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Tuesday 11.00am; Friday8.00pm; Sunday11.15am. 2. Prav for:Garry McTernan, Market St, Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th January at 11.15am. P(eter) Speers, Comaneane, Manorhamilton & Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Friday 15th January 8.00pm. John Harte, Kilcoosey, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th January at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for January: Readers; Mary Brodie & Paul Jordan. Collectors: Tommy Smith. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly._ CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Deceased members of St. Felim's Sick & Infirm Priests' Society, Mass Sunday 10th January at 10.00am. Padraig Boylan, Dublin & Dromahair, Mass Sunday 17th January at 10.00am. Mav theft/ rest in 3. Liturgy for January: Reader; Sarah Comiskey. Collectors; Jim Banks & Paddy Devaney. Altar Society; Kathleen Me Goldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass; Saturday ~ Via// Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray fon- Kitty Diamond, Dromahair, Mass Saturday 9th January at 7.00pm. Ellie, Noel & Mick McKenna, Gortatresk, Mass Saturday 16th January at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary Me Govern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine Me Morrow. 4. Apologies to some households in the Killaraue Area who, due to adverse road & weather conditions, did not receive their New Year Calendars vn schedule. Some calendars still remain to be distributed ~ but they will be! Community 1. There will be no Bingo this Monday night due to the state of the roads and the current unpredictable weather. Apologies to all our patrons but we know that you realize that safety comes first. 2. Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1850 60 90 90. www..Samaritans ie & io@samaritans..pra 3. Do you have a Smoke Alarm in your home? This cheap device could save your life. It is also important to have a Carbon Monoxide Monitor especially if you use oil, gas or coal. You should never block an air vent in a room where you are burning gas, oil or coal as fuel. 4. Be a good neighbour this Winter. Check that older neighbours are well, safe and warm. If you get no reply from an elderly neighbour's house, contact a relative or An Garda Sfochana. Do not leave it to others. They may have left it to you. 5. Extra copies of the 2010 Parish Calendar ate / will be available at the back of your church. Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collection and the Dues during 2009 Offertory Collection = Day-to-day upkeep of each church, repair and refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. = Support and upkeep for the priests of the parish during the year. Thanks to the people of all threeparish areas ~particularly all those whohelped in such a variety of ways, cared for each church, contributed financially, took up collections, were active in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, sang in the choirs and provided musical accompaniment, our soloists and instrumentalists ~ for your generosity and support throughout the year. A special word of thanks to the Parish Pastoral Council. Clothing Collection Facility A Container's been placed in the grounds of The Depot Dmrnaha/rfor the collection of unwanted clothing ~ ladies', gents' and children's ~ shoes in pairs, leather goods, sheets, blankets & curtains. Please put the above items in plastic bags. Access to the facility is from the Backline and through the steeldoor leading into the fleoofgrounds. Only the right —handfloor of the container opens. Turn the lever fully to the left before pulling the door open ~ and you'll need to use a little strength! Proceeds from these collections will aid parish funds Another year, another start, A time of hope for every heart; A time to leave the past behind and share a newfound peace of mind. Then going forward day by day, find love and joy along life's way! Iris Hesselden.