Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 - 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 9th March 2014 ~ The First Sunday in Lent. f\f tW AJ (TV fV AJ fV A/ A/ A* A/ *V/ IV IV IV *V AJ» A* IV A* AJfXf A* A* A/ We have already begun our Lenten Journey On this First Sunday in Lent we continue our Pilgrimage in Faith ~ a journey which leads us to the Celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ our promise of eternal fulfillment. For all of us, may Lent be a time to pray again as a family, a time to re-assess our own lives, to care for body and soul, a time to reach out to people in need too. This Wednesday, 12th March 2014 there will be an Early Morning Mass in Dromahair Church at 7.00am. During Lent, the Rosary will be recited 20 minutes before Saturday Vigil / Sunday Mass in Dromahair, Killargue & Newtownmanor Churches~ for those who wish to participate. Those leading the Rosary are asked to begin on time ~ and finish 10 minutes before Mass. Trocaire Boxes are now available at the back of vour church. Please take one home. St. Patrick's Dav Masses ~ Advance Notice. On Monday 17th March ~ St Patrick's Day ~ Mass will be celebrated at the following times: Newtownmanor ~ 10.00am; Killargue ~ 10.30am; Dromahair ~ 11.15am. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] This coming Thursday evening, in Newtownmanor Church, there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.30pm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. And this coming Friday evening, in Dromahair Church, there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.30pm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. [B] Would you like to climb Croagh Patrick, get a bit of exercise while taking part in a good humoured parish pilgrimage? It is proposed to run this event on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May 2014. If you are interested please give your name to Frances in the Post Office. Tel 071 - 9164106. Names must be in by Wednesday 16th April. [C] It is hoped to run a series of 3 Inspirational Talks in the parish for Lent ~ one in each church. Two of these lectures have been conformed and we would ask parishioners to support them. On Tuesday 18th March at 7.00pm, Fr. Brvan ShorthalL OFM, will celebrate Mass and speak in St. Brigid's Church, Killargue & on Thursday 27th March at 8.00pm, Shah* Martin will give a lecture in St Patrick's church, nmmahair. Fr. Bryan brings a positive outlook and a spirituality that enriches. His theme is: y/ref*^alj thsbadnews? Shane Martin aligns himself to the School of Positive Psychology, seeking to build on a person's strengths. He is focused on keeping people resilient during life's challenges ana Arises. And he shares a positive Christian outlook. Details of the talk in Newtownmanor have not yet been finalized. But it * still hoped it will go ahead! [D] First Friday Visitation continues during the coming week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. [E] We remember: Frank Maguire, Teemore, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh (father of Olivia Keegan, Stonebridge, Dromahair), whose funeral took place on Tuesday 4th March; Eddie McTiernan (brother of the late Brigid Darcy, Moneyduff), whose funeral took place on Tuesday 4* March in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Nan O'Rourke, Market St., Dromahair, whose funeral took place on Saturday 1st March; Aggie McPartlan, Manorhamilton (sister of Bridie Boles, Killargue) whose funeral took place on Wednesday 26th February; Brendan McGuinness (brother-in-law of Philomena McGuinness, Carrickgohill, Killargue) whose funeral took place on Tuesday 25th February & Winnie Brady, Belcoo (mother-in-law of Regina McGowan-Brady, Church Rd, Dromahair) whose funeral took place on Sunday 23rd February. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 7.00am: Friday 8.00pm with Adoration at 7.30pm: Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for: - Jarlath Conry, Carrickacroghery, Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th March at 11.15am, Vincent Bird, Mass Monday 10th March at 9.30am. Ann Cal lag hart, Ballygawiey, Mass Tuesday 11th March at 9.30am. Lena Healy, Sooey, Mass Wednesday 12th March at 7.00am. Christina (Chrissie) McMorrow, Month's Memory Mass Friday 14th March at 8.00pm. Hugh Brennan, Shriff and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 16th March at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for March: Readers: Sadie & Marie Foley; Collectors: Micheal McGoldrick, Tommy Dolan, Frank McGowan & Bernadette Conlon. Altar Society: Betty Purvis & Susan Kivlehan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm ~ preceded by Adoration at 7.30om; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for: Michael Cunningham, Dundrum & Fawnlion, Mass Sunday 9th March at 10.00am. Francie & Cissie (Kate Ann) Dolan, Doonkelly, Anniversary Mass Thursday 13th March at 8.00pm. Edward Boylan, Cornaloughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th March at 10.00am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for March: Reader: Eileen Cunningham. Collectors: Seamus Fowley. Altar Society: Bernadette & Hazel Boylan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Friday 7.00pm; Saturday Evening ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:-i Patrick & Margaret O'Hara, Shanacranaghy & Pat Kerins, Soxline, Anniversary Mass Saturday 8th March at 7.00pm. Michael Flanagan, Sheskin, Anniversary Mass Friday 14th March at 7.00pm. Bridget & Frank McTernan, Muilaghmore, Anniversary Mass Saturday 15th Match at 7.00pm. May 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 March: Readers: Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Hannon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie Harte. Altar Society: Mary Harte & Breege O'Hagan. 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. County Leitrim ~ Draft Development Plan 2015 - 2021: The Plan is on public display from 31st January -11th April 2014. Written submissions and observations are welcome and should be addressed to the Planning Department of Leitrim Co. Council at Aras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon. The documents can be viewed at www.leitrimcocoJe E-mail: devplan@leitrimcoco.ie 3. Progressive 25 Card Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces, young and old, are most welcome. Come along for a night of good fun. 4. During Masses, Baptisms, all Church Ceremonies, you are asked not to leave any valuables in your car. Handbags should never be left on seats. There are people going round at the moment very willing to break into your car and share your property without your permission. 5. Lough Gill Players, Dromahair present the comedy / Do Not Like Thee Dr. Fell, directed by Gerard McKenna in Newtownmanor Hail this Saturday 8th & Sunday 9*" March at 8.30pm sharp. There is a new car-park at Newtownmanor Hall so lots of parking spaces are available. Proceeds go to Newtownmanor Community Development and the Lough Gill Players. 6. On Saturday 29th March at 8.00pm the Lough Gill Players will also present the comedy IDo not Like Thee Dr. Fell in The Blue Devon. Dromahair. This production is in aid of the Parents' Association of Drumlease N.S. and the support of parents would be much appreciated. It is a good fundraising event and social night. Anyone wishing to donate a Spot Prize for the Raffle on the night should drop it in to Drumlease N.S. prior to the event. 7. Grow Your Own ~ Introductory Course with Ingrid Foley: The Depot, Dromahair, on Wednesday nights from 8.00pm - 10.00pm. €15 for the full course. To book or get further details ring Mary at 087 2853413. 8. Text Alert Envelopes for €5 now available from the Depot and most businesses in Dromahair. 9. Pancakes for Charity: This event on Shrove Tuesday in Drumlease N.S. raised €505 in aid of the National Children's Hospital, Taliaght. The event was organized by the Confirmation Class and the Parents7 Association. Sincere thanks to all involved. 10. Drumlease N.S. Enrolment 2014: Packs for new pupils starting in September 2014 are now available from the school office. Ring: 071 - 9164586 for details.