Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~Newtownmanor Sunday y August 2015 ~ ly Sunday in Ordinary Ti Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Newtownmanor Thanks to everyone who helped out in any way, with the Liturgy, prayers in the graveyard, collections and maintenance of the graveyard, It was nice to see so many people remembering their loved ones and caring so well for their burial plots. Next Saturday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass on Vigil of the Feast - Friday 14 August: Killargue 8.00pm. Mass on the Feast Day itself - Saturday 15th August; Dromahair 11.15am; Newtownmanor 10.00am. Due to various circumstances the Mass at the Holy Well will not be celebrated this year. Apart from other reasons, it would clash with the Saturday evening Vigil Mass. It is hoped to resume the Holy Well Mass next year when the Feast falls on Sunday. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] As you are aware, Fr. John McTiernan leaves the parish at the end of the month to take up a new appointment in Belturbet. A Farewell Mass will be celebrated at 8.00pm on Friday 28th August in St. Patricks' Church, Dromahair. Refreshments will be served afterwards. [B] Honsignor Michael Cooke celebrates his Golden Jubilee this year and his retirement. There will be a celebration in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet on Friday 28th August at 8.00pm, It will be followed by a gathering of family, friends and parishioners in the Seven Horse Shoes Hotel in Belturbet. [C] National Eudiaristk Congress: This event takes place in Knock, Co. Mayo on September 26th & 27th. Its theme "Christ our Hope"\v\v\\.es us to think about hope in our lives. This week, take time to think about the moments when you were given reason to hope ~ perhaps what you needed came your Way. Remember to be thankful! [D] Kilmore Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg ~ Thursday 20th August 2015. This Retreat is offered to all young people in the Diocese aged 16 - 35 years and is lead by Fr Robert McCabe. Cost €35. To book contact your parish priest or parish youth officer. [E] The Knock Pilgrimage Season continues until Sunday II**1 October. Public Ceremonies on Sundays are as follows: Anointing of the Sick ~ 2.30pm; Con-celebrated Mass followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary Procession to the Shrine & Blessing of Religious Objects - 3.00pm. For details of week - day Ceremonies consult the poster which is on your church notice - board. [F] Knock Novena ~ 14* -22nd August: The theme this year is Faith and Family. Daily ceremonies take place at 3.00pm & 8.00pm in the Basilica and there is an excellent selection of speakers. You will find details on the website: www.knockshrine.ie or ring 094 - 9388100. Details are also posted on your church notice board. [G] The National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 13th September. Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick will be the chief celebrant [H] First Friday Visitation; Continue during the week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. [I] The latest edition of Glad Tidinas ~ The Diocesan Newsletter ~ is available at the back of your church. Do take a copy. It's free. [J] Weremember: Martin Tahany, Little Blue Cottage, Gortermone, Killargue who died on Thursday 6th August. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. May he rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Saturday ~ Feast of the Assumption ~ 11.15am; Sunday Mass at 11.15am. In the event of a funeral it will be necessary to cancel the earlier morning Mass. 2« Pray for Patsy Me Goldrick, Coredda, Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th August at 11.15am. Margaret Gannon, London, Mass Monday 10th August at 9.30am. Deceased of the McGarry family, Market St, Dromahair, Mass Saturday 15th August at 11.15am. Tommy & Pauline Boles, Carrickanerro, Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th August at 11.15am. May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for August: Readers: Michael Costello. Collectors: Sean Johnston, Sean Me Goldrick & Padraig Walters. Altar Society: Helen McGoldrick. CHURCH OF MARY/MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Feast of the Assumption ~ 10.00am; Sunday Mass ~ 10.00am. 2. Pray for: John McGoldrick, Doonkelly and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 9th August at 10.00am. Bridie & Jim McDermott, Leckaun, Anniversary Mass Saturday 15th August at 10.00am. Patsy Diamond, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th August at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for August Reader: Deirdre McDermott; Collectors: Thomas Healy & Martin Dolan; Aftar Society: Patricia Dolan & Angela Loughlin. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Friday ~ Vigil Mass for Feast of the Assumption ~ 8.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 8.00pm. 2. Pray for: Vincent & Mary McKeon, Soxline and son Derek, Anniversary Mass Saturday 8th August at 8.00pm. Kathleen & Paddy Joe Gallagher, Corderry, Anniversary Mass Friday 14* August at 8.00pm. P.J. & Mike McKenna/ The Rock, Cashel, Anniversary Mass Saturday 15th August at 8.00pm. Mav they rest in peace 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Continues in Killaraue Church every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for August: Readers: Monica Giblin & Lauraine Walople. Collectors: Pat Kerins, Pat Flanagan & John Flynn Altar Society: Mae & Kathleen Gallagher. 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. Help Keep Dromahair Tidy: You are requested to keep the areas in front of your own premises or residence litter free & weed free. Also, lefs have pride in our village and pick up litter anywhere we see it. This will help in the Tidy Towns Competition. Judging is currently taking place. 3. Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season: You can begin the Three Da¥ Pilgrimageanv day up to the 13th August 2015. Come to a place of welcome where everyone is equal. No need to book. Boats daily from 10.30am until 3.00pm. Cdntact: Maureen or Lorraine on 071 - 9861518. E - Mail: info@louqhderq.org 4. Dromahair Development is compiling a Local Directory of businesses and services. Your business or service can be included free of change. Contact the Depot immediately on 071 - 9134986. E- Mail: dda.tidytQwns@qmail.com 5. Cosy UP to Console ~ The National Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Bereavement Charity ~ Awareness Campaign: KnrtaCosy! Create Awareness! Host an Afternoon Tea Party! Info: www.console.ie For enquiries or to pledge support: anne.lynch@console.ie or Telephone: 087 -1955990. 6. Irish Heart Foundation ~ Annual Church Gate Collection: This weekend at all churches in the area. 7. Dromahair AED/ Defibrillator Group "Annual Church Gate Collection: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16* August. Please support this worthy cause. Clothing Collection Facility There is a Clothes Bank / Container inside the Depot Gate. If you have old clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will help the parish and various charities. Currently people are leaving out bags of clothes at their houses to be collected by purely commercial operators & they rarely help significantly any worthy cause ~ despite what a few advertise! And other clothes banks in the village contribute only a very small amount to the charities they advertise. Please do not bring books, toys or any items other than clothes! Flattery is like perfume. So smell it but don't swallow it.