Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Parish Website: www.drumlease-kiliargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Sunday 10th February 2008 ~ The First Sunday of Lent We have already begun our Lenten Journey. On this First Sunday of Lent we continue our pilgrimage in Faith -a journey which leads us to the celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Let us pray that Lent for each of us will be a time of spiritual renewal and fresh hope. On Wednesday next, 13th February, there will be an early morning Mass at 7.30am in Dromahair . This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter. Mass mil be over by 7.55am at the latest. Most people mil then have lots of time to complete the journey to their place of work. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Lent is a time of Reflection in preparation for Easter ~ the Passion, Death & Resurrection of Jesus. It is a time to think of our relationship with God, to make a space for prayer and reflect again on the importance of Mass and the spiritual in our lives. It is an opportunity to care for those in need ~ especially by contributing to Trocaire. [B] Trocaire packs are now available back of each church. They were not available on Ash Wednesday because the courier delivered them to another parish. It happens all the time! [C] Life in the Spirit Seminar ~ Praising God in Prayer & Song with testimonies of lives transformed: St. Clare's Church, Manorhamilton ~ each Friday night up to and including7th March 2008. [D] Kilmore Cursillo Weekends: From 28th February -2nd March 2008 for men & from 6th -9th March 2008 for women. Venue: Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Cursillo provides gentle and helpful guidance in learning what it is to be a Christian in our modern world. Application forms - with some facts on Cursillo ~ available at the back of your church. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 7.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for:Harold Atkins, Lavally, Ballintogher, Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th February at 11.15am. Padraig McTiernan, Larkfield, Anniversary Mass Monday 11th February at 9.30am. Sonny (Michael) Mitchell, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 12th February at 9.30am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Wednesday 13th February at 7.30am. <лллллллллллллл N.B. Edwin & Susan Lambe, Killinanama, Anniversary Mass Friday 15th March at 8.00pm. Tommy Me Part land, Fawn, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th February at 11.15am. May they rest in peace CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:-. Vincent Banks, Corrycullen, Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th February at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Thursday 14th February at 8.00pm. May they rest in peace ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday - Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Thomas & Kate Ann Kelly, Gortgarrigan, Anniversary Mass Saturday 9th February at 7.00pm. Francis & Margaret Me Morrow, Mullaghmore, Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th February at 7.00pm. May they rest Inpeace. 3. Killargue Apostolic Group: Meetings recommenced on Wed 6th Feb and will continue on the 1st & 3r Wednesday of each month from 8pm - 9.30pm. New members welcome. Community Notices, 1. Bingo, every Monday night, in the Abbey Manor Hotel at 9.00pm sharp. Come along and win some excellent prizes. 2. Newtownmanor Community Development Group: A sponsored walk will take place this Sunday Iff1 February ~ starting at 2.30pm ~ in aid of Manor Hall renovations. Why not come along and bring the kids. So get out your walking shoes -preferably MET! Sponsorship cards available from Ann Dolan at 086 - 2242828 or any Committee member. Refreshments served. 3. Active Age Group ~ Dromahair: Meetings every Wednesday mornins from 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Depot. Old and new members are most welcome. 4. Thinking about giving up smoking? For a free appointment with a trained Smoking Cessation Advisor, ring Lo-Call 1850 200 687. 5. St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo will shortly be running a special programme ~ Journey through Grief- for adults who suffered loss or bereavement. It begins on Thursday 14th February at 8.00pm. Details/Booking 071 9170329. 6. Newtownmanor Hall ~ Aerobic classes for beginners ~ starting Tuesday 26th February at 9.00pm. Contact 086 - 2542505 for further details. 7. Step -by -Step Committee needs participants for Sponsored Walk in aid of North West Stroke Support Group at 2.00pm on 24th February from Rosses Point to Sligo. Sponsorship cards available from John O'Hara at 071 9167999 or Mary Gilmartin, Ballisodare at 086 8143414. 8. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje ~ Duration 7 Nights ~ Flight from Knock on 22nd March 2008. Contact Group Leader Ann Kelly at 086 1505298 or 071 9164296 for details. If you did not receive a 2008 Parish Calendar - or need a second copy ~please take onefrom the back of your church. Monday 11th February is World Day for the Sick We are asked to pray for all who are ill at home or in hospital & all who care for them. There is no piIlow sosoft asa clear conscience!