Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 10th April 2011 ~ The Fifth Sunday in Lent. Next Sunday is Palm/Passion Sunday Palms will be blessed before all Masses and it would be nice to do part of the blessing outside if weather permits. On Wednesday next, 13th April, there will be an eariv morning Mass at 7.30am in Dromahair. This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter. Mass will finish by 7.50am at the latest. Many people will then still have time to complete the journey to their place of work. Time-Table for Holy Week ~ Easter Ceremonies Holy Thursday ~Mass of the Lord's Supper. Newtownmanor 7.00pm; Dromahair8.00pm; Killargue 8.30pm. Good Friday: TheLord's Passion ~ Dromahair 3.00pm; Killargue 5.00pm; Newtownmanor 7.00pm. Holy Saturday ~Easter Vigil** Dromahair only at 9.00pm. Easter Sunday ~ Celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord ~Massin all 3 churches asfollows: Newtownmanor 10.00am; Killargue 10.30am; Dromahair 11.15am. GENERAL [A] A Date for your Diary: Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penitential Service for Easter: Dromahair Church, Tuesday 19th April at 8.30pm. This service will follow the same pattern as our Christmas celebration and priests from outside the parish will be present. [B] Lent is a time to think of others who are less fortunate than we are. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to T/vca/reand the amount usually suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes ~ still available at the back of vour church. Please take one! [C] We offer our congratulations to all who received the Sacrament of Confirmation's Saturday 9th April in Dromahair. Please remember them all ~ including our Bishop & Teachers ~ in vour prayers. We express sincere thanks to our teachers for all their dedication and hard work. [D] During Lent, The Rosary will be recited in Dromahair & Killargue after weekend Masses& 20 minutes before Sunday Mass in Newtownmanor ~ for those who wish to participate. [E] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 27th May -1st June 2011. Hotel Pilgrims contact Me Ginnity Travel 049 - 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims contact Fr. Kevin Fay 049 - 4330018 or 087 - 8579968. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday See Killargue; Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~ early morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Thursday* see Newtownmanor; Friday8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:Myles, Maura & Frances Meehan, Station Rd, Dromahair, Mass Sunday 10th April at 11.15am. Maureen Mainwaring, Market St, and Kathleen & Patrick Gallagher, Bawn, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 11th April at 9.30am. Maureen McGoldrick, Coredda, Mass Wednesday 13th April at 7.30am. Pauline Boles, Carrickanarro, Month's Memory Mass Friday 15th April at 8.00pm. [P] at rick Ward, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th April at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOH 1. Mass: Thursday8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Lorcan Feehily, Hill House, Leckaun, Anniversary Sunday 10th April at 10.00am. For a special intention, Mass Sunday 17th April at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday &Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 8.00pm «««< N.B. 2. Pray for:- Francfs & Margaret McMorrow, Mullaghmore, Mass Saturday 9th April 8.00pm ««N.B. Tom Hannon, Gortgarrigan, Mass Saturday 16th April at 8.00pm. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Eucharistic Devotion: Each Tuesday evening in Killargue Church from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Community Notices, 1. Bingo this Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ail lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support to apondmtedl 2. The Lough Gill Players ~ cast and craw ~ would like to thank everyone who supported their recent production of Blithe Spirit wmr the last few weeks. A special word of thanks to all the sponsors. 3. St. Clare's Comprehensive, Manorhamilton ~ Fundraising Event: 4k & 10k run/walk this Sunday 10th April commencing at 12.30pm. Entertainment and refreshments in the gym after the event. All proceeds go towards funding the athletic track. Details on school website: www.stclarescomprehensive.ie 4. Niall Mellon Fundraising Race Night: Gerard Fowley wishes to thank all those who supported his recent fundraiser. A special word of thanks to those who sponsored races, sold or bought horses and all who helped in any way to make this night such a great success. A total of €6,940 was raised. 5 The Dromahair Development Office in The Depot is dosed for the moment. For bookings or enquiries in the interim please ring 086 - 8521791. 6. Gaelscoil Chluainin: Open Day on SaturdaylS* April from 12.00noon - 4.00pm. Lots of fun activities on the day. 7. HSE Peer Education Programme ** Women's Health ~ Information & Discussion on Common Female Cancers at 10.30am, Wednesday 30th March In St. Michael's family Life Centre, Church Hill, SlSgo. The programme is free. All women welcome. Tea & Coffee served. Contact number: 071- 9170329. 8. Please support Kevin Me Dermotfs Fwdfaisina Eventlw the Nlafl Mellon Township Trust FtmtfvJtth an Easter Cake Sale on Sunday 24th April hi Newtowninanor Hall following 10.00am Mass. Kevin is traveling to Cape Town to help build houses for some of the most deprived people in the world. Thanks for your generous support, It Is greatly appreciated. Towards Healing and Renewal ~ A Pastoral Response from the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference Some copies of this Pastoral Letter are still available at the back and doors of your church. Please take a copy! First Communion for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Saturday 21st May at 11.00am and First Communion for the children of Leckaun N.S. will be celebrated in Newtownmanor Church on Saturday 11th June atll.30am. Facts do not ceaseto exist because they are ignored.