Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 - 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday llm January 2015 ~ TheBaptism of the Lord. Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus is anointed with the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaimed Messiah. He now goes about doing good, working the signs & miracles that make him known as the servant of the Lord, He is the one who brings the good news to the poor and tells of salvation. Through Baptism, each Christian shares in the Life of Christ and the Father looks on us with favour too. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Sincere thanks to the people of all three parish areas ~ particularly those who helped in such a variety of ways, cared for our churches, contributed financially, took up collections, were active in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, served Mass, sang in the choir and provided musical accompaniment, our soloists and instrumentalists ~ for your generosity and support throughout the year fust ended. Ever/ blessing in 2015. Happy New Year! [B] Some copies of The Meaning of Marriage ~ A Unique Relationship Different from All Others ~ A Pastoral Statement of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference is available at the back of your church, This is a most informative presentation. Please take a copy. [C] Getting Married in 2015? The Diocese requests that all couples do the ACCORD Course. Accord Marriage Preparation Courses ~ held in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan ~ are on the following dates in 201S: 30th -31st January; 27* -28th February; 27th -28th March; 24th - 25* April &9th -10* October, Courses are held from 7.30pm - 10.00pm on Friday evenings and continue on Saturday from 10,00am - 5.00pm. Contact Anne or Grainne on 049 - 4375004 for information or for your Pre-Marriage Application Form. E - Mail; cavanaccord@eircom.net Information on other Accord Centres can be obtained from: www.accord.ie Central Office: 01- 5053112. [D] St Michael's family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: Spring/Summer Brochures are now available. Lots of interesting courses, morning, evening and Saturdays. Contact: 0719170329. Email: stmichaelsfam»Mifecentre@eircom.net Enrolment ongoing. A list of Courses and Seminars for Spring/Summer has been posted on your church noticeboard. [E] A Special First Communion Enrolment Mass ~ Do This in Memory of Me- will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 8.00pm this coming Saturday night, 17th January 2015. All the children of 2nd Class in Drumlease N.S. who are preparing for First Holy Communion and their parents are asked to be present. Members of the extended family are invited too. First Communion will be celebrated at 11.00am on Saturday 9th May 2015 [F] First Friday. Visitation will continue during the coming week. All concerned will be contacted. [G] We remember: John Madden, Market St., Dromahair, whose death occurred yesterday, Saturday. Funeral arrangements later. John Fowley, Cornalaughta, whose funeral Mass will be celebrated this afternoon, Sunday 11th January, at 1.30pm in Newtownmanor Church; Mary Gallagher, Ballintogher (nee Harkin, Killargue) whose funeral took place on Thursday 8th January; Breege O'Hagan, Larkfield, whose funeral took place on Tuesday 6* January in Manorhamilton; Johnny Me Gowan, Kiltydogher (father of Tanya Kerins,) whose funeral took place also on 6th January; Annie Burns, Mullagh, Dromahair, whose funeral took place on Wednesday 31st December 2014; Mary Beirne (nee Moran and sister of Joan Kelly, Larkfield Lawns, Dromahair) who died on 5th January in England. Maura Byrne, Tralee (sister of Julie Conry, Carrickacroghery, Dromahair) whose funeral took place on Sunday 28* December & Maura Longworth [mother of John Longworth, Lough Doon, Fivemileboume, Newtownmanor] whose funeral took place in Athtone on Christmas Eve. May they rest in peace! ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Saturday 8.00pm ««N.B.; Sunday -11.15am. 2. Prav for: Raymond Patton, Rockvalley, Mass Sunday 11th January at 11.15am. Patrick Sharkey, Annagry, Donegal, Mass Monday 12th January at 9.30am. Mary Loughlin, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Sunday 18th January at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Paul & Mary Brodie. Collectors: Padraig Walters & Kevin Me Gold rick.. Altar Society: Rosaieen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for Maura Longworth, Athlone, Mass Sunday 11th January at 10.00am. Margaret Gilgunn, Manorhamilton, Mass Sunday 18th January at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskey. Collectors: Paddy Devaney & Jim Banks. Altar Society: Kathleen Me Goldrick & Mary Fowley. i ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday 7.00pm; Thursday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm 2. Pray for: \ Deceased of the Kelly family, Armagh, Mass Saturday 10th January at 7.00pm. Alphonsus & Elizabeth Lynch, Dublin, Mass Monday 12th January at 7.00pm. Patrick Sharkey, Mass Thursday 15th January 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 January: Readers: Josie Feeney. Cdllectors: Mary Me Govern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher, Altar Society: Tess Walpote & Aine Me Morrow. Community Notices. 1- Binao Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. All lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50. Ail houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much ii 2. Progressive 25 ** Card Game: Every Friday night In Newtownmanor Hall at 9.00pm. 3. The Carers' Association is providing QQI ~ Fetac Level 5 ~ Healthcare Support Training. Ring Megan Brackenjat 057 - 9370221 or Email: training@carersireland.com Web: www.carersireland.com i 4. Dromahair Library: Happy New Year to all our readers and patrons. Health and Happiness in abundance in 2015. Library opening times: Tuesdays: 12.30 - 4.00 & 4.30-6.00 & Fridays: 2.30 - 8.00pm. Half-hour break at 4.00pm, 5. Dromahair Active Age ** The Wednesday Club ~ resumes at 10.00am on Wednesday 14th January in The Depot. All over 50 years ~ men & women ~ welcome. For further details contact: 087- 9202220. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2014. Offertory Collection = Day - to- Day upkeep of each church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. The Offertory Collection also makes a maior contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan Services Collection from the parish. Dues = Support and upkeep of priests in parish & Diocese. Please make Dues Cheques payable to: Priests'Revenue Fund. All other parish cheques should be made payable to the relevant church. We wish all our Parishioners in Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor, those who joined the parish this year, attend our churches from adjoining parishes, those home on holidays, all our visitors and friends Peace, Happiness and every Blessing as we begin the New Year. Season's Greetings and Good Wishes to our neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath-bhiiain faoi shedn is faoi mhaise daoibh go !6irS Happy New Year/ Bonne Ann£e/ Gluckiches Neujahr/ Feliz Ano Nuevo/ Gelukkig Nieuwjaar/ SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! A young Canadian mission worker was always looking for guidance from the Lord. He explained that he came to South America, because when he was considering his vocation, he had suddenly seen a chocolate bar with a Brazil nut. What would you have done if it were a Maty bar? asked his skeptical friend.