Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tlernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 11th August 2013 ~ 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Newtownmanor Today, Sunday, 11th August 2013 beginning with Mass at 5.30pm. Please park cars facing downhill from the church and on the left - hand side only. A one - way system will be in operation. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES, [A] Next Thursday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and it is also a Holy Dav of Obligation. N.B. <«« You are asked to note the Mass times given below: On Vigil of Feast ~ Wednesday 14P August Newtownmanor ~ 7.00pm; Killargue ~ 8.00pm. On the Feast Day ~ Thursday l&h August. Dromahair ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm: Killargue Holy Well~ 6.00pm. The Mass at the Holy Well takes place at 6.00pm on the Feast Day itself ~ Thursday 15th August This is a Special Mass for The Gathering and it is also the Month's Memory Mass for Fr. John Flanagan who was a faithful celebrant of this Mass annually. People with mobility difficulties are asked to be very careful at the Holy Well, especially in wet conditions. Should weather be extremely wet, Mass will be transferred to the church. N.B. Please note: Mass in Newtownmanor for the Feast of the Assumption is a Vigil Mass at 7.00pm on Wednesday 14th August For Masses on the Feast Day ~ See Dromahair & Holy Well Mass, Killargue. [B] Last Call; Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg for the Year of Faith ~ Tuesday August 27th from 9.00am - 4.00pm. This is a one day retreat for adults which does not require fasting or walking bare foot and is ideal for those who are unable to do the traditional three day pilgrimage. The cost of the pilgrimage is €40 but reductions in this cost may be available depending on the size of the group from the parish. The price includes boat, tea and coffee, services and lunch. Places must be secured by the parish on or before Monday evening 12th August. For further information and to book your place please contact the Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council at 086 - 8583648 ~ evenings only. You are asked to declare your If sufficient numbers are interested, we will organize a bus jointly with Drumkeeran [C] ACCORD AT Cavan: Getting married in 2013 or 2014? Contact ACCORD for your Pre-Marriage Application Form. Courses should be undertaken at least 6 months or preferably one year before your marriage. ACCORD also offers Marriage & Relationship Counselling in strict confidence. To book your Pre-Marriage Course or speak with a Counsellor, please contact Anne or Grainne on 049 - 4375004. E-mail: cavanaccord@eircom.net Information on other Accord Centres can be obtained from: www.accord.ie Telephone: 01 - 5053112. [D] Church Gate Collections: All those taking up approved Church Gate Collections are asked to do so only after Mass in all 3 church areas. This is a long standing rule in the parish and all collectors are asked to respect it. [E] Weremember: Dora Hamilton, Corderry/ Killargue, whose funeral took place on Saturday 10th August 2013; P J. McKenna, Dublin andHThe Rock1*, Cashd, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Thursday 8th August in Killargue; Mary (Molly) Hannon, Gortgarrigan, Killargue whose funeral took place on Tuesday 30th July in Killargue; Maura Murphy, Drumduffy, Drumkeeran formerly of Lugnaskeehan whose funeral also took place on Tuesday 30th July & Jadwiga Lesniak, mother of Katarzyna Filipowkz, Forest Grove, Dromahair, whose death took place last month in Bydgoszcz, Poland. May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICKS CHURCH, DROMAHAIRJ 1. Mass: Monday & 72/e5ete/9.30am; Thursday ~Feast of the Assumption ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Sunday™ 11.15am. 2. Pray for: Charles McTernan, Drumtease and his son Cathal, Dublin, Anniversary Mass Sunday 11th August at 11.15am. Michael Melly, Moragh, Mass Thursday 15th August at 11.15am. Bernard! McGoldrick, Corrigeencor, Month's Memory Mass Thursday 15th August at 8.00pm. Sarah, James & Aldan Clancy, Aughameetta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 18^ August at 11.15am. Mav thcv rest in ICHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am & 5.30pm for & Visitation of Graves. Wednesday /v 7.00pm. Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:John McGoldrick, Doonkelly and deceased family members, Sunday 11th August at 10.00am. N.B. Michael Melly, Moragh, Month's Memory Mass Sunday 11th August at 5.30pm. Mary Kate & Patrick McTeman, Moragh, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 14th August at 7.00pm. «««« N.B. Patsy Diamond, Gornaiaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 18th August at 10.00am, Mav they rest in peace! ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. Thursday ~Feast of the Assumption ~ Mass at Holy Well A 6.00pm; Saturday™ Vigil Mass ~ 8.00pm. 2. Pray for:" Eileen & Larry Walpole, Corrasra, Mass Saturday 10th August at 8.00pm. Margaret McCormack (nee McHugh), New York and formerly Gortermone, Mass Wednesday 14th August at 8.00pm. Fr John Flanagan, Sheskin & San Antonio, Texas, Month's Memory Mass, Saturday 15th August at 6.00pm at the Holy Well. Matt & Molly Twomey, Woodlands Ave, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Saturday 17th August at 8.00pm. May they restin peace/ 3. EucharisticAdoration: Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 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. Medjugorje Pilgrimage departing 18th September 2013. Day flights from Knock Airport. Price: €689 per person - includes 7 nights Half - Board in Pansion Darko (or similar) and full Religious Programme. Group Leader ~ Ann Kelly accompanied by Spiritual Director. For information contact Ann at 071 - 9164296 or 086 -1505298. 3. Pilgrimage to Fatima ~ 2nd -9th October; 7 nights in San Amaro Hotel. Price €739. Spiritual Director; Fr. Vincent Connaughton. Contact: Ann Kelly at 086 - 1505298. 4. The Depot Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday mornings from 9.45am - 1.30pm. Services available Include typing, photocopying, laminating, faxing, printing and internet access. Very reasonable rates. Passport forms are also available. The Depot can also be hired for Meetings, Classes & Parties. Telephone: 071 - 9134986. E-mail: dda.tidytowns@qmail.com 5. National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 8th September 2013. Details from: www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.orQ Tel: 098 24877. Killargue Gathering there will be Mass at the Holy Well at 6.00pm followed by a Social fn the Community Centre. On Friday 16tn August, there is a Race Night in Reynold's Public House, Killargue at 9.00pm. On Saturday 17th August, there is the starting at 9.00pm in the Community Centre. Former students of schools in the parish are all invited. Subscription €15. The Year of Faith will end on 24th November. It invites us to reflect on our journey of life. A Pilgrimage to Lough Derg is one way for you to answer the call to renewal in faith, personally or as part of a group. For information on bookings or public transport, phone 071 - 9861518 (from N. Ireland: 00 - 353 - 71 - 9861518). E-mail; info(S)loughderg.org or www.loughderq.orq Church Gate All those taking up approved Church Gate are asked to do so after only in each church area. This is a long standing rule in the parish and all collectors are asked to respect it. Mass goers are hit for every collection. They at least deserve a break on their way into church. Hell is other people. Jean - Paul Sartre, French Philosopher. Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person yoi/are. Kurt Cobain. There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it is going to be a butterfly.