Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 11th October 2009 ~ The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Change of MassTimes for Late Autumn / Winter / Early Spring ~ Advance Notice The Saturday evening Vigil Mass m Killamuew\\\ revert to the earlier time of 7.00pm on andfrom Next Saturday, IT1 1 October 2009. The two Sunday morning Masses in the parish will continue as at present «• Newtownmanor at 10.00am & Dromahair at11.15am. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] The Final Special Collection for this year is due next Sunday,18th October ~ Mission Sunday. Your annual contribution is vital in supporting the Mission Movement worldwide ~spreading the Gospel. It is the one collection that assists strictly in evangelization: establishing new dioceses, training native clergy, laity & sisters; paying catechists and building small churches. You will find the pink Mission Sunday Collection Envelope in your Dues packet. Contributions can be handed in next Sunday. If you have mislaid your envelope, you will find special Mission Sunday Collection Envelopesat the back of yourchurch. [B] Diocese of Kilmore ~ Marriage Preparation Courses: It is Diocesan policy that each couple attends an ACCORD Pre-Marriage Course. Facilitators giving these courses undergocontinued in-service training and supervision. And the sacramental aspect of marriage receives appropriate attention. It is a wise practice to do a course up to a year before the date of your marriage ~ a course only weeks before your wedding makes little sense! All couples are asked to note this request and make suitable & timely arrangements. [C] Rosary for October: Killamue ~ immediately after Saturday Evening Vigil Mass; Newtownmanor ~ before Sunday Mass ~ starting at 9.40am and in Dromahair immediately after Sunday Mass. [D] Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1850 60 90 90. www.samaritans.ie & io@samaritans.org [E] We Remember: Hughie Doherty, Killargue & Aughanasheelin whose funeral took place on Monday last & Jim Gilmartin, formerly of Lisgorman, whose funeral took place in Dublin on Tuesday last. There will be Mass for Jim next Saturday night at 7.00pm in Killaroue. We also remember: Fr. Eugene Loughlin, a retired priest of the Diocese of Kilmorewhose funeral took place to Corlough, Co. Cavan on Saturday 3rd October & Elizabeth Me Part/and, formerly of Rockvalley, who died recently in Cincinnatti, Ohio. There will be Mass for Elizabeth in Dromahair Church at 12 noon on Friday 30th October. Burial of ashes afterwardsin the Abbey. May they nest In peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday^ Tuesday9.30am; Wednesday9.30am; Fr/day8.QQpm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:Bridget & Shelia McGowan, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 11th October at 11.15am. Pakie McKenna, Carrickacroghery, Mass Friday 16th October at 8.00pm. Michael James Bird, Banagher, Fivemilebourne, Anniversary Mass Sunday 18th October at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. CHURCH OFMARY.MOTHER OFGOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- John Loughlin, Pulboy, Anniversary Mass Sunday 11th October at 10.00am. Paul Heuston, Greencastle, Co. Donegal, Mass Thursday 15th October at 8.00pm. Elizabeth Fowley, Corraghaun, Anniversary Mass Sunday 18th October at 10.00am. May they rest in peace ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ ViaiI Mass ~7.00pm>»»note time change. 2. Pray for:- St. Felim's Sick & Infirm Priests' Society, Mass Saturday 10th October at 8.00pm John James & Margaret Feeney, Gortnacarkogue and the deceased members of the Feeney & Clerkin families, Mass Tuesday 13th October at 7.00pm. Jim Gilmartin, formerly of Lisgorman, who died recently in Dublin, Mass Saturday 17th October at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace. Community Notices. 1. Bingo has been put on hold for the present. It will resume hopefully within a few weeks. Thanks to you, our patrons, for your support and understanding. 2. Events in Newtownmanor Hall: Hio HOD Classes on Monday evenings ~ from 5pm - 6pm for those aged 4-7 years; from 6pm - 7pm for those aged 8-12 years and from 7 - 8pm for teenagers. Boys and girls welcome. For details ring Ingrid at 087 - 7954469. Aerobics with Sue on Tuesday nights from 9.15pm - 10.15pm. Good exercise, fun & craic! N.B.: Progressive 25 ~ Card Game: Every Friday night at 9.00pm to the Manor HaII. 3. Manorhamilton Library: Knitting Meeting on Friday 16th October at 8.00pm. All welcome. 4. Leitrim Development Company: Applications are invited for the Warmer Homes Project. Warmer Homes will insulate the attics and cavity walls of the homes of Old Age Pensioners, people with disabilities and others on low incomes. Contact Mairin at 071 - 9641770. 5. BreastCheck\s now offering free mammograms to women aged 50- 64 years old and living in Leitrim. Location for N. Leitrim: Sligo Retail Park, Dublin Road, Sligo, where a mobile unit will be stationed. If this location is not suitable, please contact Western BreastCheck Un/ton 091580 600. You can check if you are on the register by calling Freephone 1 - 8OO-45 45 45or on line at www.breastcheck.ie Those on the register will automatically receive an appointment. 6. Flu Vaccination ~ Walk - In Clinic: Tuesday 13th October from 9.30am - 12.30pm at Dr. Ballantine's Surgery. Contact 071 - 9164967 for details. 7. Ethiopian Appeal ~ Mr & Mrs Competition: This Saturday 10th October at 9.00pm in the Club House, Dromahair. Local Couples competing. Excellent DJ. Tickets ** €10 «• available from Gail at 086 6685630 or Siobhan at 086 8821924. Both girls are going to work in Ethiopia. 8. Jack & Jill Foundation: Any unwanted mobile phones can be brought to the Depot for recycling. You will help people in the Third World while raising funds for sick children in this region and reducing toxic pollution in land fill sites. Contact: 071 - 9134986 or 086 - 8521791. Pastoral Centre, Cavan ~ Retreat for Men. On Saturday 7th November, from 10.30am - 4.00pm there will be a Retreat for Men interested in deepening their love and knowledge of Christ and who also might like to consider the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Contact Fr. Noel Boylan at 048 67748266 or email: teemore@kilmorediocese.ie A Christian Vision for Ireland What hope now after the Ryan & Me Carthy Reports? Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre is organizing a series of evening discussions with Fr. Fergus O' Dohoghue, SJ, Fergus Finlay, Terry Prone & Fr. Harry Bohan. The dates are: - Tuesday 13th October, Monday 9th November, Tuesday 1st December & Tuesday 26th January 2010. Subscription €5. Details from Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre at 049 - 4375004 or E - mail: www.pastoralcentre@kilmorediocese.ie You grow UP the day vou have the first real laugh at yourself. Ethel Barrymore