Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 11th December 2016 ~The Second Sunday in Advent We are currently celebrating the Season of Advent and a New Church Year ~ a time of new hope, an opportunity to change for the future. This Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday -a time to rejoice as the birth of our Saviour draws near. Carol Service, this evening ~ 7.00pm ~ St Patrick's Church. Dromahair. Every year, St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair & Drumlease Parish Church join together for a Community Carol Service. This Carol Service will take place this Sunday evening, 11th December in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 7.00pm. All welcome. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Altar Servers for Dromahair 16th December -17* January 2017 ~ Group 3 : Michael Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Helen Sweeney & Anna Sweeney. Parents please note ~if your child is unable to save at Massonany of the assigned dates, please arrange a replacement _[B] The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation /Penitential Service for all 3 parish areas will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 20th December at 8.00pm. Visiting priests will attend. Please leave place in your Diary for this important preparation for Christmas. [C] Advance Notice ~ a Date for your Diary! Redemptorist Mission will take place in the Parish from 9th - 17th September 2017. More details later! [D] Choir Practice ~ St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Wednesday 14th December at 8.00pm. We are urgently seeking out new members f men and women, vouna and oid) in order to keep our Church Choir going. [E] "'Do This in Memory of Me* Mass for children from Drumlease N.S. who are celebrating their First Holy Communion next year, today Sunday 11th December at 11.15am in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair. [F] We remember: Michael Kelly, Ballinabull, Newtownmanor whose funeral took place recently & Phonsie Rooney, Drumlease and late of Glencar whose funeral took place on Saturday 3rd December; May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass at 11.15 a.m. Pray for Mary & Peter O'Connor and Anthony O'Connor, Baliinameen, Anniv Mass Sun 11th Dec at 11.15am. Jeremiah, Margaret & Elenor McSharry and deceased of family,Stonepark, Anniv Mass Mon 12th Dec at 9.30am. The People of the Parish, Mass Tues 13* Dec at 9.30am. The Benefactors of Dromahair Church, Mass Wed 14* Dec at 9.30am. Michael John Kelly, Mullagh, Anniv Mass Fri 16* Dec at 8.00pm. Deceased members of Fowley, Harte & Loftus families, Anniv Mass Sun 18th Dec at 11.15am. May they rest In peace. 2. Liturgy for December; Readers: December ~ Pupils from Drumlease N.S. Collectors Patrick McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin 8k Ella Toolan.. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass ~ 10.00am. 2. Pray for: Mary Reynolds, Sligo and late of Carrickfad and deceased of Reynolds family, Anniv Mass Sun 11th Dec at 10.00am. Hugh & Teresa Loughlin, Anniv Mass Thurs 15th Dec at 8.00pm. Kathleen Loughlin, Pullboy, Anniv Mass Sun 18th Dec at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for December Reader: Deirdre Me Dermott; Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan. ST. BTIGIDyS CHURCH, KILLARGUE 1. Mass: Wednesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Vigil Mass Saturday 7.00pm««N.B.; Pray for Gerry and Baby Tara Me Loughlin, Boggaun; Mass on Saturday at 7pm Francis Murphy, Killargue and Ballygawley, Months Memory Mass, Mon 12th at 7 pm For the deceased of the Feehily Family, Gortatresk, Killargue and the deceased of the Cox Family Tues 13th at 7 pm John Me Gowan, Greatnafarna and the deceased of the Me Gowan Family, Mass on Fri 16th at 7 pm For Julia and Patrick Sheridan and deceased of the Sheridan Family; Mass on Sat 17th at 7 pm May they rest in Peace. 2. Liturgy for December Readers: Lauraine Walpole: Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin 3. Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday evening 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena Prayers ~ First Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome. 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. Samaritans ~ a listening ear: Ring 0719142011 or callsave 1850 609090. 3. Dromahair Library opening Hours Tuesdays at 12.30 pm-4.00 pm Fridays 2.30 pm- 4.00 pm. And 4.30 pm- 8.00 pm. 4. If you have a drink problem, help is available. Contact: Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office at Ol - 842 0700. E-mail: gso@alcoholicsanonymous,ie or Connaught Telephone Service: 091 - 767777. 5. Please hand in notices for the bulletin by 12 noon on the Thursday to TheParochial House, Dromahair Thank you. 6. Clothing Collection Facility: There is a Clothing Collection Facility/Container inside the Depot Gate. If you have any clean, new or used clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will go towards much needed funds for the footpath to the Park. Your support in filling this container is much appreciated. Strictly no duvets or pillows. 7. Dromahair Development Association will hold a Christmas Get- together in Stanfords Inn on Fri 16th Dec at 9.30 pm. The winners of the Best Kept Estate will be announced and prizes will be presented. 8. The Depot Office will close Christmas on Tues 20th Dec at 1.30 pm and will re open on the 9th Jan at 9.45 am Happy Christmas everyone. 9. Celebrating the Opening of the Village Pharmacy on Sat 17th Dec from 4-6 pm Drumlease N.S Fundraising event: Next Tuesday 13th December: Cookery Demonstration by renowned chef, John Kelly at the Riverbank Restaurant at 8.00pm sharp. Tickets €15 each available from the school & Centra Dromahair. All monies raised will be donated to Drumlease N.S.