Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarQue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue~ Newtownmanor Sunday 12th May 2013 ~ The Feast of th Ascension of the Lord, World Communications Day Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. We celebrate our own salvation too, for where Jesus, the Head of the Church has gone, we his Body, are called to follow in hope. _ ______ _ GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Did you forget? The Special Annual Diocesan Vocations & Support Services Collection was due last Sunday, 28th April 2013. You can still bring it in next Sunday. Your contribution is needed and appreciated. [B] We congratulate the pupils of Second Class in Drumtease N.S. who celebrated their First Holy Communion in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair yesterday, Saturday 11th May. Please remember all the children who have celebrated the Sacrament and their families in your prayers. Sincere thanks to Ms. Deirdre Keliv and ail the school staff for their great dedication. [C] Next Saturday 18th May the young people of Leckaun N.S. will celebrate First Communion at 11.30am in the Church of Mary Mother of God, Newtownmanor. There is lots of space, so neighbours and friends are invited tool Sincere thanks to Ms Joanne Gilmartin and all the school staff for their great dedication. [C] ACCORD ~ 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 Marrlaoe & 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 [D] Knock Pilgrimage Season: April 28th - October 13th 2013, See your church notice - board for details. [E] Year of Faith ~ Lough Derg Pilgrimages & Retreats: Why not take part in a 1,000 year old tradition celebrating your Faith with people from every parish in Ireland? Contact your Diocesan representative, Fr. Michael Router, 049 - 4375004 or Email: pastoralcentre@kilmoredlocese.ie You can also contact Maureen in the Lough Derg Office 071- 9861518 or E- mail: info@louqhderg.org [F] May Rosary: Will be recited in all 3 churches before Vigil / Sunday Masses. Please begin 20 minutes before Mass. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass; A/<9/?6ky 8.00pm <««NB; Tuesday & Wednesday9.3Qanrr /Way 8.00pm; 5tam&/11.15am. 2. Prav for: - Rose McGovern, Drumlease Rd, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th May at 11.15am. Hannah O'Connor, Mass Monday 13th May at 8.00pm. Turlough McGoldrick, Cleen Cottage, Dromahair, Month's Memory Mass Friday 17th May at 8.00pm. Eugene McTernan, Fawn, his parents, Patrick & Winifred and deceased family, Mass Sunday 19th May at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! fcHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOP, NEWTOWNMANOR, 1. Mass: Saturday ~ First Communion ~ 11.30am; Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Prav for:-. Margaret & James Rooney, Gortnaskeagh, Mass Sunday 12th May at 10.00am, Paddy Eames, Moragh, Mass Sunday 19th May atlO.OOam. May they rest in peace! ST- BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 8.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Charles Me Morrow, Lisgorman, Mass Saturday 11th May at 8.00pm. Deceased of the Judge Family, Tullinawillian, Mass Tuesday 14th March at 7.00pm. William and Margaret Harkin, Towneyhousey, Anniversary Mass Saturday 18th May at 8.00pm. May they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration continues as usual in Kiliargue Church on Tuesday evenings: 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. Ail fines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and fast game €200. Your support is muchappreciated! 2. Newtownmanor Hall ~ Progressive 25 Card Game every Friday night at 9.00pm. All welcome. 3. The Depot, Dromahair: Office open every morning ~ except Thursday ~ for typing, photocopying, faxing and internet access. There are also On - Going Classes in The Depot: Karate on Monday & Friday; Boxercise & Aerobics on Monday & Thursday; Parent & Toddler Group on Tuesday & The Wednesday Oub ~ Active Age on Wednesday morning. See notice-board outside Depot or call 071 - 9134986. E-mail: dda.tidytowns@qmail.com 4. Camogaiocht Na nGleannta: Camogie training for girls U10 - U14 every Tuesday from 6-7pm in St. Clare's N.S. Astroturf. €2 each. Contact Steve at 087 9306675. 5. Breffni ICA Guild AGM, Monday 13th May at 7.30pm in Ktllenummery Community Centre. New members welcome. 6. Floral Pride 2013: Applications sought from Community groups, schools and businesses who have improved the appearance of their area by planting trees, flowers and shrubs. Application forms available from Development Section, Leitrim Co. Council, 071 9650496, floralpride@leitrimcoco.ie or www.leitrimcoco.ie Extended closing date for entries is the 10th May 2013. 7. Local Garda Services: Members of An Garda Sibchana will be in attendance in the Depot, Dromahair on Monday evenings ~ maybe with the occasional exception ~ from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Normal business ~ such as form filling & passport applications ~ will be transacted, Contact SgL Robert Conroy at 071 - 98 55041. 8. Do you know the L-Number of the Link Road you live on or the R-Number of the Regional Road it leads off from? You should note these numbers in case you need to call the emergency services, 9. Irish Cancer Society ~ Church Gate Collection: After Mass this weekend in Dromahair & Newtownmanor Churches. 10. A Darts Fundraiser by Pauric McGoldrick for the Niall Mellon Township Trust ~ Mellon Housing Initiative takes place on Friday 17th May in the Granary Bar, Manorhamilton. €5 entry. 3 boards and sponsored raffle. Registration 930pm. Starts 10.00pm. For more details contact 086 3587084. 11. The Leitrim Observer has been covering news & events, both national and local, for over IQOyears. Micro film copies of editions between 1904 and 2007 are available to researchers at the Local Stories Collection of Leitrim County Library. Another option is to call into your Local Library in Dm/naha/rfor information and log onto www.irishnewsarchive.com where you can search and browse the digital archive. Dromahair Library Opening Hours: Tuesday 1230pm - 6.00pm & Friday 230pm - 8.00pm. Closed between 4.00pm and 4.30pm. each day. 12. Leitrim Sports Partnership is hosting a Nathan Carter Dance on Thursday 16th May in the Landmark Hotel in Carrick - on - Shannon. The idea for the dance ~ originally a conceit ~ came from the Leitrim Sports Disability Forum representing County Leitrm Disability Groups. The dance will raise funds for sports and physical activities for children and adults with disabilities in Leitrim. Tickets cost €20 and are available from Leitrim Sports Partnership at 071 - 9650498 or the Landmark Hotel. 13. Vision Week~ Year of Faith: Monday 20th May - Saturday 25th May in St. Therese's, St. Michael's & St. Mary's in Killenummery & Killery Parish. You are invited to hear a host of excellent presentations on various relevant topics. Speakers include Mike Rainsworth, Oisfn Me Gonville, Sean & Ann Mulrine, Tommie Gorman, Tony Bates and Mark Harte. Full details on each church notice - board. All ceremonies start at 730pm, Parish Pastoral Council There will be a full meeting of the Pastoral Council in the Depot, Dromahair at 830pm on Tuesday 14th May. Blessing and Visitation of Graves 2013. Kitlaroue & Clooniouaher: Sunday 30th June 2013; Newtownmanor; Sunday 11th August 2013. Full details will be given later. Money can buy the husk of many things, but not the kernel. It brings you food but not appetite; medicine but not health; acquaintances but not friends; servants but not faithfulness; days of joy but not peace and happiness. Henrik Ibsen Riches are like saltwater. The more vou drink the more vou thirst! Roman Proverb.