Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarcjue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 12th August 2012 ~ The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Newtownmanor: Thanks to all who helped out at the ceremonies last Sunday. A special word of thanks to those who care for the cemeteries and keep them in such excellent condition This coming Wednesday, the 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady and a Holy Day of Obligation Mass Times for the Feast are as follows;! Vigil Mass ~ Tuesda l4h Auust™ will be in Killaroue at 8.00pm On the Feast Day itself ~ Wednesday U August ~ Masses will be as follows: Killamue ~ Mass at the Holy Well at 4.00pm: Newtownmanor ~ Mass at 7.00pm: Dromahair ~ Mass at 8.00pm. If weather does not permit the Holy Well Mass will be transferred to the Church. If heavy rain falls, the ground around the Holy Well can be quite dangerous and is most unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems. Please don't take the risk! GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] A new Parish Pastoral Council must be elected soon ~ with at least 3 representatives from each church area. All Parishioners over 16 years of age have a vote. In advance of the election, you are asked to start thinking now about those you would like to represent you. Make sure that one of your choices is under 30. Please note too that those who have served two consecutive terms of office are not eligible to serve a third consecutive term. Ballot Papers will be made available in the second half of August [B] Visitation of the Sick and Housebound. A few remaining calls will be done this week. Anyone concerned will be contacted beforehand. [C] Weremember: Patsy Me Goldrick, Coredda, Dromahair whose death occurred on Thursday 9th August. ^M fcfcfc Cortege arrives at 12.50pm. Burial immediately after Mass in Abbey New Cemetery. And we remember: Paddy Clancy, lisnagowan, Creevelea (father of Maura Kelly, Secretary in Drumlease N.S) whose death occurred on Friday 10th August. Funeral Mass in Creevelea Church this Sunday afternoon at 1.30pm, Cortege arrives at 1.20pm. Burial after Mass in Drumkeeran Cemetery. Mav they rest in peace ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Wednesday** Feast of the Assumption ~ 8.00pm; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Mary & Martin Crowne, Kilcoosey, Margaret Forde and deceased of the Crowne, Feeney & O'Rourke families Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th August at 11.15am. Triona Fowley, Dromahair & Manorhamilton, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 15th August at 8.00pm. Cecilia & Patrick Me Goldrick, Drumlease, their daughter Kathleen Shannon and John Kelleher, Anniversary Mass SundaylQth August at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for August: Readers; Michael Costello & the Me Mahon family. Collectors: Sean Johnston, Sean Me Goldrick & Padraig Watters. Altar Society: Volunteers needed. THE CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Wednesday** Feast of the Assumption ~ 7.00pm; Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Patsy Diamond, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th August at 10.00am. Mary Kate & Patrick Me Ternan, Moragh, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 15th August at 7.00pm. John Me Goldrick, Doonkelly & deceased family members, Anniversay Mass Sunday 19* August at 10.00am. Mav thev rest inpeace! 3. Liturgy for August: Reader: Deirdre McDermott. Collectors: Thomas Healy & Martin Dolan. Altar Society: Patricia Dolan & Angela Loughlin. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday ~ Vigil Mass of the Assumption ~ 8.00pm; Wednesday ~ Holy Well Mass ~ 4.00pm; Saturday ~ ViailMass~ 8.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Patrick Hugh Me Morrow, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 11* August at S.OOpm. Eileen and Larry Walpole, Corrasra, Anniversary Mass Saturday 18th August at S.OOpm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - S.OOpm & Padre Mo Novena: First Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for August: Reader: Monica Giblin & Lauraine Walpole. Collectors: Pat Kerins, Pat Flanagan & John Flynn. Altar Society: Mae Gallagher & Kathleen Gallagher. 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 appreciated! 2. Manorhamilton Re-Cycling Centre: New opening hours on Friday from 11.00am - 2.00pm & 3.00pm - 6.00pm and on Saturday from 9.00am -1.00pm & 2.00pm - S.OOpm. The charge Is just €4. Use it before we lose it! 3. Irish Heart Foundation ~ Church Gate Collection: This weekend, 11th & 12th August. 4. The Irish Wheelchair Association Resource Service are presently developing their Outreach Service in North Leitrim. For further information contact the Resource Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon at 071 9620569 or Angela Gavigan at 087 - 7403940. 5. GP Exercise Referral Programme: Physical exercise is important for your health. If you would like support in becoming more active, please ask your GP to refer you to one of the 5 local GP Exercise Referral Co • ordinators. Further information: www.qpexercisereferral.ie or contact Liz Martin, HSE Health Promotion Officer on 0719135915. 6. Leitrim Third Level Initiative ~ Leitrim County Council Community & Economic Development Section: A range of Third Level Courses will be offered in Carrick -on - Shannon this September. Irish Academy of Public Relations Courses: Certificate in Journalism & Diploma in Event Management. Athlone IT Validated Courses: Higher Certificate in Business, Certificate in Frontline Management, Certificates in Home Gardening, Photography & Learning to Learn. Further information from Leitrim County Development Board at 071 - 9650496 or www.leitrimthirdlevei.ie 7. NUI Maynooth ~ Certificate in Addiction Studies: New Course starts in St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Sligo in October. The Course is one evening per week and is suitable for anyone interested in or affected by addictions: family mebers, counselors, teachers, social workers, nurses or anyone actively working in the community. Ring 071 9170329 or 087 6341748 for further information. 8. Dromahair 4 Mile Run / Walk: Sunday 19th August 2012 beginning at 3.00pm. Children's Races start at 2.00pm. Registration from 1.00pm in The BlueDevon, Dromahair. Adutts €10. Children €3. Family €20. Medals for all children. Lots of trophies for adults in all categories. Garry Me Tiernan Memorial Cup will also be presented. Enquiries to Tom or Violet Cullen; 087 - 280 2395. 9. Dromahair Defibrillator Group: Annual Church Gate Collection next week - end, 18th & 19th August. Please support! Thank you! PARC ~ Dromahair Arts & Recreation Centre. Representatives will be calling to homes in the Newtownmanor / Dromahair / Killargue / Ardvarney/ Killenummery areas in respect of the DARC project. Your support is appreciated Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take ~ but by the moments that take our breath away. Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have vour wavS