Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tieman ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor 13th March 2011 ~ The First Sunday in Lent. We have already begun our Lenten Journey On this First Sunday in Lent we continue our pitgrimage in Faith ~ a journey which teads us to the celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ our promise of eternal hope. For aft of us, may Lent be a time to pray again as a family, a time to reassess our own lives, to care for body and soul, a time to reach out to people hi need. On Wednesday next, 16th March, there will be an early morning Mass at 7.30am in Dromahair. This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter. Mass will be over by 7.50am at the latest. Many people will then still have time to complete the journey to their place of work. During Lent, The Rosary will be recited fn Dromahair & Killargue after weekend Masses & 20 minutes before Mass in Newtownmanor ~for those who wish to participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Next Thursday, 17th March is the Feast of St. Patrick. Priomheartamh na hEireann ~ the National Apostle of Ireland. Mass Times for the Feast: Kiltaroue ~ Vigil Mass for St. Patrick's Day ~ Wednesday 16th March at 7.00pm. Newtownmanor ~ morning Mass on St. Patrick's Day ™ Thursday 17th March at 10.00am. Dromahair ~ morning Mass on St. Patrick's Day ~ Thursday 17th March at 11.15am. Gabhaimid ar mbuiochas le Dia as ucht a d'fhogair Padraig fade ~gurb e Chriost an t-aiseir agus an bheata. [B] The Offertory collection for St. Patrick's Day supports Kilmore Missionaries abroad ~ especially those in Nigeria ** in providing education, healthcare and buitding up Christian communities. Mease give generously on this Feast of St. Patrick, the Missionary. There is a dedicated envelope in your Offertory Collection Pack. If you haven't got an envelope, lust put your contribution in the collection basket. Thanks very much! DetaHs of contributions from each parish in the Diocese for 2010 and how the money was distributed are avaHabte on your church notice -board. In 2010 our 3 parish areas contributed €2,632. Lent is a time to think of others who are less fortunate than we are. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to Trocaire and the amount usuatty suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes ~ now available at the back of your church. Please take one! [C] The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 12.00 noon on Saturday 9th April 2011. First Communion for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Saturday 21st May at 11.00am and First Communion for the children of Leckaun N.S. will be celebrated in Newtownmanor Church on Saturday 11th June atll.30am. [D] Spirituality ~ Our Deepest Hearts Desire: A Seminar on this topic will be facilitated on Saturday 2nd April by Fr. Dona! Dorr in St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church HiH, Sligo. The seminar begins at 10.30am and finishes at 4.30pm and a light lunch will be provided. Cost: €50 for the fuH programme. For further details or to enrol contact 071 - 9170329. [E] Kilmore Pitgrimage to Lourdes *> 27th May-1st June 2011. Hotel PHarfmscontact Me Ginnity Travel 049 - 4331811. Assisted Pitarims contact Fr. Kevin Fay 049 - 4330018 or 087 - 8579968. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~ early morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Thursday ~St. Patrick's Day ~\ 1.15am; Fr/ctey 8.00pm; Sunday \ 1.15am. 2. Prav for:- Jarlath Conry, Carrickacroghery, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th March at 11.15am. Tom & Kate Ann McGoldrick, Killaleen and deceased family members, Mass Wednesday 16th March at 7.30am. Kevin McTernan, Teesan, Rathcormack, Sligo & Margaret McTernan, Drumlease, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Thursday 17th March at 11.15am. Ita Winston, The Line, Dromahair, First Anniversary Mass Sunday 20th March at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. IRCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday ~ St. Patrick's Day** 10.00am; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Breege Landers, Killenna, Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th March at 10.00am. Margaret Darcy, Luglustrane & Worcestershire, Mass Thursday 17th March at 10.00am. James Fowley, Corraghaun, Mass Sunday 20th March at 10.00am. May they rest in peace. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 7.00pm; Wednesday ~ Viail Mass for St. Patrick's Day ~ 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm 2. Pray for:Tommy & Thomas Gallagher, Cornamorriff, Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th March at 7.00pm. Mary Jane Higgins and deceased family members, Gortnacarlogue, Annivesary Mass Monday 14th March 7.00pm Michael Flanagan, Sheskin, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 15th March at 7.00pm. Josie Feeney, Jimmy & May Feeney, son Hubert & daughter Deirdre Ryan, Mass Wednesday 16th March at 7.00pm. Bridget & Frank McTernan, Mullaghmore, Anniversary Mass Saturday 19th March at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace. 3. Eucharistic Devotion: Each Tuesday evening in Killargue Church from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Community Notices. 1. Bingo this 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. Progressive 25 Card - Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall ~ every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces - young and old- most welcome. Come along for great fun! 3. ASIST ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ 2 Day Workshop. These workshops are open to the public & professionals, are presented by the Health Services and aim to increase awareness, develop skills and promote the prevention of suicide. Venues & Dates: 27th & 28th April 2011, HSE Offices, Manorhamilton. 4. Lough Gill Players: Present Blithe Spirit bv Noel Coward under the direction of Gerard Me Kenna. Performance dates and venues are as follows: Saturday/Sunday 12^/13* March at 8.00pm in Newtownmanor Hall; Friday 18th March at 8.00pm in Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo; Thursday 24th March at 8.30pm in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton and Saturday/ Sunday 26^/27* March at 8.00pm in the Blue Devon Function Room, Dromahair. 5. Me W Landscaping: For all your garden and landscaping needs contact Dylan on 086 - 3995378 6. Blotto Draw: The Dromahair Development Blotto Draw\N\\\ take place on Saturday 12?* March in the Blue Devon. Jackpot: €4,900. Tickets available from all local businesses. 7. B-Sharp Guitar Classes ~ starting soon in The Depot, Dromahair. Contact John on 086 - 1529429 for details. 8. Bothair Church Gate Collection: 19 & 20th March. Ladies wishing to do Mini - Marathon - contact 087 7764748. Here on earth to live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often. John Henry Cardinal Newman