Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. Anthony Pagan - 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 13® December 2015 ~ The Thi^rd 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 better. This Third Sunday in Advent is called Gaudete Sunday ~ a time to rejoice as the Birth of our Saviour draws near. Carol Service, this evening ~ 7.00pm ~ Drumlease Parish Church, Drumlease Rd. Dromahair. Every year, Drumlease Parish Church & St Patrick's Church, Dromahair join together for a Community Carol Service. The Carol Service will take place this Sunday evening, 13th December in Drumlease Parish Church at 7.00pm. All welcome. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Attar Servers for Dromahair: Sunday 13th December ~ Group 4; Niall Sweeney, Meabh Sweeney, Kelly Gallagher & Helen Sweeney. Sunday 20th December ~ Group 5: Jake Bartlett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & Emma Hopper. Thursday 24th December ~ Christinas Eve ~ Group 5: Jake Bartlett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & Emma Hopper. Friday 25th December ~ Christmas Day ~ Group 6: Shauna Clinton, Imogen Jordan & Ella Foley. Sunday 27th December ~ Group 1: Emma Capranl, Ellie Keegan, Caoimhe McGoldrick, Aoileann Me Goldrick. Parents please note ~if your child is unableto serve at Mass on any of the assigned dates,please arrange a replacememt [B] A Date for your Diary: Hie Christmas Communal Sen/ice of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for all 3 parish areas will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 22nd December at 8.00pm. Please leave place in your Diary for this important preparation for Christmas. [C] Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimage, Airport Transfers, 7 nights, B&B €267 Ring for flight info 01 4434510 [E] St Vincent de Paul ~ Annual Christmas Church Gate Collection: Do you still wish to make a contribution? If so, please put it in an envelope marked St Vincent de Paul and place it in the Offertory Collection Basket next Sunday. Funds raised are put to use for people in need in the local area. Our confidential number is 086 4094399. [F] We remember: Kathleen Loughlin, Pullboy, who has died. Removal and funeral mass on Monday, December 14th at 12 noon in Church of Mary, Mother of God. Burial in New Cemetery. Mary P. Reynolds, late of Cairns Rd, Sligo and formerly of Carrfckfad, Rvemitebourne and former nursing staff of Sligo General Hospital whose funeral took place yesterday, Saturday 12* December in Newtownmanor Church & Breege Branley, nee Dolan, Colgagh, Calry, Co. Sligo whose funeral took place yesterday. Saturday 12* December in Calry Church, Sligo. May they rest/n peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass at 11.15am. 2. Proyfo James, Sarah & Aidan Clancy, Aughameefta, Mass Sunday 13th Dec at 11.15am. The People of the Parish, Mass Monday 14* December at 9.30am. Jeremiah, Margaret & Eleanor McSharry, Stonepark and deceased of McSharry family, Mass Tuesday 15th December at 9.30am. The Souls in Purgatory, Mass Wednesday 16th December at 9.30am. Jimmy McHugh, Aughameelta, Mass Friday 18th December at 8.00pm. Daniel Hanno, Shriff and deceased of Hannon family, Anniv Mass Sunday 20** December at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for December Readers: Fiona O'Louqhlln. Gbllectors Josie Torsney, Patrick McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass <~ 10.00am. 2. Prav for: Maura Longworth, Athlone, Mass Sunday 13th December at 10.00am. Intentions of the donor, Mass Thursday 17th December at 8.00pm. Hugh & Teresa Loughiin, Moragh, Anniv Mass Sunday 20* December at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December Reader: Deirdre Me Grourty- Collectors; John Logue and Gerry Me Gourty Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. l.Mass: Saturday at 12 noon ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm. 2. Pray for. Gerry and Baby Tara Me Loughiin, Boggan, Manorhamilton, Sat 12th at 7 p.m. Jack Me Govern, Blackgardens, Kiiiargue, Saturday 19th at 12 noon Annie Meliet and the deceased members of the Mellet family Sat 19* at 7 p.m. Mav thev rest In peace 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Continues in Killaraue Church every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for Decembern Readers: Lauraine Walpole. Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughiin. Community Notices. 1. Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ail lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated. 2. Killargue'Lives and Times' 2016 Calendar now on sale. Available in Reynolds, Centra Dromahair, Bredins Manorhamilton, or from any member of Kiiiargue Development Association. Price €10. A memorable Christmas gift. ! 3. The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Pallative Care Module in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim on January 21st 2016. Contact 057 9370221 for more details. 4 .From Kilmore to Krakow «* be part of it: The Diocese of Kilmore is organizing a Pilgrimage to World youth day in Krakow next July for young people aged 18- 35. The cost for the two week pilgrimage is around €800 including travel and accommodation. Booking forms are available from Fr Anthony, Parochial Hse, Dromahair or from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, Tel 049 4375004, Email: vouthministry@kilmorediocese.ie or by download from www.kilmoredpc.ie/youthministry. The closing date for receipt of completed applications and initial deposit is Wed 9th Dec 2015. 5. Padre Pio Novena on Tuesdays in Kiiiargue Church from 7-8 p.m. Everyone welcome to come along and Join in the prayers G.Make your own Christmas Wreath. Workshop on Wreath Making on Tues 15th Dec from 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. in Newtownmanor Hall. €10 per person. Everything supplied. More information call Niamh 087 2294500 or Catherine 087 2518011. 7. Dromahair Development Association: Next Meeting, Tuesday 15th December 2015 at 8.30pm in the Depot. A.G.M. of Development Association/ Tidy Towns will take place on Wed 26th Jan at 8.30 p.m. in The Depot. Everyone welcome. 8. Notices for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter should be handed in to the Parochial House by 8.00pm on Wedenesdays. Clothing Collection Facility There is a Clothing Collection Facility/Container inside the Depot Gate. If you have any old clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will go towards much needed funds for Drumlease N.S. This Container is available to the School until the 15th December. Your support in filling this container is much appreciated.