Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarcjue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 15th July 2012 ~ The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Newtownmanor; Sunday 5th August 2012 beginning with Mass at 5.30pm, followed by the Blessing of Graves in Newtownmanor New Cemetery at 6.00pm and Carreckatemple Cemetery at 6.30pm approximately. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Any further contribution to The Pope's Collection for 2012 is still welcome. If you have forgotten to bring in your contribution, please do so next weekend. Thanks for your generosity. [B] Local Cemetery Mass: Killenummery Old Churchyard on Sunday 29th July at 3.00pm. [C] A special request when caring for graves in anv of our cemeteries but especially in the Abbey Cemeteries; Please bring a plastic bag with you when tidying a grave and take home broken wreaths, flower vases, dead plants and any other litter that belongs to you. There is no collection facility in these cemeteries. Do not throw discarded items into the ditches or into the grass where they an absolute danger to those doing strimming and maintenance. And please do not let your dog off the lead in or near the cemeteries. The Cemetery area and individual graves are constantly being fouled by dogs when people take them for a walk and let them loose where they should not be. We need to have more respect for the dead and their relatives who maintain the graves. Our cemeteries are sacred around,, [D] Sr. Mary Gallagher will speak at all Masses this weekend, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 2012 to promote Mission Awareness. Sr. Mary belongs to the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (The Killeshandra Nuns) which was founded in 1924 by Bishop Joseph Shanahan CSSp to bring the Gospel message to the women of Southern Nigeria. Sisters are presently on mission in Brazil, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Sierra Leone, the U.S.A. & Zambia. A Collection to support the work of the Sisters will be taken up at all Masses. [E] Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Our Lady's Shrine at Knock will take place on Sunday 29th July. Ceremonies begin with Anointing of Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm. Celebration of Eucharist at 3.00pm,followed by the Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick and Rosary Procession. Why not organize a family group to take part? [F] First Friday: Any remaining calls will be made this week. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. Parish Child Safeguarding Representatives ~ New Appointments. New Representatives need to be appointed to replace Sarah Haddow, Dromahair, Carmel Loughlin, Killargue and Philomena Dolan, Newtownmanor whose second term of office comes to an end in August. We thank them sincerely for their generous commitment. We now need new volunteers. Anyone wishing to volunteer for appointment should hand in their names to the Parochial House, Dromahair or ring 071 - 9164143 without delay and leave name & phone number. If we succeed in getting 3 suitable volunteers the work - load will not be very heavy The training given will be a valuable additional qualification for anyone interested in childcare or teaching ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday S.QQpmmr Saturday IQ.QQam; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Francis X Kelly, Dromahair & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th July at 11.15am. Deceased of the Devaney & Brennan families, Mass Tuesday 17th July at 9.30am. Maura McGowan, Dromahair, her father James McSharry & her brother John, Mass Friday 20th July at 8.00pm. Mary Kate & Frank Clancy, Market St, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Saturday 21st July at 10.00am. James & Mary Ellen McTernan, Corcosconney, their son Seamus and grandson Garry, Mass Sunday 22nd July at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! THE CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: 77w//saky 8.00pm; Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Prav for.- John James Fowley, Corraghaun, Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th July ay 10.00am. Maura Flanagan, Rooska, Lisdoonvarna [mother of Bernie Boylan] Mass Thursday 19th July at 8.00pm. Pat O'Hara, Gortnaskeagh, his parents James & Kate, Anniversary Mass Sunday 22nd July at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Vioil Mass ~ 8.00pm. For Weekday Masses see Dromahair & Newtownmanor. 2. Pravfon- John & Cecila Loughlin & Margaret McTernan, Sweerwood, Anniversary Mass Saturday 14th July at 8.00pm. Deceased of the Gallagher family, Gortahork & the Feehily family, Tullinawillin, Mass Saturday 21st July at 8.00pm. Mav thev rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesdays of Month at 7.00pm. Community Notices, 1. Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. All lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. Ail 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 - 5.00pm. Charge just €4. Use it before welose it! 3. Dromahair Women's Group; Next get-together on Friday 20th July at 9.30pm in Fowley's Woodview Inn. The Women's Group is a great way to make new friends and re-kindle old friendships. Everyone welcome. 4. County Leitrim ~ Peace III Partnership ~ Small Grants Programme: Now open for applications from community and Voluntary sectors, community relations, reconciliation & cultural diversity groups. Closing date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Further Information: Ann Flynn, Small Grants Programme, Leitrim Co. Council on 071- 9620005 Ext: 543. 5. Tennis Coaching still takes place even when if s raining! Just turn up at the court and training will be transferred to Killargue Community Centre for those present. 6. 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. 7. 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.gpexercisereferral.ie or contact Liz Martin, HSE Health Promotion Officer on 071 9135915. 8. Breast - Feeding Preparation Class for expectant mothers on18th July from 7pm - 9.30pm. Partners welcome. No admission fee. Booking required. Ring Clare at HSE Health Promotion Department on 071 9135075. 9. Newtownmanor Community Development ~ Fun Run / Walk: Sunday 22nd July at 3.00pm from Newtownmanor Hall. All proceeds go towards the car park fund. Please come along for some fun and crack. Refreshments will be available after the walk. Kiilaroue New Cemetery. Sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Fund for Refurbishing the New Cemetery. It is hoped that work will commence soon. The postman stared doubtfully at the formidable animal lying on the doorstep. What kind of dog is that? he asked the little old lady. I don't rightlyknow, s\\e replied, my brother sent it from Africa. Well, the postman hesitated, it's the oddest looking dog I've ever seen. 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