Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor Xun/iav id* Auaust MIS ~ ?tfh Xun/i/rv in ftrdinarv Tiwu>> The Annual Special Kilmore Diocesan Collection to support Christians in the Holy Land will be taken up after Communion in all 3 churches on the weekend of Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August 2015. Christians in the Holy Land need our support. They comprised 40% of the population of the Holy Land less than 50 years ago and now make up less than 5% The Christian population is vital in preserving the Heritage and Patrimony of the Holy Land and the Holy Places. The continuing conflict has affected all local Christians who are ethnically Arab and so are treated as hostile. The increasing influence of many aspects of militant Islam has also made life more difficult, as has the decline of tourism to places like Bethlehem because of the on-going conflict and the separation wall. Your contribution will help in many important ways, including the upkeep of Churches and the Parish Centres in Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem, schools in Bethlehem and homes for the elderly in Nazareth. «««>»» CHURCH NOTICES, [A] As you are aware, Fr. John McTiernan leaves the parish at the end of the month to take up a new appointment in Betturbet. A Farewell Mass will be celebrated at 8.00pm on Friday 28th August in St. Patricks' Church, Dromahair. Refreshments and some entertainment in the Blue Down afterwards, [B] Monsignor Michael Cooke celebrates his Golden Jubilee tills year and his retirement. There will be a celebration in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet on Friday 28th August at 8.00pm. It will be followed by a gathering of family, friends and parishioners in the Seven Horse Shoes Hotel in Belturbet, [C] National Eucharistic Congress: This event takes place in Knock, Co. Mayo on September 26th & 27th. Its theme "Christ oi/r//ope"invites us to think about hope in our lives. This week, take time to think about the moments when you were given reason to hope *« perhaps what you needed came your way. Remember to be thankful! [D] Kilmore Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lough Derg ~ Thursday 20th August 2015. This Retreat is offered to all young people in the Diocese aged 16 - 35 years and is lead by Fr Robert Mctebe. Cost €35. To book contact your parish priest or parish youth officer. [E] The Knock Pilgrimage Season continues until Sunday 11th October. Public Ceremonies on Sundays are as follows: Anointing of the Sick ~ 2.30pm; Con-celebrated Mass followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary Procession to the Shrine & Blessing of Religious Objects ~ 3.00pm. For details of week - day Ceremonies consult the poster which is on your church notice - board. [F] Knock Novena ~ 14th -22nd August: The theme this year is Faith and Family. Daily ceremonies take place at 3.00pm & 8.00pm in the Basilica and there is an excellent selection of speakers. You will find details on the website: www.knockshrine.ie or ring 094 - 9388100. Details are also posted on your church notice board. [G] The National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 13th September. Bishop Brendan Leahy of Umerick will be the chief celebrant [H] The latest edition of Glad Tiding is available at the back of your church. Do take a copy. Ifs free. [J] Dromahair IFA: Meeting in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 19th August at 9.00pm. Water charges are on the agenda, [K1 Weremember: Christina Haddow whose death took place In Galway University Hospital on Saturday morning. Removal to St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair this Monday with Requiem Mass at 12.00noon; Martin Tahany, UtUe Blue Cottage, Gorterrnone, Killargue whose funeral took place on Thursday 13th August & Dr. Michael Carney, Mill Hill, Dromahair, who died in England on Friday 7th August May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICKS CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am & Funeral Mass at 12.00noon; Tuesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass at 11.15am. 2. Prav for Tommy a Pauline Boles, Carrickanerro, Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th August at 11.15am. Winnie McKeon, Main Street, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Monday 17th August at 9.30am. Christina Haddow, Funeral Mass Monday 17th August at 12.00noon. Seamus Farrell, Manorhamilton, Mass Tuesday 18th August at 9.30am. Eddie Loughlin, Drumiease, Anniversary Mass Friday 21st August at 8.00pm. Tom Hamilton, Fawn, Anniversary Mass Sunday 23rd August at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for August: Readers: Michael Costello. Collectors: Sean Johnston, Sean Me Goldrick ft Padraig Waiters. Altar Society: Helen McGotdrick. 1. Mass; Sunday Mass ~1 0.00am. 2. Pray for: Patsy Diamond, Comafaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th August at 10.00am. Joe Martin, Carrickfad and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 23rd August at 10.00am. 3. Liturgy for August Reader: Deirdre McDermott; Collectors: Thomas Heaiy ft Martin Dolan; Altar Society: Patricia Dolan ft Angela Loughlin. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Thursday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 8.00pm. 2. Prav for: P J. ft Mike McKenna; The Rock, Cashel, Anniversary Mass Saturday 15th August at 8.00pm. John and Annie Darcy, Larkfield, Anniversary Mass Thursday 20* August at 7.00pm. John ft Cecelia Loughlin & Margaret Me Ternan, Anniversary Mass Saturday 22nd August at 8.00pm. 3. Eucharistic Adoration: No holy hour this week but it continues in Klltaraue Church every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for August: Readers: Monica Giblln & Lauraine Walople. Collectors: Pat Kerins, Pat Flanagan & John Flynn Aftar Society: Mae & Kathleen Gallagher. Community N 1* BififlQ: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Ail lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50, All houses €100 and last game €200. 2. One day Retreats ~ Lough Derg: The One day Retreat Season recommences on Monday 17th August and continues on18th, 19th, 23rd -25th, 29th -31st August. Retreats are available in September 5*1,6*, 8th 9th, 12th, 14th, 15*, 19th ft 20th. . Come to a place of welcome where everyone is equal.. Boats daily from 9.15am and return from the island at 4.00pm. Contact: Maureen or Lorraine on 071 - 9861518. E - Mail: info@louqhderg.org 3. Dromahair Development Is compiling a Local Directory of businesses and services. Your business or service can be included free of charge. Contact the Depot immediately on 071 - 9134986. E - Mail: dda.tidytowns@gmaiI .com 4. Cosv UP to Console ~ The National Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Bereavement Charity ~ Awareness Campaigns Knit a Cosy! Create Awareness! Host an Afternoon Tea Party! Info: www.console.ie For enquiries or to pledge support: anne.lynch@console.ie or Telephone: 087 -1955990. 5. Family Fun Day: Following the great success of last year's event, the Family Fun Day is back again in Dromahair Park on Saturday 22nd August. Activities begin at 2.00pm and there will be lots of fun for adults and children, including novetty races, pet farm, tractor display, obstacle course, tug of war and much more. Come along and enjoy a great day out. 6. Dromahair AED/ Deff brillator Group ~Annual Church Gate Collection: This Saturday 15** & Sunday 16th August. Please support this worthy cause. 7. Heritage Week 2015 ~ Sligo - Leitrim ft Northern Counties Railway: Relive Your Memories with a get-- together in The Club House, Dromahair on Saturday 22nd August from 4pm - 5pm. This is in anticipation of the opening of a new looped 5 km walk, which will include a 1km stretch of the old SLNCR line from the Gub House to Edergole. F<e roimh c&ch! Clothing Collection Facility There is a Clothes Bank / Container inside the Depot Gate. If you have old clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will help the parish and various charities. Currently people are leaving out bags of clothes at their houses to be collected by purely commercial operators & they rarely help significantly any worthy cause *> despite what a few advertise! And other clothes banks in the village contribute only a very small amount to the charities they advertise, Please do not bring books, toys or any items other than clothes!