Parish Website: www.drumlease'killargue.com 
Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-916413L 

Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor 

On this First Sunday in Lent we continue our Pilgrimage in Faith ~ a journey which leads us to the
Celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ our promise of eternal fulfillment.


For all of us, may Lent be a time to pray again as a family, a time to re-assess our own lives, to
care for body and soul, a time to reach out to people in need too.


This Wednesday. 2cfh February 2oi3. there will be an early morning Mass in Dromahair Church at 7.00am.
lilable at the back of vour church. Please take OO


During Lent, The Rosary will be redted 2Q minutes before Sunday Mass in
Dromahair. Killargue & Newtownmanor Churches ~ for those who wish to participate*
Those leading the Rosary are asked to begin on time ~ 20 minutes before Mass.


[A] This coming Friday evening, there will be in 
Dromahair Church at 7.30pm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. 
And this coming Thursday Morning in Newtownmanor Church there will be 

Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 10.30am followed by Mass at 11.00am 

[B] ACCORD: Getting Married in 2013? 
Don't forget to arrange your Pre-Marriage Course in good time ~ preferably up to a year before your wedding.
To book your course or speak to a Counsellor, ring 049 - 4375004.
E-mail: cavanaccord@eircom.net The course dates for 2013 are on your church notice - board.


[C] Killargue Church Area: Volunteers urgently needed for the Altar Society, Contact 071 - 9164698. 
[D] The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in St. Briaid's Chur&i. Drumkeeran on 
Sunday 14th April 2013 at 3.00pm. 
[E] Finst Confession for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated on 
First Communion will be celebrated on r/r Church. 

We remember: Ita Reynolds, Leckaun, whose funeral Mass will be celebrated today in Newtownmanor Church, 
Sunday 17th February, at 1.00pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 
We also remember: £adraig Diamond, Drumlease, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Tuesday 12th February. 

May he rest in peace! 

ST. PATRICKS CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 

1. Mass; MondayBAQpm <«««« NB: Tuesday9.30am; ' ~ 7.00am«««<N.B:
Thursday ~ See Killargue; Friday 8.00pm ~ preceded by Adoration at 7.30pm? Sunday 11.15am.
2. Pray for: -
John, Bridget, Margaret & Joe Burke, Partry, Co. Mayo, Mass Sunday 17th February at 11.15am.
Frank & Mary Me Gloin, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Monday 18th February at 8.00pm««<««NB.
John Joe Fowley, Drumlease Rd, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Friday 22nd February at 8.00pm.
Justin Stanford, Artane & Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th February at 11.15am.


May they rest in peace! 

HE CHURCH OF MARY. 

1. Mass: Thursday 11.00am ~ preceded by Adoration at 10.30am NB: Sunday ~ 10.00am. 
2. Prav for:-
Fr. Gene Dowd, Mass Sunday 17th February at 10.00am.
Ita Reynolds, Funeral Mass, this Sunday 17* February at 1.00pm.
Deceased of Manor Area & St. Felim's Society, Mass Thursday 21st February at 11.00am ~ Adoration at 10.30am
Edward Boylan, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th February at 10.00am.
May they rest in peace! 


ST.BRK 

1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 7.00pm, Saturday ~ Vigil Mass -7.00pm. 
2, 
Agnes & Jimmy Giblin, Usgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 16* February at 7.00pm. 
Nora & Thomas Sweeney, Drumkeel & Mary Malone, Dublin, Anniversary Mass Monday 18th February at 7.00pm. 
May Higgins and deceased members of the Cawley family, Sligo, Mass Tuesday 19th February at 7,00pm. 
Catherine Bernadette Gaw, Newtownards, (n<§e Kelleher and late of Gortnasilla, Drumkeeran), Mass Friday 22nd February 
at 7.00pm. 
Jim Me Gorrin, Larkfield, Anniversary Mass Saturday 23rd February at 7.00pm, 

May they rest Sn peace! 

3. Eucharistic Adoration continues as usual in Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings: 7.00pm -8.00pm.
Padre Pic Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month.
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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.
2. Newtownmanor Hall ~ Progressive 25 Card Game every Friday night at 9.00pm. Ail welcome. 
3. Did you get a Parish for 2013? Extra Calendars are now available at the back of your church. Feel free to take one! 
4. Doodles Childcare ~ Dromahair: There are spaces available in
Ring Mary or Aisling at 071 - 9134899 for more information.
5. Drumlease N.S. Enrolment 2013: Enrolment Packs for September 2013 are now available from the school office.
Please call in person or phone the school on 0164586.
Enrolment Forms must be returned bv Friday f* March2O13. 

6. Gaelscoil Chluainin: Enrolment for 2013-14 is currently underway. Contact the school office or 071 - 9856046.
E-mail: gaeiscoilchluainin@eircom.net Website: gaelscoilchluainin.net Forms to be returned by March 22nd 2013.
7. Dromahair Defibrillator ~ AED Group: Meeting at 8.00pm on Tuesday 19th February 1913 in The Depot. All welcome. 
8. Dromahair Library ~ New Opening Hours: Tuesday 12.30pm - 6.00pm; Friday - usual times from 2.30pm - 8.00pm.
The Library doses for a short break each day between 4.00pm - 4.30pm.
9. Day of Reflection for Lent with Sr. Moya Hegarty. 
This is an opportunity to reflect and look for a deeper meaning as we enter into the Spirit of Lent St Michael's Family Life Centre, Sligo 

on Saturday 24th February from 10.30am - 4.00pm. Cost €20 or whatever you can afford. Light lunch included. 

Contact: St. Michael's Family Life Centre 0719170329. 

10. Primary Schools ~ Child Protection Training for Boards of Management: Sligo Park Hotel on Thursday 21st February at 7.30pm. 
11. St Patrick's Day Parade ~ Dromahair: Meeting to organize this event in The Blue Devon on Tuesday 19* February at 9.00pm. 
Don't forget the Maryvale Course " Understanding Your Faith 

You can still take part! New application forms available at the back of your church.
The course will begin in Manorhamilton this Wednesday 20th February at 8.00pm.


to the Sunday ry Collections, various other Collections and the 
durina 2O12. 
Collection = Day-to-Day upkeep of each Church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the 

The Offertory Collection also makesa major contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan Services Collection from the parish, 

Support and up-keep of priests in the parish and Diocese. 

When I met Pope Paul VI, he mentioned he had read my book, The Power and the Glory.


I told him it had been condemned by the Holy Office.
Who condemned it? he asked. Cardinal Pissardo, I replied.
He repeated the name with a wry smite and added:


Mr. Greene, some parts of your books are certain to offend some Catholics. But don't worry about that/ 

Recalled by renowned Novelist: Graham Greene.