Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor World Communications Day Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. We celebrate our own salvation too, for where Jesus, the Head of the Church has gone, We, his Body, are called to follow. Today is also World Communications Day We pray for all who work in Communications and the Media, that they may be dedicated to the truth and objectivity. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Did YOU forget? The Special Annual .^3. 'LL'JJL was due on jL You can still bring it in next Sunday. Your contribution is needed and much appreciated You will find the Pink Diocesan Services Collection Envelope between your April & May Dues Envelopes. You will also find a flyer in your Dues pack detailing the uses to which this Collection is put. You may of course use an ordinary envelope marked Diocesan Services ~ if you haven't a dedicated envelope. [B] Trocaire 2015: Any; remaining contributions? Thanks to all who have contributed so far. [C] Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 27th May - 1* June 2015 led by Bishop Leo O'Reilly. Flights from Knock & Dublin Airports. Hotel Roissy, Hotel Basilique & Hotel Jeanne D'Arc ~ all €695. Hotel La Solitude €715. Accueil Notre Dame €520 ~ fully inclusive, with 24 hour care for sick and disabled pilgrims. Telephone 049- 4375004, Extension 100 from 10.00am - 1.00pm, Monday - Friday. Booking for Assisted Pilgrims: Ring Fr Kevin Fay at 049 - 4330018 / 087 8579968. Email: favkevin@eircom.net The organizers are very anxious to encourage people from this area who are ill and yet able to travel, to consider joining the Pilgrimage this year. Financial assistance is possible. Contact Fr. Kevin at the number above. [D] Plan Ireland ~ a Charity working to eliminate Child Poverty in 51 developing countries ~ will hold a Church Gate Collection next weekend, Saturday 23rd/Sunday 24th May. [E] First Friday Visitation: Due to special circumstances First Friday Visitation has been cancelled for the moment. All will be contacted when visitation resumes. [F] We remember: Annie Flanagan, Sheskin, whose funeral took place on Thursday 14th May; Sheila Armstrong - Farrell, Drumlease Road, Dromahair, whose funeral also took place on Thursday 14th May & Thomas Jordan, Ballina (brother of Dr. Jordan, Dromahair), whose funeral took place on Thursday 30th April 2015. May thev rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday ~ See Killargue; Saturday ~ See Manor; Sunday ~ Mass -11.15am. 2. Prayfor: St. Felim's Society and deceased priests and people of the parish. Mass Sunday 17th May at 11.15am. Eugene Kelly, Aughameelta & Dungarvan, Mass Monday 18th May at 9.30am. Annie Me Kenna, Carrickacroghery, Mass Tuesday 19th May at 9.30am. Carmel Me Gloin, Drumlease, Mass Wednesday 20th May at 9.30am. Padcie Me Kenna, Carrickacroghery, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th May at 11.15am. Mav thev rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for May: Readers: Various Readers. Collectors: John Me Morrow, Kevin Me Goldriek & Tommy Sweeney. Altar Society: Chris Me Goldriek CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Saturday 12.00noon; Sunday Mass ~ 10.00am. 2. Prayfor Margaret Rooney, Gortnaskeagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th May at 10.00am. Clara Boylan, Cornalaughta, Month's Memory Mass, Saturday 23rd May at 12.00noon ««««« N.B. Brigid Feeney, Calry, Mass Sunday 24th May at 10.00am. Mav thev rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for May: Reader: Leckaun National School; Collectors: Hubert Loughlin & Paul McDermott. Attar Society: Bernadette Banks & Mai Devaney. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday 7.00pm; Wednesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 8.00pm. 2. Prav for William & Margaret Harkin, Townahousey, Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th May at 8.00pm. Mary Judge and deceased of Judge family, Mass Monday 18th May at 7.00pm. Mary Ellen Me Tenum, Mullaghmore, Mass Wednesday 20th May at 7.00pm. Mary Alice & Tommy Feely, Mark & John Feely and Mary Drugan, Mass Friday 22nd May at 7.00pm. Thomas Me Guinness, Lisgorman and deceased family members, Mass Saturday 23rd May at 8.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Resumes in Kiiiargue Church on the first Tuesday evening in June. 4. Liturgy for May: Readers: Aine Me Morrow & Carmel Loughlin; Collectors: John Me Morrow, Mai Gallagher, Seamus Reynolds & Paddy Fahy. Altar Society: Patsy Me Goey & Bernadette Feeney. Community Notices. 1. Binco Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ail lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50. Ail houses €100 and last game €200, Your support is much appreciated. i 2. Knock Shrine Society is currently celebrating its SO* Anniversary and is now hoping to recruit more voluntary helpers, handmaids and stewards for this year's Pilgrimage Season. Ladies' contact Mary Neary at 094 9388110. Men should contact Tom Neary at 094 9371619 or mobile 087 - 3396086. E *j Mail: tomandcarmelnearv@eircom.net i 3. Good luck to Catherine & Kevina (aka Kevin) Me Dermott who are taking part in the VHI Ladies Mini Marathon in Dublin on Monday 1st June 2015. Proceeds go to the New Diabetes Centre at Sligo Regional Hospital. Thanks to all who have generously donated so far. Further contributions would be gratefully appreciated. 4. Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season: The OneDay Retreats continue on the 19th, 23rd & 25th May. Booking essential, The Three Day Pilgrimage Season begins on Friday 29*** You can begin the Three Day Pilgrimage anv day up to the 13th August 2015. Pre booking is not required. Contact Lough Derg on 071 - 9861518. E-mail: info@louqhderq.org 5. Creevelea Abbey ~ Cemetery Mass: Sunday 28th June at 2.00pm. 6. Car & Tractor Run in aid of Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust: This Sunday 17th May starting at 12 noon from Kiiiargue Hall. This event is open to all tractors, vintage and modern and to all classic & vintage cars. There will be a Cake Sale & Raffle. Refreshments will be served. And Dermot O'Rourke's beard will very publically disappear in the capable hands of Ann from The Cutting Corner* Your support would be greatly appreciated. 7. Glad Tidings ~ the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Magazine ~ is available at the back of your church. Take a copy! 8. Breffni ICA: Outing to Omagh Folk Park & Deny on 20th June. Bus from Dromahair. Price: €70 ~ includes meal, Limited number of seats left. Contact Mary on 086 - 8039065. Marriage is important A message on this theme from our Bishop Leo O' Reilly ~ is now available inside your church doors. He has asked us to encourage parishioners to read it before the referendum. His letter deals with the issue of equality? the future rights of children and The wider consequences of the referendum passing Please take a copy! Next First Communion ~ Leckaun N.S. Saturday 6th June at 11.30am ~ Church of Mary Mother of God, Newtownmanor. Visitation & Blessing of Graves Kiiiargue & Cloonlougher ~ Sunday 28th June 2015 Newtownmanor ~ Sunday 2nd August 2015. One of the greatest mistakes in life is to fear continually that you will make one. ************************* Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy. Ann Frank ~ Famous Teenage Diarist and Holocaust Victim.