Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarciue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 17th June 2012 ~ The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Ti Fathers' Dav ~ Sunday 17th June 2012 We think of fathers and pray for them ~ for all families. May the Lord bless all those who seek to live out their relationships & responsibilities with honesty, integrity and sincerity of heart. We remember especially those fathers who have graced our lives and are gone before us in faith. Blessing & Visitation of Graves ~ Killaroue & Cloonlouoher ~ Sunday 1st July 2012. We begin with Mass in Killaroue Church at 2.30pm. This will be followed by the Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Killargue Old Cemetery at 3.15pm approximately & Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Killargue New Cemetery at 4.00pm approximately. A Collection will be taken up in all graveyards for continuing upkeep and maintenance. Please note: Evening Mass will be celebrated as usual at 8.00pm on Saturday 30OT June. Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Cloonlouaher Cemetery will also take place on Sunday 1st July beginning at 5.00pm. Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Newtownmanor: Sunday 5th August 2012 beginning with Mass at 5.30pm. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Bus details^ EucharisQc Congress: This Sunday 17th June, the bus going to the closing ceremony of the Congress, Statio Orbis in Croke Park, will leave from Dromahair Church at 9.00am; Killaroue Church at 9.15am & Drumkeeran at 9.30am. [B] Local Cemetery Masses: Carrowcrin ~ Saturday 23rd June at 7.30pm; Creevelea Abbey ~ Sunday 8th July at 2.00p & Killenummery Old Churchyard on Sunday 29th July at 3.00pm. [C] Eucharistic Congress: Thanks to all who contributed to this Special Collection which was taken up last weekend, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th June. It is hoped to give details next week [D] The Pope's Collection for 2012 is due next weekend, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June. The relevant pink envelope is beside the June envelope in you Dues packet. If you haven't this envelope, please put your contribution in an envelope with your name and address. The Pope uses the bulk of this collection to help out in troubled and needy areas of the world. Thanks for your generosity. [E] Nigeria Mission Collection ~ St. Patrick's Day 2012: Dromahair ~ €1,185 [€1,190]; Killamue ~ €790 [€860]; Newtownmanor ~ €828 [€755].Total: €2,803 [€2,805]. Last year's amounts are In brackets. Thanks for your generosity. [F] We remember: RevFr. John P. Comiskey, Faculty of Msgr. Farrell High School, Staten Island ^nephew of Jim Comiskey, DoonkellyA cousin of the Comiskey Family^ whose funeral took place in New York on Friday 15th June. May he rest inpeace. St. Angela's College, Slioo. New Courses in Religious Education. Theology & Chaplaincy Studies Open to teachers, chaplains, parents, sacramental preparation teams or anyone interested in these areas. More information from 071 9195550 or www.stanqelas.nuiqalway.ie or E-mail; education@stangelas.nuigalway.ie ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR.. 1. Mass: Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday S.QQpm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Henry & Mary Anne Me Morrow, Market St. and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 17th June at 11.15am. Fr. Peter McPartland, Mass Friday 22nd June at 8.00pm. Gertie Downey, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th June at 11.15am. May they rest inpeace! THE CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Bridget Darcy, Moneyduff, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th June at 10.00am. Pat O'Hara, Gortnaskeagh and his parents, James & Kate, Mass Sunday 24th June a 10.00am. May they rest inpeace! ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass~ 8.00pm. 2. Pray for:Jim Boles, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th June at 8.00pm. Deceased Members of the Daly family, Muilaghmore, Mass Tuesday 19th June at 7.00pm. Michael & Annie Me Niffe, Teresa Harkin and deceased of Keegan family, Blackgardens, Mass Saturday 23rd June at 8.00pm. May they rest inpeace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre PioNovena: First Tuesdays 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. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is appreciated! 2. Dromahair Development Association: Tidy Towns Competition Judges are due in the Village from 1st June. Floral Pride judging is taking place as well. Residents are asked to keep their areas free of litter. Thanks for your help and taking pride in your village. 3. 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! 4. Dromahair Library ~ New Opening Times: 2.30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays. Then closes at 4.00pm & reopens 4.30pm - 8.00pm. 5. Killenummery Churchyard Restoration Fund: Table Quiz on Friday night 13th July in the Blue Devon. Table of 4 for €20. Lots of prizes to be won on the night. 6. Dromahair Community Playschool ~ Enrolment Day for the September 2012 intake: On Monday 25th June from 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Come along, meet the staff and introduce the children to their new environment. Contact: Teresa at 071 - 9164776 for further details. 7. County Leitrim ~ Peace III Partnership ~ Small Grants Programme: Now open for applications from community / voluntary sectors, community relations, reconciliation & cultural diversity groups. Closing date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Learn how to apply: Information Meeting in Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton on Monday 18th June at 8.00pm. Further Information: Ann Flynn, Small Grants Programme, Leitrim Co. Council on 071 - 9620005 Ext: 543. 8. Happy Gardeners ~ Plant Swap Stall on Saturday 23rd June at the Demons Festival: Swap plants for ones you may not have or simply obtain new plants if you have none to swap. If you are not attending the Festival and have spare plants to contribute, contact Janice Raine - Conick. The first meeting of the Happy Gardeners Group will be held on Wednesday 4th July at 8.00pm. Details from Janice Raine - Conick on 087 -2147453 or Paula Glynnmartin on 086 - 1996039. 9. Irish Cancer Society says thanks: Recent church -gate collections raised €132.60 in Newtownmanor & €115 in Dromahair 10. Leckaun N.S. ~ Parents' Association: Cake Sale in Manor Hall this Sunday, 17th June after 10.00am Mass. Please support. KJIiaraue Cemetery Appeal. The Cemetery Committee is appealing to all who have yet to make a contribution to the Repair Fund to do so without further delay. Work cannot start without sufficient funds ~ and it will take circa €100 per plot. See Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com With God, go over the sea ~but, without him, not over the threshold! Russian Proverb. Whenever I find myself in the cellar of affliction, I always look around for the wine. Samuel Rutherford