Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~Newtownmanor inarv Time Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Newtownmanor Thanks IB everyone who helped out in any way, with the Liturgy, prayers in the graveyard, collections, traffic control and maintenance of the graveyards. It was nice to see so many people remembering their loved ones and caring so well for their burial plots. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Thanks to ail who made the preparations for Mass at the Holy Well, Killargue on Thursday 15th August, Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thanks to all who attended the Mass, sang in the choir, prepared the Liturgy or helped in so many different ways. [B] Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg for the Year of Faith ~ Tuesday August 27th from 9.00am - 4.00pm. Thanks to all taking part in this Pilgrimage. The bus is now full. Those going to Lough Derg will be picked up opposite the Chinese Restaurant in Dromahair at 7.15am on Tuesday 27th August 2013. The contribution for the Pilgrimage will be collected on the bus. For further information, please contact the Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council at 086 - 8583648. [C] ACCORD ~ Cavan: Getting married in 2013 or 2014? Contact ACCORD for your Pre-Marriage Application Form. Courses should be undertaken at least 6 months or preferably one year before your marriage. ACCORD also offers Marriage & Relationship Counselling in strict confidence. To book your Pre-Marriage Course or speak with a Counsellor, please contact Anne or Grainne on 049 - 4375004. E-mail: cavanaccord@eircom.net Information on other Accord Centres can be obtained from: www.accord.ie Telephone: 01 - 5053112. [D] Church Gate Collections: All those taking up Approved Church Gate Collections are asked to do so only after Mass in all 3 church areas. This is a long standing rule in the parish and ail collectors are asked to respect it. [E] Diocese of Kilmore ~ Permanent Diaconate: Two candidates have already completed 3 years of a 4 year course of preparation. New candidates are now being sought to begin a spiritual year which consists of 5 weekends in Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry beginning 11th -13th October. Anyone interested in this Ministry in the Church should contact the Diocesan Director, Fr, Gabriel Kelly, P.P. Kinawley without delay. Tel: 048 66348250. Mobile: 086 - 62361435 or e-mail: qbkelly@eircom.net TGI We remember: Winnie Me Keen, Main St, Dromahair & St. Phelim's whose funeral took place on Friday 16th August; Caroline Gilmartin, Drumlease Rd, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Wednesday 14th August; Kevin Me Loughlin [brother - in Haw of Agnes Harkin, Killargue] whose funeral took place in Enniskillen on Wednesday 14th August; Vinnie McKeon, Soxline whose funeral took place on Tuesday 13th August; Dora Hamilton, Corderry, Killargue, whose funeral took place on Saturday 10th August 2013; P J. McKenna, Dublin and *The Rock", Cashel, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Thursday 8th August in Mary (Molly) Hannon, Gortgarrigan, Killargue whose funeral took place on Tuesday 30th July; Maura Murphy, Drumduffy, Drumkeeran formerly of Lugnaskeehan Killargue, whose funeral also took place on Tuesday 30th July & Jadwiga Lesniak, mother of Katarzyna Filipowicz, Forest Grove, Dromahair, whose death took place last month in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuescfay9.3Qam; Friday S.QQpm', Saturday Wedding Mass in Killargue 2,00pm; Sunday** 11.15am. 2. Sarah, James ft Aidan Clancy, Aughameefta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 18th August at 11.15am* Triona Fowley, Dromahair & Manorhamifcon, Anniversary Mass Monday 19* August at 930am. Jim Maguire, Gtenfarne, Mass Tuesday 20** August at 9,30am. Tom Hamilton, Fawn, First Anniversary Mass Friday 23rd August at 8.00pm. Eddie ft Mary Loughlin, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Sunday 25th August at 11.15am. ICHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am 2. Prav for:- Patsy Diamond, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 18th August at 10.00am. Mary Guinnell, formerly of Gortnaskeagh & deceased of the McDonald family, Mass Sunday 25th August at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace/ ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Wedding Mass 2.00pm; Saturday** Vigil Mass ~8.00pm. 2. Pray for;Matt & Molly TWomey, Woodlands Ave, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Saturday 17th August at 8.00pm, Molly Hannon, Gortgarrigan, Killargue, Month's Memory Mass Saturday 24th August at 8.00pm. May they rest inpeace! 3. EucharisticAdoration: Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ** First Tuesday of every month. Community Notices 1. Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ait lines €30, accept games 5 &10 which are €50. Ail houses €100 and last game €200. 2. Medjugorje Pilgrimage departing 18th September 2013. Day flights from Knock Airport. Price: €689 per person - includes 7 nights Half - Board in Pansion Darko (or similar) and full Religious Programme. Group Leader ~ Ann Kelly accompanied by Spiritual Director. For information contact Ann at 071 - 9164296 or 086 -1505298. 3. Pilgrimage to Fatima ~ 2nd -9th October: 7 nights in San Amaro Hotel. Price €739. Spiritual Director: Fr.Vincent Connaughton. Contact: Ann Kelly at 086 - 1505298. 4. The Depot Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday mornings from 9.45am - 1.30pm. Services available include typing, photocopying, laminating, faxing, printing and internet access. Very reasonable rates. Passport forms are also available. The Depot can also be hired for Meetings, Classes & Parties. Telephone: 071 - 9134986. E-mail: dda.tidytowns@qmall,com 5. National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 8th September 2013. Details from: www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org Tel: 098 24877. 6. Drumkeeran School Reunion: The Gathering School Reunion takes place in Drumkeeran on Tuesday 20th August 2013. It commences with Mass in St Brigid's Church, Drumkeeran at 7.00pm for deceased past pupils and teachers. Afterwards food will be served in the Marquee in the GAA Grounds at 8.00pm with traditional music until 10.00pm. Then dandng til late with 70's disco. 7. Trevor Ringland will launch Pitching for Peaces the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Wednesday 28th August at 7.30pm. For further information or registration: E-mail sports@leitrimcoco.le or Tel: 071 - 9650498 or check website: www.leitrimspotts.ie This is an opportunity for dubs to have the information to back up future funding applications for their club facilities or develop a new way of improving facilities. 8. Dromahair 4 Mile Fun Run / Walk: Dromahair Village, Sunday 25th August 2013. Children's events start at 2.00pm and the 4 Mile Run / Walk starts at 3.00pm. Registration from 1.00pm in the Blue Devon. Adults: €10; Children: €3. Family rate: €20. Refreshments and lots of prizes and medals for everyone! Enquiries to Tom & Violet Cullen on 071 - 9134697. Kitlargue Gathering The final event takes place this Saturday. 17th August, with the School Reunion starting at 9.00pm in the Community Centre. There will be supper & bar with a live band and dancing afterwards. All former students of schools in the parish are all invited along. Subscription €15, The YearofFat fatwill end on 24th November. It invites us to reflect on our journey of life. A Pilgrimage to Lough Derg is one way for you to answer the call to renewal in faith, personalty or as part of a group. For information on bookings or public transport, phone 071 - 9861518 (from N. Ireland: 00 - 353 - 71 - 9861518). E-mail; infQ@louqhderQ.org or wwwJoughderg.org Church Gate Collections All those taking up Approved Church Gate Collections are asked to do so after Masses only in each church area. This is a long standing tradition in the parish and all collectors are asked to respect it Mass goers are hit for every collection. They at least deservea break on their way into church. Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead ought to tell a child to go to bed.