Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com
Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131 .


Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor 

Sunday 18th December 2016 ~ The Fourth Sunday in Advent 

Today is the Fourth & Final Sunday in Advent ~ a time when we celebrate the faithful love of God revealed in 
history. 

Mass Times for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. 

Christmas Eve ~ Saturday 24* December: Newtownmanor 7.00pm; Killargue 9.00pm &
Dromahair 10.00pm.
Christmas Day ~ Sunday 25th December: Newtownmanor 10.00am; Killargue 10.30am &


Dromahair 11.15am. _ 

The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation /Penitential Service for all 3 parish areas will take 
place in Dromahair Church next Tuesday 20th December at 8.00pm. Visiting priests will attend. 
Please leave place in your Diary for this important preparation for Christmas. 

CHURCH NOTICES. 

[A] Altar Servers for Dromahair 
16th December -17th January 2017 ~ Group 3 : Michael Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Helen Sweeney & Anna Sweeney. 
Parents please note ~if your child is unable to serve at Mass on any of the assigned datesf please
arrange a replacement


[B] Advance Notice ~ a Date for your Diary!
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Redemptorist Mission will take place in the Parish from 9 - 17th September 2017. 

More details later! 

[C] Choir Practice ~ St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Wednesday 21st December at 8.00pm.
We are urgently seeking out new members (men and women, young and oid) in order to keep our Church Choir going
[D] Pray for: Lily Pagel (nee Flanagan), formerly of Gortnacarkogue, Killargue, who died recently in the U.S.A. 
May she Rest in Peace. 

ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR


1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Saturday ~ Christmas Eve 10.00pm;
Sunday ~ Christmas Day Mass at 11.15 a.m.
Pray for: 

Deceased members of Fowley, Harte & Loftus families, Anniv Mass Sun 18th Dec at 11.15am.
The People of the Parish, Mass Mon 19th Dec at 9.30am.
Intentions of the Donor, Mass Tues 20th Dec at 9.30am
Intentions of the Donor, Mass Wed 21st Dec at 9.30am.
Intentions of the Donor, Mass Fri 23rd Dec at S.OOpm.


May they rest in peace. 

2. Liturgy for December; Readers: December " Christmas Eve ~ Frances Downey; Christmas Dav ~ Pupils from 
Drumlease N.S. Collectors Patrick McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan.. 
CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 

1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Saturday ~ Christmas Eve~ 7.00pm; Sunday ~ Christmas Day ~ 10.00am. 
2. Prav for:
Kathleen Loughlin, Pullboy, Anniv Mass Sun 18th Dec at 10.00am.
May theyrest inpeace 

3. Liturgy for December Reader: Deirdre Me Dermotti Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary 
Keegan. 

ST BTIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE 

1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Christmas Eve Mass ~ 9.00pm; Sunday ~ Christmas Day ~ 10.30am. 
Pray for 
Julia and Patrick Sheridan and deceased of the Sheridan Family; Mass on Sat 17th at 7 pm 
Annie Mellett and deceased of Mellet family and Mary Flynn and deceased of Flynn family, Mass Mon 19th Dec at 
7.00pm. 
Padre Pio devotees, Mass Tues 20th Dec at 7.00pm. 

May they rest in Peace. 

2. Liturgy for December Readers: Lauraine Walpole: Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe 
Walpole. Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin 
3. Eucharistic Adoration resumes on Tuesday evening, 3rd January at 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
Padre Pio Novena Prayers ~ First Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome.
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 much appreciated. 
2. Samaritans ~ a listening ear: Ring 071 9142011 or callsave 1850 609090. 
3. Dromahair Library opening Hours Tuesdays at 12.30 pm-4.00 pm Fridays 2.30 pm- 4.00 pm. And 4.30 pm- 8.00 pm. 
4. If you have a drink problem, help is available. Contact: Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office at Ol — 842 
O7OO. E-mail: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie or Connaught Telephone Service: 091 - 767777. 
5. Please hand in notices for the bulletin bv 12 noon on the Thursday to The Parochial House, Dromahair Thank 
6. The Depot Office will close Christmas on Tues 20th Dec at 1.30 pm and will re open on the 9th Jan at 9.45 am 
Happy Christmas everyone. 
7. Aladdin Trouble: Leckaun N.S. presents Aladdin Trouble on Tues 20th in Newtownmanor Hall at 7 pm. All 
welcome 
Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2016.
Offertory Collection •* day-to-day upkeep of each church, repair and refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the
running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year.
Dues ~ support and upkeep of priest in parish and Diocese.
Please make Dues cheques payable to Priests7 Revenue Fund. All other cheques should be made payable to
the relevant church.


We wish all our parishioners in Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor, those who
joined the parish this year, attend our churches from adjoining parishes, those home on holidays,
all our visitors and friends


Peace, Happiness and every Blessing as we celebrate the Birth of our Saviour. 

Seasons Greetings and Good Wishes to our neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church.