Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair -Killarsue -Newtownmanor Sunday ltfh February 2017 -The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time CHURCH NOTICES. TA1 Altar Servers for 16th February -16th March 2017 ~ Group 5: Lochlann Jordan, Kate Leonard & Liam Leonard. Parents please note ~if your child Is unable to serve at Mass on any of the assigned dates, please arrange a replacement I'BI Advance Notice - Pates for vour Diaryi Ash Wednesday ~ 1st March ~ a Day of Fast and Abstinence. There will be an early morning Mass with Blessing & Distribution of Ashes in Dromahair Church at 7,00am. Holy Thurday -13th April; Good Friday -14th April; Holy Saturday - 15* April Easter Sunday ~ 16th April Confirmation ~ Sunday 14th May in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 3.00pm. First Holy Communion ~ Drumlease N.S. Saturday 20th May at 11.00am in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair Redemptorist Mission will take place in the Parish from 9* - 17th September 2017 More details later! [C] The Permanent Diaconate ~ A Programme for the training of men for the Permanent Diaconate will commence in St. Angela's College, Sligo in October 2017. Our Diocese hopes to send candidates for training. If any men aged from 35 - 55 feel that they may have a calling to this important and worthwhile ministry, they are asked to phone Mr. Sean Coll at the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre at 049-4375004 before Friday 3rd March. An information evening will be arranged for those interested. [D] Lourdes Invalid Fund Collection 2017 will take place in all 3 churches in the parish next weekend ~ Saturday 25th /Sunday 26th February. This Collection helps fund the costs of assisted pilgrims on our Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. It will be taken up after Holy Communion at all Masses. [E] Dues & Offertory Collection Envelopes for Dromahair area are now available. If you have not yet received your pack, please contact Fr. Anthony or the sacristan Padraig Waiters. Frank Me Govern, Wicklow Town and formerly of Lemascally, Killargue. Funeral Mass on Wed 22nd in Wicklow Town Frankie Darcy, London and formerly of Benbo whose funeral took place on Saturday 18th February Vincent Me Ternan, Boston and formerly of Drumlease, Dromahair who has died recently; Una Hill, Drumfease Rd, Dromahair whose funeral took place recently; Declan Gilroy, Sligo (father - in - law of Carmel Gilroy, Drumlease N.S.) whose funeral took place recently & Aidan Harte, Killery (father of Caroline Fleming, Millbank Glen, Dromahair) whose funeral took place recently May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 9.30am; Friday at 8.00pm; Sunday at 11.15 a.m. 2. Pray for: John Joe Fowley, Drumlease Rd, Anniv Mass Sun 19th Feb at 11.15am The People of the Parish, Mass Mon 20* February at 9.30am. Intentions of the Donor, Mass Tues 21st February at 9.30am. John & Mary Fenton and deceased of Fenton family, Mass Wed 22nd February at 9.30am. Ann O'Rourke, Market Street, Mass Fri 24th February at 8.00pm. Sean Clinton, Kilcoosey, First Anniv Mass Sun 26th Feb at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Readers; Sinead Torsney-McGoldrick & Michael Costello. Collectors; Michael Loughlin & Watters. Attar Society; Rosemary BattletL CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thurs 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for: Ita Reynolds, Cornaloughta, Anniv Mass Sun 19th Feb at 10.00am. Francie Doian and Kate Ann (Cissy) Dolan, Doonkelly, Anniv Mass Thurs 23rd Feb at 8.00pm. Michael Cunningham, Dundrum & Fawnlion, Annfv Mass Sun 26th Feb at 10.00am. 3. Liturgy for February: Reader; Michael Comiskey. Collectors; Kevin McDermott & Jim Loughlin. Altar Society: Elizabeth Comiskey & Minnie Healy. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE 1. Mass: Vigil Mass - Saturday at 7.00pm; 2. Pray for: Edmund Hamilton, Corrasra, Mass on Saturday 18th at 7.00pm Margaret and William Harkin, Townahoosey, Mas on Sat 25th at 7.oo pm May they ™st *npeace, 3. Liturgy for February: Reader; John McMorrow & Monica McNulty. Collectors; Joe McGowan, Margaret Sheridan, John Joe McNHfe & Bridget Fitzpatrick. Altar Society? Carmel Gallagher. 4. Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday evening from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena Prayers - First Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome. Community Notices. 1. Bingo: 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 8s much appreciated. 2. Samaritans ~ a listening ear: Ring 0719142011 or callsave 1850 609090. 3. Dromahair Library ~ Opening Hours are Tuesdays at 12.30 pm-4.00 pm. Fridays 230 - 4.00 pm & 4.30 pm - 8.00 pm. 4. If you have a drink problem, help is available. Contact: Alcoholics Anonymous Geneva! Service Office at Ol -~ 842 O7OO. E-mail: gso@alcohoHcsanonymous.ie or Connaught Telephone Service: 091 - 767777. 5. safeTALK is A Half Day Training Programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Training days are Won 22nd May in Sligo from 2 pm - 5 pm. For bookings or more Information contact Belinda Taylor on 071 9135061 or Belinda.Taylor@hse.ie 6. ASIST is a training course developed particularly for those whose work brings them into contact with people who may be vulnerable or at risk of suicide. Training days are as follows: 21st & 22nd March in Carrick on Shannon, 27th & 28th June in Manorhamilton, 24th & 25th Oct in Sligo. Training is from 9 am - 5.00 pm each of these days. To book a place or for further information contact Belinda Taylor, Health Promotion at 071 9135061. ASIST workshops are delivered free of charge. 7. Dromahair Operation Transformation 2017: Due to demand we are adding a new block of 4 weeks commencing on Tues 21st Feb. This will be followed by a 5k run/walk. New members are welcome to sign up for the new block of 4 weeks. Check our facebook page "Operation Transformation, Dromahair 2017" for more details. Men and women's class will be combined from 730pm - 8.30pm in St. Clare's Gym. Bootcamp in Park on Sat morning at 9.00am. Registration on Tuesday evening in St. Clare's Gym. Well done to all for taking part. 8. St Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo ~ wellness Workshop on Thurs 23rd Feb from 7- 9pm. The Workshop facilitator Ann Marie Frizzell will deal with topics such as overcoming barriers to wellness, healthy food, exercise and advice on managing stress. Cost €10 payable on the night. Contact 071 9170329 or www stmtchaelsfamilyclife.com. 9. Dromahaire Active Age Group has resumed in The Depot on Wednesdays from 10.30 am-12.30 pm New members welcome. For further details contact Mary on 086 3408235. 10. North West Simon Community ~ Tea Day, Friday 3"1 March: If you, your friends, work colleagues, club, school or group wish to host a Tea Day in aid of your local homeless charity ~ North West Simon Community ~ please register by email to mary@northwestsimon.ie or ring 087 7708865. If Friday 3rd March doesn't suit, any day around this is fine. You could make a difference in your local community. It, Dromahair IFA Information Night in the Clubhouse, on Tuesday 21st Feb at 8 pm. Items for consideration 1. Low Interest Loans 2. Farm assist 3. 21 Job Places RSS. 12. Meeting of Parish Pastoral Council on Tuesday 21st February at 8.00 pm in The Depot Drumlease N.S. Dromahair ~ Enrolment for September 2017 Open Day on Thursday 2nd March from 2.30pm - 3.30pm in the school. Enrolment Packs are now available. Please call to the school or contact 0719164586 or visit www.drumleasens.scoilnet.ie