Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 - 9164131. Sunday 20th January 2008 - The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. World Day for Migrants & Refugees. We remember all those who, through economic need, hunger, war or persecution, are forced to seek refuge or a livelihood in a land not their own. We are asked to reflect on the message of the Gospel that we are all sisters and brothers in Christ no matter what our ethnic origin, nationality or religious faith. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity continues until Friday 25th January 2008. The theme for 2008 is Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5: 17), stressing the essential role of prayer in the Life of the Christian Community as its members grow in their relationship with Christ and one another. It is a time for all Christians together to listen to God's Spirit and work for the good of society. [B] Alcoholics Anonymous 2008 Convention ~ Sligo/N. Leitrim: Sligo Park Hotel, from 6.00pm on st Friday 1st February - Sunday 3rd February. There will be an Open Meeting at 8.30pm on Friday 1 February and a Public Information Meeting on Sunday 3rd February at 12.00noon. All welcome. [C] Having Marriage or Family problems? Accord may be able to help. For counseling appointments phoneAccord^Sligc^ 071 9145641 & Accord West 1850 201 878 [D] Life in the Spirit Seminar -Praising God in Prayer & Song with testimonies of lives transformed: St. Clare's Church, Manorhamilton starting at 8.00pm on Friday 25th January and continuing for seven consecutives Fridays up to and including 7th March 2007. [E] Kilmore Cursillo Weekends: From 28th February - 2nd March 2008 for men& from 6th -9th March 2008 for women. Venue: Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Cursillo provides gentle and helpful guidance in learning what it is to be a Christian in our modern world. Application forms ~ with some facts on Cursillo ~ available at the back of your church. [F] Samaritans ~ Sligo Branch - covering the North West: Public Meeting on Wed23rd January at 8.00pm in Sligo City Hotel, Quay St. This meeting will be followed by preliminary selection for potential volunteers. All interested in this demanding but essential service should phone 071 9147046. Email: Ann3@eircom.net Volunteers can make a real difference to others and to themselves. [G] Weremember: Johnnie Kelly, Sweetwood, Killargue whose death occurred on Friday 18th January Funeral Mass on Sunday 20^ January 2008 at 12.00 noon in St. Brisid's Church. Killarsue & Joe Stanford, formerly of Fawn, Dromahair who died on 1 1th January in Coventry, England. Removal from Fowlev's Funeral Home on Thursday 24th January 2008 arriving in St. Patrick's Church. Dromahair at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday 25th January at 11.00am. May he rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 11.00am; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prayfor:- Neil Sweeney, Drumlease Rd, Anniversary Mass Sunday 20th January at 1 1 .15am. Tommy Callaghan, Sligo, Mass Monday 21st January at 9.30am. Gretta O' Reilly, Mass Tuesday 22nd January at 9.30am. Phil(omena) O'Sullivan, Station Rd, First Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th January at 1 1.15am. May they rest inpeace CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Joseph Darcy, Moneyduff ^deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 20th January at 10.00am. Michael Dolan, Cornalaughta &his parents and Delia & Larry Lee, Mass Sunday 27th January at 10.00am. May they rest in peace ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday!.OOprn; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Bernadette Me Morrow, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 19th January at 7.00pm Alphonsus & Elizabeth Lynch, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 22nd January at 7.00pm. James & Agnes Feehily, Cloonlougher, Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th January at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace. Community Notices. 1. Bingo, every Monday night, in the Abbey Manor Hotel at 9.00pm sharp. Come along and share in some excellent prizes. 2. Irish Dancing ~ Tahany O' Hagan Academy: Classes resume in Killargue Community Centre on Tuesdays at 5.00pm. Classes start in Ballintogher on Wednesday 23rd January at 3.30pm & in Drumkeeran on Friday 25th January at 3.30pm. Newcomers always welcome. For details contact Kathleen at 086 3956388. 3. Aware: Depression Support Group for young people aged 18-25 meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 8.00pm in Markievicz House, Sligo. Phone: 1 890 303 302 or 071 9155120. A separate group for those over 25 years of age meets at the same time in the same venue. 4. The Friends of St. Luke's Hospital raised €13,625 at Supper Around the Stove held in Fowley's Woodview Inn on 8th December 2007. Thanks to all who made the event such a great success. 5. Leitrim County Childcare Committee: Introduction to Childminding ~ a 15 hour training programme for Childminders and potential Childminders - starting on Tues 5th February at 730pm and running for one evening per week for 6 weeks. Cost of the Course: €20. The training will be held in the Depot, Dromahair. To secure a place ring Orla McKeon at 071- 9640870. 6. Newtownmanor Community Development Group: A sponsored walk mil take place on Sunday Iff1 February ~ starting at 2.30pm ~ in aid of Manor Hall renovations. Why not come along and bring the kids. So get out your walking shoes -preferably MET! Sponsorship cards available from Ann Dolan at 086 - 2242828. Refreshments served. 7. Are you interested in getting Broadband in the Newtownmanor area? Please contact Niamh O'Brien at 087 - 2294500. The following are the names & phone numbers of local priests. Please keep them in case of emergency. Rev Gerry Alwill, Drumkeeran, 071-96 48025, Rev. Patrick Sullivan, Glencar, 071-98 55433 Rev. Michael Cooke, Manorhamilton, 071-98 55042, Mobile: 086-85 33217. Rev. Sean Tynan, Killenummery, 071-91 64125 & Rev. Sean Burke, Ballintogher, 071-91 64154. Rev. John Me Mahon, Manorhamilton, 071- 9856987. Rev Fr. John Sexton, Killargue 071 -9164131 If you did not receive a 2008 Parish Calendar - or need a second copy ~ please take onefrom the back of your church. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje ~ Duration 7 Nights. Flight from Knock on 22nd March 2008. Contact Group Leader Ann Kelly at 086 1505298 or 071 9164296 for details Every person's life is a fairytale written by God's fingers HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN.