Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarQue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~Newtownmanor Sunday 20th February January 2011 ~ Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. IENERAL / CHURCH NOTICE! [A] The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church. Dromahair at 12.OO noon on Saturday Sfh April 2O11. First Communion for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair vr\ Saturday 21st Mav^ll.QOam & First Communion for the children of Leckaun N.S. wiH be celebrated in Newtownmanor Church on Saturday 11th June atll.3Oam. [B] Diocese of Kilmore ~ Marriage Preparation Courses: It is Diocesan policy that each couple should attend an ACCORD Pre-Marriaae Course. Facilitators giving these courses undergo continued in - service training and supervision. And the sacramental aspect of marriage receives appropriate attention. It is a wise practice to do a course up to a year before the date of your marriage. Doing a course only weeks before your wedding makes little sense! All couples are asked to note this request and make suitable & ti'melv arrangements. Contact ACCORD in the Pastoral Centre, Cavan at 049 - 4375004 for courses available in the Diocese of Kilmore. Courses available monthly to May, plus October & November 2011. [C] Week of Scripture Based Guided Prayer ~ St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: This course, which starts on 27th February 2011, is for the busy and not so busy person ~ women and men of all age groups. This is a unique opportunity to pray at home and meet with a prayer - guide at a time to suit each individual. For details telephone 071- 9170329. [D] Weremember in ourpravers: Margaret Dairy [formerly of Luglustrane and sister of the late Darcy] who died in Worcestershire, England on Monday 14th February 2011; Sgt. Tom Laing [formerly of Dromahair] whose funeral took place in Dublin on Monday 14th February & Kathleen Harte, Ballintogher whose death occurred on Friday 18th February 2011. We also remember Canon Micheal Kelly whose death took place on Monday 7th February and Siobhan Kelly [daughter of Joan Kelly, Dromahair] who death has taken place in London. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:Tommy McPartland, Fawn & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 20th February at 11.15am. Des Flynn, Carrick - on - Shannon, Mass Monday 21st February at 9.30am. Sr.Teresa Me Mahon, Dromahair & California, Mass Tuesday 22nd February at 9.30am. Barney Kelly, Speers' Green, Mass Friday 25th February at 8.00pm. Kathleen Gates, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th February at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Francie & Kate Ann (Cissie) Dolan, Doonkelly, Anniversary Mass Sunday 20th February at 10.00am. Eddie Boylan, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th February at 10.00. May they rest in peace. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ ViaiI Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Prav for:- Agnes & James Giblin, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 19th February at 7.00pm. Thomas & Kate Ann Kelly, Gortgarrigan, Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th February at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace 3. Eucharistic Devotion: Each Tuesday evening in Killargue Church from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Community Notices, 1. Bingo this 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. Progressive 25 Card -Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall ~ every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces -young and old-most welcome. Come along for great fun! 3. Set Dancing ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Thursday at 8.30pm. Beginners welcome ~ young and old! Have a most enjoyable night keeping our traditional music and dance alive. 4. Sean -Nos Dance Classes for Adult beginners will commence in the Depot, Dromahair onWednesday 16th February at 8.00pm. Contact Eithne on 087 1557421 for further details. 5. The Wednesday Club ~ Dromahair Active Age for over 55's continues every Wednesday at 10.30am in the Depot, Dromahair. Activities: gentle keep -fit, card making, painting, outings andmany more activities. There is something for everyone and a warm welcome awaits you. 6. ASIST ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ 2 Day Workshop. These workshops are open to the public & professionals, are presented by the Health Services and aim to increase awareness, develop skills and promote the prevention of suicide. Venues & Dates: 9th & 10th March 2011, ITSBIC, Sligo IT; 27th & 28th April 2011, HSE Offices, Manorhamilton. 7. Dromahair Defibrillator Group: AGM at 8.00pm on Tuesday 22nd February 2011 in the Depot, Dromahair. 8. Lough Gill Players: Rehearsalsfor Blithe Spirit bv Noel Coward are currently taking place under the direction of Gerard Me Kenna. The cast includes Donna Me Dermott, Brian Gallagher, Michael Kilgannon, Fiona 0' Loughlin -Kuehl, Mairead Me Morrow, Anna Farrelly & Mary Gordon. Audiences canbeassured of fun -filled nights of entertainment during March. Performance dates and venues are as follows: Saturday/Sunday 12*713* March at 8.00pm in Newtownmanor Hall; Friday 18th March at 8.00pm in Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo; Thursday 24th March at 8.30pm in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton and Saturday/ Sunday 26*727* March at 8.00pm in the Blue Devon Function Room, Dromahair. 9. The Cannaboe Liudramans ~ from Sean 0' Heslin's GAAClub, Ballinamore ~ will present their Comedy Show in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Thursday 24th February at 8.30pm. This show hasconsistently sold out in other places. To book ring 071 -9855833. Admission €10. 10. Dromahair Development Association: Meeting in the Depot on Wednesday 23rd February 2011 at 9.00pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Offertory Collection & Dues Envelopes. If you have not yet received your official envelopes, please put your contribution in an ordinary envelope carrying your name and address ~ and number where known. Clothing Collection Facility A Container has been placed in the grounds of The Depot Dromahair for the collection of unwanted clothing ~ ladies', gents' and children's ~ shoes in pairs, leather goods, sheets, blankets & curtains. Please put the above items in plastic bags. Access to the facility is from the Backline and through the stee/dbor leading into the Depot grounds. Only the right -hand door of the container opens. Turn the lever fully to the left before pulling the door open ~ and you'll need to usea little strength! If you find it too difficult to open the door of the container and are leaving a bag outside, please make sure it is sealed andrain -proof. Proceeds from these collections will aid parish funds It is not our differences that really matter. It is the meanness that often lies behind them that is ugly. Mahatma Gandhi.