Parish Website: wvsw.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. Anthony Fagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton - 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 20?* December 2015 ~ 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 and Christinas Day: Christmas Eve ~ Thursday 24th December: Newtownmanor 7.00pm; Killargue 9.00pm & Dromahair 10.00pm. Christmas Day: ~ Friday 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 22nd December at 8.00pm. Please leave place in your Diary for this important preparation for Christmas. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Altar Servers for Dromahair: Sunday 20th December " Group 5: Jake Bartlett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & Emma Hopper. Thursday 24th December ~ Christmas Eve ~ Group 5: Jake Bartiett, Lochlann Jordan, Cliona Jordan & Emma Hopper. Friday 25th December ~ Christmas Day ~ Group 6: Shauna Clinton, Imogen Jordan & Ella Foley. Sunday 27th December ~ Group 1: Emma Caprani, Ellie Keegan, Caoimhe McGoldrick, Aoileann Me Goldrick. Parents please note ~if your childis unable to serve at Mass on any of the assigned dates, please arrange a replacememt [B] Greetings from Belturbet I would like to wish everyone in Dromahair- Killargue - Newtownmanor and surrounding areas a happy and blessed Christmas. Sincere thanks for your support and generosity over 17 years. A special word of thanks for your good wishes and prayers asI left Dromahair and the exceptional presentations from the Parish and from so many individuate too. You were extraordinarily generous. Every good wish to you all and Fr Anthony for the year that lies ahead. Beannacht De oraibh go leir. Fr John [C] Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimage, Airport Transfers, 7 nights, B&B €267 Ring for flight info 01 4434510 [D] Choir Practice on Wed 23rd at 8.30 p.m. in Newtownmanor Church [E] We remember: Patricia (Patti) McGowan, Ardakip whose funerai took place on Friday 18th December, Kathleen Loughlin, Pullboy, whose funeral took place on Monday 14th December Mary P. Reynolds, late of Cairns Rd, Sligo and formerly of Carrickfad, Fivemilebourne and former nursing staff of Sligo General Hospital whose funeral took place on Saturday 12th December & Breege Branley, nee Dolan, Coigagh, Calry, Co. Sligo whose funeral took place on Saturday 12th December. May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. l.Mass: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday 9.30am; Thursday ~ Christmas Eve 10.00pm; Friday ~ Christmas Day 11.15am; Sunday Mass at 11.15am. 2. Pray Daniel Hannon, Shriff and deceased of Hannon family, Anniv Mass Sunday 20th December at 11.15am. The People of the Parish, Mass Mon 21st December at 9.30am. The intentions of the Donor, Mass Tues 22nd December at 9.30am. The Intentions of the Donor, Mass Wed23rd December at 9.30am. Joe Toolan, Rockvalley, Anniv Mass Sunday 27th December at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for December Readers: Fiona O'Loughlin. Collectors Josie Torsney, Patrick McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday - Christmas Eve at 7.00pm; Friday ~ Christmas Day at 10.00am; Sunday Mass ~ 10.00am. 2. Pray for: Hugh & Teresa Loughlin, Moragh, Anniv Mass Sunday 20th December at 10.00am. The People of the Parish, Mass Sunday 27th December at 10.00am May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December Reader: Deirdre Me Grourty. Collectors; John Logue and Gerry Me Gourty Altar Society: Margaret Feehiiy & Mary Keegan ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. l.Mass: Thursday ~ Christmas Eve at 9.00pm; Friday ~ Christmas Day at 10.30am; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass at 7.00pm. 2. Pray for. Annie Mellet and the deceased members of the Mellet family Sat 19th at 7 p.m. Patrick Harte, Lisgorman and Kent, Sat 26th at 7 p.m. Mav they rest in peace 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Continues in Kiilaroue Church every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for Decembers Readers: Lauraine Walpole. Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin. i i 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. Killargue'Lives and Times' 2016 Calendar now on sale. Available in Reynolds, Centra Dromahair, Bredins Manorhamilton, or fromjany member of Killargue Development Association. Price €10. A memorable Christmas gift. i i 3. The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Pallative Care Module in Ballinamore, Co. Lettrim on January 21 st 2016. Contact 057 9370221 for more details. 4 .From Kilmore to Krakow ~ be part of it: The Diocese of Kilmore is organizing a Pilgrimage to World youth day in Krakow next July for young people aged 1$- 35. The cost for the two week pilgrimage is around €800 including travel and accommodation. Booking forms are available from !Fr Anthony, Parochial Hse, Dromahair or from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Culiies, Cavan, Tel 049 4375004, Email: vouthministry@kilhnorediocese.ie or by download from www.kitmoredpcJe/vouthministry. The closing date for receipt of completed applications and initial deposit is Wed 9th Dec 2015. 5. Padre Pio Novena on Tuesdays in Killargue Church from 7-8 p.m. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the prayers 6. Dromahair Ladies and Mens Football Hosting Table Quiz in the Blue Devon on Mon 28th Dec at 9.30 a.m.. Auction for signed Henry Sheffiin Club All Ireland Jersey 2014 on the night 7. Dromahair Operation Transformation 2016 Dromahair Ladies and Mens club hosting Dromahair xs Operation Transformation. It starts on Sun 10th Jan at 1 p.m. with a National Walk (open to all), followed by a six week programme. Registration for 6 week programme takes place on Sun 10th before walk at 12.30 p.m. see Facebook pages for more details. 8. An evening with Fr Patrick Peyton, in Hollywood, in a film entitled 'A Most Unusual Man' in St Bridget's Hall, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo at 8p.m. on Sun 20th December. 9. Dromahair Development Association: A.G.M. of Dromahair Development Association/ Tidy Towns will take place on Wed 20* Jan at 8.30 p.m. in The Depot. Everyone welcome. 10. Notices for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter should be handed in to the Parochial House by 8.00pm on Wedenesdays. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2015. Offertory Collection - day-to-day upkeep of each church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. The Offertory Collection also makes a major contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan Services Collection from the parish. Dues ~ support and upkeep of priests in parish and Diocese. Please make Dues cheques payable to Priests' 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. Clothing Collection Facility There is a Clothing Collection Facility/Container inside the Depot Gate. If you have any old clothes for disposal, why not bring them there. Your contribution will go towards much needed funds for Drumlease N.S. Your support in filling this container is much appreciated.