Parish Website: www.drumlease-killamue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 21st February 2010 ~ The First Sunday in Lent. We have already begun our Lenten Journey. On this first Sunday in Lent we continue our pilgrimage in faith ~ajourney which leads us to the celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ our promise of eternal hope. Let uspray that for all of us, Lent will be a time to pray again as a family, a time to recur own lives & spirituality and a time to reach out to people in need. On Wednesday next, 24th February there will be an early morning Mass at 7.30am in Dromahair. This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter. Mass will be over by 7.55am at the latest. Manypeople will then stillhave time to complete thejourney to their place of work. During Lent TheRosarv will be recited in each church after weekend Masses ~for those who wish to remain on and participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Lent is a time to think of others who are less well off than we are. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to Trocaire and the amount usually suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes~ now available at the bade of your church. [B] St. Patrick's Missionary Society ~ Kiltegan: The Society will be asking for your support at Masses next weekend, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February. You can help their missionary work by enrolling in the Mission Circle and / or subscribing to Africa magazine. A direct financial contribution is always welcome. Fr. Con Cronin will explain a little more fully at each Mass. [C] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ 27th May -1st June 2010. Hotel Pilgrims should contact McGinnitv Travel 049 - 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims contact Fr. Colm Hurley 049 4334155. [D] Weremember: John Me Govern, Loughross, Glenfarne [father of Alan Me Govern, Soxline] whose funeral is taking place in St. Mary's, Glenfarne this Sunday morning at 12.00 noon. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~early morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Friday8.00pm; 5^/7^/11.1 Sam. 2. Prav for:- Tommy Me Partland, Fawn, Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st February at 11.15am. Justin Stanford, Artane, Dublin & Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 28th February at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Francie & Cissie (Kate Ann) Dolan, Doonkelly, Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st February at 10.00am. Eddie Boylan, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 28* February at 10.00am. Mav they nest in peace ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday & Thursday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:Patrick & Margaret O'Hara, Shanacrannaghy & Pat Kerins, Soxline, Mass Saturday 20th February at 7.00pm. Pauline Rooney, Tullycreevy, Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th February at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace Community Notices, 1. Bingo continues each 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. Dromahair Defibrillator Group ~ A.G.M: Friday 26th February at 8.00pm in the Depot. 3. Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1 850 60 90 90. www.samaritans.ie & 1o@samaritans.org 4. Art Classes ~ Depot, Dromahair, Monday evenings from 4.00pm - 5.00pm for ages 7 years upwards. Call Fiona at 9134794 / 087 9917994. 5. The Depot Office ** Opening Hours: 10.00am - 2.00pm on all week days except Wednesday. Telephone & Fax No: 071 9134986. E-mail: info@thedaa.org 6. The Louah Gill Players celebrate their 21st birthday this year. A celebratory Three Act Play ~ The Memory of Water ~ directed by Gerard Me Kenna will be performed in March. Venues: Newtownmanor Hall ~ Sunday 7th March; Blue Devon Function Room ~ Friday 12* & Sunday 14th March; The Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo - Tuesday 16th March & The Glens' Centre, Manorhamilton ~ Tuesday 23rd March 2010. Your support is appreciated. 7. Newtownmanor Hall: Cake Sale and Coffee Morning today, Sunday 21st February after 10.00am Mass. Proceeds In aid of Haiti Earthquake Victims. Extra help appreciated. 8. Sunday 28th February concludes the Hope for Haiti Appeal when funds from individual activities will be gathered in. There will be fundraising activities in the Club House, Dromahair from 2.00pm until late, an auction from 7.00pm - 8.00pm; raffles, music by various bands, traditional session from 8.00pm-10.00pm and activities for kids as well. Items for the auction or raffle can be dropped off at the Club House. 9. A.S.I.S.T. ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ Two Day Workshop: This is a course to increase awareness, develop skills and promote the prevention of suicide in our communities. The emphasis of the course is on intervention and helping the person at risk to stay safe and seek further help. The next workshops take place at Carrick Education Centre on 22nd & 23rd February and at Manorhamilton HSE Headquarters on 2nd & 3rd March. For further information contact Claire Me Garraghy at the Health Promotion Unit: 071 9135061. 10. North Leitrim /West Cavan Pioneer Total Abstinence Association ~ Dinner Dance: Dorian's Hotel, Ballyshannon on Friday 26th March 2010. Musicby Jade Ramsey. Concelebrated Mass in St. Aidan's Church, Kinlough at 8.00pm. 11. Knock Marriage Introduction Bureau: If you are looking for a suitable marriage partner, why not consider applying? Contact 094 - 0375960 or visit: www.knockmarriagebureau.com. 12. Leitrim Citizens' Information Service - Manorhamilton Office: If you have questions regarding rights and entitlements contact the office at Main St, just across from the Market Yard. Freephone 1800 72 72 72 or 071 9820845. Email: Leitrim@citinfo.ie. The office is open Tuesday & Friday mornings from 10.30am - 1.30pm and on Thursday afternoon from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 13. Dromahair Active Age~ The Wednesday Club ~ returns on 24th February at 10.30am in the Depot. Further details phone 071 - 9164738. 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.