Parish Website: www.drumlease-killaraue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -916413L Dromahair ~ Killargue ~Newtownmanor Sunday 21st March 2010 ** The Fifth Sunday in Lent. Next Sunday is Palm/Passion Sunday Palms will be blessed before all Masses and it would be nice to do part of this blessing outside if weather permits. On Wednesday next 24th March 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. Time - Table for Holy Week ~ Easter Ceremonies Holy Thursday ~ Mass of the Lord's Supper\ Killargue 7.00pm; Dromahair 8.00pm; Newtownmanor&3Q$m* Good Friday ~ TheLord's Passion: Dromahair 3JMym; Killargue 5.00pm; Newtownmanor 7.00pm. Holy Saturday ~Easter Vigil ~ Dromahair only at 8.30pm. Easter Sunday ~ Celebratingthe Resurrection of the Lord ~Mass in all 3 Churches asfollows: NewtwonmanorlL,Q.QQamm, Killargue 10.30am; Dromahair 11 .15am. _ During Lent TheRosary will be recited in each church after weekend Masses ~for those who wish to remain on and participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES, [A] A Date for your Diary: Sacrament of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for Easter: Dromahair Church, Tuesday 30th March at 8.00pm. This service will follow the same pattern as our Christmas celebration and priests from outside the parish will be present. [B] Have you made your contribution to the Offertory Collection forSt Patrick's Day? The collection supports Kilmore Missionaries abroad ~ especially those in Nigeria ~ in providing education, healthcare and building up Christian Communities. Contributions still most welcome. There is a dedicated envelope in your Collection Pack or use a plain envelope marked St Patrick's Dav. Details of contributions from each parish in the Diocese for 2008 & 2009 and how the money was distributed are available on your church noticeboard. Lent is a time to think of others who are less well off than we are. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to Trocaire and the amount usually suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes~now available at the back of your church. Please take one/ [C] Confirmation will be celebrated in St. Brigid's Church, Drumkeeran on Saturday 27th March at 12.00pm. We offer our prayers for and extend good wishes to all the young people from Leckaun N.S. & Drumlease N.S. Sincere thanks to the staff of both schools for their hard work and dedication. A Practice for all those celebrating the Sacrament will take place in St Briaid's Church. Drumkeeran on Thursday 2$* March at 8.00pm. All those to be confirmed and their sponsor / parents should be present by 7.50pm. [D] Weremember: Its Winston, The Line, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Friday 19th March; Liam Me Gowan, Ballincar, Siigo [brother of Bernadette Banks, Newtownmanor] whose funeral took place in Glencar this Saturday 20th March; Jarlath Conry, Carrickacroghery/ Dromahair whose funeral took place on Friday 12th March & Kevin McTernan, Teesan, Rathcormack, Sligo whose funeral took place on Wednesday 10th March. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~ early morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Friday8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for:- Frances Devaney, Friarstown, Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st March at 11.15am. Babbie & Charlie Catty, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 24th March at 7.30am. Mary Ann, Edward, Sean & Gabrielfe McMahon, Mass Sunday 28th March at 11.15am. Mav they /esf in peace. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav fon- Phil & Nan Me Goldrick, Towneymoyle, Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st March at 10.00am. Mary Ellen Dolan, Corraghaun ^deceased family members, Mass Sunday 28th March at 10.00am. May they rest in peace ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Wednesday 7.00pm; Thursday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Frank & Bridget McTernan, Mullaghmore, Anniversary Mass Saturday 20th March at 7.00pm. Byrne & Feehily families, Killargue, Mass Tuesday 23rd March at 7.00pm. James & Ciss Dolan & Sonny Gallagher, Mass Wednesday 24th March at 7.00pm. Mary Jane & Michael Higgins, Gortnacarkogue, Mass Thursday 25th March at 7.00pm. Francie & Dora McGoey, Annaghboy, Mass Friday 26th March at 7.00pm. Paddy Joe Gallagher, Corderry, Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th March at 7.00pm 3. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena on the First Tuesday of every month from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. First class Padre Pio relic also available. Contact 071 9164270 or 087 9134433. 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. 2. Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1 850 60 90 90. www.samaritans.ie & jo@samaritans.org 3. The Louah Gill Players present a Three Act Play ~ The Memory of Water ~ in the Glens' Centre, Manorhamilton ~ Tuesday 23rd March 2010. 4. A.S.I.S.T. ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ Two Day Workshop: For venues and dates contact Claire Me Garraghy ~ Health Promotion Unit: 071 - 9135061. 5. North Leitrim /West Cavan Pioneer Total Abstinence Association ~ Dinner Dance: Dorian's Hotel, Ballyshannon on Friday 26th March 2010. Concelebrated Mass in St. Aidan's Church, Kinlough at 8.00pm. 6. On behalf of the Sisters of Mercy, Tina & George Me Goldrick would like to thank most sincerely all who contributed so generously to the Charity Swim by Andrew Parkinson on Lough Gill. A total of €5,930 was raised for Mutomo Mission Hospital in Kenya. 8. Floral Pride Leitrim: Application forms now available for Floral Pride Leitrim, which is aimed at motivating community groups, schools and businesses to enhance the visual impact of their areas. Prize money will be awarded across several categories. Closing date: Friday March 26th 2010. Further information from Community & Enterprise Section, Leitrim Co. Council 071 9650496 or floralpride@leitrimcoco.ie or www.leitrimcoco.ie. An edited version of Pooe Benedict XVI's Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland \s available as you leave the church after Mass. There is at most one copy per family ~ not one for everyone in the congregation. Time did not allow the printing and stapling of an exemplar for everyone. So, please, dont take a copy unless you intend reading it.