Parish Website: www.drumlease-killamue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 22nd January 2012 ** The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which began on Wednesday 18th January 2012 continues until Wednesday 25th January. The theme for the week is We will all be changed bv the victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ (\ Corinthians 15:51-58). Over the week we are invited to enter more deeply into our faith and trust that we will all be changed through the victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ. [B] IEC 2012: Book Now to attend the 5(P International Eucharistic Congress which takes place in Dublin from the 10th -17th June 2012. The Opening Ceremony takes place in the RDS on 10th June and there will be ceremonies each day from 11th -16th June, also in the RDS. The Closing Ceremony takes place in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June 2012. Family Day is on Tuesday 12th June and it is hoped that groups from the Diocese of Kilmore will attend on that day. Registration is on - line: www.iec2012.ie/reqistration You can book for 7 days, for 3 days or for 1 day. You can attend as an individual, as a family or as a group. Do not leave it to the last minute! Read more about the different booking possibilities at www.iec2012.ie and book now [C] Given below are the amounts from the Mission Sunday Collection held at the end of October 2011. Dromahair - €700 [€680]; Killargue ~ €535 [€640]; Newtownmanor ~ €350 [€485]. Total = €1,585 [€1,805], Amounts for last year are given in brackets. Thanks for your unfailing generosity. [D] Cursillo Weekends 2012: Men's Weekend takes place from 1st -4th March 2012 & Women's Weekend takes place from 8th -11th March 2012 in the Star of the Sea retreat Centre, Mullaahmore. Co. Slioo. Learn more about Cursillo by visiting the Kilmore Doicesan website : www.kilmorediocese.ie . Click on tab on home page and then click on Cursillo under the heading Praver & Spirituality. People who have done this course found it a happy & most positive experience!. Accord ~ Kilmore Diocese: Details of Marriage Preparation Courses for 2O12 are now displayed on church notice - boards. Due to the small number of volunteers, the number of courses is limited. Couples getting married in 2012 should book courses immediately. Taking part in a course is a Kilmore Diocesan requirement and should be done preferably 12 months before your wedding takes place, certainly not later than 6 months. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Sunday* 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Daniel Hannon, Shriff and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 22nd January at 11.15am. Elizabeth Bird, Banagher, Fivemilebourne, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th January at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- All the faithful Departed, Mass Sunday 22nd January at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Sunday 29th January at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm; 2. Pray for;- Johnny Kelly, Sweetwood, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Saturday 21st January at 7.00pm. Packie & Margaret Cullen, Feenagh, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Saturday 28th January at 7.00pm. May they rest inpeace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesdays at 7.00pm. 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 appreciated! 2. Progressive 25 Card Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces, young and old, are most welcome. Come along for a night of real fun! 3. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land ~ 8th to 15th October 2012: Direct flight from Dublin. Spiritual Director ~ Fr. Dan Sheridan. For booking and information contact Anna Brady 049- 4336291 / 087 - 2549960. 4. St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: The Rainbow Programme continues every Tuesday and supports children and teenagers who experience the loss of a parent through separation or death. To book for this or any of the wide variety of courses, please ring immediately 071 9170329. New brochure now available. 5. Social Dancing ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Tuesday at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome ~ especially a few extra men. Contact Anna at 071 9145057 or 087 3131330. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2011. 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 ServicesCollection from the parish. Dues= Support and upkeep of priests m parish & Diocese. The following are the names & phone numbers of local priests. Please keep them in case of need. Rev Gerry Alwill, Drumkeeran, 071-96 48025. Rev Fr.John Sexton, Killargue 071 -91 64131 -after 5.00pm. Rev. Oliver Kelly, Manorhamilton, 071-98 55042. Rev. Patrick Sullivan, Glencar, 071-98 55433. Rev. John Me Mahon, Manorhamilton, 071-98 56987. Rev. Vincent Connaughton, Killenummery, 077- 91 64125. A Container has been placed in the grounds of The Depot Dmmahairfor 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 steel door leading into the Deoot 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 use a 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 and rain - proof. Proceeds from these collections will aid parish funds Please do not put toys, computers or other such items in the Container. Father: / want anexplanation andI want thetruth. Son: Make up your mind, Dad, you can't have both!