Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. __ Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 22nd March 2009 ~ The Fourth Sunday in Lent Lent is a time of Reflection in preparation for Easter ~ the Passion, Death & Resurrection Jesus. It is a time to think of our relationship with God, to make a spacefor prayer and reflect again on the importance of Mass and the spiritual in our lives. It is an opportunity to care for those in need ~ especially by contributing to Trocaire. We offer our prayers for and extend good wishes to all the young people from Leckaun N.S. & Drumlease N.S. who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday last 21st March in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair. Sincere thanks to the staff of both schools for their hard work and dedication. And congratulations to the Drumlease school choir, their conductor & organist who added so much to the Confirmation Liturgy. On Wednesday next. 25th 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. Many people will then have lots of time to complete thejourney to their place of work. 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] This Sunday is Mothers' Day. We ask God to bless all mothers and to give us the grace to renew and cherish family life in a Christian Spirit. Today we remember all those special people who contribute and have contributed so much to us all. And we remember with affection all those who have gone before us in faith. [ B] The Offertory Collection for St Patrick's Day 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 Offertory Collection Pack. And if you haven't got a dedicated envelope, put your contribution in a plain envelope marked St Patrick's Day. Lent is a time to think of others who are less well off than ourselves. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to Troca/reand the amount usually suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes ~available at the back of your church. [C] Organist required for Killargue Church. Can you help ~ especially this Easter? Contact 9164391 / 9164698 or any of the priests. [D] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ 27th May -1st June 2009. HotelPilgrims should contact Me Ginnity Travel 049 - 4331811. As5/5te*y Pilgrims contact Fr. Colm Hurley at 049 - 4334155. [E] A Date for your Diary! Sacrament of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for Easter: Dromahair Church, Tuesday 7th April 2009 at 8.00pm. This service will follow the same pattern as our Christmas celebration and priests from outside the parish will be present. [F] Due to illness & other factors First Friday Visitation was not completed. Visitation will continue in all areas during the coming week when possible. All concerned will be contacted beforehand. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday9.30am; Tuesday 930 am; Wednesday ~ early morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday ~ 11.15am. 2. Prav for." Mary Ann & Edward McMahon, Sean, Gabrielle and Cousin Frank, Mass Sunday 22nd March at 11.15am. Gerald Clancy, Creevelea & London, Mass Monday 23rd March at 9.30am. Charlie & Babbie Carty, Edergole, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 25th March at 7.30am. Winnie McTernan, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Friday 27th March at 8.00pm. Frank & Mary Creed, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th March 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.-. Phil & Nan Me Goldrick, Towneymoyle, Anniversary Mass Sunday 22nd March at 10.00am. Bertie Cunningham, Fawnlion & Sligo, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th March at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for.Deceased members of the Bird family, Corrigeencor, Mass Saturday 21st March at 7.00pm. Deceased members of the Me Hugh Family, Gortermone, Mass Tuesday 24th March at 7.00pm. Deceased members of the Clarke Family, Scardaun, Mass Friday 27th March at 7.00pm. Bernie Dolan, Corrasra & his parents Bernard and Bridget, Anniversary Mass Saturday 28th March at 7.00pm, May they rest inpeace. Community Notices. 1. Support your Local Bingo every Monday night in the Abbey Manor Hotel at 9.00pm sharp. 2. Having Marriage or family problems? Accord may be able to help. For counselling appointments phone Accord, Sligo 071- 9145641 & Accord West 1850 201 878. 3. Congratulations to Sarah Comiskey, Conor Dolan, Kevin Rooney & Bryan Bird from Leckaun N.S. who recently won the Kilmore Diocesan Pioneer Quiz. Good luck in the Ulster Final on Saturday 28th March 2009. 4. Best wishes to St. Patrick's GAA Club in the next round of Celebrity Bainisteoifl. 5. Lost ~ black folding umbrella with silver handle. Sentimental Value. Leave in Me Goldrick's Foodstore, if found. 6. La Claraithe ~ Enrolment Day ~ Gaelscoil Chluainin - Manorhamilton: This Friday ~ An Aoine seo 27u Marta / 27th March 6 1- 3.30in/ pm. Gach Eolas 6 / Full details from 087 - 6397724. St. Paul ~AnIntroduction: Two lectures for the Lenten Season to celebrate the 2000th Anniversary of the birth of St. Paul. Venue: St. Clare's Primary School, Manorhamilton. Dates:Thursday 26th March & Thursday 2nd April. Time: 8.30pm. Speaker: Fr. Ultan Me Goohan. Admission free. All welcome. Sponsored by Manorhamilton Deanery Pastoral Council. Sincere thanks to all parents who encourage & have encouraged their children to serve at Mass. However, to ensure best practice, it would be appreciated if parents could arrange among themselves that one of their number could be present in the sacristy before and after Mass The effect of our sharing in the body and blood of Christ, Is to change us into what we receive. Pope Saint Leo, the Great