Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr, John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 23rd February 2014 ~ T h ~ ~ General / Church Notices. [A] Cursillo, which started in Spain in the 1940's, is a movement of the laity within the Catholic Church. It is a programme through which our Spirituality may be developed, lived and shared in all areas of human life. Cursillo weekends ~ Star of the Sea Retreat Centre. Mullaahmore: From 6th - 9th March 2014 for men and 13th -16th March 2014 for women. This is a real opportunity for anyone ~ over 18 ~ to discover how to enhance their Christian lives. Application forms / Details: Jim 071 - 9855204 or Bridget 071 - 9164265. i [B] Would you like to climb Croagh Patrick, get a bit of exercise while taking part in a good humoured parish pilgrimage? It is proposed to run this event on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May 2014. If you are interested please give your name to Frances in the Post Office. Tel 071 - 9164106. Names must be in by Wednesday 6th April. [C] Parish Pastoral Council: Next meeting at 9.00pm, Thursday 6th March 2014. in the Depot. [D] It is hoped to run a series of 3 Inspirational Talks in the parish for Lent ~ one in each church. On Tuesday 18th March at 7.00pm, Fr. Brian Shorthall will celebrate Mass and speak in St. Brigid's Church, Killargue. And on Thursday 27th March at 8.00pm, Shane Martin will give a lecture in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair. Fr. Brian brings a positive outlook and a spirituality that enriches. Shane Martin aligns himself to the School of Positive Psychology, seeking to build on a person's strengths. He is focused on keeping people resilient during life's challenges and crises. And he shares a positive Christian outlook too. Details of the talk in Newtownmanor have not yet been finalized. But it is hoped it will go ahead! i j [E] Drumlease N.S. Board of Management: Next Meeting Tuesday 4th March at 8.00pm [F] Getting married in 2014 or 2015? Contact ACCORD for your Pre-Marriage Application Form. Courses should be undertaken at least 6 months or preferably one year before your marriage. ACCORD also offers Marriage & Relationship Counselling in strict confidence. To book your Pre-Marriage Course or speak with a Counsellor, please contact Anne or Grainne on 049 - 4375004. E-mail: cavanaccord@eircom.net Information on other Accord Centres can be obtained from: www.accord.ie Central Office: 01- 5053112. [G] We remember: Christina (Chrissie) McMorrow, Maugherboy, Sligo and formerly of St. Joseph's, Market St, Dromahair whose funeral Mass took place in Dromahair on Friday 14th February with burial in Newtownmanor Cemetery; Paddy Clarke (brother of Tony Clarke, Kilcoosey) whose funeral took place in Sligo on Tuesday 11th February. Sarah Brennan. Shriff, whose funeral Mass took place on Sunday 9th February; Fr. Patsv Young, whose Funeral took place in Ballyconnell also on Sunday 9th February & David Rvan, nephew of Eddie Mullarkey, Magurk whose death occurred in Chicago on Sunday 26th January. Mav they rest in peace. ST- PATRICKS CHURCH, DROMAHAIR 1. Mass: Fr/#dy8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Mick, Lizzie, Michael Joe & John Hamilton, Garvagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 23rd February at 11.15am. Joe Burke, Party, Co. Mayo and John, Brigid & Margaret Burke, Anniversary Mass Friday 28th February at 8.00pm. Special Intention, Mass Sunday 2nd March at 11.15am. May they rest in CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Fr. Patsy Young & deceased of Manor area, Mass Sunday 23rd February at 10.00am. Grainne Kelly, Magurk, Sligo and Belfast, Anniversary Mass Sunday 2nd March at 10.00am. May they rest in peace. . BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday Evening ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Jim Me Gorrin, Larkfield, Anniversary Mass Saturday 22nd February at 7.00pm. Deceased of the Bird Family, Anniversary Mass Saturday 1st March at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 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. County Leitrim ~ Draft Development Plan 2015 - 2021: The Plan Is on public display from 31st January-11th April 2014. Written submissions and observations are welcome and should be addressed to the Planning Department of Leitrim Co. Council at Aras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon. The documents can be viewed at www.ieitrimcoco.ie E-mail: devplan@ieitrimcoco.ie ' i -* .-••-... 3. 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 good fun. 4. The Depot, Dromahair is available for birthday parties, cake sales, etc ~ and for meetings. There is seating for up to sixty people. Rates are very reasonable. Tea and coffee facilities are also available. The Meeting Room upstairs is also available for hire and holds about 10 people. Details from the Depot Office at 071- 9134986. The office is open on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday mornings from 9.45am -1.30pm. Services available include photocopying ~ colour & black and white ~ laminating, internet access, typing and faxing. Garda Services: Available at the Depot on Mondays in the upstairs room from 4.00pm - 5.00pm. For information on classes including karate, aerobics, boxercise and guitar classes, contact 071- 9134986. 5. Leitrim Co. Council ~ modification of Waste Collection Plan: It has been decided to defer the full implementation of the Pav by Weight System until 1st August 2014. In the interim, a Dual System will operate. You can use Pav by Weight or use the existing Tag System until 31st July 2014. Please contact your Waste Collector for further information. i 6. It is hoped to begin oral Irish classes in Newtownmanor Hall shortly ~ depending on numbers. For more information or to declare your interest, please contact Brid on 086 - 0580034. 7. The Wednesday Club Dromahair Active Age ~ resumed on 12th February in The Depot Meetings continue every VVednesday from 10.30am - 12.30pm. All over 50's ~ men and women ~ welcome. Activities include: Aerobics, Arts & Crafts and Social Outings. For further details contact Philomena at 087 - 9202220. 9. Thanks to all those who took part in the Clara Pugsley 5km walk in Killargue on Sunday 9th February and all who helped in such a variety of ways. To date a total of €1,938 has been raised for Console! 10. Lough Allen College, Drumkeeran ~ Parents' Association: Cookery Demonstration by John Kelly, Riverbank Restaurant & Martina Fiynn, Sliao Flower and Garden Club in Lough Allen College on 27th February at 8.00pm. Tickets €10. 11. During Masses, Baptisms or any Church Ceremonies, you are asked not to leave any valuables in your car. Handbags should never be left on seats. There are people going round at the moment very willing to break into your car and share your property without your permission. /v/v/v/v/v/v/w/v/v/v/v/v/v/w/v/w/v/v Parish Timetable 2014. Confirmation ~ Drum lease N.S. & Leckaun N.S. Saturday 12th April 2014 at 12.00 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair with Bishop Leo O' Reilly. First Communion Drumlease N.S. ~ Saturday 17th May 2014 at 11.00am in St Patrick's Church, Dromahair. Leckaun N.S. ~ Saturday 7th June 2014 at 11.30am in the Church of Mary, Mother of God, in Newtownmanor. Visitation and Blessing of Graves Kiliargue & Cloonlougher ~ Sunday 29* June 2014 Newtownmanor ~ Sunday 3rd August 2014. The following are the names & phone numbers of local priests. Please keep them in case of need. Rev. Fr. Gerry Alwill, Drumkeeran, 071-96 48025. Rev. Fr. John Sexton, Killargue, 071 - 91 64131~ after 5.00pm during school term time. Rev. Fr. Oliver Kelly, Manorhamilton, 071-98 55042. Rev. Fr. Tom Mannion, Glencar, 071 -9855433. Rev. Fr. Vincent Connaughton, Killenummery, 071 -91 64125.