Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. JohnSexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Thanks to all who took the time and made the effort to cast a vote in the Election of the New Parish PastoralCouncil Votes have been counted and the names of the members of the new Council will be published soon. Sincere thanks to the outgoing Parish Pasterol Council for their dedication and hard work GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Thanks to all who contributed to the Annual Special Kilmore Diocesan Collection in support of the Christians in the Holy Land. [B] Pilgrimage to Fatima: 3rd -10th October 2012. Full Board ~ 7 nights ~ Santo Amaro Hotel. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Cost ~ €714.00 and €25 insurance (optional). Contact: Ann Kelly at 086 1505298 for details. [C] St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Sligo: Enrolment for 2012 Autumn / Winter Programme is currently taking place.. Enroll by phone at 071 9170329 or by e-mail: stmichaelsfamilylifecentre@eircom.net The Beginning Experience ~ A Programme to help separated and widowed people start anew ~ commences in the Centre on Tuesday 16th October at 8.00pm. Contact Frances at 086 - 2574038 for details. The Parenting when Separated programme begins in the Centre on Monday 15th October at 7.30pm. Contact Eileen at 9170329 for details. [D] Parish Novena in Honour of St. Therese of Lisleux: Programme of events will be led by Fr. Tony Flannery with the celebration of Mass in Therese's Church, Ballintogher each evening at 7.30pm from Monday 24th - Friday 28th September. On Saturday 29th September there will be morning Mass at 10.00am and on Monday 1st October, the Feast of St. Therese, Mass will be at 7.30pm. Fr. Flannery will celebrate morning Masses in St. Mary's Church, Killenummery at 10.00am each day. [E] Weremember all who have died this September: Anne O' Connor (nee Clerkin), The Acres, Dromahair & formerly Of Bloomfield, Ballintogher whose death occurred on Friday. Removal on Monday to the Church of the Assumption, Sooey for Mass of the Resurrection at 2.00pm; Ciara Pugsley, Fenagh, Killargue whose funeral Mass will be celebrated in Dromahair today, Sunday, at 1.30pm; John McGoey, Annaghboy, Killargue & Scotland whose funeral took place in Killargue on Saturday 15th September; John McDonald, Drumlease & Gortnaskeagh whose funeral took place on Saturday 8th September; Paddy Eames, Moragh, Newtownmanor, whose funeral took place on Tuesday 4th September and Fr. Gene Dowd (21st August 1927 -29th August 2012) who served in this parish from 1955 - 1961 and from 2000 - 2006 & whose funeral took place in Virginia, Co. Cavan on Sunday 2nd September. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am;/r/&?j/8.00pm; NB»»» Skft/rcky 11.00am; Stf/wky 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Brendan & Annie Travers, Moneyduff and grandson Colm Clancy, Anniversary Mass Sunday 23rd September at 11.15am. Paddy Clancy, Lisnagowan, Drumkeeran, Mass Tuesday 25th September at 9.30am. Patsy McGoldrick, Coredda, Mass Wednesday 26th September at 9.30am. John O'Brien, Tuam, Mass Friday 28th September at 8.00pm. Tom Hamilton, Fawn, Month's Memory Mass Saturday 29th September at 11.00am.<«« NB Bridget & Sheila McGowan, Main St, Dromahair and deceased family, Mass Sunday 30th September at 11.15am. Mav they rest inpeace! THE CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHI 1. Mass: Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- The Me Donald family, Gortnaskeagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 23rd September at 10.00am. Hugh Loughlin, Moragh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 30th September at 10.00am. May they rest inpeace! ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday* Tuesday9.00am & 7.00pm«« NB; Wednesday7.00pm; Saturday Morning 11.00am & Vigil Mass ~ Saturday evening ~ 8.00pm. 2. Prav for:- Hughie & Katie Harvey, Drumkeel, Anniversary Mass Saturday 22nd September at 8.00pm. Deceased of Cox & Feehily Families, Anniversary Mass Monday 24th September at 7.00pm. Martin Me Morrow, Corratavey & Alice and Ted Proctor, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 25th September at 7.00pm. Betty Shanley, Anniversary Mass Saturday 29th September at 11.00am. ««« NB John Joe & Mary Me Tiernan, son John and Paddy Joe & wife Betty, Anniversary Mass Saturday 29th September at 8.00pm. May they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm. Community Notices. 1. Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ail lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is appreciated! 2. Tahany Academy of Dancing ~ Irish & Modern: Classes ongoing for the 2012 / 2013 school year. Classes take place on Fridays at 5.00pm in Ballinagar Community Centre; 6.30pm in Drumkeeran Community Centre & 7.30pm in Killargue Community Centre. Fees from €3. Beginners & newcomers welcome. Further details from Kathleen at 086 3956388. 3. NUI Maynooth ~ Certificate in Addiction Studies: New Course starts in St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Sligo in October. The Course is one evening per week and is suitable for anyone interested in or affected by addictions: family mebers, counselors, teachers, social workers, nurses or anyone actively working in the community. Ring 071 9170329 or 087 6341748 for further information. 4. Social Dancing: continues in Killenummery Community Centre, Sunday Nights from 8.30pm - 10.30pm. Everyone welcome. 5. Irish Society for Autism: church Gate Collection on the weekend of 29th / 30th September 2012. 6. Dromahair Active Age ~ The Wednesday Club: Meetings in the Depot every Wednesday at 10.30am. 50's and over welcome. 7. Irish Dancing Classes ~ Club House, Dromahair: Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm. All beginners welcome. 8 Bowling in Killargue Community Centre: Short mat bowling has re - commenced with weekly sessions on Tuesdays from 8.00pm - 10.00pm. All welcome, especially newcomers!. 9. DARC: Thanks to all those households who have given such generous support to this project to date. Representatives will be finalizing collections in the area in the nest two weeks. People who were drop envelopes into the Primary Care Centre are asked to do so within the next week. Thanks for your generous help! 10. Come Dine With Me: Dromahair Women's Group and DARC are together organizing a series of fun fund-raising events called Come Dine With Me Dromahair. Look out for posters in local shops and details in local papers, if you would like to attend or host a meal. Call Liz at 086 - 0508828 or Mary at 087 - 2853413 for further information. 11. N. Leitrim/W. Cavan PTAA Dinner Dance: Friday night, 28* December 2012 in Dorrian's Hotel, Ballyshannon. Music by the Lakelanders. Event preceded by Vigil Mass in Kinlough at 8.00pm. Contact 086 - 8420462 for details / tickets. 12. Want to be able to have a conversation as Gaeilge? Classes in an informal relaxed envioronment start on Monday 24th September in Dromahair. Gach eolas 6 Brid: 086 0580034 13. Hang out your brightest colours! St. Patrick's GAA Club, Dromahair have reached the final of the Leitrim Intermediate Championship and play Gortletteragh on Saturday 29th September. Flags and bunting are on sale in local shops and it is hoped that houses will put up flags and bunting in the coming days to show their support for the team. Good luck in the Final. 14. Cast wanted! Are you interested in local Drama? Please come along to the Blue Devon, Dromahair on Tuesday 25th September at 8.30pm. There will be auditions for roles both on and off stage for several exciting new productions. See you there! Chance of Date for Parish Function. Due to an unforeseen clash of dates with the County Final and consequent fears of overcrowding at our chosen venue, the Parish Function has been postponed. A new date will be given soon. Sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused. Hope isnt the closing of your eyes to the difficulty, the risk or the failure. It is a trust that if I fail now, I shall not fail forever: and if I am hurt I shall be healed. It is a trust that life is good and Godfs love ~ and the love of family and friends is powerful.