Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tieman ~071-9164143 / Fr, John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor beaun ourLenten On this Second Sunday in Lent we continue our Pilgrimage in Faith *• a journey which leads us to the Celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ our promise of eternal fulfillment. For all of us, may Lent be a time to pray again as a family, a time to re-assess our own lives, to care for body and soul, a time to reach out to people in need too. This ry 2013, there will be an early morning Mass in Dromahair Church at 7.00am. Trocaire Boxes are now available at the back of vour church. Piease take one home! During Lent, The Rosary will be recited20 minutes beforeSunday Mass in Dromahair, Killaraue & Newtownmanor Churches ** for those who wish to participate. Those leading the Rosary are asked to begin on time ~ that is 20 minutes before Mass This coming Friday evening, there will be Exposition Dromahair Church at 7.30pm followed by Mass at 8. And this coming Thursday Evening in Newtownmanor Church there will be at 7,30pm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. [B] ACCORD: Getting Married in 2013? Dont forget to arrange your Pre-Marriage Course in good time ~ preferably up to a year before your wedding. To book your course or speak to a Counsellor, ring 049 - 4375004. E-mail: cavanaccord@eircom.net The course dates for 2013 are on your church notice - board. [C] Killargue Church Area: Volunteers urgently needed for the Altar Society. Contact 071 - 9164698. f D] The Sacrament; of Confirmation will be celebrated In St. Brlald's Church. Drumkeeran on Sunday 14th April 2013 at 3.00pm. [E] First Communion will be celebrated on In Dromahair Church. [F] Friday next is the First Friday. Visitation of the sick and housebound will begin on Friday and continue the following week. All concerned will be contacted regarding a suitable time.. We remember: Jim McGovern, Fawn, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Tuesday 19th February; Ita Reynolds, Leckaun, whose funeral took place on Sunday 17th February & Padratg Diamond, Drumlease, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Tuesday 12th February. Afcr> '. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass/ Tuesday9.30am; Wednesday ~ 7-QOam<«««N.B: Thursday ~ See Newtownmanor; Friday 8.00pm ~ preceded by Adoration at 7.30pm; Sunday II, 15am. 2. Prayfyr: - Justin Stanford, Artane & Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th February at 11,15am. Ita Reynolds, Leckaun, Mass Wednesday 27* February at 7.00am Jim McGovern, Fawn, Mass Friday 1st March at 8,00pm. Beryl & Marie Foley. Betty Purvis 8 THE CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm ~ preceded by Adoration at 7.30pm «« NB; Sunday ~ 10.00am. 2. Pray fpr;- Edward Boylan, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24* February at 10.00am. Deceased of Parish & St. Felim's Society, Mass Thursday 28th February at 8.00pm. Grainne Kelly, Magurk, Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd March at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for March: Reader: Volunteer needed. Collector: Seamus Fowley. Altar Society: Bernadette & Hazel Boylan. 1. Mass: Tuesday & Friday at 7.00pm, Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Jim Me Gorrin, Larkfield, Anniversary Mass Saturday 23rd February at 7.00pm. Margaret and William Harkin, Towneyhousey, Anniversary Mass Saturday 2nd March 2013 at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration continues as usual in Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings: 7.00pm -8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 4. Liturgy for March: Reader: Aine Cullen & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Hannon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie Harte. Altar Society: Mary Harte & Breege O'Hagan. 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. Newtownmanor Hall ~ Progressive 25 Card Game every Friday night at 9.00pm. All welcome. 3. Did you get a Parish Calendar for 2013? Extra Calendars are now available at the back of your church. Feel free to take one! 4. Doodles Childcare ~ Dromahair: There are spaces available in Pull — day carq. Pre -schoolA After -school care. Ring Mary or Aisling at 071 - 9134899 for more information. 5. Drumlease N.S. Enrolment 2013: Enrolment Packs for September 2013 are now available from the school office. Please call in person or phone the school on 071 - 9164586, 6< Gaelscoil Chluainin: Enrolment for 2013-14 is currently underway. Contact the school office or 071 - 9856046. E-mail: qaelscoiichluainincgteircom.net Website: gaelscoilchluainin.net Forms to be returned by March 22nd 2013. 7. A Light (hearted) Walk on Friday 1st March ~ leaving the Health Centre, Dromahair at 6.30pm and making its way through the village down to the Community Park: Individuals, young and old, families, groups and dubs are invited to take a stroll and enjoy the camaraderie, have a chat and reflect on life as the Light of Spring takes over from Winter darkness. Tea, Coffee & juice will be served so take along some biscuits or sandwiches to share. Please wear a high - vis jacket 8. Dromahair Library ~ New Opening Hours: Tuesday 12,30pm - 6.00pm; Friday ~ usual times from 2.30pm - 8.00pm. The Library doses for a short break each day between 4.00pm - 4.30pm. 9. A.S.I.S.T. ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training: This course enhances people's skills to help those at risk to stay safe and seek further help. The next courses take place in Sligo on the 6th & 7th March and in Carrick-on-Shannon on the 20th & 21st March. Contact Belinda Taylor, HSE Health Promotion at 071 9135061. 10. Primary Schools ~ Child Protection Training for Boards of Management: Bush Hotel, Car rick-on-Shannon this Thursday 28th February at 7.30pm.. This should suit board members who were unable to attend last weeks session in Sligo. 11. Leitrim Co. Council ~ Free Training and Further Education Expo and Seminar: Friday 8th March from 10.00am - 4.30pm in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. This event is open to all but is geared especially to unemployed people seeking support for career and training options. It should also be of interest to second level students and parents. Speakers include: Nevin Maguire, Celebrity Chef & Entrepreneur, Mary Holohan, on Budgeting for Education, Ellen Gunning, PR Guru and Broadcaster on Presenting Your Best First Impression and many more. Local agencies and colleges will be in attendance for one-to-one advice. Contact Jackie Gibbons at 071 - 9650496 or www.leitrim.ie Offertory Collection = Day-to-Day upkeep of each Church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant payish area during the year. The Offertory Collection also makes a major contribution in topping up the shortfaii in the Diocesan Services Collection from the parish, = Support and up-keep of priests in the parish and Diocese.