Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr.John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 25th Mav 2014 ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter. Family &Youth Mass in Dromahair Church this coming Sunday 1st June 2014 at 11.15am, This is a Special Mass for all those sitting Examinations and their families. Please put this date in you diary. We will try to make it a special celebration. There is also a Special Vigil Mass in KSliaroue Church at 8.00pm this coming Saturda Evening, 31st Mav. for ail Examination Students & their Families. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Did you forget? The Special Annual Diocesan Vocations & Support Services Collection was due last Sunday 1 th May2014. You can still bring it in next Sunday. Your contribution is needed and much appreciated. You will find the pink Diocesan Services Collection Envelope between your April & May Dues Envelopes. However, this envelope has been incorrectly dated 27th April *» but should carry Mav 11th on it, You will also find a flyer in your Dues Pack detailing the uses to which this Collection is put You may of course usean ordinary envelope marking it Diocesan Services ~ if you havent a dedicated envelope! [B] Trocaire 2014: Any further contributions? Thanks to all who have contributed so far. [C] 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. ACCORDalso 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(o)eircom.net Information on other Accord Centres can beobtained from: www.accord.ie Central Office: 01 -5053112. [D] Witness to Hope: Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock onSunday 15th June led by Bishop Leo O' Reilly. Ceremonies begin at 2.3Qpm. Bishop Leo has asked for more support for this pilgrimage which has been dwindling in recent years. It is a great opportunity for family groups to visit this special place of prayer and celebrate with people from around the Diocese and from around the country. Do think about it! [E] Next Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: Tuesday 10th June at 9.00pm in the Depot. This is a very important meeting and a full attendance is requested. Congratulations to all the vouna people from Drumlease N.S whocelebrated their First Holv Communion on Saturday 17th May in Dromahair. A special thank you to Ms, Deirdre Kelly, their dass teacher and to all the Staff of Drumlease N.S. for their unfailing dedication and commitment. Formation Evening for Current & New Ministers of the Eucharist: St. Aidan's Church, Ballaghmeehan, Tuesday 3rd June 2014 from 7.30pm -9.30pm. Fr. Enda Murphy, Director of Pastoral Services will be in charge. [H] Weremember: Barry Sweeney, Ardakipbeg, whose funeral took place on Friday 23rd May; Pauline Gavin (nee McTernan and formerly of Fawn) who died in Surrey on Thursday 15th Mayand Carmel Cox (sister of Monica McNulty, Killargue) whose funeral took place in Enniskillen on Monday 12th May. May he rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Sunday ~ 11.15am. 2. Pray for: Tom & Elizabeth Rooney, Friarstown and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 25th Mayat 11.15am. Hugh Me Ternan, Sligo, Mass Monday 26th May at 9.30am. Deceased of the Egan family, Kilcoosey, Mass Tuesday 27th Mayat 9.30am, Batty Ballantine,Riverstown, Mass Wednesday 28th May at 9.30am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for June: Reader: Volunteer Needed. Collectors: Joseph Me Goldrick. Altar Society: Josephine & Orla Harvey CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Prav for Margaret, Martin & Patsy Devaney, Corrycullen, Anniversary Mass Sunday 25* May at 10.00am. Michael Darcy, Luglustrane and his parents, John & Mary, Anniv Mass Sunday 1st June at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace S.Liturgy for June: Reader: Sarah Comiskey & Gary Comiskey. Collectors: Michael Comiskey & Llam Martin. Altar Society: Hilary McDermott ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday Vigil Mass 8.00pm. 2. Pray for Sonny & Mary Feeney, Curry, Anniversary Mass Saturday 24th May at 8.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! Vigil Mass for Examination Students & their Families, Saturday 31st May at 8.00pm. 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Kiiiargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 4. Liturgy for June: Readers: Bridget Fitzpatrick. Collectors: Micheal Donaghue & Joseph Giblin. Altar Society: Bridie Boles. 5. Kiiiargue Apostolic Society: Cake Sale & Raffle on Saturday evening 31st May after 8.00pm Mass. Community Notices. 1. Bingo: 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 much appreciated i 2. Ardvarney N.S. will celebrate its Golden Jubilee in 2015. A Meeting will be held on Saturday 31st May in Ballinagar Hall. This Meeting will be held after Saturday evening Mass, circa 8.15pm and its purpose is to organize an event to celebrate the Jubilee. All past pupils ~ indeed Everyone interested ~ cordially invited to attend. I 3. Dromahair Community Playschool Ltd ~ Now enrolling for 1st September 2014: Accepting Children for ECCE (free year) & Children from 2yrs lOmonths. Open Day: Monday 9th June from 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Contact Teresa at 087 - 6436362. 4. How accessible is childcare for you? Leitrim County Childcare Committee would like to get your views. Join them at a public meeting in the Bee Park Resource Centre , Manorhamilton on Thursday 29th May at 8.30pm. For further information contact Olivia Me Tiernan, Administrator, County Leitrim Childcare Committee at 071 - 9648070 or il: info@leitrimch8Idcare.ie 5. Speech & Drama Classes in Newtownmanor Hall on Wednesdays: Junior class from 4 - 7 yrs at 6.00pm and senior Class from 8 - 12 yrs at 7.00pm. € 8 per class but there are special family rates. Contact Mary at 086 - 3776337 or Catherine at 087 - 2518011. 6. Cemetery Mass ~ Creevelea Abbey: Sunday 22nd June at 2.00pm. 7. All - in Day Trip to Belfast on Saturday 7th June: For enquiries/booking, please phone Mary at 086 - 8039065. Eucharistic Adoration Apostolate ~ Celebrating Corpus Christ! ~ 2nd Annual All-Ireland Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday 22nd June 2014 from 11.00am - 5.00pm. Mass, Talks, Benediction, Confession and much more. John McNally, Tenor will be there and the Navan Male Voice Singers. It is hoped to run a bus from the area and if you wish to book a seat contact Marie at 087 - 9134433 without delay. Parish Timetable 2014 Next First Communion Celebration Leckaun N.S. ~ Saturday 7th June 2014 at 11.30am ~ Church of Mary/ Mother of God, in Newtownmanor. Visitation and Blessing of Graves Kiiiargue & Cloonlougher ~ Sunday 29th June 2014 Newtownmanor ~ Sunday 3rd August 2014. At a recent Mass the priest's homily was only about 3 minutes long, a fraction of the usual length. / regret to inform the congregation, he explained, that my dog ate a portion of my homily. After Mass, a visitor from another parish shook hands with the priest and said: Father, if that dogof yours hasanypups, I want to get one forourpriest. Many people want to serve God but only as advisers!