Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor [GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES [A] Please don't forget the Special Collection for the Holy Land in all 3 churches after Communion next Sunday. The Annual Special Kilmore DiocesanCollection to support Christians in the Holv Land will be taken up after Communion in all 3 churches next weekend, Saturday 31st August / Sunday 1s* September 2013. Christians in the Holy Land need our support. They comprised 40% of the population of the Holy Land less than 50 years ago and now make up just about 1.4%. The Christian population is vital in preserving the heritage and Patrimony of the Holy Land and the Holy Places. The continuing conflict has badly affected all local Christians who are ethnically Arab and so are treated as hostile. The increasing influence of many aspects of Islam has also made life more difficult, as has the decline of tourism to places like Bethlehem because of the on - going conflict and the separation wall. Your contribution will help out in many important ways, including the upkeep of churches and the Parish Centres in Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem, schools in Bethlehem and homes for the elderly in Nazareth. [B] Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg for the Year of Faith takes place this coming Tuesday August 27th from 9.00am - 4.00pm. Thanks to all taking part in the Pilgrimage. The bus is now full. Those going to Lough Derg will be picked up opposite the Chinese Restaurant in Dromahair at 7.15am on Tuesday 27th August 2013. The contribution for the Pilgrimage will be collected on the bus. For further information, please contact the Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council at 086 - 8583648. [C] The Annual Padre Pio Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on the weekend of 14th & 15th September 2013. Fr. Ermelindo from San Giovanni will be present & Fr.Brian Shortall, OFM will be Master of Ceremonies. A bus is being organized locally for Saturday 14th September. For more information contact: 087 - 9134433. [D] Viatores Christ! ~ a lay Catholic organization ~ helping volunteers working in developing countries. An information and recruitment session for volunteers will be held at 7.30pm in the Breffni Family Resource Centre, Breffni Cresent, Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday 27th August and in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th September. For details contact Colette@viatoreschristi.com or phone 01 8689986 [E] Diocese of Kilmore ~ Permanent Diaconate: Two candidates have already completed 3 years of a 4 year course of preparation. New candidates are now being sought to begin a spiritual year which consists of 5 weekends in Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry beginning 11th -13th October. Anyone interested in this Ministry in the Church should contact the Diocesan Director, Fr. Gabriel Kelly, P.P. Kinawley without delay. Tel: 048 - 66348250, Mobile: 086 - 62361435 or e-mail: gbkellv@eircom.net TFT We remember: Mary Vesey, Tully, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Wednesday 21st August; Mary Matilda Regan, Drum East, Glencar Rd., Sligo ( nee Cummins & mother of Kathleen Carroll, Ballinagar) whose funeral took place on Thursday 15th August; Winnie Me Keon, Main St, Dromahair & St. Phelim's whose funeral took place on Friday 16th August; Caroline Gilmartin, Drumlease Rd, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Wednesday 14th August; Kevin Me Loughlin [brother - in - law of Agnes Harkin, Killargue] whose funeral took place in Enniskillen on Wednesday 14* August & Vinnie McKeon, Soxline whose funeral took place on Tuesday 13th August Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday* Wednesday9.30am; /Moby8.00pm; Saturday** Wedding Mass 1.30pm; Sunday** 11.15am, 2. Pray for: - Eddie & Mary Loughlin, Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Sunday 25th August at 11.15am. PJ. McKenna, The Rock, Cashel, Mass Tuesday 27th August at 9.30am. Vinnie McKeon, Soxline, Mass Wednesday 28th August at 9.30am. Brigid & James Haite, Kilcoosey, & grandson Desmond KeKleher, Bray, Anniversary Mass Friday 30th August at 8.00pm. Francis X Kelly, Dromahair & deceased family, Anniversary Mass Sunday 1st September at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for September ~ Readers: Helen McGoldrick. Collectors: Micheal Me Goldrick, Charles Sharkey Micheal Loughlin. Altar Society: Josephine Harvey & Sinead Diamond. [CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am 2. Pray for:Mary Guinneli, formerly of Gortnaskeagh & deceased of the McDonald family, Mass Sunday 25th August at 10.00am. Joe Martin, Carrickfad & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 1st September at 10.00am. Mav thev rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for September ~ Readers: Rosaleen & Roisin Bird. Collectors: Joseph Loughlin & Frank Dolan. Altar Society: Michelle & Annie Comiskey ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.Wpm; Saturday** Vigil Mass ** 8.00pm. 2. Pray for:- Molly Hannon, Gortgarrigan, Killargue, Month's Memory Mass Saturday 24th August at 8.00pm. John & Cecelia Loughlin & Margaret McTernan, Sweetwood, Anniversary Mass Saturday 31st August at 8.00pm. May thev rest in peace! 3. Euchar/st/c Adoration : Killargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday tf every month. 4. Liturgy for September ~ Readers: Taheny Family & Marie Sheridan. Collectors: Carmel Feeney, Brian Harte & Carmel Loughlin. Altar Society: Catherine Sweeney & Detta McNiffe. 1. Bingo: Every Monday night at 9.00pm In The Blue Devon. Aii lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. Ail houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated! 2. Medjugorje Pilgrimage departing 18th September 2013. Day flights from Knock Airport. Price: €689 per person - includes 7 nights Half - Board in Pansion Darko (or similar) and full Religious Programme. Group Leader - Ann Kelly accompanied by Spiritual Director. For information contact Ann at 071 - 9164296 or 086 -1505298. 3. Pilgrimage to Fatima «v a1* - 9* October: 7 nights in San Amaro Hotel. Price €739. Spirituai Director: Fr.Vincent Connaughton. Contact: Ann Kelly at 086 - 1505298. 4. The Depot Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday mornings from 9.45am - 1.30pm. Services available include typing, photocopying, laminating, faxing, printing and internet access. Very reasonable rates. Passport forms are also available. The Depot can also be hired for Meetings, Classes & Parties. Telephone: 071 - 9134986. E-mail: dda.tidvtowns@amail.com 5. National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 8th September 2013. Ceremonies begin at 2.30pm. Guest speaker: Sr. Briege McKenna 6. Classes at the Depot: For Karate on Monday & Friday ring Michael at 087 9011233; for Aerobics & Boxercise on Mondays with Sue ring 086 - 2542505; for Parent & Toddler Group on Tuesday mornings ring Sandy at 086 - 6070745. And why not join the Wednesday aufa ^ The Active Aoe Group for the Over 55's (men too) by telephoning Olwen at 986 - 6669530? For AED Training contact: Tommy at Q86- 33657S3 & for B - Sharp Guitar lessons ring John at 086 - 1529429. 7. Trevor Ringland will launch Pitching for Peace m the Gens Centre, Manorhamilton on Wednesday 28th August at 7.30pm. For further information or registration: E-mail spoits@ieitrimcoco.ie or Tel: 071 - 9650498 or check website: www.ieitrlmsports.ie This is an opportunity for dubs to have the information to back up future funding applications for their ciub facilities. You will also hear of new ways of improving facilities. 8. Dromahair 4 Mile Fun Run / Walk: Dromahair Village, today, Sunday 25th August 2013. Children's events start at 2,00pm and the 4 Mile Run / Walk starts at 3.00pm. Registration from 1.00pm in the Blue Devon. Adults: €10; Children: €3, Family rate: €20. Refreshments and lots of prizes and medals for everyone! Enquiries to Tom & Viotet Culten on 071 - 9134697. 9. Heritage Day at Parlces Castle ~ this Sunday 28th August starting at 2.00pm. Children's events also and craft demonstrations* Admission is free. The castle is open from 10.00am - 5.15pm. Contact Sfobhan McGowan - Loughlin at 071 - 9164149 for details, Killargue Gathering Congratulatkms to all associated with organizing The Gathering in Killargue. All the hard work paid off and ft was a wonderful success. Everyone was delighted with the School Reunion in the Community Centre last Saturday night, 17th August. __ The Year of Faithwill end on 24th November. It invites us to reflect on our Journey of life, A Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg is one way for you to answer the call to renewal in faith, personally or as part of a group. One - Day Pilgrimages oontinue throughout September. For information on bookings or public transport, phone 071- 9861518. E-mail: info@loughderg.org or wwwJoughdera.org Hurry! The season is coming to a close!