Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 25th September 2011 ~ The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time New Translation of the Roman Missal. Over the next few weeks we will continue to use more & more of the new translation, including the Responses and Prayers sa\d by the congregation, plus the Confiteor, Gloria & Apostles'Creed, The Mystery of Faith, Lord I am not worthy... etc. Your Sunday missalette has all the necessary responses for Sundays and on weekdays large print cards for the congregation will be available at the back of each church «* but please do not take these cards home with you. The full new translation will be used from the First Sunday of Advent this year. Next Sunday. 2nd October, has been designated Day for Life 2011. More details next week. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Thanks to all who contributed to the Special Church Collections held so far this year. The Special Collection for the Holv Land ~ held on the first weekend of September ~ raised the following amounts: Dromahair: €485[€464]; Killargue: €483.70c[€320]; Newtownmanor: €275 [€350] Total: €1,243.70c [€1,134]. Amounts for last year are given in brackets. Thanks for vour generosity. [B] Amounts for the Pope's Collection 2O11 are as follows: Dromahair: €445 [€700]; Killamuei €268 [€425]; Newtownmanor. €265 [€225]. Total: €978 [€1,350]. Amounts for last year are given in brackets. [C] Trocaire ~ Special Appeal for East African Famine Areas ~ Amounts contributed are as follows: Dromahair: €1,415; Killamue: €1,337; Newtownmanor: €615. Total: €3,367. Thanks for your generosity. [D] Marriage Encounter ~ a weekend away (Friday 8.00pm - Sunday 5.00pm) for married couples of all ages in a stable relationship. This is an opportunity to strengthen the quality and depth of relationships and reacha greater mutual understanding. Next weekend:30th September -2nd October 2011 in Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. For further information phone 048 - 90626503 or 048 - 71350612. Email: marriageencounterweekend@gmail.com And for details on future weekends see: www.marriageencounter.le [E] St. Michael's Family Life Centre: Extensive and very interesting Autumn / Winter Programme. Details: www.stmichaelscentre.wordpress.com TheBeginning Experience ~ a programme for widowed & separated people ~ starts on Tuesday 27th September at 8.00pm & Women's Health and Wellbeina ~A HSE Peer Education Programme begins on Monday October 3rd at 7.30pm. Ring: 071 - 9170329. E - Mail:stmichaelsfamilylifecentre@eircom.net [F] Novena in Honour of St. Therese of Lisieux ~ at 7.00pm each evening from today, Sunday 25th September to Saturday 1st October 2011 in Ballintogher Church: Speakers include Fr. Frankie Murray on Sunday, Eddie Stone on Monday; Fr. Benny Me Hale on Tuesday; Dana on Wednesday; Fr. Peter Me Verry on Thursday; John Lonergan on Friday & Bishop Colm 0' Reilly on Saturday. See flyer on church noticeboard. [G] N.Leitrim/W.Cavan PTAA ~ Dinner Dance: Friday 30th September 2011 in Dorian's Hotel, Ballyshannon. Tickets €25. Music by The Lakelanders. The Dinner Dance will be preceded by Mass in Kinlough at 8.00pm. [H] We remember: Josephine Heffernan, Erd'mgton, Birmingham [sister of Bernadette Banks, Doonmorgan, Newtownmanor], who died on Thursday 15* September & Sr* Sheila Clancy, EastKilbride, Glasgow [sister of Josephine Fowley & Una Hill] whose funeral took place on Tuesday 14th September in Rearsby, Leicestershire, England & Eileen Mulvenna, [mother - in law of Hilda Clancy, formerly of Market Street],who died in England on Wednesday 21st September. May they rest in peace! ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday ~ Mass in Drumlease National School ~ 10.30am; Wednesday Z.QQvm} Friday ~ 9.30am ««NB: Saturday ~ Wedding Mass ~ 1.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. Please Note Killargue Mass times for alternative possibilities ~ especially on days when there is no Mass in Dromahair! 2. Prav for: - Brigid & James Harte, Kilcoosey & grandson Desmond Kelleher, Bray, Mass Sunday 25th September at 11.15am, Dhara Kivlehan, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 28th September at 8.00pm. Gerard Walters, Kilcoosey & his parents Michael & Ellen, Anniversary Mass on Sunday 2nd October 11.15am. May they rest in peace! CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Friday ~ Wedding Mass ~ 12.00noon; Sunday* 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Hugh Loughlin, Moragh, Anniversary Mass on Sunday 25th September at 10.00am. John Loughlin, Pulboy, Anniversary Mass on Sunday 2nd October at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.00am; Thursdayr& Friday 7.00pm; Saturday Evening ~ VigiLMSSS ~ 8.00pm. 2. Prav for:Deceased members of RIC, especially those who died violently 1916 - 21, Mass Saturday 24th September at 8.00pm. This anonymous special request for Mass in Killargue was made some time ago. Apologies for the delay. John and Alice O' Brien, Drumkeel, Anniversary Mass Friday 30th September at 7.00pm. Paul Bird, Corrigeencor, Anniversary Mass Saturday 1st October at 8.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday evening in Killargue from 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesday of each month after 7.00pm Mass. Community Notices, 1. Bingo this 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. The Wednesday Club ~A Club for the over SO's ~ meets on Wednesdays, naturally, in the Depot, Dromahair from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Come along for aerobics, arts & crafts, away days and lots of other activities. Men & women welcome. 3. Lough Allen College, Drumkeeran: Applications invited for FETAC Level S Post Leaving Certificate Course in Business/ Secretarial Studies including ECDL Open to Adults & Leaving Certificate Students. Back to Education & Maintenance Grants available. May suit parents of school - going children, retired people & mature teenagers & adults who do not have the Leaving Certificate. Contact the College at 071- 9648017 for further details. 4. Tahany Academy of Irish Dancing: Classes resume on Monday 12th September and will be scheduled for Manorhamilton, Glencar, Killargue, Drumkeeran, Glenfarne, Belcoo & Ballinagar. Newcomers welcome. Booking is essential. Please contact Kathleen on 086 3956388 for further details. 5. Farragher School of Irish Dancing: Gasses in the Club House, Dromahair on Tuesday nights. Beginners welcome. 6. Ard Nahoo Eco Retreat ~ New Yoga Classes: Tuesdays ~ Beginners 6.00p - 7.00pm & Continuers 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Wednesdays ~ Mixed Levels 10.00am - 11.30am & Pregnancy Yoga 6.15pm - 7.30pm. Details at 071 - 9134939. 7. Next Training for Childminders / Potential Childminders in Quality Awareness: On Saturday 8th October, 10.00am 4.00pm. Contact Orla at 071- 9640870 or 086 -1929283. E- Mail: orla@leitrimchildcare 8. Fire Damage ~ Door - to - Door Collection: Philomena Flanagan expresses heartfelt thanks to all who contributed. 9. Sligo / N. Leitrim IFA ~ Public Lobby Meeting with T.D.'s & Senators: Monday 26th September at 9.00pm in the Sligo Park Hotel. Topics include Farm Schemes, On- Farm Planning & development and Septic Tank regulations. All welcome. 10. Irish Society for Autism: Annual Church Gate Collection next weekend, 1st & 2nd October. 11. Doodles Cake Sale: In Doodles Childcare. Seomra Bui, from 4.00pm - 6.00pm on Friday 30th September. Tea, Coffee, Cake & Buns too. All proceeds in aid of DromahairChildren's Playground. Two small boys watched their grandmother walking up and down reading her prayer book. One boy said to the other: What's Grandma doing? Oh! She's swotting for her finals! cams the second boy's reply..