Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sundav25th December 2016 -Christmas Dav Mass Times for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Christmas Eve ~ Saturday 24* December: Newtownmanor 7.00pm; Killargue 9.00pm & Dromahair 10.00pm. Christmas Day- Sunday 25th December: Newtownmanor 10.00am; Killargue 10.30am & Dromahair 11.15am. CHURCH NOTICES [A] Altar Servers for Dromahair 16th December -17th January 2017~ Group 3 : Michael Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Helen Sweeney & Anna Sweeney. Parents of ease note ~if your child is unable to serve at Mass on any of the assigned datesf please arrange a replacement [B] Advance Notice ~ a Date for your Diary! Redemptorist Mission will take place in the Parish from 9th - 17th September 2017. More details later! [C] Pray for: Nan Corrigan, Gortermoan, Florencecourt. Mother of Carmel Gallagher, Corderry, Killargue. Funeral took place in Wheathill, on Friday 23rd December. Lily Pagel (nee Flanagan), formerly of Gortnacarkogue, Killargue, who died recently in the U.S.A. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday ~ St. Stephen's Day 8.00pm; Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday at 11.15 a.m. Pray for: The People of the Parish, Mass Mon 26th Dec at 8.00pm. Intentions of the Donor, Mass Tues 27th Dec at 9.30am Intentions of the Donor, Mass Wed28th t Dec at 9.30am. Intentions of the Donor, Mass Fri 30th Dec at 8.00pm. Tom & Mary McFadden, and deceased of family, Carrickacrogherty, Anniv Mass Sun 1st Jan at 11.15am. May they restin peace. 2. Liturgy for December; Readers: December ~ Christmas Eve " Frances Downey; Christmas Day ~ Pupils from Drumlease N.S. Collectors Patrick McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan. 3. Litergy for January: Readers; Paul Jordan & Mary Brodie. Collectors; Padraig Waiters & Kevin McGoldrick. Altar Society; Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday -10.00am. 2. Pray for: Joseph Darcy, Moneyduff, Anniv Mass Sun 1st January 2017 at 10.00am May they restin peace 3. Liturgy for December Reader: Deirdre Me Dermott; Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan. 4. Liturgy for January: Reader; Sarah Comiskey. Collector; Jim Banks. Altar Society; Kathleen McGoldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BTIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE 1. Mass:; Saturday 7.00pm; Sunday ~ New Year's Day ~ 10.30am. 2. Liturgy for December: Readers: Lauraine Walpole: Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society; Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin. Liturgy for January; Reader; Josie Feeney. Collectors; Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher, Altar Society; Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. 3. Eucharistic Adoration resumes on Tuesday evening, 3rd January at 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena Prayers ~ First Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome. Community Notices 1. Bingo: Next Bingo will be on Monday 9th January 2017 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 much appreciated. 2. Samaritans ~ a listening ear: Ring 0719142011 or callsave 1850 609090. 3. Dromahair Library would like to wish all our members and the local community a very happy Christmas and every good wish for 2017. Opening Hours are Fri30th dec 2.30pm - 4.00pm & 4.30pm- 8.00pm and normal hours thereafter. Tuesdays at 12.30 pm-4.00 pm Fridays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm. And 4.30 pm - 8.00 pm. 4. If you have a drink problem, help is available. Contact: Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office at Ol - 842 0700. E-mail: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie or Connaught Telephone Service: 091- 767777. 5. Please hand in notices for the bulletin bv 12 noon on the Thursday to TheParochial House. Dromahair Thank you. 6. The Depot Office will close Christmas on Tues 20th Dec at 1.30 pm and will re open on the 9th Jan at 9.45 am Happy Christmas everyone. 7. North Leitrim Macra na Feirme ~ 25 Progressive card drive on Tuesday 27th Dec at 7.00pm in the Blue devon. Raffle and refreshments on the night. Tickets €5. 8. Dromahair Operation transformation 2017: Dromahair Ladies together with Men's GAA Football Club are hosting Operation Transformation 2017. Sue McGowan, David Downes & Declan Conlon are going to lead the 6 week programme. Operation Transformation starts with a National Walk (open to everyone) on Sat 7th January 2017, starting at 10.00am sharp at Dromahair Primary Care Centre with registration for the 6 week programme from 9.15am. Please check Naomh Padraig Dromahair facebook page or posters in local businesses for more details. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2016. Offertory Collection ~ day-to-day upkeep of each church, repair and refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. Dues ~ support and upkeep of priest in parish and Diocese. Please make Dues cheques payable to Priests' Revenue Fund. AH other cheaues should be made payable to the relevant church. We wish all our parishioners in Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor, those who joined the parish this year, attend our churches from adjoining parishes, those home on holidays, all our visitors and friends Peace, Happiness and every Blessing as we celebrate the Birth of our Saviour. Seasons Greetings and Good Wishes to our neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church.