Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor We have already begun our Lenten Journey. On this First 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 - asses our own lives, to care for body and soul, a time to reach out to people in need too. This Wednesday, 29th February, there will be an Eariv Morning Mass for Lent in Dromahair Church at 7. 00am. Trocaire Boxes are now available at the back of vour church. Please take one home! During Lent, The Rosary will be recited in Dromahair & Killargue Churches after 2O minutes before Mass in Newtownmanor ~ for those who wish to participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] This coming Friday evening, there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacramento Dromahair Church at 7.00pm. with Stations of the Cross at 7.3Qpm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. And this coming Thursday in Newtownmanor Church there will be Exposition A Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.00pm. with Stations of the Cross at 7.3Qpm followed by Mass at 8.00pm. [B] N.B. There are New Booking Options for the 50" InternationalEucharistic Congress which takes place in Dublin from the 10th -17th June 2012. (a). Telephone the IEC 2012 Booking Office at 01 - 2981122; or (b) book on line: www.iec2012.ie/registration or (c) download a paper booking form from the website: www.iec2012.le/reqistration and send the completed form to CSSI, Third Floor, Paradigm House, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Volunteers are also needed to help during the Congress. Cosing date for applications is Saturday 17th March 2012. To register as a volunteer fill in the on-line form available on www.iec2012.ie/voiunteer. This is a great opportunity for young people. [C] Friday next is the First Friday: All concerned will be contacted about a suitable time and date for visitation. [D] Please remember: John Joe Fowley, Drumlease Rd., Dromahair whose funeral took place on Monday 20th February; Lena Gilligan, (aunt of Mary E. Ward, Christina Haddow & Kathleen Fenton, Dromahair) & John Me Sharry (Brother - in -law of Chalie Me Gowan, Dromahair) whose funerals took place in recent days. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday &Tuesday9.3Qammf Wednesday7.00am: F/%/» Patrick & Margaret O' Hara and Pat Kerins, Mass Saturday 3rd March at 7.00pm. Mav they rest inpeace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesdays at 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for March: Readers: Aine Cullen & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Haiinon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie Harte. Altar Society: Maureen Me Gorrin & Mary Harte. Community Notices, 1. Binao: 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. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land ~ nowfrom 4th to 11th October 2012: Direct flight from Dublin. Spiritual Director ~ Fr. Dan Sheridan. For booking and information contact Anna Brady 049- 4336291 / 087 - 2549960. 3. ASIST ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ 2 day workshop: 7* & 8th March in Sligo. For further details contact Belinda Taylor, HSE Health Promotion Unit at 0719135061. 4. Manorhamilton Enterprise Forum hopes to produce a brochure for tourists for the North Leitrim area. Local knowledge is needed. If you have any relevant information on this area. Please contact Gerry Creamer at 086 3855090. E-mail: gcreamer@beeparkresourcecentre.com 5. Leitrim County Development Board is hosting a free Training and Further Education Expo & Seminar from 10.30am 4.30pm on Thursday 1st March 2012 in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. Open to all but geared particularly to unemployed people wishing to see what career options and supports are open to them. Excellent presentations. Local agencies will be in attendance. For further information contact Jacqui Gibbons at 071 9650496 or www.leitrim.ie 6. Medjugorje Evening ~ St. Mary's Church, Ballinagar: Mass at 7.30pm on Friday 2nd March 2012. Guest speaker: Philip Ryan. Refreshments and Testimony in Local Hall after Mass. All welcome. 7. Leitrim IFA: Livestock forum on Wednesday 29th February in Carrigallen Livestock Mart at 8.00pm sharp to discuss all livestock isues. Speakers from IFA, Live Exporters Group & Teagasc All farm families welcome. 8. Information Day for over 55's from 10.30am - 12.30pm on Wednesday 7th March in the Depot, Dromahair. Information stands include: Deaf ear; Rossinver Calling Programme; Warm Homes; Carers/HSE and Active Age. Tea & Coffee served. All Welcome. 9. Have fun & brush up your Cup/a Focal in 3 weekly sessions leading to Seachtain na Gaeiloe. Venue: Upstairs in The Depot starting on Monday 27th February, 8.00pm - 9.00pm. Only €5 (€3concessions). Contact Brfd @ 086 - 0580034. 10. Dromahair Community Playschool ~ now enrolling for September 2012. Services for children from 2-5 years, including Free School Year, ECCE Programme and CCS Reduced Rate Scheme. Book now at 071 9164776. 11. Drumlease N.S. ~ Enrolment: Enrolment packs for September 2012 now available from the school office. Please call in person or Completed Enrolment Forms must be returned by this date. Come and meet the staff and view our facilities. First Confession ~ Drumlease N.S. St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair this Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the earlier time of 7.30pm. It is hoped all parents / guardians will be present The Eucharist; Communion with Christ and with One Another An Evening of Reflection for parishioners of the Manorhamilton Deanery on the Theme of the Intemationsl Eucharistic Congress Sunday March 4th 2012 from 3.00pm - 6.00pm The Community Centre, Drumkeeran and St. Brigid's Church, Drumkeeran. 3.00pm ~ Opening Prayer Service; 3.15pm ~ Input on the Theme; 3.50pm ~ Discussion and Response; 4.30pm ~ Reconciliation (Church); 5.00pm ~ Holy Hour (Church); 6.00pm ~ Light Refreshments Parishioners from Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor most welcome Would you like to take the Pledge this Lent and pray for a friend or family member who has a problem with alcohol or other addictions? Abstain from alcohol for 6 weeks, beginning Ash Wednesday, 22nd February, and offer it up as a prayer to help your friend achieve freedom and well-being. Make a difference to someone's life! Join on-line: www.pioneerassociation.ie or ring 01 8749464 Did vou get a Parish Calendar for 2012? Calendars still available at the back of your church ~ especially for visitors & those from outside the parish. Your calendar contains useful Information on Church Services and telephone numbers for Community Services as well. Please take one!