Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com 
Fr. Anthony Pagan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. 

Dromahair -Killargue -Newtownmanor 

February 2017 — The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Next Wednesday, 1st March is Ash Wednesday ~ a Day of Fast and Abstinence. 
There will be an early morning Mass with Blessing & Distribution of Ashes 
in Dromahair Church at 7.00am. 
Mass Times for Ash Wednesday are as follows; 

Dromahair 7.00am & 8.00pm; Killargue 7.00pm & Newtownmanor 7.00pm 

Lourdes Invalid Fund Collection 2017
Will be taken place in all 3 churches in the parish this weekend "Saturday 25th /Sunday 26th February.
This Collection helps fund the costs of assisted pilgrims on our
Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. It will be taken up after Holy Communion at all Masses.


CHURCH NOTICES 
TAT Altar Servers for Dromahair: 
16th February -16th March 2017 ~ Group 5: Lochlann Jordan, Kate Leonard & Liam Leonard. 
Parents please note ~if your child is unable to serve at Mass on anv of the assigned dates, please 
arrange areplacement 

FBI Advance Notice - Dates for vour Diary! 
Holy Thursday ~ 13th April; Good Friday ~ 14th April; Holy Saturday ~ 15th April 
Easter Sunday ~ 16th April 
Confirmation •* Sunday 14th May in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 3.00pm. 
First Holy Communion ~ Drumlease N.S. Saturday 20th May at 11.00am in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair 
Redemptorist Mission will take place in the Parish from 9th - 17th September 2017 More details later! 

[C] The Permanent Diaconate ~ A Programme for the training of men for the Permanent Diaconate will commence in 
St. Angela's College, Sligo in October 2017. Our Diocese hopes to send candidates for training. If any men aged 
from 35 - 55 feel that they may have a calling to this important and worthwhile ministry, they are asked to phone 
Mr. Sean Coll at the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre at 049-4375004 before Friday 3rd March. An information 
evening will be arranged for those interested. 
[D] Dues & Offertory Collection Envelopes for Dromahair area are now available. If you have not yet received 
your pack or your pack is incorrect please contact Fr. Anthony or the sacristan Padraig Watters. 
[F] Information Evening for Liturgy Groups focusing on the Celebration of Holy Week ~ St. Clare's Primary School,
Manorhamilton on Wed 22nd March from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. It is recommended that each parish area be represented.
[G] Irish Augustinians are hosting a Vocation Weekend from Fri 31st March - Sun 2nd April. This will take
place in Drogheda and if interested please contact Fr. Colm O'Mahony OSa on 086 8845747 or
augustinianvocations@hotmail.com
[H] Friday next is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be visited at the usual time. 
\IIPrav for: 
Frank Me Govern, Wicklow Town and formerly of Lemascally, Killargue. Funeral Mass on Wed 22nd in Wicklow Town 
Frankie Darcy, London and formerly of Benbo whose funeral took place on Saturday 18th February 
Vincent McTernan, Boston and formerly of Drumlease, Dromahair who has died recently & 
Una Hill, Drumlease Rd, Dromahair whose funeral took place recently; 

May they rest in peace. 


ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 

1. Mass: Monday 9.30am, Tuesday 8.00pm; Wednesday 7.00am & 8.00pm: Friday at 9.30am: Sunday at 11.15 a.m. 
2. Prav for: 
Sean Clinton, Kilcoosey, First Anniv Mass Sun 26th Feb at 11.15am. 
The People of the Parish, Mass Mon 27th Feb at 9.30am 
Sean Gallagher, London formerly of Friarstown brother of Rosaleen Harte, Drumconnor, Mass Tues 28th Feb at 8.00pm. 
Intentions of Donor, Mass Wed 1st March at 7.00am. 
Intentions of Donor, Mass Wed 1st March at 8.00pm. 
Intentions of the Donor, Mass Fri 3rd March at 8.00pm. 
Jarleth Conry, Carrickcroghery, Anniv Mass Sun 5th March at 11.15am. 
May they rest in peace. 

3. Liturgy for March: Readers: Sadie & Marie Foley. Collectors: Michael McGoldrick,Frank McGowan & Bernadette 
Conlon. Altar Society Betty Purvis & Susan Kivlehan 
CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 

1. Mass: Wednesday 7.00pm, Thurs 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 
2. Pray for:
Michael Cunningham, Dundrum & Fawnlion, Anniv Mass Sun 26th Feb at 10.00am.
Intentions of Donor, Mass Wed 1st March at 7.00pm.
The Darcy family, Carrickanerro & the McTiernan family, Gubaveeney, Anniv Mass Thurs 2nd March at 8.00pm.
Grainne Kelly, Magurk, Fivemilebourne, Anniv Mass Sun 5th March at 10.00am.
May they rest in peace 

3. Liturgy for March: Reader; Eileen & Patricia Cunningham. Collectors: Seamus Fowley & Cathal O'Conallain. 
Altar Society; Bernadette & Hazel Boylan 
ST BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE 

1. Mass: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.00pm; Vigil Mass - Saturday at 7.00pm; 
2. Pray for:
Margaret and William Harkin, Townahoosey, Mass on Sat 25th at 7.oo pm
Annie Keegan, Gorttatresk Mass on Mon 27th at 7.00 pm
Deceased of the Bird Family, Corrigeencor Mass on Ash Wednesday at 7.00 pm
Anna Higgins, Gortnacarcogue Mass on Friday 3rd at 7.00 pm
Jim Me Gorrin, Larkfield,Mass on Saturday 4th at 7.00 pm
May they rest in peace. 

3. Liturgy for March: Reader; Aine Cullen & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Hannon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie 
Harte. Altar Society; Mary Harte & Josie Feeney. 
4. Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday evening from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. 
Padre Pio Novena Prayers - First Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome. 
Community Notices. 

1. Bingo: Bingo 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 much appreciated. 
2. Bring & Buy Sale ~ 6th Class pupils of Drumlease N.S. ~ in aid of Mutomo Hospital in Kenya on Sunday 5th 
March 2017 from 12.00 noon - 2.00pm in the GP Room of the school. Please support this worthy cause. 
3. If you have a drink problem, help is available. Contact: Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office at Ol - 842 
O7OO. E-mail: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie or Connaught Telephone Service: 091 - 767777. 
4. safeTALK is A Half Day Training Programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and 
connect them to suicide first aid resources. Training days are Mon 22nd May in Sligo from 2 pm - 5 pm. For bookings or more 
Information contact Belinda Taylor on 071 9135061 or Belinda.Taylor@hse.ie 
5. ASIST is a training course developed particularly for those whose work brings them into contact with people who may be 
vulnerable or at risk of suicide. Training days are as follows: 21st & 22nd March in Carrick on Shannon, 27th & 28th June in 
Manorhamilton, 24th & 25th Oct in Sligo. Training is from 9 am - 5.00 pm each of these days. To book a place or for further 
information contact Belinda Taylor, Health Promotion at 071 9135061. ASIST workshops are delivered free of charge. 
6. Dromahair Operation Transformation 2017: Men and women's class from 7.30pm - 8.30pm in St. Clare's Gym. 
Bootcamp in Park on Sat morning at 9.00am 
7. North West Simon Community ~ Tea Day, Friday 3rd March: If you, your friends, work colleagues, club, school or 
group wish to host a Tea Day in aid of your local homeless charity ~ North West Simon Community ~ please register by email 
to mary@northwestsimon.ie or ring 087 7708865. If Friday 3rd March doesn't suit, any day around this is fine. You could 
make a difference in your local community. 
8. A watch of sentimental value was lost in Dromahair Church on the morning of Una Hill's funeral. If anyone finds it please 
contact Padraig Watters on 087 6209656. 
9. Ballintogher Community Centre ~ Friday 10th March 2017: Cloonacool Dramatic Group present a 3 Act Comedy ~ Mother 
Knows Be^. ~ in the Hall at 8.00pm. An excellent nighfs entertainment is assured. Everyone welcome. 
Drumlease N.S. Dromahair ~ Enrolment for September 2017 
Open Day on Thursday 2nd March from 2.30pm - 3.30pm in the school. Enrolment Packs are now 
available. Please call to the school or contact 071 9164586 or visit www.drumleasens.scoilnet.ie