Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarciue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor _ Sunday 26th December 2010~ St. Stephen's Dav ** The Feast of the Holv Family This Sunday ~ TheFeast of the Holv Family «• we pray for our own family and the special needs of all families ~ in all forms ~ as we face the New Year Please note there is Mass in Killaraue this Sunday evening at 7.00pm. Saturday next. New Year's Dav is the Feast of Marv the Mother of God and World Day of Praver for Peace May peace begin with us, in our hearts and in our homes! There will be a special Mass in Dromahair at 12.00 noon on Saturday 1st January to mark the New Year. ^^* ^^^ ^^* ^^^ ^^* ^^^ ^^* ^^i ^^^ ^^w ^^^ ^f* ^^* *^^ ^^* ^^* ^^^ ^^^ ^^* ^^* ^^^ ^^^^^ '^^^ ^^* ^^ ^^ *^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^* ^^* ^^ ^^* ^^^ ^^* ^^^ ^^ GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Advance Notice ** Thursday 6th January 2011 *• the Feast of the Epiphany• On the Feast of the Epiphany we celebrate the revelation of who Christ is. The visit of the Three Wise Men ~ The Maai~ reminds us that Jesus came to save all nations and to bring God's love to the entire World. Masses for the Feast of the Epiphany: * Vigil Mass Wednesday 5th January at 7.00pm Newtownmanor™ Thursday 6th January at 7.00pm Dromahair^ Thursday G^January at 8.00pm. [B] Thanks to all who took part in or helped organize the very successful and festive Christmas Carol Service which took place last Sunday evening in 5fc Patrick's Church. Dromahair. Thanks also to the many people who made a bio effort to attend the Parish Penitential Service last Tuesday evening and the Christmas Masses. Happy New Year! [C] We wish all our parishioners in Dromahair ~Killaraue ~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 begin the New Year. Greetings and Best Wishes to our good neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath-bhliain faoishean is faoimhaise daoibh go leir! Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! Gluckliches Neujahr! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! [D] Given below are the amounts from the Mission Sunday Collection from Sunday 17th October: Dromahair -€680 [€663]; Killargue -€640 [€695]; Newtownmanor ~ €485 [€525]. Amounts for last year are given in brackets. Thanks for your unfailing generosity! [E] We remember in our prayers Joe Toolan, Rockvalley, Dromahair whose funeral took place on Friday, Christmas Eve. We also remember Noreen Wh/tffe/cf and all whose anniversaries occur at Christmas time. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Tuesday 11.30am; Saturday ~ New Year's Dav ~ 12.00 noon; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:Annie Kelly, Drumkeeran, Dromahair & Essex and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 26th December at 11.15am. Marie Dolan, Drumlease, Dromahair, Month's Memory Mass, Tuesday 28th December at 11.30am. Patrick, Kathleen & deceased members of the McGoldrick family, Mass Saturday 1st January at 12.00noon Daniel Hannon, Shriff and deceased family, Mass Sunday 2nd January at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Mary Brodie & Paul Jordan. Collectors: Tommy Smith. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- John, May, Kevin & Martin Devaney, Mass Sunday 26th December at 10.00am. Deceased members of St. Felim's Society, Mass Sunday 2nd January at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskev. Collectors: Jim Banks & Paddy Devaney. Altar Society: Kathleen Me Goldrick & Mary Fowley. IRCH, KILLAI 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:- James & Catherine Harkin and Sons Seamus & Paddy, Mass Sunday 26th December at 7.00pm May they rest in peace 3. Eucharistic Devotion: Each Tuesday evening In Killargue Church from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. 4. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary Me Govern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine Me Morrow. Community Notices. 1. Progressive 25 Card - Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall ~ every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces - young and old- most welcome. Come along for great fun! 2. Medjugorje 2011 ~ 30* Anniversary Special Offer: 1st May 2011 - €449 if paid in full by 15th December 2010; 18th September 2011 - €449 if paid in full by 15th December 2010. Includes flights, bus and accommodation in Darko House for 1 week. Contact Ann Keliv: 086 1505298. 3. Our local Food-Stores have served us well during this period of bad weather ~ when travel was not possible. We should support them coming up to Christmas and during the time ahead, so that they will be there for us all in the future. They need some regular support at least from all of us! Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2010. 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 the priests of the parish during the year. Thanks to the people of all three parish areas ~particularly all those whohelped in such a variety of ways, cared for each church, contributed financially, took up collections, were active in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, sand in the choirs and provided musical accompaniment, our soloists and instrumentalists ~ for your generosity and support throughout the year A special word of thanks to the Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee. God could not be everywhere, so He made mothers. Jewish Proverb.