Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarciue.com Fr. John Me Tieman ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 27th February 2011 ~ Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] A Date for your Diary: Ash Wednesday^ on the 9th March this year. Details concerning blessing and distribution of ashes and Mass times will be given next week. [B] First Confession ~ 8.00pm this Thursday niaht 3rd February 2011, in Dromahair Church. •• «• MMMMMMMHMMHMiMBMMM^MH^MWnBWMMMMMMMBM^MM B^ •••••••VMMMMMWMaMMHMM^taBMiMHMA^MMHOTr * f First Communion for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Saturday 21* Mayrat ll.OOam & First Communion for the children of Leckaun N.S. will be celebrated in Newtownmanor Church on Saturday 11th June atll.SOam. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 12.OO noon on Saturday 9?" April 2O11. [C] Week of Scripture Based Guided Prayer ~ St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: This course, which starts today, Sunday 27th February 2011, is for the busy and not so busy person ~ women and men of all age groups. This is a unique opportunity to pray at home and meet with a prayer - guide at a time to suit each individual. For details telephone 071- 9170329. [D] Friday next is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be visited as usual. [E] Weremember in our prayers: Jim Me Gorrin, Larkfield, Manorhamilton, whose funeral took place yesterday, Saturday 26th February; Michael Reynolds [father of Carmel Reynolds, Corrigeencor & a teacher in Drumlease N.S.] whose funeral takes place today, Sunday 27th February, in Cloone at 2.00pm; Margaret Darcy [formerly of Luglustrane and sister of the late Michael Darcy] who died in Worcestershire, England on Monday 14th February 2011; Pat O'Brien [father of Tim O'Brien, Carrickfad, Fivemilebourne] whose funeral took place in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday 15th February & Siobhan Kelly [daughter of Joan Kelly, Dromahair] who death has taken place in London. Mav they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday! 1.15am. 2. Prav for:Kathleen Gates, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th February at 11.15am. Michael & Margaret Me Goldrick, Mai Me Goldrick & deceased family members, Mass Tuesday 1st March at 9.30am. Justin Stanford, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th March at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Lituryg for March: Readers: Volunteers needed. Collectors: Maiheal McGoldrick, Tommy Dolan, Charlie McGowan, Frank McGowan & Bernadette Conlon. Altar Society: Betty Purvis & Susan Kivlehan CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 11.00am;Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Eddie Boylan, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th February at 10.00. Grainne Kelly, Magurk and Sligo and Belfast, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th March at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for March: Readers: Michael Cunningham. Collectors: Seamus Fowley. Altar Society: Bernadette Boylan & Hazel Boylan ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm 2. Pray for:- Thomas & Kate Ann Kelly, Gortgarrigan, Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th February at 7.00pm. Kane Rooney & Nellie Feeney and deceased of the Feeney family, Curry & John and Winnie Me Nulty, Curry/ Killargue, Mass Tuesday 1st March at 7.00pm. Michael & Annie Me Niffe, Teresa Harkin & deceased of the Keegan Family, Blackgardens, Mass Friday 4 March at 7.00pm. Patrick & Margaret O' Hara, Shannacrannaghy & Pat Kerins, Soxline, Mass Saturday 5th March 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 March: Readers: Aine Cullen & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Hannon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie Harte. Altar Society: Maureen McGorrin & Mary Harte. 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. Progressive 25 Card - Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall ~ every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces - young and old- most welcome. Come along for great fun! 3. ASIST ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ 2 Day Workshop. These workshops are open to the public & professionals, are presented by the Health Services and aim to increase awareness, develop skills and promote the prevention of suicide. Venues & Dates: 9th & 10th March 2011, ITSBIC, Sligo IT; 27th & 28th April 2011, HSE Offices, Manorhamilton. 4. Niall Mellon Township Trust ~ Fundraiser: Once again, Gerard Fowley is travelling to Capetown , South Africa to help build much needed houses for the poor. He has organized a Fundraisinq Race Night on Saturday 5th March in the Clubhouse at 9.30pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds to towards the Niall Mellon Trust. 5. Lough Gill Players: Present Blithe Spirit bv Noel Coward under the direction of Gerard Me Kenna. The cast includes Donna Me Dermott, Brian Gallagher, Michael Kilgannon, Fiona 0' Loughlin - Kuehl, Mairead Me Morrow, Anna Farrelly & Mary Gordon. Performance dates and venues are as follows: Saturday/Sunday 12^/13^ March at 8.00pm in Newtownmanor Hall; Friday 18th March at 8.00pm in Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo; Thursday 24th March at 8.30pm in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton and Saturday/ Sunday 26*727* March at 8.00pm in the Blue Devon Function Room, Dromahair. 6. Drumkeeran Drama Group is kindly staging Cash on Delivery^ Drumkeeran Community Centre on Sunday 6th March at 8.30pm sharp as a fundraiser for Killargue Community Centre. There will also be a Raffle for valuable prizes on the night. This is a hilarious comedy and it is your last chance to see it. Please support the fundraising efforts of your local community whilst enjoying a great night of entertainment! 7. Leitrim County Development Board is hosting a FREE Training and Further Education OpportunitiesEXPO & Seminar on Thursday 3rd March in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick - on Shannon from 10.30am - 4.30pm. It is open to all but geared particularly to unemployed people wishing to see what training / education options, supports or jobs are open to them. Speakers include Sean Gallagher, Dragons'Den & Mairead Fleming, The Apprentice. Local agencies and colleges will be in attendance for one - to - one advice. Further details from 071 - 9650496 or www.leitrim.ie 8. Me W Landscaping: For all your garden and landscaping needs contact Dylan on 086 - 3995378 Offertory Collection & Dues Envelopes. If you have not yet received your official envelopes, please put your contribution in an ordinary envelope carrying your name and address ~ and number where known. The Power of Forgiveness with Donal Spring, Psychotherapist This seminar aims to help participants recognize their own self worth and how they may be holding on to inappropriate guilt from their past. It will also show how forgiveness of others and of self is a powerful tool towards achieving physical, mental and spiritual health. Venue: St. Michael's Family Life Centre. Date: Saturday 5th March from 10.30am - 4.30pm. Cost: €50 and includes tea breaks & Lunch. Parish Pastoral Council Meeting This Tuesday night, 1st March 2011, at 8.30pm in the Depot, Dromahair.