Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Jlernan ~ 071-9164143 /Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 27th March 2011 ^ The Third Sunday in Lent We have now reached the third week of our Lenten Journey. On this third 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 hope. For all of us, may Lent be a time to pray again as a family, a time to reassess where our own lives are going & to care for body and soul, a time also to reach out to people in need. From and including Saturday 9th April 2011, the Saturday Evening Vigil Mass in Killaroue will be celebrated at the later time of 8.00pm ~ and will continue so until Autumn 2011. On Wednesday next 30th March, there will be an early morning Mass at 730am in Dromahair. This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter. Mass will finish by 7.50am at the latest. Many people will then still have time to complete the journey to their place of work. During Lent, The Rosary will be recited in Dromahair & Killargue after weekend Masses & 20 minutes before Sunday Mass in Newtownmanor ~ for those who wish to participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Lent is a time to think of others who are less fortunate than we are. One of the most practical ways is to contribute to Trocaire and the amount usually suggested is the cost of one family meal per week. Trocaire Boxes ~ now available at the back of your church. Please take one! [B] Did you make your contribution to the Offertory Collection for St. Patrick's Day? This collection supports Kilmore Missionaries abroad ~ especially those in Nigeria™ in providing education, healthcare and building up Christian communities. There is a dedicated envelope in your Offertory Collection Pack. Please bring it in next week. If you haven't got an envelope, lust put your contribution in the collection basket. Thanks very much! Details of contributions from each parish in the Diocese for 2010 and how the money was distributed are available onyour church notice • board. In 2010 our 3 parish areas contributed €2,632. [C] A Practice for all those celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair on Thursday f April at8.00pm. All those to be confirmed and their sponsors /parents are asked to be in their place by 7.50pm. The Sacrament of Confirmation w\\\ be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 12.00 noon on Saturday 9th April 2011. [D] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ 27th May -1st June 2011. Hotel Pilgrims contact Me Ginnity Travel 049 - 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims contact Fr. Kevin Fay 049 - 4330018 or 087 - 8579968. [E] Friday next is the First Friday. Visitation will take place as usual. Those concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time and date. [F] We remember Maureen McGoldrick, Goredda, whose funeral took place on Thursday 24th March; Leonard Byrne, Cashel, Glencolumbkille, Co. Donegal [cousin of Sean Carre, Dromahair] & his wife Ma/yviho died within 12 hours of each other & whose funerals took place on Friday 25th & Pauline Etoles, Carrickanerro, Fivemilebourne whose funeral took place on Wednesday 16th March. May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~ early morning Mass ~ 7.30am: Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:Elizabeth (Liz) Murray, Soxline, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th March at 11.15am. Canon Miceal Kelly, Ballinamore & formerly Manorhamilton, Mass Tuesday 29th March at 9.30am. Maureen Me Goldrick, Correda, Mass Wednesday 29th March at 7.30am. «««««««« N.B. Tom & Annie loughlin, Friarstown, Anniversary Mass Friday 1st April at 8.00pm. Elizabeth & John McGarry and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 3rd April at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for April: Readers: Joseph McGoldrick. Collectors: Frank McGill, Domhnall McLoughlin, Frances Dolan & Ray McGoldrick. Altar Society: Mary E. Ward & Christian Haddow. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Phil & Nan Me Goldrick, Towneymoyle, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th March at 10.00am. All the deceased of the Manor area, Mass Thursday 31st March at 8.00pm. Bertie Cunningham, Rathedmond, Sligo & Fawnlion, Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd April at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for April: Reader: Frank Dolan. Collectors: P.J. Martin & Jimmy Dolan. Altar Society: Mary & Cathy Me Morrow & Lily Dolan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm 2. Prav for:Mae & Sean Slevin, Lemascally & deceased of Slevin & McTernan families, Gurteen, Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th March at 7.00pm. Deceased of the Bird family, Corrigeencor, Mass Friday 1st April at 7.00pm. Bernie Dolan, Corrasra, and his parents Bernard & Brigid, Anniversary Mass Saturday 2nd April 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 April: Readers:Dolan Family & Padraig Flanagan. Collectors: Joe McTernan, PJ. Feeney, Joe Sheridan & Joe Harkin. Altar Society: Marie Sheridan & Martina Hannon. 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. Lough Gill Players: Present Blithe Spirit bv Noel Coward under the direction of Gerard Me Kenna. Remaining performance dates and venues are as follows: Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th March at 8.00pm in the Blue Devon Function Room, Dromahair. 3. Floral Pride 2011: Applications invited from Community Groups, Schools and Businesses who improve their areas by planting trees, shrubs or flowers. Free advice from horticulturalist on Thursday 7th April at 6.30pm in Leitrim Co.Council Chamber. For application forms / workshop places contact Jacqui at 071- 9650496, floraipride(g)leitrimcoco.ie or www.leitrimcoco.ie Closing date: 7th April 2011. 4. Dromahair Demon Festival will take place on Saturday 18th June. News on this year's theme and programme will be published soon. Details will be on Facebook or phone 087 - 7781914. 5. Drumlease N.S. ~ Enrolment Packs for September 2011 now available from the school office. Please call in person or phone 071 - 9164586. The Open Day for new parents and pupils is on Friday 8th April from 1.3Qpm - 3.00pm. Come and meet the Staff and view school facilities. Refreshments will be served. 6. Dromahair Development: Next meeting at 9.00pm on Wednesday 30th March in The Depot. All locals welcome. Towards Healing and Renewal '** A Pastoral Response from the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference Copies of this Pastoral Letter are available at the back and doors of your church. Please take a COPY!