Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarsue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 /Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor rth Sunday 27™ April 2008 ~ The Sixth Sunday of Easter Important reminder for all those receiving Confirmation on Sunday 11th May 2008. There will be a practice in Drumkeeran Church on Thursday fr May at 8.00pm The young people receiving the Sacrament, a parent and the sponsor are expected to be present GENERAL/ CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Important Reminder : The Saturday Evening Vigil Mass in Killargue reverts to the later time of 8.00pm on & from Saturday next, 3rd May 2008. [B] TheAnnual Collection in the parish for Diocesan Services / Vocation Sunday is due today Sunday 27^ April 2008. Please bring in your contribution next week ~ if possible! You milfind the special red Diocesan Services Collection Envelope between your April & May Dues envelopes. You will also find a letter from Bishop Leo explaining the needfor this collection and the uses to which it is put ~ the only collection held each year to meet a great variety of Diocesan & National Church commitments. In the Diocese, itfunds the Adult Religious Programme, Youth Ministry, Accord & Vocations and, nationally, it helps the Church fund CURA and the Episcopal Commissions looking after Emigrants, Prisoners Overseas, Education, Peace & Justice, Ecumenism, Liturgy and the Press and Information Office. This adds up to well over €120,000 per year for our Diocese alone. Each parish is levied by Kilmore Diocese in accordance with its population ~ a contribution of €4 per head this year for every man, woman and child in the 3 parish areas ~ a total of €12 for a household of three. Do your best to make your family contribution in accordance with these guidelines. Thanks! [C] Friday next is the First Friday: Visitation of the sick and housebound will take place as follows: Dromahair - Friday 2nd May; Newtownmanor - Saturday 3rd May & Killargue - Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th May. [D] We remember : Teresa Harkin, Drumkeel, Killargue whose funeral took place on Saturday 26th April; John P. (Sonny) Reynolds, Carrickfadwhose funeral also took place on Saturday 26th April in Newtownmanor & Michael Me Morrow, formerly ofCunnion, Killargue [ brother of Rose Me Morrow, Killargue ] who died recently in London. May they rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 8.00pm; Thursday ~ See Manor; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am 2. Prayfori- Paddy & Mary McTernan, Doonkelly & Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th April at 11.15am. P. Ward, Drumlease, Anniv Mass Fri 2nd May at 8pm. Myles Meehan, Killananima & Maura & Frances, Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th May at 11.15am. May she rest in peace 3. Liturgy for May: Readers: Sarah Haddow & Martin Dolan. Collectors: John McMorrow, Kevin McGoldrick & Tommy Sweeney. Altar Society: Chris McGoldrick. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday ~ Vigil of First Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for.Margaret & Martin Devaney and Patsy Devaney, Conycullen, Mass Sunday 27th April at 10.00am. John P. Reynolds, Mass Thursday 1st May at 8. 00pm. Patrick <& Mary Loughlin, Gortnaskeagh and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th May at 10.00am. May ihev rest in peace 3. Liturgy for May: Readers: Leckaun National School Children. Collectors: Hubert Loughlin & Paul McDermott. Altar Society: Bernadette Banks & Mai Devaney. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday ~ First Friday 10.00am «« N.B.; Saturday -Visit Mass 8.00pm; 2. Pray for:- Deceased members of McGourty family, Larkfield Barr, Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th April at 7.00pm. Mary Alice & John Thomas Feely, Tullywillian & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd May at 8.00pm. Mav they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for May: Readers: John Me Morrow, Mai Gallagher, Seamus Reynolds & Paddy Fahy. Altar Society: Patsy Me Goey & Bernadette Feeney. Community Notices, 1. Support your Local Bingo every Monday night in the Abbey Manor Hotel at 9.00pm sharp. 2. Niall Mellon Trust Fund: Gerard Fowley wishes to thank all those who sponsored, participated in or supported his Fund - Raising Night - Alternative Miss Dromahair ~ in The Abbey Manor Hotel on Friday 18th April 2008. It was a wonderful success & your generosity is greatly appreciated. 3. Red Rooster Blues: Little John Nee will be performing his new one-act play in Killargue Community Centre on Saturday 31st May 2008. Doors open 8.30pm. This comedy forms part of a full evening of entertainment which includes buffet supper, glass of wine or soft drink and traditional music provided by local musicians. All this and a raffle too included in the ticket price. For tickets contact: Ed Connick at 071 - 9134840 or Patti Reynolds at Killargue Post Office. 4. Alzheimer's Tea Day ~ Killargue Community Centre on Saturday 3rd May from 7pm- 9pm. Please support this worthy cause and remember all money is used locally. Do bring a friend. 5. Yoga Classes at Ard NaHoo: Yoga for pregnancy ~ Mondays 7.30pm -9.00pm; Beginners Yoga ~ Tuesdays from 6.00pm -7.15pm & Continuers Yoga from 7.30pm - 9.00pm; Mother &Baby Yoga ~ Wednesday 10.30am—11.30am. Details from 071 -9134939 or infofaardnahoo. com 6. Change of Times ~ Tennis in Killargue: Coaching sessions are now held each Wednesday from 5.45pm - 6.45pm & from 6.45pm - 7.45pm.. The fee is €5 payable at the Court before each session. To attend the sessions, Club Membership must be obtained. Membership renewal / application forms available from Killargue Post Office or club officers present at the court each Wednesday. Please return these forms immediately. 7. FRS Plastic Collection for the Manorhamilton area will take place at Manorhamilton Mart on Thursday 1st May 2008. Centre opens from 9am - 5pm. Charges apply. For booking times contact Tony Conry, Elphin St, Boyle at 087 3291081 / 086 2521699 or 071 9662781. A Date for your Diary The National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine for Grandparents will take place this year on Sunday September 14th 2008. Ceremonies start at 2.00pm. This is a nice opportunity for grandchildren and grandparents to enjoy a special occasion together. More details later. You may be disappointed if you fail But you are doomed if you don't try.