Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor 7th November 2011 ~ The Fi Today we begin the Seasonof Advent and a New Church Year ~ a time of new hope, an opportunity to change for the better. Weprepare in joyful expectation for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Dates for your Diary The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for all parish areas will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 20th December at 8.00pm. Please leave time in your schedule for this important preparation for Christmas. The Community Christmas Carol Service \N\\\ be held in Drumlease Parish Church, Dromahair on Sunday 18th December at 7.00pm. Parishioners from our 3 church areas are cordially invited! NERAL / CHURCH [A] Advance Notice: Thursday 8th December 2011 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated for the Feast as follows: Killaraue ~ Vigil Mass ~ Wednesday^ December at 7.00pm. There will be Mass on the Feast Day itself, Thursday &* December in Newtownmanor at 7.00pm & Dromahair^. 8.00pm. [B] IEC 2012: The 5(P International Eucharistic Congress takes place in Dublin from the 10th -17th June 2012. The Opening Ceremony takes place in the RDS on 10th June and there will be ceremonies each day from 11th -16th June, also in the RDS. The Closing Ceremony takes place in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June 2012. Family Day is on Tuesday 12th June and it is hoped that groups from the Diocese of Kilmore will attend on that day. Registration is on - line: www.iec2012.ie/reqistration and there are discounts before the end of November. Why not go on line and see the details for yourself and make a booking for the family or a group of friends? [C] Trocaire Returns 2011: Details of amounts contributed by every parish in the Diocese have been posted on your Church Noticeboard. Our 3 parish areas made the fifth highest contribution in the Diocese. Thanks for your generosity. [D] Accord ~ Kilmore Diocese: Details of Marriage Preparation Courses for 2O12 are now displayed on church Notice - boards. Due to scarcity of volunteers the number of courses is limited. Couples getting married in 2012 should book courses immediately. Taking part in a course is a Kilmore Diocesan requirement and should be done preferably 12 months before your wedding takes place, certainly not later than 6 months. [E] The Rainbows Programme ** offering support for children and teenagers who have lost a parent through separation or death ~ begins on Tuesday 10th January 2012. Enrolment Forms available at St. Michael's Family Life Centre. Tel: 071 - 9170329. [F] Pilgrimage to Medjugotje ~ 18th April 2012. €629 per person inclusive. Early booking offers: reduction of €150 if paid by 16* December 2011. Day flights ex Dublin Airport. Contact Ann Kelly 071 9164296/086 1505298. [G] First Friday: Friday next is the First Friday. Visitation of the sick and housebound will take place on Friday & Saturday and the following week as well. Those concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time and day. [H] We remember: Johnny Brady, Correvan, Blacklion [uncle of Tommy Dolan, Corrigeencor] who died on 24th November in St. Phelim's Nursing Home. His funeral took place in Blacklion yesterday,Saturday 26th November 2011. And we remember: Jim Giihoolv, (son of the late Frank & Kate Gilhooly, Gubaderra, Killargue) who died recently in London & Ellen Gilmartm [sister of Annie Burns, Mullagh] whose funeral took place in Ballintogher on Friday. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday &Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday & Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for: - Marie Dolan, Drumlease, First Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th November at 11.15am. Maureen McGoldrick, Coredda, Mass Monday 28th November at 9.30am. Ellen Gilmartm, Ballintogher, Mass Tuesday 29th November at 9.30am. Michael John Kelly, Mullagh and his parents, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 30th November at 8.00pm. John Devlin, Drumlease House, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Friday 2nd December at 8.00pm. Annie Kelly, Drumkeeran, Dromahair & London and deceased family members, Anniversary Mass on Sunday 4th December at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Fiona O'Loughlin. Collectors: Josie Torsney, James Creed, McGoldrick & Padraig O'Rourke. Altar Society: Ann McLoughlin & Ella Toolan. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday S.QQpm; Sunday "IQ.OQam. 2. Pray for:- Terry McDermott, Moragh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 27th November at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed/November Lists, Mass Thursday 1st December at 8.00pm. Patrick Feehily, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th December at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Philomena Dolan. Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily & Mary Keegan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday & Wednesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Wail Mass ~ 7.00pm 2. Pray for:Deceased members of the Clarke family, Scardaun, Anniversary Mass Saturday 26th November at 7.00pm. John Joseph & Mary Bridget Harte, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 29th November at 7.00pm. Deceased of the Feehily family, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Wednesday 30th November at 7.00pm. Dora & Francie McGoey, Annaghboy, Anniversary Mass Friday 2nd December at 7.00pm. Margaret & John James Kelly, Lisgorman, Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd December at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday evening in Killargue from 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesday of each month after 7.00pm Mass 4. Liturgy for December: Readers: Gerard McLoughlin & Laurene Walpole. Collectors: Pakie McGoey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Patricia Harkin & Carmel Loughlin. Community Notices. 1. Bingo this Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. All lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50. AH 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 a night of great fun! 3. Come Dancing! Classes in Social A Ballroom Dancing in Newtownmanor Hall every Tuesday from 8.30pm - 10.30pm. Come along and join in the fun. Further information contact 071 9145057 or 087 3131330 Newtownmanor ~ Set Dancing Classes: Every Thursday at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome including beginners. 4. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje ~ 19th September2012: Half board for 7 nights, €669 per person inclusive. €150 reduction if paid by 16* December 2011; €100 off if paid before 1st February 2012. Contact Ann Kelly: 071- 9164296 / 086 -1505298. 5. 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012: Volunteers are urgently needed during the week of the Congress and in the months of preparation leading up to it. Roles indude: administration, data entry, stewards, marketing, transport, meet & greet, multi-media, pastoral preparation and much more! If you would like to get involved visit www.iec2012.ie/volunteer or ring the IEC 2012 offices on 01 - 2349900. Induction train// 6. Calendars designed by the Children of Leckaun N.S. will go on sale after 10.00am Mass in Newtownmanor on Sunday 4** December. Price €10. AH proceeds go to Leckaun N.S. Parents' Association. 7. Children's Santa Party ~ Killargue Community Centre: Friday 9* December at 7.00pm. Tickets for the party must be purchased in advance& will be on sale in the Community Centre on Thursday 24th November at 8.00pm. 8. Leitrim Energy Group: Presentation on Energy Savings Solutions for Homes in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon between 12.30pm - 4.00pm on Thursday 1st December. Details: www.leitrim.iie or www.ldco.ie Tel: 071 9650496/9641740. Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities and Approved Bodies. Under this Tax Relief Scheme our parish is eligible to claim back a percentage of the tax paid by parishioners on their church contributions: all collections and dues. If you are a PAYE worker and contribute to your parish, please take home a copy of the CHY2 Cert ~ a white Revenue Form ~ which youll find at the back of your church. Fill in the relevant sections according to the instructions in the letter from the parish, which accompanies it ~ a vellow oaae. TTianks for your help and continuing generosity! Any tax repaid by Revenue goes to Parish Funds and not to the priests. It is vital to return forms immediately ~ since time to claim is very limited.