Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarciue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143/fir. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 27th December 2009 ~ The Feast of the Holv Family This Sunday ~ TheFeast of the Holy Family ~ we pray for our own family and the special needs of all families ~ in all forms ~ as we face the New Year. Friday next ~ New Year's Day ~ is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God and World Day of Prayer for Peace. May peace begin with us, in our hearts & in our homes! There will be a special Mass in Dromahair at 11.30am on Friday 1st January to mark the New Year. Advance Notice ~ Wednesday &** January 2O1O ~ 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 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: Killargue^ Vigil Mass Tuesday 5th January at 7.00pm; Newtownmanor~ Wednesday 6th January at 7.00pm; Dromahair ^ Wednesday 6th January at 8.00pm. Carol Service Thanks to all who took part in or helped organize this very successful and festive event which took place last Sunday evening in Drumlease Parish Church, Dromahair. Happy New Year to one and all. Thanks to all who contributed to the Diocesan Collection for flood relief. Should anyone still like to make a contribution, please put it in an envelope marked Flood Relief and hand it in with the Offertory Collection next weekend. A total of €2,742 has already been forwarded. Thanks for vour unfailing generosity! GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] 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 w/shes to our goodneighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath-bhllain faoi shear* is faoi mhaise daoibh go leir! Happy New Year! BonneAnnee! Buon Anno! Gluckliches Neujahr! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! [B] Here are the returns for the Pope's Collection this year: Dromahair ~ €550 {€405\} Newtownmanor ~ €255 [€18O^ Killargue ~ €405 [€555]. Total: €1.210 \€L120\ And here are the amounts for the October Mission Collection:- Dromahair~ €663 [€620[; Newtownmanor ~ €525 [€440\-, Killaraue ~ €695 [€590[. Total; €1.883 \€L65O\. Amounts for last year are given in brackets. The parish also contributed the following amounts to help Christians in the Holv Land: Dromahair ~ €483; Newtownmanor ~ €178; Killargue ~ €208. Total: €869.Sincere thanks! [C] Some First Friday Calls will be done this week but the bulk of calls will start on Monday 4th January 2010 ~ beginning in Killargue. Calls in Dromahair will be done mostly on Friday 8th January 2010. All concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time & day. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, PROM AH AIR. 1. Mass; Monday 11.30am; Tuesday* Wedding Mass ~1300111; Friday** New Year's Day ~ 11.30am; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for:Annie Kelly, London, Drumkeeran & Dromahair & deceased family, Mass Sunday 27th Dec at 11.15am Sean & Cassie McMorrow, Market St and deceased family, Mass Monday 28th December at 11.30am. 3 J. & Ellen McShany, Rockvalley & Drumlease, Anniversary Mass Friday 1st January at 11.30am. Daniel Hannon, Shriff, deceased family & John Rooney, Mass Sunday 3rd January at 11.15am. *** 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. Prav for:- Deceased of the McTernan family, Gortnaskeagh, Mass Sunday 27th December at 10.00am. Deceased of the Devaney family, Cornalaughta, Mass Sunday 3rd January at 10am. Mav they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskey. Collectors: Jim Banks & Paddy Devaney. Altar Society: Kathleen Me Goldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:Margaret & Michael Hamilton, Corderry and deceased family, Mass Saturday 26* December at 7.00pm. Francis & Margaret Me Morrow, Mullaghmore, Mass Saturday 2nd January at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary McGovern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices. 1. Come along and enjoy the Special Christmas Binao this Monday Night in the Blue Devon Function Room at 9.00pm. All lines €30, except games 5 &10 which are €50; all houses €100 and last game €200. Extra & Excellent Christmas Prizes too! Your support is appreciated! 2. Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1850 60 90 90. www.Samaritans.ie & jo.,@saniantaos,org 3. Now Open! Steve -VD's ~ a new DVD store & Games Room above the Tuck - In Takeaway in Manorhamilton. Proprietor Steve Feeney, Killargue. Your support is appreciated! 4. Do you have a smoke alarm in your home? This cheap device could save your life. 5. Be a good neighbour this Winter. Check that older neighbours are well, safe and warm. If you get no reply from an elderly neighbour's house, contact a relative or An Garda Siochana. 6. Our Celebrity Bainisteoir* Katherine Lynch, would like to extend Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for 2010 to her Dromahair team and all the people of the area. Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collection and the Dues during 2009 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 for the priests of the parish during the year. tfall 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, sang 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.