Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 28th February 2010 ~ The Second Sunday in Lent. We have already begun our Lenten Journey. On this second Sunday in Lent we continue our pilgrimage of faith ~ajourney which leads us to the celebration of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus at Easter ~ourpromise of eternal hope. Let uspray that for all of us, Lent will be a time to pray again as a family, a time to re- assess our own lives & spirituality and a time to reach out to people in need. On Wednesday next 3rd March there will be an early morning Mass at 7.30am in Dromahair. This is an opportunity to do something extra for Lent and to prepare for Easter. Mass will be over by 7.55am at the latest. Manypeople will then still have time to complete thejourney to their place of work. During Lent TheRosary will be recited in each church after weekend Masses ~for those who wish to remain on and participate. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Lent is a time to think of others who are less well off 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. Trdcaire Boxes ~ now available at the back of your church. [B] St. Patrick's Missionary Society ~ Kiltegan: We welcome Fr. Con Cronin who will be asking for your support at Masses this weekend, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February. You can help the Society's missionary work by enrolling in the Mission Circle and / or subscribing to Africa magazine. A direct financial contribution is always welcome. Fr. Con Cronin will explain further. [C] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ 27th May -1st June 2010. Hotel Pilgrims should contact McGinnitv Travel 049 - 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims contact Fr. Colm Hurley 049 4334155. [D] Friday next is the First Friday: The sick and housebound will be visited as usual. [E] Learn how to Prav at Home during a Week of Guided Prayer ~ with Individual Direction: Starts Sunday 28th February at 5.00pm in St. Michael's Family Life Centre and concludes on Saturday 6th March at 5.00pm. Tel: 071 9170329. [F] Weremember: Tom Devaney, Bradford (brother of the late PJ. Devaney, Corrigeencor & Eileen Coen,Sligo) who died on the 15th February 2010 & John Me Govern, Loughross, Glenfarne [father of Alan & Paul Me Govern, Dromahair area] whose funeral took place last Sunday. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday ~early morning Mass ~ 7.30am; Friday8.00pm; S^/rateyll.lSam. 2. Pray for:- Justin Stanford, Artane, Dublin & Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 28th February at 11.15am. Mary Roarty, Mass Monday 1st March at 9.30am. Frank & Mary Creed, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Friday 5th March at 8.00pm. Mary & Martin Crowne, Kilcoosey and deceased members of the Crowne, Feeney & O'Rourke families, Mass Sunday 7th March at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for March: Readers: Volunteers needed. Collectors: Mich6al Me Goldrick, Tommy Dolan, Charlie McGowan, Frank Me Gowan & Bernadette Conlon. Altar Society: Betty Purvis & Susan Kivlehan. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOP, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Eddie Boylan, Cornalaughta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 28th February at 10.00am. Grainne Kelly, Magurk - Sligo - Belfast, Anniversary Mass Sunday 7th March at 10.00am. Mav they restin peace 3. Liturgy for March: Reader: Michael Cunningham. CollectonSeamus Fowley. Altar Society: Bernadette Boylan & Hazel Boylan. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7.00pm: Saturday* Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Prav for:- Pauline Rooney, Tullycreevy, Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th February at 7.00pm. Apostolic Society members, Mass Wednesday 3rd March at 7.00pm. Deceased of the Hannon family, Kilavoggy, Mass Friday 5th March at 7.00pm. Margaret & William Harkin, Townahoosey, Anniversary Mass Saturday 6th March at 7.00pm. 3. Liturgy for March: Readers: Aine Cullen & Carmel Loughlin. Collectors: Dessie Hannon, Vincent Feeney & Hughie Harte. Altar Society: Maureen Me Gorrin & Mary Harte. Community 1. Bingo continues each 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. Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1 850 60 90 90, www.samaritans.ie & 1o@samaritans.org 3. The Louah Gill Players present a Three Act Play ~ The Memory of Water ~ in Newtownmanor Hall ~ Sunday 7th March; Blue Devon Function Room ~ Friday 12th & Sunday 14th March; The Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo - Tuesday 16th March & The Glens' Centre, Manorhamilton ~ Tuesday 23rd March 2010. Your support is appreciated. 4. Today, Sunday 28th February, concludes the Hove for Haiti A00ea/when funds from individual activities will be gathered in. Venue: Club House, Dromahair, from 2.00pm until late. 5. A.S.I.S.T. ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ~ Two Day Workshop: This is a course to increase awareness, develop skills and promote the prevention of suicide in our communities. The emphasis of the course is on intervention and helping the person at risk to stay safe and seek further help. The next workshops take place at Manorhamilton HSE Headquarters on 2nd & 3rd March. Tel Claire Me Garraghy ~ Health Promotion Unit: 071 9135061. 6. North Leitrim /West Cavan Pioneer Total Abstinence Association ~ Dinner Dance: Dorian's Hotel, Ballyshannon on Friday 26th March 2010. MusicbvJack Ramsey. Concelebrated Mass in St. Aidan's Church, Kinlough at 8.00pm. 7. Knock Marriage Introduction Bureau: If you are looking for a suitable marriage partner, why not consider applying? Contact 094 - 0375960 or visit: www.knockmarriaqebureau.com. 8. Leitrim Citizens' Information Service - Manorhamilton Office: If you have questions regarding rights and entitlements contact the office at Main St, just across from the Market Yard. Freephone 1800 72 72 72 or 071 9820845. Email: Leitrim(o)citinfo.ie. The office is open Tuesday & Friday mornings from 10.30am - 1.30pm and on Thursday afternoon from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 9. Dromahair Active Age ~ The Wednesday Club ~ every Wednesday at 10.30am in the Depot. Further details phone 071 - 9164738. •JLJLL-irtotv & Dues Envelt 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.