Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan - 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton - 071 - 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 28^ December 2014 ~ The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph. The Holy Family is seen as a model for each human family, every religious community and the Church as well. The celebration of the Incarnation has brought us to see God's closeness. In the Holy Family we see the ordinariness 0f the Life of Jesus, the simple acceptance by Mary & Joseph of the blessing of God. In the daily life of family and community we all can come close to God. Special Mass for New Year's Day. New Year's Day ~ Thursday 1st January 2015 ~ Mass for World Day of Peace: Dromahair ~ 12.00 noon. For Mass details on the other week-days, please consult the Parish Newsletter. Tuesday 6th January is the Feast of the Epiphany and a Holy Day of Obligation The Viail Mass will be in Killaroue on Monday 5th January at 7.00pm; On the Feast Day itself, Tuesday 6th January, there will be Mass in Dromahair ~ 11.15am & 8.00pm; Newtownmanor ~ 7.00pm. Sincere thanks to the people of all three parish areas ~ particularly those who helped in such a variety of ways, cared for our churches, contributed financially, took up collections, were active in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, served Mass, sang in the choir and provided musical accompaniment, our soloists and instrumentalists ~ for your generosity and support throughout the year. CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Thursday 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 and in our homes. Mass in Dromahair Church at 12.00 noon on Thursday 1st January 2015 to mark the New Year. [B]Some copies of the Winter edition of Glad Tidings ~ The Kilmore Diocesan Newsletter for the Pastoral Centre ~ are still available at the back of your church. Please take onel [C] The Mission Collection ~ held at the end of October ~ raised the following amounts: Dromahair - €735 [€725]; Killargue - €610 [€490]; Newtownmanor - €340 [€370]. Grand Total ~ €1,685 [€1,585], Amounts for last year are given in brackets. [D] Friday next is the First Friday. However, visitation will not begin until Monday 5th January 2015. All concerned will be contacted. [E] We remember: Maura Longworth [mother of John Longworth, Lough Doon, Fivemilebourne, Newtownmanor] whose funeral took place in Athlone on Christmas Eve. May she rest in peace! ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Thursday ~ New Year's Day ~ 12.00 noon<««N.B.; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday -11.15am. 2. Prav for: Michael John Kelly, Mullagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 28* December at 11.15am. Raymond Patton, Mass Wednesday 31st December at 9.30am. Patrick & Kathleen McGoldrick and deceased family members, Mass Thursday 1st January at 12.00 noon <«N.B. Eugene Me Dermott, Ballinamore & Drumtease, Anniversary Mass Friday 2nd January at 8.00pm. Patrick Sharkey, Annagry, Donegal, Mass Sunday 4th January at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Paul & Mary Brodie. Collectors: Padraig Walters & Kevin Me Goldrick.. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for: Joseph Darcy, Mass Sunday 4th January at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for January: Reader; Sarah Comiskey. Collectors: Paddy Devaney & Jim Banks. Altar Society: Kathleen Me Goldrick & Mary Fowiey. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday Evening - Vigil Mass at 7.00pm 2. Pray for: \ Sr. Kate Me Barren, RSM & Kate, Owen and Sean Me Barren, Mass Saturday 27th December at 7.00pm. Rose Anne, Delia, John Joe & Rose Sheridan, Cornamorrif, Mass Saturday 3rd January at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Kiilargue Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday of every month. 4. Liturgy for January: Readers: Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary McGovern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher, Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices. 1. Binao resumes on Monday 5th January 2015 and continues every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon. Ail lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated. We wish all our patrons a very happy New Year 2. Progressive 25 " Card Game: Cards resume on Friday 9th January in Newtownmanor Hall at 9.00pm. Happy New Year to everyone. 3. Annual IFA Tractorcade: New Year's Day ~ assembling at the Mart at 1.30pm. Monies raised this year will go to MS North - West, which provides services to people in this area with Multiple Sclerosis. Please support. i 4. North West Simon Community ~ Ladies Charity Fundraiser: Women's Little Christmas Luncheon at 1.00pm on Sunday 11th January irt Kilronan Castle. Details/Tickets from Mary McKeon, Development Officer North West Simon Community on 071 9855005 or 087 7708865 or sliqoleitrimfundraisinq@northwestsimon.ie 5. Dromahair Library: Happy New Year to all our readers and patrons. Health and Happiness in abundance in 2015. The Library is open on Tuesday 30th December 12.30 - 4.00 & 4.30 - 6.00 & on Friday 2nd January 2015 from 2.30- 8.00. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collections and the Dues during 2014. = Day - to- Day upkeep of each church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. The Offertory Collection also makes a maior contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan Services Collection from the parish. Dues = Support and upkeep of priests in parish & Diocese. Please make Dues Cheques payable to: Priests'Revenue Fund. All other parish cheques should be made payable to the relevant church. We wish all our Parishioners in Dromahair ~ Kiilargue ~ 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. Season's Greetings and Good Wishes to our neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath-bhliain faoi shean is faoi mhaise daoibh go leir! Happy New Year/ Bonne An nee/ Gluckiches Neujahr/ Feliz Ano Nuevo/ Gelukkig Nieuwjaar/ SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! Before God and the bus driver we are all equal. German Proverb. /U fV (TV *V fM IV A/t\f IVIV A* «\*