Parish Website: www.drumlease-killaraue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. JohnSexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 29th January 2012 ** The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Wenesday next, 1st February, is the Feast of St. Brigid ~ Second Patron of Ireland. Given below are Mass times for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Thursday 2nd February ~ when candles are blessed ~ & the Feast of St. Blaise on Friday 3rd February ~ when throats are blessed. Dromahair ~ Feast of the Presentation ~ Thursday 2nd February at 11.15am Feast ofSt Blaise ~ Friday 3rd February at 8.00pm. Killargue ~ Feast of the Presentation ~ Thursday 2nd February at 7.00pm Feast ofSt Blaise ~ Friday 3rd February at 7.00pm. Newtownmanor ~ Feast of the Presentation ~ Thursday 2nd February at 8.00pm Feast of St. Blaise ~ Friday 3rd February at 7.00pm. You may wish to get candles blessed for home or church use on Thursday, Candlemas Day and the Feast of the Presentation of Christ, Light of the World. Wax Candles are available in your local shops and should be left on the table before the Altar. _ Please put your name on the pack andindicate which are for home orchurch use. _ GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Today we begin the celebration of CatholicSchools Week ~ an opportunity to acknowledge the great contribution that our Catholic Primary and Post Primary Schools make to Irish society and Gospel values. We pray for our teachers, parents and parish, that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we may share the responsibility of furthering God's work. It's a time to say thanks for all who Nurture our Christian Faith and hand it on at home, in school and in the parish. Catholic Schools endeavour to be a light for parents, pupils, staff and society in every generation. an inclusiveand respectful community, welcoming students of all'. [B] IEC 2012: Book Nowto attend the SCf1 International EucharisticConaressw\\\<3\ takes place in Dublin from the 10th -17th June 2012. The Opening Ceremony takes place in the RDSon 10th June and there will be ceremonies each day from 1 th -16* June, also in the RDS. The dosing 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 Youcan book for 7 days, for 3 days or for 1 day. You can attend as an individual, as a family or as a group. Do not leave it to the last minute! Read more about the different booking possibilities at www.iec2Q12.ie and book now [C] Cursillo Weekends 2012: Men's Weekend takes place from 1st -4th March 2012 & Women's Weekend takes place from 8th -11th March 2012 in the Star of the Sea retreat Centre, Mullaqhmore. Co. Slioo. Learn more about Cursilloby visiting the Kilmore Doicesan website : www.kilmorediocese.ie . Click on tab on home page and then click on Cursillo under the heading Prayer A Spirituality. People who have done this course found it a happy & most positive experience! [D] Friday next is the First Friday: Some visitation of the housebound will begin on Friday and continue into the following week. All concerned will be contacted to arrange a time and date. Apologies that some visits did not take place in January due to illness. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Thursday ~ Presentation of the Lord ~11.15am; Friday** Feast of St. Blaise ~ 8.00pm; Sunday* 11.15am. 2. Pray for: - Elizabeth Bird, Banagher, Fivemilebourne, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th January at 11.15am. Maureen Kelly, Tullinascreena, Mass Tuesday 31st January at 9.30am. Harold Atkins, Lavally, Ballintogher and deceased family, Mass Sunday 5th February at 11.15am May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Readers: Sinead Torsney-McGoldrick & Michael Costello. Collectors: Padraig Walters. Altar Society: Annie McKenna & Rosemary Bartlett. HURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR- 1. Mass: Thursday ~ Presentation of the Lord ~ 8.00pm; Friday™ Feast of St. Biaise ~ 7.00pm. Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- All the Faithful Departed, Mass Sunday 29th January at 10.00am. All the faithful Departed, Mass Sunday 5th February at 10.00am May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for February: Reader: Michael Comiskey. Collectors: Volunteers needed. Altar Society: Elizabeth Comiskey & Minnie Healy. r. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Thursday ~ Presentation of the Lord ~ 7.00pm; Friday ~ Feast of St. Biaise ~ 7.00pm; Saturday^ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm; 2. Pray for:- Packie & Margaret Cullen, Feenagh, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Saturday 28th January at 7.00pm. James McNulty, Larkfield and deceased family members, Mass Friday 3rd February at 7.00pm. Hugh McMorrow, Gortnacarkogue and deceased family, Mass Saturday 4th February at 7.00pm. Mav they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Ho Novena: First Tuesdays at 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for Februarys Readers: Monica McNulty, & John McMorrow. Collectors: Joseph McGowan, Margaret Sheridan, John Joe McNiffe & Bridget Fitzpatrick. Altar Society: Lena McTernan & Monica McNulty. pmmunitv Notices. 1. Bingo: Every 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. Progressive 25 Card Game ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Friday night at 9.00pm. New faces, young and old, are most welcome. Come along for a night of real fun! 3. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land ~ 8th to 15th October 2012: Direct flight from Dublin. Spiritual Director ~ Fr. Dan Sheridan. For booking and information contact Anna Brady 049- 4336291 / 087 - 2549960. 4. St. Michael's Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: The Rainbow Programme continues every Tuesday and supports children and teenagers who experience the loss of a parent through separation or death. To book for this or any of the wide variety of courses, please ring immediately 071 9170329. New brochure now available. 5. Social Dancing ~ Newtownmanor Hall: Every Tuesday at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome ~ especially a few extra men. Contact Anna at 071 - 9145057 or 087 - 3131330. 6. The Wednesday Club ~ Dromahair Active Age for over 55's continues every Wednesday at 10.30am in the Depot. Wide variety of activities & hobbies. New members always welcome. 7. Leckaun N.S. Parents Association: Thanks to all who supported the 2012 Calendar sale . It is much appreciated. 8. Sean McDermott Boxing Club: Tournament in Killaraue Community Centre on Saturday 4th February 2012. beginning at 8.00pm. All welcome. Shannon/Lough Gill Pastoral Area Team Meeting in the Rowantree Centre, Drumkeeran at 8.00pm on Tuesday 7th February It is hoped that our parish representatives will be able to attend this important meeting. Offertory Collection & Dues Envelopes If you have not yet received your official envelopes, please put you contribution in an ordinary envelope carrying your name and address ~ and number if known. No one has the right to consume happiness without helping to produce it! Helen Keller.