Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071-9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor 12 ~ The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Blessing & Visitation of Graves in Newtownmanor: Sunday 5th August 2012 beginning with Mass at 5.30pm, followed by the Blessing of Graves in Newtownmanor New Cemetery at 6.00pm and Carrickatemple Cemetery at 6.30pm approximately. Please park cars facing downhill from the church ~ and on one side only, the left - hand side, of the road. Feast of the Assumption Details of Masses for the Feast of the Assumption, Wednesday 15th August; will be given next week. Details will also be given concerning Mass at the Holy Well, Killargue. GENERAL / CHURCH N [A] A new Parish Pastoral Council must be elected soon ~ with at least 3 representatives from each church area. All Parishioners over 16 years of age have a vote. In advance of the election, you are asked to start thinking now about those you would like to represent you. Make sure that one of your choices is under 30. Please note too that those who have served two consecutive terms of office are not eligible to serve a third consecutive term. Further details about the election will be given soon. FBI A special request when visiting or caring for graves in anv of our cemeteries ~ especially in the Abbev Cemeteries: Please bring a plastic bag with you when tidying a grave and take home broken wreaths, flower vases, dead plants and any other litter that belongs to you. There is no collection facility in these cemeteries. Do not throw discarded items into the ditches or into the grass where they an absolute danger to those doing strimming and maintenance. And please do not let vour dog off the lead in or near the cemeteries. The Cemetery area and individual graves are constantly being fouled by dogs when people take them for a walk and let them loose where they should not be. We need to have more respect for the dead and their relatives who maintain the graves. Our cemeteries are sacred around. [C] Sr. Mary Gallagher, from the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (The Killeshandra Nuns), would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to the collection for her Congregation at all Masses last weekend. A total of €1,084.95 was raised on the day. Since then some extra envelopes have been handed in and will be forwarded to the Sisters of the Holy Rosary. [D] The Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Our Lady's Shrine at Knock will take place today, Sunday 29th July. Ceremonies begin with Anointing of Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm. Celebration of Eucharist at 3.00pm, followed by the Eucharistic Blessing of the Sick and Rosary Procession. [E] Friday next is the First Friday. Visitation will take place during the week. All will be contacted beforehand. [F] Weremember: Michael Cormican, Ballaghaderreen [father of Orla Byrne, Dromahair] whose funeral took place on Wednesday 18th July. May he rest in peace. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR, 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Fr/ck/S.OOpm; 5k//x6/11.15am. 2. Prav for: - Sarah, James & Aidan Clancy, Aughameefca, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29* July at 11.15am. Patrick Conlon, Duleek, Co. Meath, Mass Tuesday 31st July at 9.30am. Deceased of Parish, Mass Friday 3rd August at 8.00pm. Delia Stanford - McGowan, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th August at 11.15am. Hay they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy for August: Readers: Michael Costello & the McMahon family. Collectors: Sean Johnston, Sean Me Goldrick & Padraig Walters. Altar Society: Volunteers needed. THE CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday ~ 10.00am. For other Weekday Masses see Dromahair. 2. Prav for:- Michael Loughlin, Gortnaskeagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th July at 10.00am. Deceased of Manor Area & St. Felim's Society, Mass Thursday 2nd August at 8.00pm. Winnie McDermott, Moragh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th August at 10.00am. May they rest in peace! 3. Liturgy fro August: Reader: Deirdre McDermott. Collectors: Thomas Healy & Martin Dolan. Altar Society: Patricia Dolan & Angela Loughlin. iT. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ ViailMass~ 8.00pm. For Alternative Weekday Masses see Dromahair. 2. Prav for:- Philomena & James Gallagher, Drumany, Killargue & Manorhamifton, Anniversary Mass Saturday 28th July at 8.00pm. Bill & Betty Cawley, Oakfield Road, Sligo, Mass Saturday 4th August at 8.00pm. May they rest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm & Padre Pio Novena: First Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm. 4. Liturgy for August: Reader: Monica Giblin & Lauraine Walpole. Collectors: Pat Kerins, Pat Flanagan & John Flynn. Altar Society: Mae Gallagher & Kathleen Gallagher. Community Notices. 1. Binao: 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. Manorhamilton Re-Cyding Centre: New opening hours on Friday from 11.00am - 2.00pm & 3.00pm - 6.00pm and on Saturday from 9.00am -1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm. The charge is just €4. Use it before we lose it! 3. County Leitrim ~ Peace III Partnership ~ Small Grants Programme: Now open for applications from community and Voluntary sectors, community relations, reconciliation & cultural diversity groups. Closing date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Further Information: Ann Flynn, Small Grants Programme, Leitrim Co. Council on 071- 9620005 Ext: 543. 4. The Irish Wheelchair Association Resource Service are presently developing their Outreach Service in North Leitrim. For further information contact the Resource Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon at 071 9620569 or Angela Gavigan at 087 7403940. 5. GP Exercise Referral Programme: Physical exercise is important for your health. If you would like support in becoming more active, please ask your GP to refer you to one of the 5 local GP Exercise Referral Co-ordinators. Further information: www.qpexercisereferral.ie or contact Liz Martin, HSE Health Promotion Officer on 071 9135915. 6. Leitrim Third Level Initiative ** Leitrim County Council Community & Economic Development Section: A range of Third Level Courses will be offered in Carrick - on- Shannon this September. Irish Academy of Public Relations Courses: Certificate in Journalism & Diploma in Event Management. Athlone IT Validated Courses: Higher Certificate in Business, Certificate in Frontline Management, Certificates in Home Gardening, Photography & Learning to Learn. Further information from Leitrim County Development Board at 071 - 9650496 or www.leitrimthirdlevel.ie 7. Happy Gardeners Group: Next meeting at 7.00pm on Wednesday 1st August at Gabriel Me Fadden's House in Dromahair. Future meetings will also be on the first Wednesday of each month. Anyone remotely interested in gardening, chatting and making new friends is welcome. Please contact Gabriel on 086 - 3467993 for directions to his house for the August meeting. If you have plants to swap, please bring them along on the evening. 8. Niall Mellon Township Trust: Kevin McDermott is holding a Fundraising event in the Blue DevonFunction Room, Dromahair, on Sunday 5th August at 10.00pm. Music by the Jesse Con/on Band. Admission: €10. Spot prizes galore. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Do come along for a great nights entertainment! PARC ™ Dromahair Arts & Recreation Centre. 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