Parish Website: www.drumlease-killaraue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 29th November 2009 *» First Sunday in Advent Today we begin the Season of Advent & a New Church Year- a time of conversion and new hope. We wait withjoyful expectation for the coming of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. A Datefor your Diary The Christmas Communal Service of Reconciliation /Penitential Rite for all areas of the parish will take place in Dromahair Church on Tuesday 22nd December at 8.00pm. Please leave time in YOUschedule for this important preparation for Christmas. GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Advance Notice: Tuesday &" December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated on the Feast Day itself ~ in the evening ~ in each church area. Killargue ~ 7.00pm; Newtownmanor ~ 7.00pm; Dromahair ~ 8.00pm. [B] Those on the Lists for the Dead will also be remembered at all Masses during the first three weeks of December. [C] A Prayer Service for all families affected by suicide will be held in the Cathedral in Cavan on Sunday 13th December at 3.00pm. [D] A meeting of all Eucharistic Ministers in Killaraue will take place after Mass on Saturday 5th December. Please do your best to be there. [E] Killaraue AltarServers: A meeting of parents of altar servers will be held in Killargue Church immediately after Mass this Saturday evening, 28* November. It is important to be there! [F] The Sacrament of Confirmation ~ will be celebrated at 12.00 noon on Saturday2?h March 2010 in St. Briaid's Church. Drumkeeran & First Holy Communion for the children of Drumlease N.S. will be celebrated in Dromahair Church on Saturday 22nd Mav at 11.00am. [G] Drumlease N.S. ~ First Communion Preparation: Parents/Guardians of children receiving First Communion in May 2010 are asked to come to an important preparation meeting in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair at 830pm on Wednesday 2nd December 2009. It is essential to be there. [H] Friday next is the First Friday: Visitation of the sick & housebound will take place over the next ten days. All concerned will be contacted beforehand to arrange a suitable time and day. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:- Kevin Meehan, Kilcoon, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th November at 11.15am. Dan McLoughlin, Fawn, Anniversary Mass Friday 4* December at 8.00pm. James, Sarah & Aidan Clancy, Aughameelta, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th December at 11.15am. Liturgy for December: Readers: Fiona O' Loughlin. Collectors: Josie Torsney, James Creed, Patrick Me Goldrick, Padraig O'Rourke, Charlie McGowan & Padraig Wattei Altar Society: Maureen Me GoMrick & Josephine Hamilton. CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday ~ Vigil of First Friday ~ 8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:" Terence McDermott, Moragh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th November at 10.00am. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Thursday 3rd December at 8.00pm. Patrick Feehily, Comaiaughta, Mass Sunday 6th December at 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for December: Reader: Philomena Dolan. Collectors: John Logue. Altar Society: Margaret Feehily. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH. KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday 7.00pm; Tuesday 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday 11.00am & Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for:Sonny Feeney, Curry, Mass Saturday 28th November at 7.00pm. All the Faithful Departed, Mass Monday 30th November at 7.00pm. Joe & Mary Boles, Killargue & John & Maty Boles, Cloonaquin & Lincolnshire, Mass Tues 1st Dec at 7.00pm, Hugh Harte & John Pat Lynch, Mass Friday 4th December at 7.00pm. John Banks and deceased of Banks family, Mass Saturday 5th December at 11.00am. Eddie & Maty Me Partlin, Slieveanard, Mass Saturday 5th December at 7.00pm. Mav thetv r&st in 3. Liturgy for December Readers: Gerard Me Loughlin & Laurene Walpole. Collectors: Pakie Me Goey, Francis Gallagher, Jimmy Harkin & Joe Walpole. Altar Society: Christina McGowan & Patricia Community Notices. 1. Dromahair Bingo every 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. Excellent prizes for the Raffle. Come along and support your local bingo! 2. Irish Red Cross ~ Dromahair: The National Trainer will attend the next meeting in The Depot at 7.30pm on Friday 4th November. All members requested to attend ~ please! 3. Leitrim Animal Welfare: Church Gate Collection this weekend. Old blankets also needed. 4. Christmas Cards designed by the children of Leckaun N.S. will be on sale outside Newtownmanor Church after Mass this Sunday 29th November. All monies go towards the Parents' Association. Price: €5 for six cards & €10 for a dozen. 5. Killennummery /Ballinagar Neighbourhood Watch: Next meeting this Wednesday2nd December 2009 at 8.30pm in Ballinagar Hall. All householders should attend. 6. Killargue Development: Meeting on Monday 30th November at 8.00pm. Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities and Approved Bodies. Under this Tax Relief Scheme our parish is eligible to claim back a percentage of the tax paid by parishioners on their church contributions: all collections and dues. If you are a PAYE worker and contribute to your parish, please take home a copy of the CHY2 Cert «• a white Revenue Form ~ which youll find at the back of your church. Fill in the relevant sections according to the instructions in the letter from the parish, which accompanies it ~ a yellowpape. Please return immediately as indicated. Thanks for your help and continuing generosity! Any tax repaid by Revenue goes to Parish Funds and not to the priests. flection The Container for Unwanted or Used Clothing in the grounds of the Depot \N\\\ be emptied again on the 10th December. If you have unwanted clothing ~ or shoes, sheets, blankets and curtains ~ you wish to contribute, please bring it / them in without delay. The first container realized €1,204 for the parish.