Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan - 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131. Sunday 30th December 2007 ~ Feast of the Holy Family. This Sunday ~ The Feast of the Holy Family ~ we pray for our own family and the special needs of all families as we face into the New Year. Tuesday 1st January 2008 -New Year's Day ~ is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God and World Day of Pray erf or Peace. May peace begin with us! There will be a parish Mass in Dromahair at 11.30am on Tuesday 1st January to mark the New Year. Sunday, 6th January 2008 is the Feast of the Epiphany On the Feast of the Epiphany we celebrate the revelation of "who Christ is. The visit of the Three Wise Men reminds us that Jesus came to save all nations and to bring God's love to the entire World. GENERAL/ CHURCH NOTICES. [A] We wish all our parishioners - old and new- all our visitors and friends, Peace, Happiness and every Blessing as we begin the New Year. We also extend New Year's greetings to our good neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath-bhliain faoi shedn is faoi mhaise daoibh 20 leir! Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! Buon Anno! Gluckliches Neuiahr! Feliz Ana Nuevo! Gelukkis Nieuwjaarl SzcZesliweso Noweso Roku! [B] Mission Sunday Collection from 21st October 2007: Dromahair ~ €915 [€1,050]; Killarzue - €625 [€520]; Newtownmanor - €615 [€500]. Total: €2,155 [€2,070]. Amounts for last year are given in brackets. Funds go directly to the poorest emerging Christian communities. Thanks for your generosity. A comparative chart detailing Mission Collection amounts from each parish in the Diocese for 2005 & 2006 has been placed on your church notice board. You might like to compare & contrast! [C] We remember in our prayers Kathleen Josephine King (nee Gilhooly), sister of Eileen Fowley, Mary Gilhooly & Peggy Flannery. Kathleen died on the 18th December in London and her funeral took in Roundstone, Connemara on Saturday 29th December. May she rest in peace ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday ~ Weddins Mass 1.00pm; Tuesday - New Year's Day 11.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Saturday 11.00am; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Pray for:Daniel Hannon, Shriff, John Rooney & deceased family members, Anniversary Mass Sunday 30th December 11.15 am. Sr. Celcus, Aughameelta & Houston, Texas and Patrick & Kathleen McGoldrick, Dromahair, Mass Tuesday 1st January at 11.30am Brendan Foley, Drumlease, Month's Memory Mass Saturday 5th January at 11.00am. Garry McTernan, Market St, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th January at 11.15am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Volunteers needed. Collectors: Tommy Smith & P.J.Carney. Altar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:- Deceased members of the McTernan family, Gortnaskeagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th January at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Roisin Fowley. Collectors: Jim Banks & Paddy Devaney. Altar Society: Kathleen McGoldrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Pray for.- James & Mary Anne Me Tiernan, Corderry, Anniversary Mass Saturday 29th December at 7.00pm. Kitty Diamond, Dromahair, Mass Saturday 5th January at 7.00pm. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney. Collectors: Mary McGovern, Hugh Doherty, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher. Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices. 1. Bingo resumes on Monday 7th January 2008 in the Abbey Manor Hotel. Come along on the 7th and share in some excellent New Year's prizes. 2. The Arigna Leader Office will be closed from Friday 21st December - Monday 7th January 2008. 3. The Official Launch of Defibrillators for Dromahair took place recently. Here is a list of contact numbers for those trained to operate defibrillators : 086 3259041 086 3441418 087 2181078 086 3408235 086 3365753 086 8790781 071 9164783 087 6734394 086 3212351 087 2891340 4. Catholic Singles is an organization which helps single Catholics meet one-to-one or through social events. Ring 01- 619413498 or visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk email@catholicsingles.org.uk. 5. Aware: Depression Support Group for young people aged 18 - 25 meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 8.00pm in Markievicz House, Sligo. Phone: 1 890 303 302 or 071 9155120. A separate groupfor those over 25 years of age meets at the same time in the same venue. 6. Be a good neighbour this Winter. Check that older neighbours are well, safe and warm. If you get no reply from an elderly neighbour's house, contact a relative or An Garda Siochana. Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday Offertory Collection and the Dues during the year. Offertory Collection = Day-to-day upkeep of each church, repair and refurbishment of parish buildings/churches and the running expenses of the relevant parish area during the year. Dues = Support and upkeep for the priests of the parish during the year. Your continuing generosity is much appreciated! Thanks to the people of all three parish areas -particularly all those -who helped in such a variety of ways, caredfor each church, contributed financially, took up collections, were active in the altar society, gave contributions for flowers, did beautiful floral arrangements, took part in the Liturgy, sang in the choirs & provided musical accompaniment, our soloists & instrumentalists ~ for your generosity and support throughout the year. A special word of thanks to the Pastoral Council and Liturgical Committees. . The following are the names & phone numbers of local priests. Please keep them in case of emergency. Rev Gerry Alwitt, Drumkeeran, 071-96 48025, Rev. Patrick Sullivan, Glencar, 071-98 55433 Rev. Michael Cooke, Manorhamilton, 071-98 55042, Mobile: 086-85 33217. Rev. Sean Tynan, KWenummery, 071-91 64125 & Rev. Sean Burke, Balttntogher, 071-91 64154. Rev. John Me Mahon, Manorhamilton, 071-9856987. Rev Fr. John Sexton, KWargue 071 -9164131 God could not be everywhere, so He made mothers! Jewish Proverb.