Parish Website; www.drumlease-killargue.cot® Fr. John Me Tieman ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor 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 c/oseness. In the Holy Family we see the ordinariness of the Life of Jesus, the simple acceptance by Mary & Joseph of the Blessings of God. In the daily life of family and community we all can come close to God. Special Mass for New Year's Day On Tuesday next, 1st January 2013 at 12.00 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair. Sincere thanks to the people of all time parish areas ~ particularly those who helped in such a variety of ways, cared for 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 choir and provided musical accompaniment, our soloists and instrumentalists ~ for Your generosity and support throughout the GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES. [A] Tuesday 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 m Tuesday 1 to mark the New Year. [B] We wish all our Parishioners in Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ 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 Greetings and good wishes to our neighbours in Drumlease Parish Church. Ath -bhliain faoishean isfaoi mhaise daoibh go leir! Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! Gluckliches Neujahr! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! SzcZesliwego Nowego Roku! [C] Given below are the amounts from the Mission Sunday Collection held at the end of October 2012. Dromahair ~ €770 (€700); Killargue - €535 (€535); Newtownmanor - €305 (€350). Total ~ € 1,610(€1,585). Amounts for last year are given in brackets. Thanks for your generosity. [D] ACCORD: Getting Married in 2013? Dont forget to arrange your Pre-Marriage Course in good time preferably up to a year before your wedding. To book your course or speak to a Counsellor ring 049- 4375004. E-mail: cavanaccordOeircom.net Course dates for 2013 are on your church notice - board. [E] Visitation of Sick & Housebound will take place from Monday 7th January 2012. We remember: Sr. Kate Me Barren, Mercy Convent, Enniskillen [Sister of Bridget Fitzpatrick, Killargue & Philomena Clancy, DromahairJ whose death occurred on Friday 28th December 2012. Mav she rest In ST. PATI lAHAIR. 1. Mass.* Monday9.30am; Tuesday ~ 12.00 noon; Wednesday ~ 9.30am; Sunday 11.15am, 2. Pray for: Joe Toolan, Rockvalley, Anniversary Mass Sunday 30th December at 11,15am Patsy & Maureen McGoldrick, Gorreda, Mass Tuesday 1st January at IZ.OOnoon. 3, Liturgy for January: Readers: Mary Brodie & Paul Jordan; Collectors: Tommy Smith; Aitar Society: Rosaleen Maguire & Joey Kelly. THE CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWHMANOR 1. Mass: Sunday <» 10.00am. 2. Prav for:- Joseph & Brigid Darcy, Moneyduff, Mass Sunday 6th January at 10.00am, May they rest in oeace! 3. Liturgy for January: Reader: Sarah Comiskey. Cdtletfors: Jim Banks. Altar Society: Kathleen Me Goidrick & Mary Fowley. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Saturday ~ Viail Mass -7.00pm. 2. Pray fbr:~ Margaret, Michael Hamilton, James Me Tertian and Deceased of the Hamilton Family, Mass Saturday 29th December at 7.00pm. Alphonsus and Elizabeth Lynch, Dublin, Anniversary Mass Saturday 5th January at 7.00pm. May they fest in peace! 3. Eucharistic Adoration continues as usual in Killargue on Tuesday evenings from 7pm- 8pm. Padre Pio Novena ~ First Tuesday tf every month. 4. Liturgy for January: Readers: Shane Cullen & Josie Feeney; Collectors: Mary McGovern, Brian Dolan & Tommy Gallagher; Altar Society: Tess Walpole & Aine McMorrow. Community Notices. 1- Binao: Resumes on Monday 7th January 2013 at 9.00pm in the Blue Devon. There will be no Bingo on New Year's Eve. 2. Newtownmanor Hall: The Next Card Game will be on Friday 4thJanuary 2013 at 9.00pm. 3. Dromahair Women's Group: Meeting in the Blue Devon on Saturday 5th January at 9.30pm to celebrate Nollaig na mBan. A small group of people took it on themselves to What a wonderful positive contribution to the season of From a safety point of view its a dangerous pastime where electricity is concerned. From a community point of view, ifs deeply insulting to damage property, ultimately public property, and feel it's an acceptable activity. ry Collections, various other Church Collections and the Dues during 2012. Offertory Collection & Day-to-Day upkeep of each Church, repair & refurbishment of parish buildings, churches and the The Offertory Collection also makes a maior contribution in topping up the shortfall in the Diocesan Services Collection from the parish. ~ Support and up-keep of priests in the parish and Diocese. Would you like to understand your faith better? Why not take part in a course that gives a serious presentation for adults of a living faith for today. The Maryvale Institute ~ under the auspices of the Diocesan Pastoral Centre ~ is hosting a Certificate Course in Studies on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The course will also be hosted in Manorhamilton ~ probably on Wednesday nights ~ if sufficient interest (15+) is show. Why not take part during this Year of Faith? Further details are available on the yellow hand - out at the back of your church. Please take one! Drop in your name, address and telephone number to the Parochial House or send them by post. The deadline for applications is Sunday 13th January. During a conversation with a kindly old priest, the young man asked: Is it realty such a sin to sleep with a giri? No! Not at all, replied the priest, but you, young man ~ youdon't sleep! God has two dwellings ~ one in heaven and the other in a thankful hearts Isaak Walton,