Parish Website: www.drumlease-killargue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~071-9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~071 -9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 31st January 2010 ~ The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today we begin the celebration of Catholic Schools Week ~ an opportunity to acknowledge the great contribution that our Catholic primary & post - primary schools make to Irish society and the values of the Gospel We pray for our teachers, parents and all in the parish, that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we may share the responsibility of furthering God's work. It is 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. Monday, 1st February, is the Feast of Saint Briqid ~ Patroness of Ireland GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES, [A] Mass times for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord ** when candles are blessed & the feast of St. Blaise ~ when throats are blessed. Dromahair ~ Feast of Presentation ~ Tuesday 2nd February at 11.00am. Feast of St. Blaise ~ Wednesday 3rd February at 8.00pm. Killargue ~ Feast of Presentation ~ Tuesday 2nd February at 7.00pm. Feast of St. Blaise ~ Wednesday 3rd February at 7.00pm. Newtownmanor ~ Feast of Presentation ~ Tuesday 2nd February at 8.00pm. Feast ofSt Blaise ~ Wednesday 3rd February at 7.00pm. Tuesday is also World Day for Consecrated Life. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple is a symbol for us all of offering our lives in the service of others. [B] St. Michael's family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo: Telephone 071- 9170329. Enrolment for all courses now on. You will find a brochure at the back of your church / or on noticeboard. Excellent morning and night programmes. Web- site: stmichaelsfamilylifecentre@eircQm.net [C] Friday next is the First Friday. The sick and housebound will be visited in the Dromahair area on Thursday & Friday; Newtownmanor area on Saturday & Killargue area on Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th February. All concerned will be contacted to arrange a suitable time. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday™ Feast of the Presentation ~11.00am; Wednesday ~Feast of St. Blaise ~ 8.00pm; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am. 2. Prav for:- Elizabeth Bird, Banagher, Fivemilebourne, Anniversary Mass Sunday 31st January at 11.15am. Harold Atkins, Lavally, Ballintogher & deceased family. Mass Sunday 7th February at 11.15am. May they rest in peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Readers: Sinead Torsney - McG old rick & Michael Costello. Collectors: Padraig Walters. Altar Society: Annie McKenna & Rosemary BarUett. CHURCH OF MARY. MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Tuesday ~Feast of the Presentation 8.00pm; Wednesday ~ Feast of St. Blaise 7.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for:Michael Do Ian, Martin & Kate Ellen and Delia & Larry Lee, Mass Sunday 31st January at 10.00am. May they rest in peace 3. Liturgy for February: Reader: Michael Comiskey. Collectors: Mary Me Morrow. Altar Society: Elizabeth Healy & Minnie Healy. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Tuesday ~ Feast of the Presentation ~ 7.00pm; Wednesday ~Feast of St. Blaise 7.00pm; Friday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Viail Mass ~ 7.00pm. 2. Prav for:- Kitty McTigue, Larkfield, Month's Memory Mass Saturday 30th January at 7.00pm. Thomas Breddy Rooney, Tullycreevy, Anniversary Mass Saturday 6th February at 7.00pm. May theyrest in oeace 3. Liturgy for February: Reader: Monica McNulty & John McMorrow. Collectors: Joseph McGowan, Margaret Sheridan, John Joe McNiffe & Bridget Fitzpatrick, Altar Society: Lena McTernan & Monica McNulty. 4. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Killargue Church each Tuesday evening from 7.00pm 8.00pm. The Padre Pio Novena takes place on the first Tuesday of each month from 7.00 pm- 8.00pm Community Notices. 1. Bingo continues each 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. Worried? Lonely? Under Stress? The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support on their 24 hour helpline: 1 850 60 90 90. www.samaritans.ie & jo@samaritans.org 3. Do you have a Smoke Alarm in your home? This cheap device could save your life. It is also important to have a Carbon Monoxide Monitor especially if you use oil, gas or coal. You should never block an air vent in a room where you are burning gas, oil or coal as fuel. 4. 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 Sfochana. Do not leave it to others. They may have left it to you. 5. Extra copies of the 2010 Parish Calendar are / will be available at back of your church. 6. Ballroom & Social Dancing Classes: This Tuesday night & every Tuesday night at 8.30pm in the Blue Devon. All welcome. 7. Boxing Tournament in Killargue Hall this Saturday night. 8. Killargue Community Development: AGM in Community Centre Monday 8th February 8.30pm. 9. Enrolment for 1st year student in St. Clare's Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton on Thursday 4th February at 7.00pm. Tel: 0719855087 for details. lO.The Louah Gill Players celebrate their 21st birthday this year. A celebratory Three Act Play ~ The Memory of Water ~ directed by Gerard Me Kenna will be performed in March. The play revolves around three sisters and their partners who gather at the home of their recently deceased mother and revisit the past in poignant and often hilarious ways. Venues and dates will be advertised in the coming weeks. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Offertory & Dues Envelopes are currently being distributed. If you do not receive your envelope in time for next weekend, please put your contribution in an ordinary envelope carrying your name and number. There are also some spare envelopes in last year's packet.