Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarque.com
Fr. John Me Tiernan - 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071- 9164131.
Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor
Sunday l(fh Mav 2015 ~ The Sixth Sunday of Easter.
CHURCH NQTICES[A] Did you forget? The Special Annual Diocesan Vocations A Support Services Collection was due on
Sunday 26* April. You can still bring it in next Sunday. Your contribution is needed and much appreciated
You will find the Pink Diocesan Services Collection Envelope between your April & May Dues Envelopes.
You will also find a flyer in your Dues pack detailing the uses to which this Collection is put.
You may of course use an ordinary envelope marked Diocesan Services ~ if you havent a dedicated envelope.
[B] Trocaire 2015: Any remaining contributions? Thanks to all who have contributed so far.
[C] Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 27th May - 1st June 2015 led by Bishop Leo O'Reilly.
Flights from Knock & Dublin Airports. Hotel Roissy, Hotel Basilique & Hotel Jeanne D'Arc ~ all €695.
Hotel La Solitude €715. Accueil Notre Dame €520 ~ fully inclusive, with 24 hour care for sick and disabled pilgrims.
There are still 30 places left for ordinary Pilgrims now booking at: Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, tel.
049 - 4375004 Ext 1J30 from 10.00am - 1.00pm Monday - Friday.
Booking for Assisted Pilgrims: Ring Fr Kevin Fay at 049 - 4330018 / 087 8579968. Email: [email protected]
The organizers are very anxious to encourage people from this area who are ill and yet able to travel, to
joining the Pilgrimage this year. Financial assistance is possible. Contact Fr. Kevin at the number above.
[D] Drumlease N.S. and Leckaun N.S: Congratulations to all the young people who celebrated the
Sacrament of Confirmation last Sunday, 3rd May 2015, in Drumkeeran.
A special word of thanks to our Principal Teachers, David OTarrell & Gerard Reilly for their hard work in preparing
our young people for this very special occasion and to all the school staff for their dedication.
[E] Sr. Carmen of the Holy Spirit Missionaries would like to thank you for your warm welcome and
generosity during h visit to our churches on the weekend of 25th/26th April.
Contributions per area: Killargue ~ €309; Newtownmanor ~ €279.64; Dromahair ~ €373.20. Total ~ €961.84 plus £5 stg,
[F] Congratulations to all the young people from Drumlease N.S. who celebrated their First Holy Communion, yesterday
Saturday 9th May, in Dromahair. A special thank you \o Ms. Deirdre Kelly, their class teacher, and to all the
Staff of Drumlease N.S. for their unfailing dedication and commitment.
[G] First Friday Visitation: Due to special circumstances First Friday Visitation has been cancelled for the moment.
Hopefully, it will resume in the second half of May.
[H] We remember: Thomas Jordan, Ballina (brother of Dr. Jordan, Dromahair) whose funeral took place on Thursday
30* April 2015; Pat Bradley (brother of Detta McNfflfe, Drumkeel, Killargue) who died on Sunday 19th April in
California; Clara Boylan, Cornalaughta, Newtownmanor & SLPhdim's Nursing Home, whose funeral took place on
Saturday 18th April & Tony Gordon, Manorhamilton (brother of Patrick Gordon, Drumlease) whose funeral took
place also on Saturday 18th April.
Mav they rest in peace.
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR.
1. Mass: Wednesday 9.30am; Sunday Mass -11.15am.
2. Pray for:
Margaret, Charlie, Kevin & Cathal McTernan, Dromahair, Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th May at 11.15am.
Thomas Jordan, Ballina, Mass Wednesday 13th May at 9.30am.
St. Felim's Society and deceased of the parish. Mass Sunday 17th May at 11.15am.
3. Liturgy for May: Readers: Various readers. Collectors: John Me Morrow, Kevin Me Goldrick & Tommy Sweeney.
Altar Society Chris Me Goldrick
CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR.
1. Mass: Thursday 8.00pm; Sunday Mass ~10.00am.
2. Pray for
Margaret, Martin & Patsy Devaney, Corrycullen, Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th May at 10.00am.
BngkJ Feeney, Calry, Mass Thursday 14th May at 8.00pm.
Margaret Rooney, Gortnaskeagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17* May at 10.00am.
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Mav they rest in peace!
3. Liturgy for May: Reader: Leckaun National School; Coitectors: Hubert Loughlin & Paul McDermott.
Altar Society: Bernadette Banks & Mai Devaney.
'• BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE.
1. Mass: Tuesday 7.00pm; Saturday ~ Vigil Mass ~ 8.00pm <« N.B ~ Note Time Change!
2. Pray for
ae & Margaret Cullen, Feenagh & deceased of Cullen Family, Killargue, Anniversary Mass Saturday 9th May at 8.00pm.
& John docherty, Drumany and Tommy Dolan, Tullinawillan, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 12th May at 7.00pm.
William & Margaret Harkin, Townahousey, Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th May at 8.00pm.
Mav they rest in peace!
3. Eucharistic Adoration: Resumes in Killargue Church on the first Tuesday evening in June.
4. Liturgy for May! Readers: Aine Me Morrow & Carmel Loughlin;
Collectors: John Me Morrow, Mai Gallagher, Seam us Reynolds & Paddy Fahy.
Altar Society: Patsy Me Goey & Bernadette Feeney.
Community Notices.
1. Bincpo Every Monday night at 9.00pm in The Blue Devon.
Ali lines €30 except games 5 &10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated.
2. Knock Shrine Society is currently celebrating its 80th Anniversary and is now hoping to recruit more
voluntary helpers, handmaids and stewards for this year's Pilgrimage Season. Anyone wishing to join must be
over 18 and there is no strict upper age limit once you feel able to carry out the duties involved.
Ladies should contact Mary Neary at 094 9388110.
Men should contact Tom Neary at 094 9371619 or mobile 087 3396086. E - mail: [email protected]
3. Dromahair Library Opening Hours: Tuesdays ~ 12.30 pm - 6.00pm & Fridays 2.30pm - 8.00pm.
There is a mini - break each day from 4.00pm - 4.30pm. Come along and join in the fun.
4. Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season: The One Dav Retreats continue on the 10% 12th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 23rd & 25th May.
Advance Booking is essential.
The Three Day Pilgrimage Season begins on Friday 29th May, You can begin the Three Day Pilgrimage anv day
up to the 13th August 2015.
Pre booking is not required. Contact Lough Derg on 071 - 9861518. E-mail: [email protected]
5. Creevetoa Abbey ~ Cemetery Mass: Sunday 28th June at 2.00pm.
6. Car & Tractor Run in aid of Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust: Sunday 17th Maystarting at 12 noon from
Killargue Hall. This event is open to all tractors, vintage and modem and to all classic & vintage cars. There will be a
Cake Sale & raffle and refreshments will be served. And Dermot Oltourke's beard will very publically disappear in the
capable hands of Ann from The Cutting Comer. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
7. Qad TUinas ~ the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Magazine ~ is available at the back of your church. Take a copy!
Marriage is important
on this theme from our Bishop Leo O' Reilly ~ is now available inside your church doors.
He has asked us to encourage parishioners to read it before the referendum.
His tetter deals with the issue of equality? the future rights of children
&
The wider consequences of the referendum passing
Please take a copy!
First Communion ~ Leckaun N.S.
Saturday 6* June at 11.30am ~ Church of Mary Mother of God, Newtownmanor.
ion & Blessing of Graves
KMftargue & doonlougher - Sunday 28th June 2015
Newtownmanor ~ Sunday 2nd August 2015.
My BMther is far too clever to understand anything she does not like. Arnold Bennett.
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