Parish Website: www.drumlease-kiHarque.com
Fr. John Me Tieman ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton -071- 9164131.
Dromahair ~ Killarsue ~ Newtownmanor
Sunday 29^ March 2015 ~ Paim /Passion Sunday.
This Wednesday, 1st April 2015, there will be the final early morning
Mass in Dromahair Church at 7.00am.
Time-Table for Holy Week ~ Easter Ceremonies.
Holy Thursday ~ Mass of the Lord's Supper: Newtownmanor 7.00pm; Dromahair 8.00pm; Killargue 8.30pm,
Good Friday ~ The Passion of the Lord ~ Dromahair 3.00pm; Killargue 5.00pm; Newtownmanor 7.00pm.
Holy Saturday ~ Easter Vigil ~ Dromahair only at 9.00pm.
Easter Sunday ~ Celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord ~ Mass in all 3 churches as follows:
Newtownmanor 10.00am; Killargue 10.30am; Dromahair 11.15am.
CHURCH NOTICES,
[A] An important Date for vour Diary: Sacrament of Reconciliation / Penitential Service for Easter:
Dromahair Church, Tuesday 31st March at 8.00pm.
[B] Trocaire 1; If you have a Trocaire Box at home, please place it in the special basket at the back of the
Church before Mass ~ either on Holy Thursday or Easter Sunday.
Do put your name on the box and change coins into notes if possible. Please!
Trocaire 2. There will also be a Special Collection for Trocaire after Communion at all Masses on Easter
Sunday. This should suit visitors and those who dont use an envelope. Preferably, however, use the Special
Envelope from your Offertonr Pack for Holv Thursday. There are also Special Trocaire Envelopes at the back of
the Church.
Our Trocaire Collection is a practical way ~ in the spirit of the season ~ to wash the feet of those in need.
[C] Did you make your contribution to the Offertory Collection on St. Patrick's Day which supports the
Kilmore Mission to Nigeria & 25% to SIA ~ supporting the Irish abroad? Any further contributions still welcome
[D] A Date to note: Confirmation Practice ~ 8.00pm on Thursday 30th April 2015 in Drumkeeran Church.
[E] We remember: Joe Lynch, Larkfield, Manorhamilton, whose removal takes place to St. Brigid's Church, Killargue this
Sunday 29th March at 7.00pm. Funeral Mass this Monday 30th March 2015 at 12.00 noon.
Kevin O' Brien, late of Drumkeel, Killargue, whose funeral took place on Monday 23rd March in Sligo &
Peter McGuinness, Slane (father of Rita McGovern, Kilmore, Fivemilebourne) who died recently.
Mav they rest in peace.
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH. DROMAHAIR,
1. Mass: Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 7.00am; Holy Thursday ~ Mass of the Lord's Supper ~ 8.00pm;
Good Friday ~ Lord's Passion ~ 3.00pm; Holy Saturday ~ Easter Vigil ~ 9.00pm; Easter Sunday -11.15am.
2. Pray for:
Harold Atkins, Lavally, Ballintogher; Chrissie Me Morrow, Henry & Mary Anne Me Morrow, Dromahair & Jossie, Cassie & Sean, Mass
Sunday, 29th March at 11.1 Sam.
John Dolan, Kilavoggy & Texas, Mass Tuesday 31st March at 9.30am.
Maura Byrne, Tralee, Mass Thursday 2nd April at 8.00pm.
Geoffrey & Peggy McTernan, Drumlease, Mass Sunday 5th April at 11.15am.
Mav they rest in peace!
3. Liturgy for April: Readers: Joseph Me Goldrick. Collectors: Frank McGill, Domhnall Me Loughlin & Frances Dolan.
Altar Society: Mary E. Ward & Christina Haddow.
CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR.
1. Mass: Holy Thursday ~ 7.00pm; Good Friday ~ The Lord's Passion ~ 7.00pm; Easter Sunday ~ 10.00am.
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Betty McTernan, Moragh, Mass Thursday 2 April at 7.00pm.
Mary Ellen & John Francis Dolan, Corraghaun, and deceased family members, Mass Sunday 5th April at 10.00am
May they rest in peace!
3. Liturgy for April: Reader: Frank Dolan Collectors: P J. Martin & Jimmy Dolan.
Aitar Society: Kathy Me Morrow & Lily Dolan.
ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE.
1. Mass: Monday ~ 10.00am & Funeral Mass ~12.00noon; Holy Thursday ~ Mass of the Lord's Supper ~ 8.30pm;
Good Friday ~ The Lord's Passion ~ 5.00pm; Sunday Morning ~ Easter Sunday ~ 10.30am.
2. Prav for:
Thomas & Tommy Gallagher, Comamorriff, Anniversary Mass Saturday 28th March at 7.00pm.
May Higgins, Michael Cawley & Cilia Byrne, Mass Holy Thursday 2nd April at 8.30pm.
Paddy O' Hara, Sheskin, Anniversary Mass Easter Sunday 5th April at 10.30am.
Mav they rest in peaces
3. Liturgy for April: Readers: Dolan Family & Flanagan Family.
Collectors: Joe Me Tertian, PJ. Feeney, Joe Sheridan & Joe Harkin. Altar Society: Marie Sheridan & Martina Hannon.
Community Notices.
1. Bingo Every 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 much appreciated.
2. Leckaun N.S. ~ Parents' Association: Cake Sale after 10.00am Mass on Easter Sunday 4th April in
Newtownmanor HalL Ybur support would be greatly appreciated
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3. The Louah Gill Players, celebrating 25 years in existence, present the comedy, The Playboy of the Western
World, in The Blue Devon, Dromahair Friday 24th & Saturday 25th April beginning at 8.30pm.
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4. N. Leitrim Macra na Feirme: 2nd Annual Charity Tractor Run in Drumkeeran this Sunday 29th March, starting at
1.30pm from the GAA grounds. All proceeds to Irish Autism Action. Details from Emma Me Padden on 087 - 9184577.
5. Information Evening on Aloe Vera Products ~ including health & we 11ness, weight loss, sport, beauty and animal
care ~ in the Depot, Dromahair on Tuesday 31st March at 7.45pm. Raffle on the night with proceeds going to Sligo
Cancer Support Centre, Wine St, Sligo.
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6. Dromahair Library *4 Easter Egg Draw for Children: All you have to do is call to the Library, take out a book and
your name will be entered in the Draw. Easter Egg Painting in the Library on Tuesday 31st March and there will be a
Treasure Hunt In the Library in Tuesday 7th & Friday 10th April at 5.00pm.
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.
There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in all three churches on Holy Thursday night starting
immediately after Mass of the Last Supper in each church.
Exposition will conclude in Newtownmanor at 1030pm; Dromahair 11.00pm; Killargue at 12.00 midnight.
There will be no Exposition in Killargue this coming Tuesday.
There will be quiet Prayer before the Cross in Dromahair Church on Good Friday Night from 9.00pm - 10.30pm
with Stations of the Cross ~ partly narrated by Liam Neeson ~ beginning at 9.15pm.
There will be a meditative atmosphere with light and music ~ and an opportunity to watch and pray as we await the
Joy of Easter Morning.
Parish Timetable 2015
Confirmation ~ Drumlease N.S. & Leckaun N.S.
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Sunday 3 May at 3.00pm in St. Brigid's Church, Drumkeeran with Bishop Leo O'Reilly.
First Communion
Drumlease N.S. ~ Saturday 9 May 2015 at 11.00am ~ St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair.
Leckaun N.S. ~ Saturday 6th June at 11.30am ~ Church of Mary Mother of God, Newtownmanor.
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Visitation & Blessing of Graves
Killargue & Cloonlougher ~ Sunday 28th June 2015
Newtownmanor ~ Sunday 2nd August 2015
Helpers needed for Annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
The Pilgrimage organizers currently have no young men from this area of the Diocese who have volunteered to help.
Volunteers are essential in looking after pilgrims who are sick or invalided ~ especially at the Lourdes Baths.
If you are interested, please contact Eoghan Sweeney who will fill you in on the details; 087 - 9224376.
There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience. French Proverb.
Small boy's definition of conscience: Something that makes you tell your mother before your sister does.