Parish Website: www.drumlease-killarQue.com Fr. John Me Tiernan ~ 071- 9164143 / Fr. John Sexton ~ 071 - 9164131. Dromahair ~ Killargue ~ Newtownmanor Sunday 17th Mav 2009 ~ The 6th Sunday of Easter.

Today we are asked to remember the victims of the Great Famine in Ireland And all who hunger for food and justice in our world today.

GENERAL / CHURCH NOTICES.

[A] Any further contributions to the Diocesan Services Collection still welcome. You will find the red Diocesan Services Collection Envelope between your April & May Dues Envelope. Thanks for your generosity.

[B] Kilmore Pilgrimage to Lourdes ~ 27th May - 1st June 2009. Hotel Pilgrims should contact Me Ginnity Traye/049 - 4331811. Assisted Pilgrims contact Fr. Colm Hurley 049 - 4334155 Some places still available!

[C] We pray for and congratulate all the young people who celebrated their First Holy Communion yesterday, Saturday 16th May, in St. Patrick's Church, Dromahair. As a parish we extend our sincere thanks to the Principal of Drumlease N.S., our teachers, all our school staff and parents. Thanks to the school choir who added so much to the occasion. A special word of thanks to the teacher of the First Communion Class, Deirdre Kelly, for her excellent work throughout the year with all the young people involved.

[D] We remember: Angle O'Hara, Mullagh, Dromahairwhose death took place on Monday 11th May; Ellen ( Babs) Cor/ess (nee Dolan, formerly ofDoonkelly and Aunt of Frank Do/an} whose funeral took place in Longford on Wednesday 13th May; Peter (Peadar) Flynn, formerly of Glenfarne, (brother of Mrs. Frances Kelly, Sweetwood, Killargue) who died on Friday 8th May in Lancashire and Philomena Fitzsimons (Aunt of Margaret Sharkey & Susan Kivlehan, Dromahair) whose funeral took place recently in Leicester. Mav they rest in peace.

ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR. 1. Mass: Monday 9.30am; Tuesday 9.30am; Wednesday 9.30am; Friday 8.00pm; Sunday 11.15am; 2. Pray for.- Myles, Maura & Frances Meehan, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th May at 11.15am. Eugene Kelly, Aughameelta & Dungarvan, Anniversary Mass Monday 18th May at 9.30am. Patrick & Mary Harte, Doonkelly & deceased family, Anniversary Mass Tuesday 19th May at 9.30am. Elizabeth & Kevin Travers, Moneyduff & deceased family, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th May at 11.15am. Mav they rest in peace CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. NEWTOWNMANOR. 1. Mass: Thursday8.00pm; Sunday 10.00am. 2. Pray for.-. Margaret Rooney, Gortnaskeagh, Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th May at 10.00am. All deceased of Manor Area, Mass Thursday 21st May at 8.00pm. Deceased members of the McGoldrick family, Corrigeencor, Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th May 10.00am. Mav they rest in peace ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, KILLARGUE. 1. Mass: Monday7.00pm; Tuesday7.00pm; Friday7.00pm; Saturday" ViailMass~8.00pm. 2. Pray for.- William & Margaret Harkin, Townahousey, Mass Saturday 16th May at 8pm. Mary Ellen Me Ternan, Mullaghmore, Mass Friday 22nd May at 7pm. Thomas Me Guinness, Lisgorman and deceased family members, Mass Saturday 23rd May at 8.00pm. Community Notices.

1. Support your Local Bingo every Monday night in the Abbey Manor Hotel at 9.00pm sharp.

2. Killargue Tennis & Basketball Club: Coaching sessions in tennis on Thursdays from 6,00pm - 7.00pm and from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Fee €5 per session payable at the court prior to play. To avail of the coaching sessions players must become club members. Application forms available from Patti Reynolds at Killargue Post Office or from any club officer.

3. Irish Dancing Classes: Every Tuesday evening in the Club House, Dromahair from 7.00pm. Contact Claire at 087 2720068.

4. Craft & Food Produce Market: Second Sunday of each month in Dromahair. Tel: 9134757.

5. The ladders belonging to Lough Gill Players were probably borrowed by somebody. Do you know where they are? If you do, please ensure they are quietly returned to their rightful place.

6. The Leitrim Third Level Initiative will offer courses in June & SeptemberIn Carrick - on - Shannon. June 2009 Courses: Certificate in Public Relations and Certificate in Journalism. Autumn 2009 Courses: ACCA Diploma in Financial Management, ACCA Accountancy Technician, Diploma in Event Management & On-line Diploma in Quality Management. Further details; Michelle Reynolds, Leitrim Development Board: 071 - 9650496 or www.leitrimcoco.ie

7. Congratulations to Leckaun N.S. Pioneer Quiz Team ~ Sarah Comiskey, Conor Dolan, Kevin Rooney & Bryan Bird** who came second in the All Ireland Pioneer Quiz Final in recently. A total of 16 teams took part in the final & the result was determined on a tie - break.

8. Louah Gill Players present The Comer Shop in Newtownmanor Hall today Sunday 17th May at 8.30pm. Full supporting programme with music. Come along for a great night's entertainment!

9. Leckaun N.S. Re- Union: Takes place on the final weekend in May ~ beginning with Mass in Newtownmanor at 2.00pm on Saturday 30th May and concluding with Dinner & Dance in The Abbey Manor Hotel, Dromahair at 8.30pm on Sunday 31st May. Details of other events in the communication sent to past pupils. A warm welcome to all returning to the Manor for this special celebration! Tickets ~ available from Frank Dolan & Kevin Me Dermott Please try to make your booking this week. First come, first served. Current pupils and their parents also welcome!

Thanks to , Mickey Quinn and the players and management of St. Patrick's GAA Club, Dromahair for all the fun, good humour and excitement provided by participation in the Celebrity Bainisteoir Competition over the last few months. Commitment on the field of play was excellent. On TV everyone was articulate and happy and reflected this community in a most positive light. The Final on Friday evening, 8th May, in was a wonderful occasion. It's a pity good luck deserted us just a little at the very end. Again heartiest congratulations to all involved and thanks for sharing a wonderful and memorable journey with all the community. Gach Beannacht!

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