DROMAHAIR – KILLARGUE – NEWTOWNMANOR Fr Paul Casey P.P. - Telephone: 071-9164143; Email: @kilmorediocese.ie Web: drumlease-killargue.com Neighbouring Priests: Fr Tom McManus, Drumkeeran – 071-9648025; Fr Patsy McDermott, Killenummery – 087-7116685; Fr Oliver Kelly, – 071-9855042; Fr Samuel Kure, Glencar – 071-9855433. Gardaí – Manorhamilton: 071-9820620; Samaritans – : 071-9142011; Accord – Sligo: 071-9145641.

Sunday 9th February 2020 – The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

[A] Important notice for all whose names appear on the parish bulletin: To comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) anyone whose name appears on the bulletin under the headings of Readers, Collectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Society, need to sign a form to give the Parish permission so that your name can be included in the bulletin. Please, if you haven’t done so already, could you drop into the sacristy to pick up a copy and fill it in and return it to Fr Paul, either in the house, or after Mass in the sacristy. Thank you for your help. [B] Visitation of the Sick: Anyone who would like to be visited on the First Friday calls, please contact Fr. Paul after any of the Saturday or Sunday Masses, or call 071 9164143 and leave a message. [C] Anyone wishing to book a Mass can do so with Fr. Paul after any of the Masses. [D] NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: We are looking for more eucharistic ministers in our three church areas. If you would like to become an eucharistic minister, training will be given, please give your name to Fr Paul. Thank You. [E] Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020: 29th May – 3rd June - 5 nights - Full Board Accommodation. BOOKING FORMS AVAILABLE FOR THE PILGRIM SECTION FROM Cavan Travel, 15 Main Street, Cavan. Telephone: (049) 436 1222 or Virginia Travel, Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan. Telephone: (049) 854 8544. Enquiries for Special Sick/Assisted Section to Fr. Tom Mannion, Parochial House, Ballinaglara, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim Telephone: (071) 964 3014 or Mobile: (087) 9170879. [F] St. Patrick’s Church, , Nativity Scene – 2019: Donations received, in the amount of €50, were forwarded to the local branch of St. Vincent de Paul. Thank You. [G] Recently Deceased: Monsignor P.J. McManus, Retired Parish Priest, Crosserlough, whose funeral took place on Kilnaleck on Wednesday 5th February. Sr Gretta Kelleher S.A. St. Francis Convent, Graymoor, New York, & formerly of Gortnasilla West, Drumkeeran, (Aunt of Carmel Loughlin, Mullaghduff), whose funeral took place on Tuesday 4th February. May they Rest in Peace.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CONTINUES NEXT WEEKEND. Sunday 16th February. A gentle reminder to all those preparing for the sacraments that it’s on and to come as a family please.

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, DROMAHAIR: 1. Mass: No Mass on Mondays; Tuesday at 9.30am; Wednesday at 9.30am; Friday at 8.00pm; Sunday at 11.15am. 2. Pray for: Bridie McBride, Drumlease, Months’ Memory & Sarah & Hugh Brennan, Shriff. Mass on Sun 9th Feb at 11.15am. The People of the Parish. Mass on Tuesday 11th February at 9.30am. Available for Intention. Mass on Wednesday 12th February at 9.30am. John Joe & Delia Sheridan, their son, John & daughter, Rose. Cornamorriff. Mass on Fri 14th Feb at 8.00pm. Gertie Russell, Stonepark, Months’ Memory & Ita Reynolds, Leckaun. Mass on Sunday 16th Feb at 11.15am. – (Confirmation and First Holy Communion preparation continues at this Mass) May they Rest in Peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Readers – Sinead Torsney-McGoldrick & Michael Costello; Collectors – Michael Loughlin & Padraig Watters; Altar Society – Rosemary Bartlett.

CHURCH OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, NEWTOWNMANOR: 1. Mass: Thursday at 8.00pm; Sunday at 10.00am. 2. Pray for: Vincent Banks, Currycullen. Mass on Sunday 9th February at 10.00am. Available for Intention. Mass on Thursday 13th February at 8.00pm. Available for Intention. Mass on Sunday 16th February at 10.00am. (First Holy Communion Prep continues) May they Rest in Peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Reader – Michael Comiskey; Collectors – Gabrielle Fowley and Jim Loughlin; Altar Society – Elizabeth Comiskey and Minnie Healy. ST. BRIGID’S CHURCH, KILLARGUE: 1. Mass: Monday at 7.00pm; Saturday (Vigil Mass) at 7.00pm. 2. Pray for: James McNulty, Larkfield, Anniv. Mass on Saturday 8th February at 7.00pm. Sr Gretta Kelleher S.A., Franciscan Sisters of The Atonement, Garrison, Graymoor, New York. Mass on Monday 10th February at 7.00pm. Deceased of the Hannon Family, Killavoggy. Mass on Saturday 15th February at 7.00pm. May they Rest in Peace. 3. Liturgy for February: Readers – John McMorrow & Monica McNulty; Collectors - Joseph McGowan, Tommie Sheridan; Bridget Fitzpatrick; Altar Society – Carmel Gallagher. 4. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Monday from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Includes St. Pio Novena Prayers on the 1st Monday of each month. New adorers welcome. 5. Mass Readers: Please collect Missalettes for your month, in the sacristy, before or after Saturday evening Vigil Mass. Thank you.

Community Notices: 1. Bingo Every Monday 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. Deadline for Notices for the Parish Bulletin: 12.00 noon on Thursdays. Email: [email protected] 3. Clothing collection facility in The Depot Gate. Open all day, every day. New and used clean clothing, shoes (pairs, clean), handbags & leather belts, blankets, sheets & pillowcases, soft toys, teddys - no batteries. No duvets, pillows or cushions. 4. Dromahair Library – Opening Hours: Dromahair Library opening hours have been changed with immediate effect. Opening hours on Tuesday 11.30am to 2.00pm and 2.30pm to 7.00pm and Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm. 5. Garda Clinic: Now on Thursday from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, in the Depot. Please use this facility while it’s available locally or we could easily loose it!! 6. Dromahair Active Age Group: Wednesdays from 10.30am – 12.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Mary on 086 3408235. 7. Killargue Bowling Club: Every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm, in Killargue Community Centre. 8. Progressive 25 Card Game every Friday night at 9pm, in Newtownmanor Hall. Please support. 9. Northwest STOP provides free counselling with no waiting lists: Please keep our number to hand should you or a friend need to talk to someone in confidence: 086 777 2009. 10. Art classes with Hazel starting in The Depot: Monday 10th Feb 2 – 4 pm. €45 for 6 weeks. Tech Class - help you in the use of mobile phones, tablets etc. also Monday 10th Feb 4.30 – 5.30pm. €30 for 6 weeks! Ring 071 9134986 to register or just turn up on the day! 11. LEITRIM HEALTH IS WEALTH - Promoting Positive Health and Well-Being, Wednesday 12th February 2020. Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon at 7pm. FREE ADMISSION. Special Guests: Michael Harding, Shane Carthy, Nora Owen, Sean Keane, Gemma Willis, Dr. Ed O’Mahoney, Catherine Corless, Valerie Cox and Fr. Brian Darcy. Presented by Paul Williams. 12. Drumlease N.S. Enrolment: Enrolment Packs for September 2020 are now available from the school office. Please call in person or phone the school on 071 9164586. OPEN DAY for new parents and pupils in the school on Thursday 27th February 2020 from 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Come and meet the staff and view our facilities. Completed enrolment forms must be completed by this date. 13. Dromahair Ladies GAA: Registration takes place on Friday February 21st from 7pm to 8pm in the park pavilion for all players. 14. North Leitrim Macra: Annual tractor run is being held on Sunday 8th of March in Drumkeeran Co. Leitrim in aid of Chloe Greene's fight against CNS Aspergillosis. All welcome. 15. DARC AGM: Dromahair Arts & Recreation Centre (DARC) will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the park Pavilion at 6pm on Sunday 23rd February. All new members and ideas are welcome at this exciting time for DARC. We rely on the community’s help and support in all our projects, and we encourage anyone with an interest in the development of the park and its facilities to attend. 16. Windmill Players - presents the hilarious murder mystery ‘WANTED - One Body’ by Charles Dyer in Ballintogher Hall on Sunday 9th Feb 2020 at 8pm. Admission €10. Tickets now available 0879964143.