The Blessings of Graves Parish of Inishmagrath The Blessing of Graves in Drumkeeran Cemetery takes place this Sunday, 3rd August. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time th 3rd August 2014 The Blessing of Graves in Curraghs Cemetery will take place on Sunday next, 10 August, after the 11.00 Mass in Drumkeeran. Curraghs Cemetery Committee will hold a collection at the gate of the cemetery, Fr. Gerard Alwill – 964 8025 the proceeds of which will be used for the upkeep of the cemetery grounds. Neighbouring Priests: Fr M Mc Morrow (Ballinaglera) 964 3014 Fr J McTiernan (Dromahair) 916 4143 Parish Web Site: www.inishmagrath.com Drumkeeran Cemetery Collection As is the tradition, there will be a special collection at the gates of Drumkeeran Cemetery on Sunday Masses Sunday next, the proceeds of which will go towards maintenance work in the Cemetery. St. Brigid’s Church, Creevelea We request that no other collections be held at Drumkeeran Church this Sunday. Sat 2nd Aug 8.00 pm Paddy Forde & Deceased of Family Sat 9th Aug 8.00 pm Peg & Paddy Clancy rd Prayer of the Faithful Reader: Drumkeeran This Sunday, 3 Aug: Ellen Gallagher th St. Patrick’s Church, Tarmon Drumkeeran Next Sunday, 10 Aug: Tom McCabe th Sun 3rd Aug 10.00 am James & Rita McHugh & Deceased of Family Tarmon Sunday, 10 August: Rachel McLoughlin Sun 10th Aug 10.00 am Pat & Tessie McManus Choir: The new choir has agreed to sing in church on the third Sunday of each month. This month, that will be Sunday, 17th August. Next practice is at 9.00 pm, Monday, 11th August. St. Brigid’s Church, Drumkeeran

Sun 3rd Aug 11.00 am Felix McPartlan

Sun 10th Aug 11.00 am Family Mass Special Mass for Families and for Young Children Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament Drumkeeran Church th Drumkeeran Monday 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm 11.00 am Sunday, 24 August. Creevelea Wednesday 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm This Mass will include a special blessing for children Tarmon Friday 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm who have not yet received their First Holy Communion All Families are Welcome

Masses During the Week Monday 7.00 pm Drumkeeran No Mass Help Requested: As in previous years, Fr Alwill requests the help of some of the parents th in planning and preparing for the Family Mass on 24 August. Volunteers are asked to Tuesday 10.30 am Áras Bhríde No Mass contact him over the coming week by phoning 964 8025 and leaving a message.

Church Renovations: Progress with the renovations to Drumkeeran Church has been Wednesday 10.00 am Creevelea Special Intention seriously delayed by the planning process, especially by difficulties in finding a conservation architect who would agree to accept the project. It is hoped that planning permission will be Thursday 10.00 am Drumkeeran No Mass granted around mid-August. A decision will then be made as to when work might commence. It is quite possible that the project may be postponed until early 2015. Friday 7.00 pm Tarmon Pat & Molly Christy & Mary McGreavy Diocesan Changes: The diocesan changes for 2014 have been announced. Fr Liam Kelly

has been appointed PP of Kill/Drung, near , Co . Fr Michael Router has been Drumkeerin Gun Club: Current members and prospective members of Drumkeerin Gun appointed PP of Bailieboro. Of local interest, Fr Terry Smyth, who was in Creevelea, has Club are reminded that the annual insurance is now due. The deadline for same is Monday, been appointed CC to Drumkilly, in the parish of , near , Co Cavan. 11th August. Please contact Barry Wynne at 071 964 8935 or 087 913 9333.