+35341 / 6854146     Drumconrath Parish Bulletin   11th September, 2011.       Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time         In the Gospel, Jesus makes it clear that if we want God to forgive us, we must forgive others. We all know how hard it can be to forgive. At the same time we know how lovely it is to be forgiven. We always begin Mass by asking forgiveness for our sins. As we do so we should ask for the grace to be able to forgive those who have sinned against us.         First Reading:     In refusing to forgive those who have sinned against us, we exclude ourselves from receiving God's forgiveness for our own sins.           Second Reading:     The entire existence of a Christian is for Christ and for others.           Gospel:   We must be willing to extend to others the generous forgiveness God has extended to us.         Masses:     Sunday Meath Hill Drumconrath 10.00 am 11.15 am   Monday No Mass     Tuesday Meath Hill  8.00 pm Terry Kieran Wednesday Drumconrath  8.00 pm Pat & Maureen Carry Thursday Meath Hill  8.00 pm Martin Curtis Friday Drumconrath  8.00 pm Eddie Carry – Months’ Memory Saturday (Vigil) Drumconrath  8.00 pm Mary Smith – 1st Anniversary               Requiem:  Kindly remember in your prayers Margaret Kellaghan, (mother of Veronica Carolan) and also Brendan Rooney (brother of Patricia Mooney) who were buried during the week.  May they rest in peace.         Collection (Envelopes):   Drumconrath - €630.00,                       Meath Hill - €365.00           Parish Resource Group: Meeting this Wednesday at 8.30 pm in parish House.           Saturday Night Choir:  Practice resumes this Monday 12th September at 8.30 p.m. in the Church.           Pitch and Putt:  Competition this Sunday at 12.15 pm, weather permitting.             Meath Hill GFC: Lotto Results:  01,  05,  07,  08. Five Match Three Winners  €40.00. Next Jackpot €10,000.00 Anyone who wants to order jackets or hats (incl. children) should contact Joan 086 / 6035898 or any committee member.           Drumconrath GFC: Lotto Results:  01,  05,  07,  23. Three Winners  €30.00 each. Next Jackpot  €7,000.00 Drumconrath GFC and Dee Rangers Ladies present 'Grease' at the Parish Centre on Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th September. Adults €10.00 and Children €5.00.             Musical at the Centre:  Hall closed 17th to 24th September to facilitate parish musical.             Drumconrath Active Retirement Group:  Meeting this Thursday, 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. All Welcome.             Ardee Hospice Homecare:  are holding their Annual Coffee Morning in Brian Muldoons and Super Valu, Ardee on Thursday 15th September, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Please support this worthy cause. Ph 087 / 2449444.           Adult Art Classes:  in Meath Hill GFC starting Thursday 22nd September at 8.00 p.m.  All Welcome. For information contact Olive 087 / 6365342.             St Mary's Brass & Reed Band, Kingscourt: are offering classes in Trumpet / Trombone / Euphonium / Clarinet / Flute and Percussion Instruments. Enrolment night is Wednesday 14th September at 7.45 p.m. in St Mary's Hall, Kingscourt. Enquiries  086 8427707.                                                                          . Inver College, Carrickmacross: There are still places available on various courses in Inver College Night Classes. Contact Joan on 087 / 2541365.             Irish Blood Transfusion Service:  The opportunity to give blood will arise at Kingscourt Community Centre on Thursday 15th September, from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Please note Venue and Clinic Opening times.             Congratulations  and best wishes to Hayley Halpin on her appointment to the Ardee senior Concert Band.           Foroige: Open community meeting Wednesday 21st September, 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Details later.             Grotto Restoration:  A new colourful and informative brochure on this project is currently available and should be of interest to all parishioners. The following excerpt is particularly important: 'A target of €100  per bar of the renewed railings has been suggested. The committee however is conscious of the prevailing economic circumstances in which we currently find ourselves and every contribution will be gratefully accepted and receipted. The names of contributors (not the amounts) will be recorded for the history books. Envelopes are available for those who wish to make an anonymous contribution'.   Meeting in parish Centre Thursday 15th September at 9.00 p.m.