041 / 6854146   Drumconrath Parish Bulletin 18th December, 2011.             Fourth Sunday in Advent           Mary accepted the life of God into her womb through the power of the Holy Spirit thus bringing God's salvation into the world. Let us open our hearts to welcoming Jesus into our lives this Christmas. .         . First Reading:     The prophet Samuel assures David that God is with him in all his undertakings.               Second Reading:       The message of Jesus, St Paul tells the Romans is to be broadcast to 'pagans everywhere'.             Gospel:       Mary is assured by the angel that she should have no fear. She accepts her vocation with total faith and great generosity .           MASSES:                                     Monday          Meath Hill      7.00 p.m. - Paddy Byrne.                    Tuesday         Drumconrath    8.00 p.m.- Mary Saul.                    Wednesday  Drumconrath   7.00 p.m. - Phil and Pauline Tighe.        Thursday   Drumconrath    8.00 p.m. - Larry McDermott - Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Reconciliation Service.                     Friday      Drumconrath   9.30 a.m. - Private intention                     Saturday     Christmas 'Eve                                      Meath Hill         7.30 p.m.                                      Drumconrath         9.00 p.m. - Jim Durnin - First Anniversary                     Sunday       Christmas Day                                       Meath Hill           10.00 a.m.                                       Drumconrath      11.15 a.m.             Reflections around the Crib: this Sunday evening at 7.30 p.m         Communion Calls:  Tuesday  Meath Hill,  Thursday  Drumconrath             Confessions:  Saturday - Meath HiII 12.00 - 1.00 p.m / Drumconrath 5.00 - 6.00 p.m             Choir Practices:  Drumconrath Adult - Monday 8.00 p.m,                                Sunday choir - after Novena on Thursday,                                 Meath Hill - Wed, 8.30 p.m             Adoration in Meath Hill Church: There will be No Adoration on Tuesday 27th December and Tuesday 3rd January. Resuming Tuesday 10th January weather permitting.             Christmas Bazaar:  this Sunday after Mass.               Harvest Auction:  If you have not received delivery of turf or sticks from the auction please let us know so that you can have same before Christmas.               Meath Hill GFC: Lotto Results:  03,  04,  14,  28. One Match Three Winner €200.00. Next Jackpot €10,000.00               Drumconrath GFC: Lotto Results:  07,  14,  17,  23. Three Winners  €30.00 each. Next Jackpot €8,400.00               Drumconrath Renaissance Initiative: As part of this initiative a Community Wall has been set up in Callan's window. Interesting information, photos, events, maps, ideas for improvement of the area and much more can be found on this wall, so be sure to call and check it out. Also a Suggestion Box is located here for all to make their suggestions on future developments in the area. We encourage you to make any suggestions you feel could have impact on the area. Remember to check the wall regularly for new information.               Community Alert:  Householders are advised not to place presents under their Christmas trees if visible to outsiders.             St. Vincent De Paul Society:  If you need help or support, don't hesitate; call SVP on 087 / 2591648 in complete confidence. The society wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who supported the recent Church gate collection, a total of €1257.00 was raised.           Community Games:  Committee meeting Monday 19th at 8.30 p.m. in Parish Centre.