Newsletter - Sunday 21st December 2008

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 20th 8pm: Michael Harney, Cannagh
Sunday 21st 10am: Thomas & Elizabeth Lennon, Creggane
Monday 22nd 7pm: Tommy Duignan, Clonellan
Tuesday 23rd 10am: Eileen Murray, Crannaghmore
Wednesday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve Vigil Mass
Thursday 25th 10am: Christmas Morning Mass
Thursday 25th 12 noon: Christmas Day Mass
Friday 26th 11am: Thomas & Winifred Higgins
Saturday 27th 8pm: Tom Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 28th 10am: Tom, Jim & Lily Hynes, Johnstown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 21st 11am: Johnny Shine, Curnaboll
Wednesday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve Vigil Mass
Thursday 25th 11am: Christmas Day Mass

Rest In Peace
Maunie (Maureen) Shine, Ballinasloe & formerly Drumlosh
Doddie (Josephine) Hannon, sister of Joe Noone, Summerhill and mother of Nancy Hannon, Summerhill
May they rest in peace

Charity Match
The Annual Clann na nGael Married v Singles football match in aid of St. Hilda's Services, Athlone will take place on St. Stephen's Day in Johnstown, starting at 1.30pm. The game will be followed by music and refreshments in the Clubhouse. A great family day out in support of a good cause.

Christmas Pantomine
Dean Crowe Theatre presents "Mother Goose" Christmas pantomine on Thursdat 1st, Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd January 2009. For bookings call 090-6492129.

Christmas Concert
In St. Mary's Church, Athlone on Sunday 21st December at 8pm. Presented by Athlone Choral Society with special guests. Proceeds go to help Athlone Branch of St. Vincent de Paul. Tickets €10 with concessions €8 available from St. Mary's presbytery.

Samaritans Fundraiser
Volunteers are needed for bag-packing in Tesco, Golden Island on Tuesday 23rd December from 10am-10pm. Could you or a member of your family help for one hour? Contact Deirdre on 086-8576920 or turn up on the day.

Thank You
Drum Bingo committee wish to thank most sincerely all those who came to the annual Christmas Bingo on Friday night last, 19th of December. It was a great success, and almost €2,500 worth of prizes were given away on the night. We also want to thank all those who supported us throughout the year. We wish you a peaceful Christmas and a happy new year. Our next bingo will be on Friday 2nd of January and we look forward to seeing you all then for the first bingo of 2009.

Thank You
Drum Community Centre wishes to thank most sincerely all those who supported the centre during 2008. We wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas, and look forward to your continued support in 2009.