Newsletter - Sunday 5th April 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 4th 8pm: Lena Murray
Sunday 5th 10am: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan
Monday 6th 7pm: Gerry Devine
Tuesday 7th 7pm: Lily McManus, Rooskey
Tuesday 7th 8pm: Clonark Station Mass: Padraig & Geraldine Connaughton
Wednesday 8th 7pm: Peadar Kearney, Creggane (Month's mind)
Holy Thursday 9th 8pm: Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday 10th 3pm: Passion of Our Lord
Good Friday 10th 7.30pm: Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday 11th 8pm: Vigil Mass & Baptism
Sunday 12th 10am: Easter Sunday Mass

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 5th 11am: Johnny & Annie Egan, Curnaboll
Holy Thursday 9th 8pm: Evening Mass
Good Friday 10th 3pm: Passion of Our Lord
Holy Saturday 11th 8pm: Easter Vigil
Sunday 12th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher

Rest In Peace
Dinny Harney, Canada and formerly of Crancam
Tim Duignan, Dublin and formerly of Doohan
May they rest in peace

Penitential Rite
On Monday 6th April at 7.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul' Church. A number of priests will be available for individual confessions.

Progressive 25 Card Game
In Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown on Monday 6th April at 9pm in aid of the Missions. Numerous food hampers, Easter Eggs and other prizes. Your support would be much appreciated.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting takes place in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday 7th April at 8.30pm. All members are requested to attend.

Calling Back All Slimmers!
The weigh out for 'Slim for Lent' is on Holy Thursday night from 9-10pm in Connaughton's pub, Clonark. Bring your sponsorship cards and money also. Any queries please contact Moira at 087-7756012 or P.J. at 086-8758483. All proceeds to the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Please support. Everyone welcome.

Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Anyone/family who has suffered a bereavement recently or within the last year and would like to take part in the outdoor Stations of the Cross on Good Friday please contact any member of the Parish clergy or one of the Parish offices at 6437125 (Drum) or 6492171 (Athlone). The stations leave from St. Mary's Church at 12 noon going through the streets of Athlone to Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.

Easter Bingo in Drum
Good Friday night at 8.30pm. Doors open at 8pm. Almost €2000 in prizes to be won, plus 24 Easter Eggs to be given away on the night. Everybody welcome. More details on www.drum.ie/bingo

Drum Community Games
Training on Sunday 19th April at 12 noon in Athlone Gymnastics Club (beside Interlink, Summerhill) for community games competition. Children (boys & girls of all ages) with gymnastics skills are invited to attend.

Passionfruit Theatre presents...
Eugene Donegan on Sunday 12th April and Martin Hutchinson on Saturdayy 18th April. Tickets €10. Telephone 086-3338457 or visit http://www.passionfruittheatre.com/