Newsletter - Sunday 7th June 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 6th 8pm: Kathleen Henry, Johnstown
Sunday 7th 10am: Anthony Whyte
Thursday 11th 7pm: May & Patrick Naughton and son Liam, Drum
Friday 12th 7pm: Michael John McManus & deceased members of the McManus family, Drumpark
Saturday 13th 8pm: Tommy, Rose & Pake O'Brien and Mary Gilick (nee Keena), formerly Cornafulla
Sunday 14th 10am: Kay Coyle, Hill of Berries & Adrkeenan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 7th 11am: Mike Dunning
Sunday 14th 11am: Michael Greene

Congratulations
To all the children who received their First Holy Communion in Drum last Sunday.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Well done on the wonderful achievements in the county athletics finals last weekend in Athleague. Credit and thanks to the organisers, helpers, coaches, parents, supporters and of course the children who competed in such a gracious manner. Best of luck to the swimmers this weekend.

Thank You
Brother Brian Johnson and the Franciscan Brothers, Mountbellew would like to thank the parishioners of Drum for their welcome, kindness and generosity on his recent visit. A total donation of €1,100 was received from Drum.

Passionfruit Theatre
Presents Agustin Maruri, an amazingly talented Spanish guitarist, on Sunday, 14th June at 8.30pm in Reeves Art Studio, Church Street. Tickets €15. Contact 086-3338457.

Soccer Sisters
Coaching Course for national school girls, in conjunction with the F.A.I. and Bealnamulla Girls Soccer Club, in Cushla Park, Monksland starting on Tuesday 2nd June from 7-8.30pm for 8 weeks. Enquiries to 086-2482422.

Fr. John McManus' Silver Jubilee Celebrations
All the people of the parish are invited to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Fr. John McManus on Thursday 25th June, beginning with concelebrated Mass in Ss. Peter & Paul's at 7.30m followed at 9pm by a presentation to mark the occasion in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. For enquiries/donations please contact any member of the Parish Pastoral Council.

Diocese of Elphin Celebration of Marriage
Invitation to couples who are celebrating the Anniversary of their marriage, especially their 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th Anniversary, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Sunday 28th June with Mass at 3pm. For further details please call 071-9170329.

Elphin Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
August 28th to September 2nd 2009 under the leadership of Bishop Jones. Cost €690 for regular pilgrims (book through Joe Walsh Tours, tel: 01-2410810). Assisted Pilgrims (who may be sick or invalided or simply require some assistance) should get an application form as soon as possible from Fr. Ray Milton, Drum Parish Office, tel: 090-6437125. More information available on http://www.drum.ie/parish/lourdes