Newsletter - Sunday 13th December 2009

An Tríú Domhnach den Aidbhint
Third Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 13th 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg
Sunday 13th 5pm: Senior Citizens Mass & Christmas Party in Athlone Springs Hotel
Tuesday 15th 7pm: Kathleen & Tommy Lennon, Clonbulia
Wednesday 16th 7pm: Martin & Nancy Mulvey, Johnstown
Thursday 17th 7pm: John O’Neill, Clonellan
Friday 18th 7pm: Eileen Murray, Crannaghmore
Saturday 19th 8pm: Roseanne McManus
Sunday 20th 10am: Thomas & Elizabeth Lennon, Creggane

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine
Sunday 20th 11am: Johnny Shine, Curnaboll

Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Drum Community Care invite all Senior Citizens to their annual Mass and Christmas Party on this Sunday 13th December commencing at 5pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel.

I.F.A. Elections
Voting will take place on Monday 14th December at 8.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. A historical election as it is the first time in 32 years that a Roscommon man is running for Connaught Vice President. Large turnout required to maximise Roscommon vote.

Waltzing and Jive Classes
Every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. Anybody interested in taking part please contact Padraig Egan (instructor) at 086-8301640 or come along on the night.

Drum Bingo
Christmas Bingo on Friday 18th December at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre. Extra cash prizes to be won on the night. Raffle with hampers and other prizes to be won. Doors open at 8pm, game starts at 8.30pm.

St Vincent de Paul
Church Gate Collection at Drum Church next weekend, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December. Please give generously.

Thank You
To all who supported the recent Table Quiz in Clonown. A total of €774 was raised.

Thank You
Drum/Clonown Community Games Committee wish to thank all who contributed to their very successful fund-raiser bag packing in SuperValu last weekend. Sincere gratitude to all those who volunteered their time and energy.

Athlone Choral Society Christmas Concert
Concert takes place on Sunday 13th December at 8pm in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone. Supporting society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Passionfruit Theatre
Christmas Concert for Senior Citizens on Wednesday 16th December at 8pm in the theatre. Free admission. Bookings contact 086-3338457.

Monksland Area Christmas Mass
Wwill be held in Monksland Community Centre on Thursday, 17th December at 8pm. All welcome.

Athlone Lions Club
Showing of the Muppets Christmas Carol in Dean Crowe Theatre on Saturday, 19th December at 2.30pm. Tickets €5 and are available at K.K. Print, Spectrum Signs and D.B. Cycles.

Ireland's Lapland
Ireland's Lapland at Glendeer Pet Farm, Drum is open from now until 23rd December.