Newsletter - Sunday 4th April 2010

Domhnach Cásca
Easter Sunday

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 4th 10am: Easter Sunday - Gerry Devine
Tuesday 6th 7pm: Catherine Higgins
Friday 9th 7pm: Micko McManus, Cornafulla South
Saturday 10th 8pm: Lily McManus, Rooskey
Sunday 11th 10am: Mike Watson, Ardkeenan & Dublin

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 4th 11am: Johnny & Annie Egan, Curnaboll
Sunday 11th 11am: Kieran & Annie Hynes, Curnaboll

Beannachtaí na Cásca
The Priests of the Parish wish you Peace and Joy this Eastertime and thank you and your Families for sharing in the Parish Holy Week Celebrations. Thank you for your ongoing support and participation in the life of the Parish. The Parish is indebted to all the good people who gave of their time and energy to make our Holy Week ceremonies worthy of the occassion. We thank all who took part in the ceremonies, Eacharistic Ministers, eaders, Choirs, Altar Servers and Sacristans.

Baptism
Daniel Jude Gaffey
Congratulations to his parents

Irish Dancing Classes
Starting in Monksland Community Centre on Thursday 8th April. Registration 6.30-7.30pm. Classes starting in Attitude Dance Co, Blyry Industrial Estate on Tuesday 13th April 5.30-6.30pm. Contact Sarah 085-7081344.

Drum Heritage Group
Annual table quiz will be held on Friday 9th April in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel @ 8.30pm sharp. Various table prizes and monster raffle. €20 per team of 4.  Call 090-6492601 for further details.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Work will resume on Saturday, 10th April (weather permitting). Sincere thanks to all who have participated and contributed to date.

Lá na gClub Auditions
For the Childrens Performance Section will be held on Sunday 11th April from 10.30am to 1pm in Clann na nGael Club House, Johnstown. Contact Maureen Cunniffe for more information @ 086-3493569. Lá na gClub will be held on Sunday 9th May.

Clonown 10km Sponsored Walk
In Clonown on Sunday 11th April at 3pm in aid of Clonown Church Restoration Fund. Sponsorship cards available from Ann 087-2261096.

Bowling Fundraiser
In aid of Sr. Helena McEvilly's Nigerian Mission Fund will be held in Athlone Bowling Alley on Friday night 23rd April. Team of 4: €80. For more details contact Martin at 090-6437118.

Southern Gaels Hurling Club
Are looking for any volunteers interested in assisting with the Underage Structure for the coming year. Underage training every Saturday in Athlone Regional Sports Centre. Children from age of 6 upwards are welcome. The adult club is also seeking new or returning hurlers to make a special effort this year. If interested please contact Mick O'Connell at 086-8246698 or visit http://www.southerngaels.ie/