Newsletter - Sunday 9th May 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 8th 8pm: Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 9th 10am: Josephine & Thomas Connor
Sunday 9th 11am: Lá na gClub Mass in Johnstown Clubhouse
Tuesday 11th 7pm: Mary Dolan, New Jersey and Newtown
Wednesday 12th 7pm: Mary & P.J. & Lar Watson, Taduff
Thursday 13th 7pm: Dan & Mary O’Connor, Kielty
Saturday 15th 8pm: Jack & Phoebe Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 16th 10am: Annie & Patrick Dolan, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 9th 11am: Tom & Mary Grenham and son Tommie
Sunday 16th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown

Rest in Peace
Maureen Dunning, Clonown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Lá na gClub
This Sunday 9th May 2010. Clann na nGael will be hosting a family day at Johnstown. Come and join in the fun. Commences with mass at 11am.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Phase one of the work has now been completed. Phase two to commence in September. Many thanks to all those who gave of their time and to all who responded to the voluntary contribution. The group are still seeking help to identify unmarked graves. If you can help, please contact 085-7139736.

Congratulations
To Clann na nGael under 14 Ladies who are through to Féile and will represent their county/club/community in the All-Ireland Competitions in Derry in July. Well done to the girls and thier coaches.

Thank You
To all who supported the recent bowling night, card game and bag packing in aid of Sr. Helena McEvilly's Nigerian Mission Fund. Your generus support is very much appreciated.

Citzens Information Service
Awareness/Information Day on 14th May in Golden Island Shopping Centre from 10am to 4pm.

Athlone Library
Massive sale of used library stock from 13th to 24th May. Books in all categories at reasonable prices.

Monksland Area Mass
On Thursday 13th May at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Athlone Joint Parish Bingo
Every Sunday night in the Dean Crowe Theatre and St. Mary's Hall, starting at 8pm sharp.

S.M.A. Pilgrimage to Knock
Bus departs Ss. Peter & Paul's Church at 10am on Saturday 22nd May. Fare €10. Book with Fr. Eamon 090-6493854 or 087-2182775 or Maura 090-6494181.

Golf Classic
Ss. Peter & Paul's Golf Classic will be held in Athlone Golf Club on Friday 21st May. Please contact the Parish Office at 090-6492171 for entry forms and tee times.

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
From 25th June to 2nd July 2010. Spiritual director: Fr. John McManus. Cost €599 all inclusive. Single room supplement: €130. Group leader: Gerry Kinneavy 087-2249621 or Mary Mulligan 090-6492045 / 087-2936933.

Sacristan in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church
Applications arerequested for the post of Sacristan in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church starting from 1st June 2010, to replace Ms. Patsy Norton who is retiring after 14 years of dedicated service. Applications with C.V. and two references should be sent to The Parish Priest, Parish Office, Forthill House, Battery Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath to arrive by Friday 14th May 2010. Mark the envelopes 'Sacristan'.