Newsletter - Sunday 25th July 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 24th 8pm: Patrick Higgins
Sunday 25th 10am: Michael McManus, Clonark
Wednesday 29th 7pm: Noel Egan, Rooskey (Month's mind)
Thursday 29th 1.30pm: Marraige of Mark Frances and Michelle Tift
Friday 30th 7pm: Paddy Murray, Curraghaleen
Saturday 31st 1.30pm: Marraige of Aisling Keenan and Earl Gaylard
Saturday 31st 8pm: Bernie Kelly & deceased family members, Rooskey
Sunday 1st 10am: Christy Bigley

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 25th 11am: Willie Greene, Cappamore
Sunday 1st 11am: Patrick Dunning, Ballinaculla

Rest in Peace
Kathleen Dunning, Togher, Clonown
May she rest in peace

Fr. John Coughlan Leaving
The annual Diocesan clerical changes have brought the sad news that our curate Fr. John Coughlan will be leaving in August after two years working in this parish. He will be taking up a new role as Chaplain in Sligo Inatitue of Technology where he was once a student. Fr. John endeared himself to his parishoners during his time here and was very involved in the Liturgical life of the parish, as well as the renovation work in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church and Clonown Church. He will be sadly missed. We wish him every success in his new role and he brings with him the good wishes of all in Athlone.

Cash For Clobber
Clothing collection and recycling scheme to raise vital funds for Clann na nGael. Bags available from Sean Murray at 0879573759. All Bags must be returned to the clubhouse, Johnstown this weekend.

Cloonakilla Monastic Site
Annual Mass will be held on Sunday 25th July at 3pm. All welcome.

Drum Heritage Group
Important committee meeting at the Heritage Centre on Monday 26th July at 8.30pm. All members requested to attend.

Cemetery Sunday in Clonown
Rosary will be recited in Clonown graveyard immediately after 11am mass on Sunday 1st August.
Cemetery Sunday in Cornamagh Cemetery on Sunday 15th August at 4pm and in Coosan Cemetery on Sunday 22nd August at 4pm.

Euro Festival Athlone
Join 15 European countires in Athlone for a week of free entertainment and fun for all the family, continuing through until Friday 30th July. Festival Parade Sunday 25th starting at 3.30pm from Connaught Street going to the Civic Square. Spectacular fireworks display on Friday 30th July. Visit www.eurofestival.ie for more information.

Thank You
Athlone Branch of Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund would like to thank most sincerely all who supported their recent annual church gate collection. The total collection form Ss. Peter & Paul's, Drum and Ballybay amounted to €2,535. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school based in Drum Community Centre, now taking bookings for Free Pre-School Child Places for September 2010. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am–12.30pm. Active learning using the High Scope Pre-School Curriculum. For further information contact Catherine at 086-0641910 or 090-6437411.