Newsletter - Sunday 28th November 2010

An Chéad Domhnach den Aidbhint
First Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 27th 8pm: Nicola & Paddy Kelly, Summerhill
Sunday 28th 10am: Eamonn Griffin, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 30th 7pm: Mary O'Neill, Summerhill
Wednesday 1st 7pm: John & Annie McManus, and Joe Nolan, Nure
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Liam Naughten, Ardkeenan
Friday 3rd 7pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon, Curryroe
Saturday 4th 8pm: Gemma Henry, Clonellan
Sunday 5th 10am: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 28th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Friday 3rd 8pm: Delia, Laurence, Michel & Mary Shine
Sunday 5th 10am: P.J. & Mossie Curley and deceased family members

Rest in Peace
Kathleen Murray, Crannagh
Thomas Naughton, Clonark
Mary Coleman, Monksland
Bridget Ward, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon (mother of Mattie Ward, Drum)
Agnes Duffy, Irishtown, Athlone (mother of Peter and Brendan Duffy, Drum)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Rosary in Clonown Cemetery
The Rosary will be recited in Clonown Graveyard on Sunday 28th November immediately after 11am Mass. Refreshments will be served in the Community Centre afterwards, where a cake sale will also take place in aid of the Clonown Community Fundraiser.

Clann na nGael Ladies AGM
Ladies Football Board AGM will be held on Wednesday 1st December at 8pm in the Clubhouse, Johnstown. Everyone welcome, members and parents are requested to attend.

Samaritans Christmas Concert
Thursday 9th December at 8pm in the Franciscan Friary, Athlone. Featuring Army Band of the 4th Western Brigade, Simon Casey, Anam, St. Peter's School Choir. Compere: Gearóid O'Brien. Tickets €10 available from Musicworld and Castle Gift Shop.

Prayer and Reflection in Advent
In preparation for Christmas, the Parish is organising prayer and reflection meetings. For further information contact 090-6492171. The following are the times and venues for the meetings:
-Tuesdays at 7pm in Monksland Community Centre;
-Wednesdays at 8pm in St. Peter's Presbytery, Deerpark Road;
-Thursdays at 8pm in Clonown;
-Fridays from 7.30-8.30pm in the Liturgical Centre.