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Sunday 14 August 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 14th August 2011

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Tom Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 14th 10am: Peter & Maureen Killian and deceased family members
Monday 15th 10am: Mass for Private Intention
Tuesday 16th 7pm:  Edmond McManus, Cavan
Thursday 18h 7pm: Tim Naughton
Friday 19th 7pm: James Lennon, Summerhill
Saturday 20th 8pm: Bernie Kelly & deceased family members, Rooskey
Sunday 21st 10am: Paddy Murray & deceased family members, Curraghaleen

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: John, Bridget & Patrick Halligan, Collogoriff
Monday 15th 8pm: Kathleen & Sonny Cunningham (Mass in Graveyard)

Church Holiday - Monday 15th August
Deastógáil na Maighdine Beannaithe Muire - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Drum at 10am. Mass in Clonown cemetery at 8pm (no morning mass in Clonown Church).

Rest in Peace
Pádraig Grenham, U.S.A. and Clonellan (brother of Seán Grenham, Clonellan)
Maureen Foody, London (sister of Crissie Dunning, Ardkeenan)
Leoni Kirwan, Assumption Road, Athlone
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nanam

Clann na nGael 75th Anniversary
Congratulations to Clann na nGael GAA Club who celebrated their 75th anniversary last weekend. Well done to all who cycled from Croke Park to Johnstown on Saturday.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Many thanks to all those who have returned their collection envelopes to date. If you have not already done so, please return your envelope to Drum Parish Office.

Athlone Outdoor Market
Every Sunday at Athlone Town F.C. stadium, starting Sunday 14th August. Low rates from only €10 per car. Come and support the town and have a great day out, make money and sell your old shed or attic clutter or maybe buy that bargain of a lifetime! For more information and bookings, contact 087-3673026.

Bring Your Boots
St. Joseph's Schoolboys Soccer Club, Registrartion Fun Day in Cushla Park, Monksland on Saturday, 20th August. Kick off 11am-1pm. Age 7-17 years. New players welcome.

Cemetery Masses
-Cornamagh Cemetery on Sunday 14th August at 4pm;
-Clonown Cemetery on Monday 15th August at 8pm;
-Coosan Cemetery on Sunday 21st August at 4pm.

Gala Concert
In aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund on Tuesday 22nd September at 8pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church. Concert will feature An Garda Síochána Band, Breda O'Connor and Cór Scoil na gCeithre Máistrí. Tickets €20.

Knock Novena
National Public Novena in honour of Our Lady of Knock takes place from 14th-22nd August. Twice daily at 3pm and 8.30pm. Dedicated to the memory of Monsignor James Horan (1911-1986). Theme: Faith, Providence and Action.

Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Annual Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 21st August during the Novena. Ceremonies began at 2.30pm with Anointing of the Sick followed by Con-celebrated Mass at 3pm. A bus will depart from St. Peter's, Athlone at 10.30am. Booking essential. Contact 086-1960256.