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Sunday 26 February 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 26th February 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 25th 8pm: Eamon McManus, Rooskey
Sunday 26th 10am: Kathleen & Patrick O’Neill and deceased family members, Mount Hussey
Tuesday 28th 7pm: Thanksgiving Mass
Wednesday 29th 7pm: Martin & Mary Ann Downey, Moore South
Thursday 1st 7pm: John, Ellie & Tom McManus, Nure
Friday 2nd 7pm: Tommy & Mary Moran
Friday 2nd 8pm: Doohan Station Mass in the home of Seamus & Marie McCormack
Saturday 3rd 11am: Pat Fallon, Cornafulla (Month's Mind)
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Margaret Macken, Creggane
Sunday 4th 10am: Brian Devine, Ardkeenan

Drum Collection
Sunday 19th February: €1,265.00.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Johnny Hynes, Curraghnaboll
Friday 2nd 8pm: Jack Dunning and his daughter, Bernadette Molloy
Sunday 4th 11am: Martin and Bridie Shine, Drumlosh

Clonown Collections
Sunday 19th February: €214.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €180.00.

Baptism
Caoilfhionn Annette Fallon
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to her parents

Lenten Prayer Groups
Every Tuesday during Lent with the theme 'Taking our hearts to the Lord' at the following locations and times:
-Sr. Bernard's home at 10.30am;
-Fr. Seán O'Dowd's house, Deerpark Road at 8pm;
-Monksland Community Centre at 8pm;
-Drum Parish Hall (upstairs) at 8pm commencing Tuesday 28th February.
Also, evening prayer incorporated in mass in Drum every Friday during Lent. For further information contact the Parish Office at 090-6492171 or Drum Parish Office 090-6437125.

Community Games Draughts Training
For all girls/boys under 10 and under 12. If you are interested in Draughts please contact Joanne Colgan at 087-9137608.

Africa Fundraising Appeal
Enda McManus is hoping to do some voluntary work with Solidarity In Action (in Africa) this summer. Envelopes will be available at the back of the church next weekend if you wish to contribute towards this good cause.

Lost: Engagement Ring
In the vicinity of Cornafulla N.S. Reward offered. Contact: 086-8755640.

Moore & Clonfad Dramatic Society
Are hosting a hilarious comedy ‘Wake in the West’ in Moore Hall on the 9–11th March. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
A sincere thank you to all who supported the recent coffee morning which raised a total of €700 for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund.

Computer Training for Older People
Transition Year students in St. Joseph's College, Summerhill are offering free, one to one computer training for those aged 55 and over. Places limited. To sign up, contact 090-6492383.

Athlone Little Theatre
Presents 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' from Sunday 26th February to Friday 2nd March. Bookings at 090-6474324.

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
From Saturday 30th June to Saturday 7th July. Spiritual Director: Fr. John McManus. Cost €629. For bookings contact Gerry Kinneavy 087-2249621 or Mary 090-6492045 / 087-2936933.

Drum Heritage Group
Annual Table Quiz on Friday 9th March at 8.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel.

Fitness Classes in Drum
'Tighten & tone' workout classes on Wednesday evenings from 8.15-9pm in Drum Community Centre. All fitness levels and age groups welcome. €6 per class. Please call Hazel on 087-9345861 for more information.

Volunteers for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
Volunteer application forms available on-line at www.iec2012.ie/volunteer, please apply by 17th March. Volunteers are required from 6th-19th June.

Thank You
The local branch of IHCPT group 172 would like to thank everyone who donated so generously to their recent church-gate collection. This year we are taking 11 young people with special needs to Lourdes on Easter Sunday for a week. Seven of of these young people are from Athlone town.

Primary Care Adult Mental Health Practitioner
Feeling low, worried, anxious? The Primary Care Adult Mental Health Services in Roscommon Town operate a Free Walk-in Clinic open Tuesday to Thursday 2-4pm. Speak to a Mental Health Practitioner without an appointment. The Clinic is situated at the Psychology Department on Abbey Street, Roscommon. Contact number 090-6627091.