Clann na nGael Notes

O'Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 0-11 Pádraig Pearses 1-4
Clann team: Darren Lennon; Darragh Egan; Cathal Duignan; Ray Fallon; Nial McManus; Brian Goode; Ronan Gavin; Darragh Shine; Garry Shine; Matt Scally; Mark Shine; Alan Dunne; Jonathan Dunning; Cathal Shine; Enda Kenny.
Subs: Emmet Rock for Darragh Shine; Sean Walshe for Darragh Egan.

Under 12 Training/Coaching
Clann na nGael under 12 training/coaching will commence on Tuesday 3rd April 2012 in Johnstown at 6.30pm and will continue on subsequent Tuesday evenings at the same time. All players born on or after the 1st January 2000 are eligible. All welcome.

Feile Peil na nÓg
Clann na nGael Féile first round match is against St Faithleach's this Wednesday 28th March at 7.30pm in Johnstown.

Torthaí
Corrib Oil League Division 1 (O'Rourke Cup)
Clann na nGael 0-11 Pádraig Pearses 1-4
Under 16 League Division 1
Clann na nGael 9-19 Roscommon Gaels 3-4
Under 16 League Division 3
Clann na nGael 4-3 St Faithleach's 4-13
Minor League Division 1
Clann na nGael 7-13 Boyle 3-6

Newsletter - Sunday 25th March 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 24th 8pm: James Henry, Mount Florence
Sunday 25th 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte, Thomastown
Monday 26th 7pm: Greta Reynolds, Creggane
Tuesday 27th 7pm: Philomena Duignan, Ardkeenan
Thursday 29th 7pm: Thomas & Mary Ann Naughton, Doohan
Thursday 29th 8pm: Clonark Station Mass in the home of James Duffy
Friday 30th 8pm: Creggane Station Mass in the home of Thomas & Catherine Seery
Saturday 31st 10.30am: Clonellan Station Mass in the home of Tom & Sarah Duignan
Saturday 31st 8pm: Frank & Mary McManus, Ardnanure
Sunday 1st 10am: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan

Drum Collection
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March: €1,800.00.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 25th 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, late of Cunny and Buggane
Sunday 1st 11am: Kieran & Annie Hynes, Curraghnaboll

Clonown Collections
Sunday 18th March: €146.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €223.00.

Baptism
Mark Martin Macken
Eoin Aaron Butler
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to their parents

Lenten Prayer Groups
Continuing this week:
-Tuesday at 7.30pm in Drum Parish Hall (upstairs);
-Tuesday at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre.
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.

Cookery Demonstration
Author, Broadcaster and Chef Instructor Frank Moynihan will hold a cookery demonstration in St. Aloysius' College on Tuesday 27th March, commencing at 8pm sharp. Admission €10. Please come early and bring a friend.

Ionad Oidhreachta an Droma

Drum Heritage Group
All members requested to attend a very important meeting on Thursday 29th March at 8.30pm in the Visitor Centre.

Féile Ceoil na Scoileanna
Takes place in the Dean Crowe Theatre from Monday 26th to Thursday 29th March, at 7pm daily. Matinee on Wednesday at 10.30am. Please come and support. Fáilte roimh cách.

Reminder: Charity Tax Relief forms
Please return your completed form for 2011 to the Parish Office as soon as possible. If you have mislaid the form or did not receive the relevant documentation, please contact the Parish Office at 090-6492171 or in Drum 090-6437125. Many thanks for the positive response so far.

Confirmation Programme
Will take place in Drum church on Saturday 31st March at 8pm.

Multiple Sclerosis Church Gate Collection
Will be held at Drum and Clonown churches on Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April.

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Church Gate Collection
Will be held in Drum on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th April. Please support.

Holy Week Chrism Mass
A special celebration in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Wednesday 4th April at 7.30pm. During the mass, Bishop Christopher Jones will bless the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick. You are cordially invited to join with the Bishop and priests of the diocese for this special celebration. Light refreshments served afterwards in the Gillooly Hall.

Book Launch
Drum Heritage Group invite you to the launch of their book 'Titanic' on Friday 13th April at 8.30pim in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone.

Night at the Dogs
In aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund on Saturday 28th April in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. Sponsor a race: €300. Sponsor a dog: €50. Tickets: €20 each on sale now from the Sacristy, the Parish Office or any member of the committee. 1st prize €1,000; 2nd prize €500; five prizes of €100.

Cornafulla Old School Re-union
Re-union of Past Pupils of Cornafulla Old School will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Friday 18th May at 8pm. All past pupils welcome.

Care to Drive
Volunteer transport programme run by the Irish Cancer Society. We recruit and train volunteers to drive patients to and from their hospital appointments. We are currently looking for people in the Athlone/Ballinasloe/Moate/Shannonbridge areas to drive patients to and from Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. The service is free to both the hospital and the patient with the Irish Cancer Society incurring all costs. Volunteers are paid for all their fuel expenses. We are asking for volunteers to commit to driving 2 days a month (Mon-Fri). For more information call Gail on 01-2310566.

Clann na nGael Notes

Calling all under-age players
All under-age players are asked to attend a registration morning in Johnstown next Sunday morning, March 25th, at 11.00am. All under-age players should attend whether they have registered last year or not. This is most important so please attend.

Under 12 Training/Coaching
Clann na nGael under 12 training/coaching will commence on Tuesday 3rd April 2012 in Johnstown at 6.30pm and will continue on subsequent Tuesday evenings at the same time. All players born on or after the 1st January 2000 are eligible. All welcome.

Feile Peil na nÓg
Clann na nGael Féile first round match is against St Faithleach's this Wednesday 28th March at 7.30pm in Johnstown.

Scéim Deontais don Ghaeltacht 2012
As part of our promotion of the Irish language, Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Ros Comáin are offering a number of grants to students who wish to improve their knowledge of the Irish language. Applications are invited from full time secondary school students in county Roscommon. Each grant is worth €200. Successful candidates from 2010 and 2011 may not take part in this competition. Students are to apply with a short essay as Gaeilge (300 words) entitled: “Páirc an Chrócaigh – an sean is an nua” plus an application form which can be downloaded from the CLG Ros Comáin website or by clicking here. Completed applications should be forwarded to Tomás Ó Muirí, Oifigeach Cultúr agus Gaeilge, Roscommon County Board Office, 5 Castle View, Castle Street, Roscommon on or before Friday 19th April 2012, or via e-mail at irishculturalofficer.roscommon@gaa.ie Applications after this date will not be accepted.

Clár Cluichí
Saturday 24 March
Corrib Oil League Division 1: Pádraig Pearses V Clann na nGael at 4:30pm in Pairc an Phiarsaigh
Sunday 1 April
Corrib Oil League Division 1: Elphin V Clann na nGael at 2:00pm in Orchard Park, Elphin

Newsletter - Sunday 18th March 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 17th 8pm: Paddy & Margaret Mulvey, also, Jim Hynes, Johnstown
Sunday 18th 10am: Patrick & Michael Harney, Clonrulla
Tuesday 20th 7pm: Kathleen Greene, Doohan
Wednesday 21st 7pm: Martin O’Rourke, Rathpeak
Thursday 22nd 7pm: John Duffy, Clonark
Friday 23rd 7pm: Martin Kelly, Clonbulia
Friday 23rd 8pm: South Hill / Rockfield Station Mass in the home of Seán & Assumpta Walshe
Saturday 24th 8pm: James Henry, Mount Florence
Sunday 25th 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte, Thomastown

Drum Collection
Sunday 11th March: €1,151.57.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 18th 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Ballinaculla
Sunday 25th 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, late of Cunny and Buggane

Clonown Collections
Sunday 11th March: €174.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €175.00.

Baptism
Finan Christopher Mannion
Fionn Oliver Fallon
Lucy Jayne Samuels
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to their parents

Rest In Peace
Mary Duignan (née Harney), Clonbulia and late of Creggane, Cornafulla
Stella (Marcella) Brockman (née O'Neill), Clonakilty, Cork and late of Mount Hussey
John (Johnny) Flynn, Clonown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Lenten Prayer Groups
Continuing this week:
-Tuesday at 7.30pm in Drum Parish Hall (upstairs);
-Tuesday at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre.
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.

Africa Fundraising Appeal
Enda McManus is hoping to do some voluntary work with Solidarity In Action in Africa this summer. If you wish to contribute towards this good cause, please place your donation in an envelope marked for Enda McManus. Envelopes can be placed in the collection basket at next weekend's masses in Drum. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Confirmation Programme
Will take place in Drum church on Saturday 31st March at 8pm.

Multiple Sclerosis Church Gate Collection
Will be held at Drum and Clonown churches on Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April.

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Church Gate Collection
Will be held in Drum on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th April. Please support.

Scoil Chor na Fola

Cornafulla Old School Re-union
Re-union of Past Pupils of Cornafulla Old School will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Friday 18th May at 8pm. All past pupils welcome.

Monksland TidyTowns
Anyone interested in getting involved with and helping the newly formed Monksland TidyTowns group please contact Edwina 086-8583947 or Deirdre 087-7706609.

Nutrition for Kids Workshop
Will take place in Venue 4, Bastion Street, Athlone on Thursday 22nd March at 8pm. Nutrition consultant Lynda McFarland from Athlone Nutrition Clinic will give practical advice on balancing your children’s meals. Tastings and discussion will also take place.

St. Angela's College Sligo
Part-time Higher Diploma in Religious Education and Certificate in Religious Education (Primary School_ starting September 2012 in Sligo. For further information and application forms contact 071-9195550 or www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie. Closing date for applications 30th March 2012.

Night at the Dogs
In aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund on Saturday 28th April in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. Sponsor a race: €300. Sponsor a dog: €50. Tickets: €20 each on sale now from the Sacristy, the Parish Office or any member of the committee. 1st prize €1,000; 2nd prize €500; five prizes of €100.

Care to Drive
Volunteer transport programme run by the Irish Cancer Society. We recruit and train volunteers to drive patients to and from their hospital appointments. We are currently looking for people in the Athlone/Ballinasloe/Moate/Shannonbridge areas to drive patients to and from Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. The service is free to both the hospital and the patient with the Irish Cancer Society incurring all costs. Volunteers are paid for all their fuel expenses. We are asking for volunteers to commit to driving 2 days a month (Mon-Fri). For more information call Gail on 01-2310566.

Clann na nGael Notes

Tansey Cup
Clann na nGael 1-5 Shannon Gaels 0-5
Emmet Durney got the Clann na nGael second team off to a winning start in the Tansey cup in Croghan against Shannon Gaels on Sunday morning.
Clann team: Darren Lennon, Shane Gavin, Daniel Harney, Ray Fallon, Emmet O’Connor, Eugene Pettit, Mark Connaughton, Liam Naughton, Emmet Rock, Ronan Killian, Alan Dunne, Emmet Kenny, Niall Lennon, Colin Nicholson, Darragh Lennon.

Minor League
Clann na nGael 0-11 St. Brigid's 0-7
The Clann minor team travelled to Kiltoom to take on the home side in the opening game of the 2012 league. Ruadhri McManus opened the Clann account with a fine point, but Clann 0-3 to 0-1 down within 10 minutes Clann took control for five minutes and were a point to the god following scores from Ultan Harney, Ruadhri Mc Manus and Martin Flannery. The hosts rallied before half time to lead 0-6 to 0-4 at the break.
A brace of points from Ruadhri Mc Manus brought parity, but St. Brigid's went to the front with another point midway through the second period. Once again the Clann lads surged on with points from Ultan Harney, Eoin Forde 2, Ruadhri Mc Manus and Mark Shine, these points were enough for Clann to record a deserved win. Best for Clann were Dylan Colgan, Ritchie Mc Manus, Paddy Harney, Darragh Golden and Eoin Forde.
Team and scorers: Dylan Colgan, Ritchie McManus, James Mc Manus, Martin Costello, Paddy Harney, Shane Petit, Martin Flannery 0-1, Ruadhri McManus 0-5, Aaron Shine, Malcom O'Hanlon, Pierce Harney Nolan, Darragh Golden, Rian McNamara, Ultan Harney 0-2, Colin Meehan. Subs: Eoin Forde 0-2, Jack Connaughton, Mark Shine 0-1, Cian McManus, Aaron O'Reilly, David Kildea.

Annual Supper Dance
Many thanks to the staff of Athlone Springs Hotel, who pulled out all the stops to give us a great night at the annual supper dance on Friday night. The victorious Junior A championship winning team were presented with their medals by Fergal O’Donnell. County chairman Michael Fahey also attended. Liam Dunne presented a novelty crossword which had the attendance scratching their heads. Na Fianna were in fine voice in providing the entertainment for the night. Also honoured were the following:

• Caroline O’Neill - Ladies Young player of the year
• Aisling Egan - Ladies senior player of the year
• Emmet Kenny - Young Player of the year
• Matt Scally – Senior player of the year
• Cathal Kenny – Clubman of the year

Club membership
Clann na nGael are holding a registration evening next Friday evening in Johnstown between 7pm and 9.30pm. All members, new and lapsed, players and non players are asked to come along and sign up. Membership includes a free text messaging service with information about all fixtures, results and club news. Padraic Seery will be there to take all details, so come along and join the fun.

Clár Cluichí
Monday 19 March
O'Rourke Cup: Pádraig Pearses V Clann na nGael at 12:00pm in Páirc an Phiarsaigh.

Christopher McManus, R.I.P.

Chris McManus, R.I.P.

The community of Drum is in shock this weekend having learned of the tragic death of Christopher McManus in Nigeria. Christopher's grandfather William was a native of Ardnanure, Drum. Christopher, a 28 year-old quantity surveyor from Oldham, Greater Manchester, had been working as a contract worker on a construction project in northern Nigeria when he and an Italian colleague were captured in May 2011 and held hostage until their death this week during a failed rescue attempt.

Christopher's grandfather Dr. William McManus was born in Ardnaure to parents Edmond and Anne, and William was recorded as being three months old in the 1911 Census. Both he and his eldest brother Edward studied medicine at University College Galway having previously attended Drumpark National School and the Marist Brothers' School in Athlone. Edward worked as a doctor in Brideswell and later in Roscommon, while William and his wife Josie Gilleran of The Walk, Roscommon moved to England where he worked in private practice in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Their son Michael is Christopher's father.

William always maintained a keen interest in his native county, and the family have many relatives in Drum, including the O'Connell family of Glendeer Farm. William McManus' sister Margaret was married to Michael John O'Connell of Kilmacormack.

We offer our sincere sympathy to Christopher's family and relations.

May he rest in peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

The case has been the subject of much international media coverage in recent days:
RTÉ News - Italian, UK hostages killed in Nigeria raid (8 March 2012)
BBC News - Nigeria rescue bid: Kidnapped Briton and Italian killed (8 March 2012)
The Telegraph - British hostage killed in failed SBS rescue bid (8 March 2012)
The Guardian - British and Italian hostages killed in Nigeria (8 March 2012)

Newsletter - Sunday 11th March 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 10th 8pm: Patrick, Kate & Michael McManus, Belrea
Sunday 11th 10am: Mary Duignan, Clonellan (Month's Mind)
Tuesday 13th 7pm: Phobe Duignan, Doohan
Wednesday 14th 7.30pm: First Confession
Thursday 15th 7pm: Christy Nolan, Doohan
Thursday 15th 8pm: Taylorstown Station Mass in the home of Tom & Áine Lennon
Friday 16th 8pm: Michael Watson, Dublin & Ardkeenan
Saturday 17th 10am - St. Patrick's Day: P.J. Lawless. Cornafulla South
Saturday 17th 8pm: Paddy & Margaret Mulvey, also, Jim Hynes, Johnstown
Sunday 18th 10am: Patrick & Michael Harney, Clonrulla

Drum Collection
Sunday 4th March: €1,620.00.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 11th 11am: Johnny, Annie, Patrick & Elizabeth Egan, Curraghnaboll
Saturday 17th 11am - St. Patrick's Day: Mary Henry, Carricknaughton
Sunday 18th 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Ballinaculla

Clonown Collections
Sunday 4th March: €216.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €201.00.

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 15th March at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. Everyone welcome.

Baptism
Ethan Luke McManus
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to his parents

Rest In Peace
Dermot Lennon, Garbally Oaks, Ballinasloe and late of Summerhill
Christopher McManus, England (grandson of Dr. William McManus, formerly of Ardnanure)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Naomh Pádraig

Lá Fhéile Pádraig
-Aifreann sa Droim dé hAoine 16ú ag 8 i.n. agus dé Sathairn 17ú ag 10 r.n.
-Aifreann i gCluain Eamhain dé Sathairn 17ú ag 11 r.n.
-Aifreann i Séipéal Peadar agus Pól dé hAoine 6.30 i.n. agus dé Sathairn ag 9 r.n., 12 i.n. agus 6 i.n.

St. Patrick's Day
-Mass in Drum on Friday 16th at 8pm and Saturday 17th at 10am
-Mass in Clonown on Saturday 17th at 11am
-Mass in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church on Friday 16th at 6.30pm and Saturday 17th at 9am, 12pm and 6pm.

Lenten Prayer Groups
Please note change of times for this week:
-Monday at 7.30pm in Drum Parish Hall (upstairs);
-Tuesday at 7pm in Monksland Community Centre.
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.

Ardkeenan N.S. Drum
Open Evening and Enrolment on Tuesday 13th March from 6.30–7.45pm. Enrolment also by appointment during school hours. Telephone 090-6437244.

Lourdes Pilgrimage Fundraiser
Social night and music in aid of Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Monday 12th March at 9pm. Please support.

Clonown Community Fundraising Social
Social night with music by The Coyles on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday 17th March from 9.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets €10. Raffle on the night with special prizes. Tickets available from Ann 087-2261096 or Paul 086-3349585.

Eucharistic Congress Workshop
Fr. Benny McHale, Tuam will present a workshop to give people an outline of what the Congress may be like on Tuesday 13th March at 8pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. All are welcome.

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association
Fundraiser in Hayden’s Hotel on Sunday 18th March commencing at 10.30pm. Tickets €10. Please support.

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.

Africa Fundraising Appeal
Enda McManus is hoping to do some voluntary work with Solidarity In Action in Africa this summer. If you wish to contribute towards this good cause, please place your donation in an envelope marked for Enda McManus. Envelopes can be placed in the collection basket at next weekend's masses in Drum. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Night at the Dogs
In aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund on Saturday 28th April in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. Sponsor a race: €300. Sponsor a dog: €50. Tickets: €20 each on sale now. 1st prize €1,000; 2nd prize €500; five prizes of €100.

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.

Clann na nGael Notes

O'Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 1-8 Castlerea 1-3
Eamon Harney got the Athlone Springs sponsored Clann na nGael senior team off to a winning start in the O’Rourke Cup league on Sunday with a workman-like win against Castlerea in Johnstown. In the first half, and playing against a stiff breeze, Clann found scores hard to come by. Enda Kenny drew first blood however when the Castlerea keeper was forced to pull off a fantastic save and parried the ball over the bar. There were wides from both sides before Castlerea scored their first point from a free after 23 minutes of play. Castlerea were awarded a penalty which they converted and they followed this up with a fine point from play to leave Clann facing half time four points adrift. Emmet Kenny was fouled in the square just before half time and Enda Kenny took the resulting penalty. The keeper again pulled off a great save but this time Enda followed up and slotted the ball to the net. Half time score Clann 1-1 Castlerea 1-2. Clann started the second half brightly and points from Mark Shine (free) and Cathal Shine edged them in front. Castlerea scored an equaliser from a free. Clann began to take control, and playing with the aid of the breeze Mark Shine slotted over a free and Jonathan Dunning scored from play. This pattern was repeated with two more points and Alan Dunne finished off the scoring with a fine individual point to leave five between them.
Clann na nGael team: Ronan O’Reilly; Liam Óg Naughton; Cathal Duignan; Ray Fallon; Ronan Gavin; Niall McManus; Sean Walshe; Brian Goode; Dara Shine; Alan Dunne (0-1); Mark Shine (0-3); Jonathan Dunning (0-2); Emmet Kenny; Cathal Shine (0-1); Enda Kenny (1-1).

Under 16
Clann na nGael Under 16s got off to a great start on Saturday. Our 'A' team travelled to Woodmount to play Padraic Pearses where we won on a scoreline of 4-7 to 1-6. Our 'B' team travelled to Tulsk at the same time and were also victorious on a scoreline of 3-5 to 3-4. Well done to both teams.

Club Supper Dance
Tickets still available for this year’s supper dance which will take place in Athlone Springs Hotel this Friday 9th March at 8pm. Music by Na Fianna. Tickets available at €25 from Liam Dunne 083-4166464, Harney’s SPAR, or any committee member.

Club Holiday
It's time to start planning the holidays! This year’s club holiday will be in October. No destination has been chosen as of yet so anyone wishing to travel or with suggestions for the holiday should get their names in early to the committee: Mary Rock, Breda Dolan or Joe Fallon.

Club Lotto
Winning numbers drawn: 11; 15; 23; 24. No Jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot €3,200 and the draw will be in The Mill.

Torthaí
O’Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 1-8 Castlerea 1-3
Under 16 Division 1 League
Padraic Pearses 1-6 Clann na nGael (A) 4-7
Under 16 Division 3 League
Tulsk 3-4 Clann na nGael 3-5

Newsletter - Sunday 4th March 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Margaret Macken, Creggane
Sunday 4th 10am: Brian Devine, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 6th 7pm: Trisha Moore, Meehambee
Wednesday 7th 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 8th 7pm: John (Cal) & Mary McManus, Nure
Friday 8th 7pm: Maisie Griffin and deceased family members of the Griffin & Gaffey families, Clonbulia
Saturday 10th 8pm: Patrick, Kate & Michael McManus, Belrea
Sunday 11th 10am: Mary Duignan, Clonellan (Month's Mind)

Drum Collection
Sunday 26th February: €928.00.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 4th 11am: Martin and Bridie Shine, Drumlosh
Sunday 11th 11am: Mass

Clonown Collections
Sunday 26th February: €205.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €233.00.

Baptism
Síofra Jennifer O’Reilly
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;
-Drum Parish Hall (upstairs) at 7.30pm.
-Fr. Seán O'Dowd's house, Deerpark Road at 8pm;
-Monksland Community Centre at 8pm;
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.

Drum ICA
Monthly meeting in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday 6th March at 8.30pm. All members please attend.

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

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. If you wish to contribute towards this good cause, please place your donation in an envelope marked for Enda McManus. Envelopes can be placed in the collection basket at next weekend's masses in Drum. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations
Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group was awarded Second Prize in the Tidy Cemeteries Competition for 2011. Roscommon County Council would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the committee members and the local community. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Scoil na gCeithre Máistrí
Open night on Wednesday 7th March at 8pm for children starting school in September 2012. All welcome. Céad míle fáilte.

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.

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.

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.

Lourdes Pilgrimage Fundraiser
Social night and music in aid of Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Monday 12th March at 9pm. Please support.

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association
Fundraiser in Hayden’s Hotel on Sunday 18th March commencing at 10.30pm. Tickets €10. Please support.

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.

Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities
One again letters and forms are being posted during the coming week to PAYE taxpayers in the parish who contributed €250 or more (including the second collection for maintenance fund) during 2011. If you do not receive the relevant documentation and feel that you would like to contribute, please contact the Parish Office at 090-6492171. Meanwhile we offer our sincere thanks to all those who have participated during the last few years in helping us benefit from this important source of funding, which goes towards reducing the debt for the restoration of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.