Clann na nGael Notes

Senior Football Championship Round 1
Clann na nGael 3-9 St. Croan's 2-12
Senior football championship draw experts did it again in Kiltoom on Saturday evening with a hard earned draw with St Croans in the first round of the championship. Clann started brightly and had three good points on the score board in the first 5 minutes Enda Kenny, Matt Scally and Donal Shine from a free. St Croans replied with a well taken point. St Croans then began to play with some belief and were awarded a penalty on 11 minuets which they converted to take the lead. Clann replied with a well taken Matt Scally goal following good work from Cathal Shine. Jonathan Dunning then scored a point before St Croans scores two more points. Matt scored another long range point before St Croans popped over five unanswered points to take control at half time.
St Croans started with the first score to lead by four points until Donal Shine was fouled in front of the goal to be awarded a penalty which he dispatched the back of the net. Donal then scored two long range points before Matt scored a great goal to leave Clann in control of the game. St Croans fought back but Ronan O Reilly was alert and pulled off a great save. At this point Clann were awarded a free out from the edge of the box. Strangely the referee then turned to David Flynn and awarded a red card which baffled the entire attendance. This turned the game on it’s head and St Croans began to take control. They scored a goal and a point to level the game before Jonathan Dunning replied with a point to edge Clann in front again. St Croans scored two points to take the lead as time added on approached. Donal Shine scored from a free outside the 50 mark to draw level and was just outside with another long range effort before the referee called time.
Clann now have a long wait for the next round which probably will not be played until August sometime. It was disappointing not to win a game which we were well capable of. We would still have to get a result from some of the other two games in our group and the lads behaved well to secure the draw, despite the bizarre sending off of David Flynn.
Clann Team: Ronan O’Reilly; Niall McManus; Cathal Duignan; Darragh Egan; Ronan Gavin; Sean Walshe; David Flynn; Garry Shine; Graham Pettit; Alan Dunne; Cathal Shine; Jonathan Dunning(0-2); Enda Kenny(0-1); Donal Shine(1-4); Matt Scally(2-2). Subs used: Brian Goode for Niall McManus, Ultan Harney for Garry Shine, Stephen Flynn for Alan Dunne, Emmet Rock for Enda Kenny.

Club Holiday
This year's Club Holiday is to Lanzarote. Departing Sunday 14th October and returning Sunday 21st October. Full cost is €485 per person. Deposit of €100 is required immediately. Names and deposits must be with the committee before Wednesday 6th June. Contact Breda 086-8971409; Mary 087-7838966 or Alan 086-1697508. Book early as places are limited.

Torthaí
Senior Football Championship Round 1
Clann na nGael 3-9 St. Croan's 2-12
Intermediate Football Championship
Clann na nGael B 0-7 St. Brigid's B 1-11
Under 12 League Division 1
Clann na nGael 1-20 Castlerea 4-5

Clár Cluichí
Wednesday 30 May
Adult Football League Division 4 Mid-South: Clann na nGael v St Brigid's in Johnstown at 8.30pm.
Saturday 2 June
Adult Football League Division 3: Clann na nGael V St Ronan's in Johnstown at 7pm.
Sunday 3 June
Adult Football League Division 4 Mid-South: Kilbride V Clann na nGael in Kilbride at 12pm.

Newsletter - Sunday 27th May 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Sunday 27th 10am: Mary Naughton, Doohan (1st Anniversary)
Tuesday 29th 7pm: Patrick & Moira O’Brien (Special Intentions)
Wednesday 30th 7pm: Jimmy Kelly, Coolderry, Ballinasloe
Thursday 31st 7pm: Tommy Dolan, Moore South
Friday 1st 7pm: John Bohan, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Michael McManus, Nure
Sunday 3rd 10am: Anthony Whyte, Thomastown
Sunday 3rd 3.30pm: Open Air Mass at Drum Monastic Site preceded by a Rosary Procession from St. Brigid’s Well

Drum Collection
Sunday 20th May: €801.00.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th 11am: Lena, Peter & Kathleen Dunning
Sunday 3rd 11am: Michael Hardiman, his sister Mary, his brother Kevin, Drumlosh

Clonown Collections
Sunday 20th May: €186.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €187.00.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Cathal Kenny and Stéphane Rodrigues on their recent wedding. May they be blessed with a long and happy life together.

Baptism
Lillian Clare Gaylard
Fiona Ellen Ball
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Annual Mass at Drum Monastic Site - Sunday 3rd June
Annual concelebrated open-air Mass at Drum Monastic Site preceded by Rosary Procession from St. Brigid's Well on Sunday 3rd June at 3.30pm.

Drum Heritage Group
Meeting in the Heritage Centre on Thursday 31st at 8.30pm.

Revisiting the Mass - Part 2
Final session on Monday 28th May from 8.00-9.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone. Everyone welcome. Cost €3 per session.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Anyone interested in participating in Gymnastics (up to age 16 boys and girls) please send a text with the child’s name and date of birth to 086-8747605.

Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August - 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply, please contact the Parish Office 090-6437125 before the end of May. A draw will be held if more than two applications are received.

Relics of St. Therese
Afternoon of prayer and healing mass with the Relics of St. Therese will take place in Cluain Chiaráin, Clonmacnois on Sunday 2nd June at 2.30pm for all deceased souls who died by suicide or in traumatic circumstances. Everybody welcome. Contact 087-6600190 for further details.

St. Angela’s College, Sligo
Courses in religious education, theology and chaplaincy studies open to teachers, chaplains, parents, sacrament preparation teams and those who are interested in these areas are being run in St. Angela’s College, Sligo. More information 071 9195550, www.strangelas.nuigalway.ie or email education@strangelas.nuigalway.ie

RHS Home Services
We are a not for profit co-op based with charitable status, providing top quality home care at affordable prices in your community. RHS Home Services is generating full time and part time positions. We are recruiting carers in the general Athlone area. A Fetac Level 5 qualification in Health care is desirable. To apply or find out more about using our services, please contact 090-6625988.

Clann na nGael Notes

Senior Ladies
Clann na nGael 1-13 Oran 2-6
Pride of place this week goes to the Clann na nGael Senior Ladies team who are Division 2 league champions and captured the first piece of silverware of the year in winning the league final against a very fit and physical Oran team in a hard fought game in Knockcroghery last Saturday evening. The game was played at a very fast pace with both teams giving it everything. Oran opened the scoring with a point but Clann replied with two points from Kayleigh Dunning. Clann were rocked by a goal and point from Oran’s Annette McGeeney and lost Rosa Shine after a clash of heads. Clann then stepped up the pace and scored three points without reply from Kayleigh Dunning (2) and Niamh Fallon.
Just as Clann had got back into the game Oran struck with another goal and point on the 23rd and 24th minute. It looked like it was all going wrong for Clann when they were forced to make another change in defence with Kelly Killian going off injured. But Clann finished the half on top with points from Niamh and Martina O’Brien. The second half started as the first half finished with Clann getting more possession but finding it hard to get scores. Kayleigh Dunning scored a point after two minutes only for Oran to reply with one of their own. Then Clann got the upper hand for the rest of the half and outscored Oran by 1-5 to 0-1, Orla O’Neill with the goal after 21 minutes of the half. Clann’s fitness really showed in the last fifteen minutes, getting first to the ball and laying off good possession to other players. This was a great team effort from the whole panel.
Team: C O’Neill, A Egan, R Shine, K Finlass, K Killian, A Shine, M O’Brien (0-1), O O’Neill (1-0), N Fallon (0-1), K Watson, C Fallon, K Dunning (0-8), N O’Brien (0-1), A Golden, B Gately (0-1), G Wall, M Sweeney, R Naughten, K Doran, E Goode, M Shine, M Gately, L O’Connor, A McEvilly, C Dunning.

Championship Round 1
All eyes this weekend are on Championship action. The senior team is first into the action on Saturday evening as they take on St Croans in Kiltoom at 6pm. On Sunday the intermediate team are in action in Woodmount at 1pm where they take on St Brigids.

Roscommon Development Draw
This week is club members last chance to purchase a ticket in the Roscommon Development Draw. The club is committed to selling a quota of tickets so please make an effort to secure your ticket. Tickets may be obtained from any of the club officers

Torthaí
Ladies League Division 2 Final
Clann na nGael 1-13 Oran 2-6
Under 12 Girls Championship
Clann na nGael (Lions) 2-6 Padraic Pearses 2-7
Tansey Cup
Clann na nGael 0-10 Ballinameen 0-6
Under 16 Championship Division 1
Clann na nGael 1-17 Western Gaels 2-4
Under 14 league Division 1
Clann na nGael 6-8 Roscommon Gaels 2-9
Under 14 league Division 3
Clann na nGael 1-7 Kilmore 3-17

Clár Cluichí
Saturday 26 May
Senior Football Championship Round 1: Clann na nGael v St. Croan's in Kiltoom at 6pm
Sunday 27 May
Intermediate Football Championship Round 1: Clann na nGael B v St. Brigid's B in Páirc an Piarsaigh, Woodmount at 1pm

Newsletter - Sunday 20th May 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Pat & Mary Kennedy, Johnstown
Sunday 20th 10am: Michael McManus, Cornafulla South
Tuesday 22nd 4pm: Confirmation for the children of Ardkeenan & Cornafulla schools
Wednesday 23rd 7.30pm: Prayer meeting (upstairs in Drum Parish Hall)
Saturday 26th 11am: Angeline & Mia Keegan (Month's Mind)
Saturday 26th 8pm: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Sunday 27th 10am: Mary Naughton, Doohan (1st Anniversary)

Drum Collection
Sunday 13th May: €1,253.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members
Sunday 27th 11am: Lena, Peter & Kathleen Dunning

Clonown Collections
Sunday 13th May: €137.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €200.00.

Rest in Peace
Patrick Cunniffe, Ardkeenan, Drum
Mary O'Donovan, Curryore, Drum and late of St. Coman's Park
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Damien Durney and Anne-Marie McKeown on their recent wedding. May they be blessed with a long and happy life together.

Annual Mass at Drum Monastic Site - Sunday 3rd June
Annual concelebrated open-air Mass at Drum Monastic Site preceded by Rosary Procession from St. Brigid's Well on Sunday 3rd June at 3pm.

Clonown Community Fundraiser Social Night
Social night in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Friday 25th May. Music by the Coyles. Raffle will take place on the night with a special prize of a signed jersey of Euro 2012 Irish squad.

Revisiting the Mass - Part 2
Short three-part course continues on Monday 21st and Monday 28th May from 8.00-9.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone. Everyone welcome. Cost €3 per session.

Eucharistic Congress Meeting
The people who are attending the Eucharistic Final Mass in Croke Park on 17th June are invited to a meeting in the Presbytery, Deerpark Road (Fr. O'Dowd's house) on Wednesday 23rd 8pm.

Pentecost Envelopes
Envelopes will be distributed to all households in the parish by your area distributor during the coming week. Sincere thanks for all your ongoing support for the priests of the parish.

Relics of St. Therese
Afternoon of prayer and healing mass with the Relics of St. Therese will take place in Cluain Chiaráin, Clonmacnois on Sunday 2nd June at 2.30pm for all deceased souls who died by suicide or in traumatic circumstances. Everybody welcome. Contact 087-6600190 for further details.

Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August - 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply, please contact the Parish Office 090-6437125 before the end of May. A draw will be held if more than two applications are received.

Clann na nGael Notes

O’Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 0-14 St. Aidan's 0-7
Clann Athlone Springs sponsored senior team recorded another comprehensive win in the O’Rourke Cup Division 1 league in Johnstown on Friday 4th May. This was a good workman like performance with good displays all around.
Team: Ronan O’Reilly; Niall McManus; Darragh Egan; Liam Óg Naughten; Ronan Gavin; Sean Walshe (0-1); Darragh Shine; Garry Shine; Graham Pettit (0-1); Alan Dunne (0-2, 1 Free); Matt Scally; Emmet Rock; Enda Kenny (0-1); Mark Shine (0-3, 1 Free); Johnathan Dunning (0-6). Sub: David Flynn for Mark Shine.

O’Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 0-8 Strokestown 1-5
Clann Athlone Springs sponsored senior team played their last home game on the O’Rourke cup campaign on Friday last and recorded a well deserved draw with Strokestown. This was a game either side could have won but both sides were guilty of wasteful finishing and some poor passing. Clann will have to step up a gear for the championship scheduled for the weekend of 25th May.
Team: Ronan O’Reilly; Niall McManus; Cathal Duignan; Darragh Egan; Ronan Gavin; Sean Walshe; David Flynn; Garry Shine; Graham Pettit (0-1); Alan Dunne (0-2); Cathal Shine (0-2); Emmet Rock (0-1); Enda Kenny (0-1); Matt Scally; Jonathan Dunning (0-1). Subs used: Mark Shine; Emmet Egan; Darragh Shine.

Ladies Intermediate League
Clann na nGael 2-14 Michael Glavey’s 0-4
Clann na nGael Senior Ladies travelled to Michael Glavey’s on Saturday 5th May and came away with a very good win. The team, which had five changes from the previous game, played some fine flowing football against a physically strong Michael Glavey’s side.
Team: C O’Neill, D O’Neill, A Egan, M Shine, C Dunning, K Killian, S O’Sullivan, R Shine, K Finlass, R Naughten, K Watson, B Gately, E Goode, N O’Brien, M Gately, A Golden, C Quinn, A Mc Evilly, A Shine, O O’Neill and K Dunning.

Ladies Intermediate League
Clann na nGael 3-3 Oran 3-2
The intermediate team maintained a 100% record in the league, with a one point win over Oran at Johnstown on Sunday. This was their last game in the league and they now meet Oran again, possibly next weekend in the league final.

Torthaí
Adult Football League Division 1 (O'Rourke Cup)
Clann na nGael 0-14 St. Aidan's 0-7
Clann na nGael 0-8 Strokestown 1-5
Ladies Intermediate League
Clann na nGael 2-14 Michael Glavey’s 0-4
Clann na nGael 3-3 Oran 3-2
Under 16 League Division 3
Clann na nGael (B) 3-12 Kilbride 2-6
Minor League Division 1
Clann na nGael 1-13 Strokestown 2-7

Facing the Future: Information and Open Day at Drum Community Centre

An information and open day will be held in Drum Community Centre, Athlone on Saturday 19th May from 12 midday to 4pm as part of National Volunteering Week. The centre has been open since 1988 and many of the current members have been involved for many years, some of them from the very beginning. They're looking for new members to get involved, either as a volunteer at Drum Bingo or as a member of the centre committee, and are welcoming 'the next generation' to bring some fresh ideas and energy to the centre.

The Drum area has changed dramatically over the last 25 years, and has welcomed many new residents and families who have made Drum their home. While many people drive by the centre on a daily basis, some have never been inside it. This is an open invitation to drop in for a cup of tea and a chat, or just have a look around and see the facilities available at the centre.

“We're lucky to have a first-class community facility which is fully paid for”, explains committee secretary Aidan McEvilly. “All we want is for more people to get involved and use the facilities.”

Drum Community Centre

The open day provides an opportunity for people to come along without commitment and have a look around or get more information about the centre in an informal environment. The centre will be open from 12 midday to 4pm, and all facilities and rooms within the building will accessible on the day, including the sports hall, lounge, meeting room and kitchen.

One aim of the event is to find new people who might be interested in volunteering at Drum Bingo, which is held every Friday night at Drum Community Centre. The work ranges from selling books to stacking chairs, and even if you can only give half an hour each week, or one night per month, you would be very welcome to join in.

Another aim is to increase membership of the community centre. The company is limited by guarantee, which means it has no shareholders and the liability of members is limited. Any adult may be a member and applications for membership are welcome. Members who are elected to the Board of Directors are then responsible for making decisions about the operation of the centre.

Ionad Pobail an Droma

National Volunteering Week is a celebration of the work done by volunteers across the country, and also an opportunity for more people to get active in their community through voluntary work.

"The door is open for anyone who wants to get involved. We look forward to seeing you" concludes Mr McEvilly. Those who are unable to attend can find further details on the Community of Drum website at www.drum.ie or visit the centre any Friday night during bingo.

Aghaidh ar an Todhchaí: Lá Eolais agus Lá Oscailte ag Ionad Pobail an Droma

Beidh lá eolais agus lá oscailte ar siúl in Ionad Pobail an Droma, Áth Luain, Co. Ros Comáin Dé Sathairn 19 Bealtaine, 12 - 4 i.n. mar chuid de Sheachtain Náisiúnta na hOibre Deonaí. Táthar ar thóir oibrithe deonacha ag an ionad pobail - daoine atá sásta a bheith mar chomhalta boird nó mar oibrí deonach ag an mbiongó gach seachtain. "Tá an t-ádh orainn go bhfuil áiseanna den chéad scoth gan fiacha againn anseo sa Droim, ní theastaíonn uainn ach daoine chun leas a bhaint astu agus cúnamh a thabhairt dúinn" arsa Aodán Mac an Mhílidh, rúnaí an choiste.

Tá cuireadh oscailte roimh phobal an cheantair buail isteach le haghaidh cupán tae agus comhrá, nó chun súil a chaitheamh thart ar an ionad, nó chun ceist a chur. Beidh míle fáilte romhat. Más rud é go bhfuil spéis agat ach nach bhféidir leat a bheith i láthair ar an lá, is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil ag www.drum.ie

Newsletter - Sunday 13th May 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 13th 10am: Deceased members of the Seery Family, Creggane
Sunday 13th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan & Cornafulla schools
Tuesday 15th 7pm: Johnny & Mary Moran, Kilmacormack
Wednesday 16th 7pm: Patrick , Annie & Katie Dolan, Clonark
Thursday 17th 7pm: Thomas & Josephine Connor and deceased family members, Clonark
Friday 18th 7pm: Aidan & Patrick Watson, Summerhill
Saturday 19th 11am: Tommy Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla (Month's Mind)
Saturday 19th 8pm: Pat & Mary Kennedy, Johnstown
Sunday 20th 10am: Michael McManus, Cornafulla South

Drum Collection
Sunday 6th May: €1,200.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown
Sunday 20th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members

Clonown Collections
Sunday 6th May: €168.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €184.00.

Baptism
Michael Thomas Cummins
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to his parents

Cornafulla Old School Re-union
Re-union meal and celebration of Past Pupils of Cornafulla Old School (1843-1983) will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Friday 18th May at 8pm. All past pupils welcome. Tickets €12.50. For information and tickets contact: Seamus 086-2664545, Michael 087-7690795, Paddy 087-7865232, Gerry 087-1277408 or John 086-2561932.

Drum Community Centre - Facing the Future
Information and Open Day at Drum Community Centre on Saturday 19th May from 12-4pm. We're looking for new members who would be interested in joining the committee or volunteering at Drum Bingo. Please call in for a cup of tea and a chat, or just have a look around or ask any questions you may have. All are welcome. Further details on www.drum.ie

Thank You
Enda McManus wishes to thank the people who attended the recent fundraising night in Connaughton's where a total of €691 was raised for Solidarity in Action, Zambia. Go raibh maith agaibh.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Anyone interested in participating in Gymnastics (up to age 16 boys and girls) please send a text with the child’s name and date of birth to 086-8747605.

Monksland TidyTowns
Fundraising collection outside Smith's SuperValu, Monksland on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Revisiting the Mass - Part 2
Short three-part course to be held over three Mondays - 14th, 21st and 28th May from 8.00-9.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone. Everyone welcome - parents, teachers, Church volunteers, Eucharistic ministers, readers, adorers, etc. Cost €3 per session.

Open Meeting
An open meeting will be held in the Emmaus Room on Tuesday 15th May at 8pm to invite Volunteers to help with some important upcoming events, e.g. Friday 29 June - 75th Anniversary of opening of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church; Sunday 22nd July - Diocesan celebration of Wedding Jubilees; Autumn - a proposed Novena in the Parish. Your presence and support would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
The Parish wish to thank most sincerely all who helped and supported the recent 'Night at the Dogs' in aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Restoration Fund. A total of €16,000 was raised through this event. Your support is very much appreciated.

One Day Retreat to Lough Derg
Saturday 26th May 2012, bus will leave St. Peter's Square at 6am. Please contact the Parish Office 080-6492171 to book a place before Friday 18th May. Total cost €55.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider a weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers urgently needed for Monday 1am, 2am, 3am and Tuesday 2am. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street, Athlone: 090-6498755.

Athlone Animal Welfare AGM
Annual general meeting will be held on Friday May 18th at 7pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. All welcome.

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Booking for last few remaining seats. 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.

Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August - 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply, please contact the Parish Office 090-6437125 before the end of May. A draw will be held if more than two applications are received.

Newsletter - Sunday 6th May 2012

Séipéal Naomh Bríd, An Droim

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: May Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 6th 10am: Patrick & Mary Naughton, Clonark
Tuesday 8th 8pm: Holy Hour
Wednesday 9th 7pm: Andy Kenny and deceased family members, Rooskey
Thursday 10th 7pm: Ó Faoláin and Phelan family. Francis Martin and family
Saturday 12th 8pm: Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 13th 10am: Deceased members of the Seery Family, Creggane
Sunday 13th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan & Cornafulla schools

Drum Collection
Sunday 29th April: €1,150.35.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 6th 11am: Mike and Frank Gavin, Graha
Sunday 13th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown

Clonown Collections
Sunday 29th April: €168.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €184.00.

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 10th May at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest in Peace
Angeline Keegan, Dysart and formerly of Bealnamulla
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Thank You
Enda McManus wishes to thank the people of the parish for their generous donations totalling €600 to Solidarity in Action, Zambia. Enda will be holding a fundraising night in Connaughton’s Bar, Clonark on Sunday 6th May, commencing at 10pm. Music, finger food, spot-prizes, etc. on the night. Please support this worthy cause. Go raibh maith agaibh.

Holy Hour
As part of our parish's preparation for the forthcoming 50th International Eucharistic Congress, a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration will be held in each church:
Monday 7th 8-9pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone;
Tuesday 8th 8-9pm in St. Brigid's Church, Drum;
Wednesday 9th 8-9pm in Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Clonown.

Drum Heritage Group
Reconvened AGM will take place on Wednesday 9th May at 8.30pm in Drum Heritage Centre. All members please attend. New members welcome.

Titanic Centenary Book
Drum Heritage committee wish to thank all those who attended the recent book launch. Remaining copies of the book may be purchased at Drum Heritage Centre open Monday-Friday 9.30am-2.30pm daily.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Anyone interested in participating in Gymnastics (up to age 16 boys and girls) please send a text with the child’s name and date of birth to 086-8747605.

Fashion Show
St. Joseph's F.C. in conjunction with Dunnes Stores are holding a fashion show in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Thursday 10th May at 8.30pm. Tickets €10 include champagne reception and free entry into grand prize draw. Tickets available from Dunnes Stores (Irishtown), through the club, or at the door on the night. For further information contact 087-77732417. Please support.

Table Quiz
In aid of Athlone Model Flying Club in the Mill Bar, Bealnamulla on Friday 11st May at 8.30pm. Teams of 4: €20. Contact 086-8855474.

Revisiting the Mass - Part 2
Short three-part course to be held over three Mondays - 14th, 21st and 28th May from 8.00-9.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone. Everyone welcome - parents, teachers, Church volunteers, Eucharistic ministers, readers, adorers, etc. Cost €3 per session.

Cornafulla Old School Re-union
Re-union meal and celebration of Past Pupils of Cornafulla Old School (1843-1983) will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Friday 18th May at 8pm. All past pupils welcome. Tickets €12.50. For information and tickets contact: Seamus 086-2664545, Michael 087-7690795, Paddy 087-7865232, Gerry 087-1277408 or John 086-2561932.

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Booking for last few remaining seats. 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.

Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August - 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply, please contact the Parish Office 090-6437125 before the end of May. A draw will be held if more than two applications are received.

Roscommon Friendly Call Service
Offers a FREE telephone call to people living alone. This is a confidential service that befriends people living in Co. Roscommon through a weekly or daily telephone call. It can help your relatives, neighbours or friends who may be living alone stay safe, secure and active. The Friendly Call Service also holds social gatherings for clients and volunteers throughout the year. To register please contact Sandra on 0906630252. This service is funded by Roscommon LEADER Partnership Co.

Interested in becoming a Permanent Deacon?
Want to find out more? The Diocese of Elphin is now accepting enquiries from married and single men who may feel called to ministry as a permanent deacon. The four year part-time training programme will begin in October/November 2012. For further information or a conversation around the topic, please contact the Director of the Permanent Diaconate at St. Mary's Sligo 071-9162670 or visit the Vocations section of www.elphindiocese.ie.