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Sunday 22 July 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 22nd July 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Patrick Seery, Clonellan
Sunday 22nd 10am: Tom & Mary Hynes and deceased family members, Johnstown
Tuesday 24th 7pm: Mary Ellen Duffy, Clonark
Wednesday 25th 7pm: Bernard & Bridget Tully, Johnstown
Thursday 26th 7pm: Patrick Higgins, Curryroe
Friday 27th 8pm: Owen McManus, Belrea
Saturday 28th 11am: John McManus, Nure (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 28th 8pm: Paul Delaney, Westwood, Summerhill
Sunday 29th 10am: Anna O’Neill, Kielty

Drum Collection
Sunday 15th July: €954.88.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Tommy & Mai Curley, Togher
Sunday 29th 11am: Willie Greene, Cappaghmore

Clonown Collections
Sunday 15th July: €312.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €174.00.

Rest in Peace
Dickie O’Brien, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois (Father of Ray O’Brien, Clonbulia)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Drum Apostolic Workers
Annual church gate collection is being be held at St. Brigid's Church, Drum this weekend 21st-22nd July. Your support for our missionaries would be very much appreciated.

Thank You
To all P.A.Y.E. taxpayers from Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish who returned their completed certificates for tax relief to eligible charities. A tax rebate totalling €16,170.27 has been received from the Revenue Commissioners. We are very grateful for your much appreciated co=operation.

Warmer Homes Scheme
Roscommon LEADER Partnership offer attic and cavity wall insulation to people who may meet certain criteria. You can register your interest in the scheme immediately by contacting their office in Curraghboy at 090-6630252 for an application form.

Drum Walking Group
Meet at Drum Community Centre on Mondays at 7.30pm. This is for anyone interested in the fresh air and outdoors, while getting fit and keeping healthy at the same time! Anyone can join us with no costs involved. All are welcome.

Knock Summer Youth Festival
A free one day festival for young people aged 17-30 on Saturday 28 July, beginning at 12 noon and finishing at 6pm. The day is different to any other you will experience with amazing talks, workshops, music, prayer, reflection, loads of time to meet new people and chill out. The festival is free, all you have to pay for is your food. Under 18s must have parental consent to attend. For more information check out www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival, find Knock Summer Festival on Facebook, call 094-9388100 or contact Elphin Youth Ministry on 087-9880690.

Cemetery Sunday
Cornamagh Cemetery: Sunday 12th August at 4pm.
Coosan Cemetery: Sunday 19th August at 4pm.

Traditional Irish Music, Singing and Dancing
Every Thursday night from 7-8pm for the summer in Passionfruit Theatre, Northgate Street, Athlone. Suitable for all ages. No booking necessary. Admission €7 / concession. Young children free of charge.

Possible Fundraising Event...would you be interested?
Looking for amateur drama groups/sports and social clubs to register their interest in participating in a fundraising Mini Drama Festival in Athlone. Please text your interest to 085-1657200.