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Sunday 14 October 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 14th October 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 14th 10am: Mary Ann Lennon, Meehambee
Tuesday 16th 7pm: Johnny Dunning (Jnr.), Ardkeenan
Wednesday 17th 7pm: John & Ellen Lennon and deceased family members, Kilmacormack
Thursday 18h 11am: Clonark Station Mass in the home of Tom & Rena Curley
Thursday 18th 7pm: Brian Murray, Crannaghmore
Friday 19th 7pm: James & Mary Ward and deceased family members, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 20th 8pm: Paddy & Bridie Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 21st 10am: Eamon Griffin, Ardkeenan

Drum Collections
Sunday 7th October: €1,111.90.
Church Windows Fund: €525.00
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: Bernadette Molloy and her father Jack Dunning
Sunday 21st 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Ballinaculla

Clonown Collections
Sunday 30th September: €203.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €140.00.

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 18th October at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Baptism
Aoife Olivia Fallon
Lauren May McDonnell.
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Drum Clonown Community Games
The AGM of Drum/Clonown Community Games took place on Wednesday 3rd October. Due to the lack of response from parents, it has been decided by the present committee that activities next year will have to be curtailed to Athletics and Swimming. A special meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 17th October at 8.30pm upstairs in the Clubhouse, Johnstown for parents who wish to get involved in the organizing of some spring events. All are welcome to attend.

Pieta House
Presentation of monies for Pieta House takes place on Thursday 18th October at 9pm in Connaughton's Pub, Clonark. Hope to see you all there.

Indoor Market
An indoor market will be held in Drum Community Centre on Saturday 20th October from 11am-6pm. Racks packed with pre-loved delights and fabulous new creations from local people. Fun things for the kids and tasty treats for the young and old. Bring the family for a fun day out and bag yourself a great bargain. Further information contact Catriona Conway at 087-3572715.

Golden Millar Restaurant
Official launch of the evening menu (every Friday & Saturday from 5.30-9.30pm) at the Golden Millar Restaurant, Ballydangan, incorporating presentation of Bord Fáilte approval award, will take place on Saturday 20th October. Music on the night by Shannagolden.

Clonown Community Fundraiser
Variety Show in Clonown Community Centre on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October at 8pm with local talent and Moore Variety Group. Two nights entertainment not to be missed.

Monksland TidyTowns
As part of Roscommon Social Inclusion Week, Monksland TidyTowns are holding an information evening in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Tuesday 16th October at 8.30pm. Light refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

Thank You
Most sincere thanks to the committee and all who helped and supported the recent Westside Story Fashion Show. A total of €3,183.75 was donated towards Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund.

Ranganna Gaeilge
Ranganna comhrá Gaeilge do dhaoine fásta, dé Céadaoin 8-10i.n. in Áras Chiaráin, Plás Mhuire, Baile Átha Luain. Cúnamh do dhaltaí scoile/coláiste ar fáil freisin. Rátaí réasúnta. Tuilleadh eolais: 085-8074471 nó 090-6455578.
Irish conversation classes for adults, Wednesday 8-10pm in St. Ciarán's House, St. Mary's Place, Athlone. Also catering for primary, secondary & 3rd level students. Reasonable rates. For more information contact 085-8074471 or 090-6455578.

Set Dancing Classes
Every Monday night 8.30-10.30pm in Athlone GAA Centre, Páirc Chiaráin, Ballymahon Road. Beginners and improvers welcome.

Credit Union in Monksland
Athlone Credit Union have opened a new office for the south Roscommon area. The office is located in Monksland, opposite SuperValu. The opening times are as follows: Tuesday 9.15am-12pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm and 3-6pm, Friday 9.15am-12pm.

Parish Novena
As part of the Jubilee Celebrations for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, the Parish will be hosting a Novena from Monday 22nd to Tuesday 30th October in the 3 churches of the parish. It will be conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers. A more detailed programme will be published later.

Date for your diary
Gala Concert on Thursday 22nd November in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul with Soprano Breda O'Connor and Baritone Darren O'Hara. Further details to follow.