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Sunday 27 January 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 27th January 2013

Lá Fhéile Bríde
Feast of St. Brigid
1 Feabhra/February
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: Bridget Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 27th 10am: Harry Connor, Clonark
Tuesday 29th 7pm: John, Bridie & Pat Halligan, Collogorriff
Wednesday 30th 7pm: Michael & Nora McManus, Ardnanure
Thursday 31st 7pm: Paddy & Bridie Lennon, Summerhill
Friday 1st 7pm: St. Brigid’s Day Celebration
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Paddy & Margaret Mulvey, Johnstown, and Jim Hynes
Sunday 3rd 10am: Tom & Mary Grenham, Gorrynagowna

Clonown Mass Intentions
Friday 1st 8pm: Paddy & Rose Dunning, Newtown
Sunday 3rd 11am: Willie & Nellie Shine, Curraghnaboll

Rest In Peace
Margaret Collins, Rooskey, Bealnamulla
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Lá Fhéile Bríde - Feast of Saint Brigid
Friday 1st February is the feast of Saint Brigid, which marks the beginning of spring. St. Brigid has always had a special connection with both Drum and Clonown. In the past people made St Brigid’s crosses from rushes and hung them in the outhouses in order to protect the animals from illness.

Spring Stations
Those who wish to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time. The stations have been a tradition in the parish for generations and it would be lovely to see the tradition continue and restored for generations to come.

Clann na nGael Social
Annual social in Athlone Springs Hotel on Saturday 16th February. Tickets available from usual source or any committee member.

Transition Year Musical
Students of St. Joseph's College, Summerhill and St. Aloysius' College, The Park present "The Sleeping Beauty" on Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st and Friday 1st at 8pm in Summerhill. Admission €10 or students €5. For bookings contact 090-6492383.

Dean Crowe Theatre presents The Field
Wednesday 30th at 1pm, Thursday 31st at 11am & 8pm, Friday 1st at 11am & 8pm. telephone 090-6492129 for details and bookings.

Irish Pilgrimage Trust
Annual church gate collection will be held next weekend Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd February. INCPT bring a group of local young people with special needs to Lourdes for one week at Easter. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

St. Aloysius Bowling Night
The Parents Association are having a bowling night in aid of St. Aloysius College on Friday 8th February starting at 7pm in Athlone Leisure World. Teams of four needed. Plenty of spot prizes and light refreshments on the night. All welcome especially past pupils and parents. Please contact 085-1745506 to enter your team or call on the night.

Permanent Diaconate
Are you interested in becoming a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Elphin? Applications are now being accepted from married and single men who may feel called to ministry as Permanent Deacons. The four year part-time training programme will begin in spring 2013. For further information or a conversation around the topic please contact the Director of the Permanent Diaconate, St. Mary's, Sligo on 071-9162670 or visit 'Vocations' on www.elphindiocese.ie. Closing date extended to Friday 8th February.

Drum Foróige Youth Club
All young people over 12 years are welcome to the Foróige Youth Club in Drum Parish Hall every Friday night commencing at 8pm New adult leaders most welcome.

Parish Ministry
Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul are looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact the Parish Office in Drum 090-6437125 or in Athlone 090-6492171 or call to the Sacristy.

Sunday 20 January 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 20th January 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Michael & Mary Shine, Creggane
Sunday 20th 10am: Alan Ledwith, Doohan
Tuesday 22nd 7.30pm: Confirmation Programme
Wednesday 23rd 7pm: Elizabeth Naughton, Clonark (Month’s Mind)
Thursday 24th 7pm: Patrick Curley, Clonellan
Friday 25th 7pm: Patrick Fallon, Cornafulla South
Saturday 26th 10.30am: James Greene, Doohan (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 26th 8pm: Bridget Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 27th 10am: Harry Connor, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Mass
Sunday 27th 11am: Mass

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 24th January at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Thank You Night
A Thank You Night for your continuing support and generosity towards the fundraising for the stained glass windows will be held on Friday 25th January in the Athlone Springs Hotel. Music on the night provided by the The Coyles. Hope to see you all there. More information later.

Drum Foróige Youth Club
All young people over 12 years are welcome to the Foróige Youth Club in Drum Parish Hall every Friday night commencing at 8pm New adult leaders most welcome.

Taughmaconnell Community Care presents Brendan Shine
In Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe on Friday 25th January 2013. Dancing from 10pm. Admission €12.50.

Athlone Toastmasters
The next meeting of the renowned public speaking club will be on Tuesday 22nd January at 8.15pm in the The Prince of Wales Hotel. Please feel free to visit or contact Martina martinabreen@mac.com for further details. There is no need to be a member to attend.

Roscommon Ladies Football County Board
Annual church gate collection takes place next weekend 26-27th January in Drum and Clonown. Please support.

Irish Wheelchair Association
Athlone branch annual dinner in Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Friday 25th January at 8.30pm. Music by 'All for One'. Tickets €20 available from 087-2388568 or any committee member.

Parish Ministry
Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul are looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact the Parish Office in Drum 090-6437125 or in Athlone 090-6492171 or call to the Sacristy.

Sunday 13 January 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 13th January 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Una Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 13th 10am: Tom Rock, Cornafulla South
Tuesday 15th 7pm: Private Intentions
Wednesday 16th 7pm: John & Margaret Caulfield, late of Doohan
Thursday 17th 7pm: Delia Murray, mother of Mary Naughton, Ardkeenan
Friday 18th 7pm: Daniel & Mary Harney, Crannaghmore
Saturday 19th 10.30am: Patrick Dunning, Crannaghmore (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 19th 8pm: Michael & Mary Shine, Creggane
Sunday 20th 10am: Alan Ledwith, Doohan

Drum Collections
Sunday 6th January: €1,422.00
Church Windows Fund: €333.00.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Johnny & Nora Halligan
Sunday 20th 11am: Mass

Clonown Collections
Sunday 6th January: €171.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €139.00.

Rest in Peace
Willie Kelly, Clonbulia
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Drum Art Group
Resumes at 10.30am on Monday 14th January in Drum Parish Hall. For further information contact Jackie at 087-2341535. New members most welcome.

Art Classes in Clonown
Art classes, run by the Roscommon VEC, will begin on Wednesday 16th January from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Clonown Community Centre. Anyone interested in the classes please contact Rosaleen at 087-7600128.

Drum Heritage Group
Meeting on Thursday 17th January at 8.30pm in the Heritage Centre.

Drum Foróige Youth Club
All young people over 12 years are welcome to the Foróige Youth Club in Drum Parish Hall every Friday night commencing at 8pm New adult leaders most welcome.

Athlone Community Policing Unit
Are holding their annual Elder Persons Event in the Athlone Springs hotel, Monksland on Sunday 20th January from 4-8pm. A number of well-known acts performing on the day, also light refreshments. This is a ticket only event, tickets €5 are available from the Community Gardaí in Athlone Garda Station.

Date for your diary
A Thank You Night for your continuing support and generosity towards the fundraising for the stained glass windows will be held on Friday 25th January in the Athlone Springs Hotel. Music on the night provided by the The Coyles. Hope to see you all there. More information later.

Parish Ministry
Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul are looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact the Parish Office in Drum 090-6437125 or in Athlone 090-6492171 or call to the Sacristy.

Sunday 6 January 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 6th January 2013

An Eipeafáine / Nollaig na mBan
Feast of the Epiphany

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: John & Margaret McManus, Johnstown
Sunday 6th 10am: Annie May Bruce, Curraghaleen
Monday 7th 7pm: Mass for the Sick – David Campion
Tuesday 8th 7pm: Michael Grenham and deceased family members. Moore South
Wednesday 9th 8pm: Holy Hour
Friday 11th 7pm: Maureen Shine, Drumlosh and Birchgrove
Saturday 12th 10.30am: Margaret Murray, Creggane (Month's Mind)
Saturday 12th 8pm: Una Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 13th 10am: Tom Rock, Cornafulla South

Drum Collections
Sunday 30th December: €1,450.00
Church Windows Fund: €855.00.
Fr. Michael wishes to acknowledge a donation of €50 towards the costs of the church windows.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.


Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 6th 11am: Nancy Gaffey, Newtown
Sunday 13th 11am: Johnny & Nora Halligan

Baptism
Maeve Pauline Kelly
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Drum Parish Office
Please note the office will be closed on Monday 7th January. Open as usual from Tuesday.

Holy Hour in Drum
The next Holy Hour in Drum will take place on Wednesday 9th January at 8pm.

Holy Hour for Year of Faith
A Holy Hour for the Year of Faith will be held on Thursday 10th January from 7.30-8.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone. All welcome.

Drum Art Group
Resumes at 10.30am on Monday 14th January in Drum Parish Hall. For further information contact Jackie at 087-2341535. New members most welcome.

Art Classes in Clonown
Art classes, run by the Roscommon VEC, will begin on Wednesday 16th January from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Clonown Community Centre. Anyone interested in the classes please contact Rosaleen at 087-7600128.

Date for your diary
A Thank You Night for your continuing support and generosity towards the fundraising for the stained glass windows will be held on Friday 25th January in the Athlone Springs Hotel. Music on the night provided by the The Coyles. Hope to see you all there. More information later.

Aladdin - The Pantomime
At the Dean Crowe Theatre from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th January. Tickets available on-line at www.deancrowetheatre.com or from the booking office 090-6492129.

Mission Awareness Programme
The Sociry of African Missions (SMA) has been assigned to Elphin Diocese for the Mission Awareness Programme for 2013. On next weekend, 12th & 13th January, Fr. Lee Cahill SMA will visit the parish and speak at all the Masses.