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Sunday 28 April 2013

Newlsetter - Sunday 28th April 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 27th 8pm: Angeline Keegan and baby Mia
Sunday 28th 10am: John & Tim Duignan, Doohan
Tuesday 30th 7pm: John McManus, parents Tom & Ellen, and son Tom, Nure
Wednesday 1st 7pm: Special Intentions for those who attended the Holy Hour
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Thomas & Hannah Lennon, Clonrulla
Saturday 4th 8pm: Miko McManus, Cornafulla South
Sunday 5th 10am: Mai Henry, Drumlosh

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 28th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher
Friday 3rd 8pm: Michael Greene
Sunday 5th 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll

Rest In Peace
Mary Ruane (née Mulvey), Thomastown, Ballydangan
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Clonown 10K Run and Walk
Best of luck to all involved with the 4th annual 10K run/walk taking place in Clonown on Sunday 28th April. Online registration and further details on www.clonown.com.

Launch of McManus Gathering 2013
Drum Heritage Group invite you to attend the launch evening on Wednesday 1st May in Drum Parish Hall, commencing at 8.30pm and chaired by Drum Heritage President Canon Liam Devine P.P. The 2013 McManus Gathering to Drum will take place on 17-18 August. A full colour brochure with a timetable of events will be available on the launch night. Guest speakers include Úna Ní Chuinn (Deputy Co-ordinator, Roscommon Gathering), Nollaig Feeney (Heritage Officer, Roscommon County Council), Tom Crosby (Chairman, Roscommon County Council), Michael Lennon (Roscommon Association Dublin), Willie McManus (Ardnanure) and Frank McManus (Nure). Further details available on www.drumheritage.ie

Sunday 21 April 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 21st April 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 20th 8pm: Tommy Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla
Sunday 21st 10am: Sarah Kelly & Maureen Griffin, formerly of Creagh
Monday 22nd 7pm: Mass for the Sick
Tuesday 23rd 7pm: Tommy Lennon and his parents Tom & Kate, Ardkeenan
Wednesday 24th 7pm: Ned & Lily McManus, Rooskey
Thursday 25th 7pm: Special Intentions
Friday 26th 7pm: Thomas Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Saturday 27th 10.30am: John Joe Meares, Curryroe (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 27th 8pm: Angeline Keegan and baby Mia
Sunday 28th 10am: John & Tim Duignan, Doohan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 21st 11am: Sonny Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Saturday 27th 11am: Sr. Gemma Grenham, Laytown and late of Curraghnaboll
Sunday 28th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 25th at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
John Kenny, Doogra
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Church gate collection will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April. Please support.

Clonown 10K Run and Walk
The 4th annual 10K run/walk will take place in Clonown on Sunday 28th April. A generous prize fund exists and there will be spot prizes on the day. The same 10K route will be used as last year but in reverse order, which means the finishing line will be at the community centre, where the renowned tea, sandwiches and hospitality will be available after the race. The routes are very flat through beautiful countryside and are ideal for those aiming for a personal best or those completing their first 5k or 10k run. Starting times as follows: 1.30pm for 10K walk; 2.30pm for 5K run; 3pm for 10k run. Please allow at least 30 minutes to register before the start. Online registration and further details on www.clonown.com.

Charity Tax Relief forms
Forms are available at the back of the church. Please complete the form and return it to Drum Parish Office as soon as possible.

Book Signing - Twice a Hero
The life and tragic death of Brigadier General George Adamson, 1897-1925, twice a hero of the great War, the war of independence in the heart of the Irish midlands. The author Phil Tomkins will attend a book signing in the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone on Thursday 25th April from 10am to 4pm. Some books will be available for purchase on the day. This book will be of interest to the people of Drum and Clonown.

Book Launch - St. Brigid's Hospital History
Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association invite you to the launch of St. Brigid's Hospital History 1833-2011 by Jim Crehan. Launch on Friday 26th April at 7.30pm in Gullane's Hotel, Ballinasloe.

Strictly Fun Dancing
St. Joseph's FC and Bealnaumlla LFC are holding an event not to be missed. Strictly Fun Dancing takes place on Friday 26th April at 7.30pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. 28 local dancers and celebrity judges. Tickets €20 must be purchased in advance from hotel reception. Please support.

Athlone Credit Union, Monksland
Monksland branch is open longer and later. Open from 9am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday, with late opening until 6.45pm on Thursday. Open Saturday 9.30am to 1.45pm.

Cycle for Fun
In association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages catered for.

Sunday 14 April 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 14th April 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Sr. Carmel Keogh, Mount Sackville and late of Cuilmore (Month's Mind)
Sunday 14th 10am: Tom Connor, Clonark and deceased family members
Monday 15th 7pm: Patrick & Michael Harney, Clonrulla
Thursday 19th 7pm: Special Intentions
Friday 19th 7pm: James Kelly, Coolderry
Saturday 20th 8pm: Tommy Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla
Sunday 21st 10am: Sarah Kelly & Maureen Griffin, formerly of Creagh

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: Lena, Peter & Kathleen Dunning
Sunday 21st 11am: Sonny Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Baptism
Liam Michael Browne
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.

Drum Heritage AGM
Meeting will take place on Thursday 18t April at 8.30pm in the Heritage Centre. All members requested to attend. New members most welcome.

Friends of Summerhill Gathering 2013
School reunion of past and present students, staff, family and friends of St. Joseph's College, Summerhill on Friday 19th April in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone. Buffet meal at 8pm followed by music and special guest. Tickets €25 and available from the school 090-6492383 or from the hotel 090-6492601.

Fr. Seán O'Dowd - Golden Jubilee
Fr. Seán will celebrate his Golden Jubilee of the Ordination on Sunday 14th April 2013. To mark the occasion, there will be a concelebrated Mass on Sunday 21st April at 11am in Clonown Church, followed by a presentation to Fr. Seán in the community centre. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Church gate collection will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April. Please support.

Thank You
Sr. Helena Mc Evilly FMDM wishes to thank you for your kindness and generosity towards our works in Northern Nigeria. The sum of €1,310 was raised from the coffee morning organised by the Apostolic Workers. Thank You! May the Good Lord Bless you and your families.

Féile Ceoil na Scoileanna 2013
Takes place in the Dean Crowe Theatre from Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th April, at 7pm daily. Matinee on Wednesday at 10.30am. Please come and support. Fáilte roimh chuile dhuine.

Cycle for Fun
In association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages catered for.

Charity Tax Relief forms
Forms will be available from Drum Parish Office during the coming week.

Athlone Credit Union, Monksland
Monksland branch is open longer and later. Open from 9am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday, with late opening until 6.45pm on Thursday. Open Saturday 9.30am to 1.45pm.

Clonown 10K Run and Walk
The 4th annual 10K run/walk will take place in Clonown on Sunday 28 April. A generous prize fund exists and there will be spot prizes on the day. The same 10K route will be used as last year but in reverse order, which means the finishing line will be at the community centre, where the renowned tea, sandwiches and hospitality will be available after the race. The routes are very flat through beautiful countryside and are ideal for those aiming for a personal best or those completing their first 5k or 10k run. Starting times as follows: 1.30pm for 10K walk; 2.30pm for 5K run; 3pm for 10k run. Please allow at least 30 minutes to register before the start. Online registration and further details on www.clonown.com.

Sunday 7 April 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 7th April 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 6th 8pm: Pat & Margaret Lennon, Clonellan
Sunday 7th 10am: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 9th 7pm: Gerry & Brian Devine, Ardkeenan
Wednesday 10th 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 11th 7pm: Patrick Dunning and deceased family members
Friday 12th 7pm: Baby Seán McManus, Curraghaleen
Saturday 13th 8pm: Sr. Carmel Keogh, Mount Sackville and late of Cuilmore (Month's Mind)
Sunday 14th 10am: Tom Connor, Clonark and deceased family members

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 7th 11am: Mass
Sunday 14th 11am: Lena, Peter & Kathleen Dunning

Rest In Peace
Joan Sheehy, Rosses Point, Sligo (sister of Jude Lennon, Curryroe, Drum)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Coffee Morning
A coffee morning in aid of Sr. Helena McEvilly’s Mission in Nigeria will be held in Drum Parish Hall after the 10am mass on Sunday 7th April. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Farm Plastic Collection
There will be a collection of waste silage plastic at Joe Duffy's Lakeland Enterprise Centre, Ballydangan (Moore turn) on Monday 8th April between 9am and 5pm. For further information contact: FRS Network 071-9662781 or 086-2521699.

Clonown Community Centre AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Clonown Community Centre Committee will take place on Tuesday 9th April at 8.30pm.

Course for Ministers of the Eucharist
A course for new and existing ministers will take place in St Peter's N.S. Hall, Lyster Street for 4 successive Tuesday evenings beginning on Tuesday 9th April from 8-9.30pm.

Knights of St. Columbanus
Information evening for anyone interested in joining the Knights on Tuesday 9th April at 8pm in St. Ciarán's House, St. Mary's Square, Athlone.

Samaritans Church Gate Collection
Athlone Midland Samaritans annual church gate collection takes place at all churches in Athlone on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April. Please help us to support those who may need us. If you are anxious, lonely, despairing or suicidal or need to discuss any problem in confidence, call the Samaritans any time on 1850-609090.

Féile Ceoil na Scoileanna 2013
Takes place in the Dean Crowe Theatre from Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th April, at 7pm daily. Matinee on Wednesday at 10.30am. Please come and support. Fáilte roimh chuile dhuine.

Cycle for Fun
In association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages catered for.

Reminder: Charity Tax Relief forms
Please return your completed form for 2012 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.

Clonown 10K Run and Walk
The 4th annual 10K run/walk will take place in Clonown on Sunday 28 April. A generous prize fund exists and there will be spot prizes on the day. The same 10K route will be used as last year but in reverse order, which means the finishing line will be at the community centre, where the renowned tea, sandwiches and hospitality will be available after the race. The routes are very flat through beautiful countryside and are ideal for those aiming for a personal best or those completing their first 5k or 10k run. Starting times as follows: 1.30pm for 10K walk; 2.30pm for 5K run; 3pm for 10k run. Please allow at least 30 minutes to register before the start. Online registration and further details on www.clonown.com.