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Sunday 2 June 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 2nd June 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 1st 8pm: Anthony Whyte, Thomastown
Sunday 2nd 10am: Hubert & Mary Naughton, Doohan and deceased family members
Sunday 2nd 10.45am: Corpus Christi Procession (weather permitting)
Sunday 2nd 4pm: Holy Hour
Tuesday 4th 7pm: Andy Kenny and deceased family members, Rooskey
Wednesday 5th 7pm: Special Intentions
Thursday 6th 7pm: Thomas & Mary Lennon, Clonbulia
Friday 7th 7pm: John Naughton, Drivera
Saturday 8th 8pm: Kathleen Henry, Johnstown
Sunday 9th 10am: Rose Lawless, Cornafulla South

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 2nd 11am: Michael Hardiman, his sister Mary and his brother Kevin, Drumlosh
Friday 7th 8pm: Patrick Dunning, Ballinaculla
Sunday 9th 11am: Pat Ward, late of Curraghnaboll and Letterkenny

Rest In Peace
Jim McManus, Nure
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Drum Community Centre - New Phone Number
For bookings and enquiries contact Michael at 085-8712222. Sports hall and meeting rooms available.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting on Tuesday 4th June at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre. This is the last meeting before the summer break.

Drum Heritage Group Meeting
Meeting on Thursday 6th June at 8.30pm in the Heritage Centre. All members requested to attend.

Drum parent and toddler group
Starting soon in Drum Parish Hall. Any donations of good quality, used toys would be gratefully appreciated. Please contact Karen 087-7779705 or Michelle 086-1725421 to arrange collection.

Thank You
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Committee would like to thank most sincerely all who attended and sponsored their recent table quiz. A special thanks also to those involved in its organisation.

Second-hand school book shop
Dr. Steven's Resource Centre (now located upstairs in Block A, Irishtown Central) will open their second-hand school book shop on Monday 24th June from 10am-4pm daily for buying or selling of current school books. Now located at Also now taking bookings for children's computer summer camp. Contact 090-6473001 for further details.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider committing to a weekly hour of prayer. Adorers needed for Monday 3am, Tuesday 2am, Thursday 1am, Thursday 12 noon. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street at 090-6498755.

National Vigil for Life
Saturday 8th June at 3pm in Merrion Square, Dublin. Bus from St. Peter's Square, Athlone at 11:30am. Suggested donation: €12. Ring Siobhan 086-8462284. Please attend if at all possible.

Football for fun
Ladies, want to have some fun while exercising? Why not join us Wednesdays at 8.30pm at Clann na nGael in Johnstown for fun, craic and some football. No previous experience necessary! Applicable to all ladies over 18 years of age.

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 or for more information, please contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125.

Marriage Jubilee Celebration
Invitation to couples who are celebrating the anniversary of their marriage (10, 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 60, 65 years) to participate in the Annual Diocesan Jubilee Celebration of Marriage, which will take place in Sligo Cathedral on Sunday 30th June at 3pm. After Mass, there will be a celebratory meal in the Best Western Southern Hotel, Sligo. For further details phone 071-9170329.