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Sunday 29 September 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 29th September 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: Michael & Bridie Naughton, Taughmaconnell
Sunday 29th 10am: Patrick & Anne Cunniffe, Clonellan
Wednesday 2nd 7pm: Private Intentions
Thursday 3rd 7pm: Sr. Veronica Lennon, her parents Michael & Julia, her brother Patrick, Clonellan
Friday 4th 7pm: Mary McGlone, Kilmacormack
Saturday 5th 10.30am: Ardnanure, Clonrulla & Curraghaleen Station Mass in the home of Paddy & Mary Dolan
Saturday 5th 8pm: Margaret Curley, Clonellan
Sunday 6th 10am: Willie Berrigan, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: Special Intention
Friday 1st 8pm: Seán Boyle and deceased family members
Sunday 6th 11am: Jack Ward, Curraghnaboll

Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour on Tuesday 8th October at 8pm in St. Brigid's Church, Drum.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Sheila Naughton and Adam Campbell on their recent wedding.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Autumn Stations
Anyone who would like to host the stations in their home this autumn is asked to contact Drum Parish Office at 6437125 to arrange a date. This is a lovely tradition which has been passed down through generations in our parish but would seem to be in decline in recent times. Perhaps you would consider hosting the station mass for your area to ensure the tradition continues for another generation.

Church Gate Collection
The County Roscommon Association supporting People with Special Needs will hold their annual church gate collection this weekend 28-29 September at both Drum and Clonown churches. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Card Game
Every Monday night at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown.

Fleetfeet
Walking classes for 5 weeks starting Monday 30 September at 10am in Drum Community Centre and also on Thursday 3 October at 7.30pm in St. Aloysius sports hall. Cost €25 payable on the first day. Contact Deirdre on 087-7706609.

Drum Parent and Toddler Group
Every Tuesday in Drum Parish Hall at 10.00am. All welcome.

Computer Classes
Computer classes for beginners and intermediate, offered in Monksland. Free of charge to certain participants. Call Stephanie at Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board on 090-6634189 for more information.

Hip Hop Dance classes
Roscommon Sports Partnership are running Hip Hop Dance Classes in Monksland Community Centre on Wednesdays, from 6-7pm for 6-10yrs, from 7-8pm for 10-14yrs, cost €2. There will be adult fitness classes from 8pm, cost €3. For more information conctact 090-6630853.

Dance classes
Ultra-Flex School of Dance dance classes in Disco-Freestyle, Street Dance and Musical theatre every Friday in The Dancing Soul Monksland. Beginner classes every Friday from 2.45-3.30pm for 3-5years and 3.30-4.30pm from 7-12 years. Contact Emma @ (085)-2388591 for more information.

Drum Community Centre
Sports hall and meeting rooms available for bookings. For bookings and enquiries contact Michael at 085-8712222 (weekday evenings).

Date for your diary
Presentation social for Fr. John McManus will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Thursday 3rd October at 8pm. Music by 'Something Different' and guests. Refreshments served and all are welcome.

Change of Mass times
The number of Sunday Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church will be reduced from 3 to 2, commencing on Sunday 6th October 2013. Mass will be at 10.00am and 11.30am on Sunday, while the Vigil Mass will continue to be at 6.30am on Saturday. We regret this change. The decision was made by the Parish Pastoral Council due to the reduced number of priests in the parish following the appointment of Fr. John McManus as Parish Priest of Ballagh. He will not be replaced. Also, Baptisms will take place on Saturdays at 2pm in future.

Sunday 22 September 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 22nd September 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Tim & Nancy Lennon, Kilmacormack
Sunday 22nd 10am: Teresa Murray, Coolfatha
Tuesday 24th 7pm: Pat Lennon, Clonbulia
Wednesday 25th 7pm: Frank Naughton, Doohan
Thursday 26th 7pm: Dan & Lizzie Hynes, Drumlosh
Friday 27th 7pm: Deceased members of the Lennon family, Cornafulla North
Friday 27th 8pm: Doohan Station Mass in the home of Willie & Bridie Harney
Saturday 28th 10.30am: Delia Curley, St. Coman's Park (Month's Mind)
Saturday 28th 8pm: Michael & Bridie Naughton, Taughmaconnell
Sunday 29th 10am: Patrick & Annie Cunniffe, Clonellan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Kathleen & Sonny Cunningham
Sunday 29th 11am: Special Intention

Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour on Tuesday 8th October at 8pm in St. Brigid's Church, Drum.

Autumn Stations
Anyone who would like to host the stations in their home this autumn is asked to contact Drum Parish Office at 6437125 to arrange a date. This is a lovely tradition which has been passed down through generations in our parish but would seem to be in decline in recent times. Perhaps you would consider hosting the station mass for your area to ensure the tradition continues for another generation.

Church Gate Collection
The County Roscommon Association supporting People with Special Needs will hold their annual church gate collection next weekend 28-29 September at both Drum and Clonown churches. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Card Game
Every Monday night at 9pm, recommencing Monday 23 September, in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown.

Fleetfeet
Walking classes for 5 weeks starting Monday 30 September at 10am in Drum Community Centre and also on Thursday 3 October at 7.30pm in St. Aloysius sports hall. Cost €25payable on the first day. Contact Deirdre on 087-7706609.

Thank You
Rehab would like to thank most sincerely all who supported their recent church gate collections at Drum (€387) and Clonown (€155). Your support is greatly appreciated.

Golden Jubilee
Fr. Seán O'Dowd, SPS, is celebrating the golden jubilee of his priesthood this year (1963-2013). We congratulate Fr. Seán on his jubilee and thank God for his 50 years of dedicated service to the Church both as a missionary priest in Africa and here at home in Ireland, and in particular his work in this parish. Fr. Seán will celebrate the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 29th September and a small presentation will be made to him after Mass.

Computer Classes
Computer classes for beginners and intermediate, offered in Monksland. Free of charge to certain participants. Call Stephanie at Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board on 090-6634189 for more information.

Dance classes
Ultra-Flex School of Dance dance classes in Disco-Freestyle, Street Dance and Musical theatre every Friday in The Dancing Soul Monksland. Beginner classes every Friday from 2.45-3.30pm for 3-5years and 3.30-4.30pm from 7-12 years. Contact Emma @ (085)-2388591 for more information.

Drum Community Centre
Sports hall and meeting rooms available for bookings. For bookings and enquiries contact Michael at 085-8712222 (weekday evenings).

Date for your diary
Presentation social for Fr. John McManus will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Thursday 3rd October at 8pm. Music by 'Something Different' and guests. Refreshments served and all are welcome.

Change of Mass times
The number of Sunday Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church will be reduced from 3 to 2, commencing on Sunday 6th October 2013. Mass will be at 10.00am and 11.30am on Sunday, while the Vigil Mass will continue to be at 6.30am on Saturday. We regret this change. The decision was made by the Parish Pastoral Council due to the reduced number of priests in the parish following the appointment of Fr. John McManus as Parish Priest of Ballagh. He will not be replaced. Also, Baptisms will take place on Saturdays at 2pm in future.

Sunday 15 September 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 15th September 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Tony & Mary Duignan and deceased family members, Clonbulia
Sunday 15th 10am: Danny & Phyllis Dolan, Newtown
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Paddy, Mary & Owen Shine, Kielty
Wednesday 18th 7pm: Charlie Lennon and deceased family members, Belrea
Thursday 19th 7pm: William & Bridie Ward, also daughter Kathleen, Clonark
Friday 20th 7pm: Tim Naughton, Newtown
Saturday 21st 8pm: Tim & Nancy Lennon, Kilmacormack
Sunday 22nd 10am: Teresa Murray, Coolfatha

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: John, Kate & Mike Gavin, Cappamore
Sunday 22nd 11am: Kathelln & SOnny Cunningham

Baptisms
Evan James Kehoe
Aimee Maureen Walsh
Sam David Dolan
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Thank You
Thank you to all who attended the Mass in Drum Cemetery last Sunday. Special thanks to all those who helped with the preparations and participated in the ceremony, including members of Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group, choir, readers, eucharistic ministers, collectors, and all who helped in any way.

Hospice Coffee Morning
Coffee morning in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice on Thursday 19th September from 9am-1pm in Drum Community Centre. The support of our community and local schools would be very much appreciated.

The Priests in concert
Gala concert in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Friday 20th September with guest artist, Athlone soprano Bread O'Connor. Tickets €25 are now available at the Parish Office 090-6492171 or 086-0525661 or the Sacristy 090-6494150 or any member of the committee. Proceeds in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. Further details and updates available on the Facebook page.

Computer Classes
Computer classes for beginners and intermediate, offered in Monksland. Free of charge to certain participants. Call Stephanie at Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board on 090-6634189 for more information.

Drum Community Centre
Sports hall and meeting rooms available for bookings. For bookings and enquiries contact Michael at 085-8712222 (weekday evenings).

Date for your diary
Presentation social for Fr. John McManus will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Thursday 3rd October at 8pm. All are welcome. More details to follow.

Change of Mass times
The number of Sunday Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church will be reduced from 3 to 2, commencing on Sunday 6th October 2013. Mass will be at 10.00am and 11.30am on Sunday, while the Vigil Mass will continue to be at 6.30am on Saturday. We regret this change. The decision was made by the Parish Pastoral Council due to the reduced number of priests in the parish following the appointment of Fr. John McManus as Parish Priest of Ballagh. He will not be replaced.

Sunday 8 September 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 8th September 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Peter Harney, Rooskey
Sunday 8th 10am: Deceased of the Parish (Mass will be held in the cemetery, weather permitting)
Tuesday 10th 7pm: Bridie Kelly (nee Connaughton), Boston and Clonark
Thursday 12th 7pm: Jimmy Lennon, Summerhill
Friday 13th 7pm: Maura Smith, Clonark
Saturday 14th 8pm: Tony & Mary Duignan and deceased family members, Clonbulia
Sunday 15th 10am: Danny & Phyllis Dolan, Newtown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Paddy Dunning, Ballinaculla
Sunday 15th 11am: John, Kate & Mike Gavin, Cappamore

Marathons4Muireann - Thank You
Declan O'Flaherty wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all the participants who took part in the run last Saturday. It was a huge success and raised over €10k in total! A special word of thanks to all the stewards and organisers, the local farmers and the entire community for supporting the event and making it run smoothly. Thanks also to Connaughton's of Clonark for donating the proceeds of their festival, and to Fr. Michael for all his assistance and encouragement.

Drum Heritage Group Meeting
Thursday 12th September at 8.30pm in the heritage centre. All members requested to attend.

Drum Foróige Club
Youth club will resume on Friday 13th September from 8–10pm in Drum Parish Hall. All young people between 12–18 years are most welcome. Any adults who would like to help out with the youth club can contact Joe Kelly at 087-2218656.

Epilepsy Ireland
Annual church gate collection will be held at Drum and Clonown churches on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

The Priests in concert
Gala concert in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Friday 20th September with guest artist, Athlone soprano Bread O'Connor. Tickets €25 are now available at the Parish Office 090-6492171 or 086-0525661 or the Sacristy 090-6494150 or any member of the committee. Proceeds in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. Further details and updates available on the Facebook page.

Sunday 1 September 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 1st September 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 31st 8pm: Maura Henry, Mount Florence
Sunday 1st 10am: Paddy Murray, Curraghaleen
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: James & Frank Duffy, Clonark
Wednesday 4th 7pm: Patrick Kilroy, Clonbulia
Thursday 5th 7pm: Private Intentions
Friday 6th 7pm: John & Mary Fallon, also deceased family members, Cornafulla South
Saturday 7th 10.30am: Tony McManus, Thornhill (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 7th 8pm: Peter Harney, Rooskey
Sunday 8th 10am: Deceased of the Parish (Mass will be held in the cemetery, weather permitting)

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Pat & Margaret Hynes, Oldtown
Friday 6th 8pm: Paddy & Bridie Egan, Cunny
Sunday 8th 11am: Paddy Dunning, Ballinaculla

Baptism
Fionn Seán McDonnell
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.

Rest In Peace
Bridget (Delia) Curley (née Tully), St. Coman's Park
Teresa Fennell (née Reilly), 1 Parnell Square, Athlone
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Reilig an Droma - Drum Cemetery
Cemetery Sunday
Drum Cemetery: Sunday 8th September at 10am (weather permitting).

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meetings resume on Tuesday 3rd September at 8.30pm in Drum Parish Hall (beside the cemetery). All members are requested to attend. Please note change of venue.

Parish Pastoral Council
Meeting on Tuesday 10th September in the Emmaus Room at 8pm. All members requested to attend.

Celebrating Grandparents in Knock
Sunday 8th September. Bus departs Ss. Peter & Paul's church at 10am. Booking essential. Please contact 086-1960256.

Drum Parent and Toddler Group
Every Tuesday in Drum Parish Hall at 10.30am. All welcome.

Drum Art Group
Recommencing on Monday 2nd September at the usual time of 10.30am. New members most welcome. Further details contact Jackie at 087-2341535.

The Priests in concert
Gala concert in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Friday 20th September with guest artist, Athlone soprano Bread O'Connor. Tickets €25 are now available at the Parish Office 090-6492171 or 086-0525661 or the Sacristy 090-6494150 or any member of the committee. Proceeds in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. Further details and updates available on the Facebook page.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider committing to a weekly hour of prayer. Adorers needed for Sunday 6pm, Monday 1pm, Thursday 12 noon, Thursday 11pm, Friday 11pm. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street on 090-6498755.