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Sunday 27 October 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 27th October 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: Eamon Griffin, Ardkeenan
Sunday 27th 10am: Pauline, Peter & Kathleen Watson, Kilmacormack
Wednesday 30th 7pm: Frances Watson, late of Ardkeenan
Thursday 31st 8pm: Dinny Owen McManus, Dugra
Friday 1st 10am: All Saints' Day - Michael, Sarah & Teresa Keena, also Mary & Bernard Gillick
Saturday 2nd 8pm: All Souls' Day - Mass for the Faithful Departed
Sunday 3rd 10am: Thomas Murray, Gorrynagowna
Sunday 3rd 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th 11am: Laurence & Rose Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Friday 1st 8pm: All Saints' Day - Stephen, Annie & Patrick Fallon and deceased family members
Sunday 3rd 11am: Mass

Rest In Peace
Catherine (Kitty) Henson, Ballinasloe (sister of Eileen Lawless, Cornafulla)
Jimmy Kirwan, Chapel Street, Athlone (father of Margaret Shine, Clonown)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Lá na Naomh Uile
All Saints Day

Friday 1st November is a holy day of obligation. Mass times:
-Drum: Vigil (Thursday) 8pm, Friday 10am.
-Clonown: Friday 8pm.
-Ss Peter & Paul's Church: Vigil (Thursday) 6.30pm, Friday 9.30am, 6.30pm.

Drum Branch Apostolic Workers
Annual coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 3rd November at 11am, immediately following Rosary in cemetery at 10.45am. Please support our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

Drum Active Age Group
An important meeting of the group will be held in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 29th October at 3pm to discuss the future of the group. New members are welcome and needed if it is to continue.

November Envelopes
Are available at the back of the church for those who wish to have their deceased relatives and friends prayed for during the month of November.

Céad Míle Fáilte
This week we welcome Fr. Bonaventure Kamuli to our parish. Fr. Bon (as he prefers to be called) is a native of Tanzania and is a priest of the Archdiocese of Mwanza. He was ordained on 17th December 2000 and he has a Master's Degree in International Communications from Dublin City University as well as several degrees in theology and communications on his native country. Fr. Bon will be working in the parish until the end of November this year. We are very privileged to have him in our parish and he can be assured of a very warm welcome.

Sunday 20 October 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 20th October 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Michael & Iris Carr, also daughter Elaine Stewart
Sunday 20th 10am: Martin McManus, Clonrulla
Tuesday 22nd 7pm: John & Julia Kelly, Clonbulia
Wednesday 23rd 7pm: Sally Lennon, Kilmacormack
Thursday 24th 7pm: Brian Murray, Crannaghmore
Friday 25th 7pm: Christy McManus, Manchester & Thornhill
Friday 25th 8pm: Taylorstown Station Mass in the home of Willie & Angela Naughton
Saturday 26th 8pm: Eamon Griffin, Ardkeenan
Sunday 27th 10am: Pauline, Peter & Kathleen Watson, Kilmacormack

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Drumlosh
Sunday 27th 11am: Laurence & Rose Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Rest In Peace
Agnes O'Brien (née Keena), Craggane, Cornafulla
Michael (Mick) Brennan, Old Tuam Road, Monksland
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Muireann's Halloween Tea Party and Bake Sale
Takes place on Sunday 20th October from 2pm - 6pm in Drum Community Centre. Free entry. Lots of activity for all the family. Donations of cakes, bakes and prizes welcome. All proceeds to the 'Marathons4Muireann' campaign.

Concert of Hope and Inspiration
Performed by the Roscommon Summer Solstice Choir with guest performance by Baritone Darren O’Hara from Athlone and
international concert pianist Lupa Alvares. Free admission for all. This concert will take place on Sunday 20th October at 8pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone. Doors open from 7pm.

Clonown Community Fundraiser
On Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October at 8pm in Clonown Community Centre in aid of the Clonown Community Site Project. Tickets €10, family tickets €25. Two nights of entertainment not to be missed! A donation will be made to the Majella O'Donnell Cancer Appeal.

Drum Branch Apostolic Workers
Annual coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 3rd November at 11am, immediately following Rosary in cemetery at 10.45am. Please support our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

A word of thanks
Thank you to all who helped in organising and supporting The Priests' Concert in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church recently. The concert was a great success. The Finance Committee hope to have proceeds in excess of €12,000 towards the church maintenance fund.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Recruiting volunteer workers to work in their Athlone shop. Do you have 3.5 hours spare per week and are you flexible? If so, contact 090-6444044.

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, or to revive the tradition if it has declined in your area/townland.

Sunday 13 October 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 13th October 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 13th 10am: Mary Ann & Tommy Lennon, Meehambee
Tuesday 15th 7pm: Thanksgiving – Private Intentions
Wednesday 16th 7pm: Ellen & John Lennon and deceased family members, Kilmacormack
Thursday 17th 7pm: Private Intentions
Friday 18th 7pm: Jim & Mary Ward and deceased family members, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 19th 8pm: Michael & Iris Carr, also daughter Elaine Stewart
Sunday 20th 10am: Martin McManus, Clonrulla

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Bernadette Molloy and her father Jack Dunning
Sunday 20th 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Drumlosh

Muireann's Halloween Tea Party and Bake Sale
Takes place on Sunday 20th October from 2pm - 6pm in Drum Community Centre. Free entry. Lots of activity for all the family. Donations of cakes, bakes and prizes welcome. Call Marese Ward Shine on 090-6494131 if you can help out. All proceeds to the 'Marathons4Muireann' campaign.

Concert of Hope and Inspiration
Performed by the Roscommon Summer Solstice Choir with guest performance by Baritone Darren O’Hara from Athlone and international concert pianist Lupa Alvares. Free admission for all. This concert will take place on Sunday 20th October at 8pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone. Doors open from 7pm.

Thank You
Fr. John McManus would like to thank most sincerely all who organised and attended his farewell function held recently. Thanks also to all those who sent cards and good wishes.

Clonown Community Fundraiser
On Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October at 8pm in Clonown Community Centre in aid of the Clonown Community Site Project. Tickets €10, family tickets €25. A donation will be made to the Majella O'Donnell Cancer Appeal.

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, or to revive the tradition if it has declined in your area/townland.

McManus Gathering DVD
DVD of the recent McManus Gathering at Nure and Ardnanure now available at Drum Heritage Centre, weekdays 9.30am-2.30pm. Cost €10.

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

Permanent Diaconate
The Diocese of Elphin is now accepting final applications from married and single men who may feel called to ministry as Permanent Deacons. The four year part-time training programme will begin in November 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. Final closing date for applications is Friday 18th October. The next intake of candidates will be in 2019.

Sunday 6 October 2013

Newsletter - Sunday 6th October 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: Margaret Curley, Clonellan
Sunday 6th 10am: Willie Berrigan, Clonark
Monday 7th 7pm: Private Intentions
Tuesday 8th 8pm: Holy Hour
Wednesday 9th 7pm: John, Martin & Rita Kenny, late of Clontuskert
Friday 11th 7pm: Kitty Dunning and deceased family members, Drumlosh
Saturday 12th 10.30am: Nure, Drivera & Johnstown Station Mass in the home of Teresa McManus
Saturday 12th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 13th 10am: Mary Ann & Tommy Lennon, Meehambee

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 6th 11am: Jack Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 13th 11am: Bernadette Molloy and her father Jack Dunning

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 10th October at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. Everyone welcome.

Rest In Peace
Julia Ryan, Abbeyleix, Co Laois (mother of Majella Glynn, Crannaghmore)
Martin Grenham, Birmingham and formerly Moore South (brother of Tommy Grenham, Summerhill)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Baptism
Róisín Elizabeth Lawless
Edward John McNamara
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

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

Harvest Collection
Envelopes are available at the back of all churches and should be returned next weekend, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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, or to revive the tradition if it has declined in your area/townland.

McManus Gathering DVD
DVD of the recent McManus Gathering at Nure and Ardnanure now available at Drum Heritage Centre, weekdays 9.30am-2.30pm. Cost €10.

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

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

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

Change of Mass times
Please note the revised Sunday Mass times in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, commencing this 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. Also, Baptisms will take place on Saturdays at 2pm in future.

Permanent Diaconate
The Diocese of Elphin is now accepting final applications from married and single men who may feel called to ministry as Permanent Deacons. The four year part-time training programme will begin in November 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. Final closing date for applications is Friday 18th October. The next intake of candidates will be in 2019.

Harvest Service
Athlone Methodist Church invite you to their annual Harvest Service on this Sunday 6th October at 7.30pm. The preacher will be Fr. John Nally, Ballynacarrighy. Refreshments and chat afterwards.

Mental Health Awareness Week
PCI College presents a free workshop on Relationships and Mental Health in the Radisson Hotel on Wednesday 9th October at 6.30pm.

Athlone Little Theatre
Next production is the wonderful period drama ‘The Heiress’ set in New York society, running from Friday 11th to Friday 18th October at 8.30pm. Booking contact 6474324. All proceeds to St. Mel's Diocesan Trust in aid of their rebuilding of the Cathedral.

New Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise
The ordination of Fr. Francis Duffy as Bishop of the Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise will take place in St Mary’s Church, Athlone at 3pm this Sunday 6th October. The church has served as a Pro-Cathedral for the diocese since the destruction of St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford by fire in 2009.The ordination ceremony will be streamed live on the diocesan website www.ardaghdiocese.com and will be broadcast live on Shannonside Radio.

Masses in St. Mary's Church this weekend
Bishop Ray Browne, recently ordained Bishop of Kerry and native of Athlone, will be the celebrant of the 11.30am Mass in St. Mary's on Sunday 6th October. There will be no 12.45pm Mass in St. Mary's. The 6pm Mass will transfer to Coosan Church. These changes are being made to facilitate the Ordination ceremony at 3pm.