Newsletter - Sunday 29th December 2013

Féile an Teaghlaigh Naofa
Feast of the Holy Family

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: James Greene, Doohan
Sunday 29th 10am: Tom & Mary Hynes and deceased family members, Johnstown
Wednesday 1st 11am: People of the parish followed by Rosary for the Sick
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Tommy McDonnell, Clonark
Friday 3rd 7pm: Mary & Patrick Lennon, Ardkeenan
Saturday 4th 8pm: John & Margaret McManus, Johnstown
Sunday 5th 10am: John O’Neill, Clonellan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: John Dunning and his parents Michael & Delia, The Park
Sunday 5th 11am: Nancy Gaffey, Newtown

Rest in Peace
Kathleen Gaffey, Gorrynagowna
Elizabeth (Lily) Watson (née Bigley), Curraghboy and formerly of Creggane, Cornafulla
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Athbhliain faoi mhaise
The priests of the parish wish you and your families every blessing for the new year.

Drum Parish Office
The office will be closed until 9.30am on Thursday 2nd January 2014.

Baptismal Dates for 2014
Baptisms are now being held on Saturdays by appointment in St. Brigid's Church, Drum, and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 2pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone. To weeks notice should be given by calling to the Parish Office and completing a Baptismal Form.

Thank You
Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish Finance Committee wishes to sincerely thank all those who have contributed to the Restoration and ongoing maintenance of the church. This work would not have been possible without your help. The committee hope to reach their target with your continued support, and wish you a happy and peaceful new year.

Carers' Association
Now recruiting home care workers to provide in-home respite which is allocated to families. This respite was previously provided by way of a cash grant, but will now be provided by home care workers. It is hoped to form a panel of workers in every area in county Roscommon. To apply, please send your CV to Bernie Dowling, Carnagh, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon or bdowling@carersireland.com. FETAC Level 5 is a requirement, and you can apply if you are currently taking part in this training.