Newsletter - Sunday 18th May 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 17th 8pm: Sarah Kelly & Maureen Griffin, Creagh, Bealnamulla followed by Rosary
Sunday 18th 11.30am: Miko McManus, Cornafulla South followed by Rosary
Monday 19th 7pm: Rosary and Novena
Tuesday 20th 7pm: Johnny & Mary Moran, Kilmacormack followed by Rosary
Thursday 22nd 7pm: Mary & Frank McManus, Ardnanure
Saturday 24th 8pm: Jim & Michael McManus, Nure
Sunday 25th 10am: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Sunday 25th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Summerhill N.S.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 18th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members
Sunday 25th 11am: Mass

Congratulations
To all the children of the parish who received their First Holy Communion in Drum last weekend.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Track and field events has been rescheduled to take place on this Monday 19th May commencing at 6.30pm at Clann na nGael pitch, Johnstown.

Fundraising Golf Classic
In aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund on Friday 23rd May in Athlone Golf Club. Cost: €200 per team including dinner. €100 to sponsor a tee box or green. For further information contact the Parish Office 090-6492171 or 087-2363039.

Irish Cancer Society
Annual Church Gate collection will take place on weekend of 31st May and 1st June. Your continuing support would be greatly appreciated.

New Bishop
Congratulations to Fr. Kevin Doran who was this week announced as new Bishop of Elphin. Fr. Kevin is currently serving as Administrator of Donnybrook parish in the Archdiocese of Dublin. He will be ordained Bishop for the Diocese of Elphin later in the summer, following the retirement of Christy Jones, who has served as Bishop of Elphin for twenty years.

Church Gate Collections
Those involved in organising or holding a Church Gate Collection in Drum should inform Drum Parish Office and forward a copy of the Garda Permit prior to any collection taking place. If holding a collection please use the designated areas provided.