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Sunday 29 June 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 29th June 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: Peter & Maureen Killian and deceased family member, Crancam
Sunday 29th 10am: Gloria Walshe, Crannaghbeg
Tuesday 1st 7pm: Sonny (Edwin) Teape, Clonark (Month’s Mind)
Wednesday 2nd 7pm: Margaret Harney, Canada (niece of Jimmy Moore and cousin of Padraig Harney, Meehambee)
Thursday 3rd 7pm: Mary McManus, Drumlosh
Friday 4th 7pm: Martin Nolan, Doohan, also grandparents Thomas and Margaret
Saturday 5th 10.30am: Jackie Gately, Newtown (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 5th 8pm: Danny & Phyllis Dolan, Newtown
Sunday 6th 10am: Paddy Murray & deceased family members, Curraghaleen

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: Jimmy & Maureen Dunning, Togher
Sunday 6th 11am: John, Margaret & Michael Dunning

Rest In Peace
Catherine Moran (née Lennon), Manulla, Co. Mayo (daughter of Johnny & Mary Lennon, Summerhill)
Marie Reardon (née Brennan), Ballinaculla, Clonown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Paula McManus and Thomas Melville on their recent wedding.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Golden Jubilee - Fr. Larney Shine
Congratulations to Fr. Larney Shine who celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination this weekend. There will be a special Mass in Clonown on Sunday 29th June at 11am to celebrate Fr. Larney's Golden Jubilee, followed by a presentation and refreshments in the community centre. All are welcome.

Summer Camp
Clann an nGael Summer Camp will take place from 30th June to 4th July in Johnstown from 10am to 3pm. Registration at 9.30am on Monday 30th. Boys and Girls ages 6-13 welcome.

Parish Holy Hour
Thursday 10th July from 8-9pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone, marking the retirement of Bishop Christopher Jones and the Episcopal Ordination of Fr. Kevin Doran as Bishop of Elphin.

Sunday 22 June 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 22nd June 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saurday 21st 8pm: Brian & Bridget Gunning, also daughter Teresa, Johnstown
Sunday 22nd 10am: Kay Coyle, late of Hill of Berries
Sunday 22nd 10.45am: Corpus Christi Procession
Wednesday 25th 7pm: Moll Whelan, Moore
Thursday 26th 7pm: John Higgins, Crannaghmore
Friday 27th 7pm: Joe & Mary Harney, Rockfield
Saturday 28th 8pm: Peter & Maureen Killian and deceased family member, Crancam
Sunday 29th 10am: Gloria Walshe, Crannaghbeg

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Michael Greene, Newtown
Sunday 29th 11am: Jimmy & Maureen Dunning, Togher

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 29th at 11.30am in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
Stafford Golden, Creagh, Ballinasloe and formerly Mount Florence, Kielty
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Nicola Callinan and Kevin Cudden on their recent wedding.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Corpus Christi Procession
Corpus Christi procession will take place in Drum on Sunday 22nd June after the 10am Mass. Fr. Michael invites the children who have received their First Holy Communion and Confirmation to take part in the procession. The tradition of the procession is that the children wear their Communion and Confirmation outfits. The procession will leave from the Church to the Reflection Area in the graveyard for some prayers and a short blessing, returning to the church for Benediction. Fr. Michael would appreciate your presence and support on this special occasion.

Karate Classes
Starting on Thursday 19th June at 6-7pm in Drum Community Centre. All welcome to come along. The first two classes are completely free. For further information contact 086-8948562 or visit www.bskc.ie.

Drum 6K Fun Run
On Saturday 28th June at 3pm starting at Drum Parish Hall. Registration from 1pm. In aid of Ardkeenan N.S. and South Westmeath Hospice. For further details phone 087-2614652.

Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund Annual Church Gate Collection
Will be held at Drum & Clonown Churches on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June. Your support would be greatly appreciated. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of our pilgrimage to Lourdes. 64 assisted pilgrims will travel this year. The funds raised from the Church gate collection that will be used to defray the cost of this section of the pilgrimage.

Golden Jubilee - Fr. Larney Shine
There will be a special Mass in Clonown on Sunday 29th June at 11am to celebrate Fr. Larney's Golden Jubilee, followed by a presentation and refreshments in the community centre. All are welcome.

Summer Camp
Clann an nGael Summer Camp will take place from 30th June to 4th July in Johnstown from 10am to 3pm. Registration at 9.30am on Monday 30th. Boys and Girls ages 6-13 welcome.

Sunday 15 June 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 15th June 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Patrick (Pake) O’Brien & parents Tommy & Rose, Creggane
Sunday 15th 10am: Anthony Whyte, Thomastown
Sunday 15th 3pm: Rosary procession and open-air mass at 3.30pm in Drum Monastic Site
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Tom & John Shine, Crannaghmore
Wednesday 18th 7pm: John Kilroy, St. Coman’s Park
Thurssday 19th 7pm: Kathleen & Tommy McManus, Curraghaleen
Saurday 21st 8pm: Brian & Bridget Gunning, also daughter Teresa, Johnstown
Sunday 22nd 10am: Kay Coyle, late of Hill of Berries
Sunday 22nd 10.45am: Corpus Christi Procession

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: Joe Egan, Currabhnaboll
Sunday 22nd 11am: Michael Greene, Newtown

Rest In Peace
Jackie Gately (née Farrelly), Newtown, Drum
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Baptism
Sam William Gilligan
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.

Annual Mass at Drum Monastic Site - Sunday 15th June
All parishioners are invited to take part in the religious ceremonies in Drum on Sunday 15th June, commencing with a Rosary Procession from St. Brigid's Well at 3pm followed by concelebrated open-air Mass at 3.30pm at Drum Monastic Site. Canon Liam Devine will make a presentation to Recent parish centenarian Mrs. Kitty Seery of a special memento of the McManus Gathering held in Nure in 2013.

Karate Classes
Starting on Thursday 19th June at 6-7pm in Drum Community Centre. All welcome to come along. The first two classes are completely free. For further information contact 086-8948562 or visit www.bskc.ie.

Simon Community Church Gate Collection
Midlands Simon Community is holding a church gate collection at St. Brigid's Church, Drum on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June. Please show your support. All monies raised locally go towards homeless services in Westmeath.

Corpus Christi Procession
Corpus Christi procession will take place in Drum on Sunday 22nd June after the 10am Mass. Fr. Michael invites the children who have received their First Holy Communion and Confirmation to take part in the procession. The tradition of the procession is that the children wear their Communion and Confirmation outfits. The procession will leave from the Church to the Reflection Area in the graveyard for some prayers and a short blessing, returning to the church for Benediction. Fr. Michael would appreciate your presence and support on this special occasion.

Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund Annual Church Gate Collection
Will be held inside Ss. Peter & Paul's Church on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June and at Drum & Clonown Churches on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Golden Jubilee - Fr. Larney Shine
There will be a special Mass in Clonown on Sunday 29th June at 11am to celebrate Fr. Larney's Golden Jubilee, followed by a presentation and refreshments in the community centre. All are welcome.

Jubilee Eucharistic Celebration
Come and celebrate 25 years of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in Athlone. Guided Eucharistic Holy Hour on Wednesday 18th at 6.30pm in Ss. Peter and Paul's Church: Thursday 19th at 6.30pm in Queen of Peace Church, Coosan: Friday 20th at 6.30pm in St Mary’s Church. Jubilee Eucharistic Celebration with Bishop Christopher Jones on Sunday 22nd at 12 midday in Ss. Peter and Paul's Church. Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday 22nd following the 6.30pm Mass at St. Mary's Church to Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, concluding with Benediction on the steps of the Church.

Sunday 8 June 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 8th June 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Maisie & Tim Griffin, Clonbulia
Sunday 8th 10am: Rose Lawless, Cornafulla South
Tuesday 10th 7pm: Mary & Patrick Whelan, also Maureen Foody
Wednesday 11th 7pm: Thomas May, Kilmacormack
Thursday 12th 7pm: John McManus, parents John & Annie also Joe Nolan, Nure
Friday 13th 7pm: Kathleen Henry, Johnstown
Saturday 14th 8pm: Patrick (Pake) O’Brien & parents Tommy & Rose, Creggane
Sunday 15th 10am: Anthony Whyte, Thomastown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Tim, Mary, Paddy & Laurence Geoghegan and deceased family members
Sunday 15th 11am: Mass

Rest In Peace
Tommy Kenny, Cartron, Bealnamulla
Fr. John O'Rourke, P.P. Loughlynn (curate in this parish 1983-1988)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Baptism
Zoe Mary Phyllis Duignan
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Congratulations
To the children of the parish who received the sacrament of Confirmation in Drum and Athlone during the week.

Samaritans Church Gate Collection
Athlone Midland Samaritans annual church gate collection takes place in Drum and Clonown churches on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June. Please help us to support those who may need us. If you are lonely, finding it difficult to cope with life or are in distress, talk to the Samaritans about how you are feeling on freephone 116123 any time or email jo@samaritans.org

Annual Mass at Drum Monastic Site - Sunday 15th June
All parishioners are invited to take part in the religious ceremonies in Drum on Sunday 15th June, commencing with a Rosary Procession from St. Brigid's Well at 3pm followed by concelebrated open-air Mass at 3.30pm at Drum Monastic Site. Canon Liam Devine will make a presentation to Recent parish centenarian Mrs. Kitty Seery of a special memento of the McManus Gathering held in Nure in 2013.

Simon Community Church Gate Collection
Midlands Simon Community is holding a church gate collection at St. Brigid's Church, Drum on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June. Please show your support. All monies raised locally go towards homeless services in Westmeath.

Corpus Christi Procession
Corpus Christi procession will take place in Drum on Sunday 22nd June after the 10am Mass. Fr. Michael invites the children who have received their First Holy Communion and Confirmation to take part in the procession. The tradition of the procession is that the children wear their Communion and Confirmation outfits. The procession will leave from the Church to the Reflection Area in the graveyard for some prayers and a short blessing, returning to the church for Benediction. Fr. Michael would appreciate your presence and support on this special occasion.

Golden Jubilee - Fr. Larney Shine
There will be a special Mass in Clonown on Sunday 29th June at 11am to celebrate Fr. Larney's Golden Jubilee, followed by a presentation and refreshments in the community centre. All are welcome.

Summer Sports Camp
Children's camp at Monksland Football Pitches from Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July, 10am-1pm. Games, races, sports and activities for all children to enjoy. Registration on Wednesday 11th June from 7-8.30pm in Monksland Community Centre. Prices begin at €15 for 1 child. Contact Sarah 090-6630853 for more information.

Sunday 1 June 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 1st June 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 31st 8pm: Anne O’Neill, Clonellan
Sunday 1st 10am: Mary & Hubert Naughton, Doohan
Monday 2nd 7pm: Mass for the sick
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: Special Intentions
Wednesday 4th 7pm: Owen & Kathleen Connaughton, Clonark
Thursday 5th 4pm: Confirmation for the candidates of Ardkeenan & Cornafulla schools
Saturday 7th 8pm: Maisie & Tim Griffin, Clonbulia
Sunday 8th 10am: Rose Lawless, Cornafulla South

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Michael Hardiman, his sister Mary and brother Kevin, Drumlosh
Friday 6th 8pm: Patrick Dunning, Ballinaculla
Sunday 8th 11am: Mass

Rest In Peace
Margaret (Peg) Kelly (née Shine), Cam, Brideswell (mother of Catherine Killian, Crancam)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Avril Clogher and Brian Ward on their recent wedding.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Congratulations
To the children of Summerhill National School who received their First Holy Communion in Drum last weekend.

Corpus Christi Procession
Corpus Christi procession will take place in Drum on Sunday 22nd June after the 10am Mass.

Charity Tax Relief Forms
Charity tax relief forms are available from Drum Parish Office or at the back of the Church. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Drum Heritage Group
Committee meeting on Wednesday 4th June at 8.30pm in the Heritage Centre to finalise arrangements for the Open Air Mass, which will be held on Sunday 15th June. All members are requested to attend.

Pentecost Envelopes
Envelopes will be distributed to all households during the week by your local collector/distributor. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity. It is very much appreciated.

Pioneer Afternoon of Reflection
Roscommon/Athlone Region PTAA afternoon of reflection takes place on Sunday 8th June in the Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom, with Holy Hour at 3pm and Mass at 5pm, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. All welcome.

Summer Sports Camp
Children's camp at Monksland Football Pitches from Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July, 10am-1pm. Games, races, sports and activities for all children to enjoy. Registration on Wednesday 11th June from 7-8.30pm in Monksland Community Centre. Prices begin at €15 for 1 child. Contact Sarah 090-6630853 for more information.