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Sunday 27 July 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 27th July 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: Owen McManus, Belrea, and partner Leonie Kirwin
Sunday 27th 10am: Patrick Higgins, Curryroe
Tuesday 29th 7pm: Patrick & Bridget Harney, Creggane
Wednesday 30th 7pm: Mary Ellen Duffy, Clonark
Thursday 31st 7pm: Sr. Bridie Macken, Dún Mhuire and Creggane
Friday 1st 7pm: Tommy Cunniffe & deceased family members, Newtownflood
Saturday 2nd 10am: Karen Naughton, Johnstown (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Patrick Seery, Clonellan
Sunday 3rd 10am: Mass for the sick, especially Eoghan McManus
Sunday 3rd 3pm: Rosary at the Wakehouse in Nure

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th 11am: Johnny & Mai Harney and John & Nell Salmon
Sunday 3rd 11am: Willie Shine, Drumlosh

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 27th at 11.30am in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
Fr. James Dolan, Mill Hill Missionaries and formerly of Ardnaglug (brother of Rose Lennon, Curraghaleen)
Chris Harney, Cloonrullagh
Damien Lahart, Cushla, Monksland
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Drum Apostolic Workers
Drum Apostolic Workers will hold their annual church gate collection this weekend, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July at Drum Church. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Rosary at the Wakehouse
The Rosary will be said on Sunday 3rd August at 3pm at the Wakehouse in Nure, which is on the ancient funeral route from Ardkeenan to Clonmacnoise.

Sick Priests Fund
Annual collection for the Elphin Diocese Fund for sick and retired priests takes place next weekend Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August. The priests of the diocese contribute, from their own income, most of what is required to support our sick and retired priests. However, the high age profile of our clergy in recent years has placed significant demands on the fund and you are asked to be as generous as your circumstances allow. Sincere thanks and blessings for your kind generosity.

Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Led by Bishop Kevin Doran takes place on Sunday 17th August, commencing at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick in the Basilica followed by Mass, Blessed Sacrament and Rosary Procession at 3pm.

Monksland Summer Sports Camp
Takes place from 18th-22nd August at Monksland Football Pitches from 10am-1pm for children aged 5-13 years. Camp includes a wide variety of fun games, races, sports and activities. Price €15 for 1 child, €25 for 2, €35 for 3. Registration on Thursday 7th August from 7-8.30pm. For further information contact Sarah 090-6630853.

Sunday 20 July 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 20th July 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Kieran & Grett Naughton, Crannaghmore
Sunday 20th 10am: Michael McManus, Clonark
Saturday 26th 8pm: Owen McManus, Belrea, and partner Leonie Kirwin
Sunday 27th 10am: Patrick Higgins, Curryroe

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Willie Greene, Cappaghmore
Sunday 27th 11am: Johnny & Mai Harney and John & Nell Salmon

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 27th at 11.30am in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Drum Heritage Group
Committee meeting will be held on Thursday 24th July at 8.30pm in the Heritage Centre. All members are requested to attend.

Go raibh maith agat
Thank you to all those who supported the recent church gate collection for Elphin Diocese Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund. The following amounts were collected: Ss. Peter & Paul's €765.38, Drum €420, Ballybay €600. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Samaritans Thank You
Athlone Samaritans would like to thank everyone who supported their recent church gate collection. Total collected was €388. Following on from the launch of Samaritans new free-to-call number, 116 123, Athlone Samaritans are hosting an Open Day from 11am to 4pm on Thursday 24th July for former volunteers and all members of the public who are interested in the work of the Samaritans or who would like to visit the centre. We look forward to meeting all who would like to join us for coffee.

Reek Sunday 2014
Croagh Patrick National Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 27th July. Reek Sunday has always been the traditional pilgrimage day and people are encouraged to climb on this day as it is the one day of the year where there are ample services laid on.

South Westmeath Adult Learning Programmes
Open morning on the Wednesday 30th July at the Further Education Centre, Clonown Road, Athlone. Courses commencing in September include: ICT Skills, Employment Skills, Hairdressing, Science and Engineering, Office/Retail Skills, Metalwork/Electronics. For more details contact Joan or Goretti at 090-6492188 or 086-1731931.

Health Care Workers required
Vacancies in all localities. Please submit your CV to: B Connolly, RSG, Derrane, Co. Roscommon or contact RSG on 090-6625852 for further information.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Takes place from Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th August 2014 at the Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people. This Festival has been nicknamed the 'Holy Oxygen' with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland. For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01-6753690.

Barnardos
Barnardos Children’s Charity are looking for Team Leaders and Collectors to help coordinate collections for Barnardos throughout Roscommon on Friday September 19th and help raise €100,000 for disadvantaged children and their families in communities around Ireland. For more information contact Sarah on 1850 222 300 or email fundraising@barnardos.ie. Any help you could give in this regard would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday 13 July 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 13th July 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Thomas & Kathleen Nicholson, also son Oliver, Cornafulla South
Sunday 13th 10am: Mary, John and Pat Hynes, Johnstown
Saturday 19th 8pm: Kieran & Grett Naughton, Crannaghmore
Sunday 20th 10am: Michael McManus, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Patrick Ward, late of Curraghnaboll and Letterkenny
Sunday 20th 11am: Willie Greene, Cappaghmore

Baptism
Fiona Mary O’Brien
Anna Marie Noone
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

New Bishop of Elphin
Fr. Kevin Doran will be ordained Bishop of Elphin in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo this Sunday 13th July at 5.30pm. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Diocese of Elphin website and on Shannonside FM. We send our best wishes to Fr. Kevin as he begins his ministry as Shepherd of the flock in Elhpin diocese, and also to Bishop Christy Jones who is retiring after 20 years as Bishop of Elphin.

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.

Reek Sunday 2014
Croagh Patrick National Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 27th July. Reek Sunday has always been the traditional pilgrimage day and people are encouraged to climb on this day as it is the one day of the year where there are ample services laid on.

Sunday 6 July 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 6th July 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: Danny & Phyllis Dolan, Newtown
Sunday 6th 10am: Paddy Murray & deceased family members, Curraghaleen
Saturday 12th 8pm: Thomas & Kathleen Nicholson, also son Oliver, Cornafulla South
Sunday 13th 10am: Mary, John and Pat Hynes, Johnstown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 6th 11am: John, Margaret & Michael Dunning
Sunday 13th 11am: Patrick Ward, late of Curraghnaboll and Letterkenny

Rest In Peace
Karen Naughton, Johnstown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Ann McManus and Graham Donohoe on their recent wedding.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Pieta House West
A church gate collection will be held in Drum on 12th and 13th July. Your support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.

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.

Thank You
Midlands Simon Community would like to thank the Community of Drum for supporting their recent church gate collection. A sum of €335 was raised.

Fundraising BBQ
Millars Bar and Restaurant, Ballydangan are having their 13th annual BBQ in aid of the Neo-Natal Clinic in Galway and Camcloon National School on Sunday 6th July at 5.30pm. A great family fun day out... live music, delicious food, bouncy castles, nail art, face painting and wonderful raffle prizes.

Thank You
Ardkeenan N.S. would like to thank most sincerely all who participated and supported their recent fun run. It was a great success.

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.

Reek Sunday 2014
Croagh Patrick National Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 27th July. Reek Sunday has always been the traditional pilgrimage day and people are encouraged to climb on this day as it is the one day of the year where there are ample services laid on.