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Sunday 31 August 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 31st August 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 30th 8pm: James & Maura Henry, Mount Florence
Sunday 31st 10am: Michael O’Loughlin, Rockfield
Thursday 4th 7pm: Patrick & Annie Kilroy, Clonbulia
Friday 5th 7pm: John Joe McManus, Nure
Saturday 6th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Ruane, Thomastown
Sunday 7th 10am: Sonny & Bridget Lawless and deceased family members, Cornafulla South

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 31st 11am: Pat & Maggie Hynes
Friday 5th 8pm: Paddy & Bridie Egan, Cunny
Sunday 7th 11am: Paddy Dunning, Ballinaculla

Rest In Peace
Mary Keenan, Curramore, Kiltoom (mother of Jimmy Keenan, Clonark)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Cemetery Sunday
Cloonakilla: Sunday 7th September at 6.30pm.

Drum Art Group
Recommencing on Monday 1st September at the usual time of 10.30am in Drum Parish Hall. New members most welcome. For further details contact Jackie at 087-2341535.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 2nd September at 8.30pm sharp. All members are requested to attend.

Drum Heritage Group
Coach tour to the Burren, Co. Clare, on Sunday 14th September. Enquiries to 087-99189676.

Crochet Classes
Commencing Monday 15th September (7-9pm) and Tuesday 16th September (10.30am-12.30pm) in Drum Parish Hall. Beginners and advanced, experienced tutor, small classes for 6 weeks, €75. To book a place please contact Anne Marie Griffin at 086-8053467, or email info@annemariegriffinknitwear.com

Heritage Cycle
Roscommon Leader Partnership in association with Dysart Rural Men’s Group are holding their fourth annual heritage cycle on Saturday 6th September starting promptly at 2pm in Curraghboy. Your support would be much appreciated. Please see local print media for more details or contact rmg@ridc.ie or telephone 086-8139255.

Summerhill Autism Unit fund-raiser
Beternas Football Match for the John Sherlock Memorial Cup between Skyvalley Rovers and Carrolls All Stars on Saturday 30th August at 6.30pm in Monksland. Fund-raiser in The Mill, Bealnamulla from 9pm. Donations welcome at The Mill.

Volunteers wanted
Vincent’s shop (St. Vincent de Paul) on O’Connell Street are looking for people to volunteer for 3 hours per week. Please contact Jean on 041-9809972 for further details. Thank you.

Family Support Groups
Vita House, Roscommon are organising the following support groups to be based in Monksland, Athlone and commencing Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm. Rainbows (Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm for 12 weeks) is a group based support for children experiencing change in their families through separation divorce or bereavement. Parenting when Separated (Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm for 6 weeks) aims to solve co-parenting problems that help you and your child. For further information, please contact the office in Vita House on 090-6625898, check out www.vitahouse.org or email info@vitahouse.org.

Sunday 24 August 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 24th August 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Bernie Kelly & deceased family members, Rooskey
Sunday 24th 10am: Martha Donnellan, Moydrum & deceased members of the Connor family, Clonark
Tuesday 26th 7pm: Maureen Foody
Saturday 30th 8pm: James & Maura Henry, Mount Florence
Sunday 31st 10am: Michael O’Loughlin, Rockfield

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 24th 11am: John, Bridget & Patrick Halligan, Collogoriff
Sunday 31st 11am: Pat & Maggie Hynes

Rest In Peace
Nora Cafferkey (née Browne), Castlebar (sister of Marie McEvilly, Johnstown)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Drum Art Group
Recommencing on Monday 1st September at the usual time of 10.30am in Drum Parish Hall. New members most welcome. For further details contact Jackie at 087-2341535.

Crochet Classes
Commencing Monday 15th September (7-9pm) and Tuesday 16th September (10.30am-12.30pm) in Drum Parish Hall. Beginners and advanced, experienced tutor, small classes for 6 weeks, €75. To book a place please contact Anne Marie Griffin at 086-8053467, or email info@annemariegriffinknitwear.com

Cemetery Sunday
Clonown: Sunday 24th August at 11am. (note: if it is raining, Mass will be celebrated in the church and the graves will be blessed afterwards).

Tour de South Roscommon charity cycle
Chairty cycle in aid of Jon Our Boys trust on Saturday 30th August. Starting at Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown at 9am (122km), 10am (60km) and 12pm (15km family cycle). Fee €25. For further information contact Joe 086-8443408 or find 'Tour de South Roscommon' on Facebook.

Family Support Groups
Vita House, Roscommon are organising the following support groups to be based in Monksland, Athlone and commencing Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm. Rainbows (Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm for 12 weeks) is a group based support for children experiencing change in their families through separation divorce or bereavement. Parenting when Separated (Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm for 6 weeks) aims to solve co-parenting problems that help you and your child. For further information, please contact the office in Vita House on 090-6625898, check out www.vitahouse.org or email info@vitahouse.org.

Sunday 17 August 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 17th August 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 16th 8pm: Tony McManus, Thornhill
Sunday 17th 10am: Christy and Kate Nolan, Doohan
Wednesday 20th 7pm: Colleen Purdy Zajac, Australia (Mother-in-law of Olivia Moore, Meehambee)
Thursday 21st 7pm: James Lennon, Summerhill
Friday 22nd 7pm: Mary Daly, Moore South, also Patrick, J.J. & Marty Downey
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Bernie Kelly & deceased family members, Rooskey
Sunday 24th 10am: Martha Donnellan, Moydrum & deceased members of the Connor family, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 17th 11am: John & Nancy Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 24th 11am: John, Bridget & Patrick Halligan, Collogoriff

Drum Community Care
Mass in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 21st August at 3pm followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Drum Art Group
Recommencing on Monday 1st September at the usual time of 10.30am in Drum Parish Hall. New members most welcome. For further details contact Jackie at 087-2341535.

Cemetery Sunday
Coosan: Sunday 17th August at 4pm.
Clonown: Sunday 24th August at 11am. (note: if it is raining, Mass will be celebrated in the church and the graves will be blessed afterwards).

Tour de South Roscommon charity cycle
Chairty cycle in aid of Jon Our Boys trust on Saturday 30th August. Starting at Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown at 9am (122km), 10am (60km) and 12pm (15km family cycle). Fee €25. For further information contact Joe 086-8443408 or find 'Tour de South Roscommon' on Facebook.

Sunday 10 August 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 10th August 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 9th 8pm: Padraig Grenham and deceased family members, Clonellan
Sunday 10th 10am: Tom Henry, Drumlosh
Thursday 14th 8pm: Michael, Pat & John Fallon and deceased family members, Rooskey
Friday 15th 10am: John & Mary Fallon and deceased family members, Cornafulla South
Saturday 16th 8pm: Tony McManus, Thornhill
Sunday 17th 10am: Thomas & Margaret Nolan, son Christy and wife Kate, and grandson Martin, Doohan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 10th 11am: Kieran Dunninng also his granddaughter Hannah Rose Martin, Drumlosh
Friday 15th 11am: Ned & Mary Egan, Callowbeg
Sunday 17th 11am: Mass

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Edel Lennon and Aiden McGowan on their recent wedding.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Baptism
Adrian Padraic Dolan
Nathan Peter Brennan
Kate Ann Margaret Cooley
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Deastógáil na Maighdine Beannaithe Muire
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Friday 15th August is a holy day of obligation. Mass times:
-Drum: Vigil (Thursday) 8pm, Friday 10am.
-Clonown: Friday 11am.
-Ss Peter & Paul's Church: Vigil (Thursday) 6.30pm, Friday 9.30am, 12pm, 6.30pm.

Drum Apostolic Work
Thank you to all who supported the recent church gate collection in Drum. Total amount collected was €662.90. Your generous contributions were greatly appreciated.

Pieta House West
The committee wish to thank everyone who contributed to the recent church gate collection in Drum. A sum of €282.13 was collected.

Drum P.T.A.A.
Congratulatios to the Gold Jubilarians who received their pins recently. Thanks to the local Pioneer branch for organising the Mass & presentations.

St. Joseph's F.C.
Annual registration and fun day will take place on Saturday 16th August from 11am-1pm in Cushla. New members are always
welcome.

Cemetery Sunday
Cornamagh: Sunday 10th August at 4pm.
Moore: Saturday 16th August at 6.30pm.
Coosan: Sunday 17th August at 4pm.

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.

Sunday 3 August 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 3rd August 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
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
Tuesday 5th 7pm: Lily Devine, Ardkeenan
Thursday 7th 7pm: Annie & Patrick Dolan, Clonark
Saturday 9th 8pm: Padraig Grenham and deceased family members, Clonellan
Sunday 10th 10am: Tom Henry, Drumlosh

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 3rd 11am: Willie Shine, Drumlosh
Sunday 10th 11am: Kieran Dunninng also his granddaughter Hannah Rose Martin, Drumlosh

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.

Na Réadóirí
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
Drum P.T.A.A. Mass and presentation of pins to our Golden Jubilarians will be held on Tuesday 5th August at 8pm in Drum Parish Hall. All are welcome.

Family Fun Day
In aid of local Irish dance group Scoil Rince Cairde on Sunday 3rd August in McCarthy Park (St. Peter's F.C.). Soccor Blitz starts at 11am and family fun day starts at 2pm. Please support.

Cemetery Sunday
Cornamagh: Sunday 10th August at 4pm.
Coosan: Sunday 17th August at 4pm.

Roscommon Disability Support Group
Professional affordable care service available 24 hours per day 7 days weekly. The service covers home care, personal care, domestic duties, and support in the workplace, social events, training, and education. For further information please contact 090-6625852.

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.