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Sunday 26 October 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 26th October 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 25th 8pm: Christy McManus, Manchester and Thornhill
Sunday 26th 10am: Mass (available for booking)
Monday 27th 7pm: Rosary for the sick (Novena)
Tuesday 28th 7pm: Brian Murray, Crannaghmore
Wednesday 29th 7pm: Charlie Lennon & deceased family members, Belrea
Thursday 30th 7pm: Maura Durney, Cornafulla North
Friday 31st 6pm: Silver Jubilee of Sr. Helena McEvilly
Friday 31st 8pm: Kitty Dunning & deceased family members, Drumlosh
Saturday 1st 10am: All Saints' Day - Michael, Sarah & Teresa Keena, Cornafulla
Saturday 1st 8pm: Mike McManus, St. Coman's Park
Sunday 2nd 10am: All Souls' Day - Pauline, Peter & Kathleen Watson, Kilmacormack
Sunday 2nd 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Laurence & Rose Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Saturday 1st 11am: All Saints' Day - Stephen, Annie & Patrick Fallon and deceased family members
Sunday 2nd 11am: Frank Ward, Curraghnaboll

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 26th October at 11.30am in Monksland Community Centre.

Rest In Peace
Paddy Garavan, Beecpark West (father of Geraldine O'Reilly, Gorrynagowna)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Lá na Naomh Uile
All Saints Day

Saturday 1st November is a holy day of obligation. Mass times:
-Drum: Vigil (Friday) 8pm, Saturday 10am.
-Clonown: Saturday 11am.
-Ss Peter & Paul's Church: Vigil (Friday) 6.30pm, Saturday 9.30am, 12 noon, 6.30pm.

Silver Jubilee Celebrations
The McEvilly family invite you to Sr. Helena's Silver Jubilee celebrations on Friday 31st October. Mass at 6pm in Drum Church followed by refreshments and entertainment in Drum Parish Hall. All are welcome.

Drum Branch Apostolic Workers
Annual coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 2nd November at 11am, immediately following Rosary in cemetery at 10.45am. Your support would be very much appreciated for our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

November Envelopes
Are available at the back of the church for those who wish to have their deceased relatives and friends prayed for during the month of November.

Ladies Fitness Classes
Get Fit - Stay Fit Class including body toning, cardio workout, fat burning and weight loss, commencing Thursday 30th October in Drum Community Centre at 6.45pm. Contact instructor Gerry 086-0881653 for more information.

Crochet Classes
New 6-week term starting Tuesday 4th November 10.30am-12.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. All levels catered for. Cost €75 for 6 weeks. Booking essential. Contact Anne Marie 086-8053467.

Athlone Animal Welfare
Reminder to people to keep their pets safe at this time of the year. Many pets go missing and or get injured during the Halloween celebrations. Please ensure all bonfire material is checked for wildlife prior to lighting as many hibernating animals such as hedgehogs take shelter in the material.

Radio Rocks
A night of musical talent by local artists. Joint fundraising venture between Athlone Animal Welfare and Athlone Community Radio. Halloween night, The Snug Bar, Spot prizes on the night, Fancy dress optional, Tickets only €5. For tickets call 087-9364974 or 085-1657200.

Castledaly GAA Monster Auction
Sunday 2nd November at 2pm in Moate Community Centre. Doors open at 12.30pm for stalls and viewing auction items. Donations welcome on Saturday morning/afternoon.

Haemochromatosis Information Meeting
Ireland has highest rate of iron overload in the world - a condition known as Haemochromatosis. Information meeting on Wednesday 5th November at 7.30pm in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone with speaker Dr Gerard Clarke, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.

Coláiste Gaeilge Beo
Irish summer college is now accepting applicants for our July 2015 courses. Venue: St. Joseph's College, Summerhill, Athlone. Course A: Primary 4/5/6th Class. Course B: Secondary 1/2/3rd Year. Course dates: 9-18th July 2015. Application form and details on www.colaistegaeilgebeo.com or phone 086-4682460 for further information. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.