Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Frank Lennon, and his parents Thomas and Elizabeth, Creggane
Sunday 22nd 10am: Johnny Naughton, Clonellan
Tuesday 24th 7pm: Eamon McManus, Rooskey
Thursday 26th 7pm: Bridie, Willie and Kathleen Ward, Clonark
Friday 27th 7pm: Martin McManus, Drumlosh
Saturday 28th 10.30am: Willie Connaughton, Clonark (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 28th 8pm: Mary & Joseph Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 1st 10am: John & Margaret Brien and deceased family members, Creggane
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 1st 11am: Martin & Bridie Shine, Drumlosh
Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 22nd at 11am in Monksland Commnity Centre. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
James Duignan, Rooskey
Tom Buckley, Doon, Ballinahown (brother of Margaret Fallon, Carricknaughton)
Betty O’Halloran, Tralee (mother of Mary Murray, Creggane)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Monsignor McCarthy National School, Cornafulla
Enrolment and open night on Tuesday 24th February from 6.30-8pm or contact the school any day 9.30am–3pm on 090-6437177.
St. Joseph's Primary School, Summerhill
Information evening for parents on Tuesday 24th February from 7-9pm with Principal's address at 8pm. For more information call 090-6492037.
Confirmation Programme
For candidates from Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill national schools will continue in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 26th February at 7.30pm.
Ardkeenan N.S. Table Quiz
Will take place on Thursday 26th February at 8pm in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. Table of 4: €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Computers training for older people
Transition Year students in St. Joseph's College, Summerhill are offering free one-to-one computer training for those aged 55 and over, starting Monday 2nd March from 2.15-3.30pm. Contact 090-6492383 for details.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Vocations Discernment Workshop
The Diocese of Elphin is holding a vocations discernment workshop on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February in the Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. For more information, download the brochure on the Diocese of Elphin website.
Trócaire Lenten Campaign
Envelopes containing Trócaire Fast Boxes are available at the back of the churches. Every home is asked to bring one and support Trócaire in helping people to make a living so that they can escape poverty.
Rac agus Filíocht 2
Live music and poetry in Irish for Seachtain na Gaeilge. Free event open to all takes place in Aidan Heavey Public Library, Athlone on Thursday 6th March at 6pm. Hosted by Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm in association with Bhí Mé Anseo Publications. Enquiries to Eugene 086-2140073.
Marist Monster Auction
Sunday 8th March at 2pm in the Marist College, Retreat Road, Athlone. Donations of good quality antiques, furniture, bicycles, exercise machines, fuel, toys, electronics, tools and office furniture, etc, are being sought. Pre-arranged pick up service available, or donations can be dropped off at the Marist College on Saturday 21st February from 2-4pm. Enquiries 087-6201532.
Sunday 22 February 2015
Sunday 15 February 2015
Newsletter - Sunday 15th February 2015
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Judith Townsend (née Babs Griffin)
Sunday 15th 10am: Patrick & Ellen Shine, Drumlosh
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Special Intentions
Wednesday 18th 7pm: Mass for the sick
Thursday 19th 7pm: Dan, Mary and Maureen O’Connor and deceased members of the O’Connor family, Kielty
Friday 20th 7pm: John & Kathleen Grenham, Curraghaleen
Saturday 21st 10.30am: James McManus, Clonrulla (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 21st 8pm: Frank Lennon, and his parents Thomas and Elizabeth, Creggane
Sunday 22nd 10am: Johnny Naughton, Clonellan
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: Johnny Hynes and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 22nd 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Curraghnaboll
Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 22nd at 11am in Monksland Commnity Centre. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
Michael Berrigan, Clonark
Bridie Harney, Curraghaleen
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Baptism
Joe Liam Derwin
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.
Céadaoin an Luaithrigh agus An Carghas
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday is a day of Fast and Abstinence and the beginning of the season of Lent. Ahses will be distributed after the 7pm Mass in Drum and during the 7.30am, 9.30am & 7.30pm Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.
St. Joseph's Primary School, Summerhill
Information evening for parents on Tuesday 24th February from 7-9pm with Principal's address at 8pm. For more information call 090-6492037.
Confirmation Programme
For candidates from Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill national schools will continue in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm.
Ardkeenan N.S. Table Quiz
Will take place on Thursday 26th February at 8pm in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. Table of 4: €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Computers for Absolute Beginners
Free "BeneFIT 4" course run by Galway Roscommon ETB Adult Education Service starts on Wednesday 18th February 7–9pm in the Involve Centre (behind Pat McDonnell Paints), Monksland. Contact Marian Gavagan, co-ordinator 087-9841001.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Vocations Discernment Workshop
The Diocese of Elphin is holding a vocations discernment workshop on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February in the Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. For more information, download the brochure on the Diocese of Elphin website.
Trócaire Lenten Campaign
Envelopes containing Trócaire Fast Boxes are available at the back of the churches. Every home is asked to bring one and support Trócaire in helping people to make a living so that they can escape poverty.
Rac agus Filíocht 2
Live music and poetry in Irish for Seachtain na Gaeilge. Free event open to all takes place in Aidan Heavey Public Library, Athlone on Thursday 6th March at 6pm. Hosted by Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm in association with Bhí Mé Anseo Publications. Enquiries to Eugene 086-2140073.
Marist Monster Auction
Sunday 8th March at 2pm in the Marist College, Retreat Road, Athlone. Donations of good quality antiques, furniture, bicycles, exercise machines, fuel, toys, electronics, tools and office furniture, etc, are being sought. Pre-arranged pick up service available, or donations can be dropped off at the Marist College on Saturday 21st February from 2-4pm. Enquiries 087-6201532.
Saturday 14th 8pm: Judith Townsend (née Babs Griffin)
Sunday 15th 10am: Patrick & Ellen Shine, Drumlosh
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Special Intentions
Wednesday 18th 7pm: Mass for the sick
Thursday 19th 7pm: Dan, Mary and Maureen O’Connor and deceased members of the O’Connor family, Kielty
Friday 20th 7pm: John & Kathleen Grenham, Curraghaleen
Saturday 21st 10.30am: James McManus, Clonrulla (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 21st 8pm: Frank Lennon, and his parents Thomas and Elizabeth, Creggane
Sunday 22nd 10am: Johnny Naughton, Clonellan
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: Johnny Hynes and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 22nd 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Curraghnaboll
Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 22nd at 11am in Monksland Commnity Centre. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
Michael Berrigan, Clonark
Bridie Harney, Curraghaleen
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Baptism
Joe Liam Derwin
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.
Céadaoin an Luaithrigh agus An Carghas
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday is a day of Fast and Abstinence and the beginning of the season of Lent. Ahses will be distributed after the 7pm Mass in Drum and during the 7.30am, 9.30am & 7.30pm Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.
St. Joseph's Primary School, Summerhill
Information evening for parents on Tuesday 24th February from 7-9pm with Principal's address at 8pm. For more information call 090-6492037.
Confirmation Programme
For candidates from Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill national schools will continue in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm.
Ardkeenan N.S. Table Quiz
Will take place on Thursday 26th February at 8pm in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. Table of 4: €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Computers for Absolute Beginners
Free "BeneFIT 4" course run by Galway Roscommon ETB Adult Education Service starts on Wednesday 18th February 7–9pm in the Involve Centre (behind Pat McDonnell Paints), Monksland. Contact Marian Gavagan, co-ordinator 087-9841001.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Vocations Discernment Workshop
The Diocese of Elphin is holding a vocations discernment workshop on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February in the Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. For more information, download the brochure on the Diocese of Elphin website.
Trócaire Lenten Campaign
Envelopes containing Trócaire Fast Boxes are available at the back of the churches. Every home is asked to bring one and support Trócaire in helping people to make a living so that they can escape poverty.
Rac agus Filíocht 2
Live music and poetry in Irish for Seachtain na Gaeilge. Free event open to all takes place in Aidan Heavey Public Library, Athlone on Thursday 6th March at 6pm. Hosted by Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm in association with Bhí Mé Anseo Publications. Enquiries to Eugene 086-2140073.
Marist Monster Auction
Sunday 8th March at 2pm in the Marist College, Retreat Road, Athlone. Donations of good quality antiques, furniture, bicycles, exercise machines, fuel, toys, electronics, tools and office furniture, etc, are being sought. Pre-arranged pick up service available, or donations can be dropped off at the Marist College on Saturday 21st February from 2-4pm. Enquiries 087-6201532.
Sunday 8 February 2015
Newsletter - Sunday 8th February 2015
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Sunday 8th 10am: Kathleen & Patrick O’Neill, Mount Hussey, also Stella Brockman, and deceased members of the O'Neill family
Tuesday 10th 7pm: Deceased members of the Kilroy family, Clonbulia
Wednesday 11th 7pm: Bridgie Kelly, (née Connaughton), Mary Moore (née Connaughton) and deceased members of the Connaughton family, Clonark
Thursday 12th 7pm: Dan & Mary Harney, Crannaghmore
Friday 13th 7pm: Michael Hynes, Drumlosh
Saturday 14th 10.30am: Frank Murray, Thomastown (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 14th 8pm: Judith Townsend (née Babs Griffin)
Sunday 15th 10am: Patrick & Ellen Shine, Drumlosh
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Buggane
Sunday 15th 11am: Johnny Hynes and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 12th at 8pm in Monksland Commnity Centre. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
Marie O'Connor (née Cunniffe), Templeogue, Dublin and formerly Kielty (sister of Adleine Mee, Kielty)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Bishop Kevin's Letter
Bishop Kevin Doran has sent a letter to thank the priests and people of the parish for the warm welcome he received on his recent Pastoral Visitation.
Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting will resume in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 10th February at 8.30pm sharp. Please note the change of date. All members are requested to attend. New members most welcome.
Confirmation Programme
For candidates from Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill national schools will commence in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 12th February at 7.30pm.
South Roscommon Cycling Club
Registration and Iformation night will be held on Friday 13th February at 8pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. All members and new members welcome. Further information contact Joe 086-8443405.
Roscommon/Athlone Regional Pioneer Dinner Dance
Will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday 14th February commencing at 8.30pm. Tickets €35 are available from Collette Harney and Julia Naughton.
Ardkeenan N.S. Table Quiz
Will take place on Thursday 26th February at 8pm in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. Table of 4: €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
St. Hilda's Special School
Open day and enrolment on Thursday 12th February from 10am-12pm. Further infomration phone 090-6475825.
Scoil na gCeithre Máistrí
Open meeting for parents who are interested in enrolling their children for September 2015 will take place on Wednesday 11th February at 7.30pm in the school. Phone 090-6465794.
Coláiste Gaeilge Átha Luain
Now enroling for summer course 2015. Also providing Irish grinds for secondary and primary school pupils. Contact Máire at 085-8074471.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Departing 1st July from Dublin. Spiritual Director: Canon Liam Devine. Cost €579 if booked before 17th February (€629 after that date) Deposit €100 to secure a place. Contact Gerry Kinneavy at 087-2249621.
Vocations Discernment Workshop
The Diocese of Elphin is holding a vocations discernment workshop on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February in the Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. For more information, download the brochure on the Diocese of Elphin website.
Saturday 7th 8pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Sunday 8th 10am: Kathleen & Patrick O’Neill, Mount Hussey, also Stella Brockman, and deceased members of the O'Neill family
Tuesday 10th 7pm: Deceased members of the Kilroy family, Clonbulia
Wednesday 11th 7pm: Bridgie Kelly, (née Connaughton), Mary Moore (née Connaughton) and deceased members of the Connaughton family, Clonark
Thursday 12th 7pm: Dan & Mary Harney, Crannaghmore
Friday 13th 7pm: Michael Hynes, Drumlosh
Saturday 14th 10.30am: Frank Murray, Thomastown (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 14th 8pm: Judith Townsend (née Babs Griffin)
Sunday 15th 10am: Patrick & Ellen Shine, Drumlosh
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Buggane
Sunday 15th 11am: Johnny Hynes and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 12th at 8pm in Monksland Commnity Centre. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
Marie O'Connor (née Cunniffe), Templeogue, Dublin and formerly Kielty (sister of Adleine Mee, Kielty)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Bishop Kevin's Letter
Bishop Kevin Doran has sent a letter to thank the priests and people of the parish for the warm welcome he received on his recent Pastoral Visitation.
Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting will resume in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 10th February at 8.30pm sharp. Please note the change of date. All members are requested to attend. New members most welcome.
Confirmation Programme
For candidates from Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill national schools will commence in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 12th February at 7.30pm.
South Roscommon Cycling Club
Registration and Iformation night will be held on Friday 13th February at 8pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. All members and new members welcome. Further information contact Joe 086-8443405.
Roscommon/Athlone Regional Pioneer Dinner Dance
Will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday 14th February commencing at 8.30pm. Tickets €35 are available from Collette Harney and Julia Naughton.
Ardkeenan N.S. Table Quiz
Will take place on Thursday 26th February at 8pm in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. Table of 4: €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
St. Hilda's Special School
Open day and enrolment on Thursday 12th February from 10am-12pm. Further infomration phone 090-6475825.
Scoil na gCeithre Máistrí
Open meeting for parents who are interested in enrolling their children for September 2015 will take place on Wednesday 11th February at 7.30pm in the school. Phone 090-6465794.
Coláiste Gaeilge Átha Luain
Now enroling for summer course 2015. Also providing Irish grinds for secondary and primary school pupils. Contact Máire at 085-8074471.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Departing 1st July from Dublin. Spiritual Director: Canon Liam Devine. Cost €579 if booked before 17th February (€629 after that date) Deposit €100 to secure a place. Contact Gerry Kinneavy at 087-2249621.
Vocations Discernment Workshop
The Diocese of Elphin is holding a vocations discernment workshop on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February in the Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. For more information, download the brochure on the Diocese of Elphin website.
Sunday 1 February 2015
Newsletter - Sunday 1st February 2015
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St. Brigid's Day
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 31st 8pm: Mary Kate Hynes, Drumlosh
Sunday 1st 10am: Margaret & John McManus, Johnstown
Monday 2nd 7pm: Margaret Collins, Rooskey, Bealnamullia
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: Parish Celebration for the Feast of St. Brigid
Wednesday 4th 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 5th 7pm: Johnny Dunning (Snr.), Ardkeenan
Friday 6th 7pm: Nora &a Michel McManus, Ardnanure
Saturday 7th 8pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Sunday 8th 10am: Kathleen & Patrick O’Neill, Mount Hussey, also Stella Brockman, and deceased members of the O'Neill family
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Willie & Nellie Shine, Curraghnaboll
Friday 6th 8pm: Paddy Joe & Rose Dunning, Newtown
Sunday 8th 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Buggane
Rest In Peace
James McManus, Clonrulla
William (Willie) Connaughton, Clonark
Edward Egan, The Villa, Kielty
Michael Brennan, England and Leitrim (brother of Tom Brennan, Crannaghbeg)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Athlone Community Radio 88.4FM
Special recording about St. Brigid will be broadcast on Sunday 1st February at 3pm. The programme was made with the help of Drum Heritage Group, including Jimmy Moore, Anton Lennon, Vincent Curley, Joe Kelly, Mary Devine, Kitty Seery (weaver of the St Brigid's Cross) and the late Edward Egan. The presenter of 'The Faith' is Agnes Ingham.
Candlemas
Monday 2nd February is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, when candles are blessed for use in the church and in the home throughout the year. If anyone would like to make a donation towards candles for use in the Church, envelopes will be provided at the back of the Church from next weekend.
Clann na nGael annual dinner dance
Annual dinner dance will take place on Saturday 7th February in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland commencing at 8.30pm. Music by Weightless Astronauts. Tickets available from Harney’s Post Office, Kennedy’s Monksland and committee members.
Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting will resume in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 10th February at 8.30pm sharp. Please note the change of date. All members are requested to attend. New members most welcome.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Cookery Demonstration and Artisan Fair
Athlone Hockey Club will be staging a fun and interactive Cookery Demonstration and Artisan Fair featuring TV chef & food writer Catherine Fulvio on Thursday 5th February in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland commencing with wine reception at 6.30pm. Tickets €20 available from the hotel, from Savoury Fare, and from Cáca Milis at the Regional Sports Centre. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Departing 1st July from Dublin. Spiritual Director: Canon Liam Devine. Cost €579 if booked before 17th February (€629 after that date) Deposit €100 to secure a place. Contact Gerry Kinneavy at 087-2249621.
Coláiste Gaeilge Átha Luain
Now enroling for summer course 2015. Also providing Irish grinds for secondary and primary school pupils. Contact Máire at 085-8074471.
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