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Sunday 29 March 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 29th March 2015

Domhnach na Pailme agus An tSeachtain Mhór
Palm Sunday and Holy Week

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: John Joe Meares, Curryroe
Sunday 29th 10am: Catherine Higgins, Curryroe
Tuesday 31st 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Holy Thursday - Our Lord's Supper - People of the Parish
Friday 3rd 3pm: Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord
Friday 3rd 7.30pm: Prayer around the Cross
Saturday 4th 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil - People of the Parish
Sunday 5th 10am: Easter Sunday - People of the Parish

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: Ann & Tom O'Brien, Oldtown
Thursday 2nd 8pm: Holy Thursday - Our Lord's Supper
Friday 3rd 3pm: Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord
Saturday 4th 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 5th 11am: Easter Sunday - Kathleen Shine (1st anniversary)

Countryside Drag Hunt
Charity Hunt in aid of Join Our Boys Trust on Sunday 29th March, meeting point Millar's Bar, Ballydangan at 11.30am. Registration fee: €40 per adult, €20 per child. Hot food and auction afterwards in the pub. For information contact: Paul 087-2374192 or Annette 087-6986436. Please support.

Penitential Rite
Monday 30th March at 7.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.

Progressive 25 Card Game
Drum Apostolic Work card game in aid of our Missionaries will be held in the Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown on Monday 30th March at 9pm. Numerous food hampers to be raffled on the night. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Outdoor Stations of the Cross
On Good Friday 3rd April through the streets of Athlone starting at 12 noon from St. Mary's Church and finishing at Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.

Easter Bingo in Drum this Good Friday night
Drum Bingo will host an Easter special in Drum Community Centre on Good Friday night at 8.30pm. Doors open at 8pm. Usual cash prizes to be won, plus 24 Easter Eggs to be given away on the night. Monster raffle also. Everybody welcome.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Swimming will take place on Friday 3rd April at 6.15pm in Athlone Regional Sports Centre. Registration takes place at 5.45pm. Entry €2 per event per child. Also our Annual Church Gate collection takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April at Drum and Clonown Churches. We would like to thank you for your support in the past.

National Pilgrim Paths Day
Pilgrim Walk to Clonmacnoise on Holy Saturday 4th April following An tSlí Mhór. Walk from Clonbonny (10am) and return by bus or cycle from Ballycumber village (1pm). Inter-denominational service at 3pm. For further details contact Fred on 087-2128842 or visit www.pilgrimpath.ie.

Multiple Sclerosis Church Gate Collection
Will be held at Drum and Clonown churches on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April. Your support would be much appreciated.

Easter Envelopes and Easter Cards
Will be distributed to each home in the parish during the coming week by your local area collector/distributor. If there is no distributor in your area, envelopes and cards will be available at the back of the Church. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.

Holy Week Chrism Mass
All are welcome to attend the Chrism Mass on Wednesday 1st April at 7.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. During the mass, Bishop Kevin Doran will bless the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick, and the priests of the diocese will renew their commitment to priestly ministry. Light refreshments served afterwards in the Gillooly Hall.

Consultation on Catholic Education in the West Athlone area
The Diocese of Elphin wishes to consult the Catholic community as to how they believe the diocese should engage with the various stakeholders in education regarding the future of Catholic education in the West Athlone area.
-Does the Catholic community in this area support the idea of Catholic education at primary and post-primary level, with all this involves? (See Bishop Kevin Doran's pastoral letter A Future Full of Hope)
-Is the Catholic community open to considering a vision for primary education in the area which respects the need for facilitating diversity?
-Is the Catholic community willing to join the Bishop in developing a vision for post-primary education for all the boys and girls of the area to ensure that they have a school, or schools, which can fully cater for the needs of the 21st century and beyond?
If you wish to take part in the consultation, you may make a submission in writing. Please sign your submission and send it before 7th April 2015 to the Elphin Diocesan Office, St. Mary's, Temple Street, Sligo.

Consultation on Catholic Education in the West Athlone area

The Diocese of Elphin wishes to consult the Catholic community as to how they believe the diocese should engage with the various stakeholders in education regarding the future of Catholic education in the West Athlone area.
  • Does the Catholic community in this area support the idea of Catholic education at primary and post-primary level, with all this involves? (See Bishop Kevin Doran's pastoral letter A Future Full of Hope)
  • Is the Catholic community open to considering a vision for primary education in the area which respects the need for facilitating diversity?
  • Is the Catholic community willing to join the Bishop in developing a vision for post-primary education for all the boys and girls of the area to ensure that they have a school, or schools, which can fully cater for the needs of the 21st century and beyond?

If you wish to take part in the consultation, you may make a submission in writing. Please sign your submission and send it before 7th April 2015 to: Elphin Diocesan Office, St. Mary's, Temple Street, Sligo.

Sunday 22 March 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 22nd March 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Tony (Anthony) Coyle (brother of Sean Coyle, Ardkeenan) also Michael Watson, late of Ardkeenan
Sunday 22nd 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte, Thomastown
Tuesday 24th 7pm: Thomas & Mary Ann Naughton, Doohan
Wednesday 25th 7pm: First Confessions for Summerhill N.S.
Thursday 26th 7pm: Michael Keogh, Cuilmore
Saturday 28th 10.30am: Bridie Harney, Curraghaleen (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 28th 8pm: John Joe Meares, Curryroe
Sunday 29th 10am: Catherine Higgins, Curryroe

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Cunny and Buggane
Sunday 29th 11am: Ann & Tom O'Brien, Oldtown

Rest In Peace
Joseph (Joe) Curley, St. Coman's Park, Baylough
Frank Gilsenan, Annsfield Wood, Baylough
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group AGM
Annual general meeting takes place on Tuesday 24th March at 8.90pm in Drum Parish Hall. All are welcome.

Drum Heritage Group AGM
Annual general meeting takes place on Wednesday 25th March at 8.30pm in Drum Heritage Visitor Centre. All members requested to attend. New members most welcome.

Drum Community Text Alert
A public information meeting will be held on Thursday 26th March at 8pm in Drum Parish Hall to help form a community text alert group. The system alerts/informs people and helps combat and prevent crime within our local area. This meeting is open to all members of the community and as many people as possible are asked to attend.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Swimming will take place on Friday 3rd April at 6.15pm in Athlone Regional Sports Centre. Registration takes place at 5.45pm. Entry €2 per event per child. Also our Annual Church Gate collection takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April at Drum and Clonown Churches. We would like to thank you for your support in the past.

Golden Jubilee
Congratulations to Sr. Joseph Fallon, Cornafulla, a member of St. Joseph of Cluny Order, who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of her profession on Saturday 7th March in Ferbane.

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.

Sunday 15 March 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 15th March 2015

Naomh Pádraig
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Phoebe & John Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 15th 10am: Thomas & Mary Ann Harney, Doohan and deceased family members
Monday 16th 8pm: John Martin & Rita Kenny, Clontuskert
Tuesday 17th 10am - St. Patrick's Day: P.J. Lawless, Cornafulla South
Wednesday 18th 7pm: Philomena Duignan, Ardkeenan
Thursday 19th 7pm: Martin O’Rourke, Rathpeak
Friday 20th 7pm: Tom & John Joe Rock, Cornafulla South
Saturday 21st 10am: John Paul Egan, Mount Florence (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 21st 8pm: Tony (Anthony) Coyle (brother of Sean Coyle, Ardkeenan) also Michael Watson, late of Ardkeenan
Sunday 22nd 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte, Thomastown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: Tommy & May Curley, Cuill
Tuesday 17th 11am: Mary Henry, Carricknaughton
Sunday 22nd 11am: Mass

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 19th at 8pm in Monksland Commnity Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
Kathleen Fallon (née McManus), Clonrulla
Camilla (Ciss) Nolan (née Higgins), Raheny, Dublin and formerly Crannaghmore (sister of the late John Higgins, Crannaghmore)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Lá 'le Pádraig, 17 Márta
St. Patrick's Day is a holy day of obligation. Mass times as follows:
- Drum: Monday 8pm; Tuesday 10am.
- Clonown: Tuesday 11am.
- Ss. Peter & Paul's: Monday 6.30pm; Tuesday 9.30am, 12pm, 6.30pm.

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Morning
In aid of Ardkeenan N.S. on Tuesday 17th March from 10.30am–12.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. Why not join us after Mass for a Full Irish Breakfast. Admission: Adults €10, Children €3. Also, raffle on the morning. Please come along and support us.

Drum Community Text Alert
A public information meeting will be held on Thursday 26th March at 8pm in Drum Parish Hall to help form a community text alert group. The system alerts/informs people and helps combat and prevent crime within our local area. This meeting is open to all members of the community and as many people as possible are asked to attend.

Samaritans
Athlone Midland Samaritans need additional volunteers to maintain their befriending service. No experience necessary as training provided. If interested please call or text 085 2845010 or email athlonevols@gmail.com or visit samaritans.org. The Samaritans provide 24 emotional support on Freephone 116123.

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.

Sunday 8 March 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 8th March 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Edward McManus, parents John & Margaret, Nure
Sunday 8th 10am: Tony & Mary Duignan and deceased family members, Clonbulia
Monday 9th 7pm: Mass for the sick, followed by the Rosary
Wednesday 11th 7pm: First Confessions for children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.
Thursday 12th 7pm: Mass for Confirmation Candidates of Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill N.S.
Friday 13th 7pm: Tommy & Winnie Higgins, Ardkeenan
Saturday 14th 10.30am: Michael Berrigan, Clonark (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 14th 8pm: Phoebe & John Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 15th 10am: Thomas & Mary Ann Harney, Doohan and deceased family members

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Johnny & Annie Egan and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 15th 11am: Tommy & May Curley, Cuill

Rest In Peace
Gerry Lynch, Cedarwood Drive, Monksland
Michael Dempsey, Rugby, England and formerly of Crannagh
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Do without and get out
In aid of Roscommon Palliative Care Unit. Come join us for a 5K walk for the seven weeks of Lent. Sunday 8th March from Drum Parish Hall at 5pm. €2 per person and children free.

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Morning
In aid of Ardkeenan N.S. on Tuesday 17th March from 10.30am–12.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. Why not join us after Mass for a Full Irish Breakfast. Admission: Adults €10, Children €3. Also, raffle on the morning. Please come along and support us.

Samaritans
Athlone Midland Samaritans need additional volunteers to maintain their befriending service. No experience necessary as training provided. If interested please call or text 085 2845010 or email athlonevols@gmail.com or visit samaritans.org. The Samaritans provide 24 emotional support on Freephone 116123.

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.

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.

Sunday 1 March 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 1st March 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: Mary & Joseph Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 1st 10am: John & Margaret Brien and deceased family members, Creggane
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: Tommy & Mary Moran
Wednesday 4th 7pm: Kathleen Greene, Doohan
Thursday 5th 7pm: Trisha Moore, Meehambee
Friday 6th 7pm: Margaret Macken, Creggane
Saturday 7th 10.30am: Clonellan Station Mass in the home of Brian & Avril Ward
Saturday 7th 8pm: Edward McManus, parents John & Margaret, Nure
Sunday 8th 10am: Tony & Mary Duignan and deceased family members, Clonbulia

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Martin & Bridie Shine, Drumlosh
Sunday 8th 11am: Johnny & Annie Egan and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Rest In Peace
John Paul Egan, Mount Florence, Kielty
Anne Daly (née O’Connor), Limerick and formerly of Kielty (sister of Gerry & Frank O’Connor)
Kathleen Ward (née Grenham), Curraghnaboll
Mona Haskins (née Naughton), Manchester and formerly of Thomastown (sister of Alex and Ronnie Naughton)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Baptism
Katie Angeline Keegan
Rory John Naughton
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Do without and get out
In aid of Roscommon Palliative Care Unit. Come join us for a 5K walk for the seven weeks of Lent. Starting Sunday 1st March from Cornafulla N.S. at 5pm. €2 per person and children free.

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.

Drum Heritage Group
Committee meeting on Tuesday 3rd March at 8.30pm in the heritage centre. All members requested to attend.

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.

Confirmation Programme
For candidates from Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill national schools will continue in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 5th March at 7.30pm.

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. Enquiries 087-6201532.

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Morning
In aid of Ardkeenan N.S. on Tuesday 17th March from 10.30am–12.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. Why not join us after Mass for a Full Irish Breakfast. Admission: Adults €10, Children €3. Also, raffle on the morning. Please come along and support us.

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.

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.