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Sunday 26 April 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 26th April 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 25th 8pm: Angeline & Baby Mia Keegan
Sunday 26th 10am: Peter & Maureen Killian, Crancam
Tuesday 28th 7pm: Mass for the sick
Wednesday 29th 7pm: John Duffy, Clonark
Thursday 30th 7pm: Kathleen Merrigan & deceased family members, Clonark
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Martin & James Kelly, Clonbulia
Sunday 3rd 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor & deceased family members, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher
Sunday 3rd 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 26th April at 11am in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
Anthony (Tony) Murray, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Drum (brother of P.J. Murray, Clonellan)
John James Mee, Dysart (father of Bridie Harney, Doohan)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Fund-raising Card Game
The family and friends of Eoghan McManus (Nure, Cornafulla, Athlone) who organised the Card Game in Clann na nGael Clubhouse last Monday evening in aid of St. Raphael's Children's Ward, Beaumont Hospital, would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to all the sponsors, supporters and to everyone who helped make this night such a success. Total amount raised on the night was €1,664.

Irish Rural Link
Annual conference, entitled the Future of Rural Towns and Villages, on Friday 1st May in the Grand Hotel, Moate, Co. Westmeath. For more information see www.irishrurallink.ie or call 090-6482744.

Wednesday 22 April 2015

Irish Rural Link

Irish Rural Link hosts its annual conference, entitled the Future of Rural Towns and Villages, on Friday 1st May in the Grand Hotel, Moate, Co. Westmeath. The conference will hear from Minister for Rural Development Ann Phelan, Pat O’Callaghan (Ferbane Action Group), Peadar Casey (Ogonnelloe Project), Philip Geoghegan (Wicklow Uplands Council) as well as the latest research from NUIG students.

Moynalty, the winners of the 2013 Tidy Towns Competition will be giving advice on how you can improve the appearance of your area and make it a source of pride.

For more information see www.irishrurallink.ie or call 090-6482744

Also, Irish Rural Link in partnership with the Ulster Community Investment Trust are hosting a free seminar entitled Is Your Community Ready for Social Finance on Monday 27th April at 7.30 pm in the Irish Rural Link offices in Moate. The purpose of this seminar is to give groups a better understanding of the process involved in accessing social finance, leaving it easier for the lender to manage the assessment process and the group to better prepare their business case. For more information see www.irishrurallink.ie

Sunday 19 April 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 19th April 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 18th 8pm: Tommy Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla
Sunday 19th 10am: Ann Daly (née O'Connor), Limerick and formerly of Kielty (Month's Mind)
Tuesday 21st 7pm: Private Intentions
Wednesday 22nd 7pm: Ned & Lily McManus, Rooskey
Thursday 23rd 7pm: Tommy Lennon, also Tom & Kate, Ardkeenan
Friday 24th 7pm: Thomas Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Friday 24th 8pm: Clonark Station Mass in the home of Liam & Catherine Ward
Saturday 25th 8pm: Angeline & Baby Mia Keegan
Sunday 26th 10am: Peter & Maureen Killian, Crancam

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 19th 11am: Sonny Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 26th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 26th April at 11am in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
Noel Daly, Bantry, Co. Cork (brother of Eileen Ward, Gorrynagowna)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Baptism
Leah Jane Naughton
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Fund-raising Card Game
The family and friends of Eoghan McManus (Nure, Cornafulla, Athlone) are organising a fund-raising card game in aid of St. Raphael’s Children’s Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Takes place on Monday 20th April at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. Great raffle prizes on the night. Admission €5. Please support. All funds raised go directly for use on this ward.

Camcloon N.S Table Quiz
Takes place in Millar's Pub, Ballydangan on Saturday 25th April at 9pm. Team of 4: €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Athlone 5k-10k Run, Clonown
Takes place on Sunday 26th April 2015 in Clonown. Starting times as follows: 2pm for 5K run (over 16s only); 2.30pm for 10k run (over 18s only). Online registration is now open at www.clonown.com or registration on the day opens at 12.30pm in Clonown Community Centre. All proceeds to Clonown Community Site Project. Further details on www.clonown.com and www.facebook.com/Athlone10krun

Go for Life Games
Blitz day on Tuesday 28th April from 10:30am-1:30 p.m. in Four Mile House, Roscommon. All older adults welcome to play against each other in these games, promised to be a fun event. Please contact 090-6630853 or sarah@rosactive.org for more details.

Sunday 12 April 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 12th April 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 11th 8pm: Rose & Frank Lennon and deceased family members, Curryroe
Sunday 12th 10am: Tom Connor & deceased family members, Clonark
Wednesday 14th 7pm: Eamon Dolan, Lisdillure
Wednesday 15th 8.30pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 16th 7pm: Gerry & Brian Devine, Ardkeenan
Friday 17th 7pm: Holy Communion Programme
Saturday 18th 10.30am: Katie Fallon, Clonrulla (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 18th 8pm: Tommy Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla
Sunday 19th 10am: Ann Daly (née O'Connor), Limerick and formerly of Kielty (Month's Mind)

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 12th 11am: Lena, Peter & Kathleen Dunning
Sunday 19th 11am: Sonny Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 16th April at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Foróige Internet Safety & Awareness Event
Foróige in South Roscommon is hosting a Community Awareness Social Media & Internet Safety Event on Friday 17th April at 8pm in Moore Hall, Ballydangan. All welcome. The keynote speaker for the event is Senator Lorraine Higgins who will present her cyber experiences. Local T.D. Denis Naughten will also deliver an address.

Drum Clonown Community Games
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.

Fund-raising Card Game
The family and friends of Eoghan McManus (Nure, Cornafulla, Athlone) are organising a fund-raising card game in aid of St. Raphael’s Children’s Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Takes place on Monday 20th April at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. Great raffle prizes on the night. Admission €5. Please support. All funds raised go directly for use on this ward.

Plastic Collection
There will be a collection of waste silage plastic at Duffy's, Lakeland Enterprise Park, Ballydangan (Moore turn) on Monday 13th April between 9am and 4pm. Further information contact: FRS Network 071-9662781, 087-3291081 or 086-2521699.

Go for Life Games
Blitz day on Tuesday 28th April from 10:30am-1:30 p.m. in Four Mile House, Roscommon. All older adults welcome to play against each other in these games, promised to be a fun event. Please contact 090-6630853 or sarah@rosactive.org for more details.

South Roscommon Cycling Club
Don't be afraid to get that bike out of the garage/shed/ditch & come along for the fun. We are a Leisure Cycling Club open to all cyclists regardless of your cycling capabilities. We'd love to see current members & new members coming along and taking part. Cycle takes place every Sunday, starting at Clann na nGael club house at 10am. Contact Joe 0868443408.

Sunday 5 April 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 5th April 2015

Domhnach Cásca
Easter Sunday

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 4th 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil - People of the Parish
Sunday 5th 10am: Easter Sunday - People of the Parish
Tuesday 7th 7pm: Johnny Seery & Bridget Donohue
Wednesday 8th 7pm: Lena Murray & deceased family members, Clonellan
Thursday 9th 7pm: Baby Seán McManus, Curraghaleen
Friday 10th 7pm: Maisie O’Reilly, Monksland
Saturday 11th 10.30am: Rockfield / South Hill Station Mass in the home of Mattie & Bernie Ward
Saturday 11th 8pm: Rose & Frank Lennon and deceased family members, Curryroe
Sunday 12th 10am: Tom Connor & deceased family members, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Saturday 4th 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 5th 11am: Easter Sunday - Kathleen Shine (1st anniversary)
Sunday 12th 11am: Lena, Peter & Kathleen Dunning

Rest In Peace
Teresa Greene (née Lennon) Creggan, Dublin Road
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Baptism
Mae Anna Lynch
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Áine Seery and Rory Hogan, and to Aisling Kelly and Liam Kearney on their recent weddings.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Beannachtaí na Cásca - Easter Blessings
The Priests of the Parish wish all our parishioners, and all who attend our churches, a very happy and peaceful Easter.

Go raibh maith agat - Thank you
The Parish is indebted to all the good people who gave of their time and energy to make our Holy Week Ceremonies worthy of the occasion. We thank most sincerely all who took part in the ceremonies, Eucharistic ministers, readers, choirs, altar servers, sacristans and all those involved in any way.

Kiltoom Drama Group
Presents 'Professor Tim' in Kiltoom Parish Hall on Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th April at 8pm. Directed by Ollie Hegarty.

Athlone Midlands Samaritans
Church gate collection takes place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April at all chruches in Athlone. Your support is appreciated. The Samaritans are available 24 hours per day in complete confidence on Freecall number 116123.

Foróige Internet Safety & Awareness Event
Foróige in South Roscommon is hosting a Community Awareness Social Media & Internet Safety Event on Friday 17th April at 8pm in Moore Hall, Ballydangan. All welcome. The keynote speaker for the event is Senator Lorraine Higgins who will present her cyber experiences. Local T.D. Denis Naughten will also deliver an address.

Drum Clonown Community Games
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.

South Roscommon Cycling Club
Don't be afraid to get that bike out of the garage/shed/ditch & come along for the fun. We are a Leisure Cycling Club open to all cyclists regardless of your cycling capabilities. We'd love to see current members & new members coming along and taking part. Cycle takes place every Sunday, starting at Clann na nGael club house at 10am. Contact Joe 0868443408.