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Please note this site contains archived newsletters and is not currently being updated. The Parish of Saints Peter & Paul - Athlone, Drum & Clonown now has its own website at http://www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com/

Sunday 17 May 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 17th May 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 16th 8pm: Thomas & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 17th 10am: Mary & Patrick Kennedy, Johnstown
Tuesday 19th 7pm: Mary & Johnnie Moran, Kilmacormack
Wednesday 20th 7pm: Hubert Macken, parents William and Ellen, Lisdillure
Thursday 21st 7pm: Sonny (Edwin) Teape, Clonark
Friday 22nd 7pm: John Bohan, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Charlie & Anna O’Neill, Mount Florence
Sunday 24th 10am: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Sunday 24th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Summerhill N.S.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 17th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members
Sunday 24th 11am: Mass

Referendum Commission
The Referendum Commission is the independent body set up to explain the referendum proposals, promote public awareness and encourage people to vote in the upcoming Marriage Referendum and the Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum. The website refcom.ie is the central source of information on the two referendums. An Independent Guide is also being distributed to every home across the country.

Polling Day is Friday 22 May 2015. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. Be informed. Be heard.

Athlone Meals on Wheels
They is considering extending its service to South Roscommon area. If you feel you qualify for this service please contact the manager at Athlone Meals on Wheels at 090-6494393 between 9am-12pm Monday to Friday for 2 weeks.

Clothes Collection
In Aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust “Caring For Children with Special Needs” In addition the Trust travels on pilgrimage annually to Lourdes at Easter with young people with special needs from all over Ireland. If you have any unwanted clothes you can support the charity by placing the clothing in a bag. Collection will take place on Sunday the Sunday 24th May at Drum Parish Hall from 10am–12 noon.

Progressive 25 Card Game
Proceeds to assist Charity Work on the Missions in Bolivia to be undertaken by local girl Catriona Harney and her friend. Takes place in Clann an nGael Club House, Johnstown on Monday 25th May at 9pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Numerous food hampers and other prizes on the night.

Roscommon Social Car Scheme
This is an organised form of transport where volunteer drivers give their time and use their own vehicles to provide transport for older people and people with disabilities who do not have their own transport attending doctors, hospitals appointments or collecting prescriptions. For more information please contact Louise in Curraghboy on 086-8722308.

Training For Employment
New course in Community Health Services beginning in June. This course is free with an allowance to those who are eligible. For further details phone 090-6494806 or call to 15B Inish Carraig, Golden Island, Athlone or find them on Facebook.

Sunday 10 May 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 10th May 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 9th 8pm: Maureen Griffin & Sarah Kelly, Rooskey
Sunday 10th 10am: Mai Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 10th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.
Monday 11th 7pm: Private Intentions
Tuesday 12th 7pm: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan
Friday 15th 7pm: Owen & Kathleen Connaughton and deceased family members, Clonark
Saturday 16th 8pm: Thomas & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 17th 10am: Mary & Patrick Kennedy, Johnstown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 10th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown
Sunday 17th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 14th April at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Irene Murphy & Peter Kelly, and to Michelle Henry & Kevin Higgins on their recent weddings.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Drum Heritage Group
Committee meeting on Wednesday 13th May at 78.30pm in the visitor centre. All members requested to attend.

Cake Sale
Clann na nGael Ladies GAA will hold a cake sale on Sunday 17th May in Johnstown Club House starting at 11am. All contributions to same would be greatly appreciated and tea/coffee served on the day also. Contact Lesley O' Neill at 087-7740123 or Fidelma Lennon at 087-2079785 for more details.

Support your local Post Office
Please support your local Post Office and Community and avoid paying fees by moving your Social Protection Payments from the bank and collect them at your local Post Office. The Irish Postmasters' Union have provided a Transfer Form which you can use to request a transfer.

South Roscommon Cycling Club
We are a recreational organization comprised of cycling enthusiasts with a wide range of abilities and interests. We have training rides leaving Clann na nGael clubhouse at 9 am every Sunday. These rides range from 20- 30km for beginners, to 70km-120km for the elite.​ ​Contact Joe 0868443408. Also, Tour de South Roscommon - annual charity cycle for members and non members of the South Roscommon Cycling Club. This years charity is Irish Pilgrimage Trust and ​the cycle will take place on Saturday 13th June, like us on ​F​acebook for more information.

Referendum Commission
The Referendum Commission is the independent body set up to explain the referendum proposals, promote public awareness and encourage people to vote in the upcoming Marriage Referendum and the Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum. The website refcom.ie is the central source of information on the two referendums. An Independent Guide is also being distributed to every home across the country.

Sunday 3 May 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 3rd May 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Martin & James Kelly, Clonbulia
Sunday 3rd 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor & deceased family members, Clonark
Tuesday 5th 7pm: Hannah & Thomas Lennon, Clonrulla
Wednesday 6th 7pm: Private Intentions
Thursday 7th 4pm: Confirmation for the candidates of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.
Friday 8th 7pm: Pakie, Michael & Chris Harney, Clonrulla
Saturday 9th 8pm: Maureen Griffin & Sarah Kelly, Rooskey
Sunday 10th 10am: Mai Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 10th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 3rd 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 10th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown

Rest In Peace
Pat Lennon, Curraghmore (brother of Jay Lennon, Gorrynagowna and Mary Dolan, Curraghaleen)
Steve Collins, Crannaghbeg
Kathleen Kenny (née McManus), England and Nure (aunt to Donie Harney, Crannagh)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Athletics will take place on Sunday 3rd May at 6pm at Clann na nGael pitches, Johnstown. Registration takes place from 5.30pm. Entry €2 per event per child. Events as follows: U8 Boys & Girls - 60 & 80 metres; U10 Boys & Girls - 100 & 200 metres & 60m Hurdles; U12 Boys & Girls - 100 & 600 metres; U14 Boys & Girls - 100 & 800 metres & 80m Hurdles; U16 Boys & Girls - 100 & 1500 metres.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly Meeting in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 5th May at 8pm sharp. Please note change of time. All members are requested to attend. New members most welcome.

Darkness into Light
Event in aid of Pieta House takes place across Ireland on Saturday morning 9th May at 4.15am. Pieta House is the centre for the prevention of suicide and self-harm. Full details on http://dil.pieta.ie/

Cake Sale
Clann na nGael Ladies GAA will hold a cake sale on Sunday 17th May in Johnstown Club House starting at 11am. All contributions to same would be greatly appreciated and tea/coffee served on the day also. Contact Lesley O' Neill at 087-7740123 or Fidelma Lennon at 087-2079785 for more details.

Register to vote
Tuesday 5th May is the last day for registering for the supplementary register of electors for the upcoming referendums. Visit www.checktheregister.ie and make sure you're registered to vote.

Support your local Post Office
Please support your local Post Office and Community and avoid paying fees by moving your Social Protection Payments from the bank and collect them at your local Post Office. The Irish Postmasters' Union have provided a Transfer Form which you can use to request a transfer.

Thank you
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.

South Roscommon Cycling Club
We are a recreational organization comprised of cycling enthusiasts with a wide range of abilities and interests. We have training rides leaving Clann na nGael clubhouse at 9 am every Sunday. These rides range from 20- 30km for beginners, to 70km-120km for the elite.​ ​Contact Joe 0868443408. Also, Tour de South Roscommon - annual charity cycle for members and non members of the South Roscommon Cycling Club. This years charity is Irish Pilgrimage Trust and ​the cycle will take place on Saturday 13th June, like us on ​F​acebook for more information.

Diocesan Celebration of Marriages
Will be celebrated on Sunday 28th June at 3pm in Ss Peter's & Paul’s Church. Bishop Kevin Doran will be the main celebrant at the mass for the Jubilee of Marriages. Any couple wishing to take part in this celebration please contact the parish office by Friday 15th May so that the organising committee can finalise the arrangements for the couples and their families who wish to attend.

Aware
Did you know that 1 in 10 people in Ireland experience depression? If you are dealing with depression, stress or anxiety, come along to Athlone Support Group meeting every Thursday at 8pm in St. Kieran's Community Centre, Tormey Villas. The meeting is free and no referral or sign-up is required. You are not alone.

Carer required
A caring, responsible, flexible person is required in Athlone town to support people with Intellectual Disabilities. This is a very worthwhile & rewarding role which adds benefit to the lives of others. Accredited training will be provided. Eligibility criteria will apply. Phone 087-1456587 office hours for details.

Irish Heart Foundation collection
Collection will be held at SuperValu, Monksland on Saturday 9th May from 9am-8pm. Please support.