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Sunday 31 January 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 31st January 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 30th 8pm: John & Margaret Caulfield, Doohan
Sunday 31st 10am: Kathleen & John Grenham
Monday 1st 7pm: St. Brigid’s Day: Mass for Parish Helpers
Tuesday 2nd 7pm: Presentation of the Lord & blessing of candles
Wednesday 3rd 7pm: Patrick & Thomas O’Reilly & deceased family members, Johnstown
Thursday 4th 7pm: Deceased members of Kilroy Family, Clonbulia
Friday 5th 7pm: T.P. Kelly
Saturday 6th 8pm: Joseph Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 7th 10am: Judith Townsend

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 31st 11am: Louise Gavin
Friday 5th 8pm: Paddy Joe & Rose Dunning, Newtown
Sunday 7th 11am: John Dunning

Rest in Peace
Kathleen Healy, Ballygar (sister of Maureen O'Neill, Thomastown)
May she rest in peace

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday, 2nd February at 8.30pm. All members are requested to attend.

Roscommon/Athlone PTAA Dinner Dance
On Saturday 6th February in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Dinner @ 9pm sharp. Music by Dean Lane & Graceland. Tickets €35 available from Colette 6437123 or Annette 6437115.

Clann na nGael U-12 Ladies Training
Under 12 ladies indoor Gaelic Football training continues on Thursday nights from 8-9pm in Drum Community Centre. New members very welcome.

Clann na nGael Club Social & Buffet Dinner
In the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 12th February at 7.30pm. Entertainment on the night will be provided by Brendan Shine and his band. Special Guest will be Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh. Tickets €25 are available from Harney's SPAR Cornafulla or any committee member.

Important Meeting
We are trying to organise an "Active Age Group" or "Go for life" group in our area. If you would like to take part, a meeting will take place in Monksland Community Centre on Thursday, 4th Feb. at 11 a.m. For further information contact 087-2233995.

Aire Family Addiction Support Group
Provide advice, support and information for families who are affected by drugs or alcohol in Monksland Community Centre Mondays 10am-12pm.

Slim-A-Thon for Lent
Organised to raise money for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund. Open to anyone, so encourage your friends and family to join and help raise funds. You can register at Parish Office or contact Karen Cunningham on 0879480007. More details next week.

Portiuncula Hospital Pastoral Care Department
Rememberance Service for parents who have suffered a bereavement through the death of their children, miscarriage or stillbirth on Tuesday, 2nd February at 7.30 p.m. in the Hospital Chapel.

Day of Prayer for Priests
Thursday 4th February and first Thursday of the month throughout the year at the Chapel of Adoration, Castle Street, concludes with the Eucharistic Celebration at 6.15 p.m. with invited priests who share their vocation story and priesthood life and ministry. All are welcome.

Catholic Schools' Week
Today marks the beginning of Catholic Schools' Week. We celebrate and give thanks for the many gifts that Catholic Education brings to our families, our parish and our society. Catholic Education is a beautiful gift that we have had in this country for many years. We also pray that our schools will continue to form faith-filled people who will be 'light' to all generations.

Sunday 24 January 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 24th November 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Edward McManus, Nure and his parents John & Margaret
Sunday 25th 10am: John, Bridie & Pat Halligan, Collogorriff
Wednesday 27th 7pm: Fr. Denis Killian
Friday 29th 7pm: Nora & Michael McManus, Ardnanure
Saturday 30th 8pm: John & Margaret Caulfield, Doohan
Sunday 31st 10am: Kathleen & John Grenham

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 17th 11am: Tom Lennon
Sunday 24th 11am: P.J. Killian

Rest in Peace
Una Naughton, Clonark
Margaret Mulvey, Johnstown, Cornafulla
Baby Katie Watson, Summerhill (daughter of David & Areline)
Mary Glennon, Camcloon, Ballydangan
May they rest in peace

Drum Cementery Committee
Volunteers meeting on this Wednesday night at 7.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. New members/volunteers welcome.

Clann na nGael U-12 Ladies Training
Under 12 ladies indoor Gaelic Football training continues on Thursday nights from 8-9pm in Drum Community Centre. New members very welcome.

Roscommon/Athlone PTAA Dinner Dance
On Saturday 6th February in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Dinner @ 9pm sharp. Music by Dean Lane & Graceland. Tickets €35 available from Colette 6437123 or Annette 6437115.

Clann na nGael Club Social
The Club Social will take place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 12th February at 7.30pm. Entertainment on the night will be provided by Brendan Shine and his band. Special Guest will be Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh. Tickets €25 are available from Tom Lennon (Gorry) 086-0673314, Eithne O’Neill 086-3305417, Sean Murray 087-9573759 or any committee member.

Monksland Community Hip Hop
Recommences on Tuesday 26th January from 6-7pm for 6-10 year olds and from 7-8pm for 10-18 year olds in Monksland Community Centre.

Support Group/Information Session
Meetings for Family Carers in Hannons Hotel Roscommon on Thursday 28th January at 8pm and in Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone on Friday 29th January at 2.30pm. Guest Speaker from the Department of Social & Family Affairs.

Passionfruit Theatre
Presents Albert Niland www.albertniland.com on Saturday 30th January at 8.30pm. Tickets: €15. Phone: 086-3338457.

Haiti Fundraising Night
In Athlone Area on Friday 29th January in aid of the people of Haiti. The idea is simple - every Hotel, Club, Bar & Restaurant in the area will be asked to make a collection at 11pm that night. All proceeds will be lodged to the Concern Haiti Account. For further details contact Padraig Donohue or Anthony Keane, Coosan on 086-8532235 or 086-2660051.

Drum Spring Stations
Will commence after Ash Wednesday on 17th February and finish on Saturday 27th March (the weekend before Holy Week). We appreciate all who have already contacted Drum Parish Office and would encourage those who have committed themselves to hosting the Station Mass in their home for their area to please contact us at 090-6437125. If the tradition has died out in your area, why not restart it by hosting it yourself! Contact the office for more details.

Secondary School Open Days & Enrolment
- St. Joseph's College, Summerhill (girls): Thursday 28th January, 7-9pm. Enrolment by appointment. For further info. Contact Mr. Liam Nally, Principal, 090-6492383 or email: info@summerhillathlone.com
- Marist College (boys): Monday 25th January at 7.30pm. Enrolment also on Saturday 30th January 10am-2pm. Assessment Test on Saturday 6th February 10am-12pm. Enquiries to the principal, Mr. Thomas Blaine, telephone 090-6474491 or email tbmarist@gmail.com

CURA Cares
Unexpected pregnancy is hard to face. Cura seeks volunteers. If you are interested in crisis pregnancy counselling please come along to an information evening in Clonmacnois Room, St. Mary's Presbytery on Thursday 28th January at 7.30pm. For further information telephone 090-6474272 between 11am-1pm Monday & Wednesday and 6-7pm Monday to Friday or email curaathlone@eircom.net

Wednesday 20 January 2010

Free Early Childhood Care & Education Scheme

The free Pre-School Year Scheme in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) starts in January 2010. Children born between 2nd February 2005 and 30th June 2006 will be eligible for the 2010 scheme. Parents of children in this age range can avail of the pre-school year by enrolling their child in a local participating pre-school service, and any parent who has not yet enrolled their child should do so by 20th January 2010. Almost all pre-school services in Roscommon are participating in the scheme and many of these are advertising that they still have places available. For more information on enrollment contact Roscommon County Childcare Committee on 094 9622540 or go to www.roscommonchildcare.ie for a full list of participating pre-schools.

Clann na nGael Notes

Positions Filled
The club have been able to fill the posts of Senior Team manger and Chairman in the past week. The Club are delighted to have Dessie Dolan on board as senior team manger and Ollie Colgan in the position of Chairman for 2010. The club would like to wish Ollie and Dessie the best of luck in their jobs for the coming year.

Club Social
The Clann na nGael Club will hold their Annual Club Social in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 12th of February 2010. Our very own International Star, Brendan Shine and his band will take stage and entertain us through the evening with music and song while Guest Speaker for the night will be legendary G.A.A. commentator, Micheal O’Muircheartaigh.

The club will also be honouring the Senior teams from 1984-1986 who were County and Connacht Champions for those years. In the Centenary County Final Clann defeated neighbours St Brigids before accounting for St Mary’s of Sligo after a replay in the Connacht Final. It was also after a replay that Clann were defeated by Castleisland Desmonds in the All-Ireland semi-final in the Spring of 1985 and the same opposition and fate awaited the club a year later at the All-Ireland semi-final stage. In the 1985 County Final Clann defeated Roscommon Gaels and Ballina Stephanites in the Connacht Final while in the 1986 Roscommon Final Elphin were the victims before Clann travelled to Cloone and had five points to spare over Sean O’Heslins of Ballinamore. This time they went one stage further when defeating Ferbane comfortably at the semi-final before losing out to St Finbarr’s of Cork in the final by three points in the Spring of ’87. Clann were also Junior Champions in 1984 and this team, who were impressive winners on that occasion over Eire Og, will also be honoured. Those were memorable years for the Clann an nGael club who proceeded to win eight Senior County Titles and six Connacht Titles in succession.

A very enjoyable night is guaranteed, but beware - a big demand for tickets is anticipated.
The event will start at 7.30pm and tickets cost €25 each. Tickets are available from Tom Lennon (Gorry) 086-0673314, Eithne O’Neill 086-3305417, Sean Murray 087-9573759 or any committee member.

Scór na nÓg
On Sunday next the club will be represented by Cian Cunniffe, Melissa Molloney and Evin Cunniffe in the instrumental music category in the Connaught scor final in Baneda Abbey near Tubbercurry . The group bet some fierce competition in the county final and they have done the club proud, and will be a force to be reckoned with on Sunday. Best of Luck to all involved.

Membership
Members are reminded that membership is now due for the coming year. Contact Dermot Kelly for details.

Sunday 17 January 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 17th January 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 16th 8pm: John Henry & parents Mary Ann & John, Johnstown
Sunday 17th 10am: Mary Harney (Dan’s), Crannaghmore
Thursday 21st 7pm: Mrs. Bridget Duignan, Clonellan
Friday 22nd 7pm: Patrick Curley, Clonellan
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Edward McManus, Nure and his parents John & Margaret
Sunday 25th 10am: John, Bridie & Pat Halligan, Collogorriff

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 17th 11am: Tom Lennon
Sunday 24th 11am: P.J. Killian

Baptism
Caitlin Mary Moran

Sincere Thanks
To our Parishioners who contributed so generously to our Christmas Collection. Thanks also to all who took part in all the ceremonies, prepared our Churches and helped out in any way.

Drum Spring Stations
Will commence after Ash Wednesday on 17th February and finish on Saturday 27th March (the weekend before Holy Week). We appreciate all who have already contacted Drum Parish Office and would encourage those who have committed themselves to hosting the Station Mass in their home for their area to please contact us at 090-6437125. If the tradition has died out in your area, why not restart it by hosting it yourself! Contact the office for more details.

Kiltoom Drama Pantomime
Production of Little Red Riding Hood in Kiltoom Parish Hall on Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th January at 8pm with matinee on Sunday at 3pm. For bookings please telephone 087-9014279.

Passionfruit Theatre
'Bombshells' - a dramatic comedy presented by Jasango Theatre Co. on Friday, 22nd January at 8.30pm in Passionfruit Theatre. Tickets €15/€12 concession. Bookings at 086-3338457

Secondary School Open Days & Enrolment
- St. Joseph's College, Summerhill (girls): Thursday 28th January, 7-9pm. Enrolment by appointment. For further info. Contact Mr. Liam Nally, Principal, 090-6492383 or email: info@summerhillathlone.com
- St. Aloysius College (boys): Thursday 21st January at 7pm for all 6th class students and their parents/guardians. Enrolment will take place on open night or at any time by appointment with the principal. All welcome.
- Our Lady's Bower (girls): Thursday 21st January at 6pm.
- Marist College (boys): Monday 25th January at 7.30pm. Enrolment also on Saturday 30th January 10am-2pm. Assessment Test on Saturday 6th February 10am-12pm. Enquiries to the principal, Mr. Thomas Blaine, telephone 090-6474491 or email tbmarist@gmail.com
- Athlone Community College (boys & girls): Monday 16th January at 7pm for all 6th class students and their parents/guardians. All are welcome.

CURA Cares
Unexpected pregnancy is hard to face. Cura seeks volunteers. If you are interested in crisis pregnancy counselling please come along to an information evening in Clonmacnois Room, St. Mary's Presbytery on Thursday 28th January at 7.30pm. For further information telephone 090-6474272 between 11am-1pm Monday & Wednesday and 6-7pm Monday to Friday or email curaathlone@eircom.net

Friday 15 January 2010

Drum Bingo to go ahead on Friday 15 January 2010

Drum Parish Bingo will go ahead this Friday night, 15 January 2010 at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Doors open at 8pm. Almost €2000 in prizes to be won.

Thursday 14 January 2010

Clann na nGael Meeting

Club Meeting to ratify new senior manager and club chairman will be held in the clubhouse this Friday night @ 8.30pm.

Monday 11 January 2010

Clann na nGael Notes

St. Stephen's Day
On St Stephens day 30 hardy souls took the rock hard pitch in Johnstown. The sides were level at the break, but an early second half onslaught from the married lads set the foundation for their deserved victory. This year the money raised went to the Flood Relief Fund. There was over €1,100 raised for this worthy cause. Well done to all involved.

Under 16 Training
The under 16 team will be the first team to brave the arctic conditions when they commence training on Friday night at 6.30pm. All players are asked to attend, and new players are welcome.

Happy New Year
The club would like to wish all members and friends a Happy New Year.

Upcoming Events
January 23rd: Connaught Scór na nÓg final
February 12th: Annual club social

Keep in touch
We are now on Facebook and Twitter. Keep up to date with happenings in the club by visiting us on Twitter http://twitter.com/Clann_na_nGael or joining us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/people/Clann-Na-NGael/100000090272688

Sunday 10 January 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 10th January 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 9th 8pm: Tom Rock, Cornafulla South
Sunday 10th 10am: Mary & Tom Grenham, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 16th 8pm: John Henry & parents Mary Ann & John, Johnstown
Sunday 17th 10am: Mary Harney (Dan’s), Crannaghmore

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 10th 11am: Margaret Shine, Drumlosh
Sunday 17th 11am: Tom Lennon

Dates for Confirmation
In Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Saturday 29th May 2010 at 10.30am
In St. Brigid's Church, Drum on Saturday 29th May 2010 at 3.30pm

Clann na nGael
We are now on Facebook and Twitter. Keep up to date with happenings in the club by visiting us on Twitter http://twitter.com/Clann_na_nGael or joining us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/people/Clann-Na-NGael/100000090272688

Athlone Agri Show AGM
Monday 11th January at 9pm in The Bounty, Dubarry Park, Athlone. We invite all persons with an interest in the agri world to attend. Enquiries to Oliver Flanagan at 087-6112938.

Athlone Toastmasters Public Speaking Club
First meeting of 2010 will be on Tuesday 12th January in the Price of Wales Hotel at 8.30pm. Further enquiries to 087-1316879.

Kiltoom Drama Pantomime
Production of Little Red Riding Hood in Kiltoom Parish Hall on Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th January at 8pm with matinee on Sunday at 3pm. For bookings please telephone 087-9014279.

Confidential Helpline
Are you in distress and need to talk to someone who will listen? Are you experiencing loneliness, isolation and would like to share your problem? Contact Roscommon's confidential helpline open Friday evenings 7-10pm. Operated by trained volunteers. Call 1850 588599.

Study Theology from Home
The Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people, offered by distance learning. This means that one can study for a certificate, diploma or degree in theology, and even more importantly, become more educated in the Faith, all from the comfort of home. For further information, please contact The Priory Institute, Tallagh Village, Dublin 24, Tel. 014048124/7, or email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com. Visit their website www.propryinstitute.com

Thursday 7 January 2010

Drum Bingo called off for Friday 8 January 2010

In light of the current bad weather, Drum Parish Bingo committee regret to announce that bingo will not go ahead this Friday night, 8 January 2010, at Drum Community Centre, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

Thank you for your understanding in this regard.

Monday 4 January 2010

Clann na nGael Lotto

Numbers drawn 5, 8, 17, 24. No Jackpot winner of €8000. 12 'match 3' winners each receive €20:

  • Annette Naughton c/o Kitty Naughton
  • Mary McDonnell c/o Monahans
  • Monica Lennon c/o Thomas Lennon
  • Niamh Kilmartin c/o Sharon Nicholson
  • Keana Brien c/o Maura Pym
  • Maura Leary c/o Mary Menton
  • Amanda Leahy c/o Thomas Lennon
  • Aisling Lennon c/o Thomas Lennon
  • Michael Shine c/o Eileen Wheelan
  • Jim McManus c/o Vincent Harney
  • Joe Bannon c/o James Curley
  • Kathleen Seery c/o Thomas Seery.

Next week's jackpot is €8200 and next week's venue is Connaughton's.

Sunday 3 January 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 3rd January 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Bríd Shine
Sunday 3rd 10am: Colm Kennedy & his grandparents, Johnstown
Tuesday 5th 8pm: William, Bridie & Kathleen Ward
Wednesday 6th 10am (Holy Day): Feast of the Epiphany
Saturday 9th 8pm: Tom Rock, Cornafulla South
Sunday 10th 10am: Mary & Tom Grenham, Gorry

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 3rd 11am: Johnny & Nora Halligan

Rest in Peace
Nancy (Annie) Gaffey, Newtown, Clonown
May she rest in peace

Feast of the Epiphany (An Eipeafáine / Nollaig na mBan)
Wednesday 6th January is a holy day of obligation. Vigil Mass in Drum on Tuesday at 8pm. Mass in Drum on Wednesday 10am.

Drum Bingo
Every Friday night at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre. Doors open at 8pm.

Bell Circle Draw
The first draw for Bell Circle in 2010 will take place on Monday, 11th January. Thank you to all who continue to support the draw.