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Sunday 28 November 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 28th November 2010

An Chéad Domhnach den Aidbhint
First Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 27th 8pm: Nicola & Paddy Kelly, Summerhill
Sunday 28th 10am: Eamonn Griffin, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 30th 7pm: Mary O'Neill, Summerhill
Wednesday 1st 7pm: John & Annie McManus, and Joe Nolan, Nure
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Liam Naughten, Ardkeenan
Friday 3rd 7pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon, Curryroe
Saturday 4th 8pm: Gemma Henry, Clonellan
Sunday 5th 10am: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 28th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Friday 3rd 8pm: Delia, Laurence, Michel & Mary Shine
Sunday 5th 10am: P.J. & Mossie Curley and deceased family members

Rest in Peace
Kathleen Murray, Crannagh
Thomas Naughton, Clonark
Mary Coleman, Monksland
Bridget Ward, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon (mother of Mattie Ward, Drum)
Agnes Duffy, Irishtown, Athlone (mother of Peter and Brendan Duffy, Drum)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Rosary in Clonown Cemetery
The Rosary will be recited in Clonown Graveyard on Sunday 28th November immediately after 11am Mass. Refreshments will be served in the Community Centre afterwards, where a cake sale will also take place in aid of the Clonown Community Fundraiser.

Clann na nGael Ladies AGM
Ladies Football Board AGM will be held on Wednesday 1st December at 8pm in the Clubhouse, Johnstown. Everyone welcome, members and parents are requested to attend.

Samaritans Christmas Concert
Thursday 9th December at 8pm in the Franciscan Friary, Athlone. Featuring Army Band of the 4th Western Brigade, Simon Casey, Anam, St. Peter's School Choir. Compere: Gearóid O'Brien. Tickets €10 available from Musicworld and Castle Gift Shop.

Prayer and Reflection in Advent
In preparation for Christmas, the Parish is organising prayer and reflection meetings. For further information contact 090-6492171. The following are the times and venues for the meetings:
-Tuesdays at 7pm in Monksland Community Centre;
-Wednesdays at 8pm in St. Peter's Presbytery, Deerpark Road;
-Thursdays at 8pm in Clonown;
-Fridays from 7.30-8.30pm in the Liturgical Centre.

Thursday 25 November 2010

Clann na nGael Notes

Club Lotto
Result of draw held in The Grove on 21 November - numbers drawn: 4, 6, 13, 26. No Jackpot winner of €8000. There was one 'match 3' winner of €200: Catherine Shine c/o Gary Shine. Next week's jackpot is €8200 and the draw will be held in Shines Bar, Baylough.

Minor Ladies Division 1A Semi-Finals
Clann na nGael 2-14 Western Gaels 1-9
Clann minor girls marched into the Division 1 Minor Final on Saturday last when they defeated Western Gaels in Kiltoom. Western Gaels had produced a late, late show three weeks ago to defeat Clann but this time Clann pulled away late in the match to secure victory. An Orla O'Neill goal in the first half left Clann leading 1-7 to 1-5 at the break and a early second half goal from Niamh O'Brien put them in the driving seat. Western Gaels came back at Clann and only for severe pressure from the Clann defence which forced several wides from the opposition, saved the day before late points from Gillian Egan, Blana Gatley and Orla O'Neill sealed the victory. They will now meet the holders Strokestown in the final, a repeat of the 2008 U-16 final. Clann last appeared in the Division 1 Minor Final in 2007 where they were defeated by Kilglass Gaels and they last won the competition back in 2003.
Scorers: Blana Gately 0-6(4f), Gillian Egan 0-4, Orla O'Neill 1-3, Niamh O'Brien 1-0, Michelle Harney-Nolan 1-0.

Clann na nGael Ladies AGM
The Clann na nGael Ladies AGM is postponed from Friday 26th November until Wednesday December 1st at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All are welcome.

Sunday 21 November 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 21st November 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 20th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 21st 10am: Patrick Murray
Tuesday 23rd 7pm: Paddy, John, Patrick & Anne Murray, Curraghaleen
7pm: Johnny Dunning Jnr., Ardkeenan
Friday 26th 7pm: Mass for the faithful departed of the Parish
Saturday 27th 8pm: Nicola & Paddy Kelly
Sunday 28th 10am: Eamonn Griffin, Ardkeenan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 21st 11am: John, Bridget & Patrick Halligan
Sunday 28th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members

Weekly Offering Envelopes
This coming week the Parish collectors/distributors will be delivering the weekly offering envelopes to each home. The Parish wishes to thank them most sincerely for giving so generously of their time and also for their help throughout the year. Sincere thanks also to you the parishioners for your continued support and generosity.

Thank You
Roscommon Association for People with Special Needs wish to extend a sincere thanks to the communities of Drum and Clonown for their generosity at their recent church gate collection. The sum of €1375 was collected. Thanks and appreciation to the people who distributed the envelopes and to those who manned the church gates for each mass.

Clann na nGael AGMs
Minor Board AGM on Tuesday 23rd November at 8pm. Ladies Football Board AGM on Friday 26th November at 8pm. Both meetings will be held in the Clubhouse, Johnstown. Everyone welcome, members and parents are requested to attend.

Open Evening and Enrolment
S. Joseph's College, Summerhill will hold their open evening for 2011 enrolment on Thursday 25th November from 7-9pm. For further information contact 090-6492383 or email info@summerhillathlone.com

Kiltoom Drama Group
Presents 'Not Now Darling' by Ray Cooney & John Chapman from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th November at 8pm each night in Kiltoom Parish Hall.

Prayer and Reflection in Advent
In preparation for Christmas, the Parish is organising prayer and reflection meetings. For further information contact 090-6492171. The following are the times and venues for the meetings:
-Tuesdays at Monksland Community Centre commencing Tuesday 30th at 7pm;
-Wednesdays at St. Peter's Presbytery, Deerpark Road commencing Wednesday 24th at 8pm;
-Thursdays in Clonown commencing Thursday 25th at 8pm;
-Fridays in the Liturgical Centre commencing Friday 26th from 7.30-8.30pm.

Saturday 20 November 2010

Clann na nGael Notes

Clann Ladies Notes
The 2010 Clann na nGael Ladies Football Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 26th November at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All are invited to attend.
Best of luck to the Clann minor girls who play Western Gaels in the Division 1A semi-final next Saturday 20th November at 2pm. The venue isn't confirmed yet. Clann won 4 of the group matches only losing to Western Gaels in the last match and with three clubs finishing level on top, the draw paired both clubs again.

Scór na nÓg
Well done to all who participated in the Scór quarter final held in Taughmaconnell last weekend. Clann will be represented in the county semi at the following disciplines: Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental music, novelty act and Question time. The semi final will be held in Ballyleague on Friday 26th November at 7.30pm. The club would like to thank all those who helped out and participated last weekend.

Minor Board AGM
The Clann na nGael minor board AGM will be held on Tuesday 23rd November at 8pm in the Clubhouse, Johnstown. All members are asked to attend, and new members are welcome.

Club Lotto
Last weeks number were 14, 17, 21, 27 and there was no Jackpot winner. There were 13 'match 3' winners each receive €20: Ivor Mullin c/o Pat Sherlock; Breda Lafferty c/o James Curley; Anne O'Brien c/o Cathal Kenny; Johnny Cunnigham c/o Bernie Reilly; Rasher Duignan c/o James Curley; Patsy Sherlock c/o Pat Sherlock; Kelly Colgan c/o Bridie Kelly; Martin Dolan c/o Monahans Bar; Eddie Martin; Denise Devine-Browne c/o James Curley; Seamus Naughton c/o Kitty Naughton; Peg Fallon c/o Brian Fallon; Carian Keane c/o James Curley. Next week's jackpot: €8000 in The Grove. TICKET SELLERS PLEASE NOTE: Tickets must be at the collection venues by 9:30pm at the Latest. Collection from the following venues at 9:30pm: Monahans Bar, Shines Bar, Mill Bar, Harneys Spar, Connaughtons Bar.

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Sunday 21st November 2010
AIB Club Senior Football Championship Final: Killererin (Galway) v St Brigid’s (Roscommon) in Tuam Stadium at 2pm.
The game will be broadcast live on on TG4 beginning at 1.30pm.

Saturday 13 November 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 14th November 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Oliver Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Sunday 14th 10am: John McManus, Nure and his parents Mai & Pake
Wednesday 17th 7pm: Dinny Owen McManus
Thursday 18th 7pm: Mary Kelly, Clonbulia
Friday 19th 7pm: Kathleen Harney & deceased family members, Rooskey
Saturday 20th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 21st 10am: Patrick Murray

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: Bridget Flynn and deceased members of the Shine family
Sunday 21st 11am: John, Bridget & Patrick Halligan

Last Call for Tax Rebate Forms
For the Drum area. If you have not returned your form already, please drop it in to Fr. Ray or Cathriona at Drum Parish Office as soon as possible.

Rosary
In Coosan Cemetery on Sunday 14th November at 3.30pm.

Clann na nGael Ladies Board AGM
The annual general meeting of Clann na nGael Ladies Football Board will be held on Friday 26th November at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All are invited to attend.

Shannonside Cycling Club
In conjunction with Athlone Triathlon Club are holding weekly Sunday cycles to cater for all levels of ability-easy, moderate or fast. Spins from Athlone Regional Centre at 10am sharp. Helmets compulsory. For further info contact 086-4039382 or visit www.shannonsidecc.com or www.athlonetriathlonclub.com

Fashion Show
Athlone Community College Parents Association presents a Fashion Show on Wednesday 17th November in the Sheraton Hotel at 8pm. A fun night is guaranteed so please support. Tickets €10 available from Carraig Donn or the Sheraton Hotel.

Remembrance Evening
South Westmeath Hospice invites you to a remembrance evening on Wednesday 17th November at 8pm in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone. All welcome.

Kiltoom Drama Group
Presents 'Not Now Darling' by Ray Cooney & John Chapman from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th November at 8pm each night in Kiltoom Parish Hall.

Sunday 7 November 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 7th November 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 6th 8pm: Jim Nugent, Summerhill
Sunday 7th 10am: Mary McGlone (Month's Mind)
Sunday 7th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery followed by Drum Apostolic Group mission display and cake sale in Drum Parish Hall.
Thursday 11th 7pm: Maura Durney, Cornafulla
Friday 12th 7pm: Tompsie Murray, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 13th 8pm: Oliver Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Sunday 14th 10am: John McManus, Nure and his parents Mai & Pake

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 7th 11am: Fr. Michael Dunning (5th Anniversary)
Sunday 14th 11am: Bridget Flynn and deceased members of the Shine family

Rest in Peace
Thomas Shine, Moate (brother of Peter Shine Snr., Taylorstown)
Jack Shine, Dublin and late of Drumlosh and Athlone
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Phase 2 has now been completed. The group is most grateful for all the support and would like to thank all those who helped out in any way. Work in the cemetery will recommence in spring.

Monksland Area Mass
For All Souls will be held on Thursday 11th November at 8m in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Bealnamulla Sports Club
Pitch Development Draw takes place in Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland on Saturday 14th November at 10.30am. Tickets are still available from all committee members.

Thank You
To all who supported in any way the very successful table quiz held recently in aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund.

Rosary
In Cornamagh Cemetery on Sunday 7th November at 3.30pm and in Coosan Cemetery on Sunday 14th November at 3.30pm.

Athlone Little Theatre
75th anniversary celebrations. Table quiz will be held on Thursday 11th November at 8.30pm in the Olive Bar, Arcadia. Prizes galore. Please support.

Fancy Dress and Mega Draw
In aid of Athlone Community Radio on Friday 12th November at 9.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. Tickets on sale at the door.

Tuesday 2 November 2010

Clann na nGael Notes

Lotto
Result of 31/10/2010 held in Connaughton's Bar, Clonark. Numbers drawn: 16, 18, 25, 28. No winner of €7,400. 1 'match 3' winner received €200: Tony Hannon c/o Monahan's Bar. Next week's jackpot will be €7600 and the draw will be held in Monahan's Bar, Baylough.

AGM
Clann na nGael will hold their Annual General Meeting on Friday 3rd December at 8pm in the Clubhouse, Johnstown. All members are requested to attend. New members welcome. All members should have received their formal notification at this stage. If you haven't please contact the Registrar, Dermot Kelly or Secretary, Thomas Lennon as soon as possible.

Happy Birthday
Happy 80th birthday to Josephine Curley, Monksland. Josephine is James Curley's mother and celebrated her birthday in the Athlone Springs at the weekend.

Book Launch
St. Dominic's GAA Club will launch a new book on the History of St. Dominic's GAA Club on Saturday 6th November 2010 at 7:30pm in St. John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow. All welcome.