Newsletter - Sunday 27th November 2011

An Chéad Domhnach den Aidbhint
First Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: Sister Margaret Lennon, Curryore
Sunday 27th 10am: Thomas Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 27th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery
Tuesday 29th 7pm: John & Annie McManus, Nure, also Joe Nolan
Wednesday 30th 7pm: Mass for the faithful departed
Friday 2nd 7pm: Paddy & Bridie Moore, Meehambe
Saturday 3rd 11am: Francis Watson, Roscommon and late of Ardkeenan (Month's Mind)
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Anna May Bruce
Sunday 4th 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 4th 11am: P.J. & Mossey Curley and deceased family members

Baptism
Charlie Alexander Ritchie
Congratulations to his parents.

Drum Branch Apostolic Workers
Annual coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 27th November, immediately following Rosary in cemetery at 10.45am. Please support our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

Drum IFA Branch AGM
Will be held on Monday 28th November at 9pm in Drum Parish Hall. All members are requested to attend.

Clann na nGael
Ladies football training every Wednesday evening in Drum Community Centre, from 6-7pm for under 8s and under 10s, and from 7-8pm for under 12s.

Free Certified FETAC Level 3 Course
Covering Career Planning, Personal Development and IT, 3 sessions per week in Monksland - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm (3 places available) and 1.30-4.30pm (5 places available). Starting immediately and running until April 2012. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact Stephanie on 090-6634189.

Advent Prayer Group
"Taking our hearts to the Lord" continuing on Tuesday 29th November at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre and again on Tuesday 6th December at 8pm.

Healthy Christmas Cookery Demonstration
Organised by St. Joseph's College Parents' Association will be held in the college, Summerhill on Thursday 1st December at 8pm. Tickets €10. Contact 087-691189 for further information.

Transition Year Musical
Students of St. Joseph's College, Summerhill and St. Aloysius' College, The Park present "The Emperor's New Clothes" on Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th December at 7.30pm in Summerhill. Tickets €10 or €5 for OAPs/children.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider a weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers urgently needed for Monday 3am, Monday 7am, Thursday 9am, Thursday 4pm, Friday 3pm, Friday 4pm. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street at 090-6498755.

Dysart Rural Men's Group
Launching their 2012 Heritage Calendar in association with Roscommon Leader Partnership on Wednesday 30th November at 7pm in Dysart Community Centre. Please support. All are welcome.

Athlone Choral Society
Present an Advent & Christmas Concert in aid of Midland Simon Community in Corpus Christi Church, Mount Temple on Friday 2nd December at 8pm. Tickets available on the night or contact Irene Keenan on 087-9601200.

Samaritans Annual Christmas Concert
On Thursday 8th December at 8pm in St. Anthony's Friary, featuring Army Band, Baritone Derek Ryan and Anam. Tickets €10 and available at Musicworld, Golden Island and the Castle Gift Shop, The Square. The Samaritans are a totally voluntary organisation dedicated to befriending the anxious, lonely, the despairing and the suicidal or anyone who is troubled and just needs to talk to someone in complete confidence. They are available 24 hours a day at 1850-609090.

Dean Kelly School Memories
Book can be purchased at Dean Kelly N.S. for €20. For further information telephone 090-6492000.

Newsletter - Sunday 20th November 2011

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Tomsie Murray, Gorrynagowna
Sunday 20th 10am: Gemma Henry, Clonellan
Tuesday 22nd 7pm: Mass for the faithful departed
Wednesday 23rd 7pm: Patrick Caulfield & family, Summerhill, also the Cunniffe family
Thursday 24th 7pm: Jack & Kathleen McManus, Cornafulla South
Friday 25th 7pm: Liam Naughten and deceased family members, Ardkeenan
Saturday 26th 8pm: Sister Margaret Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 27th 10am: Thomas Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 27th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Louise Gavin and deceased members of the Byrne family
Sunday 27th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Monksland Area Mass
Mass for Holy Souls will be held on Thursday 24th November at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre.

Rest in Peace
Kate Burnell, Newtown, Creagh, Ballinasloe (mother of Kathleen McManus, Thornhill)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Drum Branch Apostolic Workers
Annual coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 27th November, immediately following Rosary in cemetery at 10.45am. Please support our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

Offertory Envelopes
Will be distributed to households in the Parish during the coming week. If you are currently not using envelopes and would like to contribute to the weekly offertory collection please contact the Parish Office at 090-6437125 (Drum) or 0906492171 (Athlone) to arrange for a box of envelopes. A word of thanks is due to all those who help each year with the distribution of envelopes. This in itself is a huge task and if you would like to help in delivering envelopes in the area that have no distributors, your help would be greatly appreciated.


Drum Active Age
Meeting on Tuesday 22nd November at 3-5pm in Drum Parish Hall. New members welcome.

Drum Heritage Group
Meeting on Wednesday 23rd November at 8.30pm in the Visitor Centre. All members requested to attend.

Drum IFA Branch AGM
Will be held on Monday 28th November at 9pm in Drum Parish Hall. All members are requested to attend.

Advent Prayer Group
"Taking our hearts to the Lord" starting on Tuesday 22nd November at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre and continuing for the three following Tuesdays.

St. Joseph's College, Summerhill

St. Joseph's College, Summerhill
Open evening and enrolment for 2012 will be held on Thursday 24th November at 7pm. For further information contact Liam Nally, Principal at 090-6492383 or visit www.summerhillathlone.com

Kiltoom Drama Group
Celebrating 21 years with their production of My Wife's Family, in Kiltoom Parish Hall from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th November at 8pm nightly.

Thank You
The Sisters of Mercy in Athlone thank most sincerely all of you who joined them on 11th November to mark the 170th Anniversary of the death of their Foundress, Catherine McAuley. Your friendship and support is really appreciated. Míle buíochas.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider a weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers urgently needed for Monday 7am, Wednesday 2am or Saturday 2pm. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street at 090-6498755.

Public Meeting on Septic Tank Charges
Meeting on Thursday 24th November at 8pm in Mount Temple Community Centre to discuss the proposed septic tank charges.

Dysart Rural Men's Group
Launching their 2012 Heritage Calendar in association with Roscommon Leader Partnership on Wednesday 30t November at 7pm in Dysart Community Centre. Please support. All are welcome.

Dean Kelly School Memories
Book can be purchased at Dean Kelly N.S. for €20. For further information telephone 090-6492000.

Athlone Lions Club
Public information night on Wednesday 23rd November at 8.30pm at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone to discuss the urgent need for new volunteers to help with their Christmas Food Appeal and future projects. For further information please contact Athlone Lions Club President Michael McDonnell at 086-2621136 or e-mail vdg@lionsclubs.ie

Athlone Lions Club - Urgent Notice

Athlone Lions Club - which has been looking after the poor and the vulnerable for over thirty five years - is facing a pre-Christmas volunteer crisis - unless it can urgently recruit more help from the general public.

In a bid to expand the base of the club and build on the experience of the voluntary workers the Athlone Lions Club is inviting men and women from the local area to a public information night at the Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday week November 23rd at 8.30pm. On the night the club will outline the nature of the work it presently does in the community and will be seeking support from interested parties with a view to the Christmas Food Appeal and future projects.

For further information and news on the public information night at the Sheraton please contact Athlone Lions club President Michael McDonnell at 086 2621136 or Lions Club Deputy National President Ciaran Mullooly at 087 2433201 or e-mail vdg@lionsclubs.ie

Clann na nGael Notes

Scór na nÓg
Well done to everyone who took part in Scór na nÓg quarter final last weekend which was held in St John's, Lecarrow. The following will be representing Clann na nGael in the semi finals to be held on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of November, in Ballyleague Hall:

• Figure Dancing: Aisling McGoldrick, Áine Connaughton, Laura Johnson, Rebecca Egan, Caireann McGoldrick, Molly Dolan, Rachel Johnson and Iofa McGoldrick.
• Ballad Group: Íde Crehan, Maedbh Ruddy, Rachel Brien, Lucy Nally, and Brianny Brady.
• Music Group Lucy Nally, Evan Cunniffe and John Costello.
• Figure Dancing: Aisling McGoldrick Áine Connaughton Laura Johnson, Rebecca Egan Caireann McGoldrick, Molly Dolan, Rachel Johnson and Iofa McGoldrick.
• Quiz Team: Darragh Lennon, Patrick Harney, and John Costello.

Best of Luck to them all in the Semi Final.

Minor League
Clann na nGael 2-15 Castlerea 2-8
The Clann na nGael minor team advanced to the league semi final with a well deserved win over Castlerea on Sunday last in Johnstown. The first half was very tight, but a Dara Petit solo goal gave Clann a bit of breathing space at the break. Clann took control of the game in the second half and Blaine Dunning put the icing on the cake with a pointed free with the last kick of the game.
Team: Killian Bannon, Martin Flannery, James Mc Manus, Paddy Harney, Mark Connaughton, Dara Egan, Shane Petit, Rudhri McManus, Stevie Flynn, James Farrell, Dara Petit, Emmet Kenny, John Finnerty, Dara Golden, Rian Mc Namara. Subs: Aaran Shine, Martin Costello, Blaine Dunning.

Annual General Meetings
The clubhouse will be a very busy place over the coming few days with AGMs taking place nearly everyday! First up will be the Ladies AGM which is taking place on Friday 18th November at 8pm. Then on Monday 21st November the minor board will hold their AGM. The senior board AGM is on Friday 25th November. All new members and parents of players are asked to attend as many of the meetings as possible. We can never have too many helpers!

Club Lotto
Result from draw on Sunday 13th November 2011 held in Connaughton's, number drawn were 3, 4, 9, 15. There was no winner of the jackpot of €7000. There were ten 'match 3' winners each recieving €20. Next week's jackpot will be €7200 and the draw will be held in Monahan's.

Clár Cluichí
Wednesday 16 November
Adult Football League Division 4 Mid/South Section (Round 9): Clann na nGael V St Aidan's at 8pm in Johnstown
Saturday 19 November
Adult Football League Division 2 Final: St Aidan's V St Croan's at 6pm in Johnstown

Newsletter - Sunday 13th November 2011

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: John McManus, Nure and his parents Mai & Pake
Sunday 13th 10am: Maura O’Neill, late of Mount Hussey
Tuesday 15th 7pm: Mass for the faithful departed
Wednesday 16th 7pm: Mary O’Neill, Summerhill
Thursday 17th 7pm: Kathleen Harney, Rooskey and deceased family members
Friday 18th 7pm: Una and Victor Fagg
Saturday 19th 8pm: Tomsie Murray, Gorrynagowna
Sunday 20th 10am: Gemma Henry, Clonellan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Fr. Michael Dunning (6th Anniversary)
Sunday 20th 11am: Louise Gavin and deceased members of the Byrne family

Rest in Peace
Mary Frances (Francie) Watson, Roscommon and late of Ardkeenan
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Pastoral Visitation
Bishop Christy Jones will be in the parish this coming Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th November for Parish Visitation. He will visit the sick and housebound as well as the primary schools. He will begin in the town area, including Monksland and Bealnamulla on Monday and he will be in the Drum area on Tuesday. Bishop Jones will be the chief celebrant at the 7.30pm Mass on Monday in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church and it is hoped that as many parishioners as possible will attend.

Clonown Community Table Quiz
Will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Wednesday 16th November at 8pm. There will be lots of prizes on the night. Proceeds from the quiz will go to Clonown Community Site Project and Clonown Pastoral Group. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact Ann Dunning (087-2261096) or Paul Curley (086-3349585).

Rosary in the Cemetery
Clonown Cemetery: Sunday 13th immediately after 11am Mass.
Coosan Cemetery: Sunday 13th at 3.30pm.
Drum Cemetery: Sunday 27th at 10.45am.

Drum IFA Branch AGM
Will be held on Monday 28th November at 9pm in Drum Parish Hall. All members are requested to attend.

Monksland Area Mass
Will be held on Thursday 24th November (not on Thursday 17th as previously advertised).

St. Joseph's College, Summerhill

St. Joseph's College, Summerhill
Open evening and enrolment for 2012 will be held on Thursday 24th November at 7pm. For further information contact Liam Nally, Principal at 090-6492383 or visit www.summerhillathlone.com

Kiltoom Drama Group
Celebrating 21 years with their production of My Wife's Family, in Kiltoom Parish Hall from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th November at 8pm nightly.

Thank You
St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all who contributed generously to their bag packing in Dunnes Stores last weekend. A special word of gratitude to the volunteers who supervised/worked at the bag packing. A total of €5,329 was collected in Athlone.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider a weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers urgently needed for Wednesday 1pm or Saturday 2pm. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street at 090-6498755.

Optician
Deirdre Munnelly optometrist now open in Monksland opposite Smith's SuperValu. MC and PRSI welcome. Phone 090-6496001.

Clann na nGael Notes

Clann players take Supporters Club Awards
Two Clann na nGael players are to be honoured at the annual Roscommon GAA Supporters Club Awards. Darragh Lennon has been named as Junior Club Footballer of the year, while Matt Scally is named as County Junior Footballer of the year. The Award winners will be honoured at the annual Supporters Club Banquet on Saturday the 3rd of December 2011 in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Well done lads.

Minor Ladies
Clann Minor ladies had a convincing win over St Brigid's in the Minor B semi-final on Saturday last. They now go on to meet Kilglass Gaels in the B Final this Sunday 13th November. Time and venue to be confirmed.

Annual General Meetings
It's AGM time in the club. The minor board AGM will take place on Monday 21st November while the senior board AGM takes place on Friday 25th November. Both meetings take place at the clubhouse in Johnstown

Clár Cluichí
Wednesday 9 November
Mens Football League Div 4 - Mid/South Section, (Round: Round 1), Clann na nGael V St Faithleach's in Johnstown at 8pm
Friday 11 November
Mens Football League Div 4 - Mid/South Section, (Round: Round 9), Clann na nGael V St Aidan's in Johnstown at 8.30pm.

Newsletter - Sunday 6th November 2011

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: John McManus, Johnstown
Sunday 6th 10am: Martin McManus, Clonrulla
Sunday 6th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery
Monday 7th 7pm: Tommy Brien, Creggane
Tuesday 8th 7pm: Maura Durney, Cornafulla
Wednesday 9th 8pm: Holy Hour for the faithful departed
Thursday 10th 7pm: Mary Kelly, Clonbulia
Friday 11th 7pm: Oliver Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Saturday 12th 8pm: John McManus, Nure and his parents Mai & Pake
Sunday 13th 10am: Maura O’Neill, late of Mount Hussey

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 6th 11am: Bridget Flynn and deceased members of the Shine family
Sunday 13th 11am: Fr. Michael Dunning (6th Anniversary)

Baptism
Gary James Dolan
Patrick Joseph Lawless
Congratulations to their parents.

Rest in Peace
Christy McManus, Thornhill and Manchester
Ray Enright, John Paul Park, Athlone
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Collette Halligan and Robert McEvoy on their recent wedding. May they be blessed with a long and happy life together.

Drum Art Workshop
Drum Art Group are having a Workshop on Saturday 12th November from 10am-4pm. All are welcome.

Creative Writing Workshops for Children
6 week workshops for children (8-12years) on Fridays 4-6pm starting Friday 11th November at Venue 4, Bastion St., Athlone. Cost: €85 (with concession for siblings). For further information contact Niamh at 086-3623971.

Rosary in the Cemetery
Drum Cemetery: Sunday 6th at 10.45am.
Clonown Cemetery: Sunday 13th immediately after 11am Mass.
Cornamagh Cemetery: Sunday 6th at 3.30pm.
Coosan Cemetery: Sunday 13th at 3.30pm.

Passionfruit Theatre
Presents John Spillane in concert on Thursday 10th November at 8.30pm. Tickets €15. Contact 086-3338457.

Shamrock Stitches
A completely free group who meet every Thursday night from 7.30-9.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel for a stitch 'n' chat. Bring along your knitting, sewing, crochet, etc. Contact Amy 087-6552453 or Mari 087-3166813.

Céad Míle Fáilte
Mercy Sisters, Athlone invite you to join them to mark the 170th Anniversary of the death of Catherine McAuley, Foundress of Sisters of Mercy (11 November 1841). Share a 'cup of tea' (which Catherine deemed so important) with them on Friday 11th November 2011 between 10am-4pm in 10 Cois Abhann (the glass foyer entrance on the corner of Lyster Street and Excise Street). If this is not possible, perhaps you might consider one of the following: 1. Light a candle on that day and remember (Mercy) or 2. Perform an act of compassion/mercy/kindness - small but effective!

Optician
Deirdre Munnelly optometrist now open in Monksland opposite Smith's SuperValu. MC and PRSI welcome. Phone 090-6496001.