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Sunday 25 December 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 25th December 2011

Lá Nollag
Christmas Day

Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
St. Stephen's Day
(26/12/2011)

Féile an Teaghlaigh Naofa
Feast of the Holy Family
(30/12/2012)

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass - People of the parish
Sunday 25th 10am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Sunday 25th 11.30am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Thursday 29th 7pm: Tommy Harney, Curraghaleen
Friday 30th 7pm: Tim Murray, Kielty and the Murray family
Saturday 31st 8pm: Patrick & Mary Lennon, Ardkeenan
Sunday 1st 10am: Tommy McDonnell, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 25th 11am: Christmas Day - Johnny Shine
Sunday 1st 11am: Johnny & Nora Halligan

Rest in Peace
Irene Mulligan, Taylorstown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Nollaig Shona
The priests of the parish wish you and your families every blessing for Christmas and the new year.

Thank You
Drum Art Group would like to thank everyone who supported so generously to their cake sale, coffee morning and art sale last Sunday. €401 was raised and proceeds were donated to St Vincent de Paul.

Drum Bingo
No bingo on Friday 30th December. Next bingo on Friday 6th January at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre. We urgently need new volunteers to assist with running bingo - please come along any Friday night during bingo (8.30-10.30pm) or see www.drum.ie/volunteer

Parish Calendars
Available at the back of the Church.

Church Maintenance Fund
The parish wish to gratefully acknowledge a donation of €4,650 from the Kinghts of St. Columbanus towards our Church Maintenance Fund. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

Athlone Joint Parish Bingo
No bingo on Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day). Afternoon bingo on Sunday 1st January 2012 (New Year's Day) starting at 3.30pm.

Lost Wedding/Engagement Rings
White gold rings of great sentimental value were lost on Thursday 15th December in Athlone. If found, please contact the Sacristy at 090-6494150.

Wednesday 21 December 2011

Christmas Mass Times

St. Brigid's Drum, Drum
Saturday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 9pm
Sunday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 10am and 11.30am

Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Clonown
Saturday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 9pm
Sunday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 11am

Ss. Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone
Saturday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 10pm
Sunday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 9am, 10.30am and 12pm

Amanna Aifrinn na Nollag

Séipéal Naomh Bríd, An Droim
Dé Sathairn 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 9i.n.
Dé Domhnaigh 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 10r.n. agus 11.30r.n.

Séipéal Muire Mháthair an Taoibh Bhealaigh, Cluain Eamhain
Dé Sathairn 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 9i.n.
Dé Domhnaigh 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 11r.n.

Séipéal Naomh Peader agus Pól, Baile Átha Luain
Dé Sathairn 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 10i.n.
Dé Domhnaigh 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 9r.n., 10.30r.n. agus 12i.n.

Clann na nGael Notes

St. Stephen's Day
The annual ‘Married’ V ‘Singles’ game takes place on St Stephen's day in Johnstown at 1.30pm. The last two games took place in Arctic conditions, but we are promised a balmy 11 degrees for the game this year, so those who attend will be treated to a high scoring game. There will be a full evening of entertainment in the clubhouse afterwards. This year funds raised will go to the Mater Heart house, where screening for Sudden Adult Death Syndrome takes place. The video of our recent cycle will be shown. All are welcome to play in the game, the more the merrier. Bring along a friend!

Lotto
Next week's lotto draw will take place in the clubhouse on St. Stephen’s day during the festivities. Sellers are asked to have tickets ready for collection in their usual locations at 1pm St. Stephen’s day or else bring them to the clubhouse before 3pm. Jackpot next week €2,200

Into The West
The latest edition of Into the West has just been released. Click here to obtain your copy: http://www.connachtgaa.ie/magazine.php

JobBridge internships with Roscommon County Board
The following internships are currently available with Roscommon GAA County Board under the JobBridge scheme (Click on each job title for details):
-Games Development Administration Assistant
-Games Development Project Coordinator
-Hurling Development Project Coordinator
-Monksland - Urban Development Project Coordinator
These internships will commence in February 2012. In certain cases the intern will require their own transport and a full, clean driver's licence. The deadline for all applications is Friday 13th January 2012. Please take note of whether you are required to submit a CV or a Standard Application Form.

Nollaig Shona
The club would like to wish all members and friends a very happy Christmas.

Sunday 18 December 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 18th December 2011

An Ceathrú Domhnach den Aidbhint
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 17th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehanbee
Sunday 18th 10am: Thomas & Elizabeth Lennon, Creggane
Monday 19th 7.30pm: Penitential Rite in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church
Tuesday 20th 7pm: Tommy & Kathleen Lennon, Clonbullia
Wednesday 21st 7pm: Paddy Nicholson, Lisdillure
Thursday 22nd 7pm: Eileen Murray, Crannagh
Friday 23rd 7pm: Martin & Nancy Mulvey, Johnstown
Saturday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass - People of the parish
Sunday 25th 10am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Sunday 25th 11.30am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 18th 11am: John Dunning and his parents Michael & Delia, The Park
Saturday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass
Sunday 25th 11am: Christmas Day - Johnny Shine

Rest in Peace
Johnny Dunne, Carrickobrien (brother of Kathleen Redrobe and Eleanor Foley)
Maurice McManus, Longford and late of Cornafulla South (uncle of Mary Keogh, Cornafulla South)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Coffee morning
Drum Art Group are holding a cake sale and art exhibition in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 18th December from 10am–1pm. Proceeds in aid of local charity. All are welcome. Please support.

Cornafulla Christmas Fair
Cornafulla N.S. are holding their annual Christmas Fair in the school on Tuesday 20th December from 10am–1pm. Please support. All are welcome.

Ardkeenan Christmas Play
Ardkeenan N.S. are holding their annual Christmas Play in Drum Parish Hall on Wednesday 21st December starting at 6.30pm. Please support. All welcome.

Christmas Bingo in Drum
On Friday 23rd December at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre. Extra prizes to be won on the night. Raffle with hampers and other prizes to be won. Doors open at 8pm, game starts at 8.30pm.

Volunteers needed for Drum Bingo
We urgently need new volunteers to assist with running bingo on Friday nights. Even if you can only give half an hour each week, or one night per month, please do get involved. If you're interested, please come along to Drum Community Centre any Friday night during bingo (8.30-10.30pm) or see www.drum.ie/volunteer

St. Vincent de Paul
Annual church gate collection takes place at Drum Church on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December. Please give generously.

Penitential Rite
Including confessions in preparation for Christmas on Monday 19th December at 7.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church. A number of priests will be available for confessions. Please make a special effort to attend.

Christmas Envelopes and Parish Calendars
Will be distributed early next week by your local area distributor/collector. We would like to thank most sincerely all our parish collectors for all their help throughout the year and wish wish them and their families a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year.

Buccaneers Annual Tractor Run
On St. Stephens Day, assembling 10.30am onwards at Dubarry Park at the Bounty, Athlone, departing 12pm sharp until 2.30pm. Entry fee: €20 per tractor. Fun Day for the family – all welcome. To book: contact 086-1732711 or rugby@dubarrypark.com

Church Maintenance Fund
The parish wish to gratefully acknowledge an anonymous donation of €2,000 towards our Church Maintenance Fund. Go raibh míle maith agat.

Clonark Garda Station
Station now open with the following opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 10am-11.30am and 2.30pm-4pm.
Saturday & Sunday: 2pm-4pm.
When the station is closed, contact can be made with the Gardaí on patrol via mobile 086-6068819 or 090-6437102.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider a weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers urgently needed for Monday 7am, Tuesday 12pm midday, Friday 4pm. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street, Athlone: 090-6498755.

Youth Café open in Athlone
Calling all teenagers! A new youth café is now open in Gateway Project, St. Mary's Hall, Northgate Street, Athlone. Come along and see what it's all about. Thursdays 5-7pm for 10-12 years old. Friday 5-7pm for 1st/2nd/3rd years. Friday 7.30-9pm for TY/4th/5th/6th years. Admission €2. Opportunity to relax with friends, play pool, play Wii/Xbox and receive educational support if needed. Telephone 086-0279149 or call in for more information.

Athlone Joint Parish Bingo
Christmas bingo with spot prizes on Sunday 18th December in the Dean Crowe Theatre and St. Mary's N.S. (Fair Green) staring at 8pm.
No bingo on Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day).
Afternoon bingo starting at 3.30pm on Sunday 1st January 2012 (New Year's Day).

Tuesday 13 December 2011

Clann na nGael Notes

Dates for your dairies:
  • St. Stephen’s Day the usual charity match throws in at 1.30pm in Johnstown, with refreshments in the clubhouse afterwards. We’ll have more details on this next week
  • Minor board and Ladies board under-age presentation will take place on 8th January in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. More details later.
  • The Dinner Dance will round off the club’s 75th anniversary celebrations in Athlone Springs hotel on 3rd February. This promises to be a terrific night. More details closer to the event.

Club Lotto
Numbers drawn 8, 11, 14, 28. Congratulations to Anne Gaffey, winner of jackpot €7,800. Next week’s jackpot starts again at €2,000.

If you wish to include someone on the Clann Notes email list or have anything to be included in the club notes, please contact pkillian@eircom.ie

Sunday 11 December 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 11th December 2011

An Tríú Domhnach den Aidbhint
Third Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 10th 8pm: Kathleen Brennan, Clonark
Sunday 11th 10am: Mary Glynn, Crannagh
Monday 12th 7pm: Maureen Shine, Birchgrove, Ballinasloe (late of Drumlosh)
Tuesday 13th 8pm: Holy Hour
Wednesday 14th 7pm: John O’Neill, Clonellan
Friday 16th 7pm: Moll & Roseanne McManus, Cornafulla South
Saturday 17th 11am: Christy McManus, Manchester and late of Thornhill (Month's Mind)
Saturday 17th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehanbee
Sunday 18th 10am: Thomas & Elizabeth Lennon, Creggane

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 11th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine
Sunday 18th 11am: John Dunning and his parents Michael & Delia, The Park

Monksland Area Christmas Mass
Thursday 15th December at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Baptisms
Dylan Patrick Moran
Claire Theresa Fowler
Congratulations to their parents.

Rest in Peace
Catherine (Kitty) Jones (nee Durney), Clooneen, Athleague (sister of Michael Durney, Cornafulla North)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Drum Community Care invite all Senior Citizens to their annual Mass and Christmas Party on Sunday 11th December commencing at 2pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland.

Drum Active Age
Will meet in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 13th December at 3pm.

Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour for Advent in St. Brigid's Church, Drum on Tuesday 13th December at 8pm.

Advent Prayer Group
"Taking our hearts to the Lord" continuing on Tuesday 13th December at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre.

Volunteers needed for Drum Bingo
We urgently need new volunteers to assist with running bingo on Friday nights. Even if you can only give half an hour each week, or one night per month, please do get involved. If you're interested, please come along to Drum Community Centre any Friday night during bingo (8.30-10.30pm) or see www.drum.ie/volunteer

St. Vincent de Paul
Annual church gate collection takes place at Drum Church on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December. Please give generously.

Coffee morning
Drum Art Group are holding a coffee morning in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 18th December from 10am–1pm. Proceeds in aid of local charity. All are welcome.

Clonark Garda Station
Station now open with the following opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 10am-11.30am and 2.30pm-4pm.
Saturday & Sunday: 2pm-4pm.
When the station is closed, contact can be made with the Gardaí on patrol via mobile 086-6068819 or 090-6437102.

Dates for your Diary
Confirmation and First Holy Communion
St. Brigid's Church, Drum
-Confirmation for Cornafulla and Ardkeenan schools on Tuesday 22nd May at 4pm
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone
-Confirmation for St. Peter's and Dean Kelly schools on Tuesday 22nd May at 11am
-Confirmation for Cloonakilla, Summerhill and Clonown schools on Wednesday 23rd May at 11am
-Communion for St. Peter's and Dean Kelly schools on Saturday 12th May at 11am
-Communion for Cloonakilla N.S. on Sunday 20th May at 10.30am
-Communion for Summerhill N.S. on Saturday 26th May at 11am

Youth Café open in Athlone
Calling all teenagers! A new youth café is now open in Gateway Project, St. Mary's Hall, Northgate Street, Athlone. Come along and see what it's all about. Thursdays 5-7pm for 10-12 years old. Friday 5-7pm for 1st/2nd/3rd years. Friday 7.30-9pm for TY/4th/5th/6th years. Admission €2. Opportunity to relax with friends, play pool, play Wii/Xbox and receive educational support if needed. Telephone 086-0279149 or call in for more information.

Tuesday 6 December 2011

Clann na nGael Notes

AGM
The Clann na nGael AGM took place recently in the clubhouse in Johnstown. The following people were elected to the various positions:
  • Presidents – Mike Durney; Paddy Berrigan; Steve Collins
  • Vice President – Tommy Joe Seery
  • Chairman – Oliver Colgan
  • Vice Chairman – Sean Kelly
  • Secretary – Liam Dunne
  • Fixtures Secretary – Raymond Fallon
  • Treasurer – John Costello
  • Assistant Treasurer – Anne Shine
  • Registrar – Padraic Seery
  • Insurance Officer – Daniel Harney
  • PRO – Peadar Killian
  • Senior Team manager – Eamon Harney
  • Junior B Manager – Joey Connaughton
  • Coaching Co-ordinator – Eddie McLoughlin
  • Senior Club Executive – Alan Dunne; Niamh Fallon; Dermot Kelly; Donie Shine; Padraic Naughton; Fran Nicholson; Sean Feeney; Eamon McManus Jr.; PJ Brien; Joe Fallon

Minor Board:
  • Chairman – Gerry Pettit
  • Secretary – Denise McNamara
  • U 18 Manager – Eamon Harney
  • U 16 Manager – Paul Whyte
  • U 14 Manager – Kevin Naughton
  • U 12 Manager – Thomas Seery
  • U 10 Manager – Keith Gavin
  • U 8 Manager – Declan Flaherty

Ladies Board:
  • Chairperson – Mary Keena
  • Secretary – Cliona Dunning
  • Registrar – Niamh Fallon
  • U 18 Manager - Mickey Dunning
  • U 16 Manager – Terry O’Neill
  • U 14 Manager – Tony Flannery
  • U 12 Manager – Peter Shine
  • U 10 Manager – Mark O’Connell

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.

Clár Cluichí
Sunday 11 December
County Division 4 League Semi Final: St Croan's v Padraig Pearse's in Johnstown at 1pm.

Sunday 4 December 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 4th December 2011

An Dara Domhnach den Aidbhint
Second Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Anna May Bruce
Sunday 4th 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg
Tuesday 6th 7pm: Patrick & Bridget Connaughton, Clonark and deceased family members
Wednesday 7th 8pm: Johnny Harney, Crannagh
Thursday 8th 10am (Holy Day): Mrs. Catherine Keena, husband John & deceased family members
Friday 9th 7pm: Eddie Souza, Boston (Month's Mind) (husband of Eileen McEvilly, Johnstown)
Saturday 10th 8pm: Kathleen Brennan, Clonark
Sunday 11th 10am: Mary Glynn, Crannagh

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 4th 11am: P.J. & Mossey Curley and deceased family members
Thursday 8th 11am: Church Holiday
Sunday 11th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine

Féile Mhuire gan Smál
Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Thursday 8th December is a holy day of obligation. Mass times:
-Drum: Vigil (Wednesday) 8pm, Thursday 10am.
-Clonown: Thursday 11am.
-Ss Peter & Paul's Church: Vigil (Wednesday) 6.30pm, Thursday 9.30am, 12pm, 6.30pm.

Baptism
Anna Jane Phillips
Congratulations to her parents.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Drum Community Care invite all Senior Citizens to their annual Mass and Christmas Party on Sunday 11th December commencing at 2pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland.
St. Brigid's Church, Drum

Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour for Advent in St. Brigid's Church, Drum on Tuesday 13th December at 8pm.

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.

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.

Slí an Chóiste Residents' Association
Family day on on Sunday 11th December in Monksland Community Centre. Cake sale from 1pm with complimentary tea/coffee, followed by Kiddies Christmas Disco from 3pm. Contact Christian 086-8135394 with any queries.

Athlone Choral Society
Present a Concert of Christmas choral music in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Street, Athlone on Sunday 4th December at 6pm. Tickets €10 available from choir members and at the door on the night.

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.

Carol Service
In Athlone Methodist Church, Northgate Street on Thursday 8th December at 8pm. Carols and reading with special guest singers St. Peter's Folk Group. We warmly invite you to come. The collection will be in aid of St. Hilda's Services.

St. Vincent de Paul
Annual flag days take place on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December. Church gate collections take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December. Please give generously.

Dates for your Diary
Confirmation and First Holy Communion
St. Brigid's Church, Drum
-Confirmation for Cornafulla and Ardkeenan schools on Tuesday 22nd May at 4pm
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone
-Confirmation for St. Peter's and Dean Kelly schools on Tuesday 22nd May at 11am
-Confirmation for Cloonakilla, Summerhill and Clonown schools on Wednesday 23rd May at 11am
-Communion for Summerhill N.S. on Saturday 5th May at 11am
-Communion for St. Peter's and Dean Kelly schools on Saturday 12th May at 11am
-Communion for Cloonakilla N.S. on Sunday 20th May at 10.30am