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Sunday 29 January 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 29th January 2012

Lá Fhéile Bhríde
Feast of St. Brigid
1 Feabhra/February
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: John & Kathleen Grenham, Curraghaleen
Sunday 29th 10am: Tommy & Winnie Higgins, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 31st 7pm: Mass for Special Intentions
Wednesday 1st 7pm: Feast of St. Brigid
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Michael & Nora McManus, Ardnanure
Friday 3rd 7pm: Daniel & Mary Harney, Crannaghmore
Saturday 4th 8pm: Mrs Judith Townsend (nee Babs Griffin)
Sunday 5th 10am: Edward McManus and his parents John & Margaret, Nure

Drum Collection
Sunday 22nd January: €1,235.00.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Curraghnaboll
Friday 3rd 8pm: Paddy Joe & Rose Dunning, Newtown East
Sunday 5th 11am: Willie & Nellie Shine, Curraghnaboll

Clonown Collections
Sunday 22nd January: €256.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €190.00.

Rest in Peace
Lily Hogan, Garrycastle, Athlone (mother of Margaret Macken, Lisdillure)
Kathleen Donohue, Skyvalley, Taughnaconnell (mother of Collette Webster, Crannaghbeg and Eamon Donohue, Monksland)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Lá Fhéile Bhríde - Feast of Saint Brigid
Wednesday 1st February is the feast of Saint Brigid, which marks the beginning of spring. St. Brigid has always had a special connection with both Drum and Clonown. In the past people made St Brigid’s crosses from rushes and hung them in the outhouses in order to protect the animals from illness.

Cake Sale in Clonown
There will be a cake sale and tea and coffee morning in Clonown Community Centre this Sunday 29th January after 11am Mass. There will also be a disco for children. This cake sale is being held to raise funds for the I.H.C.P.T., an organisation that brings children with special needs to Lourdes. A group of cyclists will cycle from the north of France, doing 100 miles per day over seven days, to Lourdes in the South of France. Each cyclist has to raise €2,500 for each child brought. James Costello from Clonown will be taking part in the cycle. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

South Roscommon Vintage Club
Annual Auto Jumble Sale and Show at Taughmaconnell Community Centre on this Sunday 29th January from 11am–5pm. All welcome, please support.

IHCPT Church Gate Collection
Collection will be held next weekend Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Feruary in aid of local branch IHCPT Group 172 who will be bringing young people with special needs from the Athlone/Roscommon area to Lourdes this year at Easter. Please support.

Community Games Talent Show
Drum Clonown Community Games are holding a Talent Show in Drum Parish Hall on Wednesday 15th February commencing at 7pm. All are welcome.

Keep Fit Classes in Clonown
Keep fit classes will be held in Clonown Community Centre over the coming weeks. These classes have proven very popular in the past. Depending on the demand these classes will be held on either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings. If there is enough demand there will be a separate class for older people. Last year the class for older people proved very successful. Anyone interested in these classes please contact Ronan 086-3029804, Ann 087-2261096 or Rosaleen (for older people) 087-7600128.

Rubbish in the Graveyard
Please note that there is no waste disposal service in the local graveyards and people are asked in future to bring home the material removed from the graves, e.g. old wreaths, pots, clay. Apart from being unsightly it is also disrespectful to the memory of those buried there to have rubbish dumped.

Prayer Group for Lent
Fr. Michael is hoping to hold a Prayer Meeting upstairs in Drum Parish Hall every Tuesday during Lent. If you are interested please contact the Parish Office 090-6437125 as soon as possible as we need to order prayer books in advance.

Spring Stations
Those who wish to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time.

Clann na nGael Social
Celebrating 75 years of Clann na nGael with our annual Dinner Dance in Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 3rd February. Buffet dinner at 8pm. Music by Na Fianna. Ceol agus Craic. Tickets €25 available from Harney's SPAR or contact Liam Dunne 083-4166464.

Passionfruit Theatre
Presents Albert Niland in concert on Friday 3rd February at 8.30pm. Admission €12. Contact 086-3338457.

Creative Writing Workshops for Children
6 week workshops on Saturdays from 4th February 12-2 pm(8-12yrs) or 2.30-4.30pm(8-12yrs) at Venue4, Bastion Street, Athlone. Cost €85. Contact Niamh 086-3623971.

Table Quiz
In aid of St. Joseph's College, Summerhill will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Thursday 9th February at 7.30pm. €10 per team of 4. Please support.

50th International Eucharistic Congress
The parish has been allocated just 15 tickets for the final Mass of the Congress, the Missa Statio Orbis which will be celebrated in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June 2012. If you would like to be included in the draw for a ticket, please contact Brenda in the Parish Office 090-6492171 before Monday 13th February. Tickets are €13 each but will be paid for by the parish.

Clonown notices from www.clonown.com/pdfs/201202.pdf

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Clann na nGael Notes

Club Social
This year’s social night out will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 3rd February. This marks the end of our celebration of 75 years since the club was founded. Music will be provided by Na Fianna. Supper served at 8pm. Tickets available at €25 from Liam Dunne (083-4166464), Harney’s SPAR, or any committee member. Book early to avoid disappointment as a great night is anticipated.

Under 8 Training
Under 8 boys indoor training continues in St. Aloysius Sports Centre every Sunday at 10.30am. Míle buíochas do Ghearóid Ó Conámha as ucht an halla iontach a úsáid!

Club Lotto
Numbers drawn were 2, 14, 17, 27. One winner of Jackpot €2,400: Brendan and Joe Duffy. Seller: Bernie Reilly. Five 'match 3' winners. Next week’s Jackpot €2,000 in The Mill.

GAA Season Tickets
The Allianz Football League begins next month and once again the GAA is offering a Great Value Supporters Season Ticket package. For full details see www.gaa.ie/tickets-and-merchandise/ or purchase directly at www.seasontickets.ie.

Sunday 22 January 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 22nd January 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Bridget Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 22nd 10am: John & Margaret Caulfield, late of Doohan
Wednesday 25th 7pm: Special Intentions
Friday 27th 7pm: John, Bridie & Pat Halligan, Collogorriff
Saturday 28th 8pm: John & Kathleen Grenham, Curraghaleen
Sunday 29th 10am: Tommy & Winnie Higgins, Ardkeenan

Drum Collection
Sunday 15th January: €1,304.09.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.
Church of Our Lady of
the Wayside, Clonown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22th 11am: Mass
Sunday 29th 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Curraghnaboll

Clonown Collections
Sunday 15th January: €258.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €202.00.

Baptism
Aoife Marie Lennon
Congratulations to his parents.

Rest in Peace
Mae Beades (nee Murray), Curraghboy and formerly of Creggane (mother of Mary Harney, Cornafulla)
Ken O’Neill, Summerhill
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Prayer Group for Lent
Fr. Michael is hoping to hold a Prayer Meeting upstairs in Drum Parish Hall every Tuesday during Lent. If you are interested please contact the Parish Office 090-6437125 as soon as possible as we need to order prayer books in advance.

Spring Stations
Those who wish to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time.

Clann na nGael Social
Celebrating 75 years of Clann na nGael with our annual Dinner Dance in Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 3rd February. Buffet dinner at 8pm. Music by Na Fianna. Ceol agus Craic. Tickets €25 available from Harney's SPAR or contact Liam Dunne 083-4166464.

Taughmaconnell Community Care
Presents Brendan Shine in Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe on Friday 27th January. Dancing from 10pm. Tickets €12.50. Please support.

Our Lady's Bower Open Evening
Mr. John Cleary and staff cordially invite 6th class girls and parents/guardians to their open evening on Thursday 26th January at 6.30pm.

Roscommon VEC Adult Education Service
Free courses for adults at the Involve Centre, Monksland Business Park (behind Pat McDonnell Paints).
-Skills for Work (Computers/Communications) registration Thursday 26th January 7-9pm.
-Return to Education (Fetac Levels 1-3) registration Friday 27th January 10am–12pm.
-ESOL (English as a Second Language) registration Friday 27th January 2-4pm.

Irish Wheelchair Association
Athlone Branch annual dinner dance in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone on Friday 27th January at 8.30pm. Music by Paddy Bracken and Damien Scally. Admission €20. Tickets available from 087-2388568.

Elation Ministries
Invites you to an evening of prayer and praise through music, time of silence and a reflection on scripture from various guest speakers on Friday 27th January from 8-9.30pm in the Chapel of Adoration, Liturgical Centre, Castle Sreet, Athlone.

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider a weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers urgently needed for: Monday 2am and 3am, Thursday 9am and 2pm, Friday 11pm, Saturday 10am. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street, Athlone: 090-6498755. Monthly holy hour for holy souls continues on Saturday 28th January from 4-5pm.

Stroke Support Group
Meeting in the canteen at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe on Wednesdau 25th January at 7pm. Speaker: Mary Diskin, Clinical Nurse specialist stroke care.

Wednesday 18 January 2012

Clann na nGael Notes

Club Dinner Dance
This year’s Dinner Dance takes place in Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 3rd February. Music by Na Fianna. Tickets will be available soon from all the usual outlets. Book early to avoid disappointment as a great night is anticipated.

Club Lotto
Numbers drawn: 3, 15, 19, 25. No Jackpot winner for €2200. Three 'Match 3' winners receive €70 each: Caroline Kenny c/o Padraig O'Reilly; Carmel Kenny c/o Padraig O'Reilly; Pat Keena c/o Patricia McManus. Next week’s Jackpot €2400 in Shines Bar.

Sunday 15 January 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 15th January 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Tom & John Joe Rock, Cornafulla South
Sunday 15th 10am: Alan Ledwith, Thomastown
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Molly Gorry, Mount Hussey
Wednesday 18th 7pm: Special Intentions
Thursday 19th 7pm: Mass for the sick
Friday 20th 7pm: Michael Harney, Crannaghmore
Saturday 21st 11am: Irene Mulligan, Taylorstown (Month's Mind)
Saturday 21st 8pm: Bridget Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 22nd 10am: John & Margaret Caulfield, late of Doohan
St. Brigid's Church, Drum

Drum Collection
Sunday 1st January: €1,333.04.
Friday 6th January: €805.65.
Sunday 8th January: €1,021.75.
Thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the church.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: Nancy Gaffey, Newtown
Sunday 22th 11am: Mass

Clonown Collections
Sunday 8th January: €245.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €263.00.

Baptism
Rian Paul Kelly
Congratulations to his parents.

Rest in Peace
Mary (Moll) Menton, 5 Rosemount Terrace, Baylough
Denise O'Neill, Ballykeeran, Athlone
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Girls indoor soccer trials for under 13 and under 15. Monday night at 8pm in Drum Community Centre.

Drum Art Group
Drum Art Group will resume on Monday 16th January at 10.30am in Drum Parish Hall.

Spring Stations
Those who wish to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time.

Confirmation
Enrolment ceremony for Confirmation will take place in Drum on Saturday 21st January at the 8pm mass.

Taughmaconnell Community Care
Presents Brendan Shine in Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe on Friday 27th January. Dancing from 10pm. Tickets €12.50. Please support.

St. Aloysuis' College Open Night
Open night and enrolment on Thursday 19th January at 7pm. Enrolment also by arrangement with the Principal. Full details and prospectus available on www.staloysiuscollege.ie or call 090-6492030. Light refreshments will be served on the night.

Our Lady's Bower Open Evening
Mr. John Cleary and staff cordially invite 6th class girls and parents/guardians to their open evening on Thursday 26th January at 6.30pm.

Athlone Film Club
Will recommence with the film "The Way" on Tuesday 17th January at 8pm in the Dean Crowe Theatre. New members welcome.

Roscommon VEC Adult Education Service
Did you leave school without a Leaving Cert? Are you working (part0time or full-time)? Free 36-hour course "Communications through computers" starts on Thursday 26th January, registration at 7pm, in the Involve Centre, Monksland Business Park (behind Pat McDonnell Paints). Contact Máirtín 087-1360694 for more information.

Free Computer Basics Course
If you or your family need a click-start in computer basics, then the 6-hour training course is ideal. And it's free! Also now enroling for other courses. Contact 090-6473001 or drop in to the Dr. Stevens Resource Centre, Lloyd's Lane.

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Clann na nGael Notes

Club Dinner Dance
This year’s Dinner Dance takes place in Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 3rd February. Music by Na Fianna. Tickets will be available shortly from all the usual outlets. Book early to avoid disappointment as a great night is anticipated.

Under 8 Indoor Training
For Boys born in 2004 and 2005 will commence Sunday 22nd January at 10.30am in St. Peter's Sports Centre (beside St. Aloysiu's College), Parnell Square. New players most welcome!

Presentation of Medals
Clann Under 12 championship winning teams were presented with their medals in Johnstown clubhouse on Saturday evening. Tony Henry organised the evening and a great time was had by all. On Sunday evening it was the turn of the Under 16 boys, Under 16 girls and Under 14 girls teams to receive their championship winning medals. Many thanks to Des Newton who came, immediately following the Roscommon FBD game in Ballyforan, to the Athlone Springs Hotel, to make the presentations.

Club Lotto
Numbers drawn: 2, 2, 21, 28. No Jackpot winner. Three 'Match 3' winners. Next week’s Jackpot €2,200 in the Grove.

Sunday 8 January 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 8th January 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Colm Kennedy and his grandparents Bill & Mamie, Clonark
Sunday 8th 10am: Tom & Mary Grenham, Gorrynagowna
Tuesday 10th 7pm: Johnny Seery & Bridget Donoghue
Wednesday 11th 7pm: Edward & Bridget McManus and deceased family members, Nure
Thursday 12th 8pm: Holy Hour
Friday 13th 7pm: Mary Shine, Creggane
Saturday 14th 10am: Una Naughton, Clonark
Saturday 14th 8pm: Tom & John Joe Rock, Cornafulla South
Sunday 15th 10am: Alan Ledwith, Thomastown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Tom Lennon, Oldtown
Sunday 15th 11am: Nancy Gaffey, Newtown

Holy Hour
The Holy Hour for January will take place on Thursday 12th January at 8pm in St. Brigid's Church, Drum.

First Holy Communion
The First Holy Communion Programme will take place in Drum on Saturday 14th January at the 8pm mass.

Drum Art Group
Drum Art Group will resume on Monday 16th January at 10.30am in Drum Parish Hall.

Drum Bingo
We urgently need new volunteers to assist with running bingo in Drum Community Centre - please come along any Friday night during bingo (8.30-10.30pm) or see www.drum.ie/volunteer

Treasure Island - The Pantomime
At the Dean Crowe Theatre from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th January. Tickets available on-line at www.deancrowetheatre.com or from the booking office 090-6492129.

Passion Fruit Theatre
Jukebox Gypsy on Thursday 12th January at 8.30pm. Admission €10. Enquiries to 086-3338457.

Athlone Animal Welfare
Athlone Animal Welfare (AAW) are having a bag pack in Dunnes Stores, Irishtown on Saturday 14th January and are looking for volunteers. AAW offers a free education programme and a discounted neutering scheme. Contact 085-1657200 or athloneanimalwelfare@gmail.com.

Athlone Community College Open Evening
Open Evening on Tuesday 10th January at 7pm. The purpose of the evening is to give parents/guardians and prospective students an opportunity to see the school. Enrolment may be completed on open evening or any day this week from 9am-5pm or on Saturday 14th January from 10am-12pm.

Upcoming classes at Venue 4, Bastion Street
-Discover EFT workshop on Thursday 12th January 7-10pm. Call 087-9706629.
-Creative Writing Workshops for Children starting Saturday 4th February for six weeks. Cost €85. Contact Niamh 086-3623971.

St. Angela's College, Sligo
Tasters in Theology Programme 2012 (modules open to the public) in association with the Diocese of Elphin. 'An Introduction to the person and writings of St. Paul' with Mary O'Brien, PBVM of St. Patrick's College Thurles. This public module runs for three weekends over Friday (7.30 pm – 10 pm) and Saturday (10 am – 4 pm) on 13th/14th January, 27th/28th January and 10th/11th February 2012. Venue: St. Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo. Cost: €60 including Catering. For further information & booking contact Ms Mary Kearns, St. Angela's College, tel: 071-9195550 or email: permanentdiaconate@stangelas.nuigalway.ie

Eucharistic Adoration
Please consider a weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers urgently needed for Saturday 10am, Friday 4pm, Tues at noon. Please contact Liturgical Centre, Castle Street, Athlone: 090-6498755.

Monday 2 January 2012

Clann na nGael Notes

Presentations
Clann na nGael Under 12 boys teams will be presented with their Division 1 and Division 4 Championship winners medals in the clubhouse, Johnstown on Saturday evening at 7pm.

On Sunday, it will be the turn of the Under 16 Division 1 and Division 3 champions to receive their medals at a function in the Athlone Springs hotel. Also at this function the girls under 14 and 16 championship winners will be presented with their medals along with the boys and girls under-age player of the year awards. There will be a disco following the presentations so all our under-age players are asked to attend in The Athlone Springs Hotel from 3pm.

Club Lotto
Winning Numbers: 5, 12, 22, 23. There was one Jackpot winner: Carol Murray, seller: Eileen Whelan. There were two 'match 3' winners receiving €100 each.

Sunday 1 January 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 1st January 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 31st 8pm: Patrick & Mary Lennon, Ardkeenan
Sunday 1st 10am: Tommy McDonnell, Clonark
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: PJ & Eileen McEvilly, Johnstown
Thursday 5th 8pm: Tom, Lil & Jim Hynes, Drumlosh
Friday 6th 10am: Breege Shine, Rooskey
Saturday 7th 10am: Michael Grenham, Doohan
Saturday 7th 8pm: Colm Kennedy, Clonark
Sunday 8th 10am: Tom & Mary Grenham, Gorrynagowna

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Johnny & Nora Halligan
Sunday 8th 11am: Tom Lennon, Oldtown

Rest in Peace
Dan Leamy, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (brother of Mary Keegan, Clongowna, Bealnamulla)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

An Eipeafáine / Nollaig na mBan
Feast of the Epiphany

Friday 6th January is a holy day of obligation. Masses:
Drum - Thursday 8pm, Friday 10am
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church - Thursday 6.30pm, Friday 9.30am, 12pm, 6.30pm.

Happy New Year
The priests of the parish wish you and your families every blessing for the new year.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Imelda Watson and Gavin McGrath on their recent wedding. May they be blessed with a long and happy life together.

Drum Bingo
Resumes 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

Athlone Joint Parish Bingo
Afternoon bingo on this Sunday 1st January 2012 (New Year's Day) starting at 3.30pm in the Dean Crowe Theatre and St. Mary's NS (Fair Green).

Treasure Island - The Pantomime
At the Dean Crowe Theatre from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th January. Tickets available on-line at www.deancrowetheatre.com or from the booking office 090-6492129.

St. Angela's College, Sligo
Tasters in Theology Programme 2012 (modules open to the public) in association with the Diocese of Elphin. 'An Introduction to the person and writings of St. Paul' with Mary O'Brien, PBVM of St. Patrick's College Thurles. This public module runs for three weekends over Friday (7.30 pm – 10 pm) and Saturday (10 am – 4 pm) on 13th/14th January, 27th/28th January and 10th/11th February 2012. Venue: St. Angela's College, Lough Gill, Sligo. Cost: €60 including Catering. For further information & booking contact Ms Mary Kearns, St. Angela's College, tel: 071-9195550 or email: permanentdiaconate@stangelas.nuigalway.ie