Newsletter - Sunday 28th October 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 27th 8pm: Christy McManus, Manchester and Thornhill (1st Anniversary)
Sunday 28th 10am: Pauline Watson, Peter & Kathleen Watson, Kilmacormack
Tuesday 30th 7pm: Julia Costello
Wednesday 31st 8pm: Ronan Mulligan, Taylorstown
Thursday 1st 11am: All Saints' Day - Fr. John Joe & Marty Downey and Mary Daly
Friday 2nd 7pm: All Souls' Day - Mass for the Faithful Departed
Saturday 3rd 10.30am: Margaret Curley, Clonellan (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Michael McManus
Sunday 4th 10am: Michael McManus
Sunday 4th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery

Drum Collections
Sunday 21st October: €1,253.00.
Church Windows Fund: €413.00
Donation for Windows: €200.00
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 28th 11am: Laurence & Rose Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Thursday 1st 8pm: All Saints' Day
Friday 2nd 8pm: Stephen, Annie & Patrick Fallon and deceased family members
Sunday 4th 11am: Frank Ward, Curraghnaboll

Clonown Collections
Sunday 21st October: €162.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €180.00.

Rest in Peace
Sr. Mercy Watson, Dún Mhuire, Lyster Street (sister of Pat Watson, Bealnamulla)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Joanne Dowd & Austin Lennon, Leanne Hogg & Tom Walshe and Edel Henry & Stephen Nash on their recent weddings.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Clonown Community Fundraiser
Variety Show in Clonown Community Centre on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October at 8pm with local talent and Moore Variety Group. Two nights entertainment not to be missed. Tickets cost €10 per adult or €25 for a family ticket. Raffle and prizes on the night.

Parish Novena

Parish Novena
Continues until Tuesday 30th October. Full programme attached (click image to open).

Rosary
In Drum Cemetery on Sunday 4th November at 10.45am.

Drum Branch Apostolic Workers
Annual coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 4th November at 11am, immediately following Rosary in cemetery at 10.45am. Please support our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

Pieta House Presentation
The committee of the sponsored cycle from Johnstown to Galway that took place on 25th August will present a cheque to Pieta House suicide awareness at Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown on Sunday 4th November at 2pm. All are welcome to attend, particularly those who helped in anyway by cycling or supporting the cycle.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Envelopes will be distributed during the month of November for the maintenance of the graveyard. Your support for this Annual Collection will be greatly appreciated.

November Envelopes
Are available at the back of the church for those who wish to have their deceased relatives and friends prayed for during the month of November.

Newsletter - Sunday 21st October 2012

Domhnach Domhanda na Misean
Mission Sunday

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 20th 8pm: Paddy & Bridie Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 21st 10am: Eamon Griffin, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 23rd 8pm: Parish Novena
Wednesdau 24th 7pm: Private Intention
Thursday 25th 8pm: Parish Novena
Saturday 27th 10.30am: Ardnanure, Clonrulla & Curraghaleen Station Mass in the home of Michael & Rosemary Grenham
Saturday 27th 8pm: Christy McManus, England & Manchester (1st Anniversary)
Sunday 28th 10am: Pauline Watson, Peter & Kathleen Watson, Kilmacormack

Drum Collections
Sunday 14th October: €1,053.72.
Church Windows Fund: €429.00
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 21st 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Ballinaculla
Sunday 28th 11am: Laurence & Rose Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Clonown Collections
Sunday 14th October: €162.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €225.00.

Baptism
Zarah Ellen Dolan
Naoise Mary Dolan
Hayden Mary Hickey
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Parish Novena

Parish Novena
Novena from Monday 22nd to Tuesday 30th October in the 3 churches of the parish. Full programme attached (click image to open). Please note that the Novena will be held in Drum on Thursday at 8pm and not on Friday as advertised.

Clonown Community Fundraiser
Variety Show in Clonown Community Centre on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October at 8pm with local talent and Moore Variety Group. Two nights entertainment not to be missed. Tickets cost €10 per adult or €25 for a family ticket. Raffle and prizes on the night. For further information, please contact Ann Dunning 087-2261096, Paul Curley 086-3349585 or any committee member. Please get your tickets early as we had a full house last year!

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Envelopes will be distributed during the month of November for the maintenance of the graveyard. Your support for this Annual Collection will be greatly appreciated.

Diamond Jubilee of the Bell Circle Draw
Dean Crowe held the first Bell Circle draw on Monday 21st October 1952. it has been going strong ever since. The Parish would like to thank all the promoters and subscribers who have supported the Bell over the past 60 years.

Newsletter - Sunday 14th October 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 14th 10am: Mary Ann Lennon, Meehambee
Tuesday 16th 7pm: Johnny Dunning (Jnr.), Ardkeenan
Wednesday 17th 7pm: John & Ellen Lennon and deceased family members, Kilmacormack
Thursday 18h 11am: Clonark Station Mass in the home of Tom & Rena Curley
Thursday 18th 7pm: Brian Murray, Crannaghmore
Friday 19th 7pm: James & Mary Ward and deceased family members, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 20th 8pm: Paddy & Bridie Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 21st 10am: Eamon Griffin, Ardkeenan

Drum Collections
Sunday 7th October: €1,111.90.
Church Windows Fund: €525.00
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: Bernadette Molloy and her father Jack Dunning
Sunday 21st 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Ballinaculla

Clonown Collections
Sunday 30th September: €203.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €140.00.

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 18th October at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Baptism
Aoife Olivia Fallon
Lauren May McDonnell.
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Drum Clonown Community Games
The AGM of Drum/Clonown Community Games took place on Wednesday 3rd October. Due to the lack of response from parents, it has been decided by the present committee that activities next year will have to be curtailed to Athletics and Swimming. A special meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 17th October at 8.30pm upstairs in the Clubhouse, Johnstown for parents who wish to get involved in the organizing of some spring events. All are welcome to attend.

Pieta House
Presentation of monies for Pieta House takes place on Thursday 18th October at 9pm in Connaughton's Pub, Clonark. Hope to see you all there.

Indoor Market
An indoor market will be held in Drum Community Centre on Saturday 20th October from 11am-6pm. Racks packed with pre-loved delights and fabulous new creations from local people. Fun things for the kids and tasty treats for the young and old. Bring the family for a fun day out and bag yourself a great bargain. Further information contact Catriona Conway at 087-3572715.

Golden Millar Restaurant
Official launch of the evening menu (every Friday & Saturday from 5.30-9.30pm) at the Golden Millar Restaurant, Ballydangan, incorporating presentation of Bord Fáilte approval award, will take place on Saturday 20th October. Music on the night by Shannagolden.

Clonown Community Fundraiser
Variety Show in Clonown Community Centre on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October at 8pm with local talent and Moore Variety Group. Two nights entertainment not to be missed.

Monksland TidyTowns
As part of Roscommon Social Inclusion Week, Monksland TidyTowns are holding an information evening in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Tuesday 16th October at 8.30pm. Light refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

Thank You
Most sincere thanks to the committee and all who helped and supported the recent Westside Story Fashion Show. A total of €3,183.75 was donated towards Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Restoration Fund.

Ranganna Gaeilge
Ranganna comhrá Gaeilge do dhaoine fásta, dé Céadaoin 8-10i.n. in Áras Chiaráin, Plás Mhuire, Baile Átha Luain. Cúnamh do dhaltaí scoile/coláiste ar fáil freisin. Rátaí réasúnta. Tuilleadh eolais: 085-8074471 nó 090-6455578.
Irish conversation classes for adults, Wednesday 8-10pm in St. Ciarán's House, St. Mary's Place, Athlone. Also catering for primary, secondary & 3rd level students. Reasonable rates. For more information contact 085-8074471 or 090-6455578.

Set Dancing Classes
Every Monday night 8.30-10.30pm in Athlone GAA Centre, Páirc Chiaráin, Ballymahon Road. Beginners and improvers welcome.

Credit Union in Monksland
Athlone Credit Union have opened a new office for the south Roscommon area. The office is located in Monksland, opposite SuperValu. The opening times are as follows: Tuesday 9.15am-12pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm and 3-6pm, Friday 9.15am-12pm.

Parish Novena
As part of the Jubilee Celebrations for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, the Parish will be hosting a Novena from Monday 22nd to Tuesday 30th October in the 3 churches of the parish. It will be conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers. A more detailed programme will be published later.

Date for your diary
Gala Concert on Thursday 22nd November in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul with Soprano Breda O'Connor and Baritone Darren O'Hara. Further details to follow.

Newsletter - Sunday 7th October 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 6th 8pm: Willie Berrigan, Clonark
Sunday 7th 10am: Mary McGlone, Kilmacormack
Tuesday 9th 7pm: Sally Lennon, Kilmacormack
Wednesday 10th 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 11th 7pm: Kitty Dunning and deceased family members, Drumlosh
Saturday 13th 11am: Rooskey Station Mass in the home of the Macken family
Saturday 13th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 14th 10am: Mary Ann Lennon, Meehambee

Drum Collection
Sunday 30th September: €1,135.48.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 7th 11am: Jack Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 14th 11am: Bernadette Molloy and her father Jack Dunning

Clonown Collections
Sunday 30th September: €203.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €140.00.

Rest in Peace
Margaret Curley, Clonellan
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Baptism
Áine Marie Margaret Quinn
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Drum Church Window Repairs
Repair work on the stained glass windows in St. Brigid's Church, Drum is due to commence on Monday 8th October. A second collection will be taken up after Communion at all weekend masses in the church, commencing Saturday 6th October. Your continued support for the church is much appreciated.

Harvest Collection
Envelopes are available and being distributed from this weekend for the Harvest Collection which will take place next Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October for support of the parish clergy. The priests' salaries are paid out of the 'number 2' account, which is financed from just 3 collections in the year - Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. The ordinary Sunday collections throughout the year have no connection with priests' income and go towards paying bills, such as insurance, heat, light, staff salaries, candles, altar wine, altar breads, etc. As it takes €77,000 to pay the salaries of 4 priests for the year (1 x €20,000 and 3 x €19,000) there is an inevitable shortfall and the 'number 2' account is overdrawn in September each year. It is with reluctance, therefore, that we are forced to add an extra Harvest Collection. We are concious of the present economic difficulties but we trust in your generosity.

Athlone Methodist Church Harvest Service
Sunday 7th October at 7.30pm in Methodist Church, Northgate Street. Preacher: Fr. Shane Crombie from Tullamore. Tea and fellowship after the service and all are welcome.

Ranganna Gaeilge
Ranganna comhrá Gaeilge do dhaoine fásta, dé Céadaoin 8-10i.n. in Áras Chiaráin, Plás Mhuire, Baile Átha Luain. Cúnamh do dhaltaí scoile/coláiste ar fáil freisin. Rátaí réasúnta. Tuilleadh eolais: 085-8074471 nó 090-6455578.
Irish conversation classes for adults, Wednesday 8-10pm in St. Ciarán's House, St. Mary's Place, Athlone. Also catering for primary, secondary & 3rd level students. Reasonable rates. For more information contact 085-8074471 or 090-6455578.

Set Dancing Classes
Every Monday night 8.30-10.30pm in Athlone GAA Centre, Páirc Chiaráin, Ballymahon Road. Beginners and improvers welcome.

Taughmaconnell Harvest Fair
Taughmaconnell Community Centre is hosting a Harvest Fair on Sunday 14th October from 11am to 5pm. Stands include local home produce and a huge variety of all kinds of goodies. Barter and exchange encouraged. Face painting, laughter yoga and workshops on site. Local musicians entertaining throughout the day. Admission Free. Everyone welcome. Phone Carol 087-6454206 for further details.

Credit Union in Monksland
Athlone Credit Union have opened a new office for the south Roscommon area. The office is located in Monksland, opposite SuperValu. The opening times are as follows: Tuesday 9.15am-12pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm and 3-6pm, Friday 9.15am-12pm.

Parish Novena
As part of the Jubilee Celebrations for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, the Parish will be hosting a Novena from Monday 22nd to Tuesday 30th October in the 3 churches of the parish. It will be conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers. A more detailed programme will be published later.

Date for your diary
Gala Concert on Thursday 22nd November in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul with Soprano Breda O'Connor and Baritone Darren O'Hara. Further details to follow.