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Sunday 25 November 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 25th November 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 24th 8pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 25th 10am: Thomas Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 25th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery
Monday 26th 7pm: Mass for the faithful departed with the rosary and benediction for all the sick and the deceased of the parish
Wednesday 28th 7pm: Patrick Caulfield, Summerhill
Thursday 29th 7pm: Annie Mitchell (mother of Nora Seery, Clonellan)
Saturday 1st 8pm: John & Margaret McManus, Johnstown
Sunday 2nd 10am: Deceased members of the Lennon Family, Clonellan

Drum Collections
Sunday 18th November: €767.00.
Church Windows Fund: €385.00.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 25th 11am: Louise Gavin and deceased members of the Byrne family
Sunday 2nd 11am: P.J. & Mossy Curley and deceased family members

Clonown Collections
Sunday 11th November: €180.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €178.00.

Baptism
Alex Dillon Sheppard
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.

Rosary
Drum Cemetery: Sunday 25th November at 10.45am.

Confirmation Programme
A meeting for the parents of the Confirmation group from Cornafulla and Ardkeenan schools will be held on Thursday 29th November in Drum Parish Hall at 8pm.

Confirmation 2013
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone: Tuesday 14th May 2013 at 11am.
St. Brigid's Church, Drum: Tuesday 14th May 2013 at 4pm.

First Holy Communion 2013
Please note the dates for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone:
Saturday 11th May 2013: Cloonakilla N.S.
Saturday 18th May 2013: St. Peter's N.S. & Dean Kelly N.S.
Saturday 25th May 2013: Summerhill N.S.

Advent Prayer Group
Meeting every Tuesday during Advent at the following times and venues:
10.15am in Tearmann Micheál, The Docks;
8pm in the Presbytery, Deerpark Road;
8pm in Monksland Community Centre.
All are welcome.

St. Aloysius' Bowling Night
The Parents Association are holding a Bowling night in aid of St. Aloysius' College on Saturday 8th December at 8pm in Athlone Leisure World, Grace Road. Adult and student teams welcome. Please support.

Drum Foróige Youth Club
Volunteers needed for Drum Foróige Youth Club. Are you free on a Friday evening 8-10pm during the school term? We are looking for leaders (over 18 years) who are positive role models, have an interest in carrying out projects and mentoring young people. Full training provided. Help the young people in your community reach their full potential. Contact Megan on 086-2566480 or Joe Kelly 087-2218656.

Used Stamps
Fr. John, on behalf of St. Patrick's Missionary Society, would like to acknowledge the kind gift of used stamps that were sent to Kiltegan recently. The money raised from the sale of used stamps will amplify the Catechist Fund which is used to help growth in faith, through teachers of religion. In the coming months, parishioners are invited to leave used stamps at the church for Fr. John or Fr. Seán.

Cairde Nua
Parenting Alone Support Group every Tuesday morning at 10.30am in Monsignor McCarthy Complex, Battery Heights.

Sunday 18 November 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 18th November 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 17th 8pm: Kathleen Harney (formerly of Rooskey) and deceased family members
Sunday 18th 10am: Gemma Henry, Clonellan
Tuesday 20th 7pm: John & Julia Kelly, Clonbulia
Wednesday 21st 7pm: Mass for the Holy Souls with the rosary and benediction for all the sick and the deceased of the parish
Thursday 22nd 7pm: Frances Watson, late of Ardkeenan
Friday 23rd 7pm: Una & Victor Fagg
Saturday 24th 8pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 25th 10am: Thomas Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 25th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery

Drum Collections
Sunday 11th November: €1,257.00.
Church Windows Fund: €380.00.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 18th 11am: Bridget Flynn and deceased members of the Shine family
Sunday 25th 11am: Louise Gavin and deceased members of the Byrne family

Clonown Collections
Sunday 11th November: €180.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €178.00.

Rest in Peace
Michael Grenham, Moore South (brother of Tommy Grenham, Summerhill)
Tom Hynes, Drum Road, Summerhill
Tomás Ó hEidhin, Cnoc an tSamhraidh agus Lios Cuill Thiar, An Droichead Nua, Co. na Gaillimhe
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Rosary
Drum Cemetery: Sunday 25th November at 10.45am.

New Email Address for Drum Parish
Please note the new email address for Drum Parish Office.

Congratulations
To the children of Cornafulla and Ardkeenan schools who made their commitment last Monday to prepare for the reception of the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion. The "Do This in Memory" Parish-based programme will commence on Saturday 24th November at the 8pm mass.

Drum Heritage Group
Important meeting to discuss "The Gathering 2013" on Wednesday 21st November at 8.30pm in the Heritage Centre. All members requested to attend.

Clonown Community Table Quiz
Annual table quiz takes place in the Shamrock Lodge on Thursday 22nd November at 8.00pm. There are prizes for first and second, raffle, spot prizes and refreshments on the night. Tables of 4 - €10 per person. You can still turn up if you do not have a full team as there will be others on the night wanting to join a team! All proceeds in aid of Clonown Community Development Projects (joint Clonown Pastoral Group and Clonown Community Site Project).

Gala Concert
Gala Concert featuring the Army band, Athlone Choral Society, Cloonakilla N.S. Choir, Breda O'Connor and Darren O'Hara on Thursday 22nd November at 8pm in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul in aid of Church Restoration Fund. Tickets €15 (children €5).

Drum Foróige Youth Club
Volunteers needed for Drum Foróige Youth Club. Are you free on a Friday evening 8-10pm during the school term? We are looking for leaders (over 18 years) who are positive role models, have an interest in carrying out projects and mentoring young people. Full training provided. Help the young people in your community reach their full potential. Contact Megan on 086-2566480 or Joe Kelly 087-2218656.

First Holy Communion 2013
Please note the dates for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church:
Saturday 11th May 2013: Cloonakilla N.S.
Saturday 18th May 2013: St. Peter's N.S. & Dean Kelly N.S.
Saturday 25th May 2013: Summerhill N.S.

Offertory Envelopes
Will be distributed to households in the Parish during the coming week. If you are not currently using envelopes and would like to contribute to the weekly Offertory Collection, please contact the Parish Office in Athlone 090-6492171 or Drum 090-6437125 to arrange 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 areas that have no distributors, contact the Parish Office and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Athlone Joint Parish Bingo
Have you two and a half hours to spare one Sunday night in the month? Would you like to call the numbers at the bingo session in Athlone? Bingo callers (male or female) wanted. If you think you can help please call to the Dean Crowe Theatre any Sunday night 7.30pm-10pm or leave your name at the Parish Office 090-6492171.

GROW Community Mental Health
World community mental health movement meeting every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Belhavel Training Centre (opposite Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone). If you feel anxious, isolated or depressed why not learn a practical psychology of mental health by joining us. Contact Assumpta 086-8114135.

Athlone Gramophone Society
Meets every other Thursday (22nd November and 6th December) at 8.15pm in the Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone. Relax to the sounds of classical, folk, big band, jazz, etc. for further information, contact Norman 087-225910 or Marian 086-0612732. Click here to listen to an RTÉ Radio documentary about Athlone Gramophone Society.

Sunday 11 November 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 11th November 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 10th 8pm: Jim Nugent, Summerhill
Sunday 11th 10am: John McManus and parents Mai & Park, Nure
Monday 12th 8pm: Commitment ceremony for First Holy Communion children
Tuesday 13th 7pm: Maura Durney, Cornafulla
Wednesday 14th 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 15th 7pm: Patrick & Mary Egan, Clonark
Friday 16th 7pm: Oliver Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Saturday 17th 8pm: Kathleen Harney (formerly of Rooskey) and deceased family members
Sunday 18th 10am: Gemma Henry, Clonellan

Drum Collections
Thursday 1st November: €320.00.
Church Windows Fund: €187.00.
Sunday 4th November: €1,637.00.
Church Windows Fund: €474.88.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 11th 11am: Fr. Michael Dunning
Sunday 18th 11am: Bridget Flynn and deceased members of the Shine family

Clonown Collections
Sunday 4th November: €246.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €131.00.

Monksland Area Mass
Mass for Holy Souls will be held on Tuesday 13th November at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest in Peace
Philomena Cobbe (née Bannon), Westport, Co. Mayo (sister of Frances Watson, Bealnamulla)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Baptism
Ella Gemma Shrahan
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Rosary
Coosan Cemetery: Sunday 11th November at 3.30pm

Drum Branch Apostolic Workers
Most sincere thanks to all who supported in any way their recent coffee morning, cake sale and sale of work in Drum Parish Hall. Total amount raised for our missionaries was €2,380.88.

Thank You
The County Roscommon Association supporting people with special needs wish to thank the people of Drum and Clonown for supporting their recent Church Gate Collection. The sum of €1,405 was raised and they are most grateful.

Drum Foróige Youth Club
Volunteers needed for Drum Foróige Youth Club. Are you free on a Friday evening 8-10pm during the school term? We are looking for leaders (over 18 years) who are positive role models, have an interest in carrying out projects and mentoring young people. Full training provided. Help the young people in your community reach their full potential. Contact Megan on 086-2566480 or Joe Kelly 087-2218656.

Defence Forces Mass
The annual Mass for deceased members of the Defence Forces will be held in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Tuesday 13th November at 11am. Celebrant: Christopher Jones, Bishop of Elphin. Everyone welcome.

St. Joseph's Football Club Table Quiz
Table quiz in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland on Thursday 15th November starting at 9pm. Lots of spot prizes on the night. Pleas eupport.

Gala Concert
Gala Concert featuring the Army band, Athlone Choral Society, Cloonakilla N.S. Choir, Breda O'Connor and Darren O'Hara on Thursday 22nd November at 8pm in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul in aid of Church Restoration Fund. Tickets €15 (children €5).

Athlone Gramophone Society
Meets every other Thursday (22nd November and 6th December) at 8.15pm in the Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone. Relax to the sounds of classical, folk, big band, jazz, etc. for further information, contact Norman 087-225910 or Marian 086-0612732. Click here to listen to an RTÉ Radio documentary about Athlone Gramophone Society.

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.

Sunday 4 November 2012

Newsletter - Sunday 4th November 2012

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Michael McManus
Sunday 4th 10am: Michael McManus, St. Coman's Park
Sunday 4th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery
Monday 5th 7pm: Joe & Emma Glynn, Crannaghmore
Tuesday 6th 7pm: Mary Kelly, Clonbulia
Wednesday 7th 7pm: Liam Naughten and deceased family members, Ardkeenan
Thursday 8th 7pm: Thomsie Murray, Gorrynagowna
Friday 9th 7pm: Dinny Owen McManus, Dugra
Saturday 10th 8pm: Jim Nugent, Summerhill
Sunday 11th 10am: John McManus and parents Mai & Park, Nure

Drum Collections
Sunday 28th October: €1,023.00.
Church Windows Fund: €535.00
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 4th 11am: Frank Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 11th 11am: Fr. Michael Dunning

Clonown Collections
Sunday 28th October: €250.00.

Rest in Peace
Teresa Madden, USA and Curraghaboy (sister of John Kelly, Curraghaleen)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Baptism
Harry David Martin
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.

Rosary
Drum Cemetery: Sunday 4th November at 10.45am
Cornamagh Cemetery: Sunday 4th November at 3.30pm
Coosan Cemetery: Sunday 11th November at 3.30pm

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 I.C.A.
Monthly meeting will take place in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday 6th November at 8.30p.m. All members are requested to attend.

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.

Gala Concert
Gala Concert featuring the Army band, Athlone Choral Society, Cloonakilla N.S. Choir, Breda O'Connor and Darren O'Hara on Thursday 22nd November at 8pm in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul in aid of Church Restoration Fund. Tickets €15 (children €5).