Newsletter - Sunday 30th December 2012

Féile an Teaghlaigh Naofa
Feast of the Holy Family

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 29th 8pm: P.J. & Eileen McEvilly, Johnstown
Sunday 30th 10am: Patrick & Mary Lennon, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 1st 11am: Patrick & Bridget Connaughton, Clonark
Wednesday 2nd 7pm: Tommy McDonnell, Clonark
Thursday 3rd 7pm: Colm Kennedy, Bill & Mamie, Johnstown
Friday 4th 7pm: Michael Grenham , parents, brothers and sisters, Doohan
Saturday 5th 8pm: John & Margaret McManus, Johnstown
Sunday 6th 10am: Annie May Bruce, Curraghaleen.

Cluain Eamhain - Clonown

Drum Collections
Church Windows Fund: €389.00.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 30th 11am: John Dunning and parents Michael & Delia, The Park
Sunday 6th 11am: Nancy Gaffey, Newtown

Rest in Peace
James Greene, Thomastown, Ballydangan
Lucy Furey, Tormey Villas, Athlone (mother of John Furey, Moynure)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

An Eipeafáine / Nollaig na mBan
Feast of the Epiphany
Sunday 6th January. Masses at usual times:
Drum - Saturday 8pm, Sunday 10am.
Clonown - Sunday 11am.
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church - Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 9am, 10.30am, 12pm.

Athbhliain faoi mhaise
The priests of the parish wish you and your families every blessing for the new year.

Thank You
Christmas Collection for the Priests of the Parish: We would like to thank the people of the parish for their generosity towards the support of the priests. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

Drum Parish Office
The office will be closed from the Monday 24th December and will reopen on the Wednesday 2nd January 2013. Also closed on Monday 7th January.

Holy Hour
The next Holy Hour in Drum will take place on Wednesday 9th January at 8pm.

Drum Art Group
Resumes at 10.30am on Monday 14th January in Drum Parish Hall. For further information contact Jackie at 087-2341535. New members most welcome.

Art Classes in Clonown
Art classes, run by the Roscommon VEC, will begin on Wednesday 16th January from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Clonown Community Centre. Anyone interested in the classes please contact Rosaleen at 087-7600128.

Date for your diary
A Thank You Night for your continuing support and generosity towards the fundraising for the stained glass windows will be held on Friday 25th January in the Athlone Springs Hotel. Music on the night provided by the The Coyles. Hope to see you all there. More information later.

Aladdin - The Pantomime
At the Dean Crowe Theatre from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th January. Tickets available on-line at www.deancrowetheatre.com or from the booking office 090-6492129.

Christmas Greetings from Drum

Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise do mhuintir an Droma, sa bhaile agus ar fud an domhain.

Wishing the people of Drum, at home and abroad, a happy and holy Christmas and new year.

Remember...

• Remember and pray for the sick of the Parish especially those who cannot be with us today, those at home or in hospital.
• Remember and pray for the members of our community who have died during the year. We remember also anyone who has lost a loved one.
• Remember a neighbour or friend who is alone, don't forget to look in on them... it would mean so much to them.

Christmas Mass Times

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

Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Clonown
Monday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 8pm
Tuesday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 11am

Ss. Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone
Monday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 10pm
Tuesday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 9am, 10.30am and 12pm 
Wednesday 26th - St. Stephen's Day - Mass at 9.30am

Amanna Aifrinn na Nollag

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

Séipéal Muire Mháthair an Taoibh Bhealaigh, Cluain Eamhain
Dé Luain 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 8i.n.
Dé Máirt 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 11r.n.

Séipéal Naomh Peader agus Pól, Baile Átha Luain
Dé Luain 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 10i.n.
Dé Máirt 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 9r.n., 10.30r.n. agus 12i.n.
Dé Céadaoin 26ú - Lá Fhéile Stiofáin - Aifreann ag 9.30r.n.

Newsletter - Sunday 23rd December 2012

An Ceathrú Domhnach den Aidbhint
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Lá Nollag - Christmas Day
(25/12/2012)

Lá Fhéile Stiofáin - St. Stephen's Day
(26/12/2012)

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 22nd 8pm: John & Kitty Keena and deceased members of Keena family, Cornafulla
Sunday 23rd 10am: Tommy Harney, Curraghaleen
Monday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass - People of the parish
Tuesday 25th 10am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Wednesday 25th 11.30am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Saturday 29th 8pm: P.J. & Eileen McEvilly, Johnstown
Sunday 30th 10am: Patrick & Mary Lennon, Ardkeenan

Drum Collections
Sunday 16th December: €904.00.
Church Windows Fund: €265.00.
Fr. Michael wishes to acknowledge an anonymous donation of €50, and a donation of €200 from a local family towards the repair of the church windows.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 23rd 11am: Margaret Shine, Drumlosh
Monday 24th 8pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass - Mary Flynn (Month's Mind)
Tuesday 25th 11am: Christmas Day - Johnny Shinem Curraghnaboll
Sunday 30th 11am: Mass

Clonown Collections
Sunday 16th December: €228.00.
Church Restoration Fund: Donated to Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Rest in Peace
Michael Lyons, Lisbrock, Brideswell and late of Curraghnaboll, Clonown
Catherine Nugent (née Shine), Dublin and late of Kielty House
Tony Downey, Ashford, Monksland
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

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

Drum Parish Office
The office will be closed from the Monday 24th December and will reopen on the Wednesday 2nd January 2013.

Thank You
Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group received €612 from the Cornafulla School Reunion Group and wish to thank them for their generous donation.

Clann na nGael
The annual ‘Married’ V ‘Singles’ charity match takes place on St Stephen's day in Johnstown at 2pm. All proceeds will go towards Drum Community Care.

Newsletter - Sunday 16th December 2012

An Tríú Domhnach den Aidbhint
Third Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 15th 8pm: Mary Glynn, Crannagh
Sunday 16th 10am: Irene Mulligan, Taylorstown
Tuesday 18th 7pm: Tommy & Kathleen Lennon, Clonbulia, followed by Rosary and Benediction
Wednesday 19th 7.30pm: Confirmation Commitment Ceremony
Thursday 20th 7pm: Martin & Nancy Mulvey, Johnstown, also son Marty and grandson Alan
Friday 21st 7pm: Eileen Murray, Crannaghmore
Satruday 22nd 10.30am: Tom Hynes, Summerhill (Month's Mind)
Saturday 22nd 8pm: John & Kitty Keena and deceased members of Keena family, Cornafulla
Sunday 23rd 10am: Tommy Harney, Curraghaleen

Drum Collections
Sunday 9th December: €1,275.00.
Church Windows Fund: €386.70.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 16th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Sunday 23rd 11am: Margaret Shine, Drumlosh

Clonown Collections
Sunday 9th December: €216.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €199.00.

Rest in Peace
Margaret Murray, Creggane, Cornafulla
Patrick Joseph Dunning, Crannagh
Elizabeth Naughton, Dublin and Clonark (sister of Rosie Dunning (Clonark), Kathleen Duffy (Drumlosh), Hannah Bracken (Clonark))
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
The group would like to acknowledge all of those who have sent back their annual cemetery maintenance donation envelope. Anyone else who wishes to make a donation can do so by returning their envelope to Drum Parish Office.

Cornafulla Christmas Fair
Cornafulla N.S. are holding their annual Christmas Fair in the school on Wednesday 19th December from 9.30am–1.30pm. Cake sale, tea and coffee, activities for the young. Proceeds in aid of local charities and the school. Please support. All are welcome.

Scoil Árd Chianáin - Ardkeenan N.S.

Ardkeenan Christmas Play
Ardkeenan N.S. are holding their annual Christmas Play in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 20th December starting at 6.30pm. Please support. All welcome.

Penitential Rite
Including confessions in preparation for Christmas on Monday 17th December after the 7.30pm mass 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 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.

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;
After 7pm Mass in Drum Church (Rosary and Benediction for all the sick of the parish and those who have lost a loved one during the year).
All are welcome.

Parish Ministry
Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul are looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact the Parish Office in Drum 090-6437125 or in Athlone 090-6492171 or call to the Sacristy.

Newsletter - Sunday 9th December 2012

An Dara Domhnach den Aidbhint
Second Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 8th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 9th 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg
Tuesday 11th 7pm: Phil Guerin (mother of Fionnuala Harney, Thomastown), followed by Rosary and Benediction
Wednesday 12th 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 13th 7pm: Thomas Caulfield (brother of Noel Caulfield, Summerhill)
Friday 14th 7pm: John O’Neill, Clonellan
Saturday 15th 8pm: Mary Glynn, Crannagh
Sunday 16th 10am: Irene Mulligan, Taylorstown

Drum Collections
Sunday 2nd December: €1,041.00.
Church Windows Fund: €345.70.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 9th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine
Sunday 16th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members

Clonown Collections
Sunday 2nd December: €235.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €167.00.

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 13th December at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre, followed by buffet and entertainment to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the centre. All welcome.

Baptism
Ella Joy Griffin
Keira Louise Naughton
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Drum Active Age Christmas Party
Drum Community Care invite all Senior Citizens to their annual Mass and Christmas Party on Sunday 9th December commencing at 3pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland.

Pioneers Card Games
Drum PTAA will hold a Progressive '25' card game in Clann na nGael clubhouse, Johnstown on Monday 10th December at 9pm. Your support would be very much appreciated. All welcome.

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;
After 7pm Mass in Drum Church (Rosary and Benediction for all the sick of the parish and those who have lost a loved one during the year).
All are welcome.

Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour for Advent in St. Brigid's Church, Drum on Wednesday 12th December at 8pm.

Table Quiz
In aid of St. Joseph's College, Summerhill, on Tuesday 11th December at 8pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. Table of 4: €40. Students €5 each.

Samaritans Annual Christmas Concert
On Thursday 13th December at 8pm in St. Anthony's Franciscan Friary, featuring Army Band, Tenor David Martin, Athlone A Cappella and Cór Scoil na gCeitre Máistrí. Compere: Ciarán Mullooly. Tickets €10 and available at the Castle Gift Shop and Cunningham's Pharmacy. 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.

Indoor Market
An indoor market will be held in Drum Community Centre on Saturday 15th December from 11am–5pm. New and used clothing for children and adults, household brick o brack, cosmetics, yummy cakes and buns, toys, jewellery and lots more. Tea, coffee and snacks available on the day. Free parking. Further information contact Catriona Conway at 087-3572715.

Athlone Toastmasters Christmas Celebration
The next meeting of the renowned public speaking club of Athlone will be held on Tuesday 11th December at 8.15pm in The Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone. The club will also organise it’s Christmas celebration that evening with Finger Foods & Refreshments available. Please feel free to visit www.athlonetoastmasters.org or contact Martina 087-3296366 or martinabreen@mac.com for further details. There is no need to be a member to attend. All welcome, just walk in and enjoy.

Coffee Morning & Sale of Work
Will be held in the mental Health Day Centre, Gentex Complex, on Wednesday 12th December from 10.30am-12.30pm. Your support would be much appreciated.

Art Auction & Sale
Athlone Community Radio invites you to an Art Auction & Sale on Wednesday 12th December at 8pm in their studios at the Business Development Centre, Parnell Square. You and your friends are welcome to join them for wine and cheese.

Parish Ministry
Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul are looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact the Parish Office in Drum 090-6437125 or in Athlone 090-6492171 or call to the Sacristy.

Newsletter - Sunday 2nd December 2012

An Chéad Domhnach den Aidbhint
First Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 1st 8pm: John & Margaret McManus, Johnstown
Sunday 2nd 10am: Deceased members of the Lennon Family, Clonellan
Tuesday 4th 7pm: Mary O’Neill, Summerhill
Wednesday 5th 7pm: Paddy Nicholson, Kilmacormack
Thursday 6th 7pm: Tommy Brien, Creggane
Friday 7th 8pm: Johnny Harney, Crannaghmore
Saturday 8th 10am (Holy Day): Phil Cobbe (née Bannon), Westport and formerly Newtown, Bealnamulla
Saturday 8th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 9th 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg

Drum Collections
Sunday 25th November: €1,185.00.
Church Windows Fund: €406.00.
Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur síntiúis seachtainiúla do chostas cothaithe an tséipéil.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 2nd 11am: P.J. & Mossy Curley and deceased family members
Sunday 9th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine

Clonown Collections
Sunday 25th November: €153.00.
Church Restoration Fund: €149.00.

Féile Mhuire gan Smál
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday 8th December is a holy day of obligation. Mass times:
-Drum: Vigil (Friday) 8pm, Saturday 10am.
-Clonown: Thursday 11am.
-Ss Peter & Paul's Church: Vigil (Friday) 6.30pm, Saturday 9.30am, 12pm, 6.30pm.

Baptism
Brian Alexander Corcoran
Callum Liam Murray
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.

Rest in Peace
Mary Flynn, Creggane, Clonown
Delia Murray, Runnymeade, Ahascragh (mother of Mary Naughten, Ardkeenan)
Mora Minogue, St. Peter Terrace, Athlone
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

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;
After 7pm Mass in Drum Church (Rosary and Benediction for all the sick of the parish and those who have lost a loved one during the year).
All are welcome.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday 4th December at 8.30pm. All members requested to attend.

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 Active Age Christmas Party
Drum Community Care invite all Senior Citizens to their annual Mass and Christmas Party on Sunday 9th December commencing at 3pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland.

Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour for Advent in St. Brigid's Church, Drum on Wednesday 12th December at 8pm.

St. Vincent de Paul
Annual flag days take place on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December. Church gate collections take place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December. Please give generously. Anyone with an hour to spare can contact 090-6444041 to help out with the flag days. Thank you.

Samaritans Annual Christmas Concert
On Thursday 13th December at 8pm in St. Anthony's Franciscan Friary, featuring Army Band, Tenor David Martin, Athlone A Cappella and Cór Scoil na gCeitre Máistrí. Compere: Ciarán Mullooly. Tickets €10 and available at the Castle Gift Shop and Cunningham's Pharmacy. 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.

Parish Ministry
Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul are looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact the Parish Office in Drum 090-6437125 or in Athlone 090-6492171 or call to the Sacristy.

Dates for your Diary
Confirmation and First Holy Communion 2013
St. Brigid's Church, Drum
-Confirmation for Cornafulla and Ardkeenan schools on Tuesday 14th May at 4pm
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone
-Confirmation for St. Peter's and Dean Kelly schools on Tuesday 14th May at 11am
-Confirmation for Cloonakilla, Summerhill and Clonown schools on Wednesday 15th May at 11am
-Communion for Cloonakilla N.S. on Saturday 11th May
-Communion for St. Peter's and Dean Kelly schools on Saturday 18th May
-Communion for Summerhill N.S. on Saturday 25th May