Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 25th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Kennedy, Johnstown
Sunday 26th 10am: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Friday 31st 7pm: Nan O’Neill, Clonellan
Saturday 1st 10.30am: Mary Ruane, Thomastown (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 1st 8pm: Anthony Whyte, Thomastown
Sunday 2nd 10am: Hubert & Mary Naughton, Doohan and deceased family members
Sunday 2nd 10.45am: Corpus Christi Procession (weather permitting)
Sunday 2nd 4pm: Holy Hour
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members
Sunday 2nd 11am: Deceased members of the Dunning family, Ballinaculla
Rest In Peace
Eugene Pettit, Ardbrea Park, Athlone (father of Gerry Pettit, Clonark)
Tony Kelly, Parnell Square, Athlone (brother of Martina Henry, Cornafulla)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Baptism
Eleanor Mary Meaney
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.
Congratulations
To all the children of the parish who received their First Holy Communion in Drum last weekend.
Corpus Christi Procession and Holy Hour
A Corpus Christi Procession will be held in Drum next Sunday 2nd June, commencing after the 10am Mass from the church down to the reflection area in the cemetery and back up to the church for benediction (weather permitting). A holy hour will also be held on Sunday 2nd June from 4-5pm in St. Brigid's Church, Drum and in St. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone, to coincide with a similar hour of adoration being led by Pope Francis in Rome. All are welcome.
Drum parent and toddler group
Starting soon in Drum Parish Hall. Any donations of good quality, used toys would be gratefully appreciated. Please contact Karen 087-7779705 or Michelle 086-1725421 to arrange collection.
Thank You
Friends of Nicky McFadden would like to thank all who attended and supported their table quiz in aid of Motor Neurone Research on Thursday 16th May. A total of €4,500 was raised.
Thank You
Athlone Midland Samaritans would like to thank everyone who supported their recent church gate collections in the Athlone area. A special thank you to the collectors who gave so generously of their time. If you are lonely, depressed, or suicidal, maybe it would help to talk to someone? Call the Samaritans in confidence on 1850-609090 any time.
Thank You
Clann na nGael under 14 Féile competition would like to thank all who supported their recent fundraiser. A total of €710 was raised.
Thank You
Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish thanks all P.A.Y.E. parishioners who returned their completed certificate/forms for tax relief to eligible charities. A tax rebate totalling €17,454.63 has been received from the Revenue Commissioners. We are very grateful for your much appreciated co-operation. If you have not yet returned your certificate, it is still not too late to do so. Contact the Parish Office for details.
Talk of times past
Reminiscing at Athlone Library, facilitated by members of St. Mary's Active Age Group and Castle Writers' Group. A relaxing afternoon of chat and a cuppa at 3.30pm on Wednesday 29th May. All are welcome.
National Vigil for Life
Saturday 8th June at 3pm in Merrion Square, Dublin. Bus from St. Peter's Square, Athlone at 11:30am. Suggested donation: €12. Ring Siobhan 086-8462284. Please attend if at all possible.
Football for fun
Ladies, want to have some fun while exercising? Why not join us Wednesdays at 8.30pm at Clann na nGael in Johnstown for fun, craic and some football. No previous experience necessary! Applicable to all ladies over 18 years of age.
Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August - 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply or for more information, please contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125.
Marriage Jubilee Celebration
Invitation to couples who are celebrating the anniversary of their marriage (10, 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 60, 65 years) to participate in the Annual Diocesan Jubilee Celebration of Marriage, which will take place in Sligo Cathedral on Sunday 30th June at 3pm. After Mass, there will be a celebratory meal in the Best Western Southern Hotel, Sligo. For further details phone 071-9170329.
Sunday 26 May 2013
Sunday 19 May 2013
Newsletter - Sunday 19th May 2013
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 18th 8pm: Mary O’Donovan, Curryroe and formerly of St. Coman’s Park
Sunday 19th 10am: Tommy & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 19th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla schools
Tuesday 21st 7pm: Johnny & Mary Moran, Kilmacormack
Saturday 25th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Kennedy, Johnstown
Sunday 26th 10am: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 19th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown East
Sunday 26th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members
Rest In Peace
Mary Dolan, Assumtion Road (mother of Michael Dolan, Thomastown)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Congratulations
To all the children of the parish who received Sacrament of Confirmation and were confirmed by Bishop Christopher Jones during the week. May the seven strengthening gifts which they have received help them throughout their lives in carrying the torch of faith with them on their journey.
Football for fun
Ladies, want to have some fun while exercising? Why not join us Wednesdays at 8.30pm at Clann na nGael in Johnstown for fun, craic and some football. No previous experience necessary! Applicable to all ladies over 18 years of age.
Talk on the Céilí Band Era
Brian Lawler, founder of the Ardellis Céilí Band, will give a 45 minute talk in Athlone Library on Tuesday 21st May at 3.30pm. Bookings 090-6442158.
St. Hilda's Special School
Open day and enrolment on Wednesday 22nd May from 10am to 6pm. All welcome.
Passionfruit Theatre presents Ger Wolfe
Concert on Saturday 25th May at 8.30pm. Tickets €10. Phone 086-3338457.
Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August - 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply or for more information, please contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125.
Marriage Jubilee Celebration
Invitation to couples who are celebrating the anniversary of their marriage (10, 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 60, 65 years) to participate in the Annual Diocesan Jubilee Celebration of Marriage, which will take place in Sligo Cathedral on Sunday 30th June at 3pm. After Mass, there will be a celebratory meal in the Best Western Southern Hotel, Sligo. For further details phone 071-9170329.
Saturday 18th 8pm: Mary O’Donovan, Curryroe and formerly of St. Coman’s Park
Sunday 19th 10am: Tommy & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 19th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla schools
Tuesday 21st 7pm: Johnny & Mary Moran, Kilmacormack
Saturday 25th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Kennedy, Johnstown
Sunday 26th 10am: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 19th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown East
Sunday 26th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members
Rest In Peace
Mary Dolan, Assumtion Road (mother of Michael Dolan, Thomastown)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Congratulations
To all the children of the parish who received Sacrament of Confirmation and were confirmed by Bishop Christopher Jones during the week. May the seven strengthening gifts which they have received help them throughout their lives in carrying the torch of faith with them on their journey.
Football for fun
Ladies, want to have some fun while exercising? Why not join us Wednesdays at 8.30pm at Clann na nGael in Johnstown for fun, craic and some football. No previous experience necessary! Applicable to all ladies over 18 years of age.
Talk on the Céilí Band Era
Brian Lawler, founder of the Ardellis Céilí Band, will give a 45 minute talk in Athlone Library on Tuesday 21st May at 3.30pm. Bookings 090-6442158.
St. Hilda's Special School
Open day and enrolment on Wednesday 22nd May from 10am to 6pm. All welcome.
Passionfruit Theatre presents Ger Wolfe
Concert on Saturday 25th May at 8.30pm. Tickets €10. Phone 086-3338457.
Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August - 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply or for more information, please contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125.
Marriage Jubilee Celebration
Invitation to couples who are celebrating the anniversary of their marriage (10, 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 60, 65 years) to participate in the Annual Diocesan Jubilee Celebration of Marriage, which will take place in Sligo Cathedral on Sunday 30th June at 3pm. After Mass, there will be a celebratory meal in the Best Western Southern Hotel, Sligo. For further details phone 071-9170329.
Sunday 12 May 2013
Newsletter - Sunday 12th May 2013
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 11th 8pm: Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe, and their daughter Joan Sheehy, Sligo
Sunday 12th 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor and deceased family members, Clonark
Tuesday 14th 4pm: Confirmation for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla schools
Wednesday 14th 7pm: Deceased members of the Seery family, Creggane
Thursday 16th 7pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Friday 17th 7pm: Annie & Patrick Dolan, Clonark
Friday 17th 8pm: Meehambee Station Mass in the home of Willie and Mary Moore
Saturday 18th 10.30am: John Kenny, Dugra (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 18th 8pm: Mary O’Donovan, Curryroe and formerly of St. Coman’s Park
Sunday 19th 10am: Tommy & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 19th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla schools
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 12th 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 19th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown East
Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 16th 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. The Mass will be followed by a performance by Monksland Active Age who are outright winners for three years in a row at Roscommon Bealtaine Festival. Refreshments will be served. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
Joseph Egan, Callowbeg, Clonown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Drum Clonown Community Games
The committee of Drum/Clonown Community Games would like to thank all those who supported our recent church gate collection. Our local athletics day was held recently and all those who qualified will be going forward to the County Finals in Ballyleague on the 8th June. All qualifiers will be notified next week of their events and when training commences.
Thank You
'Fighting Blindness' is an Irish, patient-led organisation funding research into treatments and cures for blindness. 'Fighting Blindness' is 90% funded by community fundraising. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the people of Drum for their contribution of €309.18 at our church gate collection on 4th/5th May.
Table Quiz
A table quiz in aid of Motor Neurone Research will be held in The Bounty on Thursday 16th May commencing at 9pm. Table of four €40. Prizes Galore. Organised by Nicky McFadden’s Friends. Please support this worthy cause.
Card Game
A card game will be held in Cam Centre, Brideswell on Saturday 18th May commencing at 9.15pm in aid of the Pulmonary Hypertension Unit at the Mater Hospital. Please support this worthy cause.
Pentecost Envelopes
Envelopes will be distributed to all households in the parish by your area distributor during the coming week. Sincere thanks for all your ongoing support for the Priests of the parish.
Congratulations
The Priests and people of Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish would like to congratulate Fr. Ray Browne, P.P. Ballagh, on his appointment as Bishop of Kerry. Fr. Ray, a native of our Parish, takes up this role at a challenging time for the Church when faith is being sidelined as a private matter. Bishop-elect Ray will be a gentle messenger of hope, a compassionate leader of faith and a kind shepherd of love; characteristic traits of his quiet personality. He has a pastoral heart of generosity and we wish him every success and blessing as Bishop of the Diocese of Kerry.
Charity Tax Relief Forms
Forms are available at the back of the church or from Drum Parish Office. Please complete the form and return it as soon as possible. Your support would be appreciated.
Cycle for Fun
In association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages catered for.
Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
From 28th August to 2nd September. Booking forms available from J.W.T. at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410810. Assisted Pilgrims section invites applications. Contact Fr. Ray Milton at 090-6661127 or 087-2524737.
Young Adult Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome
For young adults aged 18-35. From 7th-14th July as part of the Year of Faith 2013. Accommodation at the Pontifical Irish College with a special programme of spiritual, cultural and social events. Cost €700. For further information contact Frank McGuinness, Director of Youth Ministry on 087-9880690 or frank.mcguinness@elphindiocese.ie. Places are limited.
Saturday 11th 8pm: Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe, and their daughter Joan Sheehy, Sligo
Sunday 12th 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor and deceased family members, Clonark
Tuesday 14th 4pm: Confirmation for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla schools
Wednesday 14th 7pm: Deceased members of the Seery family, Creggane
Thursday 16th 7pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Friday 17th 7pm: Annie & Patrick Dolan, Clonark
Friday 17th 8pm: Meehambee Station Mass in the home of Willie and Mary Moore
Saturday 18th 10.30am: John Kenny, Dugra (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 18th 8pm: Mary O’Donovan, Curryroe and formerly of St. Coman’s Park
Sunday 19th 10am: Tommy & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 19th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla schools
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 12th 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 19th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown East
Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 16th 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. The Mass will be followed by a performance by Monksland Active Age who are outright winners for three years in a row at Roscommon Bealtaine Festival. Refreshments will be served. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
Joseph Egan, Callowbeg, Clonown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Drum Clonown Community Games
The committee of Drum/Clonown Community Games would like to thank all those who supported our recent church gate collection. Our local athletics day was held recently and all those who qualified will be going forward to the County Finals in Ballyleague on the 8th June. All qualifiers will be notified next week of their events and when training commences.
Thank You
'Fighting Blindness' is an Irish, patient-led organisation funding research into treatments and cures for blindness. 'Fighting Blindness' is 90% funded by community fundraising. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the people of Drum for their contribution of €309.18 at our church gate collection on 4th/5th May.
Table Quiz
A table quiz in aid of Motor Neurone Research will be held in The Bounty on Thursday 16th May commencing at 9pm. Table of four €40. Prizes Galore. Organised by Nicky McFadden’s Friends. Please support this worthy cause.
Card Game
A card game will be held in Cam Centre, Brideswell on Saturday 18th May commencing at 9.15pm in aid of the Pulmonary Hypertension Unit at the Mater Hospital. Please support this worthy cause.
Pentecost Envelopes
Envelopes will be distributed to all households in the parish by your area distributor during the coming week. Sincere thanks for all your ongoing support for the Priests of the parish.
Congratulations
The Priests and people of Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish would like to congratulate Fr. Ray Browne, P.P. Ballagh, on his appointment as Bishop of Kerry. Fr. Ray, a native of our Parish, takes up this role at a challenging time for the Church when faith is being sidelined as a private matter. Bishop-elect Ray will be a gentle messenger of hope, a compassionate leader of faith and a kind shepherd of love; characteristic traits of his quiet personality. He has a pastoral heart of generosity and we wish him every success and blessing as Bishop of the Diocese of Kerry.
Charity Tax Relief Forms
Forms are available at the back of the church or from Drum Parish Office. Please complete the form and return it as soon as possible. Your support would be appreciated.
Cycle for Fun
In association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages catered for.
Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
From 28th August to 2nd September. Booking forms available from J.W.T. at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410810. Assisted Pilgrims section invites applications. Contact Fr. Ray Milton at 090-6661127 or 087-2524737.
Young Adult Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome
For young adults aged 18-35. From 7th-14th July as part of the Year of Faith 2013. Accommodation at the Pontifical Irish College with a special programme of spiritual, cultural and social events. Cost €700. For further information contact Frank McGuinness, Director of Youth Ministry on 087-9880690 or frank.mcguinness@elphindiocese.ie. Places are limited.
Sunday 5 May 2013
Newsletter - Sunday 5th May 2013
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 4th 8pm: Miko McManus, Cornafulla South
Sunday 5th 10am: Mai Henry, Drumlosh
Monday 6th 7pm: Greta Reynolds, Creggane
Friday 10th 7pm: Deceased members of the Lennon family, Clonellan
Saturday 11th 8pm: Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe, and their daughter Joan Sheehy, Sligo
Sunday 12th 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor and deceased family members, Clonark
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 5th 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 12th 11am: Mass
Congratulations
Congratulations to Fr. Ray Browne, a native of Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish, who was appointed Bishop of Kerry this week. Fr. Ray is currently serving as Parish Priest of Kilgefin, Co. Roscommon and will be ordained Bishop for the Diocese of Kerry later in the summer. We wish him well in his new role.
Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting on Tuesday 7th May at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre.
Table Quiz
A table quiz in aid of Motor Neurone Research will be held in The Bounty on Thursday 16th May commencing at 9pm. Table of four €40. Prizes Galore. Organised by Nicky McFadden’s Friends. Please support this worthy cause.
Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
From 28th August to 2nd September. Booking forms available from J.W.T. at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410810. Assisted Pilgrims section invites applications. Contact Fr. Ray Milton at 090-6661127 or 087-2524737.
Charity Tax Relief Forms
Forms are available at the back of the church or from Drum Parish Office. Please complete the form and return it as soon as possible. Your support would be appreciated.
Cycle for Fun
In association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages catered for.
Young Adult Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome
For young adults aged 18-35. From 7th-14th July as part of the Year of Faith 2013. Accommodation at the Pontifical Irish College with a special programme of spiritual, cultural and social events. Cost €700. For further information contact Frank McGuinness, Director of Youth Ministry on 087-9880690 or frank.mcguinness@elphindiocese.ie. Places are limited.
Saturday 4th 8pm: Miko McManus, Cornafulla South
Sunday 5th 10am: Mai Henry, Drumlosh
Monday 6th 7pm: Greta Reynolds, Creggane
Friday 10th 7pm: Deceased members of the Lennon family, Clonellan
Saturday 11th 8pm: Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe, and their daughter Joan Sheehy, Sligo
Sunday 12th 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor and deceased family members, Clonark
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 5th 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 12th 11am: Mass
Congratulations
Congratulations to Fr. Ray Browne, a native of Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish, who was appointed Bishop of Kerry this week. Fr. Ray is currently serving as Parish Priest of Kilgefin, Co. Roscommon and will be ordained Bishop for the Diocese of Kerry later in the summer. We wish him well in his new role.
Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting on Tuesday 7th May at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre.
Table Quiz
A table quiz in aid of Motor Neurone Research will be held in The Bounty on Thursday 16th May commencing at 9pm. Table of four €40. Prizes Galore. Organised by Nicky McFadden’s Friends. Please support this worthy cause.
Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
From 28th August to 2nd September. Booking forms available from J.W.T. at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410810. Assisted Pilgrims section invites applications. Contact Fr. Ray Milton at 090-6661127 or 087-2524737.
Charity Tax Relief Forms
Forms are available at the back of the church or from Drum Parish Office. Please complete the form and return it as soon as possible. Your support would be appreciated.
Cycle for Fun
In association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages catered for.
Young Adult Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome
For young adults aged 18-35. From 7th-14th July as part of the Year of Faith 2013. Accommodation at the Pontifical Irish College with a special programme of spiritual, cultural and social events. Cost €700. For further information contact Frank McGuinness, Director of Youth Ministry on 087-9880690 or frank.mcguinness@elphindiocese.ie. Places are limited.
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