Newsletter - Sunday 28th July 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 27th 8pm: Paul Delaney, Westwood, Summerhill
Sunday 28th 10am: Patrick Higgins, Curryroe
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Padraig Grenham and deceased family members, Clonellan
Sunday 4th 10am: Lily Devine, Ardkeenan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 28th 11am: Johnny & Mai Harney and John & Nell Salmon
Friday 2nd 8pm: Special Intention
Sunday 4th 11am: Mass

Rest In Peace
Paddy Moore, Riverside Place and formerly of Taughmaconnell
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Colleran Gathering
Céad míle fáilte to members of the Colleran family from England, America, France and all over Ireland who are gathering in the Drum area this weekend. Up to 150 members of the extended Colleran family are joining surviving members of the the original Colleran family from Curryore, Drum, including 89 year Tessie Naughton (nee Colleran), Doohan, Ballydangan and her 90 year old sister Breda Harty from Watford, London, and extended families.

Drum Heritage Group
Important committee meeting will be held on Thursday 1st August at 8.30pm. All members please attend.

Farewell to Fr. John
Sadly, this week we way farewell to Fr. John McManus who on Friday next, 2nd August, will be taking up his duty as Parish Priest of Ballagh and will be living in Ballyleague. He replaces Fr Ray Browne who is now Bishop of Kerry. Fr. John has worked in the parish since September 2001 and was extremely hard working and dedicated as he made a major contribution to the spiritual life of the parish. Immensely popular, he will be sorely missed but he can be assured of the good wishes and blessings of all whose lives he enhanced by his ministry and preaching.

Bishop Ray Browne

On Saturday next, 3rd August, we are happy to welcome the new Bishop of Kerry, Most Rev. Ray Browne, to Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone where he will celebrate the Vigil Mass at 6.30pm and he will meet parishioners after Mass. Bishop Ray is the first bishop in Ireland to be appointed by Pope Francis. He can be assured of a warm welcome in the church where he received all the sacraments, from Baptism to Ordination to the priesthood. It is fitting the Bishop Ray's Cost of Arms includes St. Peter's key and St. Paul's sword.

Cemetery Sunday
Clonown: Sunday 11th August at 3pm.
Cornamagh: Sunday 11th August at 4pm.
Coosan Cemetery: Sunday 18th August at 4pm.

Clonown Gathering
The Clonown Gathering takes place on Sunday 11th August. There will be Mass in the cemetery at 3pm followed by a display of photographs and records in the community centre. The display includes school records, Tithe Allotment Records, Griffith's Valuation etc. They have just completed a survey of the new graveyard (opened 1917) and have retrieved burial records relating to the old graveyard dating back to 1789, from the parish register and hope to display this information. There will also be light refreshments. They are hoping that people with Clonown connections will be interested in attending.

The Priests in concert
Gala concert in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Friday 20th September with guest artist, Athlone soprano Bread O'Connor. Tickets €25 are now available at the Parish Office 090-6492171 or 086-0525661 or the Sacristy 090-6494150 or any member of the committee. Proceeds in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. Further details and updates available on the Facebook page.

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.

Newsletter - Sunday 21st July 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 20th 8pm: Mary McManus, Drumlosh
Sunday 21st 10am: Bernard & Bridget Tully, Johnstown
Saturday 27th 8pm: Paul Delaney, Westwood, Summerhill
Sunday 28th 10am: Patrick Higgins, Curryroe

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 21st 11am: P.J. Ward, late of Baylough who died in Wales
Sunday 28th 11am: Johnny & Mai Harney and John & Nell Salmon

Drum Apostolic Workers
Will hold their annual church gate collection at Drum Church next weekend, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July. Please support our Missionaries.

The Priests in concert
Gala concert in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Friday 20th September. Tickets €25. Further details to follow and updates available on Facebook page.

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.

Newsletter - Sunday 14th July 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Kathleen Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Sunday 14th 10am: Michael McManus, Clonark
Saturday 20th 8pm: Mary McManus, Drumlosh
Sunday 21st 10am: Bernard & Bridget Tully, Johnstown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: Jimmy & Maureen Dunning, Togher
Sunday 21st 11am: P.J. Ward, late of Baylough who died in Wales

Rest In Peace
Bridie Kelly (née Connaughton), Boston and formerly of Clonark (sister of Willie Connaughton, Clonark)

Clonown Cemetery Map
There has been a very good response to the request for information on unidentified graves in Clonown graveyard. A map of the graveyard is on display in the porch in Clonown church until Tuesday 16th July so anybody with information about errors or omissions should contact 090-6437143 or email clonownnews@gmail.com as soon as possible. Further details on www.clonown.com.

Fr. John's Farewell Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 18th July at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All are welcome to Fr. John McManus' farewell Mass, before he leaves the parish to take up his new ministry as Parish Priest in Ballyleague later in the month.

Go raibh maith agat
Thank you to all those who supported the recent church gate collection for Elphin Diocese Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund. A total of €1,663.70 was raised between the three churches - Ss. Peter & Paul's €1133.70, Drum €370, Clonown €160. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Drum Heritage Group
Annual coach tour to Enniskillen on Sunday 28th July. More details next week.

The Priests in concert
Gala concert in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Friday 20th September. Tickets €25. Further details to follow and updates available on Facebook page.

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.

Drum parent and toddler group
Every Tuesday at 10am in Drum Parish Hall. All welcome.

Newsletter - Sunday 7th July 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 6th 8pm: Teresa Gunning, Johnstown
Sunday 7th 10am: Gloria Walshe, Crannaghbeg
Saturday 13th 8pm: Kathleen Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Sunday 14th 10am: Gloria Walshe, Crannaghbeg

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 7th 11am: John, Margaret & Michael Dunning
Sunday 14th 11am: Jimmy & Maureen Dunning, Togher

Baptism
Cillian John Naughton
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.

Drum Heritage Group
Committee meeing on Thursday 11th July at 8.30pm in the heritage centre to arrange the annual tour and to discuss plans for the forthcoming McManus Gathering to Drum. All members requested to attend.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Under 12 Girls Gaelic football team are having a fundraiser night on Saturday 13th July in Connaughton's Bar, Clonark at 9pm. There will be music and spot prizes galore on the night. Please come along and support the team representing the Parish and Connacht in the National Finals in August. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Go raibh maith agat
Thank you to all those who supported the Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund annual church gate collection last weekend. The total collected in Drum was €370. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Project DAWN Information Day
Project DAWN - Providing A Pathway to Education, Employment and the Community. Are you in receipt of an disability/illness payment? Are you aged between 16 and 65 years? Do you need support in exploring exciting new opportunities? Call in to Monksland Community Centre on Tuesday 9th July, 10am-1pm for a coffee and a chat to learn more about this exciting Project and how it will benefit you.

Athlone Town F.C. Open Day
Open day on Sunday 14th July in Athlone Town Stadium starting at 1pm. Free admission. 7-a-side soccer blitz, dog show, car boot sale, bonny boot shoot, face painting, penalty competition and lots more. For further information contact Liam 085-2417127.

Thank You
Monksland United Football Club would like to thank most sincerely all those who supported their recent church gate collection. our generosity is much appreciated.

Care to drive
Patients in need of transport to and from their chemotherapy treatments (including bloods, consultant appointments, follow-ups, etc.) can avail of 'Care to drive' - a free transport service to Portiuncla Hospital. Contact your hospital team or the Irish Cancer Society on 01-2310566 for more details.

Dr. Stevens Centre
A limited number of second-hand secondary school uniforms for sale at a greatly reduced cost. All money raised will go to St. Hilda's School.

Drum parent and toddler group
Every Tuesday at 10am in Drum Parish Hall. All welcome.