Newsletter - Sunday 22nd September 2013

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Tim & Nancy Lennon, Kilmacormack
Sunday 22nd 10am: Teresa Murray, Coolfatha
Tuesday 24th 7pm: Pat Lennon, Clonbulia
Wednesday 25th 7pm: Frank Naughton, Doohan
Thursday 26th 7pm: Dan & Lizzie Hynes, Drumlosh
Friday 27th 7pm: Deceased members of the Lennon family, Cornafulla North
Friday 27th 8pm: Doohan Station Mass in the home of Willie & Bridie Harney
Saturday 28th 10.30am: Delia Curley, St. Coman's Park (Month's Mind)
Saturday 28th 8pm: Michael & Bridie Naughton, Taughmaconnell
Sunday 29th 10am: Patrick & Annie Cunniffe, Clonellan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Kathleen & Sonny Cunningham
Sunday 29th 11am: Special Intention

Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour on Tuesday 8th October at 8pm in St. Brigid's Church, Drum.

Autumn Stations
Anyone who would like to host the stations in their home this autumn is asked to contact Drum Parish Office at 6437125 to arrange a date. This is a lovely tradition which has been passed down through generations in our parish but would seem to be in decline in recent times. Perhaps you would consider hosting the station mass for your area to ensure the tradition continues for another generation.

Church Gate Collection
The County Roscommon Association supporting People with Special Needs will hold their annual church gate collection next weekend 28-29 September at both Drum and Clonown churches. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Card Game
Every Monday night at 9pm, recommencing Monday 23 September, in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown.

Fleetfeet
Walking classes for 5 weeks starting Monday 30 September at 10am in Drum Community Centre and also on Thursday 3 October at 7.30pm in St. Aloysius sports hall. Cost €25payable on the first day. Contact Deirdre on 087-7706609.

Thank You
Rehab would like to thank most sincerely all who supported their recent church gate collections at Drum (€387) and Clonown (€155). Your support is greatly appreciated.

Golden Jubilee
Fr. Seán O'Dowd, SPS, is celebrating the golden jubilee of his priesthood this year (1963-2013). We congratulate Fr. Seán on his jubilee and thank God for his 50 years of dedicated service to the Church both as a missionary priest in Africa and here at home in Ireland, and in particular his work in this parish. Fr. Seán will celebrate the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 29th September and a small presentation will be made to him after Mass.

Computer Classes
Computer classes for beginners and intermediate, offered in Monksland. Free of charge to certain participants. Call Stephanie at Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board on 090-6634189 for more information.

Dance classes
Ultra-Flex School of Dance dance classes in Disco-Freestyle, Street Dance and Musical theatre every Friday in The Dancing Soul Monksland. Beginner classes every Friday from 2.45-3.30pm for 3-5years and 3.30-4.30pm from 7-12 years. Contact Emma @ (085)-2388591 for more information.

Drum Community Centre
Sports hall and meeting rooms available for bookings. For bookings and enquiries contact Michael at 085-8712222 (weekday evenings).

Date for your diary
Presentation social for Fr. John McManus will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Thursday 3rd October at 8pm. Music by 'Something Different' and guests. Refreshments served and all are welcome.

Change of Mass times
The number of Sunday Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church will be reduced from 3 to 2, commencing on Sunday 6th October 2013. Mass will be at 10.00am and 11.30am on Sunday, while the Vigil Mass will continue to be at 6.30am on Saturday. We regret this change. The decision was made by the Parish Pastoral Council due to the reduced number of priests in the parish following the appointment of Fr. John McManus as Parish Priest of Ballagh. He will not be replaced. Also, Baptisms will take place on Saturdays at 2pm in future.