Féile an Teaghlaigh Naofa
Feast of the Holy Family
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: James Greene, Doohan
Sunday 29th 10am: Tom & Mary Hynes and deceased family members, Johnstown
Wednesday 1st 11am: People of the parish followed by Rosary for the Sick
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Tommy McDonnell, Clonark
Friday 3rd 7pm: Mary & Patrick Lennon, Ardkeenan
Saturday 4th 8pm: John & Margaret McManus, Johnstown
Sunday 5th 10am: John O’Neill, Clonellan
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: John Dunning and his parents Michael & Delia, The Park
Sunday 5th 11am: Nancy Gaffey, Newtown
Rest in Peace
Kathleen Gaffey, Gorrynagowna
Elizabeth (Lily) Watson (née Bigley), Curraghboy and formerly of Creggane, Cornafulla
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Athbhliain faoi mhaise
The priests of the parish wish you and your families every blessing for the new year.
Drum Parish Office
The office will be closed until 9.30am on Thursday 2nd January 2014.
Baptismal Dates for 2014
Baptisms are now being held on Saturdays by appointment in St. Brigid's Church, Drum, and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 2pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone. To weeks notice should be given by calling to the Parish Office and completing a Baptismal Form.
Thank You
Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish Finance Committee wishes to sincerely thank all those who have contributed to the Restoration and ongoing maintenance of the church. This work would not have been possible without your help. The committee hope to reach their target with your continued support, and wish you a happy and peaceful new year.
Carers' Association
Now recruiting home care workers to provide in-home respite which is allocated to families. This respite was previously provided by way of a cash grant, but will now be provided by home care workers. It is hoped to form a panel of workers in every area in county Roscommon. To apply, please send your CV to Bernie Dowling, Carnagh, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon or bdowling@carersireland.com. FETAC Level 5 is a requirement, and you can apply if you are currently taking part in this training.
Sunday 29 December 2013
Tuesday 24 December 2013
Christmas Mass Times
St. Brigid's Church, DrumTuesday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 9pm
Wednesday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 10am and 11.30am
Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Clonown
Tuesday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 8pm
Wednesday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 11am
Ss. Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone
Tuesday 24th - Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass at 10pm
Wednesday 25th - Christmas Day - Mass at 9am, 10.30am and 12pm
Thursday 26th - St. Stephen's Day - Mass at 9.30am
Amanna Aifrinn na Nollag
Séipéal Naomh Bríd, An DroimDé Máirt 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 9i.n.
Dé Céadaoin 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 10r.n. agus 11.30r.n.
Séipéal Muire Mháthair an Taoibh Bhealaigh, Cluain Eamhain
Dé Máirt 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 8i.n.
Dé Céadaoin 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 11r.n.
Séipéal Naomh Peader agus Pól, Baile Átha Luain
Dé Máirt 24ú - Oíche Nollag - Aifreann na Gine ag 10i.n.
Dé Céadaoin 25ú - Lá Nollag - Aifreann ag 9r.n., 10.30r.n. agus 12i.n.
Déardaoin 26ú - Lá Fhéile Stiofáin - Aifreann ag 9.30r.n.
Sunday 22 December 2013
Newsletter - Sunday 22nd December 2013
An Ceathrú Domhnach den Aidbhint
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lá Nollag - Christmas Day
(25/12/2013)
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin - St. Stephen's Day
(26/12/2013)
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Elizabeth Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 22nd 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg
Tuesday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass - People of the parish
Wednesday 25th 10am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Wednesday 25th 11.30am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Friday 27th 11am: Tommy Harney, Curraghaleen
Saturday 28th 8pm: James Greene, Doohan
Sunday 29th 10am: Tom & Mary Hynes and deceased family members, Johnstown
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Margaret Shine, Drumlosh
Tuesday 24th 8pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass
Wednesday 25th 11am: Christmas Day - Johnny Shine, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 29th 11am: John Dunning and his parents Michael & Delia, The Park
Rest in Peace
James Carty, Dysart (brother of Mary Grenham, Clonellan)
Kathleen Reilly, Mitchell's Terrace (mother of James Reilly, Ardkeenan)
Chris Duffy, Cork and formerly of Crancam, Drum
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Nollaig Shona
The priests of the parish would like to wish all their parishioners a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year.
Drum Parish Office
The office will be closed from 12pm on Monday 23rd December until 9.30am on Thursday 2nd January 2014.
Senior Help Line
Ireland's only confidential listening service for older people provided by older people is open 365 days of the year. The help line is open every day over the Christmas and New Year holiday season from 10am-10pm. Don;t be alone - we are there. LoCall 1850-440-444 (call cost is no more than 30 cent).
Athlone Credit Union AGM
Monday 30th December at 8pm in the Radisson Hotel, Northgate Street.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lá Nollag - Christmas Day
(25/12/2013)
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin - St. Stephen's Day
(26/12/2013)
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Elizabeth Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 22nd 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg
Tuesday 24th 9pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass - People of the parish
Wednesday 25th 10am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Wednesday 25th 11.30am: Christmas Day Mass – People of the parish
Friday 27th 11am: Tommy Harney, Curraghaleen
Saturday 28th 8pm: James Greene, Doohan
Sunday 29th 10am: Tom & Mary Hynes and deceased family members, Johnstown
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Margaret Shine, Drumlosh
Tuesday 24th 8pm: Christmas Eve - Vigil Mass
Wednesday 25th 11am: Christmas Day - Johnny Shine, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 29th 11am: John Dunning and his parents Michael & Delia, The Park
Rest in Peace
James Carty, Dysart (brother of Mary Grenham, Clonellan)
Kathleen Reilly, Mitchell's Terrace (mother of James Reilly, Ardkeenan)
Chris Duffy, Cork and formerly of Crancam, Drum
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Nollaig Shona
The priests of the parish would like to wish all their parishioners a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year.
Drum Parish Office
The office will be closed from 12pm on Monday 23rd December until 9.30am on Thursday 2nd January 2014.
Senior Help Line
Ireland's only confidential listening service for older people provided by older people is open 365 days of the year. The help line is open every day over the Christmas and New Year holiday season from 10am-10pm. Don;t be alone - we are there. LoCall 1850-440-444 (call cost is no more than 30 cent).
Athlone Credit Union AGM
Monday 30th December at 8pm in the Radisson Hotel, Northgate Street.
Sunday 15 December 2013
Newsletter - Sunday 15th December 2013
An Tríú Domhnach den Aidbhint
Third Sunday of Advent
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Margaret Murray, Creggane
Sunday 15th 10am: Annie May Bruce, Curraghaleen
Monday 16th 7.30pm: Penetential Rite Ss. Peter & Paul's Church
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Wednesday 18th 8pm: Holy Hour
Friday 20th 7pm: Eileen Murray, Crannaghmore
Saturday 21st 8pm: Elizabeth Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 22nd 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Sunday 22nd 11am: Margaret Shine, Drumlosh
Rest In Peace
Agnes Carr (née Kelly), Kilteevan, Roscommon and Rooskey, Bealnamulla
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Baptisms
Maeve Patricia Browne
Luke Vincent Connaughton
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.
Penetential Rite
Including confessions in preparation for Christmas on Monday 16th December at 7.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church. A number of priests will be available for confessions.
Ardkeenan N.S. Christmas Concert
Will take place on Thursday 19th December at 6.30pm in Drum Parish Hall.
Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Sincere thanks to the people of the parish for their generous support for the upkeep of the graveyard and particularly during their recent collection. The group wishes to acknowledge two very generous donations they received during this collection. These monies will help continue the good work that is being done by the committee and members of the group.
Drum IFA
Would like to thank everyone who attended and voted at the AGM. It was a great success.
Marathons4Muireann - Thank You
The organisers of Marathons4Muireann, Declan & Gina O’Flaherty, would like to sincerely thank the people of Drum, Clonown and surrounding areas for their extraordinary generosity during the Marathons4Muireann fundraising campaign. A total of €180,000.00 was raised in four months, which goes directly to three charities caring for severely disabled children and their families. This magnificent achievement would not have been possible without the exceptional support received from many individuals, small businesses and local communities - for that we say thank you.
Hospice Christmas Cards and Shine a Light
In aid of Mayo & Roscommon Hospice. Further details contact P.J. O’Brien at 086-8758483.
HSE Mental Health Practitioner
The HSE has launched a new free mental health service for Roscommon residents. The service is offered throughout Roscommon and is available at Monksland Primary Care Centre and in Roscommon Primary Care Centre.
Third Sunday of Advent
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Margaret Murray, Creggane
Sunday 15th 10am: Annie May Bruce, Curraghaleen
Monday 16th 7.30pm: Penetential Rite Ss. Peter & Paul's Church
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Wednesday 18th 8pm: Holy Hour
Friday 20th 7pm: Eileen Murray, Crannaghmore
Saturday 21st 8pm: Elizabeth Naughton, Clonark
Sunday 22nd 10am: Paddy & Elizabeth Halligan, Crannaghbeg
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Sunday 22nd 11am: Margaret Shine, Drumlosh
Rest In Peace
Agnes Carr (née Kelly), Kilteevan, Roscommon and Rooskey, Bealnamulla
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Baptisms
Maeve Patricia Browne
Luke Vincent Connaughton
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.
Penetential Rite
Including confessions in preparation for Christmas on Monday 16th December at 7.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church. A number of priests will be available for confessions.
Ardkeenan N.S. Christmas Concert
Will take place on Thursday 19th December at 6.30pm in Drum Parish Hall.
Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Sincere thanks to the people of the parish for their generous support for the upkeep of the graveyard and particularly during their recent collection. The group wishes to acknowledge two very generous donations they received during this collection. These monies will help continue the good work that is being done by the committee and members of the group.
Drum IFA
Would like to thank everyone who attended and voted at the AGM. It was a great success.
Marathons4Muireann - Thank You
The organisers of Marathons4Muireann, Declan & Gina O’Flaherty, would like to sincerely thank the people of Drum, Clonown and surrounding areas for their extraordinary generosity during the Marathons4Muireann fundraising campaign. A total of €180,000.00 was raised in four months, which goes directly to three charities caring for severely disabled children and their families. This magnificent achievement would not have been possible without the exceptional support received from many individuals, small businesses and local communities - for that we say thank you.
Hospice Christmas Cards and Shine a Light
In aid of Mayo & Roscommon Hospice. Further details contact P.J. O’Brien at 086-8758483.
HSE Mental Health Practitioner
The HSE has launched a new free mental health service for Roscommon residents. The service is offered throughout Roscommon and is available at Monksland Primary Care Centre and in Roscommon Primary Care Centre.
Sunday 8 December 2013
Newsletter - Sunday 8th December 2013
An Dara Domhnach den Aidbhint
Second Sunday of Advent
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 8th 10am: Thomas Hynes, Drum Road
Monday 9th 7pm: Fr. John Joe Downey & Marty Downey
Thursday 12th 7pm: Patrick Dunning and deceased family members, Crannaghmore
Friday 13th 7pm: Michael & Mary Glynn, Crannaghmore - First Holy Communion Mass
Saturday 14th 8pm: Margaret Murray, Creggane
Sunday 16th 10am: Annie May Bruce, Curraghaleen
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine
Sunday 15th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 12th December at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. Everyone welcome.
Confirmation Dates 2014
St. Brigid's Church, Drum:
Thursday 5th June at 4pm for Cornafulla NS & Ardkeenan NS
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone:
Thursday 5th June at 11am for St. Peter's NS & Dean Kelly NS
Friday 6th June at 11am for Cloonakilla NS and Summerhill NS
Drum Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Christmas Party for our senior citizens will take place on Sunday 8th December in the Athlone Springs Hotel commencing with Mass at 3pm. Anyone who did not receive an invitation please come along, you are most welcome.
First Holy Communion Programme
Mass will be held on Friday 13th December at 7pm in Drum Church. Children and parents of the First Holy Communion classes from Cornafulla, Ardkeenan and Summerhill national schools are invited.
Drum IFA
AGM and voting for IFA President election will take place on Monday 9th December at 9pm in Drum Parish Hall.
Hospice Christmas Cards and Shine a Light
In aid of Mayo & Roscommon Hospice. Further details contact P.J. O’Brien at 086-8758483.
Samaritans Annual Christmas Concert
On Thursday 12th December at 8pm in the Franciscan Friary, Athlone. Featuring Army Band, Tenor David Martin, Athlone A Cappella and the Athlone Pipe Band. Compère: Cathal Murray of RTÉ. Tickets €10 and available at the Castle Gift Shop, Midland Sound Equipment and Cunningham's Pharmacy, Monksland. The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day at 1850-609090 in complete confidence.
Christmas Envelopes, Cards and Parish Calendars
Will be distributed next week by your local area distributor/collector. We wish to thank most sincerely all our parish collectors and area distributors for all their help throughout the year and wish wish them and their families a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year.
Second Sunday of Advent
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 8th 10am: Thomas Hynes, Drum Road
Monday 9th 7pm: Fr. John Joe Downey & Marty Downey
Thursday 12th 7pm: Patrick Dunning and deceased family members, Crannaghmore
Friday 13th 7pm: Michael & Mary Glynn, Crannaghmore - First Holy Communion Mass
Saturday 14th 8pm: Margaret Murray, Creggane
Sunday 16th 10am: Annie May Bruce, Curraghaleen
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine
Sunday 15th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 12th December at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. Everyone welcome.
Confirmation Dates 2014
St. Brigid's Church, Drum:
Thursday 5th June at 4pm for Cornafulla NS & Ardkeenan NS
Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone:
Thursday 5th June at 11am for St. Peter's NS & Dean Kelly NS
Friday 6th June at 11am for Cloonakilla NS and Summerhill NS
Drum Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Christmas Party for our senior citizens will take place on Sunday 8th December in the Athlone Springs Hotel commencing with Mass at 3pm. Anyone who did not receive an invitation please come along, you are most welcome.
First Holy Communion Programme
Mass will be held on Friday 13th December at 7pm in Drum Church. Children and parents of the First Holy Communion classes from Cornafulla, Ardkeenan and Summerhill national schools are invited.
Drum IFA
AGM and voting for IFA President election will take place on Monday 9th December at 9pm in Drum Parish Hall.
Hospice Christmas Cards and Shine a Light
In aid of Mayo & Roscommon Hospice. Further details contact P.J. O’Brien at 086-8758483.
Samaritans Annual Christmas Concert
On Thursday 12th December at 8pm in the Franciscan Friary, Athlone. Featuring Army Band, Tenor David Martin, Athlone A Cappella and the Athlone Pipe Band. Compère: Cathal Murray of RTÉ. Tickets €10 and available at the Castle Gift Shop, Midland Sound Equipment and Cunningham's Pharmacy, Monksland. The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day at 1850-609090 in complete confidence.
Christmas Envelopes, Cards and Parish Calendars
Will be distributed next week by your local area distributor/collector. We wish to thank most sincerely all our parish collectors and area distributors for all their help throughout the year and wish wish them and their families a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year.
Sunday 1 December 2013
Newsletter - Sunday 1st December 2013
An Chéad Domhnach den Aidbhint
First Sunday of Advent
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 30th 8pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 1st 10am: Irene & Ronan Mulligan, Taylorstown.
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: Private Intentions
Wednesday 4th 7pm: John & Mary Naughton, Clonellan
Thursday 5th 7pm: Owen & Kathleen Connaughton, Clonark
Friday 6th 7pm: John Harney, Crannaghmore
Saturday 7th 10.30am: Julia Ryan (Mother of Majella Glynn, Crannaghmore)
Saturday 7th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 8th 10am: Thomas Hynes, Drum Road
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Mass
Friday 6th 8pm: Mary Flynn (1st Anniversary)
Sunday 8th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine
Baptisms
Oisín Patrick Shrahan
Tadhg Michael Kelly
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.
Rest In Peace
Brendan McFadden, Dún Ard, The Batteries (father of Gabrielle McClean, Newtownflood)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Drum Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Christmas Party for our senior citizens will take place on Sunday 8th December in the Athlone Springs Hotel commencing with Mass at 3pm. Anyone who did not receive an invitation please come along, you are most welcome.
Samaritans Annual Christmas Concert
On Thursday 12th December at 8pm in the Franciscan Friary, Athlone. Featuring Army Band, Tenor David Martin, Athlone A Cappella and the Athlone Pipe Band. Compère: Cathal Murray of RTÉ. Tickets €10 and available at the Castle Gift Shop, Midland Sound Equipment and Cunningham's Pharmacy, Monksland. The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day at 1850-609090 in complete confidence.
Waiting in hope - Ecumenical Prayers of Advent
You are invited to the Methodist Church, Northgate Street on Friday 6th December for tea and coffee and 11am, followed by a short Advent service led by Fr. Turlough Baxter, St. Mary's Church and Rev. Rosemary Lindsay, Athlone Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.
Change of Mass times
The Sunday Mass times in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church revert to the original times with effect from Sunday 1st December with 3 Masses on Sunday: 9am, 10.30am and 12 noon.
First Sunday of Advent
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 30th 8pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon, Curryroe
Sunday 1st 10am: Irene & Ronan Mulligan, Taylorstown.
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: Private Intentions
Wednesday 4th 7pm: John & Mary Naughton, Clonellan
Thursday 5th 7pm: Owen & Kathleen Connaughton, Clonark
Friday 6th 7pm: John Harney, Crannaghmore
Saturday 7th 10.30am: Julia Ryan (Mother of Majella Glynn, Crannaghmore)
Saturday 7th 8pm: Patrick & Delia Moore, Meehambee
Sunday 8th 10am: Thomas Hynes, Drum Road
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Mass
Friday 6th 8pm: Mary Flynn (1st Anniversary)
Sunday 8th 11am: Ned & Catherine Shine
Baptisms
Oisín Patrick Shrahan
Tadhg Michael Kelly
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to their parents.
Rest In Peace
Brendan McFadden, Dún Ard, The Batteries (father of Gabrielle McClean, Newtownflood)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Drum Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Christmas Party for our senior citizens will take place on Sunday 8th December in the Athlone Springs Hotel commencing with Mass at 3pm. Anyone who did not receive an invitation please come along, you are most welcome.
Samaritans Annual Christmas Concert
On Thursday 12th December at 8pm in the Franciscan Friary, Athlone. Featuring Army Band, Tenor David Martin, Athlone A Cappella and the Athlone Pipe Band. Compère: Cathal Murray of RTÉ. Tickets €10 and available at the Castle Gift Shop, Midland Sound Equipment and Cunningham's Pharmacy, Monksland. The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day at 1850-609090 in complete confidence.
Waiting in hope - Ecumenical Prayers of Advent
You are invited to the Methodist Church, Northgate Street on Friday 6th December for tea and coffee and 11am, followed by a short Advent service led by Fr. Turlough Baxter, St. Mary's Church and Rev. Rosemary Lindsay, Athlone Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.
Change of Mass times
The Sunday Mass times in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church revert to the original times with effect from Sunday 1st December with 3 Masses on Sunday: 9am, 10.30am and 12 noon.
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