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Please note this site contains archived newsletters and is not currently being updated. The Parish of Saints Peter & Paul - Athlone, Drum & Clonown now has its own website at http://www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com/

Sunday 23 February 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 23rd February 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 22nd 8pm: Frank Lennon, parents Thomas & Elizabeth, Creggane
Sunday 23rd 110am: Johnny Naughton, Clonellan
Tuesday 25th 7pm: Johnny Seery and Brigid Donoghue
Wednesday 26th 8pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 27th 7pm: Martin McManus, Drumlosh
Friday 28th 7pm: Margaret Macken, Creggane
Saturday 1st 10am: Rockfield / South Hill Station Mass in the home of Con & Teresa Egan
Saturday 1st 12 noon: Thomas Harney, Curraghaleen (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 1st 8pm: Tommy & Winnie Higgins, Ardkeenan
Sunday 2nd 10am: Patrick & Kathleen O’Neill and deceased family members, Mount Hussey. Also, Stella Brockman

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 23rd 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 2nd 11am:Martin & Bridie Shine, Drumlosh

Rest In Peace
Hugh Roche, Virginia, Co. Cavan and formerly Clonown
Paddy Dunning, Carricknaughton
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Cornafulla N.S. Enrolment and Open Evening
On Tuesday 25th February 6.30pm – 8.00pm. If you are unable to attend on this night you can contact the school on 0906437177.

Cornafulla N.S. Bowling Night
Friday 28th February in The Planet (Leisure World), Grace Road, Athlone. Junior Competition (sponsored by Willie Moore Busses): teams of 4: €20, times: 6.00pm, 6.30pm, 7.00pm. Winners receive a €25 voucher. Adult Competition (sponsored by Deerpark Windows): teams of 4: €40, times: 7.30pm, 8.00pm, 8.30pm, 9.00pm, 9.30pm, 10.00pm. Top 8 teams on the scoreboard will be in the final at the end of the night. Cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams, best lady/gent etc. Please book your time slot with Lesley O’Neill 087-7740123. Please support this fun social event! Spot prizes for raffle will be graciously received in advance or on the night.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group AGM
Annual general meeting takes place on Tuesday 25th February at 8pm in Drum Parish Hall. All are welcome.

Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time. The stations have been a tradition in the parish for generations and it would be lovely to see the tradition continue and restored for generations to come.

Sunday 16 February 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 16th February 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 15th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Egan, Clonark, daughters Noreen & Maureen and husband Michael
Sunday 16th 10am: John Brien, Creggane
Tuesday 18th 7pm: Sarah Duffy, USA (formerly Drumlosh)
Wednesday 19th 7pm: Eamon McManus, Rooskey
Thursday 20th 7pm: John (Cal) & Mary McManus, Nure
Friday 21st 7pm: Kathleen & John Grenham, Curraghaleen
Saturday 22nd 10.30am: Joe Brennan, Clonark (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 22nd 8pm: Frank Lennon, parents Thomas & Elizabeth, Creggane
Sunday 23rd 110am: Johnny Naughton, Clonellan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 16th 11am: Johnny Hynes and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 23rd 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Curraghnaboll

Baptism
Sophia Michaela Earley
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time. The stations have been a tradition in the parish for generations and it would be lovely to see the tradition continue and restored for generations to come.

Sunday 9 February 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 9th February 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 8th 8pm: John & Bridget Duignan, also Tom Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 9th 10am: The Kilroy family, Clonbulia
Thursday 13th 7pm: Patrick Curley, Clonellan
Friday 14th 7pm: Dan & Mary Harney, Crannaghmore
Saturday 15th 10am: James Carty, Dysart (Brother of Mary Grenham, Clonellan)
Saturday 15th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Egan, Clonark, daughters Noreen & Maureen and husband Michael
Sunday 16th 10am: John Brien, Creggane

Clonown Mass Intentions
Friday 7th 8pm: Paddy Joe & Rose Dunning, Newtown
Sunday 9th 11am: Decesed members of the Dunning family, Newtown
Sunday 16th 11am: Johnny Hynes and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Rest In Peace
Walter Furlong, St. Coman's Park
Sr. Mary Ellen O'Connor, late of Monksland who died in San Antonia, Texas
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Ardkeenan National School
Open evening and enrolment for September 2014 takes place on Wednesday 12th February at 6.30-8pm. All welcome. For further details contact Ardkeenan National School, Drum, by phone 090-6437244 or on-line at www.ardkeenanns.ie

Mass with Anointing of the sick
Saturday 15th February at 11am in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul, Athlone. All welcome.

Roscommon/Athlone PTAA Dinner Dance
Takes place on Saturday 15th February in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon commencing at 8.30pm. Tickets available from Collette Harney and Julia Naughton.

Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa
Sr. Elizabeth Murphy, a Franciscan Missionary Sister for Africa who has worked in Africa for many years will speak at each of the Masses on the 15th and 16th February. She will give first hand information on the spreading of the Good News in the African countries in which the Sisters work. You will have an opportunity to participate in this work by your prayer and financial contribution.

Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time. The stations have been a tradition in the parish for generations and it would be lovely to see the tradition continue and restored for generations to come.

Sunday 2 February 2014

Newsletter - Sunday 2nd February 2014

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 1st 8pm: Mary & Joe Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 2nd 10am: Paddy & Margaret Mulvey, also Jim Hynes, Johnstown
Monday 3rd 7pm: Feast of St. Blaise (Blessing of throats after Mass)
Tuesday 4th 7pm: Johnnie Dunning (Snr.), Ardkeenan
Wednesday 5th 7pm: Michel Hynes, Drumlosh
Thursday 6th 7pm: T.P. Kelly
Friday 7th 7pm: Kathleen Naughton, Thomastown
Saturday 8th 8pm: John & Bridget Duignan, also Tom Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 9th 10am: The Kilroy family, Clonbulia

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 2nd 11am: Willie & Nellie Shine, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 9th 11am: Mass

Rest In Peace
Mary Kate Hynes, Drumlosh
Donal Murphy, Cork and Athlone (father of Dan Murphy, Rooskey)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Feast of St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr
Throats will be blessed on Monday 3rd February during the 7pm Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Drum, and during the 9.30am and 7.30pm Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone.

Clann na nGael Dinner Dance
Friday 7th February in the Athlone Springs Hotel. Tickets available from any member of the committee or from Harney’s Post Office.

St. Joseph's College, Summerhill
Open Night and Enrolment will be held on Tuesday 4th February from 7-9pm. Further information available from Liam Nally, Principal at 090-6492383.

Table Quiz
St. Joseph's College Parents Association fund-raising table quiz in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland on Wednesday 5th February at 8pm. Adult table of 4: €40. Student table of 4: €20.

Athlone Mental Health Association
AGM will be held in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone on Tuesday 4th February at 8pm. New members especially welcome.

Scoil na gCeithre Máistrí
Athlone’s All-Irish Primary School will hold an Open Meeting for parents who are interested in enrolling their children in the Junior Infant class of September 2014 on Wednesday 5th February at 8pm in the school. Please contact the school at 090-6465794, email oifig4maistri@gmail.com or visit our school blog ceithremaistri.scoilnet.ie/blog should you require further details.

Coffee Morning
Athlone Special Olympics Club are holding a coffee morning in the Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone on Friday 7th February from 10am-1pm. Your support would be appreciated.

Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host a station mass in their home this spring are invited to contact Drum Parish Office to book a date and time. The stations have been a tradition in the parish for generations and it would be lovely to see the tradition continue and restored for generations to come.

APSI - Access to Psychological Services Ireland
This service is now available to residents of County Roscommon and offers a free and confidential service to those with mental health difficulties. There are 6 centres in Roscommon and one is located in Monksland. To access this service please contact 090-6665020 or contact a health care professional.

Renew
Renew is a group of people who understand that mutual support and personal exploration are key elements in overcoming emotional, psychological and spiritual distress. Any one of us can find that, at some point in our lives, we experience severe or overwhelming distress. Renew provides a context for our experience of distress and contact with others to support our journey towards thriving. We do this through gatherings, contact, information & peer support groups. More information is available on www.renew-ireland.com. Athlone Group Peer Support Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month in 2 Garden Vale, Athlone at 8pm. Contact Dara 086-8041625 or Jackie 087-7605824.