Saturday 25th 8pm: Owen McManus, Belrea and partner Leonie Kirwin
Sunday 26th 10am: Patrick Higgins, Curryroe
Tuesday 28th 7pm: Patrick & Bridget Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla
Wednesday 29th 7pm: Mary Ellen Duffy, Clonark
Thursday 30th at 7pm: Sr. Bridie Macken, Dún Mhuire
Saturday 1st 10am: Francie Ruane, Thomastown (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 1st 8pm: Michael Glynn, Crannagh
Sunday 2nd 10am: Michael McManus, Clonark
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Johnny & Mai Harney and John & Nell Salmon
Sunday 2nd 11am: Willie Shine, Drumlosh
Drum Apostolic Work
Annual Church Gate Collection at Drum Church on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July. Proceeds in aid of our Missionaries. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Pieta House West Church Gate Collection
Thank you to all who supported the recent church gate collection. The total amount collected was €477.85. Your generosity is much appreciated.
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Tony (Anthony) Coyle (brother of Sean Coyle, Ardkeenan) also Michael Watson, late of Ardkeenan
Sunday 22nd 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte, Thomastown
Tuesday 24th 7pm: Thomas & Mary Ann Naughton, Doohan
Wednesday 25th 7pm: First Confessions for Summerhill N.S.
Thursday 26th 7pm: Michael Keogh, Cuilmore
Saturday 28th 10.30am: Bridie Harney, Curraghaleen (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 28th 8pm: John Joe Meares, Curryroe
Sunday 29th 10am: Catherine Higgins, Curryroe
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Deceased members of the Shine family, Cunny and Buggane
Sunday 29th 11am: Ann & Tom O’Brien, Oldtown
Rest In Peace
Joseph (Joe) Curley, St. Coman’s Park, Baylough
Frank Gilsenan, Annsfield Wood, Baylough Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group AGM
Annual general meeting takes place on Tuesday 24th March at 8.90pm in Drum Parish Hall. All are welcome.
Drum Heritage Group AGM
Annual general meeting takes place on Wednesday 25th March at 8.30pm in Drum Heritage Visitor Centre. All members requested to attend. New members most welcome.
Drum Community Text Alert
A public information meeting will be held on Thursday 26th March at 8pm in Drum Parish Hall to help form a community text alert group. The system alerts/informs people and helps combat and prevent crime within our local area. This meeting is open to all members of the community and as many people as possible are asked to attend.
Drum Clonown Community Games
Swimming will take place on Friday 3rd April at 6.15pm in Athlone Regional Sports Centre. Registration takes place at 5.45pm. Entry €2 per event per child. Also our Annual Church Gate collection takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April at Drum and Clonown Churches. We would like to thank you for your support in the past.
Golden Jubilee
Congratulations to Sr. Joseph Fallon, Cornafulla, a member of St. Joseph of Cluny Order, who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of her profession on Saturday 7th March in Ferbane.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Phoebe & John Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 15th 10am: Thomas & Mary Ann Harney, Doohan and deceased family members
Monday 16th 8pm: John Martin & Rita Kenny, Clontuskert
Tuesday 17th 10am – St. Patrick’s Day: P.J. Lawless, Cornafulla South
Wednesday 18th 7pm: Philomena Duignan, Ardkeenan
Thursday 19th 7pm: Martin O’Rourke, Rathpeak
Friday 20th 7pm: Tom & John Joe Rock, Cornafulla South
Saturday 21st 10am: John Paul Egan, Mount Florence (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 21st 8pm: Tony (Anthony) Coyle (brother of Sean Coyle, Ardkeenan) also Michael Watson, late of Ardkeenan
Sunday 22nd 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte, Thomastown
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: Tommy & May Curley, Cuill
Tuesday 17th 11am: Mary Henry, Carricknaughton
Sunday 22nd 11am: Mass
Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 19th at 8pm in Monksland Commnity Centre. All welcome.
Rest In Peace
Kathleen Fallon (née McManus), Clonrulla
Camilla (Ciss) Nolan (née Higgins), Raheny, Dublin and formerly Crannaghmore (sister of the late John Higgins, Crannaghmore) Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Lá ‘le Pádraig, 17 Márta
St. Patrick’s Day is a holy day of obligation. Mass times as follows:
– Drum: Monday 8pm; Tuesday 10am.
– Clonown: Tuesday 11am.
– Ss. Peter & Paul’s: Monday 6.30pm; Tuesday 9.30am, 12pm, 6.30pm.
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Morning
In aid of Ardkeenan N.S. on Tuesday 17th March from 10.30am–12.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. Why not join us after Mass for a Full Irish Breakfast. Admission: Adults €10, Children €3. Also, raffle on the morning. Please come along and support us.
Drum Community Text Alert
A public information meeting will be held on Thursday 26th March at 8pm in Drum Parish Hall to help form a community text alert group. The system alerts/informs people and helps combat and prevent crime within our local area. This meeting is open to all members of the community and as many people as possible are asked to attend.
Samaritans
Athlone Midland Samaritans need additional volunteers to maintain their befriending service. No experience necessary as training provided. If interested please call or text 085 2845010 or email athlonevols@gmail.com or visit samaritans.org. The Samaritans provide 24 emotional support on Freephone 116123.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Edward McManus, parents John & Margaret, Nure
Sunday 8th 10am: Tony & Mary Duignan and deceased family members, Clonbulia
Monday 9th 7pm: Mass for the sick, followed by the Rosary
Wednesday 11th 7pm: First Confessions for children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.
Thursday 12th 7pm: Mass for Confirmation Candidates of Ardkeenan, Cornafulla and Summerhill N.S.
Friday 13th 7pm: Tommy & Winnie Higgins, Ardkeenan
Saturday 14th 10.30am: Michael Berrigan, Clonark (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 14th 8pm: Phoebe & John Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 15th 10am: Thomas & Mary Ann Harney, Doohan and deceased family members
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Johnny & Annie Egan and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 15th 11am: Tommy & May Curley, Cuill
Rest In Peace
Gerry Lynch, Cedarwood Drive, Monksland
Michael Dempsey, Rugby, England and formerly of Crannagh Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Do without and get out
In aid of Roscommon Palliative Care Unit. Come join us for a 5K walk for the seven weeks of Lent. Sunday 8th March from Drum Parish Hall at 5pm. €2 per person and children free.
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Morning
In aid of Ardkeenan N.S. on Tuesday 17th March from 10.30am–12.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. Why not join us after Mass for a Full Irish Breakfast. Admission: Adults €10, Children €3. Also, raffle on the morning. Please come along and support us.
Samaritans
Athlone Midland Samaritans need additional volunteers to maintain their befriending service. No experience necessary as training provided. If interested please call or text 085 2845010 or email athlonevols@gmail.com or visit samaritans.org. The Samaritans provide 24 emotional support on Freephone 116123.
Spring Stations
Anyone who would like to host the Station Mass this spring can contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125 to arrange a date and time.
Trócaire Lenten Campaign
Envelopes containing Trócaire Fast Boxes are available at the back of the churches. Every home is asked to bring one and support Trócaire in helping people to make a living so that they can escape poverty.
