Mass intentions this Week in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church Saturday 22nd February (JD) 6.30 p.m. Michael & Bridget Galvin, Mike & Winnie Farrell Sunday 23rd (BN) 9:00 a.m. Mass for the people of the parish (MH) 10.30 a.m. Kenneth Connor (1st Anniversary) (JD) 12 Noon Bernie Ward, Helen Vilend (Nee Savage) Norway. Monday: 9.30 a.m. Private Intention (Followed by Novena) 7.30 p.m. Annie, Pat Fallon 23rd February 2020 (Followed by Novena & Benediction) Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: 9.30 a.m. Private Intention Ash Wednesday 7:30 a.m. No Intention Our Parish on-line Email: [email protected] 9.30 a.m. Thanks Giving Mass www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com 7.30 pm No Intention Facebook.com/Sspeterandpaulsparish - Thursday: 7.30 a,m. No Intention Twitter ; @stpetersathlone 9.30 a.m. Joe Hughes Live Camera Feed Friday: 7.30a.m. No Intention www.churchservices.tv/ 9.30 a.m. JJ Glennon 7.30 p.m. Mary Gaffey, Jason Gaffey Patrick Dunning Contact Details Sadie & Frank Kelly Fr. John Deignan P.P. (10 Ashford, Monksland) 090—6490874 [email protected] Ss. Peter & Paul’s Office Forthill House Secretary Ciara O’Connell 090 -6492171 Saturday 29th February 9.30 a.m. Nora Devine ( Months Mind) Monday - Friday 9.30am - 1pm [email protected] Caroline Devine Fr. Bernard Ngalame C.C. Forthill House, Battery Road, 089 4678885 (BN) 6.30 p.m. Brian Lenehan ( 1st Anniversary ) Fr. Michael Hickey CSSp (Drum / Clonown Areas) 090-6437125 Sunday 1st March (MH) 9:00 a.m. Mass for the people of the parish Drum area Office Catherine Higgins, Secretary 090 6437125 [email protected] (JD) 10.30 a.m. Mary Kirwan Deacon Tony Larkin 085 7392473 / [email protected] (BN) 12 Noon Susan Reilly Parish Organist; Mr PJ Stacey 087 2486206 Safeguarding Officer; Fr. John Deignan P. P. Ar dheis Dé raibh a n-anamacha Parish Pastoral Council; Colm Naughton, Chairperson c/o Parish Office Please pray for the repose of the souls of Millie Fenlon (Nee Reilly), Annsfields wood , Parish Finance Committee Marie McEvilly, Chairperson c/o Parish Office Baylough , Mary Murray (Nee McGuire), St Pauls Terrace, Frank Kelly, Moycullen who is Sacristy Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church (attended at Mass times only) 090 -6494150 brother in law of Pat Keena, , Jimmy Lennon, Glenwood, Athlone , father of Sacristans' Christine Kenny & Tom O'Neill Siobhan Mcloughlin, Clonown and brother of Johnny & Michael Lennon those who Baptism, Confirmation & Marriage Certificates are issued from the Sacristy died recently may they rest in peace.

Bell Circle & Parish Bingo Draw takes place every Monday Evening at the Parish Centre. Main Prize Winners: € 200 Michael Murphy €50 Bridget Carty € 30 Hanana Evans Inter-Parish Bingo Every Sunday ay 8pm in the Dean Crowe Theatre

Offertory Collection: February 16th €1490.62 Ss. Peter & Paul’s St. Brigid’s Church, Church of Our Lady of the Thank you for your on-going support and generosity Church, Athlone Drum Wayside, Clonown A thought for today Drum Masses this week • Earlier thinkers before Jesus had stated the principle not to do to others what Sat. 22nd. 8 p.m. (MH) Paddy & Margaret Mulvey, Johnstown. Also, Jim Hynes. you would not have them do to you. That is perhaps the basic law underlying Sun. 23rd. 10 a.m. (JD) Kitty Seery, Clonellan. all manners and politeness. But Jesus puts it more positively. We must actually Mon. 24th. - No Mass. DO things for others. There is the story of the man who appeared at the gate of Tues. 25th. 7 p.m. - Confirmation Programme for Ardkeenan, Cornafulla & heaven asking for entry. When St Peter asked him why he should be let in the Summerhill in Drum Parish Hall. man answered: “my hands are clean.” “Yes,” answered Peter, “but they are Wed. 26th. 7 p.m. - ASH WEDNESDAY empty!’ The Christian ethic is one of active loving. John (Cal) McManus and his sister Mary. Nure. Thurs. 27th. 7 p.m. - Dan & Mary O’Connor, Kielty. Daughters Maureen and Anne. Lent 2020 Son Pat and daughter in law Mary. Lent begins on Wednesday, February 26th (Ash Wednesday) Fri. 28th. 7 p.m. - Brigid Garner, Scotland. (Formerly nee Murray, Clonellan). Masses for Ash Wednesday Sat. 29th. 8 p.m. (JD) Johnny Naughton, Clonellan. Also, deceased family members. Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, 7.30am; 9.30am; and 7.30pm Sun. 1st. 10 a.m. (BN) John Dunning, Drumlosh. Drum 7pm Clonown 8pm. Daily Masses in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church during Lent. Spring Stations in Drum Tuesday thru Friday 7.30am; Monday thru Saturday 9.30am; Monday & Friday 7.30pm Anyone wishing to host the Spring Stations can contact the Drum Parish Office on 0906437125.

Confirmation Preparation Programme Knights Of Columbanus—ALPHA Programme The Programme commences this coming week in Drum & in Town. ALPHA weekly programme is commencing Wednesday 4th March in St Ciaran's House St Tuesday February 25th from 7pm—8pm in Drum Hall Marys Square Athlone at 7:30—9pm. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of Chris- For candidates from Cornafulla, Ardkeenan & Summerhill NS. tian Faith. Each night begins with food followed by a 30 minute video and then, time for small Thursday February 27th from 7pm—8pm in St. Peters School Hall, Excise Street. group discussion. ALPHA is run free of charge. For more info on ALPHA see: .alpha.org For candidates Cloonakilla, Dean Kelly, St. Peters & Clonown NS

Baptism Preparation Course ASH Wednesday Mass in AIT Please continue to pray for the young people who are preparing for Baptism in advance of Ash Wednesday @ 11am in John McCormack Hall in AIT First Holy Communion. The formal preparation course begins on Wednesday February 26th. Trocaire Lenten Campaign Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Envelopes containing the Trocaire Lenten Campaign Boxes are available in the Porches of the The Diocesan Pilgrimage will take place from August 28th to September 2nd 2020. Churches in the Parish. You might consider giving a little eaxh day of lent to help them with • Direct flight from Knock to Lourdes their work in needy parts of the world. You can check out the work they do at www.trocaire.org • Transfer on arrival from the airport to your hotel with guide assistance • 5 nights' accommodation at selected hotel in Lourdes Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy • Daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal served at hotel A Special Mass for Healing will take place at on Friday, 28th February at 8 p.m. The Celebrant • Transfer from your hotel to Lourdes Airport for return flight will be Fr. Joseph Okere. All are welcome. Contact 086 4054489. • Direct flight from Lourdes to Knock Coláiste Chiaráin Parent’s Association Luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours • are holding a fundraising table quiz on Thurs 27th Feb in The Shamrock Lodge Hotel @ 8pm. Assistance of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives throughout the pilgrimage Table of 4 €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated. and at airports the cost is from €735 inclusive of tax. Booking JWT Dublin 01 241 0800 Clann na ngael Registration Accord Elphin - Caring for Marriage on Friday 28th February in Johnstown Clubhouse from 6 – 9pm & Sunday 1st March Monksland Accord is recruiting Marriage Preparation Facilitators to present Pre- Marriage courses in Community Centre between 10:30 – 12 noon for both boys and girls from u6 up to minor level the Elphin Diocese. Centres are located in Sligo. and . Full training provide. Facilitators are part voluntary and part paid. Selection and training will ARISE take place later this year. Full details from Anne at 071-9145641 or Email accord- Young Adult 18+ National Event takes place in Knock Shrine on Saturday March 7th 2020. [email protected] There will be inspirational speakers, music, celebration, fun, a chance to meet with other young adults. Registration is from 10am and the day will finish at 4:30pm, Cost €10. For more Clonown Mass Intentions information, booking, etc. Please contact Frank McGuinness, Director of Youth & Young Adult Sun. 23rd. 11.15 a.m. (MH) Johnny Hynes, Currnaboll. Also, Dec. family members. Ministry, Diocese of Elphin. Text, WhatsApp, Call, etc. to 087 9880690. Wed. 26th. 8 p.m. (JD) Ash Wednesday. Sun. 1st. 11.15 a.m. (BN) Mary Shine, Currnaboll. Also, Dec. family members.