Church News.

There will be Mass in Drumsna on Friday evening July 11^th followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Holy hour duty: Kathleen Reynolds and Bernie Gill

9:30am Mass Sunday July 6^th Reader Pat Reid, Ministers Ella Gannon and Pat Reid.

Church Collectors For July Paddy Guckian and Padraig Dunne. Altar Society for July Margaret Mc Guire and Ella Gannon.

The Saturday Evening Mass in Annaduff (7pm) will be at 8pm during July and August.

Bishops visit.

The sun definitely had his hat on for the visit on Sunday week last of his Lordship Bishop Francis Duffy to the Parish of Annaduff. Bishop Duffy arrived to a beautiful Sunny morning in  Drumsna  for the 9.30am Mass to be met by Father John Wall and the servers who were faultless in their attendance to the Bishop and the Mass. Thanks is extended to them and to the Ministers of the word and the Eucharist, to those who gave the prayers of the Faithful and the Reflection, to the People who brought up the gifts, the choir, to the collectors and the ushers, and to everyone who helped out in any way . The day continued with the 11am Mass in Annaduff where all involved there also deserve thanks. Bishop Duffy together with Fr John Wall P. P. and the resident Sisters Una and Bridget  lunched in Cox’s Steak house Dromod before attending the wonderful concert in the Annaduff G.A.A. centre at 2pm. where the talent of the Parish performed with gusto and joy. Thanks to all of them for their time and contribution to the enjoyment of the day. A presentation was made to the Bishop of a Wooden Penal Cross carved by Local Craftsman and sculptor Jim Gannon. Presentations were also made to the Sisters who are soon to leave the Parish after four years with us. Tea and refreshments were then served by many willing hands and a tired but happy bishop made his way back to Longford at the end of a wonderful celebratory Parochial Day.

Bingo,

Bingo continues in the Centre Drumsna on this Thursday at 9pm. Last week’s winners included John Fitzgerald, Helen Cullen.   Raffle Mary Geheran, Martina Mc Garry, Patricia O’ Reilly . Free Books Martina Tully, Eileen O’ Brien.

Annaduff G.A.A. Family day.

Annaduff G.A.A. in association with The North West Hospice and Tesco are holding a fun Family day on Sunday August 10^th . All are invited to join in the fundraising where you can make a donation or sponsor a hamper. Tickets are on sale at the moment from any G.A.A. member. For further information contact Ciaran Dolan @ 086 266608

I.C.A. Annual Outing.

The I.C.A.annual outing this year is to Galway on Saturday July 19^th. Contact Teresa Faughnan at 9631875 or Pam Rowley at 087 6978544 to reserve your seat. Early booking essential.

Day Retreat

A day retreat to Lough Derg takes place on Sunday August 24^th. Booking with deposit of 30Euro to Maura Faughnan at 96 24540 or Maura Ward at 96 24353.

I.C.A. Garden Fete

The I.C.A. are hosting a Garden Fete  in Glen View Park and Musuem, Ballinamore on Next Saturday July 12^th   at 2 15 pm. Tour starts at 2.30 sharp. Put on your glad rags and bring a friend for this social event, Contact Maura At 96 24540.

Wedding Bells.

Congratulations are extended to Aine Lynch only daughter of Roseleen and Micheal Lynch, Gortinty on the occasion of her marriage to Seamus Kennedy son of Mary and Jim Kennedy Moheraven . We wish the happy couple many years of wedded bliss.

Baby Joy.

Congratulations to Michelle and Martin Faughnan on the birth of their baby girl Mia, a grandchild for Maura and  Michael John Faughnan, Aughamore, and Nancy and Mick Mc Guinness Bornacoola.

More Baby Joy

Congratulations also to Eithne and Paul Bourke, Kilmore on the birth of their first child Ethan John, A grand child for Moira and Micheal Bourke ,Albert Lock and a first grandchild for Mary Noone Corbally, and watched over by Granddad John Joe in Heaven.

Ice Cream Party.

An Ice cream party with fun and games in aid of Downs Syndrome Ireland takes place at the home of Roisin and Pat Keane Liscallroan, Drumsna on Sunday next July 13^th at 3pm. all are welcome and your support would be appreciated for this worthy cause.

G.A.A./Parish Lotto.

There was no winner of the G.A.A./Parish lotto held in  Last Sunday. The numbers drawn were 1 ;3 ; 16 ; 24. The winner of the 50 euro prize was Eamonn Shanley. The winners of the lucky dip are as follows John casserly, Ann Mc Loughlin Drumsna, Gerry Mc Garry, Margo Beirne. The next draw is in Cox’s Steak House Dromod with a jackpot of  7,500 Euro.