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rent in the hall and also kitchen facilities and any event can be catered for: Business Meetings and Presentations, Arts & Crafts, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations and Funeral Receptions.
GET WELL GREETINGS.
A speedy recovery is sent to all Parishioners who are ill, either at home, in hospital, and in the various convalescence and respite homes in the area. Sincere thanks are also extended to those who care for them there.
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FAREWELL TO FR. AIDAN.
Following the Vigil Mass in the Church of the Immculate Conception on Saturday August 5th, a special gathering took place in Scoil Naomh Feichin to pay tribute to Fr. Aidan Murphy who has been Parish Priest for the last 10 years and is leaving to go on Sabatical in the U.S.A. Fr. Aidan came to Termonfeckin in 2007 and during his time here he celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination. Major renovation work on the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Parochial House was undertaken during his Ministry and also the setting up of the Parish Pastoral Council. A Presentation was made to Fr. Aidan on behalf of the Parishioners. Compliments are certainly due to the organisers of the evening who provided mouthwatering refreshments. It was a most enjoyable evening but no doubt he will be missed.
On August 17th, Fr. Aidan will fly to San Francisco and will then spend almost a year at a Jesuit College in Berkley, California. Will he come back to Termonfeckin as Parish Priest? No one knows and as he says himself, that decision rests with Archbishop Eamon Martin.
Fr. Aidan, we wish you a very safe journey, the best of luck on your sabatical and hopefully we will see you again. Meanwhile we welcome Nigerian Native Fr. Emmanuel Abuh who arrives in Termonfeckin Parish this Saturday August 19th. Fr. Emmanuel will be in our Parish for only two weeks after which he returns to Nigeria. Following his departure, Fr. Stephen Duffy will take charge having been appointed as Administrator for the Parish. Claire Mc Glew. Winners of €20 were Eamonn Reynolds, Mary Carron, G. Higgins, Aidan and Blaithnaid Quinn and Kearney Family, Baltray. The jackpot this week is worth €6,500.
CREDIT UNION.
Take the stress out of sending your students back to college with Termonfeckin Credit Union. Special Student Loan Rates are available. Call in for a chat with our officers or click on www.termonfeckincu.ie for further details.
MONTESSORI.
Don’t forget that Pebble Beach Montessori, Big Street will hold an Open Day on Saturday August 19th from 2-4pm. It is open for parents who have their children booked in and for new bookings. Come along and meet Emma Hoey and the staff and see what excellent facilities are available. Pebble Beach Montessori also does a Lego Club which is very popular.
RURAL LINK BUSES.
Flexibus- Local Link, the bus service covering rural areas which operates in the Termonfeckin area has a new initiative where “Kids Go Free” for two weeks.. This applies to those under 19 years of age and it applies from August 14th to 27th. For further information on how to use the service and find out when it operates in Termonfeckin, contact Flexibus- Local Link at 046-9074830 or 1800-303-707. Alternatively, contact meathtransport@eircom.net
21ST BIRTHDAY.
Congratulations to Hazel Haughney who recently celebrated her 21st Birthday, Hazel is a daughter of Vincent and Orla, Thunder Hill.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
Members please note the next round of the Club Mixed Doubles Matchplay must be completed by September 3rd. Meanwhile a number of Seapoint members took part in the Leinster Inter-County competition held in Westmeath over last weekend. Kindly check out the website at www.seapointpitchandputtclub. com and Facebook page.
ADORATION.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place on Monday evenings from 7-8pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Why not come and spend some quiet time in the presence of the Lord.
WHIST.
Whist is held on Sunday nights at 8.30pm in Sandpit Hall. If you are a regular player or would like to learn how to play Whist, why not come along? All are welcome.
SCOIL NAOMH FEICHIN.
Applications for the new School Year are still being accepted, to enroll, email: office@ scoilnaomhfeichin.ie
BALSANTER. Don’t forget the text alert number and please text anything suspicious to 0862747474. If you would like to join up to BALSANTER, application forms are available in Maddens Centra, Mc Grane’s XL and both Parish Churches.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL.
Please contact the Free-Phone number 1800-677777 if you require the services of the local Conference of St.Vincent de Paul or wish to offer support. All calls are treated in strictest confidence.
CREATIVE WRITING.
Creative Writing Classes will begin at Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan on Monday September 4th from 10.30am-12.30. These courses explore a range of topics, from character and plot development to voice and style. Through writing exercises and examples from literature, participants will develop an awareness of various literary tools and techniques. These classes provide space for the writer to share their work in a supportive workshop environment. To book a place, contact Ross on 085-1395320 or email at: ros1_@hotmail.com. Check out Info at www.balbriggan.info/creative-writingclasses for further details. The fee is €120 for 10 weeks.