Tullyallen
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LOUTH LOOKING GOOD AWARDS 2017
The annual Louth Looking good Awards took place in Dundalk last Thursday, 9th November. Our cemetery featured again in the list of merits. The four committee members are delighted to again come 2nd this year and hope with further improvements that they are get to 1st place in the near future. The work to improve our cemetery started in 2003 and the committee would love to get new volunteers onboard to help keep up the great work they do. Well done to all involved you have done our parish proud.
NEW YEARS DAY GRAND PRIZE DRAW
Tickets are now available for the Glen Emmets New Years Day Grand Prize Draw. With first prize being €6000, 2nd Prize €2000, 3rd Prize €1000 and 10 winners will get €100. The ticket costs just €50 and the draw will take place at 9pm on 1st January 2018 in the Morning Star. Tickets are available from any of the committee members or the Lotto Hut Saturdays 12-6 outside Lynch’s Centra, Tullyallen. This could be the ideal solution to your Christmas Gift problems but tickets are limited so when they’re gone, they’re gone. It would be advisable to get your tickets purchased early on.
PARISH NEWS
The next Do This in Memory Mass will be on Sunday the 26th of November at 11am. We will have a speaker from Trocaire speaking at Mass about gift cards on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of November. Then Trocaire gift cards will be on sale on 25th and 26th of November. Your support is much appreciated.
On Wednesday the 22nd of November we will have rosary and meditations for suffering and persecuted Christians around the world at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm which will remember those who are suffering or who have died for their faith. This is part of our outreach project (Aid to the Church in Need) which is been undertaken by our Parish Pastoral Council for this coming year. All are welcome to this special time of prayer and celebration of the Eucharist.
The lists of the Dead sheets & envelopes now available at Church Door. A novena of Masses, All Souls day, the Fridays of November & First Fridays of each month. Rosary each day in the month of November in the cemetery at 2.30pm. All are Welcome.
MEN’S SHED
The Men’s Shed Tullyallen meet up every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10am till 1.00pm. This is open to all men in the Parish and surrounding areas. Everyone has something
to offer the Shed they would be delighted to get new members on board. They are currently in process of obtaining a site for their workshop.
TOWNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB NEWS
The winners of last the 9 hole re-entry played 4th / 5th November are as follows: 1st Pauric Pentony with 22 points, 2nd Jim Faulkner with 22 points and the Midweek winner was Jim Faulkner with 21 points
SLIMMING WORLD TIMES
Slimming World have two classes each week on Thursdays. The first class is 5pm and the second is 7pm. Why not head on down to the Glen Emmets Clubrooms and get on the right track.
GLEN EMMETS CLUBROOMS
The Glen Emmets have a function room and a meeting room available for meetings or parties. Contact Jack Carolan on (087) 2316722 for details. Get all your Glen Emmets jerseys, half zips, shorts, tracksuits, bags, socks etc in the club shop. Contact Mary McCabe on (086) 0792756 or Marie Russell on (087) 6876870.
TULLYALLEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Group meets on a Thursday morning 9.45 to 11.45 upstairs in Glen Emmets. There is a small cost of €3 for a cuppa and a wee chat and entry to Glen Emmets lotto. The Kids are not left out as they get toast and juice. They are always open to some new faces, this even includes parents, grandparents and minders - all welcome.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held Tuesday 7th November 2017. The Grand Prize Draw was for €2,400 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were: 8, 16, 19 & 31. The 2 Lucky Dip winners received a ticket each for the New year’s Day Grand Prize Draw (worth €50) well done to Martin Campbell & Niamh Markey. Next week’s draw is €2,500. Tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or any committee member or now you can play online at https://www. locallotto.ie/play_newa.asp?ll_ id=1329#Anchor
CARMEL BOYLE’S CD LAUNCH
Carmel Boyle, a singer/ songwriter from Monasterboice Drogheda is known internationally for her spiritually orientated songs, many inspired by Celtic Christian spirituality. Her latest recording is inspired by the sacred site at Monasterboice and the 6th century Saint Buite/ Naomh Boice associated with the area.
The launch is on Sunday, November 26th at 4pm to 6pm at An Croi Wisdom Institute, Tullyallen. There will be an opportunity to hear a live performance of the songs and some light refreshments. Places are limited so please book early if you are interested in attending the event. Admission: Donation Contact 0876240071, message or email ancroi@eircom.net
CHRISTMAS COMES TO TULLYALLEN
A note for the diary is Thursday, 23rd November when Tullyallen Pharmacy are running their 20% Discount Day. What better way to stock up on the Christmas Gifts and all at a great price.
GLEN EMMETS AGM
Just a quick note to all Glen Emmets GFC members. The AGM is due to take place on Monday, 20th November at 8.30pm in the clubrooms. All members and intending members are welcome.