Termonfeckin
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TERMONFECKIN CHRISTMAS TREE.
The Termonfeckin IFA Community Christmas Tree Lighting event is on Sunday December 10th at 4.30pm. There will be plenty of Music and Carol Singing and a DJ. Santa will also be visiting on the evening. All are welcome.
SANTA IN SANDPIT.
The Sandpit Community Christmas Tree Lighting Event is at McGrane’s XL this evening Tuesday December 5th from 6.30pm. There will be Carol Singing and Irish Dancing provided by Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Greenacres Childcare and Corrigan White School of Irish Dance. There will also be a special guest appearance from Stephan Callan. Santa and his elves will arrive at 6.45pm with gifts for all. All are welcome.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
The Parish Christmas Cards are currently on sale. They are available in both Parish Churches and the Credit Union Offices. The cost is €5 for 7 cards. The cards are produced by the Parish Pastoral Council and this initiative since it began some years back has proved to be an excellent one.
COFFEE MORNING
Termonfeckin Pastoral Committee will host a Coffee Morning and Bake Sale in the Termonfeckin Credit Union Offices on Sunday December 10th from 10am to 1pm. There will be Festive Prizes and a Raffle with plenty of lovely Home Baking to buy, indeed there might be something nice for the Afternoon tea. Proceeds are in aid of the Ferrard Day Centre. Please come along and support this very worthy cause.
SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME.
The Department for Transport, Tourism and Sport has announced grant aid worth €56 million under the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP). Over 1,700 different sporting projects will benefit from this funding. St. Fechin’s GAA Club is one of the beneficiaries and will receive €24,000. This is towards Pitch Drainage and the purchase of a Gang Mower. No doubt this is very welcome. The SCP is the primary means of providing Government funding for capital projects to sport and community organisations at local, regional and national level.
ST. FECHIN’S EVENTS.
The St. Fechin’s AGM takes place in the Coffee Shop in Forge Field Farm this Wednesday December 6th at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale for the St. Fechins Community Building Fundraiser “lip Sync Battle” on December 30th in City North Hotel. Rehearsals are well under way for what promises to be a very entertaining show. These tickets costing €25 can be purchased in Termonfeckin Post Office, Forge Field Farm Shop and Loud Ink in Meatmarket Lane.
ST. FECHINS LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 6, 18, 22 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was Irene Rafferty. Winners of €20 were Vincent J Corrigan, Helena Kirwan, Ted and Ann Fanning, Aidan Kirwan and Michelle Mooney. The jackpot this week is worth €2,000 and is sponsored by Madden’s Centra, Termonfeckin.
CREDIT UNION.
Termonfeckin Credit Union needs your help. Do you or someone you know have a spare hour per week? If so, please get in touch with the office on 0419822095
BETHLEHEM VISIT.
A Missionary Group from Bethlehem will visit our Parish this weekend December 9th and 10th. They will talk about the Holy Land and sell religious articles made from olive wood to help and support poor Christian families. Please support if you can.
FR CROWLEY RIP.
The death has occurred of Fr. James Crowley P.E, Ballygawley. Fr. Crawley served as Curate in Termonfeckin Parish from 1955 to 1965. May he rest in peace.
SEAPOINT PITCH & PUTT.
Another big turnout for Week 9 of the Turkey Competition which was an 18 Nett. The cold weather proved challenging but scores were as strong as ever. The results are as follows. Senior-1st: Fechin Rath 44, 2nd: Barry McQuillan 48. Inter-1st: Colin Campbell 44 (ob9 21), 2nd: Jim Donnelly 44. Whiskey Winner: Frank Penders 41. Junior-1st: Josh Murtagh 41, 2nd: Seamus Breen 42. Ladies-1st: Barbara Murphy 45 (ob9 21), 2nd: Mary Casey 45 (ob9 22½). Whiskey Winner: Joanne Cooney 43. Week 10 of the Turkey competition was held over the weekend and was an 18 Gross. Check out our website at seapointpitchandputtclub.com and our 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.
BALSANTER.
Don’t forget the text alert number and please text anything suspicious to 086-2747474. 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. .
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PANSY MORGAN, RIP
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the Morgan and extended Morgan Family, Neighbours, and large circle of Friends, on the passing of Frances (Pansy) Morgan, Broomfield recently.
In her 90th year, Pansy was highly respected by, and a valued friend to many. This was succinctly captured by one of her former neighbours at Pansy’s Funeral when she said, ‘Whatever Pansy could do to lighten your load, she would never add to it’, and all who knew her would agree. A fitting Guard of Honour was provided by Neighbours and Friends on Pansy’s final journey from the Church of Mary Immaculate, Collon to the New Cemetery, Collon on Sunday week last. Ar Dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis!
PADDY WARD, RIP
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to the Ward and extended Ward Family, Neighbours, and Friends, on the passing of Paddy Ward, Main Street, Collon recently.
In his 103rd year, Paddy was born in 1915 and grew up in a time of historical significance, a fact that was not lost on him. Paddy was regarded as a wise and knowledgeable man, who could turn his hand to anything. He highly valued education and training, taking courses and examinations through The City and Guilds of London Institute long before these courses became popular in this country.
A massive link with the past has been broken with Paddy’s passing, but those who knew him are all the better for it. Paddy was a great supporter of local Club Mattock Rangers, who provided a fitting Guard of Honour from his residence to The Church of Mary Immaculate, Collon on Tuesday evening and again on Wednesday to the New Cemetery, Collon. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam dilis!
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SET DANCE CEILI
The Annual Christmas Set Dance Ceili takes place in Teach Raithneach on Sunday 10th December 2017 from 4 to 7 pm. Music is by The Tara Ceili Band and Fear an Ti, John Mc Evoy will call the sets. You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy this event, you can come along and enjoy the Music and Dancing.The very best of refreshments will be served. Contact /Gerard on 087 2729154 for details.
COMMUNITY ALERT
It’s that time of year again, short daylight hours and long dark evenings and nights. Please call on elderly relatives and neighbours, especially those living alone. See that they have all their needs, food, heat, light and fuel for fires and anything else that they may need. It is often difficult for the elderly to get out and about to get shopping at this time of year, you may be able to help out in this regard. Also, please make sure that all Personal Socially Monitored Alarms are working as required. You can check out their operation by pressing the pendant button, when you should get a response from personnel in the Monitoring Station within seconds. It’s also time to make sure that Security Lighting is working correctly. Please make Community Alert a priority in the months ahead and beyond.
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exists with Broomfield and District Residents Association.
The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact the Secretary on 086 3212986 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
Teach Raithneach Booking To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results . Draw Date: 29/11/2017. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 38, 37 and 07. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €1,950.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Gerry Hanratty, Broomfield. Sheila Matthews, Starinagh. Holly Caraher, Rathbran. Michael White, Mellifont Park. Paddy Wall, Balrenny. Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Vincent Fitzsimons, Vincent Martin, Sheila Matthews and Ollie Halpenny. Next Draw Date: 06/12/2017 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.