Tullyallen
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PARISH NEWS
First Friday March 6th, the housebound and sick will be visited. On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th of March adoration is at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm for the List of the Dead on Friday 6th of March.
On March 9th, Mellifont Parish Church in Tullyallen village is hosting an open evening to reflect on where we as a parish community and where might like to go in terms of future plans and possibilities. It is an opportunity for all of us to come together and explore ideas for the future of our parish. We are looking for you to get involved in whatever gift or talent you might have, from making a cup of tea for visitors, to assisting in liturgy and faith development; from meeting with young mothers to welcoming new people to the parish, we want to hear your voice. This meeting will take place in the Parish Hall, Tullyallen, Monday March 9th at 8pm.
We keep the girls and boys of 2nd class in our prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of Penance on Tuesday 10th of March at 7.30pm. The next Confirming our Children Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 7th of March at 7.30pm.
Lenten Masses each weekday at 7.30pm. Adoration each Friday at 7pm. This is an opportunity for you to rekindle your friendship with the Lord this Lent.
We are encouraging the congregation to participate in singing of hymns during the Sundays of Lent. Please feel free to add to our Lenten worship with your singing voice. There will be hymn sheets available and we look forward to you in helping us create our spirit filled worship this Lent!
We invite you to pray both prayers: Our Pastoral Area Prayer for Drogheda and our Parish Prayer for reflection for our parish and for our diocese. These prayers can be found both on our Parish Facebook page and in our Parish bulletin.
Trócaire Lenten campaign has begun and this year highlights the different ways in which mothers are protecting their families from the effects of climate change and from the actions of corporations. Your support is gratefully appreciated.
SLIMMING WORLD TIMES
Slimming World classes are on in the Glen Emmets Clubroom every Thursday at 6pm. Amanda will be there to help everyone get ready for the summer ahead. Now is the time when the summer body is created. Whether you need to lose a few pounds, few stone or just try and maintain what you have, the door is always open for new and returning members. There is no judgement, just encouragement and support from your friendly leader Amanda and all the members who are all in the same boat as yourself. The hardest part is deciding to go, and walking though the door on the first night but everyone else there has had that feeling, you have nothing to lose but a whole lot of satisfaction to gain from your weekly Slimming World meeting.
TULLYALLEN MEN’S SHED NEW OPENING TIMES
The Tullyallen Men’s Shed meets up every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10 am till 1 pm and they are now opening up on Wednesday evenings 7pm to 10pm starting Wednesday, 26th February. They are in their new premises beside the Glen Emmets GFC Clubhouse . Everyone has something to offer in the Shed, all new members will be most welcome.
GLEN EMMETS FUN RUN / WALK DATE ANNOUNCED
Great news the Glen Emmets fun run / walk is back this year on Sunday 19th April at 2pm. There will be a fantastic t-shirt for the first 200 that sign up online so why not log onto https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/ GlenEmmetsGFC5K ensure that you get your t-shirt. This costs €15 for adults, €10 for under 18’s, €30 for a family entry comprising of 2 adults (chipped) and 2 under children (not chipped). If last year is anything to go by this will be a tremendous success. So log on early to avoid disappointment.
BINGO AT THE STAR
Why not pop along to the Morning Star on Wednesday nights for their Bingo night. The lounge is opened up for the Bingo at 9pm and this is proving to be a very popular way to sit out the long winter nights. There is a jackpot of €300 inside 50 calls. You’d never know you could be the lucky one.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto held 25th February. The Grand Prize Draw was for €2,100 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 11, 18, 20 & 30. The Lucky dip winner was Rimkee Dimante who receives a ‘Wee County’ Double House Draw ticket worth €100. Next week’s draw is for €2,200. 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?
GOLF FOR LADIES
Calling all ladies! Have ever wanted to give golf a Well now is your chance.
Seapoint Golf Links are running a Ladies Get into Golf programme. The course includes four lessons from the PGA professional, four on course scrambles with experienced members and ten tokens to play ten 9 hole rounds of golf. So why not take up a new sport this summer, get fit and make lots of new friends. Equipment is provided. The course commences on Monday 11th May at 7pm. with complimentary tea & coffee afterwards. For more information contact Louise @ 087 9343502.
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