Tullyallen
DEADLINE FOR YOUR NEWS
If you would like to see your news in this part of the newspaper, a celebration, weddings, anniversary, family party, births or anything that might be of interest to the local community, please have no hesitation in contacting. Give me a ring at 087 6366605 or pop me an email at hilary.a.kelly@ But one thing to remember is that the deadline to get your items to me is Friday Lunchtime as the paper will now be in the shelves from Tuesday mornings.
GAA HELP NEEDED
Sean MacGiolla Eain, Cathaoirleach, CCC says that “With the growth in popularity of Gaelic Games, the demand for match officials is increasing. There are many men’s, women’s and juvenile games being played in our county on an annual basis and the role of the referee is a very important cog of the wheel to ensure all games take place.
Getting involved and becoming a referee is an ideal way of staying involved on match day.
Louth GAA need to recruit new referees within the county in order to maintain the current level of officiating in the game. Many referees have retired over the previous few years and the recruitment of new referee’s has been very low. Should this trend continue, they will shortly be in a position where they may have trouble allocating officials to cover all games.
Louth GAA are asking clubs to help identify men, women and young people within the various clubs in Louth who would be interested in becoming a referee. They are asking every club to identify a few people and forward their name and contact details to them. Louth GAA will contact them and ensure they get the correct help and advice on how to become a referee.
There are so many clubs in the County with no Referees at all and Louth GAA will be asking these clubs to make a special effort.
MELLIFONT PARISH TULLYALLEN FACEBOOK
Why not have a look at the Mellifont Parish-Tullyallen Facebook page for updates, prayers, reflections and upcoming information and spread the word with friends and family that our parish Facebook is active.
CHURCH RETURNING FOR MASS
The Parish of Mellifont Fr. Sean and the Parish Pastoral Council are proposing to initially commence the public celebration of Mass on Saturday 4th July at 7.30pm and Sunday 5th July at 11.00 am. These services will continue to be streamed via Facebook live for those unable to attend in person.
To comply with current distancing guidelines the capacity in the church will be much reduced as we will only be able to utilise alternate pews and will have to implement a one way system for entry and exit to the Church, there is also the opportunity to use the Parish Hall where parishioners will be able to watch the Mass streamed through Facebook live and receive Holy Communion.
The role offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive local faith based community team that is building on our Parish’s strong tradition of inclusion.
If you feel you would be able to assist them in this they look forward to hearing from you. Your help and support is gratefully appreciated as they continue to prepare for the return of Public Masses in our church. Please contact Fr. Dooley 041 9838520.
Arrangements: For the public celebration of Mass are as follows. Only alternate pews inside the church shall be used with two members of the congregation/ bench (unless member of the same household). The capacity of the Church is 45 people. More will be able to be accommodated if from the same family (up to a maximum of 50 people in each of the Church/Parish Hall including celebrants and Covid Stewards)
The Church will operate a oneway system, entering to the left of the church only and there will be a hand sanitizer station at the church entrance. Stewards will guide people to their seat, filling up the pews from the rear of the church first. Those parishioners with mobility needs will be accommodated in the left hand side pews of the Church which will be reserved.
Ministers of the Word /Eucharist are to take seats in the side aisle at the at the right hand side of Church beside the sacristy. At the end of Mass the celebrant will ask the congregation to remain seated until their row is asked to leave by a Covid Steward to ensure no queuing inside the Church. A separate Steward will monitor the side door to allow exit for those with access mobility issues. There will be no offertory collection during Mass. A collection box will be placed at the end of Mass in the porch at the Left hand side and in the exit to the Parish hall.
If the church reaches capacity the Mass will be available for a limited number in the Parish Hall. According to Government guidelines Stewards will monitor any queuing outside the Parish Hall and guide people to their seat – filling up the far seats first. The Eucharist Minister will distribute the Eucharist to the congregation in their seats. Communion will only be distributed into hands and not on the tongue at this time. Diocesan regulations are mandating this as a requirement at this time. The Eucharist will be brought over from the Church to the Parish Hall by a Eucharistic Minister to those members of the congregation who wish to receive.
Following the celebration a thorough cleaning will take place of the Parish hall and Church.
All those participating in the celebration of Mass and the sacraments must ensure social distancing is maintained after mass and not congregate in groups. All possible efforts are being made to facilitate every parishioner to attend the sacraments but government guidelines must be followed at all times. Please make sure to bring copies of all Missalette and leaflets touched home with you.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Mellifont Parish Tullyallen is now seeking volunteers for stewards to enable them to return safely to Masses in our church and to guide parishioners through the arrangements which will be in place due to Covid 19. They are also seeking volunteers to assist with cleaning of church after our Masses.
Our Church will need to be sanitised when parishioners leave - rather than our sacristan Sandra having to do all this alone, the volunteers/stewards. might assist so that this doesn’t become a huge task for one person.
The role offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive local faith based community team that is building on our Parish’s strong tradition of inclusion. If you feel you would be able to assist us in this we look forward to hearing from you. Your help and support is gratefully appreciated as they continue to prepare for the return of Public Masses in our Church. Please contact Fr. Dooley 041 9838520.
TULLYALLEN SLIMMING WORLD
If you are sitting at home or in work and thinking to yourself “I would love to lose weight”? Slimming world would like you to know that they are here to help you to change your wishing into a plan of action and to get the results you deserve.
They are not currently running the traditional style of meeting but are running virtual meetings by zoom which by all accounts is flying and a lot of local ladies are availing of this service during our current climate. All the ladies that take part say that it is easier than you think to log on and participate.
Everyone is more than welcome to join in - returning members and new members alike. If you would like local Group leader Amanda McManus to point you in the right direction, contact her on 085 1718025 and she will help you on the road to weight loss. Don’t sit at home waiting for things to get back to normal, be one step ahead of the posse, grab the bull by the horns and take control, you will wonder why you waited so long after to join up.
GLEN EMMETS SOLO CHALLENGE
The Glen Emmets are delighted to launch their ‘Solo Challenge’ and are giving back to our community. All funds raised will be divided between two very worthy groups, who provide an invaluable service in our community.
They are calling on everyone to complete the solo challenge. The challenge is broken down into sections. Adults and players above 16 years – 500 solos, Players from 12 to 16 years – 200 solos, Players from 10-12 years – 100 solos and Under 10 year olds – 50 solos. Solos can be done at intervals or a family can have a relay by sharing 500 solos.
All they ask is that any person or group that is participating to please send a SHORT video clip of part of the solos (no need for all of the challenge) so that they can share on their Facebook page. All you have to do is take a SHORT video of your solos and email to pro.glenemmets@gmail. com, then nominate 5 to continue and finally donate to Men’s Shed Tullyallen & Tullyallen Carers by clicking on https://www.gofundme. You can Donate ANY amount, so what are you waiting for
TULLYALLEN MEDICAL CENTRE THERE FOR ALL CONCERNS
Please don’t ignore your non-COVID health concerns, and contact The Medical Centre for advice. Whilst they have had to change how they do things, they now also offer phone and video consultations, which are partially/ fully reimbursed by some private health insurers, and as always, if they need to arrange an in-practice consultation, they can do that too. Stay safe everyone & know your health matters.
The Medical centre ask that when coming in to the surgery that you please wear a face covering where possible please remember to wash your hands regularly.
TULLYALLEN CONFIRMATION
Great news for the boys and girls in the outgoing 6th class. A date for their confirmation has been confirmed this week.
The dates for the celebration will take place over 3 days, Tuesday 18th August, Wednesday 19th August and Thursday 21st August with each ceremony taking place at 6pm in Tullyallen Church.
The families of the children have been contacted and informed of their allotted days and the protocol involved.
All details are also on the school website. I am sure the children are delighted that they will finally get to make their confirmation before the next step on their lives onto secondary school.
LOTTO RESULTS
Results for the Glen Emmets Lotto sponsored by The Morning Star and held Tuesday, 23rd June in the Seating area of Centra Shop.
The Grand Prize Draw was for €2,900 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 10 & 24. The Lucky dip winner was Patricia O’Brien who receives a ‘Wee County’ Double House Draw ticket worth €100.
Next week’s draw is for €3,000. You can see this online on the Glen Emmets Facebook page and tickets are on sale in Centra Tullyallen or online at https:// www.locallotto.ie/play_newa.asp?
If you would like your envelope collected, contact any member of the Emmets and they can organize to collect your envelope.
GAA CÚL CAMPS NOW TAKING BOOKINGS
It’s all go now with the Glen Emmets Cúl Camp now open for bookings. There are 2 weeks available for our own club. Week 1 is 13th to 17th July and the 2nd week is 27th to 31st July.
This camp is aimed at boys and girls aged 6 to 16 years with an action-packed and funfilled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.
The camp costs €65 for one child but if you have a second it would be €60 and €50 for a third and subsequent child.
This includes this summer’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps Kit but you can book this camp without the price of the kit if your child has attended a previous camp this year for the discounted price of €50.
Booking can be made online at kellogsculcamps.gaa