TUBBERCURRY
FOCUS IRELAND-:
Focus Ireland Bucket collections will also take place on three days in December, Thursday 14, Friday 15 and Saturday 16. If you could give two hours or your time on any of these days it would be very welcome.
NORTH WEST SIMON COMMUNITY:
How about getting right into the festive spirit with carols and good cheer while raising funds to help tackle homelessness? Come along to Sing for Simon on Friday, December 22.
O’Connell Street will be filled with music as choirs, school groups, friends and work colleagues come together to Sing for Simon. Volunteers are needed to shake buckets and collect vital funds for Northwest Simon. If you can give two hours between 10 am and 6 pm, your help would be very much appreciated.
Parkrun is coming to Tubbercurry! They are are hoping to start a free, weekly parkrun in Tubbercurry, every Saturday morning at 9.30am. The weekly runs will be positive, welcoming and inclusive. Whether you’d like to run, jog, walk, or volunteer you’ll be very welcome to come along. In Tubbercurry they’re hoping to get a start-up team together to get parkrun going, made up of people willing to volunteer occasionally. Please get in touch if you wish to get involved.
PARKRUN TUBBERCURRY: ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELANDEASKEY:
West Sligo volunteers - would you be able to help out in Easkey once a week on a Friday for a couple of hours at the Day Centre with the The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Sligo Branch? If you can play music or dance we would love to hear from you as the service users enjoy live music hugely. Also, if you feel you would enjoy assisting residents with activities such as painting, flower arranging, reading, reminiscence, playing bridge, knitting, making cards or crafting of any type, they would be delighted to have your support in these areas too.
CHARITY SHOPS SLIGO TOWN AND COUNTY:
All of the shops in Sligo Town and County are looking for volunteers! If you’re nervous about being on the shop floor, ask the manager if you can help out in the back. If you’re feeling a bit more confident then maybe you could do the till! There are lots of tasks you can take on. If you’re looking to meet new people or be part of a lovely team- the charity shops in Sligo are the way to go. All of the roles are on the i-vol website.
As there are increasing numbers of people in Sligo town requesting help with their English we are developing a panel of volunteers to join our current team of volunteer tutors.
You will be asked to support people learn and speak English in an informal, friendly atmosphere. We would like you to provide at least a six month commitment if possible.
We are looking for people who have a high standard of English and are interested in helping people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
You do not need to have been a teacher, but if you have some language teaching experience, all the better. Volunteers who are new to this can sit in with existing tutors to get the hang of the sessions.
SLIGO LEADER PARTNERSHIP: CLASSES USUALLY RUN IN THE MORNINGS FROM 10:30am
once a week.
The Telephone Support Volunteer service in the Patient Support Services is a phone-based information and support programme, designed to support and empower new Heart and Stroke members with a check-in call and support on a weekly check in call.
The PSS Telephone service provides practical and emotional support to Heart and stroke survivors and their families to help with life changes and to empower and support people towards their recovery goals. Full training provided. They’re looking for volunteers to commit to two hours per week for at least one year.
IRISH HEART FOUNDATION:
The deaths have occurred of:Evelyn Dravins, Ballymote Road. Sympathy to her daughter Christine, son Albert and to her extended family, relatives and friends.
Teresa Shannon, Gurteen and Co. Cork. Sympathy to her sisterin-law Anne Shannon, Ballyara, and to her extended family, relatives and friends.
Mai McLoughlin, Ballygluinn, Co. Galway. Sympathy to her sister Agnes and brother Frank, Cloonacool and to her extended family, relatives and friends.
May they rest in Peace.
Congratulations to Nine McDonagh and Marc McCausland who celebrated their marriage last week.
To Sean Gallagher, Drimina and Ann Lawerence, Loughill who announced their engagement recently.
DEATHS: WEDDING BELLS: CONGRATULATIONS:
We welcome into the Christian community Erin Michelle Walsh, Oughambawn, Tubbercurry who was baptised last weekend in Tubbercurry Church.
RECENT BAPTISM:
Traditional session will be held in The May Queen Lounge Tubbercurry on Friday December 8th. Juniors at 8pm and seniors at 9pm. Christmas party will be held in the Mayqueen Lounge on Friday 15th at 7pm. Bigi Linn
SOUTH SLIGO CCE: TUBBERCURRY ACTIVE RETIREMENT:
Tubbercurry Active Retirement members are holding their Annual pre-Christmas Dinner on Sunday next, December 10th at 2 pm in Cawleys Hotel, costing thirty euro. Following the festive meal, there will be a free raffle and live entertainment. It is a community occasion so all interested in joining us are very welcome. Just ring 087 6184924 to book. Just a reminder - our 2024 Annual Holiday will be to North Kerry in the week beginning
June 23rd next and based in the Manor West Hotel, Tralee. Full details later. Nollaig shona agus Athbliain faoi mhaise diobh go leir
The Lough Talt branch of the INHFA will hold their AGM on Tuesday night at 8pm in the Ox Mountain Centre (beside Joe Dan’s).
Topics will include ACRES and Nature Restoration along with other important information. Members and non-members welcome, attendance is important.
Positivity, mindfulness, meditation and
INHFA AGM: 90 MINUTES FOR ME:
- 12:30pm gentle yoga starts on Wednesday, January 24 for six weeks, from 10.30am to 11.30am, in Tubbercurry FRC – cost €25. Bookings to 071 9186926.
CREATIVITY FOR WELBEING:
Focuses on the creative process rather than the finished product, how we can bring creativity into our own lives, focus is on fun, suitable for beginners and advanced. Starts Friday, January 12, from 10am to 1pm, for six weeks in Tubbercurry FRC – cost €25. Bookings to 071 9186926.
The next Connect Café takes place on Thursday, December 14 from 10am to 12 noon in Tubbercurry FRC. All welcome to come along for a chat and a cuppa.
CONNECT CAFÉ:
Wednesday, December 13 in Dancing West Studio, Tubbercurry. Music by Carmel McLoughlin. Admission €10. Full details phone 087 6674561.
CHRISTMAS DANCE: FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
Friday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and is a Holyday of Obligation. Mass on Friday morning in Tubbercurry Church at 9.30am and on Friday evening in Cloonacool Church at 7.pm.
If you would like help to get a park run started in Tubbercurry or know more about it, please attend a meeting on Wednesday night in An Chroí at 8pm. Email esther.mooney@hse.ie or tt.shields@partrun.com.
PARK RUN: ACHONRY PIONEER ASSOCIATION:
If anyone in the parish would like to receive their Silver or Gold Pioneer Pin or become a member of the Achonry Pioneer Association, email achonrypioneers@gmail.com or phone Thomas 087 2344338 before December 31.
CLOONACOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Cloonacool Community Christmas Party takes place on Sunday, December 10 commencing with Mass in the Community Centre at 3pm.
To book your place, please contact Attracta on 086 3058844. Looking forward to a lovely evening together..
In Cloonacool Community Centre on Monday, 11 December at 8.30pm. All proceeds in aid of Little VIPs Community Playschool, Carnaleck. Raffle and refreshments on the night. All support is greatly appreciated.
There is Eucharistic Adoration in both our churches. You are most welcome to come along for an hour, or part of an hour at any time. Tubbercurry, Wednesday from 10am to 7pm and in Cloonacool on Thursday from 10am to 12 noon.
25 CARD GAME: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST JOHN EVANGLIST CHURCH:
Commemorative Calendar is now available. It features monthly pictures from the Church with a short one-line reflection/theme for each month. This calendar celebrates ninety years of this Church at the heart of our parish. Copies will be available after Masses and in the Parish Office. Ideal gift for those away and a keepsake for those at home. The calendar costs €10.00 and we hope you will enjoy it and pick up your own copy and maybe a few for family/friends away.
A reminder that Bishop Paul will celebrate the 11.30am Mass in Tubbercurry on Sunday, December 10 to mark the 90th Anniversary of the opening of the church.
90TH ANNIVERSARY MASS:
For the Pudding: ● 125g/4oz Odlums Self Raising Flour ● 125g/4oz Butter (softened) ● 125g/4oz Caster Sugar ● 2 large Eggs (beaten) ● 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder ● 125g /4oz Plain Chocolate (melted) ● 50g Shamrock Pecan Nuts (chopped) ● 15ml/1 tbsp Milk For the Sauce: ● 125g/4oz Plain Chocolate, broken into pieces ● 25g/1oz Butter ● 30ml/2 tbsp Golden Syrup Method 1. Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 2. Butter and line the base of a 900ml/1½ pint pudding bowl with a circle of greaseproof paper or butter wrapper. 2. Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs a little at a time (add a spoonful of flour if the mixture begins to curdle). 3. Sift together the flour and cocoa powder and fold into the mixture with the melted chocolate, chopped pecans and milk. 4. Spoon the mixture into the bowl and cover with a round of greased and pleated greaseproof paper tied securely with fine string. Cover with pleated foil. 5. Steam for 1½-2 hours (see directions below) until the pudding is risen and firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre of the pudding comes out clean. 6. For the chocolate sauce, place all the ingredients in a heat-proof bowl and set this over a pan of simmering water. /eave until melted, then remove from the heat and stir until smooth. 7. Turn the pudding out on to a plate, while warm. Pour over some of the chocolate sauce and decorate as desired. Serve the remaining sauce on the side. Enjoy! To Steam: ● Put two long strips of tin foil cross-wise on your work top. ● Place a roasting tin onto the foil. Sit the pudding bowl into the tin and fill with boiling water to within 2cm/1in of the top of the tin. ● Bring the tin foil around to form a parcel, gathering at the top and securing with string. This should be airtight to prevent any steam escaping. ● Place in an oven preheated to 150°C/300°F/ Gas 2 for the specified time. There is no need to top up with water during cooking. I would love to know if anyone tries this yummy Christmas Dessert, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me on 0872026026 or email Debbabakes@gmail. com. Busy busy month between baking, shopping, decorating etc. I’m so looking forward to putting the feet up on the 24th. . +ave a great week and lots of festive fun. /ots of love Devril xx I hope you enjoy making this recipe. Any questions please email me on debbabakes@gmail.com, I’m happy to help. Back next week with more recipes, tips and advice. Check out my IDFHERRN and ,QVWDJUDP GHEEDEDNHV for all my latest goodies.