Enniskerry
JUNIORS INTO FINAL
Enniskerry junior footballers reached the county final with a good win over Kiltegan. The final takes place on Saturday next in Arklow against big favourites Knockananna. Your supportis needed to help our team win this final
WALKERS
The walkers are out again on Saturday leaving from Windsor Spar in Village opposite Town Clock in Enniskerry at 1.30 p.m.
GOOD SHOW
Once again Enniskerry Tidy Towns workers had a good result in the National competition.
DARTS
The annual meeting of Powerscourt Arms Dart team took place night. It is hoped that the Boro League will begin in three weeks time.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, October 9 – The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion (said); 11.30 a.m. – Harvest Thanksgiving. Everyday in Powerscourt: 10 a.m., midday and 5 p.m. – Open Church and Daily Prayer. Thursdays in Powerscourt: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion and Prayer for the Sick.
Harvest Festival 2016 in Powerscourt Church: The church will be decorated for Harvest Thanksgiving this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Family Harvest Service will take place on Sunday at 11.30 a.m. with Special Preacher: Cathy Hallissey (with her special friend..), curate of Taney Parish, Dundrum. Children asked to bring goods for needy causes.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, October 9 – The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity: 10 a.m. – Family Service.
Kilbride Parish News: Kilbride parish supper dance will be held on October 21 in Greystones Rugby Club. Supper served sharp at 9 p.m. Tickets will be available from Georgina at 087 6716745.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
Sacrament of Reconciliation – (Confessions): St Mary’s – Enniskerry: Saturday after 10.15 a.m. Mass; Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray – Saturday after 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Masses; Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray – Saturday after 10 a.m. Mass.
The Rosary: The Rosary is recited each morning (Monday to Saturday) at 10 a.m. (before Morning Mass and at 7 p.m. in the Prayer Room in St Mary’s on the first Monday of the month.
Baptisms: From October 2016, Baptisms will be held on the second Saturday of the month in St Mary’s Church, Enniskerry, for parishioners only. Please arrange with Parish Office. Parishioners are asked to please give two weeks notice if you wish to book a baptism.
Helpers Wanted: God’s Housekeepers are looking for help on Monday mornings for half an hour from 10.45 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. to clean St Mary’s Church, even if you cannot commit to every week, every second week, once a month, all help appreciated.
Legion of Mary – Kilmacanogue Presidium: Meet at 3.30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Sacristy of St Mochonog’s. New members are most welcome. Group recite the Rosary on the first Saturday of each month at midday at the Grotto in the church grounds. Click on the link legionofmary.ie to view website.
Parish Shop: St Mary’s Church Shop (at rear of Church on the left) opens after all Masses. All occasion cards, prayers, statues available plus items, for Baptisms, Weddings and other Special Occasions.
Facebook Page: Enniskerry, Curtlestown, Glencree and Kilmacanogue are part of the Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area. A Facebook page has been created to coordinate any and all activities common to all parishes in the area. So please link in with it and like our page. To find: type Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area on your own face book page and like it please.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Children who were baptised in Enniskerry Parish and wish to enrol in St Mary’s and St Gerard’s National School in the years 2017,2018,2019,2020 or 2021, should complete an enrolment application form available from the school (enniskerryns.ie) if they have not already done so.
HISTORY SOCIETY
Members of the Enniskerry History Society are invited to attend tonight’s (Wednesday) 8 p.m. meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road (Dublin Road end), Shankill, at which Con Manning will present his lecture ‘Gordon Mac Donald Hills and his Watercolours of Round Towers.’ All welcome – admission €4.
Members are also invited to attend tomorrow nights (Thurs- day) 8 p.m. meeting of the Mount Merrion Historical Society in the Mount Merrion Community Centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin, at which Diarmaid O’Grada will present his lecture ‘Georgian Dublin’ – admission €4; to next Tuesday nights 8 p.m. meeting of the Genealogical Society of Ireland in the Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute, Cumberland Street, Dun Laoghaire, at which Mal Murray will present his lecture ‘Easter 1916 – Rising or Civil War’ and to next Wednesdays 6 p.m. meeting of the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive, 138144 Pearse Street, Dublin two, at which Dr Lisa Maria Griffith and Dr Ciarán Wallace will present their lecture ‘Buried in the Archives: Funeral Undertakers in Dublin, 1750-2000.’Admission free.
Work on organising the Enniskerry History Society autumn programme of lectures is currently in progress and details will be announced in due course. Information about the Enniskerry History Society and its activities available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
The new opening hours are as follow: Tuesday and Wednesday – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Friday – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Book Club will be continuing and will meet on the last Wednesday of every month. New members to both the Library and Book Club are always very welcome. Please phone 01 2864339 for further information.
GARDENING CLUB
The Enniskerry Gardening Club is delighted to have Liam McGarry, President of the Deer Society and Beekeeper to give us a talk, ‘Deer Out. Bees in the Garden’ in our usual venue, Powerscourt Parochial Hall (beside Poppies), tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. This promises to be an interesting and informative evening. There will be tea or coffee and biscuits and a chance for a chat after the talk. Everyone welcome, guests €7. For more information please see our Facebook page Enniskerry Gardening Club.
The Go for Life active retirement group are enjoying a return to the Brockagh Centre on Tuesday morning starting at 11 a.m. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise come along on Tuesday next. For further information call the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or drop in any Tuesday at 11 a.m.
TAI CHI/QIGONG
Tai Chi and QiGong are very powerful tools which help to heal physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. There will be classes starting soon in Brockagh Resource Centre depending on the level of interest. If you are interested in joining the class call 0404 45600 to register your interest. Go to jadesuntaichi.com/ neal-traynor.html to learn more about the classes and tutor Neal Traynor (087 9085684). Classes will be held on Monday mornings or Tuesday evenings.
HAPPY DAYS
Happy Days has started and is from 10.30 to midday weekly. We would like to invite people with babies and young child to come for a social morning with their children for some play, chat and of course light refreshments. Contact Sandra 0404 45600at the centre for more information.
TEA DANCE
The Citizens Information Centre have now an office in the Brockagh Resource Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 12 providing valuable personal advice relating to your rights and entitlements on a large range of matters. No appointment necessary. This is a free and confidential service. For more information go to www.citizensinformation.ie.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
If you are interested in booking a stall at our popular and festive Christmas Fair on December 11, or if you would like to perform music or entertain in the festive spirit at the fair call Michelle Wed-Fri at the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email us at laraghit@ eircom.net to request a booking form. The booking from is also available to download at brockaghresourcecentre.ie/events.
WORKSHOP
‘Walking in the Lightness of Being’, the advanced teachings of the Lenmurian Mystery School use ancient wisdom to transform our lives and the lives of all. In this year of 2016 we are being challenged on many levels: socially, economically, emotionally and spiritually.
This workshop, which takes place on Saturday, October 22, from 9.30 to 6 p.m., was born out of the need to address these issues that arise from these challenges. Contact Christina Sieber 089 9623399 (txt/voicemail only-they will get back to you) tinasieber@hotmail.com.
NURSING STUDIES