Laragh& Glendalough
CINDERELLA SHOW
It’s show time for Cinders on December 17 and 18 at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, and on January 2017 on the 14th and 15th in Celbridge. Featuring Elevation SPA, FYI Dance Club, Next Level Dance Centre, McKinley School of dance and Dance LA.
For tickets call 087 2063309 or available online at Eventbrite search for NFA Productions.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
If you are clearing out your attic and throwing out decorations you don’t use anymore, drop them into us at the Brockagh.
GLENDALOUGH CHRISTMAS FAIR ON DECEMBER 11
If you are interested in booking a stall at our popular and festive Christmas Fair 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.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT LARAGH-GLENDALOUGH
We send our sympathy to our chairperson Ann Hanlon on the death of her husband Eddie. We extend our condolences to Veronica and her family on the death of her mother Della Nolan.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT OUTINGS
The next AR Laragh/ Glendalough lunch date will be on Tuesday, November 1. The trip to meet our Active Retirement friends in Sallynoggin was postponed till a later date.
JUVENILE HANDBALL TRAINING
Handball Training for children takes place each Wednesday evening in the Annamoe Centre at 6.30 p.m. for kids aged 7-9 years and at 7.15 p.m. for children aged 10-13 years. For further information contact Oliver Donelon at 087 9040535 or Andrew Muldowney at 087 0510104.
TAI CHI AND QIGONG
Tai Chi and QiGong classes are held at the Brockagh on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. This ancient form of exercise can enhance any professional sport injury and repair or can be very helpful if you have postural problems. Tai Chi will help your body renew itself with powerful whole body movements. If you are interested in joining the class log onto jadesuntaichi.com/nealtraynor.html to learn more or call tutor Neal Traynor (087 9085684) to book.
MESSY PLAY AT HAPPY DAYS
Messy Play is coming to the Brockagh Centre on November, wed 16th at 11 a.m. The classes give babies, toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to come together and discover everyday materials in a new and exciting way within a fun, friendly and relaxed environment. Each class has various areas of play spaciously laid out which offer messy/sensory/tactile materials to explore. At Messy Play you can expect to find, painting, water, sand, dough, gloop, jelly, flour, spaghetti, mud and much more, each class is different. The class lasts for one hour and all children must be accompanied by an adult. All cleaning up is taken care of so you can come along, enjoy the fun and leave guilt free. For more information check messyplay.ie or call Elaine at 086 1741062.
WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE MEETING
Will be held in Roundwood Parish Hall and centre on Wednesday, November 2, commencing at 8 p.m. The purpose of the JPC is to provide a forum where the local authority and the senior Garda officers, responsible for the policing of that area, can consult and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the area and in particular to keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and anti-social behavior occurring and the factors underlying and contributing to it.
TEA DANCE
On November 27 there will be a tea dance at the Brockagh Resource Centre from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with music by the Wicklow Man. Pre-Christmas fun before a busy December kicks in, a spacious hall where you can dance away the afternoon, brightening the winter months with old and new friends. Groups from any area are very welcome, large or small just call 0404 45600 to book in a group.
EVENING YOGA WITH VIVA
Viva’s yoga classes for beginners to advanced resume on September 21 at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes on the night and bring a blanket. Mats are available on the night.
HIGH INTENSITY FITNESS DANCE
Just pop in on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. to dance your socks off with Adam and the class in cardio exercise dancing, dropping those extra calories. You don’t need to be a good dancer or very fit just dance along at your own pace and enjoy the music.
CAR BOOT
Our next Glendalough Car Boot at the Brockagh Centre will be on Sunday, November 6, don’t miss out on home baking, Christmas decorations and some early festive gifts. Vans must be booked in.
Book indoor spaces early but if you would rather be outside just show up in the morning at 8 a.m. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600.
WHY NOT ECDL?
You may need to get back into the workforce after a period of absence so why not do a certified course that is just on your doorstep. Doing certain modules can pinpoint what skills you need for a particular job or that new job you are looking for. As an employer it will boost productivity in the workplace and up skill your employees. Call Michelle at 0404 45600 at the Brockagh Resource Centre to know more.
THE WORLD IS ONLINE, ARE YOU?
Have you bought a new laptop/tablet mobile phone and need to know how to use it for particular tasks such as photos, sharing, banking, dating online, selling on DoneDeal, buying on eBay, working those emails and sending attachments. Whatever you’re learning needs we can help for only €15 per hour. Phone 0404 45600 for a chat with Deborah or Michelle.
CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE INCREASED SERVICE
If you wish to see how the budget 2016 effects you come along to CIC 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 citizensinformation.ie.
The next service will be on the Tuesday, November 1, at 10 a.m. to midday
MINDFUL ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
This course is for athletes who would like to get more from their sports performance, be more present and in the moment when training or competing, learn to modify their behaviour with awareness, overcome negative beliefs or thoughts that are holding your performance back, would like to achieve and realize their goals. Contact Sue Redmond via email at info@ sueredmond.com or phone 086 8102770. This will be held at the Brockagh Resource Centre on November 19 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Services of Worship for Sunday, October 30, The Fourth Sunday Before Advent: 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Holy Communion; 7 p.m. Compline, Sarah Mannion. ###
KILTERNAN CHURCH OF IRELAND
ServicesofWorshipforSunday, October 30, The Fourth Sunday Before Advent: 8.30 a.m.: Holy Communion Form 2; 10.30 a.m.: A Celebration of Healing and Wholeness; 7.30 p.m. A Service of Remembrance.
SHANKILL BIBLE CHURCH
Glen Maris House, Eaton Wood Grove, Shankill D18 WK27. Sunday Bible Hour 11.30 a.m. Bible Study, Mum’s and Tots and Youth Challenge. Further information from 01 2115808, email info@shankillbiblechurch. org; shankillbiblechurch.org.
ST ANNE’S PARISH SHANKILL
St Anne’s Resource Centre Hours: St Anne’s Resource Centre is open 9 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those requiring Baptism/Confirmation certificates or application forms for Baptism can obtain them during the above hours. Please note that the Parish Office is the only place where certificates and application forms can be processed.
Mass Times: Mass is celebrated in St Anne’s Church at 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, (except August and September). Weekend Mass times are Saturday 6.30 p.m. Vigil Mass and on Sunday at 8 a.m., (9 a.m. in St Patrick’s Church in St Columcille’s Hospital), 10.30 a.m. (Family Mass), midday, and 6 p.m. Confessions are heard on Saturdays after the 10 a.m. Mass, between 12.30 p.m. and 1 p.m., and after the 6.30 p.m. Mass. Mass is now broadcast on-line and can be viewed by logging onto the parish website: stannesparishshankill.com and then clicking onto video link.
St Patrick’s Chapel, Loughlinstown: After this Sunday the celebration of the Sunday Mass in the chapel will cease till into next year due to the need to carry out essential maintenance.
Baptism Times: Baptisms take place in St Anne’s Church at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month and at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. A month’s notice is required. Please contact the St Anne’s Parish Office located in St Anne’s Resource Centre to make your arrangements. Please note that when visiting the Parish Office to arrange a baptism, the child’s birth certificate should be brought as it necessary to photocopy it for the parish records but it will be returned immediately.
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: The UAC are holding Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 22nd of each month. This is a worldwide initiative by the Pallottine Family to pray for vocations to the Priesthood and the Religious Life. For further information contact Pat Maguire at 087 7532780.
Coffee morning: The local branch of the Pro Life Campaign will host tomorrow (Thursday) a coffee morning from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre, Shankill. Parishioners are invited to attend to hear more about the current situation as regards the protection of the unborn and their mothers and get involved. Tea and Coffee will be served. All are welcome and please consider bringing a friend. For more information, contact 086 3132872 or 01 662 9275. Thank you.
Christmas Cards: Now in sale in St Anne’s Resource Centre. €2 each or three for €5.
Join the Choir: The Adult Choir sing at midday Sunday Mass. Rehearsals on Monday evenings at 8 p.m.; The Junior Choir sing at 10.30 a.m. Sunday Mass. This choir rehears after Mass on Sunday. Please contact Hilda 086 8265788 or call up to the choir loft after Mass for more information. The Secret Choir sing at the 6 p.m. Sunday Mass once per month. Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Please contact Louise by email st.annes_parishoffice@yahoo.ie.
Hospitality: Hospitality takes place after 10.30 a.m. Mass on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in St Anne’s Resource Centre.
Remembrance Mass: As part of our Remembrance Mass on Sunday, November 6,, we would like to honour the memory of deceased loved ones by collecting pieces of cloth (distinctive and with personal associations) which will be stitched onto the stole that will be included in the Sacred Space for the month of November. There will be a basket in which pieces of cloth 10x 15cm (6x4 inches) can be left at the back of the church for the next two Sundays.
St Anne’s Parish Christmas Fair: Last Monday night there was another Christmas Fair meeting at 8 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre to organise this year’s event. This is an annual major fundraising event for our parish and will take place on Sunday, November 20, in St Anne’s Resource Centre. We will be delighted to accept good quality items, toys, unwanted gifts and bottles for bottle stall. Please leave them into St Anne’s Resource Centre and we will store them till Christmas. (We regret that we are unable to accept books, videos, clothing or electrical goods) Thank You. We need ticket sellers from the following areas: Commons Road, Athgoe, Clonasleigh, Holly Park and Thomond, Crinken Glen, Assumpta Park, Hilltop Lawn, Eaton Wood Area, Loughlinstown Village and Cherrywood Road, Stonebridge Road, Close, Lane, The Village and Mullinastill Road. If you can help, please contact St Anne’s Resource Centre.
Shankill Community Games: Will hold their annual Church Gate Collection this weekend.
Holy Day – Feast Of All Saints – Tuesday, November 1: Mass will take place at 10 a.m., midday and 7.30 p.m. This feast reminds us of all those people who lived lives to the best of their ability in accordance to the teaching of Jesus Christ. Some of these we know from the churches official list of Saints but today the Saints include the many good people we have known who are now living in and enjoying the presence of God.
Habemus Choir: The Habemus Choir will sing at this Sundays 6 p.m. Mass.
Parent and Toddler Group: Meets in St Anne’s Resource Centre every Wednesday from 10 a.m. To midday. €4 for parent and Child (including Tea or coffee and Biscuits). For further information please contact Iarla Dunphy 086 3513221.
Meeting for Youth: We invite all 16-35-year-olds to come to the church every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. to gather for a time of Adoration, prayer, music, reflection and fellowship. Followed by a cup of tea and social from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in St Anne’s Resource Centre. youth2000.ie.
Film Night This Saturday: This Saturday the October Film Night takes place at 8 p.m. on the Big Screen in St Anne’s Resource Centre. The film will be Rogers and Hammerstein’s ‘Carousel’ starring Gordon Mac Rae, Shirley Jones, Claramae Turner and Robert Rounseville. Film starts at 8 p.m. Admission free. Everybody