Bree-Galbally
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Mass in Bree on Christmas Eve is at 8 p.m. Christmas Morning Mass is at10 a.m. Mass in Galbally on Christmas Eve is at 6 p.m. and in Ballyhogue at 8 p.m. Mass in Galbally on Christmas morning at 11 a.m.
St Stephen’s Day. 11 a.m. Mass in Galbally, Friday the 27th Mass in Bree at 9 a.m. New Years Day 9 a.m. in Bree and 11 a.m. in Galbally. January 6 Bree at 9 a.m., Galbally at 10 a.m. and Ballyhogue at 7 p.m.
YOUTH CLUB CAROL SINGING
Our annual Carol Singing in Bree will be held after 7 p.m. Mass on December 21 outside the church. There will be some hot refreshments available for everyone afterwards in the hall.
ST STEPHEN’S DAY FUN RUN/WALK
The time to dust down the running/walking shoes is approaching in time for Galbally’s ‘Christmas Jumper’ festive run, walk, trot or pram push. Galbally Sports and Leisure Club will host a 5k fun run/walk on St Stephen’s Day, December 26.
The event will begin at midday, with registration taking place from 11.30 a.m. onwards. Entry fee is €5 for adults, €10 for a family. Refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards.
Everyone is invited to come along, wear your Christmas jumper and get involved in what promises to be a fun community event. All funds raised go towards renovation and development of Galbally Hall.
SENIOR CITIZENS TEA PARTY
Bree Macra is hosting a Bree senior citizens Afternoon Tea Party on Sunday, January 5, 2020, from two to 4.30 p.m.
All senior citizens living in the parish of Bree are invited to join them for an afternoon of tea, treats, chats, entertainment and festive fun. Invites are being distributed by members throughout December, but please contact Cait at 086 4046545 if you have not received your invite by December 23, or for further information.
YOUTH CLUB WINTER FUN RUN/WALK
It’s that time of year again for the annual winter Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Participants can choose from a 10k or 5k. Prices are €10 for adults, €5 for under-16 and kids go free. Registration starts at 11.30 a.m. and race will be kicking off at 1 p.m. Raffle and spot prizes available on the day.
SCOIL EOIN BAISTE
The Scoil Eoin Baiste Carol Service will now take place on Monday, January 6, at 10 a.m. in the church.
SEASONAL WISHES
A sincere thanks to the PROs and club officers who have contacted us during the past year with details of their organisations’s activities.
If you haven’t been doing so, then it’s time to make a New Year’s resolution. If you want the activities of your club or organisation to get publicity, contact Jim and Clare Doyle at 053 9247706 or email jamcsdoyle@eircom.net before 10 p.m. on the Thursday night prior to publication.