Ballyhea

CHURCH NOTES

Mass Times – Sunday, May 17, at 8.30 a.m. Mass will be streamed live on mcnmedia/ tv. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18, to 20 Mass will be streamed at midday. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 21, to 23 live streaming at 10 a.m.

MONTH OF MAY – The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Feast days for the coming week: Monday the 18th: St John I, pope and martyr. Tuesday the 19th: Ss. Celestine V, pope. Wednesday the 20th: Bernardine of Siena, virgin and doctor. Thursday the 21st: The Ascension of the Lord. Friday the 22nd: St Rita of Cascia, religious. Saturday the 23rd: St William of Rochester.

CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE – The Q2 meeting of the Child Protection Committee is cancelled.

CANDLE SHRINES – If anybody wishes to have candles lit in the Shrines in the church, please contact the Sacristan at 086 3016859.

WINDOW SUBSCRIPTIONS – If anyone or any family wishes to sponsor a window, this can be done by a single subscription or by a number of subscriptions over a period of time. One window will be open to public subscription, anyone can contribute any amount to it, if they so wish. Please contact the parish priest.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS – No church gate collection taken up at St Mary’s Church, Ballyhea is endorsed by the parish. Any group or organisation intending to collect outside the church gates are asked to present copies of their permits in the sacristy, together with copies of letters of authorisation of those collecting on their behalf. This should be done before the collection commences.

CATECHISM ONLINE – The Catechism of the Catholic Church can be viewed on this web page vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__ p8.htm

GAA NOTES

ONLINE SHOP – All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O’Neill’s website. Check it out at oneills.com/shop-by-team/ GAA/ireland/ballyhea-GAA.html

INSTAGRAM – The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub.

LOTTO – The club lotto draw is on hold for the moment due to the current Covid 19 situation. Any tickets sold will be entered in the next draw that is held. Thank you for your continued support.

GAA MEMBERSHIP – Club Membership for Juveniles is €20, Adults €40 and Family €80.

GARDA MESSAGE

If any of the older or vulnerable parishioners need prescriptions collected at this time or a check on a neighbour is required, feel free to contact Charleville Gardaí at 063 21170. Remember to keep practising social isolation and adhere to the 2km travel rule except for essential work or shopping. Keep safe.

BALLYHEA RESPONSE GROUP

Ballyhea have set up a support group who will do shopping, collect prescription from Doctor or Pharmacy and offer support to anyone who might be feeling vulnerable, isolated, alone or worried in the midst of this health crisis.

Ballyhea Response Group has spoken to some shops and pharmacies already and strict hygiene protocols will be followed (e.g. use of disposable gloves, shopping bag and the pledge to never enter your home). Please have your Doctor’s number on standby along with your Eircode. If you don’t know your Eircode you can let one of the following people know and they will get it for you.

The following are Emergency Contact Details: The National Covid-19 Helpline Number is 1850 24 1850. Senior Line can be contacted on 1800 80 45 91. ALONE is also offering Corona Virus advice at 0818 222 024. Emergency Numbers 112/999. Shoppers Contact Numbers – Mike Morrissey 087 205 14 36,

Jim Codd 087 922 39 39, Helen O’Sullivan 086 326 33 59, Ger O’Shea 087 823 76 97.

COMMUNITY ALERT

Ballyhea Community Alert has successfully set up a Text Alert Network to immediately alert our community when an incident occurs. Prompt information to and from Gardaí deters criminal activity.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our Text Alert Network please phone any of the following people for information and sign up details – Phil Ryan 087 2937465, Pat Daly 086 1220114, James Horgan 087 2572271, Willie Meaney 087 1936842, Con Walsh 086 8570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually.

MEN ON THE MOVE

Men on the Move is currently postponed as are all other events in the club. places.

Please be mindful and adhere to the news bulletins and media conferences from the medical professionals and the health service executive and relevant medical organisations .

The future of the country financially industrially economically and all aspects of life as we know it depends aa on everybody being vigilant co–operative voluntarily available and concerned for the wellbeing of our families relatives neighbours and the public at large at this serious threat to all our future lives.

COLAISTE PLANNING PERMISSION APPLICATION

The application, for planning permission, by the local second level Colaiste Mhuire, Buttevant, is still with the relevant authority, for scrutiny. The application is for the provision of, a “Twenty Space Drop Off Area”, with an “Acess Roadway”. The application also includes provision of “FootPaths”, and “Vehicular Entrance”, for the development. There is also an application, included, for the extension of “The Staff Car Park”, by “Twelve-Spaces”, and all the ancillary site-works. Here is hoping for, a successful result, and speedy-commencement.

ENROLMENTS

Enrolments for potential students wishing to attend Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire Buttevant (Primary School) for the school period commencing on September2020 are now being taken. All details can be obtained by contacting the school office on 022/23506 at your earliest convenience

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Buttevant Community Council are already to the forefront of activity for the good of the town and the local community. The Community Council is currently lobbying Councillors T.D’s and authoritative organisations and groups with a view to perfect the traffic situation at the Colaiste Mhuire entrance which is causing mayhem with the “willynilly” parking being practised by motorists parking at the entrance.

This situation is an accident waiting to happen and no doubt will not be rectified until some serious accident occurs there. Parents and guardians should realise the dangerous situation they are causing by obstructing passing traffic and also by parking in the industrial estate where businesses are working hard to make a living. Please be more considerate when and where you park when dropping off your childrenattending the Colaiste.

The Community Council is also liasioning with Bus Eireann and Cork County Council with the possibility of erecting two bus shelters on the Main Street of Buttevant. Talks and consultations are ongoing between the Community Council and Bus Eireann.

Litter is still a problem in the town with no respect being shown with the depositing of litter in all areas. The Community Council is contacting Cork County Council with the view of having at least a twiceweekly “streetsweep” and general landscape improvement and also the possibility of having a “litter warden” patrolling the town area and environs on certain days of the week. ]#Some dog owners are still oblivious when it comes to cleaningup when their canine and feline pets have deposited their poohdroppings on the footpaths and walkways within the town. It takes very little time to gather up the animal residue and take it home with you and your pets. The droppings are unsightly and can cause pedestrians young and notsoyoung to have an unexpected fall when the residue is stepped on. Do take care and be aware of the dangers your pets’ depositing can cause.

Although everybody may not agree in general that the Community Council is of benefit to the town and there are those who are constantly talking down the organisation Buttevant Community Council is always to the forefront where Buttevant and its residents are concerned.

The Community Council and its officers are always available to offer help and adviceand direction to anyone who may need help with the relevant authorities