Bray
CHRIST CHURCH COI
Services of Worship for Sunday, March 12 – The second Sunday of Lent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion 2; 11 a.m. – Morning Prayer with Holy Baptism; 6 p.m. – Conformation Class; 7 p.m. – Evening Service.
Today (Wednesday: 11 a.m. – Holy Communion two
Lenten Talks Series: Join us on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in March and April for a series of Lenten Talks in partnership with the Church of Ireland Theological Institute (CITI). Tuesday, March 14: ‘The Way of the Cross in the Gospel of Mark’ – Rev Canon Dr Maurice Elliott, Principal, CITI; Tuesday, March 28,: ‘The Way of the Cross, developing a disciplined life’ – Rev. Dr Patrick McGlinchey, Lecturer in Missiology, CITI; Tuesday, April 4,: ‘The Way of the Cross, ‘Foolishness’ to Shame the ‘Wisdom’ of the World’ (1 Cor 1; 12-31). Dr Katie Heffelfinger, Lecturer in Biblical Studies CITI.
Mothers Union: The February meeting speaker was Jonathan Stanley, whose talk about his recent trip to Zambia gave us a great insight into life in an African state which although rich in minerals is struggling to find its way to support all the people. Truly Jonathan’s trip showed us Faith in Action. Our next meeting will be next Monday night at 8 p.m. in the Parish Life Centre – do come.
Easter Vestry: This year’s Easter Vestry takes place on Tuesday, April 25,. The minutes of last year’s Easter Vestry are available at the back of the church
Bell Ring for Justice and Fairness Sunday, March 19: There will be a 20 minute bell ring prior to the 11 a.m. service. The renovated ‘Joy Bells’ of Waterford Cathedral are being launched on this day by Dr Mary McAleese and we will ring our bells in solidarity with Christ Church Waterford and to support calls for justice and fairness in today’s world.
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
Holy Redeemer Youth Centre: We would like to invite all secondary school students to join us in the Holy Redeemer Youth Centre on any Wednesday (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.); Friday Night (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) or Saturday (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.). A great atmosphere to make new friends in a lovely environment with loads of fun filled activities, movies and pool.
The Coffee Dock: Is open each morning Monday to Friday after 10 a.m. Mass and on Sundays after the 10.30 a.m. Mass. Tea, coffee, biscuits and occasionally cake is served. The Coffee Dock also offers a great source of community and friendship for people within the parish and outside the parish. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all. Come in for a chat and a cuppa and perhaps make new acquaintances while you are there.
Volunteers are needed to help in the Coffee Dock Monday to Friday mornings. The commitment is from 9.30 a.m. to approximately 11.30 a.m. One morning every second week. Please phone Philippa at 087 1442969 if you think you can help.
Lenten Activities: A Mini Retreat began last Monday and continues to this Friday at the 7 p.m. Mass; Gospel Reflection groups. Mondays of Lent after 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mass; Life in the Spirit Seminars starting on Wednesday, March 8, and each Wednesday following; Are you in touch with your Faith? A discussion group which will look at some of Fr John’s Homilies, which started last Thursday continues on the Thursdays of Lent in the Youth Centre 7.30 p.m.
Lourdes Pilgrimage – September 7 to September 12: The parish will once again join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in September. The fully inclusive price is €725pps. Single Supplement €150 – Limited Single Rooms Available. Installments accepted. Final payment is due first week of July 2017. For details, please see poster in the church Porch or contact Michael Connolly in the sacristy at 01 2868649 or at 01 2868413.
How to get in touch with the Holy Redeemer Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society: Members of the Holy Redeemer Conference of the society of St Vincent de Paul can be contacted by writing to the Conference c/o the Parish Centre, Herbert Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, or by calling the confidential Help Line at 087 9724668.
ST PETER’S PARISH
Baptisms: Baptisms takes place on the first Saturday of the month at midday. For further information contact Sr. Patricia in the parish office at 01 2829467.
To view Mass in St Peter’s Church: Visit mcnmedia.tv/camera/church.
Confirmation Mass: The final preparation mass for St Peter’s, Ravenswell, and St Gerard’s schools will take place this Sunday at 11.30 a.m.
St Fergal’s Men’s Choir: The St Fergal’s Men’s Choir will be singing at the 11.30 a.m. Mass this Sunday
Young at Heart Dinners: Every Friday at 12.30 p.m. Enjoy great food and a game of Bingo.
SVP Monthly Collection: The Monthly collection will take place this Sunday at all Masses. Your support is greatly appreciated. Drop off point for post for the St Vincent de Paul is situated at St Peter’s Parish Bungalow Chapel Lane. If you need to contact the SVP please call 01 855 0022.
ST FERGAL’S PARISH
St Fergal’s Parish Trip 2017 to Seville: From May 27 to June 3 – eight Days and seven Nights Trip. The price includes seven Nights Dinner, bed and Breakfast at 4* Hotel America Seville Coach transfer to and from Airport. Tour guide for the duration of the trip. Plus three Day Trips: (1): Day Trip to Córdoba; (2): Day Trip to Cádiz; (3): Day Trip to Ronda. Cost: €959 per person sharing (based on 31-35 people); Cost: €935 per person (based on 36-40 people); Cost: €925 per person (based on 41-50 people). Single Room Supplement – (€196 for seven nights). There are a couple of places left on this trip, If you are interested Booking Deposit: €325 required this week (refundable, if minimum persons required are not met). Final payment due seven weeks prior to travel. See Posters at the back of the church.
Novena of Grace: The Novena of Grace continues in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Bray, till this Sunday. Novena prayers will be said at all Masses. This year’s Novena will be led by Fr Kevin O’Rourke SJ Prayer leaflets available in the church.
Garda Vetting: In order to comply with New Diocesan Legal Requirements, Garda re-vetting will be commencing shortly for all who are involved in parish ministries. Many thanks for your co-operation – Fr Larry.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
Confirmation Preparation: The sixth Confirmation preparation Mass will take place this Saturday at 6.30 p.m. in our Church. All Confirmation candidates and their parents/guardians are requested to attend.
Garda Vetting: The task of re-vetting all involved in parish ministries will begin in the coming weeks. This is to comply with legal requirements.
Novena of Grace: The Novena of Grace continues till this Sunday. Novena prayers will be said at all Masses. This year’s Novena will be led by Fr Kevin O’Rourke SJ Prayer leaflets available in the church.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society: The designated contact number for those in the parish seeking assistance is 086 2567236.
QOP YOUTH CLUB
Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club is compiling a booklet to celebrate 50 years of serving the young people in the community. About five hundred people have been involved through the years. Any past member or friend of the club that would like to include a submission to the addition may call Albert at 087 6756439. He would be glad to hear from you.
DIVING CLUB
Wicklow Aquanauts (Bray Divers) are currently training people to scuba dive and snorkel. As soon as their new club premises are completed they expect to give the chance of free introduction to snorkelling to all kinds of groups in the County Wicklow community. It is hoped that various organisations will avail of this opportunity.
CUALANN SOCIETY
The March meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow takes place in the Royal Hotel, Bray, on Thursday, March 16, at which Dr Charles Hannon will present his lecture on ‘Roger Casement and 1916.’ All welcome to attend. annual Membership of the Bray Cualann Historical Society is €15 and covers two Adults+2 Children, and can be taken out at any meeting of the society. Admission to lectures is €5 visitors – members free.
In the meantime members of the Bray Cualann Historical Society are invited to attend tonight’s (Wednesday) 6 p.m. meeting of the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin two, at which Mark Davies, from Oxford, England, will present his lecture ‘King of all Balloons – the first flight across the Irish Sea to Holyhead in 1817 and other escapades’ – admission free; to tomorrow (Thursday) night’s 8.30 p.m. meeting of the Enniskerry History Society in the Powerscourt Arms and Country House Hotel, Enniskerry, at which Frank Tracy will present his lecture ‘The story of Glencree’ – admission €4; to Saturdays Family History Day in Dublin City Library and Archive, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at which several lectures will take place – admission free, and to next Tuesday night’s 8 p.m. meeting of the Genealogical Society of Ireland in Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education, Cumberland Street, Dun Laoghaire, at which Ms. Ciara Kerrigan will present her lecture ‘The National Library of Ireland – The Manuscript Collections of the Genealogical Office’ – all welcome.