Bray
CHRIST CHURCH COI
Services of Worship for Sunday, March 19 – The third Sunday of Lent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion 1; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion 2; 6 p.m. – Confirmation Class; 7 p.m. – Praise 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 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.
Tomorrow (Thursday): 8.15 p.m. – St Patrick’s Festival Concert in the Church of the Most, Holy Redeemer (featuring Rustic Worship).
Parish Camera Club: Meets on Monday night at 8 p.m. in the Parish Life Centre.
Easter Vestry: This year we have decided to hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 25, at 8 p.m. and we want to encourage every family in the parish to have at least one member attending the Easter Vestry. It has been a very tough year for us as a parish and the meeting on April 25 affords us an opportunity to look at where we go from here. Also this year is what is known as a triennial year, a year when extra elections are held to appoint people to serve as diocesan synodspersons and parochial nominators. Parochial nominators, together with diocesan nominators are the ones who work to appoint a new rector should God call me elsewhere.
Please make every effort to be there and for your voice to be heard. 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.
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
Lenten Activities: Praying ‘The Sunday Gospel’ All Mondays of Lent after 10 a.m. Mass in the side Chapel and after 7 p.m. Mass in the Coffee Dock; Life in the Spirit Seminars on each Wednesday of Lent at 8 p.m.; Are you in touch with your Faith? – Gospel discussion group each Thursday during Lent in the Youth Centre at 7.30 p.m.
St Patrick’s Day 2017: Masses are as follows: Tomorrow (Thursday) – 7 p.m. Vigil Mass; Friday – 9 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and midday. There will be no 7 p.m. Evening Mass.
Shamrock: This will be available after each mass on St Patrick’s Day. All proceeds will go to our twinning parish Ikanga in Kenya to pay for children’s school fees.
CROSSCARE Youth Services: The annual collection for CROSSCARE Youth Services – Social Support Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin will be taken up at all Masses this Sunday, March 19. It will replace the SHARE collection.
Lent 2017 Weekday Masses in the Bray Pastoral Area: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer; 7.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. Monday to Friday in St Fergal’s Church, Ballywaltrim; 10.30 a.m. Monday to Friday in Our Queen of Peace; 10.15 a.m. Monday to Friday in St Mary’s Enniskerry; 10 a.m. on Fridays in Kilmacanaogue.
Thank You: The monthly collection in aid of the society of St Vincent de Paul last Sunday week amounted to €1,590.
Pro Life Campaign: The local branch of the Pro Life Campaign held a coffee morning on March 2 in the Little Flower Hall, Holy Redeemer, Bray. It was a great success. We would like to thank the parish staff that helped to organise it and all of those parishioners that attended. If you are interested in finding out details on the Pro Life Campaign please see the website proflife campaign.
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.
ST PETER’S PARISH
Today (Wednesday): 11 a.m. – Prayer Service.
St Patrick’s Day: 11 a.m. – Mass
Confirmation Retreat: This will take place all day tomorrow (Thursday) in the Parish Hall.
Do this in Memory: For St Pe- ter’s and Ravenwell schools this Sunday at 11.30 a.m. Mass.
Crosscare: The annual collection for Crosscare Youth Services – Social Support Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin, will take place at all Masses this Sunday and will replace the Share Collection.
Young at Heart Dinners: None this Friday (St Patrick’s Day) – these will resume on Friday, March 24,.
SVP: 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
Feast of St Patrick’s Day: Tomorrow (Thursday) Vigil Mass at 7 p.m. Masses on St Patrick’s Day will be at 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. The parish office will be closed on St Patrick’s Day.
Lectio Divina Group: Will meet for prayer with Scriptures today (Wednesday) at 7.30 p.m. in the Portacabin. The prayer will be based on the process of reading, resounding and resting in the Word.
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 Air- port. 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.
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
New parish office Opening Hours: The parish office will now be closed on Wednesdays and Fridays to allow for administration and accounts work to be completed in accordance with Diocesan requirements. The parish office is closed all this week for administration and will re-open next Monday the Villa Pacis is open for business as usual.
St Patrick’s Day Vigil Mass: Vigil Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in our Church. Mass on Friday is at 10.30 a.m.
Communion Preparation Mass: The seventh Communion Preparation Mass will take place this Sunday at 10.30 a.m. in our Church.
Lourdes 2017: Details of Our Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes are as follows – Departing Thursday, September 7, for five nights. Cost: €725 with a single supplement of €175. staying in the Hotel La Solitude. Bookings are now being taken in the Villa Pacis.
Annual Collection: The annual collection for Crosscare Youth Services, the social support agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin will take place at all Masses this weekend and will replace the Share Collection at all Masses. Your support is greatly appreciated.
The Knights of St Columbanus: The Knights would like to thank all those who helped and all those who supported their recent coffee morning. A total of €410 was raised.
Lent: Trócaire boxes are available in the church porches. Quiet Space: An experience of Guided Reflective Prayer continues in Loreto Convent, Vevay Road, Bray. It consists of one half-hour meeting on one day each week at a time to be arranged with you. Details are in the church porch or can be had from Sr. Valerie Walsh at Loreto Convent, phone 01 286 20121 or 086 73090246. St Fergal’s Church: In addition to the normal weekday Masses, a 7.30 a.m. Mass will take place in St Fergal’s Church Monday to Friday during Lent.
Queen of Peace summer Project 2017: Will take place in the Villa Pacis. Week I – July 3 to July 7 ; Week July 2 to July 10 to July 14. The cost is €30 per child per week. Open to girls and boys aged 8-14 years. Application forms can be collected from the Villa Pacis office Monday to Friday or contact Anne at 087 7772127.
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 had a very enjoyable members parents meeting. Some of the main topics discussed included increasing the club activities, and acquiring more leaders to facilitate the expansion of the club. The history of the club and the role of each leader were outlined in detail. Over 40 attended.
DIVING CLUB
Congratulations to Dave McKeon who has completed all the pool training, and has attended the required lectures for snorkelling and scuba diving. He is the second person who has done so with Bray Divers Sub-Aqua Club this year. There will be 10 trainee places on a snorkel course which will commence at the end of the month.
BRAY LIBRARY
Bray Library opening hours are – Monday/Wednesday/ Friday/Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday – 10 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. Borrowers are reminded that books can be renewed by phone – call 01 2862600. This library will be closed on St Patrick’s Day.
BALLYWALTRIM LIBRARY
Branch opening hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The library is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Borrowers are reminded that books can be renewed by phone – call 01 2723205. The library will be closed on St Patrick’s Day.
CUALANN SOCIETY
Tomorrow night (Thursday) the March meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow takes place at 8 p.m. in the Royal Hotel, Bray 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.
Events coming up for members are next Tuesday night’s 8 p.m. meeting of the Foxrock Local History Club in the Foxrock Parish Centre at the rear of Foxrock R. C. Church, Foxrock, Co. Dublin, at which John McKeown will present his lecture ‘ Grand Revival – Royal Restored’ while Liam Doyle give a short talk on ‘W.S.Gossett’ – all welcome – admission €5; and next Wednesdays 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 Ms. Sheila Fleming will give a presentation on ‘How to use the Old Dublin Society web-site and library’ and will be followed by the Society’s ‘Open Night’ – all welcome admission free and to the 8 p.m. meeting of the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire at which Cormac Lowth will present his lecture ‘The History of Dun Laoghaire Harbour, 1817-2017’ – all welcome, admission €3.