Enniskerry
PAR THREE GOLF
The latest winner in Enniskerry Par three golf was Paul Gartlan, who held off the late runs of Jimmy Nash and Michael Cronin.
SOCCER
Enniskerry YC under-18 team had a good win against a very strong and mature looking Sacred Heart team. Sadly the efforts of Stephen Barry to keep the under-17 team going came to an end when they were withdrawn from their league.
GAA WIN
A very strong display from Enniskerry GAA footballers gave a well earned win over league leaders St Patrick’s of Wicklow Town. The final score was 1-12 to 1-8.
DARTS CUP EXIT
Powerscourt Arms Hotel darts team put up a gallant effort in the semi-final of the Cup losing out to a very strong Woodpecker team from Rathnew. The league games must be won to have any chance of honours for this season.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, May 21 – Rogation Sunday: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Outdoor Rogation Service with Holy Baptism in Powerscourt Rectory Grounds and Marquee and followed by Family Picnic (bring your friends and packed lunch – tea or coffee/drinks provided). ‘Rogation’ is connected to the Latin word for ‘ asking,’ and refers to a traditional time of praying for agriculture. Traditionally celebrated on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the Sixth Sunday in Easter, Rogation Services have been a time to pray for planting and for those working with the land. In rural areas, many people bless the elements used in farming, the fields, the seeds and animals while in urban areas, a blessing of gardens, and local businesses. It can also be a time to show gratitude for soil, water and growth, and to challenge us to think carefully of the food we eat, our care of water, earth and seed; 1 p.m. – Church lunch in the Powerscourt Arms and Country House Hotel.
Daily Prayer and Open Church, midday to 5 p.m. each day: Powerscourt Church has reopened for daily prayer. This year there will be two times of prayer, midday and 5 p.m. with the church being open between those times for quiet space and personal prayer.
Thursdays in Powerscourt Church: 10 a.m.: Holy Communion and Prayer for the sick.
Mothers’ Union – Christian Care for Families: On Saturday morning a coffee morning and Plant and Cake Sale will take place at Powerscourt Rectory from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and bring a friend. This is our branch’s only fundraising event of the year so please come along, enjoy a nice cup of coffee, some eats and a chat and purchase some lovely homemade cakes and some plants and give yourself a chance to win some of the excellent prizes in the raffle.
As this coffee morning is be- ing held this month our annual Outing has been deferred till the first weekend in September when we plan to visit the Flower Festival being held in Killiskey Parish. More details later. The Mothers’ Union general meeting will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland this year at the end of September. All queries about this should be directed to email Communications@mothefsunion.org.
Car boot sales in aid of Powerscourt Parish Funds: Takes place on the last Saturday of the month in Powerscourt Church – Paddock, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The next one takes place on Saturday, May 27, For further details contact Robert Allison at 086 3835151.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, May 21 – Rogation Sunday: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion One.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
Sacrament of Reconciliation – (Confessions): St Mary’s – Enniskerry: Saturday after 10.15 a.m. Mass; Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray – Saturday after 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Masses; Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray – Saturday after 10 a.m. Mass.
Fr John Wall: Last Saturday the parish said adieu to Fr John Wall at the 7 p.m. Mass followed by Social Evening in Summerhill House Hotel. Fr John Wall was born September 1942 and is one of a family of six, four brothers and his sister Marie. Growing up on Brandon Road, Drimnagh, Dublin, he went to school at Coláiste Mhuire, Parnell Square, Dublin. He entered Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, Dublin, in September 1960 having completed his Leaving Certificate. In the Seminary John excelled in studies and acting. Few of us will forget his wonderful performances in ‘A Man for All Seasons’ and in ‘The Horrid Popish Plot’. He has always been blessed with a wonderful sense of humour with which he regaled his fellow seminarians and later priests over the years. He had been a member of the FCA and loved it, while suspecting that his present hearing difficulties are in part due to his involvement with gunfire. Ordained on May 28, 1967, by Archbishop McQuaid, John was appointed to London where he studied for one year at the London School of Speech and Drama. On his return, he was appointed to Clonliffe to lecture in Homiletics. Appointed to Ballyfermot in 1970, he revelled in his ministry there particularly with young people and was instrumental in founding the Peace Corp there.
Subsequently, in 1978 he was appointed to Rialto for nine years and then to Seville Place, as parish priest. During these years he also assisted student priests in their preaching formation. Moved to Clondalkin, he was to spend 10 years there before finally coming to Enniskerry, where you have experienced his generous priestly ministry. Permeating all of John’s ministry has been a keen social awareness for those less fortunate. His wit and humour, coupled with his skills as a homilist, have benefited so many during his 50 years of service.
Underlying all of this and coupled with his deep sense of priestly ministry, John has always had a profound philosophical mind and could easily have pursued higher studies in that field. The Archdiocese of Dublin and the people of Wicklow and Dublin owe this man a debt of real gratitude for his faithful, joyful and generous service, not without its hardships, for so many years. A faithful, loyal follower of the Lord, may he be blessed with a happy and well deserved retirement – Fr Alex Stenson.
Mass Time Change: Following Fr John’s retirement, there will be no 7 p.m. Vigil Mass in St Mary’s Church in the future. Masses on Sunday will be at 10 a.m. in Curtlestown and Kilmacanogue, 11 a.m. in Enniskerry and 9 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month in Glencree.
Curtlestown Cemetery Clean Up: Commences for the summer tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m., Please bring strimmers, rakes and elbow grease.
The Rosary: The Rosary is recited each morning (Monday to Saturday) at 10 a.m. (before Morning Mass and at 7 p.m. in the Prayer Room in St Mary’s on the first Monday of the month.
HISTORY SOCIETY
The Enniskerry History Society is on summer Recess till meetings resume in the autumn. In the meantime members are invited to attend tonight’s (Wednesday) 8 p.m. meeting of the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, at which Philip Lecane will present his lecture ‘Beneath a Turkish Sky – The Royal Dublin Fusiliers and the assault on Gallipoli’ – entrance €3; to tomorrow (Thursday) nights 8 p.m. meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow, at which Michael Lee will present his lecture ‘Edward Lee, A Model Employer, + Remembering Lees of Bray’ – visitors €5; and to this Saturdays Friends of Medie- val Dublin 19th Medieval Dublin Symposium from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Robert Emmet Theatre (Room 2037), Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin, two. All welcome – admission free.
Further information on the Enniskerry History Society and its activities available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
Opening hours are as follow: Tuesday and Wednesday – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Friday – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Book Club will be continuing and will meet on the last Wednesday of every month. New members to both the Library and Book Club are always very welcome. Please phone 01 2864339 for further information.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
St Mary’s and St Gerard’s NS Parents’ association’s annual fundraiser will take place on Friday, June 9, Casino night at the Summerhill Hotel, Enniskerry, from 7.30 p.m., kicking off with a Top Class barbecue. Fun Casino with super prizes for the top players and Entertainment till late.
WALKING ASSOCIATION
The Enniskerry Walking Association was formed in 2004 to protect traditional walking routes in the area and to promote walking for recreation, for health, as a safe alternative to car use, and to help us all to learn more about our locality. Our popular Tuesday evening walks usually meet at the Spar in Enniskerry at 7 p.m. All who are interested, adults or children, are most welcome.
Walks vary in length but most last between one-and-a half and two-and-a-half hours; some (but not all) involve a bit of climbing. Please wear appropriate warm and rain-proof clothing, and proper walking boots for the occasional muddy or rocky track. In the interests of walker’s comfort and safety participants are asked to respect the directions of the walk leader and stay between the leader and the anchor person.
Tuesday Evening Walks in May are – May 23 – Lough Dan from Old Bridge. 2.5hrs. Meet outside Spar, 7 p.m.; Old Bridge 7.30 p.m.; May 30 – Ballinastoe Woods to J. B. Malone Memorial, via White Hill. Approx. Four miles, 2.5 hours, 1,000 ft. climb. Meet outside Spar 7 p.m. Meet entrance to Ballinastoe, Woods on Old Long Hill, 7.30 p.m. Feel free just to turn up (sharp.) on any of the Tuesday walks.
Further information from Niall Lenoach, EWA chairperson (087 9284934) or Noel Barry, EWA secretary (286 0043).; email enniskerrywalking@gmail.com. Please note that is a community activity organised by volunteers who accept no liability for injuries or loss caused to participants in any of the above walks.