Enniskerry

CLARION DEADLINE

Friday June 15 at 12 noon is the closing date for items in July edition of the Enniskerry Clarion.

GOLD GALORE

Some of the results to hand from the Athletics at County Finals of the Wicklow Community Games.

Under 6 Relay Gold, 50 metres Harry Wyrnne Gold; Danny and Ben Jones Gold under 16; mixed relay under 16 Ben, Danny, Sarah and Eve, Discus Kate Burton Stafford.

DARTS

Powerscourt Arms had a great win over Florentine from Bray last week; back from a break Greg Feelings won a great game to clinch the victory.

POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE

Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, June 18 – Trinity 1: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Holy Communion Two; 1 p.m. – Church lunch in the Powerscourt Arms and Country House Hotel.

Daily Prayer and Open Church, midday and 5 p.m. each day: Powerscourt Church has re-opened 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.

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, June 24, For further details, contact Robert Allison at 086 3835151.

Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, June 18 – Trinity 1: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion one.

Mothers’ Union Notes: Members, who may be planning to visit London this August will be interested to learn that it is planned to hold two open days in Mary Sumner House (MU Headquarters) on the second and third of that month. Time: 11.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Mary summer house is located at 24 Tufton Street, Westminster.

The programme for the days will include worship, talks given by the Worldwide president Lynne Tembey and Chief Executive Bev Jullien. An opportunity to see examples of different MU Projects throughout the world and a chance to see Mary Sumner House and visit the Mothers’ Union Chapel, also periods for quiet reflection. The cost for the day is £10 which includes a packed lunch and refreshments.

Bookings close on Thursday, July 6, and a booking form and cheque needs to be sent to FAO Events, Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, Westminster SW1 3RB, London, UK Cheques should be made payable to Mothers’ Union, or telephone 00442072225533 and pay by card. To obtain a Booking Form contact Mrs E. Kearon. This Branch closes for June, July and August and resumes in September when our annual Outing will be to the Flower Festival in Killiskey – more details later.

ST MARY’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Enniskerry: Sunday at 11 a.m. Weekday Mass at 10.15 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Prayer Service on Wednesday. Masses on Holy Days at 10.15 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Curtlestown: Sunday 10 a.m.; Glencree: 9 a.m. First Sunday of the month; Kilmacanogue: Sunday 10 a.m., Friday 10 a.m. Holy Days: as announced.

Sacrament of Reconciliation – (Confessions): 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.

Mass Time Change in St Mary’s: There is no 7 p.m. Vigil Mass in St Mary’s Parish Church. Sunday Masses are 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.

The Rosary: The Rosary is recited each morning (before Mass and Prayer Services) at 10 a.m.

Baptisms: Baptisms are now held on the second Saturday of the month in St Mary’s Church, Enniskerry, for parishioners only. Please arrange with parish office. Parishioners are asked to please give two weeks notice if you wish to book a baptism.

Legion of Mary – Kilmacanogue Presidium: Meet at 11.30 a.m. every Tuesday in the Sacristy of St Mochonog’s. New members are most welcome. Group recite the Rosary on the first Saturday of each month at midday at the Grotto in the church grounds. Click on the link legionofmary.ie to view website.

Facebook Page: Enniskerry, Curtlestown, Glencree and Kilmacanogue are part of the Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area.So please link in with it and like our page. To find: type Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area on your own Facebook page and like it please.

HISTORY SOCIETY

The Enniskerry History Society is on summer Recess till meetings resume in the autumn. In the meantime members are invited to Saturdays 2.30 p.m. lecture by Ms Rachel Abraham on ‘Edward Roe: A Westmeath Old Contempible’ to the Western Front Association (Dublin Branch) in the lecture theatre of the Museum of Decorative Arts and History Lecture Theatre, Collins Barracks, Dublin seven. All welcome – €3 donation appreciated.

Members and supporters of the Enniskerry History Society are also invited to attend next Mondays 1.10 p.m. Free lunchtime lecture by Dr Brian Hanley on ‘What was the War of Independence?’ in Dublin City Library and Archive, 128-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2; and to next Tuesdays 1 p.m. free lunchtime lecture by Dr Brian Hanley on ‘Ireland in 1917’ in the Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin one.

Further information on the Enniskerry History Society and its activities available from John Callan at 01 2867853.

ENNISKERRY LIBRARY

Revised opening hours are as follow: Wednesday – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Friday – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. New members to the Library are always very welcome. Please phone 01 2864339 for further information or to renew books.

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-ahalf 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 June are – Tuesday, June 20 – Rockbrook, Massy’s Wood and Hellfire Club. 2-3 hours Meet Outside Spar at 7 p.m., Cruagh Cemetery car park at 7.30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 23 – Kippure from Sally Gap road. Bring a Mid-summer Nights Snack. 2.5hrs Meet Outside Spar at 7 p.m., Gate to Kippure at 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 (2860043).; 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.

YOGA SHED

The Yoga Shed is running Children’s yoga Wednesdays throughout June in Enniskerry Parochial Hall from 3.30 p.m. to 4.15 p.m., €5 drop in. For further information contact Antoinette at 086 6099708, or go to theyogashed.ie.