Bray
CHRIST CHURCH C OF I.
Services of Worship for Sunday, July 16, Trinity 5: 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion 1; 11 a.m. Holy Communion two. No Evening Service.
Evening Service: Please note that from September 2017 there will be one evening service per month. This will be a Praise Service on the third Sunday of the month. There is no Evening Service on Sundays this month and in August.
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH NEWS
Holy Redeemer Parish: Call 01 2868413. Website: holyredeemerbray.ie; Email office@holyredeemerbray.ie.
Holy Redeemer Website: Please check out our redesigned website for the latest parish news and all other information regarding our parish. holyredeemerbray.ie.
Prayer Opportunities: Monday Prayer Group with Exposition – The Presbytery at 8 p.m.; Lectio Divina Group will resume in September; Bray Gathering Charismatic Prayer Group in the Little Flower Hall, Wednesday at 8 p.m.; Silent Holy Hour in the Side Chapel on Friday from 11 a.m. to midday; Taizé style Holy Hour will recommence in the autumn.
Annual Blessing of Graves: Kilmacanogue on Sunday, August 20, at 3 p.m.; Curtlestown on Sunday, August 27, at 3 p.m.
Holy Redeemer Feast Day Thank You: We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who joined us last Sunday week morning for our Feast Day Mass and special celebrations. The day was a huge success and we were delighted so many came along. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers and staff involved in preparations both before and on the day. Without you all, the day could not have been possible. Our sincerest thanks. We regret that the change in Mass times may have inconvenienced some of our parishioners.
Sa Bhaile church gate collection: Sa Bhaile, the Bray homeless charity, will hold a collection after all Masses this Sunday. Proceeds will help Sa Bhaile secure accommodation for homeless people, including families, in the Bray area. Your generosity will be deeply appreciated.
Peter’s Pence Collection: The recent annual Peter’s Pence collection which supports the Pontifical charities, amounted to €1,480. Thank you all for your generosity.
Holy Redeemer Youth Centre: There is an opening in the Youth Centre for a Youth Leader for a small number of hours each week. If you would like to apply, are over 18 and available during the summer months please leave your CV in to the parish office any day Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Please mark your application ‘Youth Centre Vacancy.’
Sacred Space: Please see sacredspace.ie for daily prayers and thoughts on the day’s scriptures.
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.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH
Villa Pacis Room Booking: Call 01 2760045 or emailvillafas1@ gmail.com.
Website: Please visit our Parish Website: queenofpeace.ie.
Lourdes 2017: Tonight (Wednesday) a meeting will take place in Villa Pacis at 8 p.m. for all those travelling to Lourdes in September. Looking forward to seeing everybody there. Our annual pilgrimage departs on September 7 for five nights. Bookings now being taken in the Villa Pacis.
Peter’s Pence Collection: The recent the annual collection for Peter’s Pence to support the Holy Father, Pope Francis and his papal charities raised €1,800. Thank you for your generous support.
Hospitality: Hospitality this Sunday is hosted by Team D.
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel this Sunday: Celebrate this feast day with the Carmelite Sisters, Delgany, at a special Mass at 9.30 a.m. at the Monastery. Celebrant Fr Vincent O’Hara, OCD, Prior of Avila. All welcome, refreshments afterwards.
CASA, Bray: CASA (Caring and Sharing Association) Bray Group will have a church gate collection this weekend. CASA is a befriending voluntary local community group that organises social activities for people with disabilities, both physical and intellectual. As CASA Bray rely completely on the generosity of the people of Bray to fund our local group they would appreciate anything you may wish to donate.
Legion of Mary: The Legion of Mary would like to thank those who left Catholic Magazines at the back of the church. The residents in the local nursing homes were very appreciative to receive the magazines. We would welcome new members. Our meetings take place on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Villa Pacis.
Memorial Plates: It has long been a church tradition to have a plate fitted to a seat in memory of a loved one. Full details regarding the plates is available from the parish office. (€250 donation towards the running costs of our Church.
World Meeting of Families Volunteer Applications: In excess of 1,500 people have already expressed an interest in volunteering. Now we are ready to start registering you through our new online application process. For the application form and further information please access worldmeeting2018.ie/volunteer. Applicants wishing to volunteer must be resident of the island of Ireland at time of application and be over 18 years of age at January 1, 2018. For the application form and further information please access worldmeeting2018.ie/ volunteer. Applicants wishing to volunteer must be resident of the island of Ireland at time of application and be over 18 years of age at January 1, 2018. Contact us at World Meeting of Families 2018WMOF2018, Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3; call 01 567 6800; Email – info@worldmeeting2018. ie; Facebook: facebook.com/ wmof2018; Twitter: twitter. com/wmof2018; Newsletter: worldmeeting2018.ie/subscribe; or web: worldmeeting2018.ie/ amoris.
Perpetual Adorers Needed: We are in serious need at all times for Perpetual Adorers. We have to see that the hours are covered 24 – seven. Can you please help? If you can commit, please leave your name and contact number in the box provided at the end of the church.
Our Facebook Page: Please visit and like our Facebook page: Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area. 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.
### St Peter’s Parish, Little Bray Hall Bookings and To Book a Mass: To book a room in the Parish Hall or a Mass, please contact Sharon in the parish office at 01 282 9467. Mass cards available at the parish office.
Mass Times: Sunday at 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. First Friday of the Month: 11 a.m. Baptism: 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.
Peter’s Pence Collection: The recent annual collection for Peter’s Pence to support the Holy Father, Pope Francis and his papal charities raised €591.43. Thank you for your generous support.
Cemetery Sunday: We would like to thank everyone for their generous contribution of €463.55.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the cemetery tidy.
St Peter’s Blessing of Graves Sunday, July 2: The St Peter’s Parish community wish to thank Father John Sinnott for officiating at the annual blessing of Graves in St Peter’s Cemetery. Special thanks are due to the musicians whose contribution added greatly to the solemnity and significance of the ceremony.
Priestly Jubilees: St Peter’s Parish community extend prayerful greetings to Father John O’Connell and Father Enda Lloyd of Holy Redeemer Parish, Bray, on celebrating respectively their Diamond and Golden Jubilees of ordination.
World Meeting of Families Volunteer Applications: In excess of 1,500 people have already expressed an interest in volunteering. Now we are ready to start registering you through our new online application process. Applicants wishing to volunteer must be resident in Ireland at time of application and be over 18 years of age at January 1, 2018. For the application form and further information please access: worldmeeting2018.ie/volunteer; Email info@worldmeeting2018. ie.
Warmer Homes Scheme Free Home Insulation: If you are a homeowner living in Co. Wicklow on a low income, you may qualify to get your home insulated free of charge. To qualify for the scheme you must be an owner occupier and in receipt of either Job Seekers Allowance for more than six months with a child aged under seven, Fuel Allowance, Family Income Supplement or One Parent Family Payment. Further information available from the Warmer Homes Team at 01 2866080.
Wicklow Dementia Support Alz Club: A social get together for people with memory problems and their family carers. Join us for tea, chats and outings every Thursday from 10.30 a.m. to midday in the Methodist Hall, Wicklow Town. Phone 089 4286928, or email wicklowds@ gmail.com.
Young at Heart Dinners: Have now ceased and will resume in September.
SVP: The Monthly collection will take place this 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, BALLYWALTRIM
St Fergal’s Parish Information and web site: Moderator, V.F.: Rev Larry Behan. The Parochial House, St Fergal’s, Killarney Road, Bray. Team Assistant: Fr Hugh O’Donnell OFM. Sacristy: telephone 2768194. Parish office: Mon, Wed, and Thursday 10 a.m. 3 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Closed. Tel.01 2860980. Email info@stfergalsbray.ie. Web: stfergalsbray.ie. Masses: Sundays – Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., and 10.30 a.m. Holy Days – Vigil 7 p.m., Holy Day 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. Weekdays: 9.30 a.m. Baptisms: First and third Saturday of each month at midday. Three week’s notice before the preparation meeting is required. Preparation meeting is normally held on the Monday before the First Saturday Sacrament.
Novena to St Anthony: Every Tuesday Morning during the 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Parish Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after 9.30 a.m. Mass till 1 p.m. in the St Anthony’s Room.
Invitation to Pray: You are invited to join Christians from different church traditions to worship God and pray together. This gathering will take place on Thursday, July 20, from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. in Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehamption Road Donnybrook, Dublin 4 – refreshments available from 7 p.m. It will include a small team from the Maranatha Community, who are making a pilgrimage through Ireland. Maranatha has long connections with Ireland, both North and South, and this is an opportunity for us to listen together to what the Lord is saying to us about the ‘new thing’ He is doing in these days of great turbulence, uncertainty and insecurity.
Interested in Spirituality?: A new programme in spirituality is being offered in partnership with Lumen – Dominican Centre, Sion Hill Campus, Co Dublin. This Adult Education Certificate in Spirituality is a two-year part-time programme which takes place on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and on six Saturdays each year. the programme begins on September 28. It is an exciting and spiritually enriching programme open to all, and no
prior learning is required. For further information contact Anne Ryan, anneryanflanagan@gmail. com, or 086 8843652.
Know Your Faith: Come to Pathways: Exploring Faith and Ministry. An Adult Faith Development Programme. The programme begins this year in Clonliffe College on Thursday, September 28 (7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.). Booking is now open. Places are limited so early application is advisable. Pathways is a two-year one night a week course for adults of all ages who wish to explore their faith. It runs from late September to May each year. there are no exams and no written work, the only requirement is openness to listening to others and to participate. You can just come along and enjoy. – the cost is €400 for the coming year which may be paid in instalments. Some sponsorship may be available for those of limited means. For more information please visit your webpage: evangelisation. ie or contact Eileen Houlahan, CHF, PhD, Director, Pathways Programme, Clonliffe College, Clonliffe Road, Dublin three. Tel: 01 8373732 – ext 251. Web – evangelisation.ie.
Irish Countrywomen’s Association – Ballymorris/Bray Guild:. The ICA. Bray Guild meets on the second Monday of each month at 8 p.m. in the St Clare’s Centre, Ballymorris, Killarney Road, Bray, and if you are interested in joining our group please come along. We would love to see you there. Join us on the second Monday of every month at 8 p.m. for demonstrations, talks, discussions and crafts, etc. Contact us by phoning Anne at 086 3994327 or facebook.com/ ICA.Ballymorris.Bray.Guild.
Bray Old Folks Association: Is an entirely voluntary organisation founded in 1966 and has been serving the community ever since from its premises on Killarney Road, Bray, Meals on Wheels, Social Club – Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons, Visiting Group. Volunteers always welcome. Contact 01 – 286 7835; email billyhannon07@eircom. net.
RAILWAY HISTORY BRAY AND NORTH WICKLOW
Readers interested in joining the Irish Railway Record Society which holds lectures on various aspects of Ireland’s railway history and heritage, can obtain a membership application form by post from the Dublin Area Representative, The Irish Railway Record Society, 48 Chalfont Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin, SAE appreciated or email membership@irrs.ie.
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.
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.
BRAY CUALANN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Monthly meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow, have now concluded and will resume again in September in the Royal Hotel, Bray when the Society’s autumn programme will commence. However, the society will be holding five events during Heritage Week in August, details of which are displayed on the Society’s web-site brayculalannhistoricalsociety. ie. Members are asked to note that Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County has published its ‘summer of Heritage 2017’ programme of tours which will run till September 3 Hardcopies are available from branches of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Library Services or can be downloaded from dlrevents.ie.
CALLING ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS
Bridge every Thursday Evening at 7.30 p.m. in the Bray Fishing and Social Club, Strand Road, Bray. Enjoy a game of bridge in a nice friendly atmosphere. All levels of players welcome. Contact Eileen at 086 4076020 – or just drop in by 7.30 p.m. any Thursday.
ENNISKERRY GAA NEWS.
Junior footballers are back on the playing fields again, Saturday at 6.30 p.m. they will have High Flying Junior A team Knockananna as visitors to Pairc na Sillogue in a league game. Next week Enniskerry are away to Dunlavin in the championship details of day and time i n the notes next week.
HORSE SHOW
Kilmacanogue will hold their annual show at Monastery on Sunday the 29th.A great day.out for young and old alike.
LADIES.
Enniskerry Ladies will be away to Tinahely in the Junior Football Championship on Friday, more details on Enniskerry GAA Facebook.
WALKERS.
The ‘ Walkers ‘are still going Strong as a group, the following is Enniskerry Walkers schedule for the next few weeks July 25 Crone Wood via Waterfall Overlook, August 1 prince William Seat and August 8 Cliff Walk to Greystones returning by Dart. Walkers meet at Windsors Spar at 7 p.m. in Enniskerry opposite Town Clock.
CUL CAMP
Enniskerry young children have a great.chance to enjoy four days of coaching and Funin Pairc na Sillogue starting next week, times are posted on entrance to GAA pitch, cost etc can be found on Enniskerry GAA face book.
DARTS
The long drawn season is nearly over for Powerscourt Arms Pitchers, three games to go one away last.night and next two at.home.
GRAVES.TIDY-UP
People are still needed to complete the tidy up in Curtlestown Graveyard meet at 7 p.m., bring your own garden tool, tea etc supplied free of Charge.
BRAVE FIGHT.
The brave fight for life by Maura Murphy ended last week. We will all miss herself and ‘Snitchy’ going the roads of Enniskerry dressed in their trotting attire in their buggy.
PARISH OF POWERSCOURT WITH KILBRIDE.
Services Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, July 16, Trinity 5: 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion One (Said); 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion Two; 1 p.m. Parish 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: Take 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, July 29, For further details, contact Robert Allison at 086 3835151. of
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, July 16, Trinity 5: 10 a.m. Holy Communion One.
ST MARY’S CHURCH, ENNISKERRY
Mass Times: Enniskerry: Sunday Mass at 11 a.m.; Weekday Morning Mass on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10.15 a.m.; Prayer Service on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10.15 a.m. Holy Days as announced. Curtlestown: Sunday Mass at 10 a.m.; Glencree: 9 a.m. Mass on the First Sunday of the month; Kilmcanaogue: Sundays and Fridays at 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.
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.
Curtlestown Cemetery clean-up: Continues tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. Please bring strimmers, rakes and elbow grease. Tea served at 8.30 p.m.
Annual Blessing of Graves: Kilgobbin Parish Cemetery Mass will be on Sunday, July 23, at 3 p.m.; Kilmacanogue on Sunday, August 20, at 3 p.m.; Curtlestown on Sunday, August 27, at 3 p.m.
Monthly Rosary Group: Meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Prayer Room in St Mary’s Church.
Used Postage Stamps Needed: Barnardos Children’s Charity is looking for used stamps. The money raised through the sale of these stamps will go directly towards their work with vulnerable children here in Ireland. If you w vg/ould like to leave your used stamps in an envelope in the basket at the back of the church we will forward them to Barnardos at regular intervals.
Monthly Rosary Group: Meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Prayer room in St Mary’s Church. Next meeting is on Monday, August 7.
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. A Facebook page has been created to coordinate any and all activities common to all parishes in the 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.
ENNISKERRY HISTORY SOCIETY
The Enniskerry History Society, which meets under the guidance of John Callan, president of the society, is on summer Recess till meetings resume in the autumn. Further information on the Enniskerry History Society and its activities available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
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.
BRIDGE
Enjoy Bridge every Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. in the Bray Fishing and Social Club, Strand Road, Bray, in a nice friendly atmosphere. All levels of players welcome. For further information contact Eileen at 086 4076020 – or just drop in by 7.30 p.m. any Thursday night.
KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMPS
The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp returns to Enniskerry from July 24 to July 28. This one-week GAA camp provide boys and girls between the ages of six and 13 with an action-packed and funfilled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. Activities are player-centred with a games-based approach with a strong emphasis being placed on personal development and well-being. Activities are also organised in an ageappropriate manner with a view to: optimise learning, enhance friendships, improve physical and psychological Well-being, and promote school and club links. The camp runs daily from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., the cost is €60 per child or discounted to €50 for two or more. Each child will receive a bag pack, jersey and a zip GAA top. This is an annual event which has proven to be very popular over the last number of years, children don’t have to be GAA club members with anyone between the ages of six and 13 welcome. If you would like to register your child, you can do so by clicking onto kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or contacting Eamon Skelly at 086 3290263.
KILMACANOGUE AND DISTRICT HORSE SHOW
Will take place on Saturday, July 22, at Fenelon’s Field, Monastery, Enniskerry. The show raises money for many local charities and your support would be most welcome. Further details from kilmacanoguehorshow. com.
SAVE THE DATE
Enniskerry field day will take place on Sunday, September 10,