Bray
CHRIST CHURCH COI
Services of Worship for Sunday, December 31 – Christmas 1: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One; 11 a.m. – Morning Prayer; 11.30 p.m. – ‘Ringing in the New Year’.
Confirmation Class: Confirmation Class will be back on Sunday, January 14, at 6 p.m.
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
Parish contacts: Call 01 2868413. Website: holyredeemerbray.ie email office@ holyredeemerbray.ie.
Prayer Opportunities: Monday Prayer Group with Exposition – The Presbytery at 8 p.m.; Lectio Divina Group meets in the Presbytery on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to midday ; 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.
The Coffee Dock: The Coffee Dock is closed for Christmas and will re-open on Monday, January 8, after 10 a.m. Mass.
Christmas Dues: The priests of the parish gratefully acknowledge the receipt of your kind Offering of Christmas dues and thank you very much for your continued support. When returning your Christmas dues envelopes, please place them in the boxes which are fitted in the walls near the doors of the church. What Stays in Holy Redeemer?
The generous contributions of our parishioners through the Parish Planned Giving Programme, namely standing orders, half yearly and yearly, are used for the day to day running costs such as light, heat, staff, insurance etc. If you are not already contributing we would ask you to consider doing so if at all possible. This can be paid by Bankers standing order – directly from your bank to ours on a monthly, half-yearly or yearly basis, or by envelope, supplied on your request, on a monthly, half-yearly or early basis. For further details or to download a Standing order form, please see our website holyredeemerbray.ie or contact the par- ish office 012868413or email us at: office@holyredeemerbray.ie.
Sacred Space: visit 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.
ST PETER’S PARISH
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.
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.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Help: New system in place for Assistance. Anybody looking for help from the SVP this Christmas must do so by ringing SVP Dublin at 01 8550022. Please do not leave any Post/Letters in the post box in the parish or Bungalow as they will not be read or considered for Christmas help. Many thanks for your co-operation.
Young at Heart Dinners: Young at Heart dinners will resume in February 2018. Date to be confirmed.
ST FERGAL’S PARISH
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. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday – Closed. Telephone 01 2860980. Email info@ stfergalsbray.ie. Web: stfergalsbray.ie.
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.
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.
Every Monday is ‘Senior Day’: From 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. at St Clare’s Centre, Ballymorris Estate, Killarney Road, Bray. Warm meal provided. Music, dance, bingo and more. New members welcome. Admission free. For further information contact Eleanor 086 0563243.
Facebook page. for the Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area: Check out ‘Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area’ for all the news and information of our Pastoral Area.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
Villa Pacis Room Booking: Call 01 2760045 or emailvillafas1@ gmail.com. Website: Please visit our Parish Website: queenofpeace.ie.
Christmas Stamps: If you have any used stamps, please leave them in the Villa Pacis during office hours. Please leave at least a quarter inch around each stamp. Thank you.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Christmas 2017 Arrangements: Mass Times: Today (Wednesday) to Saturday – Daily Mass at 10.30 a.m. New Year’s Eve Service of Thanksgiving – 4.15 p.m. Saturday, January 6 (feast of the Epiphany) – 7 p.m. (Vigil Mass) on Friday, January 5, and on Saturday, January 6, at 10.30 a.m.
Welcome to Eucharistic Adoration: We invite you to commit to one hour per week. If you currently attend but are not signed up, we would encourage you to become part of the official rota as we need to ensure that each hour is covered. Signing up is easy. There are cards and information at the special display at the back of the church. Please fill in one of the cards and leave it in the box provided. There will be a talk at all of the Masses this Saturday and Sunday by the Diocesan Perpet- ual Adoration Group.
Church Cleaners: We are in need of cleaners for the church for Wednesdays 11 a.m. to midday. Please contact the sacristy at 01 2723865.
Bethany Bereavement: Bethany Bereavement Support Group would like to invite people who wish to become volunteers in the Bethany Group. Training will take place in Drumcondra during January 2018 and will be paid for by Bethany. We are a Voluntary Community and parish based service which aims to support the bereaved through the grieving process.
The name Bethany Bereavement Support Group is derived from the story of Jesus’ friends, Martha and Mary, who lived in a village called Bethany and grieved over the death of their brother Lazarus.
Our team provides home visits, telephone support and we have a drop in centre once a month. If you would like to volunteer and be trained please contact us on the Bethany Mobile for details – 086 1696765. Volunteers will be interviewed by Bethany Bereave- ment Support Group General Executive Council.
Legion of Mary: The Legion of Mary would like to request donations of Catholic magazines, these can be left at the back of the church. The residents in the local nursing homes are very appreciative to receive these magazines. We would also welcome new members. Our meetings take place on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in Villa Pacis.
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.
Facebook page: Please visit and like our Facebook page: Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area.
QOP YOUTH CLUB
Amy Byrne won the Member of the Year award in the Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club. Mike Carroll presented Cormac Brierton with the Everest Challenge trophy. His accumulative mountains climbed added up to 10,000 feet. Fourteen others received certificates for attain- ing 5,000 feet. Snorkelling and canoeing certificates were presented to a number of members. Induction courses for new leaders will begin in the New Year.
DIVING CLUB
Bray Divers plans for the New Year include the installation of extra showers and toilets in their clubhouse, the procurement of stainless steel troughs for washing water sports equipment. Holidays abroad will be organised in lanzarote, and the Maldives. Training courses are ongoing and are tailor made to suit the participants. Call 0876756439 for details.
NEW YEAR’S DAY SWIM
The organisers of the 35th annual New Year’s Day Charity Swim are recruiting swimmers. If you would like to celebrate the New Year by splashing out, please phone/text 086-85 61 888 or email brayswim@gmail.com for a sponsorship card.
BRAY LIBRARY
Bray Library opening hours are – Monday/Wednesday/ Friday/Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday – 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Borrowers are reminded that books can be renewed by phone – call 01 2862600. The library is closed and will re-open at 10 a.m. next Tuesday, January 2.
CUALANN SOCIETY
The AGM of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, local history society for Bray and North Wicklow, the will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, in the Royal Hotel Bray and all members are requested to attend.
The meeting will conclude with a presentation by Brian White on ‘1918 – Votes for Women’ – all welcome, admission free for members and €5 for visitors, Those wishing to join the society can do at this meeting. Further information on the Bray Cualann Historical Society programme available on the Society’s web-site braycualannhitoricalsociety.ie.
The president and committee of the Bray Cualann Historical Society extend Christmas Wishes, members, their families, and supporters of the society.