Bray
CHRIST CHURCH COI
Services of Worship for Sunday, February 4 – the second Sunday before Lent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion Two; 6 p.m. – Confirmation Class
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
Parking at Holy Redeemer: From Monday to Friday the Holy Redeemer Carpark is free for Mass goers from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. This is also true of Holy Days, Special Church services such as funerals, weddings, First Holy Communions and Confirmations etc. Please ensure you park in the area closest to the Village Gate Arcade to avail of this.
Feast of St Blaise: This Saturday is the feast of St Blaise. The blessing of the throats will be offered to all at the 10 a.m. Mass.
Church gate collection: The monthly collection in aid of the society of St Vincent de Paul will take place this Sunday after all Masses.
Lá Fhéile Bríde – St Brigid’s Day: Tomorrow (Thursday) is the feast of St Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. The symbol which we relate most with her is the Cross of St Brigid which reminds us that we live in the shelter of one another (Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine). Reflections on St Brigid’s Cross: As we look at the extremities of the cross, reaching as they do to the four points of the compass, let it remind us that all the peoples of the earth belong to one family under God, our Father and Mother. As we look at its interlacing in the centre, let us understand that human survival depends on human beings of all nations learning to embrace one another, with generosity, understanding, respect, and a willingness to share the good things of the earth with justice.
Lenten Let’s Talk Family: As part of our preparation for the World meeting of families and for the six weeks of Lent, you are invited to attend a six-week session called Let’s Talk Family. This Programme is based on the Joy of Love (Pope Francis) and is a gentle approach to looking a little more closely at what love looks like in the context of family. Using engaging short videos, animations and activities to encourage discussion, it will offer families, parishes and wider society an opportunity to think about our vision and hopes for family and marriage, and a chance to rediscover the gift that family is to the world. The programme will also challenge us to reflect on how we can provide greater support for marriage and family in our local communities. In particular, Pope Francis has asked us to think about support for newly married couples and outreach to families in need. We are looking forward to having lively and interesting discussion.
Dates: Monday, February 19, Monday, February 26, Monday, March 5, Monday, March 12, Monday, March 19, and Monday, March 26, Venue: St Fergal’s Parish; Time: 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ACCORD
The annual collection for ACCORD – the Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the family, will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of Saturday, February 17, and Sunday, February 18, The collection for ACCORD will replace the usual SHARE collection. ACCORD Dublin throughout the diocese offers: Marriage Preparation Courses, Counselling for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationships, a Relationship and Sexuality Programme for Schools. ACCORD Dublin needs your support.
ST PETER’S PARISH
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.
Help from the St Vincent de Paul: The monthly collection will take place this Sunday at all Masses. Your support is greatly appreciated. Anybody looking for assistance from the SVP please do so by ringing SVP Dublin at 01 8550022.
Young at Heart Dinners: Young at Heart dinners will resume on Friday, February 9 – weather permitting.
Wicklow Dementia Support: St Peter’s Parish Hall every Monday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
ST FERGAL’S PARISH
St Fergal’s Parish Trip 2018 to Croatia from May 23 to May 30: This trip covers eight Days and seven Nights, The price includes seven Nights Bed and Breakfast; Dinner on five Evenings at 3* Hotel Delfin; Coach transfer to and from Airport; Tour guide for the duration of the trip, plus three Day Trips: (1): Day Trip to Trogir, Šibenik, and Split; (2): Day Trip to Rijeka; (3): Day Trip to Plitvice Lakes. Cost: €799 per person sharing (based on 26-30 people); €849 per person (based on 21-25 people); €915 per person (based on 15-20 people). Single Room Supplement (€35 for seven nights) If you are interested Booking Deposit of €250 required during the first week in January (non-refundable); A further €150 per person is required by January 30 with the final payment due seven weeks prior to travel. See Posters at the back of the church.
St Vincent de Paul: A church gate collection in aid of our local St Clare’s Conference will take place this weekend. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord this Friday: Traditionally, candles are blessed for use in the church or at home. If you would like candles blessed that are used for a prayerful purpose, please bring them to the 9.30 a.m. Mass on that day.
Feast of St Blaise this Satur- day: Blessing of the Throats will take place after the 9.30 a.m. Prayer Service.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
Hospitality This Sunday: Will be hosted by Team D Feast of the Presentation of the Lord – This Friday: Traditionally candles are blessed for use in the church or at home. If you would like candles blessed that are used for a prayerful purpose, please bring them to the 10.30 a.m. Mass on that day.
Divine Mercy Mass: A Divine Mercy Mass will take place this Friday at 8 p.m. in our church. Feast of St Blaise This Saturday: Blessing of the Throats will take place after the 10.30 a.m. Mass.
Church gate collection: The church gate collection this weekend is in aid of our local conference of St Vincent de Paul. January’s collection amounted to €1,118. Thank you for your continued support.
Our Lady of Lourdes: At 10.30 a.m. on Saturday, Febru- ary 10, there will be a Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes with an opportunity to venerate a first class relic of St Bernadette. Annual Collection for ACCORD
The annual collection for the Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the family, will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of February 17 and 18. This will replace the usual Share collection.
Vevay Active Retirement Association AGM: Will be held in Villa Pacis this Friday at 11 a.m.
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society: The designated contact number for those in the parish.
QOP YOUTH CLUB
Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club Began New Year activities with a night walk in the Glen of the Downs. All participants wore new high visibility jackets. Other items for this month include swimming, football, Djouce Mountain climb, pool snorkelling, and preparations for a number of visits to places of interest in Dublin.
DIVING CLUB
Bray Divers have vacancies for two new trainee divers, and 12 new snorkelers. Now is the ideal time to think about diving and snorkelling at home and abroad. Bray Divers expect that all new recruits will be divers before Easter. Scuba courses have international recognition, and are tailor made to suit individuals. For information call Albert at 087 6756439.
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.
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.
CUALANN SOCIETY
Felix Larkin will be the guest speaker for the Thursday, February 15, 8 p.m. meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow, in the Royal Hotel, Bray, at which he will present his lecture – ‘Two Gentleman of the Freeman: Thomas Sexton and William Braydon’ to the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All welcome – admission €5. Further information on the Bray Cualann Historical Society programme available on the Society’s website braycualannhistoricalsociety.ie.
Following the last Thursday week’s AGM, the officer posts of the society will be filled at the first meeting of the new committee next week.
Other events which may of interest to members of the Bray Cualann Historical Society are tonight’s ( Wednesday) 7 p.m. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council winter of Heritage lecture in Marlay House, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, at which Pól Ó Duibhir will present his lecture ‘ Defending Killiney Bay’. Admission free but pre-booking required via dlrheritageevents@dlrcoco.ie; tomorrow (Thursday) nights 8 p.m. lecture by Tim Carey on ‘Dublin since Independence’ to the Mount Merrion Historical Society in the community centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission €4/ Students €2; next Tuesday night’s free 6.30 p.m. lecture by Maeve Casserly on ‘Irish Women at work in 1918: the impact of WWI on life outside the home’ in the National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2’; the 8 p.m. lecture by Gerry Creighton on ‘The History of Dublin Zoo from Victorian to the Present Time’ to the Kilmacanogue History Society in the Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs, Delgany, Co. Wicklow – all welcome – admission €3; next Wednesday night’s free 6 p.m. lecture by Maeve Casserly on ‘The Legacy of History: the History Wars, commemoration and beyond’ in Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2; the 7 p.m.
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council winter of Heritage lecture by Tom Conlon on ‘Old Dunleary 1750 – Present Day’ in Marlay House, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin. Admission free but pre-booking required via dlrheritageevents@ dlrcoco.ie; and the 8 p.m. lecture by Tim Carey on ‘Dublin since 1922’ to the Rathmichael Historical Society in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission €4.