Enniskerry
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Powerscourt Tomorrow (Thursday): 10.30 a.m. – Holy Communion in Powerscourt Church.
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, June 17 – Trinity Three: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Holy Communion Two; 1 p.m. – Church lunch in the Powerscourt Arms Hotel.
Daily Prayer and Open Church: Daily prayer is offered at midday and 5 p.m. and the church will be open for prayer and reflection between those hours every day till September.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, June 17 – Trinity Three: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion One.
Car boot sales: On Saturday, June 30, the third of these in aid of Powerscourt parish funds, which are held on the last Saturday of the month from April to August, will take place in Powerscourt Church Paddock from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information contact Robert Allison at 086 3815151.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Confessions are held in St Mary’s after 10.15 a.m. Mass on Saturday morning.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: After 10.15 a.m. Prayer Service each Friday morning in St Mary’s.
Curtlestown Cemetery Clean Up: The summer clean-up continues tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. Please bring strimmers, rakes, large bags and plenty of elbow grease. Cup of tea at 8.30 p.m.
Where does the donation I make at Mass go?: First Collection – The first collection goes to the diocese of Dublin to support the Archbishop, Bishops and priests of the diocese, both hose serving in the parishes, Diocesan Administration and the sick and retired priests. Christmas and Easter Due also form part of this fund and also assist in supporting the priests of the diocese. Second Collection – The second collection goes to the diocese of Dublin for their SHARE fund. This fund supports many of the central services of the diocese as well as providing support to parishes unable to meet their own financial needs. Pink Envelope – Donations placed in a Pink Envelope and left in either of the baskets stay in the parish and are used to help meet the ongoing cost, currently about €120,000 annually, of running the parish and maintaining its churches and buildings. If you would like the parish to include your Pink Envelope donations in its annual acknowledgement, please just write your name on the envelope. Both the diocese and the parish are sincerely grateful to you for your generosity.
Used Stamps: Barnardos Children’s Charity are 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 would 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.
Please Note: Only official Dublin Diocesan Literature and Posters may be posted on the noticeboards in our churches and distributed in our Church Grounds.
St Mary’s and St Gerard’s School car park: For security reasons the Enniskerry school car park must be closed after 11 a.m. Mass in St Mary’s. Can you ensure that if you are the last person leaving the car park after 11 a.m. Mass that you close the gate.
Bookstall: A bookstall has been placed in the rere of Enniskerry church to display suitable spiritual reading material. Please place money for books in shrines at back or front of church.
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.
HISTORY SOCIETY
Meetings of the Enniskerry History Society have now concluded and will resume in October when the autumn 2018 programme will take place, and planning on this is currently under way. Information on the Enniskerry History Society available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
The next event for members is this Saturdays 2.30 p.m. lecture by Philip Lecane ‘Torpedoed. The Sinking of the RMS Leinster’ to the Western Front Association (Dublin Branch) in the Museum of Decorative Arts and History Lecture Theatre, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin seven. All welcome – €3 donation appreciated.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
Opening hours for the library are – Tuesday and Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. New members to the library are always very welcome. Please phone 01 2864339 for further information or to renew books.
TENNIS CLUB
Anyone interested in joining the club meet some of the members on Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m. on the courts in the Bog Meadow for some fun club night tennis. All levels of playing, including beginners, are welcome. Enquiries contact Gilly Carey at 087 1304435.
HORSE SHOW
The Kilmacanogue and District Horse Show will take place on Saturday, July 28, at Monastery Cross in Enniskerry by kind permission.
of Syl and Mary Fenelon Bourke. This show has consistently down through the years (over 40 of them) raised money for localcharities and your support would be very welcome on the day.
ENNISKERRY FESTIVAL
Friday, September 7 – Bagatelle; Saturday, September 8 – Power Disco (13-15 years); Sunday, September 9 – Victorian field day Pony rides, Fairground, Kids races, Live music and dancing, Food village, Bouncy castles, traditional sports, Dog show, Baking competition, vintage cars, art and craft fair, Soapbox race and much more. Kids entry free. Supporting Purple House, Open Door, and Enniskerry Joint Parishes. place on June 30 in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 p.m. till late. Music on the night will be Paul Molloy and the Whole Hog. Fully licensed.
PROGRESSIVE 45
There will be a Progressive 45’s Card Game on Sunday, June 17, in Roundwood Parish Hall at 7 p.m. Excellent Prize Money with raffle and Refreshments at the interval.
CLASSES
Kildare Wicklow ETB are currently advertising for grant funding under the community education programme. The Community Council previously facilitated courses on flower arranging, digital photography, IT and art. If you are interested in these or any other courses in the Roundwood area please email info@roundwood.ie. all suggestions welcome.
PURE MILE WALK
A walk to the deserted village as part of the Pure Mile project will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 1, meeting at the Wicklow Way junction at Lake Park (look out for the poster and balloons). The walk will follow the Wicklow Way then veer off to take in some fantastic views of Lough Dan and Luggala valleys. If it’s a fine day bring the kids and a picnic. Limited parking available.
PURE MILE MEETING
The next meeting for those interested in the Baltynanima Pure Mile will take place at 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, in Roundwood Parish Hall. OUR LADY’S ISLAND
There will be a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Sunday, August 19, leaving Roundwood at 10 a.m. from the Parish Hall. Cost is €65 per person which includes the bus, scones and dinner. Money and names to Susan at 087 76273032 before August 1.
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: Paddy O’Brien; First Lady: Catherine Doyle; First Gent: Pat Fisher; Second Lady: Monica Brady; Second Gent: Tiney Shortt; First Half: Ann Gaffney; Second Half: Shay Brady; Longest Sitting: Ann Pierce and Lowest Score: Tom McHugh.
Raffle prizes were won by Patricia Byrne, Paddy O’Brien, Maura McHugh and Nan Wolohan. Next Whist is this Wednesday, June 20, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were: 3, 23, 28 and 29. There was one match-three winner, Darren Delaney. Next week’s jackpot will be €16,000
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open from midday till 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Parish Centre. Come for your home baking, crafts, plants, vegetables and more. New members always welcome or 087 2506785.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, June 15, with music by Jimmy Hogan.
JENNYS PRE-SCHOOL
Jenny’s Pre-School is now accepting enrollments for September 2018/2019. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Jenny at 086 8766301 or email us onjennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com, or call into the Pre-School for an application form any morning.
MUSIC IN CALARY
The next concert in our 2018 series will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, in Calary Church. Seán Carpio (drums), Mikkel Ploug (guitar) Simon Jermyn (guitar), Jeppe Skovbakke (bass), and Joachim Badenhorst (reeds) will play a concert of original music that will speak about the places of its origin, including Calary, in order to present a complex yet nuanced concert experience transforming musical elements of speech into music.
This an extremely exciting and innovative project and it will be wonderful to hear the performance which is the result of their work. Tickets are €18 and €15 for concessions and, to make a booking or for more information, please contact John 01 2818146 or derekneilson@eircom.net.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 10 for seven nights. Cost €669 which includes Flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced Guide, who has spent many years in Medjugorje. Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell. For more information/booking contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
WALKING GROUP
The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group will now meet at the Knockraheen entrance (Newtown Road R765) to the Upper Vartry Reservoir at 7 p.m. every Wednesday for the summer months. There are now a range of walks to suit all levels of ability. So do come along to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour. All welcome.
ANGEL HEALING
Deep Relaxation, Peace, Angelic Guidance and Hands on Energy Healing is what you will experience on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30. So make that decision to look after yourself, your well being and join us there. Looking forward to welcoming you. For more information contact Mary at 087 9819420.
CEILI DANCING LESSONS
Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.
MONEYSTOWN 45
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. for the summer months tea served.