Bray
CHRIST CHURCH C OF I, BRAY.
Services of Worship for this Sunday – Trinity 20: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion Two ; 11 a.m. Morning Prayer.
Camera Club: The Parish Camera Club meets next Monday night at 8 p.m. in the PLC. ###
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH NEWS
Prayer Opportunities: Prayer group with Exposition on Mondays in the Presbytery at 8 p.m.; Holy Face Devotions on Tuesdays immediately after the 7 p.m. Mass main church (Prayer booklets available for new members); Bray Gathering Charismatic Prayer Group on Wednesdays in the Little Flower Hall at 8 p.m.; and Silent Holy Hour on Fridays in the Side Chapel from 11 a.m. to midday.
Diarmuid O’Murchu Saturday Talks in Luisne: Saturday, October 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: ‘Adult Faith Development in these Changing Times’ – Part 1; Saturday, November 24 – Part 2; Saturday, December 15 – Part three. Cost €60 for all three or €20 per session. Contacts: office@ luisne.ie, 086 0517575, or luisne. ie.
Attention Ministers of the Eucharist: For those who were unable to attend the training given in August, there will be a repeat session tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7.30 p.m. in the St Anthony Room (Parish Centre) beside St Fergal’s Church. Anyone else, wishing to be part of this wonderful ministry is more than welcome to attend. Please text your name and parish to 086 8182241 to confirm your attendance.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH
Lourdes Reunion: A Lourdes reunion meeting will take place on Thursday, October 18, at 8 p.m. in the parish centre.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: As you know we are always looking for new adorers and would be very grateful for help during the night hours from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. and 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. Please contact the sacristy at 01 2723865.
Farewell to Fr Yusuf: Thank you for your service to the parish. A dinner dance will be held on Friday, November 2, in Bray Golf Club at 8 p.m. Sold out – waiting list for returned tickets in office on a first come basis.
Table quiz: A table quiz in aid of Bray Old Folks Christmas party will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 8 p.m. in the Wild Goose. €40 per table.
ST PETER’S PARISH, LITTLE BRAY
St Peter’s Primary School: Enrolments for 2019 will be held at the school office tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday October from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications forms available at the school. Completed applications will only be accepted on these days along with the child’s birth certificate and proof of address (e.g. utility bill, bank statement).
Young at Heart Dinners: Every Friday at 12.30 p.m. Come along and enjoy great food and a game of bingo.
ST FERGAL’S PARISH, BALLYWALTRIM.
Novena to St Anthony: On Tuesday mornings during the 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: On Fridays from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Baptism Team Meeting: Next Monday at 7.30 p.m. in the St Anthony Room. If you would be interested in joining this dedicated team please leave your name with Jenny in the parish office, or contact Monica Cornejo at 086 0608384; moncor44@hotmail.com.
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 from membership@irrs.ie. There is a distinct Bray connection in the latest issue of the Society’s journal which shows a remarkable previously unseen photograph of the 1900 Harcourt Street accident as the result of which Bray engine driver Gorge Hyland’s right arm had to be amputated in hospital. Hyland survived this life changing surgery and went on to work in Bray station as one-armed clerical officer till the 1930s, when he retired. He died on August 14, 1943, and was buried on St Peter’s Cemetery, Little Bray.
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.
BRAY CUALANN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
James Scannell will be the guest presenter for the Thursday, October 18, meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow Society, at which he will present his illustrated talk ‘The Sinking of the RMS Leinster – October 10, 1918, and the last days of the war’ at 8 p.m. in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, and all are welcome to attend – admission €5.
Members and Supports of the Bray Cualann Historical Society are also reminded that the Old Bray Society has published a special issue of the Bray Historical Record ‘First World War Special Issue’ which recalls those from the county who took part in this conflict. Over the counter copies available from the Town Hall Bookshop, 23 Florence Road. Further information on the Bray Cualann Historical Society programme available on the society’s website.
LIONS CLUB SEEKS YOUNG AMBASSADOR
Bray Lions Club has begun its search for a young ambassador
who will represent the club in an international competition. Young people under 19 in June 2019 who are making a contribution to their local community through voluntary work, sporting activity or good citizenship. A young ambassador will be selected to represent Ireland in the European Final. Bray Lions Club will sponsor its Young Ambassador participation at all levels of the completion should they qualify. Young people who wish to participate should contact Frank Corr at 086 8274710 or fcorr100@gmail.com.
LORETO SECONDARY SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT
The school wishes to invite parents and primary school students to their open night on Thursday, October 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the school on the Vevay Road.
ST KILIAN’S COMMUNITY SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT
St Kilian’s Community School, Ballywaltrim, will hold its open night tomorrow (Thursday) starting at 6.45 p.m. All are very welcome, particularly local primary school pupils and their families.