Bray
CHRIST CHURCH COI
Services of Worship for this Sunday – fifth Sunday before Advent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion Two; 11 a.m. – Family Service.
November 2018 Armistice Centenary Remembrance Events: Come and Remember those with connections to Bray, who died and those who survived the Great War from Tuesday, November 6, to Sunday, November 11, Tuesday, November 6 – Sunday, November 11: Remembrance Exhibition and Come and Sing ‘The Armed Man’. Sunday November11th Centenary of the 1918 Armistice – 11 a.m. – Morning Prayer, including Act of remembrance with solemn muffled peal of bells and address by local historian: ‘How Bray celebrated the Armistice’. All welcome; 12.30 p.m. – Celebratory peal of bells; 1 p.m. – Registration for ‘Come and Sing’; 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.:. Rehearsal, singers; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rehearsal singers and players; 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m.: ‘Come and Sing’ The Armed Man (Mass for Peace), Karl Jenkins; poetry reading; Conclusion.
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
Evening Mass: There will be a 7 p.m. Evening Mass today (Wednesday), tomorrow (Thursday) and on Friday.
Holy Redeemer Youth Centre Open Night: The Youth Centre is always interested in new members which offers a friendly, fun environment including movie nights, organised trips, baking and much more. Open for sixth class on a Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open for first years on a Wednesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on a Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on a Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
First Communion Mass – Do This In Memory: This Sunday at 10.30 a.m. there will be a Holy Communion Programme Mass for all children making their First Holy Communion in 2019. We look forward to seeing the boys and girls and their parents or guardians for this special Mass.
The Nazarine Community Charismatic Prayer Group: Invite you to Life in the Spirit Seminars. The First Speaker is Brendan Shanahan (Founder of Laus Deo Healing Ministries) in the Little Flower Hall, beside the Holy Re- deemer Church, starting tonight (Wednesday) from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. (and every other Wednesday for seven weeks). All are welcome, the parish extend a special invitation to all those making their Confirmation this year together with their parents. For more information please contact Bill at 087 6563295. Arrive before 7.30 p.m. on the night to be registered.
ST PETER’S PARISH
November Altar List of the Dead: The envelopes for the November Altar list of the dead are available at the back of the church. All those whose names are listed will be remembered at Masses on the feast of All Saints, All Souls and the first Friday of each month. Please return envelopes to the sacristy or the parish office.
Annual Mass for Deceased Parishioners: Will take place on Monday, November 12, at 7.30 p.m.
Young at Heart Dinners: Every Friday at 12.30 p.m. Come along and enjoy great food and a game of bingo.
Wicklow Dementia Support Group: Meets in St Peter’s Parish Hall every Monday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The Monday Club is a social club for people with memory loss and their family carers. Support activities, fun and outings. For more information contact 089 428692.
ST FERGAL’S PARISH
Altar List of the Dead envelopes and Sheets: Altar list of the dead envelopes and sheets are available for collection at the back of the church. All, whose names are listed will be remembered at Masses celebrated on the feast of All Saints, the feast of All Souls, and at the 9.30 a.m. Mass on the First Monday of every month throughout the year. On Tuesday, November 6, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 p.m. to remember all of our parishioners who have died during the past year. All Are welcome.
Feast of All Saints – Thursday of November 1: Masses are at 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. Vigil Mass on Wednesday, October 31, at 7 p.m.
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
Hospitality: Will be provided this Sunday by Team B.
Altar List of the Dead: The envelopes for the Altar list of the dead are available in the church porches. All those whose names are listed will be remembered at Masses on the feast of All Saints, All Souls and the first Friday of each month. Please return envelopes to the parish office or the sacristy.
Annual Remembrance Mass: For all who have died during the past year will take place this year on Saturday, November 17, at 6.30 p.m. All those who have suffered a bereavement are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served in the Villa Pacis after Mass.
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.
Lectio Divina: A prayerful reflection on the following Sundays gospel takes place in Villa Pacis every Wednesday, after 10.30 a.m. Mass.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Bethany Bereavement Support Group: Will have an additional drop in morning at the Villa Pacis on the first Friday of every month starting on November 2 after the 10.30 a.m. Mass for those affected by grief and loss.
Christmas Fair: Our Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday, December 9, Once again we are seeking New unwanted gifts. If you would like to donate them contact Anne at 087 7772127 or drop them into the Villa Pacis.
QOP YOUTH CLUB
Mike O’Carroll is organising trips, and survival sessions for the Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club members in addition to the main club programme. On Saturday 10 young people learned how to sew on buttons, use hammers, and following that they enjoyed games. During the next few sessions they will learn to use other tools, and equipment required for outdoor survival.
DIVING CLUB
At Wicklow Aquanauts Sub-Aqua Club AGM Ann McAvoy was elected as chairperson and secretary, David Kerr as diving officer, Cormac O’Carroll as treasurer, Albert Kerr as training and premises officer, and Brendan Moran as committee member.
Congratulations to Tony, who led his first dive on Sunday with his buddy Dave McKeon. The club is organising a dive in Portroe Slate Quarry where dives will range down to 20 metres. Free introductory pool dives are on offer. Call Albert at 087 6756439 to secure a place.
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 will be closed this Saturday and next Monday due to the October Bank Holiday weekend.
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.
The library will be closed this Saturday due to the October Bank Holiday weekend. The library will also be closed on Wednesday, October 31.
CUALANN SOCIETY.
Last Thursday James Scannell, PRO of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow Society presented illustrated talk ‘The Sinking of the RMS Leinster – October 10, 1918, and the last days of the war’ in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray.
The presentation recalled the worst peacetime or wartime maritime tragedy to occur in the Irish Sea when the outward bound day sailing of the mail boat RMS Leinster was torpedoed within sight of land with the loss of at least 564 of those on board ironically one month and a day before the Armistice which marked the end of World War one came in force. All those present received a special souvenir An Post postcard featuring the sinking of the RMS Leinster courtesy of the Dun Laoghaire Tourist Information office. This presentation is available for presentation to local schools and community groups on request – contact 2823135 to arrange a screening of this pres- entation.
Prior to this lecture Bray Cualann Historical Society chairman Brian White outlined details of the forthcoming Josephine Heffernan exhibition which will take place in Mermaid Arts Centre in early November is conjunction with events organised by Christ Church Bray to mark the centenary of the 1918 Armistice which marked the end of the First World War.
Brian also outlined the Society’s programme for 2019’ details of which will shortly be posted on the Bray Cualann Historical Society website.
Some other events of interest for members and supporters of the Bray Cualann Historical Society are tonight’s (Wednesday) 6 p.m. lecture by Colm Lennon on ‘ Richard Stanihurst (15471618): Dublin’s Earliest Historian’ to the Old Dublin Society in Dublin City Library and Archive, 138144 Pearse Street, Dublin two. All welcome – admission free; tomorrow’s (Thursday) 7.30 p.m. Frank Mitchell Lecture of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland which will be presented by Geraldine Stout on ‘Reading the Irish Cistercian Landscape’ in the Society’s 63 Merrion Square, Dublin two, premises – all welcome; admission free; next Monday morning’s 11.30 a.m. Shankill Tidy Towns historic walk ‘4 Castles and a Corn Mill, led by Rob Goodbody – meet at Shanganagh Castle, Bray Road, Shankill – Please note that this is a community activity organised by volunteers who accept no liability for injuries or loss caused to participants in this walk; the Thursday, November 1, 8 p.m. lecture by Ruth Ferguson on ‘The original Houses of Belfield’ to the Mount Merrion Historical Society in the community centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission €4/Students €2; and the Saturday, November 3, Medal Society of Ireland ‘Medal and Militaria Fair’ from 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Knox Hall, Monkstown Village, Co. Dublin, at which visitors can buy, trade, swap or get free valuations/identifications of medals.
Members and Supporters of the Bray Cualann Historical Society are also reminded that the Old Bray Society has published a special limited 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, Bray.
Further information on the Bray Cualann Historical Society programme available on the Society’s website braycualannhistoricalsociety.ie.
CHANGE OF BUS OPERATOR
Last Sunday Go-Ahead Ireland took over the operation of former Dublin Bus routes 184 (Bray – Newtownmountkennedy); and the 185 (Bray – Palermo) and (Bray – Enniskerry) and will now operate these; services. Timetables for the Go-Ahead Ireland service were distributed to the public during the week by representatives of Transport for Ireland. Timetables can be downloaded from their website goaheadireland.ie.