AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Bray CHRIST CHURCH COI
Services of Worship for this Sunday – fourth Sunday before Advent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One; 11 a.m. – Holy Communion Two.
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.
Altar Servers: We are currently looking for new Altar Servers to expand our team. If you have already celebrated your First Communion and would like to join the team, please contact Michael in the sacristy or call in to the parish office Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Annual Bereavement Mass: The annual Bereavement Mass to remember all our loved ones, especially those who died during the past year, will be celebrated on Monday, November 19, at 7 p.m. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the Coffee Dock.
Wall of Remembrance: If you wish to bring memorial cards or photographs for our Wall of remembrance please leave them in to the sacristy during the week.
Photos for our Sacred Space: If your loved one’s funeral took place in Holy Redeemer, please feel free to bring a photo (if you have not already done so) and hand it in to the sacristy. This will then be placed in the folder at the Sacred Space. ‘As We live, They too shall live, as We remember them’.
November Altar List of the Dead: The envelopes for the November altar list of the dead are available on the tables around 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 every month. Please return envelopes to the sacristy or parish office.
The Nazarine Community Charismatic Prayer Group: Invite you to Life in the Spirit Seminars. The First Speaker was Brendan Shanahan (Founder of Laus Deo Healing Ministries) in the Little Flower Hall, beside the Holy Redeemer Church, last Wednesday night and these seminars continue from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays for the next six 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
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.
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. Feast of All Saints – Tomorrow (Thursday): Vigil Mass today (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. Masses tomorrow (Thursday) at 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m.
‘Take Me Home Country Roads’ – An Evening with St Fergal’s Men’s Choir: A Singalong Country Themed Evening with all your favourite songs complete with lighting and beautiful visual backdrops in St Anthony’s Room of St Fergal’s Church on Sunday, November 25, at 7.30 p.m. Admission free but by ticket only. All Attendees are invited to make a donation to the parish on the night of the concert. Tickets available from the parish office or any member of St Fergal’s Men’s Choir.
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 C.
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 this Friday after the 10.30 a.m. Mass for those af- fected 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.
Our Facebook page: Please visit and like our Facebook page: Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area.
QOP YOUTH CLUB
Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club programme for the rest of the year includes night hill walking, indoor bowls, night time forest walk, swimming, snorkelling, football, Christmas party, survival skills training, and trips to various places of interest. For more information call Paul on 2869264, or mike at 086 0855151.
DIVING CLUB
Bray Divers had an excellent diving day in Portroe Slate Quarry near Nenagh, County Tipperary. This quarry flooded in the 1920s and the water reaches down to 40 metres. A number of stone walls, building remains, and stone roadway are very much intact. Small fish arte to be seen and some large eels have been observed. Divers included Ann, Dave, Brendan, Cormac, and Albert. A return visit is planned for next month.
LIONS CLUB YOUNG AMBASSADOR
Bray Lions Club has begun its search for a young ambassador who will represent the club in an international competition. Young people aged 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’s participation at all levels of the completion should they qualify. Young people who wish to participate should contact Frank Corr, Bray Lions Club at 086 8274710 or email fcorr100@gmail.com.
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. The library will be closed today (Wednesday).
CUALANN SOCIETY
Brian White, chairman of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow, will be the guest speaker for the 8 p.m. Thursday, November 15, meeting of the society in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, at which he will present his lecture ‘400 Years of the Brabazon Family – all welcome, admission €5.
Some other events of interest for members and supporters of the Bray Cualann Historical Society are tomorrow’s (Thursday) 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; Saturdays 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; and next Monday night’s 7.30 p.m. talk by Robert Shaw, The Discovery Programme on ‘Surveying our archaeological landscapes and monuments: 3D documentation challenges and opportunities’ to the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland in the Helen Roe Theatre, Society House, 63 Merrion Square South, Dublin two. All welcome – admission free.
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.
WREATH LAYING
On Saturday, November 10, the Western Front Association (Dublin Branch) will hold a Short Ceremony of remembrance and Wreath Laying at 11 a.m. at the Bray War Memorial on the Quinsboro Road, Bray, to remember those from Bray and County Wicklow, who lost their lives in the First World War and to mark the centenary of the armistice of November 11, 1918, which ended hostilities in this conflict. All welcome to attend.