FIRST HOLY COMMUNION FOR KILMACANOGUE NS IN ENNISKERRY
BRAY CHRIST CHURCH COI
Services of Worship: Sunday Services continue with a short 10 a.m. Short Said Service but the 11 a.m. Live Stream services will continue for the foreseeable future. The maximum number allowed to be present in the church building is limited to 50 inclusive of the Rector, his assistants and Church Wardens. If you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19), have been in contact with someone who has displayed any Covid-19 symptoms, are awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, are quarantining, or have returned to Ireland having been abroad within the past 14 days, do not come to church.
Please observe two metre distancing both in the car park and inside the church building and sanitise your hands before entering the main body of the building, observing social distancing if there is someone already at the unit, and to sanitise your hands again when leaving. On entering the building your attendance will be recorded to assist the HSE with their tracking and tracing process should someone attending church subsequently tests positive for Covid-19. People attending are encouraged to use masks and face coverings but if you have a medical reason for not wearing a face covering please let the Rector know.
Everyone is asked to fill the pews from the front of the church to the back. If you’re in any doubt as to where to sit one of the church Wardens will be only too happy to help. Family or household groups can sit together; however, if you come on your own you will have to sit by yourself. For the moment there will be no singing at the 10 a.m. Service.
The 11 a.m. Service from the Epiphany Chapel will continue to be streamed live for the foreseeable future and is available on churchservices.tv/christchurchbray. There will be no tea and coffee at the end of the service for the foreseeable future. Please keep an eye on our website (christchurchbray.ie) and our Facebook page for more information and please contact the Rector to add your name to our CCB Alerts Whatsapp Group.
This Sundays Link Stream Holy Communion will be at 11 a.m. and can be viewed online at the following link – churchservices.tv/christchurchbray. Service sheets available to view or download from our website christchurchbray.ie.
Arising from last Fridays night government announcement raising Dublin City and county to Level 3 Lockdown, those who normally attend our church services and reside in the Dublin City/County area must not attend. our church service.
Connect Online.: Our most active communication tools at present are our Website christchurchbray.ie and Facebook page @christchurchbray. The website contains information on our live streamed worship services, our weekly Blogs, events and news.
Have you been impacted by a bereavement during COVID-19?: Are you finding it more difficult to cope with a pre-Covid bereavement at this time? Would it help to talk to someone in confidence about your loss? The Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line is a national freephone service 1800 80 70 77 which is available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday. The line aims to provide comfort and emotional support.
Bray Mothers’ Union with Powerscourt and Kilbride: Our branch is not able to meet face to face with Covid19 restrictions but that doesn’t mean that we have ceased functioning, indeed not. We have a lively What.
App page, which you are very welcome to join, where we are sharing thoughts, prayers and jokes. This is a great support to us all. Project work for Mothers’ Union is still ongoing and here is a link to some of those projects, from working in prisons to supporting those suffering from domestic violence: mothersunion. org/what-we-do/projects
Monday Morning Parish Prayers: A small group have begun meeting (via Zoom) on Monday mornings at midday to pray for our parish community and future plans. All are welcome to join. Prayers can be spoken out load or said silently as people feel comfortable. If you need help setting up Zoom or want to join the group each Monday, please contact the Rector.
Parish office: The parish office remains closed.
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
Update for all Masses: Everyone is still dispensed by the Archbishop of Dublin from the obligation to physically attend Sunday Mass for the duration of the present emergency. Check the RTÉ schedule for broadcast Mass times. Mass is also brought broadcast through EWTN, Radio Maria, channel which can be found in Saorview and Channel 210.
The Little Flower Oratory – LFO: Space in the Little Flower Oratory is limited to 33. If it’s not possible to attend on a particular day due to the limited seating, come the following day. Mass times are 10 a.m. – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Little Flower Oratory. The Little Flower Oratory is open for prayer from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please observe social distancing during visits. To protect those who wish to attend Mass in the Little Flower Oratory entering the LFO is regulated in the same way as entering a supermarket with a team of parishioners acting as stewards. After each Mass the seats are sanitised and this has been arranged. On Sundays as the number of those who would like to attend Mass will be higher neighbouring parishes have very kindly made their churches available to Holy Redeemer parishioners. Mass Times: midday Sunday in St Fergal’s Church, and 6 p.m. Sunday in Our Lady Queen of Peace.
ST PETER’S PARISH
Limit on number in Church: Regretfully due to Covid-19 restrictions, only a maximum of 50 people are permitted to be in the church. We hope you understand and we appreciate your co-operation. Please use a face covering and use the hand sanitiser gel provided. Arising from last Fridays night government announcement raising Dublin City and county to Level 3 Lockdown, those who normally attend our church and reside in the Dublin City/County area must not attend our Masses.
Mass Times: Sunday – 9.30 a.m. Irish Mass and 11.30 a.m.; First Friday: 11.30 a.m.; Holy Days: 11.30 a.m. Any Mass intentions booked for the coming weeks will be streamed on the 11.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Masses on Sunday mornings. Arising from the recent government decision raising Dublin City and county to Level 3 Lockdown, those who normally attend our church and reside in the Dublin City/County area must not attend our Masses till Dublin City and county reverts to Level 2.
Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed to act as Stewards at the 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Masses on Sundays. Please contact the parish office on 282 9467.
No Dumping: There is strictly no dumping allowed in the area of the cemetery and we request that visitors help to keep the cemetery tidy by taking any rubbish home. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Wicklow Dementia Support Group: Meetings postponed till further notice.
ST FERGAL’S PARISH
Masses in St Fergal’s Church: Please sanitize your hands on entering the church. The distribution of Holy Communion takes place at the end of Mass – people will not return to their seats. Please follow the arrows, and approach the Altar row by row, up the side Aisles, and leave the church immediately by the centre Aisle. Please fill the seats row by row using the seat markings, and do not delay leaving the church, or the church grounds, as there is a time limit in place for all gatherings and the church has to be sanitised after each Mass. Unfortunately the toilets in the church must remain closed. Parents are asked to ensure that all children remain seated during Mass. There will be no missalettes, newsletters, or newspapers available in the church but all our parish information is available on the website.
Syro Malabar Catholic Church – Bray Mass Centre
Mass every Sunday (50 persons only) at 3 p.m. in St, Fergal’s Church, Ballywaltrim.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
Mass Times: The church has been laid out for private prayer with assigned seating and signage to maintain social distancing. Volunteer stewards are on duty at Masses to assist with seating arrangements. All those attending must fully cooperate fully with the new arrangements for the safety of everyone. The new timetable for Masses for the time being is: 10.30 a.m. – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Wednesday – No Mass, Saturday: No 10.30 a.m. Mass but 6.30 p.m. Vigil Mass. Sunday: 9 a.m. Mass (additional Mass), 10.30 a.m. Mass and midday Mass. It hoped that the additional 9 a.m. Sunday Mass will help to accommodate as many as possibly due to the reduced capacity. Some people may wish to attend
on weekdays for the time being till restrictions are more relaxed. The obligation to physically attend Mass has been suspended by Pope Francis for the time being. All Masses are broadcast through our Parish Webcam accessible through the parish website – queenofpeace.ie.
Confessions: These will take place after Mass on Saturday evening – the Confession Room has been adapted for this purpose. The church will remain open for private prayer after the morning Mass till 6 p.m. Please an eye on the Parish Website to keep in touch with any changes which may have to be made at short notice.
QOP YOUTH CLUB
Queen of Peace Adventure Club has started their winter activities programme. It includes night time hill walks, night trekking, survival skills, and competitions. All events will be scheduled within the safety limits as recommended during the present situation.
The club has doubled the number of members during the last three weeks, and there are more vacancies for members and leaders. For details call Paul at 086 3516630, and you may begin your next adventure.
DIVING CLUB
Bray Divers Sub-aqua club are very pleased that they have this year to date organised over 100 dives. Most of these have been local and all have been within the safety restrictions and recommendations. Underwater clean-ups and surveys are being
carried out by members covering the Greystones area from the north to the south beach. Now is a very good time to join the club and to be trained in good time for the next season. For free introduction call Albert at 087 6756439.
ADULT LEARNING
Our Get Connected courses at Bray Adult Learning Centre will help you get to grips with digital technology. Call us at 01 2761350.
BRAY LIBRARY
The library is operating a reduced ‘Browse and Borrow’ service due to Codiv-19 restrictions. Items may be borrowed and returned to the branch. Items may be borrowed and returned to the branch as there is a box for returned books at the main door which will then be quarantined before they are re-shelved and available for borrowing. While the national request service is currently unavailable, items located within Wicklow Library Services branches can be reserved.
PC access is unavailable at present. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Borrowers can order/reserve books online – braylib@wicklowcoco.ie or call 01 2862600.
BALLYWALTRIM LIBRARY
The library is operating a reduced ‘Browse and Borrow’ service due to Covid-19 restrictions. Items may be borrowed and returned to the branch as there is
a box for returns at the main door which will then be quarantined before they are re-shelved and available for borrowing.
While the national request service is currently unavailable, items located within Wicklow Library Services branches can be reserved.
PC access is unavailable at present. Opening hours are Tuesday and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Borrowers can order/ reserve books online at ballywaltrimlibrary@wicklowcococ.ie or call 01 2723205.
BRAY CUALANN HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The planned October and November talks of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow, have been cancelled due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases being reported.
A hitherto previous unknown Bray connection with the 1940 Battle of Britain has been revealed in a recently published book ‘A Bloody summer – The Irish at the Battle of Britain’ by Irish author Dan Harvey, who reveals that Squadron Leader Bill Igoe, Group 11 Biggin Hill, Controller, born in Nenagh Tipperary, was educated at Presentation College, Bray, and then went on to UCC to study Engineering. After the Battle of Britain he went to specialise in radar control with RAF Fighter Command and post WW2 had a very successful business career in Africa.
SHANKILL ST JAMES’ COI, CRINKEN
Services of Worship for this Sunday: The church remains closed till further notice. There is no Worship Service in the church building but it will be streamed online. Check the church’s website for details and further updates.
Private Prayer: The church building is open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for private prayer. Subject to Covid-19 procedures and restrictions.
Weekly Church Events/Activities: All of these for this week and for next week are suspended – check the church’s website for further updates.
RATHMICHAEL COI
Archbishop’s Statement: The Church of Ireland’s two Archbishops have issued a joint statement to the members of the church, to mark Harvest and to reflect on the way ahead following the recent announcements of restrictions, to protect public health, in both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland: This time of the year is normally one of new beginnings for parish activities and, for many, a celebration of bringing the harvest home. The timeless rhythm of farming life and the unchanging pattern of the seasons is a source of reassurance in these challenging times. This is also a critical moment in our collective effort against the coronavirus. In following the call of our Lord to love our neighbours as ourselves, we all have a responsibility – and the power to make a difference – in containing the virus through our everyday choices and actions. A return to restrictions is a reminder of our own limitations and the complexities faced by those in political leadership. We, like countless others, pray that there will be brighter days ahead. This situation, as with many recorded in Scripture, will pass but till then, this is a journey on which we all must continue together. We thank
all members of the Church of Ireland, who have kept faith in these times and acknowledge that the church’s ministry of care never stopped even when the strongest lockdown measures were in place. Indeed, parishes across the island are to be commended on how they are responding creatively in sustaining services of worship and meeting personal and pastoral need. While more patience, compassion and discipline will be required in the coming months, we can be confident that this can be a time of renewal as we take up opportunities to be carriers of hope, to serve and care in local communities which will become more familiar to us. Over the shorter days and longer nights, we should consider how acts and words of kindness can continue to help front – line workers, who deserve our continued support and gratitude; people who will be facing renewed restrictions while living alone; and all who are especially at risk through age or another vulnerability.
What we can celebrate at Harvest can be brought into the months ahead: a faith in the God, whose love never fails his people; hope that the Earth and all within it is the Lord’s; and the love of a natural world where God offers to us the beauty of the lilies in the field and mourns the death of every sparrow – how much more do we matter to him.
Sunday Worship in Church: From this Sunday onward we hope to be back in the church for our services unless the Covid guidelines change. All the services will continue to be posted on the Parish Facebook page and on YouTube. This Sunday it is hoped to hold a 11 a.m. Harvest Festival Service in the church if the Level 3 restrictions are lifted by the government. The Guest preacher will be Canon Ricky Roundtree. Please watch the parish website for updates.
Rathmichael extra safety measures re Covid-19: Every Saturday the church and Erck hall are being sprayed with an extra high level disinfectant cleaner. This kills both airborne and surface viruses. It is effective for seven-days and ensures that the property is made safe for use each week. The parish school is using the same system. The church and Erck hall will be closed every Saturday between 12 mid-day and 1 p.m. to allow this process to take place.
ST ANNE’S PARISH
St Anne’s Parish Website: The parish website is stannesparishshankill.com.
St Anne’s Resource Centre: The parish office is open Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Advice from the Archbishop of Dublin: Everyone is dispensed from the obligations of physically attending Sunday Mass by the Archbishop of Dublin for the duration of the present emergency.
Masses in Church: As Dublin City and county is now on Level 3 Lockdown, the celebration of Mass in church is suspended till further notice and can only be viewed on online.
Masses:. You can join in the Mass on stannesparishshankill. com – click on ‘watch us live’. The priests will concelebrate Mass for the intentions that have been booked for both morning and evening at the morning Mass. Mass Monday to Saturday is celebrated at 10 a.m. and on Sunday at 10 a.m. Mass will be celebrated without a congregation till further notice.
Confirmation: Confirmation ceremonies have been postponed till further notice.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Said each Monday during the 10 a.m. Mass.
Private Prayer: St Anne’s Church is open for private prayer Monday to Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Church visitors must maintain the social distance of two metres from each other while in the church.
The Rosary: Join us online at 9.30 a.m. every morning, Monday to Saturday for the Rosary.
Holy Hour: Join us online at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Fridays.
Baptisms: Baptisms take place with parents, Godparents and immediate family only in attendance.
Confessions: The priests will be available in the parish office by appointment to chat or hear Confessions. Please call 01 282 2277 to make an appointment.
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Chapel: The Blessed Sacrament Chapel remains closed.
Remembering a loved one: Apostolic Work provides Mass kits to priests in poor parishes in developing countries. Each Mass kit can be dedicated to the memory of a loved one with an engraving on the chalice so that they are continually remembered in Mass. A donation of €350 will cover the cost of a complete Mass kit and a simple inscription. The Mass kit includes vestments, altar linen, chalice and ciborium in a light metal box for travel. If you would consider subscribing for a Mass kit or helping with a donation or becoming a sewing member please contact Kathie Davy at 2823014 for more information.
Suggestions Welcome: This is your parish – your suggestions are always welcome – these can be left in the suggestions box in the church. These will be considered by the St Anne’s Parish Pastoral Council when meetings are permitted to resume.
Ballybrack-Killiney and Loughlinstown Parish Grouping: Due to the health restrictions in Dublin City and county moving to Level 3, the celebration of public Mass is suspended for the duration of these restrictions. All our Masses, weekday and weekday will be celebrated and streamed online from Sts. Alphonsus and Columba church only and can be viewed at mcnmedia.tv. Sts. Alphonsus and Columba church remains open for personal prayer till 7.30 p.m. each day and the Church of the Apostles till 4 p.m. each day. It is essential that a safe physical distance of two metres is scrupulously observed at all times in the church and in the church grounds. Surfaces in the church are disinfected at least three times during the day. Conformations scheduled for this month have had to be postponed. The Level 3 restrictions are set to last till October 9 see gov.ie. We hope that our Confirmation ceremonies scheduled for October 10 and October 17 will be permitted to go ahead but if the restrictions are extended, they will have to postponed as well. The parish will contact the parents and guardians affected as soon as any changes are announced by the government. Funeral Masses are now unfortunately restricted to 25 mourners and the guidelines on social distancing must be adhered to. We ask neighbours and friends not to congregate in the church grounds. Weddings are restricted to 25 participants. Baptisms are postponed for the duration of the new restrictions. Mass Times online at online at mcnmedia.tv are 10 a.m. Monday to Friday, 6 p.m. (Vigil) on Saturday and 10 a.m. and midday on Sunday Donations may be made on our parish website using the Donate button (‘proceed as Guest’). Our parish Newsletters and Sunday Missalettes are available on the parish website ballybrack-killiney-parish.org.
SHANKILL LIBRARY
Shankill Library, located on Library Road, Shankill, has reverted to a ‘click and collect’ operation as Dublin City and county has now moved to a Level 3 Lockdown. The library can be contacted at 01 2823081 or by email at: shankilllib@dlr4coco.ie.
SOFA/DAY CARE CENTRE BOOK SERVICE.
Aware that a lot of you are stuck at home and would really love a few books for company, Shankill Day Care/Shankill Old Folks Association (SOFA) are delighted to announce the re-opening of its Book Sale service. However, due to the Covid-19 crisis, it will be an email/phone order and collection service. You can place an order for specific book titles or authors (and we will check to see if we have them in stock) or you request a specific genre (Fiction, Crime, Mystery, History etc) and leave it up to us to find a suitable book for you.
All books are in pristine condition and very competitively priced. We also have a selection of jigsaws and DVDs also very competitively priced.
To place an order, you can email us at SOFABooks4U@ gmail.com or send us a text or WhatsApp message at 089 4932103. To collect the books, we will send you a message to let you know when your book (s) are ready for collection and the amount owing and then you can call to the Shankill Day Care Centre, Lower Road, Shankill D18 HW95, and pick them up between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays or Fridays.
Please note that we are not in a position to accept new books or take back any returns while the Covid-19 crisis is ongoing.
RATHMICHAEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Members of the Rathmichael Historical Society, the local history society from Shankill and the surrounding area are asked to note that meetings remain suspended.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Training sessions by Shankill GAA Club remain suspended till further notice – for further information on the status of activities contact your coach or the club.
The Sunday night ‘Chase the Ace’ in Brady’s also remains suspended till further notice.
For details of our ladies adult football teams email stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve Davis at 087 6414123. For details of the Men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin at 086 8449902.
For more information about Shankill GAA Club and its activities contact – secretary. shankill.dublingaa, ie or call 086 60722746. Follow Shankill GAA Club on Facebook and Twitter.
LAWN BOWLING CLUB
Shankill Bowling green is open to members only. For membership information and activity status please contact Shankill Bowling Club by email at shankillbowlingclub@gmail.com, see shankillbowlingclub.com or call Paddy Hughes at 01 2822740.
CLASSICAL MUSICAL CLUB
Monthly meetings of the club in the Shankill Old Folks Association Day Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, remain suspended. The club will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation and follow government and local guidelines to decide when it is safe to resume monthly sessions. For further information about the club please phone or text John at 087 2109175; or see shankillclassical. org.
TENNIS CLUB
Shankill Tennis Club is currently open to members only. Further information on membership and activities available from the club’s website: shankilltennisclub.com.
PARISH OF POWERSCOURT WITH KILBRIDE
Church Services: Shorter services of 20 to 30 minutes in duration now take place with recorded music used between or beneath readings and prayers as a reduction in time that people are together in an enclosed space reduces the risk of infection. Sunday Service times are as follows: 10 a.m. – Short Service of Worship in Kilbride; 11 a.m. – Short Service of Worship in Powerscourt; midday – Short Service of Worship in Powerscourt – this additional Sunday Morning Service is to cater for the restrictions in the number of people the church can facilitate at any one service.
Please observe two metres social distancing while waiting to be called to enter by the stewards, sanitise your hands on entry. Allocated places are marked by a coloured card and service sheet within the pews selected so please fill in your name and telephone number on this card so that we can recall who was present at every service in case Covid-19 is detected.
A One-Way System is in place to reduce risk and everyone should follow direction from the stewards after each service on how to exit the church buildings while maintaining distancing, one by one, from the front forward, through the allocated door. There is only one reader (apart from the Rector) at each service. St Patrick’s Church (Powerscourt) will hold 25 individuals per service. (This will increase if families attend – each family will have a full pew). St Brigid’s Church (Kilbride) and its attendance numbers fully fulfil the distancing requirements.
The HSE still recommend that people within the high risk groups i.e. those over-70s or and/with underlying medical conditions should not attend gatherings of more than six people. The current advice regarding this can be found at: hse.ie. Anyone, who is displaying symptoms of Covid-19 or who thinks they may have been in contact with someone suffering from it should not attend church services till medically advised that it is safe to do so.
Online Services: As you are no doubt aware, a large and varied range of Church Services are available online. Arising from last Fridays night government announcement raising Dublin City and county to Level 3 Lockdown, those who normally attend our church services and reside in the Dublin City/County area must not attend.
Services In-Church for this Sunday: 11.30 a.m. Family Harvest Celebration in St Patrick’s Powerscourt.
Online Sunday Worship: All Sunday Worship Services are available on the Joint Parishes of Powerscourt and Kilbride YouTube channel
ST MARY’S CHURCH
Parish Website: The parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary has its own website. Please check out Enniskerryparish.ie for the latest information about our parish.
Signed Mass Cards: These are available in the parish office. An offering is received with gratitude and in another way of supporting your local clergy.
Our Churches: St Mary’s and St Mochonog’s Church are open for private prayer each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – please remember to adhere to social distancing requirements. Please sanitise your hands on entry and exit and remember to observe social distancing while in these churches.
Mass in Church: Weekend Masses on Saturdays are celebrated at 6 p.m. in St Mochonog’s and 7 p.m. in St Mary’s. Mass is celebrated in St Mary’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.15 a.m. and on Sundays at 10 a.m. and midday. Sunday Mass in St Mochonog’s is at 10 a.m. Masses will also be on St Mary’s webcam on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10.15 a.m. Please notice that attendance at weekend Masses must be booked though the parish offices (St Mary’s – Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – call 01 2760030 or email stmarys@enniskerryparish.ie/St Mochonog’s – Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – call 01 2021882 or email stmochonogs@ enniskerryparish.ie. Please note that the minimum numbers that allowed into each of these churches with a clear two metre clear spacing between them are 22 individuals for St Mary’s and 16 individuals for St Mochonog’s. A greater number can be accommodated when some family members who reside in the same house sit together. The following Mass attendance rules apply: One way system in the church, entry by the front door and exit by the side door. Sanitise your hands on entry and exit. Keep two metres apart at all times which is also important in the church grounds before and after Masses and Funerals. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass as your exit. Stewards will be on duty at all Masses so please follow their instructions. Arising from the recent government decision raising Dublin City and county to Level 3 Lockdown, those who normally attend our church and reside in the Dublin City/County area must not attend our Masses till Dublin City and county reverts to Level 2.
Webcam in St March’s Church: We are delighted to announce that a webcam has now been installed the church for the purpose of broadcasting the Holy Mass over the internet. This will be of tremendous benefit and comfort to those parishioners at home and abroad and especially the sick and the elderly. Holy Mass can be viewed on a mobile phone, personal computer, laptop, kindle or any smart device. All Holy Masses will be streamed live through the parish website. Please check into the website – enniskerryparish.ie the Mass Schedule is 10.15 a.m. Monday to Friday; 10.15 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. and midday on Sunday. The view of the Sanctuary will be available outside these times for prayerful reflection.
CCTV: Please be aware that there are CCTV cameras in the car park as well in the church. This is to enhance the safety of all those who use the car park and to assist in the prevention of anti-social behaviour and ensuring that people are social distancing as it essential outside the church.
Maintaining Contact With Our Parishioners: The Enniskerry Parish website has been updated so that our parish community can tune in and engage in a Spiritual Communion – go to enniskerryparish.ie and click on the Daily Mass link on the home page. On the parish website there is a Daily Reflection, a Pastoral Letter from Fr Bernard and Fr Hyacinth along with resources for families and prayers at home during this time. Parishioners will be updated on developments every week via our weekly Parish Link Newsletter which will be available each Friday on the parish website. More resources will be added in the coming days and weeks including Mass resources and spiritual links for all.
ENNISKERRY HISTORY SOCIETY
Members, supporters, and friends of the Enniskerry History Society, which meets under the guidance of its president, John Callan, are reminded that all lectures remain suspended in line with current government restrictions on indoor gatherings.
In the meantime members and their supporters can catch up on their reading with ‘No Hope – The ‘peculiar theories’ of James Fintan Lalor’ by Shankill based author James P Bruce, reveals how in 1847 and 1848 a little-known farmer named James Fintan Lalor wrote a series of newspaper articles in which he outlined his vision for Ireland after the Great Famine. Although they have been reprinted and republished many times since, till now there has been no systematic study of the principles and proposals that Lalor expounded.
In this book, James Bruce considers Lalor’s brief career as a writer and offers new insights into his treatment of the national and land questions. By elucidating Lalor’s ideas on these questions, exploring possible influences on his thinking, and assessing the impact of his writings on his contemporaries, the author seeks to address what he regards as two deficiencies in the historiography.
The first of these is the tendency to assign only a minor, supporting role to Lalor during the brief heyday of Young Ireland. Academic studies typically portray him as little more than a catalyst in the radicalisation of figures like John Mitchel, rather than as a profoundly original thinker in his own right.
The second issue is the commonly held perception of Lalor’s proposals on land tenure as foreshadowing the creation of a ‘peasant proprietary’ later in the century. The author argues that Lalor advocated a much more radical plan that would link his two primary objectives: the creation of a sovereign Irish republic, and transfer of control over landholding from a small number of landlords to the entire Irish people.
By comparing and contrasting Lalor’s theories with those of earlier figures such as Thomas Paine and James ‘Bronterre’ O’Brien, this ground-breaking book broadens the perspective on Lalor and his writings beyond the context of Irish nationalism, highlighting the fact that Lalor’s unique contribution to Irish radical thought merits a more prominent place in nineteenth-century intellectual history than it has hitherto received.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
The library is open on Wednesdays for browsing, borrowing, and the return of books but is.
open only between 1.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. Borrowers can still order/reserve books online at – smmulligan@wicklowcoco.ie or call 01 286 4339. Books can also be renewed online.
MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE
The Meals on Wheels service operates in Enniskerry and Kilmacanogue and delivers hot meals every Tuesday and Thursday to older people in their homes. It’s an opportunity to connect with the community and provide a hot meal and social contact to older people in the area. Volunteer drivers are sought who can give up two or three hours twice a month to facilitate this much needed service. Interested volunteers should contact Maoiliosa Kelly at 086 8322466 for further information.