MARSHALSTOWNCASTLEDOCKRELL

HAPPY EASTER

A very happy and blessed Easter to all Parishioners and especially to a large number of people following Church Services on the Parish webcams and following Parish events on our Facebook page from all over the world.

EASTER CEREMONIES

These are the times of Easter Ceremonies in Marshalstown/ Castledockrell

Holy Thursday: Mass 7:30pm Marshalstown

Good Friday: 3pm Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion Castledockrell Church. 7pm Stations of The Cross Castledockrell Church. Stations of the Cross can be held in any of the Churches-lay led.

Holy Saturday: 8pm Easter Vigil Marshalstown. Easter Water will be Blessed.

Easter Sunday: 9:30am Castledockrell. Salt will be Blessed. Please leave in Church before Mass with your name on it.

Easter Water will be available. Please bring a bottle of water with you to be blessed during Mass.

Full list of Services for Enniscorthy Pastoral Area in last Sunday’s newsletter, on Church Notice Board & on Castledockrell Parish Facebook.

No morning Mass in Marshalstown or Castledockrell this week and no Adoration in Castledockrell.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of the late Mary Kinsella and the family and relatives of the late Séan Kavanagh. May they Rest in Peace.

EMERGENCY NUMBER

The Emergency Number to contact Fr. Paddy, Fr. Tom and Fr. Billy is 087 2710478

MOBILE LIBRARY

The Mobile Library will be visiting Castledockrell village on Thursdays 28th March, 11th and 25th April. The time each Thursday will be 4.15 – 5p.m.

LOTTO

Marshalstown Castledockrell GAA Lotto Results for 14th March were Jackpot €7,200. No winner. Numbers drawn5, 7, 17, 23. One Match Three winner Frank Kelly who wins €100.

Results for 21st March. Jackpot €7,300 and no winner. No Match 3 winners. Two Lucky Dip winners Catherine Oakes and John Joe Jordan who wins €50 each.

Thank you for your continued support.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH BALLYCARNEY

Palm Sunday: Service of Holy Communion on Sunday 24th of March at 9am. Maunday Thursday: The Lords Supper service of Holy Communion at 7:30pm. Easter Sunday: Service of Holy Communion at 9am.

All are most welcome to us as we Journey through Holy Week to Easter Sunday. dance moves as well as working on their fund-raising campaigns, while supporters are eagerly looking forward to finding out who will be crowned champions of the dance floor. To book your tickets (€20) contact GAA Treasurer, Martin Redmond at 0874176 312

EASTER ADDRESS AT MISE ÉIRE

Oulart Hill Walking Hub are pleased to announce that the famous author, editor, historian and raconteur Tim Pat Coogan will give the Third Annual Easter Address at the Mise Éire Monument on Easter Sunday, 31st March, at 12 noon.

Tim Pat will focus on the contribution of Irish America to the cause of Irish Freedom and particularly to that of the Kennedy Family to the Peace Process.

As guest speaker for 2024, Tim Pat will follow in the footsteps of leading journalist Martina Devlin and former Irish Ambassador to Canada, Ray Bates who was himself deeply involved in the Peace Process as an Irish diplomat. Everyone is encouraged to attend this unique commemoration on Easter Sunday.

GAA QUIZ

Last Sunday evening, Strictly Club Dancers, LillyMay Toohill and Darragh Hayes held a very enjoyable quiz in The Crazy Bear pub (Marty’s).

All the questions related to Wexford hurling and were compiled by that most knowledgeable of GAA people, Ed. Rowesome of Monageer, who also acted as Quiz Master. There was one picture round where the challenge was to identify twenty-four hurlers in various poses along with seven rounds of ten questions on topics such as club hurling, AllStars, Current Wexford teams, Brothers, Captains, Wexford Trivia

and 1996.

The winning team, backboned by Faythe Harriers stalwarts Ned Buggy and Joe Kearns won on a score of 89 out of a possible 94 while the runners-up were the Oulart Insurgents, two points behind.

The real winners on the night were LillyMay and Darragh who raised a considerable sum for their Strictly campaign.

JERSEY DISPLAY

Visitors to Oulart-The Ballagh’s main complex can view the framed jerseys of the club’s AllStars. This recognition of some of the club’s most illustrious players is sure to motivate the present-day youngsters to strive for excellence too and to emulate those dedicated wielders of the camán. 3pm Reading of the Passion and Veneration of the Cross. Holy Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil of Easter. Easter Sunday: 10.30am Mass (salt will be blessed)

EASTER CEREMONIES IN GLENBRIEN - Holy Thursday: 8pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper; A Holy Hour of Adoration will follow Mass. Good Friday: 7pm Reflection on the Stations of The Cross and Veneration of the Cross. Holy Saturday: 8pm Vigil of Easter. Easter Sunday: 9.30am Mass (salt will be blessed.

WEEKLY ENVELOPE BOXES 2024 - The Boxes are available for collection in the Church. Thank you to all who make regular contributions to this vital collection towards the upkeep of the Church. You can also support this collection by Direct Debit or standing Order. Contact the Parish Office for further information.

Thank you to all who have made regular contributions over the year. This collection is vital for the upkeep of the Parish Church. Bank details IBAN IE44 BOFI 906566 24140788 BIC BOFIIE2D.

MASS BOOKINGS - Please book anniversary Masses through the Parish Office during office hours.

DAILY ROSARY ON WEBCAM – Camolin Parish is now making a recitation of the rosary available on a twice daily basis at 9.30 a.m. and 8 p.m. This can be accessed on this link: churchmedia.ie/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-camolin or by searching for Camolin Parish on the church Media website.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS – Monday and Wednesday 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – Adoration takes place in the Prayer Room in Oylegate church on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – one. p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed sacrament

by burial in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Ferns. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

LOURDES TICKET DRAW

Our Parish Lourdes Ticket Draw will take place next weekend at 10.30am Mass on Easter Sunday morning. Tickets are still available costing €5. We thank you for your support and hopefully this year again we may be able to send a parishioner or two on this wonderful Pilgrimage.

CONFIRMATION IN ST ABBAN’S CHURCH

Congratulations to the following children from Adamstown N.S. who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Abban’s Church on Thursday 14th March. Ailish, Allie, Aoibhinn, Betty, Bobby, Caoimhe, Cillian, Cillian, Daniel, Dean, Dylan, Eoin, Ellie, Harry, Kaiden, Lauren, Liam, Nathan, Pippa, Ruby, Ruby, Will, Zoe, We hope you have a lovely day with family & friends.

HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES

Masses in St. Abban’s Church For Holy Week

Holy Thursday 28th:The Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm. Watching before the Blessed Sacrament until 10pm. Good Friday: Passion of Our Lord at 3pm.

Stations of the Cross at 7.30pm. Holy Saturday: Vigil Mass for Easter at 7.30pm. Easter Sunday: Mass at 10.30am.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Anccr Area Development (CE Scheme) have the following vacancies: a Childcare Assistant to work in Raheen Childcare Centre and General Operatives to work in Terrerath and other areas of our Scheme.

This is a brilliant opportunity to re-join the workforce and upskill.

The programme will provide the successful childcare candidate with a pathway to gaining a QQI L5 or L6 qualification in childcare while also gaining practical experience. It will provide the General Operative candidate with practical experience and training in use of machinery and spraying, etc or training in the candidates own area of interest.

To apply for this position you must be over 21 years (18 in special circumstances) and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 12 months, Ukrainians 9 months, or a dependant of a qualifying adult on jobseekers, etc.

If interested in this position, Please phone Kay at ANCCR on 087 4144313.

CAMROSS PASSION PLAY

A screening of the National Opera House Production of the Camross Passion Play 2012 will be held in Camross Hall on Good Friday 29th March at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome, we would love to see our cast, choirs, and crews from all previous productions 2000, 2006, 2012 & 2018. The general public is also invited to attend. We are looking forward to a wonderful community get-together.

There is no charge for this event, however, donations will be made to St. Munn’s St. Vincent de Paul and Wexford Marine Watch and buckets will be in the Hall. We look forward to seeing you one and all.