Fundraiser in Sacred Heart Church
A fundraising evening of music in aid of the “Coeur Bear Appeal” will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, on Wednesday, 31st October, starting at 8:15pm. This should be a wonderful evening of music and entertainment with some of Waterford’s finest singers and groups included in the programme, among them the Barrack Street Band, Dick Hayes, Hazel Tebay, Caroline Reid, Br Ben and the De La Salle Choir. An auction will take place in the Parish Centre after the concert at 9:45pm. Please come along and support this very worthy cause and enjoy a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
Music for Mass
Music for the 11:15am Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Sunday, 28th October, will be provided by Hazel Tebay and Wayne Brown, and all are welcome to attend.
New Prayer Group
A new group has come together in the parish for prayer and reflection. This group is to cater for those between 20 and 40 years, who in the midst of a busy world feel they need to create a reflective space for themselves. They may find themselves: busy in their careers, busy at college, busy in creating a home life etc. They may wish to reflect on their faith in Jesus, and on the direction that he is calling them in their living within the context of a group that offers support and mutual understanding. The group will meet each Thursday evening in the Sacred Heart Church at 8:00pm. All are welcome to attend. For further information contact Declan or Annmarie at 051-850022.
Mission Collection
Many thanks to all who contributed to the collection for the Missions after all masses last weekend. This money will be used to help the men and women who work abroad in very difficult situation teaching the faith.
Booking of Masses
Just a reminder that the diary for booking Mass Intentions for 2008 opened after the 10:00am Mass on Monday last (22nd).
Spiritual Accompaniment
The Ministry of Spiritual Accompaniment can be understood as a means of two people whose desire is to prayerfully listen for the movement of the Spirit in all areas of a persons life. The focus is always on the action of the Spirit in our lives. It is a three way relationship: The Spirit, the person being accompanied and the person who listens and supports. This service is confidential. A trained person is available for Spiritual Accompaniment, Ms Denise Hughes. For further information about Spiritual Accompaniment make an appointment with Maria the secretary of the St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill on 051-874199.
Ardkeen Library
The Ardkeen Library Children’s Book Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday, 1st November, starting in the library at 3:30pm to 4:30pm. The theme for the meeting is “Bring a Book of your Choice. All are welcome to attend.
More Success for Noel
Congratulations to Noel Brown, Ursuline Court, who won first prize in the Historic Walled Photographic Competition 2007, which was organised by the Waterford City Council in conjunction with the Heritage Council. Noel picked up a very nice prize of €500 for his work, which will now go forward to the national competition which will be judged in November. We wish Noel the best of luck in this competition. Noel also took the runner-up position in the R.T.E Autumn Weather Photo Competition and his picture will be shown after the weather reports on R.T.E over the coming months. Noel’s entry for this competition was taken in the very beautiful and picturesque Colligan Woods, Co Waterford.
€12,000 Raised
Well done to Erin’s Own club stalwart Damien Byrne who raised over €12,000 for the club through his recent parachute jump, and just a reminder that if there is any outstanding sponsorship cards if they could be returned as soon as possible to the club.
Amnesty Stand
The local Amnesty International group will be holding a pre-Christmas sale of good in the Ardkeen Quality Foodstore on Thursday, 8th November. Christmas cards and candles supporting Amnesty International’s work in the field of human rights will be on sale. This is your ideal opportunity of combining some Christmas shopping with supporting a good cause.
New Pedestrian Crossing
The new pedestrian crossing currently being installed at Upper Grange is much welcomed by residents in that area. It has become increasingly difficult to cross the road at this location due to the large increase in the volume of traffic using the road, coupled with the huge amount of residential development in the Williamstown Road area. The addition of a pedestrian crossing at Upper Grange should make it easier for people to cross the road, especially for the elderly.
Goodbye to the Salvage Shop
The news last week that the Salvage Shop here in the parish on the Airport Road was to close was met with a little sadness by many. It has traded here for many years and was a focal point on the Airport Road. Many locals often called in to look around the yard at all the various items which were on display, from old telephone kiosks, gates, cast-iron baths, bikes, stone, church furniture etc. The large paintings on the outside of the premises added a nice piece of colour to the entrance. The three acre site is now up for sale and could be used for other business ventures. All wish the Corcoran family the very best of luck with their proposed new art centre near Bunmahon.
Tae Kwon Do Classes
Tae Kwon Do classes under the auspices of Waterford Tae Kwon Do School Instructors will take place in the Ballygunner Scout Hall each Saturday at 12:00noon. Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of self defence. Classes include: patterns, sparring, destruction, self defence and special techniques, fitness, seminars, gradings and competitions. For further information contact Mr Murphy 087-9262198 or Mr Dunne 086-1945807.
Items for Inclusion
Tel 051-344008 or Email sacredheartnotes@eircom.net