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Bree Parish Newsletter

October 5th & 6th, 2013

Bree Community Notices

CURA Crisis Pregnancy Support Services—Free & Confidential.  Call: Wexford (053) 912-2255 Wed 4pm-6pm & Thurs 11am-1pm;  Gorey (053) 948-0928 Wed 4pm-6pm.  Locall 1850 622 626.  Email:curacares@cura.ie;  www.cura.ie

World Youth Day 2013 The Ferns pilgrims to World Youth Day 2013 in Rio would like to thank all the parishioners and people who, through their generous support and prayers, made last July's pilgrimage possible.  All the young people had a wonderful experience of what being a Catholic really means to millions of young people.  We invite you to join us in sharing that experience by listening to South East Radio at 8pm for the next four Tuesdays.

“Keeping Faith in Modern Ireland Ronan Mullen, the well-known Senator, social commentator and Prolife campaigner, will give a talk in Adamstown church on Sunday next, October 6th, at 7pm. The talk is entitled "Keeping faith in modern Ireland". All are welcome to attend.

Bree CEP Vacancies—2013/14 Project Applications are now being taken for the 2013/14 Bree Community Employment Project.   Applications for positions such as General Maintenance, Community Centre Workers, Care of the Elderly and Childcare Assistants are being sought. Full details of all vacancies can be accessed on www.jobsireland.ie.  Applicants should be registered with FAS and Garda Vetting is required for some positions.  To apply please contact the local office in Abbey Square.  Contact Elaine in the CEP office for further information—053 9247613.  FAS/DSP qualifying criteria applies.  The project covers the areas of Bree, Galbally, Ballyhogue and Glynn.  

Childrens Art Classes  Childrens Art Classes commence in Bree Hall for boys and girls aged 6 to 12 yrs on Tues Oct 8th running for 10 weeks.  Classes run from 3.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.  All art material is supplied at a cost of 80 – paid over the 10 weeks.  For more information  contact Sinead Ryan at 087 2384779 (Graduate of NCAD)

 S.N. Seosamh Naofa, St. Joseph’s N.S. is currently conducting a  Pupil  Survey to try and determine the number of enrolments over the coming years.  This will allow the school to plan appropriately.  If you have a child who will be enrolling next September or over the coming years could we ask that you inform the school please by contacting Melissa on 053-9247725.

S.N. Seosamh Naofa—School caretaker St. Joseph’s Ns, Bree, under the Jobsbridge scheme, is looking for a school caretaker. Closing date for applications is October 18th.

Bree Parish Journal  Preparations are under way for this year’s edition of Bree Parish Journal. All clubs and organisations in the parish are asked to have a report of their activities over the past two years ready by the end of Sept. The committee is also looking for photographs particularly of groups of people from times past as well as items suitable for publication pertaining to places or people of the area including notable family celebrations. All items to be advised to Jim and Clare Doyle, Garranstackle. Phone 053-9247706 or email jamcsdoyle@eircom.net

Bree AC News—Bree AC will hold a meeting on Wed, 9th Oct at 8.30pm in Bree Hall to arrange their upcoming Winter training programme and annual awards night.   All members and their parents are invited to attend.

Guitar Lessons Commencing shortly on Monday evenings - if interested please contact Kevin at 086 2237819.

Chess and Draughts Bree Davidstown Community Games Chess and Draughts Lessons have resumed on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm in Bree Hall. All children from 8 years to 16 years are welcome. Cost is 1.

Evolv—Fantastic Friday  Evolv Healthstore, Enniscorthy are having a FANTASTIC FRIDAY on October 11th. Throughout the day there are special offers and promotions which include Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Tests, New Product to help with Weight Loss, Free Test for Gluten and Yeast Intolerance and €5 Dr. Haushcka Facials and much, much more. Contact Evolv on 0539236009 for information and bookings as bookings are essential.

Annual PTAA Afternoon of Prayer The Annual PTAA Afternoon of Prayer will take place on Sunday October 27th at Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, Blackwater.  Registration from 1.30 p.m. with prayers commencing at 2 p.m.

Pioneer Dinner Dance The Annual Pioneer Dinner Dance takes place on Wednesday November 13th in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy.  Music is by Billy Kirwan with tickets costing 30 each—available from 087 7609635.

Bree Community Centre Meeting There will be a meeting of Bree Community Centre Committee on Monday night next at 8.30 p.m. in Bree Hall.

Galbally / Ballyhogue Church Notices

 

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