Bree Parish Newsletter

Bree Church Notices

CONFESSIONS –Confessions on Saturday next at 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.

READERS 25^th Sunday of the Year

Sat. Sept. 19^th 7.00 p.m. James Doyle

Sun. Sept. 20^th 10 a.m. Anne Murphy and James Wilkinson

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION –Eucharistic Adoration continues on Monday next from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

ENVELOPE COLLECTION — last Sunday amounted to €849.00. Sincere thanks to all who contributed.

BREE NEW CEMETERY – As you are aware Bree New Cemetery has taken on a whole new look over the past weeks with the removal of topsoil from the paths between rows of graves and replacing it with stones and gravel. Drainage has been put in with the result under foot conditions have been very much improved. Also the eyesore of old wreaths, oases, plastic containers, plastic bags of old grave stones, and junk of all kinds have been removed which greatly improves the overall appearance of the cemetery. PLEASE DO NOT DUMP OLD WREATHS, OASES OR LITTER OF ANY KIND IN THE CEMETERY. PLEASE KEEP THE CEMETERY LOOKING NEAT AND TIDY. PLEASE, PLEASE NO MORE DUMPING.

DIOCESAN ADORATION COMMITTEE – We are pleased to announce that Bishop Brennan has approved and encouraged the setting up of a Diocesan Adoration Committee. In order to progress and consolidate this great work of Eucharistic Adoration in many of the parishes of the diocese, it is important to get the prayers, views, ideas, suggestions and help of a wide range of people from various parts of our Diocese. If you are interested in Adoration and in finding out more or offering ideas and suggestions on the promotion of weekly adoration, you are especially invited to a meeting in: St. Aidan’s Monastery in Ferns starting with Mass at 10 a.m. and finishing by 12.30 p.m. on Saturday September 19^th. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact 087 2478519 or 086 6204107 or 051 563306 confirming your intention to attend or to find out more. We look forward to a very positive response from parishioners to this invitation from The Lord.

PADRE PIO GLOVE – The glove worn by Padre Pio will be in the Home of Sophie Quirke on Sunday September 20^th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please contact Sophie at 053 9143429. All are most welcome to attend.

Galbally/ Ballyhogue Church Notices

Fr. Matt's contact number is 053-9247814

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS WEBSITE

A new website has been set up which provides up to date information on recent deaths and funeral arrangements on a county by county basis. The website is www.rip.ie and is very informative and easy to use.

BREE CEP LTD – APPLICATIONS FOR VACANCIES

Applications are now being taken for the proposed Bree Community Employment Project 2009/10 due to commence in October 2009. Positions available include General Maintenance Workers, Childcare Workers, Community Visitation Workers, Clerical Workers, Sports Centre and Community Centre Caretakers. The Project covers the areas of Bree, Galbally, Ballyhogue and Glynn. Application forms are available from Bree Parish Office. Important – Garda vetting is required to participate on this programme. You will be required to complete a Garda vetting form giving permission for information to be obtained from the Garda Central Vetting Unit. All successful applicants must comply with FAS eligibility criteria. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25^TH.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE CLINIC

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a mobile collection clinic in The Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy on Sunday September 13^th from 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday September 14^th, 15^th and 16^th from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The IBTS is experiencing great difficulty in collecting enough voluntary blood donations in order to meet hospital requirements of 3,000 units each week. So please do come along to one of the Clinics to donate blood.

CAMOGIE TRAINING

Camogie Training for U12s takes place in Ballyhogue GAA grounds on Tues evenings from 6.30 to 7,15pm.

BREE AC NEWS

Bree AC will resume training for the winter season on Monday, 28^th September. More details at a later stage.

BREE PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Bree Parent and Toddler Group meetings resumed on Friday, September 11^th in Bree Community Centre from 10.30 a.m. All Dads, Mums, Grandparents and Minders are welcome. For further information contact Barbara at 087 2461445.

ENNISCORTHY ACTIVE RETIREMENT FASHION SHOW

Enniscorthy Active Retirement will host a Fundraising Fashion Show on Wed evening, Oct 7^th commencing at 8 p.m. in the Riverside Park Hotel. Proceeds raised are in aid of the Alzheimer Unit at St. John’s Hospital. Fashions on show will be from Glamour, London Milan and Alexon at Shaws. Tickets costing €10 each are available from the Riverside, participating boutiques and Enniscorthy Active Retirement Committee members. All support would be greatly appreciated.

BREE ACTIVE RETIREMENT SOCIAL AFTERNOON

The September Active Retirement Social Afternoon will take place on Wednesday next, September 16^th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Bree Community Centre. All are most welcome to attend.

FURTHER POINTS GAINS IN TIDY TOWNS COMPETITION

Bree recorded further points gains in the recent results of the National Tidy Towns Competition. An additional 3 points were gained on last years adjudication bringing our current total in the competition to 253. While we had hoped to gain more points this year considering the amount of work and development which has taken place in the Village it is encouraging to see our ratings increase. Bree finished third overall in the marking for Category A entries for Wexford behind Craanford on 280 and Foulksmills on 264 which is also a very positive outcome. Judging of the Village took place in early June this year. Judging is carried out under various headings such as overall development approach, built environment, landscaping, wildlife and natural amenities, litter control, waste minimisation, tidiness, residential areas, roads, streets and back areas and general impression. We gained our additional points in the areas of built environment, landscaping and waste minimisation. The adjudicators report was very positive under all the headings and complimented work which had taken place and also made suggestions for other improvements. The adjudicator also complimented the installation and use of the larger recycling units at the Community Centre but unfortunately on the day of adjudication some litter had been left at the units which surely cost us a point or two! The full report is available on the Tidy Towns website at www.tidytowns.ie It is encouraging that all our efforts are moving in the right direction and further plans are in place for next year. A word of thanks must go to Pobal Bri, Bree Development Group, Bree CEP, all the individuals, and residents who work hard throughout the year to keep the Village looking well.

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 0539247706 or email jamcsdoyle@eircom.net

TIN WHISTLE AND FLUTE CLASSES

Tin Whistle and Flute lessons will resume on Tues night next, Sept 15^th for beginners and advanced students with Padraig Sinnott in Bree Community Centre. For further details contact Padraig at 087 2935560.

BREE HALL REFURBISHMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The next meeting of Bree Hall Refurbishment Committee will take place on Monday September 14^th at 8.30 p.m. in Bree Hall.

BALLYHOGUE GAA CLUB NEWS

Well done to the Under 21 Ballyhogue football team who won the district final against Duffry Rovers on Saturday in Patrick's Park. The final score was Ballyhogue 4:16 to Duffry Rovers 4:13. It was a great game of football and credit is due to everyone involved. The Under 16 Football County Final is on Saturday the 19th of September in Taghmon against the Geraldine-O'Hanrahans. Best of luck to the team. All support would be appreciated.

GUITAR CLASSES

Guitar Classes have resumed in Bree Hall on Mon nights with classes at 5.30 p.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 pm. To book a place and further information contact Kevin at 086 2237819.

CHILDRENS ART CLASSES

Children's Art Classes will return after the Summer break in Bree Community Centre on Tuesday 15th Sept. for 10 weeks. Age: 6 - 11yrs from 5 p.m. - 6:15pm. For more information contact Sinéad Ryan 087-2384779 or e- mail sineadryanart@eircom.net

IRISH DANCING CLASSES

Wexford Academy of Irish Dancing will resume Irish Dance Classes in Bree Hall on Saturday September 12^th. Classes for new pupils will commence on Saturday September 19^th at 10.30 a.m. For further information contact Kay at 087 9981973, Sinead at 087 7538657 or Catriona at 087 7504818.