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Bree Parish Newsletter

September 14th & 15th , 2013

Bree Community Notices

Lough Derg Wednesday 25th September. A day dedicated to anyone who has been affected by suicide, including those who minister and provide support. It is a guided day with three expert speakers as well as time for peaceful reflection and prayer on the Island. Booking essential, contact Maureen 071 9861518/028 68632391 or email <info@loughderg.org>.  Full details on <www.loughderg.org>

Harvest Festival Programme

Saturday Evening, September 14    9:00pm  Barn Dance & Barbecue

Marquee: Followed by Disco, Full Bar, +18s only, €15

Sunday, September 15

12:00noon—7:00 pm Floral Festival Clonmore Church: €8 entry, incl light refreshments

1:00pm:   Football Blitz (Under10 Boys; Under12 Girls)

1:00pm:   ‘Tug-o-War’ inter local pubs & other teams

2pm:   Festival Fun Day Archery, Bouncy Castle, GoKarts, Sheaf-tossing, stalls..

4:30 pm:           Galbally Farmers V Ballyhogue

6:00pm:   Ecumenical service Clonmore Church—led by Bishop Brennan

8:00pm:   “Dancers & Chancers” Marquee, Family entertainment Adults €6, Students & OAPs €4.

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.  

Bree Youth Club News  The first senior disco of the 2013/14 club year will be held on Friday 4th October in Taghmon Hall.  As usual all those wishing to attend must sign up and pay in advance.  The cost is €10 and this includes admission to the disco and transport to and from the venue.  Sign up for the disco is on the next club night which is Friday 20th September.

Ballyhogue Ladies Football The U 16 girls will play in the County Final on Sunday 22nd Sept at 12 noon against Kilmore in St Patricks Park.  All support would be greatly appreciated.  We wish the girls and their mentors the very best of luck and please come along to support. 

Hope Cancer Support Centre  The Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy will be holding their annual ‘Candle of Hope’ Ecumenical Service in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy on Friday November 1st 2013 at 7pm.   We would like to invite all those who have been touched by cancer (or other illnesses) to join us at this special ceremony of Light and Hope.  Even if you are unable to join us, you can, along with many others, still partake by lighting your own candle at 7pm.  Candles €3 are available from Hope Cancer Support Centre and the Hope Charity Shop in Enniscorthy and other outlets throughout the county and at the Cathedral on the night of the service.  

Volunteers are required for the distribution of candles throughout County Wexford for our annual Candle of Hope Ecumenical Service on November 1st in St. Aidan’s Cathedral Enniscorthy. Please contact Denise at the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy on 053 9238555. Many thanks.

Weigh Lighter  Weigh Lighter is delighted to announce Debbie Cooney as the Class Leader for the weekly Weigh Lighter Nutrition and Weight Loss Classes now opened at Glynn Barntown GAA Club House.  Classes run every Monday evening with the first class at 7 - 8 p.m. for both ladies and gentlemen followed by a men's only class at 8.15 - 9.15 p.m. Debbie also hosts classes in Enniscorthy and Wexford Town and is now looking forward to continuing to motivate and inspire members to lose weight the right way.  IF you have weight to lose and or need to increase your energy levels or wish to improve your overall general health visit www.weighlighter.ie of contact Debbie on  087 3564578

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

Bree Active Retirement Social Afternoon Bree Active Retirement will host their September Social Afternoon on Wednesday September 18th from 2p.m. to 5 p.m. in Bree Community Centre.  There will be Bingo, Raffle, Refreshments.  All are most welcome to come along.  For more information on Active Retirement Activities contact 089 4616413.

Ballyhogue GAA Lotto Results  The Ballyhogue GAA Club Lotto draw took place last Wednesday night the winning numbers were 5, 7, 17 and 18. There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot of €4200. There was no match three winner either. Lucky dip winner Conor Byrne. The next draw for a jackpot of €4400 will be in Bree on 25th September at 8.30pm.   Thank you for your continued support.

Galbally / Ballyhogue Church Notices

 

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