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Bree Parish Newsletter

Sat/Sun April 16^th and 17^th 2011        Passion Sunday

BREE / DAVIDSTOWN COMMUNITY GAMES

The Co Community Games Swimming Finals were held on Saturday last in New Ross. Bree / Davidstown were represented by five swimmers and all performed extremely well. Silver medalists were Niamh Doyle (Carrig) in the U8 Freestyle, Christopher Reidy (Carrig) in the U10 Freestyle and Sarah Byrne (Ballyhogue) in the U12 Backstroke. Benjamin Reidy (Carrig) in the U8 Freestyle won a bronze medal. Narrowly missing out on a medal, by finishing in fourth place in the U10 Freestyle final was Sarah Doyle (Carrig). Well done to all involved.

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BALLYHOGUE HANDBALL NEWS

Best of luck to the Ballyhogue Handball doubles teams who all qualified for their respective County finals to be held in St. Joseph’s Wexford Town on Easter Sunday.  Colm Parnell, Cian Wickham (under 11) Enda Minogue, Anthony Butler (under 12) and Kenneth Riordan, Liam Rossiter (under 13). Go For Gold lads.
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THE HIGH KINGS

‘The High Kings’ make a return visit to the Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday, 5th May. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets @€30 are available at the parish office and at the Hotel Reception. Proceeds are in aid of Phase 3 Refurbishment of Bree Community Centre. Your support would be appreciated.

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ATHLETICS NEWS

Training continues for all athletes age U5 upwards in Ballyhogue GAA Club grounds every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. €2 per training session to a max of €5 per family. Training for Bree AC members continues until 8pm. New members are always welcome. The Co Athletic Championships take place on the 1st May in the DMP Grounds, Sinnottstown Lane and on the 8th May in Bree. Best wishes to all involved.
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WORLD YOUTH DAY

The World Youth Day pilgrims have organised a service of ‘Prayer around the Cross’ in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on Good Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. Young people of all ages are especially welcome.  There are also still a few places available for the World Youth Day pilgrimage to Madrid, next August for anyone interested in going.

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KNOCK SUMMER FESTIVAL 2011-‘FUEL FOR THE JOURNEY’ 24TH – 26TH JUNE

The Knock Summer Festival takes place this June in Knock.  The festival is a three day event and over the three days, there will be talks, workshops, prayer reflection, music and much more happening.  It is a chance to come away and explore, ignite and celebrate your faith.  The festival is for all people ages 18-35 and the cost of the weekend is €70 (this includes all your food and accommodation).  For more info contact the youth ministry on 0949388100/0876927850.  Look for us on facebook or check out.

www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival
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TROCAIRE LENTEN CAMPAIGN

This Palm Sunday as we prepare to celebrate Holy Week we are asked by Trocaire to remember that our giving to those in the developing world is not an act of power but solidarity and love.  We give because it is the right and just thing to do.  Support the Lenten campaign and ensure poor people have a chance to build a better life.  for more information on the campaign visit, www.trocaire.org/lent or call 1850 408 408 (0800 912 1200 in NI)
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FERNS KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

This year, the Ferns Knock Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday 25th June 2011 (not Sunday 3rd July).  Saturday 25th June has been set aside as a day of preparation and celebration of the National Eucharistic Congress in Knock and it has been decided that the Diocese of Ferns would participate in this day with other 25 Dioceses’ in Ireland.

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TABLE QUIZ

Bree Athletic Club host a Table Quiz in Garry Byrne’s Lounge on this Thursday, 21st April at 9pm. Team of 4 is €20. Your support would be appreciated.

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NATIONAL DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Best wishes to all Wexford Academy Dancers competing in the National Finals in the Basketball Arena in Tallaght this weekend.  The dancing class is developing a Dance Studio in the former playgroup room in Bree Community Centre at present. The official opening of this Dance Studio takes place, in conjunction with the Charity Auction, on Easter Monday.  Best wishes to all involved.

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THANK YOU

Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last weekend for Self Help Africa which amounted to €250.88.  Your support is much appreciated.

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CAR BOOT SALE

A car boot sale, in aid of Wons Orphanage, Lusaka on Sunday May 1st at Enniscorthy dog track Ross road from 8am - 2pm cars €15 cars and trailer €20 vans €20 admission €1 for adults walking children are free raffle and refreshments on the day for further information please contact Josephine on 087/9175159

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CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

There will be a Church Gate Collection in Aid of St. Patrick’s Special School, Enniscorthy on May 7^th and 8^th.   All support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.
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CLOTHING COLLECTION

Dochas Nasamu, which is an IRISH RUN AND IRISH BUILT ORPHANAGE, Nairobi, Kenya, are holding a Used clothing appeal of ladies, gents and children’s    clothes, shoes, household linens i.e. towels, sheets, blankets etc.  Also, soft toys. This appeal will take place on MONDAY 18TH APRIL, BEFORE 12 NOON at Bree Church Car Park. For further information, please contact Marie on  087  6890995.

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GAA LOTTO NEWS

Congratulation to Lorraine Sullivan, Edward Somers, Larry Crean, Laura Butler and Denis Ryan who matched 3 numbers in the Ballyhogue G.A.A. Lotto. The jackpot will now be E4400 for the next draw, which takes place in Byrnes of Bree on April 20th. Well done to the U-16 footballers who beat Buffers Alley in Bree last Sunday on a scoreline of 3-14 to 3-06.

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BREE  YOUTH CLUB

There will be no youth club on Good Friday 22nd April or on Friday 29th April as the Junior members will travel to Taghmon for their Junior Disco.   Those attending the disco should meet in Bree at 7.15pm and the return time is 10.40pm approximately.  The cost is €8.  There will be youth club on Friday 6th May at the usual times.  On Friday 13th May the senior members will travel to Taghmon for their last disco of the club year.  All attending should meet in Bree at 8.15pm.  Bus will return at 12.40am approximately. The cost is €8. Friday 20th May is the last club night of the year and there will be a party for Junior members from 6.30pm until 8pm and for seniors from 8pm until 9.30pm.

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BREE NS ENROLMENTS

Parents wishing to enroll children in Bree NS for the coming school year commencing in Sept 2011 are asked to please contact the Principal for enrolment forms and details before the end of April. 
Telephone 053 9247725.

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BALLYHOGUE NS ENROLMENTS

Enrolments for Ballyhogue N.S. for Sept 2011 are now taking place.    If you wish to enroll your child call to the school or ring (053) 9247677 for an enrolment form.

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BREE ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP OUTING

Bree Active Retirement Group have organised an outing on Wednesday April 20th to the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre and Museum, Kildare Village Outlet Shopping Centre and an evening meal in The Priory Restaurant, Kilcullen on the return journey.  The Bus for the outing will leave Bree Community Centre at 10 a.m. on Wednesday April 20th returning at 9.30 p.m.  The cost is €12 per person for Bree Active Retirement Group Members.  Non members are also welcome.  For more information and to book a seat please contact Kitty at 053 9247862.

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ICA NEWS

The next guild meeting on Apr 19th when the competition will be “the nicest tablecloth”.   

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BREE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARITY AUCTION

Easter Monday a fundraising Charity Auction will be held in Bree Community Centre.  The Auction will take place at 3pm with viewing of goods from 2pm. Donations of items for auction will be accepted from 7pm to 8pm on Sat, 11am to 12am on Easter Sun and from 10am to 12 noon on Easter Mon.  Donations may include good quality household (including unwanted gifts), any garden or garage goods. (No used mattresses please). Contact 086-8275943, before Saturday, if collection of items is required.  ‘Slaney Quilters’ a group of local quilters, has donated a beautiful quilt for Auction with a €200 reserve on this item.  At 2pm, on Easter Mon there will be a Bric-a-Brac, Book and Cake Sale. Any item for these sales will be gratefully accepted at any of the above times. 

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CHERNOBYL AID IRELAND TABLE QUIZ

There will be a Fundraising Table Quiz and Draw in aid for Chernobyl Aid Ireland on Fri 29th Apr in Byrnes, Bree at 9.30 pm.  € 20 per Table and ticket for the draw are €2 per strip or 3 strips for €5. There are numerous prizes.   All support would be greatly appreciated.  Support would be greatly appreciated.

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SPRING CLEAN

Bree Spring Clean will take place on the weekend of April 15th, 16th and 17th this year.  What is it? – it’s an anti-litter initiative to rally the community to take responsibility for our environment.   What you need – civic spirit, picking up papers, bottles, cans, sweet wrappers and litter.   Where to do it – anywhere in your locality where you’ve found yourself saying “isn’t that a real shame?  Wouldn’t this be a beautiful spot if it wasn’t for the rubbish lying around?  So come on, take the initiative and inspire your friends and neighbours to take pride and spruce up Bree.   There will be 13 pick up points sign posted through out Bree where you can leave bags of rubbish you have picked up.  All help and support would be greatly appreciated.

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SHELMALIER WALKING CLUB

Join Shelmalier Walking Club in 2011 to get active and get walking!  The Club offers easy walking, flat and semi-flat routes, calendar of walks around the south-east, walking with friends, organised walks weekly, safety in numbers, youth section, meets every Sunday and Wednesday, marathons, festivals and much more.  If you would like to join this new club please call Denise on 086 7302249 or log onto www.shelmaliers.ie  for more information.

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MAP ALERTER

Wexford Local Authorities are pleased to be part of www.mapalerter.com network.  This means that we can send instant alerts to people living across the county, via SMS Text Message, Email and Phonecall.  We have become an “Alerter” to keep you informed of various service alerts and notifications as they occur in your locality.  Registration is free and it costs nothing to receive alerts.  Alerts will be issued by all Councils within County Wexford.  You can receive the following alerts for your locality – local flooding alerts, water service disruptions, boil water notifications, road work alerts, road accident alerts, road incident alerts (oil spills etc.), road salting/gritting alerts, severe weather warnings and many other alerts including parades, festivals, local news etc.   How to register for Wexford Alerts – visit www.mapalerter.com/wexford, click on the “register now!” button to submit your account details, once you have registered your account you can log in to change your settings, e.g. home location, work location, alert choices etc.  You will receive free text, email and phone alerts as soon as your council issues them for your area.
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