Bree Parish Newsletter

Bree Community Notices

Church Organ Bree Parish is delighted to announce that a new Church Organ was installed on last Wednesday.   The acquisition was funded entirely by a portion of the legacy bequeathed by V Rev Aidan Kavanagh RIP and will be appreciated by our Catholic community not only as an   instrument worthy of the celebration of the liturgy but also as an appropriate memorial to a long-serving, generous and much loved Parish Priest of Bree. 

Church Cleaning A final appeal for volunteers to assist with the church cleaning during the coming year.  The sign-up sheet is beside the envelope box.  “Many hands make light work”!

Parish Mass Readers

Workshop for ‘Lectors’ (Mass readers)

Venue: The Presentation Hall, Convent Road,             Enniscorthy

Date:     Thursday November 28

Time:     8:00—9:30 pm

Current and intending readers are invited to attend.

Trocaire National Collection The bishops of Ireland have requested that a special collection be taken up to assist with the humanitarian relief efforts for the peoples of Syria and the Philippines.   To facilitate this request, a collection box is placed at the rear of the church and will be available on next weekend also due to the short notice.

Syria The situation for the people of Syria is a critical one with the country facing the worst humanitarian crisis in a generation. Over 100,000 people have lost their lives in two years of war.  In Syria, over 8.4m people – approximately half of whom are children – are in need of humanitarian assistance. Approximately 5.8m people have been forced to abandon their homes, with 2.1m people seeking refuge in the neighbouring countries of Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt. More than 50% of registered refugees are children. If current trends persist, it can be expected that over 3.5 million Syrians will have left their country by the end of 2013 – putting an enormous burden on the refugee-hosting countries.

Philippines Super Typhoon Haiyan  made landfall on Friday morning, 8 November, on the southern tip of the Eastern Visayas island of Samar as a Category 5 super typhoon with 195 mph winds.  The damage has been catastrophic. The city of Tacloban in Leyte was particularly hard-hit, with widespread destruction and loss of life reported. Caritas Philippines estimate that over 10,000 people have been killed and 600,000 have been displaced from their homes.  The United Nations estimate that almost 10 million people have been affected.  This is a major humanitarian crisis.

HOPE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE   Are you currently supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis? Do you need some support at this time?  We are hosting a morning for you on Tues 3^rd Dec 10.30am-12.30pm.  This is an opportunity to come together with others in a similar situation and together we will look at ways at managing stress. For further info, or to book a place contact Hope (053) 923-8555.  Booking is essential as numbers will be limited.

Rathnure Pantomime  Rathnure Pantomime Society present their 10th original Panto "Snow White and the 7 Witches: Jack Frost Bites Back! in Rathnure Hall from 12th-22nd December: Thurs 12th (7.45pm) Fri 13th (7.45pm) Sat 14th  (6pm) Sun 15th (4.30pm) Mon 16th (7.45pm) Wed 18th (7.45pm) Thurs 19th (7.45pm) Fri 20th (7.45pm) Sat 21st (3pm) Sun 22nd (6pm). Call the Box Office on 0539255429 or 0870687801 for the best Christmas Present!

Bree ICA Mass for Deceased Members Mass for the Deceased Members of Bree ICA will be celebrated on Tuesday next 19th November at 7 pm.  The monthly meeting of Bree ICA will be held on Tuesday evening next also, November 19^th, immediately after Mass so please note it will be at approximately 7.30 pm and not our usual time of 8 pm. All new members most welcome to come along and join us.

Bree United Christmas Bazaar Bree Utd are holding a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday the 15th of December in Bree Hall. Any stallholders or anyone interested in putting in a stall for that day are more than welcome, for further information , please contact Catherine Jordan on 086 8587937.  Special guest on the day is Santa and a few of his Elves who will be delighted to see all the local children. There will be competitions for the kids, best Chocolate Christmas Log, decorate Christmas Tree Cookies, stalls with something for everyone and of course refreshments.  Looking forward to seeing everyone there .

Bree Active Retirement  The next Social Afternoon of the Bree Active Retirement Group will be on Nov 20th. Please bring back Raffle Cards on that day. Reserve Nov 27^th for Christmas lunch in Kelly's Resort Hotel. Members €10. Others who would like to join us €20. Contact 089 4616413  for more information.

Ballyhogue Ladies Football News The AGM of the Ballyhogue Ladies Football Club will be held in the Meeting Room in Bree Community Centre on Friday November 22nd at 8pm.  All supporters, Junior Players and the parents of Under age players are encouraged to attend.

Ballyhogue GAA Club AGM  All members are asked to attend the Annual General Meeting of Ballyhogue Gaa Club on Friday 29th November 2013 in Bree Community Centre at 8pm. All members old and new will be welcomed. We would particularly like to see a good representation of parents of our underage players and members of our adult playing squads at the meeting.