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Bree Parish Newsletter

Sat/Sun April 23rd and 24th 2011 Easter Sunday

Bree Church Notices

CONFESSIONS   -  Confession on Saturday next at 6.30 p.m. only.

MASS – Mass on Monday morning next at 11 a.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Monday next.

READERS -                                                            2nd Sunday of Easter 

Saturday 30th April  – 7 p.m.                   James Doyle
Sunday 1st May – 10 a.m.                         Jim Wilkinson

ENVELOPE COLLECTION   - last Sunday amounted to €387.10.   Sincere thanks to all who contributed. 

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION – Our Lady of Fatima Special School, Wexford will hold their annual church gate collection on Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st.  All support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.

HOPE CENTRE VOLUNTEERS WANTED – Would you like to become a volunteer in the Hope Cancer Support Centre?  Full training will be given.  For further information please contact Mary at 053 9238555 or e-mail mary@hopesupportcentre.ie

Galbally/ Ballyhogue Church Notices

Fr. Matt's contact number is 053-9247814

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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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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CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

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

A Shave or Dye Fundraiser in aid of Irish Cancer Society will be held in Ryan’s Lounge, Galbally this Easter Saturday night. Music by ‘The Hot Asphalt’.

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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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WEXFORD ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE

The dancing class has developed a Dance Studio in the former playgroup room in Bree Community Centre. The official opening of this Dance Studio takes place, in conjunction with the Charity Auction, on Easter Monday. Well done to all dancers who competed so wonderfully well in the National Championships in Tallaght last weekend. Best wishes to all dancers in the Dance Awards and Championships which will be held in City West, Dublin next weekend.

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ATHLETICS NEWS

Athletic Training continues for all athletes aged 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 May 1st in the DMP Grounds, Sinnottstown Lane and on the 8th May in Bree beginning at 11am each day. (Only affiliated members can take part). Best wishes to all involved. Peter Byrne, Curraghnaboola was the recent winner of the €2 draw. The next draw will take place on the 6th May. Your support would be appreciated.

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SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES

A reminder that the safeguarding representatives for the parish are Jim Doyle 086 3619911 and Pat O'Leary  086 1940578.  Details of the Diocesan Policy Statement, Code of Conduct and other contact details are on the Notice Board at the back of the Church.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the girls U12A Team, who overcame Rosslare Rangers to secure their place in the Cup Final. Full-time score was 3-0. Team players were, Brid Byrne(captain), Aideen Kane, Kim Horan, Niamh Sinnott, Louise Butler, Kathlyn Furlong, Aoife Codd, Kasey Doyle, Aoife Rocheford and Sophie McCabe. The same team are in a strong battle for the League title also.  Thanks to the players, their parents and managers for their hard work and dedication. A date has yet to be fixed for the final, but we will spread the word and you d be greatly appreciated.

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