Bree Parish NewsletterSat and Sun
July 23rd and 24th 2011
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Bree Church Notices |
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MASS – Mass on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday morning of next week at 9 a.m. EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION –
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Monday next from 9.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. READERS - Eighteenth Sunday of the Year Saturday July 30th – 7 p.m. Josie Power FR. AIDAN KAVANAGH P.P. – MONTHS MIND MASS
– The Months Mind Mass for the happy repose of the soul of Fr. Aidan Kavanagh, P.P.,
will take place on Friday evening, July 29th at 7.30 p.m. in Bree Church. PATRON
– BREE In the event that there is any
change to any of the above or any other items which need to be circulated to Parishioners
a notice will be put up on the Church, Parish Office and Byrnes Shop/Post Office. Information will also be available from the
Parish Website www.breeparish.com or contact
Elaine at the Parish Office at 053 9247613 – e mail breeparish@eircom.net or contact Fr. Matt Boggan – Galbally at 053
9247814 or 086 1515975. Thank you to
everyone for your continued help and support at this time. INTRODUCING THE NEW MISSALSunday 24th July - What differences can we expect in November 2011? What should we, as a faith
community, reflect on as we prepare to use the new Missal? We have been praying our current
texts for over thirty-five years. Moving to new texts will be a challenge and will require
that we exercise patience and support for one another. Priests and people, musicians and
others involved in preparing the liturgy all need to work together to make the change as
easy as it can be. Ultimately we need to remember
that the words of our liturgy are crucial – we pray as we believe. But when we pray
the Mass we do more than recite words – those words are recited in the context of all
the actions, symbols and people of the liturgy. As we work towards implementing the
changes, may we keep in mind the bigger task of which the words of the Missal are a part:
namely, the Mystery of our Faith, the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ made
present for us in the Eucharist. RESPONSE TO THE CLOYNE REPORT
Bishop Denis Brennan issued a
letter last weekend in response to the Cloyne Report He writes “ I share with you- and with all right minded
citizens and believers- the terrible shame, as has been occasioned afresh, by the
revelations of abuse and mismanagement, as have come to light following the publication of
the Cloyne Report. Yet again, my first thoughts are with the victims and with their
families, and with all of you who again feel sorely shocked and let down”. “I would like to take this opportunity to
restate to you my knowledge and assurance that all safeguarding children allegations and
concerns in the Diocese of Ferns –as have been reported to us in the diocesan office-
have been fully shared with the diocesan advisory panel/ the Gardai / the HSE and the
National Office. All the recommendations received by the diocese from these bodies have
been implemented”. A complete copy
of the letter is on the notice board and copies are available in the sacristy FAMINE
IN EAST AFRICA
In response to the famine in
Somalia, Bishop Denis Brennan has decided to hold a collection this weekend in order to
alleviate the plight of millions suffering from the devastating effects of drought in East
Africa. In Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, famine is emerging because of the failure of the
seasonal rains over the last two years. Now more than 12 million are at serious risk, over
half of them children. Each week the situation is steadily worsening. The town of Dollow
on the Somalia/Ethiopian border is a case in point. There are now 1,700 Somalis crossing
into Ethiopia on a daily basis. Trocaire runs a health centre for mothers and their
children in this town. Any contributions that can be made will assist to alleviate the
suffering of those in greatest need. Thank you (A box is placed at the
entrance of the Church; whatever is given is gratefully received and appreciated.) |
Galbally/ Ballyhogue Church Notices |
Fr. Matt's contact number is 053-9247814
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Congratulations
to Peter Hughes on his fine victory in the ‘B’ Singles at the one wall Irish
Nationals played in Castlebar recently. Over
1000 spectators from around the world gathered to see one of the greatest Handball events
ever staged in Ireland. Peter beat one wall
specialist Niall Flynn (Longford) in the final.
Well done to
Anthony Butler who was selected to represent his county in Handball against Kildare. Best of luck to Anthony in the 60X30 under 12
final singles to be played next week.
Best of luck to
those Handballerrs fron Ballyhogue Handball Club who travel to Gormanstown Co. Meath this
weekend to attend the Annual GAA Handball Residential Summer Camp.
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Anyone up for a
game of Skittles? Bree Fair Day committee are organising a Skittles Tournament for August
1st. 4 persons per team (any age) and entry fee €20 per team. Practice areas will be
set up in the coming week. All rounds will take place on the day. Enquiries ph 087 9981973
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Tune into RTE 1 on Monday night
at 7.30pm to “Dance OFF”. Join Riverdance maestro Brendan de Gallai in his
search to find 12 dancers to perform in his new show “Noctu” from auditions, to
boot camp to the final performance. Will local dancer Niamh Darcy make the final cut??
Tune in to find out.
The
‘Comhaltas Seisiún’
Sessions, in association with Celtic Roots, have returned to Bree Community Centre and
continue weekly on Tuesday nights at 8.30pm for the months of July and August. Each
session begins with the serving of scones and tea / coffee followed by a full programme of
Music, Song, Dance and Storytelling. Cost is €10 for adults with concessions for
large groups and children. For bookings and further details contact 087-7535354.
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Tidy Towns will judge the village and approach roads
through the months of June, July and August. Our
2011 application relies on the support of the community to take pride in their local
environment and to take action against litter and waste.
Bree Tidy Towns are registered with the “Green Home Scheme” (An
Tasice). Please help us increase our waste
minimisation score by joining the programme. To
join log onto www.greenhome.ie, click on join in
and select Bree Community Tidy Towns in the register now section. Take 5
minutes to fill in the online survey and check out the waste, energy, transport and water
action plans. The adjudicators will take
note of the number of households who register.
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The Discovering Drama and Dance Summer Camp will run in
Caim Community Centre, from August 2nd to 6th this year for children
aged 5 to 12 years. For further details
and bookings call Olga on 087 6858457 or Paul on 087 7946322 or email olgaconway@gmail.com or check out www.discoveringdrama.ie
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The annual Bree
Fair Day will be held on the August bank-holiday Monday. Once again it will feature the
usual stalls along with children’s Fancy Dress Comp, Go Karts, Best Dressed Pet, Best
Produce, Art and Photographic Competitions, Childrens Baking Competitions and Best
Container/window box. Great interest is expected this year in the Best Garden/Vegetable
Garden. These competitions will be adjudicated in the run up to the Fair Day. A Monster
Talent Competition will be a main feature with a 1st prize of €100 to best
item u/13 and €100 to best item u/18. The Householders draw will also be held on the
day. If anyone would like to donate bottles, baking, produce or the usual bric-a-brac it
would be most gratefully appreciated.
Draw Cards and flyers for the Householders Draw are
currently being distributed at the moment. The
main prizes will be 1st prize – 500 litres of Home Heating Oil sponsored
by WFC Oil Ltd., 2nd prize - €100, 3rd prize – Large
Hamper and numerous other prizes. All
support would be greatly appreciated.
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