11th June, 2023

Adamstown Parish Newsletter

Weekend of Sat 10th & Sun 11th June2023 

Volume 23.   Number 21

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ADAMSTOWN LOTTO

The next draw in the Adamstown Lotto takes place this Monday 12th June in the Community Centre for a Jackpot of €15,000.  Do buy a ticket and be in with a chance.

Please leave books back in Cullen’s by 8pm on draw night.

Thank you for your continued support.

ADAMSTOWN N.S. PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Clothes Collection Fundraiser- Monday 12th June

Time to clear out your wardrobe again. Clothes collection will take place this Monday 12th June outside the Hall opposite the school from 9.00am – 9.30am. Good condition and reusable clothing, paired shoes, handbags, scarves, belts & hats are collected. NO duvets, cushions, pillows, teddy bears or children’s toys collected. All funds going towards school funds. Thanks for your support.

Note – from Thursday last every child who is starting school in 2023 can collect a free bag of books from their local library to help them prepare for the big step to big school.

DANNY DOYLE – PRESENTATION TO SR.  HELEN

A Presentation to Sister Helen of the money donated to the Uganda Fund from the book written by Danny Doyle and launched recently, will take place on Friday 16th June at 7.30pm in the Community Centre and all are welcome to come along.

We wish to say a big  ‘Thank You’ for the unbelievable generosity to this great fund. As we all know Sister Helen will put this money to good use, helping to feed and look after the people of Uganda where she worked for forty years.

Again, thanks to everyone.

ADDITION TO LAST WEEK’S COLÁISTE ABBÁIN’S

AWARDS CEREMONY

Just to let all know that the M.J. Booth Perpetual Plaque presented to the school by the Booth family, was made by Phil Roche, Carpentry & Kitchens, and the engraving work was done by Kevin & Oran Martin Jewellers, Rowe St. Wexford.

Also: A sincere thanks to Catherine Hanley from Coláiste Abbáin for the use of the Stands & Floral Arrangements for their Achievements Day and Graduation Day. Many thanks.

ATHLETIC CLUB NEWS

Secondary School All Ireland Finals:

Well done to James 2nd in the junior boys shot putt and Ciara 4th in the senior girls walk.

Well done to Grace who was on the County U-11 girls relay team who finished 4th in the Leinster championships in Tullamore last weekend.

Well done also to Joe 59th in a world-class field in La Coruna last weekend also.

ADAMSTOWN SHOW – 74th Annual Show

On Saturday, July 1st 2023

Agricultural, Horticultural, Trade & Vintage Show

Classes: Horses, Ponies, Sheep, Goats.

Home Produce, Baking, Flowers, Vegetables, Craft, Needlework, Art, Photography,

Entries Close, Thursday 22nd June. Dog Entries on field.

Catalogues are out now; contact any committee member or Cullen’s shop to avail of one.

A great day out for young & old, looking forward to seeing you all there.

The Adamstown Show Committee would like to offer their sincere and deepest sympathy to the Roche family on the passing of Catherine (Kaye) Whelan. Our thoughts and prayers are with her brother Eddie, Show President & nephew Tommy, Show Vice Chairperson & all the families as they go through this difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

ADAMSTOWN GAA NEWS

Fittest Family 2023

The sun came, the crowds came and the fun was endless. What a fantastic day for the club and the local community.

Thanks to all who came to make it a truly special occasion. Well done to all those who participated, young and old. Winners of the Adult Competion 2023 were Róisín Stephenson’s team (Róisín, Colin Stephenson, Matthew O’Neill & Conor Whelan. Runners up were: Ben Sinnott’s team: Ben, Ross English, Donie McDonald & Ella Furlong, with the more ‘mature selection’ of Barry Power, Dave Lawlor, John Larkin & Deirdre Whelan filled the bronze medal position. These events don’t just happen so it’s hats off to the entire organising committee and to anyone who helped out on the day. Names too numerous to mention but all your hard work is much appreciated.

A final thanks to those whom sponsored prizes and made donations to ensure the event was such a resounding success. Roll on 2024!

Well done to our own Michael Furlong and his Wexford team mates who defeated Leitrim 1-16 to 1-12 in the Tailteann Cup on Sunday last.

Nicky Stafford – R.I.P.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our current Vice President – Nicky Stafford, Newbawn.

Nicky has been a long standing stalwart of Adamstown GAA club holding various positions over the years. Nicky made a huge contribution to the club, as a sponsor, supporter, a thorough gentleman he worked tirelessly to help over the years.

A family man, a community man and a club man. He will be sorely missed by all. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife Mary, sons Padraig, Ciaran, daughter Aine and his extended family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

CHURCH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

Sat 10th – Bena Barron, The Leap (A)

Also       – Syl & Statia Barron, Coonogue (A)

Also       – Liam O’Brien, Rathkyle (A)

Sun 11th – People of the Parish

Sat 17th – Willie Moore, Oldcourt (A)

Sun 18th – Patrick Bradley, Coonogue (A)

Pray for Kaye Whelan, Glynn and Nicky Stafford, Newbawn.

May they rest in peace.

Morning Mass each week day at 9.30am.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday from 10.00am – 1.00pm.

Feast days this week:

This Sunday – Corpus Christi-

Tuesday 13th – St. Anthony of Padua

Friday 16th – Sacred Heart of Jesus

Day of Prayer for Priests.

Saturday – Immaculate Heart of Mary.

DIOCESE OF FERNS PILGRIMAGE TO FÁTIMA, PORTUGAL, OCTOBER 2023

The Diocese of Ferns Pilgrimage to Fátima takes place from 11th October for 7 nights (Present for the Feast Day Celebrations of 13th October). Cost €899 per person sharing.

Includes: Flights Dublin -Lisbon, 20kg Bag, Airport transfers Lisbon-Fatima, 7 nights Hotel, Full Board – breakfast, lunch & dinner each day. Full Religious Programme.

Guided Tours of Sanctuary, Basilica, Village of Aljustrel & Valinhos & visit to town of Santarém (site of Eucharistic Miracle)

Spiritual Directors:  Fr. Denis Browne & Fr. Paddy Banville.

More Information – Fr. Denis Browne at 086 8926260

For Bookings contact – Joe Walsh Tours- 01 2410800

or info@joewalshtours.ie

 DIOCESAN NURSE

The Diocese of Ferns requires a Nurse to provide an advocacy and support service to Priests in the Diocese of Ferns. The Diocese consists of 49 parishes in Wexford and Wicklow.  The post will be part-time, flexible and initially for a three year period.

The ideal candidate must be:

• A registered General Nurse

(ideally with Community experience)

• Self-motivated and have the ability to co-ordinate care planning in a community based environment.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Competency in time management.
• Full clean driving licence and own transport are essential.

Please email your application to adm@ferns.ie or by post to The Secretary, Diocesan Office, Bishop’s House. P0 Box 40, Wexford.

Closing date for applications is Friday 30th June 2023

POPE’S INTENTION FOR JUNE –

For the abolition of torture

We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.

READERS OF THE LITURGY

Sat 10th – Cáit Bradley.   Sun11th – Kathleen O’Connor

Sat 17th – T. J. McDonald.   Sun 18th- Kay Whelan

Sat 24th – Anthony McGee.  Sun 25th – Neasa Cloney

SYMPATHY

The death occurred on Tuesday 6th June of Catherine (Kaye) Whelan (née Roche) Wilkinson, Glynn.

To her husband Ned, daughters, sons, mother in law, Lizzie Whelan, Brocurra, extended Whelan and Roche families, neighbours and friends our deepest sympathy.

Kaye’s funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Laurence’s Church, Glynn on Friday last followed by burial in Adamstown Cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Nicholas (Nicky) Stafford – R.I.P.

Newbawn Lower, Newbawn.

We also extend our deepest sympathy to Nicky’s wife Mary and all the family on their sad loss.  Nicky’s funeral Mass was celebrated in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Newbawn on Thursday last, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.

PRAYER GROUP NOTICE

1)            The final meeting of the Prayer Group before the Summer break, will take place this Sunday night (11th) at 6pm.  Please note change of time and venue.

For this special meeting it will be held in Fr. Jim Furlong’s house, Tomgarrow, Adamstown (Eircode Y21 WA27).

There will be a guest speaker and the meeting will be followed by a ‘garden party’ with strawberries and cream plus other refreshments. The collection on the night will be for Mary’s Meals which feeds almost 2.5 million children around the world every school day.

Everyone is most welcome.

2)            We are organising a day trip on Saturday next

June 17th, leaving Adamstown church at 8am, breakfast stop in Dungarvan at about 9.45am, visiting Mount Melleray, stopover in Lismore, on to the Vee to see beautiful scenery and flowers. Our final stop is Clonmel at teatime. Places are limited (small minibus). Cost is €35.00 excluding meals.

To book a seat contact Martin 087 2596159 or Maria on

087 9984736 asap. We look forward to your company.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

God, our Father, as we try to live like Jesus,

You always call us to something new.

There is nowhere to lay our heads;

we constantly search for the place where you want us to be,

As we put our hands to the plough, let us not look back,

May we spread the good news of Jesus by all we do and say.   Amen.