5th November, 2023

Adamstown Parish Newsletter

Weekend of Sat 4th & Sun 5th November 2023

Volume 23.  Number 41

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ADAMSTOWN LOTTO RESULTS

The winning numbers in the Adamstown ‘Special Halloween

 Draw’ on Tuesday 31st Oct were 3 – 15 – 17 – 18. There was no Jackpot winner including online players. There was one lucky match 3 winner – Claire Bradley, Newbawn who scooped the €1,000 match 3 prize for this draw only.

The next draw is on Monday 13th November in the Community Centre for a Jackpot of €15,000. Do keep on buying the tickets – it could be you next time!

CARD GAMES IN ADAMSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE

Calling all Card Players – The weekly Card Game is now up and running in Adamstown every Thursday night at 8.30pm.

Winners on Thurs 2nd Nov were: Micksy & Breda Bolger, Matt O’Neill, John Hanley, Sammy Elmes, Owen Elmes, Chris Byrne, Bridie Dillon, Jim & Trish Wickham.

ADAMSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE

Pilates & Women’s Strength & Conditioning starts back on Tuesday November 7th for 4 weeks. Contact Sarah at 087 062 7563 to book in.

Coming Soon – KRAV MAGA Female Self Defence

Boxercise Fitness & Conditioning. Evening Classes.

CHRISTMAS FAIR  – Our Christmas Craft Fair is back on December 3rd. Limited spaces.

ADAMSTOWN GAA CLUB NEWS

Adamstown GAA Club will hold their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 26th November at 5pm in Newbawn Hall.

AGM Motions – All Motions which you would like to discuss at our upcoming AGM need to be emailed to the secretary 14 days prior to the AGM. Email Secretary.adamstown.wexford@gaa.ie

Executive Positions

If you would like to be involved in any of the club executive positions, nominations must be sent 14 days prior to AGM

Please remember that we are all club members and without people stepping up onto our committee the club cannot function. New faces, new ideas, new voices are always welcome & bring fresh vitality to the club. This is your chance to have your say in how the club goes forward into the future.

I.C.A. NEWS

Adamstown ICA Guild would like to say a huge thank you to all who supported our sponsored walk last Sunday, for our Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party. To anyone who participated in any way, who donated money, food or came out to walk, it was greatly appreciated. To date we have over €800 and more to come in, to ensure we have a lovely Christmas party, for our Senior Citizens. Our monthly meeting will be held on Wed next Nov 8th in Coláiste Abbáin, thank you to Mr. John Nolan for facilitating same. We would love to see more new faces at our meeting Wednesday night, you can be sure of a big welcome.

COLÁISTE ABBÁIN NEWS

Mr. Tynan retires from Coláiste Abbáin.

Tom Tynan, a beloved teacher at Coláiste Abbáin, has decided to embark on a new chapter in his life as he retires from his roles as both a Guidance Counsellor and teacher.

For the past seven years, Mr. Tynan has been a pillar of support and knowledge for countless students, offering guidance, wisdom, and a warm smile to all who walked through his door. With his passion for education and an unwavering commitment to helping young minds flourish, Mr. Tynan’s dedication to his craft has been a source of inspiration for his colleagues. His classroom was a place of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm, fostering a love of learning that extended far beyond textbooks and exams.

But it was as a Guidance Counsellor that Tom Tynan truly shone. He possessed a unique ability to connect with his students on a personal level, recognising their individual strengths and challenges. His guidance not only helped students choose the right educational and career paths but also instilled in them the self-confidence to pursue their dreams. Tom Tynan’s retirement leaves an irreplaceable void at Coláiste Abbáin. His legacy, however, will continue to resonate in the lives of those he has touched. As the school bids farewell to this dedicated educator and compassionate mentor, they do with gratitude and fond memories. Tom Tynan’s impact on the school community is immeasurable, and his retirement marks the end of an era filled with inspiration, learning, and guidance.

Best wishes Tom, we will miss you here in Coláiste Abbain.

JUNIOR CYCLE RESULTS

Congratulations to our Junior Cert students on their outstanding results – check out the New Ross Standard or Enniscorthy Guardian to see the article on the students.

FROM LITTLE ACORNS!

The late Mrs Murphy formerly of Knockreigh House, campaigned for many years to have Secondary Education in Adamstown. On numerous occasions she approached the Vocational Committee but she met with a wall of resistance.

Eventually, with the support of people with influence who were of the same opinion, she was successful in her efforts.

Mr. Michael Fortune was prepared to provide a site for the new school for £40.00 provided the V.E.C. would pay the legal fees or £50.00 in the event that he should have to meet the cost. Fortunately, the V.E.C. were happy to pay the fee.

The winning contract was £900. The final cost was £1,100, and the subject of much debate at V.E.C. meetings.

The first teachers were Mr. Tom Carey and Mrs Fortune of Doononey. The new caretaker was Michael Lawlor, of the City, Oldcourt who was paid £1.00 per week.

The present Coláiste Abbáin, the successor to the old building costing €6.600,000.

From LITTLE ACORNS – MIGHTY OAK TREES GROW!

CHURCH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

Sat 4th – Denis & Elizabeth Cummins, Raheenduff (A)

Sun 5th – People of the Parish

Sat 11th – Dunne Family, Raheenduff (A)

Also   –     Kathleen Kidd, Oldcourt (A)

Sun 12th – Jimmy Colfer, The Leap (A)

May they rest in peace.

Mass each week day morning at 9.30am.

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

Monday 6th Feast Day of All the Saints of Ireland.

READERS OF THE LITURGY

Sat 4th – Annette English

Sun 5th – Tosia & Amelia Swierczynska

Sat 11th – Eoghan Greene.   Sun 12th – Sheelagh Delaney

Sat 18th – T.J. McDonald… Sun 19th – Callie Doyle

Sat 25th – Anthony McGee.  Sun  26th – Ann Ryan

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY TO FR. JIM

Happy 80th birthday to Fr. Jim Furlong. His ministry to people brought him to London after his Ordination in 1969 where he served for over 20 years. Since then he ministered in places as diverse as Belfast and Fiji. His final appointment was as Parish Priest in Newbawn.

Our best wishes to Fr. Jim and his family as they celebrate Four score and more. Deo gratias.

SIMPLE DIVINE PROGRAMME – SOUTH EAST RADIO

On the Simple Divine Programme on South East Radio on Saturday morning 11th November, Maria Colfer will have an interview with Fr. John Walsh OP, (formerly Enniscorthy) about the St. Martin Apostolate.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK – For Loved Ones

Lord, be good to them, and show them all your love.

Lord, be kind to them, and grant them peace above.

Lord, be merciful to them, and wipe their sins away.

Lord, be generous to them, with all my heart I pray.

Lord, be gracious to them, for good that they have done.

Lord, be gentle with them, for sufferings undergone.

Lord, may we meet again, when heaven’s crown is won.

Amen.

(Patrick Sayles – The Prayer Trust)

POPE’S INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER

We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfils his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

DID YOU KNOW?

In ancient Egypt, onions were an object of worship. The onion symbolized eternity to the Egyptians who buried onions along with their Pharaohs. The anatomy of the onion suggested a circle-within-a circle structure, symbolizing eternal life.

NOVEMBER MASSES FOR THE HOLY SOULS

We shall Remember Them

Monday 20th Nov – Tomgarrow, Misterin, Rathkyle, Adamstown.

Tuesday 21st Nov – Oldcourt, Brocurra, Doononey, Fairfields.

Wednesday 22nd Nov – Glenour, Ballyvergin, Rathsilla, The Barracks.

Thursday 23rd Nov –  Newtown, The Leap, Knockreigh, Coonogue.

Fri 24th Nov – Kellystown, Chapel, Raheenduff, Woodview Drive.

Sat 25th Nov  – For all who have died during the past year.

Each evening we will gather in St. Abban’s Oratory at 7.30p.m. All present will receive a candle, which you may leave lighting before the altar following Mass.

Please Note:  Pious List envelope & page for you to list the names of those you wish to have included in the above Masses is included in your Weekly Envelope Box (envelope colour green) please fill in and return

WE REMEMBER THEM

In the rising of the sun and its going down,

we remember them.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,

we remember them.

In the opening of the buds and the warmth of summer,

we remember them.

In the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn,

we remember them.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends,

we remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength,

we remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart,

we remember them.

When we have joys we yearn to share,

we remember them.

So long as we live, they too shall live,

for they are now a part of us.

(Gates of Prayer, Reform Judaism Prayer Book)

SYMPATHY

We extend our deepest sympathy to Avril Phelan, The Leap on the death her father, John Phelan, Ballinaneeshagh, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford on Friday 27th Oct. Our sympathy also to his daughter Frances, son Sean, extended family, neighbours and friends. His funeral Mass was celebrated in The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Butlerstown on Monday last followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – Anne  Frank

Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with basic goodness.