28th April, 2024

Adamstown Parish Newsletter

Weekend of Sat 27th & Sun 28th April 2024

Volume 24.  Number 17

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ADAMSTOWN LOTTO

The next draw in the Adamstown Lotto takes place this Monday 29th April in the Community Centre for a Jackpot of €9,600. Do buy a ticket and be in with a chance. Please leave books back in Cullen’s by 8pm on draw night. Thanks for your continued support.

THE ROARING 90’s

Congratulations to Mrs Mag (Jackman) Foley who resides in Adelaide, Australia and who is presently enjoying a visit to her family in Raheenduff. Mag celebrated her 90th birthday recently and was joined by her family at a reception in Foley’s, Newbawn. Mag’s sister Mary Redmond is also resident in Adelaide and she too is a nonagenarian as are her sisters Kate Power and  brother Phil Jackman, her sister Bess Wickham hasn’t yet reached that milestone, but hopefully she will.  A wonderful family occasion and we join in our good wishes to them on this happy occasion.

THURSDAY NIGHT CARD GAME

The Thursday night Card Game continues in the Community centre every week at 8.30pm. Winners on Thursday 25th April were: Matty Sullivan, Pat Murphy, Sammy & Owen Elmes, Johnny Nolan, Seamus Joyce, Jer Sweeney & Tom Wickham.

CONDOLENCES – BRID WILLIAMS R.I.P.

We extend our deepest condolences to Claire, her mother,      brothers and sisters on the sad and unexpected death of her sister Brid Williams, Taghmon, sympathy also to all her extended family, friends and neighbours. Brid’s funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Fintan’s Church, Taghmon on Friday last followed by burial in St. Fintan’s  Cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

ADAMSTOWN I.C.A. NEWS

Last Thursday 18th April, Michael Fortune gave a talk in the Community Centre. It was a very interesting evening exploring Wexford traditions and customs. From Pisheogs, the May Bush, Traan water, May Dew & Rain to the same traditions being carried out by Irish communities in Newfoundland, Canada. MIchael covered it all. He was interested to hear stories from Adamstown residents and recorded Callie Doyle reciting The Wren verse from her youth, which can be seen on Folklore.ie. His book ‘The Folklore of Wexford’ is on sale and has some great stories about the various Wexford customs.

Michael is very passionate about Folklore, but in particular, Wexford folklore. He is organising ‘The County Wexford May Bush Festival’ in Ballindaggin from April 30th to May 4th.

A lovely evening was had by all, and tea & biscuits were provided by the ladies of the  ICA.  The ICA Federation A.G.M. will be held in Ballyfad on Monday 29th April.

LOCHMAHON FISHING LAKE – KELLYSTOWN

Drop down to Lockmahon Lake on Sunday 5th May for some fishing, coffee, treats and a beautiful view. Eircode: Y21 R2CO

Coffee Trailer opening on that day

Opening Hours Saturdays 10.0am –  3pm

Sundays 10.00am – 3.00-pm

Bank Holiday Mondays  10.00am – 2.30pm.

ADAMSTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB

Well done to all our athletes who competed in the Enniscorthy Open

Track & Field on Saturday last – medal winners were:

U-9 boys Alfie – 2nd 60m, 3rd 300m, 2nd – long jump, 3rd turbo jav;

U-10 girls; Holly – 4th 80m, 4th long jump. Sarah – 4th turbo jav;

U-12 girls – Grace – 1st 800m; 2nd turbo jav; 2nd high jump;

Ruby – 3rd turbo jav; Lily – 3rd shot putt; U-14 girls high jump.

Well done everyone, wonderful achievements.

SISTER HELEN DELANEY – REPORT ON UGANDA

Sr. Helen has recently received a report from Uganda detailing the work & support carried out with the money raised from Danny Doyle’s book last year. The report is attached to the notice board in the Church porch and you are all welcome read it.

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE

A sincere thanks to all those who came to our Ecumenical Service on Friday night 19th April praying for favourable weather for all those impacted by the recent bad weather.

IRISH WELSH TRACTOR RUN

The Irish Welsh Tractor Run will visit Adamstown on Sunday 5th May   at approximately 1.30pm. Registration for the run at Wexford Racecourse on Sunday from 9.00am. Leaving the Racecourse at 11.00am. Proceeds in aid of “Ask” Mental Health charity.

 For further info please contact Willie Day 087 9928000 or Eileen Hayes on 087 6810995`    

BEALTAINE – MAY

The first of May is the beginning of summer. This is the light half of the year, when the sun grows to its height at midsummer and then begins to wane until, at Samhain,  the dark half of the year begins again. In the agricultural year, Bealtaine was the time when cattle were moved to the buaile or high summer pastures. All seed crops had already been planted by this time and growth was underway.

Land rentals and work contracts were renewed on the first of May and hiring fairs were held. Farmers walked the perimeter of their lands after sunset on Bealtaine Eve, stopping to acknowledge  the four directions, beginning with the east, then south,  west and north.

They would drop a little seed and water from a holy well, or some ash from the Bealtaine fire in each quarter. This was also done within the house, lighting a candle and blessing the threshold, the hearth, the four corners and then the inhabitants.

CHURCH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

Sat 27th – John, Josie Barden, Doononey (A)

Also –   Peter, Aoife, Tommy & Joey Kelly, Doononey (A)

Sun 28th – Paud Delaney, Glenour (A)

Also –        Nancy Doyle, Ballymorris (A)

Sat 4th – Breda O’Brien, Templeshelin (A)

Sun 5th – Seán Whelan, Kellystown (A)

Pray for Bill  Bradley,  Woodview Drive (A)

May they rest in peace.

Morning Mass at 9.30am each week day morning.

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

Visitation of the sick on Friday 3rd May

READERS OF THE LITURGY

Sat 27th – T.J. McDonald.          Sun 28th – Ann Ryan

Sat 5th May – Anthony McGee. Sun 6th – Sheelagh Delaney

Sat 12th – Eoghan Greene.       Sun 13th – Neasa Cloney.

Sat 19th – Cáit Bradley.           Sun 20th – Amelia Swierczynska

Sat 26th – Annette English…      Sun 27th – Callie Doyle

CHURCH ALTARS & DECORATION

Thanks to the ladies from Oldcourt for looking after the Church & Altars for the month of April, it is now the turn of parishioners from Knockeigh for the month of May.

ROSARY AT KNOCKREIGH GROTTO FOR MAY

The Rosary will be recited at Knockreigh Grotto each week evening at 7.30pm for the month of May – The Month of Our Lady. This custom has been taking place for the past number of years, all welcome to come along.

“O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today,

Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.”

A BLESSING FOR OUR GENEROUS DONORS

The offering of the righteous man anoints the altar, and its pleasing odour rises before the most high. The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable, and the memory of it will not be forgotten. Glorify the Lord generously, and do not stint the first fruits of your hand. With every good gift show a cheerful face, and dedicate your tithe with gladness. Give to the most high as He has given, and as generously as your hand has found. For the Lord is the one who repays, and He will repay you sevenfold.

A PRAYER FOR THE WEEK – Family Prayer

Stay with us Lord, when our family is united, when joy and laughter make life easy.

Stay with us Lord, when there is trouble at home, when discord and anger upset our peace.

Stay with us Lord, when there is sickness at home, when we need your courage and support.

Stay with us Lord, when the journey of life is over, and take us to our heavenly home, to stay with you Lord, in peace forever.

Amen.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE – CANDY TOURS

Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 19th May &

Monday 20th May. Cost €190 pp Single Supplement €40

Includes: Bed and Dinner on Sunday and Breakfast on

Monday morning. Contact the following for details:

Enniscorthy , Bunclody, Ballon & Carlow.

Phone May Kelly 087 7468724

John Candy  087 2632324

A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK; WEALTH

Wealth without work

Pleasure without conscience

Knowledge without character

Commerce without morality

Science without humanity

Worship without sacrifice

Politics without Principle.

(Mahatma Gandhi)

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES AND THE MULTIPLICATION OF LOAVES

Nothing whatsoever was excluded from this love. The first, place, of course, was held by the men and women around him, those of his Community and those with whom he came into contact in the streets of Lima. As is the case with every city, there were many poor and destitute people in Lima, and Brother Martin was ready to look after them all. The cost of so much charity did not worry him, for as the poor depended on him, so he leaned on the arm of God. Each day at the Priory he fed an uncounted number of poor people, but no matter how many or how few presented themselves for help, they were provided for from a basket he carried on his arm. The basket was never refilled, but  no matter how much food he took from it, there was always sufficient for the next person. Now Brother Martin was as shrewd a judge of people as anybody else, and often people came looking for charity, who either did not need it or who were too lazy to work. Yet the Laybrother never showed impatience, never said a cross word, but gave as cheerfully and as freely as if they were absolutely destitute and as deserving as a starving child.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

We remember in prayer this weekend the children from Adamstown National School and their families on the occasion of their First Holy Communion which will take place on Saturday 4th May in St. Abban’s Church.

WORDS OF WISDOM

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. (Chinese Proverb)

IT HAPPENED IN APRIL – 29th April 1916

After six days of intense fighting, Padraig Pearse met Major General William Lowe and handed over his weaponry. The 1916 Rising was over.