4th August, 2024

Adamstown Parish Newsletter

Weekend of Sat 3rd & Sun 4th August 2024 

Volume 24.  Number 31

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A MUSICAL NOTE

There will be a meeting in St. Abban’s Church (Oratory) on Monday 12th August at 7.30pm. for all current musicians,  folk  group, and choir members. along with all other singers and musicians interested in taking part in Liturgical events in our Church calendar.

Christmas, Easter and The Annual Patron.

To sing is to pray twice”  So if you are a singer / musician please Come along.

New members are always welcome!

In the new Diocesan Model, recently established by Bishop Ger Nash, in consultation with the Priests, and people of the Diocese, St. Abban’s church falls into the Pastoral Area of New Ross, Cushinstown and Newbawn, so  musicians and singers from these areas are very welcome too.

ADAMSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE – AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Adamstown Community  Centre takes place on Monday 5th August in the Community Centre at 8.30pm. Please come to this most important meeting to elect officers for the running of the Centre for the coming year. The Community Centre is the only community space to gather in the village. It hosts a variety of different activities. Sometimes one wonders if our Community Centre is fully appreciated?

The answer is simple – without the Community Centre, the G.A.A., Athletics, Soccer Clubs, FAS, weely cards, meetings, presentations, Parish events, refreshments following funerals, Preschool, etc.our parishioners would have nowhere to meet.

The building in its central location is a community treasure and an asset well worth the time and effort and resources required for its future development.  It has a long-life tradition of being a public space and continues to be used on a daily basis.

 If you are interested in getting involved in the future development of the Centre, come along to this most important meeting

Wishing our Community Centre continued success for many more years to come.

SYMPATHY

The death occurred on Sat 27th July of Peggy Cooper, (née Lyng)  Ballinamona, Newbawn. We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Joe, sons John, M.J. Paul, daughter Anne Marie, extended family, neighbours and friends. Peggy’s funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday 29th July in the Church of the Sacred Heart,  Newbawn, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

ADAMSTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB NEWS

Well done to James Prendergast who came 2nd in the U-17 boys shot putt at the National Championships in Tullamore on 27th July. 

THURSDAY NIGHT CARD GAME

The Thursday night Card Game continues each Thursday night at 8.30 in the Community Centre.

Winners on Thursday 1st Aug were: Phil Jackman, Joe Kehoe, Paddy Furlong, Martin Cahll, Matty Sullivan, Johnny Nolan, Nick Doyle, Brendan Colfer, Mickey & Breda Bolger.

WOODPECKERS ARE BECOMING MORE COMMON

Woodpeckers are becoming more common and more widespread, and consequently, more and more people are seeking and enjoying these handsome birds. The Great Spotted Woodpecker, as its name tells us, the recent coloniser of our green and pleasant land is biggish for a woodpecker, pecks holes in wood, and its black plumage is marked with bold white spots. In addition to its white spots, the bird has streaks of white especially small white wing bars, white cheeks, and two large, oval shoulder patches. Its back tends to be mainly black and its belly white. The overall impression is therefore one of a black and white or pied bird. The key feature  that clinches the identification of the Great Spotted Woodpecker is the red patch of colour around its vent. Patches of red are also key identification features to tell adults from juveniles and adult males from adult females. Juveniles have a large patch of red on the crowns of their heads: adults, both male and female, have an all-black crown with no hint of red. And adult males have a red patch on the back of their necks whereas adult females do not. Great spotted Woodpeckers peck wood and they do so for a number of reasons. One is to feed on the larvae of insects tunnelling within. The birds sense the presence of a fat, juicy grub and peck away the wood covering it to get at the tasty morsel. Another reason is that they nest in wood. Both parents chisel a nest hole in a large tree usually 3m or more off the ground. The entrance hole is about 6 cm in diameter and continues inwards as a narrow tunnel leading to a rounded nesting cavity. The whole excavation can extend to a depth of 30 cm.

The construction of both the straight entrance-exit tunnel and the rounded nesting is a pretty amazing achievement. Some woodpeckers also excavate holes for roosting in as they are sheltered and dry. And the final reason is that woodpeckers peck at tree trunks and telegraph poles is communication.

That particular form of pecking is called drumming. Like jungle drums, the birds drum to communicate, to stay connected with others, to attract a mate, and to advertise that a territory is theirs thereby telling rivals to keep out and go elsewhere.

(Jim Hurley’s Nature Trail – Standard Newspaper)

Note: Woodpeckers have become a common sight in the Adamstown area over the past number of months.

CHURCH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

Sat 3rd – People of the Parish

Sun 4th – People of the Parish

Sat 10th – M.J., James, Betty & Margaret Booth,

Adamstown (A)

Sun 11th – People of the Parish

Pray for Walter & Annie Kent, Adamstown (A)

May  they rest in peace.

Mass each week day morning at 9.30am.

Thursday Adoration has taken a break for the month of August and will return in September.

READERS OF THE LITURGY

Sat 3rd – T.J. McDonald.   Sun 4th – Betty O’Shea

Sat 10th – Anthony McGee.  Sun 11th – Sheelagh Delaney

Sat 17th – Cáit Bradley.  Sun 18th – Neasa Cloney

Sat 24th – Eoghan Greene.  Sun 25th – Amelia Swierczynska

Sat 31st – Liam Whelan…  Sun 1st Sept -Callie Doyle

OUR LADY’S ISLAND PILGRIMAGE 2024

Thursday 15th August

Official Opening with Bishop Ger Nash

Mass at 3pm followed by Rosary Procession.

Sunday August 18th

Mass of Healing – Blessing of the Sick 3pm

Speaker – Fr. Jim  Cogley.

Sunday August 25th

The joy of learning to love myself

With Celine Byrne, Soprano – Opera Singer & Speaker

Sunday September 1st

Celebrating life in its fullness – Mass at 3pm on Island

Followed by Rosary Procession.

Wednesday 4th September

Special Service: A Time to Heal – 7.30pm

Sunday 8th September

3pm Mass in Church.

Official Closing of Pilgrimage at 7pm.(Note earlier time)

With Traditional Torchlight Procession

All services scheduled for outdoors will be weather permitting.

Broadcast will also be available in Church

Daily Mass during season will be at 3pm & 7.30pm in Church

COMHALTAS – FLEADH CHEOIL na  hEIREANN

2024 WEXFORD

Fleadh Mass – Sunday 11am Bride St. Church

LIGHT FEVER – Franciscan Friary.

7 – 9pm. Wed 7th & Thurs 8th August

Adoration, Prayer & Music

Confessions Fleadh Week

Franciscan Friary; Mon – Fri 10.30am-12.30pm & 3-4pm

Sat 10th Aug – 11.30-12.30pm & 3 – 4pm.

“Traditional Music, Beauty, and  God, –

What’s the connection”

Talk by Fr. Colm Mannion OP Fri 7th Aug 7pm in

Franciscan Friary Hall followed by  Trad Session.

DIOCESE OF FERNS RECRUITING A VETTING LIAISON OFFICER.

The Diocese of Ferns are recruiting for the following position:

Vetting Liaison Officer (Permanent Part-time 14 hours per week)

Duties include but are not limited to, processing Vetting applications and disclosures for ancillary staff and volunteers etc., in Primary Schools in the Diocese under the Patronage of the Bishop of Ferns, updating Principals and Boards of Management on relevant legislation, answering queries in relation to applications.

The Candidate will require:

• An ability to work in an accurate and methodical manner, ensuring confidentiality. at all times.
• An understanding of the importance of accuracy and validation when inputting data.
• Excellent MS Office skills including a high proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge and experience of using an email system effectively.

Please submit a letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae to Patricia Murphy, Diocesan Secretary, Bishop’s House, Summerhill, Wexford Y35 X9C4

or by email to adm@ferns.ie

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK – Prayer for Strength and peace

Lord, You are the light that guides my feet.

You are the map that gives me direction.

You are the peace that makes me strong.

You are the leader whom I faithfully follow.

May your light illuminate my life

May your guidance bring direction.

May I find inspiration in your word.

And peace in my heart as I follow you.

Be with me Lord, this day, so that I may seek your guiding hand in everything I do. Amen.

A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

There is no happiness like knowing that you have made a difference in someone else’s life.

NOTE – House key found in the Cemetery on Thursday evening – contact 087 2480964

FLEADH CHEOIL na hEIREANN  4th – 11th August

Encouraging everyone to attend the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann over the next week – there are lots of events daily and many are free to attend. Support local and be part of the most exciting event to be held in Wexford for many years.

Happy days! and all we wish for is our “Sunny South East” to live up to its name.

WEEKLY ENVELOPES FOR JULY

7th July – €423.00                   14th July – €220.00

21st July – €1,936.00               28th July – €493.00

A sincere thanks for your generosity to St. Abban’s Church.