13th April, 2025

Adamstown Parish Newsletter 

Sat 12th & Sun 13th April 2025

Volume 25.  Number 14

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ADAMSTOWN LOTTO

The next draw in the Adamstown Lotto takes place on

Tuesday 22^nd April (due to Bank Holiday Monday) in Cullen’s Pub for a Jackpot of €4,400. Please note from now on the Draw night has been changed back to Monday nights. Please leave books back in Cullen’s Gala by 8pm on draw night. Thanks for your continued support.

THURSDAY NIGHT CARD GAME

The Thursday night Card Game continues in the Community Centre at 8.30pm each week. Winners on Thursday 10 April were: Johnny Nolan, Kay Whelan, Michael McLoughlin, Matt O’Neill, Chris Byrne, Bridie Dillon, John Hanley, Martin Cahill.

CHILDMINDER WANTED

Reliable childminder required on a FRIDAY only, one hour in morning before school for 2 primary school kids (bus collects & drops kids at house) & one school collection at 1.45pm for 2 teenagers… finished at 4pm …extra hours (can be flexible) during school holidays, please contact:

087 – 6862841

ADAMSTOWN EASTER MARKET PLACE

Yes, it’s finally here, why not come down to us in the Community Centre this Sunday and let’s soak up the Community atmosphere together. Enjoy a cup of tea with a neighbour, browse the tables, pick up something nice for your afternoon tea, take a punt on guessing the weight of the Easter Cake, buy a raffle ticket, bring the kids/nieces, nephews, grandkids to see the Easter Bunny, and take part in the Hunt. All proceeds on the day going right back into the Community Centre’s future development. We thank you all for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you all. And yes, our stage will come to life once again. We have our very own folk Group joining us on stage, just after the Mass around 12.15/12.30. We will have Michael on guitar with Callie, Sheelagh and Avril. Next up

we have Meabh Galway who also performed for us at the Christmas Fair last year. Meabh will take to the stage with her guitar from 1.15pm.

Doors open @ 11:30.  Kitchen opens from 11:30 – 3pm.

Music starts 12:15 -3pm.  Easter Egg hunt & Easter Bunny

1pm – 3pm. Easter Bonnet Competition – Leave yours in before 1:30pm to Sarah. Judging starts and winners will be announced at 2pm. A really lovely morning & afternoon right here in Adamstown Community Centre.

ADAMSTOWN PHARMACY NOTICE

From 7^th April to 30^th May 2025 Adamstown Pharmacy will be offering Covid-19 spring booster vaccinations to the following patients:

• Those aged over 80 (must be at least 3 months since last vaccination or covid-19 infection)
• Those aged 70-79 yrs. who have not had a vaccine since 30^th June 2024

Please phone 053-9240460 or 053-9240454 to arrange an appointment.

ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY

Ellie Walsh & family will host an Alzheimer’s Tea Day at their home in Tomgarrow on Saturday 3^rd May from 2pm – 4.30pm

Your support will be really appreciated.

A THANK YOU FROM THE O’BRIEN FAMILY, OLDCOURT

On behalf of Pauline, and the O’Brien family we want to express our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you who offered your support, kindness and generosity during this difficult time.

Your donations of food and you presence was a great comfort to our family, and we are deeply grateful for the love and care you’ve shown us. Your support helped ease our burden, and we will always remember your thoughtfulness. A special thanks to Fr. Nolan, Fr David, Cait Bradley, the Cemetery Committee and Ryan’s Funeral Home, Wellingtonbridge. Coláiste Abbáin and Wexford CBS Boxing Club, for their amazing guard of honour. Especially the motorcycle clubs and community whom escorted Paul (Sprat) to the Church and Ffrenchs public house for the refreshments afterwards. Also, those who attended the wake, funeral Mass, burial or who took part in any way.

With sincere gratitude, Pauline, Donna, Aaron, Nathan, Megan,  Shauna, Logan, Liam and all the extended O’Brien family.

COLÁISTE ABBÁIN NEWS

South Leinster Champions:

What a win for our Senior Hurlers last week in the South Leinster Final against Coláiste Chill Mhantain – final score 4-12 – 1-11!

Solid defending at the back laid the foundation for a dominant display, with 3 goals from Barry Sweetman and 1 from Johnny Foley sealed the victory. Well done to trainers & mentors.

WWETB Football Blitz

Huge congratulations to our incredible U14 footballers who were crowned WWETB Football Blitz Champions on Friday last at Wexford Centre of Excellence. Led by Ryan Leacy, the team showed fantastic skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the day. The lads did both their clubs & school proud.

And again, well done to trainers & all involved with the team.

CHURCH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

Sat 12^th – Mary & Lisa Furlong, Tomgarrow (A)

Also Paul (Sprat) O’Brien, Oldcourt (Month’s Mind)

Sun 13^th – People of the Parish.

Sat 19^th – Lena Doyle, Ballagh, and Pat Doyle & Julie Cullen, New Ross (A)

Sun 20^th – People of the Parish.

May they rest in peace.

PRAYER GROUP

The Prayer Group meets this Sunday night (April 13^th) at 7pm in St. Abban’s Church, Adamstown. Our guest speaker is Fr. Michael Byrne. All are welcome. Perhaps this is something you could do for Lent?

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

Holy Thursday – Mass of Our Lord’s Supper 7.30pm

Watching before the Blessed Sacrament until 10pm.

Good Friday – The Lord’s Passion at 3pm.

Stations of the Cross at 7.30pm.

Holy Saturday – Vigil Mass at 7.30pm

Easter Sunday – Mass at 11.00am.

Good Friday is a day of Fast and Abstinence.

EASTER GARDEN

The Easter Garden will be erected at 5pm on Good Friday.

Donations of flowers/plants would be much appreciated.

SYMPATHY

We extend our deepest sympathy to Kathleen O’Connor, Misterin, & all the family on the death of her sister Mrs Teresa Ryan, Mulanagown, Ballymurphy, Carlow on Sunday 6^th April.

Her funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballymurphy on Tuesday last followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace.

WEXFORD MENTAL HEALTH CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

Wexford Mental Health Association would like to thank everyone who supported the Church Gate collection last weekend. The amount collected amounted to €315.72. All monies collected will be used to help people suffering with mental illness in Co. Wexford

MASS OF CHRISM

Mass of Chrism will take place in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, this Tuesday night (15^th April) at 7.30pm. You are asked to be seated by 7.00pm. Seating will be allocated on a first come first served basis. All Welcome.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sending good wishes to Matt O’Neill who will celebrate his 96^th birthday this week & wishing him well for many more.

FERNS YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE 2025

The Diocese of Ferns are busy preparing for their upcoming Youth Pilgrimage to Medjugorje taking place on 26^th April to 1^st May 2025. Clergy, youth leaders and teachers will accompany 24 young people and anyone who has been to Medjugorje before will appreciate how wonderful an opportunity this is for them.

We ask for your prayers for the success of the pilgrimage for our young people.

SHEEP AND LAMBS  – (Kathleen Tynan Hinkson)

All in an April evening,

April airs were abroad;

The sheep with their little lambs

Pass’d me by on the road.

The lambs were weary, and crying

With a weak human cry,

I thought on the Lamb of God

Going meekly to die.

Up in the blue, blue mountains

Dewy pastures are sweet;

Rest for the little bodies.

Rest for the little feet.

But for the Lamb of God,

Up on the hill-top green,

Only a cross of shame

Two stark crosses between.

LOURDES TICKET DRAW

Our Lourdes Ticket Draw is back again this year, volunteers will be calling to houses in the Parish over the next week or so with tickets costing €5.00 each. The Pilgrimage takes place from

20^th – 25^th May 2025 and draw will be held after Mass on Sunday 27^th April. Please support this draw.

SYMPATHY – Kathleen Delaney, Glenour R.I.P.

It was with deep sadness our Parish received the news of the death of Kathleen Delaney, Glenour on Friday morning last.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her son Robert, daughter Denise, sisters, brothers, extended family, neighbours & friends. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Paud.

Kathleen will be reposing in St Abban’s Oratory on Saturday from 5pm -7pm and on Sunday from 3pm – 6pm. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Abban’s Church on Monday 14^th at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.