1st June, 2025

Adamstown Parish Newsletter 

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25^th May 2025

Volume 25.  Number 20

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ADAMSTOWN LOTTO

The winning numbers in the Adamstown Lotto draw on Monday 19^th were: 8 – 9 – 10 – 15. There was no Jackpot winner including online players. The following two players matched three numbers and each got €100. Lisa Bradley, C/o Cáit & James O’Neill, the Boola.

ADAMSTOWN LOTTO COMES TO AN END

Following meetings of the three groups involved in the Adamstown Lotto – GAA, Soccer Club and Parish Committee it was unanimously agreed that the Lotto would end as the profit margins are too low to justify it continuing.

Adamstown Lotto’s first draw was on 7^th February 1995, so after 30 years and with many organizations receiving funding and many Jackpot winners & Match 3 winners, both local and much further away, it is sad to see it end, but the reality is – after several attempts to keep it going, it’s time to finish.

The final draw will take place in Cullen’s Pub on Monday

9^th June at 9.30pm. In accordance with the rules of our Lotto Insurance, the Jackpot stands at €4,800 and if there is no Jackpot winner on the night, the full amount of €4,800 will be divided equally between the match three winners.  If there are no Match 3 winners, there will be a Lucky Dip draw of four winners who will share this amount.

It goes without saying that we cannot forget and are so grateful for the huge amount work done by so many people over those 30 years to keep it going. A huge thanks to all who purchased tickets, the sellers, the shops/pubs, all who helped check tickets on the many draw nights. A special thanks to Paul Cullen & Staff who facilitated the delivery & collection of Lotto books over the years. Without the help of so many people it would never have gone on so long.

On the 9^th June, we invite everyone who worked over the years in whatever capacity to join us for the final time as we say goodbye to ‘Adamstown Lotto’

THURSDAY NIGHT CARD GAME

The Thursday night Card Game continues in the Community Centre at 8.30pm each week. Card winners on Thursday 22^nd May were: Chris Byrne, Bridie Dillon, Owen & Sammy Elmes, Phil Jackman, Michael McLoughlin, Jimmy Walshe & John Coady.

ADAMSTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB NEWS

Well done to Joe Mooney (Adamstown) in the men’s 35km,

Joe produced a season’s best of 2:43:04 to finish 28^th in the 35k European Race-Walking Championships.

Congratulations also to James & Sean in the Leinster schools’ championships and both qualified for schools allireland

CONGRATULATONS TO STEPHEN

Congratulations to Stephen Gorman, Tomgarrow who won the Men’s 10k race in Johnstown Castle last weekend.

Hosted by the Wexford Marathon Club, this is the 5^th year for this Annual event, which includes multiple distances in the beautiful surroundings of the castle grounds.

Well done, Stephen.

ADAMSTOWN ICA NEWS

There was a great attendance at the Adamstown ICA meeting on Wednesday last 21st May, including ex-member Ingrid Dalton, who we are delighted to say has rejoined the group. Welcome back Ingrid. We had a visit from Garda John Kennedy from the Clonroche station, who talked about the Garda community bus.

It’s a fantastic facility available to community groups in the area.

The ladies went on the ‘Small things like these’ walking tour of New Ross. It was a great tour run by Cumas in New Ross.

A lovely day out was had by all, with lunch in the Dunbrody afterwards. Our next meeting will be held in Coláiste Abbáin on Wednesday 11^th June. Newcomers always welcome, so if you’re interested, just turn up on the night.

ADAMSTOWN SHOW 2025  – UPDATE

Adamstown Show Saturday 5^th July 2025.

Following on from our Show meeting on Tuesday night last, we have now finalised our 2025 Schedule which will be going to print in the coming days. It will be available and distributed to exhibitors in less than two weeks’ time.

TRADE STANDS:

If you or your business want to showcase all you have to offer at the Adamstown Show taking place on Saturday 5^th July 2025,

Please don’t hesitate to contact Eunan Flood on 087 6143207 for all your trade stand enquiries.

COLÁISTE ABBÁIN NEWS

Wexford County Fleadh Results:

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to 2^nd year Aoife Banville, who achieved outstanding success at the Wexford County Fleadh, placing in 9 out of 10 competitions.  Aoife earned three 1^st place awards across a wide range of instruments, including accordion, whistle, voice, and as part of a céilí band.

ST PADRE PIO HEALING MASS

St. Padre Pio Healing Mass will take place in St. Abban’s Church on FRIDAY 30^th MAY AT 7.30pm.  Adoration before Mass beginning at 6.30pm. Blessing of a First Class Relic of St. Pio

Celebrant: Fr. John Mockler, a priest from the Limerick diocese who shares a personal devotion to St. Padre Pio, has witnessed many miracles and is connected to the Servi Della Sofferenza, a secular institute founded by Our Lady to continue St. Pio’s work

CHURCH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

Sat 24^th – Tommy & Bernie Whitty, Oldcourt (A)

Sun 25^th – Francis Furlong, Misterin (A)

Also – Ellen Connors, The Hill (A)

Sat 31^st – Molly Furlong, The Leap, (Month’s Mind)

Sun 1s June – Patrick Kiely, Glenour (A)

Pray for Mary Kate Galway, Tomgarrow (A)

May they rest in peace.

READERS OF THE LITURGY

Sat 24^th – Eoghan Greene         Sun 25^th – Callie Doyle

Sat 31^st – Cáit Bradley               Sun 1^st – Amelia Swierczynska

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

In beautiful sunshine on Saturday 17^th, the children from 2^nd class Adamstown National School made their First Holy Communion. Together with their families they joined in this most sacred Sacrament having been well prepared by their parents, teachers and Fr .Nolan. The children’s choir under the leadership of Principal Mrs Claire Kickham, greatly enhanced the Mass.

We congratulate the following children as they marked this very significant day in their young lives, and we hope they had a wonderful day with family and friends.

Well done, Katie, Pauric, Lilyanna, Riley, Augusto, Rowan, Sadie, Grace, Sophia, Sadhbh, Hollie, Aaron, Kevin, Mary Ellen, Kaylum & Jerry.

A MESSAGE FROM FR. NOLAN – Holy Communion

Dear Parents,

You have had the great joy of witnessing your child’s First Holy Communion. Your child has received for the first time, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, who has come down from Heaven into the soul of an innocent child that soul is Heaven on Earth.

Make this precious time eternal by guarding their faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Spend time at home with them in

their Sacred Space each day in prayer. Make every Sunday, Heaven on Earth by bringing your child to Mass.

Peace be with you, Fr Robert.

SILVERTONES ANNUAL CONCERT

In St. Mary’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy,

Thursday 29^th May 2025 at 8pm.

Silvertones Choral Director: Eithne Corrigan

Guests: Emer Barry – Soprano, Eve Donohoe – Violin

Proceeds To – Hope Cancer Support Centre,

Irish Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Wexford

Tickets €15.00 (available at the door)

The Concert is part of the Bealtaine Festival celebrating

‘Creativity as we Age’ and includes several local singers.

MIRACLE AT LOURDES

(The Village of Bernadette, Colm Keane & Una O’Hagan)

This is a story of a young disabled man who went to Lourdes, full of hope, in search of a cure. He didn’t get what he sought, but he did find something else. “Before going to Lourdes, I often kicked against my fate,” he said. “I often grumbled and bemoaned my lot. I was often jealous of those who had greater physical strength and powers than I had.”

A five-day visit to Lourdes changed everything. The young man found peace and contentment. “I never wanted to leave it,” he said. “I never experienced the same peace anywhere else in the world, and the same feeling returned each time I went to Lourdes. It was always the same. Peace, complete peace of mind and soul.” Echoing the views of so many people who have visited, he concluded: “Those five days were the five happiest days of my life.”

SUPPORTING OUR CHURCH IS A DUTY

All the same, some things in religion are free.

Radio-star Wilfred Pickles, at a Catholic gathering, told how, before he had been received into the Church, he went to Mass for the first time with his wife. He saw Mabel put her hand into a bowl, and thought this was the nice unobtrusive Catholic way of taking a collection. He accordingly dropped a shilling into the same bowl, and was rather astonished to find his fingers wet.

Later on, during Mass he discovered that there was a proper collection to give to with nothing unobtrusive about it; in fact, there were two collections. On his way out he was more astonished to find his shilling still there, he quietly pocketed it.

A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Dreams are the seeds of change. Nothing ever grows without a seed, and nothing ever changes without a dream.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK – Evening Prayer

Lord, as I prepare to rest, I thank you for the day and all your blessings. Grant me a peaceful night’s sleep, free from worry and fear. Protect me and my loved ones throughout the night.

May I wake up refreshed and renewed. Amen.

CHURCH ALTARS & DECORATION

Thanks to the parishioners from Coonogue for looking after the Church & Altars for the month of May. It is now the turn of people from Kellystown for the month of June. This finishes up the year’s rota. The new rota will be announced in June.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING BACK YOUR TRÓCAIRE BOX IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE SO

The amount donated to date is €1063.00  

(22 boxes returned to date)