Local Notes: Baptism, family days and car boot sales
Pickleball is the fastest rising game among the over 65's
The death sadly occurred on Sunday, May 5, of Raphael O’Brien. St. John’s Park, Waterford and formerly of Waterford Crystal. Predeceased by his loving parents James and Ellen, and his brothers and sisters, he is survived by his loving wife Hannah, sons Patrick and Glenn, daughter Cathy, grandchildren Jack, Sarah, Shane, Charley and Tommy, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Alison, sisters Ursula and Angela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Raphael will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, extended family, friends and neighbours. Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday, May 8, in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, followed by burial in St. Nicholas' Church Cemetery, Ballyduff Lower, Kilmeaden. Condolences are extended to Raphael's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
We welcome Ellie May O’Brien and Rubi Belle Burke into our Christian Community through Baptism. Please keep them, their parents and god-parents in your prayers. Baptism enquiries / bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com
Holy Family Mission Sunday on May 19, from 10am to 3pm. Bring a packed lunch and pre-booking is essential. For further information or to book please phone 052-6133181 or email: info@holyfamilymission.ie and all are welcome.
Encounter for Young Adults will take place on Friday, May 31, at 8pm in St John’s Church, Parnell Street, Waterford. Talk, adoration and music followed by pizza and Fellowship, for those aged between 18 and 35. Newcomers always welcome and for more information go to www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry
Enlighten for young adults aged between 18 and 25. A monthly event for young adults with the Sisters of Mary Moring Star, it will take place on Friday, May 24, June 21 and July 12, at 7.30pm in Wadding House, Lady Lane, Waterford. Rosary, Lectio Divina and Adoration followed by tea and a chat. For more info go to: www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry All are welcome.
Waterford Cheshire is holding its Summer Car Boot Sale on John's Hill, Waterford (X91 HH97) on Sunday, June 9, from 10am to 2pm. A space for this event costs €20 and can be booked by text only to 086 8801860, with full name and contact details. There will be a variety of stalls on the day and you will be supporting a good cause.
Butler Community Centre is pleased to announce that its Car Boot Sale will be held monthly on the last Saturday of every month. The next three events will take place on Saturday, April 27, May 25 and June 22. The event takes place between 11.30am and 3.30am.
The location is the Butler Community Centre, St John’s Park, Ballytruckle, Waterford (X91 FEP4). Bring your table and the seller's fee will be €5, cash, paid on the day. Reserve your spot now via our website. Participation in selling is exclusive to those who register through the online form at https://waterfordncn.ie/waterford-ncn-car-boot-sale/
Butler Community Centre is hosting beginners Pickle Ball (trainer in situ). Pickleball is an indoors racket sport, a cross between tennis and badminton but slower. It’s the fastest growing sport in over 65’s apparently. For further information call 051 876907.
A Whist Club takes place at the Butler Centre, St. John's Park on Tuesday’s at 7.30pm.They would love to see all their old players go along and new players are always welcome. The cost is €5 per person.
Shotokan Karate classes for beginners are beginning in Butler Community Centre, St. Johns Park, Waterford (X91 FEP4). We teach traditional Shotokan Karate self defense and all ages are welcome. The classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm.
Caulfield Academy of Irish Dance is at Butler Community Centre on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm with Vikki Caulfield. For more information contact 083 8679897.
Yes Drama is now enrolling for Term 3, from April 13 to June 29, in the Butler Community Centre, St. John’s Park. The classes take place on Saturdays from 10am to 11am and cater for those aged between 8 and 12. Register through yesdrama.contact@gmail.com or contact Fabi on 083 8103977. There is a siblings discount available.
To mark World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland is hosting a major national conference for people with the condition. Featuring talks on relationships, as well as eating well with IBD, the in-person event will take place on the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, and will also be live streamed. For more information or to register visit www.crohnscolitis.ie
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre is open for baking classes, funded under the WWETB Reach Fund. If you like baking then why not join us Monday, May 20, from 10am to 12noon. The classes continue until July 15, in the Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre, Waterford. Places are limited so ring to secure your place today on 051 306728.
Registration is now open for sustainable crafting classes which will be taking place in the Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre, Waterford. The classes will focus on wreaths woven from willow, decorated with natural or recycled products. The classes will be funded by the WWETB Adult & Community Education Reach Fund. The classes will start on Tuesday, May 14 and will continue until July 16, and will take place from 2.30pm until 4.30pm. If you want to try your hand at something new then ring Elaine on 051 306728.
