Local Notes: Church closure, charity drive, men's talk and more from Waterford's Dunmore Road
St Joseph and St Benlidus' Church will be closed this week to facilitate essential work.
The death sadly occurred on Wednesday, July 2, of Sue Yaciuk-O’Connor (nee O’Flaherty). Late of Grange Cove, Waterford and Lucan, formerly of Gweedore and late of AIB Bank Centre. Predeceased by her beloved parents Peter and Ellen, step-dad Leonard and her sister June. She is survived by her loving husband Eamon and children Peter and Jim. She will be fondly remembered by her brother Mark, extended family and friends. Private cremation to follow. Condolences are extended to Sue's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
The death sadly occurred on Saturday, July 5, of Willy (William) O'Brien, Ballinakill, Waterford. Late of Bowe O'Brien Solicitors, Benetton and Clover Meats. Predeceased by Deirdre, his dear sister. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Helen, his children Kate and Ronan and his siblings Patricia, Emma, Mary, Tony, Christine and Nuala. Willy will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday, July 8, at 10.30am in St Joseph and St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford, followed by burial in Carbally New Cemetery. Condolences are extended to Willy's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Southside Motor Club and Cars and Coffee Waterford are hosting a charity drive in aid of Bumbleance on Sunday, August 17. Cars can gather for Waterford's monthly Cars and Coffee, and will then depart at approximately 1pm to head on a coastal scenic drive with the end location Waterford Raceway for a few laps and photo opportunities.
Bucket collection and raffle on the day. Registration fee €10 per car. All funds raised on the day go to Bumbleance.
Please note that St Joseph & St Benildus’ Church will be closed from Monday, July 14, to Wednesday, July 16 (inclusive) due to essential electrical work. A new fuse board is being installed, and there will be no power in the church during this time. This work is necessary to meet updated safety regulations. Masses at 7.30am and 10.30am will take place as usual in St Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, during the closure period.
The Parish Office and Parish Centre will remain open as normal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We are thrilled to share that our parish has been awarded the Eco Congregation Ireland Award. This award recognises the efforts of churches across Ireland to care for God’s creation through prayer, reflection, and environmental action, and we are so proud of all the hard work our community has done to make this possible. The award will be officially presented during the upcoming Season of Creation. More details to follow soon. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported our eco projects over the years. Together, we are making a difference.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate David Power’s recent success at the Special Olympics, where he proudly brought home a Gold medal and two Silver medals. What a fantastic achievement. As if that weren’t enough, David also completed the Viking Marathon, showing not only athletic strength, but also incredible spirit and determination. Well done, David! Your accomplishments are a true inspiration to all in the parish community. Your hard work and commitment remind us of the power of courage, community, and the importance of never giving up on our goals.
Join us every Wednesday morning for a delightful coffee gathering at the Benildus Parish Centre, right after the 10:30am Mass at St. Joseph & Benildus Church. Everyone is welcome. No booking required. We look forward to seeing some new faces.
Men's Talk 'Challenging the Inner Critic' takes place on Monday, July 21. Open to all males with a cancer diagnosis in the community and a family member or friend are welcome to join you.
Services are free of charge. For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie
Wednesday Board Games at Ardkeen library every week from 2:30pm – 4.30pm. Plenty of board game fun – Uno, Scrabble, Connect 4 and much more, from July 2 to August 27. All welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the library. For further details contact 051 849755 or email: ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie
