Local notes: Easter raffles, church news and juvenile training
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Deepest sympathy to the Kelly family on the death of their mother, Alice Kelly (nee: Power), Lower Ballycashin, Butlerstown, who died in University Hospital Waterford on Wednesday, March 13.
Alice lay in repose at Falconer’s Funeral, Tramore on Friday, March 15.
Her remains were removed from Falconer’s Funeral home to St Nicholas Church Faithlegg for requiem mass on arrival followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Alice is survived by her children Tony, Lisa and Eamonn, her foru grandchildren, her son-in-law, Ronald Walsh, all her brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, her wonderful neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in Peace.
A very Happy 7th birthday is wished to Madalyn Keyes, Carraige an Aird, who celebrated her birthday with her family on Wednesday, March 27. Birthday wishes come to her from her mam and dad, Amanda and Anthony, her brother Leon and sister Annabelle and her grandparents Pat and Carmel Hayes, Glencarra, and all her family and friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Stephen Whelan, Ardmore Tce, who celebrated his birthday Friday, March 22. Birthday wishes come to Stephen from all his family and especially all the lads in St Saviours GAA club.
A very happy birthday is wished to Sabrina Earle, Ardmore Park, who celebrated her special day on Monday, March 18. Birthday wishes come to her from all her family and her many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Aoife Murphy Butlerstown who celebrated her birthday on Sunday, March 17. Birthday wishes come to her from her husband Larry and Ella, Ceile, Rian and Thagh, and all her family and friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Joan Hearne, Ursuline Court who celebrated her birthday on Thursday, March 14. Joan is a popular employee of St Dominic Credit Union and all the staff and board and volunteers as well as her family and her many friends send their best wishes to her.
A very happy birthday is wished to Gerard Kavanagh, Congress Place who celebrated his birthday recently. Birthday wishes come to him from all his family and his many friends especially his godmother Marian Murphy, Templars hall.
A very happy wedding anniversary is wished to Jack and Ann Laffan, Rathfadden Villas, who celebrated their special day on Monday, March 26. Best wishes come to them for many more happy years from all their family especially all the Swift and Laffan families.
Deepest sympathy to the O’Connor family on the death of their mother Anastasia (Stasia) O’Connor (nee: Walsh), Sporthouse, Butlerstown, and formerly of Licketstown, Carrigeen, Mooncoin Co Kilkenny, who died on Monday, March 11.
Stasia’s remains lay in repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 13, with Vigil prayer and rosary. Removal to St Kevin’s Church, Carrigeen, for reception on arrival.
Requiem mass was celebrated on Thursday, March 14, in St Kevin’s Church, Carrigeen followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Stasia was a lovely lady and she was known to attend mass in St Saviour’s, Ballybeg at times. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
She was predeceased by her husband Micheal and parents Catherine and John Walsh She is survived by her children John Catherine and Eileen, her eight grandchildren, daughter-in-law Helen, sons-in-law Stewart and David, brother-in-law Seamus, nieces and nephew, extended family, relatives, neighbours, carers and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
St Saviours are holding an Easter raffle in aid of church funds with prizes including a large Easter Egg Hamper, a small Easter egg Hamper and an Easter fruit cake . Tickets on sale after all Sunday Masses €2 and three for €5 . Your support, as always, is gratefully appricated. We will be selling tickets in Ballybeg stores on Friday, March 22, and we would appreciate your support.
Daily mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10am Sunday at 8.30am, 11am and 5.30pm. Baptism’s take place following the 11am mass and one weeks’ notice is required, so please contact the parish office on text mobile 089 2395192 or phone 051 376032 and also like us on Facebook: stsavioursbb.
The shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 12pm for all your needs mass cards, booking of masses, baptism candles, Easter mass cards etc.
St Saviours Church Choir send their best wishes for a speedy recovery to their choirmaster Barry Murphy who is on the sick list at the moment. They and all the parishioners hope to see him back to full health real soon.
Baptism takes place on Sunday at 12pm please contact the Parish office to arrange a week notice is required GAA Juvenile training Little Saints 4 to 6 years training takes place 11am on Saturdays in the Cill Barra Centre. For more information contact Martina on 085 7608526. The training for the other age groups takes place on Tuesdays at 6pm and the contacts include: 7-8years (Derick 087 9373943); 9-11 years (Jim 087 9808685); 12-13 years (Kevin 086 2273897); 14-15 years (Dayne 087 2312862).
Southend FC Southend Academy for boys and girls from 4 years to 9 years takes every Saturday at 2.30pm. All boys and girls are welcome and the cost is €2.
Deepest sympathy to the Kennedy family on the death of a much loved wife mother and grandmother Elizabeth (Betty) Kennedy (nee: Carroll), Larchville who died on Monday, March 11.
Her remains lay in repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home on Thursday, March 14, with Vigil prayers and Rosary.
Her remains were removed from Thompson’s Funeral Home on Friday, March 15, walking from Fr Gregory Power’s Way to St Paul’s Church for requiem mass followed by burial in St Otteran’s Cemetery, Ballineesagh.
She was predeceased by her parents Nora and Jimmy Carroll and her sister Kathleen.
She is survived by her husband Walty, her children Sharon, Mark, Yvonne, Walter, James and Eowyn son-in-law Mo, daughters-in-law Mary and Angeline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters Mary, Noeleen, Josie, Bridie, and Ann, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul reast in Peace.
Mass times daily in St Pauls Church at 10am and on Sunday at 11.30am.
To book a mass in St Pauls or Butlerstown phone the St Paul’s Parish Centre on 051 357730.
Opening times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.45am to 12.45pm and Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm. E-mail stpaulschurchwt@gmail.com Mass times in St Pauls are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am and Saturday vigil Mass at 6pm. Mass on Sunday is at 8.30am and 11.30am and Mass in Butlerstown takes place at 10am on Friday and on Sunday at 10am.
To book a mass in St Pauls or Butlerstown phone 051 357730.
St Paul’s Folk Group. The folk group practices in the church on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Please feel free to come along and join them. Please watch our face book page for all information regarding both churches St Pauls and Buterlerstown.
If you have a birthday, anniversary or any good news from St Paul’s Parish or St Saviours Parish please forward them by e-mail to marian.murphy@hotmail.com
