Local Notes: John Perk's cafe brews up something special, while whist slot changes at Butler Centre

Events and happenings from around the St John's Park and Kilcohan areas
Local Notes: John Perk's cafe brews up something special, while whist slot changes at Butler Centre

Pictured enjoying the recent Bowls tournament at the Butler Community Centre.

St. John’s Park/ Kilcohan 

Bereavement 

The death has sadly occurred on Tuesday, September 30, of Mr. Eugene Long, Laurel Court, Cherrymount, Waterford. Formerly of Beechwood Ave., John's Park, Waterford. Late of Copper Hen, Tramore, predeceased by his parents Michael and Stella Long and his loving partner Linda Griffin. He is survived by his brothers Michael, Ken and Colm, sisters Geraldine and Helena, sister-in-law Jennie, close friend Keith, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Eugene will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday, October 2, in Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation in the Island Crematorium, Cork, on Friday. Condolences are extended to Eugene's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. 

Sacred Heart Parish Baptism Celebration 

We welcome Calvin Sheedy and Milan Musiorski 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. 

Children's Liturgy

The Children’s Liturgy group resumed last Sunday and will continue each Sunday at the 11:30am Mass. It was lovely to see so many return and to see some new faces also. New members are always welcome.

Mass of Installation 

Mass of Installation of the First Class Relic on the Feast of St. Carlo Acutis, Sunday, October 12, at 12:00pm in the Holy Family Church, Ardfinnan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. All are welcome.

Butler Community Centre Sewing and Upcycle

Are you new to Waterford? Would you like to meet new people, and learn how to sew, would you like to learn how to mend and upcycle your clothes. On Wednesday we have a sewing class. Join us and enjoy learning a new craft in Butler Community Centre, St. John’s Park; for more information contact 085 8659613. 

John Perk’s Coffee 

John Perk’s is brewing up something special, having opened on Monday, October 6, in Butler Community Centre. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat; you’ll wonder how you lived without us.

Whist Club 

Whist Club (card game) at the Butler Centre, St. John's Park, is changed to Wednesdays at 7pm -9pm. They would love to see all their old players and new players would be most welcome. €5 per person, all new members welcome.

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