Local Notes: Mass times, church repainting, new Peace Commissioner, quiz night and more
The Passage East Memorial Garden. Photo: Joe Evans
Mass times in Crooke and Faithlegg Churches are as follows: Wednesday, October 29th - Faithlegg 11.30am; Thursday, October 30th - Crooke 10am; Friday, October 31st - Faithlegg 7.30pm (Holy Day Vigil Mass); Saturday, November 1st - Crooke 11.30am (Holy Day) - Faithlegg 6.30pm (Saturday Vigil Mass); Sunday, November 2 - Crooke 11.30am.
The Holy Souls Novena Masses will take place at 7.30pm on the following days in Crooke Church: Wednesday, November 5th, Thursday, November 6th and Friday, November 7th and in Faithlegg on Wednesday, November 19th, Thursday, November 20th and Friday, November 21st. The Friday evening Mass in each church will be the Memorial Mass for those who have died since the start of November last year. If you would like to carry forward a candle at that Mass for a loved one who has died over the last 12 months, please add their name to the book in the relevant church or contact the parish office by phone or email.
At the end of November, work will begin to repaint the interior of Crooke Church which will take three months. While there will be no Mass there during the week, it is hoped that Sunday Mass will continue throughout the duration of the works. Financial help is requested and donations towards the cost of the work can be made using the envelopes available in the Church. Donations would be very much appreciated for a very worthy local cause.
Our local Independent councillor for this area, Councillor Declan Barry, was recently appointed a Peace Commissioner, by the Department of Justice. This will enable him to witness signatures on documents, take statutory declarations and oaths, and sign certificates and orders under various acts. This is an honorary, unpaid position, appointed by the Minister for Justice. Cllr Barry said he is delighted with his new role and is looking forward to assisting all who are living in our community. Councillor Barry can be contacted on 087 6667429 or by email, at cllrdeclanbarry@waterfordcouncil.ie
Next meeting of the Passage Hurling Club is in the Clubhouse on Wednesday next, October 29th, at 8pm and the next Club Draw is on Thursday, October 30th, in 'Furlong's at 7.30pm with monies to be in by Wednesday, October 29th. The Well Kids are on Fridays in the Community Hall in Passage for all 3 to 6-year-old boys and girls from 6.30pm to 7.15pm, U7's and U8's are in the Club's Ball Alley on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. U13's last league match was at home to Lismore on Saturday, October 18th. It was a very narrow win by Lismore by 4-5 to 2-9 . Well done to all the U13's by winning one game and losing the three others by narrow margins and their mentors. A reminder of the 65th Anniversary Night in The Woodlands Hotel on Friday, November 14th for the Passage Club for over 18's. Come and celebrate 65 years of Passage Hurling Club. Join us for a Dinner Dance to mark this special milestone and time to arrive is 6.30pm. Enjoy an evening of great food, music, memories, and celebration. Tickets €60. Let’s raise a glass to 65 years of Passage Hurling and many more to come.
On Saturday, November 8th, in the Saratoga Bar, Woodstown there will an annual Quiz Night.
Envelopes on sale at the following locations: Ben Power's Shop, Cheekpoint; The Estuary Café, Passage East; Saratoga Bar, Woodstown; Willow Hair Boutique, The Glen, Waterford; Furlong's New Geneva, Passage East; Power's Shop, Dunmore East; Breakwater Gift Shop, Dunmore East; Suir Inn Bar and Restaurant, Cheekpoint, or Revolut Michael Walsh 086 1073998. Please attach your name and number with your transaction to enter the draw. Proceeds to Passage Juvenile Club. Split the Pot, draw and live music on the night also.
Jack O'Donoghue from Woodstown had a terrific game for Munster against Leinster in Croke Park on Saturday week last. Munster had a big victory winning by 31 points to 14.
