Local Notes: Priesthood open day, poetry and history talks
Speak Your Truth is a free event. Saturday, March 28 from 2pm to 4pm in Waterford Gallery of Art
A very happy birthday is wished to Adam Sinnott of Ballybeg Court, who celebrated his birthday on Thursday, March 25. Birthday wishes come to him from his mam and dad, Sharon and Gary, his sister and brother, as well as his many friends.
A very happy birthday is also wished to Liam Laffan of Kilmacow, who celebrated his special day on Thursday, March 25. Birthday wishes come to him from all his family, especially his cousins in Waterford and Mooncoin.
A very happy 53rd wedding anniversary is wished to Jack and Anne Laffan, who celebrated their special day on Thursday, March 26.
Their sons Paul and John, their daughter Anne, all their grandchildren, daughterâinâlaw Gemma, and both the Swift and Laffan families send their best wishes to them for many more years of wedded bliss, especially the Murphy family of Templars Hall.
Congratulations to Ann and Teddy Smith of Glencarra, who celebrated 55 years of wedded bliss on Sunday, March 30.
Best wishes for many more years of happiness come from all their family, grandchildren, and many friends.
Congratulations also to Frank and Anne Murphy of Clonard Park, who celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 30.
Their family, grandchildren, and many friends send warm wishes for continued happiness.
The Diocese will hold a “Come and See” day for those interested in Diocesan priesthood at the Pallottine Centre, Thurles, on April 11, from 11am to 4:30pm.
All who may be interested in the priesthood are very welcome to attend.
Well done to all who walked in the St Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday.
You all looked fantastic carrying the St Saviour’s flag.
A big thank you to all the parents who came along to support the boys and girls.
Little Saints continues each Saturday, 11am to 12pm.
All boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years from Ballybeg and surrounding areas are welcome to attend.
We are running ladies’ football for girls up to 13 years, and camogie in conjunction with Butlerstown Camogie Club.
Please contact the club for more details.
Birthday wishes to Edgar, Alfie, Ellen and Darragh from all their teammates.
We are running an Easter Camp for boys and girls up to 13 years. Please contact any club member for more details.
Friday Night Lights continues every Friday from 6pm to 7pm for boys and girls aged 5 to 8 years.
Split the Pot continues each month. Tickets are available from committee members for €10 each.
Our girls' teams have gone from strength to strength. If you would like to join, contact the club for more information.
Training for all other schoolboys takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15pm to 6:45pm.
The Parish Office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10am to 12pm. Email: stsaviourspo@outlook.com Phone: 051 376032
Services available: booking Masses, Baptismal certs, Mass cards, holy water. Also in stock: medals and Baptism candles.
Parish text/mobile: 089 2395192 Facebook: stsavioursbb
Mass Times in St Saviour’s: 10am: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Sunday: 8:30 am, 11am and 5:30pm.
The Parish Shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 12pm, for all religious needs.
Baptisms take place on Sundays at 12pm. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange; one week’s notice is required.
Any items for this column may be emailed to: marian.murphy@hotmail.com.
“Holy Gardener, sustain us in nourishing this season of growth, cultivate trust in us that we are blooming something the world needs.
Let the wondrous colours of creation remind us of the grace in diversity.
Ignite our spirits and our feet to enter into this sacred dance of awakening with you.” Christine Valters Painter.
St. Paul’s Mass: At 7:30am each weekly morning, Monday to Friday. At 10am each weekday morning, Monday to Friday.
Stations of the Cross 7:30pm each Thursday evening in St Paul’s.
Butlerstown Churches Mass each Friday at 10am.
You are warmly invited to St. Paul’s Parish Centre at 10:30am each Wednesday morning after Mass.
Come along and meet friends old and new for a chat and get to know your neighbours too.
All are very welcome to come along.
Good Friday Vigil for Peace led by the Island of Ireland Peace Choir at Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack St., Waterford on Friday, April 3 from 8pm.
All are welcome.
Easter is fast approaching and at WSVR we are getting ready to welcome the Easter Bunny.
Visit any day from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, to meet the Easter Bunny, do a treasure hunt to receive a lovely prize, and enjoy a 40âminute train trip on Ireland’s longest narrowâgauge railway through the Suir Valley.
Book online at https://www.wsvrrailway.ie/event/easterbunny or call Kilmeaden Station on 051 384058 to reserve your compartment.
Congratulations to Billy Murphy & Sons, premier and awardâwinning butchers, on the anniversary of the founding of their company on March 15 1982.
A company that gives excellent service to our local community and also supports many good causes in our area. Long may you prosper and continue to bring the best of meat to your customers.
Thank you Billy.
We have spaces in our Friday cooking and baking programme. Ages 11–13 years.
Fridays from 4.30pm to 6pm in the Millennium Youth Centre, Church Road, Lisduggan.
Please reach out if you have any young people interested in joining. Contact Ciara on 086 6093140.
Speak Your Truth presents The Poetry Lounge hosted by Ger Duffy with readings by Jessica Traynor, New Arcana (moderated by Ger Duffy), Mark Ward Masters (moderated by Frank Farrelly), and Eithne Lannon, Everything Gathers Light (moderated by Breda Joyce).
Free event. Saturday, March 28 from 2 pm to 4 pm in Waterford Gallery of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford.
Visit www.poetryireland.ie for more details.
This Saturday sees our first outing for our 3A players as they travel away to play Johnville FC. Kickâoff is at 2pm. Come and support the parish.
Results: 1A Team — St Paul’s 0, Southend 3.
This week’s nap winner was Mussells Mullally, nap time 18 minutes, game Liverpool v Spurs. Enjoy Mussells.
Preparatory works are going ahead for the erecting of our Jubilee Clock.
Fundraising is still continuing and we thank all those who have contributed so generously, both from the private sector — our loyal parishioners — and corporate businesses in the surrounding area.
There will be some fundraising events in the near future, with details available soon.
“This clock will stand as a witness to the hours we’ve shared, the laughter, the labour, and the legacy of fifty years.”
We are now at the stage of gathering resources and raising funds to meet the requirements of bringing the Jubilee Clock Project to completion. Please pick up a copy of the updated information leaflet in the church. Envelopes are also available for those who would like to contribute.
We invite support from all who would like to play a part in bringing this unique landmark into being, in any way great or small. Donations can be made in the church or online through the parish website www.stpaulsbutlerstown.ie.
Please select “Donate to Parish Funds” and under Donor Information / Add a Message, please type “Jubilee Clock.”
For all students involved in the John Paul II Awards, an important announcement for those in or around Waterford City: here is a great option to gain three parish hours with us in April.
We’ll have snacks, games, chat and video content to discuss — on topics relevant to young people today.
Your award leaders have all the information and registration forms. Because of limited space, places are limited to eight participants from each school, so make sure to book early. Deadline is March 25 (no registrations after that date) and you must register through your award leader.
Sessions take place on Thursdays, April 16, 23 and 30 from 4pm to 5:15pm in St John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford X91 HW9D. Email youthministry@waterfordlismore.ie.
Join historian Cian Manning for a look at some of the more notorious criminal tales from Waterford.
Covering a conman, a career criminal and a serial swindler, the talk explores their lives of crime as well as the impact they had on the locality and on their victims.
Encompassing bogus preaching, petty thieving and pretence at fortuneâtelling, Crime and Punishment not only looks at the conviction of these individuals but also how society deemed justice to have been served.
Conmen and Criminals from Urbs Intacta takes place on Tuesday, March 31, at 6.30pm in Ardkeen Library.
Free event — booking required at 051 849755 or ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie.
Our Walking Football programme continues Thursdays in Butler Community Centre.
Starting at 11am, our Walking Football group welcomes everyone over the age of 50 for an hour of fun and enjoyment, followed by refreshments kindly sponsored by the Waterford Blues Supporters Club.
Contact community@waterfordfc.ie for additional information.
The death has occurred of Michael Power, Central Avenue, Lisduggan, Waterford, on March 16, 2026; formerly of Ballycashin, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford; and late of Raytex and Emo Oil.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Alice and his sister Lal. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Joan, sons Kieran and Darren, daughter Caroline, daughterâinâlaw Eleanor, sonâinâlaw Peter, grandchildren Shane, Aoife, Conor and Gary, brothers Kevin and Martin, sisters Teresa, Eily, Bridget, Ann and Marian, brothersâinâlaw, sistersâinâlaw, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Michael’s funeral cortege walked from the Bank on Fr Gregory Way for Requiem Mass on arrival in St Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, on Wednesday (March 18) at 10 am, followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Kilbarry Care Centre for the excellent care and kindness shown to Michael.
