Local Notes: Wedding anniversaries, birthday corner, sympathies and school open night
A creative program for young people age 11-12 years from Larchville, Lisduggan, Gracedieu and surrounding areas will take place in the Millenium Building.
A very happy anniversary to Blain and Karen Toner and Karen Walker, Kilmeadan, who celebrated their special day on Wednesday, October 2.
Best wishes come to them for many more years of wedded bliss from all their families and many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Chrissie Evoy, Ballybeg Square, who celebrated her special day on Monday, September 30. Birthday wishes come from her husband Larry, all her children and grandchildren, and especially her sister Anne Reid and her many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to David Weldon, Lisduggan, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, September 29. All his family and his many friends send birthday wishes to him, especially all in St Saviour's GAA Club, where David is a popular player with the Junior team and popular trainer with the juveniles. He is also a popular referee and recently refereed the final of the Sonny Walsh Cup.
A very happy birthday is wished to Rebecca Byrne, Clonard Park, who celebrated her birthday on Sunday, September 29. Birthday wishes come to her from her dad and mam, Nolie and Liz, all her family and her many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Margaret Keating, Ashe Road, Kingsmeadow, who celebrated her birthday on Thursday, October 3. Birthday wishes come to her from all her family and her many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Philly Harrison, Ballybeg Court, who celebrated her special day recently. Birthday wishes come to Philly from all her family and her many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished to Maria Sheridan, Ashe Road, Kingsmeadow, who celebrated her special day recently. Birthday wishes come to her from all her family and her many friends.
A very happy birthday is wished Sam Roberts, Carraige an Aird, who celebrated his special day recently. Birthday wishes come to him from his mam and dad, Gina and Stephen, and his sisters Tess and Sadie, all his family and his many friends, especially all in St Saviour's GAA where he is a popular minor player.
Little Saints meet every Saturday for boys morning and girls from 5 years to 8 years. All boys and girls in Ballybeg and the surrounding areas are welcome to come and join. Cost €2. Why not bring your boy or girl to the pitch on Ballybeg Drive for a bit of fun and learn to play hurling and football.
Congratulations to Nicky and Jackie Flanagan, Ballybeg Court, who celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, October 1. Best wishes come to them for many more years of wedded bliss from their sons Adrian and Darren and their daughter Debbie and their grandchildren and their many friends.
Southend FC Academy for children from 4 years to 6 years on Friday night 6.15 to 7.00pm. All the children from the area are welcome to come along. Cost €2. Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30 to 6.45pm for under 13, 14 and 15 years.
Deepest sympathy to Rosie O'Driscoll, Ballybeg Close, and all the O’Driscoll family on the death of a much loved husband, brother, grandfather and uncle David O'Driscoll, Cannon Street, and formerly of Blake's Lane and Connolly Place, who died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Waterford Nursing home on Tuesday, September 24. His remains lay in repose at Thompson's Funeral Home on Friday, September 27, with vigil prayers and rosary.
David's Funeral cortege walked from the funeral home to the Holy Family Church on Saturday, September 28, for requiem mass celebrated by Fr Jerry Langford PP followed by burial in St Otteran's cemetery, Ballineesagh. His funeral passed by his residence on route to the cemetery.
Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Kitty, and his brothers Dennis and Patrick, he is also survived by his wife Mary, daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Micheal, grandson Joseph, brothers Tom, John, Peter, Joe, Gerry and Benny, his sisters Rita, Catherine and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Parish Shop open each weekday Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 12pm. Mass can be booked at these times, and also for candles certs and mass cards.
Baptism takes place every Sunday at 12pm. One week's notice is required.
Mass Times: Weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am. NB No Mass on Wednesday. Sunday 8.30am, 11am and 5.30pm.
Fr Grant PP is available after mass on Sunday to accept mass bookings or offerings for mass.
Marriage: Three months’ notice is required.
Care of the sick and elderly: If you have a relative or neighbour who is ill at home or in hospital, please let us know.
You can contact the office at 051 376032 emailstsaviourspo@gmail.com or by parish text only mobile 089 239519.
Deepest sympathy to the Barry family on the death of a much loved husband, father and grandfather, John Barry, Larchville, who died on Monday, September 23, peacefully in the wonderful care of Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care.
Formerly of Talbot Street, Tramore, and late of Telecom Eireann, his remains lay in repose at Thompson's Funeral Home on Thursday, September 26, with vigil prayers and rosary.
His remains were removed from Thompson's to St Paul's Church, Lisduggan, on Friday, September 27, for requiem mass celebrated by Mons. Pat Fitzgerald PP, followed by burial in St Declan's Cemetery, Tramore.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Kate and his sister Sheelagh, he is survived by his wife Madeline, his daughters Anne and Martina and his son Thomas, sons-in-law Tom and Micheal, daughter-in-law Claire, his five grandchildren, brothers Brendan, Micheal and Tom, sisters Ann and Cora, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, especially Dorothy, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
There is a meeting of the St Paul's Pastoral Council on Tuesday, October 1, at 7pm in St Paul's Parish Centre.
Warm congratulations to Danny Kennedy and Klara on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Sophie. Danny formerly lived in Arbour Road but is now resident in Portlaw. Good wishes from all your family and friends.
A creative program for young people age 11-12 years from Larchville, Lisduggan, Gracedieu and surrounding areas. Arts and crafts, cooking and baking, gardening and community engagement. Wednesdays 3pm to 5pm weekly, starting on Wednesday, October 2, in the Millennium Building.
Cost €2 per week. Contact Roseanne 083 1093436/086 6093140.
Mass takes place at 10am on Thursdays and Sunday in Butlerstown church. St Paul's: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am. Saturday vigil Mass at 6pm and Sunday 8.30am and 11.30am.
St Paul's Folk Group practice in the church on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Please feel free to come along.
My VIBE program is a creative hub for young people in Lisduggan, Larchville, Manor St John and the surrounding areas. This will include activities to support young people’s mental health. if interested please contact Roseanne or Ciara for any information.
Items for this column may be e-mailed to marian.murphy@hotmail.com or phone 086 8727995 before Thursday each week.
Presentation Secondary School Waterford invites you to attend their Open Night on Thursday, October 3, at 7pm.
