PARISH NEWSLETTER
20th October 2019
Wicklow & Rathnew,
Barndarrig, Brittas Bay & Kilbride
A very warm welcome to anyone visiting our Parish at the moment, and also to those joining us on our webcam.
The fire of Jesus ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED The annual Mass for all those who have died during the year will take place on Friday 1st November in St Joseph’s, Rathnew at 7.00pm & Thursday 14th November in St Patricks, Wicklow at 7.30pm.
Relatives of all those who were buried from is the fire of love, St Patrick’s and St Joseph’s Church will receive a compassion and justice letter inviting them to this very special Mass. Other people will have also experienced the loss of PARISH CONTACTS close family during the year; if you wish for them to Fr Donal Roche : 0404 67196 be included at the Mass please leave the name/names Fr Pat O Rourke: 0404 67133 into the Sacristy, Parish Office or to any member of the Bereavement Group before Wednesday Fr Joseph Doran: 0404 48130 30th October. 087 228 8579 Everyone is very welcome to attend and remember Wicklow Sacristy: 0404 69031 their deceased family and friends. A candle will be lit for their intentions. Parish Office: 0404 61699 After the Mass, you are invited to join us for light Email: [email protected] refreshments in De La Salle Centre in Wicklow and [email protected] St Brigid's Hall in Rathnew, where we will look forward to meeting you Website: www.wicklowparish.ie Sincere sympathy to the family of -
Leslie Martin late of the Old Post Office, Rathnew Sr Mary Nugent late of Magheramore 1 Sean McDevitt late of Wicklow Heights Mass Intention List
Saturday 19th October 6.00pm Elizabeth Dover, David Mates & Shane Beattie - 1st Anniversary, . Jim & Molly McCall, Jack Quill & Wife Kay 7.00pm Andrew Quinn, Robert Sands, James Doyle & sons Michael & Martin 7.00pm Albert & Anna Mary Redmond
Sunday 20th October 9.00am 9.00am 10.00am Mick Carey, Babbie Manifold
10.30am John Salley - 1st Anniversary 11.30am Ken McLean - Months Mind, Andrew Phillips, Jack Ryan Weekly Daily Masses… Next Weekend….. Monday 21st October 10.00am Saturday 26th October 6.00pm
Tommy Dover RD Emma Murphy - 1st Anniversary, 7.00pm Special Intention Sean Kitson, Sean Bouchier & parents Thomas & Elizabeth Tuesday 22nd October 10.00am Isabelle O Driscoll RD 7.00pm Anto Doyle 7.00pm Patrick & Annie Browne 7.00pm Special Intention Fr Bertie Moore
Sunday 27th October Wednesday 23rd October 10.00am John Smith RD 9.00am Marjorie Franey, . Bid Hollingsworth
9.00am Jack Conway Thursday 24th October 10.00am Jose Murphy 10.00am Peter, Julia & Tommy Fitzsimmons 10.30am Friday 25th October 10.00am 11.30am Sr Maureen Flannagan Ken McLean RD
Mass intentions are subject to change, due to funerals. To book a Mass in Wicklow Church, please contact the Sacristan after any Mass, to book a Mass in Rathnew Church, please contact the Parish Office.Masses in Rathnew2 are in green type. Masses in BBK are in blue type. RD - are Individual Masses from our Parish Mass Cards List. Gospel reflections for Year C : Luke by Donal Neary S.J.
People with Backbone
We like people with backbone, The courage of their convictions; who follow through on what they say they will do, who are not wishy-washy. Jesus was like that.
He feels a fire in his heart, in his belly and he wants it to be lit. The fire is the fire of justice– wanting the justice this widow was due. The job of the judge at that time was to care for the widow and orphan, the neglected ones of society. She had a right to his assistance.
What he stands for, the church stands for, even with opposition. This is a culture which supports life at all stages; which speaks out against any injustice; which supports love and wants to encourage relationships of real and genuine love. Its views on sexuality and sexual relationships will mirror that, in a world where sex can be casually viewed and used. The Church supports the elderly, and a culture of sharing rather than accumulation of wealth; works and supports peace in the wold; And joins the fire of Jesus to bring the reign of God alive in the world.
The fire of Jesus is the fire of love, compassion and justice – three core values of the Christian and the Church.. We need to keep all that alive and not get caught up in administration and buildings, even overriding regrets about the past .
Can we hope that we can be a Church that fulfils and makes alive the best of the fire of Jesus? He ‘has come to bring fire to the earth’ and wants it to be kindled. Lord , may your kingdom come.
ALTAR SERVERS / CHILDRENS CHOIR/ FOLK GROUP/ FAMILY MASS The Parish is in the process of recruiting Altar Servers for all masses in both Wicklow & Rathnew. We are looking for boys and girls from 3rd class upwards. Full Altar Serving Training will be available for anyone who may be interested. Please leave names and phone numbers in the sacristy or parish office. We are also looking for families/children/ teenagers to participate in our folk group for our Saturday vigil Mass and Sunday morning choir 10am Mass, if you are interested in singing, reading, choir, Altar serving or the Offertory Procession please leave your details with the Parish Office, Sacristy or either priest.
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS FOR WICKLOW & RATHNEW: Sunday 13th October 2019 1ST COLLECTION / COMMON FUND – pays salaries of Priests of Diocese - €1425.00 2ND COLLECTION / SHARE - goes towards diocesan administration - €1040.00 ENVELOPE COLLECTION - goes towards maintaining our Parish - €2290.00 3 Many thanks for your continued support. Parish Coffee Morning Thursday 24th October 2019 after the 10am Mass
De La Salle Pastoral Centre Come along for the chat and cuppa, everyone is welcome!
DIARY DATES: LECTIO DIVINA 1st Nov: Bereavement Mass in Rathnew Learning to live and love the 3rd Nov: Unwanted Gift Sale in De La Salle Centre Sunday Gospel. 14th Nov: Bereavement Mass in Wicklow On Wednesday mornings from 21st Nov: Bereavement Mass in Brittas Bay 10.45 to 11.45 in the CHILD SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Dominican Ecology Centre. Telephone number All are very welcome to 087 123 8054
attend. WICKLOW / RATHNEW / BARNDARRIG / BRITTAS BAY & KILBRIDE
READERS NEEDED FOR ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH , RATHNEW - 7pm Mass If you think you might be interested in becoming a Minister of the Word in St Joseph’s Church, please give your name and number to either of the priests of the parish. A brief training session will be available for all those interested.
ROSARY ~ Mondays to Fridays at 9.30am in St. Patrick's
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ~ Continues on Wednesdays in St. Patrick’s Church 10.30am to 12 noon, usually finishing with Benediction. HOLY HOUR ~ has finished for the Summer and will resume in September
ST PATRICK’S PRAYER MEETING ~ meet in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre every Thursday at 7.30pm All are very welcome to any or all of these events.
NEXT WEEKENDS READINGS
First Reading : Ecclesiasticus 35: 12-14, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm 32:2-3,17-19,23 Second Reading : 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18 Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14 4 To reflect on the readings please check catholicireland.net /sacredspace.ie / universalis.com Fr. Michael Moloney a native of New Inn, Co Tipperary was ordained on 22nd February 1841 in Carlow College. His first appointment was as a Curate to Lusk Parish in 1841, the following year he was appointed as Curate to Rathdrum, from there in 1854 he was appointed Curate to Kilbride Barndarrig. We are told that during his time as curate in Kilbride his parish priest Fr. Hugh Daly showed him a vista of the parish stating “Moloney, Behold the Promised Land” Fr. Moloney was appointed Parish Priest in 1875 and immediately he undertook a programme of renovation as a number of the parish buildings had fallen into disrepair.
The lintel over the side door bears the inscription “this church was built by the Rev. Michael Moloney PP and dedicated by Cardinal McCabe June 6th 1880” this may have been a slight exaggeration on his behalf or an error by a later person, as it is known that a church was built on the site as early as 1793 by Rev Joseph Purcell with the aid of public subscriptions. What we do know is that Fr. Moloney undertook a major renovation of the church in Barndarrig and is responsible for the church as we know it today. Tenders were invited in April 1877 and the well-known ecclesiastical architect William Hague was engaged to oversee the work.
Works included three new Altars the improvement of the Apse and Sacristy and the addition of a new porch, external plastering, painting, new lead windows and a new window in the Apse over the high Altar. The window over the Altar is reputed to be the work of Michael Hubert Schmitz of Aix-la-Chapelle. The Gallery was shortened and improved new seats and doors were provided. The high alter of Caen stone with coloured marble enrichments was gifted by Fr. Moloney personally. One of the most remarkable features of the design, which is unusual in rural churches throughout Ireland is the amount of work devoted to the exterior decoration from the Parapets along each of the side walls to the gables, each of which is finished with a granite cross. Elaborate pinnacles rise high above the parapet with panelled faces and canopies, tapering spires adorned with carved crochets and are surmounted by delicate finials of metal.
On the June 6th 1880, the Archbishop of Dublin the Most Rev. Dr. Edward McCabe attended the opening and dedicated the church to Saint Mary Immaculate, and Saints Michael and John. Solemn Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Coyle CC Wicklow, Deacon Rev. Fr. Coffey CC Greenann, Sub-Deacon Fr. O’Reilly CC James St and the Master of ceremonies was the Rev J. Dumphey PP Arklow also present were V. Rev Cannon Keogh PP Balbriggan, V Rev Cannon Lacy PP Gorey, V Rev Fr. Dillon PP Wicklow, V Rev Fr. Moloney PP Barndarrig, Rev A.J. Quaide CC Saint Agetha’s and the Rev Fr. Duffy CC Barndarrig. The preacher was the Rev Fr. Edward Kelly. Fr Moloney passed away on 14th February 1890.
Many thanks to the sponsor of our newsletter McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road,5 Phone 0404 69000, 24 hours
www.mccrea.ie - [email protected] Monday night Bingo in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre Wednesday night in St Brigid’s Hall, Rathnew
Both at 8pm and everyone is very welcome
WICKLOW CANCER SUPPORT WICKLOW /RATHNEW /ASHFORD /GLENEALY BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT UNIT 2, FIRST FLOOR, Bethany volunteers are trained to listen with understanding and empathy. Rear of LEONDARD & MULVEY (BUTLERS) PHARMACY, ABBEY STREET, ARE YOU GRIEVING? 0404 32696 OR 086 821 6694 WOULD IT HELP TO TALK? BE LISTENED TO? We are a voluntary group set up to assist those having Open Meeting on Last Tuesday of every treatment for cancer in every way possible. We also have month 8pm in De La Salle Pastoral various other services available. If you need support, help or Centre. Contact details on noticeboard advise please ring us or drop in. You would be very welcome. WICKLOW PARISH CHURCH VARIETY CONCERT On November 9th from 8pm till 10.30pm at the Church on Church Hill, Wicklow Town. TICKETS are €10.00 and available from Track One, Lesley Hopkins 087 609 1945, Peter Earls 087 270 6616. All proceeds from the evening will go towards the Organ Restoration.
Bingo in Glenealy hall on Sunday the 20th at 3pm. All are very welcome to come along and chance your luck!
Would you be interested in playing a game of Bridge - mornings or afternoons? Please contact 086 196 7248 to make arrangements.
LOST - a pink purse in the Church or its environs, approx. two weeks ago. There is a name & photo inside the purse and there was a sum of money in 6 it. It belonged to a child who had her Tickets are €25 each and available savings in it. If found, please leave it in from Track One. the sacristy or parish office ANNUAL UNWANTED GIFT SALE, COFFEE MORNING & RAFFLE in aid of Wicklow Cancer Support & St Patrick’s Church Wicklow On Sunday 3rd November from 9.30 till 3pm. In the De La Salle Pastoral Centre
Donations can now be left into the De La Salle Pastoral Centre or Wicklow Cancer Support Centre
Irish Pilgrimage Trust The Irish Pilgrimage Trust are seeking applications for young people to travel to Lourdes with us next Easter. We welcome applications from young people with · A physical disability or illness (aged 11-30) · A learning disability (aged 11-30) · A serious illness up to the age of 11 accompanied by a parent or guardian Forms and further information are available online at www.irishpilgrimagetrust.ie or through our office in Galway on 091 796 622. There is no cost for guests to travel with the Trust. All volunteer carers pay their own fare and fundraise throughout the year to cover the cost of the guests. Applications for guests closes on October 31st Wicklow Historical Society Winter Lecture Series
Wicklow Historical Society commences its winter series of talks on Monday next Oct. 21st in the De La Salle Pastoral Centre with a presentation by, Greystones author and historian, Charles Egan on “The Famine.” Charles, a former pupil of St. Joseph’s De La Salle, Wicklow, has published a successful trilogy of novels on the Famine beginning with ’The Killing Snows’. His knowledge of life in Famine times is second to none as he has done extensive research on the topic and his presentation should prove both interesting and informative. The talk begins at 8:00 7 p.m. and all are welcome. See you there!
ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION TUESDAYS 10am Go For life - Gentle Exercise 10.45am Coffee morning Pastoral Centre 12noon Line Dancing Pastoral Centre THURSDAYS 2.00pm Indoor Bowling GAA Club Walking Group, Time & Meeting place by arrangement. FRIDAYS 2.00pm Social Dancing Pastoral Centre FRIDAYS 3.00pm Choir Pastoral Centre All Retirees are welcome to our coffee/tea morning every Tuesday in the Pastoral Centre. Outings and cultural trips are organised regularly. Transport to and from the Centre for meetings can be arranged on request. New members are always welcome. More information from 087 982 7703. Follow/like us on our Facebook page - Wicklow Active Retirement Association.
The Autumn break to the Connemara Coast Hotel is organised for 4 days on the 21st October, enquires for both of these trips to the above number. There is always something to suit 8all tastes so come along any Tuesday You will be given a Cead Mile Failte.