PARISH NEWSLETTER 22nd March 2020

Wicklow & Rathnew,

Barndarrig, Brittas Bay & Kilbride

PANDEMIC If you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath — the most sacred of times?

Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for now, on trying to make the world different than it is. Sing. Pray. Touch only those to whom you commit your life. Centre down.

And when your body has become still, reach out with your heart. Know that we are connected in ways that are terrifying and beautiful.

Know that our lives are in one another’s hands. Do not reach out your hands. Reach out your heart. Reach out your words. Reach out all the tendrils of compassion that move, invisibly, where we cannot touch.

Promise this world your love-- for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, so long as we all shall live.

Lynn Ungar

ONLINE MASSES During these very strange times, 10am Mass will be broadcast online, Monday to Friday, and also the Sunday Mass at 11.30am. Unfortunately they will be closed to the public, as a safety measure. Daily Mass is also on RTE News Now at 10.30am, for those who wouldn't have access to the internet in their homes.1 Mass Intention List

Sunday 22nd March Sid, Sis & Ann Dunne, Brendan, Katie & Thomas Jacob, Stella Kavanagh Kevin Kearns, Deirdre O Reilly BR, Arthur Delahunt, Jack Hagan, Teresa & Dick Turner & deceased members of the family. Thomas Duffy, James & Bernadette Jacob.

Due to Mass cancellations all of the weekend intentions will be remembered at the one Mass on Sunday, which will be broadcast on the webcam at 11.30am

Weekly Daily Masses at 10am Monday 23rd to Friday 27th March Broadcast live Monday - John Byrne Tuesday - Ray Timmins Wednesday - Liz & Michael Foley Thursday - Conor Teevan Friday - Joey Kelly - Months Mind, Ger Ronan, Jim & Angela Morley

Next Weekend 28th/29thMarch Jimmy Cleary, Rose & Aidan O Rourke, John Timmons, Thomasina Brennan, Tapa Gilbert, Baby Edward James Heffernan, Bob Jackson, Jack Fox & deceased members of the Fox & Robinson families.

Sincere sympathy to the family of -

Breffni Carroll late of Dunbur Tce Ann Cullen nee McCarthy, late of Blainroe Crossroads Patrick (Paddy) Curley late of Blainroe

2 WEEKLY COLLECTIONS FOR WICKLOW & RATHNEW: 15/03/2020 1ST COLLECTION / COMMON FUND – pays salaries of Priests of Diocese €0 2ND COLLECTION / SHARE - goes towards diocesan administration €0 ENVELOPE/ CHURCH COLLECTION - goes towards maintaining our parish €0

Dear Parishioner, During these particularly difficult times - spiritually, emotionally, physically and economically, everyone is facing into a very uncertain period. We as a Church and a charity are in the same situation. We understand that there may be changes in peoples financial situations, but if at all possible we are asking people to continue to support our Priests and Parish. Due to the reduction of Masses, there is also a reduction of financial support for the Parish. Like some other Churches in the Dublin Diocese, we are introducing cashless donations with the addition of the GOOD BOX, which is situated near the Baptism Font on the altar. This is a very simple addition to our Parish and can be used as a TAP & GO. There is a €3 pre-set option on the box but this can be changed by swiping the screen. Alternatively, you can drop your weekly envelope into the parish office any week-day morning or into the letterbox beside the porch door of the office. As usual we really do appreciate all your support during these very challenging times.

PARISH CONTACTS Congratulations to KATHLEEN COWDREY Fr Donal Roche : 0404 67196 Fr Pat O Rourke: 0404 67133 Who won the weekly lotto raffle prize Fr Joseph Doran: 0404 48130 /087 228 8579 of €25 in the Parish Lotto Wicklow Sacristy: 0404 69031 Next weeks jackpot will be €2,000 Parish Office: 0404 61699 Email: [email protected] OUR PARISH LOTTO [email protected] Winning numbers for this Website: www.wicklowparish. week are 3, 7, 9, 19 Monday - Friday : 10am - 12.30pm

VOLUNTEERS…… We have a number of very kind and willing Parishioners who are volunteering to help out people who may need to socially isolate themselves or are worried about leaving their homes at the moment. These people are prepared to shop, collect prescriptions, walk dogs etc. If anyone needs any form of help please 3 contact the Parish Office any morning and we will be happy to put someone in touch with you. COVID-19 Support Line for Older People CHILD SAFEGUARDING OFFICER ALONE has launched a national support line Telephone number and additional supports for older people who 087 123 8054 have concerns or are facing difficulties WICKLOW / RATHNEW / relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 BARNDARRIG / BRITTAS BAY & KILBRIDE (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support Deadline for receipt of line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended items for newsletter is to meet the demand. Tuesday at 3pm.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE FOR-SEEABLE FUTURE ON ACCOUNT OF THE PRESENT SITUATION WITH THE CARONAVIRUS. The committee will keep members informed as the situation develops

NEXT WEEKENDS READINGS - 29TH MARCH 2020

First Reading : 1 Ezekiel 37 : 12-14 Responsorial Psalm 129 Second Reading : Romans : 8: 8-11 Gospel: John 11: 1, 3-7, 17, 20-27, 33-45

To reflect on the readings please check catholicireland.net / sacredspace.ie / universalis.com

Tonight before falling asleep think about when we will return to the street. When we hug again, when all the shopping together will seem like a party. Let's think about when the coffees will return to the bar, the small talk, the photos close to each other. We think about when it will be all a memory but normality will seem an unexpected and beautiful gift. We will love everything that has so far seemed futile to us. Every second will be precious. Swims at the sea, the sun until late, sunsets, toasts, laughter. We will go back to laughing together. Strength and courage. 4 from Pope Francis SHAKING HANDS ……. Lectio Divina Praying with the During the current season, if parishioners Sunday Gospels would prefer not to shake hands at the sign of peace, for the time being, feel free to just nod th Wednesday 18 25th March or wish peace to those around you instead. To pray and ponder the Sunday Gospels during lent. At An Tairseach Ecology Centre PHOTOS PLEASE ….. If any parishioner has photos from the Archbishops Mass and Dominican Convent, Wicklow opening of the centre - could you please send At 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Followed by a cuppa) them to the Parish Office so that we can use All are welcome (Donations welcome) them on the website.

Explore the BIG story

New to the Bible or want to go deeper? The Bible Course is for you. It shows how the key books, famous characters and epic events form one BIG story, from Genesis to Revelation. The course also provides tools and skills that help apply the Bible to everyday life. Where: De La Salle Pastoral Centre, Wicklow When: Monday 17th February for 8 weeks At: 7.30pm For more information and to book your place, contact: Name: Parish Office Number: 0404 61699 5 BOTH THE WICKLOW & RATHNEW BINGOS HAVE CEASED FOR THE MOMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE CARONAVIRUS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FUNDRAISER BINGO IN GLENEALY FOR SUNDAY 15TH HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELED

WICKLOW /RATHNEW /ASHFORD /GLENEALY BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Bethany volunteers are trained to listen with understanding and empathy. ARE YOU GRIEVING? WOULD IT HELP TO TALK? BE LISTENED TO? Open Meeting on Last Tuesday of every month 8pm in De La Salle Pastoral Centre. Contact details on noticeboard

150th CELEBRATIONS DOMINICAN COLLEGE As part of our 150th celebrations Dominican College Wicklow are having a 'Garden Party' on Friday May 22nd. We are looking for any archive material from our past pupils and people of Wicklow town. Anything from photos, mementos, memorabilia, old copies and books, trophies etc. These will be carefully stored and presented to the public around the school. If you would like to send in any material or would like to contact the school regarding loaning memorabilia please do not hesitate to contact Mr Neal Martin at [email protected].

WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS & MISSALETTES Can we please ask parishioners to return the mass leaflets & newsletters to the boxes at the doors if you are not taking them home with you, which of course you are very welcome to do. It makes cleaning up of the Church after each Mass much easier6 ! Ranganna Gaeilge agus Maidin Chaife Ranganna Gaeilge ag tosú ar an Déardaoin, 6ú Feabhra, in Ionad an Pharóiste de la Salle, Cill Mhantáin, ó 7in – 8in Costas: €10 le haghaidh 8 rang. Ná déan dearmad ar an maidin chaife gach Satharn i bhFeabhra agus i Márta sa ‘Brass Fox’ ó 11rn – meán lae. Irish Classes and Coffee Morning Irish Classes on Thursday evenings in the de la Salle Parish Centre from 7pm -8pm. Cost €10 for 8 classes. Don’t forget about the coffee morning every Saturday in February and March in the Brass Fox, from 11am – midday. Cainteoirí Chill Mhantáin

Anam Cara Wicklow, is holding it's In Honour of Adele Doran monthly Parent Evening on Monday former founder of the Tournament 16th March at 7:20pm in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. Please contact us on [email protected] or 085 2888 888 for any queries.

WICKLOW CANCER SUPPORT UNIT 2, FIRST FLOOR,

Rear of LEONDARD & MULVEY (BUTLERS) PHARMACY, ABBEY STREET, 0404 32696 OR 086 821 6694 We are a voluntary group set up to assist those having treatment for Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5, Draw takes place on cancer in every way possible. We also have Sat 11th April 2020, in Fitzpatrick’s Bar, Wicklow various other services available. If you need support, help or advise please ring us or drop Town at 9pm. Tickets available from Bernie in. You would be very welcome. Duffy 085 1000862, Betty Doyle 086 8520505, Tony Doran 087 363 7797

ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE FOR-SEEABLE FUTURE ON ACCOUNT OF THE PRESENT SITUATION WITH THE CARONAVIRUS. The committee will keep members7 informed as the situation develops

Following on the detailed advice issued by the HSE at the weekend, es- sential in the coming days and weeks is that everyone follows both the

prescribed hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene. Regarding Sunday celebrations, the advice given is that the following should be suspended • The Sign of Peace • The practice of shaking hands on greeting and departure • The use of holy water fonts • The practice of receiving Holy Communion on the tongue • The use of communal vessels Everyone administering Holy Communion should wash their hands or use alcohol based hand gel before beginning. Holy Communion should be ad- ministered into the hands only and not onto the tongue. To minimise the risk of spread of infection, during Holy Communion, the celebrant alone should drink from the Chalice. No one else should drink from the Chalice, including other priests, ministers of the Eucha- rist and members of the congregation. By following the essential advice of both hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene, we will create a safer environment for all. In addition, a calm and common sense approach will also help at this time. The full advice given by the HSE is available here: https:// www.dublindiocese.ie/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-religious- services/ As community of faith, we need to take proper care of ourselves. We

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