CHURCH NEWS.
If you would like to book a weekend anniversary mass for a loved one, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392. Saturday night mass takes place at 7.30pm and Sunday morning is at 10am.
New readers are always needed to read at mass. There is a group of readers, so you will not be asked to read too often. If you would like to add your name to the list, please contact Linda Spillane or drop your name and contact number into the sacristy.
The collection for the support of the priests of the parish was taken up over the last couple of weekends and is continuing. If you would like to contribute, there are envelopes available in the church porches or you can use a normal envelope and mark Priests Collection on it.
DEATH OF JOHN MADDOX.
The death of the very popular John Maddox was greeted with great sadness and grief. John who lived in Whitfield South, Butlerstown was a man of great wit and humour who loved to enjoy a chat and a laugh. John battled illness for the past few years but never complained or felt sorry for himself. He remained upbeat and often made those around him feel better.
Like many young men of his time, he began working in Waterford Crystal as a teenager. It was in later years that John was to find his true profession as he and Helen purchased The Bally Inn. John was a natural behind the bar and really enjoyed chatting with the customers and loved the laughs and the many music sessions. It was always a wonderful spot for people to gather and enjoy great music and song.
John and his beloved wife Helen most certainly meant their wedding vows when they said them. Their love and devotion for each other was evident to all and they were truly devoted to each other. John will be sadly missed by his wife Helen, his brother Danny and his sister Helen, his extended family, neighbours and friends. John’s funeral mass was celebrated by Fr. Pat Fitzgerald in St. Nicholas’s Church, Ballyduff and he was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. We pray that he now rests in gentle peace and that he is now free from all pain and suffering and that he may now enjoy the peace and light of heaven.
CABARET NIGHT
A special fundraising Cabaret Night will take place in O Donnachas on August 11th at 8.30pm. Music will be by Dick Quinn and there will also be an auction and spot prizes. The funds raised will go towards helping Vinny Keane travel to the biggest sporting event for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the world. Vinny has been chosen to represent Ireland as part of the Irish Blind and Visually Impaired tennis team. The games will take place from August 21st to August 27th. Come along and enjoy a great night of music and song.
BALLYDUFF GAA CLUB.
Ballyduff Lower GAA club are looking for an individual to work in the club grounds as part of a Community Employment (CE) scheme. If you are interested or require any further information, please contact club chairman John O Leary.
STEPS FOR CHARITY
Local lady Hannah Flynn from Ardeenlone recently took on the challenge of walking 100,000 steps in 24 hours. She was joined by her friend Chloe and after 15 hours of walking and 76km covered, they finished their challenge. Initially they took on the challenge just to challenge themselves but then decided to raise some money for Waterford Marine Search and Rescue. These kindhearted girls chose this charity because of the fantastic work they do continuously around Waterford City and County. There is still time to donate by following the link for Hannah’s Fundraiser on www.gofundme.com
BALLYDUFF AFC
Ballyduff AFC are currently on the lookout for some more girls to join their club. The club will welcome girls of all ages, levels and abilities for this coming season which begins in August. Girls are welcome from Kilmeaden, Ballyduff and all the surrounding areas and there are teams for academy, U10, U11, U12, U14 and U16. These teams are open to beginners, as well as those who have played before. Ballyduff AFC offer great facilities for all their members and welcome new players with great enthusiasm. If you would like to find out more, please check out the club Facebook page for all the necessary links.
NEW BUSINESS PREMISES.
We are all very sorry to hear that Sully’s Valeting Service will be moving from the village of Kilmeaden to new premises at the Airport Business Park, Unit 7. Doors closed in Kilmeaden on Saturday August 5th and will open in the new premises on Tuesday August 8th. This business has been a wonderful addition to Kilmeaden and we look forward to visiting the new premises. We wish them the very best of luck for the future as they continue their top-class service.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
A Good Life is when you,
Assume nothing
Do more,
Need less
Smile often,
Dream big
Laugh a lot
And realise how blessed you are
To have what you have.