Volunteers Needed
As you are all aware our beautiful church will celebrate its 200th anniversary this year. While we look forward to celebrating, we know that there are some jobs which need to be done like painting etc. Fr. Francis and Fr. Mick met with the Parish Council lately and it was decided that a new finance group should be formed. These volunteers would look at ways to raise money to carry out the work necessary.
St. Nicholas’ Church is a local landmark. It was there before the Famine and has stood strong through the Wars and Pandemics down the years. It has been a place of happiness for so many occasions in all our lives, baptisms, Holy Communions, Confirmations, Weddings, Easter, Christmas. It has been a place of great comfort for many people as they gather at a loved one’s funeral and feel the support of their community. Our church has been a holy place where our ancestors and ourselves have celebrated our faith from 1822 to 2022.
If you feel that you would like to help, please put your name, address and mobile number on a piece of paper and drop it into the sacristy or the parochial office.
Gold Win
Congratulations to Charlie Laffan, Carriganure who recently won gold in the National ONAKI Karate Championships which were held in Dublin. Charlie is part of the Irish Karate squad who will be participating in the WUKF World Karate Championships in Fort Laurderdale in Florida in July. Charlie puts a lot of time and hard work into his training and is very dedicated to his sport. We wish Charlie the very best of luck for the future and look forward to hearing about his continued success.
Ballyduff Camogie Club
Everybody involved in Ballyduff Camogie Club would like to send special congratulations to club member Maebh Counihan who has made it on to the Waterford U11 Whites and Stripes Panel. The club is very proud of your achievement and your dedication. The hard work you have put into your game has really paid off and this is a fantastic achievement. The club wishes Maebh well and hopes that she enjoys her Summer of camogie wearing the white and blue.
The club would like to sincerely thank Countrystyle Foods for sponsoring the girls first set of jerseys. Managing Director of Countrystyle Rory Williams presented the jerseys to some of the players and mentors from the club and the club greatly appreciate their support.
Church News
The booking of anniversary masses for the months of May and June are now been taken. If you would like to book a weekend anniversary mass for your loved one, then please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392. If you have a First anniversary or Months Mind you will need to get in contact as soon as possible to ensure you get your preferred date.
New readers are needed for the weekend masses. If you would like to put your name forward, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392. Your name will be placed on a list, and it will be your own personal choice when you read.
Good news, I hear on the grapevine that our lovely church choir will soon return to treating us to some beautiful hymns during our masses. We look forward to hearing their beautiful tones enhancing our masses again soon.
Ballyduff AFC
Ballyduff AFC are delighted to announce not one but two fun Easter camps coming up in their club grounds. They will run their own Easter camp from April 11th to 15th and to apply you need to register through klubfounder. The cost of the camp is €65 for the first child, €50 for the second and your 3rd child is free. The camp will run each day from 10am to 2pm
The #AvivaSoccerSisters Easter camp will come to the Ballyduff AFC grounds from April 19th to April 21st. They are delighted to return with their popular camp and remind you that booking is now open so book your spot soon. For more information, please go to http://aviva.ie/soccersisters.
Ballyduff GAA
The club would like to congratulate Sandra Murphy who was the recent winner of their €12,500 lotto jackpot. Sandra was presented with her cheque at a recent presentation in The Sweep Bar and Restaurant. What a fantastic amount to win and the club hope that it brings Sandra great happiness.
A big well done to all the academy section and parents who supported the recent tea/coffee fundraisers. A fabulous total of €418.62 was raised for the Red Cross Ukraine appeal. This was a great idea and a wonderful expression of solidarity from the club.
The club will be taking part in the “Well Kids” programme which caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 6. This is a fun and active programme which includes up to 60 games and activities which are broken into fundamental movement, skills, hurling and football. This fun programme of activities will begin on April 9th and will run every Saturday from 10am to 11am in Tom Cheasty Park. For more information check out Ballyduff GAA Facebook page or contact Kevin on 0868607694.
Ballyduff Youth Drama
Following their recent success with their production of “Out of this World”, Ballyduff Youth Drama will host an exciting Easter Camp. This camp will be held over four days and will include singing, dancing and acting for performers from the ages of 9 to 12 years. The camp will run from Tuesday April 19th to Friday April 22nd from 10am to 2pm daily in Ballyduff Community Centre. For further information please message the groups Facebook page or contact Ciara on 0876665305. The cost per child is €50 and places are limited so make sure to book your spot. Who knows we could have a future Oscar winner in our midst.
Thought For The Week
It takes someone special, to do what you do
It takes someone rare and remarkable,
To make the lives of everyone around them,
nicer, brighter and more beautiful.
It takes someone who has a big heart and a caring soul.
It takes someone who is living proof of how precious a person can be.
It takes someone……. just like you.