Bundle of Joy.
We send our heartiest congratulations to Stephen and Marie Flynn on the birth of their beautiful baby son Cian Oliver recently. I met Cians very proud first time grandmother Maureen Flynn, Adamstown the other evening and she told me the happy news of this wonderful new addition to the family. I don’t think Stephen and Marie will ever be short of a babysitter anyway with Maureen and Aunty Claire and Uncle Gary forming a queue. Of course they are also very lucky to have great granny Bridie on hand to give them lots of advice and help having reared a fine family of her own. We wish this happy little family every happiness in the world and look forward to meeting Cian on one of his visits to Kilmeaden.
Coffee Morning
Fancy a nice hot cuppa, a delicious scone and a friendly chat? If so drop into O Donnachas in Kilmeaden on Monday March 20th anytime between 10am and 12 noon. As well as having a very enjoyable morning you will also be helping the Waterford/Kilkenny branch of the Down Syndrome Group. There will also be a raffle on the day for some lovely prizes. Call up a few friends and arrange to meet on Monday March 20th, I can guarantee you will enjoy it.
Booking Of Masses
If you would like to book an anniversary mass for a loved one for the months of April, May or June then bookings will be taken after both weekend masses this weekend March 18th and 19th. If you have a First anniversary mass or Months Mind during these months then these are given preference over the dates so please contact Linda Spillane 087-9838392 this week before the bookings so that you can get the date you wish for.
First Penance
I was delighted to attend 2nd class’s First Penance last Tuesday night. The children did a fantastic job and you could hear all their special prayers really clearly. They also sang some beautiful hymns which really enhanced the ceremony. Each child had drawn a picture depicting a particular sin which they were sorry for. They presented their picture to Fr.O Byrne who gave them Gods forgiveness and placed their picture in “the sin bin”. Well done to all the boys and girls and to their teacher Mrs.Brennan.
The children will continue with their First Communion preparation with the next of their special “Do This In Memory” masses on Sunday March 19th. These are special masses where the children take part in the mass and share the experience with their parish community. A reminder to the children to remember their special prayer candle which is lit for the duration of the mass.
Spring Stations.
The Spring station masses will finish this week with the station mass for Newtown, Cullinagh and Gortaclode on Tuesday March 14th at 8pm in the home of Helen and Paul Millea.
Fr. O Byrne would like to say a special thanks to all those who hosted the station masses and all those who attended them. A big thank you also to all those who handed in their station donation.
Drama Easter Camp
Ballyduff Youth Drama will host a 4 day theatre workshop in Ballyduff Community Centre from Tuesday April 18th to Friday April 21st running from 10am to 2pm daily. This is aimed at children aged 9 to 12 years. If you would like any more information about cost etc or would like to book your place please contact Ciara on 087- 6665305.
Presentation Of Cheques.
Following their great success with this years production of “The Real McCoy” the Dawn Players Drama Group showed their appreciation to Ballyduff N.S Parents Council and Ballyduff Community Centre Committee for all the help they gave them for the duration of the play with ticket selling, raffles etc by presenting each group with a cheque for €2150. Both groups are absolutely delighted and are very grateful to Dawn Players for sharing their profits with them.
Fashion Show.
Ballyduffs Belles and Beaus Fashion Show is getting very close now and the excitement is building. I can tell you that the booking of tickets has opened so please book early as there is a lot of interest. The show will run on Saturday April 1st and thats no April Fools joke. Beginning at 8pm you will be treated to a night of glamour and beauty. All the models will be local from all different walks of life and will display outfits from shops and boutiques from Waterford city and Dungarvan. For just €15 you will receive a glass of wine, a goody bag and will be entered into the door prize raffle. There will also be a prize for the Best dressed lady on the night. Tickets are now on sale for this Over 18’s event and can be booked by contacting Marie on 089-4348844.