SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Enrolment for St. Fergal's Junior School for Early Start and Junior Infants will take place up until this Friday February 26. Please contact the school office. Parents who have already enrolled will be contacted this week for Junior Infants.

A CELTIC EVENING

On Sunday March 14 there will be a fundraising concert, A Celtic Evening with St. Fergal's Men's Choir, in aid of Fergal Og's GAA Club at 8 p.m. in the Church. Admission is €10 (adults) with accompanying children free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from St. Fergal's Parish Office. Tel: 2860980

SUPPORT GROUP

The Anxiety and Panic Attack support group meet every Wednesday night in Ballywaltrim Community Centre on the Boghall Road, opposite Centra shopping centre from 7.30-9.30 p.m.

The purpose of the group is to explore with those who suffer anxiety or panic attacks, ways to control, manage, change and improve their quality of Life by mutual support, encouragement, relaxation, friendship and information. For further information contact Michael on 087-9144775.

BALLYWALTRIM LIBRARY

Opening hours are as follows: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed on Mondays and Fridays and Bank Holiday Saturdays.

To avail of the library's newspaper on microfilm, please phone 01-2723205 to reserve time on the microfilm viewer and printer.

ST. FERGAL'S PARISH NOTES

Activities: Like to become more involved with the parish? Check out the various parish groups by logging onto www.stfergalsbray.ie.

Blessed Sacrament: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stations: Stations of the Cross takes place on Tuesdays after Mass except when there is a funeral.

Parish Retreat: A retreat will be given by Fr. John Byrne OSA and will give people the opportunity to pray and prepare for Easter. The retreat will begin at 7.30 p.m. on Friday March 19, continue with Mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday March 20 and include the 10.30 a.m. and 12 noon masses on Sunday March 21. All are welcome.

Topic for the Friday March 19 7.30

p.m. Mass will be 'Responding to the God of Surprises'; 'Why we do we find it so hard to believe good news' at the Saturday March 20 Mass and 'I will not condemn you: go in peace' at the Sunday March 21 10 a.m. and 12 Noon Masses.

Letter of Thanks: A letter was received from Haven thanking the people of the parish for their generous donation of €6,144.

Haven assures everyone that every cent of the money will be channelled into the relief strategy it is currently coordinating in Port au Prince (Haiti), providing immediate aid to those most affected by the horrific events there. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

Extra Masses during Lent: These will be celebrated each Monday and Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Lenten Programme: This has been put together by the four Catholic parishes of Bray with the theme of "Praying with women in Luke". The programme continues next Monday with 'Ecumenical Dimension' hosted by Christ Church ; Monday March 8; 'Praying with the scriptures (Lectio Divina)' hosted by Our Lady Queen of Peace Church; Monday Wednesday March 15: 'Christian Meditation' hosted St. Peter's Church, Little Bray; Monday March 22: Taize in St. Fergal's Church, Ballywaltrim. Each evening will begin at 7.30 p.m. and will finish with a cup of tea/coffee. All are welcome.

Scripture Talks: As part of our preparation for our trip to the Holy Land, talks have been arranged and will be given by Fr. Kieran O'Mahony OSA (an Augustinian), on Wednesday February 10 in the Ramada Hotel at 7.30 p.m, on Saturday March 20 in St. Fergal's Church at 11 a,m. and on Monday April 12 in the Ramada Hotel at 7.30 p.m. This course is open to everyone.

World Day of Prayer: a service will take place on Saturday morning on Our Lady Queen of Peace Church at 11.30 a.m. The theme is 'Let everything that has breath praise God' and the service has been prepared by the women of Cameroon. All men and women are welcome to attend.

Senior Day: Every Monday 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Centre, Ballymorris Estate, Killarney Road. Join in interesting activities - enjoy a light lunch. Get to know 'What's On' for seniors. No charge – Donations accepted. For further information contact Eleanor at 086-0563243.

The Cairdeas Group: St. Fergal's Cairdeas (Friendship) Group meets every Tuesday in St. Clare's Centre between 2-4 p.m.

CTS: A selection of books from the CTS (Catholic Truth Society) are now available from the stand at the back of the church. The price of each book is on the back. Please place the money in thee container at Our Lady's Shrine.

Knitting Café: Are you someone who doesn't know their plain from their purl? Or someone interested in learning advanced knitting skills?

Why not join the Knitting Café for a fun a relaxed morning every Wednesday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in St. Clare's Centre, Ballymorris, Killarneey Road, Bray. For further information contact Pat on 01-2828371 or 086-4068910.

PAST PUPILS MASS

On Sunday morning the Annual Mass for Past Pupils of Presentation College, Bray, will be celebrated at 11.30 a.m. in the College by College Past Pupil Fr. Eddie Creamer.

All past pupils of Presentation College and their families are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served afterwards. Further information available from the Secretary Seamus McCormack on 086-3130317.

BADMINTON

Badminton for all at St. Killian's sports complex [four courts] every Monday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

All welcome (beginners - improvers etc.) Coaching available - pay as you play. For any further details please contact Richard on 086-8866339 or e-mail to theresabury2020@hotmail.com

BALLYMORRIS/ BRAY I.C.A.

Speakers, demonstrations, crafts etc. Something of interest for everyone – above all Friendship.

Meetings take place every second Wednesday in the month (September to June) between 11.15 a.m. and 1 p.m. in St. Clare's Centre, Ballymorris, Killarney Road, Bray. For further information contact Pat on 01-2828371 or 0864068910.