CHRISTMAS FAIR

A great afternoon was had by all at last Sundays Courtnacuddy Christmas Fair. The organisers would like to thank all who attended and those who donated items.

TODDLER GROUP

Davidstown toddler group has returned and for more information contact Suzanne at 0877613838.

RECENT DEATHS

Our deepest sympathies are extended to family, relatives and friends of Peg Cloke, Moneyhore and Paddy O Leary, Ballyeden who passed away recently.

AEROBIC CLASSES

Classes are every Monday and Wednesday in Courtnacuddy Community Centre from 8pm to 9pm. Contact Jackie at 086-0707919.

COURTNACUDDY NS

Courtnacuddy National School are in the process of collecting old mobile phones, a project which will result in them being issued with a Defibrillator. All phones can be handed into the school.

HOLY HOUR

A Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in Courtnacuddy Church on the second Sunday of each month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the success of the Eucharistic Congress to be held in Dublin in June 2012. Everyone is most welcome and next Holy Hour is on Sunday 11th December. There will be a Holy Hour of Adoration every Sunday after mass in Davidstown Church. All are very welcome.

DAVISTOWN NS

Davidstown National School will hold a cake sale after masses on 3rd/4th December in Davidstown church and all proceeds will go to the school for the new infant play area. Your support is greatly appreciated.

DAVIDSTOWN FOROIGE

Foroige Club takes place at 8 p.m. every Friday night in Davidstown. New members are always welcome.

CHURCH CLEANING

December - Dranagh, contact Mary Sharkey. All areas on the rota would welcome any new volunteers, for further information please contact Trish in the Parish Office.

FRIENDSHIP HOUR

Courtnacuddy Friendship Group has resumed their weekly get together on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 pm to 3 pm in the Pastoral Room. New members are always welcome.

READERS

Davidstown Church readers are: December Saturday Vigil - Eileen Moitie and Sunday - Maggie Crean. A full list for the year is available from the parish office and also on the notice board in the church porch. Courtnacuddy Church readers for Saturday 3rd December - John Cooney and Sunday 4th December - Tom Dunne. If you are unable to read on your designated day please ask another reader to cover for you.

YOUTH CLUB

For more information go to www.courtnacuddyyouthclub.weebly.com.

CONFIRMATION/COMMUNION

Bishop Brennan will administer confirmation on 24th April 2012. First Holy Communion will take place on 12th May 2012 in Davidstown and also in Courtnacuddy on 19th May 2012.

PRAYER

A prayer evening takes place every Monday night in the pastoral room in Courtnacuddy at 8 p.m. New members are always welcome.

EUCHARISTIC SERVICE

There will be a Eucharistic Service 9.30 a.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in Courtnacuddy Church.

CHILD PROTECTION

The Child Protection Representatives for Davidstown are Maureen Kervick 053923373, 087-1352878 and Margaret Jordan 086-3772480. The local Garda Station number is 053-9233534.

Jayne Bolger Dranagh and Yvonne Furlong, Courtnacuddy will represent Courtnacuddy at Diocesan level in reference to Child Protection.

COURTNACUDDY CHOIR

The Friday Choir practice at 7.30 p.m. every Friday is open to everyone. Please come along so that we can have community singing every Sunday.

THE RURAL BUS

A weekly bus service to Enniscorthy every Thursday. For bookings please ring 051-389679 or 051-389418. Free travel pass accepted. Under 5s travel free.

GAA LOTTO

Davidstown/courtnacuddy GAA Lotto tickets are on sale in Martins, Londis, Kellys Shop and various sellers. Please Support. If you want to sign up to a direct debit to have your numbers in every draw you can contact Pat Campion at (087)2582832 and he will give you the details. This way you can purchase from 1 ticket per draw (€1.50 Fortnightly) up to whatever amount you want to buy and be guaranteed to have your numbers in every draw.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

December - Saturday Vigil Breda Doran and Sunday Danny Murphy.

ROSARY

The Rosary is prayed every Monday at 7.30 p.m. in Courtnacuddy Church. Everyone is invited to come and join in praying the Rosary especially during the month of Our Lady. The Fatima Rosary takes place in Davidstown Church on the 13th of each month at 3pm. Next date is Thursday 13th December at 3 p.m.

Every first Saturday morning there is a rosary hour in Courtnacuddy church from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. In Davidstown the rosary will be said before all masses. All are welcome to come along and take part.

COMMUNITY ALERT

Courtnacuddy Community Alert: Representatives are needed from the Ballyeden area for the community alert group. Anyone interested please contact Trish on 087-3627503.

ADORATION

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Tuesday and Wednesday in Davidstown Church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are willing to dedicate one hour per week, or to help out on an occasional basis, please contact Maureen Kervick 9233373 or Breda Hayden 9233837.

Every First Friday in Courtnacuddy Church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

CEILI

Courtnacuddy Comhaltas are having a Ceili on Sunday 4th December from 3 - 6 p.m. in the community centre. Music will be provided by Waterford Comhaltas and admission is €10. Tea and refreshments will be provided.

COMHALTAS

Courtnacuddy Comhaltas membership is now due for payment. If you wish to become a member please contact Michael on 087-9441704. The Comhaltas Branch is having the Annual Christmas Draw on 17th December. Lines can be purchased in Kelly's shop. generously donated every year. If you would like to donate a spot prize please feel free to do so and you may give them to Fr. Fintan or any committee member.

Committee members and volunteers meeting will take place in the Community Centre this Friday 2nd Dec. at 7.30 pm to prepare the Centre for the party.

RETIREMENT PARTY

Michael (Mick) O'leary was guest of honour at a presentation night in Kiltealy Community Centre on Saturday 19th Nov. to mark his recent retirement after 22 years as postman on the Kiltealy/rathnure route.

Kiltealy Post mistress Mary Long made a presentation to Mick on behalf of the community and Bridie O'leary presented his wife Kitty with a bouquet of flowers. Commenting on his retirement Mick says he retires with many very happy memories of the friends he made during all the years doing his weekly rounds and is looking forward to spending time with his family and some extra holidays. The large attendance all joined in wishing him many happy years of retirement.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family, relations and friends of the late Tommy Atkinson, Barkers Road, Bunclody who passed away on 19th Nov. Tommy was formerly a native of Booladurragh and has many family members and friends in the Kiltealy/ballindaggin area.

Interment took place in Calvary Cemetery, Bunclody following Requiem Mass in Church of the Most Holy Trinity.

BALLYMINANE MILLS

Best wishes to John Murphy, Ballyminane Mills, Ballindaggin in his new venture with Uncle Aidan's Authentic Stone Ground Flour. John was a guest on "I Remember" Saturday morning show on South East Radio recently. The Mill was established at Ballyminane in 1832, it is an traditional authentic water powered mill. The wheat used is sourced from James Leech, Ballyhamilton Farms. The 2 kg bags of flour are now available in major local supermarkets and we wish John every success in his new business.

NEWSPAPER RECYCLING

Please put your old newspapers in the recycling bin at Kiltealy School and help raise funds for the school and make the school and environment a greener place. It also helps create jobs for Wexford.

Newspapers only please, no glossy magazines.

The numbers drawn last week were; 11, 23, 30, 31. No jackpot winner or no match 3 winners. Lucky dip winners were; Billy Kelly, Kiltealy.

Nancy Dunphy, Caim and Pauline Fitzhenry, Kiltealy. Sellers prizes went to; Sarah Kelly, Joan Rafter, Paul Nolan and Brian Clince. This week's draw is in the Thatch at 9.30 pm tonight. The jackpot this week is €3,500.