Around the Districts: Bray

Christ Church Bray, Church of IrelanD.

Services of Worship for this Sunday: 11 a.m. Holy Communion.

Parish Life Centre (PLC) Bookings: The Parish Life Centre is available for day and evening bookings. Please contact Tracey in the parish office at 01 286 2968.

Parish office: The parish office can be contacted at 01 286 2968 or info@christchurchbray.ie between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Easter Vestry Elections – Select Vestry 2024/2025: Rector’s Church Warden: Francis Harte; People’s Church Warden: Conor Kenny; Rector’s Glebe Warden: Graham Spendlove; People’s Glebe Warden: George Wilkin; Vestry Members – Arthur Fortune, Emma Ball, Nicola Gray, Albert Hill, Kathy Lee O’Toole, Michele McNerney, Alan Mulligan, Jim O’Connor, David Reynolds, Joe Roe, and Robert Sparkes.

Rev Niall Stratford: The institution of Rev Niall Stratford took place in St Mary’s Church, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, on Friday, April 12, We wish Rev Niall well in his new parish and thank him for his dedication to Christ Church Bray during his time here.

Moving Schools: Along with Holy Trinity, Rathmines, Dublin Glendalough Youth Council (DGYC) is running a two-hour session to help sixth class pupils and their parents/guardians prepare for the big move to secondary school. Through the use of video, discussion, games, journals and chats, we will go on a journey exploring the feelings we face during a big change like this, the influences that shape us and the growth opportunities among the challenges. We will see how the Bible and God can help us all in this transition time, and there will be times for child and adult to discuss challenges and opportunities together, as well as a time for parents to hear from those who have children already in secondary school, and share concerns. Spaces may be limited so please make sure you book your place on dgyc.org. Venue will be Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines, D06 N9W6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, If you’ve any questions please contact Emma at dgyc.office@gmail.com.

Bray Methodist Church

Worship for this Sunday: 10 a.m. – Sunday Worship with Crèche and Sunday School.

Bray Presbyterian Church

Worship for this Sunday: 11.30 a.m. Sunday Worship.

Christian Assembly Church

Worship for this Sunday: 10.45 a.m. Morning Worship.

Wednesdays: 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible study.

Monthly Ladies Meeting: For details see: christianassemblybray.com.

Cornerstone Church at the Well

Worship this Sunday: 11 a.m.

Holy Redeemer Parish

Holy Redeemer Parish: Call 01 2868413. Website: holyredeemerbray.ie; Email office@holyredeemerbray.ie.

Parish office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you need to contact us email office@holyredeemer.ie.

Mass Times: 10 a.m. – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday No Mass on Tuesday. Sunday Masses: 6 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday and on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. and 12Noon.

To book a Mass, please call into the sacristy before or after our Masses.

Mass Cards: Mass Cards may be purchased from the parish office during its opening hours.

Baptism: Registration for baptism can be made online via the parish website holyredeemerbray.ie.

St Peter’s Parish, Little Bray

To Book a Mass: To book a Mass, please contact the parish office at 01 282 9467 or email stpeterslittlebray1@gmail.com.

Parish office: parish office opening hours are – Monday: 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The parish office can be contacted by calling 01 282 4967 or by email stpeterslittlebray1@gmail.com.

St Peter’s Church Mass Times: Sunday: 9.30 a.m. (Irish), 11.30 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 11.30 a.m. No Weekday Mass. Mass on the First Friday of the month is celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday Mass is broadcast on the parish website at 9.30 a.m. (Irish) and 11.30 a.m. (English) – Google Chrome required.

Car park Hours: These are from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, for parish business and at the weekends during church ceremonies. The cemetery is accessible via the laneway for pedestrians.

St Peter’s Cemetery: There is a strict policy of ‘No Dumping Allowed’ in any area of the cemetery. Visitors to the cemetery are requested to take home all forms of rubbish with them in order to keep the cemetery tidy. Your co-operation is appreciated.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish

Parish Website: queenofpeace.ie.

Church Opening Hours: The church closes at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays only in this church.

Mass: Weekday Masses are celebrated at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Weekend Masses are at 6.30 p.m. on Saturdays and 10.30 a.m. and midday on Sundays.

Mass Bookings: Anyone, who wishes to book a Mass can do so by contacting the parish secretary via email at: secretary@queenofpeace.ie, or call 2745497.

Parish Centre: To book a meeting room in the Parish Centre please call 01 2760045 or email villafas1@hotmail.com.

St Fergal’s Parish, Ballywaltrim.

Mass Times: Mass times are 9.30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. No morning Mass on Thursdays and Saturdays. Saturday: 7 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sundays: 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m.

Baptism: Baptisms take place on the first and third Saturday of each month at 12Noon. Bookings can be made through the parish office Only. The Preparation meeting takes place on the Monday before the first Saturday of the month. Please call into the parish office three weeks in advance of the baptism to complete the Baptism Form and to confirm the date.

Confessions: Are heard on Saturdays after the 7 p.m. Vigil Mass.

Marriage: All couples must give notice to the priest or parish secretary at least three months prior to the date of marriage.

Syro Malabar Catholic Church

Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 2.30 p.m. in St Fergal’s Church, Ballywaltrim.

Irish Railway Record Society (Co. Wicklow members)

Bray and North Wicklow readers interested in joining the Irish Railway Record Society which holds lectures on various aspects of Ireland’s railway history and heritage, can obtain a membership application form by post (SAE appreciated) from the Dublin Area Representative, The Irish Railway Record Society, Hueston Station Dublin eight, or by emailing: memberhip@irrs.ie. Tomorrow (Thursday) John O’Brien will present ‘Harristown Station A History’ at 7.30 p.m. to the society in their Dublin eight Hueston Station premises. Strictly members and their guests only.

Bray Library

Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday with late opening on Tuesday and Thursday till 8.30 p.m. The library can be contacted at 01 2862600 or email braylib@wicklowcoco.ie. Online services including e-books, audio-books, digital magazines and newspapers and e-learning are available via the library website. The library is again involved in Imbolc, the Community Seed Arc programme, where one can get seeds for a variety of plants and after they flower, donate seeds from them for the programme. As always, you can have seeds sent to your local Wicklow Library branch by emailing your branch – and requesting up to four packets. Doodle Time for nine- to 12-year-olds takes place every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Afterschool Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Junior Library. The Junior Book Club (ages nine to 11) is now accepting new members. It meets on the second Monday of each month at 3.15 p.m. – email braylibrary@wicklowcoco.ie or ask at the library desk to book a place. Bray Library Knitting and crochet will meet on Wednesdays between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. till Wednesday, September 25, just come along, no need to book. Bray Library Crime Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. To book a place email braylib@wicklowcoco.ie. Celebrate Bealtaine at Bray Library with the musicians, singers and songwriters of Rambling House, Little Bray, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, All are welcome no need to book.

Ballywaltrim Library

Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The library is closed on the Saturdays and Mondays on Bank Holiday weekends. The library can be contacted at 01 2723205 or by email at: ballywatrimlibrary@wicklowcoco.ie. Online services including e-books, audio-books, digital magazines and newspapers and e-learning are available via the library website. Borrowers can renew their books online at any time. Study paces are available. Sensory Space +Sensory Kits: Our Sensory space provides a relaxing and colourful sensory experience. Sensory kits can also be issued at the desk (for use in the library only). STEM Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Booking is essential. FAST Sensory Toy Collection: Our FAST toy collection features over 140 items divided into four functional categories: Gross Motor skills, Fine Motor skills, Language, social, Life and Play Skills and Sensory and Tactile. A catalogue is available to view in the library or online. Quilting Group and Knitting Group: Runs fortnightly, each group meets on alternating Wednesdays between 6.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tummy Time (0-12 month olds): Mondays and Fridays between 10.30 a.m. and midday no booking required. Storytime for all: Saturdays at 11.30 a.m. (Saturday times may change). Ballywaltrim Book Clubs: Meets on a Wednesday and Saturday of each month between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Enquiries to library staff. (Saturday times may change). Bookaneers Book Club: Junior Book Club contact the library for more details. Coder Dojo: Wednesdays between 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. (September to May only).

Bray Cualann Historical Society

Members and supporters of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow are asked note that the following events will take place during the coming week today (Wednesday) two guest speakers will speak on ‘Early Modern book collections in the 21st century’ at 1 p.m. in the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin two. Admission is free but booking required with the Royal Irish Academy call 01 609 0600 or email info@ria.ie; next Monday Mairead McLoughlin will present ‘History and Archaeology of St Doulagh’s Church, Balgriffin’ at 7.30 p.m. to the Clontarf Historical Society in St John’s Parish Centre, Clontarf Road, Dublin three. All are welcome admission is €5; Marc McMenamin will present ‘Did explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine conquer Mount Everest nearly three decades before Sir Edmund Hilary and Tensing Norgay in 1953?’ at 8 p.m. to the Kilmacanogue History Society in Kilmacanogue Parish Hall, adjacent to St Mochonog’s RC Church, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow. All are welcome – admission is €3 for members and €5 for non-members; next Tuesday Brian Dooley will present ‘Images from Malahide Historical Society Archive’ at 8 p.m. to the Malahide Historical Society in St Sylvester’s Church Parish Centre, Malahide, Co. Dublin. All are welcome – admission €5; next Wednesday two guest speakers will speak on ‘Reading and collecting books in early modern Ireland and Europe’ at 1 p.m. in the Royal Irish Academy, nine Dawson Street, Dublin two. Admission is free but booking required with the Royal Irish Academy call 01 609 0600 or email info@ria.ie; John Healy will present ‘Devlin’s Pub and the Army Mutiny’ at 6 p.m. to the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive, 144 Pearse Street, Dublin two. All are welcome – admission is free; Historian in Residence Dr Cormac Moore will present ‘Dublin-Monaghan Bombings 50 Years On’ at 6.30 p.m. in Rathmines Library, 157 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin six. All are welcome, admission is free with seats allocated on a first-come first-seated basis; Hal Sisk will present ‘Developments in transforming Dun Laoghaire Harbour’ at 8 p.m. to the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. All are welcome – admission is €5. The next meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow, when Gerard White will present ‘A WW2 Maritime Disaster with Bray Connections’. Admission is €8 for non-members. The Bray Cualann Historical Society is always interested in new members and those wishing to join the society can do so at this meeting of the society in the Royal Hotel, Bray, or go to the Society’s website to obtain more information.

Poetry in the Park

Takes place on the First Sunday of Every Month at midday on the bandstand in the People’s Park, Lower Dargle Road, Bray. Listen to or read your favourite poems, hear original poetry performed by local poets or simply chat with other poetry fans in this beautiful outdoor setting on the banks of the River Dargle.

Darkness into Light

Bray Lions Club is organising the Darkness into Light Charity Walk which takes place at 4.15 a.m. this Saturday morning. The walk, which supports Pieta, the suicide counselling charity will take walkers from and back to the Seafront and will include a performance by the Bray Ukelele group. This year’s Bray Darkness into Light (DIL) is sponsored by Ballymore, Pettitt’s SuperValu and the Martello. Bray Lions will provide stewarding and logistics with hot beverages, water and snacks at the conclusion of the walk.

Walkers can register online at darknessintolight.ie.