Other Community Groups

We are an order of Catholic Laymen dedicated to the service of Christ in daily life, in the workplace, the marketplace, in city, urban and provincial areas.

We welcome into our ranks Catholic men, in full communion with the Church, who would wish to bring the service of Christ, their talents and skills towards the promotion of Christian values and principles in Society for the greater honour and glory of God the Father.

Monthly meetings, 1st Monday of the month, in Árus Lorcáin, Arklow.

Contact:

Noel Kelly
Tel: (0402) 327 90

The Arklow branch of the Pioneer Association is a spiritual movement dedicated to promote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was founded by Fr. James Cullen S.J. in 1898 for the purpose of encouraging sobriety and temperance. The three main obligations of membership are:

1. To abstain for life (or a given period from all alcoholic drink.)
2. To wear the membership badge publicly.
3. To recite the pioneer prayer twice daily.

Leisure activities are provided for members in the form of quizzes, talent shows and socials.

Contact:

• Mrs. Margaret Doyle, Secretary, 38 Abbeyville, Arklow. Tel: (0402) 320 80
• Mr. Luke Byrne (President) 1 Connolly Street, Arklow. Tel: (0402) 397 41

Sun: Rathdrum, St.Coleman’s 8.30 p.m. & Gorey, Christ Church Hall 8.30p.m.

Mon: Wicklow, Assembly Hall 8.30 p.m.

Tues: Glenealy, Community Hall 8.30 p.m.

Wed: Newcastle Hospital 8.30 p.m. & Coolgreany, Community Centre 8.30 pm

Thur: Wicklow, Assembly Hall 8.30 p.m. & Gorey, Christ Church Hall 8.30 p.m

Fri: Rathdrum, St. Coleman’s 8.30 p.m. & Tinahely N.S.8.30 p.m.

Sat: Arklow Drop-In Centre, Main St. (opp.Vincent’s) 11 a.m. & Wicklow Assembly Hall 1 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.

Sun: Arklow Drop-in Centre, Main St.(opp. Vincent’s) 11.30 a.m.

For Al-Anon please phone: (01) 873 2699

Contact:

John Bonner (0402) 394 38
Matthew Sharpe (0402) 314 38
Rosarii Kinsella (0402) 321 50.

The role of Cantors singing at Masses and Special Ceremonies is to lead the congregation in the singing of hymns and responses. The Cantors sing at some of the week-end Masses and during the Christmas and Easter Ceremonies. New Cantors are always welcome.

Contact:

Parish Office (0402) 317 16