Notices

St. Vincent de Paul

April 8th, 2011

An outreach to those in need. The conference takes responsibility for the poor in the area and addresses various needs stemming from social problems and deprivation.

The Conference of St. Peter, Arklow meet on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m.

Contact:

Parish Office (0402) 317 16

Vincent de Paul Helpline (087) 9701 306

The Junior St. Vincent de Paul are located in St. Mary’s College, Arklow.  To contact the junior conference please phone the school on (0402) 32419.

Vincent’s Upper Main Street, Arklow, Co. Wiclow
Is the good as new clothes shop run by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. All proceeds go to alleviate the disadvantaged in the diocese. They accept good as new clothes, small items of furniture and bric-a-brac.

Opening Hours : Mon to Sat. 10a.m. to 5.30p.m.
Tel: (0402) 310 28

Scouts Sea Group

April 8th, 2011

Port of Arklow Sea Scout Group (9th Wicklow) Est. 1972

SectionMeeting DayAgeContact
Riverbank Beavers TeamThursday 5.30pm - 7.00pm6 - 9yearsHeather: [email protected]
Rambling River Sea
Beavers Team
Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm6 - 9yearsMajella: [email protected]
Asgard Sea Cub PackWednesday 7pm - 8.30pm9 - 12yearsDenise: [email protected]
Falcon Sea Cub PackThursday 7pm - 8.30pm9 - 12yearsRuth: [email protected]
Sea Scout TroopFriday 8pm - 10pm11 - 15yearsDarren: [email protected]
Sea Venture ScoutsTuesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm15 - 18yearsJimmy: [email protected]
Sea Rover ScoutsWednesday 7.30pm18 - 21years Jimmy: [email protected]

For information on our Youth Programme check out www.arklowseascouts.ie

For campsite or hall bookings (youth groups only) contact [email protected]

Catholic Guides of Ireland

April 8th, 2011

CGI’s mission is to: Provide a challenging Guiding programme within a safe environment to enable all girls and young women to develop their full potential, in order that they become responsible citizens at community, national and world level. CGI is set up so that a young girl may enter the association at 5 years of age and work her way through the different sections – as follows.

Brigini Guides 6-11 years
Tuesdays 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 7.00 -8.30 p.m.
St. Michael’s GNS

Guide Section 10-17 Years
Thursdays 7.30 – 9.15 p.m.
St. Michael’s GNS

Rangers 15/19 Years
Thursdays 7.30 – 9.15 p.m
St. Michael’s GNS

Each section works to a programme which incorporates interest badges, activities and challenges through fun, friendship and encouragement.

Contact:

Anna Keane
Tel: (086) 072 4060

Catholic Youth Care

April 8th, 2011

East Wicklow Youth Service, Coomie Lane, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

CYC offers its services to all who work with and for young people and works in partnership with Parishes, Schools, Youth Organisations, Wicklow Vocational Education Committee, Government Departments, Local Authorities and Fas.

E.W.Y.S. supports the work of community, education, social, recreation and developmental activity programmes and initiatives in the Arklow, Wicklow and Rathdrum areas.

As a diocesan organisation CYC is concerned with the spiritual needs of young people. The CYC Faith Development Team support initiatives for young people, including retreats, liturgies, parish programmes (e.g. Arklow Parish Youth Exchange, World Youth Day, Faith Friends Programme), services to folk groups etc.

E.W.Y. S. offers Child Protection Awareness Training and Garda vetting. Provides training courses for youth/community leaders, parents and young people, promotes programmes of events, competitions and activities for young people, e.g. Homework Groups, Parent and Toddler Group and Summer Activities.

Contact:

Margaret Kelly, Development Officer

Tel: (0402) 396 46
Fax : (0402) 318 08

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Opening Hours

9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Baptismal Preparational Group

April 8th, 2011

Baptisms take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month after 11.30 a.m. Mass.

(Please give two weeks notice to the Parish Office).

The Baptismal Preparation Group consists of parishioners who have received a specialised theological training enabling them to assist parents and godparents prepare for the baptism of their children.

Parents with children for Baptism are invited to a preparation meeting in Árus Lorcáin on the Thursday night prior to the Baptism. The team discusses various aspects of Baptism with the parents and godparents and the Rite of Baptism is explained. Parents with children for Baptism are invited to participate in the pre-Baptismal Preparation whether they want to have their child baptised in this parish or another parish.

At the Baptism the team members assist the priest and organise family members in the Church. Some weeks after the child’s Baptism, the team visits the home and brings Baptismal water and a booklet on the Faith to the parents.

Contact:

Parish Office (0402) 317 16

Tel : (0402) 317 16 | Email : [email protected]
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