The Friends of the Bereaved is a group of parishioners who have received special training in counseling of the bereaved. We meet on a monthly basis and offer support group meetings for those who are bereaved either in their homes or in Árus Lorcáin. We are involved in the annual November Mass for the deceased.
New members are welcome.
C. O’Reilly/ P. O’Boyle at the Parish Office at (0402) 317 16.
(Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion for Adults)
Our parish with the help of a team of parishioners offers a Faith Education Programme and Process for adults and teenagers who wish to be baptised or welcomed fully into the Catholic Church. Those welcome to enrol for this programme include those who have been baptised already into a Christian Church other than the Catholic Church, those who have not been baptised or those who have not yet received the Eucharist and Confirmation.
Parish Office (0402) 317 16
The Parish Pastoral Council was formed in the year 2001, from the Parish Development and Renewal Group. Its constitution allows for fifteen members and the priests of the parish. Ten of the fifteen members are nominated by the parish community, the remaining five members are chosen by the priests.
The objectives of the Council are:
A newsletter is published quarterly by the Parish Pastoral Council. A sub group of the Pastoral Council work hard to ensure that the newsletter contains information from both Parish and community.
Parish Office (0402) 317 16
The Arklow Parish Women’s Development Group commenced in the Parish Centre, Árus Lorcáin on Tuesday September 7th 2010 under the guidance of Shiela Busher and Hilary Sharpe. The aim of the Group is to be a place where all women can come together to share and develop new friendships and skills and to be encouraged to develop their talents in a safe and friendly environment to char, socialise, gain knowledge from one another and learn new skills. Some of the activities of the group have included:
Discussions take place on a regular basis with the members regarding the activities they would like to do. The group starts at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 12.30 p.m. All members are requested to be present by 10.30 a.m. Cost is €2 per morning and an annual membership will also apply.
Shiela Busher at (086) 076 4150 [email protected]
Hilary Sharpe at (085) 112 0642 or [email protected]
All are very welcome.
Arklow Parish Hospitality Group recognises that hospitality is an important aspect of the Social Life of their Parish and aims to promote Parish Hospitality and fellowship among Parishioners and guests.
The group hosts receptions for a variety of parish functions in the Parish Centre, Árus Lorcáin. The group is made up of 13 dedicated volunteers. Major responsibilities are in preparing and running various parish social events including planning, set-up, operation and clean – up; and purchasing food
A coffee morning is held in Árus Lorcáin on the second Sunday of the month after 9a.m. and 10.45a.m. Masses. All are invited and very welcome to drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
Christ gave us the exquisite example of hospitality at the last supper when he got down and washed the disciple’s feet.
And he commanded us, who would claim to be his followers, to do likewise.
New members are always welcome.
Hilary Sharpe.
Tel: (085) 112 0642
Email: [email protected]
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