Charity Night.
As many of you may already know local man John Deevy will head off in June to represent his country in the Special Olympics. A special fundraising night will take place in O Donnachas on Tuesday June 9th to help raise funds to help John with the costs involved. This will be a special Trad night with lots of song and music on offer and an odd jig or two thrown in for good measure. As always everyone is invited along and more than welcome to join in. There will also be some delicious finger food on offer. Come along and enjoy a great night of music while supporting this young mans dreams.
A True Gent.
Our parish lost its oldest resident this week. Peter McNamara, Ballyduff Village returned home to the Lord just shy of his 94th birthday. Peter and his late wife Stacia lived in the shadow of the church for many years and raised their son Martin there. When his beloved Stacia died he was indeed a broken hearted man but he fought back and carried on as best he could delighting in the comfort and kindness of family, friends and neighbours. He trully loved his neighbours and was lucky to be surrounded by such a kind and helpful bunch of neighbours.
Peter was indeed a true and honest Christian, never sought the limelight or looked for praise for being religious. It was just part of his regular day. The visits from the local priests and receiving communion on a Sunday was very special to him.
There are many words which spring into my mind when I hear the name Peter McNamara but I will just share a few, kind, intelligent, witty, hardworking, religious and honest. He loved chatting to people and had some of the most interesting stories you could ever hear. He touched many lives and I believe that each of us is a better person for having known him. We offer our deepest sympathy to Martin, Bridget and the boys and to all his family and friends. May his sweet gentle soul now rest in peace where pain and suffering is no more. Ar Dheis De go raibh se.
Parish Website.
Have you tried our new parish website yet? Do yourself a huge favour and click on Ballyduffparish.com. This website was cleverly designed by local man James Tubbritt. Included on this website is a virtual tour button press on the button and take a virtual trip around the church. There is also lots of parish information on there and these notes are carried on each week so pop on and have a look. Let all your relatives and friends from here who are all in foreign lands and let them keep in touch.
Your Notes
Please contact me Linda Spillane if you have any items which you would like to include in these notes. For many people in our parish these notes are their only link with parish life so let them know