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Welcome to the Oblate Youth Service |
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OYS Reunion 2008 |
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Well folks, it's that time of year again. Pull out the party frocks and dust off those dancing shoes cos the OYS will be hosting their annual Reunion on Friday the 21st November at 8pm sharp upstairs in the Garda Club on Harrington St. Every single member of the OYS, past or present is invited and implored to attend because do we have a treat for you!!
Firstly, the entertainment on the night will be provided by none other than the OYS House Band under the choral direction of Messrs. Paul Maguire and Paddy Fitz, ably assisted by 'Chess' Fusco, John Harbron, Ruth Bennett, Ann Lynch and Kaye Duffy!! And they have a catalog of hits from the Fifties to the Naughties and everything in between. There will definitely be a tune to suit you!!
Secondly, the OYS will be laying on a fine spread of gourmet treats so come early to avoid disappointment and hunger!
Finally, we are privileged to have obtained for our mini - 'on the night' - raffle the following amazing prizes:
A meal for 2 at the world famous 'Fallon & Byrne's' Restaurant! A voucher for a turkey and ham, care of Doyle's Butchers. Numerous bottles of wine of outstanding vintages and no doubt a few other delectable items will be making an appearance!!!
So bring your friends, family, pets and partners for the annual OYS Reunion on Friday 21st Nov as it promises to be a cracking night!!
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The OYS will once again be travelling to Lourdes this September (15th-23rd) for the Annual Oblate Anglo-Irish Pilgrimage. If you are interested in joining the OYS on this Pilgrimage, please contact
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for further information.
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OYS Annual Guest Reunion - Inchicore |
Following the success of the past two years the OYS is again staging the annual Guest Reunion for all who come to Lourdes on the annual Oblate Pilgrimage. This is an opportunity for our Guests to meet up and renew friendships, reminisce on their Lourdes experience and discuss the coming years trip. It also gives the OYS the chance to meet up with our Guests. The day will take place on Sunday June 20th at 1pm in the Aras Mhuire Hall in Inchicore. Mass will be held firstly followed by a trip to the Grotto. Lunch will be provided for as well as entertainment for the afternoon.
All OYS who can attend are asked to try and endeavour to make it for the day. The organising committee will be sending out mail shots to remind all members.
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OYS Annual Fundraising Draw 2009 Results |
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We'd like to extend our grateful thanks again to all those who supported the OYS this year in our Annual Fundraising Draw. The funds raised will, as always, help support our projects both at home in the Province and abroad - details of which can be seen on this site.
1st Prize - G. O'Connor, Co. Limerick, Ireland
2nd Prize - Nelly Keelly, Co. Wexford, Ireland
3rd Prize - Kathleen Casey, Co. Dublin, Ireland
4th Prize - Liam Carey, Co. Meath, Ireland
Congratulations to all of our winners, who will be contacted shortly. Also our sincerest thanks to those who kindly donated and sponsored our prizes especially Cityjet and the Hilton Belfast.
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Best of luck to the OYS members participating in the final phase of the Streetwise rebuild. In the last phase of a 5-year project, a group of tradesmen from Birr, Co. Offaly led by OYS member Padraig McIntyre and assisted by members Gareth Rooney, Kieran Shine and Ann Lynch are heading out to Durban, South Africa to reroof the home for street children which was badly needed. The OYS have contributed €10,000 to the project from projects like the Annual Members Draw and the Christmas Wreath Sale. Thanks are due to the lads from Birr and especially Padraig for agreeing to run the project. More info on Streetwise is available in the Africa>Streetwise section.
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Christmas Wreath Project 2008 |
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Just a short note to thank everyone and particularly Ed McMahon for the work on the Christmas Wreath Project 2008. It was very successful and as soon as we have a final figure from the sales we'll let everyone know!!! Thanks are also due to the Oblates for facilitating the project in the parishes at the masses and events over the Christmas period.
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Our mission statement |
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"Through our service we strengthen our faith"
Working together we are enriched as we use the gifts of our youth to serve those in need through the missionary spirit of St. Eugene de Mazenod
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