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NEWSLETTER
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3rd February 2019 YEAR C

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

The Parish of Bunclody/Kilmyshall shall be a Community:
 Of renewed faith and commitment to Christ expressed in prayer and genuine Eucharistic worship where
all participate fully.
 With deep respect for and interest in each and every person.
 Flourishing in love, care, support, co-operation, education and communication, building to the unity of
the Body of Christ.
Bunclody / Kilmyshall Parish

 Reaching out the hand of welcome to all who do not belong to our faith and worshipping
community.

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Sat. 2nd Feb - Sun. 10th Feb 2019
Most Holy Trinity Bunclody A prophet is never welcome in his home town.
This familiar saying paraphrases the words of Je-
Saturday 2nd February 11:00am sus in today’s Gospel: “I tell you solemnly, no
Willie Redmond, Coolmelagh, Bunclody. prophet is ever accepted in his own country.”
Saturday 2nd February 7:00pm
Patrick Hanrick, Ballinastraw. We might find ourselves sympathising with
Kathleen Doyle, Ballinapark. Jesus on this front: that feelings that no what we
Sunday 3rd February 12 Noon have done in our adult life, in our homeplace we
Dr Edward Fitzgerald, Anniversary. are still identified with the child we were or the
Monday 4th February 9:00am family we came from. Sadly there are some who
James Moorhead, Irish Street. seems to delight in taking other down a peg or
Thursday 7th February 9:00am two and ensuring they don’t get ideas “above
Patrick Morrissey. their station.”
Julia Cantwell.
Saturday 9th February 7:00pm
Perhaps we ourselves have this tendency
Florence Griffin, Drumderry.
sometimes. We can be guilty of pigeonholing peo-
Brigid Jordan, Church Rd. ple, of silencing their voices because their mes-
Sunday 10th February 12 Noon sage comes in the wrong package. We don’t al-
Florence Griffin, Drumderry. ways recognise the prophets among us. Do we
Kathleen & Michael O Connell, Irish Street, listen to young people’s opinions? Do we dismiss
John Kehoe, Craan. the experience and wisdom of elderly people? Are
St. Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall we biased against certain groups of people or do
Saturday 2nd February 8:00pm we shoot people down before they even speak,
George O’ Neill, 1st Anniversary. just because wee have disagreed with something
Annie Nolan, Cashel, Mick Nolan, Ellen Brennan, Kitty West & they said in the past?
Betty Nolan.
John, Ann, Mick & Nick Kinsella, Kilmyshall. Jesus, the carpenter’s son, faces this atti-
Saturday 9th February 8:00pm tude in today’s Gospel. Returning home to Naza-
John, Catherine & Pat Nolan, Kilmyshall
Sunday 10th February 10:30am reth he impresses his former neighbours at first
Paddy & Elizabeth Byrne, Kilmyshall. with his preaching. But as soon as he challenges
then, they turn on him. They refuse to listen to
Family Mass his message of hope and inclusion. They hustle
The next family mass will take place on February him out of town and attempt to throw him from a
3rd at 12 noon. All are invited to join us. cliff. “Joseph’s son” should not be speaking to
them in this manner. Joseph’s son should know
Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2019 his place.
The Ferns Diocese pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place
from May 11th to 16th. Application forms are available -Tríona Doherty
from the parish office, including applications for the
disabled who wish to join the invalid pilgrimage.
ALPHA Course
Adoration Renewal Beginning Thursday 7th February in Bunclody
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is spreading to many Pastoral Centre. Time: 7:30—9:30
parishes in the Diocese of Ferns. For information or to register contact the Parish
Why? Office on 053-9376190 or email:
A speaker will answer over weekend of Feb 9th & 10th. bunclodyparishoffice@eircom.net

SYMPATHY
We offer our deepest sympathy and
prayers to the families and friends of:
Margot Hodges & Paddy O’ Brien
May They Rest in Peace.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Monday 9.30am– 8.00pm
Tuesday to Friday 7:30—8:30am,
Saturday 9:30—10:30am.
No Adoration on Bank Holidays
Livestreaming
Mass in our church is available to watch online. To
view the stream go to mcnmedia.tv and search:
Bunclody. All masses are available to view .
If you have questions or feedback please contact
the Parish Office 053 93 76190.
Envelope Collection
Monday 28th January: €815.00
Thank You for your Generosity
 Alcoholics Anonymous: M eetings held Tuesday &
Saturday at 8:30pm in Brennan’s Market Square.
 Whist: M onday night 8:45pm in Day Care Centre.
 St Vincent de Paul : Local Confidential helpline
087 3696883, please call if you need help.
 S.V.P. request Box is now located at back of
shop. There is a new new spaper recycling bin
beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P.
Choir: P ractice in Bunclody Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
Rosary recited for sick of the parish at 7:15 pm. New
members most welcome. I f you have relatives or
friends who are ill at home or in hospital, please let us
know and they will be remembered in the rosary and
prayers for the sick. All are welcome to join in the prayer.
Bunclody VTOS
Is enrolling now. Participants can complete QQI
courses free of charge. If you’re aged 21 or over, in
receipt of a social welfare payment & want to return
to education or upskill please call into Bunclody
Adult Education Centre on Ryland Road or phone
0863837645 for more information.
Our Lady of Lourdes N.S.
Will hold an Open Week from Mon 11th to Thurs 14th Feb
for pupils starting school in 2019/2020. Parents and chil-
dren are invited to visit the school between 9.30am &
10.30am. This will allow you to see the school in opera-
tion, to visit classes & talk with teachers & pupils. All are
welcome. Light refreshments served. Enrolment forms for
available in the school office.
Kilmyshall National School
Enrolment forms for school year 2019-2020 are available
now from the school office.
THE MONDAY CLUB—February Program
St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road
Come along-enjoy a Social & Informative gathering.
th
Mon 4 Feb:
“ Demonstration of Skin Care”
by Michelle McDonald, Sam McCauley’s
th
Mon 11 Feb: Modern Technology
th
Mon 18 Feb : Arts & Crafts ~ Planning for the Year
th
Mon 25 Feb: Dancing Lessons with Declan Flanagan
New Members Always Welcome
Throughout the year we will have entertainment, information
sharing, arts/crafts, guest speakers, bingo/card playing.
This Club would suit 60+ age group. 10am -2pm
Entrance Fee: €4 which includes Tea & Light Lunch
Carrigduff National School
Table Quiz in Conway's Kildavin on 9th February
Time 8.00pm. Table of four €40. Raffle on the night.
Special Ministers for February 2019
Ministers of the Word:
7:00pm: Leanne & Mairead Mahon
9:00am: Sean Byrne
12 Noon: Sarah Burke
Eucharistic Ministers:
7:00pm: Mick Roche
9:00am: Joe Byrne
12 Noon: Maureen Byrne & Liz Whelan
Altar Servers:
7:00pm : C
9:00am : A
12 Noon : B
Flower Society: M ary M urphy
Shrine Rota: Sarah Burke & M argaret Barry
Sponsorship of Newsletter for February 2019
Crean & O’Flaherty Solicitors,
Main Office: Estate House, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Co
Wexford . Branch Office: Mill Wood, Carrigduff,
Bunclody, Co Wexford 053 9234500 / 9236560
KILMYSHALL NOTES
Choir: Choir practice in Kilmyshall every Monday at 7:30pm.
New Members most welcome.
Prayer Group: meet every W ednesday after 7:30 pm
Mass in the Oratory. All are welcome.
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday in the Church
from 10:00am to 4:00pm. New Adorers always welcome.
Hall bookings and use of hall equipment MUST be
booked through Denis O’ Neill at 087 2196565.
2nd Collection: €250
Split the Pot: W inner: Tom (South African) €148
Seller: Redmond’s Bar
300-1 Club Results January 2019:
1st. Joanne Kenny, Halfw ay House. 2nd. Brenda Farrell,
Rossard. 3rd. Nellie Farrell, Rossard. 4th. Carmel & Ted
Sinnott. 5th. Elsa Tyndall, Gurteen. 6th. John Foley,
Killanure. 7th. Frances Fogarty, Kilmyshall. 8th. Mick and
Pattie O’ Neill, Kilmyshall. 9th. Paddy O’ Connor, Ryland Hill.
10th. Jimmy Dw yer, Kilmyshall.
Eucharistic Ministers - February 2019:
Saturday Night: M arin Cullen
Sunday Morning: Nellie Long
Ministers of the Word - February 2019
Awaiting 2019 rota.
Kilmyshall I.C.A meeting Tuesday 5th February at 8:00pm in
Kilmyshall Community Hall
Bunclody Swimming pool AGM w ill be held on
Monday 4th February 2019 at 8:30pm in Redmonds loft.
New members welcome.
Bunclody VC Split the Pot Draw
Recent winner Paula Furlong €76.00
Next draw Friday 8th February.
Thank you for your support.
Kildavin / Clonegal Drama Group
present their new production of “The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley”
by Jimmy Keary. The play will take to the stage on Sat 9th, Sun
10th and Sat 16th February. Please make a note in your diary, this
event is not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you all, so
come along for a night of live comedy at its best.
PARISH INFORMATION
Most Holy Trinity Bunclody
V. Rev. Laurence O’ Connor P.P. 053 9377319.
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 11:00am & 7:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am & 12 Noon.
Weekdays: Monday - Friday 9 :00am.
Confessions: Saturday 11:30am & 6:30pm.
Please let us know when a relative is sick in hospital or at
home
Parish Office Opening Hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 8:30—3:30 Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30—4:30
Friday: 8:30—1:00 Closed for lunch 1:00—1:30 Mon—Thurs
Contact: 053 9376190
E-mail: bunclodyparishoffice@eircom.net
All notices for newsletter to be in before Thursday at 1:00pm.
Visit our website at www.bunclodyparish.org
Like and follow our new official Facebook page
- The Church of the Most Holy Trinity Bunclody.
St. Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall
Fr. Pat Duffy C.C. 053 9377188
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 8:00pm & Sunday 10:30am.
Weekdays: 9:30am Monday (Eucharistic Service),
9:30am Mass Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
7:30pm. Wednesday.
Confessions : Saturday 6:45pm to 7:30pm. Anytime by
request.
Prayer Group: meets W ednesday after 7:30pm M ass in the
Oratory (behind Parochial House)
Visit our website at www.kilmyshallparish.com
Kilmyshall Parish Office is open every Tuesday & Friday
9:00am-1:00pm. Email: kilmyshallparish@gmail.com.
DESIGNATED SAFE GUARDING PEOPLE
Bunclody: Susan Norris 087 0525440
Kilmyshall: Barbara Murphy 087 9580705