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NEWSLETTER
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17th 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. 16th Feb - Sun. 24th Feb 2019
Most Holy Trinity Bunclody What’s so great about being poor, or hungry, or sad?
Saturday 16th February 11:00am On the surface, these Beatitudes of Jesus seem very
Richard Nugent, Barnahask strange: “How happy are you who are poor.” Surely it
is better to be wealthy, to be well fed, and to enjoy
Saturday 16th February 7:00pm good times—or to at least be comfortable and content?
Peter Jordan, Carrigduff, Anniversary.
Jack Barry, Carrigduff, Anniversary. But Jesus is not interested in comfort, or in
maintaining the status qu. The Jesus of Luke’s Gospel
Annie Cahill, Irish Street.
is something of quo revolutionary. He has come to turn
Tuesday 19th February 9:00am the social order on its head: last becomes first and
Katie Doyle and deceased members of the Doyle & least becomes greatest. His concern is always for the
McGrath families. poor and marginalised.
Friday 22nd February 9:00am
Jesus’ vision is of a world where the unjust
Dr Alfred Cantwell. structures that cause poverty, hunger and oppression
Saturday 23rd February 7:00pm are swept away. Sadly, as we hear on the news every
James Stacy. day, inequalities in our world with regard to wealth,
Sunday 24th February 12 Noon education, health and opportunities remain as stark as
ever. Speaking about how we can tackle injustice to-
James Delaney, Anniversary. day, Poper Francis has offered six “new Beatitides” for
Dan & Ellen Murphy, Ryland. the modern Christian. Like the teachings of Jesus, they
St. Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall remind us that the task of the Christian is to tackle
Saturday 16th February 8:00pm injustice and to act in solidarity with those on the mar-
Paddy O’Brien, recently deceased. gins of society.
William Mahon, Anniversary.
Pope Francis’ “new Beatitudes” include:
Sunday 17th February 10:30am
John O Neill, Glasslacken.  Blessed are those who renounce their own com-
fort in order to help others.

Baptism  Blessed are those who look in to the eyes of the

abandoned and show them their closeness.
Through the life - giving waters of Baptism we
welcome into our community:  Blessed are those who protect and care for our
Eryk Kacper Slowik common home.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2019
The Ferns Diocese pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place
from May 11th to 16th. Application forms are available
from the parish office, including applications for the
disabled who wish to join the invalid pilgrimage.
Radio Mass
On Sunday 24th February a Radio Mass will be
broadcast from our Church at 10:00am. As a
result there will be no 9:00am mass.
-Tríona Doherty.
ALPHA Course
Come and explore your Faith and the Christian
Message. The course will run for the next 9 weeks
on Thursday evenings from 7:30pm—9:30pm in
the Pastoral Centre. All are welcome.
Pastoral Council Meeting
The next Pastoral Council meeting will take place
on Tuesday 19th of February at 8:00pm in the
Pastoral Centre. We hope all members can attend.

Parish Office Opening Hours Livestreaming

February 25th—March 1st
Monday 25th: 8:30am—3:30pm, Tuesday 26th:
8:30am—3:30pm, Wednesday 27th: 2:00pm—
5:00pm Closed Wednesday (AM) Thursday, and
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
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 11th February: €683.10
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.
Mount Leinster Community Employment Vacancies
Day Care Assistant - Bunclody Day Care (1)
Job Reference - CES 2100113
Bunclody Tidy Towns - General Operative
Bunclody (1)
Job Reference - CES 2100114
Grounds Person/Maintenance
HWH/Bunclody GAA Club (1)
Job Reference - CES 2100115
Closing date for all jobs: Friday 22nd February
To be eligible you MUST be in receipt of a payment for one
year from DEASP and be over 21 years.
Check eligibility by contacting: D.E.A.S.P. Bridgepoint,
Enniscorthy 053 9239300 OR
Bunclody Parish Office 053 9376190/053 9376088.
Bunclody Kilmyshall Drama Group
Present “Moonglow” as their competitive festival production for
2019. The play tells the story of two elderly care home patients
with Alzheimer's, who move between the present and their mem-
ories of their younger selves. The play runs in the FCJ Concert
Hall nightly at 8pm from Wed 20th February to Saturday 23rd Feb.
Tickets available on the door.
EVOLV's Spring into Health Week
Feb 25th to March 2nd! - €10 Facials - €25 Treatments - Crazy
Deals with up to 50% OFF Your favourite products — €10 Choles-
terol Testing— 1/2 price Allergy Tests and so much more!! Go to
WWW.EVOLV.IE or Call in store for full programme! 0539236009
The Annual General Meeting of Bunclody Home Care Can-
cer will take place in Redmonds Lounge Bunclody on Tues-
day 26th February 2018. New Members welcome.
HWH Bunclody GAA Club & Bunclody Camogie Club
Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebrations Saturday 23rd Feb
2019 at 8pm in Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club. Admission
€10. Tickets available from D&M Laundrette 087 6808134.
Admission by ticket only.
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: €232.50
Split the Pot Feb 8th: W inner: Tom (South Africa) €162
Seller: Steemers.
Eucharistic Ministers - February 2019:
Saturday Night: M arin Cullen
Sunday Morning: Nellie Long
Ministers of the Word - February 2019
Saturday 23rd: Philomena Coleman
Sunday 24th: Cathal Sweeney
Next ALPHA meeting Thursday 21st February in parish
pastoral centre from 7:30-9:30. All are welcome.
Bunclody Swimming Pool
Silver Circle draw will be held on Friday 8th March in Redmond's
Loft Bunclody 1st prize €500, 2nd Prize €200, 3rd prize
€100.Tickets €10 /draw. If you wish to participate please contact
committee members at the following numbers 0876444261,
0872981506 and 0857699645.
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.
Kilmyshall National School
Enrolment forms for school year 2019-2020 are available
now from the school office.
Bunclody VC Split the Pot Draw
Recent Winner Paddy Mulally €91.00
Next draw Friday 1st March. Thank you for your support.
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