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NEWSLETTER
Seventh Sunday of Easter 2nd June 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. 1st June - Sun. 9th June 2019
The final scene of the movie, Dead poets Society, is
Most Holy Trinity Bunclody one of the most moving in modern cinema. Beloved
Saturday 1st June 7:00pm teacher Mr Keating (played by the late Robin Wil-
Wayne Farrell, 8th Anniversary. liams), is saying a final farewell to his students, who
Angela Kavanagh, 4th Anniversary. have been inspired by his unorthodox teaching meth-
PJ Doyle, Church Road. ods and his encouragement to make your lives ex-
Sunday 2nd June 12 Noon traordinary. As he leaves the classroom, the students,
Edward, Bridget & Annie O’Neill and deceased relatives of I defiance of their strict headmaster, stand on their
the O’Neill family, Corragh. desks and salutes him with the words, “O Captain! My
Wednesday 5th June 9:00am Captain!” - referring to a poem he taught them.
For the success of students in their Leaving & Junior Certif- Goodbyes are often emotional, particularly if
icate examinations.
we know we might not see the other person again for
Saturday 8th June 7:00pm a long time, if ever. In films and TV programmes, a
Mary & Patrick Grace, Anniversary, Main Street. farewell scene can be a pivotal moment, or even the
Walter Forde & Fr. Walter Forde. climax of the drama. Sometimes, when characters
Sunday 9th June 9:00am say goodbye to each other, we see a shot of one of
Ellen Breen, Millview. them left behind, beret, gazing in to the distance af-
Bridget Tompkins 1st Anniversary & her husband James, ter their loved one. In this context, one line in today’s
Knockanure. first reading always grabs my attention. “They were
Bridget Foley, Ballypreacus. still staring into the sky.” The apostles had just wit-
Sunday 9th June 12 Noon nessed Jesus being “lifted up” and taken from their
Ned Dunbar, Gurteen. sight. They has lost him once with his death and now
Denny & Bill Murphy, Gurteen & deceased members of the they are losing him a second time, after precious time
Murphy family. spent with him following his resurrection.
Anne Murphy, Anniversary.
But the scene in today’s first reading for the
Ascension is no ordinary goodbye. It is not a dramatic
St. Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall scene written for a film script. In fact, Jesus does not
Saturday 8th June 8:00pm seem to say goodbye at all. His last words are a
Nancy Murphy, Kilmyshall. promise to the disciples: the Holy Spirit will be with
Margaret, Tommy & Pat Kavanagh, Ballinapark. them as they set out on their mission. They have not
Sunday 9th June 10:30am been left alone.
John Hogan, 5th Anniversary, Ryland.
Michael Reck, Elizabeth Nolan, Elizabeth Byrne & deceased
Tríona Doherty
members of their families.

SYMPATHY Eucharistic Procession Open Meeting

We offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to the There will be an open meeting on Wednesday
family and friends of: June 12th at 8pm in Bunclody Pastoral Centre to
Helen O'Neill Née Sweeney organise the forthcoming Eucharistic Procession.
May She Rest in Peace. All are invited to attend.

Church Gate Collection DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

The Friends of Gorey Hospital hold a Church Gate
Collection on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June
2019. Money raised will provide care and comfort
for patients. All support appreciated.
Words of Wisdom
“Those who love have not gone away, their
memory lingers still. - Nance Bond
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
* The Eucharistic Procession will take place on
Sunday June 23rd.
* The Patron will take place on Friday 26th July.
Eucharistic Minister Training
We will have a training session for Eucharistic Ministers
on Thursday June 13th at 8pm in the Pastoral Centre.
All ministers are asked to attend. Anyone interested in
becoming a minister please contact Sr Ostrabrama on
087-2797194 and feel welcome to attend training.
Envelope Collection
Monday 27th May: €910.20
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.
Livestreaming
Mass is now available to watch online. To view the stream
go to mcnmedia.tv and search: Bunclody.
All masses are available live. Contact the Parish Office on
053 9376190 with questions/feedback.
Clohamon Fair Day Sunday 2nd June
Street market traders (inc The Clay Shack & Bunclody
Indoor market), raffle, BBQ, ice-cream van, busking from
2pm. 5-a-side street ladies and gents Tug of War at
4:30pm sharp. For details contact:
Eilish 087 1345229 OR Mick 087 235 5129
Open Garden
Walter Kelly’s garden, Tombrick, Ballcarney (Y21 F853)
will be open on Sunday 9th June 2pm—6pm in aid of St
Anthony’s Unit, Co. Wexford Community Workshop.
Tea served, and raffle.
Mount Leinster Community Employment Vacancies
Caretaker—Bunclody Parish (1)
Job Reference - CES 2112893
Closing Date: Thursday 6th June 2019 at 5pm
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 Active Retired
Summer Tea Party Thursday 6th June at 3pm
in Rivers Edge.
Members Only Please.
Bunclody VC Split the Pot Draw:
Next draw Friday 28th June. Thank you for your support.
Special Ministers for June 2019
Ministers of the Word:
7:00pm: Patsy Cowman
9:00am: Sean Byrne
12 Noon: Sisters
Eucharistic Ministers:
7:00pm: Goretti Kavanagh & Maura Quinlivan
9:00am: Deraldine Roberts & Leanne Nolan
12 Noon: Sarah Burke & Celia Burns
Altar Servers:
7:00pm : B
9:00am : C
12 Noon : A
Flower Society: Hannah Fitzpatrick
Shrine Rota: J ohn Burke & Elizabeth Dockrell
Sponsorship of Newsletter for June 2019
Supervalu,
Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co. Wexford
053 9376744
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.
Split the Pot: Fri 24th May: W inner: Cian & J amie
White, €110, Seller: Kilmyshall National School
2nd Collection 25th 26th May: €202.50
Eucharistic Ministers - June 2019:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Ministers of the Word—June 2019
Saturday 8th: Riona M ahon
Sunday 9th: M argaret Roberts
Dates for your Diary:
Sunday 23rd June - Corpus Christi.
Sunday 14th July - Kilmyshall Field Day.
Friday 19th July - Kilmyshall Patron.
THE MONDAY CLUB
St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road
Come along-enjoy a Social & Informative gathering.
Mon 3rd June: Closed for Bank Holiday
Mon 10th June: “Activity Workshop” w/ Sports Active Wexford
Mon 17th June : “ Dancing” with Declan Flanagan
Mon 24th June: “ Mystery Tour”
(Book your place with Maria 053 9376552 Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Closing for Summer Break July & August Re-
Opening September 2nd 2019
New Members Always Welcome
Through the year we have entertainment, information
sharing, arts/crafts, guest speakers, bingo/card playing.
This Club suits 60+ age group. 10am -2pm
Entrance Fee: €4 which includes Tea & Light Lunch
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 - 4:30 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: mostholytrinitypo@gmail.com
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