05-04-2009 Newsletter
Palm Sunday

BUNCLODY MASS INTENTIONS

Fr. Jones & Fr Doyle

..will visit the sick and housebound on Wednesday April 8th.

Confessions:

Holy Thursday 7 - 7.45 p.m., Holy Saturday 12 Noon -1.00 p.m

Easter Ceremonies in the Church of The Most Holy Trinity

Holy Thursday :

Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8.00p.m. Ministers of the Word & Eucharistic Ministers will be Re-commissioned for the coming year at this Mass. All are encouraged to attend.

Ministers of the Word: Marie Granger, Gertrude Rowlands.
Eucharistic Ministers: Kathleen Furlong, Maura Quinlivan.

Altar Servers : Team B Practice at 10.00 a.m.

Good Friday:

Good Friday is a day of Fast & Abstinence. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3.00 p.m. Way of the Cross at 7.30 p.m.

Ministers of the Word: Lucy Wall Murphy, Brian Gilsenan, Annie Meyler, John McColgan, Patsy Cowman,

Eucharistic Ministers: Ann Behan, Ellen Delaney

Altar Servers : Team C. Practice at 10.00 a.m.

The Collection on Good Friday will be for the Christians in the Holy Land.

Holy Saturday:

Vigil Mass at 9.00 p.m.

Ministers of the Word: Elizabeth O’Connell Jones, Willie Doyle, Evelyn Mulrennan, Joe Byrne.

Eucharistic Ministers: Goretti Kavanagh, Frank Mulrennan, Piotr Machel.

Altar Servers : Team A. Practice at 10.00 a.m.

Salt will be blessed before Mass on Easter Sunday.

St Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall

Kilmyshall Choir

..will have practice on Wednesday April 8th at 8.00 p.m. in the Church. All members are requested to attend. It will be our last practice before Easter and our only practice with Sr. Fiat.

St. John Bosco Christian Youth Club :

If any primary school children from the Youth Club would like to attend the Zoo trip please contact Sr. Ostrabrams at 9375516 or 085 1697990 to reserve a seat on the bus or bring your permission slip to the club.

Fundraiser:

Bag packing will take place on 17th & 18th April in Supervalu Bunclody in aid of Kilmyshall N.S. We would like all parents to give one or two hours of their time as this is the main fundraiser for our school and all your help will be appreciated.

Ferns World Youth Day:

On Good Friday Bishop Denis Brennan will be handing over the Ferns World Youth Day Pilgrim Cross to the young people of the Diocese. This will be in the Cathedral, Enniscorthy at 7 .00 p.m.. All are welcome to attend.

Church Gate Collection

..for Our Lady of Fatima Special School , Carrigeen Street, Wexford will be held on the weekend 11th & 12th April 2009.

Holy Rosary Sisters:

Sr. Mary Gallagher wishes to thank the parishioners of Bunclody/Kilmyshall for their welcome and generosity last weekend. The total amount collected was €2,352.10. The sisters will pray for all your intentions.

Bunclody I.C.A.:

The Guild hopes to travel to Wexford Light Operas production of "The Producers" on Wednesday April 29th. Members who intend travelling are reminded that numbers and ticket money €20 should be available at April meeting on Tuesday 14th April. (note change of date)

NOTICE

Expressions of interest are invited from local Building Contractors, for the construction of the proposed new Pastoral Centre to the rear of the Church of The Most Holy Trinity , Bunclody. Pre qualification questionnaires are available for collection from the offices of Beer & Burgess Architects, Ryland Street, Bunclody. FINAL DATE: 8TH. APRIL 09

Bunclody & District Active Retired Association

-Reminder to Members who are travelling on the outing to Westport form May 11th -May 15th - The remainder of the cost €250 .00 will be collected at the next meeting in Redmond’s , Main St, on Monday 6th April at 3.00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Mr John Maher ( Photographer) will give a talk on "How to get the best from your Camera, conventional or digital". The Association are also holding an Art Exhibition on Sunday 5th April from 1.00 - 6.00 p.m.. Any member who wishes to contribute please contact Jim Byrne on 9377561.

Bunclody Day Care Services Ltd.

On Thursday 9th April In St Aidan’s Hall Your support would be most welcome.

Wexford Region Dyspraxia/DCD Parent Support Group

Second Meeting will take place on Monday April 20th 2009 from 8.00 -10.00 p.m. at the back of the VEC, The Enniscorthy Education Centre. Guest Speaker to be confirmed.

Whist :

Continues every Monday night at 8.30 p.m. in St. Aidan’s Hall, Irish St. Bunclody.

Co Wexford / Garden & Flower Club.

Plant Sale & Coffee Morning in Clonroche Community Centre on Thursday 16th April from 11.00 a.m.—12.30 p.m. Proceeds to Co. Wexford Hospital Home care & Sr. Kazitos Garden Project ( The Gambia)

Margaret Nolan Chiropodist

.. will be on Holidays from 5th - 12th. May and will be closed during this time.

First holy communion :

Prayer books, rosary beads & cards are now on sale in the parish office.

GOOD FRIDAY IS A DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE

As we have journeyed together this Lent we have prayed in solidarity with 26 million people who have been displaced as a result of conflict around the world. We have heard their stories and found out some of the ways Trócaire seeks to be beacons of light for these our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. This Sunday we invite you once again to consider Somalia and to hear an important invitation from Trócaire around a way you can help.The global silence on Somalia has been deafening. More than one million civilians have been forced to flee their homes because of violence and need protection. Peace must be built but this requires leadership and resources. Trócaire is calling on the Irish and UK governments to appoint a Peace Advocate to speak on behalf of the voiceless. A Peace Advocate can champion the protection of civilians, promote sustainable peace and help facilitate humanitarian access. A Peace Advocate is a vital commitment of resources and solidarity.

Please sign Trócaire’s campaign postcards available from Maynooth (01) 6293333, Belfast 90808030 or sign online www.trócaire. org. In doing so, you show your desire to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need.

Trocaire Boxes to be returned on Good Friday. Thank You for your contributions

Palm Sunday

Reflection for the Day

In the floor of the holy sepulchre in Jerusalem, you can put your hand through a hole and you can touch the rock of Calvary. The place of the crucifixion is as near as a touch of the hand.

Crucifixion is near for us all the time—our worries, problems, suffering—all ages know some pain and suffering. And the other side—all through this story Easter is near. We celebrate from this side of Easter. We can always find hope. There’s no rock of resurrection we can touch, in faith. We can face the worst because Jesus has known the best—new life, new hope, never a final end.

A time in prayer when all is quiet and still, help from family and friends, a doctor, a nurse, all the people who can help—that’s how we can touch the rock of resurrection . That ’s what we remember this week. Action for the Week
Donal Neary SJ

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