08-02-2009 Newsletter

BUNCLODY MASS INTENTIONS

Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Mogue Doyle, 2 Ballinapark.
Sympathy: We extend our sympathy to Mrs Monica Mernagh Ryland Road, on the death of her sister Mrs Bridget Roche who died recently.

St Joseph's’ Adult Prayer Group:

..meets on Friday Feb.13th at 7.30 p.m. in the Church of The Most Holy Trinity.
Prayer Group: has resumed each Thursday at 10.30 a.m. in the Convent Chapel.

Ministers of the Word:

A meeting will be held on Thursday Feb. 12th at 7.30 p.m. in the Church of The Most Holy Trinity for all Ministers of the Word. Rev. Colin Rothery (a guest speaker ) will attend on the night.

WYD Pilgrimage to Rome from April 2nd –7th

Twenty young people from the Diocese will be going to Rome to celebrate WYD and to bless the Cross and Icon, which will become the "Pilgrim Cross and Icon" for the Diocese.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The pilgrimage will include a visit to the Scavi under St. Peters, Asissi, the Catacombs, many of the sites of Rome and Mass in St Peters’ Square on Palm Sunday. For more details contact Fr.Jim Doyle on 053 9377624 / Fr. Ken Quinn on 051 447086.

FERNS DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

May 17th - May 22nd 2009 Application Forms available in Bunclody Parish Office Assisted Pilgrim Section—Reminder ….. Re Application Forms! Application forms for the "Assisted Pilgrim Section" of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes must be returned by March 1st 2009. If you wish to have your name included in this section and do not have an application form you may obtain one by contacting the parish office at 053 9376190 or Fr. Martin Doyle ( Chaplain to this section) at 053 9147686. The theme of the Pilgrimage this year is … Bernadette Soubirous… the person to whom the apparitions were made. The Church has declared her a Saint, not by virtue of apparitions, but because of her entire life.
Lourdes Invalid Fund: Tickets will be on sale after Mass (Weather permitting) Please support this worthy cause.

Kilmyshall Church Notes

Mass Intentions

Eucharistic Ministers For February:

• Saturday: Ann Farrell,
• Sunday: Margaret Roberts

Enrolment for pupils 2009/2010

..school year in Kilmyshall N.S. is currently taking place . Enrolment Forms, available from the school, should be returned as soon as possible and not later than March 2nd. Children starting must be 4 years of age by the date the school reopens after the summer recess.

Enrolment Forms for Our Lady of Lourdes N.S.

..for September 2009 are now available from the school. Contact: 053 9377380

Whist :

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

Senior Citizens Party: Thank You

To all who came and to all who contributed spot prizes, to all who made donations, to the Mill Race Hotel for a great meal and evening.

Country Market

..will take place in The Spellman Hall, Kildavin on Saturday 14th February from 11a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Please come along and support us

Bunclody I.C.A.:

Usual monthly meeting in the Vocational College on Monday Feb. 9th at 8.00 p.m. Guest will be Bridget Arnold who will give a short demonstration and talk on furniture restoration and antiques. Hostess: Catherine O’Neill & Marie Hayes. Competition: Home made Valentine’s Card.

Bunclody Library:

All are welcome to the free events listed. Contact the library for details on 053 5375466  Should you require additional support to enable you to participate fully in any of our events. Reading Groups also for adult and children.

Bunclody and District Active Retired:

Those who are interested in going on the proposed trip to Westport from May11th –15th should have their names and deposit in as soon as possible. Contact Kathleen on 087-9623132 or Kay on 086-8867028.

Teddy Bear Picnic:

Cois Ceim Montessori, Ardeen, Bunclody are holding a sponsored Teddy Bear Picnic in aid of Special Olympics on Friday February 13th. Please show your support

The Kildavin/Clonegal Drama Group

The Drama Group will stage "There goes the Bride" by Ray Cooney and John Chapman in Spellman Hall, Kildavin, on Friday 20th February and Sunday 22nd February at 8.00 p.m. nightly. All seats will be on a first come first served basis. Come along for a night of live entertainment at its best.

Bunclody Credit Union:

Congratulations all the Schools who took part in the Credit Union Schools Quiz on Sunday Feb.1st.

Winning Team
U 13 Kilmyshall N.S: - Diarmuid Crean, Anna Kenny, Jack Forrestal, Sinéad Kelly
U 11 Kildavin N.S: – Niamh Barry, Eilis Murphy, Ryan Dobbs, Kevin O’Brien

Fitness Class

..on Monday nights in Kilmyshall Hall at 7.00 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes. Contact Tracey on 086 2069256

Cake Sale:

Students at Bunclody Adult Learning Centre apologise for the cancellation of our cake sale on Tuesday due to weather conditions. We have re scheduled the sale for Friday Feb. 13th from 11.a.m.—1 p.m. Proceeds in aid of Slaney River Rescue.

The Bunclody Day Care Services Ltd.

We would like to invite new members to attend the centre. The centre is now open on Tuesdays as well as on Thursdays. All are welcome to join us for a cup of tea on either morning and we would be delighted if you continued to attend the centre. You may contact us on 053 9376552. We are also at present re - evaluating the list of people who would like to apply for sheltered housing. Wexford Co. Council is at present re - assessing our application for the Housing Scheme. Anyone interested in applying for one of these houses should contact one of the people listed below. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Contact: Sean Kelly: 053 9377266  Dan Mc Clean: 053 9377266
Eileen Dunne : 053 9377424   Maírín Kehoe: 053 9376088

Please Note:

All items for the Newsletter must be in before Lunchtime on Wednesday.

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