08-03-2009 Newsletter

BUNCLODY MASS INTENTIONS

Eucharistic Adoration:

.. continues on each Monday of Lent and will conclude with a Special Hour of Prayer from 7.00 -8.00 p.m. which will include Benediction.

Prayer with Scripture Reading

( Lectio Divina) lead by Fr. Doyle continues every Monday after Holy Hour 8.00 - 9.00 p.m.

St Joseph’s Young Adult Prayer Group:

..meets on Friday 13th March in the Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Bunclody at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Speaker: A member from the Family of Adoration will speak at all Masses on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March

Prayer Group:

..each Thursday at 10.30 a.m. in the Convent Chapel during school term.

Lourdes Invalid Fund:

We wish to thank most sincerely all those who sold tickets , to those who bought tickets and to those who helped in any way . The amount collected was €1,581.88.

Alcoholics Anonymous :

A Public Meeting will be held in the Sunday School, Church Rd, Bunclody on Sunday March 8th at 8.00 p.m.

Trocaire’s Lenten Campaign

That we can call God our father tells us the kind of relationship we can have with our God. He cares for his as a father cares for his children. This second Sunday of Lent, we remember parents as they work so tirelessly and often against the odds to care for their children.

Khalid the little boy on the front of this year’s Trocaire box, is one of these children. Khalid is just one of almost one million Somalis who have been forced from their homes due to ongoing conflict and violence, where one in five children die before reaching the age of five. Please support Trocaire Lenten campaign this year. In doing this, you help the poorest parents of our world care for their children as God cares for us his children.

Church of St. Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall , Mass Intentions

History of St. Patrick:

A talk on Saint Patrick’s Life will be given by Sr. Marie du Paor( Presentation Sister) on Wednesday 11th March at 8.00pm. in the Community Centre Kilmyshall.

Kilmyshall/ Bunclody Pilgrimage to Rome 2009:

Departs on Sunday 26th April- €995 incl. tax. Included are: Return flights to Rome, 6 nights in Rome, I nights B/B & E/M in San Giovanni Rotondo, Visiting some of the many sites of Rome. €100 Deposit secures place. Contact - Anne Murphy on 087 2254206/ Janette O’ Neill on 086 3681772

Our Lady of Lourdes N.S Silver Circle Results :

• 1st Prize: €250 - Maria Doyle, Lilac Cottage, Kildavin.
• 2nd Prize: €100 - Sheila Dunbar, Gurteen.
• 3 rd Prize : € 50 - Albert Slye, Kildavin

Promoter’s Prize : - Annamaria Maher, Coolmealagh

We sincerely thank all our families & friends who supported this weeks’ draw. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 11th March.

H.W.H/Bunclody:

Under 16 Football Championship, Division 2. Match on Sunday 8th March at 11.00 a.m. HWH/ Bunclody V’s Kilmore in Kilmore.

Bunclody I.C.A :

Meeting on Monday 9th. March in the Vocational College at 8.00pm. Guests of the evening will be Sisters of the Incarnate Word. Competition will be a homemade St. Patrick’s Day Badge. Hostesses: Maura Sheridan and Helen O’Brien.

Bunclody Library:

All are welcome to the free events listed. Contact the library for details on 053 9375466 Should you require additional support to enable you to participate fully in any of our events.

• Story time for under 7’s - Wednesday at 4 p.m. Have fun colouring & listening to popular children’s stories and rhymes.
• Junior Reading Circle - Thursday 12th March at 4 p.m.
• Reading Group for adults - contact library for details.
• Senior Chess Club - Thursdays at 7.30 p.m.
• Junior Chess Club - Saturdays at 11.00 a.m. Ages 8 - 14
• English Conversation - Tuesdays 7.00 -8.00 p.m.

An Indoor Car Boot Sale

Fundraiser in aid of St Aidan’s Hall Sale will be held in St. Aidan’s Hall on Sunday 15th March from 1.00 p.m. –3.30 p.m. Boots cost €30 and booking is essential as there is a limited supply. Why not give a Spring clean and bring all your unwanted items. To book a boot call 053 9377029 after 7.00 p.m. please. Boots must be booked by Monday 9th March.

Wexford Region Dyspraxia/DCD Parent Support Group:

First meeting will be held on Monday March 9th 2009 from 8.00 p .m. –10.00 p.m. at the back of VEC , Enniscorthy Education Centre. For further information, please contact Veronica Murphy on 087 9745861 or 053 9376373 or dyspraxiaireland@eircom.net / 01 4045530.

Whist :

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

Used Stamps for the Missions:

Please leave into the Parish Office or to 7 A Irish Street. Thank You for your support. Stamp trimmers also needed.

Walled Garden Project

Bunclody Adult Learning Centre are currently organising a gardening project in March 2009. This project will take place in the heart of Bunclody town. Would you like to learn about gardening in a friendly environment and have fun? If you are interested in finding out more call Catherine on 086 8458336 or 053 9377326.

Wexford Bus

Going to Lourdes on Pilgrimage? Going on Holiday? Going to Dublin Airport?
Wexford Bus offers 7 services per day directly to Dublin Airport and return.

We drop you to within a 2 minute walk from the terminal building. The good news for Free Travel Pass holders is that we accept these passes on all services so you can use our service for free! The service starts in Wexford Town and the pickup times in Ferns are - 02.00,05.30,07.30,10.30,13.00,16.00,21.00.
Bus Collection point is the bus stop outside the Catholic Church in Ferns.

Help us reclaim PAYE paid on donations.

If you made donations amounting to €250 or more in 2008 and you are a PAYE taxpayer, we ( as a registered Charity) could reclaim the income tax you paid on the amount. If you are self - assessed or a company and your donation to our Church was €250 or more in 2008 you can claim tax relief on your donation The procedure is very simple. Just ask us for a special Revenue form, fill in your P.P.S. number, indicate your rate of tax, sign the form, and return it to us. We fill in the amount of your annual donations and post the form to the Revenue, who will refund us the tax. It cost you nothing. Self - assessed taxpayers can ask us for a receipt and reclaim the tax themselves. (Revenue Forms will be available at the Parish Office)

Year of Vocation

A Diocesan Vocations Launch was held this week in the Diocese of Ferns. " Is God Calling You?

What is a Priest?

All baptised Christians , led by the Spirit of Jesus, are called to be his witnesses both in what we say and in how we live. In that way, we literally represent Him. Baptism is not just something that happens to us; it is about what we become. We become members of the body of Christ. To use the words of St. Teresa of Avila: "Christ has no body now, but yours."

Priests represent Christ in a particular way when they celebrate the Eucharist, and also when they preach the Gospel or celebrate the other sacraments. Through the sacrament of Holy Orders a priest, in spite of his own human limitations and even his personal sinfulness, " becomes Christ" for the people. This is not just a matter of imitating Christ or taking his place. We believe that through the power of the Holy Spirit, it is Christ himself who teaches, feeds, heals, and forgives His people, in the ministry of the priest.

Prayer for Vocations -God our Father, we trust in your loving kindness. Bless our Diocese of Ferns with many priests and religious vocations. Give the men and women you call the light to understand your gift and the love to follow always in the footsteps of your Son. Amen

Please Note:

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

Sponsorship of the Newsletter for the month of  March is:

Mr. Pat Lennon, Funeral Director Main St. Bunclody 053 9377341

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