10-05-2009 Newsletter

BUNCLODY MASS INTENTIONS 

Wedding:

Congratulations to Sylvia White and James Hogan who were married recently. We wish them every success and God’s blessing for the future.

Baptism:

Through the life-giving waters of Baptism we welcome into our community Blaithin Elizabeth Scott, Ryland Road

The Holy Rosary

...will be recited for the Month of May at Our Lady’s Altar, St Mary’s Villas commencing each evening at 7.00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 6.oo p.m.

The Relics of St Therese of Lisieux

..will be reposing in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilrane on Sunday 10th May from 2pm-4pm for veneration by the public. There will be a Farewell Ceremony at 3 p.m.

Prayer Group:

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

ACCORD

(Catholic Marriage Care Service) is currently seeking people to train as Marriage Education Facilitators. If you are interested, please contact ACCORD, Wexford @ 053- 9123086or flswexford@eircom.net for further information.

St Vincent de Paul Society :

Meeting on Thursday May 14th at 8.00 p.m. in Parish Office.

St Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall

The Parents Council of Kilmyshall N.S.

..would like to thank all the parents who participated for Kilmyshall’s School Fundraiser in Supervalu Bunclody on 17th/18th April. Thanks to Mr. Joe O’Reilly for the use of his premises on those days. Thanks also to all who contributed to this worthy cause. The amount raised was €1,213.00.

Diocesan Pilgrimage Day In Knock:

Please join us for our Diocesan Pilgrimage Day in Knock on July 5th. We invite all those from the parish who would like to make this Annual Trip together as a community. The bus will leave at 7.00 a.m. from Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Bunclody on Sunday 5th July .The Cost will be €15.00. Names and Deposit taken at Parish Office. For further information contact Mother of Light on 085 1697990.

Charity Auction:

Auction will be held in Kilmyshall Community Centre on Sunday 10th May at 1.30 p.m. Farm and Garden Produce, Furniture etc. All goods donated must be in good condition and working order. For information contact any member of the Parish Council or Hall Committee. Your support on the day would be appreciated. Anyone wishing to book the hall in Kilmyshall please contact Denis O’Neill on 0872196565 or 053 9377728

Annual Church Gate Collection

..for St. Patrick’s Special School, Enniscorthy is being held this weekend in Bunclody and Kilmyshall.

Kildavin Country Market

Open every Saturday Morning from 11a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Come along and meet friends and local producers. Contact: 053 9375873

Bunclody Active Retired

TAKE NOTE: Bus leaving Bunclody at 10.30am. sharp on Monday 11th. May for the Westport Trip.

Bunclody Brightest Spark:

Table Quiz fundraiser in aid of Eileen Aroon Festival on Thursday 21st. May at 9.00pm. in The Carlton Millrace Hotel. Table of 4 people €50.00

Bunclody I.C.A.:

Will hold their A.G.M. in the Vocational College on Monday 11th May at 8.00pm. The Yearly Membership fee will be collected at this meeting

Competition: A late photograph of Bunclody. Hostesses for the evening are Marian Kelly and Carmel Derwin. Federation President Marie Foley will be in attendance at this meeting.

Wexford Region Dyspraxia

/DCD Parent Support Group next meeting on Monday May 11th. from 8.00pm - 10.00pm. at back of VEC, The Enniscorthy Education Centre. Contact Veronica @ 087/9745861 or 053 9376373

Whist :

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

The G.A.A.

..are celebrating are celebrating 125 years next Sunday May 10th. Matches for all age groups from under 8’s to Adults. Teams from HWH/ Bunclody , Ladies Football & Camogie Clubs will be represented. Matches start at 3.00 p.m. in the local GAA pitches. Everyone is welcome and your support will be greatly appreciated. Admission is Free.

Tidy Towns:

Bunclody Tidy Towns Association are entering the National Tidy Towns Competition again this year. We did fairly well in 2008, increasing our points awarded in 2007. This success is due in no small way to the work of individuals who work tirelessly to keep Bunclody looking its best, all year round. The committee would like to especially thank Peter O’ Callaghan and Eddie Fisher both from Fás , Jim O’Brien who helps in various ways, Sarah Codd, who looks after the flowers and shrubs at Market Square, Ronnie Moorhead who keeps the flower troughs on The Mall always looking their best and Ann Hayes for keeping Carrig Bán litter free. We are hoping to do even better in this years competition and consequently, we are starting our weekly clean ups on Monday 11th May and every Monday, from 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. and meet in the Church Car Park. The inspections for the competition start on 1st June.If you have an hour or part free to spare . The inspections for the competition start on 1st June so if you have and hour free please come along and lend a hand to any of the clean ups. Your Help would really be appreciated.

Dial to Stop Drug Dealing -

1800 220 220 - is a free phone number that offers a safe, confidential and completely anonymous way for people who may be afraid to pass on information about drug dealing in their community . Callers are never asked their name, address or any other information that might identify them. The number is not operated by An Garda Síochana, however the information is passed on directly to the Gardaí to help feed their ongoing enquiries. The Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Campaign, which will run for six weeks throughout the South East Region, will include high profile posters in Shops, Pubs,Clubs and Community Centres.

The Deep End -- Comfort in the Spirit

In his book Things Hidden Richard Rohr writes: Isn’t it ironic that most of the gospel has probably been preached and taught by people who are very comfortable? That’s almost an assurance that these preachers will largely miss the point, that they will not preach the true or full message’ (p.104). This comes to mind on hearing today’s First Reading (Acts 9:26-31). Referring to the early Church Luke writes: ’Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers’ (v.31)

According to Rohr, it seems, comfort and blindness to truth go hand-in-hand. Are we then to hold discomfort, insecurity, and borderline poverty as kingdom values - ones we need to live by to be members of the kingdom of God? That would be a tall order for many, if so. While Jesus doesn’t appear in the Gospels as ’very comfortable,’ neither does he appear destitute.

Jesus’ ’ discomfort’ comes from opposing hypocrisy wherever he finds it. Taking a stance against hypocrisy threatens his safety, and forces him to the margins of society - even to the most extreme of margins: Golgotha.

There may be a time for that, although we pray, lead us not into temptation - do not put us to the test. But there is a time for enjoying the ’comfort of the Holy Spirit’, for enjoying the warm and healthy glow that goodness, sincere service and holiness of life can produce. Indeed, we are called to be comfortable people; but comfortable with God’s Spirit, not with the hypocrisy around or within us.

Please Note:

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

Sponsorship of the Newsletter for the month of  May is:

Cahill Bros. Glass & Glazing Market Square, Bunclody. 053 9375890

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