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17-12-2023  Newsletter


Most Holy Trinity: Mass Intentions

  • Saturday 16th December
    11:00am Andy Mahon, Church Road, Anniversary.
    7:00pm Tommy Armstrong, Month’s Mind. Anthony (Tony) Nash, Months Mind. John Sheridan, Irish Street. Anne Raleigh, Nancy & Charlie Roche, Anniversaries. Tony Melay and deceased members of the Melay family. Patrick & Ellen Nolan and deceased members of the Nolan family. Mick Tobin & deceased members of the Tobin family. Mick & Bridie Brown & Jim & Maura Ryan. PJ O’Brien, Drumderry, 1st Anniversary.
  • Sunday 17th December
    12 Noon Tom Tobin, St Mary’s Villas, 1st Anniversary. Molly Murphy, Ryland Road & Brendan Brophy, Dublin. Lizzie & Winnie Whelan. Lucy Wall Murphy, Anniversary.
  • Saturday 23rd December
    7:00pm Tommy & Mary Ellen Atkinson, Anniversaries.
  • Sunday 24th December
    12 Noon Jim & Joan Moore,& their son Jimmy, St Mary’s Villas, Anniversaries. Mary Lineham & Kitty O’Brien & deceased members of the Lineham & Redmond families.
    9:00pm Patrick, Martin, Mary & Aidan Jordan, St. Mary’s Villas, Anniversaries Mollie & Aidan Whelan. Martin, Ellen & Patsy Redmond Carrigduff. Jack & Anne Raleigh, Brady’s Cross & their daughter Nancy Roche & daughter in law Agnes Raleigh 5th Anniversary.

Bunclody Christmas Arrangements

Penetential Service in Bunclody Church Sunday 17th December at 8:00pm.
Mass on Saturday 23rd at 7:00pm
Sunday 24th at 9:00am and 12:00Noon
Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 9:00pm
Christmas Day Mass at 9:00am and 12:00Noon.
St Stephen’s Day Mass at 11:00am


St Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall

  • Saturday 16th December 8:00pm John & Mary Dwyer, Glasslacken, Anniversaries. Sean Whelan, Anniversary & his daughter Mary Farndon recently deceased.
  • Sunday 17th December 10:30am Helen O’Brien, 1st Anniversary & Ewen O’Brien.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT’

COMES TO ST MARY’S You are invited to a stellar evening of choral & organ music in St Mary’s Church on Wednesday, 20th December, 7.30pm. This ‘Carols by Candlelight’, will be similar to the traditional service of ‘Nine Lessons and Carols’ as heard on radio. The music will feature Dr Jeffrey Cox on the organ, accompanying some pieces for adult choir made up of choristers from Wexford and Waterford, as well as singers from Carrigduff N.S, plus trumpeter Mr Anthony Nolan, and congregational singing. All welcome. Donations to UNICEF Gaza Appeal & Church Windows Fund.


Envelope Collection

Sunday 10th December: €498.00 Thank You for your Generosity


St Vincent de Paul:

Church Gate Collection is on this weekend, December 16th and 17th. Please give generously


ENVELOPES 2024

We will soon be updating our Envelope List for 2024. We would like to invite those who do not contribute to this collection to consider it for 2024. All donations are gratefully received and appreciated. Please ring the Parish Office on 0539376190, if you would like to be included on our list for 2024. The weekly envelope contributions are used to pay for : Insurance, Heating, Electricity, Altar Requisites etc


Ukrainian Children

Stay & Play Sessions for Ukrainian Children
Tuesday mornings from 10:00am—12:00 Noon until 19th December.
In the Pastoral Centre Bunclody,
You are invited to a morning meeting for both parents and Children. Children can have fun playing with toys while parents can talk over a cup of coffee/tea. Children must be supervised by their parents.


Contributions to the Church

The weekly envelope contributions are used to pay for : Insurance, Heating, electricity, Altar Requisites etc. we appreciate and thank you for your generous support to the upkeep of our Church and Parish. Weekly envelopes may be left in the Church, Also for convenience contributions can now be made directly to the bank. Bank Details: Bunclody Parish - IBAN : IE02 BOFI 9065 2311 1601 22 BIC: BOFIIE2D


St Vincent de Paul Christmas Coal Applications

..are now being accepted please phone or text ONCE ONLY on 0873593635


Bunclody Parish Office

Christmas Cards, Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards and 2024 Church Art Calendars are available in the Parish Office. Signed mass cards, Sympathy Cards, Mass Bouquets, general cards including wedding and baptismal cards, Rosary Beads, and Baptismal Candles, St Anthony prayer cards and various other prayer leaflets and Holy Water bottles are also available in the parish office, during office hours.

The Parish Office will be closing on Thursday 21st December for two weeks so if you would like to include any notices for the weekly Newsletter we would appreciate it if you could have all notices in by 21st December as we will be printing a double Newsletter on the 22nd December. We would also like to take this opportunity wish everyone, “Happy Christmas & Peaceful New Year”, from Breda & Liz in the Parish Office


Bunclody Library

Christmas 2023 
https://mailchi.mp/de14e8745a7c/bunclody-library-christmas-2023?e=368302c9a9


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

Do This In Memory Mass

Do This in Memory Mass will take place this Sunday 17th December at 12:00 Noon.


Special Ministers for December 2023

Ministers of the Word:

  • 7:00pm: Willie Doyle
  • 9:00am: Gertrude Rowlands
  • 12 Noon: Mary Canning

Eucharistic Ministers:

  • 7:00pm: Goretti Kavanagh
  • 9:00am: Geraldine Roberts
  • 12 Noon: Sarah Burke / Celia Burns

Altar Servers:

  • 7:00pm :
  • 9:00am :
  • 12 Noon :

Flower Society:

  • Betty Comiskey / Eileen Carton

KILMYSHALL NOTES

If you have anyone sick at home or in hospital and would like Fr Duffy to visit, please let Fr. Duffy or the Parish Office know, please contact 0539377188 or 0864460232.

Weekday Masses & Adoration and will be held in the Oratory at the back of Parochial house from Monday 20th November for Winter time.
 

Choir: Rehearsals every Thursday at 7:30pm in Most Holy Trinity Church, Bunclody. New Members male & female 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. A minimum donation of €20 appreciated.
Split the Pot Friday 1st December Winner: Ellen Brownrigg €100. Seller: Steemer’s. Envelopes are available from H.W.H Shop, Steemers, Cahill’s Hardware, D & M Laundrette, Tirlán, Redmond’s Bar, Byrne’s Hardware Ryland Lower, Kilmyshall Parish Office, & Kilmyshall School. The pot is split between Kilmyshall School & the Parish. Draw takes place every Friday. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Minister of the Eucharist December

  • Saturday Night: Patrick Murphy
  • Sunday Morning: Ann Tyndall

Minister of the Word

  • Saturday 23rd December: Deirdre Maher
  • Sunday 24th December (Vigil Mass): Chris Atkinson
  • Monday 25th December (Christmas Day): Carmel Ryan

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Kilmyshall Christmas Arrangements 2023

Confessions Parish Penitential Service will take place in Bunclody Church on Sunday 17th December at 8:00pm.
Confessions in Kilmyshall on Saturday 23rd December 10:30am to 12 Noon. Sunday 24th December Mass at 6:00pm & 8:00pm Monday 25th December (Christmas Day)
Mass at 10:00am (Blessing of toys at this Mass) Tuesday 26th—Friday 30th December (inclusive)
No Mass in Kilmyshall. Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st December Mass at Normal
No Adoration on Tuesday 19th or Tuesday 26th December. Adoration will resume on Tuesday 2nd January 2024


LOST KEYS KEYS

LOST IN KILMYSHALL CHURCH CAR PARK ROUGHLY 4 TO 5 WEEKS AGO IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT: 087 2925104 or PARISH OFFICE ON 0539376190.


Tractor Road run

Larry Canavan Memorial Christmas Light up Tractor Road run. Saturday 16th December Registration at Slaney Meats ABP Carpark Y21E1T6 from 4:00pm. Departing at 6:00pm Sharp. Open to all ages of vehicles. Music , Raffle and Auction in The Village Bar Clohamon after run. All proceeds to Bunclody Home Care Cancer. For information contact 086 363 1238 or 0871345229


BUNCLODY AA GROUP

..are moving to a new location, from Saturday 4th November 2023 all our meetings (Tuesday & Saturday nights) will be held at St Mary’s Daycare Centre, Ryland Rd Y21 C656


Bunclody Baby & Toddler Group

Start date: Wed 6th of September. Every Wednesday 09:30-11:00(term time only). Location: The Pastoral Centre, The Most Holy Trinity Church, Main Street, Bunclody. Find us on Facebook Bunclody Baby & Toddler Group for regular updates.

Bunclody Buggy Walking Group

Starts date: Mon 11th of September. Every Monday 10:00-11:00 (Term time only. Weather permitting). Location: Bunclody & surrounding area. It will vary each week. First walk will take place at the H.W.H. Bunclody GAA walking track. Update on Bunclody Baby & Toddler Group Facebook page.


BUNCLODY LIBRARY

Home Energy Saving Kits Home Energy Saving Kits are now available to borrow from Bunclody Library. The kits contains a range of tools/exercises to help householders make sense of the energy they consume on a daily basis and to identify possible problem areas. Please contact the library at 053 9375466 or email bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie for further details.


BUNCODY PRAYER MEETING

..WILL RESUME ON WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT 7:30PM IN THE PASTORAL CENTRE. ALL ARE WELCOME


Collections during Mass

Bunclody/Kilmyshall Collections during Mass
The 1st collection is for the benefit of the Priest.
The 2nd collection is for the upkeep of the electricity, heating, repairs etc.
Your support for both is much appreciated.


hot dinner delivered

If you or someone you know is in need of a hot dinner delivered to your home by volunteer drivers three times per week, Please contact Brigid on 087 2699411 to discuss eligibility.


Church Choir

Seeking new members. If you can sing, play an instrument or are interested in any way, please contact Eileen on 087-2933545 or the parish office on 0539376190. All are welcome to join. We practice Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the church.


Clohamon Community Development Group.

Classes available in Clohamon School Monday's 8pm Pilates for men. Ladies classes Tuesday and Wednesday's at 7.30pm . Contact Karen on 0877747639. Yoga with Noelle on Tuesday morning at 10.00am (NOTE change of time) and Saturday mornings at 11am. Phone 0838987155 for more details.


Clohamon School Hall

..now available for bookings. Ideal space for classes, birthday parties or promotional events etc. for bookings contact Rosemary on 0868860246 Monday to Friday after 3pm or anytime over the weekend. Text anytime. Current classes in hall. Pilates with Karen Monday’s 8pm and Wednesday 7:30pm. Meditation with Zoey Tuesday evenings 8pm. Yoga with Noelle Tuesday mornings at 11am.


Make A Difference in Your Community

..with Home Instead – We are currently recruiting experienced Caregivers for the area. Positions are part-time and can include some evening and weekend calls. Duties include assisting clients with all aspects of day to day living. QQI qualification desirable but not essential and full training provided. Own transport required. Email CV to recruit.wexford@homeinstead.ie or call 053 918 4042.


Bunclody Parish Flower Society

Thank You to all Our Members who have decorated our Church this year, Help is needed to arrange flowers for February. If you would like to volunteer or donate flowers/greenery please contact Eileen Carton on 087—2933545 or the parish office on 053 9376190


Vacancy

MOUNT LEINSTER COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT clg

VACANCIES

HWH/Bunclody GAA CLUB
Bunclody AFC CLUB
Groundsperson Caretaker(2) Two Positions
Job Reference—CES-2311024 Closing Date 03/01/2024

Bunclody Tidy Towns—General Operative
(1) One Position Job Reference - 2311042
Closing Date 03/01/2024

Bunclody Parish-Caretaker/Maintenance Person(1) One Position
Job Reference - 2310778 Closing Date 03/01/2024

Good understanding of English and good spoken English is a requirement.
Closing Date for all : 03/01/2024

Please Contact Employment Services Bridgepoint Enniscorthy quoting job reference to check your eligibility: Local D.E.A.S.P (Intreo) Office Enniscorthy 053-9239300 Garda vetting will apply D.E.A.S.P eligibility criteria applies


MCN - Livestream Recordings

MCN have updated us that recordings on the live stream can now only be stored on MCN website for a maximum of 1 week and will be removed after that, this is due to GDPR regulations. However the Parish Office will have a downloaded copy of each recording which can be transferred onto your USB if you would like a copy.


Bunclody Parish Newsletter

If anybody is interested in receiving our weekly parish newsletter by email each week, please contact the parish office on 053 93 76190 or mostholytrinitypo@gmail.com and we can arrange to add your email to our list.


Bunclody ICA - New members needed

It is 70 years since ICA was started in Bunclody. The guild has always been very active in the parish for all those years. We want to keep that tradition alive. But, due in no small way to Covid 19 and the demographic ageing of our members, we are desperately looking for new members to join our guild. We meet once a month and have a guest speaker. Sometimes have various crafts, etc at our meeting. We also meet once a month for coffee and chat in local restaurant. Sadly, if we do not get new members, we may have to close the guild. If you have 2 hours to spare, once a month, and to keep the guild open, which was kept going by so many wonderful women in the past.

Please phone 087 2805426 or 086 8135587


Alcoholics Anonymous

Meetings held Tuesday & Saturday at 8:30pm in St Mary’s Daycare Centre, Ryland Rd Y21 C656


St Vincent de Paul

Local Confidential helpline 087 3696883, please call if you need help.


BUNCLODY BRIDGE CLUB

Play will resume on Wednesday 13th September in St. Mary’s Day Centre. New members Welcome. Contact Liz on (087) 6450867 or (053) 9377118


S.V.P.

..request Box now located at back of shop. There is a new newspaper recycling bin beside SuperValu in aid of S.V.P.


Bunclody Day Care Services

Bunclody Day Care Open Tuesday & Thursday 10.00am -4.00pm

Monday Club 10.00am - 2.00 pm


Livestreaming

Mass is available to watch online. To view go to
mcnmedia.tv and search: Bunclody.
All masses available live. Contact the Parish Office on 053 9376190 with any queries you may have.


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK 

“There is one among you whom you do not know”. We can know about Jesus but do we know him? What helps you to know Jesus in a way that enables you to follow in his footsteps, trusting God as he did, and seeing other people as he did? John the Baptist came to bear witness to Jesus. Who have been the people who have borne witness to you of the good news of the gospel that God loves you – a friend, a parent, a teacher, etc.? To whom have you borne that witness?

John appears in the story as one who had the courage to be himself in the face of loud and aggressive people. He was also a person who knew his own value, did not make exaggerated claims and was content with his mission. Can you recall times when you have been able to be yourself, even in the face of criticism from others?

John was “the voice of one crying out in the wilderness” - announcing confidently to those in the wilderness that they must not despair because God’s grace may come to them at any moment. Have you had the experience of being in the wilderness, feeling lost? From whom did you hear a voice that gave you hope? Have you been able to give hope to other people when they were in the wilderness do these questions have any special relevance to you in the midst of the current situation in our world?


THE HOOK OF FAITH THIS WEEK

‘Gaudete Sunday’ is the name given to the Third Sunday of Advent. It invites us to receive the real joy that comes from a deep friendship with Christ this Christmas and to welcome him with love. We have a homily, an article and inspiring quotes on the gift of joy that is born of faith. At a time when the birth of a child ought to be at the heart of Christmas, new developments on the status of unborn life in our county and country cannot be ignored or go unnoticed. Word on Fire explores the roots of the movement known as ‘Wokeism’ which is sweeping across the Western world especially at universities where certain truths are tolerated but not others. We have a video which explains Pope Francis new letter ‘Laudate Deum’ and finally, some more light and inspiration from the pen of Lorcan Brennan. Check out these and other resources available at www.thehookoffaith.com


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.
  • Reaching out the hand of welcome to all who do not belong to our faith and worshipping community.

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