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NEWSLETTER
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 21st July 2019 YEAR C

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.
Bunclody / Kilmyshall Parish

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

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Sat. 20th July - Sun. 28th July 2019
Jesus visits the home of Martha. For such
Most Holy Trinity Bunclody
a short Gospel passage, this text has created
Sunday 21st July 12 Noon
much discussion among biblical scholars. It
Mary Doyle, Ballypreacus. seems everyone in this story is breaking the
Denis Byrne, Month’s Mind. rules: Jesus rebukes his host, Mary does not
Monday 22nd July 9:00am help her sister, and Martha is not sitting at Jesus’
Mary Ellen Hogan. feet like a good disciple. Luke’s gospel is all
Saturday 27th July 7:00pm about “reversal”: what you expect to happen
Shem & Marie Redmond. does not happen, often the opposite happens!
Sunday 28th July 12 Noon Confused? Mary is positioned here as a disciple
Thomas & Anastasia Gantly and deceased members of
learning from her Teacher. Martha as one who is
the Gantly family. trying to server through “many tasks”. Through-
out his Gospel, Luke places a special emphasis
Anne O’ Sullivan
on the wider circle of Jesus’ disciples, and names
the woman who follow Him. Luke is perhaps re-
St. Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall minding us in this text that being a follower of
Saturday 20th July Jesus requires an upset of the norms and a re-
Elsie & John Lacey and deceased members of the Lacey versal of roles.
family. This story occurs in Luke immediately after
Sunday 21st July the Good Samaritan, where the importance of
Special Intention service and action are clearly emphasised. It
Saturday 27th July seems unfair that Martha is being told off for
George & Annie O’ Neill, Kilmyshall. serving those who come to her. If Jesus arrived
Jack, Aidan & Molly Nolan, and their grandson Fraser with a hungry entourage, what host would not
Kindley. be stressed out! Jesus frees Martha from these
Pat, Maureen & P.J. Kenny, Cameteigue. duties, not because they are not important, but
Special Intention. so that she too can be nourished by him. Frantic
activity is never good or sustainable for us.
Parish Office Let today’s Gospel be a reminder that
Will be closed on Monday 22nd July. Normal opening when we are bogged down in the craziness
will resume Tuesday 23rd at 8:30am. around us, we can sit and listen to Him. Then we
may be better prepared for the challenges that
Volunteers for Patron we face whether they be in our homes or our
For the smooth running of the Parish Patron on wider communities.
Friday, July 26th, we ask for volunteers to act as -Jane Mellett
stewards and assist with parking and exit of cars
before/after the patron. It’s important there be a
ready response to our request. All interested contact THE ANNUAL PATRON WILL TAKE PLACE ON
the Parish Office (053-9376190) and leave contact FRIDAY 26TH JULY.
details. The Patron is an important parish event and
can’t take place without sufficient help.
Parish Office Summer Closure
The Parish Office will be closed for 2 weeks from
Gorta Self-Help Africa July 29th to August 9th. The office will be open
Wish to extend their thanks to all who contributed until 3:00pm on Friday 26th and will reopen as
to their recent church gate collection. Between normal on August 12th. Please ensure all masses
Bunclody and Kilmyshall they collected €443.76. for this period are booked by July 26th.
Words of Wisdom Livestreaming
“As along the road we travel/We shall fall down now
Mass is available to watch online. To view go to
and then/We must find the strength to straighten
mcnmedia.tv and search: Bunclody.
up/And carry on again.” - Nance Bond
All masses available live. Contact Parish Office on
053 9376190 with questions/feedback.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Monday 9.30am– 8.00pm
Tuesday to Friday 7:30—8:30am, Envelope Collection
Saturday 9:30—10:30am. Monday 15th July: €990.00
No Adoration on Bank Holidays Thank You for your Generosity
 Alcoholics Anonymous: M eetings held Tuesday &
Saturday at 8:30pm in Brennan’s Market Square.
 Whist: M onday night 8:45pm in Day Care Centre.
 St Vincent de Paul : Local Confidential helpline
087 3696883, please call if you need help.
 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.
Choir: P ractice in Bunclody Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
Rosary recited for sick of the parish at 7:15 pm. New
members most welcome. I f you have relatives or
friends who are ill at home or in hospital, please let us
know and they will be remembered in the rosary and
prayers for the sick. All are welcome to join in the prayer.
Mount Leinster Community Employment Vacancies
Bunclody Day Care are seeking
Day Care Assistants &
Day Care Assistant/Driver
Job Reference - CES 2116096
To be eligible you MUST be in receipt of a payment for one
year from DEASP and be over 21 years.
Check eligibility by contacting: D.E.A.S.P. Bridgepoint,
Enniscorthy 053 9239300 OR
Bunclody Parish Office 053 9376190/053 9376088.
Bunclody Swimming Pool
The winners of Bunclody Swimming Pool Silver Circle
Draw for July were:
1st Prize €500 Christine Dalby
2nd Prize €200 Leslie Duke
3rd Prize €100 Etta Cowman
Thank you to all who supported the draw and Silver Circle
Draw this year, your support is greatly appreciated.
Bunclody Day Care
Seeking Part Time Volunteer Drivers
for work on Tuesdays and Thursdays (hours vary)
If interested please contact Maria on 053-9776552 or
bunclodydaycare@gmail.com
Wexford Firefighters
Wexford County Council are looking for members of the
community to become Retained (part-time) Firefighters in
Bunclody/Enniscorthy/Gorey/Wexford.
An information evening will be held in Bunclody Fire Sta-
tion from 7-9pm on Wednesday 24th July and in Wexford/
Gorey/Enniscorthy fire stations on Tuesday 23rd July from
6-8pm.. All interested are invited to attend.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
On Saturday August 1st, 2020 between the Bunclody and Kilrush
Patrons , Clohamon area will hold a reunion. We hope to go down
memory lane, bringing together locals and past pupils of Clo-
hamon National School. More information in next newsletter.
Special Ministers for July 2019
Ministers of the Word:
7:00pm: Edel Kearney
9:00am: Gertrude Rowlands
12 Noon: Joe Byrne
Eucharistic Ministers:
7:00pm: Ann Behan & Teresa Shore
9:00am: Sean Byrne & Sr. Madeline Ryan
12 Noon: Ellen Delaney & Angela Connor
Altar Servers:
7:00pm : A
9:00am : B
12 Noon : C
Flower Society: Eileen Carton
Shrine Rota: Kitty J ordan & M ary Canning
Sponsorship of Newsletter for July 2019
Supervalu,
Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co. Wexford
053 9376744
KILMYSHALL NOTES
Choir: Choir practice in Kilmyshall every Monday at
7:30pm. New Members most welcome.
Prayer Group: meet every W ednesday after 7:30 pm
Mass in the Oratory. All are welcome.
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 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.
Split the Pot: W inner: P eggy M ahon. W innings:
€103. Sold in: Steemers
2nd Collection 13th/14th July: €194.50
KILMYSHALL PARISH COUNCIL extend their gratitude to
all who helped prepare for our annual field day. We thank
all who helped and gave their time to work on the day.
We thank the parishioners who donated bottles, prizes
and money. Thanks to all who came and supported us on
the day. A very special thank you to the businesses in
Bunclody and Kilmyshall who support our Field Day so
generously. It’s due to all this support; local businesses,
help preparing, and being there on the day, that makes
our Field Day such a success every year.
Eucharistic Ministers - July 2019:
Saturday: Ann Farrell
Sunday: N ellie Long
Ministers of the Word - July 2019
Saturday 27th: Ciara Kelly
Sunday 28th: M ichael Doyle
Clohamon Heritage and Vintage Day
Taking place on the street in Clohamon Sunday 11th Au-
gust from 1pm.
The Old Bog Cottage will be on display, Ireland’s only roll-
ing cottage, Also displaying engines, vintage cars, and
tractors. With other attractions such as face painting,
open air BBQ, ice cream van, and more.
All welcome—Free family day out.
For information contact Michael Gahan 087 235 5129
Bunclody VC Split the Pot Draw:
Next draw Friday 26th July. Thank you for your support.
PARISH INFORMATION
Most Holy Trinity Bunclody
V. Rev. Laurence O’ Connor P.P. 053 9377319.
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 11:00am & 7:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am & 12 Noon.
Weekdays: Monday - Friday 9 :00am.
Confessions: Saturday 11:30am & 6:30pm.
Please let us know when a relative is sick in hospital or at
home
Parish Office Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Closed for lunch 1:00 - 1:30pm Mon - Thurs
Contact: 053 9376190
E-mail: mostholytrinitypo@gmail.com
All notices for newsletter to be in before Thursday at 1:00pm.
Visit our website at www.bunclodyparish.org
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- The Church of the Most Holy Trinity Bunclody.
St. Mary Magdalene Kilmyshall
Fr. Pat Duffy C.C. 053 9377188
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 8:00pm & Sunday 10:30am.
Weekdays: 9:30am Monday (Eucharistic Service),
9:30am Mass Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
7:30pm. Wednesday.
Confessions : Saturday 6:45pm to 7:30pm. Anytime by
request.
Prayer Group: meets W ednesday after 7:30pm M ass in the
Oratory (behind Parochial House)
Visit our website at www.kilmyshallparish.com
Kilmyshall Parish Office is open every Tuesday & Friday
9:00am-1:00pm. Email: kilmyshallparish@gmail.com.
DESIGNATED SAFE GUARDING PEOPLE
Bunclody: Susan Norris 087 0525440
Kilmyshall: Barbara Murphy 087 9580705