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Bunclody/Kilmyshall Parish Newsletter

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Welcome

We wish to welcome our new Parish Priest Fr. Laurence O'Connor.
We pray that he will be happy among us.

Fr.Jones's Retirement 29th January 2012

Fr. Aidan G. Jones said his farewell Mass in the Most Holy Trinity at 12Noon on Sunday 29th January 2012. He was assisted by Fr. Ignacio and Fr. Joe Power P.P. Kilrush.
Also attending was Canon S.S. de Vál, Fr. Joseph Fleming P.P. Clonegal and Mr. William Masterson representing the Church of Ireland Community.
A presentation was made to Fr. Aidan by Eamon Cowman, chairman of the pastoral parish council on behalf of the members of the parish community in appreciation of his contribution to our parish.
William Masterson also made a presentation to Fr. Aidan on behalf of the Church of Ireland community.
There was a big attendance at the Mass with standing room only.
Refreshments were served in the Pastoral Centre afterwards.

Perpetual Vows of Sister Esquipulas

We extend our congratulations and very best wishes to Sister Esquipulas on the occasion of her Perpetual Vows on Tuesday December 27th 2011.
Bishop Denis Brennan presided at the Mass and received the vows assisted by Fr. Ignacio Milakonis (IVE) C.C. Kilmyshall and Fr. Aidan Jones P.P. Bunclody.
Mass was concelebrated by Bishop Brennan , Fr. Aidan Jones, Fr. Ignacio Milakonis, Fr. Marco Milakonis, Fr. Elvio Fontana, Canon S.S. de Vál, Fr. Jim Doyle and Fr. Bartholmeo.
Also attening were: Semanarians Brother Nicolas Grace and Brother Sean Bradley ,Sister Marie Caridad provincial Superior for Northern Europe,
Mother Light, Sister Ostrabrama (IVE Bunclody) and other sisters from the Incarnate Word Order.
Sisters from other Congregations: FCJ Sisters, Bunclody, Family of Adoration Sisters Ferns.
Sister Esquipulas's parents, sister and niece travelled to be with her on this special occasion.
There was a big attendance at the Mass and at the reception afterwards in the Carlton Millrace Hotel .

FCJ 150th Anniversary

The FCJ School celebrated it's 150th Anniversary in Bunclody this year . To commemorate the anniversary, Mass was celebrated on Saturday 19th November in the Most Holy Trinity Church. Mass was concelebrated by Bishop Denis Brennan, V.Rev. A.G.Jones P.P, Canon S.S. de Vál and Fr.Ignacio Mikalonis C.C. Kilmyshall.

Vocations to the Priesthood

The Diocese of Ferns has launched a new website aiming to provide information on vocations to the priesthood. The website addresses some frequently asked questions on the subject of vocations to the priesthood and also includes testimony from clergy and clerical students in the diocese.
Vocations to the Priesthood

50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012

Eucharistic Congress 2012 Dublin




Diocesan Prayer for the Eucharistic Congress
Prayer

Congratulations

We extend our congratulations and very best wishes to Canon S.S.de Vál on the occasion of his 60th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. On Friday June 18th a special Mass was concelebrated to mark the occasion. Canon de Vál was joined on the altar by many priests from the Diocese which included Rev. James Ryan C.C. Rev. Richard Lawless C.C. and V.Rev.Monsignor Lory Kehoe and two other priests who are natives of Bunclody - V. Rev. Walter Forde P.P. Castlebridge and Rev. Martin Doyle C.C. Clonard.
Bishop Denis Brennan spoke of Canon Seamus's achievements and his life long dedication to the priesthood.
Mr. Joe Byrne, Chairman of Bunclody Pastoral Council, presented Canon de Val with a sculpture of a dove carved in bog oak on behalf of the parish.

Most Holy Trinity Church Choir Visit to Knock

For the annual Ferns Diocesan pilgrimage to Knock shrine on July 4th 2010 the choir led by Choir mistress Eileen Carton was accorded the honour of singing for the special Mass in the Basilica. They were accompanied by organist Eanna Mc Kenna.

Back row: Josephine O'Reilly, Mairéad Connaughton, Phil Callanan, Tommy Roche, John Murphy, Lena Doyle, Frances Carroll, Denis Byrne, Ann Ivory, Maureen Byrne.
Middle row: Eileen Carton, Kay Whelan, Betty Cowman, Anne O'Connor, Ellen Delaney, Marie Reynolds, Nell Redmond, Marie Hayes, Bridie Cowman.
Front row: Mary Hegarty, Ann Mahon, Kathleen Cardiff, Frances Roche, Catherine O'Neill, Kay Hepburn, Marcella Dunne, Maureen Nolan, Annie Meyler.

Church of The Most Holy Trinity© 2010