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Parish e-mail: [email protected] & Views email: [email protected]

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Parish Office Tel: 045 431394 Parish Website: www.newbridgeparish.ie

Diocesan Website: www.kandle.ie

“Springtime is the land awakening. March winds are

the morning yawn.”– Lewis Grizzard

Photo: Pat Tinsley

Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish on March 14th, 19th and 21st. We pray God’s blessing on all our Confirmation candidates and their families.

Fr. Eugen Dragos Tamas Tel. 045 433979

Fr. Paul Dempsey, P.P.Tel. 045 431741Fr. J. McDermott, P.E.C.C.Tel. 045 903889

Rev. Deacon Jim StoweTel. 045 431394

Fr. Paul Lawlor, O.P.Tel. 045 487200

Fr. Michael Cudzilo C.C.Tel. 045 438036

Margarita BeddingParish Pastoral Minister

Parish Office

Pastoral OfficeTel. 045 431394

Fax: 045 486171Parish CentreTel. 045 431121

Parish Team Phone Numbers Parish Office

Emergency Number: Priest on call 087-2554908

Donal MahonParish AdministratorTel. 087 2124515

Sr. Eileen, Parish SisterTel. 045 431939

Tel. 087 6107528

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BAPTISMSTom Alexander McDonald, Liffey Hall

Kyle Stephen Murphy, PiercetownKeelin Condon, Beechwood Ave

Rían Dillane, BallymanyMéabh Olwyn Hugill, The Priory

Aoibhe Florence Hugill, The Priory Carson Edward Brazil, Liffey Mills, Athgarvan

Tommy Keogh, Standhouse LawnsFaye Lauren Mary O’Connell, Rathcurragh

Mila Rose O’Connor, Roseberry HillAlice Rose Christina Byrne, Baroda Court

Dylan Kelly, KilcullenAva May Quill, Roseberry

Mabel Dowling, Curragh GrangeEmily Doyle, College Orchard

Jacob Clarke, Liffey HallIsabella Cregan, The Oaks

Edward Fitzgerald, Chapel LaneJakub Wojciech Korzeb, Sallins

Abbie Rose Melia, Old Connell WeirAlicja Rajek

Fiadh Kate Rankin, Barrettstown Alfie James Hughes, Standhouse LawnsTom Alexander Swords, Kildare Town

Anna Deirdre Tejada, USA Mason Malone, Barrettstown Meadows

Maeve Helena Teresa, AthgarvanDarragh Mortimer Byrne, Athgarvan

Charlie John King, Kinneagh, The CurraghLeah Sheila McGivern, Roseberry

Emma Kelly, Raymonds CourtElysia Roselle Jia Ling Woo, Australia

Robyn Hayes Reid, Liffey DriveRuby Mackey, Dara ParkRonan Quinn, The Elms

DEATHSKarina Donnelly, Rosconnell Road North,

NewbridgeConor Rowley, Lough Brown, The Curragh

Eithne Hudson, Moorefield ParkMichael O’Donnell, Dublin, formerly of the

Barracks.Michael Denis Cahill, St. Patrick’s Terrace.

Hugh Semple, Old Abbey ManorJohn McGann, Rathilla, formerly Páirc Mhuire

Mary (née Anderson) Delaney, Rathangan, formerly Ballymany

John Joe Reddy, Newbridge, formerly LaoisHarry James McGuigan, Offaly, formerly Páirc

MhuirePearse Whyte, Liffey Drive

Rev. Fr. Louis (Michael) O’Halloran O.P. Cork / Newbridge

Nancy (née Geraghty) O’Connor, Roseberry

Jimmy Bolger, WexfordPaddy Higgins, CornelscourtAnn Loakman, Páirc Mhuire

Catherine (Kitty) Devenney, RoseberryFrank Dooley, Páirc Mhuire

John Brazil, Old ConnellDeclan Sweeney, Langton Park

Dymphna O’Connell (née Phelan) The CrescentThomas (Tommy) Brady, Highfield Estate

Ronan Mulvaney, Ballinteer and Newbridge Mary Ann Martin (née Lowery) The OaksKieran Gallagher, Old Abbey Manor, Great

ConnellTadeusz Stasiuk, Ballymany Court

Winnie Cunningham (née Halford), Ballymany Park

Jimmy Martin, PiercetownVeronica Maguire, Moorefield Road

Loreto (Lorrie) Farrell (née Isdell), Sundays Well, Naas

ST CONLETH’SSaturday: Vigil Mass

6.00pmSunday: 8.30am 11.00am

12.30pm 7.00pm

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Tickets can be purchased from various outlets throughout the town. Tickets are on sale every day in the Parish Centre and until 12.30pm on Wednesday (the day of the draw). Many thanks to all who support the Lotto and a special thanks to all our promoters.

Confirmation Dates

Kildare & Leighlin Diocesan Pilgrimage

to Lourdes 2019Led by the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin Most Rev. Denis

Nulty from 1st August 2019 for 5 nights.

Cost: €759 per person sharing. For further information, contact

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Lenten Services in our ParishMarch 6th – Ash Wednesday

Parish Church - Mass Times 8.30am, 9.30am & 7.30pm Cill Mhuire - Mass Times

8.30am & 10.00am Dominican Church - Mass Times

7.30am, 10.00am and 6.00pm.Ashes will be distributed at all Masses and

also in Dunnes Stores during the day.Weekdays During Lent

Parish Church Monday – Saturday: Mass at 9.30am

Cill Mhuire Monday – Friday: Mass at 8.30am &

10.00amDominican Church

Mass at 7.30am, 10.00am & 6.00pm

Living Faith TodayFour evenings of reflection and discussion on the reality of living our Faith today will be held during Lent. All are most welcome to attend.Monday March 11th, 25th, April 1st & 8th. All at 7.30 – 9pm in the Parish Centre, Station Road.

Masses at the usual Sunday Mass times.

Sunday March 17th:St. Patrick’s Day Masses

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NEWS & VIEWS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

A deep sense of shock filtered through our parish on Wednesday evening, 30th of January, as the news of Fr. John’s sudden and untimely death, as a result of a car accident, started to take hold. Fr. John is from one of the oldest and most highly respected families in Newbridge. Fr. John grew

up in the parish and went to school in the Patrician Primary and Secondary Schools. From early on it was obvious he had a keen intellect and achieved top grades academically. It was in his late teens that he mentioned to his mother that he was interested in the priesthood. She directed him towards the then parish priest, Fr. Larry Newman for advice. After completing his Leaving Certificate, he went to Maynooth to begin his studies. On the 16th of June, 1991, John was ordained in St. Conleth’s Parish Church. It was a proud moment for the parish. Following ordination, John served in Naas for four years before completing a Doctorate in Theology in Rome. On his return he was appointed chaplain to Carlow IT and then became the Administrator of the Cathedral Parish. In August, 2017, he was appointed Parish Priest of Abbeyleix.Fr. John was always very pleasant in his dealings with people, he was willing to help out in any way he could. He was generous in his outlook and lived his priesthood in a very diligent way, carrying out his duties in an impeccable manner. He was a prayerful man who celebrated the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, with great reverence and depth. Fr. John will be sorely missed by Bishop Denis and the priests of Kildare & Leighlin Diocese. He was a loyal colleague and a

faithful friend. But most of all he will be missed by his mother, Rene, his sister, Maria, his brothers, Con and Gary and his extended family and wide circle of friends. John was a loving son, a caring brother and a proud uncle. An important consoling thought for all those close to him is that Fr. John was totally content and at home in the priesthood. He lived and died in a way of life he loved. He inspired many people the way he lived his commitment to Jesus Christ and His mission. May the Lord reward him for his faithful discipleship. Requiescet in pace. Amen.

Fr. Paul Dempsey P.P.

Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose, The more things change, the more they stay the same. News & Views, or The Bulletin, as it was originally known, was initiated by Fr. Jimmy Doyle in 1983 as a vehicle to communicate with parishioners. He had launched the Sunday

Letter the previous year but The Bulletin, delivered to people’s homes by volunteers, hoped to reach people who were not regular Mass goers. Gradually it became part and parcel of parish life. In the beginning Fr. Jimmy inveigled journalists, Paul Dunne and Des Maguire, Joe O’Brien and Joe Flynn on to a committee to get the project off the ground. The late Eileen Doody and I were conscripted by Fr. Jimmy in the early ‘90s. Sadie Barlow took over the reins from me in the noughties but somehow I found myself back at the helm in 2009! Although I have no background in publishing, I enjoy putting together each issue and have learned a lot about editing over the years. The News & Views committee of Lorcan O’Rourke, Raphael Ryan, Margarita Bedding and Vincent O’Neill each provide different abilities and insights which are invaluable. But there is

still room for improvement. We really could do with an injection of young people. So, if there is anyone out there in the 15 to 50 age group with skills, ideas or suggestions please let us know. Change is inevitable as we know and this year it is News & Views’ turn. After much discussion we came to the decision to reduce the number of issues we print each year, from 11 to 6. This will give us more time to gather material for each edition and to focus on particular aspects of parish life. We thank our existing and new advertisers for their support. We also thank our distributors, who continue to deliver the 7,250 issues of News & Views to homes and businesses throughout the town. News and Views will now be printed bi-monthly. The next issue will be the April-May edition. So if you have information you wish us to include please note our deadline is March 15th. That’s all for now!P.S. I would also like to congratulate the winners of the Newbridge calendars from our December issue, Collette Behan, Sandra Masterson and Elaine Kelly. For your information, the Elf was hiding on page 8.

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My thoughts and prayers are with Fr. John’s loving mother, brothers and sister, his priest colleagues throughout the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, his team in Faith Development Services and ACCORD, Carlow, and, of course, his many parishioners in Abbeyleix whom he held in his heart so dearly.At this time of profound heartbreak, I also remember his former colleagues at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, and the parishioners of Carlow Cathedral Parish.Fr. John was much loved in the diocese and is a tremendous loss to all of us. I will hold all of you in my prayers over these very difficult and lonely days.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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Now that we have crossed the threshold into a New Year, it might be a good time to review our story, stand together and take up the challenge of our

Baptism. Our first reference point must surely be the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ involvement with humanity. If we wish to deepen our love for Jesus Christ by knowing more about him, we must turn to the Gospels. Each of the Gospels begins in its own unique way. Mark introduces us to Jesus as he comes to listen to the fiery desert prophet – John the Baptist. Matthew’s opening verses give the genealogy of Jesus, tracing his origins from Abraham. John’s gospel reaches back into the vastness of the universe before time began: “In the beginning was the Word.”

This year, most of the Gospel readings for the Sunday Mass will be taken from the Gospel according to Luke. The mood of Luke’s Gospel is quite different from the other three. He locates Jesus’ origins firmly in the life and history of Israel. Luke also includes some of the lovely stories told by Jesus which we do not find in the other Gospels. All three of the synoptic writers – Matthew, Mark and Luke – present the disciples as sleeping while Jesus prayed in agony in the Garden, but Luke appears to soften their failure by noting that they were “exhausted with grief.” Luke is not named among the Twelve Apostles. It is believed he may have got some of the material for his Gospel from Our Lady herself. He is the only one of the four Evangelists who tells the parable of the

‘Prodigal Son’. He refers to the ‘widow’s mite’: Jesus saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins – ‘her whole livelihood.’ Only Luke recounts the hauntingly beautiful Emmaus story and how the two companions recognised the Risen Jesus in the familiar gesture of the ‘breaking of the bread’ and “opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” (Luke 24). The ‘Acts of the Apostles’ continues Luke’s presentation of biblical history – how the salvation promised to Israel in the Old Testament has now been extended to the Gentiles. In telling this story, Luke describes the emergence of Christianity from its origins in Judaism to its position as a religion of worldwide status.

Sr. Catherine Moran

Going The Soul’s Way – Living A Reflective Life

The fact that Mary’s apparitions to Bernadette at Lourdes were during Lent gives us the Gospel-context of the message of Lourdes.

It was the Thursday after Ash Wednesday 1858 that the Lady spoke to Bernadette for the first time. On two previous occasions the Lady had appeared to Bernadette in the Grotto, but she had said nothing, they were simply appearances. The Lady asked Bernadette to do her the honour of coming to the Grotto for the next fifteen days and once she had agreed to the request the Lady told her, “I do not promise to make you happy in this world, but in the next”. The dialogue of relationship had begun.Thus began Bernadette’s journey through

Lent. The Lady came from heaven. Bernadette did not expect the appearances and did nothing to prepare for them. They were completely at the initiative of the heavenly visitor. God’s love for us is completely his own initiative. God comes searching for us, just as the Blessed Virgin came to Bernadette. The Christian journey of relationship with God begins with God’s invitation to communion with him. He awaits our answer. Mary asks Bernadette to pray and specifically to pray for sinners, she invites her to acts of penance and to perform actual penitential exercises. This concern for sinners to return to Christ is given its focus in the apparitions of 2-4 March when the Lady asks that a church be built, and that people come in procession. It is in the Church, as people

come in prayer, that one is received into the communion willed by Christ. The Church through her sacraments is the instrument by which God’s grace most directly enters our lives. The story of Lourdes allows us to understand our journey through Lent as an invitation to open ourselves to the real presence of God in our lives. We are asked to turn away from anything that would distract us from God and his plan in our lives. As we follow the path of prayer and penance, a path which opens us to God’s grace in our lives, we too will come to know that smile on the face of God which Bernadette saw mirrored on the Lady’s face on the day of her last appearance; a smile as Bernadette said one would willingly die to see again. Fr. John Harris. OP.

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Sunday 10th all MassesMonday 11th: 10am & 8pm

Finishing with a candle-light procession to the grotto in the Church.

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The word ‘Lent’ has different connotations for people. From listening to older people, many of them remember Lent as a time of strict observance

of penance. However, Lent has a far broader scope than mere strict rules and penance. I like to view Lent as a journey, a journey towards Easter. On this journey we have the chance to reflect upon our lives in a deeper way. We all need time out to reflect and rethink how things are going for us and what direction we are heading in life. The Lenten journey can help us with this process. Lent is a time of repentance. Sometimes ‘repentance’ also has a negative connotation. However, repentance comes from the Hebrew word shuv, meaning to ‘change our hearts’. Therefore, in this time we have the opportunity to change ourselves deeply. The actual word “Lent” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word Lencten, meaning Springtime! This is a very helpful image for Lent. Instead of viewing it as something negative, it is a time that offers us the opportunity of new life, a time of new growth on our journey of faith. The whole Lenten journey is rooted deeply in the life of Jesus himself. Before taking on his public ministry, we hear in the Gospel how he went out into the wilderness for forty days to reflect. It was during that time he was tempted to turn away from his Father and his mission. He had to face his ‘demons’ in order to be ready for his public ministry. When he did face these challenges, he was the stronger for it and was ready to take on his ministry. As we reflect upon this critical episode in

Jesus’ life, the realisation dawns that we too may have a similar experience. Very often in life we experience ‘the Wilderness’. This can happen in many different ways; when we lose someone we love, when a relationship doesn’t work out, when an illness hits us or someone we love, when we’re under pressure financially, when we find ourselves stressed out with life wondering what it is all about. These are only some examples of experiences that could be described as the ‘Wilderness’ experience. Everyone has these moments, it is part and parcel of what it is to be human. However, it is important to understand that the ‘wilderness’ experience is a journey, it has a beginning, a middle and an end. We see in the Gospel how Jesus was led “through” the wilderness, he didn’t stay in it. In the same way the ‘Wilderness’ can be a time of great growth for us if we work our way through it. It is a time when we can learn many new things about ourselves and see ourselves in a new way. The ‘Wilderness’ experience can offer us a precious opportunity if we can grasp it fully. If you find yourself in the ‘Wilderness’, remember it will not always be like this. It might also challenge us to reach out and ask for help. We must remember that the Lord is always there as an understanding and loving friend, who has gone through the ‘Wilderness’ experience before us. St. Teresa summed this up aptly when she said; “Let nothing trouble you, nothing dismay you. All things pass, God never changes. The one who has God, lacks nothing: God alone suffices”.

Fr. Paul Dempsey P.P.

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After an absence of four years, the restoration of the crib at Newbridge Town Hall received a very warm welcome. This was a major statement by and for the Christian community, not alone in our parish but for the many people from other areas who stopped at the crib to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas and spend a few moments in prayer.It was most inspiring to witness parents telling their young children about the crib and the message of Christmas. It was also a focal point for many townspeople who said it was wonderful to see the crib restored in Newbridge.The crib was blessed by Fr Paul Dempsey, P.P. St Conleth’s Parish, and the Very Revd Tim Wright of the Church of Ireland on Sunday 2 December. Scripture readings and Christmas carols were part of the ceremony which attracted a large number of people, despite the poor weather conditions. The blessing received excellent publicity in the local media and, for two weeks in succession, the main photo on the front page of the Leinster Leader was of the crib, one of the blessing and the other, sadly, of the destruction of the front of the structure at 4.50am on Thursday 6 December. The crib was repaired by 4.00pm on the same day. This was made possible by the

decisive action of the committee chairperson who had the glass front installed, and then travelled to Newry to purchase a figurine of the infant Jesus and a replacement manger, both of which had been taken from the crib and broken at a nearby location.: Such was the dismay and sadness at this occurrence that the damage was reported in local and national media, including The Irish Catholic and The Irish Times, and was mentioned on What it says in the Papers on RTÉ Radio on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Saturday 8 December. The Organising Committee (St Conleth’s Parish Eucharistic Adoration Committee) would like to thank most sincerely those who gave very generously towards the cost of the project: more than €2,600 was donated in cash and / or kind to ensure the crib would be a fitting reminder of the coming of the Christ Child into our world with his message of salvation. Special thanks to two families, one who donated the structure and another who paid for the figurines. Thanks to all 14 schools in the parish for their involvement and contribution of artwork, cards, readings and other items which decorated the crib over five weeks. Your work was most welcome and greatly appreciated and will have brought special blessings to you.

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At the corner of the church he awaits day and night,For weary pilgrims to come to him.In this little corner where his light radiates,He beckons on all to come and have a rest.Why worry when there is a solution?Why are you downcast when hope is around the corner?Why do you feel helpless when help is close at hand?Why go to man for succour when you can tap directly from the source of creation?Come home my child.Come and lie on my feet. Drop your loads and worry.Let me take you to a place of peace.Come to me in Adoration.JOSEPH CHUKWUMA AHUMIBE Member, Newbridge Adoration Committee

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St Patrick’s Day Parade Newbridge 2019 is on a Sunday this year and is expected to bring out a larger than ever attendance. The Parade Committee are busy as ever organising the event and have a very exciting theme this year. With the all-new Curragh Racecourse opening in April this year our theme will be ‘Celebrating the Racing Heritage of the Curragh’. The Curragh Racecourse has come on board with us to support this theme. The overall development of the Curragh Racecourse will be a wonderful asset to our town and county. Evan Arkwright, Racing Manager at the Curragh is delighted that the St Patrick’s Day Committee support this theme and stated that “The Curragh Racecourse will sponsor some excellent prizes for the best themed float or group on the day.” Mick Deely, the Chairman of the Committee, said “the St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee are delighted to help promote our wonderful new Racing Stadium and look forward to working with the Curragh.”

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Share Food now 5 years helping the needy

The generosity of the people of Newbridge towards their fellow townspeople is being honoured in February as Newbridge Parish Share Food celebrates its fifth birthday.Bishop Denis Nulty offered special Masses to mark the anniversary on Sunday 3 February in Cill Mhuire Church at 10.30am and St. Conleth’s Parish Church at 12.30pm. All parishioners including loyal donors to Share Food, the group’s fifty volunteers, and recipients of food parcels were invited to the Masses.The Share Food project was started towards the end of the recession to help people who had difficulty providing food for themselves and their families.Five years on, the economic recovery has not trickled down to everyone. Over 100 people still receive food parcels each week from the group.DYNAMICShare Food is one of the most dynamic organisations set up in Newbridge in recent years. It began in early Lent 2014 with churchgoers bringing food donations to weekend Mass. The founders - Sr Eileen Murphy, Mairead Ryan and Gaye White - were imbued with the Christian message of feeding the hungry. Within a few months, some of the large supermarkets set up collection points in their stores where non-churchgoers could also donate. Dunnes Stores, Tesco, SuperValu and Dealz are involved.EACH MONDAYThe type of food requested by Share Food is non-perishable, in-date goods such as biscuits, breakfast cereals, soup, tins of fruit and meat, rice, curry and pasta sauce etc.The food collected at Mass and at the

Parish Centre and supermarkets is taken by volunteers to a central depot for checking, sorting and packing. This storeroom is efficiently managed by volunteer Stephen Moran. The food parcels are distributed to recipients on Mondays. The contents vary each week. Some donors give financial contributions which is used occasionally to purchase meat, cheese, bread and potatoes. VISIT TO BRO. KEVINWhen Share Food was being started, the organisers visited Bro. Kevin’s Capuchin Centre in Dublin as well as food banks in Naas and Graiguecullen for expert advice.From its earliest days, Share Food liaised closely with the Resource Centres in Newbridge and the St. Vincent de Paul Society who made suggestions about who might need food parcels. St. Vincent de Paul has since assisted Share Food to operate its voucher scheme which helps ensure that recipients of parcels are genuinely deserving. Share Food is respectful of people’s privacy and acts with the utmost discretion.Food parcels are given to people who struggle with various issues - unemployment, homelessness, illness, bereavement, immigrants, rent arrears etc. An emergency service also helps people who find themselves in urgent need of assistance.CHRISTMASWhile over 100 parcels are routinely distributed each week, at certain times of the year this rises to 120 plus. But in the week before Christmas over 160 parcels were given out. Share Food gets tremendous support from the community in the run-up to Christmas. Many of the local schools conduct special food collections or carol singing, people

host coffee mornings to raise funds; others make sizeable food or financial contributions.CIRCUMSTANCES IMPROVEOne of the gratifying aspects for the Share Food co-ordinators is that many recipients don’t need assistance permanently. Frequently people find jobs, get better accommodation, or their health improves and they no longer require food parcels. However, as soon as life improves for some, others fall down on their luck and the weekly queue for help never dips below 100.FIVE YEARS LATERThe co-ordinators - Gaye, Mairead and Sr Eileen remark: “When we started this project, we didn’t think we would still be feeding people five years later. It is upsetting that so many people in various circumstances still need help from the parish. But right from the very start, the people of Newbridge have taken Share Food to their hearts and have loyally and generously supported our work. “We are so grateful to all our donors for their kindness and fidelity. And we are indebted to our voluntary workers for their dedication and reliability. The heartfelt expressions of gratitude from our recipients makes it all worthwhile”, the coordinators remarked.RECIPIENT COMMENTS“We would not have survived without your help.”“I haven’t eaten for two days. I think God must have sent you.”“I won’t be needing Share Food anymore because I have got a job and I am back on my feet.”“I have my own home now and instead of receiving from Share Food I am a regular donor.”

Bishop Denis Nulty meeting Share Food Volunteers 2014

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One of our Share Food teams sorting donations

One of our Share Food teams sorting donations

Deborah and Thomas (11) Neale bring food

to church

Girl Guides shopping for Share Food last Christmas - many local schools also held collections

Volunteers at Mass of Thanksgiving for Share Food, Cill Mhuire 2016

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The Anderson familyPictured L-R: Back Row - John James, Frank, Michael Front Row - Mary (nee Byrne), Edward, Mary, John Joseph

This photograph, take between 1900 and 1910, portrays the Anderson family. In the back row stands John James, the father, with his sons Frank and Michael. In the front row are Mary (nee Byrne), John’s wife, and their other children, Edward, Mary and John Joseph.According to the 1901 Census, they lived in 11, Henry Lane, and John’s occupation was recorded as “carman” (hackney or taxi service). In 1910 the family left from Newbridge railway station and travelled to America, via Southampton, never to return. The youngest

son, John Joseph, ended up working in real estate in California. He lived a long and fulfilling life and when he died at the age of 95 he left a very generous will for 13 beneficiaries, one of whom was “the poor of Newbridge”. This amounted to £100,000, and was used to build the houses in Ryan’s Field to cater for the elderly in our town. Though John Joe never came back to the town, his step-daughter, Melody O’Moore, did visit in the 1970s. John Joe never forgot his home town, and had given Melody a list of places in the town he wanted her to visit. His generous legacy will continue to serve the people of Newbridge for a long time to come.

© Newbridge Local History GroupMany thanks to Paddy Anderson and

Jimmy Fagan (photo)

Members of Newbridge Local History Group at the launch of the Newbridge 1970s New Link Magazine compendium.Pictured L-R: Bob Nugent, Frank Boland, Pat Dunny, Liz O’Neill Raphael Ryan, Michael Mullally and Pat Byrne. Photo: Pat Tinsley.

Back: Bro. Alphonsas Kelly, Michael Mullally, Kevin McGann, Brian Boland, Barry Woodgate, Christy Moore, Liam Connors, Noel Brennan, Roger Barry, Bro. Aidan Dunne

Mid: Colm Feeney, Peadar Brennan, Tom Keogh, Shay Cash, Liam Casey, Paddy Geraghty, Liam Coogan.Front: John Fitzpatrick, Joe Murray, Brendan Hayes, Joey Jones.

1959 County Champions - U14 St. Conleth’s v Caragh in Naas

Launch of Newbridge 1970s New Link Compendium

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The Second Vatican Council ‘I am the vine, you are the branches’ John 15:5

“O chestnut tree, great blossomer,Are you the leaf, the blossom, or the bole?” W. B. Yeats. “Among School Children”Angelo Guiseppe Roncalli was the third child born to a peasant family in a small agricultural town near Milan in 1881. When, in his seventy seventh year, he was elected Pope, nobody expected very much of him. He was looked upon as a kind of caretaker Pope.He took the name John because it reminded him of two close friends of Jesus; John the Baptist and John the Evangelist. He stated his commitment to being a good pastor, like the Good Shepherd who is prepared to lay down his life for his sheep. His desire was to remain a follower of “the gentle and humble Master”. In his papacy he wanted to be the living embodiment of John’s encouraging words: “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love”. John 4: 7-8. His decision to hold an Ecumenical Council was an inspiration from the Holy Spirit. He had said, shortly before becoming Pope that “we are not here to guard a museum, but to cultivate a flourishing garden of life”. In October 1962 after three years of preparation the Second Vatican Council, described as the most momentous religious

event of the twentieth century, began its work. In June 1963 John died from stomach cancer. A short papacy indeed!Taken prisoner by the Nazis, the Jewish philosopher Hannah Arendt wrote years later that “even in the darkest of times we have the right to expect some illumination, and that such illumination may well come less from theories and concepts than from the uncertain, flickering, and often weak light that some men and women, in their lives and their works, will kindle under almost all circumstances and shed over the timespan that was given them on earth”. For Arendt, Pope John XX111 was one such person. Pope Francis, on the fiftieth anniversary of the death of John XX111 referred to his work on the Second Vatican Council as “a bright beacon for the journey that lies ahead”. In what ways is he a “bright beacon” to the modern world? It is worth noting here that the Popes who preceded John in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries repudiated the modern world. John XX111, on the other hand, sought a pastoral friendship with the modern world, the kind of friendship that seeks the good of the other, that is open to the other, and also charitably challenges the other in areas that work against full human flourishing. One of the documents produced by the

Council was Dei Verbum (Word of God). This document calls Catholics to an on-going encounter with the Scriptures i.e. not with a dead book but with the living word of God which must be relevant to our lives today. When we read scripture we ask that Christ, through the Holy Spirit, will open our minds to their true meaning so that there is a live conversation between God and our human selves – a conversation that nourishes our minds, hearts and will and that leads to a more fully human life. “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” John 10:10. Under Pope John’s leadership the Council departed from the old ways of interacting with the world. The language used in the documents was not the cut and dried, black and white of former times but rather sought to invite, to engage, to persuade and to be willing to learn. In the final document of the Council, the opening lines read: “The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely human fails to raise an echo in their hearts”.

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Jesus in the Gospels - the key to good livingWhen a difficult situation arises, and a solution must be found, old and tested methods may not solve the problem: we resort to ‘thinking outside the box’.One of the problems of modern world is that most people do not even think inside the box! There is one special ‘box’ which contains the answer to all our worries and can deal with our problems. The key to this box is to read and contemplate the story of the life of Jesus in the Gospels of Ss Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in the New Testament where we will find the message of Jesus on right living.

From the Annunciation of his conception to his crucifixion, death and resurrection, the Gospels record the story of the life of Jesus, the Son of God, who is “The Way, the Truth and the Life.” (John 14:6)Jesus has given us the recipe for life and invites us: “Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matt 11: 28-30)The St Conleth’s Parish Adoration Chapel is a place of quiet and rest where one can

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John (Frank) o’riordan Newbridge

Died 31st December 2017 On John’s first anniversary we give special thanks to Rev. Fr. John Harris, O.P., Prior, Dominican College, Newbridge for reciting the funeral prayers

and celebrating a wonderful Mass, and for his assistance then and since.Thank you to Rev. Fr. Buckley for the Mass and burial in Currans, Co. Kerry. Thanks to Owen Lynch for the beautiful singing and music, to Dr. Paul O’Brien and the staff of CCU Naas Hospital and to Daniel, Brenda and staff at Anderson and Leahy, Funeral Directors, with special mention for Seamus Wilson, for their efficiency and professionalism.Sincere gratitude to our family members, friends and relations in Ireland and abroad, work colleagues, former neighbours in Dublin and Kerry who attended the funeral in Newbridge and Kerry, who phoned, emailed, visited, had Masses offered, assisted and empathised then and now. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest and heartfelt gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. He was deeply loved, is sadly missed and will always be remembered by his family and friends. Liz O’Neill, (Partner), Valerie (daughter), Maurice (son), grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. “All I ask of you is that wherever you may be, you will always remember me at Holy Communion and at the foot of the Altar” (St. Monica)

Marriage is a journey not a destination. It begins with positive intention, two people declaring their love for each other, their commitment to all that life will offer in the future, ‘for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health all the days of our life’.Marriage carries with it many challenges and rewards. Couples who get married will enter into between ten and fifteen marriages to each other in the course of their life together. The birth of a first child changes the marriage relationship, so does the birth of any subsequent children. The loss of a job, moving house, sustained illness, all of these life events change the dynamics within the relationship and therefore changes the marriage.ACCORD is a well known, respected and experienced agency that has in excess of 50 years’ experience working with couples and individuals supporting them in their Marriages and Relationships. ACCORD provides Marriage Preparation courses for couples choosing to get married in the Catholic Church, as well as a professional counselling service facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and work to resolve difficulties that arise in their marriages and relationships.For further information go to www.accord.ie, or if you’d like help from professional marriage and relationship counsellors contact ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service Newbridge at [email protected] or 045 431695. ACCORD Newbridge is located in the Parish Centre. Source: www.accord.ie

Catherine (Phyllis) MurPhyPáirc Mhuire, Newbridge

Died 8th August 2017The family of the late Catherine (Phyllis) Murphy acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness following the passing of our beautiful mam. Thanks to those who sent mass cards, travelled long distances and those who made charitable donations.A very special thanks to Fr David Barrins for his beautiful mass and to Fr Dermot Morrin for celebrating mass in Scotland. Thanks to Margaret Roache for her singing and music. We would like to thank Dr Gerard Caffery and the staff at Suncroft Nursing Home for the excellent care and love shown to Mam during her stay there. Thanks to the staff of Cosgroves Pharmacy, Newbridge, Dr Paul O’Brien and the Stroke Unit in Naas Hospital. A very special thanks to Dr Michael O’Connell for the great care and friendship to mam over the years.We extend huge gratitude to our mam’s carers, her granddaughter Tracey, grandson, Brian and son Matt who took excellent care of her before she resided in Suncroft Nursing Home. We extend our gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Michael, Daniel, and Brenda Leahy for their kindness and professionalism. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our heartfelt gratitude for all your help, love and support during a very sad and difficult time. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

alexander (aliCk) kieran145 Allenview Heights

Died 19th September 2017The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who sympathised, sent Mass cards and attended the funeral.A special word of gratitude to the nursing staff in ICU Naas Hospital and the care Naas Hospital gave to Alick for the four months he was there. Also, a word of thanks to Dr. Bernard Healy. A sincere thank you to our friends and neighbours for their kind gestures and support.A very special thank you to Glennons Funeral Undertakers who did a wonderful job and were so kind and considerate. A special thank you to Fr. Paul, P.P, Newbridge.The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

MiChael laneStandhouse Rd, Newbridge

The family of the late Michael Lane, Standhouse Rd, Newbridge would like to express their thanks and gratitude to their families, neighbours, friends and work colleagues and everybody who sympathised with them on Michael’s passing, all who called to the house, all who sent letters, sympathy cards and flowers, all who attended at the Funeral Home and Crematorium, the Ambulance staff, Gardaí and Dr Caffrey who attended at the house, Liam Kett who helped us with the readings at the service, Anderson and Leahy Funeral Directors, the Celebrant at the Crematorium and the staff at Keadeen Hotel. Your kindness meant so much to us and will always be remembered.Go raibh maith agaibh.

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Colette CliFFord (nolan)Moorefield Drive, Brighton and Spain

Died 13th February 2018On Colette’s First Anniversary, her husband Tim, son Zebedee, Eamonn, Margaret, Dermot, Yvonne and extended families wish to express sincere

appreciation for the world wide support. Forever thanks to Fr. Dempsey, Fr. McDermott, Fr. Murphy, Fr. Harris, Fr. Mulryne, Bishop Steve from Nigeria. Readers and Tommy and Mark. Special thanks Fr. Paul for your homily on Colette’s life of love and support to those In need In many countries. Yvonne and Dermot for your eulogies, Lorraine, Davy and Daniel Leahy for your kindness and professionalism. Heartfelt thanks to our families, friends and neighbours, Nolan cousins, Noreen Lawless, Marie Conlon, Don, Noel, Mary and local schools and colleges, teachers, students, football club for fundralslng and personal contributions towards Colette’s cancer treatment in Istanbul and Germany. Your kindness helped us to have an extra fourteen months together. Many thanks to Colette’s multinational friends for organising Celebrations of her life In Brighton and Spain and also to her closest friends for giving up their time to stay with and help her in Istanbul. The Brigidene Sisters kindly allowed us to place a memory seat in Solas Bhride where Colette stayed anQ brought many friends to their night processions. Thanks Don Nea for your musical version “Just Love” of two of her many poems. Rest In Peace Colette with your eldest sister Darina. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated for everyone’s Intentions.

noel Boylan1684 Páirc Mhuire

Died 5th February 2018We, the family of the late Noel Boylan, his wife Noeline, sons Ashley and Darren and daughter- in- law Lisa, Noel’s sister, brothers, sister-in-law,

nieces and nephews wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown to us on our sad loss. Thanks to our neighbours and friends who visited the house, provided refreshments, sent Mass cards, messages of condolence, flowers, attended the wake, funeral Mass and burial. Thanks to those who made donations to COPD Ireland. Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Moat ward Naas Hospital for the wonderful care and kindness shown to Noel, to Fr. David Barrins O.P. for his kind words, help and support and beautiful funeral Mass. Thanks to Margaret and Cora for the lovely singing and music and to Esther Keogh for the readings at the wake. Special thanks to Daniel and Brenda Leahy and their staff for their kindness and support in organising the funeral arrangements. To Ann McMullen and Vincent Twomey for their care and attention to Noel at home and in hospital, we thank you. To all who knew and loved Noel please accept this as an expression of our heartfelt gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Johnny ConnollyHighfield, Newbridge

Died 21st February 2018We the family of Johnny Connolly, his wife Chrissie, daughters Colette, Niamh and Alison wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and sympathised with us during this sad time. A special thanks to the emergency services who attended our home that night. Thanks to Dr. Adrian McGoldrick, to everyone who visited our home, attended his wake and funeral or travelled home from abroad. Thanks to all who sent messages and Mass cards; they were very much appreciated. We would like to express a special thanks to Sarsfields GAA who provided the guard of honour. Thanks to the chairperson, committee, bar and catering staff who showed our family great kindness.Thanks to Fr. Paul Dempsey and Anderson & Leahy Undertakers whose compassion was very much appreciated. Thanks to Loretta Browne for the beautiful singing in the church and to all who joined our family in Sarsfields after the funeral to celebrate Johnny’s life.Finally, a massive thanks to our family, friends and neighbours for their continued support. If we omitted anyone it’s not intentional. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude.

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