St. Fergal’s Parish
bids farewell to the
Sisters of
Saint-Gildas des Bois
with a Mass of
Thanksgiving and Appreciation
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Sr. Margaret Mary Maher, in the Parish since 2003, Sr. Adile, a visitor to the Parish on many occasions,
Sr. Anne Hogan, Regional Co-ordinator for Ireland and England, and Sr. Breda Lalor, in the Parish since 2008
The Sisters of Saint-Gildas photographed with Very Rev. Fr. Jimmy McPartland, Co-PP, St. Fergals Parish, Ballywaltrim, Bray who celebrated Mass
On left, Mary Bolger , Sacristan for the Mass and on the right Mary Breen and Sheila Plunkett along with Mary Bolger provided the refreshments after Mass
On left, Maire Therese Kennan O’Dowd, Minister of the Word who proclaimed the Readings during Mass and who organised the Mass, on right seated Mary Breen and standing Sheila Plunkett along with Mary Bolger provided the refreshments after Mass
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St. Fergal’s Parish bids farewell to the Sisters of Saint-Gildas with a Special Mass of thanksgiving and appreciation celebrated by Very Rev. Jimmy McPartland, Co-PP, St. Fergal’s Parish, Ballywaltrim, Bray, on Tuesday 23rd August 2022. All the parishioners who attended were invited to refreshments in the St. Anthony Room after the Mass provided by the sacristans.
During Mass in his homily Fr. Jimmy thanked the Sisters of Saint-Gildas for all the service they gave to the parish in the past three decades and wished them well in their new Ministry.
The last two remaining Sisters Sr. Breda Lalor and Sr. Margaret Mary Maher are going to continue their Ministry in convents in England.
Sr. Anne Hogan, during Mass thanked all the clergy and community of St. Fergal’s for all the kindness and support shown to the Sisters through the years. She recalled how the Sisters of Saint-Gildas came to Bray in 1993 and spent their first year in the Most Holy Redeemer Parish. They stayed in temporary accommodation in one of the small red brick houses opposite the Town Hall. In the year 1994 they acquired permanent accommodation in the Parish of St. Fergal and were warmly welcomed by the then Parish Priest, Fr. Pascal Nevin, OFM.
First to arrive in Bray were Sr. Catherine Hyland, St. Anne Madigan and Sr. Gisele Merot, retired Mother General. Sr. Gisele stayed for one year.
Sr. Margaret Mary Maher arrived in 2003 and Sr. Breda Lalor in 2008. Sr. Anne Hogan, Regional Co-ordinator for Ireland and England, came to visit on occasions as did Sr. Odile.. Sr. Josephine was also in St. Fergal’s for a short while Sr. Margaret Mary was involved in the Monday Club which met in the St. Clare’s Centre. Sr. Anne Madigan and parishioner Bernie McGrane were involved in Casa and their work involved visiting housebound people and to develop friendships. Sr. Catherine and Sr. Eileen of the Marist Sisters who were then also in the Parish and Sr. Margaret Mary were involved in the Cardas Group. Sr. Breda was a member of St. Fergal’s Parish Pastoral Council for many years and her work also involved visiting housebound people. She was also a member of the Funeral Team. All the Sisters were Ministers of the Eucharist and Sr. Anne brought Holy Communion to the sick.
St. Fergal’s Mens Choir under musical Director, Michael Byrne and solo pieces by flautist Eimear Hegarty added beautifully to this very special Mass
A special word of thanks from all of us parishioners for all your work and friendship throughout the years and we also wish you well
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Concelebrated
Holy Mass
Day Three
on the occasion of
The Triduum
in honour of
St. Anthony
Celebrants:
Very Rev. Fr. Jimmy McPartland, Co-PP
Chief Celebrant
and
Archbishop Emeritus
Liam Slattery, OFM
of Pretoria, South Africa
Fr. Jimmy incenses the altar
at the beginning of Mass
Fr. Jimmy made reference to the
prayers of the congregation
rising to Heaven like the incense
Archbishop Liam Slattery, OFM
proclaims the First reading
Fr. Jimmy
proclaims
the Gospel
Archbishop Liam Slattery, OFM
blesses the lilies
He then sprinkles them with Holy Water
Fr. Jimmy
incenses the congregation
The Consecration
Archbishop Liam Slattery, OFM
blesses the congregation
with the relic of
St. Anthony
After Mass
members of the congregation
had the opportunity of receiving
the
Sacrament of Annointing
in the
St. Anthony Room
Fr. Jimmy
first annoints the forehead
and then the hands
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Floral Decorations
on the occasion of
The Triduum
in honour of
St. Anthony
June 2022
Floral Decorations
courtesy
Betty Burke
and her team
Photos: Peter Growney
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Floral Decorations
on the occasion
of the
Sacrament
of
First Holy Communion
at
St. Fergal’s Church
May 2022
Floral Decorations
courtesy
Betty Burke
and her team
Photos: Peter Growney
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Floral Decorations
on the occasion
of the
Sacrament of Confirmation
at
St. Fergal’s Church
May 2022
Floral Decorations
courtesy
Betty Burke
and her team
Photos: Peter Growney
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Easter
Floral Decorations
at
St. Fergal’s
2022
Fr. Jimmy McPartland Co-PP
officiating at
The Easter Vigil Mass
Cross
at the
back of the church
made by
Tom Prenter
New Easter Cross
made by
Tom Prenter
One of the
Floral Garlands
used on the sidewalls of the Church
Floral Decorations
by
Betty Burke
and her team
Photos by Peter Growney
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St. Fergal’s Church
Ballywaltrim
Bray
Co. Wicklow
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Floral Decorations
on the occasion of
Confirmation
at
St. Fergal’s
Thursday 31st March 2022
Floral Decorations
by
Betty Burke and her team
Photos: Courtesy Mary Breen
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Floral Decoration
for
St. Patrick’s Day
at
St. Fergal’s Church
by Betty Burke and her team
Photo courtesy Mary Breen
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Floral Decorations
for
Christmas
2021
Christmas wreaths adorning the columns
at the back of the Church
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Floral Decorations
by
Betty Burke
and her
Team
Photos: Peter Growney
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