PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the soul of Thomas (Father Thomas’s father) who sadly passed away in the early hours of Friday 23rd July. Father Thomas thanks everyone for their prayers and condolences and asks the parish to please continue praying for his mother and family at this sad time.
Showing posts with label Fr Thomas Kochalumchuvattil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fr Thomas Kochalumchuvattil. Show all posts
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Friday, 25 June 2010
Jack Kenny Receives the St David Medal from Bishop Burns
Tonight in Kidwelly, at the Church of Our Lady & St Cadoc, the parish came together for a Mass celebrated by Bishop Thomas Burns, our outgoing parish priest Fr. Thomas and our new parish priest Fr. Paul Joseph.
The Bishop was in our parish to present Jack Kenny with the newly established St David medal, for his many years of service to the parish.
With a chance to meet our new parish priest it was a most eventful evening.
Here are some photos from the evening:
Bishop Burns explains the significance of the new St David medal before presenting it to its very first recipient, Jack Kenny.
Jack says a few words on his work for the Church in Kidwelly, to loud applause from all present.
Bishop Burns presents Fr. Thomas with a poem written for the occasion of his departure from Wales to Africa.
Our new parish priest Fr. Paul Joseph joins Jack, Bishop Burns and Fr. Thomas before the altar.
Jack's family join him at the altar:
The Bishop was in our parish to present Jack Kenny with the newly established St David medal, for his many years of service to the parish.
With a chance to meet our new parish priest it was a most eventful evening.
Here are some photos from the evening:
Bishop Burns explains the significance of the new St David medal before presenting it to its very first recipient, Jack Kenny.
Jack says a few words on his work for the Church in Kidwelly, to loud applause from all present.
Bishop Burns presents Fr. Thomas with a poem written for the occasion of his departure from Wales to Africa.
Our new parish priest Fr. Paul Joseph joins Jack, Bishop Burns and Fr. Thomas before the altar.
Jack's family join him at the altar:
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Friends of Fransalians Leaflet
FRIENDS OF FRANSALIANS –
A leaflet has be produced with information on Fr Thomas African Mission in Tanzania. Please feel free to take one and have a read and perhaps pass on to friends and relatives. For those who wish to support the project, more information with be made available in the coming weeks, However, if you would like to make an immediate contribution please speak with Fr Thomas. Once again Father Thomas thanks you all for your kind support.
A leaflet has be produced with information on Fr Thomas African Mission in Tanzania. Please feel free to take one and have a read and perhaps pass on to friends and relatives. For those who wish to support the project, more information with be made available in the coming weeks, However, if you would like to make an immediate contribution please speak with Fr Thomas. Once again Father Thomas thanks you all for your kind support.
Fr. Thomas's Leaving Party
As you are probably aware Father Thomas will be leaving our Parish during the early part of July and parishioners feel it would be fitting to have a gathering to thank him for all the good work he has undertaken while looking after us for almost two years.
We have, therefore, made a provisional booking of the hall at Mynydd-y-Garreg for Sunday the 27th June at 12 noon to hold a ‘farewell lunch party’.
There is a list on the notice boards at both churches of various foodstuffs required. If you wish to donate please leave your name alongside the item on the list.
Before Father leaves it would be nice to present him with a gift to remind him of his time at Burry Port and Kidwelly (we know he needs a portable Mass Set for his mission work in Africa). Therefore if you would like to make a donation towards the gift please put this in an envelope and hand it to Stephen or Mark without Father seeing as we hope to keep everything a surprise. THANK YOU ALL.
We have, therefore, made a provisional booking of the hall at Mynydd-y-Garreg for Sunday the 27th June at 12 noon to hold a ‘farewell lunch party’.
There is a list on the notice boards at both churches of various foodstuffs required. If you wish to donate please leave your name alongside the item on the list.
Before Father leaves it would be nice to present him with a gift to remind him of his time at Burry Port and Kidwelly (we know he needs a portable Mass Set for his mission work in Africa). Therefore if you would like to make a donation towards the gift please put this in an envelope and hand it to Stephen or Mark without Father seeing as we hope to keep everything a surprise. THANK YOU ALL.
Monday, 21 June 2010
Mayoral Mass a Huge Success
The Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Burry Port was packed out for the Mayoral Mass to celebrate Stephen James becoming Mayor of Burry Port and Pembrey.
With the Mass officiated by Bishop Mullins and Father Kochalumchuvattil, with four altar servers, and a good representation from the Kidwelly and Burry Port churches, and many local dignitaries and members of the local community, the Eucharistic service went very well.
With the Burry Port Male Voice Choir singing traditional hymns, and local singer Elizabeth Bowen giving a stirring rendition of Ave Maria especially, it was a very moving experience.
After the Mass the celebrants, servers and dignitaries joined our new Mayor for a photo in front of the altar.
Afterwards everyone was invited to an afternoon tea and light buffet at Burry Port Memorial Hall, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all.
So congratulations, from everyone in our parish, to Stephen James on becoming Mayor and the hard working Mary James on becoming the Lady Mayoress.
With the Mass officiated by Bishop Mullins and Father Kochalumchuvattil, with four altar servers, and a good representation from the Kidwelly and Burry Port churches, and many local dignitaries and members of the local community, the Eucharistic service went very well.
With the Burry Port Male Voice Choir singing traditional hymns, and local singer Elizabeth Bowen giving a stirring rendition of Ave Maria especially, it was a very moving experience.
After the Mass the celebrants, servers and dignitaries joined our new Mayor for a photo in front of the altar.
Afterwards everyone was invited to an afternoon tea and light buffet at Burry Port Memorial Hall, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all.
So congratulations, from everyone in our parish, to Stephen James on becoming Mayor and the hard working Mary James on becoming the Lady Mayoress.
Friday, 11 June 2010
Friends of Fransalians Meeting
FRIENDS OF FRANSALIANS -
A Meeting has been arranged for Thursday10th June at 7.00pm in the church hall at Burry Port to set up a parish group who are interested in helping out Fr. Thomas for his mission in Tanzania. Those who are interested are most welcome to attend.
A Meeting has been arranged for Thursday10th June at 7.00pm in the church hall at Burry Port to set up a parish group who are interested in helping out Fr. Thomas for his mission in Tanzania. Those who are interested are most welcome to attend.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Welcome "Home" Father Thomas!
FATHER THOMAS –
Fr. Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, where he is currently staying with his family. He will return on the 27th May (tomorrow!).
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey back to our parish.
Fr. Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, where he is currently staying with his family. He will return on the 27th May (tomorrow!).
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey back to our parish.
Friday, 14 May 2010
The Return of Fr. Thomas
FATHER THOMAS –
Fr Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, Where he is currently staying with his family.
He will be back on the 27th May.
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey home.
Fr Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, Where he is currently staying with his family.
He will be back on the 27th May.
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey home.
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