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Equestrian Order of the HolySepulchre of Jerusalem Lieutenancy of Ireland https://holysepulchre.ie
Vol 3 №9
November 2021
Centuries of Service to Christians in the Holy Land Dear fellow member, Looking back over the past two years, during which we conducted activities in accordance with COVID
restriction guidelines of government – North and South, I am grateful to members of Council and more especially you all for the dedication and innovation which ensured that the vital work of the Order continued to operate.
Gradually we have resumed activities, commencing in Carlow with our Spring Mass and most recently at
the Western Region Mass in Cong. It was very encouraging to meet over 180 members, friends and aspirants in these varying locations and to see how joyous members are in meeting our commitments, both spiritually in our own individual lives and collectively in supporting the “Living Stones” in so many ways. Our next outing will be our first without number restrictions but we will, of course, be careful in how events are organised.
Article 4 of our new Constitution commits each member to “seek to call to the attention of Catholics, other
Christians, the members of other religions and men of good will of the whole world the good works in which the Order is involved in the Holy Land, as well as the promotion of the union of Christians and interreligious understanding and cooperation”. I ask you to speak to others about the Order, and its works and ambitions in the Land of Jesus.
Without doubt, you make the difference in the Land of Jesus. God bless. Deus lo Vult Peter
In This Issue: 2 November – A Month to 5 The Holy Family Crèche Bethlehem Remember
Upcoming Events November 13th Day of Reflection in Tallaght January 28th-29th 2022 Knock
3 Servant of God Enrique Ernesto Shaw 3 Blessed Stefan Wyszyński 4 Fr. Enda Murphy, KHS
April 2nd - 3rd 4 Fr. Bill O’Shaughnessy, KHS 2022 Spring Mass in Derry All of the above events are subject to prevailing public health requirements.
4 Fr. Robert McCabe, KHS
5 Book review 6 Promotions 7 International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest 8 Projects sponsored by the Lieutenancy in Jordan and the Occupied Territories
9 Investiture 10 Lieutenancy Day of Recollection 10 Maighread Corr, DC*HS 11 Kevin Kilduff, KCHS 11 Dr. Thomas Ryan, GCHS 12 New Members
4 Regional Mass in Cong
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November – A Month to Remember-Vy Rev Derek Darby, KCHS
In the Second Book of Maccabees we read of Judas Maccabeus, the leader of the Jewish people one hundred and fifty years before the birth of Christ. He led an army against the Greek invaders who had taken over his country. Several of his men were killed in battle, many of them wearing superstitious amulets or charms around their necks, a practice that was totally opposed to their Jewish faith. When Judas Maccabeus discovered this, he took up a collection among all the people and sent two thousand drachmas to the Temple in Jerusalem to have sacrifices offered for those who have died, reminding us to this day, ‘it is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead…’
The month of November is an occasion for us to continue the tradition of praying for our dead, not just as
mere acts of remembrance, but that their souls, through the mercy of God, will rest in peace. Remembering loved ones – the faithful departed - during the month has always been seen as an act of charity to the faithful departed from those who still have the gift of life to help them attain their eternal rest. Not only is it a spiritual work of mercy to ‘pray for the living and the dead’ but in the offering of every Mass, we pray for those ‘who have died in the hope of the resurrection’.
‘From the beginning the Church has honoured the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all in the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God.’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church n. 1032)
In the Eucharistic Prayer I, we are reminded that every Mass is offered, ‘for the redemption of their souls,
in hope of health and well-being, and paying their homage to you, the eternal God, living and true.’ Remembering our dead reminds us of our own mortality, our need of redemption, and the promise of eternal life that awaits the faithful departed. We share in Christ’s death so that we can share in his resurrection.
Throughout the month we direct our attention to the souls in purgatory. The Church holds that purgatory is
a state where those who are not worthy of sharing eternal life with Christ enter until they are purified. Pope Benedict XVI enlightened our understanding of purgatory when he wrote, ‘I would go so far as to say that if there was no purgatory, then we would have to invent it, for who would dare to say to themselves that they were able to stand directly before God. Purgatory basically means that God can put the pieces back together again. He can cleanse us in such a way that we are able to be with him and can stand there in the fullness of life. Purgatory strips from one person what is unbearable, so that in each of them a pure heart is revealed.’
Our prayers, particularly the offering of Mass, expresses our hope that God will free the person who has died from any burden of sin and prepare a place for them in heaven.
WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE HOLY SOULS • • • • • • • • • 2
Pray the Novena to the Holy Souls. Have Masses offered for your departed loved ones. Pray The Way Of The Cross for Souls in Purgatory. Pray the Rosary for the Holy Souls. Give alms: The giving of material assistance to the poor has always been considered a penance that can be offered for the Holy Souls. “For almsgiving saves from death and purges away every sin” (Tobit 12:9). Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the intention of the Holy Souls. When passing/visiting a cemetery, pray the short ‘Eternal Rest’ prayer. Eucharistic Adoration: visit the Blessed Sacrament to make acts of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on behalf of those in purgatory. Pray the Office of the Dead which can be found in the Liturgy of the Hours. Deus lo Vult
Members whose virtues have been recognized by the Holy See in 2021.
Servant of God, Enrique Ernesto Shaw, Knight, 26 February, 1921 – 27 August, 1962. Enrique was born in 1921 in Paris as one of two children of Argentine parents. The
Shaws moved back to Argentina in 1923. He served as a marine in the Argentine Navy from 1936 He was among the top three in his class.
He started his business at the conclusion of World War II and established in 1952 the
Christian Association of Business Executives with the assistance of Cardinal Joseph Cardijn. He was also among the founders of the Christian Family Movement and he also served as the President of the Argentine Catholic Action. He also established a pension fund and a health care plan to provide medical services and financial support in circumstances such as illness and new births.
In 1955 he became a victim of anti-Catholic persecution in the administration of Juan Peron. He was
arrested and was seen as an altruistic prisoner as he provided fellow inmates with mattresses that relatives brought to him as well as food. One of his initiatives was the application of Catholic social doctrine in the workplace and he also paid attention to the social teachings of Pope Pius XII in 1946. At that same time he served in an organization for humanitarian aid for post-war Europe.
In 1943 he married Cecilia Bunge and the couple went on to have nine children; one became a priest. Shaw took them to church each week.
In 1957 he fell ill with cancer. He took to writing during this time and also found time to speak at conferences.
In mid 1962, as he was nearing the end of his life, 260 workers showed up at the hospital to give blood for a life-saving transfusion for him. Enrique would say how happy he was that the blood of his workers flowed through his veins. He – despite the risks – took a pilgrimage to Lourdes before his death.
Blessed Stefan Wyszyński, 3 August, 1901 – 28 May, 1981. Feast day 28 May. Cardinal Stefan was born in eastern Poland, then part of Russia. In 1924, he was ordained a priest.
Wyszyński
initiated an agreement with the Communist government of Poland to guarantee the basic rights of Catholics. When it became evident the state would not keep its promises, the bishops issued a new document known as “Non possumus,” highlighting the persecution of the church in Poland, especially state attempts to control the appointment of bishops. The letter was the last straw for Communist officials, who arrested the primate in September 1953. Cardinal Wyszyński spent more than three years in isolation in remote parts of Poland. Yet he refused government demands that he resign from his ecclesiastical office. This time of trial provoked intense intellectual work and prayer. In prison, he wrote his beautiful diary, titled A Freedom Within: The Prison Notes. This book reveals his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and her divine Son, which produced his patience and firm confidence in God. Suffering repression was an “honour,” he wrote. “I was afraid that I would not have a share in the privilege of other members of my seminary class,” who suffered or died in Nazi camps, Soviet gulags, or Polish prisons.
In August 1980, when the social tensions reached their height, he pacified the situation. “Above all, today’s
difficulties require peace, stability, prudence, and responsibility,” said the cardinal on August 1980 at Częstochowa, the spiritual capital of the anti-Communist movement. Deus lo Vult
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Fr. Enda Murphy, KHS, takes up prestigious role in Rome Pope Francis has appointed Father Enda Murphy, KHS, of the Diocese of Kilmore as Head of Office (Capo Ufficio) in the Congregation of Divine Worship & Discipline of the Sacraments in Rome. Ordained in 2001, Fr Murphy is a native of Derrylin, Co Fermanagh. He provided a virtual Lenten Retreat for members this year.
Fr. Bill O’Shaughnessy, KHS
Has been appointed assistant Diocesan Vocations Director in the Archdiocese of Dublin. We congratulate him on his new position and wish him every success.
Fr. Robert McCabe, KHS
He has recently been appointed as Central Spiritual Director of the Pioneer Association and we congratulate him on his new role. See also, https://www.pioneers.ie/
Regional Mass in Cong
Jimmy Sheahan, Seán Kenna, Mairead and Peadar Ó hIci and Mary McGivney Nolan
Most Rev’d Michael Neary KC*HS, Vy Rev’d Patrick Mangan, Vy Rev Francis Mitchell and Vy Rev’d Declan Carroll P.P.
Congregation in Cong
Áine and Brendan O’Reilly, H.E. Joe McDonnell Lieutenant of Honour, Padraig and Dorothy Flynn Dominic Feeney
Gearóid Williams, Sharon, Fiona, Joe and Mark Kane
Ger and Catherine Concannon in Cong Church
H.E. Peter and Nora Durnin, Fr Pat Mangan and H.E. Nicholas McKenna, member of the Grand Magisterium.
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Mrs Eleri Llwyd, Maeve and Don Lydon and Elfyn Llwyd.
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The Holy Family Crèche Bethlehem
During our last Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2019, the Lieutenancy made an unscheduled visit to the
Holy Family Crèche Bethlehem. It was no coincidence that there, Sr Lodie gave us a very moving overview of the work of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, with a particular focus on the plight of the children for whom they care.
Over dinner, Eleanor Hurl, her friend Chanel O’Brien and I decided to organise a fundraiser for the crèche.
For many years, I have been knitting, thanks to my mother! At that stage, I had stock of various cuddly toys, bags, baby items and, most importantly of all, Michael D. Higgins tea cosies, which were sold at the event . As well as that, we accumulated various items for a raffle. The evening was a tremendous success and Sr Lodie’s words were shared with all who attended. People were moved by the situation of the children and were more than generous in supporting the night. Hopefully, when restrictions are removed, it will be the first of many such evenings. In the meantime, I have continued filling orders for requests, especially the Michael D. tea cosy! All the proceeds for the sales go to this worthy cause.
If you are looking for a little gift and want to place an order let me know. There will be a selection of items available in Tallaght on November 13th.
Veronica Holohan DCHS (holohanveronica@gmail.com)
Book review Sa nt’ Onofrio : Journeying to a Citadel of Faith by John Paul Sonnen John Paul guides his readers through a gripping tour of the church and cloister of Sant’Onofrio al Gianicolo: commencing with the life of the church’s titular saint, the hermit Onuphrius, hidden in the desert of fourth-century Egypt; then to the edifice’s appearance on the Janiculum Hill in Renaissance Rome— sheltering personages such as the great Italian poet Torquato Tasso (1544– 1595) and the second apostle of Rome, St. Philip Neri (1515–1595); and concluding with a detailed excursion through the entire complex of Sant’Onofrio, which is the official church in Rome of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
In 142 pages, divided into 4 parts the book, published this year, it has a substantial number of nice illustrations.
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Promotions
The promotions in rank ceremony took place on 24
July at Holy Cross Abbey. This is where the Lieutenancy was founded some 35 years ago. Those promoted have given over 300 years of service and collectively have proceeded on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on 44 occasions. The recipients of the Grand Cross were Chev. Carroll E.Falls, Dame Catherine Concannon, Dame Joan Hanly, Chev. John Bosco O’Hagan and Chev. Eamonn Walsh. th
The celebrant was Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, KC*HS assisted by Fr. Francis Mitchell KCH. In his homily
he drew attention to the beauty of the Abbey itself. He noted the presence of the first Ecclestical Master of Ceremonies, Vy Rev’d Matty McGrath who was there from the beginning and was present today also. He is the holder of a Palm of Jerusalem. He gave a brief history of the Abbey stating it was restored in 1970 with huge efforts, including moving the remains of people who were buried inside. The Abbey is almost 1000 years there and it is a great place of prayer and gathering. Of course the True Cross is there also and its great to appreciate it. A true sign of courage and faith of people in the area.
Joan Hanley with Archbishop Kieran
Members who received the Grand Cross of the Order
Dame Mary Duffy with her diploma
Dame Mary McGivney-Nolan
Change of postal or email address Have you changed your email or postal address in recent times?
If so please advise secretary@holysepulchre.ie cc lieutenant@holysepulchre.ie. 6
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The 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest September 5th-12th 2021
The motto of the conference was ''All my springs are in you''. The Congress itself surpassed all of my expectations. There were so many highlights and memories from the event, but I shall only highlight three.
1. The torchlight procession: the public adoration of the Eucharist, the participation of 200,000 faithful in
the 4 Km procession through the streets of Budapest, the observance and respect of the public who lined the procession route and those who actively participated; the international presence of clergy and laity from around the globe, the live broadcast on national television and radio, the international media coverage; the visible presence of so many young people with parents and grandparents, youth groups, young couples; the absence of any protests or anti-church demonstrations.
2. The presence of His All Holiness, Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople New Rome and
Ecumenical Patriarch at this Congress was hugely important and significant. This may be a turning point in the history of our Church. The presence of the 5 senior religious representatives from Iraq, Syria, Mosul, Lenanon, Jerusalem and the attendance of Pope Francis was deliberate. The presence of Pope Francis together with the attendance by Bartholomew I, in Hungary was hugely symbolic. The display of the relic of the right arm and crown of Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary, within the national Parliament building, in front of which Holy Mass was celebrated by His All Holiness Bartholomew I, was a public endorsement of the wish to reunify both the Western and Eastern Church. Saint Stephen is a bridge between both Churches. Watch this space.....
3. Learning about Hungary and the Hungarian people; listening to their experiences and personal testimonies; observing their natural expression of faith, such as making the sign of the cross before and after eating a meal, kneeling prior to receiving the Eucharistic, the wearing of crucifix or cross on clothing or on person; the pride and unashamed declaration of their faith and loyalty to the Church.
Hungary is mostly Latin Catholic with a sizeable Calvinist population. The current Prime Minister Victor
Orbán is a member of the Calvinist Hungarian Reformed Church, while his wife and their four daughters are Latin Catholic. His presence at, and full support of, the Congress together with that of the Deputy Prime Minister, President of the Hungarian Christian Democratic Party, Mr Zsolt Semjén, was inspirational.
The Lieutenant of Hungary, Dr Béla Jungbert, together with his fellow Knights and Dames made me very
welcome. I participated in the torchlight Eucharistic procession and was granted the honour of carrying our Order flag.
In conclusion, the most important part of the Congress was, of course, the adoration and public display of the Holy Eucharist.
Thomas Kilduff KC*HS
Thomas Kilduff at the registration point
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Before the Papal Mass with the Hungarian banner
Members at Parliament Square, including the Lieutenants of Belgium, Western Spain, Croatia and Hungary
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Projects sponsored by the Lieutenancy in Jordan and the Occupied Territories. We have previously given accounts of some of the projects that
this Lieutenancy has supported in the Holy Land. Continuing that trend, you will find three project descriptions, two of which have now been concluded.
With a generous grant from the Lieutenancy, the rehabilitation works of the Bir Zeit parish and school hall, which some visited in 2019, were fully implemented as planned, converting the hall (auditorium style) to a flat multi-purpose hall. The hall is now ready to be used by Birzeit’s children, youth, students and elderly to host activities that aim at serving the community at large. Bir Zeit is situated in the Occupied Territories.
Fr. Louis Hazboun
This
project was completed in March 2021. The major beneficiaries fall into two categories: firstly 400 school students Beir Zeit Hall - After and their teachers will be able to undertake school-related activities like ceremonies, community gatherings, and lectures, in the hall. The second are the 1,500 Parishioners including youth, active members of church communities and societies, elderly people and scout troops will directly benefit from the newly rehabilitated hall. It will also provide them with a safe and welcoming environment to conduct all their activities, gatherings, and meetings..
Due to a substantial donation from the Lieutenancy, the construction works of a new annex building has
been completed for Mafraq Latin School in Jordan. Before this project, the pupils of the Mafraq Latin Patriarchate schools had to continue their high school education in the neighboring villages and cities, this has been adding tremendous socioeconomic pressure on them and their parents. Thanks to this grant, now they can continue their high school education in their school, and they are no longer forced to be enrolled in non-Christian governmental schools that exclude Christian teaching from their syllabus.
The building included three classrooms for the 11
and 12th grades, a teachers’ room, and bathrooms. The building project concluded in October, 2021. The direct beneficiaries of the project are the students and youth of Mafraq who will not be obliged to move to another school outside the city for their high school education The project will open new job opportunities for teachers who will be teaching at the newly opened classes, and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem will be able to extent its pastoral and educational mission, Christian teaching and values. th
In mid-year we decided to refurbish the Parish Church of the
Immaculate Conception in Bir Zeit. The Church needed waterproofing and overall rehabilitation which we as a Lieutenancy committed to paying cUS$52,000. The insulation works at the Bir Zeit Church is in the bidding process; it is expected that the refurbishments works will commence in November or December. 8
Mafraq School - After renovations
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Investiture
The 2021 admissions ceremony was held in Maynooth and our Grand Prior Seán Cardinal Brady GCHS
welcomed eight new Dames and Knights to the Order. Held under covid guidelines it was a hugely successful day with Archbishop Dermot Farrell KC*HS celebrating Mass and delivering the homily. In attendance also was His Excellency Jude Thaddeus Okolo KC*HS, the Papal Nuncio. Vy. Rev. Francis Mitchell the Ecclesiastical Master of Ceremonies was aided by Vy. Rev. Derek Darby. There was a great feeling of reconnection among members post covid. In particular for one new Knight, Richard Hearns, who has a special affinity to the Holy Land; it was a very special day to re-connect and be a part of history for the Lieutenancy.
The
Silver Palm of Jerusalem, the Order’s most prestigious award, was bestowed upon John Patrick Dickson GCHS by Cardinal Brady. John is one of our most engaging, enthusiastic and widely travelled Order members and we whole heartedly congratulate him.
Our new members received were Vy. Rev. Gerard MacCormack, Rev. Bill O’Shaughnessy, Dame Lynda McGivney-Nolan, John Smith, Fredrick O’Brien, James Hanly, Colm O’Farrell and Richard Hearns. The reception team are to be commended as usual and we also thank the musicians, catering staff and all the staff at Maynooth for making it such a special day.
Presentation of diploma to John Dickson
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an extract from Archbishop Farrell’s homily he says… “The Jerusalem cross is emblazoned on the cloaks and insignia worn by our members of the Order. The cross is neither an honorific nor a sign of religious and social status. It is not simply an emblem we wear, but a new way of living. The cross which is central to the Christian gospel and gives direction to our way of life, and therefore to the way of life of the Dames and Knights, is God’s word of life to the world. Jesus is blessed, broken and given for others. We are an Order which is taken, blessed, broken and given, just as our Saviour was. We new being asked by the Lord: do you want to be my witnesses? That is at the heart of our calling as Church, and as members of the Order.” Left: Treasurer Anthony Harbinson, Mairead Walls, Nora Durnin, Greta McKenna and Joe Tiernan BLeft & Below: The Grand Prior invests Richard Hearns & Lynda McGivneyNolan as members Right: Mairead Walls & John Paul McKenna
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Lieutenancy Day of Recollection in honour of Our Lady Queen of Palestine Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght Village, D24 KA40 Saturday, 13th November 2021
Please bring with you the booklet “Morning and evening prayer of the Church”. Cloaks will be worn.
Uniform will NOT be worn. See detailed circular from our Secretary. Aspirants, family and friends welcome. Subsidised cost is €7.50 per person.
Timetable • • • • • •
09.30 a.m. Arrival & Robing 10.00 a.m. Morning Prayer of the Church 10.15 a.m. Fr Michael O’Sullivan M. Afr 12.15 p.m. Holy Mass, prime celebrant Most Rev’d Fintan Monahan, KC*HS 1.15 p.m. Lunch 2.00 pm Depart
Fr Michael O'Sullivan
THE CENTRE is set in Tallaght Village 12 km from Dublin city centre. It has been in
continuous use as a retreat centre for over 80 years. The 18th-century Walled Garden offers tranquillity for mindful walking, spaces to sit, to pray, to meditate. There is also the ‘Lime Garden’ (named for its five giant lime trees); in it you will find the Labyrinth, to connect the inner and outer spiritual movements in your life.
The Oratory gives a sense of peace and sacred space. Parking is free for all participants. There is a lift to all floors.
Maighread Corr, (nee Bradley) DC*HS, admitted 1999 Maighread, who died in her 85 . year in October,
resided in Glengormley, Belfast. From Co Tyrone she qualified as a midwife . She married Daniel O’Connor and had a family of 2 girls and a boy. He died in The Troubles in 1974. She re-married in 1984 to John, whom she met while nursing John’s father. A lady with a good sense of humour, interested in painting and racing she was a strong supporter of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. th
Mairead and John Corr
She was promoted successively and held the rank of Dame Grand Officer since 2009. Both she and John,
her husband, went on our 4th. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 23 September to 4 October, 2000. That Pilgrimage was notable in that it occurred at the start of the Intifada. They were accompanied with their good friends Mary and Loughlin Sweeney, all of whom were associated with the Pontifical College in Maynooth. The College was represented at her funeral Mass. May she rise to eternal glory.
Death or impending death of a member, what must I do? Please contact the Lay Master: Dr F. Hurl at tel 087-290 3037 or laymasterofceremony@holysepulchre.ie./
Mairead Walls 0044 788 937 9509 and Roddy Leonard 086-811 4636. 10
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Kevin Kilduff KCHS, admitted 1999. Kevin
was born in Co Westmeath and was admitted to the Equestrian Order in a ceremony in Maynooth, and was subsequently promoted to the rank of Knight Commander. His life within the Order was one of advocating on behalf of the Christian inhabitants of Palestine, Israel, the Occupied Territories and Jordan. He went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with the aid of Thomas and Fr Donal, and participated extensively in the itinerary of our ninth Lieutenancy pilgrimage in 2010.
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Kevin receiving his Pilgrim Shell from H.B. Patriarch Faoud Twal
was a very well respected executive engineer in Telecom Eircom, starting there somewhat over 70 years ago. He served God and his fellow citizens with quiet zeal and determination in amongst others a Group Water Scheme, a school board of management, as Regional Commissioner in the Catholic Boy Scouts, and was heavily involved in the commencement of local radio and its provision of Mass. He also assisted the elderly by the provision of emergency phones and was just shy of 50 years’ service with the Knights of St Columbanus, wherein he was elected to its Board of Directors. He was a veteran ham radio operator obtaining his licence in November 1960. In his 89 years on this earth, he accomplished many things, but none more than his marriage to Phyllis and had four fine sons one of whom is Confrere Thomas. His death was a peaceful one after many years of ill health, borne with Christian fortitude. Robed members led by H.E the Lieutenant attended his funeral Mass. May he rise to eternal glory.
Dr. Thomas Ryan, GCHS, admitted 1994
Tom Ryan was born in St Joseph’s Street, Limerick in 1929 and
grew up in Davis Street in the city. He was educated in the former Limerick School of Art and what is now the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.
Although
Ashbourne and Co Meath became his home, he was always a proud Limerickman and was very touched when he received the Honorary Freedom of Limerick city along with broadcaster Terry Wogan 14 years ago.
Tom Ryan with Fr Laheen in Bethlehem
He reached the highest level in his career but never forgot his roots and celebrated his 90
birthday in his home city. From his medallic work designing the old Irish pound coin and millennium fifty pence piece to his stunning art pieces working across a variety of media including oil paints, watercolours, chalks, charcoal and pencil, he painted some of the country’s most familiar faces and some of Ireland’s most important historical works. In that context he executed a number of beautiful painting of our first three Lieutenants which are displayed at our Annual Meeting in Maynooth. In his annual Christmas card he always enclosed a cheery cartoon to lighten the winter gloom. th
Tom was admitted to the Equestrian Order in a ceremony in Holy Cross Abbey and was subsequently
promoted to the rank of Knight Grand Cross. He went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the company of the late Fr Kevin Laheen, SJ. Above all, however, he was a Christian gentleman, always smiling with a deep and committed faith, a husband to Mary and father who was intensely proud of his children.
We have lost a valiant knight for service now in the presence of the Lord! Deus lo Vult
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New Members
are the lifeblood of the Order. The purpose of joining the Order is to serve the
Catholic Church and your spirituality and to carry out acts of charity which make the operations of maintaining the Christian presence in the Holy Land possible. Joining the Order means undertaking a commitment for life. We emphasise that the purpose of joining is not to become a member of a prestigious organisation in order to boast of one’s status or to acquire personal benefits and advantages. Rather, by inviting a person to join, we are paying him or her a signal compliment.
As this pandemic continues we are more than ever conscious of the plight of our fellow
Postulant Colm O’Farrell signing his Promise
Christians in the Holy Land and their need for material as well as moral support. The mission of the Order is an important mission. Each of us is aware of upstanding men and women in our own Parishes or Dioceses who are making outstanding contributions to the Church in many ways and who would make excellent members of our Order. Each of us Knights and Dames has a responsibility to offer those we consider suitable, an opportunity to share in our mission. Can I urge you once more to make that initial approach or if you prefer, indicate a suitable candidate to another member who may be better placed to make the approach.
Thus I would ask you to look around, not for saints but rather friends, colleagues, acquaintances in other words people such as ourselves, engage them in conversation about the Order and if you find her/him interested contact me as Chancellor (chancellor@holysepulchre.ie) or H.E. the Lieutenant (lieutenant@ holysepulchre.ie) to progress the matter of invitation.
Gearóid Williams, Chancellor Wine and Masks Well known as the Caritatis wine growers all the proceeds go to charity. The wines are excellent and they have agreed to make our own label for the Order.
The Order wine is available with a new vintage in the white 2019 and the red is 2019.These are Rhone Valley wines. Via Caritatas are labelled with the Order crest by monks who make it for charity only. They would perfectly suit any Christmas table and it goes well with difficult relatives ! Please contact Rodney on 0469483929 or from wine@holysepulchre.ie
Cost €18 per mask; €45 for a set of three. This/these will be posted to members when orders are received at masks@holysepulchre.ie.
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Lieutenant Peter F Durnin, GCHS “Rosaire”, Moneymore, Drogheda, Co Louth A92 RF6F email: Lieutenant@holysepulchre.ie tel: 041-9830278; 087-6591992 Chancellor Gearóid Williams, KC*HS Feagurroge, Kilrush, Co. Clare. V15C5I3 email: Chancellor@holysepulchre.ie. Tel: 087 225 4617 Secretary Ivan Healy, KC*HS 39 Ashdale Road, Terenure, DUBLIN 6 email: Secretary@holysepulchre.ie. Tel: 01-4907554 Treasurer: Anthony Harbinson, KC*HS 3 Corrina Park, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0HA email: Treasurer@holysepulchre.ie. Tel: 0044 28 90611013
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