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Fr. Philips Farewell ....
Hi,
As the older brother of Fr Philip Curran please allow me to say a big thank you to all concerned at the Lucan Newsletter, for the front page letter regarding my brother. It most definitely brought tears to my face. As on the day when he was ordained in June 1981 the same tears of joy ran down my face.
From the time he and I were altar boys in St Teresa's in Clarendon Street Philip was the one who most definitely answered his calling. So his journey began.
Every parish Philip was assigned to he took on with all he had to give. Doing what he was most happy to do.
On Sunday June 29, I tuned in to watch his Mass at 12 noon from St Mary's in Lucan. It was so beautiful to see so many people in that church paying tribute to Fr Philip. As he spoke to the congregation it was clear Fr Philip was also moved by the turn out in the church. As it was in the same turn out in St Patrick’s Church in Esker that morning as well.
We as a family have had the pleasure of Fr Philip conducting christenings first communions, confirmations weddings and funerals. Where his words he always left a message with us all every time.
In most jobs we have all said at some time sure you won't get any thanks for putting in that bit of commitment. Well to all the parishioners of St Mary's and St Patrick's in Lucan you all most certainly showed your appreciation for Philips ministry. He was overwhelmed to say the least. Later that day he came to us for Sunday dinner and was in total shock with your response. He was filled with Joy and sadness.
As Fr Philip was the shepherd among you all for the past 11 years you should all congratulate yourselves on your dedication and commitment in attending your churches in great numbers. After 11 years in Lucan, we as a family are with you all feeling the loss with his departure. We wish Philip all the very best on his new appointment.
Jimmy and Irene Curran.
Time to Move On
It's with a heavy heart that I wish to announce that I am moving on from Collin's Butchers Lucan. A business, I was fortunate to commence my career in as an apprentice, thanks to the late Joe Collins, taking a chance on me over forty-six years ago. A business I was to return and run, thanks to the opportunity given to me by Joe's son Niall. In moving on I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Margaret and Karl who have been fabulous to work with over the last few years. To our customers, what can I say, you have supported the business through some very tough times, indeed it was with your support through Covid that enabled us to build the business to where it is today. Thank you for your loyal and generous support, it has been a pleasure getting to meet new faces and reconnect with those who have supported Collins Butchers for so long. To all the suppliers I have dealt with over the years thank you for your services.
I would like to wish Malcom Bell and Constantine who are taking over, the very best of business and ask that you continue to support your local butcher as you have done for me. A special mention and thank you to the current landlord Vinny for his support over the last few years.
Finally, my sincerest of thanks, to my family and especially my wife Sarah and most importantly my sister Jackie who have been there for me since I returned to Collins Butchers.
Kindest Regards,
Fintan Dunne
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