For those people who can receive the Millstreet Church Television Signal you may have noticed that the transmission is interrupted at the moment with a pink coloured picture displaying. We’ve alerted our Technical Expert of the problem and it is hoped that regular broadcasts will shortly resume. We shall keep you updated on developments. (S.R.)
Day: June 11, 2014
Special Prayers at Cemetery near Church on Thursday Morning
In recent days the celebration of Mass took place in Drishane Cemetery and Special Blessings occurred at St. Mary’s (with Mass in the Church due to weather conditions). On Thursday morning, 12th June 2014 (weather permitting) after 10.00 Mass – Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. will visit the Cemetery near the Church in West End for a brief Prayer Service in memory of all those buried in this Cemetery as well as also remembering those buried in the Keel (Cillín) Cemetery on Clara Road. All are very welcome to join Canon John at the West End Cemetery just after 10.00 a.m. Mass on Thursday. (S.R.)
Julius “Jay” Becker, Birmingham, USA
The following is the Death Notice of the late Jay Becker. Jay’s wife is Sheila (nee O’Sullivan) formerly of Claraghatlea, Millstreet.
Sheila, Meg, Catherine & All the Family, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all on the sad departure of Jay to his Eternal Reward, R.I.P.. Sheila has always been so wonderfully loyal to her native Irish hometown of Millstreet. As we say in Gaelic “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis” (His noble soul on the right hand of God). Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the magnificently gifted Jay rest in peace. Kindest regards. Seán Radley….Now follows the official notice:
March 15, 1929 – June 06, 2014
Julius “Jay” Becker of Birmingham, who celebrated his birthday 365 days a year, was born on March 15, 1929 in Alton, Illinois to Professor René Louis Becker and Angela (nee Landzettel) and died June 6, 2014 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was 85 years old.
As a young boy, the study of music was fostered by his parents. Performance skills were polished at every opportunity, particularly through the many evening or Sunday afternoon “musical soirees” which Rene and Angela hosted for area musicians in their home on Connecticut Avenue in Highland Park. When Jay would hear Brahm’s Ein Deutsches Requiem, his family’s treasured tradition of church music stirred in his heart. The tradition goes well back into the 19th century to the French province of Alsace where Jay’s great grandfather, Jean Baptiste Becker, grew up. The tradition includes a connection between Jay’s father, René L. Becker, and Brahms himself.
The connection with Johannes Brahms? Once a year, Maestro Brahms came to the Strasbourg Conservatory to perform a piano recital. In the spring of 1894, young Rene L. Becker was chosen to turn the pages for the Maestro during the performance because of his high scholastic standing. It was the supreme honor for a conservatory student.
Millstreet Camogie Club Thanks Colemans for Superb Presentation
The young sports people are very pleased with the new sportswear. Here we share some [read more …] “Millstreet Camogie Club Thanks Colemans for Superb Presentation”
Eily’s Regional Report No. 1221 – Tuesday 10th June 2014
Regional Report 1221
Eily Buckley broadcasting her consistently popular weekly Report for the Millstreet area 
Dia is Muire dhaoibh go léir a cáirde and welcome to News Report 1221 from Millstreet . Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this Calm and rather wet & soggy Tuesday morning. Summer is well on its way and people are kept busy running outdoor events all over the place. The weather not helping on some occasions. Cullen Feis Committee held their full program on Sunday in spite of the not-too –suitable –weather. While Friday evening’s Mass planned for St.Mary’s Cemetery had to be held in the parish Church . A large crowd attended the Mass at Drishane Cemetry last evening. The Pipe Band attended. The Celebrant was Canon John FitzGerald and he thanked all those who helped in any way with the Mass and TG the rain held off. [read more …] “Eily’s Regional Report No. 1221 – Tuesday 10th June 2014”
