Newsletter
for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and
Tobago, W.I.
Caracas,
4 February 2012 No.535
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Dear
Friends,
Here
is video sent in by George Mickiewicz
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The
Circular are worried about the health of the following ALUMNI:
Clements
???
Coelho
John
Colmenares
Raul 74
Colmenares
Jerry 74
Commissiong
Donald 76
Compton
Vincent
Cook,
Frank Frank 49
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And,
additionally to the Circulars, there is worry about the lack of
information on the 100th year Jubilee of Mt.St.Benedict.
Here
are some comments on the matter!!!
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From:
mckoy43glen@hotmail.com
Date:
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:18:22 +0000
Bandit,
That's
like a sigma ring or something, the ring ting ting,
I
like that idea, I would buy one,
Thank
you
Glen.
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From:
calypsobandit@live.com
To:
nigelboos@yahoo.ca; mckoy43glen@hotmail.com
Date:
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:57:41 -0500
Hi
guys,
Why
not make a special mount saint Benedict gold ring.
Say
for about US$50.00.
Once
you see it on his hand -you know he is a brother—
later,
"bandit"
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FROM:
Tim
Mew MHC
Thursday,
January 12, 2012 5:22 PM
Many
thanks Nigel
Some
great thoughts are included, so good luck to them.
It
will not be possible to attend from Australia, but if any other plans
eventuate eg. garments etc. please let me know.
I
am only copying in Ladislao and my old class school friend Isaias
[who I have tried to contact many times] as inevitably someone hits
the reply to all button and in comes a "zillion" emails.
Happy
2012 to you all and again your joint work is much appreciated by me
and no doubt many others.
It
would be good to see any of you if you ever make the long trip Down
Under.
Not
so long for us as we have become accustomed to it when flying
anywhere, even close Singapore from Melbourne is over 6 hours, Hong
Kong is 8.
Tim
[Mew] & family.
PS:
a recent photo of my wife Gail [5 daughters and four grandkids] at my
70 birthday in December 2011
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Original Message ----- ------------------------------------------.
From:
"Nigel Boos" <nigelboos@yahoo.ca>
Sent:
Friday, January 13, 2012 12:50 AM
Dear
Fr. Abbott,
First
of all, on behalf of all the Old Boys of the Abbey School, may I wish
you and your community a very happy and peaceful New Year, filled
with many graces and blessings.
October
6, 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of the arrival of the Benedictine
monks into Trinidad, led by Dom Ambrose Vinckier O.S.B., and it is
expected that the current community must wish to recognize the event
in a special way.
We
recognize that the numbers of monks has decreased substantially, and
that the responsibilities of planning a celebration now fall on a
mere few, some of whom are quite old and incapable of managing a
major event such as this.
Because
of this, and because of the affection in which we hold the monastery
and the many wonderful memories which we fondly recall from our
earlier days as students of the Abbey School, we would like to be
involved in whatever way we can, to assist you with all that you have
to do.
Here
are some thoughts for your consideration:
1.
Sometime this year, on a date selected by you, a Memorial Mass should
be held at the Mount, to which we could be invited, and in this
respect, instead of a mass mail-out, a newspaper advertisement could
be prepared by an established local advertising agency in Trinidad.
2.
We are aware that our old friend, Fr. Benedict O.S.B., now deceased,
had amassed a wide collection of photographs of people, places and
events connected to the Mount, and we must believe that these are in
storage somewhere at the monastery.
These
photographs would capture, perhaps as well as anything else:
the
spirit of the community, the personalities,
Masses
with Abbot van Duin O.S.B,
Abbot
Hildebrand O.S.B.,
Abbot
Bernard Vlaar O.S.B.,
Abbot
Francis Alleyne O.S.B.,
Archbishops
Count Finbar Ryan O.P.,
Anthony
Pantin C.S.Sp. and Joseph Harris C.S.Sp,
Bishop
Francis Alleyne O.S.B.,
The
individual monks at work and play, Priests, Brothers, outreach
programs to Parishes in San Fernando, Pointe-a-Pierre, St. Augustine,
St. Vincent and Bequia, the teachers and students of the Abbey
School, the 1st Mt. St. Benedict Scout Troop the 2nd Mt. St. Benedict
Scout Troop, Sports Days, March Pasts, Visitors to the Mount,
Pilgrimages, Funerals, Blessings of motor-cars, and so on.
We
suggest that these photographs be collected and made available to one
or two of our "Old Boys" who, working with one of your
community members appointed by you, could select a representative
number for your approval.
These
could then be scanned and prepared in booklet form, with appropriate
texts approved by you, through an established website, (www.blurb.com
- or some other) and sold at a profit on behalf of Mt. St. Benedict.
3.
We believe that it is fitting that an appropriate memorial plaque
should be prepared and unveiled at the Anniversary celebration, at a
location to be decided by the Benedictine community.
If
this is a good idea, perhaps you could let us know what wording you
would wish to have prepared and in what lay-out format, so that we
can try to obtain cost quotations.
4.
Would it be considered advisable, appropriate or necessary to offer a
new set of Mass vestments to the Benedictine community?
If
so, I would be happy to look into costs and make a submission to you
for your consideration.
The
Old Boys of the Abbey School did provide dalmatics to 20
newly-ordained deacons in 2010 and we can use the same source again
for a similar purpose.
Please
understand, Fr. Abbot, that I cannot bind any of the Old Boys to a
commitment to provide funding for any of these projects, and please
do not misconstrue this email as confirmation of our determination to
help.
I
am acting as a mere individual, and seeking to discover your own
level of interest in any of these ideas, or in any others which you
might wish to propose.
Upon
receiving your response, I shall then submit your ideas to the Old
Boys and seek their support in whatever way they can do so.
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Finally
apart from the actual celebration at the Mount, we shall propose to
the Old Boys of the Abbey School that we should individually attend
Holy Mass on the Anniversary Day, in whatever country we happen to
find ourselves, to pray for the intentions of the Mt. St. Benedict
community, and later that day get together for a mini-Reunion.
I
look forward to the favour of a response from you.
Sincerely,
Nigel
Boos
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From:
mckoy43glen@hotmail.com
Subject:
FW: Over One Hundred Years.
Date:
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:07:58 +0000
Sarkis,
Mi Hermano,
What
a collection of history, I knew many of the faces, but many I don't
know, some of the older brothers may know all the faces?? Thank you,
Funny
eh!, How we can get almost anything, anywhere in this world, and we
still can't get one single photo album from the Abbey School, of all
the great events the students took part in, I could remember Voosh,
always taking lots of photos and for so many years,
I
do hope one day, that these collections, will appear thru the proper
channels.
I
believe that with the 100th year Celebrations coming up in just a few
months,
We
must officially part take, in some form or the other, just out of
respect if you need a reason.
Now
what I am suggesting is just an idea, in order to receive we must
give.
This
is the perfect year as an Entire Alumni, to make an offering to the
Church, in making this offering; we will have to have, a private
meeting, with the Father Abbot.
In
this meeting we can only hope, some of our questions will be
addressed, as we make our humble donation of whatever we can collect,
I
will give u.s$100. for the cause, the celebration, if others can give
only $10, there are many of us, our donations should be well
received.
This
is our year to make peace, with all our brothers.
Glen
Evelyn, had an idea of a Plaque, which could be placed on the Castle,
or down by the church, still a good idea, but the only way, any of
these ideas will happen, is thru the good Father on the hill.
Our
roads lead to him.
I
hope all are reading the Circular, this is my feed back.
Best
regards, have a good year mi amigos,
Adios
Glen McKoy.
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From:
mckoy43glen@hotmail.com
Date:
Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:56:23 +0000
My
Dear Brother Cornel,
(A
member of the circle/ Writers of the Knights)
Thank
you for your positive reply on this matter, even though this is just
an idea, and must be approved by the upper circles of our group,
I
am not in contact with the association in Trinidad, I can only rely
on Ladislao or Nigel with regards to this local chapter.
This
is where I stated peace amongst all brothers; we have been cut off
from many events,
1)
Because we do not live there ?
2)
Sometimes I felt like no one cared for the boys who left the island,
Thank
God to Ladislao for allowing the Phoenix to once again rise from the
ashes, in the form of a Circular.
Many
of the guys in the association are my good friends.
Now
this year we must put aside all differences and work together as one
body, and not as individual groups, which we have been operating as,
for so many years.
At
this moment I can only wait to see, what the Greater Circle of the
Circular have to say, Ladislao, Nigel, Jon, Don, Art, Trevor, Bandit,
George, Clive, the upper circle is so big,
I
don't even know them all, and of course Fr. Cuthbert, Fr. Odo &
Fr. Augustine.
Then
again we have the choice to do nothing
At
this point I would like to extend on behalf of the Club, our warm
wishes to the new management of the Association, and looking forward
to an open door relationship.
As
stated in a previous circular, Ladislao in now an honorary member of
the Abbey School Alumni Association of Trinidad, please keep him
informed, of what is happening in Trinidad for this 2012
Celebrations, did we get an invitation??
Are
there going to be representatives of the Alumni present??
Only
though Ladislao, can we on the outside proceed to work hand in hand
on this joint mutual venture.
Wishing
all my brothers all the best of the New Year.
Long
live the Realm, Long live our Secret, Scared Circle, The Club.
Long
live the Mount.
Yours
faithfully,
Glen
McKoy.
Duncans
Cove/ Nova Scotia/ Canada. cell-902-483-3889 or 471-5503.
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FROM:
Hans
Hermans
Saturday,
December 31, 2011 12:41 AM
Hi
Ladislao;
Thanks
for the (more complete) copy of our soccer (I’m using this to avoid
confusion with the Americans who erroneously believe they own the
word ‘football’!) team photo. Referring to picture
53UN0001Football, just a couple of comments:
-
My name is spelled Hermans (s was omitted)
-
Nr. 2, Kevin Felix was also a seminarian. Later, when I was a
graduate student at Notre Dame, I ran into him again.
He
had been sent to do advanced studies by his bishop.
I
remember helping him with some of the science & math that he was
struggling with.
Was
great to see him, by then Fr. Felix.
-
Nr. 4, Peter Dribas. I don’t recall that name but it could be
correct.
I
remember him as ‘Iggie’ or Ignatius, but have forgotten his last
name.
He
is (was) a native Indian from inner Surinam , studied in the
seminary, and was strong as a horse.
Because
he also spoke Dutch, we spent a lot of time together.
-
Was great to see all the other names which I had forgotten.
I
do remember them all as we spent many days together on the soccer
field.
On
a different note:
I
have not found other pictures, but do still have a series of our
final exam questions as issued by Cambridge .
Any
interest in that?
Also,
is anyone interested in various reminiscences from that period?
I
will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary later
this year and am in the process of writing some of our history for
the benefit of my grandchildren.
So,
it will not be any extra effort to send some extracts covering Mt.
St. Benedict when I get around to writing them.
Regards
Hans
Hermans
(The
circular is interested in all of your reminiscence, editor)
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From:
ladislao
kertesz [mailto:kertesz12@yahoo.com]
Sent:
Friday,
December 30, 2011 5:04 PM
Dear
Hans,
Here
is the photo with the names, please check it out and return if
changes are to be made.
Remember
to use the file number so that it may be found in the files.
As
you can read it was sent out in circulars 409 and 487.
I
am including in the December’s circulars your photos.
Do
you have any more??
God
bless
Ladislao
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Sent:
Monday,
December 26, 2011 9:23 PM
Hi
once more;
I
told you before that I could not locate a picture that I know I have
of our soccer team.
I
found it, and include it herewith.
To
the best of my knowledge this was our 1954 or 1955 team which either
won or came very high in the league (POS area).
Even
though I recognize all of the players, I cannot even come close to
remembering all names:
Back
row left to right: Br. Vincent; Felix? (seminarian from St. Kitts I
think), myself, ‘Iggie’ (Ignatius) from Surinam (seminarian)
Middle
row Left to right: ?,?,?,Stephen?, ? (also seminarian) he was from
Arima I seem to remember)
Front
row left to right: Mendez? (seminarian), Trevor, Alex?, ?, ?
Would
be interesting to see if anyone remembers this ‘awesome’ group
and their names!
Hans
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Ladislao
Kertesz at kertesz11@yahoo.com,
Photos:
Mount
Inside MARCH 1966 page 6
68UN0002CLASS1971,
Please check the names.
09DB0002DBAWEC,
David Basanta and Winston Ramsahai
53UN0001FOOTBALL,
Hans Hermans team.
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