Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Caracas, 11 June 2005. Circular No. 188
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Dear Friends
Here is a brief recount of the Darwent Clan, I hope that this might bring together friends of those great times at the Mount.
By the way Nigel has a web page on and about happenings at Point Fortin, that you might find interesting to look at.
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From: peter darwent
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 10:17PM
Subject: Darwents that went to the Mount.
HI Ladislao,
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Dear Friends
Here is a brief recount of the Darwent Clan, I hope that this might bring together friends of those great times at the Mount.
By the way Nigel has a web page on and about happenings at Point Fortin, that you might find interesting to look at.
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From: peter darwent
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 10:17PM
Subject: Darwents that went to the Mount.
HI Ladislao,
I shall introduce myself first and give some information of my stay at the Mount.
I am Peter Darwent having started my schooling at the Mount in 1947 as I lived in the deep South - Point Fortin, my father having worked for Shell Oil.
When my father retired from Shell in 1950 I left the Mount and became a day boy at Fatima Collage in Port of Spain.
Nigel had e-mailed me a number of months ago asking for information on the Darwents who went to the Mount.
The ones that I am sure about are; Walter (my brother) lives in Trinidad and can be e-mailed at his son dadarwent@yahoo.co.uk .
John (cousin) lives in the USA at john_darwent@hotmail.com
Michael (cousin) lives in the USA can be contacted at his daughter lisatriniusa@aol.com
Roger Darwent as Nigel said in one of his e-mails died in the USA a few year ago.
The eldest of my cousins Donald lives in Canada and can be contacted at his son lesdar@shaw.ca but we do not think that he went to the Mount.
I worked in Trinidad for Trinidad Oilfield Services from 1956-1962 when they were bought out by Dowell Schlumberger.
I was transferred out of Trinidad in 1965 to Libya, then in 1967 to Kuwait, Bahrain in 1969 for 6 months then back to Kuwait.
Went to Nigeria in 1971 for two years then Great Yarmouth in 1973 for two years, Iran in 1975 for three years and Singapore in 1978 for six months then Sumatra for two years and Jakarta in 1980 for three years.
In 1984 I was transferred out of their oilfield operations and then as manager into the purchasing and shipping company in Holland then in 1987 I went to Belgium to open another purchasing and pricing office.
I was pensioned off in 1989 and have enjoyed 15 years of good living visiting other parts of the world that I had not worked in.
We live in the UK from April to December each year and then spend a very enjoyable three months in Trinidad.
Before coming to Trinidad this year we spent 2 months in Australia and New Zealand.
I met a number of old boys in Perth and will give you another e-mail when I get back to the UK with details.
My brother gave me the attached picture which was taken between 1947 and 1949.
If you do not already have it would be great fun to see how many of the boys can be identified and how many are on you mailing list.
I think that I may have some more pictures taken in my time at the Mount and when I return to the UK I will send some to you if I find any.
Thanks for the Newsletters that you have been sending me.
Best regards Peter.
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CC: "Attention: Trevor Evelyn"
From: "Nigel Boos"
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:55:45 -0400
Las,
Here's what I've got:
Trevor Evelyn,
3349 Acala Crescent,
Mississauga, Ontario
L5A 3E4
CANADA
And guess what: Trevor says he can be reached via his son-in-law's e-mail, at jrobello@rogers.com Attention: Trevor Evelyn
(Be sure to include "Attention: Trevor Evelyn" otherwise the son-in-law may simply delete any incoming message, because of all the junk mail that's flying around these days.)
Keep smilin'
Nigel
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On 24-Jun-05, at 8:28 AM, lazslo kertesz wrote:
Dear Nigel
Thank you again.
Please send me the address as soon as possible, Trevors friends have been asking for it.
God Bless
Ladislao
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From: Michael & Virginia
Subject: An Afternoon of Music
Date: 6/7/2005 7:48:13 PM
Dear All,
Fr. Abbot , Raymond Bandfield and myself have organized ' AN AFTERNOON OF CLASSICAL SACRED MUSIC' at The Abbey Church Mount St. Benedict on Sunday 12th June from 1:00 - 2:45 PM.
Bring the family and come and experience some of the most POWERFUL and PASSIONATE music you will ever hear.
Hope to see you there.
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Newsletter Abbey April 1983.
Dear Friends
We have your news: good: also that you are well and happy: benissimo:.
It’s been a long time you have heard from us.
Nonetheless, we’ve not forgotten you.
Since I started teaching at the Abbey College; writing the Abbey news has became difficult.
The days are short and much work has to be done.
I suppose we all have the same complaint.
Anyway, this short letter assures you of our prayers and promise to keep you informed of the events here.
We keep you noted in our prayer-list.
The Lord’s face has been upon us over the past months as He recalled his friends home.
Seven of our brethren have died; including our recent brother, Fr. Leo whose card is enclosed with this letter.
Pray for him and the others.
Fr. Anselm van der Heijdt (died 3/9/81), Fr. William Boers (died 29/9/81), Fr. Bede Theunissen (died 26/12/81), Bro Gabriel Mokveld (died 18/7/82), Fr. Radbod van den Plas (died 27/8/82), Fr. Gualbert van den Plas (died 13/10/82) and Fr. Leo va Leeuven whom we mentioned earlier (died 31/1/83).
Much as we rejoice and pray that the Lord may grant them their eternal rewards; in this time of our history, we pray for Discernment in learning what the Lord has to say to me. Keep us in your prayers.
January:
1/1/83: Fidel Rampersad (22) born on 24th April 1960, from Chaguaramas, entered the Abbey as a postulant to the monastic way.
He was a past student of the Abbey Collage and had been studying construction.
11/1/83: The abbey extension was blessed by the Abbot at 7:45pm. A small ceremony took place in the Reception Room.
Afterwards, the community gathered for a cocktail in the balustrade.
Work on the extension had begun on the 7/4/81 and was completed by Christmas of 1982.
The rooms are now occupied by the brethren who were living in the Retreat House annexe since 1980.
14/1/83: Abbot Hilderbrand Greene celebrated his 25th anniversary of monastic profession.
Apart from a simple renewal ceremony on the morning, the community rejoiced with him in festive style on the 17/1/83.
Bro. Ronald organized a concert entitled: “Ever-Greene” during which the brethren performed, sang, and acted using the theme of “green” evoking hope and renewal in his monastic life.
The Sunday evening recreation was pitched with excitement and fun.
21/1/83: Bro. Dennis, his blood-brother, Derek and a friend, Bernard began work on the Abbey wall which separates the car park and the gardens.
Bro Francis camped with his scouts that weekend.
February:
5/2/83: The Oblates expressed their thanks and appreciation to Miss Kitty Marcus, former teacher and secretary of the Abbey Collage, for her contribution to the group.
Miss Marcus is semi retired, working in the Abbey Library with Fr. Ildefons.
12/2/83: 80 Pentecostals spent the Carnival weekend here, living in the College dormitory.
13/2/83: The Altar ladies and Bro. Harold organized a Creole breakfast underneath the Bell tower.
The project aimed at raising funds for the Abbey and was quite successful..
Eight of the brethren spent Carnival days at the Mayaro Beach.
15/2/83: Fr. Christopher, former parish priest of Carapichaima, returned to the Abbey from holidaying in his hometown in Holland and following a refresher course in Rome.
He has been in the parish for the past 11 years.
19/2/83: Bro. Paschal, our choirmaster, held a musical seminar for Lent.
A considerable number of young people involved in various roles in the parishes gathered in the Abbey Church.
22/2/83: Fr. Bernard, former Abbot of our abbey, who suffered much with a stroke and burns, visited a specialist to examine his legs.
He is reacting favourably to the new medication.
The Abbot and 3 monks attended a requiem Mass for Fr. Leo at the La Romain Church.
Archbishop Anthony Pantin officiated.
25/2/83: Fr. Ildefons attended a Charismatic conference in Curacao.
March:
3/3/83: Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. Bisset was invited to lunch with the community.
15/3/83: Fr. Christopher replaced Fr. Maurus as parish priest of St. John’s St Augustine.
25/3783: The Oblates spent the Palm Sunday weekend with the community.
Our Lenten mission: Fr. Ildefons preached a mission in Tobago, our sister isle.
Fr. Maurus went to St. Lucia ministering to the Benedictine nuns in that island.
Abbot Hilderbrand preached and conducted retreats in 3 parishes: Chaguanas where Fr Ignatius OSB is parish priest, Couva where Fr. John OSB is parish priest and in the church of St. John´s where Fr. Maurus was stationed.
At Home: Fr. Augustine conducted the Pentecostal services for the community.
Prior Vincent, Sub-prior Joseph and Bro Ronald led talks during the Thursdays of Lent.
For the Easter Virgil, a sizeable group of our brethren was home.
Frs. Benedict and Adelbert celebrated services in the parishes of Chaguanas and St. John’s (St. Peter’s Home).
Fr. Christopher conducted his first Easter Services in St. John’s.
April:
1/4/83: Radio 610 broadcasted the Good Friday services for the nation.
2/4/83: Mr. Fidel Rampersad entered the novitiate.
After the morning services, we proceeded to the new Reception Room where a short, intimate ceremony was conducted by the Abbot.
School reopens on the 18/4/83 for those of us who teach at the Abbey College or St. Bede´s Vocational or Regional Seminary.
We would like to wish you many Easter greetings filled with newness.
“Truly, there’s no joy on earth quite so precious to me. And my heart has no greater reward that the wonderful joy that comes into my heart when I go to the house of the Lord”.
It is said "eat modus in rebus" so I must be going now or as the Jamaican would say: “ah gone to meh yard””.
De profundis,
Bro. Ronald OSB
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REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR DUE, 50 WORDS PER YEAR, OR SEND A CHECK ANY U.S. BANK to my address:
Ladislao Kertesz
Apartado 69072
Caracas 1062A Venezuela
For those that prefer this way to cooperate with the Circular and the expense that this generates. It is 52 issues per year.
God Bless
Ladislao
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The eldest of my cousins Donald lives in Canada and can be contacted at his son lesdar@shaw.ca but we do not think that he went to the Mount.
I worked in Trinidad for Trinidad Oilfield Services from 1956-1962 when they were bought out by Dowell Schlumberger.
I was transferred out of Trinidad in 1965 to Libya, then in 1967 to Kuwait, Bahrain in 1969 for 6 months then back to Kuwait.
Went to Nigeria in 1971 for two years then Great Yarmouth in 1973 for two years, Iran in 1975 for three years and Singapore in 1978 for six months then Sumatra for two years and Jakarta in 1980 for three years.
In 1984 I was transferred out of their oilfield operations and then as manager into the purchasing and shipping company in Holland then in 1987 I went to Belgium to open another purchasing and pricing office.
I was pensioned off in 1989 and have enjoyed 15 years of good living visiting other parts of the world that I had not worked in.
We live in the UK from April to December each year and then spend a very enjoyable three months in Trinidad.
Before coming to Trinidad this year we spent 2 months in Australia and New Zealand.
I met a number of old boys in Perth and will give you another e-mail when I get back to the UK with details.
My brother gave me the attached picture which was taken between 1947 and 1949.
If you do not already have it would be great fun to see how many of the boys can be identified and how many are on you mailing list.
I think that I may have some more pictures taken in my time at the Mount and when I return to the UK I will send some to you if I find any.
Thanks for the Newsletters that you have been sending me.
Best regards Peter.
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CC: "Attention: Trevor Evelyn"
From: "Nigel Boos"
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:55:45 -0400
Las,
Here's what I've got:
Trevor Evelyn,
3349 Acala Crescent,
Mississauga, Ontario
L5A 3E4
CANADA
And guess what: Trevor says he can be reached via his son-in-law's e-mail, at jrobello@rogers.com Attention: Trevor Evelyn
(Be sure to include "Attention: Trevor Evelyn" otherwise the son-in-law may simply delete any incoming message, because of all the junk mail that's flying around these days.)
Keep smilin'
Nigel
----------------------------------------------------------------------
On 24-Jun-05, at 8:28 AM, lazslo kertesz wrote:
Dear Nigel
Thank you again.
Please send me the address as soon as possible, Trevors friends have been asking for it.
God Bless
Ladislao
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Michael & Virginia
Subject: An Afternoon of Music
Date: 6/7/2005 7:48:13 PM
Dear All,
Fr. Abbot , Raymond Bandfield and myself have organized ' AN AFTERNOON OF CLASSICAL SACRED MUSIC' at The Abbey Church Mount St. Benedict on Sunday 12th June from 1:00 - 2:45 PM.
Bring the family and come and experience some of the most POWERFUL and PASSIONATE music you will ever hear.
Hope to see you there.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Newsletter Abbey April 1983.
Dear Friends
We have your news: good: also that you are well and happy: benissimo:.
It’s been a long time you have heard from us.
Nonetheless, we’ve not forgotten you.
Since I started teaching at the Abbey College; writing the Abbey news has became difficult.
The days are short and much work has to be done.
I suppose we all have the same complaint.
Anyway, this short letter assures you of our prayers and promise to keep you informed of the events here.
We keep you noted in our prayer-list.
The Lord’s face has been upon us over the past months as He recalled his friends home.
Seven of our brethren have died; including our recent brother, Fr. Leo whose card is enclosed with this letter.
Pray for him and the others.
Fr. Anselm van der Heijdt (died 3/9/81), Fr. William Boers (died 29/9/81), Fr. Bede Theunissen (died 26/12/81), Bro Gabriel Mokveld (died 18/7/82), Fr. Radbod van den Plas (died 27/8/82), Fr. Gualbert van den Plas (died 13/10/82) and Fr. Leo va Leeuven whom we mentioned earlier (died 31/1/83).
Much as we rejoice and pray that the Lord may grant them their eternal rewards; in this time of our history, we pray for Discernment in learning what the Lord has to say to me. Keep us in your prayers.
January:
1/1/83: Fidel Rampersad (22) born on 24th April 1960, from Chaguaramas, entered the Abbey as a postulant to the monastic way.
He was a past student of the Abbey Collage and had been studying construction.
11/1/83: The abbey extension was blessed by the Abbot at 7:45pm. A small ceremony took place in the Reception Room.
Afterwards, the community gathered for a cocktail in the balustrade.
Work on the extension had begun on the 7/4/81 and was completed by Christmas of 1982.
The rooms are now occupied by the brethren who were living in the Retreat House annexe since 1980.
14/1/83: Abbot Hilderbrand Greene celebrated his 25th anniversary of monastic profession.
Apart from a simple renewal ceremony on the morning, the community rejoiced with him in festive style on the 17/1/83.
Bro. Ronald organized a concert entitled: “Ever-Greene” during which the brethren performed, sang, and acted using the theme of “green” evoking hope and renewal in his monastic life.
The Sunday evening recreation was pitched with excitement and fun.
21/1/83: Bro. Dennis, his blood-brother, Derek and a friend, Bernard began work on the Abbey wall which separates the car park and the gardens.
Bro Francis camped with his scouts that weekend.
February:
5/2/83: The Oblates expressed their thanks and appreciation to Miss Kitty Marcus, former teacher and secretary of the Abbey Collage, for her contribution to the group.
Miss Marcus is semi retired, working in the Abbey Library with Fr. Ildefons.
12/2/83: 80 Pentecostals spent the Carnival weekend here, living in the College dormitory.
13/2/83: The Altar ladies and Bro. Harold organized a Creole breakfast underneath the Bell tower.
The project aimed at raising funds for the Abbey and was quite successful..
Eight of the brethren spent Carnival days at the Mayaro Beach.
15/2/83: Fr. Christopher, former parish priest of Carapichaima, returned to the Abbey from holidaying in his hometown in Holland and following a refresher course in Rome.
He has been in the parish for the past 11 years.
19/2/83: Bro. Paschal, our choirmaster, held a musical seminar for Lent.
A considerable number of young people involved in various roles in the parishes gathered in the Abbey Church.
22/2/83: Fr. Bernard, former Abbot of our abbey, who suffered much with a stroke and burns, visited a specialist to examine his legs.
He is reacting favourably to the new medication.
The Abbot and 3 monks attended a requiem Mass for Fr. Leo at the La Romain Church.
Archbishop Anthony Pantin officiated.
25/2/83: Fr. Ildefons attended a Charismatic conference in Curacao.
March:
3/3/83: Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. Bisset was invited to lunch with the community.
15/3/83: Fr. Christopher replaced Fr. Maurus as parish priest of St. John’s St Augustine.
25/3783: The Oblates spent the Palm Sunday weekend with the community.
Our Lenten mission: Fr. Ildefons preached a mission in Tobago, our sister isle.
Fr. Maurus went to St. Lucia ministering to the Benedictine nuns in that island.
Abbot Hilderbrand preached and conducted retreats in 3 parishes: Chaguanas where Fr Ignatius OSB is parish priest, Couva where Fr. John OSB is parish priest and in the church of St. John´s where Fr. Maurus was stationed.
At Home: Fr. Augustine conducted the Pentecostal services for the community.
Prior Vincent, Sub-prior Joseph and Bro Ronald led talks during the Thursdays of Lent.
For the Easter Virgil, a sizeable group of our brethren was home.
Frs. Benedict and Adelbert celebrated services in the parishes of Chaguanas and St. John’s (St. Peter’s Home).
Fr. Christopher conducted his first Easter Services in St. John’s.
April:
1/4/83: Radio 610 broadcasted the Good Friday services for the nation.
2/4/83: Mr. Fidel Rampersad entered the novitiate.
After the morning services, we proceeded to the new Reception Room where a short, intimate ceremony was conducted by the Abbot.
School reopens on the 18/4/83 for those of us who teach at the Abbey College or St. Bede´s Vocational or Regional Seminary.
We would like to wish you many Easter greetings filled with newness.
“Truly, there’s no joy on earth quite so precious to me. And my heart has no greater reward that the wonderful joy that comes into my heart when I go to the house of the Lord”.
It is said "eat modus in rebus" so I must be going now or as the Jamaican would say: “ah gone to meh yard””.
De profundis,
Bro. Ronald OSB
----------------------------------------------------------------------
REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR DUE, 50 WORDS PER YEAR, OR SEND A CHECK ANY U.S. BANK to my address:
Ladislao Kertesz
Apartado 69072
Caracas 1062A Venezuela
For those that prefer this way to cooperate with the Circular and the expense that this generates. It is 52 issues per year.
God Bless
Ladislao
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Photo: The Abbey School 1946 ??? can anyone give a better date???
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Look us up at http://www.theabbeyschool.com, an all class msb web site.
Look at www.paxabbey.com for information on the Monastery, Mt St. Benedict.
For those that want to communicate with the web, use, webmaster@theabbeyschool.com .
Send information to: Ladislaokertesz@hotmail.com if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any old boy that you would like to include. Telf. 0 (212) 263.5346 Caracas.
Use kaviacion@cantv.net or kertesz11@yahoo.com for photos as I leave enough storage space for these.
Please note: you may have missed some of the circulars, if you have not received one every week, do not hesitate to ask for the missing number to idmitch@anguillanet.com
For those that would like to contact me here I include my telephones:
Telf.Office: 58 (212) 263.5346, 267.2416, From: 11:00GMT to 22:00GMT
FAX: 58 (212) 261.0829,
Home: 58 (212) 238.4084. From: 00:00 GMT to 04:00 GMT
Cellphone: +58 (0416) 612.5695
Remember that Venezuela’s time is the same as Trinidad’s, -04:00 GMT.
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Look us up at http://www.theabbeyschool.com, an all class msb web site.
Look at www.paxabbey.com for information on the Monastery, Mt St. Benedict.
For those that want to communicate with the web, use, webmaster@theabbeyschool.com .
Send information to: Ladislaokertesz@hotmail.com if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any old boy that you would like to include. Telf. 0 (212) 263.5346 Caracas.
Use kaviacion@cantv.net or kertesz11@yahoo.com for photos as I leave enough storage space for these.
Please note: you may have missed some of the circulars, if you have not received one every week, do not hesitate to ask for the missing number to idmitch@anguillanet.com
For those that would like to contact me here I include my telephones:
Telf.Office: 58 (212) 263.5346, 267.2416, From: 11:00GMT to 22:00GMT
FAX: 58 (212) 261.0829,
Home: 58 (212) 238.4084. From: 00:00 GMT to 04:00 GMT
Cellphone: +58 (0416) 612.5695
Remember that Venezuela’s time is the same as Trinidad’s, -04:00 GMT.
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