March 2014
FROM THE RECTOR
CMS launched their Lenten Project here in
Tallaght on 29th January: ‘God’s Big Family’. The CMS Ireland annual
project normally focuses on one county and highlights the work of just one of
their Global Partners. This year, for their 200th Anniversary their
annual project celebrates the work of all their partners as they worship and
work in different ways in nine different countries. The project will help
children and young people consider what it means to be part of the global church.
The Good News Club will be hosting ‘coffee’ after family service on Sunday 23rd
March.
We began the month of February with our
Good News Club teacher Grace giving thanks at the Communion rails for the
recovery of her brother Arnold. He had been kidnapped two months previously in Kenya. He had
been working as an advertisement executive when he was abducted and his
colleagues blitzed the area with his photograph so it is thought that his
captors released him due to his notoriety. Elizabeth Ogunjimi gave an thanksgiving offering at the Communion
rails for the baptism of her son Joshua at our February Family Service. Joshua
had been baptised the previous Saturday.
On 8th February I was invited to
Mount Seskin Community College’s
chaplain, Paddy Doyle’s birthday meal in Reed’s on the River in Lucan. It was
lovely to meet his friends, many of whom were teachers if not fellow chaplains.
Paddy and I have worked together for a good number of years so I was delighted
to be included in his birthday celebrations.
During Lent we are using the Biblical
Association of the Church
of Ireland’s (BACI)
themed biblical study which looks at the relationship between the church and
today’s culture. There will be a Lenten Holy Communion Service each Wednesday
at 10am. Please note earlier time to allow for coffee afterwards.
On 11th February I attended a
talk in the library on the three artists buried in St. Maelruain’s Grave Yard;
Evie Hone, Oisín
Kelly and Elizabeth Rivers. It was lovely to be joined at the talk by Oisín
Kelly’s daughter, parishioner, Caitriona McCoy.
The annual Garda Mass for M division was
held on 17th February which I attended along with the Prior of St.
Mary’s Fr Donal Sweeney.
The Mother’s Union
held a parenting talk in Lucan on 28th February which focused on the
challenges of rearing children in Western Society. Would people in the Parish
be interested if I were to bring it to Tallaght? Please let me know.
There was a Tree Planting Ceremony for Tree
Week on 7th March in Dodder Valley
Park, ‘A Tree of Hope’ in
memory of those who have died of suicide.
Many of you will have noticed that work has
now been completed on the new roof of the stables in the grounds of the Church.
Thank you to the Flower Festival Committee for providing the funds for this
project. Thank you also to our Glebe Warden Billy Gould for overseeing the
work. Our Church boiler is limping along so we it was suggested that
parishioners might bring along to Church any small change that they may have
during Lent to start a fund for the replacement of the boiler.
You might remember me in your prayer as I
will be preaching in Christchurch Cathedral at the Holy Communion Service at
11am on Sunday 6th April, all welcome.
God
bless, William.
LENTEN
SERVICES
We are running Holy Communion Lenten
Services each Wednesday at 10am and as mentioned in my letter are following the
Biblical Association of the Church of Ireland’s Lenten study course Church and
/ in / through / against / beyond / Culture. There will be a service each night
of Holy Week
MOTHERING
SUNDAY / CLOCKS SPRING FORWARD
It’s Mothering Sunday on 30th
March, an opportunity to show your Mum how much you care! Don’t forget about the
clocks going forward on the same day.
GOD
SLOT
For those of you who may be interested, RTE
Radio One run a programme ‘The God Slot’ on Fridays at 10pm. It takes a contemporary look at religious affairs
worldwide.
SUMMER
SALEThe date for the SUMMER SALE
is Saturday 10th May at 10am.
You can help by giving donations to: the gift, white elephant, books,
cakes, grocery, teas, toys, plants, bottle, and furniture stalls….and buy and
sell raffle tickets Put the date in your diary! Contact
Ronnie Scott 086 804 5090
MOTHER’S UNION /
FAMILIES FIRST On Monday
10th February we had a large gathering, including members of
Bohernabreena ICA to hear Alice Leahy Director and co-founder of TRUSTspeak on
her work with the homeless. We raised €251.50 at the meeting towards this very
worthy cause.. It truly was a memorable meeting. A big thank you to all who
contributed so generously and donated clothing which I dropped in on Tuesday 11th
February. I was given a tour of their facilities and met homeless awaiting
their turn to use the wash facilities. Alice
has produced two books “With Trust in Place” and “Wasting Time with People” and
further information on her work is available on www.trust-ireland.ie.
On Monday
10th March at 8pm Dr Shane Kenna spoke to us on Kilmainham Jail.
Shane is son of our music group member Olive and has recently launched a book
“War in the Shadows” based on his doctoral thesis which is a major contribution
to the study of the period. His talk was very thought provoking. We were delighted to see Valerie and remember
Ann, normally so faithfully at our meetings, who is unwell at this time.
SAOIRSE would like sugar for April. Thank
you to Eileen and Liz who offered to deliver the paper towels and black sacks
collected for January and February, as the secretary had a car load of clothes
to take to TRUST.
Our annual outing planned for 10th
May has to be changed as the Parish Sale will now be on that date because of
examinations. The outing will now be on Saturday 17th May to An
Grianan. There will be a choice of workshops morning and afternoon, cookery or
gardening, refreshments on arrival, four course lunch and high tea included –
cost €70 per person. We are happy to collect €35 at our next meeting and €35 on
the day OR you can pay in full on 14th April. As usual, we welcome friends, neighbours,
etc… If you have any further queries,
please contact Janet on 0872943964 or Miriam 087 2939751. There will be a list
in the porch, just add your name if you wish to come along.
DATES for your Diary: Thursday 3rd April - 11.15 H.C.
Christ Church
Cathedral Monday 14th April –
AGM & Bring & Buy Sale.
New Committee will be elected at this meeting.
THE BOY’S BRIGADE.We are all looking forward
now to our annual display which will take place on the earlier date of April
12th. Our chief guest this year will be Rev. Robert Kingston, former Rector .
While the display will take place in April, Boys Brigade will continue to run
on a relaxed basis with various activities in the planning. Our annual Good
Friday hike will take place, when we are planning to take in Masseys Wood and
the Hellfire Club. We hope all the boys will join us for this popular annual
event. Parents are very welcome to join us too.
We had two teams in the Eastern District juniors quiz and while they didn't win, did very well and enjoyed the night.
Two boys are attending the Company Section Activity week end at Castle Saunderson in Cavan.
We hope they enjoy what promises to be an action packed week end.
Don't forget to mark your calendars.....12th April at 7.30. Display.
We had two teams in the Eastern District juniors quiz and while they didn't win, did very well and enjoyed the night.
Two boys are attending the Company Section Activity week end at Castle Saunderson in Cavan.
We hope they enjoy what promises to be an action packed week end.
Don't forget to mark your calendars.....12th April at 7.30. Display.
THE GIRL’S BRIGADE The Girl’s
Brigade display takes place on Saturday 5th April at 3.00pm. All
parishioners welcome!
TABLE TENNIS Table tennis continues to run on Thursdays at 8.00 pm in the Parish Centre. We are looking for more members in order to keep the club up and running. All levels of players are welcome. It's a great social night, with play informal. We would welcome parishioners to come along and join us for an evening. It's a great way to keep fit!
TABLE TENNIS Table tennis continues to run on Thursdays at 8.00 pm in the Parish Centre. We are looking for more members in order to keep the club up and running. All levels of players are welcome. It's a great social night, with play informal. We would welcome parishioners to come along and join us for an evening. It's a great way to keep fit!
BOWLS CLUB We
hasted the semi-final of the McIllwaine League cup between Whitechurch and
Castleknock on Sat 1st March. Avery good match, Castleknock won.
Our Rohu team reached
the final and will play against Whitechurch on Thurs 6th March in
Greystones. We wish them all the best. – Pat
Dunne.
CRAFTY CHATTERS The
Crafty Chatters are meeting on Tuesday 4th March and then on Tuesday
1st April at 2.15pm in the
small hall. Please come and join us for an afternoon of chat, crafts,
good company and fun. All Welcome!
PARISH COFFEE MORNING Our next coffee morning in on
Friday 28th March from 10.30am Do drop in for a cuppa and a chat. All welcome!
Sunday
Services
8.30am
Service Holy Communion each Sunday. 11.00am Service Holy
Communion: 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Morning Prayer: 2nd and 5th Sundays of each month.
Family Service: 4th
Sunday of each month.
1st Wednesday
of each month Holy Communion with laying
on of hand for the sick at 11.00am
