MAY 2014
FROM THE RECTOR
‘Now and Then’ ran their production of ‘Jesus
Christ Super Star’ between 1st and 4th April in the
Priory. It was a joint production with St. Maelruain’s as parishioners were
involved and they also used our Church, Main Hall and Small Hall during their
preparations and rehearsals. They then showed a DVD of the production in the
Main Hall on 13th which was
enjoyed by all involved.
I preached my first
sermon in my role as Canon in Christchurch Cathedral on 6th April. I
did the same as I do in Tallaght working my way through the reading which on
that day was ‘the raising Lazarus’. As with all things new, I was a bit nervous
but my prayers were answered as the congregation seemed to appreciate the
sermon.
On the 3rd
April we had our Girl’s Brigade display. Well done to Fiona Monaghan on her
first display as Captain, read her report below. On 12th April the
Boy’s Brigade had their display. John Donohue retired as Captain and he was
presented with a crystal engraved plate, there was also a presentation to his
wife Regina who
has assisted John over the 10 years that he was Captain. Best wishes to the new
joint Captaincy of Susan Carroll and Evan McAuley.
Our Holy Week and
Easter Services went well. Thank you to Janet Edegely and the ladies who so
beautifully decorated the church for Easter, it really was lovely.
As many of you will
know by now, my Dad, Bill Deverell, passed away on 22nd April. The
family feel that we had a bonus year with him after my Mum died in February ‘13.
My dad was suffering from Alzheimer’s and when my Mum was alive it was
difficult to have a conversation with her that included my Dad so it was good
to have the opportunity to give him our full attention. I am grateful to the
parishioners of Tallaght for their understanding while I had my Dad sit with me
in Church and to Lionel who helped him. His funeral was a celebration of his
life and I was touched to see so many parishioners, members of the Marthoma Church, neighbours and former curate
Canon Obinna Ulogwara whom African Parishioners had invited to attend.
On the Monday of Holy
Week Valerie learned that her previous surgery to repair her broken hip was not
successful and she has had to undergo further surgery for a hip replacement 11
weeks after the initial accident. Thankfully the recovery period should be more
straight forward. Thank you to all for your concern. God bless, William.
EASTER VESTRY
We held our Easter
Vestry after a shortened Family Service on 27th April. As it was a tri – annual year we had to also to
appoint Synodsmen and Parochial Nominators plus Supplementals. It was a good
Vestry which was well attended and we had people volunteering for positions.
Thank you to the Good News Club who looked after the children during the
meeting and thank also to the Donaldson family for providing coffee afterwards.
The results of the 2014 Easter Vestry are:
Rector's
Churchwarden: Joseph Jeevanayagom
Rector's Glebe warden: Billy Gould
People's
Churchwarden: Ashleen Carolus People's Glebe warden: Ronnie Scott
Vestry:
Select Vestry: Jim Bird (Hon. Treasurer), Jenny Devine, Mandy Donaldson, David
Hutchinson Edgar, Laura Fryday, Brian Good, Percy Griffin, Heather Kennedy, Olusegun Kuti, Mary
Lucas, Rod Lucas (Hon. Secretary), Gillian Wells.
Synod:
Regina Donohue, Janet Edgely, Lydia Oropo. Supplemental:
Adana Umeh,
Noelle Lewis, Gillian Wells
Parochial
Nominators: Jenny Devine, Olusegun Kuti, Derek Sargent, Ronnie Scott. Supplemental: Barbara White, Mandy Donaldson,
Mary Lucas, Percy Griffin
SUMMER
SALE
The 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
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Confirmation
classes begin on Wed 7th May in the Rectory with the candidates
being confirmed in Christchurch Cathedral on 8th June.
On Monday 14th April we held our
AGM and Bring & Buy. Thank you to our members for such an impressive table
of items for sale towards Overseas Fund. €70 was raised.
Our annual outing will 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. As usual, we welcome friends,
neighbours, etc…
Thank you to Janet Edgely who is
co-ordinating this day out. Janet can be
contacted 0872943964 or Miriam 087 2939751 up to 10th May.
We send our sympathy to William on the
recent death of his beloved dad and wish Valerie well as she recovers from her
hip replacement.
The Diocesan Mothers Union Council Meeting
will be held on 1st May in the Magough Home. Miriam planning to attend.
Finally, a big thank you to all who come
along faithfully and make our meetings such a friendly time out from our busy
lives.
THE BOY’S BRIGADE. Our annual display took place on Saturday,
April 12th . We were delighted to welcome back Rev. Robert Kingston as our special
guest and his wife Rosemary, who presented the awards for us. The display was a
great success and was enjoyed by everybody. The boys and staff put on a range
of items, ranging from drill, vaulting, skipping to drama and comedy sketches.
Awards
on the night were as follows:
Anchor
Boys cup was shared between Darragh Kelly and Reuben Mc Dermott.
Laughlin Shield: Kyle O'Dwyer.
Junior
Section Bible Shield: Kyle O' Dwyer.
Junior Section Cup: Oscar McDermott. Captains Shield: Adam O'Rourke.
Company
Section Bible Shield: Lionel Deverell. Recruits
Cup: Callum O'Dwyer. Squad Cup Callum O' Dwyer.
Laughlin
Millennium Shield: Jonathan Parkhill. Progress
Award: Aaron Lynch. Attendance awards: Callum O'Dwyer, Jonathan Parkhill ,
Daniel Parkhill, Kyle O'Dwyer, Oscar
McDermott, Darragh Kelly and Reuben Mc Dermott.
A presentation was made to Captain John Donoghue by Canon William Deverell. John is retiring from the company having being involved as an officer and Captain since 1997. Canon Deverell thanked John for his help and dedication during his time with the company and his wife Regina who has been Hon. secretary for the same number of years. John, in turn, thanked Canon William and the Select Vestry for their kindness and help and support through the years. He also thanked and paid tribute to the great group of leaders who have worked with him.
The staff had put together a tribute of their own for the occasion for which John and Regina were very appreciative. He wished the company the best for the future and introduced the two acting Captains for the next session, Evan McAuley and Susan Carroll. Evan and Susan are both long standing officers of the 2nd Dublin Co., and are well capable and qualified to bring the company forward for the future. He wished them well in their new position.
Boy's Brigade will reopen on September 19th.
THE GIRL’S BRIGADE The 26th Company Girls Brigade St Maelruains Tallaght held their 41st
Company display on Saturday 5th April in the Parish Hall. It was a highly
enjoyable event where the girls put on a wonderful show of dance, singing and
drama, and were each presented with awards. Among those in attendance
were the President of Girls Brigade Ireland, the National
Vice-President of Girls Brigade, the National Director of Girls Brigade, and
friends and family of the Company. The Captain and leaders will be taking
a well earned rest over the summer, but will be fit and ready for the new Girls
Brigade session which will begin next September - Saturday mornings for younger
girls, and Wednesday evenings for older girls. If you are interested in
joining as a member, please check out the Girls Brigade Ireland website (www.girlsbrigadeirl.ie)
or contact Captain Fiona Monahan on 086-8519163 for more information.
WHIST DRIVE The next
Whist Drive takes place in the Small Hall of the
Parish Centre on Monday May 12th at 8.00pm. Please note change of usual date. All welcome!
CRAFTY CHATTERS Crafty Chatters meet in the
small hall on 6th May and then 3rd June at 2.15pm. We will then be
changing to every Thursday evening from 7 - 9pm for July and August.
Please come and join us for chat, crafts, good company and fun. Bring along
whatever craft you are working on or learn a new one. All Welcome!
PARISH COFFEE MORNING
Our next
Coffee Morning takes place on Friday 23rd May at 10.30am –
12.00pm. Do drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Pass it on to
someone who may be interested in coming along as it’s always nice to ‘catch up’
with friends we don’t see often.
