FROM
THE RECTOR
On the 29th
January we had a visit from the students of Mount Seskin
Community School
(formerly Jobstown) who are studying religion as a Junior Certificate exam
subject. I showed them around St. Maelruian’s and spoke to them both on my role
here in Tallaght and as Canon of Christchurch Cathedral where I also brought
them for a visit.
On 12th
February I was delighted to attend the installation of Rev. Stephen Neill
(Archbishop John Neill’s son) in Celbridge which is also grouped with Newcastle, our
neighbouring congregation. We send our best wishes to Stephen as he takes up
his new parish.
We started the Alpha course ‘7
Churches together’ exploring the meaning of life (with breakfast) on Wednesday
28th January in An Solas Methodist Church in Jobstown. This course
will run until 1st April, on Wednesdays, at 9.00am. It has been
interesting and is well attended. If you would like anymore information please
contact me on 086 803 0239.
Churches together includes: Bethel
Community Church,
Kiltalown, Jobstown. Church of Ireland, Tallaght
Village. Tallaght Family Church.
Elim, Brookfield.
An Solas Tallaght Methodist
Church. R.C.C.O.G.
Joseph’s Palace Dublin. Roman Catholic Church, St.
Thomas the Apostle parish, Jobstown.
We had our
Ash Wednesday service and will continue to have a Lenten Holy Communion service
on each Wednesday of Lent at 10.00am. Following the Lenten service we have been
running the Church
of Ireland Lenten bible
course ‘Same Sex Issues and the Bible’ which has been also well attended and has
opened up some interesting discussion.
We look
forward to Easter and to a service each night of Holy Week.
God Bless William
BAPTISMS
Ella Elizabeth Keane was baptised on 8th February
in St. Maelruain’s, baby daughter of Donal and Erica. We had the baptism of
Clodagh Rose Helena Broderick on Sunday 21st February baby daughter
of David and Linda. Please pray for
Ella, Clodagh and their families as they begin their Christian lives.
SUNDAY MORNING HOLY
COMMUNION SERVICE
Following a trial period of moving the time of the early
Holy Communion Service from 8.30am to 9.00am we are now reverting to our
original time of 8.30am due to popular demand, beginning on Sunday 1st March.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
The World Day of Prayer service this year will be held on
Friday 6th March at 8.00pm in Sacred Heart Church Killinarden.
ALPHA
Churches Together – explore the meaning of Life (Alpha Course).
In An Sola Methodist Church, contact the Rector for more information 086 803
0239.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
A St. Patrick’s Day
service will be held in the Church at 11.00am (bank holiday) on 17th
March.
AWARE are having
a ‘Harbour to Harbour’ Howth > Dunlaoghaire and Dunlaoghaire > Howth sponsored
walk on St. Patrick’s Day starting on 10.30am, register online at www.aware.ie
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON COPING WITH LOSS
A conference dealing with loss is being held on Friday 13th
March 10.00am – 1.30pm in the Skylon Hotel, Uppr. Drumcondra Rd. The aims of the conference
are to provide coping skills for those who have experienced loss by death of
loved ones, suicide of family or friend, breakdown of relationships, loss of
family members due to emigration, loss of employment, homelessness or poor
health. Call 01 – 838 8888 or email info@awarenessdeucation.org
for reservation. Check www.awarenesseducation.org
for more information. €35 including tea / coffee and lunch.
LENT
There will be a Lenten Service each Wednesday of Lent at 10am.
We are studying the Church
of Ireland course: ‘Same
Sex Issues and the Bible’ upstairs in the main hall at 11am following the Wednesday
Lenten Service.
EASTER VESTRY
The Easter Vestry (Parish AGM) will take place this year on
Sunday 19th April after a shortened Holy Communion Service.
HON TREASURER
Jim Bird has held the position Hon. Treasurer for almost 25 years
and after all the years of loyal service Jim would like to retire, therefore
the Vestry are faced with the difficult job of finding a replacement. We are
looking for a volunteer for this position or suggestions of someone who might
be suitable. If you feel you can help or have any ideas of who could, please
contact the Rector 086 803 0259.
SUMMER SALE
The date for the summer sale has been set for Saturday 23rd
May (make sure to put the date in your diary!). Ronnie Scott who has been organising the Summer Sale for the last number
of years would like to step down as sole organiser. There will be a meeting
after Church (12pm) on Sunday 8th March to organise a new committee.
The Summer Sale is one of the main fundraisers that the parish holds annually,
please think about volunteering for this new committee and attend the meeting.
Many hands make light work!
MOTHER’S UNION
On Monday 9th February at 8pm we had a very
enjoyable session learning how to play WHIST with Gerard & Sylvia Moody.
Many thanks to you both.
On Monday 9th March at 8pm we will have Jane Burns of Christian Aid
coming to speak to us. If you are interested in hearing about their work,
please do join us. You will be most welcome.
Monday 13th April will be our Bring & Buy and
AGM.
SAOIRSE CONTRIBUTION FOR MARCH – TEA TOWELS
TEA LADIES MARCH: Yvonne McGlynn & Iris Harley
TEA LADIES APRIL: Noelle Lewis & Miriam Gibney
The MU diocese of Dublin & Glendalough are holding a Women’s Breakfast
in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip from 9.30am to 11.30am on Saturday 28th
February. Speaker: Jacqui Armstrong. Valerie & Miriam planning to attend.
CROSSROADS
Crossroads is a Church of Ireland Social
Club for those in their 20’s & 30’s and a little older…… We meet on the last
Friday of the month in Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin.
For more details, David @ 085 7272 019. There will be a visit to Museums and Art Gallery,
Merrion Square
on Sunday 8th March on 2pm. Contact Georgina 087 671 6745 for more
information.
GIRLS BRIGADE
The 42nd annual
Girls' Brigade display will take place on Saturday April 25th at 3pm in the
Parish Hall. All are welcome. If you know someone who would like to join our
Company please check out our website for more details www.girlsbrigadeirl.ie
PARISH COFFEE
Just a reminder
of our dates. We meet on the last Friday of the month, 27th March, 24th
April, and 29th May, 10.30am - 12.30pm, do drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
WHIST DRIVE
The
March Whist Drive is on Monday 16th at 8.00pm in the small hall. All Welcome!
PRAYERS FOR THE PARISH Prayers for the parish continue on Monday evenings at
8.00pm in the upstairs of Parish Hall,
needs your support
.
BIBLE STUDY Bible study of
the reading for the following Sunday continue on Thurs afternoons at 3.00pm
upstairs, Parish Hall.
MOTHERING SUNDAY
Don’t forget to remember
your Mum on Mothering Sunday 15th March, a chance to show her how
much you care.
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 10.00am
