May 2016
FROM
THE RECTOR On
7th April in my role as
part time Chaplain of the ITT I was
invited by the Chaplain of the College, Sr Bernadette Purcell, to a dinner
also attended by Bishop Eamon Walsh and the director of the Priory Institute’s
long distance learning in religious studies, Fr John Littleton. The dinner was
held in the culinary student’s restaurant in the college, ‘Scholars’. We were
also joined by the College President Tom Stone and the College Registrar, John
Vickery. It was an enjoyable evening, with good food and company.
On Sunday 10th April we had our
Easter Vestry following a shortened Morning Prayer Service. It was a chance to
see how the parish is doing, there were reports from myself and the Parish Honorary
Treasurer, Jim Bird. We elected a new Select Vestry for the coming year, please
see below. I would like to thank all of those who serve on the Select Vestry,
the Honorary Treasurer, the Secretary, Glebewardens and Churchwardens for their
time and work throughout the year.
As mentioned as an upcoming event in the
April Newsletter, a Thai dinner with report and videos by parishioner David
Gibson and his friends, following their recent aid trip to Thailand, was held in the Small
Hall on 16th April. A group of us sat around a big table and the
evening was interspersed by food, talk and videos. They told us about the work that is being done in the orphanage, Ban
Meata Children's Village run by the charity Mercy International. The children
there are now thriving despite their background stories of hurt and
hopelessness. David and his friends spoke of the fun
they had with the children while entertaining them, in between the serious work
of painting the orphanage! It was interesting to see the work that Mercy
International do in Thailand
and to hear about the trip, we also all enjoyed the Thai food. Thank you,
David, for organising the evening.
On 19th we said goodbye to Alan
Morris, lay minister with our neighbours in An Solas Methodist Church. Alan is
being replaced by Rev Katherine Keogh, also Methodist minister in Lucan. While
we are sad to say goodbye to Alan, we look forward to future fellowship with
Katherine.
On the evening of 20th April
there was an extraordinary Diocesan Synod in Athy to discuss a motion and vote to prevent a bill being brought to
the General Synod in May that would see six
parishes from the Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough being transferred to the
Diocese of Meath and Kildare. The meeting was very well attended and there was an
overwhelming vote in favour of bringing the motion to the Synod in May.
We
are looking forward to our Summer Sale on 28th May, please do come
along. It is one of our main fundraisers of the year and support from
parishioners, family and friends is needed to make the event a success.
God Bless William.
FUNERAL
The
8th April marked the sad passing of Benny Myers, much loved
parishioner and former Sexton of St. Maelruain’s. There was a receiving service
on Tuesday 12th April followed by his funeral service on Wednesday
13th April. We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Benny’s
children Margaret, Dorothy, Kathleen, Gladys, William, Ben, (Lesley, deceased),
Corinna, to their extended family and friends.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation
classes continue in the Rectory on Wednesday evenings at 5pm in preparation for
Confirmation on 8th May in Christchurch Cathedral at 3.30pm.
MOTHER’S UNION
/ FAMILIES FIRST
Our AGM and Bring & Buy Sale in aid of
Overseas Fund was held on Monday 11th April.
Our Annual outing is planned for Saturday
18th June to Tullynally Castle & Gardens followed by dinner in
the Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar.
Cost per person will be approx. €55.
We hope that any parishioners interested
will join us – if interested please add your name and contact details to the
list available in the porch.
Once again thank you to all our members who
faithfully supported SAOIRSE each month, providing items requested by them.
Lets hope we all have a great warm summer
break!!
TABLE
TENNIS
We are currently playing matches for the trophies which
will be presented at our AGM which will take place on Thursday 20th May at 8
pm. We will close for the summer on that evening also . We hope everybody will
have a nice summer break and enjoy lots of sunshine!
EASTER
VESTRY
The Easter Vestry was held on 10th April. The results are as
follows:
Select Vestry: Jim Bird (Hon Treasurer), Vivienne
Bright, Laura Fryday, Brian Good, Percy Griffin,
David Harley, David Hutchinson-Edgar, Heather Kennedy, Mary Lucas, Rod Lucan
(Secretary), Peter Manly and Derek Sargent.
Church Wardens: Joseph Jeevanayagom and Lydia
Oropo Glebewardens: Billy Gould and
Ronnie Scott.
PARISH
OUTING We
are planning a parish outing on June 18th to Tullynally Castle
and Gardens in Castlepollard. We would hope to leave the church by coach around
10 am .Following a guided tour of the castle and a visit to the gardens, we
will travel back to The Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar for dinner at 6.30
that evening before returning to Tallaght. There is a coffee shop at the castle
which also has a lunch menu.
The gardens are very accessible and a pleasant walk.
All we need is fine weather!
Cost per person is in the region of €55 depending on
numbers and all are welcome . If you would like to come along please sign the
list in the church or contact Valerie at 0868594850 / 4621044.
BOWLS CLUB We had our AGM on 26th
April. Our Summer Bar-b-que will be held on 25th June. Alan Stewart is
staying on as our captain for a second year. Our club will resume on the
Tuesday 13th September 2016. We wish everyone a happy and safe Summer.
WHIST
DRIVE The May Whist Drive is on Monday 15th
at 8.00pm in the Small Hall. All
Welcome!
CRAFTY CHATTERS Crafty Chatters meet on the
first and third Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm in the small hall. Come
along and bring whatever craft you are working on or learn a new one! A
warm welcome awaits all.
PRAYERS FOR THE PARISH continue on Monday evenings at 8.00pm, in
the Main Hall, needs your support.
BIBLE STUDY of the reading for the following Sunday continue on Tues evenings at 8.00pm
upstairs, Parish Hall.
PARISH
COFFEE We were sad to learn
of the passing of Benny Myers, and send our condolences to Benny's
family. We will greatly miss his company among us at the Coffee Mornings.
We are holding our final Coffee Morning before we
close for summer, on Friday 27th May at 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Old
Hall. Join us if you can, for a cuppa and a chat, all welcome!
DIOCESAN SUMMER
CAMP The Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Summer Camp will be held from Mon 4th
July – Friday 8th July in the King’s Hospital School.
The cost is €160 which includes accommodation, food and all activities. The
camp is aimed at children from 10 – 12 years of age (4th – 6th
class). Join in the adventure! Outdoor
activities, multi sports, music, friendships, swimming, art and crafts, talking
faith, fun, games and lots, lots more!!
Amy Deverell is one of the leaders and she’d be happy to answers any
queries you may have or email dublinandglendaloughkidscamp@gmial.com
Booking forms are available from the
Rector. Please keep in mind there are a limited number of bursaries available
to assist families in need: - please contact abigail@christchurch.ie for more
information.
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. You can also follow us on Facebook. To
join our Crossroads Group, please send message request to Valerie Raitt Thomas
or Beryl Healy.
May
Mad Hatters Social Event Saturday 7th
May at 9:00pm Abbeyleix Manor Hotel,
Co. Laois
Music by ‘Fiesta’ / DJ Tim Chambers Contact Wendy 087 1787 245
Prime
Time Sunday
15th May at 1.30pm Lunch and Walk at Kilmacurragh, Co Wicklow Contact Carol 085 2768966
SUMMER SALE! SUMMER SALE! SUMMER SALE! SUMMER SALE! SUMMER SALE! SUMMER SALE!
The SUMMER SALE
will take place on Saturday 28th May in the Parish Centre at 10am. Please do what you can to make this fundraiser
a success! Please attend on the day, buy raffle tickets, donate prizes and
items for the sale. All the usual stalls and refreshments available. Items for
the sale may be dropped off to the Parish Centre in the week prior to the sale.
Come along and bring your family and friends! Ronnie Scott is the Summer Sale
co-ordinator and may be contacted at 086 804 5090.
