NewsletterMARCH 2018
FROM THE RECTOR
I visited the first year students of Mount Seskin Community College, Jobstown, who questioned me on my
role and vocation as a follow up from Christian Unity Week on 24th
January. On 28th I attended the National Holocaust Memorial in the
Mansion House which I try to do annually. The Holocaust, which occurred in a
civilised society, seems to become more relevant with each passing year.
We had a defibrillator training evening for members of
each parish organisation on 31st January. We are very grateful to
David Beegan, a parishioner and school parent, who generously gave his time to
run the training.
Local TD and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,
Katherine Zappone, visited all four of the classrooms in our Parish School on 2nd
February. The children were delighted to host her and enjoyed asking her
questions.
On 23rd
January BACI (Bible Association of the Church of Ireland) launched their Lenten
course, the Five Marks of Anglican Mission which we have been using during
Lent. The 2018 Lent Studies have been designed to foster a biblical approach to
the Five Marks of Mission, originally formulated in the Anglican Communion back
in 1984 and much emphasised in the Church of Ireland in recent years so we
looked at (1) TELL:
Proclaiming the Good News of God’s Kingdom, (2)TEACH: teaching, baptising and nurturing new believers. In
the remaining weeks of Lent will look at (3)TEND: responding to human need by loving service, (4)TRANSFORM: unjust structure,
challenging violence, pursuing peace and reconciliation and finally (5)TREASURE: create, sustain and
renew life.
On 16th February we were delighted to have a
concert of ‘An Evening of Romantic Music’
in aid of the church (Valentine’s day fell on Ash Wednesday) There were various
soloists and a choir of teenage girls, ‘The Plurabelles’, who are representing
Ireland in South Africa this July to compete in the World Choir Games. It was a
lovely evening with a full audiences and we are very grateful for the aprox
€625 raised for the parish.
As we take time to contemplate during Lent we also look forward to renewal
and rebirth at Easter this year
falling on April fools day.
‘He is no fool who gives what he cannot
keep to gain what he cannot lose’ a quote to think about as we approach Easter.
Don’t spend so much time focused on a life that can’t be kept that you miss out
on the life that can’t be lost.
God bless
William.
BAPTISM
On
Sun 18th February we were delighted to welcome baby Alex Joshua
Williams for Baptism, son of Ashleen and
brother of Ashwin. Please pray for Alex and his family as he begins his
Christian life.
LENT
We will continue to have a service on Wednesday mornings at 10am during Lent
where we will be using the above mentioned 5 Marks of Mission course.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
There
will be a service each morning of Holy Week,
services as follows:
Mon
26th – Thurs 29th 10am
Holy Communion
Good
Friday
10am Good Friday Ante Communion.
8.00pm Good Friday Ante Holy Communion.
Easter Sunday
8.30am
Easter Holy Communion.
11.00am
Easter Holy Communion.
EASTER VESTRY The
Easter Vestry (Parish AGM) will take place this year on Sunday 15th April after a shortened Holy Communion
Service. This is an opportunity for you to have your say in the running of the
parish.
CONFIRMATION
The
date for St. Maelruain’s confirmation, in Christchurch Cathedral, has be set
for Pentecost Sunday 20th May, if you or your child is interested in
Confirmation please contact the Rector on 086 803 0239
MOTHERING
SUNDAY is 11th March, an opportunity to show your mum how
much you care!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
We
will have our St. Patrick’s Day Holy
Communion Service at 11.00am.
This
year there will be a parade starting in ITT, coming out of the pedestrian gate,
past our Church, along Main St., passing the Priory and turning left onto the
Greenhills Road before re entering the College side gate. On returning to the
College grounds there will be musical entertainment. I am delighted to see the
local third level college at the heart of the community in Tallaght. We are
hoping that we can have the church open so those passing can come in and see
our Church and grounds, any volunteers to help man the Church and grounds on
the day? Please contact the Rector on 086 8030239.
THE CLOCK FALLS
FORWARD
on Palm Sunday 25th March, so don’t forget to change your clocks.
MOTHER’S UNION / FAMILIES FIRST On Monday 12 February Amie Hourie who is the Diocesan action
and outreach representative came to our branch to talk about what this
section looks after. Amie gave us a very interesting talk telling us her own
story and about the work of the Mothers’ Union in Ireland which reaches out to
a lot of deserving causes including making fiddle blankets for people with
Alzheimer’s, hats and scarves for the homeless, teddies for the refugee
children, shoe boxes for children in a crèche in Darndale to name a few and
also how Mothers’ Union supports worthy causes in a lot of countries worldwide.
We finished off with a
lovely supper supplied this month by Regina and Vivienne and also delicious
home made coffee cake supplied by Yvonne. Next month our speaker will be Philip
McKinley who is going to speak to us on his work in DCU as chaplain, so do come
along to what I'm sure will be a most interesting evening. Look forward
to seeing you then. Valerie.
TABLE TENNIS Table Tennis continues to run on Thursdays at 8
pm in the Parish Centre. We have had quite a few new members since before
Christmas and there's a great buzz with all tables in use. There's always
plenty of chat over a cup of tea during the evening and then it's back to play
to burn off the calories!
We
still have room for more players, so all are welcome to join us.
Regina
FLOWERS GUILD The Church will be decorated for Easter
on Saturday March 31st
from 10am to 12.00pm. We would appreciate gifts of flowers and greenery
and of course welcome anybody that would like to help on the day. There's a job
for everyone....no experience needed! Regina
BOYS BRIGADE The new session for the boys is now in full swing and the boys are
beginning to work towards their end of year display on the 28th April.
Junior section took part in the figure marching competition in St Columba’s
Parish Centre in Swords. It was a great night and the boys should be very
proud. They did extremely well with very little practice, and I would like to
say a huge thank you to the boys and their parents for their support. Anchors
and Juniors made some Valentines chocolate treats last Friday which went down
very well. Boys Brigade will not be running on Friday 16th March
(St Patrick’s weekend) and Friday 30th March
(Good Friday). Evan
GIRLS BRIGADE The Girls Brigade have been taking part in the DDLETB Get
Active Challenge over the last few months - a challenge to youth groups across
Co Dublin to encourage more physical exercise in a non-competitive, inclusive,
fun environment. Not only did we successfully complete the challenge, we
exceeded the required amount of aggregated hours so that each participating GB
member received a certificate and a medal. But the excitement didn't end there
- we were delighted to have been awarded a very special prize by the DDLETB -
Best Female Group Award. As Girls Brigade Ireland celebrates 125 years
this year, this award was extra-special for us!! Fiona
BOWLS We have finished all our Rohu and McIlwaine matches.
Unfortunately it has being a difficult season due to some of members being sick
at home or in hospital. We hope they will be back to play our club
competitions. We thank all the subs who stepped in at short notice.
We
are hosting the Miller and Hope finals on Saturday 24th March. Heather
WHIST DRIVE Our next Whist Drive take places on Monday 19th
March in the Small Hall, all welcome!
CRAFTY CHATTERS Crafty Chatters will be meeting on the 6th and the
20th March from 2 - 4pm in the Parish Hall. You are very welcome to come and join us to do a craft or
just to come and chat and see what is going on. Janet
PARISH COFFEE Just a reminder that our March Coffee Morning is on 23rd
March, 10.30am - 12.30pm which takes place
a little earlier than usual due to Good Friday falling on our usual day. We will return to our
usual last Friday of the month on 27th April.
All welcome.
Vivienne, Regina and Barbara.
NOW AND
THEN Now and Then will be performing their
production of (St. Pater’s) ‘The Witness’ in St. Mary’s Priory running from
Tuesday 20th March - 23rd
March at 8.00pm The Tuesday evening will be in aid of SAOIRSE
SUMMER SALE The date for this year’s summer sale has been set,
Saturday 26th May. We are looking forward to a stretch in the
evenings and to Spring, time to clear out those cupboards, attics and garages?
Donations of unwanted gifts, furniture and household items (in good
condition!) gratefully received. Please
put the date in your diary and bring along your family and friends on the day.
CROSSROADS is
a Church of Ireland Social Club for those in their 20’s & 30’s and a little
older….
They 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 them on Facebook, to
join Crossroads Group, please send
message request to Valerie
Raitt Thomas or Beryl Healy.
