Newsletter MAY 2018
FROM THE RECTOR We had our
daily services during Holy Week culminating with our Easter Sunday service
which was well attended.
On Good Friday a 2nd annual secular ‘Walk of
Compassion’ took place from the Priory to our Church, passing by all the
‘helping’ organisations in Tallaght Village on the way. Last year we stopped at
each organisation for thanks and an information talk but it was too wet to do
so this year so we made our way directly to St. Maelruain’s for the
formalities. It was lovely to see the church filled with the volunteers and
community workers from all of the area. We finished just in time to be greeted
by the people attending our Good Friday evening service.
I would like to thank
Regina, Vivienne and the ladies of the Flower Guild for all the work
they put into the decoration of the Church for Easter, it looked beautiful, they
never fail to amaze me with their creativity.
We have increased our numbers at our 8.30am Service from
three or four people, to twelve and to twenty at Easter, I think in part due to
parents who need to bring children to sporting activities later on a Sunday
morning and also for those who work on a Sunday afternoon and for some who have
just come off night duty. We are thankful for the increasing numbers at our
8.30am and also at our 11am services.
We had five 5th class tours of the church and
grounds from Scoil Maelruain in April, with some very bright children who were
well able to answer my questions to them and I managed to answer theirs!
As the parish activities are drawing to an end for the
summer break I attended the BB and GB displays which were as always, great
evenings and a pleasure to see the young people showing their talents to family
and friends. Thank you to the leaders for all their work with the youth.
I am looking forward to seeing all the readers of the Newsletter
at our Parish Summer Sale on Sat 26th May at 10am!
God bless
William.
CONDOLENCES On
behalf of the parish the Select Vestry would like to extend their deepest condolences
to Valerie, William, Amy and Lionel and to their wider family on the sudden
death of Valerie’s Mum Eithne on 9th April. A Memorial Service to
celebrate her life of 91 years took place in Rathfarnham Parish Church on 14th
April.
EASTER VESTRY The
Easter Vestry (Parish AGM) took place this year on Sunday 15th April
after a shortened Service. The Select Vestry and Churchwardens are:
Rector's Churchwarden: Joseph Jeevanayagon Rector's Glebewarden: Billy Gould
People's Churchwarden: Vivienne Bright
People's Churchwarden: Ronnie Scott
Select Vestry:
Hilary Armstrong, Jim Bird (Treasurer), Laura Fryday,
Percy Griffin, Brian Good, Pat Hardiman, David Harley, David Hutchinson Edgar
(Secretary), Peter Manly, Frank Sage, Derek Sargent, Alan Scott
CONFIRMATION
The date for St. Maelruain’s Confirmation, in Christchurch Cathedral has be set,
as usual, for Pentecost Sunday 20th May. While last year we had a
‘bumper year’ this year we have one candidate, Oscar, who will be Confirmed in
a few weeks time. Pease pray for Oscar as he prepares for his Confirmation.
GOOD NEWS CLUB On Sunday the 24th of March the Good News Club held a coffee
morning after church in aid of Church in Chains. Church in Chains support
persecuted Christians around the world. During lent the Good News Club concentrated
on learning about six Christians who are imprisoned due to their faith. We are
delighted to report that we raised €370. Thank you to all who gave so
generously. Amy
WHIST DRIVE Our next Whist Drive take places on Monday 21st
May in the Small Hall, all welcome!
CRAFTY CHATTERS We will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in May (1st and 15th)
and 1st and 3rd Tuesday in
June (4th and 19th). For July and August we will
meet every Thursday from 7pm – 9pm in the Small 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
GIRLS BRIGADE The Girls
Brigade celebrated their 45th display
on April 21st in St
Maelruain’s Parish Hall. It was a wonderful event where the girls
showcased their talents for signing, dancing, and arts & crafts, followed
by tea, coffee and tasty treats served to the proud parents, grandparents and
guests afterwards. This is an important year for the Girls Brigade as GB
Ireland celebrates its 125th year.
The Officers and girls will now enjoy a well-earned break over the Summer
months. GB will resume in Tallaght in September. If you are
interested in joining please contact the Captain via email monahanf@yahoo.co.uk or the parish office.
TABLE
TENNIS
Our
AGM will take place on May 17th at 8 pm after which we will close
for the summer holidays. The club has had a good season with some new members
joining us and thus creating a good buzz on Thursday nights. The emphasis is on
fun and enjoyment but it's amazing how our competitive streak comes to the fore
when the play off for club trophies is taking place. We had good fun over the
last few weeks as the matches were played, with the winner of the men's shield
being one of our new members,
Hugh
Behan and the winner of the ladies' trophy being Regina Donoghue. Well
done to all concerned . The trophies will be presented at the AGM.
The
club will reopen around September 20th . We hope everybody has a lovely
summer and we look forward to seeing you all back in September.
Regina
FLOWER GUILD
Many
thanks to the ladies who helped to decorate the Church for Easter, to those who
donated flowers from near and abroad and to the gent who always arrives to us
with bunches of flowers for special Church occasions. Thank you also to Valerie
and William who are always on hand to help out and make us all a cup of tea as
we work.
We
are pleased to welcome Alison and Jacynta to the Flower Guild. Thank you ladies
for the beautiful arrangements prepared for Easter. We are always looking for
volunteers for the Flower Guild. No experience necessary, so if you would like
to help out, contact me via the Parish Office. Regina
PARISH COFFEE
Our next Coffee Morning
takes place on Friday, 25th May 10.30am - 12.30pm. This will be our final
meeting before the Summer break. All welcome to join us for chat and
chat!! Vivienne, Regina and Barbara.
MOTHERS UNION
On Monday 9 April we had our AGM and Bring and Buy which went
very well. Our next event will be on Wednesday 6th June when
we will go to ‘Shout’ the mod musical in the Civic Theatre. Meal at 6.15pm
and the show will be at 8pm. The cost is €35 including a tip. If you wish to
go, please let me know. There will be a sign up sheet in the church each
Sunday. This is open to everyone so feel free to join us for what sounds like a
great night.
Before I finish would like to thank the parishioners very much for all the cards, texts, phone calls and coming to the memorial service after the recent sudden sad death of my dear Mum in early April. Your support and care to us all is very much appreciated. Wishing everyone a safe and happy summer. Thanks again. Valerie
On behalf of the Mother’s Union I would like to extend our
sincere condolences to Valerie, William, Amy and Lionel on the sad passing of
Valerie’s Mum, Eithne, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hilary
BOWLS CLUB Our AGM was held on Tuesday 1st May in the parish
hall. The Club would like to express their sympathy to Valerie and family on
the sad passing of Valerie’s Mum, Eithne.
Alan
Stewart has agreed to be Captain for the new season. Our annual barbecue
will be held on Saturday 23rd June at 5.00 pm in the garden of Willie and Joan
Harris. Looking forward to seeing you all there. We are reopening on Tuesday 11th
September.
SUMMER SALE
The date for this year’s summer sale is Saturday
26th May10am – 1pm Donations of unwanted gifts, furniture, books,
toys, plants and household items (in good condition!) gratefully received! All the usual stalls,
raffles prizes, tea, coffee and goodies. Please put the date in your diary and
bring along your family and friends on the day and help make this major
fundraiser for the parish a great success!
Rathfarnham Parish are having their FETE on Saturday
May 19th in The High School, Rathgar at 10.30am.
PRAYERS FOR THE PARISH continue
until the end of the month before the summer break but BIBLE
STUDY of the readings for the
following Sunday continue on Tues evenings at 8.00pm upstairs, Parish Hall.
DATE
FOR YOUR DIARY: TALLAFEST will be held this year on Sat 30th
June www.tallafest.ie for more info.
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 contact David on 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.
