A word from William
In the last week a new ecumenical Christian Radio station has been launched. You can listen to Spirit Radio on 89.9 FM (between RTE 1 and RTE 2). If modern music isn’t your thing you might tell your children or grandchildren about the station. I often worry about the attitude to women in ‘hip hop’ fearing that what you listen to can have a subliminal influence.
While Spirit radio may be predominately a music station, in the morning it could be 50/ 50 talk to music. As we enter an election, there is nobody more fond of current affairs than I, but sometimes it’s nice to get a break from the politicians and their policies. Why not tune in and see what Spirit Radio is about? There are sheets with their schedule in the pews of the Church with the weekday schedule on one side and the weekend on the other. There are also sheets with a donation form as they don’t have advertisers as yet and are listener funded.
On 15th December I was invited to the 10th anniversary of The Horse Project, I was there for the opening of the project 10 years ago. The project was initialized to rectify the problem of the urban horses running loose on estate greens. Archbishop Walton Empey was a patron. At the celebration I reminded those present of the part the donkey played in Jesus life; carried his pregnant mother; the flight to Egypt and on Palm Sunday. In popular music, according to ‘The Rubber Bandits’ if you wanted a woman you needed a horse! This is a very worthwhile project which not only benefits the animals but the youth in the area.
I attended the Bowling Club Christmas dinner on 17th December in Lucan Golf Club, this was an enjoyable evening.
On 19th December we had our Primary School Carol Service, along with our Good News Club nativity sketch at the 11.00am service. At that point our new school principal, Berna Daly, had learnt of her appointment and joined us at the service. It was lovely to have her and since the service has taken up her post as Principal of our Primary School.
That evening we had our Nine Lessons and Carols Service which was well attended and got us into the festive spirit. The Church was beautifully decorated and I would like to thank Janet Edgely and her band of helpers for all their work and creativity. Thank you also to those who helped with the teas following the service.
As we all know we certainly had a white Christmas this year! All our services went ahead despite the weather and thank you to those who helped clear a path to the
Church for car parking. We had our usual Christmas Eve service at 11.30pm, Christmas Morning 8.30am Holy Communion and 11.00am Family Holy Communion. It was a busy few days with Sunday falling the day after Christmas but we went ahead with both 8.30am and 11am services as normal on that Sunday. At the 11.00am service the baby son of Tim and Susan (nee Griffin) Holliday, Tullis, was blessed. Tullis had been dedicated in London where the family live but had blessings both here in Tallaght for Susan’s family and in Northern Ireland for Tim’s family.
On New Year’s Eve at 11.00pm we had our annual Multicultural Service to welcome in the New Year. It gave people the opportunity to partake in a festive service if they hadn’t been able to get out to Church over the Christmas period due to the weather and it really was a most enjoyable way of welcoming in the New Year. People started to arrive around 10.30pm and this gave the children a chance to compare Christmas presents!
Our Archbishop John Neill retired on 25th January. We are very grateful for all the times he visited us here in Tallaght, along with his wife Betty, not just for Confirmation but also for our Discovery Services. We wish them a long, happy and healthy retirement.
As previously mentioned, we are facing an election. There are booklets on how to vote wisely in the Church porch. They were actually published for the election in ’07but as the points are based on biblical truths I think they will still be relevant and will be of help in this up coming election.
God bless, William
Whist Drives
Our postponed Christmas Drive was held on Monday 24th
January with a full hall, good craic and good raffle.
Thanks to Janet Edgely, Mary Lucas, Hendrikje Mahon and Yvonne McMahon and Yvonne McGlynn who looked after the catering. Also thanks to all who donated raffle prizes. All support was much appreciated during the year which enabled us to make our annual contribution to parish funds.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2011. our February drive will be held in the small hall on Monday 21st at 8.00pm.
Bowling
“A warm welcome back to all after the Xmas break. Our league teams are busy catching up on matches that were cancelled before Xmas.
Our Xmas dinner was well attended in Lucan Golf Club and enjoyed by all, thanks goes to Ann and Denis Kane for organising a lovely evening. Our sincere sympathies goes to Imelda, Pat and Alex and those close to them, who have lost a dear family member over the Xmas period”
School News
Everybody continues to be very busy as we all look forward to the Spring. First and Second Class are preparing for a Drama Workshop which will take place on March 1st . While 3rd and 4the Class were rewarded for their excellent behaviour with a ‘Chocolate Day on Friday February 4th . Everyone had a yummy time!
5th and 6th Class began a six week programme on Drug Awareness on January 30th. The Programme runs for six weeks and judging from their responses, they have learned a great deal about the dangers of all kinds of drugs. The course was provided by the Killinarden Enterprise Centre. They also competed in the Credit Union Quiz in St. Marks GAA Club on Friday February 4th. Well done to everyone in 5th and 6th for taking part and being so well behaved on the day.
All the senior classes were invited to a talk about Dublin Bus given by Joanne Courtney. The children learned about safety on public transport. The Parent Teacher Meetings have been held for all classes except 5th and 6th. Both teachers and parents were very pleased with how they turned out and all the pupils can feel very proud of what they have achieved so far this year.
Mother’s Union
Monday 13th December at 8pm we held a Beetle Drive and
Festive Supper. This was a really successful evening…thoroughly enjoyed by all. What a wonderful supper we produced between us! Thank you everyone.
Valerie attended the Diocesan Council Meeting on Saturday 20th November
We had our ‘Christmas’ dinner on Monday 10th January in the The Grill Room, Kingswood House. It was a very enjoyable evening and a good night was had by all.
Diary Dates:
11.15am Thursday 3rd February: HC Christchurch Cathedral.
8pm Monday 14th February at 8pm we will have a talk on Mindfulness. Any parishioners interested (male or female) will be most welcome to join us. Monday 14th March 8pm: History of Tallaght by Mayor Eamon Moloney.
SAOIRSE, Thank you everybody for contributing monthly… for February they would like donations of hairbrushes.
TEA Rota:
Monday 14th February: Mary Lucas, Monday 14th March: Yvonne McGlynn
Best Wishes for New Year!
BOYS BRIGADE
We have re opened after the Christmas break . In order to
make up for lost time due to adverse weather and to allow work on display items, we are extending our times as follows: All section begin at 7.30pm sharp...Anchors will finish at 8.45pm, Juniors will finish at 9.15 pm and Company section will finish at 10 pm.
The leaders are planning some outings for the boys over the next few weeks and we are looking forward to taking part in the drama competition and to hosting the Battalion drill competition in February.
Gift Day
Gift day was in October and as you know we were encouraging parishioners to give as generously as possible to raise funds for the Parish. The amount raised was €3610.00.
Thank you to all who gave, especially in these times of recession.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Tallaght’s Women’s World day of Prayer service this year takes place here in St. Maelruain’s on Friday 4th March at 8.00pm, all welcome.
There will be a planning meeting in the Parish Centre on Wed16th February at 8pm, anyone interested is welcome to come along.
The Church Review Magazine
The Church Review Subscription is now overdue if you have not already paid please forward payment (€40.00 - cheques made payable to Tallaght Parish Church) to the parish office as soon as possible. If you no longer want to subscribe please let the parish office know. You will be liable for the January and February editions.
The Church of Ireland Gazette
The Church of Ireland Gazette is a weekly newspaper which has news from the Church of Ireland from the whole island of Ireland. If you would be interested in ordering a weekly copy please contact the parish office 462 6006. The annual subscription is €40.00. Thank you to Ronnie Wallace who, until recently, had been looking after the ordering of the Gazette on behalf of the parish for many years.
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services
Ash Wednesday is on 9th March, which will see the start of our weekly Wednesday evening Lenten services, at 8.00pm.
This year we are planning on using CMS ‘s ‘Discover’ for our Lenten services. This is a dynamic new resource that helps people explore the biblical background to mission.
Christmas Sing Along
We had our Christmas Sing Along on 10th December in the Parish Centre. At lunchtime myself, Ronnie Scott and Billy Gould were on the verge of cancelling the event due to the state of the ice and snow covered car park when a snow plough arrived to clear the entrance to the church gate. The crew very kindly came into the car park and cleared away the top layer of snow and gave us salt and grit to spread in the car park meaning that we could go ahead with the sing along as the car park was now safe. God is good!
We had a lovely evening with a good attendance, I think people were beginning to get cabin fever with the weather and the main roads were fine for driving, so many came along to join in the festive spirit.
I would like to thank Ronnie Scott, the coordinator of the event, for all the work he put in organising the hall, publicity, DJ, raffle and refreshments for the evening. I would like to thank everyone who helped in any way, your efforts are much appreciated and also to those who donated items for the raffle and the gift stall. The DJ played backing music which the Music Group sang festive songs along to and there were even a couple of karaoke solos. Thank you once again to all who helped make the night such a success.
The amount raise on the evening was €1147. - William
Funerals
We express our condolences to Alex Bryan and family on
the death of his mother Matilda (Tilly) Bryan. Her funeral
took place here in St. Maelruain’s on 22nd December.
The funeral of Anne O’Callaghan took place on 12th January and we extend our sympathies to her brother George O’Callaghan and to Anne’s cousin Peter O’Callaghan who played the organ at the service and to the rest of her family.
Our sincere sympathies to Des Haine and family on the sad loss of Shirley. Shirley passed away after a brave battle against illness over the last number of years. Her funeral took place on 27th January in Taney Parish Church.
Blessing
At the 11.00am service on 26th December the baby son of Tim and Susan (nee Griffin) Holliday, Tullis, was blessed. Tullis had been previously been dedicated in London where the family live.
Service of thanksgiving
On Thursday 13th January we had a service of thanksgiving in memory of Kulea Oropo who you may remember was tragically assassinated last year in Nigeria.
We continue to pray for his wife Lydia and to her children Dimeji and Michelle as they come to terms with the loss of Kulea. It was lovely to welcome back Obinna as Diocesan Chaplain for the service.
National Bible Society of Ireland
Dr. David Hutchinson Edgar will be giving the Bedell Boyle Lecture entitled the King James Version – 400 years on, Thursday 10th February in Purcell House, All Hallows College, Gracepark Road at 8.15pm . Admission is free and all welcome.
Offertory Envelopes
Offertory Envelopes are available for 2011. Please ask the
Church wardens, the Rector or contact the parish office at
462 6006 if you would like to join the Offertory Envelope
Scheme
If you give over €250 to the parish per annum the parish can claim back
from The Revenue Commissioners either 20% or 41% depending on your tax rate.
Anam Cara Bereavement Event – Dominic Community Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Anam Cara is a national voluntary support group set up by bereaved parents who provide support, understanding and a forum for families who have experienced the death of a child, regardless of age or circumstance of death.
On Monday 14th February Anam Cara will be facilitating a Bereavement Talk at a new venue for our Support group meetings, which takes place on the second Monday of each month.
The event is open to all bereaved parents. Anam Cara doesn’t identify itself by the age of the child, how they died, or when they died. It may have been a cot death or a still birth, suicide, road traffic accident, drug related deaths or serious illness. Anam Cara identifies itself as a group set up by and for parents who have lost a precious son or daughter, trying to find their way through the grief and pain.
The guest speaker for the evening is Ger O’Brien who will give her talk on “Coping as a Bereaved Parent”.
Dominic Community Centre, 60 Avonbeg Gardens, Tallaght.
Flower List
February:
Imelda Bird and Janette Wilson
March: No flowers for Lent
Monday 14th February 2011: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Thursday, 10 February 2011
NOTICEBOARD 13TH FEBRUARY
Sun 13th February
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning prayer.
Mon 14th Feb 2.15pm Parish Primary School board of management meeting in the St. Maelruain's Church of Ireland School, Kilclare Ave., Jobstown.
8.00pm Mother's Union talk on 'mindfullness'
Wed 16th Feb 8.00pm Women's World day of Prayer allocation meeting in the small hall.
Sun 20th February
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00 Holy Communion.
Mon 21st 8.00pm Whist Drive in the small hall.
Thurs 24th 8.00pm Music group practice in the small hall.
Sun 27th
8.30pm Holy Communion.
11.00pm Family Service
Wed 2nd 11.00am first Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with laying on of hands for the sick.
8.00pm Women's world day of Prayer reheasal in Church.
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning prayer.
Mon 14th Feb 2.15pm Parish Primary School board of management meeting in the St. Maelruain's Church of Ireland School, Kilclare Ave., Jobstown.
8.00pm Mother's Union talk on 'mindfullness'
Wed 16th Feb 8.00pm Women's World day of Prayer allocation meeting in the small hall.
Sun 20th February
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00 Holy Communion.
Mon 21st 8.00pm Whist Drive in the small hall.
Thurs 24th 8.00pm Music group practice in the small hall.
Sun 27th
8.30pm Holy Communion.
11.00pm Family Service
Wed 2nd 11.00am first Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with laying on of hands for the sick.
8.00pm Women's world day of Prayer reheasal in Church.
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
NOTICEBOARD 30th JANUARY 2011
Sun 30th 4th Sun of Epiphany
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning Prayer
Wed 2nd 11.00am First Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with layin on of hands for the sick. 8.00pm Select Vestry in the Long Room of the parish centre.
Sun 6th 5th Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Mon 7th - Wed 9th Diocesan Retreat (Rector available on his mobile phone 086 803 0239)
Sun 13th 4th Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning Prayer and baptism of Matthew McHugh.
Mon 14th 2.15pm Parish Primary School board of management meeting in the school, Kilclare Ave, Jobstown. Mother's Union 8.00pm talk on mindfullness in the small hall.
Wed 16th 8.00pm Women's World day of Prayer allocation meeting in the small hall.
Sun 20th 3rd Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Mon 21st 8.00pm Whist Drive in the small hall.
Sun 27th 2nd Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning Prayer.
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning Prayer
Wed 2nd 11.00am First Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with layin on of hands for the sick. 8.00pm Select Vestry in the Long Room of the parish centre.
Sun 6th 5th Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Mon 7th - Wed 9th Diocesan Retreat (Rector available on his mobile phone 086 803 0239)
Sun 13th 4th Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning Prayer and baptism of Matthew McHugh.
Mon 14th 2.15pm Parish Primary School board of management meeting in the school, Kilclare Ave, Jobstown. Mother's Union 8.00pm talk on mindfullness in the small hall.
Wed 16th 8.00pm Women's World day of Prayer allocation meeting in the small hall.
Sun 20th 3rd Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Mon 21st 8.00pm Whist Drive in the small hall.
Sun 27th 2nd Sun before Lent
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning Prayer.
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
CHRISTMAS IN ST. MAELRUAIN'S
Sunday 19th December11.00am Primary School Carol Service
7.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols
Friday 24th December
Christmas Eve Holy Communion at 11.30pm
Saturday 25th December
Christmas Day
8.30am Holy Communion with Hymns
11.00am Family Holy Communion
Sunday 26th DecemberSt. Stephen’s Day
8.30am Holy Communion
11.00am Family Service
Friday 31st December
New Year’s Eve Multicultural Service at 11.00
7.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols
Friday 24th December
Christmas Eve Holy Communion at 11.30pm
Saturday 25th December
Christmas Day
8.30am Holy Communion with Hymns
11.00am Family Holy Communion
Sunday 26th DecemberSt. Stephen’s Day
8.30am Holy Communion
11.00am Family Service
Friday 31st December
New Year’s Eve Multicultural Service at 11.00
DECEMBER LOSSET
A word from William.........
On Tues 2nd November the I.T.T. prize giving took place in the church, which I opened. The conferral ceremonies took place in the basket ball arena on the following two days which I also attended.
Following the conferrals on the 3rd , I went to a ‘Let’s stop the demand for human trafficking’ conference to challenge men to stand up to the misuse of women.
On 7th November the Archbishop John Neill came to Tallaght for the confirmation of Anita and Benita Joseph, daughters of our Church warden Joseph. Their Mum, Beena, provided a delicious Indian lunch in the parish centre. It was a lovely occasion and it was possibly the last time we will welcome the Archbishop as he is retiring in January. This Sunday was also the date for the return of the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal, the returned boxes went to the new Irish lead ‘Team Hope’.
On Remembrance Sunday we had the act of remembrance with a bugler from the Tallaght Youth Band at a service at 10.45am before the 11am service. We hope that people will support the Tallaght Youth Band concert on Monday 6th Dec at 8,00pm in the Tallaght Community School, Balrothery.
I am delighted that a new principal has been appointed to our Parish School. Ms Berna Daly who, like our former principal Iris comes to us from Rathmichael Parish School, will take up her new post in January and we welcome her and wish her well.
We had a concert in the Church on 19th Nov. organised by and featuring Jim Ward. It was one of the nicest concerts that we have had in recent times, it was both spiritual and yet not too high brow. Unfortunately I had to leave early to attend the ‘Tallaght Person of the Year’.
I attended an International conference on anti Semitism and holocaust denial on 18th and 19th Nov. in Trinity College. I was horrified to find that the Jewish people have been hated and persecuted as long as there have been Jews, even in countries from where they were absent.
On 23rd CMS launched their new course on Local Mission called Discovery which we are considering using for Lent.
On 25th I took part in the Remembrance Mass in Kiltipper Nursing Home, which is an annual event.
May I take this opportunity to wish all the readers of the Losset a very happy Christmas and New Year. I look forward to seeing many of you at the various services over the Christmas period.
God bless William
Boy’s Brigade
Most of the members braved the freezing conditions to attend the enrolment service on Sunday 28th November.
We are very grateful to Peter O'Callaghan from the 1st Dublin Co, who played the organ in place of the band who were unable to make it from various parts of the city due to the snow. All the leaders along with an almost full turn out of boys were enrolled for the coming
year. Thank you to all who came to the service, which was followed by a cup of tea and some very nice home made goodies, most of which were made by leader Mark Parkhill.
On December 10th, we are expecting a visit from Santa to B.B. We have had a reliable tip off, so Anchor boys better be on their best behaviour between this and then............just in case!
On the same night, all sections will have their Christmas party to finish up this session.
We would be grateful if anybody in possession of any uniforms that are not in use would return them to the company, in order for them to be used by other members. Perhaps you have a uniform that was given to your child and he has not returned to BB. As new uniforms are expensive, we really need them back as soon as possible. Many thanks.
Mother’s Union
On 4th November Tallaght Mothers Union hosted refreshments following the 11.15am Service in Christ Church Cathedral.
We were very privileged to have Joy Gordon speak to us on 8th November and were also delighted to welcome some Clondalkin Members.Thursday 2nd December 11.15am….Mothers Union Communion Service in Christ Church Cathedral.
Friday 10th December….Christmas Sing Along…we would be very grateful for donations towards a raffle hamper.
Monday 13th December at 8pm we plan to have a Beetle Drive and
Festive Supper. Please remember to add your name to the list for our January night out!
Monday 10th January 2011 : “Christmas Night Out” – Venue The Grill Room, Maldron Hotel, Old Kingswood Village (first exit off N7 from Newlands Cross) The cost per two persons will be €65 which includes a bottle of house wine.
Advance notice of our February meeting on 14th February at 8pm when we will have a talk on Mindfulness. Any parishioners interested (male or female) will be most welcome to join us.
SAOIRSE , our local charity, continue to be very grateful for our monthly donations of day to day items. For December they would like black plastic sacks and bubble bath/shower gels or ladies nightwear. Please bring along on 13th December.
TEA Rota:
Monday 13th December: All Members to bring something festive.
Thank you Janet Edgely for co-ordinating the supper.
Monday 14th February: Mary Lucas
Wishing everybody a wonderful Christmas Season!
School News
We hope that everyone enjoyed the mid- term break and had a happy and safe Halloween
Before the Halloween break, we had a very generous donation of a new computer for the office from a local business man, Mr. Johnnie Lin. He very generously responded to a plea from
Karen, and we are delighted now to have a computer in the office that actually works! Mr. Lin spoke to the children at our Harvest Assembly on Thursday 21st October, and the staff and children were able to show our appreciation to him. At our Harvest Assembly the children brought in lots of food for the Simon Community, which was donated to their Shelter for homeless men and women. Well done to everyone for giving so much- we received a lovely letter from the Simon Community thanking us for the very kind donation. The Board Game Playing Day and the Fancy Dress Party on Friday 22nd October went really well, with 5th and 6th class providing plenty of Halloween games for the children to play. We raised the sum of €148 for Temple Street Hospital.
This year we have decided to support the Liberties Community in their bid to collect food for Christmas Hampers to give to the needy in our community. There will be a box in the school
porch for any items that you would like to donate, and the closing date for the collection of food is Friday 19th November.
We have plenty going on this month and next. Maths for fun is still running in 1st and 2nd Class. We will be starting the Maths for fun in the Infant classroom next so we will be looking for plenty of parents to volunteer. Ms. Boles and Ms. O’Donoghue along with Geraldine and various parents are doing a Power Hour every day with 5th and 6th Class focusing on English Literacy. The children are really enjoying it and have been promised a trip at the end of the Programme as a treat.
The Dental Nurse will be coming to the school on Friday 5th November to talk to parents in the Parents Room. All are welcome to attend for a chat, and a cuppa.
The children in 5th and 6th Class will be going on a field trip to the Croke Park Museum on Friday 5th November.
Next week will be a very busy one in our school. The Book Fair is coming and we will have our own Book Week. There are plenty of activities planned; including Shared Reading and a Storyteller, Mr. Liam Farrell will be coming
to visit as well. The children are busy at the moment reading lots of books for the Readathon which ends on 15th November.
On Thursday 25th November the school will close at 12p.m. for a staff meeting. The school will be closed on Friday 26th November for our annual shopping day.
The Christmas Bazaar, organised by the Parents Association will take place in school on Friday 3rd December. There will be raffle tickets going home soon, so please support the Bazaar in whatever way you can- by buying and selling tickets, by donating gifts and prizes
and by turning up on the day to pick up some bargains! The Bazaar is our main fundraiser of the year, and the money raised will all go towards reducing the cost of school trips for your children.
The Carol Service in St. Maelruain’s Church will take place on Sunday 19th December. We hope to have a great turn out on the day.
All children will be going to the Civic Theatre on Friday 17th December to see ‘Scrooges Christmas’.
The school will close at 12p.m. on Thursday 23rd December for the Christmas Holidays!! That seems a long way off at the moment!!
Bowling Club
“Congratulations to our Miller team who progressed to the second round of their competition. Their next match is drawn against Castleknock Club (away) on Saturday 15th Jan. Our Hope team got a ‘bye’ to the second round, and play Clontarf Club at home on Tuesday 4th. Jan.
Our McIllwaine and Rohu teams are progressing very well. We wish all out teams the best of luck in their matches.
Our Christmas Dinner is on 17th.Dec. at Lucan Golf Club, kindly arranged by Denis and Ann Kane. The Club reopens in the New Year on Tuesday 4th. Jan. May we wish everyone a Very
Happy Xmas and Peaceful New Year
Whist
Our November Drive was held on Monday 15th with a good crowd in attendance.
Thanks to Mary Liucas and Hendrikje Mahon who helped on the night.
Items for our raffle each month are much appreciated.
Our Christmas Drive will be held on Monday 20th December in the Parish Centre at 8pm.
Wishing all our players a happy Christmas and New Year.
On Tues 2nd November the I.T.T. prize giving took place in the church, which I opened. The conferral ceremonies took place in the basket ball arena on the following two days which I also attended.
Following the conferrals on the 3rd , I went to a ‘Let’s stop the demand for human trafficking’ conference to challenge men to stand up to the misuse of women.
On 7th November the Archbishop John Neill came to Tallaght for the confirmation of Anita and Benita Joseph, daughters of our Church warden Joseph. Their Mum, Beena, provided a delicious Indian lunch in the parish centre. It was a lovely occasion and it was possibly the last time we will welcome the Archbishop as he is retiring in January. This Sunday was also the date for the return of the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal, the returned boxes went to the new Irish lead ‘Team Hope’.
On Remembrance Sunday we had the act of remembrance with a bugler from the Tallaght Youth Band at a service at 10.45am before the 11am service. We hope that people will support the Tallaght Youth Band concert on Monday 6th Dec at 8,00pm in the Tallaght Community School, Balrothery.
I am delighted that a new principal has been appointed to our Parish School. Ms Berna Daly who, like our former principal Iris comes to us from Rathmichael Parish School, will take up her new post in January and we welcome her and wish her well.
We had a concert in the Church on 19th Nov. organised by and featuring Jim Ward. It was one of the nicest concerts that we have had in recent times, it was both spiritual and yet not too high brow. Unfortunately I had to leave early to attend the ‘Tallaght Person of the Year’.
I attended an International conference on anti Semitism and holocaust denial on 18th and 19th Nov. in Trinity College. I was horrified to find that the Jewish people have been hated and persecuted as long as there have been Jews, even in countries from where they were absent.
On 23rd CMS launched their new course on Local Mission called Discovery which we are considering using for Lent.
On 25th I took part in the Remembrance Mass in Kiltipper Nursing Home, which is an annual event.
May I take this opportunity to wish all the readers of the Losset a very happy Christmas and New Year. I look forward to seeing many of you at the various services over the Christmas period.
God bless William
Boy’s Brigade
Most of the members braved the freezing conditions to attend the enrolment service on Sunday 28th November.
We are very grateful to Peter O'Callaghan from the 1st Dublin Co, who played the organ in place of the band who were unable to make it from various parts of the city due to the snow. All the leaders along with an almost full turn out of boys were enrolled for the coming
year. Thank you to all who came to the service, which was followed by a cup of tea and some very nice home made goodies, most of which were made by leader Mark Parkhill.
On December 10th, we are expecting a visit from Santa to B.B. We have had a reliable tip off, so Anchor boys better be on their best behaviour between this and then............just in case!
On the same night, all sections will have their Christmas party to finish up this session.
We would be grateful if anybody in possession of any uniforms that are not in use would return them to the company, in order for them to be used by other members. Perhaps you have a uniform that was given to your child and he has not returned to BB. As new uniforms are expensive, we really need them back as soon as possible. Many thanks.
Mother’s Union
On 4th November Tallaght Mothers Union hosted refreshments following the 11.15am Service in Christ Church Cathedral.
We were very privileged to have Joy Gordon speak to us on 8th November and were also delighted to welcome some Clondalkin Members.Thursday 2nd December 11.15am….Mothers Union Communion Service in Christ Church Cathedral.
Friday 10th December….Christmas Sing Along…we would be very grateful for donations towards a raffle hamper.
Monday 13th December at 8pm we plan to have a Beetle Drive and
Festive Supper. Please remember to add your name to the list for our January night out!
Monday 10th January 2011 : “Christmas Night Out” – Venue The Grill Room, Maldron Hotel, Old Kingswood Village (first exit off N7 from Newlands Cross) The cost per two persons will be €65 which includes a bottle of house wine.
Advance notice of our February meeting on 14th February at 8pm when we will have a talk on Mindfulness. Any parishioners interested (male or female) will be most welcome to join us.
SAOIRSE , our local charity, continue to be very grateful for our monthly donations of day to day items. For December they would like black plastic sacks and bubble bath/shower gels or ladies nightwear. Please bring along on 13th December.
TEA Rota:
Monday 13th December: All Members to bring something festive.
Thank you Janet Edgely for co-ordinating the supper.
Monday 14th February: Mary Lucas
Wishing everybody a wonderful Christmas Season!
School News
We hope that everyone enjoyed the mid- term break and had a happy and safe Halloween
Before the Halloween break, we had a very generous donation of a new computer for the office from a local business man, Mr. Johnnie Lin. He very generously responded to a plea from
Karen, and we are delighted now to have a computer in the office that actually works! Mr. Lin spoke to the children at our Harvest Assembly on Thursday 21st October, and the staff and children were able to show our appreciation to him. At our Harvest Assembly the children brought in lots of food for the Simon Community, which was donated to their Shelter for homeless men and women. Well done to everyone for giving so much- we received a lovely letter from the Simon Community thanking us for the very kind donation. The Board Game Playing Day and the Fancy Dress Party on Friday 22nd October went really well, with 5th and 6th class providing plenty of Halloween games for the children to play. We raised the sum of €148 for Temple Street Hospital.
This year we have decided to support the Liberties Community in their bid to collect food for Christmas Hampers to give to the needy in our community. There will be a box in the school
porch for any items that you would like to donate, and the closing date for the collection of food is Friday 19th November.
We have plenty going on this month and next. Maths for fun is still running in 1st and 2nd Class. We will be starting the Maths for fun in the Infant classroom next so we will be looking for plenty of parents to volunteer. Ms. Boles and Ms. O’Donoghue along with Geraldine and various parents are doing a Power Hour every day with 5th and 6th Class focusing on English Literacy. The children are really enjoying it and have been promised a trip at the end of the Programme as a treat.
The Dental Nurse will be coming to the school on Friday 5th November to talk to parents in the Parents Room. All are welcome to attend for a chat, and a cuppa.
The children in 5th and 6th Class will be going on a field trip to the Croke Park Museum on Friday 5th November.
Next week will be a very busy one in our school. The Book Fair is coming and we will have our own Book Week. There are plenty of activities planned; including Shared Reading and a Storyteller, Mr. Liam Farrell will be coming
to visit as well. The children are busy at the moment reading lots of books for the Readathon which ends on 15th November.
On Thursday 25th November the school will close at 12p.m. for a staff meeting. The school will be closed on Friday 26th November for our annual shopping day.
The Christmas Bazaar, organised by the Parents Association will take place in school on Friday 3rd December. There will be raffle tickets going home soon, so please support the Bazaar in whatever way you can- by buying and selling tickets, by donating gifts and prizes
and by turning up on the day to pick up some bargains! The Bazaar is our main fundraiser of the year, and the money raised will all go towards reducing the cost of school trips for your children.
The Carol Service in St. Maelruain’s Church will take place on Sunday 19th December. We hope to have a great turn out on the day.
All children will be going to the Civic Theatre on Friday 17th December to see ‘Scrooges Christmas’.
The school will close at 12p.m. on Thursday 23rd December for the Christmas Holidays!! That seems a long way off at the moment!!
Bowling Club
“Congratulations to our Miller team who progressed to the second round of their competition. Their next match is drawn against Castleknock Club (away) on Saturday 15th Jan. Our Hope team got a ‘bye’ to the second round, and play Clontarf Club at home on Tuesday 4th. Jan.
Our McIllwaine and Rohu teams are progressing very well. We wish all out teams the best of luck in their matches.
Our Christmas Dinner is on 17th.Dec. at Lucan Golf Club, kindly arranged by Denis and Ann Kane. The Club reopens in the New Year on Tuesday 4th. Jan. May we wish everyone a Very
Happy Xmas and Peaceful New Year
Whist
Our November Drive was held on Monday 15th with a good crowd in attendance.
Thanks to Mary Liucas and Hendrikje Mahon who helped on the night.
Items for our raffle each month are much appreciated.
Our Christmas Drive will be held on Monday 20th December in the Parish Centre at 8pm.
Wishing all our players a happy Christmas and New Year.
Monday, 22 November 2010
NOTICE BOARD
Sunday 28th November
8.30am Holy Communion. Romans 13: 11 – 14 Matthew 24: 36 - 44
Pg. 1140 Pg. 994
11.00am Girl’s Brigade and Boy’s Brigade Enrolment Service.
Tuesday 30th
7.45pm Music Group practice in the church, singers and musicians welcome.
Wednesday 1st December
11.00am First Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with laying on of hands for the sick.
Friday 3rd December
7/ 7.30pm Essential Youth Carol Service in Christchurch Cathedral for at least secondary school age.
Sunday 5th December
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Monday 6th December
2.15pm Parish primary school Board of Management meeting, Kilclare Ave.
8.00pm Tallaght Youth Band Christmas Concert, Tallaght Community School, Balrothery. €10 / €5.
Friday 10th December
7.00pm Christmas Sing Along.
Sunday 12th December
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00 Morning Prayer.
Monday 13th
8.00pm Mother’s Union, Beetle Drive.
Sunday 28th November
8.30am Holy Communion. Romans 13: 11 – 14 Matthew 24: 36 - 44
Pg. 1140 Pg. 994
11.00am Girl’s Brigade and Boy’s Brigade Enrolment Service.
Tuesday 30th
7.45pm Music Group practice in the church, singers and musicians welcome.
Wednesday 1st December
11.00am First Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with laying on of hands for the sick.
Friday 3rd December
7/ 7.30pm Essential Youth Carol Service in Christchurch Cathedral for at least secondary school age.
Sunday 5th December
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Monday 6th December
2.15pm Parish primary school Board of Management meeting, Kilclare Ave.
8.00pm Tallaght Youth Band Christmas Concert, Tallaght Community School, Balrothery. €10 / €5.
Friday 10th December
7.00pm Christmas Sing Along.
Sunday 12th December
8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00 Morning Prayer.
Monday 13th
8.00pm Mother’s Union, Beetle Drive.
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Noticeboard 17th October
Tuesday 19th
7.45pm Music Group practice, singers and musicians welcome.
Opening service for Dublin Diocesan Synod in Taney followed by Synod at 5pm.
Music group practice in the church singers and musicians welcome.
4.00pm Opening service for Dublin Diocesan Synod in Taney followed by Synod at 5pm. Synod continues on Wednesday at 500pm.
Wednesday 20th
7.30pm Cheeverstown ‘social volunteering’ in Templeogue Tennis Club.
494 3765 for more information.
Thursday 21st October
7.00pm Ireland from St. Patrick to the reformation, why we the Irish are different. Tallaght Library.
Friday 22nd
11.00am Dublin Flower Festival runs from Fri 22nd – Mon 25th from 11am – 6pm in Dublin Central Mission, Lwr Abbey St. (opp. LUAS stop).
Saturday 23rd
Crossroads 20’s+ (C of I) singles group invite you to a fun weekend jazzing in Cork, staying in the Middleton Park Hotel. Contact Alexander at 086 810 1881 for more info.
Sunday 25th
8.30am Holy Communion.
Flowers: Regina Donoghue & Heather Kennedy
11.00am Family Service. Tea / Coffee hosted by Claudia Hoareau and Liz Berkley in aid of a crèche in Uganda.
Mon 26th
Rector visiting Auschwitz from Mon – Thurs.
7.45pm Music Group practice, singers and musicians welcome.
Opening service for Dublin Diocesan Synod in Taney followed by Synod at 5pm.
Music group practice in the church singers and musicians welcome.
4.00pm Opening service for Dublin Diocesan Synod in Taney followed by Synod at 5pm. Synod continues on Wednesday at 500pm.
Wednesday 20th
7.30pm Cheeverstown ‘social volunteering’ in Templeogue Tennis Club.
494 3765 for more information.
Thursday 21st October
7.00pm Ireland from St. Patrick to the reformation, why we the Irish are different. Tallaght Library.
Friday 22nd
11.00am Dublin Flower Festival runs from Fri 22nd – Mon 25th from 11am – 6pm in Dublin Central Mission, Lwr Abbey St. (opp. LUAS stop).
Saturday 23rd
Crossroads 20’s+ (C of I) singles group invite you to a fun weekend jazzing in Cork, staying in the Middleton Park Hotel. Contact Alexander at 086 810 1881 for more info.
Sunday 25th
8.30am Holy Communion.
Flowers: Regina Donoghue & Heather Kennedy
11.00am Family Service. Tea / Coffee hosted by Claudia Hoareau and Liz Berkley in aid of a crèche in Uganda.
Mon 26th
Rector visiting Auschwitz from Mon – Thurs.
October Losset
Honorary Treasurer Needed!
An Honorary Treasurer is needed for the parish as soon as possible. If you
are interested or if you have any suggestions of someone suitable for this
Honorary position, please contact the Rector at 086 803 0239.
Flowers
October: Regina Donoghue & Heather Kennedy November: Iris Harley &Victoria Osoho
The Church will be decorated for Harvest on Fri 15th October from 2pm – 4pm. Donations of flowers, fruit, vegetables and greenery gratefully accepted! A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to come along and help.
Confirmation Classes
Confirmation Classes will be beginning shortly. If you are interested in
Confirmation for your child please contact the Rector as soon as possible at
086 803 0239. The date for the Confirmation Service has been set for Sunday 7th November at 11.00am.
Whist
Our first drive of the new season was held on Monday 20th September
with a small crowd in attendance.
Thanks to Patricia Slack and Eileen Dunne who helped on the night. Donations for our raffle each month are always appreciated.
Our next drive will be held on Monday 18th October in the small hall at 8.00pm sharp. – George Furney.
Janet Edgely has kindly organised helpers for the kitchen for the coming months:
October: Muriel and Alex Bryan. November: Mary Lucas and Hendrjka Mahon.
December: All hands on deck for the Christmas ‘Turkey Drive’. January: Billy and
Anne Gould. Helpers needed for remaining months of the ‘Whist’ season! Contact
Janet Edgely at 087 294 3964 if you would like to help.
Mother's Union
Our Opening Service was held on 13th September at 8pm when Rev. Avril Bennett spoke to us on Count Your Blessings. We were very pleased to have 18 present at our opening meeting.
Diary Dates:
16th October (Saturday): Outing on Viking Splash OR if weather not suitable to Dubliana. Valerie already has a list of those planning to come along.
4th November: 11.15am Holy Communion Christ Church Cathedral (Tallaght, Malahide, Finglas, Kill o’ the Grange)
8th November: 8pm: Joy Gordon, Diocesan President. We have invited members from Clondalkin to join us.
TEA ROTA: Oct: Not Applicable – Outing . 8th Nov: Regina Donoghue
SAOIRSE CONTRIBUTIONS
We will continue to support SAOIRSE and having checked with them they have chosen the following donations for Oct
October : Kitchen paper towels.
SAOIRSE send their sincere greetings and thank us for our commitment.
SUBSCRIPTION: Annual Subscription €25 : payable to Pam Stroughair as soon as possible.
KNITTING
We have patterns for matinee jackets for premature babies
and hats should anyone be interested in knitting for M.U.
projects. Valerie Deverell & Miriam Gibney.
School News
Welcome back to everyone! A special welcome back to our new 12 children in Junior Infants and 1 child in 1st class and of course all their parents. We have 79 children on roll this year.
We have had a lot of changes in our school over the summer holidays! Our wonderful Principal, Ms. Iris McMenamin retired officially on the 31st August and has been replaced by Mrs. Edel Beckett who is Acting Principal while also taking Junior and Senior Infants. Ms. Caroline Rountree, our Acting Deputy Principal is staying with 1st and 2nd Class, while Ms. Linda Morrow is replacing Ms. Annette Boles in 3rd and 4th Class for the year. Ms. Boles is taking on the role of Learning Support Teacher this year while Ms. Barnes is on career break. 5th and 6th Class are delighted to welcome their new teacher from Kerry, Ms. Marie O’ Donoghue. Mr. Séamus Vaughan will be with us again this year as Home School Teacher. We are delighted to have him back for another year. We wish everyone well in their new roles.
Short Tennis and swimming is well back up and running by now. Homework Club starts back on
Monday 27th September. Wayne Kelly from Rugby League will be taking 4th – 6th Classes for training once a week for the next six weeks.
This year the teachers will be doing special training with Discover Science. We will be doing lots of science experiments which we will pass on to the children. This will definitely make our science lessons very interesting this year!
Mrs. Beckett and Ms. Rountree are taking their classes to Corkagh Park on Friday 24th September for a nature walk. Fingers crossed we get a sunny day!
Children from J.I. to 2nd Class and 5th and 6th Class will be visiting Tallaght Library during October to take part in various activities during the Book Festival. 3rd and 4th class will be going to the Print Museum on Friday 8th October.
The classroom Parents’ Meetings will take place before the end of September.
On Friday 8th October the teachers and ten children from 5th and 6th Class will be going to Christ Church Cathedral for the start of year service.
We are as busy as ever here in St. Maelruain’s! See you next month!
Bowling club
The Bowling Club re-opened on 21st. Sept. and all members are welcome back after the summer break. Three club members attended the Bowling Association AGM in Clontarf on Tuesday 21st. Sept., where Mr. Bill Semple was elected President for the coming season. We look forward to a friendly match with Baltinglass Club in early October. We wish all our teams success in their League matches, which will be commencing shortly.
A Word from William
The Bible Society, Scripture Union and Wycliffe Bible Translations recently launched a bible reading ‘book’, E100. It is a Bible reading book based on 100 carefully selected readings, 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament. It starts at Genesis and runs to Revelations. ‘E’ stands for essential. You’ll see how all the major Bible themes fit together. Each reading includes commentary written in a warm and inviting style, plus many opportunities to record your insights into God’s Word, whether you’re a new or experienced Bible reader. The idea is to establish the regular habit of bible reading, whether it be individually, within the family or in groups.
The world’s bestselling book, the Bible, is in danger of becoming the least read. If you simply want to grasp the big picture of what the Bible is all about I think E100 is a great opportunity for anybody who has an interest in the Bible to make it more meaningful to them.
The book E100 is available from The Scripture Union Shop, 68-69 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 (Tel: 836 3764), or from their other shop on 87 Lower Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Tel: 280 2300) and also from The National Bible Society, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 (Tel: 677 3272), either would gladly post the book out.
On 22nd September I attended a service to mark the 1st Anniversary for Ken Fetherston. Ken was a nephew of Anne Featherston who organised a Christmas concert in the Church annually. You may recall that Ken went missing and subsequently his body was found on St. Bridgit’s day in the Dublin mountains. The anniversary service was held in Mount Argus.
On 23rd September the ICA held a service to remember past members in Tymon North Community Centre which I attended. They have at least 5 parishioners from St. Maelruain’s as members. They also had the judging of their craft work.
Claudia Hoareau (who is the girlfriend of Liz Berkley’s son Jonathan) spoke to us in Church earlier this summer on her intended trip to Uganda. She has since returned and she will be coming back to visit on 24th November to host tea / coffee after the family service with donations going to fundraise for the roofing of a new crèche in Uganda where she had volunteered.
I am looking forward to our Harvest service and Obinna returning for a presentation on 15th October.
God Bless, William.
Wedding
On Saturday 4th September the marriage of Robert Coleand Fleur Stringer took place here in St. Maelruain’s. We wish Robert and Fleur every future happiness.
Bereavement
On 31st August the burial of baby Marty Rigley took place. Marty’s parents are Hilary O’Halloran and Mark Rigley. Our sincere condolences to them both on their loss.
Baptism
We had the baptism of Charlie Cox on 18th September. Charlie is the baby son of Wendy Kane and Brian Cox. Please pray for Charlie and his family as he begins his Christian life.
Harvest
Our Harvest service will take place on Friday 15th October at 8pm. Rev. Obinna Ulogwara will be returning to Tallaght for the evening for a presentation from the parish. The service will be followed by tea / coffee in the Parish Centre.
On Sunday 17th at our 11.00am service we will have our Children’s Harvest.
Concert
There will be a ‘Hymns and Sacred Music’ concert in the Church on 19th November at 8.00pm. Free admission with a retiring collection in aid of BOTHAR.
The Bible Society, Scripture Union and Wycliffe Bible Translations recently launched a bible reading ‘book’, E100. It is a Bible reading book based on 100 carefully selected readings, 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament. It starts at Genesis and runs to Revelations. ‘E’ stands for essential. You’ll see how all the major Bible themes fit together. Each reading includes commentary written in a warm and inviting style, plus many opportunities to record your insights into God’s Word, whether you’re a new or experienced Bible reader. The idea is to establish the regular habit of bible reading, whether it be individually, within the family or in groups.
The world’s bestselling book, the Bible, is in danger of becoming the least read. If you simply want to grasp the big picture of what the Bible is all about I think E100 is a great opportunity for anybody who has an interest in the Bible to make it more meaningful to them.
The book E100 is available from The Scripture Union Shop, 68-69 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 (Tel: 836 3764), or from their other shop on 87 Lower Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Tel: 280 2300) and also from The National Bible Society, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 (Tel: 677 3272), either would gladly post the book out.
On 22nd September I attended a service to mark the 1st Anniversary for Ken Fetherston. Ken was a nephew of Anne Featherston who organised a Christmas concert in the Church annually. You may recall that Ken went missing and subsequently his body was found on St. Bridgit’s day in the Dublin mountains. The anniversary service was held in Mount Argus.
On 23rd September the ICA held a service to remember past members in Tymon North Community Centre which I attended. They have at least 5 parishioners from St. Maelruain’s as members. They also had the judging of their craft work.
Claudia Hoareau (who is the girlfriend of Liz Berkley’s son Jonathan) spoke to us in Church earlier this summer on her intended trip to Uganda. She has since returned and she will be coming back to visit on 24th November to host tea / coffee after the family service with donations going to fundraise for the roofing of a new crèche in Uganda where she had volunteered.
I am looking forward to our Harvest service and Obinna returning for a presentation on 15th October.
God Bless, William.
Wedding
On Saturday 4th September the marriage of Robert Coleand Fleur Stringer took place here in St. Maelruain’s. We wish Robert and Fleur every future happiness.
Bereavement
On 31st August the burial of baby Marty Rigley took place. Marty’s parents are Hilary O’Halloran and Mark Rigley. Our sincere condolences to them both on their loss.
Baptism
We had the baptism of Charlie Cox on 18th September. Charlie is the baby son of Wendy Kane and Brian Cox. Please pray for Charlie and his family as he begins his Christian life.
Harvest
Our Harvest service will take place on Friday 15th October at 8pm. Rev. Obinna Ulogwara will be returning to Tallaght for the evening for a presentation from the parish. The service will be followed by tea / coffee in the Parish Centre.
On Sunday 17th at our 11.00am service we will have our Children’s Harvest.
Concert
There will be a ‘Hymns and Sacred Music’ concert in the Church on 19th November at 8.00pm. Free admission with a retiring collection in aid of BOTHAR.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
NOTICEBOARD
Sun 26th 8.30am Holy Communion.
Family Service.
Tues 28th ‘Express Alpha’, includes lunch, in St. Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, runs for 10 weeks. 1.00pm – 1.50pm.
Wed 29th 8.00pm Mother’s Union festival service in Castleknock Church.
Sun 3rd 8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Thurs 30th 8.00pm Safeguarding trust teacher training in Athy Parish Centre.
Sun 3rd 8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion. Flowers: Regina Donoghue & Heather Kennedy.
Wed 6th 11.00am First Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with laying on of hands for the sick.
Fri 8th 7.30pm Diocesan Primary School Service in Christchurch Cathedral.
Monday, 12 July 2010
September Losset
On 12th June, which was a beautiful day, we had ourannual Summer Sale. Many thanks to Ronnie Scott who co-ordinated the sale and to all those who helped in anyway to help make the sale a success, we almost matched last year’s figure.
God bless, William
Bowling Club
The Bowling Club starts its season on Tuesday 21st. September 2010 at 7.30pm. As always the club would welcome new members to the club and tuition will be given. If any parishioner would like to try their hand at bowling, you are very welcome to call in on any club night (Tuesday and Saturday nights at 7.30pm).
Mother's Union
We warmly welcome back our regular attendees and we would love to see some new faces join us? You will be most welcome. Why not take a peep at our Dublin website: www.dublin.mothersunion.ie
We hope most of our members have had an opportunity to see the Mothers Union Service led by Joy Gordon on Sunday 22nd August on television. This service portrayed the work of Mothers Union both here and overseas. Our parish was represented by Eileen Dunne. Did you spot her on screen?
Boy’s Brigade
B.B. will re open on Sept 10th when we will have a BBQ for all current members and their families. Staff members will have phoned all families who are asked to indicate how many will attend. Please note that we can only cater for people who have confirmed with us that they will attend. However, those that wish to bring along their own food to cook on the night are welcome also. We hope everybody will come along and get to know each other. There will be games in the hall for the children.
On 17th September we will officially re open Anchors 7.30pm – 8.30pm, Juniors 7.30pm – 9.00pm and Company Section 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Please note some new times.
Staff have been meeting to plan the next session. It looks like a busy one. Our enrolment service on Nov 28th will be a joint one with our Girl’s Brigade Company.
For further information on B.B. please phone John at 4522930 after 6pm. Welcome back everybody!
Girl’s Brigade
Explorers section of Girl’s Brigade will start back after the summer break Saturday 11th September and Junior and Senior Girl’s Brigaders will start back on Wednesday 15th. New members welcome! Please contact Captain Carol Fox at 295 3574 for more information.
Whist
The new season of Whist Drives will commence on Monday 20th Sept at 8pm sharp.As all proceeds from these Drives go to Parish funds, your support is needed.
Donations for our raffle are always much appreciated.
Table Tennis
The St. Maelruain’s Table Tennis Club starts back
on Thursday 16th September at 8.00pm. If you are interested in joining the Club please contact Andrew Seymour on 451 2403 for more information.
Badminton Club
The Adult badminton Club will restart on Monday 13th September. For more information please contact Deirdre Anderson on 464 0245
FLOWER LIST
September: Liomia Hoffmeester. (I am looking for a volunteer to fill this slot for next year, male or female. If you would like to help out, please contact me, Janet Edgely on 087 294 3964 (Flower Guild co-ordinator)).
October: Regina Donoghue and Heather Kennedy
Baptisms
Thank you to the ladies of the parish who provided refreshments following the service.
The Archbishop will be visiting the parish on Sunday 7th November for Confirmation Service. If you would like your child to be Confirmed please contact the Rector as soon as possible as Confirmation classes will be starting soon. 086 803 0239.
Harvest
Our Harvest service will take place on Friday 15th October at 8.00pm. Rev. Obinna Ulogwara will be coming back to St. Maelruain's to preach. The Children's Harvest service will be on Sunday 17th at 11.00am
Retirement Club
086 806 3657
Noticeboard Sunday 29th August 2010
Sun 29th 8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Morning Prayer.
7.00pm Insitutuion of Rev. Obinna Ulogwara as bishop's curate in St. George & St. Thomas, Cathal Brugha St. (at the side of the Gresham Hotel, O'Connell St.).
Wed 1st 11.00am First Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with laying on of hands for the sick.
Sat 4th CAR BOOT SALE in the car park of the parish centre. sellers are advised to arrive at 8.00am. Cars €10 and Vans €15.
Sun 5th 8.30am Holy Communion.
11.00am Holy Communion.
Saturday, 5 December 2009
St. Maelruain’s Church of Ireland, Tallaght Village http://www.stmaelruains.ie/
Rector: Rev. William Deverell – 086 80 30 239
Shared Curate Rev Obinna Ulogwara – 495 8710 Auxiliary Priest Rev A. Bennett – 628 2353
Rector: Rev. William Deverell – 086 80 30 239
Shared Curate Rev Obinna Ulogwara – 495 8710 Auxiliary Priest Rev A. Bennett – 628 2353
Sunday 6th December 2009
Holy Communion
Sun 6th,
2nd Sunday of Advent
8.30am Holy Communion. Philippians 1: 3 – 11 Luke 3: 1 - 6
11.00am Holy Communion.
Wed 9th
8.00pm Select Vestry Meeting in the Long Room of the Parish Centre.
Sun 13th
3rd Sunday of Advent
8.30am Holy Communion. Hebrews 10: 5 – 10 Luke 1: 39 – 45, (46 – 55)
11.00am Morning Prayer.
3.30pm Diocesan Multicultural Discovery Service in St. Maelruain's.
Mon 14th
8.00pm M.U. bring a childhood photo and something festive to share for gala supper, Beetle Drive, Donations of hairbrushes for SAOIRSE.
Tues 15th
7.45pm Music Group Practice in the church. Singers and musicians welcome.
Sun 20th
4th Sun of Advent
8.30am Holy Communion Hebrews 10: 3 – 10 Luke 1: 39 – 45 (46 – 55)
11.00am Primary School and Sunday School Carol Service.
7.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols.
Mon 21st
8.00pm. Whist 'Turkey' Drive in the Main Hall.
Thurs 24th
Christmas Eve
11.30pm Midnight Christmas Eve Service. Titus 2: 11 – 14 Luke 2: 1 – 14 (15 – 20)
Fri 25th
Christmas Day.
8.30am Holy Communion with hymns. Titus 2: 11 – 14 Luke 2: 1 – 14 (15 – 20)
11.00am Christmas Day Family Holy Communion.
Sun 27th
The 1st Sun of Christmas
8.30am Holy Communion Colossians 3: 12 – 17 Luke 2: 41 - 52
11.00am Family Service
Thurs 31st
New Year's Eve
10.30pm New Year's Eve Multicultural service in St. Maelruain's.
Sun 3rd Jan
Sun before Epiphany
8.30am Holy Communion Ephesians 3: 1 – 12 Matthew 2: 1 - 12
11.00am Holy Communion
Wed 6th
First Wednesday of the month Holy Communion with laying on of hands for the sick.
Parents: T.V video showing Christian cartoons in vestry should your younger children require. Parents may continue to listen to the service on the vestry loudspeaker.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Act of Remembrance
The Act of Remembrance on Sunday 8th November will take place at 10.45am before the 11.00am Confirmation service.
Rector's Letter
A word from William...
On 10th October as part of the national architects ‘open house’, a opportunity for free access to buildings that are not normally open to the public on Saturdays, the church was open and also as part of a new Iwalk of Tallaght. The local Iwalk is an initiative by South Dublin County Council allowing you to download onto your Ipod a walking tour of Tallaght.
On the same day the Indian congregation who use our Church on Saturdays were filming a programme to be broadcast on Christmas Day on Indian TV. They asked me to record a Christmas message.
On the 11th October Martin O’Connor came to talk to us at our 11am service on the work of the Bishop’s Appeal. Bishops' Appeal does not engage directly in development work itself, but channels funds through development agencies and partner churches who are already in place in areas of need.
Bishops' Appeal contributes to relief of suffering in time of emergencies whether natural or man-made. However, their main concern is to support ongoing development in the fields of sustainable agriculture, health, including HIV/AIDS, and education in many parts of the world. They aim to enable people to have more control over their own lives and futures so that they are less dependent on others than they are today.
On October 16th we were delighted to welcome Rev Adrienne Galligan, Rector of Crumlin and Chaplelizod, who preached at our Friday evening Harvest service. Thank you to the ladies who so beautifully decorated the Church for Harvest and to those who provided the Harvest supper.
On the following Sunday the 18th we had our Girl’s Brigade Enrolment Service and Children’s Harvest. I would like to thank the GB captain Carol Fox and her group of leader for all the hard work they do with the girls and also for providing the refreshments after the service.
We are looking forward to our annual Christmas Sing Along on Friday 4th December which although a fundraiser also proves to be a good parish social evening. Come along and get into the festive spirit!
God bless,
William.
On 10th October as part of the national architects ‘open house’, a opportunity for free access to buildings that are not normally open to the public on Saturdays, the church was open and also as part of a new Iwalk of Tallaght. The local Iwalk is an initiative by South Dublin County Council allowing you to download onto your Ipod a walking tour of Tallaght.
On the same day the Indian congregation who use our Church on Saturdays were filming a programme to be broadcast on Christmas Day on Indian TV. They asked me to record a Christmas message.
On the 11th October Martin O’Connor came to talk to us at our 11am service on the work of the Bishop’s Appeal. Bishops' Appeal does not engage directly in development work itself, but channels funds through development agencies and partner churches who are already in place in areas of need.
Bishops' Appeal contributes to relief of suffering in time of emergencies whether natural or man-made. However, their main concern is to support ongoing development in the fields of sustainable agriculture, health, including HIV/AIDS, and education in many parts of the world. They aim to enable people to have more control over their own lives and futures so that they are less dependent on others than they are today.
On October 16th we were delighted to welcome Rev Adrienne Galligan, Rector of Crumlin and Chaplelizod, who preached at our Friday evening Harvest service. Thank you to the ladies who so beautifully decorated the Church for Harvest and to those who provided the Harvest supper.
On the following Sunday the 18th we had our Girl’s Brigade Enrolment Service and Children’s Harvest. I would like to thank the GB captain Carol Fox and her group of leader for all the hard work they do with the girls and also for providing the refreshments after the service.
We are looking forward to our annual Christmas Sing Along on Friday 4th December which although a fundraiser also proves to be a good parish social evening. Come along and get into the festive spirit!
God bless,
William.
Operation Christmas Child
Please return your filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child shoe box appeal for Christmas 2009 on 8th November and remember to include €3 to cover costs. Please pick up a leaflet in the Church porch for more information or look up their web site www.samaritanspurse.ie
The local distributors of Operation Christmas Child are looking for volunteers to check the boxes. If you would like to help, they are meeting in the Old Glen Abbey building (opposite Jacob’s factory) in the week following the return deadline from 10am – 2pm and from 6.30pm – 9.30pm Ph. 087 622 2184
The local distributors of Operation Christmas Child are looking for volunteers to check the boxes. If you would like to help, they are meeting in the Old Glen Abbey building (opposite Jacob’s factory) in the week following the return deadline from 10am – 2pm and from 6.30pm – 9.30pm Ph. 087 622 2184
Bowling Club
The AGM of the Indoor Bowling Association took place on 22nd. Sept. in our parish hall. The Association President Billy Gould handed over the chain of office to the newly elected president Trevor Peare. We wish Trevor a successful year as president.
The club has completed team selections for all competitions, and all dates have now been arranged for League Matches. We wish all teams the best of luck in their forthcoming matches, and hope all players enjoy the seasons bowling. Our first match is set for Tuesday 3rd. November against Harold’s Cross Club.
The club has completed team selections for all competitions, and all dates have now been arranged for League Matches. We wish all teams the best of luck in their forthcoming matches, and hope all players enjoy the seasons bowling. Our first match is set for Tuesday 3rd. November against Harold’s Cross Club.
Boys' Brigade
Our enrolment service will take place on Sunday November 1st, when we look forward to meeting the members of the Christian Motorbike Club who will visit and speak to us at the service. We look forward to a full attendance at this service when all officers and members will be enrolled for the coming year. We are very lucky to have a team of dedicated leaders in the company and we hope they will be well supported by parents and friends at the service.
Founders Day service in St. Anne’s Church was well attended. It was, as usual a lovely service and we were very fortunate to have a mild afternoon for the march past. One of our junior boys, Senan Barrett read at the service, and though the reading was long he did an excellent job. Well done Senan.
We are very grateful to Senans' Dad, Anthony Barrett, who is working with the boys in Bible Class. Anthony joined us as a new leader this year and is working with junior section and company section.
Founders Day service in St. Anne’s Church was well attended. It was, as usual a lovely service and we were very fortunate to have a mild afternoon for the march past. One of our junior boys, Senan Barrett read at the service, and though the reading was long he did an excellent job. Well done Senan.
We are very grateful to Senans' Dad, Anthony Barrett, who is working with the boys in Bible Class. Anthony joined us as a new leader this year and is working with junior section and company section.
School News
Thank goodness we have managed to keep the “Swine Flu” at bay. The new sanitizers which we installed during the summer are obviously helping. The children are particularly vigilant in their use.
The various field-trips which we went on during September went very well.
Ms. Caroline Rountree has taken over the Green Schools project while Mrs. Edel Beckett is on Maternity Leave. A new committee has been formed and has met for the first time this year already.
1st and 2nd class with Caroline went to Knocksink Woods on Friday 9th October.
Ms. Annette Boles is doing Early Irish Settlements at the moment and she took her 3rd and 4th class to the National Heritage Centre in Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford on Friday 9th October. It’s a long trip but well worth it.
Ms. Mary Conroy, our National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologist will be working with us on Thursday 15th October on the Continuum Support to Staff Workshop.
The children in Junior and Senior Infants with their teacher Ms. Linda Morrow and Special Needs Assistant (SNA), Ms. Geraldine Healy are going to Tallaght Adventure Centre on Friday 16th October.
5th and 6th class will be going to Armagh Planetarium on Friday 13th November in conjunction with their project on Astronomy.
We have a little surprise organised for the children on Thursday 22nd so obviously we can’t let “the cat out of the bag” at this stage. Watch this space!
The children are involved in both, the MS ReadaThon and the Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, again this year.
A big thank you to Ms. Miriam Gibney who put the school forward for an Impact Award from GlaxoSmithKline, Miriam came to the school on Monday 12th October and presented us with a cheque for €300.00.
School will close for the mid-term break on Friday 23rd October at 12.00pm, re-opening on Monday 2nd November.
The various field-trips which we went on during September went very well.
Ms. Caroline Rountree has taken over the Green Schools project while Mrs. Edel Beckett is on Maternity Leave. A new committee has been formed and has met for the first time this year already.
1st and 2nd class with Caroline went to Knocksink Woods on Friday 9th October.
Ms. Annette Boles is doing Early Irish Settlements at the moment and she took her 3rd and 4th class to the National Heritage Centre in Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford on Friday 9th October. It’s a long trip but well worth it.
Ms. Mary Conroy, our National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologist will be working with us on Thursday 15th October on the Continuum Support to Staff Workshop.
The children in Junior and Senior Infants with their teacher Ms. Linda Morrow and Special Needs Assistant (SNA), Ms. Geraldine Healy are going to Tallaght Adventure Centre on Friday 16th October.
5th and 6th class will be going to Armagh Planetarium on Friday 13th November in conjunction with their project on Astronomy.
We have a little surprise organised for the children on Thursday 22nd so obviously we can’t let “the cat out of the bag” at this stage. Watch this space!
The children are involved in both, the MS ReadaThon and the Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, again this year.
A big thank you to Ms. Miriam Gibney who put the school forward for an Impact Award from GlaxoSmithKline, Miriam came to the school on Monday 12th October and presented us with a cheque for €300.00.
School will close for the mid-term break on Friday 23rd October at 12.00pm, re-opening on Monday 2nd November.
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