Parish News Archives - April 2008

Rector Writes | Readings & Services | From the Registers | Organisation Reports | Announcements | Other News

Rector Writes

Dear Friends,

There’s a great story about a man whose marriage was ending- he had fallen out of love with his wife. One day, out his office window, he caught a quick glimpse of a woman who seemed to him to be the most beautiful he had ever seen and decided that this was his chance to find a new love. So he quickly ran out and followed the woman until at last she paused at a shop window. He ran up to her and as she turned to face him, he found himself looking into the face of … his wife.

For me, that sums up the message of Easter: the transforming of people and situations that appear to be hopeless and beyond help. It’s about seeing the familiar places and people around us with a fresh vision and realising that nothing and no one is beyond the power of God to change and be changed. As I write this, we celebrated the most wonderful Easter vigil at St. Thomas’. As darkness gathers we lit the Easter bonfire outside, and brought that light into the dark church; symbol of God’s power which raised Jesus from the dead, and still brings new light and new life to his people today. Easter means hope: a true and living hope for a world which can seem hopeless.

A very happy Easter to you all

From the Registers

Holy Baptism:
24th February in St. Brigid’s: Nathan, son of Brendan and Rosemary O’Connor of Tyrrelstown.
May he shine as a light in the world, to the glory of God the Father

Christian Marriage:

Funeral:
25th February in St. Brigid’s: Myles Christian of Ongar.
“I am the resurrection and the life”

In Memorium:
Myles Christian: Myles was a man with an extraordinary range of interests and achievements. A computer aided design teacher in UCD, he also regularly contributed to Phoenix FM local radio. He was a good squash player, DIY enthusiast and an expert and professional photographer. He was a musician and music lover. But above all a man of great warmth, “who left giant footprints”. Our sympathies are with his wife Jackie and all the family circle.

Organisations Reports

Table Tennis Club
The club is enjoying a very successful season. We have two teams in the United Churches League. We even have a team in division one for the first time. Both teams are leading their respective divisions in the league and both are through to the cup finals in Rathdown School, Glenageary on Saturday 12th April. We have had a good few new members this year. We have a table tennis club from Germany coming to play the Castleknock Club on the week-end of the 10th May and are looking forward to welcoming them.

Walter Meara (Hon. Sec.)

Girls' Brigade
We are just completing our annual P.E. competitions and I am delighted to announce

National Finals:
Explorer team (Sally’s team)– 4th place
Junior/Senior team (Heather’s team)- 3rd place
Junior/Senior Solo Skipping – Emily Hayes- 3rd place
Well done to Sarah Hayes on getting through to the final 12 in the Brigader Solo Competition.

District Competitions:
Explorer team (Olive’s team)- 3rd place
Explorer Solo Skipping – Sarah Barron – 3rd place
Junior/Senior team (Olive’s team) – 3rd place

Well done to all the girls who took part – for some of them it was their first time in a competition, in particular Jane Sheridan who was entered in the Explorer solo skipping – well done!

Our Modern Dance competition is coming up soon – watch this space!

We are also preparing for our Annual Display, which will be held on Friday 18th April 2008 at 7.30p.m.in Castleknock Community College.

Ros Garrett

Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots Annual Beetle Drive took place this year on Friday 22nd February in aid of ‘The Gilbert Family Trust’. Thanks to all those who supported and took part in the night, we managed to raise €957.00

A special thank you to Sean Skehan our compere for the night, to the national school for the use of the tables and chairs & PA system, to all those who donated all our raffle prizes and a sincere thank you to all the mums from Tiny Tots that helped to make the night a great success.

Vivienne Hayes

Mothers' Union
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the last meeting entitled “An Armchair Guide to Dublin” as Brian Wilkinson took us through Dublin’s history and the many hidden but fascinating sights to be seen across our city. Our next meeting is the AGM on April 7th.

Susan Green

Mothers’ Union Council:
We were very pleased to welcome back the All Ireland Mothers’ Union Council for their bi-annual conference in Castleknock Parish Centre. Bishop Richard Henderson celebrated the Eucharist for the council members in St. Brigid’s.

Announcements

New Chalice bearers:
Following a training night, we commissioned 12 new chalice bearers, 8 for Castleknock and 4 for Clonsilla at a recent Sunday morning service. It is good to see so many coming forward for this important public ministry, which makes clear in a very visible way, our belief in the ministry of all believers.

Mothering Sunday:
Mothering Sunday was once again celebrated in great style in both parishes as our Sunday Clubs led the services and distributed Mothering Sunday gifts. Our emphasis was not just on Christian family life, but also on the Church as our Mother.

Castleknock Easter Vestry:
At the Castleknock Easter Vestry on March 9th, elections were held not just for the Select Vestry but also for Parochial Nominators and Diocesan Synod Representatives. We welcome as Churchwardens, Sam Mckeever and John Patton (Castleknock), Charles Mutawe and Michael Hensey (Mulhuddart). The Glebe wardens are Gordon Kellett and David Smyth. We want to thank all who have served over the past year; especially to retiring wardens Sadie Smullen, Gladys Hutchinson and Rachel Devlin. See later in this issue for full details of both Easter Vestries.

Daffodil Day:
A well supported coffee morning raised over €1300 for the Irish Cancer Society. Thanks to all those who supported and baked on the day, and to the serving team.

Women’s World Day of Prayer:
Some of our members attended the annual ecumenical prayer service, held this year in St. Mary of the Servants, Blakestown.

Correction:
Holy Baptism: 8th January 2008 in St. Mary’s: Ikenna, son of Rakaya and Ikenna Okoro of Tyrrelstown.

School News:
Congratulations to Ms O’Connell’s 4th and 5th class who reached the final of the Irish Aid Our World Global schools awards. Over 1500 schools entered, and Castleknock NS finished in the top ten – a wonderful achievement for the team, who created the project entitled “Powerful Poverty”. They were presented with their award by Minister Michael Kitt at a reception in Farmleigh House.

Coming up in April and beyond:
7th April: Mothers’ Union AGM at 8pm.
18th April: GB Display
25th April: BB Display
30th April: Another of our very popular Flower evenings organised by Dorothy Robinson. Tickets on sale from the parish office from early April.
18th May: we will be welcoming Robert Lawson back as our preacher, prior to his ordination on June 8th.
25th May: Confirmation

Other News

New Select Vestries

Castleknock Vestry
Rector's Churchwarden (Castleknock): Sam McKeever
People's Churchwarden (Castleknock): John Patton

Rector's Churchwarden (Mulhuddart): Charles Mutawe
People's Churchwarden (Mulhuddart): Michael Hensey

Rector's Glebewarden: Gordon Kellett
People's Glebewarden: David Smyth

Members of the Vestry:
James Anderson (Treasurer)
Anne Cadoo
Malcolm Cadoo
Rachel Devlin (Secretary)
Dave Garrett
Valerie Greene
Gladys Hutchinson
Valerie Jameson
Alex Kitching
Hal McGuckin
Syd Nagle
Hilary Nason

Clonsilla Vestry
Rector's Churchwarden: Valerie Fildes
People's Churchwarden: Margaret Tutty

Glebewarden: Charles Seaman

Members of the Vestry:
Elizabeth Fleeton (Secretary)
Gordon Hill (Treasurer)
Edie Nuzum
Dorothy Robinson;
Yvonne Smith
Frank Robinson
Keith Bannister
Ruby Bannisteer
Avril McCabe
Mobola Sobowale
Alex Alino
Fidelis Azie

Triennial Elections
Parochial Nominators:
Rachel Devlin
James Anderson
Anne Cadoo
Frank Robinson

Supplementalists:
Sandra Connolly
Gladys Hutchinson
Valerie Fildes

Diocesan Synod Members:
Beryl Stone
Anne Cadoo
James Anderson
Stella Obe
Elizabeth Fleeton
Margaret Tutty

Supplementalist:
Jenny Mutawe
Edie Nuzum

Humour

A minister was completing a temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."

And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."

Sermon complete, he sat down.

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song, Let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."

Are you planning your wedding?

Are you aware of the changes in Irish Marriage Law?

It is now a requirement that you give three months notice of your intention to marry. This notice must be given in person to the Registrar of Marriages in your area.

There is at present a waiting list of over four months for an appointment.

It is never too early to give notice, please give adequate time to complete the process i.e. more than seven months.

For advice please ring the Rector in advance of this seven month period.

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Parishes of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla
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Dublin 15
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