Parish News Archives - May 2007

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

Rector Writes

A letter from the Curate

Dear Friends,

As you know, the Select Vestry for each Parish is elected at the Annual Easter Vestry meeting every year. At the most recent Easter Vestry meetings on 15th April (Clonsilla) and 22nd April (Castleknock and Mulhuddart), the following nominations and elections were made:

Clonsilla
Rector’s Churchwarden: Charles Seaman
People’s Churchwarden: Keith Bannister
People’s Glebewarden: Valerie Fildes

Select Vestry: Donna Allen, Ken Doyle [Hon. Treas], Liz Fleeton [Hon. Sec], Gordon Hill, Avril McCabe, Edie Nuzum, Dorothy Robinson, Frank Robinson, Bernard Sheridan, Yvonne Smith, Mobola Sobowale and Margaret Tutty

Castleknock and Mulhuddart

St. Brigid’s Church, Castleknock
Rector’s Churchwarden: Gladys Hutchinson
People’s Churchwarden: Rachel Devlin [Hon. Sec]

St. Thomas’ Church, Mulhuddart
Rector’s Churchwarden: Sadie Smullen
People’s Churchwarden: Charles Mutawe

Glebewardens
Rector’s Glebewarden: Sam McKeever
People’s Glebewarden: Gary O’Connor

Select Vestry: James Anderson [Hon. Treas], Anne Cadoo, Malcolm Cadoo ,Pat Gray, Valerie Greene, Valerie Jameson, Alex Kitching, Orla McKeever, Hilary Nason , Bernard Neary, Stella Obe and John Patton

As members of the Select Vestries, the aforementioned people have responsibility for the management/oversight of Parish affairs for the coming year.

Thank you to all the members of the outgoing Select Vestries for all their hard work during the past year.

As I mentioned in my Easter Vestry Address, it’s impossible for any Parish to implement its mission and work programme without the help of many different individuals and groups. It’s the work of all of these people, which enable the Parish to make its impact on the local community and further beyond. I would like to thank each and every one of these people – it takes a huge amount of time and commitment to keep the Parish running freely.

May we all, in our different ways, strive to build together for the future of our Parish, open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, guided by the love of Christ, and working for his glory.

Elaine

From the Registers

Holy Baptism:
1st April 2007 in St. Mary’s Clonsilla: Nelson Adebayo Evioghene Idowu, son of Ema and Mobalaji of Clonsilla.

May he shine as a light in the world, to the glory of God the Father.

Christian Marriage:
14th April, 2007 in St. Brigid’s Castleknock: Karen Valerie Fildes and Robert James Westphal.

May their home be a place of love, security, truth and welcome.

Funeral:

In Memorium:

Organisations Reports

Boys' Brigade
The 19th Annual display of the company took place in Castleknock Parish centre on Friday 20th April.

As usual a great show was provided by the boys with thanks to their leaders for all their work in putting it together.

This year we welcomed Mr Philip Daley (National Director) as our inspecting officer, and we were delighted to welcome Mr Robert Lawson who stood in as chaplain. Ms Marvyn Henry presented the prizes.

All the boys received a prize on the night for their participation throughout the year and the cups for special achievements were awarded to the following:

Anchor Boys:
Inspection Cup: Conor Hensey
Fildes Cup (Most improved): Ian Anders/Ben McIntosh.
Anderson Cup (Best overall): Aaron Martin.
Captains Cup (Best newcomer): Johnny Lawlor

Junior Section:
Best overall: Sam McIntosh
Most improved: Thomas Conor
Inspection: David Skehan
Drill downs: Sam Bateman
Scripture: Sam McIntosh.
Scripture 1st year: Stephen Kane
Scripture 2nd year: Sam Bateman.
Sam McIntosh also won a national award for scripture with a mark of 98%.

Company Section:
Harry Deegan Cup (Gym Cup): Stephen Seaman
Syms Cup (Inspection): Monty Akpan/Richie Akpan
Scripture Cup: Richie Akpan who also won a national award for scripture.
Scripture Cup (over 15): David Coulter who also won a national award for scripture
Scripture Cup (under 14): Andrew Coulter

Weekends Away:
The Junior and Company sections are both looking forward to their weekends away in Kilkenny and Carlingsford respectively.

The Anchor Boys are going to Fort Lucan for their outing and joining up with other companies.

Help Required:
Once again we are appealing for new leaders to help out with what is now the largest company in Ireland. It is a very rewarding and enjoyable experience and not too onerous. We meet on Tuesday evenings from September to May (and not during school holidays).

We are also looking for a treasurer to take care of the financial side of things.

Please consider if you might be able to help in some way because the future of the company is in jeopardy. Contact the parish office 8200040.

Thank you:
We would like to sincerely thank Dave Dobson for his many years of dedicated work as the treasurer to the 10th Dublin Co as he now retires from this position.

He has worked away behind the scenes looking after the finances, always at the end of the phone for help, and patiently sorting through the bundles of crumpled receipts and envelopes sent to him.

Thank you Dave. We have really appreciated your support.

Finally a huge thank you to our co-ordinator Mr Lawrence O’Reilly who keeps the whole company running along smoothly.

Lawrence gives a lot of his time to the company and we all really appreciate his help and support.

The Boys Brigade will reopen in September.

Announcements

Daffodil Day:
Shirley McGuckin and Janet Seaman to thank everyone for their support on Daffodil Day Coffee Morning.

They raised €1,300.00 for the Irish Cancer Society.

Ecumenical Activity:
On Good Friday, Elaine took part in an Ecumenical Ceremony which was held outside St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church, Laurel Lodge, to celebrate the planting of an Olive Tree. A child from each Parish helped to plant the tree. Johnny Lawler (age 5) from Luttrellstown, represented our Parish. The spades used by each child are to be engraved and kept in each church to remember the occasion.

Holy Week and Easter in the Parish:
Thank you toeverybody who took part in our services during Holy Week. This year we welcomed as our preachers Fr. John Daly, Parish Priest of Porterstown, Rev. Charles Mullen, Dean’s Vicar in St. Patrick’s Cathedral (and former Student Reader in the Parish), Fr. Mick Cullen, Parish Priest of Laurel Lodge, and Rev. Dr. Norman Gamble, Rector of Malahide. Each of our preachers took us through the different events of Holy Week, while on Good Friday night, Elaine and Robert reflected on the seven last words of Jesus on the cross. The Easter Vigil and Easter Egg Hunt in St. Thomas’ Church, Mulhuddart, were as popular as ever! Many thanks to all involved in the preparations for Easter, in particular Philip and Jenny for the wonderful music, and also Pat Gray, Dorothy Robinson and their teams for the beautiful flowers.

‘Sonrise’ Service:
This year, for the second time, an ecumenical ‘sonrise’ service was held on Easter morning at the Papal Cross in the Phoenix Park. More than 200 people, from Dublin 15 to Crumlin, gathered at 6.30 a.m. to celebrate the Resurrection, as the Paschal fire burnt brightly as dawn broke. Readings and prayers were said, and hymns sung, as we rejoiced in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thanks to all those who helped to provide breakfast in Castleknock Parish Centre after the service.

Confirmation Candidates Visit to Avoca Manor:
Seven of our Confirmation Candidates visited Ovoca Manor in Co. Wicklow from 9th – 11th April. Please keep all of the children in your prayers as they prepare to be confirmed by the Archbishop on June 10th.

Active Retirement Club:
Active Retirement Club
In recent surveys and through feedback received from Parishioners, a need was identified for an active retirement group within the Parish. This forum was requested for those who are able-bodied, over 55 years of age, and are interested in cultural, educational and social activities.

The new club, the Active Retirement Club, ARC, will begin from September 2007. It is envisaged that members will meet one week-day morning, each month, in the Castleknock Parish Centre. Activities will include guest speakers, card games, craft demonstrations, book exchanges, outings and joint events with other local retirement clubs.

If you are interested in either joining as a member, or willing to give a hand organising events, please contact Valerie Greene or Evelyn Pender.

Other News

The Significance of the Olive Tree

This type of tree is native to coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean. In ancient times, the olive branch was used as a symbol of peace. As it takes so long for an olive tree to bear fruit, it is often difficult to cultivate in a time of war, and this may be how it became associated with peace. In Christianity Judaism, the Story of the Flood in the Old Testament tells of the dove released by Noah which returns to the ark with an olive branch. Therefore, it is particularly fitting that this tree should be planted when there is renewed hope of lasting peace in the North of Ireland.

Time is a Gift - Volunteer

You can make a real difference to the life of a person with an intellectual disability by volunteering for an hour or more with the Daughters of Charity Service. Volunteers are involved in all aspects of our work from befriending to driving, from drama to socialising.

If you would like further information, please contact our Volunteer Co -
website: www.docservice.ie

* ST. JOSEPH’S, CLONSILLA
* ST. ROSALIE’S, PORTMARNOCK
* ST VINCENT’S CENTRE, NAVAN ROAD
* COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL, D7 & D15
* TRAINING, ENTERPRISE & EMPLOYMENT, COOLMINE
* HOLY ANGELS, CHAPELIZOD

A Thought

The remarkable thing is that we really love our neighbour as ourselves: we do unto others as we do unto ourselves. We hate others when we hate ourselves. We are tolerant toward others when we tolerate ourselves. We forgive others when we forgive ourselves. We are prone to sacrifice others when we are ready to sacrifice ourselves.
Eric Hoffer

The Stedfast Association of former members of The Boys’ Brigade in the Republic of Ireland

Gala Concert
To mark the visit of the Federation of Stedfast Associations
in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
Annual Council Meeting to Dublin
featuring
St. George’s Brass Band & The Stedfast Band
in St. Andrew’s College, Booterstown
Friday 11th May 2007 at 8.00 p.m.

Tickets available from:
Philip Daley, Billy Ellis or David Galloway

The Carers Association

We need you to run/walk in the June 2007 Women’s Mini-Marathon

to aid Family Carers

They also invite you to join the

‘Care in the Home Training Course’
(Accredited by City & Guilds Institute, London)

We will be running a new course

FOR FAMILY CARERS AND THOSE WISHING TO PURSUE A CAREER IN CARING

In the Carers Resource Centre, Main Street, Blanchardstown
Starting September 2007

Support Group
Meeting 3rd Tuesday of every month
11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

For further information on all the above phone Jacqueline or Michelle at the Carers Association North Dublin Office

The Mobile Phone v’s the Bible

What would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our mobile phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to our children as a gift?
What if we used it when we travelled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
Unlike our mobile, we don't have to worry about our Bible being ‘disconnected’ because of an unpaid bill. Jesus already paid the bill. In full.
And just think - no dropped calls! God hears them all.

Author Unknown

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Parishes of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla
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Castleknock
Dublin 15
Tel: 01-820 0040
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E-mail: castleknock@dublin.anglican.org