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Previous issues of The Parish News Contents of this issue
Harvest FestivalThe annual Harvest Thanksgivings at St Mary’s Clonsilla and St Brigid’s Castleknock will take place on Sunday 14th October at 10 am and 11.30 am respectively. We welcome the Rev’d Patrick Comerford (Auxiliary Priest at Whitechurch and Foreign Desk Editor at the Irish Times) as our preacher at both services. Castleknock National SchoolDue to the National Day of Mourning, the Official Opening Ceremony of the School, following its renovation and extension, due to take place on Friday 14th September, has been postponed until further notice. Meanwhile, the school is open and we welcome two new teachers, Ms Louise Scannell and Ms Averil Fraser. We are also pleased to report that Ms Joy Smith (teacher) and Ms Deborah Kelliher (resource teacher), who were both part time, have now been appointed full time members of staff. Christian Aid Coffee MorningThe Rector and Curate will be hosting the Coffee Morning (postponed from May) in the Parish Centre on Friday 19th October from 10.30 am to 12 noon. Please support this good cause. Gift FairIN AID OF The Clonsilla Project ON Thursday 8 November, 2001 Stalls available for rent Contact: Melissa Cherry in the Parish Office on 8200040 Ecumenical Vigil of Prayer for the People of the USAOn Wednesday 12th September St Brigid’s was open from 9am to 9pm for prayer. In view of the fact that the Residence of the US Ambassador to Ireland is in Castleknock Parish, it seemed appropriate to enable people from the local community to have some time and space to reflect following the previous day’s tragic atrocities in the USA. (The National Day of Mourning had not yet been announced when we arranged this.) A steady stream of people came along during the day to pray. At 8pm an Ecumenical Vigil Service in St Brigid’s, led by the Rector, the Curate, Fr Diarmuid Connolly (PP Our Lady Mother of the Church), and Fr Eugene Kennedy (PP St Thomas the Apostle), attracted a very large crowd of people of all ages. A simple service of prayers and readings, it culminated with each member of the congregation lighting a candle in tribute to the victims and as a symbol of their prayer. Some people then stayed in the candlelit church to remain in silence. On 14th September the Rector and the Curate took part in Ecumenical Vigil Services (respectively) at Our Lady Mother of the Church and at St Thomas the Apostle. Vandalism St Brigid’s ChurchVandalism one night last month caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to one of the stained glass windows in the south aisle of the church which has now been removed. Due to the age of the specially painted glass, it is impossible to replace it exactly, so it is proposed that the two outer panels be repaired with the remaining glass, and that the central panel be replaced with new stained glass incorporating the figure of St Brigid, the patron saint of our church. Parishioners will be invited to look at drawings of the proposal in the church in the next few weeks. Good wishesOur former Curate, the Rev’d Lynda Peilow, is to be instituted as Rector of the Clonsast Union (Edenderry) on Friday 12th October at 8 pm. We will be organising a bus for parishioners who wish to travel to support Lynda: please give your name to the Rector if you are interested as soon as possible. We wish Lynda and Clive every blessing in the future. WelcomeOn Sunday 7th October we welcome as Preacher at both our main services the Rev’d Katherine Poulton, who will talk about her work as Chaplain at Mountjoy Prison. The Rector WritesAs I write this letter, we are still coming to terms with the appalling atrocity in the United States, and trying to comprehend the suffering of the thousands involved and their families. As Churches and as a Christian community, our first response had to be that of prayer, and we were very pleased that so many came to join us at the vigil of prayer and ecumenical service in St.. Brigid’s the following day. There were also many people at the ecumenical Acts of Remembrance in Our Lady, Mother of the Church (Castleknock) and St. Thomas (Laurel Lodge). It was right and proper that our response should be ecumenical: all believers together, supporting one another. Thank you all for your support in attendance, prayer and concern. The following prayer comes from Cape Town: But save us also, O Lord, ruler of the nations, from similar violence, discord and confusion, and from every evil way: that the barriers, which divide us, may crumble; suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease. Father, endue all leaders of the world with the spirit of wisdom and strength, prudence and justice, that fear being relieved may be replaced by peace and concord on the earth, that we might show forth your glory with thankfulness and forbearance. Grant this for the sake of the love you show us daily, to the honor and glory of your name, world without end. Amen. As a result of the National Day of Mourning, the school opening was postponed. After a great deal of discussion to find a suitable replacement date, we have decided to hold the opening on Sunday 9th December at 3pm, in conjunction with the school carol service, which will take place in St. Brigid’s and we will then move to the school grounds for the brief opening ceremony and refreshments. We look forward to three special services in October: On Sunday 7th Rev’d Katherine Poulton comes to speak on her work as chaplain in Mountjoy Prison, while on October 14th, Rev’d Patrick Comerford is our Harvest Preacher. On October 21st, the Sunday nearest St. Luke’s day, our main morning services will be Healing Services, when all those present are invited to come to receive the laying on of hands at the altar rails, for themselves or for someone else. Prayer for Healing is not magic: it does not replace the work of medical staff, nor does it “guarantee” a Cure. Rather, it is a recognition that the three parts of ourselves: physical, mental and spiritual, are bound together, with one affecting the others. Healing may mean curing for some, for others it may mean learning to live with their condition, for others it may even mean the peaceful acceptance of death. All are of course most welcome. Yours in His Service, Andrew Readings for Sunday Mornings in October
From the Parish RegistersHoly Baptism in St Brigid’s
May she shine in the light of Christ in the world to the glory of God the Father Holy Matrimony
Grant O Lord that their homes may be a place of love, security and peace. Christian Funerals and Burial
Lord now let your servant depart in peace. Parish Walking GroupOur September trip took us, via a very tiny boat called ‘Little Flower’ from Howth Harbour, out to Ireland’s Eye where rock climbing as well as hill walking was called for. Blessed with glorious sunshine, we scrambled up the cliffs of the island’s east coast to reach the highest point where we had lunch with splendid views of Howth Head, the coastline north of Dublin and out to sea. The younger and fitter members of the party also climbed up the side of the Martello Tower as well as enjoying a paddle in the Irish Sea. For those interested in nature, there were colonies of cormorants and various kinds of gull, plenty of evidence of rabbits, and a friendly seal watched us from one of the inlets. Photos of our trips can be viewed on our page on the main menu to the left .This month’s walk will take place on Saturday 13th October. Newshounds Summer Bible Club“The best summer club ever” – this was the verdict of Stephen Seaman (aged 9) after the Newshounds week from 20th to 24th August. Acting as reporters for ‘The Daily Newshound’ paper in 1st century Palestine, our 38 young people explored the life of Jesus. Each day comprised a mixture of worship, singing, games and craft activity. Special thanks are due to all the organisers and helpers: Sheena Cadoo, Jillian Connolly, Jonathan Arlow, Melissa Guy, Laura Anderson, Philip Robinson, Ola Olorunyomi, Maedhbh Daltun, Martha Dowling, and the Rector and Curate. On Sunday 26th August St Brigid’s Church was decorated with bright and cheerful banners made by the Newshounds for a special Service of the Word. A large congregation then adjourned to the school grounds, in brilliant sunshine, for a superb parish barbecue (many thanks to Ada Lawson and her team for organising this). The Parish Centre was also open to display all the impressive craft work which the children had made during the week. Newshounds: by Rebecca Connolly: Newshounds was a Bible Camp that we went to over the summer. We did arts and crafts, worship, posters and games. We made lots of things in arts and crafts. One day we made folders, another day we made photo frames out of cork board and so on. We had a session of worship every day. In worship we would watch a fun video and sing loads of songs. We made posters for Church and they were really fun as we drew and stuck glitter on. We also played games with chocolate and we played “snatch the bacon” and much more which was messy and really great fun. We also had a break every day where we could have a drink, eat, play with hoops and footballs or just have a chat. I know, for one, that nobody wanted to go home. We would all go home with our mouths full of sweets and we would be looking forward to the next day. It was just brilliant in ways no one could describe!! I speak, on behalf on every one I’m sure, when I say a big THANK YOU to the leaders, Rev. Andrew Orr, Rev. Sandra Pragnell and all the people that helped make this summer camp a week to remember. A Mysterious Wolf By Andrew Waller (aged 9) PART II(This story was inspired by the BB weekend away and is true except for the killing and the wolf and the vampire!) All the rest of the boys went back inside and went to their beds and Robert said “Hay! Where are Alec and Sam gone?” Andrew said they had been swiped by the terrible mysterious wolf! Robert asked him “How do you know?” Andrew replied that he had heard stories about this place and it is not as good as you all think. That night they had ghost stories like this one. The boys had a nice midnight feast too! In the morning, just before they all woke up the Man Eating Wolf came up to the bedroom and killed Gavin by swiping off his head. That is what he did to Alec and Sam as well. Those two were also dead now, but don’t mind about that! When they woke up in the morning, the other boys found Gavin lying there DEAD! When they went down for breakfast at 8 o’clock, Andrew told them all to be careful because if they weren’t the Man Eating Wolf would kill you as well. They all got their knives, spoons, dishcloths, wiping cloths, and plates and cups. They went down to the kitchen to get their breakfast. After, they washed up their dishes and then proceeded to enjoy the rest of the day. First they went under the ground into this tunnel. Before they went in this woman warned them that the cave could be haunted!!!! Except for the girl, they all went into the cave. After they had all gone in the girl changed into a Vampire!!!! In the cave, every now and then Andrew would hear “Hee, hee, hee!!!” This time he saw RED GLOWING EYES and SHARP TEETH which were like those of a bat and dark greenish, reddish, blackish, brownish skin. A big cape on it’s back! It was an old woman. She shouted out “EVERYBODY LISTEN UP!” “If you don’t listen to me I will have you all for supper Hee, hee, hee!!!” Andrew said “So that was the laughing” The Vampire goes “Shut up. If you don’t shut up you little brat I’ll kill you. I will swipe off your head with my sharp nail” This Vampire Bat had really sharp nails which were 30cms long!!!! They were huge!!!! They would cut off the wolf’s head. Then Andrew said to the Vampire “Miss, Alec, Sam and Gavin, our pals, have been killed by this mysterious wolf. We all want you to go back and kill the wolf with your sharp nails.” “Well, what would you pay me for this?” replied the Vampire. “Hmmm we will go home early and we won’t distract you ever again” said Andrew. “Well a deal is a deal” she said. “Deal”. So, yet again, the Vampire went out that night into the foggy mist. Andrew saw the GREEN GLOWING EYES again. This time, except for Andrew and the Vampire, everybody was on the grass and the wolf was scared away. Andrew said to the Vampire “Look, there are the GREEN GLOWING EYES”. The Vampire replied “Where? Where? Where?” “Over there” said Andrew. “Oh yeah, right where I want him! You better move onto the grass if you want to be safe boy” said the Vampire. So, Andrew did as he was told. Then the wolf jumped out of the bush and “Arooooooooooooowwwww Arooooooooooooowwwww” could be heard again. The Vampire went up and with one swipe of her 30cms long nail chopped off the wolf’s head. That was the end of the Man Eating Wolf. As they had promised Andrew said “We are going home tomorrow morning.” The Vampire went off with a “Thank you, you are still leaving me in peace.” After lunch next day, off they went home. Now that the wolf was dead the curse on Alec, Gavin and Sam was broken and these three could go home safely. The End Boys' BrigadeBB reopened on Tuesday 18th September. We welcomed a new Officer, Sean Skehan, onto our team of Leaders. We also welcomed members, both new and old, for another action packed new session. A book token was presented by Philip Denner to Ross Melbourne, Company Section. This was awarded by Dublin Battalion to mark Ross’s wonderful achievement in the J. W. Morgan Scripture Examination 2001, U/14 for Company Section. After the Foot and Mouth restrictions of last year everyone in Junior Section were delighted to recommence football practice on Saturday 22nd September. All of the boys are looking forward to plenty of practice and matches over the coming months. Martha Waller, Secretary. Castleknock and Clonsilla Mothers' UnionAt the opening service at St Brigid’s on 3rd September, five new members were enrolled by the Rector with the Chairperson Margaret Condell: Audrey Glover, Valerie Jameson, Patricia Kenny, Brid Naughton and Martha Waller. We welcome them all and look forward to our new programme of meetings. On 1st October the theme is ‘Are you ready for the Euro?’ – an important subject for all of us, this is an open meeting. In January 2002 we will be celebrating our 40th anniversary: all members are asked to look out records of dates of past enrolments and relevant photographs over the past years which will go into a Record Book. PATHFINDERS YOUTH CLUBPathfinders started back for yet another year on Sunday 9th September with a games night in the Parish Centre. We had our biggest number ever down on a first night which is great to see! We have a wide variety of activities planned for the year 2001/2002. As well as many of our old favourites like unihoc, quizzes, bowling, arts and crafts and cinema trips, we will be trying some new things too. The first of these will be a fishing expedition which is planned for Sunday 23rd Sept. Rathbeggan Lake will be the place where members will be breaking all known records for a huge catch of trout. Pathfinders Youth Club is designed for people aged 11 to 14. The club meets in the Castleknock Parish Centre every Sunday evening from 6.15 to 7.30 pm. If you'd like to join, call Evelyn Pender on 8200040 MANKIND, A CRY FOR HELP
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Diary for October |
Tuesday 2nd |
Castleknock Select vestry |
Sunday 7th - Trinity 17 |
Preacher: Re’vd Katherine Poulton |
Wednesday 10th |
The Eucharist 10.30am |
Sunday 14th: |
Harvest Festival: Preacher Rev’d Patrick Comerford (Healing service 7pm) |
Wednesday 17th |
The Eucharist 10.30am |
Sunday 21st: Trinity 18: |
(St. Luke’s tide) Healing services at 10am " 11.30am Mulhuddart 8pm. |
Wednesday 24th: |
The Eucharist 10.30am |
Sunday 28th: |
SS Simon and St Jude and Bible Sunday |
Wednesday 31st |
The Eucharist 10.30am |
Looking ahead to November
Parishes of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla
Parish Office
Main Street
Castleknock
Dublin 15
Tel: 01-820 0040
Fax: 01-820 0040
E-mail: castleknock@dublin.anglican.org