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Members of the JAM and TOAST Clubs at their Carol Service in All Saints’ Raheny. Pupils of Finglas Parochial School sing at the service of blessing for their new extension. Unity Gospel Choir perform at Essential 2011 in Christ Church Cathedral. Above: The B.Ed graduates of 2011 at the Church of Ireland College of Education. Right: Dr Harold Hislop, Chief Inspector at the Department of Education and Skills, presenting the Carlisle and Blake Award to Stacey McNutt at the 2011 B.Ed graduation at the Church of Ireland College of Education. Clergy and some Choir members at the Christmas Carol of the Church of South India (Malayalam) Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. CHURCH REVIEW 65
AROUND THE PARISHES... L-R: Stephen Newel (Architect), Mark Orr (Contractor), Rector, Elizabeth Rountree, Richard Bird (Project Co-ordinator) at the handing over of keys at Powerscourt New Rectory. Gospel Eucharist The first Gospel Eucharist of the New Year will take place in Powerscourt Church on Sunday 2nd January at 11.30am. Archbishop We send our very best wishes to Archbishop and Mrs Neill as the Archbishop celebrates the 25th anniversary of his consecration as a bishop on 25th in the Cathedral. This will also be the occasion for the diocese as a whole to mark his impending retirement at the end of the month and to say thank you to him and Mrs Neill for eight wonderful years in our United Dioceses. Lyric FM Concert in Powerscourt Church On February 3rd 2011, Lyric FM will host a concert in Powerscourt Church at 7pm. The programme will consist of music by Ina Boyle, who lived all her life at Bushy Park, Enniskerry. Ina was a prolific composer, writing music for operas, ballets, quartets, song cycles, and choral works. She wrote a symphony called “Glencree” and one of her hymns, is titled “Enniskerry.” Her work has been neglected in recent times, but she was once well respected in musical circles, and not just in Ireland. In the Carnegie Collection of British Music, set up in 1917 to encourage young musicians, she is the only female composer represented. It will be excellent to be able to hear her music again. RATHDRUM & DERRALOSSARY WITH GLENEALY Canon John McCullagh. Tel: 0404-43814 Email: rathdrum@glendalough.anglican.org The Fifteenth of the Month This day strikes horror into those who scribe parochial notes sending us scrabbling for information, names and even an apposite word. Imagine however our weary editor who must toil to get the Review out by the beginning of the following month in the midst of his parochial duties. Thinking of the balancing act he must undertake in the midst of this festive season reminds us how much we owe to the Rev Nigel Waugh and his staff. So many thanks for the patient editorial hand and even the heavenly forbearance when we stray across the deadline. Another wonder is that despite the budget the price remains the same for 2012 so encourage your neighbours to get their own copy and not await the arrival of your well thumbed second or third hand Review. Chaplains With a number of parishioners and a family member in hospital recently it is wonderful to hear expressions of appreciation for the encouraging support and spiritual comfort given by our hospital chaplains. As the vast majority have parochial duties as well their assiduous care to the patients is all the more remarkable. It is important to stress that frequently they will only be aware of a patient’s presence if they are told by a family member or the rector or if the patient makes a personal request as hospitals are increasingly bound by data restrictions. Holy Baptism Anakin and Saskia the children of Suki Stuart and Laurent Mellet were baptised in St John’s on the Sunday next before Advent. May the Holy Spirit be stirred up in them and we wish them well on their move to France. Sympathy Robert Naidoo was a regularly visitor to St Saviour’s when on holidays with his in-laws the Griffin family. His death in England is mourned by his wife Sue and their family as well as by Charlotte Griffin and Sue’s siblings. We pray they will feel the comfort of the promise of a joyful re-union in the heavenly places. Our sympathy is also extended to Dick Mahon and Margaret Armstrong and their families on the sudden death of their brother Hugh. Hugh’s funeral took place in Preban where the rector assisted Canon Heaney. We continue to uphold Hugh’s daughter Sarah in our prayers. Confirmation The first meeting of the confirmation group for 2012 will take place in Kilbride Church in the Arklow group on Friday 27 January at 6.30pm. Mindful of the Archbishop’s encouragement to involve parents the clergy are devising an inclusive programme for candidates and parents including a service for parents and godparents to pass on the light of Christ, symbolised by the baptismal candle, to the candidates themselves. Advent carols As these notes are written the various Christmas services are in planning. Already there has been a very well attended Advent Carol service followed by wonderful refreshments in Laragh. The rector is torn between his duty to sample and praise all the baking and the good manners of not talking to parishioners and visitors with a mouthful of delicious cream sponge but then Advent is a penitential season. The “Blue Christmas” service in Glenealy is a quiet and reflective time and the lighting of candles to commemorate loss has become a significant and moving moment. The lady who normally presides at the organ is temporarily hors de combat and we are grateful to Paddy Mulligan, Jean Woolmington and Florence Binons who have played at some services. We wish Ruth a speedy recovery as John’s nursing abilities are limited. Concert St Cecilia’s Singers under the guiding hands of Sandra Ganley again opened the Christmas season by their concert in Glenealy Church. Their poignant dedication of the concert to the memory Ruth McDaniels was wonderfully thoughtful. The Church as always was beautifully decorated and the option of non-alcoholic mulled wine to accompany the mince pies was availed by many. Hilary Bradshaw’s recipe for the wine is to be recommended: perhaps the first item for a future book of helpful hints and tasty recipes. WICKLOW AND KILLISKEY Rector: Canon John Clarke. Tel: 0404 67132. Associate Vicar: The Revd. Ken Rue. Parish Phone: 087 2766590. Review Distributors: Mrs. Frances Douglas. Tel: 0404 67137 (Wicklow). Mrs. Vera Webster. Tel: 0404 40299 (Killiskey). The Year of the Volunteer The year passed was designated as the Year of the Volunteer. Rightly, it was intended to highlight the vital need for volunteers in every aspect of community life and to express appreciation for those who give their time, talents and hard work in a variety of valuable ways. I would like to pay tribute to the very many people in the Parish who have given of themselves in church based activities during this last year and who, as a result, have enriched the lives of others. Some – but not all – will be mentioned in notes below. “The Hub” On 8th December, Ashford Gift and Book Shop was opened in “The Hub”, our new parish centre in Ashford Village. It is being managed by a team of volunteers, headed up by Sandra Hart as Shop Manager. Stocks include books and CDs from Scripture Union and Veritas, greeting cards, craftwork and gift items. The shop will order any books, which are not 66 CHURCH REVIEW
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