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Above: Inside the new Christian Book Shop in Ashford. Right: Outside the new Christian Book Shop in Ashford. currently stocked, on request. The shop is situated between Jim Hanley Farm Machinery and McDonnell Properties. Please do call in whenever you are in the area as your support would be most welcome! We are grateful for the hard work put in by our new Parochial Administrator, Sandra Fitzpatrick. She was particularly busy laying out the carol and other services for Advent and Christmas. The meeting room at the Hub is proving to be an asset as it provides a focus for people to gather and share, either formally or informally. It is also being used for private meetings with the Rector and Associate Vicar. Youth Club At the time of writing, four youth club evenings have taken place. The most recent was a highly enjoyable night of bowling and pizza in the Diamond Bowl, Wicklow. Forty-two enthusiastic young people were present. On other evenings, the club has used the excellent facilities available at Rathmore Holiday Village, for which we thank Belinda Cullen. We are grateful for the wholehearted support being given by Heather, Jean, Audrey and Dave. Any other volunteer offers? – Contact Iain. A Youth-led service is planned to take place in Wicklow Church on Sunday 15th January at 10.00am. We expect that it will be lively, especially if the music will be supplied by “The Worship Warriors”! Children’s Choirs The Children’s Choir sang for the first time in Killiskey on 11 December. After only four weeks of practice, they performed brilliantly. Thanks are due to Felisity Cullen-Molloy and Neville Cox for getting the choir up and running and for achieving a high standard in such a short space of time. Thank you to Selina Lennox who has been training a choir of Glebe School children. They will be singing at the Community Service of Music and Readings for Christmas in Wicklow. Church 21 Plans are being made for two further meetings in January and February with our Church 21 facilitator, the Revd. Paul Hoey. The steering group is currently drafting an identity statement for circulation and feedback, based on contributions made at the last Church 21 meeting. We are also revising our communication policy using email, Twitter and Facebook. We wish every blessing and safe journeying to the Church 21 chairman, Canon Peter Norton, as he heads for New Zealand and sets sail for the Antarctic in January. We look forward to hearing stories of his adventures when he returns in February. Service of Light in Wicklow Church The guest speaker at the Advent Service of Lighton 27th November was Bishop Jered Kalimba, Bishop of Shyogwe Diocese, Rwanda. He gave a challenging address on the topic of peace and reconciliation based on his experiences during the genocide and its aftermath. The Unity Gospel choir sang a number of pieces at this service, which were greatly appreciated. The choir also presented a concert on Friday, 9th December in aid of the County Wicklow Playbus Project. This Project is a new initiative for the County: a double decker bus that has been refurbished from head to toe and offers pre-school aged children play opportunities across County Wicklow. Baptisms in Wicklow On 4th December, our gospel reading centred on John the Baptist. So it was appropriate that John, the Rector baptised four children that morning: Ariel Rose Smith, Jason Henry John Dale, Sadie Peggy Mac Iver and Stanley Hall Hudson Cox. It was a lovely family occasion with a full Church as we welcomed these children into the fellowship of Christ’s Church. Girls’ Brigade Enrolment Another full church greeted the Girls’ Brigade as they marched in for their enrolment service on 11th December. The girls delighted us with their singing and whole-hearted involvement. The Company has almost seventy members and is a great credit to the Captain and leaders. We wish the leaders and girls every blessing in their various activities. Various Christmas carol services are planned for late December including Carols by Candlelight organised by East Glendalough School and the Children’s Service organised by the Glebe School. Killiskey Church It was wonderful to join with the parents, godparents and family of Samuel Somerset Morrell Butler on his baptismal day on Sunday, 11th December. We pray that God will bless his life and help him to grow in the Christian faith. A carol service was held in the evening of 11th December. It followed the traditional format of nine carols and lessons, with some special pieces sung beautifully by the Unity Gospel Choir. We were delighted to welcome Father Kevin Rowan of Ashford and Glenealy parishes who read a lesson. After the service, mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled wine were served. Thanks are due to Lesley Rue, Bernadette Glover, Stephanie McDonald and Janet Herman for organising this. Nuns’ Cross National School was busy practicing and performing during December. We look forward to the Nativity play on 18th December and a Christmas concert on Wednesday, 21st December. Thank you boys and girls (and teachers)! The festivities have been slightly dampened by the news that the school Principal, Stephanie McDonald, has announced her retirement with effect from the end of February 2012. Stephanie has been a wonderful principal during the last 18 years. More will be said, but we will miss her! New Service Times in Killiskey On 1st January, we begin an experimental period with new times for services – 9am Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays and 11am each week for the main service. Bereavement We were saddened to learn of the untimely death of the well-known local businessman, Seán Flood. He and his family are held in highesteem throughout the town of Wicklow. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and especially to Joan and Gary Morton. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The 2012 Week of prayer service will be held in Wicklow church, probably at 7.00pm. We look forward to further participation by the Unity Gospel Choir and to joining with our friends from the Methodist, Roman Catholic and other Churches. A very happy and blessed New Year to all! CHURCH REVIEW 67
WILSON’S HOSPITAL SCHOOL CO-EDUCATIONAL BOARDING AND DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL Under the patronage of Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland Celebrating 250 years 1761-2011 www.whs.ie Convenient yet rural location set on 200 acres, just off M4/N4, less than 10 minutes west of Mullingar. One and a quarter hours from Dublin 400 pupils (250 Boarders) ensuring happy, caring, wholesome and tranquil environment Pastoral care, school nurses and doctor, 24 hour supervision including active night time care – on duty staff – Wilson’s never sleeps Bedrooms containing 3 or 4 beds School Chaplain, Sunday night Chapel service, Morning Assembly Award winning Choir Lifelong friendships established Five day teaching week – extensive weekend recreational programme for pupils remaining at weekends Outstanding academic record (A1s in 12 Leaving Certificate subjects in 2010) Choice of 20 subjects to Leaving Certificate level Staff supervise all study. Strong emphasis on career guidance. Academic focus Wide range of recreational activities, team and individual sports, indoor and outdoor Seven day boarding fee: €7767 (level of maximum grant) Extensive programme of grants, bursaries and scholarships For further information and prospectus, please contact The Headmaster, Mr Adrian G Oughton B.A., HDip. Ed.,D.E.M. Gunda Marl, Head Girl 2010 / 2011,Wilson’s Hospital School MULTYFARNHAM, CO. WESTMEATH TEL: 044 - 9371115 FAX: 044 - 9371563 EMAIL: WILSONSH@WHS.IE Educating Girls for over 100 years Founded in 1866, Alexandra College is a school for girls and has a long tradition of high academic achievement, a unique ethos and an international reputation. We have vast experience in caring for overseas students in our home-from-home boarding department. Greatly increased number of bursaries and grants in addition to scholarships now available. Principal: Barbara Ennis Facilities include: Junior school from aged 4/5 years Senior School with full boarding Excellent academic standard Wide choice of team and individual sports Inspirational drama and music departments Leading edge IT resources LUAS trams serving College gate and minibus connection to DART trains For information/prospectus, please contact: info@alexandracollege.eu Alexandra College, Milltown, Dublin 6 | Tel: (01) 4977571 | Website: www.alexandracollege.eu
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