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demand for home-made jams, not just strawberry and raspberry, but plums, blackberries and anything else you can lay your hands on!
It may seem strange to be mentioning Christmas in the July Mirror!
However, good planning is vital to success and this is certainly true of our Christmas Market, which is the main fund-raiser for the Parish. It is essential that it is a financial and social success
We need to be working on this now, and planning well ahead, and at present we need some volunteers who will be able to undertake the organisation some of the stalls, or who can come up with ideas about new things.
We need stock for the stalls and we need to get collecting now! Items such as jams and chutneys for the deli stall, gifts for the Christmas Gift Stall, items for the Book Stall, Bottle Stall and prizes for the Raffle.
IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT HAZEL BOLTON OR GRAEME TARBOX AS SOOM AS POSSIBLE AFTER READING THIS.
Rev Alastair DunlopWe welcome Alastair, his wife Jude and family to Malahide, following his installation as Minister to Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church on 1 June last and hope that his coming will deepen further the close relationships between the churches in the area.
Mothers' UnionOn Monday 13th May a number of us attended the North Area Service in Raheny. The service was led by the Rev. David Rae and the address was given by the new Diocesan Chaplain to the Mother’s Union the Rev. David Mungavin. This was followed by refreshments in All Saint’s Hall.
On Wednesday 15th May thirty-two members, friends and Gerry our driver set off for our annual outing. We spent a couple of hours in the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre on route to our destination Castletown House in Celbridge Co Kildare. We had a very interesting tour of the House, followed by a three course lunch in a private room ‘The Pantry’ which was enjoyed by all. Arriving home in Malahide about 5pm. Many thanks to Norma and Andrea on their planning for our day out.
To complete this busy week seven members drove up to the Banbridge Outlets to meet members of our Link Branch Ballyholme for lunch. Unfortunately it was a very wet day but we managed to keep our spirits up with some retail therapy. We had a very pleasant lunch together and plan to meet up again some time in the Autumn. Thanks to Hazel and Janet for planning the day.
See you all in September.Christine Mullock
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Professor Pat BarkerWe have received this first report from our parishioner, Dr Pat Barker, who is in East Jerusalem for three months on a monitoring programme.
I am working here in Jerusalem with the EAPPI programme as a Human Rights Monitor as part of a team of six people from other participating countries. Four of us met with Meir Margalit, one of three left-wing members of the Jerusalem Municipal Council, who outlined the Israeli Municipal Council’s aim of trying to stem the demographic increase of the Palestinian population in proportion to that of Israelis. A Commission laid down a policy ratio of 70% Jews to 30% Arabs.
The issue of the status of Jerusalem is complex and sensitive. Most Israelis insist that a united Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish state. The Palestinians insist that the Arab eastern part of Jerusalem - where the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock (sacred Islamic sites) are located - should be the capital of their new state. The UN became involved from 1948 when it was proposed that Jerusalem should be a separate entity. Many UN Resolutions have been largely ignored by Israel who sought to expand Jerusalem by annexing nearby towns, by the construction of the Separation Wall, the demolition of Palestinian homes, increasing the number of settlers and the low rate of planning permits given to citizens of East Jerusalem compared to West Jerusalem.
We visited the Old City for the Orthodox Easter around the Church of the Sepulchre. Orthodox Christians come from all over the world for the Great Miracle of the Holy Fire, which dates back to the 8th Century. The Patriarch is locked into the Church and fire is said miraculously to appear on the same spot every year. This flame is then taken to light all the worshippers’ candles and is sent off around the world to other Orthodox communities. However, the number of Orthodox Christians allowed by the security forces to enter the Old City is strictly controlled.
Locals must have permits and numbers of visiting Orthodox Christians are restricted. Many are excluded at barriers set up at various points from the Jaffa and New Gates to the Church. We heard the military and police personnel using rude and threatening language on occasion and, in one incident at the New Gate, to be quick to use physical force. We clearly observed that, while many non-Jewish people were denied access to the Old City, those Jewish people we saw seeking to enter did so with minimal questioning.
Yusef Daher met us and described the enormous difficulty placed in the way of Muslims. It can be particularly difficult to access the Al-Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayer. Only Palestinians with Jerusalem permits are allowed access and young men are often not permitted to enter with their families, even with the correct permits.
We observed the police and army check points all around the city with a heavy presence of fully-armed military last Friday. We also met many Palestinian Muslims who cannot get permits to enter the city to worship at Al-Aqsa. Today, we accompanied a group of 50 Muslim women who were not allowed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque just because no women are to be allowed today for security reasons. In contrast to this treatment of Orthodox Christians and Muslims, Yusef explained, and this was confirmed by other Israelis we spoke to, for Jewish festivals, such as Passover, the Old City is open for Jewish worshippers. Jewish people do not have to apply for permits and Palestinian areas are put under military closure in the West Bank and often Palestinian Jerusalemites are not allowed into the Old City. Jews can freely enter the City without restriction.
“They try to move us out of Jerusalem and make us go elsewhere. It used to be possible to go to Jordan, Syria or Egypt. But now, we will not go.” (Mr. Ruhsti Ghaith)
We met Mr. Ghaith sitting with his family under a tent provided by ICRC. His home was demolished last week, without notice. He and his family were so unprepared that they did not have time to remove their property, including the children’s school uniforms and some of his furniture which we saw buried in the rubble of his home. Twelve members of his family live with him. He is a lawyer, but has not worked for five months because he has been undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer. His mother also has cancer, but is afraid to go for treatment. They had lived in the house for 12 years. Now, he sits under a tent with food aid from the UNRWA, desperately trying not to take up smoking again. But he is determined to stay and to keep his family with him. He believes that Israel is trying not just to maintain the 70/30 balance but to drive out all the Palestinians from Jerusalem.
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ST ANDREW’S SOCIAL CLUBOn Saturday 22nd June 2013, thirty-one of us departed from the Parish Centre to firstly the Mullingar Park Hotel for tea and scones and then to the Arigna Mines which was fascinating to learn of what it was like to be a Coal Miner. The guides who took us on the tour were actually once miners themselves on the Arigna Mines. Our last stop of the day was to the Bush Hotel where we had a lovely meal before returning to Malahide. A great day was had by all!
Anne TaplinWillie Heath
A group of St. Andrew’s Miners about to enter the Coal Mine
St. Andrew's School News‘School life’, Summer Term.School is very busy at the moment with lots of activities taking place!
Once again our athletes did us proud at Santry Sports. Congratulations to all who took part and special congratulations to Alex Sherwood who won a Gold medal in the Hurdles, Hannah McKane a Silver in the Hurdles and to Zoe Edwards and Victoria Sherwood who won a Bronze in the High Jump.
At the Dublin Community Games, congratulations to Sam Walker, Ben Motyer and Arion Aliu who were all on the winning under 11 Team and to Hannah Motyer and Zoe Ellingboe, runners-up on the under 13 Team in Leinster.
Congratulations to all our school swimmers who performed so well at the School Swimming Gala in May.
Many school trips have also taken place, with classes visiting Glasnevin Cemetery, the Crystal Maze, Newgrange Farm, Dublin Airport, the Pine Forest Art Centre in Glencullen and a one-day sailing course for 6th class at Malahide Yacht Club on the Broadmeadow.
The ‘Main Event’ was a great success and a most enjoyable evening, well done to SA.P.A. for this great fundraiser and all their hard work during the year. The night raised €9.000 towards the new extension.
Well done to the St. Andrew’s Players for their wonderful
production of Noel Cowards ‘Star Quality’ which took place in P.S.L.C.
A jumble drop was organised in aid of the National Council for the Blind.
We welcome our new Secretary Mary Gamble and wish her well in her new role.
The presentation of the John Cotter Memorial Prize for the best Short Story written by the pupils in the school will be presented in the Church on the last day of term.
The new extension to the school will be completed at the end of June. Some modifications will take place in the older part of the school in July and all should be complete ready for the new school year.
The School closes for summer holidays on Friday 28th June, 6th Class will lead the Farewell Service in the Church. In the evening they will have their graduation party in the Rugby Club. Their magazine will also be presented to them on that day. We say goodbye to all our 6th Class students and wish them well in their new schools, and hope that everyone has an enjoyable summer.
The new term commences on the 28th August.Trevor Richmond
Children and CommunionFor many years we have a policy of welcoming communicant members of all Christian traditions to share in the Holy Communion. This is because the sacrament is about our common faith: it is very wrong to turn it into a political football by saying essentially: ‘until you are in total agreement with us, you cannot join in’.
It is the custom among Roman Catholics that children are admitted to Communion at the age of seven or eight, while Orthodox Christians are confirmed at baptism and may communicate at any age afterwards. I have been concerned that the logic of this that children from one tradition, who have been admitted to Communion in another mainstream Christian tradition at a young age and before confirmation are invited to partake while our own children of the same age are excluded as they have not been confirmed.
I have consulted with the Archbishop and Archdeacon who have no objection to any young person taking Communion prior to their being confirmed on the following conditions:
(a) The child should be a regular attender in Church at the principal services.
(b) They and their parents must meet with me so that I can ascertain that they have a basic understanding of the meaning and importance of the sacrament and prepare both child and parents.
(c)They may have Communion on the understanding that they will be presented for Confirmation at the usual time. They shall receive the sacrament in bread only until they are confirmed.
Please note that there will be no service or ceremony of admission to Communion.
Norman.
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St. Andrew's Parents' AssociationIt has been a most enjoyable and productive year of fund-raising for the school for the SAPA committee - Emer Bryan, (Chairperson), Vicki Deacon (Vice Chairperson), Orla Cluff (Treasurer), Hazel Manks (Secretary), Karen Reynolds, Claire Black, Frances Dickson, Una Aliu, Janine Clarke, Mairead Daly, Madree Devahastin Eustace and Vanessa Flynn. We held many fun small & large events ranging from the Halloween Disco to the very successful Main Event at Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links and overall raised funds in the region of €20,000 which is so very much appreciated during these difficult times. Thank you Mr. Richmond, Mrs. Mary Gamble, teachers, parents, guardians and friends of St. Andrews for all your support this year.
Emer Bryan
Syria AppealWe have all been appalled at the terrible suffering inflicted on the people of Syria, often by their own government. Over a million people have fled to neighbouring countries, minority communities including the sizeable Christian presence, have been decimated.
The Church of Ireland, through the Bishop’s Appeal Fund is trying to do something to help the victims of this vicious civil war. Every cent subscribed will go to relief through Bishop’s Appeal partners. On behalf of the Select Vestry, I ask for your generosity.
Envelopes are included in this Mirror and will be left in the Church as well. Please return them by leaving them on the plate on a Sunday or by leaving them into the Parish Office or the Rectory. Cash may also be placed on the plate in the porch of St Andrew’s at services until mid-July.
Thank you for your generosity.Norman
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Church Services – July
St. Andrew’s Church: Sunday Services7th 8.00 am Holy Communion6th after Trinity 11.30 am Holy Communion & Childrens’ Church 6.30 pm Evening Prayer14th 8.00 am Holy Communion7th after Trinity 11.30 am Holy Communion & Children’s Church 6.30 pm Holy Communion21st 8.00 am Holy Communion8th after Trinity 10.30 am Toddlers’ Service 11.30 am Holy Communion & Children’s Church 6.30 pm Ministry of Healing28th 8.00 am Holy Communion9th after Trinity 11.30 am ‘All-Age’ Service, followed by refreshments 6.30 pm Holy Communion
Weekday ServicesWednesday 3rd St Thomas, Apostle & Martyr 11.00 am Holy CommunionWednesday 10th 11.00 am Holy CommunionWednesday 17th 11.00 am Holy CommunionMonday 22nd St Mary Magdalene 9.15 am Holy CommunionWednesday 24th 11.00 am Holy CommunionThursday 25th St James, Apostle and Martyr 9.15 am Holy CommunionWednesday 31st 11.00 am Holy Communion
St. Doulagh’s Church (all services at 10.00 am)7th Morning Prayer14th Holy Communion21st Morning Prayer28th Holy Communion
– August
St. Andrew’s Church: Sunday Services4th 8.00 am Holy Communion10th after Trinity 11.30 am Holy Communion & Children’s Church 6.30 pm Evening Prayer11th 8.00 am Holy Communion11th after Trinity 11.30 am Holy Communion & Childrens’ Church 6.30 pm Holy Communion18th 8.00 am Holy Communion12th after Trinity 10.30 am Toddlers’ Service 11.30 am Holy Communion & Children’s Church 6.30 pm Ministry of Healing25th 8.00 am Holy Communion13th after Trinity 11.30 am ‘All-Age’ Service, followed by refreshments 6.30 pm Holy Communion
Weekday ServicesTuesday 6th The Transfiguration of our Lord 9.15 am Holy CommunionWednesday 7th 11.00 am Holy CommunionWednesday 14th 11.00 am Holy CommunionWednesday 21st 11.00 am Holy CommunionSaturday 24th St Bartholomew Apostle & Martyr 9.15 am Holy Communion
St. Doulagh’s Church (all services at 10.00 am)4th Morning Prayer11th Holy Communion18th Morning Prayer25th Holy Communion
Daily Service at 9.15am
Matins (a short form of Morning Prayer) is said each morning at 9.15am. All are welcome to come along. Parking is available in the Rectory for this service, simply put the car into any available space! It lasts not more than 15mins, and consists of scripture reading and prayers in which we remember before God our own spiritual and physical needs, and the needs of world and community
Confirmation
Confirmation is now on an annual basis, and will be held in the spring. As last year, candidates should be 14 by the date of confirmation, or thereabouts. Classes will begin in the autumn, with the final few classes taking place nearer to the date of confirmation which may not be confirmed until late autumn. More information will be in the September Mirror.
Contacts
Pastoral Care and Support
Margot Seymour 845 2118Hazel Caird 845 0481
Churchwardens
St. Andrew's
Chris BurnbyHazel Bolton 845 0721
St. Doulagh's
Irene Black 847 5217Ken McAllister
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Friends of St Doulagh’sHeritage Week at St Doulagh's Church.The week runs from August 17th to 25th and the following programme has been arranged.
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th: 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Open for guided tours, visual displays and stories.Wednesday 21st: 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Tours & stories.Thursday 22nd: 8.00 pm. A talk by Una Agnew on the "Kavanagh Kink" An exploration of Patrick Kavanagh's work and its spiritual implications.Friday 23rd: 8.00 pm. A talk by Patrick Comerford on on "Celtic Spirituality, Our Heritage".
Admission to all events is free, however, donations towards the upkeep of this Ancient yet Vibrant "Jewel in Fingal's Crown” and centre of Christian Worship will be welcome.
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