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Farewell to
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Participants at the Parish Retreat
The Obelisk A Killiney Newsletter
Holy Trinity Parish, Killiney January/February 2014 Vol. 3 Issue 1
New Year 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
- Launch of the Carry Centre Re-Development plan
- Community Notices
- Clubs and Societies
- School, Children’s and Youth News
- News from the Select Vestry
- Garden, Travel & Food
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Cover Image: The West end of Holy Trinity Church from the Garden of Remembrance
RECTOR’S SURGERY - Every Tuesday 7-8 pm, Holy Trinity Rectory
Who’s W
ho in H
oly
Tri
nity
Par
ish
Holy Trinity Parish Office, Killiney Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 2852695 Email: [email protected] Website: www.htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org
RECTOR
Rev’d Niall J. Sloane Holy Trinity Rectory,
Killiney Road, Co. Dublin.
Telephone: 01 285 2695
E: [email protected] Day Off: Friday
LAY READER Nigel Pierpoint
LAY READER EMERITUS
Ruth Heard
PARISH PANEL
Rector, Hazel Kinmonth, Sandra Moore, Nigel Teggin
ORGANIST Frank Hughes, 4945506
CARETAKER Vacant
READERS GUILD
Ruth Heard
INTERCESSORS GUILD
The Rector
C of I GAZETTE DISTRIBUTION Pam Gordon
CHURCH REVIEW Marianne Irvine
MAGAZINE TEAM - Would you like to Help? Speak to the Rector Rector (Editorial), Zandra Laing (Co-ordinator), Dorothy Barrett (Distribution), Rector, David Dingemans &
Rosemary Teggin (Photographs), Joan Millar (Advertising), Reads, Sandyford (Production)
CHURCHWARDENS Rector’s - Meriel Nuzum People’s - Linda Peters
JUNIOR CHURCHWARDENS
To be appointed
GLEBEWARDENS Rector’s - Alleyn Manley People’s - Sandra Moore
SELECT VESTRY
Rector, Churchwardens, Glebewardens, Bryan Burdett; Clive Christie; Chris Hurley; Helen Irwin
Denise King; Zandra Laing; David Millar; Helen Middleton; Paul O’Brien; Nigel Pierpoint; Lewis Purser; Stephen Rhys-Thomas.
HON. SECRETARY
Denise King
HON. TREASURER
Christopher Hurley
ASSISTANT HON. TREASURER
Helen Middleton
HON. F W O RECORDER Helen Middleton
PAROCHIAL NOMINATORS Nigel Pierpoint Paul O’Brien
Lewis Purser Clive Christie
DIOCESAN SYNODSPEOPLE
Edgard Hall, David Millar, Nigel Teggin
Join us on Facebook -
www.facebook.com/holytrinitykilliney
The March / April edition of The Obelisk will appear at the beginning of March.
Deadline for submissions is 15th February. There is no newsletter for July/August.
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The Parish RegistersThe Parish Registers
Our sympathy and prayers are with all those who have been bereaved
remembering especially:
Ruth Heard and her family on the death of her sister
Edwina Nuzum and her family on the death of her father
Robert and Hilary Blakeney on the death of his stepmother.
Flo
wer R
ota, P
arish R
egiste
r Flower Rota
Date Arranging Flowers
Dorothy Barrett
Maureen Mitchell
Vivienne Mitchell
Heather Brown
Sandra Moore
Joan Whyte
Florence Byrne
Ruth Stewart
Jan
Feb
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The Parish Panels (Safeguarding Trust)
Responsibilities include:
- interviewing persons willing to serve
as workers in the parish
- adv i s ing workers on the i r
responsibilities in respect of the Code
- advising the Select Vestry in respect
of its responsibilities
The Parish Panel Members are:
The Rev’d N.J. Sloane (Rector)
Nigel Teggin Sandra Moore Hazel Kinmonth
Organising your wedding
Weddings are very special occasions in the life of any family and in the life of
the church. When considering getting married please check possible dates
with the Rector before confirming arrangements. It is expected that couples
will make a regular commitment to the life of the church in preparation for marriage.
Holy Baptism ‘Born again of water and the Holy Spirit’
10th November (in Holy Trinity)– James Edward, son of Ian and Lisa Doyle
PARISH ARCHIVES
We are looking for any photos, information or historical artefacts
relating to Holy Trinity, Killiney. In particular we are looking for copies
of Annual Accounts, Service Sheets, Photos and Parish Magazines. If you
have any such records please contact the Rector.
Pac
k y
ou b
ag t
o...
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Pack your bag to … New Zealand
New Zealand is country very like Ireland, with opposite seasons and 11- 13 hours
ahead of us. It is a long way to go for a holiday, 30+ hours flying but this year we
went to visit our son. Owen left Ireland in April 2011, first he
attended skydiving college not far from Christchurch, but now works in Drop Zone
called Skydive Auckland. At the time of our visit in March he was still jumping solo from 16,500 feet. Every time he jumps he
packs a bag the size of a rucksack, with his parachute rig, check out http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/skydiving2.htm.
Recently Owen qualified as a Tandem Instructor in California and has now completed the required 750 skydives to convert his licence to Tandem Master/
Instructor in NZ. Skydiving is a popular extreme sport in NZ, but for tourists and students who just want the thrill of jumping from a plane once, with the security of being attached to an experienced skydiver who can record the event
on camera. Nigel and I spent 6 weeks in NZ driving around north and south islands, but for us the best part was watching Owen in action, and the speed he
can re-pack between jumps. Did we try it….no we didn’t!! Rosemary Teggin
PAINTING, DECORATING
& GENERAL HOME
MAINTENANCE
Contact Maurice Martin
0872337143 12a Barnhill Road, Dalkey. Tel 01 2850100
Shop Online - www.bloomingdalesflorist.ie
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FLORIST
A New Year
Dear Parishioners,
As I write the days of Christmas are upon us. The temperature has
changed, final plans and preparations are being made and the cheesy Christmas
music is being played in the background. However, by the time you are reading
this the presents will have been unwrapped, the Christmas tree dismantled (see
page 25) and the New Year’s resolutions will be underway.
A New Year is always an opportunity to look at things in a new and fresh way. I
always find it packed with endless possibilities of things that I might like to do –
that new hobby, the friends I really should catch up with and the list goes on. In
fact, at times I probably over-stretch the possibilities and become unrealistic
with my expectations; however, as with Christmas a New Year is a chance to
focus on what really matters … to prioritise.
I hope and pray that what ever stage you are at in your New Year’s Resolution
it may be realistic and ultimately fulfilling.
Visit of the Archbishop
The Archbishop of Dublin will be with us on Sunday 2nd February 2014 at
10.45am to dedicate gifts that have been given through the ‘Wish list’. I do
hope you will be free to join us.
Thank you
Christmas may be a time for giving, but in Holy Trinity it continues throughout
the year. I want to publically acknowledge the wonderful generosity of you, the
parishioners, to many initiatives in the parish - from the wish list, to the monthly
food appeal, the donations to Trust, the response to the Sustentation letter and
to the fantastic response to the Carry Centre project. This on top of ‘regular
giving’ is deeply humbling and inspiring - thank you!
Final Thought
2014 is set to be a very exciting year in Holy Trinity, the highlight being the re-
development of the Carry Hall. A happy New Year to you all!
With all good wishes,
3
Recto
r’s Lette
r
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Serv
ices
in Jan
uar
y
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Why the different colours?
Liturgical colours are those specific colours which are used for vestments
and hangings within the context of Christian liturgy.
Gold: Easter Day, Christmas Day & Trinity Sunday
White: Feast Days / Saints Days / Maundy Thursday / Eastertide Purple: Lent & Advent Purple: Lent & Advent Purple: Lent & Advent
Red: Pentecost / Saints Days (Martyred) / Holy Week
Green: Ordinary Time
2 Thursday
The Naming of Christ
10.30 Holy Communion
5 Sunday
2nd Sunday of Christmas
Jeremiah 31: 7-14
Ephesians 1: 3-14
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor
Holy Communion
Service for the Epiphany
Libby McElroy
Zandra Laing
The Rector
9 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
12 Sunday
1st Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 42: 1-9
Matthew 3: 13-17
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Holy Communion
Family Service
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party
16 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
19 Sunday
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 49:1-7
1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor
Holy Communion
Parish Communion*
Joan Millar
Michael Wolfe
Anne Pierpoint
23 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
26 Sunday
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 9: 1-4
Matthew 4: 12-23
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
11.45
Holy Communion
Family Service
Sunday Club
Sunday Club
Holy Communion
30 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
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Com
munity N
otice
s DLRCOCO Notices
Christmas Tree Recycling will take place from
Thursday 2nd - Sunday 12th January 2014
inclusive between 9.30am and 3.30pm at the
following locations in the area:
Killiney Hill Car Park Shanganagh Recycling Centre Car Park
Cabinteely Park Car Park West Pier Car Park Dun Laoghaire
Please do not leave trees before or after these dates or outside the designated
areas. The provisions of the Litter Pollution Acts, 1997-2009 will apply.
Parish Clubs and Societies meet in the Carry Hall (with the exception of the Choir & Flower Guild which meet in the Church)
Sunday Club 3rd Sunday monthly 10.45 am Vanessa Mitchell
ENGAGE (Youth Club) Saturday afternoons by arrangement The Rector
Bible Study Group 4th Tuesday monthly 10.30 am The Rector
Choir Sundays 9.30 am Frank Hughes
Flower Guild By arrangement Daphne Hall
KWD (Diners Club) Thursday evenings by arrangement Zandra Laing
Ladies Guild 2nd Tuesday monthly 10.30 am Rosemary Teggin
SILK - Socials Involving Ladies of Killiney 3rd Wednesday monthly 8.00 pm Judy Jones
The Y Club (Men’s Society) 4th Thursday monthly 8.00 pm Nigel Pierpoint
Service & Social Group By arrangement Joan Whyte
Sheep Thrills (Knitting Group) Thursday Mornings 11.00am Joan Millar
Table Tennis Monday 8.00 pm Linda Franck
Notice boards for some of the organisations are located in the Carry Hall
App of the Month ~ Little Alchemy
Designed for both iPhone and iPad Cost: Free
Description
This sciencey brainy puzzley title is fun way to waste a few minute in the
Chrome browser. Simply mix elements together, create new ones and slowly
you’ll build up a rather nice
collection. It’s addictive too, which is
the real measure of a puzzle game.
Bring our your inner Scientist!
A
round t
he H
om
e
AROUND THE HOME - MOVING HOUSE
We had been told that moving house was
as upsetting as a close bereavement, we did
not believe it. Most people move five or
six times in their life, Joan and I have only
moved three times, once when we were
married, secondly after seventeen years to
a bigger house, and thirdly after a further
thirty years to a small bungalow.
The first and second moves were easy,
there was always more space so everything
came with us. And the previous owner of
the last house had converted the old
kitchen area into a small flat which we did
not use, every thing we did not need went
in there and we closed the door. We both have always been collectors
of far too much “stuff “ from motorcycles through furniture to knitting
wool.
We started to think about moving four or five years ago and last year we
found a bungalow which could suit us and we bought it at auction i.e.
quickly. Because the house selling period is short we had to put our
house on the market in about four weeks. That left about a week and a
half to de-clutter and make the place presentable for brochure
photographing and viewing. About a hundred lots went to auction,
antique dealers and charity shops. The place looked fine and we sold.
Then the real problems began. The bungalow would not hold the
furniture and the cardboard boxes, frantic unpacking took place with the
help of the family. The result was we got rid of about 70% of the boxes
but could not find anything. More things had to go and we have only
about ten boxes left after fifteen months. You would think that if you
have not needed something for that time you do not need it, but is hard
to dump things that have been old friends.
However we are comfortably installed in a place that we can manage
ourselves and have promised that we will buy no more “stuff “. Mind you
there is a very interesting auction coming up next
week.............................................................
What we were told was correct, moving house is very stressfull.
Jonathan and Joan Bewley
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READERS: If you cannot read on the appointed day please arrange
a swap with someone else and let the Churchwardens know.
READINGS ARE FROM YEAR A OF THE REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY
(NRSV)
CHILDREN’S PACKS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.
* SUNDAY CLUB MEET IN THE CARRY HALL.
Service
s in Fe
bru
ary
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Coeliac? Communicants who are Coeliac, please inform the Rector or a
Churchwarden and gluten-free bread can be arranged.
2 Sunday
Presentation of Christ in
the Temple
Malachi 3: 1-5
Hebrews 2: 14-18
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor
Holy Communion
Parish Communion
Jonathan Bewley
Joan Whyte
The Rector
6 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
9 Sunday
4th Sunday before Lent
Isaiah 58:1-9a, 9b-12
Matthew 5:13-20
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Holy Communion
Family Service
Church Wardens/Baptismal Party
Church Wardens/Baptismal Party
13 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
16 Sunday
3rd Sunday before Lent
Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
1 Corinthians 3: 1-9
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor
Holy Communion
Parish Communion*
Michael Murdoch
Jonathan Mitchell
Henry Irvine
20 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
23 Sunday
2nd Sunday before Lent
Genesis 1: 1 - 2: 3
Matthew 6: 25-34
8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Holy Communion
Family Service
Sunday Club
Sunday Club
27 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion
Hospital Visiting
The Rector would appreciate being told if parishioners are in
hospital or going into hospital, and will be pleased to offer
pastoral support.
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A new year … a new centre
On Advent Sunday, 1st December 2013, the Parish
launched a re-development plan of its parochial
hall. The works will cost approximately €130,000.
The Carry Hall was built in 1958 and since then
has served the needs of the parish; however, with
new government legislation and the parish’s desire
to make the space a more usable and comfortable space it was felt that major
work was needed. Over the last year a number of committees have been
working along with architect, Peter Roberts to create a building capable of
meeting the needs of Killiney in 2013 and beyond.
In recognition of the change the Hall has been re-named ‘The Carry Centre’.
Over the coming months there will be an intensive fundraising campaign to
support the project, this will culminate
with an event on Friday 25th April 2014
– ‘Who wants to be a Thousandaire?’ This
will be held in Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel,
Killiney. At the launch Parishioners
were invited to make a pledge to the
project, these were placed on the
‘Pledge Tree’. Building work is due to
commence in early June with the
Centre re-opening on Sunday 7th
September 2014.
For more information visit
www.carrycentre.ie
www.facebook.com/carrycentre
Twitter: @carrycentre
Pictured at the launch of ‘The Carry Centre’ Redevelopment Plan are (ltor): Alleyn Manley
(Building Committee); Gareth Irvine, with daughter Juliette (Fundraising Committee); Clive
Christie (Finance Committee); the Rev’d Niall Sloane (Rector); Peter Hayes (Parishioner who
was chosen by lottery to launch the plan); Peter Roberts (Architect)
One of the Pledges on the Pledge Tree
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Read
ab
ou
t Can
dle
mas!
St L
uke 2
: 25 - 4
0
Child
ren’s C
orn
er
*Before Feb 28th*
Complete this page,
show it to the
Rector, and point
out to him the
Eagle in Church to
win a prize!
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright,
Winter will have another flight;
But if it be dark with clouds and rain,
Winter is gone, and will not come again
COLOUR ME IN!
JOIN THE DOTS ...
Our Parish School
News from GKNS
As we write the final plans are being made for the carol services in Holy
Trinity. Thank you to all the teachers in the school involved with the
preparations – we hope that you all had an opportunity to recharge the
batteries over the Christmas period!
The collections from the School Carol Services went to Carmona Services,
over €1,500 was collected. Thank you and well done to all concerned!
Pencil Cases for Swaziland
Thank you to all the boys and girl who donated filled pencil cases for
distribution to schools in Swaziland.
Diary Dates
6th January: School reopens for a new term
14th February: School closes (till 24/2) for Mid-term break
Youth
, Sunday
Clu
b &
GK
NS
New
s
Sunday Club
After the Christmas break the Sunday Club resumes
activities in the Carry Hall on Sunday 19th January.
The January Family Service (Sunday 12th at 10.45am)
will focus on the Christingle.
A Christingle - an orange representing the world
- a red ribbon around it representing the blood of Christ
- sweets, representing the fruits of the earth and the
four seasons
- a lit candle, representing Jesus Christ as the light of
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Plans are developing and details of a newly formed youth
group will appear shortly.
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Report from the Select Vestry on Special Projects ~ December 2013
The Rector and Select Vestry want to place on record the generous response from
Parishioners to the appeal letter in November. Amongst its other business the
following special projects were discussed:
Redevelopment of The Carry Hall. A full report of the launch is printed
opposite and a copy of the plan is attached which may be useful for those who
were unable to attend on the day. As you will see a fundraising event is planned
for April 2014 and we are also encouraging pledges to the project from
parishioners, as well as from the wider community. We are delighted to report
that over €10,000 has been pledged since the launch.
Sexton: As you are aware the position became vacant at the end of November.
The Select Vestry has decided not to fill the vacancy. Instead, they are in
negotiations with Southside Partnership to enter into a community employment
scheme. It is hoped that a suitable candidate may be found in January 2014. In
the meantime we appreciate the work being done by volunteers in the
maintenance of the church and hall. If you would like to volunteer for some light
cleaning in the church please sign the appropriate sheet in the church or speak
with the Rector.
Sexton’s Cottage: As part of the financial plan for the Carry Centre the
cottage is being refurbished and will be rented out from early 2014. A group of
volunteers is being co-ordinated to assist with painting and decorating. A coffee
morning will be held in the cottage early in 2014 to allow parishioners see what
work has been done on the building.
Disability Access Ramp at the Church. As reported in September this work
has now been included in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council 5 year
plan of works which began in the Autumn of 2013 (i.e. it may be 2018 before
works begin). We have nothing further to report on this project; however we
are hopeful that a large proportion of the cost (€25,000) will be covered by
external grants and donations.
The Church Organ. Over the past year a Sub-Committee has been exploring
possibilities for the replacement of the present organ in Holy Trinity. The Sub-
Committee have recommended the refurbishment of the pipe organ in the
church (The Select Vestry has not yet agreed to accept the recommendation of
the sub-committee and will discuss the matter at length at a future meeting).
This will be a major capital project; however, it is the opinion of the Sub-
Committee that this project will require a number of ‘significant’ benefactors to
provide seed funding and are exploring this at present (the likelihood is that the
majority of potential benefactors will be from outside the parish and will have a
particular interest in music and music education). The estimated cost will be
€235,000. Should this option be unsuccessful then alternative options will be
explored. It should be noted that there will be minimal financial impact on
parishioners.
The Select Vestry will meet at 8pm in the Carry Hall on Monday 13th January.
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Sport
s C
orn
er
It is a great honour to be the President of the Irish
Hockey Association. I have met so many wonderful
people involved in hockey throughout the world.
I prepare for and attend Board meetings of the IHA
and am in constant touch with the staff in the IHA
office.
I have travelled to Belgium, Germany, Holland,
Slovakia, Spain, and Wales to represent the IHA at
international tournaments, including the Investec
Tournament in London where the Irish Ladies were invited to play the
top five nations. I go to matches at all levels throughout Ireland:
Provincial, Colleges, Clubs and Schools including all finals. As President, I
was a guest at the Pegasus 50th Anniversary at Belfast City Hall. I
attended The Sports Council awards in the AVIVA stadium; the Irish
Times’ sportswomen’s awards; and the IHA Awards’ night. I also had to
host several receptions for Sponsors, Ambassadors, TDs and Councillors
when foreign teams came to play at international tournaments at UCD. I
also attend the Olympic AGMs.
I like to keep my speeches short and to the point, always thanking and
congratulating officials and players for their hard work. I understand both
jubilation as well as heart-breaking disappointment.
I represented IHA at the World Congress in Malaysia, at which I pitched,
successfully, to the three hundred delegates, including the Crown Prince
of Malaysia, Ireland’s bid to host the International Hockey Federation’s
Congress 2016. This will be a huge honour for Ireland. I also attended the
European Congress in Brussels in August this year, then travelled to
Antwerp for the ladies and men’s European Championship where once
again I met members of the parish.
Having been associated with schools and senior hockey for about 40
years, I have watched many of the players come from under sixteen’s
right through to representing Ireland. I had the honour of presenting a
fiftieth cap to Chloe Watkins who now has 81 caps. Unfortunately I’m
unlikely to be president of the IHA when she gains her 100th.
Daphne Hall
President of the Irish Hockey Association.
Diocesan Employment Bureau - Situated in Taney Parish Centre, it is our
hope that it will be of help to many who find themselves without work for a
variety of reasons. Full details from the Rector.
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The Church Grounds
On entering the main gates of Holy Trinity Church how
often do we notice and fully appreciate the grounds of the
church and their splendid aspect? Over the last number
of years there have been many improvements to the
Church Grounds.
Standing at the gate looking left towards the notice board,
the once overgrown bank has been cleared and the area
has been replanted with begonias, which in a year or two
will colonise the whole bank and give a great pink display
when in bloom.
Moving on up the steps, a small stone cobble pathway
leads to the main door. In recent years, snow and heavy
frosts have dislodged some of these stones, requiring
ongoing maintenance to put those dislodged back into their original pattern.
Walking towards the transept door, new grass has recently been re-sown and
seeded on compost generated from the cutting and mulching of the plants.
Opposite, the shrubs bordering the bank overlooking the road, have been cut back
to provide panoramic views of Dublin. Their reduction in height also make the
Church more visible to those passing by.
The path runs on around the church and up steps leading to the back wall. From
here the full extent of the work carried out can be fully appreciated in the cutting
down of overgrown trees and the clearing of undergrowth. New shrubs and plants
have been replanted which in spring promise to give a great display. Repairs have
also been undertaken to the boundary wall with Killiney Park to make it more
secure.
Continue along the path over to the Garden of Remembrance the removal of much
of the overgrowth here make this area more open and brighter. Here you can take a
few moments to appreciate the quietness of the garden and the line of the new
granite steps which lead back to the main gate.
The work carried out in the grounds of the Church reflects the vibrancy of the
Parish and the interest of its parishioners. Those who give their time do not seek
personal recognition for their efforts but do so out of respect for their place of
worship.
Although the grounds are not technically a garden, their upkeep can best be
appreciated as follows:
“The kiss of the sun for pardon, the sounds of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God’s heart in the garden, than anywhere else on earth.”
Bryan Burdett
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Soci
al &
Pers
onal
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Sheep Thrills
Made in Ireland
A Killiney community group of textile lovers sharing
talents producing quality crafts
We have stopped knitting and stitching for Christmas and will reopen on Thursday
23rd January 2014 at 11 am in the Carry Hall, Killiney.
We have over twenty members from within the community and are pleased to report
that all our hats, scarves and mittens have been delivered to the Alice Leahy trust.
The baby Knitted products were delivered to the Mothers’ Unions for the Rotunda,
Coombe, Tallaght, & Our Ladies Children’s hospitals. All were gratefully received.
The other many products were sold at the Christmas sale where a respectful sum of
money was made for the Parish. These combined efforts have been very worthwhile
in the knowledge that the homeless, small babies& children have had some comfort
from our efforts. We look forward to starting new projects in 2014 and welcome
anyone interested in joining our fun group to share more talents. Cost €3-€5 to
include homemade biscuits & some wool, coffee kindly sponsored by Bewleys.
Contact Joan @ 087 2460078
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Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild met for their annual Christmas
Lunch. Over thirty ladies and 1 gentleman (the
Rector!) sat down to a delicious four course lunch,
prepared by Daphne Hall and her team of helpers.
Thank you to all those concerned.
The next meeting will be on 14th January, 10.30 am
in the Carry Hall. Visitors welcome.
Table Tennis
The table tennis club meets every Monday at 8pm in the
Carry Hall. If you are interested in trying out table
tennis, you would be very welcome (and we will even
lend you a bat!). For more information contact Linda
Franck (086 8296029).
Service & Social
Thank you to all those who helped out and attended
the Christmas gathering. Many thanks to Joan
Whyte, Rosemary Teggin, Joan Millar, Sylvia Hurley,
Roslyn Christie, Pam Taylor and Anne Pierpoint
who helped with the days preparations and in
particular to Ishbell Lee, Zandra Laing and Hilary
Laing who provided some seasonal entertainment
during the supper following the service of Holy
Communion. The next gathering will be on Sunday 13th April at 3pm. Please
contact Joan Whyte or the Rector for more information.
Flower Guild
Thank you to all those who donated or decorated for Christmas. Our
next ‘major’ event is Easter—the church will be decorated on Saturday
19th April. All gifts and helpers are greatly appreciated!
Killiney Diners Club – The KWDs
The next gathering will be on Thursday 30th January. The
Venue is yet to be decided. Further expressions of interest
or queries may be addressed to Zandra Laing or the Rector.
Clu
bs
and S
oci
eti
es
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LENT
2014
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (5th March) - join us in Holy Trinity
each Wednesday during Lent for a short service at 8pm.
During Holy Week the neighbouring parishes have decided to ’join
forces’ and have joint services.
More details will appear in the next edition of the Obelisk.
Revision of Vestrypersons
The Register of Vestrypersons is open for revision until the 13th January 2014. If
you are over 18 and subscribe to parish funds and are not yet registered, please
see one of the Churchwardens and fill in the registration form. This will enable
you to vote at the meeting of the General Vestry.
CHURCH REVIEW - 2014
Subscriptions for 2014 are now due, if you are interested in
continuing or beginning a subscription in 2014 (€40 for 12
copies) please contact Marianne Irvine (2858136) before
20th January 2014.
Probus Club
Dalkey Island Probus Club, a group of over forty retired and semi-retired men,
is recruiting new members. PROBUS is an Association for men and women
who have retired from their profession or business, in autonomous localised
clubs throughout Ireland and the rest of the world. There are over 100 Probus
groups in Ireland. Groups can be men, women or combined. We meet every
Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 10 am to 12 noon in Killiney Golf Club to
hear guest speakers, share views informally on the topics of the day, plan
outings or listen to live music. We do not do projects or have sub-committees.
It’s all about friendship and fun.
If you would like to know more about Dalkey Island Probus, please phone,
without commitment, Ernest at 2802576 or Paddy at 2850466.
www.probus.district1160.org
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Information leaflets are available in the Church and Hall.
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The Y Club (Killiney Men’s Society)
On November 28th Billy Garrioch gave
us a cookery demonstration (pictured). The last event of 2013 was a dinner in
Dalkey. A great meal in wonderful
surroundings – it was the perfect way to
relax and catch up with friends old and
new.
The 2013 programme kicks off with
‘Mansions & Masons’ (a trip to the
Mansion House and Masonic Hall) on Thursday 23rd January – all Gentleman
are very to attend. More information from Paul O’Brien, Nigel Pierpoint or
the Rector.
Bible Study and Prayer Group
The group meets on the 4th Tuesday
of every month at 10.30 am in the
Carry Hall the next gatherings will be
on January 21st and February 25th. This
year the Bible study is focusing on
linking the Old & New Testaments.
All are very welcome to attend.
Further expressions of interest may be
addressed to the Rector.
Socials Involving Ladies of
Killiney
In November there was a
presentation on Christmas
Flowers (pictured). The last
gathering of 2013 was a
Christmas dinner in The
Dispensary, Dalkey – a
wonderful evening in great company! The 1st meeting of 2014 will be
on Wednesday 15th January at 8pm in the Carry Hall. For more
information please contact Judy Jones - 2855159
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Wish List – In Memoriam or Thank Offering
The Rector and Select Vestry have drawn up a ‘wish list’ (i.e. items or projects of varying
financial amounts that the parish desires to support and improve our ministry) which may be
useful for those who wish to present a gift in memory of a loved one, or as a thank offering. If
you would like to consider donating a gift to Holy Trinity for the glory of God please speak to
the Rector. Among the items recognised are:
***New tables for parish room in the Carry Hall*** Desired donation of the month
Publishing Sponsorship of ‘The Obelisk’ Newsletter
A new Organ
Reserved Signs
Outside light for rear of Church
New metal pointing on Church roof
2 People Counters for Churchwardens
New hassocks for North transept
Professional cleaning of church carpets
Refurbishment of the Porch and Welcome area
Mini Bites ~ APPLE AND CINNAMON MUFFINS
(Keksiukai su obuoliais ir cinamonu)
As Autumn leads in to early Winter, our food
thoughts lean towards the traditional comforting taste
combinations. Apple and cinnamon is a classic, and
this is a Lithuanian recipe that works every time, from
the website www.1000receptu.lt
Ingredients
200g Plain flour 2 tsp Baking Powder
125g Caster sugar 2 Eggs
225ml Milk 100ml Sunflower oil
1tsp Ground cinnamon 2 Eating apples – peeled, cored and grated
75g Oat flour (whizz 75g porridge oatflakes in a coffee grinder)
1 tsp Vanilla sugar (available in sachets from Polish foodshops)
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C. Arrange paper muffin cases in a bun tin. In a large bowl
combine flour, oat flour, baking powder and sugar. In another bowl beat eggs with
milk and oil. Add to the dry ingredients above along with the vanilla sugar, cinnamon
and grated apple. Mix well and fill muffin cases to half an inch below the rim.
Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool … and enjoy. Stephen Franck
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Christmas Sale
The Carry Hall was the centre of
activity in the days leading up to
the Christmas Sale on Saturday 7th
December. From cakes to wooly
jumpers and sausage rolls to
Christmas decorations – there
were lots of treats and bargains to
be had on what turned out to be a
beautiful December morning. The
climax of the event was the long
awaited arrival of a very special guest, Santa Claus, who arrived in a
chauffeur (the Rector!) driven open top car. Many thanks to all those
who donated items, spent the week cooking and baking, sorted out
stalls and in any way
supported the sale. Special
thanks to Sandra Moore who
in true form organized things
with great efficiency and
good humour. The good
news is that over €5,500 was
collected. Well done and
thank you!
Congratulations
To Florence Hickson who recently celebrated her 95th birthday.
Christmas in Killiney
As I write final preparations are being made for carol services, flower
decorating, music and entertainment – to all involved thank you! Many
thanks to Johnathan Bewley who supplied the beautiful Christmas Tree, to
the students of GKNS who made the fantastic decorations and to the Fives
family who decorated it. The palm tree outside the church was suitably
decorated and we thank Nigel Teggin for this. No matter how small your
contribution to our Christmas preparations – every little helps make
Christmas what it is in Killiney.
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Green Fingers — A New Year
Helen Middleton
Now is not the time for reading about gardening. Your
garden could be frozen or covered in snow. Actually a hard
winter is good for the garden as it kills lots of pests. It can be
difficult for non hardy plants to survive a hard winter so I
hope all those pots of cuttings and delicate plants are well
protected. All your bulbs should have been planted for the
springtime. It is lovely to see the first snowdrops and
crocuses appearing from the ground. A few years ago I had
pots of winter pansies covered in about a foot of
snow which survived to bloom splendidly in spring.
Outside my back door I have a Hamamelis Mollis (witch
hazel, pictured right) whose yellow blossoms give me great
pleasure for about 6 weeks during January and February.
Now is the time for taking stock of your garden and
planning for next year ,reading gardening books, and
making lists of “must dos” in 2014.
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A day in the life of …. An Interview with a Primary
School Teacher
Hayley Appelbe, First class teacher at G.K.N.S.
Q: When did you decide you wanted to be a
primary school teacher?
A: Oh since forever! More specifically, since the age of six.
I used to come home from senior infants every day and
play ‘school’ in my bedroom. I’d put red ticks all over my
reading books, teach my teddies ‘Our Lord’s Prayer’ and I
even asked Santa for a roll book one Christmas!
Q: What do you find most rewarding about your
work?
A: No school day is ever the same so I’m always kept on my toes, which makes
work exciting. I enjoy getting to know the children and seeing them develop over
the year. Children’s enthusiasm for learning is infectious and we have lots of giggles too!
Q: What do you find most challenging about your work?
A: Knowing when to switch off can be tricky. A teacher could stay in their
classroom all day long and still have things to do when they get home, so finding a
balance is important. You get better at that with experience, or so I’m hoping!
Q: What’s the funniest thing that has ever happened to you at work?
A: I’ve managed to set off the fire alarm by burning toast in the staffroom! I’ve also
once scared another teacher into calling the police! We were the last two in the
building one evening and she didn’t realise it was me upstairs walking around and
called the guards thinking that there were intruders in the school! Oops!
Q: What is your favourite subject to teach?
A: I love teaching English and start every day with a poem. Children have fantastic
imaginations and it is hugely rewarding to see them developing into capable readers and writers.
Q: Who was your most inspiring teacher?
A: I had a wonderful teacher who taught me for Junior Infants & for 6th Class. She
was calm, caring, fair and organised, four things I think teachers strive to be. I was
lucky enough to have her as my principal during my first year of teaching too, so she
has really being there for me from start to finish! Thank you Caroline Senior.
Q: What advice do you have to anyone hoping to pursue teaching as a career?
A: It’s very beneficial to spend some time helping out in a primary school and get a
sense of what the work of a teacher is about. Teaching is a vocation and most
certainly not for everyone! I’d also remind them that teaching is for the outcome
rather than the income but that said, I wouldn’t trade my job for the world.
Q: If you weren’t a teacher, what would you like to work as?
A: I’d like to work in the field of education, no matter what. Eventually I hope to
work in teacher education, once I’ve gained some more experience. I wouldn’t mind
working in a Parisian bakery either- though there may not be much to sell by the
end of the day with me around!
