The Obelisk A Killiney Newsletter

Holy Trinity Parish, Killiney March/April 2014 Vol. 3 Issue 2

Easter 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

- Lent, Holy Week and Easter, page 18

- Carry Centre Project, page 6

- Golf Outing, page 20

- Clubs and Societies, pages 10 & 11

- School, Children’s and Youth News, page 22

- Dedication of Gifts, page 16

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Cover Image: Killiney Hill by Ian Gemmell

RECTOR’S SURGERY - Every Tuesday 7-8 pm, Holy Trinity Rectory

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Holy Trinity Parish Office, Killiney Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01 2852695 Email: rector.htkilliney@dublin.anglican.org Website: www.htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org

RECTOR

Rev’d Niall J. Sloane Holy Trinity Rectory,

Killiney Road, Co. Dublin.

Telephone: 01 285 2695

E: rector.htkilliney@dublin.anglican.org 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

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The May / June edition of The Obelisk will appear at the beginning of May.

Deadline for submissions is 15th April. 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:

Victor Agar on the death of his cousin

Our School Principal, Sadie Honer on the death of her Father-in-law

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Vanessa Mitchell

Edie Berry

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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’

9th February (in Holy Trinity) – Erin Maria, daughter of Kenneth and Liane

Feaheny

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.

Pack your bag to … Holland

When you think of Holland, what do you think of?

Windmills? Tulips? Clogs? While they are all there to see,

there is so much more to enjoy in the Netherlands,

which we have discovered on our many trips with the

children to visit my sister and her family. Amsterdam is a

great city and fun to navigate on the very efficient tram

service or by cycling. The Science museum called

“NEMO” is amazing with so much interactive activities for

all ages, and with the restaurant being on the roof the

views over the city are great. For older children, Anne

Frank’s house (prepare to queue!) and the recently refurbished Rijksmuseum are a

must. The huge park in the centre of the city called the Vondelpark has plenty of

playgrounds and is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by! The boat cruises

let you see the city from another angle as you wander through the many canals.

Very easy to hop on and off. Away from the capital our favourite is the Madurodam

which is all of Holland built in

miniature in a large park

setting. It is close to the

Hague, another beautiful city

once you get into the centre.

If you visit in the summer the

beaches near the Hague are

good with p lenty o f

restaurants. Our favourite is

called Wassenaarseslag (no

this is not a spelling error!)

and is easily reached by

cycling on the many excellent

cycle paths through the sand

dunes. Utrecht which is about

20 minutes from Amsterdam is a lovely compact city and easy to get around, there

is the Dom Tower, again with great views and lots of restaurants on the water’s

edge below street level. These are only a very few of the many things that you

might like to see and do in this lovely country and as my sister is moving to Los

Angeles in April, our visit in March will sadly be the last for a little while.

Jackie Cassidy

Killiney Health and Beauty Salon

The Joy of Easter

Dear Parishioners,

I have just returned from Scotland where Karen and I were visiting family.

Although we spent a lot of the time rushing from one house to another it was

good to have the opportunity to spend time together. It was also a time for me

to reflect on the many things happening in our parish. In particular I am very

conscious of the number of people who are journeying through illness. As we

prepare for the great festival of Easter and the joy that it brings to our lives I am

mindful of those for whom joy seems absent - as your rector please be assured

of my thoughts and prayers and that even in the midst of pain, sorrow and fear

you are not alone.

Carry Centre

Please see the latest update of this important project on page 6.

Easter Vestry

The Annual Easter Vestry will be held on Sunday 6th April. It is a good

opportunity to reflect on the past year and hear about plans for the year to

come. Your presence and support would be very welcome.

Golf Outing

I draw your attention to this on page 20.

Holy Week and Easter

As usual we are preparing for Holy Week and Easter. This year we join with

neighbouring churches for services in Holy Week. More details on the back

cover. On Easter Sunday we will have our annual Easter Bonnet competition -

prizes for Gentlemen, Ladies, Boy and Girl!

With all good wishes,

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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 Sunday The Sunday before Lent Exodus 24: 12-18 2 Peter 1: 16-21

8.30

10.45 Reader Reader Intercessor

Holy Communion

Parish Communion Linde Hall Zandra Laing The Rector

5 Ash Wednesday 20.00 A Service of Preparation

6 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

9 Sunday 1st Sunday in Lent Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1- 7 Matthew 4: 1-11

8.30

10.45 Reader Reader

Holy Communion

Family Service Churchwardens/Baptismal Party Churchwardens/Baptismal Party

13 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

16 Sunday

Eve of St Patrick

Genesis 12: 1-4a

Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17

8.30

10.45

Reader

Reader

Intercessor

Holy Communion

Parish Communion*

Stephen Franck Ishbel Lee

Edgard Hall

20 Thursday St. Joseph of Nazareth obs.

10.30 Holy Communion

23 Sunday 3rd Sunday in Lent Exodus 17: 1-7 John 4: 5-42

8.30

10.45 Reader Reader

Holy Communion

Family Service Sunday Club Sunday Club

27 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

30 Sunday 4th Sunday in Lent Mothering Sunday 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 John 9: 1-41

8.30

10.45

Reader Reader

Holy Communion

Morning Prayer

Joan Bewley Heather Brown

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Cycling numbers in the County have

increased by almost 20% in 2013. A recent

report titled ‘Cycle Counter Statistics 2012 –

2013’, which contains information obtained from electronic cycle

counters throughout the County, shows an increase of 18% in cyclists

on 3 key routes going into the city and an increase of 21% in cyclists

outbound from the city.

New Library in Dun Laoghaire, see the Central Library Floorplan -

visit http://www.dlrcoco.ie/newsevents/latestnews/title,10317,en.html

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 ~ Notability

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Description

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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.

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Coeliac? Communicants who are Coeliac, please inform the Rector or a

Churchwarden and gluten-free bread can be arranged.

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.

3 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

6 Sunday 5th Sunday in Lent Ezekiel: 37: 1-14 Romans 8: 6-11

8.30

10.45 Reader Reader Intercessor

Holy Communion

Parish Communion Clive Christie Hilary Murdoch The Rector

10 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

13 Sunday 6th Sunday in Lent Palm Sunday Various Readings

8.30

10.45 Readers

Holy Communion

The Liturgy of Palm

Sunday TBC

14 - 18 Holy Week Services See page 18

17 Maundy Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

20 Sunday

Easter Day Easter I Jeremiah 31: 1-6 Acts 10: 34-43

8.30

10.45 Reader Reader Intercessor

Holy Communion

Family Communion David Millar Ernest Smythe Joan Whyte

24 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

27 Sunday Easter II Acts 2: 14a, 22-32 John 20: 19-31

8.30

10.45 Reader Reader

Holy Communion

Family Service Sunday Club Sunday Club

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The Carry Hall / Centre

Work continues on the Carry Hall project. In

February the building committee and Architect met

with Hall users to give a brief outline of the proposed

works and to respond to needs/queries of hall users.

The tendering process will hopefully begin in late

February / early March.

The pledging has happily surpassed all expectations with over €30,000 already

pledged. Thank you to all concerned!

After careful thought and consideration it has been decided to amalgamate the April

Fundraiser and May Social into one event—more details on page 15.

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

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Read about the Easter story

St John 20:1-18

Child

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*Before April 30th

Complete this page,

show it to the

Rector, and point

out to him the Font

in Church to win a

prize!

Prayer

Dear God, Thank you that during Lent

we can think more about you and focus

on you. We pray that you will help us

with the positive things we choose to do

this Lent. We pray also for all those in

the world who have no power, no

money, no food or have lost their way in

life. Amen.

COLOUR ME IN!

Easer Egg hunt—Easter Day!

Our Parish School

Welcome

We are delighted to welcome Mr Alfonso Vidal. Mr Vidal is a primary

school teacher from Bilboa in Spain and will be on placement here until 9th

May. We welcome back Laura Gunning TY student from Rathdown School

for work experience from 3rd February

Choir

The choir will be competing in the Wesley College Music Festival on Friday

7th March. Good luck to all involved!

Dates for your diary

12th March: 3rd Class visit Natural History Museum

17th March: School Closed for St Patrick’s Day

7th April: 3rd Class visit National Concert Hall

10th April: School Musical @ 7pm

11th April: End of Term Easter Service

St Paul’s Church, Glenageary @ 11.15am

19th May: New Junior Infants (Sept 2014) Parents’ Information Evening

@ 8pm in School Hall

20th May: New Junior Infants (Sept 2014) visit Junior Infant Classroon

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Sunday Club

The next meeting of the Sunday Club will be on

Sunday 16th March.

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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 ~ January 2014

The Rector and Select Vestry are happy to report on the following:

Redevelopment of The Carry Hall. A full report is outlined on page 6.

Sexton: Work continues with the Southside Partnership to find a suitable

candidate to undertake caretaking duties. 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: The Cottage is now being let, the income of which will help

offset the loan being used to refurbish the Carry Hall. Many thanks to those

involved in its redecoration.

Disability Access Ramp at the Church: Nothing further to report.

The Church Organ: Nothing further to report.

The Vestry will meet at 8pm in the Carry Hall on Monday 10th March.

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Sports Spot—Chloe Watkins

Hockey has been the preferred sport in my

family, and it was only natural that I too grew

to love it. My dad played international hockey

before immersing himself into coaching, which

was where I had my first encounter. He

coached the national school’s hockey team,

and brought me along aged 5, as I was too

young and didn’t officially start hockey until

the following year. I haven’t put the stick

down since, and have been lucky enough to be

involved with the Irish Women’s Senior Team since July 2010. I’ve already

experienced the highs and lows of playing international sport, as we missed out on

Olympic Qualification last year in our final game. The following September we went

on to claim bronze medals in the Champions Challenge. I am currently in Spain

studying, and playing hockey with Club de Campo in Madrid. It’s been very different

but I’m enjoying the challenge. I hope to continue training hard in order to get

selected for our upcoming Champions Challenge tournament in May, all part of our

preparations towards qualifying for the Olympics in Rio 2016.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service for the Gift of Sport

This year, the Annual Ecumenical

Thanksgiving Service for the Gift of

Sport will take place in St Ann’s

Church, Dawson St., Dublin on Sunday

30th March at 7pm. This will be the

65th successive year of this unique

sporting occasion.

The Guest speaker will be Senator

Eamonn Coghlan, the Music will be led

by The King’s Hospital choir and the

chosen charity is The Children’s

Medical and Research Foundation,

Crumlin.

Everybody associated with Sport, young or old, administrator or player is invited to

attend.

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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.

CALLING ALL GOLFERS!

Following the success of our last golf

outing in September 2012, it is planned

to attempt to repeat the enjoyable

experience! Killiney Golf Club has

been booked for WEDNESDAY 14th

MAY from 2.00pm.

It will be a “sociable” three person

team competition open to all –

Parishioners, Family, Friends, male or female. If you wish to enter singly

or as a pair, that is fine and you will be slotted in to make up a team.

The cost will be €65 per person (€35 for Killiney G.C members) which

includes golf, prizes (not Waterford Crystal!) and a four course delicious

meal, as the Chef has a

remarkable reputation for good food. This will be at

approximately 8.00pm and non-

players will be most welcome to

attend at a charge of €25.

Golf places are limited to 39 so

if you wish to play please submit

your name(s) as soon as possible

to either Helen Irwin @

helenirwin54@gmail.com or

2801275, or Pam Clarke @ 2859771, who look forward to hearing from

you.

Items or Sponsors for prizes will be gratefully received!

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PAINTING, DECORATING

& GENERAL HOME

MAINTENANCE

Contact Maurice Martin

0872337143 12a Barnhill Road, Dalkey. Tel 01 2850100

Shop Online - www.bloomingdalesflorist.ie

Sheep Thrills

Made in Ireland

A Killiney community group of textile lovers sharing

talents producing quality crafts

We meet on Thursdays 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 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

BLOOMINGDALES

FLORIST

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Ladies Guild

The Ladies Guild meet on 2nd Tuesday of month at

10.30 am, visitors welcome.

In Jan we had a talk on Garden Birds by Niall

Hatch.

In Feb our speaker the Australian Ambassador,

Ruth Adler gave us an interesting talk on her

career overseas in foreign embassies.

Our speaker on 11th March is Zoe Devlin on Wild

Flowers. On the 8th April the Rev’d Canon Ben Neill retired Rector, of Dalkey

Parish will talk about his life as a Rector.

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!). Holy Trinity will host a Divisiovn 4

Championship match on Wednesday 26th March –

good luck to all involved!

Service & Social

The next gathering will be on Sunday 13th April at 3pm. Please contact Joan

Whyte or the Rector for more information.

Flower Guild

Our next ‘major’ event is Easter—the church will be

decorated on Saturday 19th April. All gifts and helpers

are greatly appreciated! A Cake sale is being held to

raise funds for the guild—more information on page 18.

Killiney Diners Club – The KWDs

The next gathering will be on Thursday 20th March. The

Venue is yet to be decided. Further expressions of interest

or queries may be addressed to Zandra Laing or the Rector.

Clu

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Ingredients:

125g/4ozs Flour

125g/4ozs Cheese

50g/2ozs Butter

1 Egg

Pepper and Salt

Method:

Mix flour, grated cheese, salt and pepper.

Rub in butter.

Mix to short paste with egg.

Knead well until smooth.

Roll out and cut into strips.

Place on baking tray and bake for 20 mins, Gas 4.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Vivienne Mitchell

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LENT

2014

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (5th March) - join us in Holy Trinity for

a short service at 8pm.

Every Wednesday in Lent there will be a short evening service at 8pm in

Holy Trinity. All welcome.

During Holy Week the neighbouring parishes have decided to ’join

forces’ and have joint services.

See back cover for full details.

Easter General Vestry

The Easter General Vestry will be held in the Carry Hall on

Sunday 6th April following morning service. All welcome.

World Day of Prayer

This years’ service will be held on Friday 7th March at 11am.

The congregation of the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey,

will host the service which will be followed by refreshments.

All welcome.

Flower Guild Treats

The Flower Guild is planning a cake sale in the

Carry Hall on Sunday 30th March, following

the morning service. All proceeds will be

given towards Flower Guild funds. Donations

of cakes, etc may be organised with Daphne

Hall and your support on the day would be

greatly appreciated. It may be worth noting

that the 30th March is also Mothering Sunday

– what better gift for Mum than some homemade produce!!

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Information leaflets are available in the Church and Hall.

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The Y Club (Killiney Men’s Society)

At their January meeting the men

paid a visit to the Mansion House

(pictured) and Masonic Hall in the

city centre. In February there

was a talk (and tasting) on

Chocolate. The next gathering

will be on Thursday 27th March

when the men will put their

driving skills to the test with a Go

-Kart racing night. 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 March 25th and April 15th. 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

At the February meeting the Ladies were given a practical

demonstration on decorating cupcakes. The next meeting

will be on Wednesday 19th March at 8pm in the Carry Hall.

For more information please contact Judy Jones - 2855159

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 - Donation being explored

Publishing Sponsorship of ‘The Obelisk’ Newsletter

Outside light for rear of Church - Donation being explored

New metal pointing on Church roof

2 People Counters for Churchwardens - Donation made - THANK YOU!

New hassocks for North transept

Professional cleaning of church carpets - Donation made - THANK YOU!

A new Organ

Reserved Signs

Mugs for Carry Centre - Donation made – THANK YOU!

Refurbishment of the Porch and Welcome area

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AROUND THE HOME - Home Insulation.

We have just had our house insulated internally. We were very

lucky that the weather was dry, because the panels could be cut

to shape in the open air. Even so, an incredible amount of dust

was produced. Our workmen were extremely busy, arriving early

and slaving away all day. They vacuumed up the day’s debris each

evening, using their own machine. After the panels were put in

place, a very skilful plasterer did a wonderful job, moving around

with ease on a pair of stilts. Electrical sockets

were relocated to suit us. The radiators required extension pieces

and the piped TV cable fittings needed to be moved. The rooms are

a bit smaller now, but draughts are a thing of the past, hopefully.

The attic has a new floor, but hoarding has been banned! Despite all

the inconvenience, we are now delighted to have the job well done.

June Hurley

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Archbishop dedicates gifts

A range of gifts which will

enhance the practical and

worship life of Holy Trinity

Church, Killiney, were

dedicated by Archbishop

Michael Jackson on Sunday

February 2, the Feast of the

Presentation.

The gifts, which range from

Advent candles to a piano,

were from parishioners.

Church wardens, Linda

Peters and Stephen Rhys–

Thomas, sought their

blessing from the Archbishop.

In his sermon, Archbishop Jackson spoke of the dedication of Jesus and Samuel and

said that things changed drastically and radically through both dedications. He said

it was not possible to live without the joy of change and new life. “Every day is a

gift from God; every day is a radical day; and every day is a day of change because

night and day, day and night of themselves speak wonderfully of change and return

change to us as a gift to do with change what we will and what we must,” he

stated.

While celebrating the Presentation of Jesus in The Temple, the parish was also

celebrating the generosity of its people in the gifts they have given for others to

enjoy and in memory of people and situations which matter deeply to them, the

Archbishop said.(The Archbishop’s sermon is reproduced in full below.)

“As well as the things themselves that people have given, we celebrate the gifts

which lie within the gifts. There is the gift of commitment, by which people have

decided to offer something of themselves, in memory of someone who means so

much to them, for the enjoyment of others. This is a commitment on their part to

others and it is a commitment to their desire that the life of this community will

flourish and develop in new ways. There is the gift of generosity, because always it

is possible for people to do otherwise with their money. People who want to be

generous are thinking of other people first and are genuinely delighted when

others enjoy what they receive. This is what makes a day like today so special in

the life of this parish. It is when people whom we know and people who know us

are generous with themselves and with what they want to have others enjoy and

share,” he said.

Church warden, Linda Peters; lay reader, Nigel Pierpoint;

Archbishop Michael Jackson; rector, the Rev’d Niall Sloane;

and acting church warden, Stephen Rhys-Thomas

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TCD Study—Can you help?

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are

currently recruiting participants for a study

looking at how sharing meals can be good for

our mental and physical health. We are looking

for 100 adults aged over 60 who are living alone,

and who would like to receive a visitor once

weekly for 8 weeks during 2014. Your visitor will

be fully trained, and Garda-vetted, and aged over

55. Your visitor will bring ingredients for a meal that you will both prepare and enjoy

together. We are also looking to recruit individuals aged 55+ who would be willing

to participate in our day of training and deliver the intervention in the homes of our

participants. We will cover the costs of the meal, so there is no cost associated with

participating! If you are interested in finding out more, please email Dr Joanna

McHugh, at mchughje@tcd.ie or call 01 896 8414.

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Green Fingers - Tips for March/April

Spring time is here and the garden is waking up! It's no wonder

that this time of year is the time of resurrection. After the long

winter, it is such a pleasure to watch the first tentative shoots of

those bulbs planted last Autumn begin to poke up through the

cold, but nevertheless slowly warming, soil. It takes time to

produce a garden and to fully participate in it. In an age of instant

rewards, the process of gardening and growing takes time:

planning, patience, and practice are required. Gardens are never

static. There is always change. There is always the creation of

something new, however subtle the new may be. No two seasons are the same in the

garden. We learn to appreciate the ever present moment of now. Gardens are

sanctuaries in this busy modern world. We rush about to get things done. I've been lucky

to visit Zen moss gardens in Kyoto in Japan. In the West we say "A rolling stone gathers

no moss". In Japan there are moss gardens that have taken decades to develop. The

Japanese say "Be still like a rock, that way you will gather some moss"! So, be sure to

spend some time sitting in your garden in silence, perhaps gathering some moss this

summer!" Mike Wride

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A day in the life of …. Mark Scott-Lennon

General Manager & Director, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

I am proud and privileged to be recently appointed to my new

position here in the Castle. It is amazing for me to follow in the

footsteps of my granddad Paddy Fitzpatrick and my mother Eithne

Fitzpatrick Scott-Lennon seeing the business through into a third

generation.

I am extremely lucky to work with a team of dedicated hospitality

professionals with a huge amount of loyalty and commitment to

continuing our tradition of personalised hospitality.

My typical day starts with a team meeting with all managers on duty to discuss any

issues and the day ahead. We have a very diverse range of customers to look after

daily. With Conferences for hundreds of delegates, communions, confirmations, 2

restaurants, 2 bars, 113 bedrooms and a Fitness Centre to manage every day tends

to bring a lot of excitement and challenges. My job is to motivate all managers and

encourage them to improve their departments on a daily basis. I also have

responsibility for driving the budget on t both the top and bottom line and all that

falls in between. Although it is a job that is hard to step away from I do try to set

aside some time to play rugby with my local club Blackrock College RFC. What I

enjoy most is meeting and chatting with our guests especially our loyal neighbours

whom have been frequenting the Castle since my grandparents opened the doors

over 43 years ago. I take great pride in working in the family business and working

alongside my mother Eithne who has a passion for what she does that is infectious.

The Carry Hall / Centre

Unique Social/Fundraiser

An evening of food, fun, memories and a unique

opportunity for 1 person to win €1,000

(optional extra charge of €10 to enter this

competition)

When: Friday 23rd May @ 8pm

Where: The Carry Hall

Theme: 1950’s (appropriate dress optional but preferred!)

Entertainment provided, also includes luxury raffle

Cost: €20 per person (includes 2 course meal) - Bring your own bottle!

Places limited to 150, book early to avoid disappointment - Contact: Zandra Laing

(0876308593)