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Sunday 29th
September 2019
Visiting an old friend……
I was back in a former parish recently and with some time to
spare I decided to call on a family who had been very supportive
during my time there. I was welcomed warmly by the man of
the house who was delighted to see me and he brought me
straight in to the living room where his wife of fifty-four years of
marriage was watching TV. I greeted her but got no response.
Her husband said “She doesn’t know anyone now father, in fact
she doesn’t utter a word.”
Joan (not her real name) was diagnosed three years ago with
dementia. Until that time she was an active woman, a mother of
five grown children and proud grandmother of 13. She was a warm and vivacious personality in whose home every caller was sat down to a feast of home baking, she was active in the parish community serving in the
Society of St. Vincent DePaul for many years, a popular and much-loved figure.
I tried to connect with her that day but no amount of coaxing brought the slightest response. Her husband has
recently made the decision to allow her to go to a nursing home as his health is straining under the burden of
her care, and while he hates the thought he knows in his heart that it is the best thing for her. I came away sad
that day, but glad to have seen such love in action.
Dementia is a cruel disease, someone we know and love gradually disappears before our very eyes and while
there in body is not really present in any meaningful way. It must be one of the most difficult illnesses for a
family to be faced with, hard to make any sense of for all involved.
God in Jesus has identified himself with every human person who suffers, in fact you could go so far as to
say that Christian faith doesn’t mean much to those without an experience of suffering in some way shape or
form. Suffering is the starting point, it’s what makes prayer and relationship with God important. We never
suffer alone, we are aligned with God, the God who chose to stand in solidarity with all the broken.
Suffering is inescapable, but suffering never has the last word; life and love have the last word. At every
celebration of the Mass we walk with Jesus through his cycle of suffering, sacrifice and death to newness of
Risen life in God. We experience in every Mass the fulfilment of God’s promise of redemption. For that
reason the life of prayer and the Sacraments can be for the dementia sufferer and caregiver a lifeline of hope.
In the Eucharist Jesus comes to be present to us and in the end that is the most valuable gift we can give to
one another – presence. We don’t need hi tech skills or gadgets just the ability to be welcoming and listening,
to sing songs and clap hands to have a childlike willingness to be there totally for another.
Philip Curran
St. Mary’s Lucan
Citizens Information Centre Ballyowen Castle Community Centre, Lucan Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930
Email [email protected]
www.citizensinformation.ie
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Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to
4pm. Wednesday 2pm to 4pm. For your
convenience, please arrive before 12.30pm in the
morning and before 3.45pm in the afternoon as
we close promptly.
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS)
0761 07 4000 opening hours 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday.
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)
helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline are
both on the same number 0761 07 2000
Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday
nights from 7pm to 8pm. FLAC Legal
Information & Referral line 1890 350 250 (lo-call
from landlines) / 01 8745690 (mobiles).
People’s Art & Craft Fair Lucan 2019 Open call for artists and crafters to
Participate in this year’s “People’s
Art & Craft Fair”, Saturday Oct.
12th- Sunday Oct.13th.
The venue is Church of Ireland Parish Centre & St Andrew’s Church, Main
Street, Lucan.
The fee for the weekend for artists is €45 per
stand and €45 per 6ft table for crafters.
Please contact us at [email protected]
for a booking form as soon as possible as places
will fill up quickly and we have limited space.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Dear Editor,
I live in Weston Park here in Lucan and to access
the 66 bus I must cross behind a roundabout
which is so overgrown that motorists cannot see
me until seconds before impact.
Having established that Transport Infrastructure
Ireland (TII) are responsible, I have made contact
and TII confirmed their role. I sent them photos.
TII sent out a consultant, time elapsed. I contacted
TII again and they told me that someone would
take action as soon as possible and gave me that
company's name and details.
Time has elapsed. Mornings are getting darker. A
schoolboy trying to cross at same time as my
husband prompted him to send me a video of the
death trap. I advised TII again. Nothing. Last
Tuesday evening I went out and cut and pruned a
little. Still nothing. On Saturday three of us from
Weston Park cut back more. It’s not a permanent
solution but it gives us a sporting chance crossing
the road.
There is something very wrong.
Yours sincerely,
Caitríona McClean
As part of the Lucan
festival activities, a
forum was held where
5th class primary school
pupils met senior
citizens who attended Lucan primary schools in the 1940's and 1950's. Volunteer, Maria Murphy
was on hand to talk with the participants. Maria's
interviews will be broadcast on the 4th of October
at 3pm on Liffey Sound 96.4FM.
Liffey Sound are having a fundraising concert on
Friday the 4th of October in St. Andrews Church
in Lucan at 8pm. Music will be provided by the
wonderful "Highly Strung". Their music is an
acoustic blend of classical, contemporary,
traditional and anything in between. Their
combination of harp, flute, violin and voice makes them truly unique! Tickets are 10 euro and
are available at the radio station by phoning 01
6109339 or emailing the Station Manager
[email protected] Please come
along for a great night of entertainment and to
support Lucan's Community radio station.
www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook
Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community
Radio Station!
Swim for RESPECT www.respect.ie
Calling All Teams / Families / Individuals
Sunday 6th October at Aura De Paul
Swimming Pool, Navan Road
All monies go towards
the refurbishment of a
community house on
the Cabra Road
For more Information please contact 01-
6856502 / www.respect.ie
Lucan welcomes National Enterprise Town Awards Judges Lucan welcomes the three judges and we wish
them an exciting, interesting and pleasant visit to
Lucan. We are delighted for the nomination into
Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Town
Awards 2019. These awards recognise the spirit
of enterprise in local areas across Ireland,
bringing business and community groups together
to showcase their efforts to build an economically
sustainable community. There are over 40 awards
available from a total prize fund of €193,000. The
winners are announced at a gala awards ceremony
in December.
We meet the judges this Monday 30th September
at 10am in The Presbyterian Church in the
village. You are invited to join us as we showcase
Enterprise and Community in Lucan.
The steering group organising the meet and greet
with the Judges is made up of members from
Lucan Disability Action Group, Lucan Festival,
Lucan St. Patricks Day Parade Committee
and Lucan Tidy Towns in collaboration with The
Lucan Spa Hotel, Kenny's and Courtney's of Lucan.
We are very excited and looking forward to
welcoming the Judges to Lucan this week. This
is an opportunity to demonstrate to the judges the
hard work we put into building a brilliant vibrant
business and community environment in Lucan,
and that first and foremost Lucan is all about our
people, the heart and soul of our village, and why
people love to live in Lucan and are proud
Lucanians.
Thank you to Rev Richard Houston for hosting this event in the Presbyterian Church.
Wishing us all Good Luck this week for a great
competition and the opportunity to showcase
Lucan to the nation.
Volunteers Wanted Lucan Special Olympics Club
are seeking volunteers to assist in coaching our senior men’s
basketball team. Training sessions
take place on a Wednesday
evenings from 7.00 to 8.30 in
Colaiste Phadraig Lucan.
For further information text only to 086 873 8195
or email to [email protected]
Big Day this Monday
30th with 2 events taking place concerning
Lucan!
Firstly, the adjudicators of the National Enterprise
Awards will visit Lucan village at 10am and
spend the next 3 hours strolling around our
village, listening to sample presentations of all
that is happening in Lucan through business,
voluntary and local enterprise. The proceedings
will conclude with refreshments. (More detail is
to be found about this in a separate article.)
Secondly, the Annual National Tidy Towns
Awards will be announced around noon in The
Helix theatre. Some of our members will be
present and we look forward to sharing some
good news with you next week. Nationwide on
RTE 1 will broadcast the event on Monday
evening.
Congratulations To
Baby Ruby Tarpey Flynn on your Christening.
Ma today’s blessing be one of
many in your life. With love and very best
wishes from the Tarpey and
Flynn Families.
Annual Fundraising Quiz
8.30 pm Friday 4th
of October
In Kenny’s of Lucan
Table of 4 € 40.00
Text 0868738195, for more details
Parish Notes
St Mary’s, Lucan www.lucanparish.com
Christian Meditation: We meet each Tuesday
at 8pm in The Nun’s Chapel. Everyone welcome.
Sr. Geraldine, 6217158
Bethany Group: Bethany Group is available to
listen to or just be there for anyone who is feeling
lonely or lost following the death of a loved one.
We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4th Thursday of
each month from 8pm - 9pm. in the Parish Centre.
Parish Centre – 6217041
Legion of Mary: We meet in Room 2 in the Parish Centre every Wednesday at 6.30pm. We
are much involved in home visits and nursing
homes. With extra help we could a wider range
of work in the parish. Come and join us, you will
not regret it.
More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686
Holy Communion for the sick and
housebound: If you wish to avail of this service
or if you know someone who does, please contact
one of the priests.
Parish Ministry: It is an important part of our
ministry to support people in times of sickness
and bereavement. We would greatly appreciate it,
if you would let us know if someone in your
family is ill or admitted to hospital. Ph. 6217041
weekdays between 9.30am and 2pm. (except
Thursday).
Divine Mercy, Lucan South www.lucansouthparish.net
St. Faustina’s Feast Day:
Saturday October 5th: 10:00am Mass
followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
until 12:00 noon
All welcome
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament &
Chaplet of Divine Mercy:
Monday and Thursday 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Please come and spend some time in Adoration.
(If you would like to commit to one hour per
month or per fortnight please phone Bernadette at
0862209634)
St. Patrick’s
Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown www.stpatrickslucan.ie
Bethany Bereavement Support Group:
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each
month from 8pm to 9pm.
We can be contacted through the Parish office:
Tel: (01) 628 1018 or 089 2507213, or email:
St. Patrick's Prayer Group:
Monday nights in St Patrick's Pastoral Centre
from 8.30 - 9.15 pm. All welcome.
St Mary's Folk Group:
We are back after our Summer break
this Sunday for the 12.15pm Mass
Please come along and join in the singing.
Date for your Diary Apostolic Work
Annual Exhibition and Raffle Will be held in the Parish Centre
After Saturday Evening Mass on
5th October and Sunday Morning
Masses on the 6th October 2019
A Mass Box will be displayed on the Altar
and at the Exhibition. The Mass Box
contains everything a priest needs
to celebrate Mass. Sponsorship of a
Mass Box is a wonderful way to
remember a deceased family member.
The named person will be prayed for a
daily Mass by the recipient priest on the
Missions.
Please support this worthy cause
2nd International YOUTH Conference December 27th – 30th
Friday 2pm to Monday 4pm
Inviting all young people (16-35) to come
and experience this 4 day special event at
Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare
(W91 DN40)
Register: www.afcmteamireland.org
Ph: Ann 085 7340862
Peggy 087 1236693
Anto 087 0498898
Irish Pilgrimage Trust The Irish Pilgrimage Trust are seeking
applications for young people to travel to Lourdes
with us next Easter. We welcome applications from young people
with
· A physical disability or illness (aged 11-30)
· A learning disability (aged 11-30)
· A serious illness up to the age of 11
accompanied by a parent or guardian
Forms and further information are available
online at www.irishpilgrimagetrust.ie or through
our office in Galway on 091 796 622.
There is no cost for guests to travel with the
Trust. All volunteer carers pay their own fare and
fundraise throughout the year to cover the cost of the guests.
Applications for guests closes on October 31st.
Lucan Senior Citizens Wed. 2nd October: 10.30am to 2.30pm (approx.) Social Morning and lunch in the Spa Hotel.
On 12th September, our dear friend and colleague
Irene Stafford passed away. Irene was a valued
and much loved member of our committee. We
extend our heartfelt sympathy to Sharon, Donal,
Eamonn and Brian.
Irene will be sadly missed by all the Seniors and
Committee.
Anam Cara South
Dublin the
organisation that
supports bereaved
parents, are holding
a Parent Support Event on 7th October at 7:20pm
in the Maldron Hotel, Whitestown way, Tallaght.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents
regardless of the age your child died, the
circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.
Vacancy Organist/Choir Director A vacancy has arisen for an Organist/Choir
Director in the parish of St Philomena’s,
Palmerstown. We are seeking applications from
musicians with extensive knowledge of liturgical
music.
Essential Requirements:
1.The Organist/Choir Director will be required to
play the organ at the Saturday 6m Vigil Mass. 2. Attend the weekly choir practice on Monday
evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm
3. Availability for Christmas Eve Mass at 9pm
4. Availability for Holy Week Ceremonies
The Organist/Choir Director may be required to
attend rehearsals and other Masses throughout the
year.
The position is being offered on a contract for
services basis. Payment of fees will be based on
the National Guidelines for Church Musicians.
Commencement date - Sat. 2nd November 2019
Please send application before 5pm, 4th Oct. to:
Canon Anthony Reilly, Parochial House, Old
Lucan Road, Palmerstown, D20 PW58.
Dublin Rosary Rally Dates: 12th October
Time: 4pm. Location: Dublin, O’Connell St.
junction of North Earl St. (at the Spire)
Email: [email protected]
Coffee Morning in aid of Ataxia Foundation Ireland
will be hosted by
Joan Dillon at Brookfield, Esker Lane,
Lucan
Thursday 3rd October
10.30am – 1pm and 7pm to 9pm
Your support will be very much
appreciated.
Ita and Tom Kelleher
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust
are holding a fundraising event to raise much
needed funds for the above
The Songs & Poems
of Percy French Concert
will be held in
Westmanstown Conference & Events Centre, Clonsilla,
Dublin 15
on 16th October
Please contact Jen on 087 124 2134 for
further information.
In Grateful Appreciation
STAFFORD (IRENE) The Stafford family would like to thank family,
friends, neighbours, carers and medical staff
for their support on the recent loss of their Mam,
Irene. Sadly missed.
We are continuing with the wiring
of our upper floor/ kitchen area
and we can make our own tea and
coffee. We have just about
completed a comfortable space
where members can socialise.
I mentioned last week that we have purchased
board games, including Scrabble, Chess and
Draughts, for use by all members. Did you know
that there are many variants to draughts? Want to
find out more? Call to us and all will be revealed.
Also as part 2 of the shed re-wiring job we are
wiring the ground floor for workshop equipment.
We are reviewing our Constitution at present,
seeking to amend and improve it to better reflect our members’ needs and wishes. We will
distribute the current Constitution, by email to
members for whom we have e-mail addresses,
two weeks before the AGM. Any proposed
amendments must be received at our e-mail
address, [email protected], no later
than three days before our AGM. If you are a
fully paid up member and you do not receive an
Email with a copy of the Constitution attached,
please reconfirm your e-mail address to us at our
Gmail address. Proposed amendments or
additions to our Constitution will be presented and discussed at our AGM. It may be necessary to
hold an EGM at a later date to amend our
Constitution.
We learned this week that we were successful in our application for a grant, from SDCC, LCDC,
Community Enhancement Programme Mens’
Shed Funding 2019, to provide a water supply
and drainage for our kitchen area.
We still urgently need 1-2 additional committee
members as we anticipate that some current
committee members will be seeking a changed
role. Why not you…?
Our 2019 AGM will be held on Wednesday 9th
October 2019, 18.30 to 19.50 in Lucan Library.
Attendance at this meeting is strictly limited to
paid-up members. We are open Mon. - Friday,
10am to 2pm and are contactable at our shed, at
the rear of the IWA premises or online
Lucan Drama: Autumn Production Dates for Your Diary:
Tuesday November 19th through
to Friday November 22nd - 2
acclaimed One-Act Plays. Shakespeare’s A Dick by Mark Kenneally,
Directed by Janet Mc Kennedy.
A Little Box of Oblivion by Stephen Bean,
Directed by Carol Ryan.
Venue: Lucan Spa Hotel. Time: 8.30pm
These are two innovative, modern comedies that
will have you laughing all the way home.
In Shakespeare is a Dick, Wally is cursed by
Shakespeare to speak only in Shakespearean
verse. This has hilarious consequences.
In A Little Box of Oblivion, a woman leaves a box on a park bench in the care of Cool Guy and a
series of characters try to guess what’s in the box.
Imagination runs riot in a wonderfully amusing
and highly entertaining piece of theatre.
More Anon.
For more information on Lucan Drama find us
on Facebook or email [email protected]
Or Phone: Marie: 0864090903 or Lucan Drama
0894900429.
“Journey to Diagnosis of Dementia”
Dementia Information & Support Education
Sessions Presented by Marymount Clinical Team
Guest Speaker: Dr. Siobhan Kennelly
Consultant Geriatrician in Connolly Hospital
Maureen McNulty welcomes Families, Friends of
Marymount, Professionals and Carers in the
Community
Interested in or Affected by Dementia
Join us for an introductory evening with
refreshments
Monday 7th October 2019 from 7pm-9pm
Register your interest by emailing
Telephone: 01 8204500
Baptism Candles Available from St. Mary’s Parish Centre or Sacristy. Cost €5.
Esker Active Retirement Association Hi All, We’ve been back at the club for two weeks now
and it’s so good to be around such lovely happy
people, sharing stories of our summer and getting
back into our activities once more. Last week we
had our soccer coach Stephen back with us, he
took it easy with the warm-up and then got us
started on our walking football game. Such fun, I
was very happy as I scored two goals and our
team won 3 – 2. We had all our usual activities
afterwards, scrabble, indoor bowling and cards.
Today we had the lovely Marguerita, our dancing
teacher, back again. I had forgotten just how good it makes you feel when you dance! We did
a foxtrot, a slow waltz, some line dancing and the
slush. Such fun and we didn’t even realise we
were exercising at the same time. We have to
practice our dancing now for our next trip away in
October when we go to Kenmare for a few days.
We’ve got so many going on this trip, we need
two coaches!! At this stage, everyone should
have their deposit paid to Hilda and the balance
monies should be paid to Select Hotels in Cork.
Details of the phone number to call and address if sending cheques, are on our Whatsapp group text.
Any queries, please contact Hilda.
More new members have started with us and are
settling in well. If anyone wants to join our club,
either give me a call on the number below or call
in any Wednesday to St Andrew’s Church Hall,
we start at 1.30pm until 4pm. We’ll have the
usual activities but I’m also trying to organise
something new before the end of the year.
The evenings are drawing in, winter will soon be
here so please don’t sit home alone, come on down to our club and make new friends. We’re a
very friendly bunch so you’ll soon feel at home
here.
Till next time,
Marian Egan (Club Secretary) 086 1269 043
Lucan ICA Tues 1st Oct: Craft group meet as usual 10m to 12.30pm.
Various projects being worked
on.
Wed 2nd Oct: Business Meeting at 8pm sharp, in
the coffee Dock. We request a good attendance.
We send get well wishes to any of our members
who are not well at the moment.
Farewell to Fr. Joseph Hao
Parishioners at St. Patrick’s will be sad to see Fr. Joseph
leave the parish, returning to
his native China.
We wish him every blessing
in the future!
What about the Boys in
Green last Saturday! We’ll all be
up early to see them take on Japan
this Saturday. It will be another
bruising encounter but hopefully we’ll (us sitting in our armchairs),
will come out on the right side!
Celebrating the Boys and Girls in Blue this
Sunday! If you were one of the
lucky ones to get a ticket, it’s a
great opportunity to celebrate
such great feats. Long live the
Dubs!
Birdie noticed that the old main gates from the
newer cemetery in Esker have been taken away – perhaps for restoration!
Scam Phone Calls! We’ve heard
of a couple of incidents with
people receiving calls from
numbers claiming to be a bank or
broadband provider. While it is an
old trick, it seems to be more prevalent in the past
week or so.
Don’t answer any numbers you don’t
recognise. If concerned, ring your bank or broadband provider, and you can always report
such calls to the Gárdaí.
In some cases, the phone company notifies the
incoming call as Possible Fraud, which is very
helpful!
Quite a few Bangers around the place these
evenings! We’ve heard reports of kids throwing
them a people and cars. Surely this cannot be
classed as fun! Very worrying for the future if this
behaviour continues.
Take care out there!
Found Set of Keys found at Bus Shop
opposite Supervalu (Newcastle
Road), handed into Lucan
Garda Station.
CHOOL
NEWS
St Joseph’s College Debs Night: Our recent graduates
looked fabulously glamorous last Wednesday
(18th Sep) at their Debs Ball and the night went
very well indeed! A big thank you to the staff of
Dunboyne Castle Hotel for their excellent hospitality and for the delicious meal which they
served on the night. A special word of thanks to
Ms Meade for organising the glittering event and
to the girls' year head Ms Byrne and all of their
tutors and teachers who attended the event. It was
lovely to have an opportunity to chat to the girls
and to hear all about the career and life paths that
they are now pursuing. We thank the girls for
their time in St Joseph’s and we wish them all,
success and happiness for the future!
Some of our graduates at their Debs Ball
Our new students celebrated a special First Year
Mass in St Mary’s Church on Wednesday. It was
a lovely ceremony to start their journey in St
Joseph’s. We would like to thank Fr Tom
Kennedy for celebrating the mass, Ms Mellet for
arranging the beautiful music, Year Head Ms
Byrne and all of the singers, readers and
participants.
The Language Hub has commenced again on
Wednesdays in the Language Lab at lunchtime.
All students from all year groups are welcome to
come along to practice and improve their Spanish, French, German, Italian or Irish. Students can also
play language games on the computer to help with
vocabulary. Thank you to Ms Walsh for
facilitating this great resource!
Well done to our Junior Camogie Team who
had a brilliant victory in their first game of the season, against Maryfield College. Final score 12-
10 to 1-2. Well done to everybody involved!
An afterschool Badminton Club has commenced
on Tuesdays at 4pm in the sports hall with
Ms.Keena and Ms.Walsh. This club is suitable
for all ability levels from absolute beginners to
advanced levels and is a great way to make new
friends whilst learning a new sport.
On Monday we welcomed first year parents to the
First year parents Information Evening. It was
great to see such a good turn-out. Thank you to all
Our TY parents’ Information Evening took
place on Tuesday. It was lovely to have an
opportunity to speak to parents and we would like
to thank everyone who attended.
The staffroom of St. Joseph's College hosted the
Bewley's Hospice Coffee Morning this week.
The coffee morning featured the added element of
a Bake Off. Sixteen staff members participated with other teachers bringing along their baked
produce. The display was such that Mary Berry
herself would have been amazed. Delicious treats
were served with the coffee resulting in over €350
collected for Hospice services. Thanks to those
who baked, judged, organised and especially
those who contributed.
Green School Seminars: Mr O’Connor and Mr.
Walsh organised a series of Green School
Seminars last Friday to raise awareness of
correctly using the bins in our school in our
campaign to achieve the Green flag for litter and
waste. All year groups except 6th years attended. It was held on the same day as the Climate Strike
so that students might be encouraged to remain in
school for the presentation. Our presentation
involved giving the background to why the
Climate Strikes were taking place on a global
level and then discussing what our own Green
School committee have been doing over the last 2
years. Councillor Paul Gogarty was invited to
attend and speak as he has links with the Green
Party. He spoke very passionately about his
personal experience and we are grateful to him for
taking time out to visit our school. The girls on our Green School Committee provided a bin
demonstration before asking students to try and
win a prize (bamboo toothbrush) by correctly
using the bins. The theme of each seminar was
that small changes can make big differences!
This year’s Parents’ Association AGM will be
on Wednesday 2nd October at 8pm. All parents
are encouraged to attend.
School website https://stjosephslucan.com
Adamstown Community College Open Evening: Adamstown Community College will be holding their annual open evening on
Wednesday the 9th of October from 3.30 to 6.30.
This gives an opportunity for students who are
currently in 5th class, who may want to attend
Adamstown in September 2021, to visit the
school. This is a great opportunity for both
parents and students to meet the management and
teaching staff and to see everything the school has
to offer. Management will be visiting the local
primary school in the next number of weeks with
more information.
1st Year Trip: The first year students went on a
class bonding trip to Court Lough Adventure Playground in Balbriggan. The students got to try
archery, wall climbing and zip lining. A great day
was had by the students. Thank you to the tutors,
Ms Corrigan, Ms Tandy, Ms Tarpey, Ms
McKenna, Mr. Smith and Mr Dennehy, Marie and
Kevin the SNA’s and the TY mentors for all their
assistance in making such an enjoyable trip for
the first years.
Ploughing Championships: The 5th and 6th year
Agricultural Science students attended this year’s
Ploughing Championships in Feenagh, Co. Carlow. They visited an RTE live broadcast of the
weather, had a look at the latest farming
machinery and learned how anaerobic digesters
can work. Bringing the farm to Adamstown. The
students enjoyed the day and learned a lot from
the trip.
Transition Year Trip: This week the transition
year student’s went on a two night trip to Carlingford. The students had a jam packed
schedule with activities including crab fishing,
kayaking, pier jumping and laser combat. They
also took part in a team building exercise called
nighline. This involved students being blind
folded. They then had to work together to move
from one location to another. It was a very
successful and enjoyable trip. A big thank you to
Miss Harkin, Miss Doherty, Mr Gavin and Mr
Smith who accompanied the students to
Carlingford.
Lucan Community College
Lucan CC Girls basketball bounce back: Our
Girls Basketball Teams are back up and running
again this year after last season’s successful
Dublin final championship win. The Under 16
and Under 19 teams started the new season this
week against the Teresian School. Training for all
is on Monday at 4.15pm in the gym and new
players are welcome.
Lucan CC Boys Senior Hurlers held in
dramatic draw: Our Senior Hurling Boys took to
the turf for their first match this season in
Portmarnock. The team played magnificently in a
tricky away game. However the home side fought
back in the second half to reel Lucan CC in and
the game ended ina draw. Thank you Mr
Morrisey and Mr Foley for their coaching so far
this year.
Sport Against Racism in Lucan CC: Lucan
CC’s PE department and Wellbeing team
highlighted the importance of eliminating racism
from sport through a series of practical workshop sporting events. The Sports Against Racism
Ireland (SARI) team joined forces with the
college to deliver a hands-on, action packed
workshop where students gained insights into the
effects of racism and tools to eliminate racism
from all sports. Thank you to SARI, Ms Ryan and
our PE teachers who facilitated such an enjoyable
event for our students.
Coláiste Phádraig CBS Open Night 2018: A final reminder that the Coláiste Phádraig Open Night will be held in
the school next Thursday 3rd Oct from 7-9pm.
All students from 4th/5th and 6th classes in the
surrounding areas are invited to attend.
Application forms for new 1st year enrolments for
2021 are now available from the school office.
Careers: All 6th yr students attended the Higher
Options Day at the RDS lass Thursday. This
popular event has become an annual fixture on the
Education calendar of most secondary schools as
over 180 colleges, universities and institutes of
further education, from home and abroad, set up
stalls to inform and attract students. Over the course of their visit our students got to attend
lectures and talks about a wide variety of careers
ranging from Engineering, Teaching, Nursing,
Agriculture, Science and Design and many, many
others. There were talks on the CAO system,
Apprenticeships and studying abroad and the
students definitely found the whole experience
informative and helpful, as they prepare to make
important career choices over the coming months
and years. The students also took the opportunity
to dine Alfresco in the food court yard and relax
in the beautiful Autumnal sunshine.
Table Quiz: The Coláiste Phádraig Parents
Association are holding a fundraising Table Quiz in Kenny’s, Lucan on Friday 18th October
starting at 8pm. A team of 4 costs 40e and all
funds raised will go towards the cost of installing
a library and a 2nd Classroom of the Future in the
school. We encourage everyone to support this
important fundraising initiative for the school.
Zambia: The Zambia 2020 Immersion Group
have been active this term fundraising for next
summer’s trip. A Lucky First Goal competition
for the All Ireland Final replay saw the winning
time of 35.10 mins. The 1st prize is 150e and the
winner has 30 days to claim the prize. The group
have also restarted the Ice-Cream sale at lunchtime in the canteen every Friday. The good
weather was ideal last week to launch the
initiative once again and numerous delicious ice-
creams such as cornettos, magnums and choc-ices
went down a treat with the students (and
teachers!). This initiative will continue throughout
the year.
Golf: Our golfers had their 1st outing of the new
season as they took part in the Irish Schools
Senior Championship on Friday 20th September in
Forrest Little Golf Club. The school had 3
students participating, Seán Quiqley, Ciarán O’
Brien and Colm Walsh. All three had decent
rounds with some birdies and solid pars on the
tough parkland golf course. The course provided numerous challenges for our golfers, including
water hazards, strategically placed bunkers and
penal rough but they all had some moments of
quality and composure throughout the 18 holes,
mixed with some wayward drives and loose putts.
Although they failed to qualify for the next round,
the students enjoyed the event and hopefully the
experience will serve them well in future
competitions.
The Leinster Inter Schools League Match Play
draw was made recently and Coláiste Phádraig
will have been drawn in group F alongside
Ashbourne CS, St. Vincent’s College Castleknock and CUS Dublin. There are 16 groups in total
with only the group winner advancing to the
knockout stages. The three group matches will be
played over the next few months and hopefully
our golfers can all bring their A game and
progress to the next round of the competition at
least.
Study Skills: A number of study skills seminars
were held in the school this week for our 6th yr
students. Mr. Fox and Ms. Hunt had arranged
speakers to come in from Student Enrichment
Services and run workshops for our exam
students. The feedback was very positive
afterwards and the students picked up some important study tips that will hopefully be put into
practice over the coming months. A similar
workshop will be held for parents in the school on
Tuesday 22nd Oct at 7:30 with the focus being on
how to help the students develop effective study
habits. Parents of students from all year groups
are invited to attend.
Soccer: 1st yr trials began last week in the school
with huge numbers in attendance, all eager to
claim a coveted spot on the final panel of 22
players that will be selected in 4 weeks’ time. The
panel will then begin full training for the League
and Cup campaigns that begin for 1st yrs in November. Our u15s begin their League and Cup
campaigns in October while our u17 team also
begin their campaigns in the coming weeks. After
last year’s u17 Leinster Cup and All Ireland
success, this year’s panel will be somewhat
different as numerous key players are no longer
eligible but the new group are still optimistic of a
competitive season. Hopefully our teams will all
enjoy some success throughout the season and
maybe the school can claim some silverware
along the way. Since 2007, Coláiste Phádraig have reached 26 major soccer finals and have won
17 titles (Dublin, Leinster and All Ireland) in that
time, (more than any other school in Leinster).
Lucan Library – Phone 6126422
Climate Change: Heading for Extinction (And
What to do About it). Monday 30th September,
6.30pm - 8.00pm. Be part of the solution, not part of the pollution. A talk with Larry from
Extinction Rebellion. In association with Plastic-
free Lucan. All welcome.
Please note South Dublin Volunteer Stand has been rescheduled as follows:
South Dublin Volunteer Stand
Monday 30th September, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Information on volunteering opportunities in South Dublin. All welcome.
October Events
Story Time. Tuesdays, 3.00pm.
For 3-5 year olds. All welcome.
Toddler Time. Wednesday 2nd October,
10.00am - 11.00am. With Sarah. Fun, educational
activities for pre-school children and their
parent/guardian who helps their child participate,
promoting literacy skills. Booking via
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/toddler-time-02102019-tickets-72971079463
Lucan Young Entrepreneurs Club Starts Wednesday 2nd October, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
An 11-week course designed to foster innovation
and business skills in 5th & 6th class children.
Participants will then sell their products at Lucan
Library's Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 7th
December. Invited audience only.
A Work Matters at the Library event.
Supported by the Dormant Accounts Fund.
Chess for Beginners
Starts Saturday 5th October,
10.00am - 11.30am
(Continues 12 & 19th October, 2nd,
9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th November, 14th & 21st
December). Priority will be given to children
who have not participated before. Suitable for
ages 8+. Contact the library at 01-6216422, email
[email protected], or call in.
ASD-inclusive YoYo Yoga Saturday 5th October, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Yoga Workshop for Children with Additional
Needs and their Parents with Deirdre Kilrane of YoYo Yoga. Yoga as a therapeutic process can
help children who have a special needs diagnosis
gain additional coping skills for day-to-day life
management. Yoga can help the child become
strong in mind and in body, helping to
build resilience and hone coping skills
and mechanisms. Yoga may also help
nurture children who have been
diagnosed with a particular condition
find a place in themselves where they can feel
safe and at ease. This interactive workshop will show parents and children some techniques
designed to self-calm and regulate which, with
practice, can help children learn to reduce the
added anxiety both parents and children may be
feeling.
Contact the library at 01-6216422, email
[email protected], or call in.
A Toys, Technology, & Training event.
Supported by The Dormant Accounts Fund.
Kannada Language Classes
Saturday 5th & 19th October, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Language classes for children provided by native
Kannada speakers.
World Space Week
LEGO and the Stars!
Tuesday 8th October,
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Space-themed story-telling and story-building
workshop. Bring your story to life with LEGO
and take your storyboard home with you!
Suitable for 8-12 year-olds. Booking via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lego-and-the-stars-tickets-72971737431
Art & Creativity with Elena
Wednesday 9th October, 3.00pm - 4.00pm
(Please note earlier start time of 3.00pm)
For 7-10 year olds.
Booking via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/art-
creativity-with-elena-7-10-yrs-
09102019-tickets-72975255955
Meet Helena Duggan, author of A Place Called
Perfect and The Trouble with Perfect
Tuesday 22nd October, 10.00am – 10.45am
Helena Duggan is from Kilkenny, a famous
medieval (and haunted!) city which was the inspiration for the eponymous town in A Place
Called Perfect.
She writes stories full of quirky, creepy and
unforgettable adventures. She's also a graphic
designer and illustrator.
Helena was inspired to write the A Place Called
Perfect series after coming across an unusual pair
of antique glasses in Australia and imagining the
story behind them. Perfect is a mysterious town
where everyone must wear glasses to stop them
going blind. But as strange things keep happening and adults disappear, are the glasses stopping
people from seeing the truth of the town?
Class visit only. Suitable for 3rd - 6th class.
Contact the library at 01-6216422, email
[email protected], or call in.
John Curran T.D. – Fianna Fáil Email: [email protected] Phone: 01 6183792.
School Building Projects: I am calling on the
Education Minister to set out a timeline for the
school building projects that have already been
approved and yet are stuck at a design and
planning stage for far too long. These include:
Lucan Community College, Griffeen Community
College, Divine Mercy Senior and Junior NS and
St. Joseph’s College. I am calling for an
emergency school building plan, to be
implemented and for the Department to meet
every school that is experiencing longer than normal delays in order to communicate what is
happening and when they will start to be built.
Teen Spaces: SDCC are set to roll out the
installation of 5 Teen Spaces across the county in
2019. The spaces will include Wi-Fi & Griffeen
Park is set to benefit from €120,000. The site is
on the Esker side and will include a tea
shop/coffee-pod type facility with seating and
toilet facilities.
Cllr. Paul Gogarty – Independent and Green. Tel: 087-2752489. Email: [email protected]
I applaud the actions by young people to protest
against inaction on climate change when we have only a narrow window to prevent temperatures
rising beyond two degrees, hopefully preventing a
domino effect that will make the crisis far worse.
Politicians have collectively failed to show
leadership and that this has spurred our children
to take direct action. I was delighted to contribute to a discussion in St Joseph’s College last Friday
about what can be done on an individual basis. I
urge everyone to continue educating themselves
about climate change to refute the myths and
conspiracy theories and to get involved in any
meaningful way they can. Eat less meat and dairy.
Protect biodiversity. Reduce consumption, re-use
and recycle (as the final option). Lobby
supermarkets and businesses. Make
environmentally-conscious consumer choices.
More tips available at bit.ly/pgclink .
Cllr. Shane Moynihan – Fianna Fáil (Palmerstown-Fonthill) Email: [email protected] Ph: 087 7840898. facebook.com/cllrshanemoynihan Twitter: @shanemoynihan Instagram: cllrshanemoynihan
Overgrowth: Now that we are in hedge cutting
season, I have asked the Council to cut back
overgrowth in and near various estates, including
Colthurst, Abbeywood, Foxford, Glenvale and
Foxborough.
Bus Connects and Public Transport: I am
currently reviewing the revised set of proposals
for the Lucan Core Bus Corridor. I was encouraged to see clear intention from the NTA to
engage with South Dublin County Council on the
N4/Kennelsfort Road interchange which will
improve the effectiveness of this route (something
which has been pursued by my colleague John
Curran TD).
Biodiversity in Lucan: In response to interest
expressed by residents’ associations in supporting
biodiversity, I have a motion down for this
week’s Lucan Palmerstown Fonthill Area
Committee meeting asking the Council to work with residents to identify appropriate biodiversity
areas around Lucan, Palmerstown and North
Clondalkin.
Gino Kenny TD – People Before Profit Phone: 01-6183816. Email: [email protected]
School Secretaries Work To Rule: Last week
almost 3500 school secretaries across the state
staged a one hour stoppage to highlight the
discriminatory pay scales they have endured for
past forty years. 90% of school are not employed
by the Dept. of Education but by boards of management of their corresponding school. This
has led to the vast majority of school secretaries
on low pay, no sick pay, no holiday pay and
having to sign on in the summer months. There
was great support for the secretaries by teachers,
parents and of course pupils. School Secretaries
deserve our support and they deserve pay parity
with their colleagues.
Transport Users I checked out a very common complaint I
received about the bus service to Lucan at
evening peak, users being left on the Quays and at
Heuston with several buses passing full. I found
out this to be true and is very frustrating after a
full day at work. On one occasion three buses
passed full and on the second four buses passed.
This problem has become greater after the
summer holidays. The problem is buses get
delayed before they reach O Connell Bridge and
the longer the delay more users accumulate at the city centre stop and many consecutive buses leave
the city centre full passing users on the way. To
avoid this problem many users coming in on the
Tallaght Luas now come into the centre to catch
their bus. Many users in the Grafton St. area make
their way back to Merrion Sq. in order to get a
seat. These problems must be addressed by the
NTA before they move on to other fairy tale
projects. T. Newton 086 3127364
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Well done the Jnr B hurlers, who threw the
kitchen sink at a very fancied NaFianna team and snatched the win right at the death, only taking
the lead for the first time in the 60th minute,
great composure shown in the end, and another
promotion secured and a county final to look
forward to on Saturday 5th October 2:30pm in
O’Toole Park. Well done to PJ, Paul, Christy and
Kevin and the team looked very well in the tops
kindly sponsored by Kevin O’Toole. Well done
also to both Minor football teams who recorded
good away wins to get their Championships back
on track, Minor A football now have a winner
takes all games at home vs Ballymun Sunday 6th October on the same day Minor B should get out
of the group with a win vs Peregrines, also a
home game. There was plenty of disappointment
as well with the Senior hurler’s rueing a slow start
and missed chances, losing out by 4pts to Craobh
Chiaráin in the County quarter final. Also our
Senior Camogie team suffered the narrowest of
losses to Ballyboden away, 1-11 to 1-10 on
Sunday last, they will be looking to bounce
straight back this weekend when they take on
Skerries Harps away at 10am Sunday morning the 29th September. The Inter and Jnr 3 Camogie also
suffered defeats, however Jnr 4 bucked the trend
with a good win. Our Minor LF once again drew
in a high scoring game, and will now have to
watch other results to see have they done enough
to secure a Championship semi-final spot. The
Inter Ladies put in a battling performance on
Wednesday night in the Shield semi-final but
came up short away to Clann Mhuire. On
Saturday our Senior footballers will be looking to
ensure progress to the County quarter-finals as
they take on Clontarf in O’Toole Park 3:15pm Saturday 28th September. Then on Sunday both
Junior football teams have winner takes all games
as they both look to get out of the respective
Championship groups. A away to Vincent’s 11am
and B away to Fingallians 3pm.
Our deepest sympathies to the Boyle/O’Neill
family on the recent loss of Maura. RIP
Club Shop is back OPEN. Thursdays 7-8.30pm
and Saturdays 10am-12. We have also OPENED
the new Club Community Café a big thanks to SDCC Community Grant scheme that made it
happen and all our volunteers and people who
provide material and time. Grand Opening
coming soon.
'Staidéar agus Spórt Monday, 30th September. Reminder of Sarsfields annual
educational initiative for the Club's 5th and 6th
Year four code players. Paul Casey and Emer
Keenan will direct the evening as Keynote
Speakers. Nearly thirty current adult players will
be available to answer questions on their
experiences of moving from School to College to
Employment in their respective
disciplines/occupations. Please encourage your
5th or 6th Year son or daughter to attend
at 7.00pm on Monday, 30th September, to hear the speakers' life pathways while they
continued playing for their respective Club teams.
The evening should offer informed experiences,
direction, hope and friendship, to encourage our
young stars to 'keep on keeping on'.
Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto on the
19th September, Numbers were 8, 11, 20 and 22.
Next weeks’ jackpot is €13,400, next draw will be
managed by Diarmuid Dawson and is sponsored
by O’Grady Hearing Care Services.
Lucky Dips (€30): The Club CO/Kennys, Ashley Delamere, Shannon Higgins, Annette Healy,
Eoghan O’Connor. Play Online or Tickets can be
purchased at the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey Arms
Sincere thanks to our 12 loyal annual Lotto
Sponsors who have all come aboard again for the
2019/2020 Season. Please support these sponsors
in whatever way you can, as there is never
a doubt about their renewal over the last number
of years. Newcastle Golf Centre; Feargal Mc
Carthy Ltd., Painter& Decorator; John Ryan,
Accountant; O'Grady's Hearing Care Services;
Coláiste Laichtín, Inis Oírr; Henley Forklift Group; Clandillon Motors, Celbridge Road;
Lucan Village Pharmacy; Diamond and Gem
Jewellers; Matt Reilly Autoparts; Dual Printing,
Glasnevin; Kenny's Vesey Arms.
The Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club 25 Card Drive
resumes on Friday 18th October 2019 and will
continue to May 2020. Time: 9.00pm Sharp 1st
Prize: €50, 2nd Prize if 3 or more tables Entry: €5
per person Records will be kept of the number of
games won by all players (in the 12 games played
at each table) over the season. Entry fees that exceed the prize money each night will be
accumulated as prizes for the top players over the
full season. Everyone is welcome - from
beginners to those who played years ago and
would like to resume playing so please spread the
word!
Club membership is NOT a requirement. Call Bill
Ryan for further information at 086-8500376
LUCAN HARRIERS A.C.
Lucan Harriers Aoife Coffey pictured with
Ireland u17 and u20 teammates who will
represent Ireland in British and Irish Mountain
Running Championships this week in the U.K.
Lucan Harriers International Athletes Aoife
Coffey, Carol Kearney and Annette Durkan
received a warm welcome home from Club
Members this evening following excellent
performances recently abroad in European
Masters Championships and in u17 Britain and Ireland Mountain Running Championship.
Lucan Harriers at KBC Dublin
Half Marathon on Saturday last
ST. MARY'S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB
Results: 23rd. September 2019
N/S:
1st. Angela Hurley & Gerry Fallon
2nd. Nuala Joyce & Bridie Nestor
3rd. Jacinta McKelvey & Marguerite Cunningham
E/W:
1st. Gill Powell & Lulu Van Cauwelaert
2nd. Ann Coffey & Frances Demsey
3rd. Miriam Doyle & Margaret Nardone
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB 18 V-Par (Nett)
20-22 September 2019
Gents Class 1 Winner - Anthony Malone - +9
(Back 9)
Gents Class 2 Winner - Tony McDonnell - +10
Gents Class 2 Runner Up - Noel Leonard - +9
(Back 9)
Gents Class 3 Winner - Stephen Needham - +7
Ladies Class 1 Winner - Catherine Leonard - +4
Ladies Class 2 Winner - Orla Creevey - +5
Club Scratch Matchplay
Congratulations to our members who participated in the Club Scratch Matchplay last week. The
final was held on Saturday last with Kathleen
Croke getting the better of Philo Condron in the
ladies final and Chris Gallagher beating Damien
Creevey in the gents final.
Gents Captain Noel Ryan, Kathleen Croke winner
of the Ladies Club Scratch Matchplay, Lady Captain Bridie Griffin and President Noel
Leonard.
New Members Welcome – Adults and
Juveniles
Our Club is now open for membership. If you
would like to join our Club please contact the
Secretary in writing and we
will be in touch with the
relevant details by return.
You can join as a family or
individual or indeed you are more than welcome to call
into the Club House and ask for any committee
member who will be only too willing to discuss
your enquiry – best time to call is at the weekend
or contact us at [email protected]
Gents Captain Noel Ryan, Chris Gallagher winner
of the Gents Club Scratch Matchplay, Lady
Captain Bridie Griffin and President Noel
Leonard.
Congratulations
Well done to Gareth Walsh – who was
runner up in the Inniskeen Scratch Cup -
great score Gareth.
Hall/Room for Hire
Please note that we have a hall/room for
hire from 7pm weekdays – short term or
long term hire/lease will be considered.
Please contact the secretary by letter or
email [email protected]
LUCAN GOLF CLUB Men’s Results
Tues 17th - B Smith (13 Grange Castle) 42,
E Haran (6) 40, B Croke (27) 38, M McEnery
(10) 38
Wed 18th - P McElvanna (15) 40, S Quinn (7) 42,
M M Downes (12) 40, Nine Hole D Harding (19)
22
Sat 21st - A Kane (10) 68, E
Gannon (13) 68, I Duffy (16)
69, Gross M O'Toole (0) 72,
CL1 M J Downes (3) 72, CL2 E
Kane (15) 70, CL3 T Nolan (17)
70, CL4 B Walsh (22) 70,
Seniors R Cullen (16) 39. Hole in One T Goode
(4th)
Sun 22nd - A Kane (9) & D Bowes (19) 44.
Church Notices - Sunday 29th September 2019
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary's Lucan
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 8.45am, 9.45am,
11am, 12.15pm and 7pm
Weekday Masses:
Monday to Saturday 10am. Friday 4th October is a First Friday:
Masses: 10am and 7.30pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
(Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm
and Saturday 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday after 10am Mass and after the
6.30pm Mass
Baptisms: Baptism will take place every
weekend. We ask parents to call to the Sacristy to book at least one month
before ceremony.
Deepest Sympathy to the son, family
and friends of Richard Doggett, Lucan
Lodge and to the wife, family and friends
of Pat Sheridan, Beech Park.
May they rest in peace.
St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland Sunday:
St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am
St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am
Lucan Presbyterian Church Sunday:
10.30am Morning Worship
Crèche and Children's Ministry
Lucan Methodist Church Sunday:
9.45am - Holy Communion
St. Patrick's Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and 12 noon Folk Mass
Weekday Masses:
Monday to Saturday: 10am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday
evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm.
Baptisms:
1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd Saturday
at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is
required to facilitate preparation. Applications between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at
Parish Office or after any Mass as Parents are
required to attend a pre-Baptism Meeting.
Bookings cannot be accepted on the telephone or
by email. Divine Mercy Lucan South
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12 noon
Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday: 9.15am
and Saturday at 10am
Adoration and Prayer:
Adoration – Friday 9.45am-3pm
Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm
Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am
Baptisms:
Parents are asked to attend an information
meeting before making arrangements or booking
dates.
NAGARHOPE Annual church gate collection takes place at all Masses
THIS weekend 28th /29th September at both St. Mary's, Lucan and St. Patrick's, Esker.
Nagarhope, founded by Lucan man, Fachtna "Doc" Clandillon , works to educate children in Nepal,
where Doc lives. All proceeds go directly to Nagarhope.
We thank you for your generosity and continuous support.
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