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CH R I S T M A S N E WS L E T T E R
Issue 6
December 2009
A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT
It's that time of year again when the days grow shorter, the temperatures dip and everyone looks with longing to the end of December
to join in Christmas festivities, say goodbye to another year and look
with promise for a new year and new beginnings.
Looking back over 2009, one might be hard pressed to find the happiness and light in all the doom and gloom that has prevailed in the
papers and in the minds of people around the globe. From the recession, to drastic climate change, to flooding in nearby communities, to war in Afganistan and the constant troubles that plague the
African continent, the world's problems were never far from our
thoughts. It would seem that is not much to celebrate, only commiserate.
Yet when one thinks of all the simple things in life that happen
every day without notice - like having coffee with a friend, the
warmth of a sunny day, a walk on the beach, or a smile from a passing stranger, just to name a few - it helps us to realize that life is not
so empty after all. Feeling gratitude for all of the things in life that
we already have seems simple but is perhaps difficult to put into
practice. At Christmas We are reminded to be thankful for family,
friends, love and companionship, but it really needs to be put into
practice all year round. After living through a time of great prosperity and being able to attain most things that we desired, maybe it is
time to slow down, enjoy time with our family and friends, and
learn to love the simple pleasures of life all year round.
So with this in mind, may the holidays refresh your spirit and bring
you new inspiration and happiness.
Wishing you all the happiness of the season and peace and prosperity in the new year.
Leslie Bremner.
In this Month’s
Edition:
A Christmas Thought
Concern Appeal
Christmas Hymns
Christmas Schedule of
Events
And lots, lots more
Reflection for December. - Giving.
You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
There are those who give little of the much which they have,
And they give it for recognition,
And their hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome.
And there are those who have little and give it all.
These are the believers in life and the bounty of life,
Little drops of water
Little grains of sand
Makes the mighty ocean
and the happy land
Little deeds of kindness
Little words of love
makes the earth an Eden
Like the heavens above
Malachy Hannaway
And their coffer is never empty.
Through the hands of such as these God speaks,
And from behind their eyes He smiles upon the earth.
Kahlil Gibran.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.”
And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along the unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, good will to men.”
Till ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Concern Christmas Appeal
We were approached by one of our resident Mr John Jack Kerins, who had a wonderful idea of starting a
Concern Appeal. So, for the month of December were will be a collection bucket out side the nurses
station for donations. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated however Big or Small
About Concern
Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and
ending extreme poverty. Since the beginning, over 40 years ago, their focus has been on improving the
lives of the poorest people. Their work focuses on five key areas: education, emergencies, health, VHI & AIDS, and livelihoods. www.concern.net
Christmas Hymns
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him,
Born the King of Angels;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.
O Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
all is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin mother and child
holy infant so tender and mild
sleep in heavenly peace
sleep in heavenly peace
silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
glories stream from heaven afar
heavenly hosts sing alleluia!
Christ, the saviour is born
Christ, the saviour is born
silent night, holy night
son of god, love's pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face
with the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, lord, at thy birth
Jesus, lord, at thy birth "
All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name adored.
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Away in a Manger
Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
'Til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with Thee there
G E N E R A L K N OW L E D G E Q U I Z
Geography
1- What island group is named after a type of crocodile? .
2- Where would you find a Fumerole or Solfatara? .
History
1- Where was the first police force established in 1667? .
2- What Roman Emperor was the first to convert to Christianity?.
Did You Know
A flamingo can eat only
when its head is upside
down.
Movies
1- Stanley Kubricks Full Metal Jacket was filmed in what Location?
2- Nadsat was a made up language in what book and film?
Sports
1- How many rings on the Olympic flag?
Women blink nearly
twice as much as men.
2- Who would use a mashie niblick?
Animals
1- Collective nouns - a Host of?
2- A young what is called an Eyas?
The State of Florida is
bigger than England.
Literature
1- Whose last unfinished novel was The Last Tycoon?
2- The Weir of Hermiston - last unfinished novel of who?
Collective name
1- Collective nouns - what are a group of apes called?
A sneeze travels out
your mouth at over 100
m.p.h.
2- Collective Nouns - a Convocation of what?
Science
1- All living things contain what?
2- Time Magazine named what as the Man of the Year 1982?
TV
1- On television what was Flipper?
Every time you lick a
stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie.
2- Who starred as the Six Million Dollar Man?
Music
1- The band originally called Carl and the Passions changed their name to what?
2- Who's band was The Quarrymen?
Health and Beauty
1- What is the most common disease in the world?
2- A paratrichosic person has extra what?
ANSWERS
Geography: 1- Cayman. 2- Hole side Volcano.
History: 1- Paris. 2- Constantine - the great.
Movies: 1- London's Dockland. 2- A Clockwork Orange.
Sports: 1- Five. 2- Golfer.
Animals: 1- Sparrows. 2- Hawk.
Literature: 1- F Scott Fitzgerald. 2- Robert Louis Stevenson
Collective name: 1- Shrewdness. 2- Eagles.
Science: 1- Water. 2- The Computer.
TV: 1- Dolphin. 2- Lee Majors.
Music: 1- the Beach Boys. 2- John Lenon.
Health and Beauty: 1- Dental Caries. 2- Hair in unusual places.
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
November Answers
2009 December Schedule of Activities
Tues 1st
Keep Fit
Wed
2nd
Thurs
3rd
Keep Fit
Fri
4th
Bingo & Hairdresser
Sat
5th
Sun
6th
Mon
7th
Tues
8th
Wed
9th
Thurs
Mass at 4:15 pm
Holy Day Mass at 6:30pm
Keep Fit
10th
Staff Christmas Party
Keep Fit
Fri
11th
Ransboro N.S. Carol Service 11:30
Bingo & Hairdresser
Sat
12th
Mass at 4:15 pm
Sun
13th
Mon
14th
Tues
15th
Wed
16th
Strandhill N.S. Carol Service Time 11:30am
Thurs
17th
Carol Service at 7pm in the lobby followed by Tea, Coffee & Mince Pies
Fri
18th
Sat
19th
Sun
20th
Mon
21st
Tues
22nd
Keep Fit
Wed
23rd
Christmas Bingo
Thurs
24th
Christmas mass at 6:30pm with Fr. Leo Henry followed by
Coffee, Tea in the lobby at 7:30pm
Fri
25th
Santa will visit at 11:30 am followed by, tea coffee and mince pies.
Sat
26th
Mass at 4:15 pm
Sun
27th
Residents Christmas Party at 6:30pm
Hairdresser
Keep Fit
Keep Fit
Bingo & Hairdresser
Mass at 4:15 pm
Confessions @ 11:30am with Canon Niall Ahern
Beatuician
Keep Fit
ACROSS
1. Citrus fruit (6)
4. Oval, tropical fruit (5)
8. Xmas song (5)
9. Eight sided shape (7)
10. Dustin Hoffman film (4,3)
11. Garden bird (4)
12. Sauce for nachos (3)
14. It links broad, baked and runner (4)
15. The end of the digestive system (4)
18. Finish (3)
21. Assist (4)
23. Autumn month (7)
25. Nil (7)
26. A cutting blade (5)
27. Cut into strips (5)
28. Informant (6)
DOWN
1. Film awards (6)
2. Radio programme length (3,4)
3. A source of great wealth (4,4)
4. Chum, friend (4)
5. African country, capital, Niamey (5)
6. Possessing (6)
7. Noise (5)
13. Eat or drink something (8)
16. A building's status before construction (7)
17. Shoves (6)
19. Untrustworthy (5)
20. Part of a gun barrel (6)
22. In the near future (5)
24. Discover (4)
NOVEMBER ANSWERS