Number 7 - Kilternan Parish Church

Kilternan Klips
Volume 19 Number 7
Kilternan Parish
November 2013
FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK:
Season’s Greetings!
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hristmas is a wonderful time of the year
when in many ways we again reach out in
love to one another in families and in communities – even between nations. Here in Kilternan parish and its surrounds we welcome
home family and parish members – those who
visit and share hospitality over the Christmas
season; our joy as we share in the familiar
words and singing in our carol services and
share fellowship with Christ and with one another around God’s
table. As I write this
I think of the break in trench
warfare in the First World War
when, laying down their guns,
soldiers of both sides crossed
no man’s land to exchange
Christmas wishes!
W
e have been blessed in having such good weather
right up to the middle of November. It has raised
our spirits and shortened the winter. But now Christmas,
“the season of goodwill”, is nearly on us and I sense
things beginning to galvanise. As Christmas advertising
becomes more apparent we begin, perhaps, to get caught
up in the business and frenzy of Christmas! Yet Christmas, God’s coming among us, his incarnation into our
ordinary everyday lives and humanity, was exactly that!
a lower key:
☺ Without putting severe strain in already stretched finances; simply by having
and giving time to one another; and enjoying those “home for Christmas” and in
sharing around the family table. These
together with our gratitude to God for his
“coming amongst us” offers us more
rather than less opportunity to welcome
again God’s love in our midst and to let his
love illuminate all our relationships. Go
on, try it!
W
e are of course conscious
that for many Christmas
is a difficult, even sad time as
some mourn the loss of loved
ones and others struggle with
need and from the pressures of
society. May these people in
particular know and experience
something of God’s consoling
love present with them, comforting and
sustaining them at this time.
H
May God in his love richly
bless you this Christmas and
into 2014.
David
e came to us in our day to day lives offering us his
peace, encouraging us to love one another and filling us with hope in God’s goodness and love. This suggests that we have allowed Christmas, or our attitude to
it, to take away from rather than to enhance the true
spirit of the Christmas festival. While it is wonderful to
celebrate the Christmas season God’s coming to us in the
Jesus of Bethlehem, perhaps we can with benefit do so in
Kilternan Church of Ireland Parish, Kilternan, Dublin 18. Rector: The Reverend Canon David Moynan; Phone: 01-295-5603 (H); 01-295-2643 (O);
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; Web: www.kilternan.dublin.anglican.org
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PARISH REGISTERS
PARISH REGISTERS
Holy Baptism
Christian Burial
Sunday 29th September
Matthew Frederick, second son of Peter
and Annmarie Kinghan.
Saturday 26th October
Andrea Lily, daughter of Jonathan Pickett
and Catherine Howard Pickett.
Sunday 27th October
Evan David, son of Michael and Caroline Gordon.
May the God of all grace establish and strengthen
these children in the faith.
Christian Burial
George Ernest Kennedy
12th August 1936 to 27th September 2013
Ernie was extremely well known in the Kilternan,
Stepaside and Glencullen area – indeed further afield
– through his plant contracting and haulage business.
This was evidenced by the large congregation attending the funeral service and burial in the Parish Church
of Kilternan on the 1st October 2013.
Ill for only a short time Ernie slipped quietly from this
life in the loving presence of his family at home in
Patina, Stepaside. The funeral service celebrating
Ernie’s life brought to mind our eternal home in God’s
loving embrace. That in Christ we find our rest and
peace: and in him, through his death and resurrection, we are offered the way of eternal life. The Gospel reading from John 14 encourages us to put our
trust in God and also to trust in Jesus Christ. What a
difficult thing to do in the crisis of death! Yet in our
lives as we face each day, we are in a sense trusting.
Putting our trust in those around us – in our family
and friends and in our abilities and skills. At a deeper
level we put our trust in a God who has loved us
enough to give his only Son, “that we might have life
through him, life in all its fullness”. Even in the daily
round we meet with difficulty and we need help and
support. Then it is we hear Jesus say, “come to me all
who travail and are heavy laden and I will refresh you:
and give you rest from your labours”.
God does not act or work in a vacuum. He works
through each one of us, touching us, helping us – his
Spirit giving us strength and comfort for the day and
hope for tomorrow – even in difficult, changed cir-
cumstances. Imagine a God who loves us so much
that he has prepared a room for each one of us – a
place in heaven. By his death and resurrection he has
opened up the way for us. We need only to respond
to his invitation, to turn and come to him who is the
way, the truth and the life. As we think of Ernie’s
family – Violet his wife, his adult children, Pearl,
Joyce, Georgina, Ernst and Noleen his sons in law, his
grandchildren and his brothers and sister we realise
the difficulty of these days as they deal with their
loss. We pray that they may find peace, healing and
hope as they look beyond and look up to the heavenly places that God has prepared for all who love
and trust in him. It is he who offers us his peace.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them
be afraid”. (John 14:27).
Doris Hodgins
Doris Hodgins moved from Artane with her husband
Jimmy in 2011. She, to reside in Glebe House and
Jimmy, to occupy one of the bungalows in Alexandra
Close. Both settled quickly to become loved and valued in Kilternan Care Centre. Despite failing health
and several visits to hospital Doris remained good
humoured and courageous. She had a serenity about
her that was infectious and lovely.
Jimmy and Doris were lifelong members of Clontarf &
Scots Presbyterian where they worshipped Sunday by
Sunday with their family and as elders were involved
in all aspects of parish life.
Doris was for many years chairperson of the Presbyterian Woman’s Association in the Republic of Ireland
and sat on a ecumenical committee in Northern Ireland – enjoying the company of Bishop Samuel Pointz
as together they regularly travelled northwards for
meetings.
Doris was an organised person with a wonderful gift
of relating to children. This she used in her ministry
to children in Sunday school and with her own children and grandchildren. Married to Jimmy for sixty
four years the family was united in love, with Iain,
Heather and Rodney visiting their parents regularly in
Glebe House.
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PARISH REGISTERS
Christian Burial
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Ninety two years of age, a lady of deep Christian
faith, she was ready to be with Christ. Following a
Thanksgiving Service in a packed Clontarf Presbyterian Church on the 9th November 2013, Doris was laid
to rest in the family grave in Dundalk. Our thoughts,
prayers and love are with Jimmy who worships regularly with us in Kilternan parish, and with his children
and grandchildren.
Condolences
We hold in our thoughts and prayers those who
have lost loved ones in the recent past –
Michael McNamara, his family and the residents
and staff of Glebe House on the death of Maura
McNamara.
Colin Reid and his family on the death of his
Mother, Norma and we also remember Elaine
Balmer.
Robin Gardiner and his family on the death of his
father, David.
Mercedes Garvey on the death of her mother, Mercedes.
We also think of the residents and staff of Glebe
House.
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
KILTERNAN PARISH GARDEN CLUB
The AGM of the club took place on October 21st, 2013. Trevor Storey was elected chairman
and the committee members are as follows; Vivienne Butler, Noreen Keane, Jean Kiernan,
Una O`Connor and Evelyn Richardson. Special thanks to Patricia Farrell for her work for the
club and thanks also to the other committee members who finished their terms of office,
Patricia Butler, Elizabeth Lamb, Jean Morton and Susan Vaughan.
The new committee are presently busy drawing up the programme for next year and if anyone has any suggestions
for topics for discussion or gardens to visit please tell any of the committee members.
The next meeting is the Christmas party and table quiz (5€ per person) on Monday 9th
December at 8.00pm in the Parish Hall.
Meetings are held in the Parish Hall. New members are welcome. Membership fee is
€20 per annum. Further information regarding the Garden Club available from Trevor
Storey 087 237 7583
TUESDAY CLUB
The Tuesday Club Group pictured outside Leinster House
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
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TUESDAY CLUB CONTD.
Trip to Leinster House
In October the Tuesday Club spent a fascinating afternoon when they were
taken on an organised tour of Leinster House. Looking at the grey and not
very interesting outside one can hardly believe what a beautiful building Leinster House is inside. Club members were taken along carpeted corridors and
our attention was drawn to interesting items such as the very lovely stained-glass window in memory of Countess
Markievicz and of course the framed “Proclamation of the Irish Republic”.
Most of us were sorry we could not remain longer in the public gallery of Dáil Eireann and listen to the work going on
that we have so often watched on television. We were moved on, after about ten minutes to visit the beautiful
room where the Senate sit. Jillian van Turnhout , a member of the Senate lives in the Kilternan area and on seeing
us, she excused herself from the meeting that was taking place and came out to welcome us to Leinster House.
At the end of the Tour we were entertained to tea and scones hosted by Shane Ross. Those of us who have lived in
the Kilternan area for a long time will remember that the Ross family lived in Kilgobbin and were members of Kilternan Parish.
Barbara Sunderland
A Brief History of the Leinster House
Leinster House was built between 1745 and 1747 and was owned by Mr James Fitzgerald,
Earl of Kildare, Carton House, Maynooth. Firstly named Kildare House, the name was
changed to Leinster House upon the conferral of the title “Duke of Leinster” on him. A
painting of Lord Edward Fitzgerald hangs on a landing overlooking the stairs.
The designer of Leinster House was the architect Richard Cassels (or Castle), who was born
in Hesse-Cassel in Germany about 1690. The design is characteristic of buildings of the
period in Ireland and England. It has been claimed that it formed a model for the design of
the White House, the residence of the President of the United States. This claim may have
its origins in the career of James Hoban, who in 1792 won the competition for the design
of the White House. He was an Irishman, born in Callan, County Kilkenny in 1762, and he
studied architecture in Dublin, and consequently, would have had an opportunity of studying the design of Leinster
House.
Tuesday Club November Trip to City Hall
A disappointing few turned out for the penultimate outing to the City Hall in November. It was a nice autumnal day as we meandered up Dame Street to the venue after
a visit to the former House of Lords and Commons. Inside we relaxed in the café
downstairs before doing a self guided tour of the historical exhibition. This was a history not only of the City Hall but of the City too and there was so much that I shall
have to return - Louis Marcus made excellent videos incorporating newsreel footage
and additionally there is text, period costumes, manuscripts and artefacts. All this
down in the vaults while above is the beautiful Rotunda in a building that was originally The Royal Exchange.
We enjoyed a meal in the Exchequer/Wicklow St. area and sauntered up to St. Stephen’s Green to get our 44 bus
home again. It was a leisurely and enjoyable day out.
Next function - The Christmas lunch, details later.
Next years outings. – Suggestions for outings within the country welcome and possibly acceptable!
WDH
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
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KILTERNAN PARISH TENNIS CLUB
The Kilternan Parish Tennis Club now moves into its winter phase and we are looking forward to
some crisp, fresh evenings without any insects to annoy us!!
The Tennis Club Championship Finals were held on Saturday 5th October, later in the evening our
Annual BBQ and Tournament Prize Giving took place in the Parish Hall.
Winners
Finalists
Ladies Singles
Mens Singles
Gillian O’DwyerMoore
Roger Dowds
Monique Tomkins
Fred Jolly
Ladies Doubles
Mens Doubles
Wendy Bothwell and Gillian O’DwyerMoore
Gary Colclough and Ken Lee
Ann Marie Sholedice and Gertie
Hamill
Lorcan Moran and Mark Tuthill
Mixed Doubles
Gillian O’DwyerMoore and Roger Dowds
Gertie Hamill and Gordon Pullen
Tennis Club Competition Winners
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
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KILTERNAN PARISH TENNIS CLUB CONTD.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting on Wednesday the 13th of November. Club Captains and others gave “fantastic” reports of Club activities through the year. Election of Officers returned the following: Gordon Pullen - Chair, Noel
Willis - Treasurer, Tara Ryan - Secretary, Comittee members Mary White, Annmarie Sholedice, John Ryan, Rhoda
Bradshaw, Christian Kraeft, Ken Lee and Irene Clendennen.
The Ladies entered a team in the Senior League this Autumn and were runners up in their group , this qualified them
to go through to the knock out round but unfortunately they were beaten in the first match. While the Mens 1st
team did not do too well in the recent Floodlight League the 2nd team steamed ahead and got through to the knock
out stage , again unfortunately, they were beaten in the first match. Well done to the Ladies and the Mens 2nd team
for getting through the group stage.
Our Club activities continue right through the winter, every Tuesday night from 8pm to 10pm. The 1st Tuesday of
each month is a special social tennis evening with refreshments being served - new members are very welcome to
attend and have some fun and games !
We will also have our traditional Mulled Wine and Mince Pies Tennis afternoon on Friday Dec 27th beginning at 12
midday. Please come along for a great afternoon of exercise and fun.
Happy Christmas from all at the Tennis Club.
KILTERNAN COI NATIONAL SCHOOL
Shoebox Appeal:
Many, many thanks to all who participated in the shoe box appeal this year. Over 180
boxes were collected in addition to the excitement of the current 2nd Class seeing
themselves on the promotional DVD recorded last year and 1st and 2nd and a few 6th
Class making it to News2day on RTE2 this year. Well done everyone and thank you.
New PTA Year:
We are delighted to inform you that five new members joined the PTA this year;
Linda MacWilliam, Kerrith Fisher, Mel Reed, Tara Byrne and Sarah McCraith.
New PTA Committee:
Joint Chairpersons: Tara Osborne & Tess Byrne; Secretary: Rachael Agar; Treasurer: Lynn Windle; Football: Kerrith Fisher; Playball & Golf: Mel Reed; NPC Rep:
Niki Lindsay Kennedy; Tennis & Knitting: Sarah McCraith; Hockey: Linda MacWilliam & Tara Byrne; Procurements & Texting: Suzanne McCormack; Swimming:
Niki Lindsay Kennedy;
Photographer:
Kerrith
Fisher
Christmas Bazaar:
Our Christmas Bazaar will take place on the morning of Tuesday 10th December in
the school hall. We will have arts and crafts for sale that the children have made for
mums and dads to purchase along with raffle tickets for some fabulous prizes. Refreshments and baked goodies will also be served, so please come along and support the school. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Junior Infants 2014:
Since the last newsletter David and I met and have allocated 32 places for Junior Infants for 2014. We look forward
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
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to welcoming a mixture of siblings and new families to the school and hope they will be very happy in our school.
Budget Day came and went and while many areas did get hit, it was a relief that that the pupil teacher ratio remained unchanged
Congratulations!
On behalf of all the staff I would like to congratulate Mrs Melanie Timmons and Mr Cian
Timmons on their news that they are expecting a new baby after Easter.
Would You Like To Sing?
I received an email recently asking would the school be interested in forming a joint children’s
choir with Our Lady of the Wayside to sing at a Kilternan Christmas Fair in the
Country Market as part of the Gathering all in aid of the Niall Melon Trust on
Sunday December 1st. Kevin O’Sullivan who is in charge of the Parish Junior
Choir has kindly agreed to take this on. The choir would then meet at The Country Market at 3:15 on December 1st and perform from 3:30 -4:00pm. This is a
super opportunity for the children to get involved in a community project.
Assemblies:
As you are aware, the school has assemblies twice a week –on a Monday and Thursday morning at 9am. We love to
have parents and friends join us at these times. As Christmas draws closer and more time is needed for Carol Service
practice, there will be no Thursday assemblies for the month of December. We look forward to you joining with us
again in the New Year.
Grainne Darlington
Principal
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Taking To The High Seas
O
n 1st September a fleet of twelve identical, 70foot, stripped down racing yachts left St. Katherine’s Dock in London to take part in the Clipper
Round the World race. Each yacht is sponsored by a
brand or place – and manned with a fully-qualified
skipper, employed to lead the amateur crews safely
around the globe. Because of its amateur status and
varied crew profile, don’t for a moment consider this
to be some sort of easy option. The crews have to
work hard to become winners and it’s not unusual
that boats might finish within minutes of each other
after three weeks and 3,000 miles of ocean racing.
T
he circumnavigation is done in 8 legs, comprising
a total of 16 races. About half of each crew is
taking part in the whole adventure, while the rest of
the 20-person crew will join for one or more legs.
From London the fleet sailed via Brest to Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town and on to Albany in Western Australia, experiencing severe storms in the Southern
Ocean. For the first time in their 17-year history, the
Clippers will take part in the renowned Sydney to
Hobart race starting on St. Stephen’s Day. They then
sail on to Brisbane and via Singapore to Qingdoa and
across the Pacific to San Francisco. The last legs will
take them via the Panama Canal and Jamaica to New
York, then Derry and Den Helder before finally arriving
back in London in the middle of July.
W
endy White, who grew up in Kilgobbin but has
lived in the UK since 2000, joins the crew of the
Derry~Londonderry~Doire, skippered by Derry native
Sean McCarter, in Albany to take part in the 3 legs to
San Francisco. To date Wendy has been responsible for
the yacht’s website www.derrygoround.co.uk and before she set off wrote :
S
o it is nearly time for me to pack my bags and head
to Albany to meet the other Lepre-Seans to continue my adventure aboard herself, Derry˜Londonderry˜Doire. I have finished work now and packed up my
Wendy at the wheel
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Taking To The High Seas
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house.. Below I have tried to answer a couple of questions! (The answers to some other questions are: No,
we don't have showers - wet wipes and good personal
hygiene only; I don't have a private berth - we bunk
share 4 hours on, 4 hours off; we are racing 24 hours there are no 'overnight ports' that miraculously appear... and no, there is definitely no cocktail hour or
relaxing on deck!)
S
o one of the most frequently asked questions is
Why? What made you do it? I thought I knew
the answer but now I think Clipper just ‘caught me’
and I knew I needed to be on the race.
I
have never sailed before – hadn’t even been on a
boat (other than the Ferry from Dun Laoghaire to
Holyhead regularly as a child) – until I started my Clipper training. Since my Clipper journey has begun I
have been blown away by the Clipper family, the
amazing relationships, the most incredible stories of
generosity, financial struggle, personal challenges,
courage, trust and empathy. I have great admiration
for all the skippers and I have often been humbled by
their knowledge and exemplary teaching.
B
I
horns, face your fears and live.
have a fantastic job (well, I had – I resigned to do
the race), a privileged position to be involved in
people’s lives and sometimes to make a difference with
their care. I have witnessed some of the greatest acts
of courage as people have fought back from trauma,
illness and disease because they want to live life to the
full. To those patients, their friends and families who
have thanked me for making a difference I am truly
grateful – this makes even a bad day worthwhile.
My only Clipper regret to date is that I decided against
doing the whole race. I was emotional when my fellow
crew mates, friends, skipper and our beautiful boat
Derry˜Londonderry˜Doire disappeared down the
Thames out to sea at race start…
Now as I prepare to pack my bag and face what lies
ahead, I will pause to think of all those who overcome
incredible challenges every day just to live. You are my
heroes.
Mary White
www.clipperroundtheworld.com
http://www.derrygoround.co.uk/crew-diaries-take-arisk-and-make-a-difference/#comment-99
efore my Level 1 training I was fearful of going
up the mast. In reality going up it was great fun
- though my dad still reckons 90ft up is a bit high!
What I did realise after my level 1 training was that it
was the helming (driving the Bus) that I feared!
D
espite my track record of reversing a large
white vehicle into a tree, I never thought I
would have a problem with helming. My first experience was in the dark, with no instruction, very choppy
seas, the main sail reefed in and stay sail up- what
could go wrong there are no trees at sea?! I slammed
every wave as the boat crashed down the other side
and even managed to crash gybe at one point. (Not
good for those who don’t sail). Fishermen and trawlers in the area were most probably very worried as
my course was definitely not straight!
D
uring subsequent training they have allowed me
back on the helm to practice and I’ve read lots
more too, so I hope to keep the Derry Bus on course
when I am allowed to take the helm. (Hopefully it will
give you something to watch out for, Armchair Sailors!).
S
ince starting my Clipper experience I have pondered on what lies ahead and I have often been
reminded of how important it is to grab life by the
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Harvest Thanksgiving in Kilternan
- What A Wonderful Weekend!
T
he Church packed on Friday night with people
from the area, from Sandyford parish, from
Stillorgan parish and elsewhere – all eager to give
God his worth and to hear Ruth Elmes preach. It was
Ruth’s first time back in the parish since she was ordained. With the help of Dahlia and Dandelion Ruth
encouraged us to be faithful, determined and persistent in our following of Jesus Christ, the way, the
truth and the light.
A
gain on Sunday morning, as we held the Parish
Family Harvest, the Church was full and a lively
place it was with participation from the Junior Choir
leading, “If I were a butterfly” and the anthem “My
Favourite Things” from the Sound of Music. Young
people were also involved in the prayers and in assisting Mr Alan Rhodes in his address. Alan, a diocesan lay
minister attached to Tullow Parish, encouraged us to
realise that when all contribute to the life of the
Church, and when all pool our resources and reach out
to others, great things can happen – even making soup
from a stone!
A
s we thank the guest speakers we also thank parishioners who had decorated the church so
beautifully, artistically and effectively with flowers,
fruit, vegetables and the groceries given through the
school. We are grateful for all these gifts which on
Monday morning were brought to
Bray Women’s Refuge – our thanks
to those who cleared the church.
F
ollowing services the congregation were treated to wonderful
refreshments in the parish hall.
These were served on Friday by and
on behalf of the Select Vestry Members and on Sunday morning by parents of the Junior Choir. Thank you
all.
W
e are grateful also to the Junior and Senior Choirs who so
beautifully led the worship. To all
who are able to support the retiring
collection in aid of the Church of
Ireland Bishop’s Appeal and The
Luyengo Farm Project in Swaziland
(United Society) – thank you.
T
he School Harvest Assembly
took place in the church on
Thursday morning the 10th October.
First Class led an excellent assembly
and many parents were present.
Following the assembly Mrs Heather
Fry spoke to the children about the
shoe box appeal, showing them a
video made at Kilternan Church of
Ireland National School which was
one of the first schools to support
the appeal.
Now countrywide,
Shoeboxes bring joy and hope to
children who are less well off.
A wonderful weekend.
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Christmas Activities At Christ
Church Cathedral
C
hrist
Church Cathedral is delighted to announce the return
of the annual Christmas Concert featuring the resident Cathedral Choir on Wednesday 11th and
Thursday 12th December at 8pm.
U
nder the direction of Ian Keatley, Director of
Music at Christ Church Cathedral, the choir will
be accompanied by acclaimed organist and composer, David Bremner. Truly there is no better way to
celebrate the season than by enjoying Christmas in
the magnificent and beautiful setting of Christ Church
Cathedral.
S
inging a wide variety of classic carols
and modern favourites,
the renowned choir will
inspire and entertain,
whilst the rousing audience carols will really
get you into the Christmas spirit. Complimentary mulled wine and
mince pies will be
served during the interval. Sing along with old fa-
vourites such as O Come, All Ye Faithful, be inspired by
glorious choral gems such as Good King Wenceslas and
Silent Night along with the sterling voices of the Cathedral Choir in a beautiful candle-lit setting. This year, to
celebrate Benjamin Britten's centenary, the choir will
sing his choral masterpiece, A Ceremony of Carols,
which will be accompanied by acclaimed harpist, Dianne Marshall.
Tickets are selling fast and are available from entertainment.ie
T
here are many more
concerts happening
throughout December,
featuring the Mornington Singers, The Trinity
Orchestra, the Irish Baroque Orchestra and
New Dublin Voices, to
name but a few - for
more details check out
our facebook page or
visit the website.
O
n Saturday 21st December to mark the Winter
Solstice, Christ Church Cathedral will celebrate
the returning of the light with Vivaldi's stunning 'The
Four Seasons by Candlelight' featuring the Orchestra
of St Cecilia with acclaimed violinist, Róisin Walters.
This concert begin at 8pm sharp and tickets are available now.
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Income—
Income—It’s a Life or Death Situation
O
ne evening in October,
David dropped in to help us
with our plans for Evan’s baptism. During the conversation,
David asked did we have a will a sensible and appropriate question when you’ve the responsibility of parenthood. Being in
the life and pensions industry
for over 20 years I suggested
David also ask young families if
they have reviewed their life
insurance arrangements. As a result of my question,
I’m now writing this article for Klips!
T
he fact of the matter is that Ireland’s adult population, with dependants, is grossly under insured. An
estimated 43% of adults in Ireland have no life cover
whatsoever. The strange thing is that we all have a
sense of responsibility when it comes to insuring the
tangible things in life, such as our home, our car and
sometimes even our family pets - the very thing often
overlooked in terms of insurance is the most important
of all, ourselves and our families.
L
et’s begin at the beginning. The life insurance industry exists because we don’t know if we are going to live long or die soon, hence the need for retirement planning and life insurance. To me the key to
both is about securing sufficient income. In other
words, replacing an income in the event of an untimely
death or replacing an income when you cease working.
W
e tend to think about retirement far more in
terms of income than in terms of life insurance.
Lots of pension advisers will ask you “if you were to retire tomorrow what percentage of your income would
you need, to maintain your current lifestyle”? I am a
firm believer that we should adopt the same approach
with life insurance planning. Ask
yourself the following question if I had died yesterday, what
percentage of my income would
be required by my dependents
to maintain their current and
future lifestyle?
H
opefully this leads you to
go on and assess the actual
monthly income needed, where
that income would come from
and most importantly, does a
life cover ‘income gap’ exist?
get a good idea of how much cover you
Y ouwouldcanneed
by considering the following 3 items:
1. Regular Income: You should consider how much of
your current monthly pay is used to keep your household running. You should also consider any additional
costs that might be incurred as a result of death e.g.
childcare costs.
2. Lump Sum Amounts: You need to think about what
once off payments would have to be made on death.
For example, this could include payments to cover existing loans, such as a car loan, debts, funeral expenses, or funds you would like to be made available
to your dependants.
3. Existing Cover: You need to take account of any existing life cover you may have, whether this be another
insurance policy or a benefit paid by your employer.
This will reduce the amount of income cover you need.
I
f you do have an ‘income gap’, it’s worth remembering that income on death life insurance is a simple,
cost effective way of providing peace of mind and ensuring your family are financially secure following an
untimely death.
I
f you would like to talk to someone about
putting an appropriate solution in place, the
best place to start is with a qualified financial
adviser (QFA). We have several I know of
within the parish. If you would like an introduction to a QFA, please drop me a line at
[email protected] or call me on
087 226 2545.
Michael Gordon is married to Caroline and they
have two young children. He is Head of Marketing in New Ireland Assurance Company.
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Kilternan Parish Church of Ireland
Q
uite a few years ago in order to make the Parish
Church more visible and welcoming a double sided
road sign was erected – all quite properly of course,
with planning permission gained. Not all saw the reason for such a sign. Some would have preferred the
old, flat style. However, as more and more cars passed
by it seemed important that we “market” the church’s
presence and offer a welcome to all to both services
and parish. Many realised the good sense of such a
visible sign.
T
he years having taken their toll on the “new” sign,
two generous ladies in the parish, Mrs Elizabeth
(Liz) Irvine and Mrs Rosemary Ruttle have kindly sponsored a new Church Sign – now in place. They have
done so in memory of their beloved husbands, Laurence and David respectively.
W
e thank Liz and Rosemary for their generous
and useful gift to the parish.
A New Halls Facility for Kilternan
Parish—
Parish— ‘Kilternan Centre’
only a few of the older parishioners will reP erhaps
call the Revd J B Fisher’s letter to parishioners in
➠ Generous contributions from several parish fami-
1962. In his letter the then rector spoke of the need to
upgrade the Parish Hall, built 1839. From time to time
in the intervening years Select Vestry’s have tried to
grasp the nettle and provide suitable modern facilities
that would serve the parish and where possible meet at
least some community need.
N
F
E
A
ollowing several years of dedicated work the Select
Vestry is now in a position to proceed with plans.
A. To refurbish the existing Parochial Hall – a listed
building and
B. To build to the rear a new hall, social area, meeting
room, kitchen, changing/shower rooms and stores.
lies.
eedless to say further monies will be required
over the next three years as we manage the project in its development and building stages. It is the
Select Vestry’s intention that no burden of debt will
fall on the parish following the build.
ven at this early stage the management of the
new halls facility is under consideration and
needs to be in place sooner rather than later to consider supervision of usage, security, cleaning and
management and the marketing of the facility. Perhaps you see yourself being involved in this work?
utline plans along the lines of those on display at
Easter Vestry Meetings in 2012 and 2013 are being finalised and prepared, to be lodged for planning
permission early in January 2014. This exciting and
much needed project has being made possible by:
O
nother important matter is what we call the new
facility so that it is welcoming and accessible to
the widest range of people and usage in the parish
and outside it. You will see in the heading to this
item the words “Kilternan Centre” – what do you
think?
➠ Cash held on deposit in the Representative Church
pray for all involved in progressing this
P lease
work – the Select Vestry, the design and finance
Body – the proceeds of the aborted sale of Glebe
Lands in 2007.
➠ The sale of two parish properties – the Endowed
School and Oleandri.
teams and the particular disciplines of architect,
quantity surveyor and engineers.
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FROM HERE TO THERE WITH
DEENA POULOSE & MANOJ MATHEW
BY VINCENT SUPPLE
I
interviewed this charming Indian couple in their
rented accommodation in the grounds of Glebe
House Nursing Home, Kilternan, where they both work
for the Cowper Care organisation. Cowper Care is an
approved Charity, owned and operated by the United
Church of Ireland Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough
that provides care to older people on an interdenominational basis.
D
eena is currently on maternity leave and introduced me to her four weeks old baby boy Jaiden.
He is a brother for Joel who is three and a half years
old and just started playschool at Tree House Montessori, Kilternan. Both children were born in Dublin so I
asked her about the birthing experience in hospital.
She said, “I have the highest praise for the staff and for
the quality of care at Coombe Women & Infants Hospital. In India, I would have to pay a small fortune for
that level of care. Also I think it’s wonderful to have six
months paid maternity leave in Ireland”. I ventured to
ask if they would be having any more kids. “As God’s
wish” she said, “a daughter would be nice for us and a
sister for the boys but we will have to leave that in the
hands of God”.
D
eena and Manoj are married and both come
from the District of Ernakulam in the State of
Kerala, India. Their family homes are about 50kms
apart. On the map you can find Kerala, on the west
coast, down South almost at the point. They both
come from farming backgrounds but neither one followed that tradition, choosing instead careers in the
medical field. Deena has a Degree in Nursing and occupies the position of Clinical Nurse Manager in Glebe
House Nursing Home. Manoj too has a Nursing Degree and also a Degree in Computer Science. He is
employed as a Health Care Assistant relief worker.
M
anoj has two brothers and one sister. His sister
is married and settled in India. Both brothers
are abroad studying and working. Deena has two sisters, one studying nursing in India and the other
working as a nurse in Australia. Deena admits that
before the year 2000 she had never heard of Ireland.
(Continued on page 17)
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FROM HERE TO THERE WITH
DEENA POULOSE & MANOJ MATHEW
BY VINCENT SUPPLE
(Continued from page 16)
Her cousin, who was already in Ireland, encouraged
her to come here and she did in 2006. The culture,
food, weather, everything was very new and very
strange for her. She came to work in Glebe House but
had to move to work in Bailey’s Nursing Home in Co.
Sligo for three months. She lived with the Walsh family at Cruckawn House, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo and was
overwhelmed at the welcome she received from Joe
and Maeve. They made her feel like one of their own
family and became very dear friends. Last year sadly
Maeve passed away. Deena remembers this with a
tear in her eyes. In Tubbercurry on her first Christmas
away from home it snowed. She had never seen snow
and was delighted with the feel of it and even the
taste of it! She wrote her name in it but she thought
she would die from the cold. She felt really miserable
the day she arrived in Tubbercurry but not for long as
the Walsh family came to her rescue within a matter
of hours. ”I will never ever forget them” Deena says.
appears to be very happy with his work schedule as
he can still find time to spend with his family. The
family are very happy in Kilternan. They know about
fifty Indian families in the community and feel they
have many Irish friends. Deena likes the people she
meets and senses that they are good and kind and,
believe it or not, ............she loves our Irish weather!
M
y thanks to Deena and Manoj, it was a pleasure
talking to you both.
Vincent
Re-published by the kind permission of Three Rock
Panorama.
S
o, here she was, returned from Tubbercurry to
Dublin, a single girl age 24 and, by Indian standards, of marriageable age. Back home in the District
of Ernakulam, a certain Manoj Mathew was in the
same boat, single age 26. The Indian approach to
courtship and marriage is a lot different from our
Western culture. Young people of marriageable age
may individually seek out a partner but only in very
prescribed circumstances. Parents too are entitled to
seek out suitable partners for their offspring with the
use of mediating people and with the use of any matrimonial website. This is quite common in the State of
Kerala but not everywhere in India. Independently,
Deena in Dublin and Manoj in India used the“Chavara
Matrimony.com” website. They put up their photographs and their profile on the website, specified the
qualities and attributes they required in a partner and
hoped for the best. Both stated their Christian beliefs
and they both indicated a preference for a nurse as a
partner so it was no surprise that they found each
other and they seem to me to be a perfect fit!
T
he wedding took place on 27th Jan. 2009 in India
and they started their married life in Dublin.
Deena worked for a couple of years at the Beacon Hospital but she is pleased now to be living and working at
Glebe House. As a relief worker Manoj could be working in any of the Cowper Care centres in Dublin and
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Kids Korner
The four weeks prior to Christmas are known as the season of ADVENT (latin for arrival or coming).
Advent is a very special time of hope and anticipation where we await the arrival of Jesus
the Light of the World.
During Advent there are no flowers decorating the church, but it is customary to have an
Advent Wreath.
The Advent Wreath is made from a circle of evergreen plants such as holly or ivy which
symbolise God’s never ending love for us. Four candles are fixed around the circle and
another is placed in the middle.
On the first Sunday a purple candle is lit. This candle represents HOPE and the prayers
for this day will focus on hope.
On the second Sunday another purple candle is lit. This is to
symbolise God’s PEACE and reminds us of the prophets who foretold that the Messiah
would be born.
The third candle represents LOVE and reminds us of John the Baptist who
baptised Jesus.
The fourth candle, a pink one, symbolises JOY and we remember Mary’s joy when
the angel Gabriel told her she was to have a special baby.
On Christmas Day a white candle is lit in the middle of the wreath to
celebrate the birth of Jesus, the light of the world.
Find the bible passage in the grid below by firstly deleting all the COLOURS, then the MONTHS, then delete all the
NUMBERS, then the ANIMALS, and finally delete all the PLACE names
RED
TWELVE
PREPARE
ORANGE
DOG
GREEN
ELEPHANT
THE
JANUARY
DUBLIN
JULY
PIG
NINE
NOVEMBER
MAY
TWENTY
EIGHT
YELLOW
JUNE
COW
NAVY
FOUR
ATHLONE
SILVER
WAY
DEER
FIFTY
BELFAST
OF
FIVE
GOLD
GALWAY
THE
SEVEN
DOG
PURPLE
MAKE
EIGHTY
ONE
PINK
YELLOW
SNAKE
GORILLA
PATH
YE
CAT
SEVEN
WHITE
GREY
AUGUST
CHIMP
TWO
INDIGO
TEN
SIXTY
GREEN
OCTOBER
LORD
SIX
WHITE
BLACK
STRAIGHT
CORK
BLUE
HIS
MARCH
NINETY
RED
SEVEN
APRIL
------- -- --- --- -- --- ----.
----. —-- -------- --- ---See if you have the right answer by checking your bible at Luke chapter 3 verse 4.
ADVENT CHRISTMAS TREE CRAFT Why not try this fun and easy way to count down to Christmas.
You will need:need:- a sheet of paper or card, crayons, markers or colouring
pencils, Glue stick and scissors
Instructions:Instructions:- Using the Christmas tree template at the back of this page, cut out a Christmas tree on card or paper. (you can use green paper/card or white and colour it green).
There are twenty four decorations on the template on the opposite page, colour one in each
day starting on the 1st December and glue it to your tree.
Finally on Christmas Day draw your own special star on the top of your tree.
O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait
for his coming. Amen.
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A Change In The Rota
Of Church Services For 2014
A
s the parish finds it so difficult to get sufficient
people to lead Sunday Club – and when we do
have leaders, so few children attend regularly, let us
try another way!
I
n January 2014 the rota of church services will
change slightly:
The 8.30am Celebration of the Holy Communion will
remain – 1st and 3rd Sundays – traditional; 2nd and 4th
Sundays- contemporary styles.
The 10.30am service will follow a slightly new pattern:
1st Sunday: Family/all age worship.
2nd Sunday: Holy Communion – contemporary style.
3rd Sunday: Family Communion.
4th Sunday: Morning Prayer – contemporary style.
5th Sunday: experimental form.
I
hope the change in pattern will be more accessible
to families and children as we try to make a genuine effort to reach this important sector of the parish
and to deepen the sense of belonging, identity and
faith of families and our children. The rational for
these changes is as follows: Older, established people
of faith in the parish are very faithful in their worship
of almighty God and in supporting the church. As we
seek to engage with younger families and children we
need to be ready to work hard so that we reach
them. Children are God’s greatest creation. They are
entrusted to our care as parents and guardians and in
Baptism. Therefore we need to engage with and encourage them so that they too feel a sense of belonging and find faith in Jesus Christ, the God of love.
O
bviously we can still consider running Sunday
Club on 2nd and 4th Sundays but let us try first
with this change in service rota and emphasis on em-
Christmas Services In the
Parish Church of Kilternan
Sunday 15th December @ 8:00pm
Community Carol Service
followed by refreshments.
Thursday 19th December @ 7:30pm
4th,5th and 6th Classes
of Kilternan Church of Ireland
National School hold their
Carol Service.
Friday 20th December @ 9:00am
@ 11:00am
1st, 2nd and 3rd Class School Carol Service.
Junior and Senior Infant Nativity Services.
Sunday 22nd December @ 8:30am
@ 10:30am
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Parish Carol Service followed by Refreshments.
Monday 23rd December @ 2:30pm
A Celebration of the Holy
Communion in Glebe House
CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday 24th December @ 11:30pm
CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday 25th December @ 8:30
@ 10:30am
The First Holy Communion
of Christmas with Hymns
and Carols.
Holy Communion
with Hymns and Carols.
Family Communion with Hymns and Carols
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Hello Magazine Vies With
Burry Green Magazine
who are avid readers of “Hello” MagaP arishioners
zine and who follow the “Goings On” of the British
Royal Family will have seen photos and articles on the
baptism of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge.
T
he Burry Green Magazine a Presbyterian Congregation in South Wales where Rev Iain Hodgins, son
of Jimmy Hodgins, Alexandra Close, Kilternan Care
Centre, ministers also features Prince Georges Baptism, if with a slightly different focus!
A SIMPLE TASK
T
he baptism of Prince George at the Chapel Royal in
St. James’ Palace was a very special occasion for
his parents, William and Catherine. Prince George will
one day be King and the Supreme Governor of the
Church of England. In the presence of a select group
of family and friends, including the Queen and Prince
Philip, William and Catherine professed their own faith
and promised to bring George up in the Christian Faith.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, baptised
Prince George with water from the River Jordan.
of our life’s journey are fulfilled”.
A
ll parents want their children to enjoy a happy
and fulfilled life. We want our children and
grandchildren to enjoy God’s creation unspoilt, to
have a good education and not to be over-burdened
by debt. The most
important thing we
can pass on to our
children, however, is
an example of moral
integrity and living
faith. Being a parent is very demanding especially for those bringing up children on their
own. We are all conscious of failing in many ways,
but talking to them about God and Jesus, and praying
with them, is so important. The Bible encourages
parents to teach their children the principles of God’s
truth, “Repeat them again and again to your children.
Talk about them when you are at home and when you
are away on a journey, when you are lying down and
when you are getting up again”. King Solomon, who
had many children, encouraged them to remember
his teaching, “My child, never forget I have taught
you. Store my commands in your heart, for they will
give you a long and satisfying life”. Let’s pray that
Prince George, and many other children, will know
Jesus and his love as the centre of their lives.
Many thanks to Rev Peter Milsom
T
he Archbishop told the parents and godparents
that they had a “simple task”, to: “Make sure he
knows who Jesus is. Speak to him, read stories about
him. Introduce him in prayer. Help him to grow and
flourish into the person God has created and called him
to be.” He said that the baptism service was centred
on “Jesus, who calls each of us to take a journey.” He
added that the Prince would share the life of Christ
with others, which would be “both very costly and infinitely rewarding”, and concluded: “With Christ and his
love as our centre, all the needs we meet are faced, all
the hopes we have are shaped, and all the possibilities
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EUCHARISTIC WONDERS
Sit up and give ear, you disbelievers
Take heart from what I write.
Have you heard of Lanciano
And its extraordinary deed of might ?
Lanciano, a medium sized Italian town
About halfway down and E
Beside the Maiello Mountain
And the Adriatic Sea.
In the Church of St. Francis in that town
And in a monstrance there
Lie relics from the eighth century
An event so rich and rare
A Basilian monk who doubted
Consecrated hosts were body and blood
Saw them change before his dubious eyes
Terrifying him where he
stood.
In November 1970 scientific
tests were carried out
On 20mg of body and 318mg
of blood.
The body was identified as
human heart muscle
And the other, human type
AB blood.
Science has attested to the
miracle performed
And this is wonderful news.
That those selfsame relics continue to exist
Is a thought one should not lose.
In the 14th century at O Cebreiro
A like event is said to have occurred.
Others at Ovieto, Santarem, and Siena
Suggest such ought not be ignored.
William D
October 2013
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CONFIRMATION
2014
C
ONFIRMATION 2014 for the North East Glendalough Rural Deanery, which Kilternan Parish is
part of, will take place in Christ Church, Bray on Sunday
the 16th of February 2014 at 3:00pm. We are delighted
that eight young people have offered for Confirmation,
classes for which started on Sunday the 3rd of November
2013. Please pray for Jake, Eoghan, Emma, Benita,
Callum, Daragh, Eve and Eva.
lecting food, hoping
that
parishioners
would like to help by
putting some food in
the box at the back of
the Church as regularly as possible.
Wholesome,
basic
groceries are most
welcome, the bargain baskets in the Supermarkets being a good source.
T
T
his means that the Rector has supplies readily available as need arises. Any surplus that accumulates I
pass on to the local branch of St. Vincent de Paul that
has a committee of visitors who know who particularly
needs help. They are very grateful for whatever we
give them, and regularly express their gratitude.
A
I
TULLOW PARISH CHURCH
ullow Parish will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in
2014. As part of these celebrations, which will continue throughout the year, there will be a “Big Sing” on
the 19th January 2014.
limited number of Kilternan parishioners have
been invited and we have been asked to suggest
two hymns or pieces for inclusion in the service. Names
of those wishing to attend need to be given to the Rector before Christmas – unfortunately he cannot guarantee places will be available for everyone.
CAPPELLA CONCERT
D
espite a very wet night on Friday 18th October, a
good number of people turned up in church to
hear Cappella give a lively and varied concert. Cappella
is a small mixed choir conducted by Vincent Whelan and
accompanied by Celine Kelly.
During the evening the choir
sang a wide range of pieces
from classical to popular ending with a lovely version of
‘Bless this House’. While introducing each piece Vincent
Whelan told us a bit about
the choir and their achievements. As well as giving regular concerts at home they have taken part in competitions in the U.K., France, Germany and the Czech Republic. A big thank you to Vincent and the choir for a great
evening and we look forward to their return before too
long.
FOOD BOX FOR THE HUNGRY
S
ome years ago the Mothers' Union started collecting food on a weekly basis for people in need in the
neighbourhood. Since then the branch is 'on hold' and
not active, but I am happy to continue to look after col-
f you have any queries, please contact me at 295
5619.
Many thanks
Dorothy Elliott
I am grateful to Dorothy for undertaking this important
role in helping to meet real need in our neighbourhood.
David
REACHING OUT TO OTHERS IN THEIR
TIMES OF NEED—ESPECIALLY AT
CHRISTMAS
A
s usual at Christmas services we will have retiring
collections to support financially those experiencing critical need. We think at this time of the people of
the Philippines. Also ongoing structural development in
the Luyengo Farm Project in Swaziland.
T
he Archbishops of the Church of Ireland have appealed for donations to assist in the critical need of
the people of the Philippines so devastated by Typhoon
Haiyan. In the face of this
massive need I hope people can give generously
either by sending donations to the Bishops Appeal (Philippines) as detailed on Page 13 of this
edition or by putting your
donation in the basket at the church door over Christmas Services.
T
hose who wish may continue to support the United
Society (Us) Luyengo Farm Project – details of
which may be seen at www.lindaatuspg.blogspot.com
or www.uspgireland.org
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JOTTINGS
NEW GUTTERS AND
DOWNPIPES FOR THE
CHURCH OF KILTERNAN
PARISH
I
n late October new gutters and downpipes were provided for the Church. The old gutters, of light extruded aluminium, had been
in place for thirty five/forty
years but wear and tear had
resulted in quite a number
of leaks. New gutters again
of extruded aluminium but
now 2.4mm gauge, were
erected at a competitive
cost of €6k including VAT. IT
would be wonderful if a Parishioner or Parish Family
might be in a position to sponsor this cost, substantial
though it is.
SUPPORT YOUR PARISH
A
s Christmas and the parish financial year end rapidly
draw nearer I would like to remind those who have
over the years contributed
to the Parish on an annual
basis and have not yet
done so this year ---- that
the Parish looks forward
to receiving your contribution before the accounts
are closed. In addition, if
you have not normally
contributed or answered our call in 2012/13 to support
the efforts of maintaining and running the parish - we
would remind you that our work continues, and your
support would be much appreciated.
C
ontributions can be either sent to the Parish Office
or to me Ann O’Neill, 23 Glencairn Avenue, The
Gallops, Leopardstown, Dublin 18. Envelopes or a form
for standing order may also be obtained from the Parish Office please phone the office on 01 295 2643 or
email [email protected] .
W
ishing you all a very Happy Christmas and Thank
You to one and all who faithfully support your Parish in so many ways.
Ann O’Neill, Treasurer
STUDENTSHIP IN RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
I
n order to encourage the teaching of Religious Education in secondary schools in the United Dioceses, the
Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Board of Education
offers at least one Studentship each year to a graduate
in Biblical Studies and/or Theological
Studies or other suitably qualified person, who is a
member of the Church of Ireland and who is interested in teaching Religious Education or undertaking
school chaplaincy work.
T
he Studentship will make a payment to a suitable
candidate in lieu of a fee for hours of Religious
education he or she teaches while studying for the
Post Graduate Diploma in Education or chaplaincy
training course if the candidate is not being paid a fee
by some other body. A contribution towards the candidate's college fees for the Post Graduate Diploma in
Education or chaplaincy training course will also be paid
if the fees are not being paid by some other body.
A
pplications are invited from graduates or those
who expect to graduate next
June - closing date 31sl January
2014.
A
pplication forms and further
details may be obtained from
Mrs. M. Dunne, Secretary, Dublin
and Glendalough
Diocesan
Board of Education, Southgreen, Kildare, Co. Kildare. Tel. 045 521 229.
Email: [email protected]
CONSECRATION OF THE FIRST
FEMALE BISHOP IN
THE CHURCH OF
IRELAND
O
n Saturday the 30th November 2013, St. Andrews Day, in Christ Church
Cathedral, Dublin the Rev
Patricia Louise Storey, MA,
BTH. was consecrated Bishop
of Meath and Kildare. Made
Deacon in 1997 and Priested
in 1998 the Rev Pat Storey
served curacies in Ballymena
and in Glenavy before becoming Rector of St.
Augustine’s, Londonderry in 2004. Rev Storey has been
active in leading social responsibility projects in the City
of Derry, recently with particular reference to Derry’s
Year of Culture.
W
e pray for the new Bishop of Meath and Kildare
as she ministers to clergy and laity in her dioceses’ takes her place in the House of Bishops and takes
up other responsibilities within the wider church at
home and abroad.
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FROM A WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE:
T
hank you to Canon
Aisling Shine who
was the first of a series
of women speaker’s at
our Sunday Services.
On Sunday the 20th of
October Aisling, a state
registered nurse and
midwife, a canon of
Christ Church Cathedral
and a director of Cowper Care Centre, the
diocesan
millennium
initiative for older people, both encouraged and challenged us around the subject of healing and wholeness. A good start!
W
e also express our gratitude to Anne Thurston,
author, lecturer and broadcaster for her insight
into the difficult passage Luke 21:5-19, in which Anne
found so much hope and encouragement in putting our
trust in Jesus Christ, the focus of new Israel and fulfiller
of the Law and the Prophets.
GOOD READS FOR
THE HOLIDAY SEA-
AND TIME STOOD STILL by ALICE TAYLOR
Released in 2012 by Brandon.
T
his is a lovely read and might be helpful to those who
have been bereaved in either the recent or distant
past.
In a STRANGE LAND….. People with Dementia and
the Local Church by Malcolm Goldsmith
Published by 4M Publications
T
his book is a mine of information and of practical suggestions – a must for every church congregation, residential home or family where there is dementia…..
THIS TOO WILL PASS by Helen Exley
Published by Helen Exley Giftbooks;
www.helenexleygiftbooks.com
This book is for all who have experienced real lows in life.
With profoundly inspirational quotes and beautifully illustrations it would be a truly thoughtful gift for Christmas.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY AND
ARMISTICE
O
SON
THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
1910-1911 (Alderman
Thomas Kelly TD)
A
n unusual book, recently published by the Dublin
Civic Trust. Alderman Kelly wrote 45 articles for the
journal Sinn Fein, which were originally published in
1910-1911. They cover, roughly, the period 1850-1900,
and deal with the occupations, crafts, lives of the people
of central Dublin, and the stories associated with them.
Kelly did meticulous research, but he undoubtedly had
an agenda, which gives the book personality.
T
he articles were discovered by Sheila Carden, granddaughter of the alderman, and painstakingly edited
by her. The book is copiously illustrated by David Rowe.
It is available, at €15, directly from the Dublin Civic Trust,
4 Castle Street, Dublin 2, or from a growing number of
bookshops, including Opening Minds, Ballinteer Shopping Centre; the Book Shop, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre; Rathgar Bookshop, 100 Rathgar Road; Hampton
Books, 93a Morehampton Road.
ur thanks and congratulations to Mr Albert Sutton, a
veteran of the 2nd World War and a parishioner who
has lived in Alexandra Crescent,
Glebe Road, for just over a
year. Albert spoke in church
on Remembrance Sunday and
was busy around that time attending the Remembrance Day
service in St Patrick’s Cathedral,
appearing on national television and speaking on national
radio.
ECCLESIASTICAL SOCKS!
M
any moons ago, while attending a series of lectures
of historical and social issues at University College
Galway, my friend and I also went to a public panel discussion there chaired by an eminent cleric.
U
I
nfortunately the only available seats were right up at
the front against the high platform and we were almost looking at floor level.
cannot remember the exact subject matters but one
factor remains firmly in the memory. We were entertained to a great variety of socks but with one exception.
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JOTTINGS
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hunt and his band from Clonmel at Seapoint Ballroom or
the Hanger on Sunday nights irrespective of whether you
were at your best or not for work on Monday.
I
t came to pass sometime later that a group of young
men enjoyed a swim at the men’s bathing place at the
end of the Prom (the women were at the other end as the
Bishop probably desired). As the men were getting
dressed they were expressing their opinion of the Bishop
and his ban in fairly colourful language. During this two
more elderly men appeared from the waves and proceeded to dress. The conversation died fairly quickly
when one gent put on his red socks.
I
often wonder if this incident had any effect on the lifting of the ban a long time afterwards. They say clothes
maketh the man – but we should give credit to socks as
well.
JW
ON A LIGHTER NOTE !
I
t was a display of blue/red which on examination were
the feet of a noted monk clad in sandals. Next to him
a very solid pair of hand knitted aran socks which must
have consumed the half of a
sheep’s wool sported by a
prominent archaeologist. A
very conventional tartan pair
was next and then the highlight of the exhibition – a
bright red pair. It transpired
that these were occupied by
no less a personage than the
good Bishop of Galway.
N
ow at that time His Lordship was very keen to ensure that his flock were in prime condition on Sunday mornings to attend to their religious duties so he
banned Saturday night dances which did little to endear
him to the younger generation. You could indulge yourself in the delights of the Clipper Carlton or Mick Dela-
The Editorial Team of the
Kilternan Klips wish all our Readers a Happy and Peaceful Christmas
and New Year !
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KILTERNAN PARISH
DIOCESES OF DUBLIN
- REGISTER OF VESTRY PERSONS
I
n January each year there is an opportunity to “sign up” as registered
vestry members of the parish. Those
registering in this manner are called
“Registered Vestry Persons”.
I
of ministry, the upkeep of buildings, lighting and heating and its diocesan assessment.
can only be expected to conP eople
tribute as generously as individuals
n view of the census held in all
Church of Ireland church’s on the 3rd, 17th and 24th
November 2013, perhaps January 2014 will have
greater significance and people will wish to be registered as members of Kilternan Parish. To this end
two forms have been printed on the back page
of this issue of Kilternan Klips:
or families can afford. Methods of supporting the parish financially are given below. I hope they set out the
position in a manner that allows you to see how you
can be part of this.
➠ “A Resident” member of the parish is one
Envelope Scheme—Parishioners who worship
regularly in church may obtain envelopes which
cover each Sunday of the year. Using the envelope weekly enables parishioners to spread their
giving over the year.
who lives within the parish boundaries
and who worships in and supports the parish and its activities.
➠ An “Accustomed“ member of the parish is one
who lives outside the parish boundaries but
who worships in and supports the parish and its
activities.
W
hat or who is a Parishioner? This is a question
that regularly exercises the Rector and sometimes others, for example the Church
Wardens when with the Rector, they
must adjudicate on who has burial
rights in the parish graveyard!
A practical definition of a parishioner is:
➠ One who regularly worships in the parish
church;
➠ Who supports the parish financially;
➠ And who is involved in parish activities.
I
hope this “definition” embraces you and that if
you are not already a registered vestry person you
might wish to complete one of the two forms on the
back page of Klips, returning it on the collection
plate in Church early in January 2014.
“What is the best or most appropriate manner in
which I can support the parish financially?”
A
s times and people’s circumstances have
changed over the years and in the current economically difficult period people’s ability to support
the parish financially may also have changed. The
flip side is the parish must continue to meet its cost
Annual Subscription—Where, before 31st December
each year, a contribution is made to the parish.
Standing Order—Lets face it, many do not get to
church on a regular basis and may find setting up a
bank standing order the easiest/most appropriate
method of financially supporting the parish.
N.B. Each of the above methods allows the parish to
credit ‘giving’ to individuals. Where such giving is €250
or over the parish can claim a tax rebate from Revenue in respect of both
PAYE and Self Assessed contributors.
Dummy envelopes can be requested
by those who, giving by standing order, like to “put something” on the
plate at collection time in church.
Plate Giving in Church—While we continue to “take up
a collection” at services on Sundays – and we are grateful for monies given – this is now the least beneficial
means of supporting the parish as it is not accountable
to individuals and tax rebate cannot be claimed by the
parish.
Supporting Parish Events—From time to time the parish puts on events and activities – for example the annual May Fete, the Cappella Choir Concert in October
and the American Supper Party in November. The proceeds of these events are essential in helping the parish
meet its annual expenditure. Congratulations and
thank you to all who played their part in such fundraising and social events.
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(FORM No. 2)
Declaration of Registered Vestryman of the Church of Ireland as
A RESIDENT
I,
of
,
do hereby solemnly declare that I am a Member of the Church of Ireland, and that I am usually resident at
in the Parish or District of
In the Diocese of
, and that I am not
registered as a Vestryman in any Church or Chapel within the same Parish or District as an accustomed
Member of the Congregation.
Name,
Address,
Dated
day of
20
(FORM No. 3)
Form of Declaration by an Accustomed Member of a Congregation
I,
of
,
do hereby solemnly declare that I am a Member of the Church of Ireland, and that I have for the past three
calendar months been, and now am, an accustomed member of the Congregation attending the Church or
Chapel of
in the Parish or District of
In the Diocese of
, and that I am not
registered as a Vestryman in any other Church in Ireland as an accustomed Member of the Congregation.
Name,
Address,
Dated
day of
20
ProductionTeam: Daphne Athey, Phone 01-295-5614; Sandy Colclough, Phone 01-295-0547; Christine Kennedy, Phone 01-295-0350
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