Number 3 - Kilternan Parish Church

Kilternan Klips
Volume 21 Number 3
Kilternan Parish
April 2015
FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK:
Holy Week and Easter:
A thought at Eastertide - The Easter Anthems:
A
ttendances at the Evening
Services during Holy Week
were good, drawn in part at
least by the choir’s beautifully
singing of Stainer’s, The Crucifixion, with soloists Rory Lynch, Tenor and Eoghan Desmond, Bass.
Christ has been raised from the dead,
the first fruits of those who sleep.
For as by man came death,
by man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die,
even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now,
and shall be for ever. Amen.
1 Corinthians 15:20-22.
T
he Easter Sunrise Service at the Lead Mines Chimney was attended by forty five hardy annuals from
as far away as Dundrum, Marlay and France! It is a lovely
occasion as we gather to welcome the dawn and to celebrate the resurrection hope –
that in Christ all shall be made
alive!
A
gain it was good to have
a big congregation for
the 10:30am Service in a
church so beautifully and artistically decorated to celebrate Christ’s resurrection and
the hope we have in him. Thank you to all concerned.
The Annual Parish and School Country Fair:
T
he Fete – will take place on Saturday 9th May,
12 midday to 3:00pm.
This is always a marvellous occasion drawing crowds
from far and wide. Stalls galore, children’s games, pony
rides, fantastic food, choirs singing and the grand raffle
are but part of the fayre on offer. It is wonderful to see
parishioners, school parents, and many others working
together to make this event a great social occasion as
well as an important fund raiser.
Pictures taken at the Easter Sunrise Service at
the Lead Mines Chimney
P
lease do your very best to sell the raffle tickets enclosed with this issue of Klips. This is a very important part of our fundraising. Many thanks.
for the day, and for the final days
M otto
of preparation - “all hands on deck”.
See you there!
David
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
Holy Baptism
Sunday 1st February 2015
Evelyn Barbara, daughter of David
Webb and Clara O’Malley.
Sunday 8th March 2015
Christopher James, son of
Harry and Suzanne Simpson.
Sunday 22nd March 2015
Luke Charles, son of David and Claire
McCarthy.
“May God establish, strengthen and settle each one of
these little ones in the Christian
faith”. BCP 2004 p.376.
Christian Burial
T
he ashes of the late Ursula Knowles and Dudley
Frank Knowles were interred in the family plot on
the 14th February 2015.
“May they rest in peace”
PARISH REGISTERS
A
stalwart of Tullow Parish where he served in many
capacities, notably in latter years as Glebe Warden
overseeing the upgrading of the Rectory and laying out
the remembrance garden. His regular worship with the
parish family was important to him.
a friend and supporter of Kilternan ParH eishwasandalsoKilternan
Church of Ireland National
School. We remember with thankfulness his warm invitation to Kilternan Parish to join each year with Tullow
Parish for the Open Air Service on the beautiful lawns of
Newgrange.
T
he choir of Kilternan parish and the Rector were
privileged to share in the Memorial and Thanksgiving Service held in Tullow Parish church on Wednesday
the 1st April 2015.
K
nowing our own sadness, we realise the loss and
sorrow Frank’s death means to his immediate family – Keith and Sammy, Sarah and James, David, Lily and
Amber, Sandra and George, Karen, Jane and Kim. May
each one know the consolation of God’s love at this
time.
Condolences
Condolences to Rev Catherine Hallissey on the death of
her Stepmother Terri. We also remember the families,
residents and staff of Glebe House on the deaths of the
late Kay Dalton and Aileen O’Haire.
Frank Johnson
1931—2015
rank Johnson died on the 29 March 2015. He had
F been
in Blackrock Clinic for a short time, however,
th
his sudden death was unexpected. His friends in Tullow
Parish, and we in Kilternan and the whole Kilternan area
were shocked when the news spread on the Sunday
morning, for his passing would change so many things
for his family and the whole community.
was an affable character, yet strong and deF rank
termined in character. Following his wife, Benita’s
death in 2001, he pursued life bravely – keeping his circle of friends, travelling, tending his lawns and garden
and learning the art of housekeeping and cooking. He
would welcome, entertain and offer hospitality to so
many diverse people.
was a great provider, encourager, helpful,
F rank
loyal and supportive. He was always concerned
A Memory of Frank Johnson
about others – “now that’s enough about me, what
about you - - - and the parish?”.
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The Annual Easter Vestry Meeting
T
here was a large attendance at the parish’s
Easter Vestry Meeting, the
A.G.M., on Tuesday 14th April
2015.
T
he usual business of
speaking to the parish’s
financial accounts was followed by the Rector’s address,
reflecting on the past and seeking a vision for the future.
Rev Catherine Hallissey, Deacon Intern, and Mrs Carol
Barry, Lay Reader in training, spoke of their roles in the
parish and their gratitude for the welcoming support of
parishioners.
N
ominations and election results for the incoming
Select Vestry were as follows:
Rectors Church Warden – Stephen Newell.
Peoples Church Warden – Alastair Jackson.
Rectors Glebe Warden – Derek Higgins.
Peoples Glebe Warden – Ann Walsh.
Members of the Select Vestry are:
Carol Barry, Adrian Clements, David Copeland,
Jackie Fitzpatrick, Johnny Holt, Fern Jolley, Peter
Knaggs, Philip McQueston, Alan O’Sullivan, Jonathan Pickett, Harry Simpson and Billy Tomkins.
T
he Rector thanked all those who had served on
the Select Vestry in the past, making special
reference to Ann O’Neill who, for seven years had
worked carefully and diligently as Honorary Treasurer. New members of the Select Vestry were welcomed and it was good to see relatively new parishioners offering to serve.
the Easter Vestry, at a short meeting of
F ollowing
those elected, Jonny Holt was nominated as
Honorary Secretary and Harry Simpson was nominated as Honorary Treasurer of the incoming Select
Vestry.
Producing clumps of floating spawn,
Not yellow as I recall in Monaghan
But an offputting greeny black gone.
DEATH IN THE MORNING
It was St. Valentine’s Day with love in the
air
Not a bad morn, overcast but dry.
I, at the breakfast table, looking out on the
lawn
And, with interest, did a heron espy.
It landed near the pond, moving daintily in,
Standing on weed, watching with great care.
Slowly it moved about or silently waited
Catching waterboatmen, beetles, or such fare.
Nearly an hour later it grabbed a frog alive
Taking it to the lawn and dropping it on the ground
Pecking, lifting, dropping, repeating this impact
Like a cat and mouse in a deadly round.
The frog, suitably battered, was returned to the
pond
Where with frequent flips, small sips and fate
The heron manoeuvred it down its gullet.
Ruffled its feathers and resumed its wait.
There wasn’t much love shown this day.
What, pray, would St. Valentine think?
Would he be utterly condemnatory?
Perhaps he would just grimace and
wink?
Well, the very next morning at breakfast time
We were thinking on the day before.
Just as we spoke the heron arrived
And began the search once more.
Though this was the Sabbath the bird didn’t
mind.
Within three quarters of an hour it had caught
Four frogs, devouring each in turn,
Yet despite this, more and more were sought.
We had to leave for an N.C.T.
And when successfully passed and home
The heron was still abroad in the pond
With another frog undone.
Within an hour it had caught and swallowed two
more.
By noon six had been disposed of inside.
I was sorry and yet glad to see them go
For frogs and frogspawn some can’t abide.
It’s near that time of the year when frogs congregate
Five frogs taken this day at least
And we had been an hour gone.
The heron seemed sated. I shot it twice
Then it left the pond airborne.
William D, February 2015
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
The annual outing will take place on Saturday June 13th visiting
gardens in County Kildare. The bus will depart the Church Car
Park at 08.30am returning before 6.00pm. The charge will be
€55 per person including lunch and garden entrance fees.
Non-members are welcome. Pre booking is essential.
Contact Evelyn Richardson 2956446 or Trevor Storey 087 2377583.
An enjoyable outing by train to Athlone materialised on the 14th April. A cool
morning improved as the day progressed and there was no rain.
Alighting
from the
train we cast about for an eating establishment and found one at Preaching Lane
where lamb and salmon were in demand at
reasonable prices. Later some crossed the
town bridge and visited Athlone Castle
which also contained the Tourist Office. The
self-guided tour of the castle was interesting
with the Siege of 1691 taking prominence.
Others meandered riverside and window
shopped. Time elapsed quickly and the return train left at 4:05pm leaving limited time for the exploration.
Back in Dublin we missed our 44 bus connection by a few minutes and had to wait forty minutes for the next. Despite this the outing was enjoyable and we went home contented if tired.
Next Outing: May 12th to Howth Castle and Gardens probably taking the 10:30am bus from Enniskerry to begin
with.
WDH.
A Senior Choir outing took place over the 11th and 12th
April when they travelled with the Rector and Rev
Catherine Hallissey to sing in St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline. The Rector of Carrigaline Parish, the Rev Elaine
Murray, warmly welcomed the visitors. Following the
Service welcome refreshments were served in the parish hall. A sincere thanks
to the hosts and also for hospitality on the Saturday afternoon in the beautiful
setting of Currabinny, overlooking the estuary of the Owenboy River, where
we also walked on the wild side in “the wood”.
THANK YOU
A big “Thank You” to all who attended our Lenten, Soup and Roll Service which we held jointly with
Sandyford Parish. €133.20 was raised for Trocaire.
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
Pictures from
the Senior
Choir Trip to
Carrigaline
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
The Parent and Toddler Group, following the 10:30am Celebrations of Holy Communion on
Sunday the 19th April, held a coffee morning in the parish hall at which €454 was raised for
the Blackrock Hospice and the Laura Lynn Children’s Palliative care Centre. Well done to the
organisers and to all who support this enjoyable event.
Superb News: How lovely it was to return after the
Easter Holidays to hear the exciting news that Ms
Tanya Cave got engaged to Dave O’Riordan. We are
so delighted for them both and wish them every happiness as they plan the rest of their lives together.
New Additions: As we were still enjoying the excitement of Tanya’s news on Monday morning, a past parent, Mr
Declan Harrington, called into the school with unhatched duck and hen eggs in an incubator. Declan spoke to the
children in assembly about the eggs and over the course of the week we have watched three ducklings and one chick
hatch and grow. The ducklings have been for swims and follow us around the corridors and playgrounds. The plan is
that the school will foster the ducklings and chicks for a while and they will eventually go to live in Roundwood with
Sandra and Simon Banks. There is no doubt that the little balls of fluff have brought a great buzz to the school and it
has been an amazing opportunity for all of us.
Valedictory Service: Please keep the date – we have a church service to say goodbye to our current Sixth Class plus
a few others who are leaving on Sunday, June 14th at 10:30am in the church.
School Choir: Kevin has been doing great work with our two school choirs and we are grateful to the PTA for sponsoring our time with Kevin again this year. You are all cordially invited to the choirs’ recitals in the school hall on
Thursday, May 7th @ 9:15am. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Extra Curricular Activities: I would just like to take this opportunity to congratulate and
thank the PTA on yet another superb and impressive choice of extra-curricular activities
for our children – such effort and care is taken to try and facilitate as many ranges of interests as possible. We look forward to the summer term which includes Cricket, Swimming,
Football, Playball, Science Club, Golf, Knitting, Tennis, French and Guitar to name but a
few.
It was with great pride that we entered a tennis team into a inter school league – this is a wonderful and possibly
daunting opportunity. Our school team has played one match –they unfortunately lost but are getting ready for the
next game. The school team at the last match was made up of: Ellen Moran, Laura Heaney, Diarmuid Noonan, Ciara
Heaney, Charlie Darcy and Curtis Madden. Well done team!!
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS
Student Council Fundraising for Crumlin Hospital: Our wonderful Student Council decided that as many of our pupils have
been or may end up in Crumlin Hospital that they would like to
raise money for the hospital. The children organised a very
cosy Pyjama Day in school and they managed to raise an excellent €775 which will be presented to the hospital in our assembly on April 20th at
9:30am. Well done everyone!
Ashoka Changemaker Schools: Possibly like me, many of you have never heard of
this group. I certainly hadn’t until last month. Our school was nominated as a possible Changemaker School which is a great honour and one we were very proud of. Following nomination, I was interviewed and had to fill out a school evaluation form.
We are yet to hear if that is enough to get us through to the next stage which involves
presenting in front of the Changemaker board. You can find out more information at:
http://ireland.ashoka.org/changemaker-schools. We will keep you posted as to how
we get on!
Saving With The Credit Union: We are delighted to have teamed up with the Credit Union in order
to facilitate the children’s saving. Accounts were opened by some children over the Easter Holidays
and lodgements can be made through the school every Wednesday morning in Mrs Darlington’s
office with the help of the senior members of the Student Council, beginning Wednesday, April 22nd.
Accounts can always be opened at any time in any branch of the local Credit Unions and then the
school savings scheme can be joined at any stage.
The School and Parish Fete Saturday the 9th May from 12:00pm to 4:00pm: Lots of work has
been going on behind the scenes for the last couple of months in preparation for the school
and parish fete which is scheduled for Saturday May 9th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. As is well
known and publicised the success of the fete depends on the help and input of all. We are
asking for a huge effort this year and for everyone to row in to make this year the best one
yet!
Tombola Tuesdays and Thursdays will begin the week beginning April 20th. We are looking for anything in a bottle or
a can for our children’s and adults’ bottle stalls –from beans to bubbles, wine to ketchup-any donations would be
greatly appreciated. Containers will be put in the hallways on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Many thanks.
We have an amazing raffle thanks to the hard work of Tara Osborne and the generosity of many. Prizes range from
tickets to Ed Sheeran, €300 cash, four balls on several courses, a night away, children’s hampers, an I-Pad mini, Ireland soccer international tickets to name but a few. Tickets are being sold differently this year in an attempt to sell
more. Parishioners, including school families who are parishioners, will receive their tickets with their Klips. School
families who are not parishioners will have the opportunity to buy tickets in the mornings in school starting from
Monday, April 20th. Tickets are priced at €2 each or a book of 6 for €10.
All we ask is for you to support in as many ways as you can and good luck!!
Pupils of the Month Award: Congratulations to the following winners:
Junior Infant Pupil of the Month:
Senior Infant Pupil of the Month:
First Class Pupil of the Month:
Second Class Pupil of the Month:
Third Class Pupil of the Month:
Fourth Class Pupil of the Month:
Fifth Class Pupil of the Month:
Sixth Class Pupil of the Month:
Helena Adamsons
Dylan Poynton
Ruby Gordan & Myles O’Riordan
Natasha Tucker
Lola Wilkinson
Daniel Forkin
Harry Merton
Faye O’Toole
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An Incredible Year
W
hen I started into training for the ordained ministry
over three years ago, I never expected such a full
range of experience of different parishes and clergy as I
have witnessed in the past short while. Beginning back at
my roots in St. Ann’s Church in Dawson Street, the Reverend David Gillespie taught me the workings of inner city
parish life within his busy church, open to thousands of
visitors each year. I was afforded the opportunity to
preach from the pulpit I had watched for the first 20 years
of my life in attending that church with my Father.
there I moved to the beautiful townlands of
F rom
Mullingar to be guided by Alastair Graham in rural
parish life amongst four working churches, and on to Roly
Heaney in Wicklow and the churches of Conary, Dunganstown and Redcross.
last September I arrived on the church steps of
F inally,
Kilternan and into the warmest of welcomes. Canon
David Moynan and his wife Isabel have become my dear
friends and David a wonderful mentor. I have enjoyed
leading services, preaching, working with the children and
confirmation group this year and visiting many parishioners in their homes. I’m extremely grateful for the continued support of all parishioners and look forward to spending more time in Kilternan during the coming months.
A
n unexpected trip to India for two weeks in February
last has left me with a deep sense of gratitude to
David for giving me what I hope to be some of my charities as I progress into ministry. It’s hard to describe India
as it is unlike anything I have ever experienced before.
The obvious diversity of wealth in rags and riches, only
minutes from each other, children playing in the dirty
streets and little ramshackle houses made of discarded
pieces of metal and cloth will be forever in my mind. Yet
beneath the poverty is an acceptance of life that lies outside our Western understanding. On this acceptance is
bourn a graciousness, a gratitude for anything given and a
joy in the children’s faces that we encountered in impoverished circumstances.
W
ith Dublin University Mission (DUM) we travelled
to various schools in Maranghada, a school for the
blind in Ranchi and St. Columba’s Hospital and three
schools in Hazarabag. The welcome given in all these
places was remarkable; the children dressed in bright and
traditional clothing and uniforms and an air of absolute
gratitude reflecting the substantial work done to their surroundings. DUM’s contribution to the repair and continued upkeep of school buildings is most encouraging and
gratefully received.
T
he Leprosy Mission (TLM) Hospital in Naini astounded me, not only in their continuous research but by its outreach and community services.
TLM Hospital not only seeks to assess and heal those
in the first stages of leprosy, but surgically corrects
young limbs and restores people back into their communities. It is this emphasis of self-worth and personhood that has moved me most of all. For thousands of
years the stigma of leprosy has broken families and
individual lives. The concept that this disease can heal
itself through awareness, education and the empowerment of those effected is nothing short of miraculous in itself and indicative of a change in human understanding that is taking place the world over. TLM
Hospital educates villages in their own surroundings,
seeking to eradicate the silence of stigma and asking
the many to take ownership of the one.
D
avid and I have discussed the benefits of awareness in our children. It is our hope to link the
children of Kilternan School with children in Naini in
India through one song, performed by the school and
recorded to raise money for TLM. Our aim is to instil in
children and their families, an understanding of equal
worth of personhood the world over, spanning cultures and circumstances; to enable younger generations to provide support for those in need in understanding equality and dignity in a new light. Using
modern technology, we can bring the faces and words
of those thousands of miles away, to the classrooms
of our local school.
T
he recognition of the dignity of personhood lies
at the very heart of Christ’s ministry and it is a
gift we can pass on to new generations in the hope
that empowerment will change the lives of those in
need. In the words of Dr. Das, Head Surgeon at TLM
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(Continued on page 9)
CHURCH CLEANING ROTA
Parish Treasurer
- MAY & JUNE
A
nn O’Neill came to
Kilternan
almost
twelve years ago, a nice,
quiet person.
Spotted
immediately by the Rector, she was soon invited
to serve as Church Warden. This brought Ann
into the parish where she
met people, winning them by her warmth and humour. For seven years she has performed her duties
as Honorary Treasurer with diligence and sensitively
and we thank her for all her work, for her involvement
in the parish and her friendship to so many.
A
s we say “goodbye” to Ann we warmly welcome
Harry Simpson, a young family man recently
come to the parish. Harry and his wife, Suzanne, live
in
Cabinteely.
They have one
little boy Christopher, and are
expecting their
second
child.
Harry is involved
in the food services industry in
a family business.
Do
welcome
Harry and offer him whatever assistance you can in
this important, demanding yet rewarding role of Honorary Treasurer to the parish.
(Continued from page 8)
An Incredible Year contd.
hospital in Naini “Leprosy will only be eradicated
through the voices of those who have suffered”. We
live in exciting times! We would really appreciate
your support in this and invite you to join us for
‘Curry on the Rectory Lawn’ on Sunday 21st June next,
following the 10:30 service.
Cathy Hallissey
3rd May -
Carol & Dave Hennessy
10th May -
Joanne & Simon Barrett
17th May -
Cathriona Fitzsimons
24th May -
Alison Wilkie
31st May -
Anna & John Richardson
7th June -
Amanda & Greg Hopkins
14th June -
Niamh & Clive Moutray
21st June -
Audrey & Aidan Gordon
28th June -
Joyce & Darren Tracey
Volunteers welcome – If you would like
to assist in keeping our Church looking
well, please contact Patricia Clements at
087 737 6887
or email: [email protected]
DIARY DATES
MAY
Saturday 9th - 12 noon to 4 pm
- Kilternan Country Fete
Sunday 17th @ 10.30am
- Thanksgiving for the Environment and for our
pets.
JUNE
Sunday 14th @ 10.30am
- School Valedictory Service.
Tuesday 16th @ 7.00pm
- Junior and Senior BBQ’s at the Rectory.
Sunday 21st following 10.30am Service
- “Curry on the Lawn” at the Rectory—
a fundraising lunch seeking to raise money to
build a house for a family affected by
Leprosy near Naini where a Leprosy Mission
Community Hospital is based.
KEEPING IT GREEN – A NOTE TO ALL READERS:
If you would prefer to read/or receive your Kilternan Klips online………
Please let the parish office know.
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Celebrating Long Life
I
n Glebe House Nursing Home are several residents who have reached venerable old age. We
celebrate their lives.
ents and their families. The family of Kay Dalton, recently deceased, has given us a copy of her letter from
the President – see below.
A
A
s one reaches the special age of one hundred, of
which there are three residents in Glebe House,
the President of Ireland sends a letter of congratulations. It is a wonderful, personal letter, and, accompanied by a medal is greatly appreciated by the recipi-
nother Resident, Beatrice Croly, has received a
letter from another quarter - the Queen of England. It too shows a lovely sensitivity to and respect
for older citizens – all of whom are near and dear to
us.
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Celebrating Long Life contd.
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Stepaside St. Patrick’s Day Parade
T
T
his year saw the second Stepaside St Patrick’s
Day parade and what a day it was.
he local community came out in force to participate in and view the colourful, vibrant spectacle
that made its way from Belarmine to Stepaside village. People of all ages took part and everyone had a
fantastic time meeting old friends and making new
ones.
K
ilternan was well represented in the parade
with the school of music, tennis, bee keepers,
ICA, scouts, brownies, ladybirds and the country market all showing their skills and ware off on the day.
Kilternan Church of Ireland parish kindly allowed patrons the use of their parking facilities.
T
he businesses of Stepaside put in a lot of time
and effort in order to make the day the success
that it was.
A
n event like this only comes as a result of the
entire community working together, showing
how the spirit of co-operation can achieve anything.
W
e are already looking forward to next year’s
parade and welcome any feedback to [email protected].
Joe Lee
Secretary
Stepaside Business Association
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Stepaside St. Patrick’s Day Parade contd.
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Stepaside St. Patrick’s Day Parade contd.
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Stepaside St. Patrick’s Day Parade contd.
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TAXI FOR HIRE
FINTAN KEOGH
086 268 5865
(Local Taxi Service)
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A Visit From Albert Sutton
- A World War ii Veteran
O
n the 12th of February 2015, 6th class were delighted to get a visit from Albert Sutton, a Parishioner in Kilternan parish. 6th class have been
learning all about WWII and it was very interesting to
speak to someone who had experienced the war
first-hand.
A
lbert told us of many close escapes that he had.
He nearly died when a cinema he and his
friends had been in just seconds before, was blown
to smithereens by a German bomber or when they
docked their boat in Normandy only, they discovered
that the beach was mined!
also told us of several funny events that hapH epened
during the war. Things like all Irish sol-
told us also of one touching story in which a
H eyoung,
sick girl that he had met in a Concentration
camp that he had been to, came to visit him years after
the war ended. An Irish doctor had taken pity on her
and brought her home to Ireland with her to treat her
and after she was cured, she set about searching for Albert.
A
part from talking to us he also brought in some
genuine memorabilia from WWII. Many of the
class tried on different types of hats. Albert had so
many-- from warm Russian ones to sergeant’s ones!
A
ll of 6th class loved listening to Albert Sutton and
we would all like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to him!
By Sophie Moutray
Kilternan Church of Ireland N.S.
diers, pilots, engineers and doctors were called
‘Paddy’ no matter what their names were and spotting a sign that read-A297 Sutton (297 was his police
number!).
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Kids Korner
The Good Shepherd
People asked Jesus who he really was, and he explained that
he was like a shepherd. ‘The good shepherd would do anything for his sheep—even lay down his life to save them. A
hired hand would run away if he saw a wolf coming, but the
shepherd would never leave them. The sheep will listen to
him, and follow where he leads, but will never follow a
stranger.
“II am the gate for the sheep. I will let my own sheep through.
I know my sheep and they know me. I will lay down my life
for them of my own free will, and for this my father loves
me”.
When people grumbled that Jesus spoke with people who had
done bad things, he said ‘I imagine you had a hundred sheep
and lost one of them. How would you feel? Wouldn’t you
leave the other ninety-nine safe, and rush off to look for the
last one? And when you found it, don’t you think you
would be so thrilled that you would rush home and
celebrate? In the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than
over ninety-nine people who don’t need to repent”.
How to draw a lamb in six easy steps:
Find these words in the grid above:
WOLF
FLOCK GOOD KNOW
PEN
AUTHORITY CARES
RUNS
SCATTERS FATHER
HIRED SHEPHERD ATTACKS
LOVES
LISTEN
LIFE
HAND
SHEEP AWAY
Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for each one of us. Help us always to be
grateful for all the people who love and care for us. Bless us all this day. Amen
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JOTTINGS
REV SARAH MARRY
O
ur thoughts are with Sarah and her family who,
following a fruitful Curacy in Douglas Union, Cork,
dioceses, has been made Priest-in-charge of Shandon
and Chaplin to St. Luke’s Home, Cork.
CONGRATULATIONS
C
ongratulations to St. Mary’s School, Sandyford, for
gaining its Yellow flag representing its diversity
and inclusiveness. The flag was presented at a capacity
gathering on the 20th March 2015.
DIVINE SOUP
“T
his soup was only divine” somebody declared
in the rectory
on the 19th March last
and why wouldn’t it be - sure wasn’t it made by
Isabel herself and no
doubt stirred by the
Rector himself - - a good
man for stirring things.
T
he occasion was a Lenten soup and roll lunch
hosted by Kilternan parish and organised by St
Mary’s parish. It was part of their Lenten journey programme supporting the Trocaire Lenten Campaign
which this year focused on climate change and the devastating impact it has on one community in Northern
Ethiopia.
I
t was a prayer service beautifully led by Grainne
Prior of St Mary’s followed by soup and rolls – the
service being held in the Church and the lunch in the
rectory. It was well attended by both communities ages
ranging from mothers with buggies to eighty years.
I
Daffodil Day Coffee Morning
A Very Big Thank You:
To all who supported the day by way of attending
the coffee morning or sending on a donation.
Your generosity and kindness has overwhelmed us
yet again.
have an ex colleague who worked with several of
the aid agencies in Cambodia and Sierra Leone. At
one location in the latter she was managing a feed station for ten thousand and always had an armed guard.
Such aid workers deserve every support possible and
are to be admired.
JW
€1,455 was raised for the
ICS
Thanks again (see you again
next year!)
Monique & Billy
Tompkins
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