Newsletter 6 1-12-09 christmas.pub
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Newsletter 6 1-12-09 christmas.pub
Summerville CH R I S T M A S N E WS L E T T E R Issue 6 December 2009 A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT It's that time of year again when the days grow shorter, the temperatures dip and everyone looks with longing to the end of December to join in Christmas festivities, say goodbye to another year and look with promise for a new year and new beginnings. Looking back over 2009, one might be hard pressed to find the happiness and light in all the doom and gloom that has prevailed in the papers and in the minds of people around the globe. From the recession, to drastic climate change, to flooding in nearby communities, to war in Afganistan and the constant troubles that plague the African continent, the world's problems were never far from our thoughts. It would seem that is not much to celebrate, only commiserate. Yet when one thinks of all the simple things in life that happen every day without notice - like having coffee with a friend, the warmth of a sunny day, a walk on the beach, or a smile from a passing stranger, just to name a few - it helps us to realize that life is not so empty after all. Feeling gratitude for all of the things in life that we already have seems simple but is perhaps difficult to put into practice. At Christmas We are reminded to be thankful for family, friends, love and companionship, but it really needs to be put into practice all year round. After living through a time of great prosperity and being able to attain most things that we desired, maybe it is time to slow down, enjoy time with our family and friends, and learn to love the simple pleasures of life all year round. So with this in mind, may the holidays refresh your spirit and bring you new inspiration and happiness. Wishing you all the happiness of the season and peace and prosperity in the new year. Leslie Bremner. In this Month’s Edition: A Christmas Thought Concern Appeal Christmas Hymns Christmas Schedule of Events And lots, lots more Reflection for December. - Giving. You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. There are those who give little of the much which they have, And they give it for recognition, And their hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome. And there are those who have little and give it all. These are the believers in life and the bounty of life, Little drops of water Little grains of sand Makes the mighty ocean and the happy land Little deeds of kindness Little words of love makes the earth an Eden Like the heavens above Malachy Hannaway And their coffer is never empty. Through the hands of such as these God speaks, And from behind their eyes He smiles upon the earth. Kahlil Gibran. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my head “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.” And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men.” Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth, good will to men. by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Concern Christmas Appeal We were approached by one of our resident Mr John Jack Kerins, who had a wonderful idea of starting a Concern Appeal. So, for the month of December were will be a collection bucket out side the nurses station for donations. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated however Big or Small About Concern Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty. Since the beginning, over 40 years ago, their focus has been on improving the lives of the poorest people. Their work focuses on five key areas: education, emergencies, health, VHI & AIDS, and livelihoods. www.concern.net Christmas Hymns O Come All Ye Faithful O Come All Ye Faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word. Give to our Father glory in the Highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Silent Night Silent night, holy night all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight glories stream from heaven afar heavenly hosts sing alleluia! Christ, the saviour is born Christ, the saviour is born silent night, holy night son of god, love's pure light radiant beams from thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, lord, at thy birth Jesus, lord, at thy birth " All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name adored. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Away in a Manger Away in a manger, No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes I love Thee, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side, 'Til morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there G E N E R A L K N OW L E D G E Q U I Z Geography 1- What island group is named after a type of crocodile? . 2- Where would you find a Fumerole or Solfatara? . History 1- Where was the first police force established in 1667? . 2- What Roman Emperor was the first to convert to Christianity?. Did You Know A flamingo can eat only when its head is upside down. Movies 1- Stanley Kubricks Full Metal Jacket was filmed in what Location? 2- Nadsat was a made up language in what book and film? Sports 1- How many rings on the Olympic flag? Women blink nearly twice as much as men. 2- Who would use a mashie niblick? Animals 1- Collective nouns - a Host of? 2- A young what is called an Eyas? The State of Florida is bigger than England. Literature 1- Whose last unfinished novel was The Last Tycoon? 2- The Weir of Hermiston - last unfinished novel of who? Collective name 1- Collective nouns - what are a group of apes called? A sneeze travels out your mouth at over 100 m.p.h. 2- Collective Nouns - a Convocation of what? Science 1- All living things contain what? 2- Time Magazine named what as the Man of the Year 1982? TV 1- On television what was Flipper? Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie. 2- Who starred as the Six Million Dollar Man? Music 1- The band originally called Carl and the Passions changed their name to what? 2- Who's band was The Quarrymen? Health and Beauty 1- What is the most common disease in the world? 2- A paratrichosic person has extra what? ANSWERS Geography: 1- Cayman. 2- Hole side Volcano. History: 1- Paris. 2- Constantine - the great. Movies: 1- London's Dockland. 2- A Clockwork Orange. Sports: 1- Five. 2- Golfer. Animals: 1- Sparrows. 2- Hawk. Literature: 1- F Scott Fitzgerald. 2- Robert Louis Stevenson Collective name: 1- Shrewdness. 2- Eagles. Science: 1- Water. 2- The Computer. TV: 1- Dolphin. 2- Lee Majors. Music: 1- the Beach Boys. 2- John Lenon. Health and Beauty: 1- Dental Caries. 2- Hair in unusual places. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE November Answers 2009 December Schedule of Activities Tues 1st Keep Fit Wed 2nd Thurs 3rd Keep Fit Fri 4th Bingo & Hairdresser Sat 5th Sun 6th Mon 7th Tues 8th Wed 9th Thurs Mass at 4:15 pm Holy Day Mass at 6:30pm Keep Fit 10th Staff Christmas Party Keep Fit Fri 11th Ransboro N.S. Carol Service 11:30 Bingo & Hairdresser Sat 12th Mass at 4:15 pm Sun 13th Mon 14th Tues 15th Wed 16th Strandhill N.S. Carol Service Time 11:30am Thurs 17th Carol Service at 7pm in the lobby followed by Tea, Coffee & Mince Pies Fri 18th Sat 19th Sun 20th Mon 21st Tues 22nd Keep Fit Wed 23rd Christmas Bingo Thurs 24th Christmas mass at 6:30pm with Fr. Leo Henry followed by Coffee, Tea in the lobby at 7:30pm Fri 25th Santa will visit at 11:30 am followed by, tea coffee and mince pies. Sat 26th Mass at 4:15 pm Sun 27th Residents Christmas Party at 6:30pm Hairdresser Keep Fit Keep Fit Bingo & Hairdresser Mass at 4:15 pm Confessions @ 11:30am with Canon Niall Ahern Beatuician Keep Fit ACROSS 1. Citrus fruit (6) 4. Oval, tropical fruit (5) 8. Xmas song (5) 9. Eight sided shape (7) 10. Dustin Hoffman film (4,3) 11. Garden bird (4) 12. Sauce for nachos (3) 14. It links broad, baked and runner (4) 15. The end of the digestive system (4) 18. Finish (3) 21. Assist (4) 23. Autumn month (7) 25. Nil (7) 26. A cutting blade (5) 27. Cut into strips (5) 28. Informant (6) DOWN 1. Film awards (6) 2. Radio programme length (3,4) 3. A source of great wealth (4,4) 4. Chum, friend (4) 5. African country, capital, Niamey (5) 6. Possessing (6) 7. Noise (5) 13. Eat or drink something (8) 16. A building's status before construction (7) 17. Shoves (6) 19. Untrustworthy (5) 20. Part of a gun barrel (6) 22. In the near future (5) 24. Discover (4) NOVEMBER ANSWERS