December 2012
From the Rector
We had our gift
day on 18th November, thank you all who gave, it really is much
appreciated. We had 2 extremely generous donations which has brought the figure
raised, as we go to print, of approximately €11,000. This amount will go
towards the loss of income from the car boot sales and the loss of Weight
Watchers as tenants allowing us to limp into another year. As the New Year
approaches please consider giving by weekly envelope, which allows you to plan
your giving or by monthly bankers order. Contact the parish office to arrange
either 462 6006.
On the 6th November the church
hosted the I.T.T. business prizes and on the 7th and 8th
, I attended the college’s conferrals in the Victory Centre. It was lovely to
see the students and their families celebrating the culminations of their
studies, among which there were a couple of parishioners. On 9th
November we had a Remembrance Service
for deceased students and staff of the I.T.T in St. Maelruain’s Church.
I attended the Discovery service in Christchurch
Cathedral organised by our former Curate Obinna on 18th November and
on the 21st November I took part in the Remembrance Service in Mt. Seskin Community College
(formerly Jobstown College) for the 1st years and answered
questions on the Church
of Ireland afterwards.
Victims support celebrated 25 years in
Tallaght also on 21st
November, they are there to support all who have been victims of crime however
small, contact them on 459 9511 or 085 154 0378, victimsuppinfo@gmail.com
On 23rd Nov. I attended the
Tallaght Person of the Year, Amy had been nominated for her voluntary work
overseas. It was in the Maldron Hotel this year, a new and bigger venue for the
event, and it worked out well with the circular tables.
On the evening of the 25th I
went along to the ‘Massey’ Christmas Concert in St. Aengus, Balrothery, it was
truly a magnificent evening. They are having another one in the Church of the
Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, on 15th Dec at 8pm, I would
highly recommend it at €10 a ticket for concert hall standard.
May I take this opportunity to wish all the
readers of the parish newsletter a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New
Year. William.
Funeral
The funeral of Jean Furney took place here
in St. Maelruain’s on Thursday 8th November. We extend our
condolences to her husband Norman, sons Gary and Paul, to her daughter in law
Michelle, to granddaughter Heather and to the wider family circle.
Jean’s ashes were
buried on Wednesday 28th November
in the Church graveyard.
Baptisms
On 25th November Darragh John
Beckett, baby son of David and Edel was baptised. Please pray for Darragh as he
begins his Christian life.
The
Church Review
Subscriptions for the Church Review are
due in January, Please forward your sub to the parish office as soon as possible.
If you would like to cancel your subscription or if you would like to order the
Church Review (Diocesan Magazine) please contact the parish office by 13th
December 462 6006.
The
Church of Ireland Gazette
If you would like to subscribe to the Church of Ireland
all Ireland
weekly newspaper please contact the Parish office.
Bowls Club
The Christmas dinner is on December 8th
in Lucan Golf Club. No club nights until 12th January. Wishing all members a very happy Christmas.
Congratulations to Bill and Anne Gould on becoming grandparents to twin boys!
Parish Reunion Coffee Morning
We
have enjoyed renewing old friendships and making new friendships at our coffee
mornings recently. Thank you to everyone for your support and for your
generous donations. We are taking a rest over Christmas and hope to see
everyone again in the Old Hall on Friday January 25th 10am - 12noon. We
wish you all a very Happy and Healthy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.
Barbara, Gina and Vivienne.
Mother’s Union
On Monday 12th November Amy
Deverell gave a presentation on her recent trip to Uganda followed by a lengthy
questions and answers session. Very many
thanks Amy for taking time out to speak to us.
We were very pleased to welcome some friends of the craft group along.
At the Diocesan Meeting in Sandymount on
Saturday 17th Nov. a request was made for little hats for very
premature babies slightly bigger than an egg cosy.
Diary Dates: Monday 10th
December: Festive Night/Beetle Drive; Please bring along supper item other than
mince pies!
Saoirse: For December please bring along
box sweets/biscuits/hamper along with black plastic sacks they have requested.
Monday 14th January 2013 – Annual
Dinner – Blazin Grill, Tallaght. 7.30pm for 8pm.
Whist Drive
The ‘Turkey’ Drive for December will
take place on Monday 17th at
8.00pm, all welcome!
Flower Guild
The church will be decorated for Christmas on
Friday 14th December from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Donations of flowers,
greenery and festive decorations gratefully received. A warm welcome awaits
anybody who would like to help, male of female!
School
News
We are all delighted to welcome the Archbishop Reverend Michael
Jackson to the school on the morning of December 4th to celebrate
the 30th Anniversary of the School. There will be a Tree Planting
Ceremony in the courtyard at 10.30. We will also have some old photos on
display in the hall to bring back some happy memories.
5th and 6th class hosted Assembly on Thursday
29th November, the theme was Daniel and the Lion’s Den, we had
parents in attendance. On Thursday 13th December Junior infants will
perform their nativity play.
As you are all probably aware school grants have been cut and the
school is finding it difficult to pay the bills this year so we have decided to
produce a School Calendar to help raise funds. We hope you will buy either the
personalised one with your child’s photo on the front for €10 or the regular
one with the staff on the front cover for €8. An ideal Christmas gift! Please
contact the school office to place your order. 4521 7933.
The School
Church service will be on
Tuesday December 18th at 11am in St. Maelruain’s Church.
Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all the readers of the
parish Newsletter from everybody here in the parish school!
