Clonbullogue Carbury Edenderry Rathangan
Parish Newsws May 20188
Canon Lynda lights the paschal candle from the We are delighted that Rev Trevor Easter Fire at the Easter Vigil Service Holmes, joins us this month as an NSM curate, he was commissioned in 2004 as a Diocesan lay reader, having previ- ously been a parish lay reader in Dun- boyne Union. He served as a deacon in 6th May 10am Clonbullogue & Carbury Jullianstown Union. He was ordained 11.30am Edenderry & Rathangan priest in 2015 by Bishop Pat Storey and was the NSM curate in Mullingar Union. Trevor works in Dub- 13th May 10am Clonbullogue lin City University where he is responsible for their External 11.30am Edenderry Affairs, requiring him to travel frequently. Prior to this ap-
20th May 10am Carbury pointment he has worked in UCC, IDA Ireland and a number 11.30am Rathangan of North American multinationals including Intel where he managed their corporate and public affairs. He is married to 3.30pm Confirmation in Edenderry Anne and they live in Maynooth, Co.Kildare. They will cele- 27th May 10am Clonbullogue & Carbury brate their thirtieth wedding anniversary in the autumn. They 11.30am Edenderry & Rathangan have two adult sons Lyndon (25) who lives in Germany and Elwin (23) who has spent the last year as a personal trainer in 3rd June 10am Clonbullogue & Carbury Vancouver, Canada. Outside of work his hobbies include trav- 11.30am Edenderry & Rathangan el, reading and theatre. He is a sports fan following Leinster Rugby, Manchester United and Shamrock Rovers.
PLEASE TAKE HOME A COPY OF THIS NEWSLETTER The Badminton session for 2017/2018 fin- ished on a great high. We started our tour- naments in February and the girls and boys were competing very hard in their individual categories. Everyone played to the best of their abilities and they truly gave it their all. Wilsons Hospital BB Weekend Away— This year we have players sharing winners places as well as Several of our boys went kindly second place. The winners for the each group were as follow: chaperoned by Lynn Montanye. Junior: 1st Jenny Hodgins and Eoin Balfe 2nd David Kidd & 3rd William Stanley Ben Montayne writes : ‘We went to the Best improved: Jack Finnegan, Emma Montayne & BB Activity Weekend over the Easter Holi- Libby Alexander days. It was really fun, we did cool things Endurance: Amber Dunne & Jake Montayne and had nice meals. We played tag rug- Senior: 1st Ben Montayne nd by, soccer and climbed a climbing wall 2 Rebecca Alexander and Ella Gerber and also had a tug of war. We got to Well done to all of you!!! Keep up the good work and keep prac- tising during the summer months. I would like to say a big watch a movie, we did a quiz and we thank you to all the boys and girls that joined badminton this stayed up late. Best BB camp ever I can't session. It has been a great pleasure to teach each and every- wait till the next one’. one of you and to see how your confidence in the game grew. A The boys year came to a fun end with a big thank you must also go out to the parents for their great games night and pizza delivery! A bril- support. There were always someone there to supervise even if liant team of leaders can have the Sum- I gave short notice. Thank you very much for the wonderful support. Michelle Gerber mer off safe in the knowledge that our A very special thank you to Michelle for her time and dedi- BB had a great year! cation to encouraging and coaching the children.
The GFS came to an end with a science night! We did Holy Week & Easter – The parish some experiments and made slime! In the midst of learn- embraced the holy week journey as we ing about science we learned how difficult it is to clean held services each night. On Holy up slime!!!! All great fun, led by a super team Tuesday Castro Petre hosted a children’s of leaders who can enjoy the Summer while pondering service, and the response was over- what fun things we might get up to in October! whelming. The church was packed and there was great singing of new hymns
from BB and GFS. The theme of hands was reflected through the ser- vice, especially as we reflected on Jesus’ kind hands, that the nails were to pierce. Rathangan Children’s Fun Evening— On Thursday 31st May we are We are really blessed to have so many having a fun night with treats, games and crafts for children and tots people who contribute to the life and soul from across the parish in the School House, Rathangan. 6.30pm— of our churches and worship. A special 7.30pm. We hope you can make it—everyone welcome! thank you to Canon Lynda, Alan Mel- bourne, our readers, our churchwardens, our organists, musicians, church cleaners Confirma on - The big day is ge ng close - Sunday an decorators, those who built and lit the 20th May at 3.30pm in Castro Petre Church, Easter fire, tea makers, children’s leaders Edenderry. Confirma on candidates are in the midst and all those who contribute to our of their prepara ons. The diocesan confirma on day Worship and parish community. was a great success as our young people gathered with young people from other parishes on Saturday 14th April in Mullingar. Our diocesan youth ministry co-ordinator BB & GFS Closing Service – This year Emma Rothwell joined us for a confirma on class. The teaching the service will take place on Sunday Eucharist took place on 29th April in Rathangan. Rehearsal on Thurs- 10th June in Edenderry at 11.30am day 17th May at 7pm. Please con nue to pray for Avril, Ben , followed by badge and awards Rebecca, Emma, Peter, Ella, Brian and Aidan. Presentation.
Monasteroris National School We are all settled back after the Easter holidays and look forward to a busy Summer term with lots of activities planned. Our Easter Bonnet Parade was a brilliant event. All the children made an Easter Bonnet and we had a parade with everyone modelling their ‘Bonnets’. The creativity was just brilliant, and all so colourful. Well done everyone. Tag Rugby with a coach from Leinster Rugby has now finished. The boys and girls from Mrs Beattie’s room really enjoyed learning the skills of tag rug- by. We had a Drums workshop/presentation recently. This was a very exciting morning with everyone having a go at playing the African Drums. Dance classes take place each Wednesday for all pupils. This is very popular with everybody learning new moves! ‘Fin the Potter’ continues his pottery classes each week. Some really exciting creations have been made. Well done everyone. The pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th clas- ses went on a trip to the Wind Farm in Mount Lucas. This was a very interesting trip with lots of information about the Wind Farm. The weather was lovely and we got to have a walk around a wind turbine. Many thanks to all who took part in our Annual MONASTERORIS NATIONALst SCHOOL Sponsored Walk on Saturday 21 April in Donadea Forest Park in brilliant sunshine. We had an amazing end of month assembly led by Ms Poyntz room on theLOTS theme OF of ‘WeEXCITING are special’. ACTIVITIES The Copper ARE Mile KEEPING is hopefully gaining mileage so keep collectingUS BUSY those AT 5cMONASTERORIS coins. Bags or jars NATIONAL of 5c coins can be dropped into school at any time so hopefully we can reach our 1 mile target by Sport’s Day. Many thank to everyone who broughtSCHOOL in bags AND of oldEASTER clothes IS fo rJUST our recent AROUND Lenrec THE recycling col- lection. €200 was raised andCORNER! will go towards school funds. Finally Ms Yvonne Beattie hasTHE announced CREDIT that UNIO she willN SCHOOL retire from SAVERS her role as Principal teacher at Monasteroris NationalSCHEME School. We IS wish STILL her well,VERY and POPULAR in the coming WITH months we will have an opportunity to show our thanks and appreciation for all she has invested in our children and school. THE CHILDREN AS THEY BRING IN
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE—New Regulations coming into law. Edenderry Union of Parishes fully complies with its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by keeping personal data up to date; by storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting or retaining ex- cessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data. Your personal data will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be shared with other members of the church in order to carry out a service to other church members or for purposes connected with the church. We will only share your data with third parties outside of the parish with your consent. Currently the vestry is waiting on further inst ruction which may require consent forms to be filled in by all parishioners for their data to be on file in the rectory. To exercise all relevant rights, queries or complaints please, in the first instance, contact the Parish Data Controller who is: Reverend Canon Lynda Peilow Rector T: 0469731585 [email protected]
Easter Vestry - The annul General Easter Vestry was Kildare Kidney Association – The rector held in Edenderry on 8th April. Wonderful parish lunch took part in an ecumenical service for the was provided by the outgoing vestry, following the Irish Kidney Association in Johnstown meeting. Elections’ are as follows: Bridge. We continue to pray for individuals Rectors Churchwardens – Edenderry – Mr Francis and their families who are the recipients Larkin, Carbury—Mr Stephen Potterton, Clonbullogue and donors of kidneys. There are many – Mrs Eva Carter & Rathangan – Mr Michael powerful, selfless and inspiring stories to be told. Wotherspoon .Peoples Churchwardens: Edenderry – Mrs Sylvia Smith, Carbury, Mrs Hazel O’Neill, Clonbullogue Mr Henry Justin & Rathangan – Mr Hugh Walker. Glebe wardens – Rectors – Mr Paul Rolston & Parish Registers Peoples Mr George Kelly. Select Vestry – Graham Pot- terton, Derek Carter, Alan Douglas, Roy Gallie, Bea Carbury Parish Christian Burial Kelly, Sylvia Gill, Hugh Kearon, William Smith, Jean Tickets available from Shire, Irene Crampton, and Rosemary Roberts. Paul Rolston was appointed Union Treasurer, while Sylvia Parish Committee Members Gill was appointed Union Secretary. We remember the Saturday 23rd June in select vestry in our prayers for the coming year. Edenderry Rugby Club following 6.00pm Evening Phyllis Tyrrell Next Vestry—Monday 14th May at 7.30pm in Service at Carbury Parish Rathangan Church.
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