Celebrating 15 Years of Soccer Fun in the Meadow

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Dear All, KILBRIDE NOTES Summer is coming, and hopefully appropriate Congratulations to Avril (nee Colin) and Martin Kelly who weather!! I hope everyone manages to get some celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday 11th June; time to relax and ‘recharge their batteries’. they were married in Kilbride Church and attended the 10a.m. service to celebrate. Their one recollection of the day forty years I hope it will also be a time when each of us can ago was that there was heavy rain and ﬂoods!! spend a little more of that time with those we are closest to, especially those who could do with a bit more attention. Also congratulations to Rev. Niall and Vivienne Stratford who were I think especially of those who have not been well, who have lost a also celebrating a wedding anniversary on the 11th June – they friend or loved one, or are facing into an uncertain time. were 24 years married; they also had rain for their wedding day!

It is a time, not just to switch off from the hustle and bustle for a Maura Sheahan who helped coordinate the flower festivals in little while, but also a time to take stock and reorder priorities in Kilbride Church is having an open garden on 4th and 7th July life. None of us can do everything but we each can do something from 12 noon at “St. Joseph’s”, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray in aid well. of Purple House in Bray. Tea and coffee will be served and your support would be very welcome. I greatly admire those who give generously of themselves in the support of community projects and activities. They enrich us We will be holding a strawberries afternoon on Sunday 9th July all. At the end of the summer one of the highlights of the social from 12 Noon in the Rectory Marquee. All donations will be in aid calendar will be the Enniskerry Field Day, which this year will move of Kilbride Parish. to a new venue in Monastery. It has become one of our premier community events and makes a significant contribution to the life Nun’s Cross Church (Killiskey) is holding a flower festival on the of the Joint Parishes and to a number of charitable organisations. 1st, 2nd and 3rd September to celebrate 200 years. Tea/coffee will be served and again your support would be very welcome at This year it will support the ‘Open Door’ organisation and will take this event. place from 8th-10th September, with an ‘Event in the Tent’ on the Friday evening and the main Field Day on Sunday 10th. Please Kilbride Parish Supper Dance will be held on Friday, 20th October get involved and offer your help to the organisers. With several in Greystones Rugby Club. Music by “Bandit”. Tickets will be thousand people now attending we need the whole community to going on sale from September €25.00 and will be available from get involved and share the load and the craic. Georgina on 087 6716745.

The clergy of the parish spend a day away together at the beginning The Kilmacanogue & District Horse Show is taking place on of the summer for a ‘brainstorming’ and planning session. We try Saturday, 22nd July at Monastery, Enniskerry. The Show raises to be critical about the activities and needs of the parish and begin money for many local charities and your support would be most to plan future developments. It is becoming clear that we need to welcome. give added concentration in the year to come on children’s and youth ministry. Developments are already under way. Beth Stack The St. Brigid’s window in the church is the subject of a & Edwina Allman are handing over the leading of the Buggy & documentary by Andrew Furlong. The window was commissioned Toddler Church to Graeme & Julia Bird and we thank them for the by the late Noel Browne TD for his private residence and both of provision they have made for pre-school children and parents over his daughters, Ruth & Susan were delighted to able to come and the past two years. Buggy & Toddler Church will resume on the see the window in the church. first Sunday of September. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are sick or who In the meantime Beth & Edwina have now indicated that they are undergoing Hospital treatment at this time. will re-establish the Mustard Seed Children’s Sunday Club, which will meet twice a month at the same time as the main service in Powerscourt Church. The children will go straight to Sunday Club in the School Hall and will join the church service at the Peace. PARISH BBQ We look forward to seeing you all at the Parish Barbeque on 15th Rev Niall Stratford, as Youth Pastor with the assistance of Kate July at the usual time of 7.30pm in the tent at the Rectory. This Leckie will continue to develop the ‘Shed Gang’ youth group is always a great night and we just hope it will be mild and dry, meeting every second Wednesday and will continue their life skills so just keep fingers crossed. programme of activities. Watch out for more news on this. We will of course be under cover so even if we do have some rain Training and Garda vetting for leaders will be organised over the it will be just as much fun. so don’t be put off if the skies darken. next few months so that all will be in order for the beginning of a new busy season. As usual you bring your own meat and we provide the rest, including the strawberries. The cost remains at €10 each. In the meantime, have a very good summer break.

Ricky Powerscourt & Kilbride News

PRIMETIME DEATH OF THE RT REVD DONALD CAIRD PRIMETIME is a Church of Ireland Diocesan social club for people who are single, separated or divorced, or for people who would like to make new friends. For more details contact Georgina @ 087 6716745

Calendar of Events July – Aug 2017 If you are coming along to an event please text or call the contact person to let them know

Sunday 2nd July at 2pm Visit Airﬁeld Estate, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Contact Georgina @ 087 6716745

Friday 14th July at 8pm Archbishop Donald Caird, former Archbishop of Dublin and Meeting, with Food Optional Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe from 1970 to 1976, & The Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs, Co Wicklow Bishop of Meath & Kildare from 1976 to 1985 died on 1st June. Contact Hazel @ 086 1984919 The passing of Archbishop Donald Caird brings fond memories of Sunday 13th August at 2pm a kind and gentle bishop who did so much to shape the Church of Meet at Glendalough Visitor Centre for walk followed by Ireland in the twentieth century, especially in the Republic. refreshments. Contact Georgina @ 087 6716745 A Dubliner in origin, after a brilliant academic career in Trinity Primetime is now on Facebook. he served a curacy in Belfast and as a school chaplain at Portora If you would like to be added to or removed from the text or before working a lecturer in Philosophy at St David’s Lampeter in mailing list contact Georgina @ 087 6716745 Wales.

Crossroads: Church of Ireland Social Club – Meet on the last After an incumbency in Dublin he became Dean of Ossory before FRIDAY of the month in Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, becoming Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe in 1970, then Dublin 2. For more details contact David @ 085 7272019 Bishop of Meath and Kildare in 1976, and then Archbishop of Dublin 1985–96.

His time as a philosophy lecturer fostered his love of ideas, and in meetings or in conversation he could be distracted joyfully from administrative procedures to pursue an important philosophical point, often drawing the listener to the writings of Immanuel Kant, the German philosopher on whom he was quite an expert.

He had a passion for the Irish language, nurtured during his frequent family holidays in Kerry and visits to the Gaeltacht there, and spoke Irish with a most wonderful “blas” (accent). He was quite an expert on the life of Douglas Hyde, ﬁrst President of Ireland Strawberries and another Gaelgoir, on whom Donald often lectured. Above all, he will be remembered as a kind and caring priest and & Cream bishop. His wit and disarming charm belied a pastor and churchman with a clear vision for the Church of Ireland and its place, role and potential contribution to the shaping of modern Ireland. He was Sunday 9th July never more clear or animated than when he spoke of church and at 12.00 noon society and the essential interrelationship between the two. Archbishop Caird’s funeral took place in Christ Church Cathedral on Monday 5th June followed by burial in Powerscourt Church Powerscourt Rectory graveyard. His grave is very close to that of Archbishop John Gregg former Archbishop of Armagh and previously Archbishop Marquee of Dublin.

We pray for his wife Nancy, and their children Anne, John and Donations in aid of Kilbride Parish Helen, and their families.’

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. St mary’s News

CORPUS CHRISTI MASS The children of 6th class and 2nd class attended Corpus Christi Mass in St Mochonóg’s as a follow up to their recent Conﬁrmation and First Holy Communion sacraments. Members of the 2nd class group opened Mass with a procession up to the altar, and they prepared the Altar for Mass. A patchwork dove made by 6th class was brought up by Caitlyn and Maria presented a Eucharistic candle as symbols of the childrens’ reﬂections on their sacraments.

6th class did the readings and Prayers of the Faithful were read beautifully by members of 2nd class. Oﬀertory gifts were brought up by parents from 2nd class and the two classes sang together throughout this celebration. One of the girls from 6th class read out a Communion Reﬂection, before the two classes gathered on the Altar for their group photo. Father David then led the children in a ceremonial procession from the Altar.

This celebration Mass combining the First Holy Communion and the Conﬁrmation groups is quickly becoming a beautiful tradition in our parish. Special thanks are due to Máiréad Murphy, who has worked with the two classes throughout the year and Breda Connolly who organised the refreshments in the Parish Hall afterwards. Most of all, a big thank you to the parents, and the children who came along in their outﬁts from their special day. St mary’s News

CURTLESTOWN NOTES HISTORY OF THE CELTIC CROSS On May 14th, some of the Curtlestown Choir joined with St.Mary’s The Celtic Cross remains the most easily recognizable symbol of Choir at their invitation to go to a masterclass given by John Celtic Christianity, representing a long and developing aspect of Rutter. We had a splendid time. Most of us were challenged to Celtic art and design. In its earliest form it heralded the slow decline learn several new pieces. Under the Baton of Mr. Rutter we rose to of ancient Pagan tradition in the face of Christian conversion and new heights. It was truly wonderful. practices. Standing stones had long been used by ancient peoples of the British Isles as grave markers, and the symbolically powerful Thank you Gloria and the members of St. Mary’s for thinking of us. single standing stone, with its stepped pyramidal platform, atop A great memory for us. a burial mound can be seen as the precursor of the much later ‘High Cross’ of Ireland and elsewhere. As Christianity gradually gained a foothold, many Pagan monuments were destroyed, but some were ‘Christianized, ‘with the addition of crosses and other symbols. Some of the best known examples of this process survive in Brittany. The cross was not adopted by the church as a symbol until the seventh century, although simple crosses are found on some earlier Christian monuments. Wheeled crosses appear on some pre-Christian stones, perhaps as symbols of solar worship. One such is Exmoor’s Culbone stone, which was Christianized by the simple expedient of extending one of the arms downwards, albeit at an angle as the arms are diagonal. The early wheeled pillar cross is most common in Ireland, Wales and Cornwall, Pictish monuments in Scotland were more likely to be large carved slabs, often with elaborate figurative carvings, depicting scenes from the bible as well as mythical beasts and warrior figures. Celtic cross design reached its culmination with the magnificent ringed High Crosses of Scotland, Ireland and Ionia many of which were carved in the 8th and 9th centuries. The early Celtic Church had developed in virtual isolation from the rest of Europe (in Cornwall the authority of Rome was not finally accepted until 705, in North Wales 777), so perhaps the stylized Celtic Cross was a MEANWHILE... visible way of maintaining at least some of the Regions unique It was a challenge for our choir, as Carmel our Conductor, had character after the strictures of the Synod of Whitby in 664, which to go to Limerick on her business. a depleted choir and Bryan sought to curb Celtic independence. Saxon craftsmen continued did really well to sing their way through the mass without a hitch. the tradition in England, though very few examples survived the Bryan played organ, sang, and conducted with his head gestures architectural holocaust of the Reformation. and winks . A true multi tasker ! The revival of interest in Celtic Culture, and the fervent antiquarianism of the 19th Century led to the preservation of many The last mass before the summer break was also Margaret Van den wayside and Churchyard Celtic Crosses which still remained by Burgh ‘s anniversary mass! Margaret was a choir member. We were that time. And, new examples have since been carved using and joined by David Doherty, Violin. Mairead and Evelyn our retired often developing the knotwork designs and motifs which were Conductor and organist. With beautiful voices to boot! We sang, popular with stonemasons over the preceding 1000 years. Vivaldi’s Gloria Entrance, Psalm number 965 Offertory, Mairead and Evelyn sang a due, The Flower Song. Lakme. Communion Laudate Dominun, Recessional May We Never have To Say NEW TO THE HOSPICE Goodbye. A fitting end to our year with Bryan and Carmel! We OPEN GARDEN TRAIL THIS YEAR will be back at Summers end! Have a good Summer time everyone! Birch Cottage, Enniskerry Saturday 1st July CURTLESTOWN CEMETERY 2pm-5.30pm The maintenance of Curtlestown Cemetery is continuing every Birch Cottage, Kilgarron Hill, Wednesday evening commencing at 7.00pm. This mainly involves Enniskerry, Co Wicklow cutting the grass, raking and disposing of it. Please bring Garden Owners: Clare & Gordon Gill strimmers, rakes, bags, etc. Birch Cottage is an informal cottage style garden Also, a few younger bodies would be most welcome to assist those on 3/4 of an acre which the owners purchased as a in their 60’s and 70’s who are there every Wednesday. We finish barren sandy sloping site in 1982. Today it consists of off with tea and sandwiches and a chat. mixed shrubberies and colourful herbaceous borders. It is an informal family garden with meandering paths and lawns. The owners have tried to create a highly scented garden with the addition of Rosemary hedges various herbs and scented roses. Partially Wheelchair accessible community news

This July things quieten down for Con Gent | woodcarving workshop class | TBC our regular classes, however our Fergus Ryan | Egg Tempera workshop |TBC ld schoolyard will be alive again Paul Flynn | Clay sculpture |TBC with screams and giggles as our summer art camps will be on each week throughout the month. We will also have a number of Schoolhouse for Art, The Square, Enniskerry Village, weekend workshops taking place and all information can be found County Wicklow. Ireland. Phone: +353-1-286 9594 on our website. All bookings can be made on our website www. www.schoolhouseforart.com SchoolhouseforArt.com

Have a birthday/Anniversary coming up ? Why not give a Schoolhouse for Art Gift Voucher? CONT... SOCCER IN THE MEADOW Gift vouchers available onlineor in Schoolhouse for Art.

KIDS & TEENS - Schoolhouse for Art Summer Camp

Schoolhouse for Art summer art camps will take place each week in July. This year our senior camp will cater for kids ages 9 to 13 and our junior camp will cater from 5+. Camp runs from 10am to 2pm each day. week 1 July 3rd — 7th week 2 July 10th — 14th week 3 July 17th — 21st week 4 July 24th — 28th These major supporters were ably assisted by Brendan Kavanagh Carpentry, Kieran Ryan & Co Accountants, 3 Rock Eco (who did Camp fee is € 125 per child per week (Sibling discounts available) all the amazing signage), Kennedy’s of Enniskerry, G.R. Electrical, James Maguire, Blue Insurance, King’s Laundry, The Enniskerry WORKSHOPS Inn, Combined Media, Greenstar, Verde, Brandon Agencies, Bank Noël O’Callaghan | Watercolour workshop | 8th & 9th July of Ireland Finance, Spirit Motor Group (Burton), Powerscourt Angela Emson West | Intermediate watercolour workshop | 26th Estate, John Scottus School, the Powerscourt Arms, Upstream & 27th August Digital, Cyril Blackbyrne Motors, Shale Construction, the Sum- merhill House Hotel, Enniskerry Physiotherapy Clinic, Design Aid SUMMER SKETCHBOOK SERIES and Spar Windsor. Brenda Malley will be running a “Summer Sketchbook Series” of four workshops is suitable for both beginners and experienced REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017/18 SEASON artists who wish to grow and develop their observational, sketching Registration for the new 2017/18 football season that runs Sep- and painting skills with expert guidance from artist tutor Brenda tember 1st 2017 to June 2018, will open online on the club website Malley who is best known for her powerful seascapes. These www.enniskerryfc.ie on 1st July 2017, and will remain open for 8 workshops will involve Sketching on location around Wicklow. weeks, on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served basis. Any membership ques- tions can be emailed to [email protected] . Brenda Malley | July 1-2 Greystones, (Seascapes) Co. Wicklow. Summer Football: 2 Camps in the Bog Meadow

Brenda Malley | July 22-23 Arboretum, (the National Garden An ex-player of the club, Aine O’Gorman, has teamed up with Exhibition Centre) Kilquade, Co. Wicklow, some footballing colleagues to put on a very successful and Brenda Malley | August 12-13 Dublin Wicklow Mountains via enjoyable independently run summer football camp. One was Glencree, Co Wicklow. hosted last year by Aine and her team in the Bog Meadow.

Brenda Malley | August 19-20 Enniskerry Village and surrounds , The camp will run twice in the Bog Meadow. Week 1: 10th – 14th Co. Wicklow July. Week 2: 31st July – 4th August.

You can register online on www.footballstarsacademy.com or Other Workshops coming up ... email [email protected] if you’ve a query.

ENNISKERRY GAA supported the night, the actors themselves and of course the organising committee too. KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMPS The Kellogg’s Cul Camp returns to Enniskerry on July 24th – 28th The winning film on the night was ‘Forrest Gump’ with Mark Mullen 2017. The one week GAA camps provide boys and girls – between playing Forrest, best actor went to Paul Wrynn and best actress to the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week Lauren O’Sullivan. If you would like a copy of the films we can send of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around across the links on email or put them on a USB stick, just send the maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in GAA Facebook page a message. Gaelic Games. Activities are player-centred with a Games Based approach with a strong emphasis being placed on personal development and well-being. Activities are also organised in an age-appropriate manner with a view to: · Optimise learning · Enhance friendships · Improve physical & psychological Well-being · Promote school and club links

The camp runs daily from 10am to 2:30pm, the cost is €60 per child or discounted to €50 for 2 or more. Each child will receive a bag pack, jersey and a zip GAA top. This is an annual event which has proven to be very popular over the last number of years, children don’t have to be GAA club members with anyone between the ages of 6-13 welcome. SENIOR FOOTBALL July will see the start of championship season for our senior men If you would like to register your child, you can do so by clicking and ladies team. The men will face Dunlavin, Rathnew and Avoca, onto www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or contacting Eamon Skelly on times and dates TBC while the ladies will play Carnew, Tinahely 086-3290263. and St Nicks.

ANNUAL CHARITY MATCH JUVENILE FOOTBALL Kids training continues on Friday evenings at 7pm in Kilgarron, all new players welcome. There is a great turnout across all age groups at training lately which in turn makes it a lot tougher for the coaches to manage the sessions alone. If anyone would like to give a hand out at training please let Eamon or Larry know, no previous GAA experience is necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS to Cliodhna Coleman who represented Wicklow at the recent LGFA U12 blitz in Carlow.

LOTTO Our lotto jackpot currently stands at €10,800. Thanks to all continued sellers and supporters of the club lotto.

Thanks to all who supported our recent charity match with Garden Opening proceeds from the day going to the local senior citizens committee. We had 28 players partaking with Liam Kane stepping up to the Sunday 16th July mark as referee. All in all everyone had a lot of fun and it was great to see some past players back up in Pairc na Sillogue for what is Please come and join us for a always a great event. garden opening in aid of THE OSKARS BLACKROCK HOSPICE Our joint fundraiser in conjunction with Enniskerry YC FC, AND TEEN CHALLENGE The Oskars was attended by close to 400 people on what was a thoroughly enjoyable night in The Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy. We would like to thank all of the local 40 Stillorgan Park, businesses who sponsored either the event or some of our Blackrock. Co. Dublin. budding actors along with the Ann Marie Wrynn and the staﬀ of 2pm - 5pm with afternoon tea. the Parkview Hotel. Hosted by Bruce & Marianne Johnson. The gross total made between the two clubs was just under SUGGESTED DONATION €5 €25,000 so a huge thank you to everyone in the village who

July & August 2017 Communi Liturgical Diary Parish of Powerscourt & Kilbride July & Au

2nd Sun Trinity 3 July 2017 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 1st July Hospice Garden Trail to Birch Co 10.00am Holy Communion Two – Kilbride 2 pm to 5 pm, Enniskerry 11.30am Holy Communion Two– Powerscourt 9th Sun Strawberries and Cream in aid of Powerscourt Rectory Marquee 9th Sun Trinity 4 Guided Tour of the Goulding Esta 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) Proceeds to Powerscourt Parish, 2 10.00am Family Service – Kilbride 15th Sat Powerscourt Parish BBQ at the Re 11.30am Family Service – Powerscourt 16th Sun Open Garden at 40 Stillorgan Par 2pm to 5pm, Proceeds in aid of Bl 15th Sat 7.30pm Parish BBQ at the Rectory 22nd Sat Annual Kilmacanogue Horse Show 29th Sat Car Boot Sale in Powerscourt Chu 16th Sun Trinity 5 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) August 2017 10.00am Holy Communion One – Kilbride 15th Tue CLARION DEADLINE FOR SEPT 11.30am Holy Communion Two – Powerscourt 26th Sat Car Boot Sale in Powerscourt Chu 1.00pm Church Lunch in Powerscourt Arms Hotel 31st Thurs Powerscourt NS reopens, 8.50am 20th Thurs 11.00am Holy Communion in Cairnhill Nursing Home September 2017 23rd Sun Trinity 6 10th Sun Enniskerry Field Day 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 10.00am Morning Prayer Two – Kilbride 11.30am Morning Prayer Two & Holy Baptism - Powerscourt MASS TIMES IN THE PARISH OF THE IMM 30th Sun Trinity 7 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 10.00am Morning Prayer One – Kilbride MORNING MASS 11.30am Morning Prayer One - Powerscourt St. Mary’s Parish Church Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.15am. 6th Aug Sun Trinity 8 Prayer Service – Wednesday & Saturday 10.1 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 10.00am Holy Communion Two – Kilbride 11.30am Holy Communion Two – Powerscourt St. Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue Friday, 10.00

13th Sun Trinity 9 WEEKEND MASSES 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 10.00am Family service – Kilbride St. Mary’s Parish Church, Enniskerry 11.30am Family service & Holy Baptism – Powerscourt Sunday 11am. St. Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue 17th Thurs 11.00am Holy Communion in Cairnhill Nursing Home Sunday 10.00am. 20th Sun Trinity 10 St. Patrick’s, Curtlestown 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) Sunday, 10.00am. 10.00am Holy Communion One – Kilbride St. Kevin’s, Glencree 11.30am Holy Communion Two – Powerscourt 1st Sunday of the month – 9am. 1.00pm Church Lunch in Powerscourt Arms Hotel

27th Sun Trinity 11 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 10.00am Morning Prayer Two – Kilbride 11.30am Morning Prayer Two & Holy Baptism - Powerscourt

Thursdays 10.00am Holy Communion & Prayer for the Sick – Powerscourt Please submit all articles for 15th of each month to clari Everyday 12pm, & 5pm Open Church (Powerscourt) & Daily Prayer CONTACT Hazel Thompson – Powerscou Margaret Blackbyrne – St Mary nity Diary July & August 2017 Liturgical Diary ugust 2017 Parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary

1st Sat 3.00pm (Healing Mass of all Generations) ottage, Kilgarron Hill Little Ones of Glencree —Glencree Church.

Kilbride Parish, 12 Noon 2nd Sun 09.00am - Mass in St. Kevin’s, Glencree. 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. ate at Dargle Cottage, 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. 2.30pm ectory, 7.30pm. 3rd Mon 7.00pm Rosary Group meet in St. Mary’s Church Prayer Room, Enniskerry. rk ackrock Hospice 4th Tues 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy. w, 10.00am urch Carpark, 9.00am 8th Sat 12.00 noon – Baptisms in St. Mochonog’s.

9th Sun 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. TEMBER 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. urch Carpark, 9.00am 11th Tues 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy.

16th Sun 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s.

18th Tues 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy.

Sun 23rd 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. MACULATE HEART OF MARY Tue 25th 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy. Sun 30th 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s.

15am. 1st Tues Aug 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy. 5th Sat 10.30am Baptism Meeting – St. Mary’s. 0am. 3.00pm (Healing Mass of all Generations) Little Ones of Glencree —Glencree Church.

6th Sun 09.00am Mass in St. Kevin’s, Glencree. 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s.

7th Mon 7.00pm Rosary Group meet in St. Mary’s Church Prayer Room, Enniskerry.

8th Tues 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy.

12th Sat 12.00 noon – Baptisms in St. Mary’s.

13th Sun 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s.

15th Tues 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy.

20th Sun 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. 3.00pm Blessing of Graves – Kilmacanogue r The Clarion by noon on the 22nd Tues 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy. [email protected] 27th Sun 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. T DETAILS 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. urt Parish Oﬃce – 01 2863862 3.00pm Blessing of Graves – Curtlestown. y’s Parish Oﬃce - 01 2760030 Tues 29th 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy. Powerscourt & Kilbride News

COMMUNITY GAMES Art County Finals Medals galore for Enniskerry at the Athletics County Finals in Congratulations to the following children who were shortlisted to Shillelagh! Enniskerry had a hugely successful day in Shillelagh participate in the recent art county finals in Dunlavin, with special for the Wicklow County Finals. It was a record day in terms of mention for Kathlyn Molloy who won a silver medal in the u8s medal winners. Well done to all the 50+ children ranging from category. U6s to U16s who participated on the day with many of them 1. u8 Kathyln Molloy progressing through a series of heats, to semi-finals and finals. The 2. u8 Millie Coulson determination the children showed at every level was admirable. 3. u8 Jack O’Reilly 4. U10 Odie Bolger Thanks to all the families who attended and helped out on the 5. U12 Daniel McConnell day. A special thanks to our coaches and volunteers who looked after the kids so well and a big thanks to our own Lil Kavanagh, BRAY CUALANN HISTORICAL SOCIETY honourary president of Wicklow Community Games for her The Local History Society for Bray and North Wicklow presence and work on the day. On Saturday August 19th, James Scannell will present a free The day kicked off to a flying start when Enniskerry was awarded 30-minute talk ‘August 19th to August 27th 1917 in Bray, Co. 1st place in the parade. It was a well deserved win with over 60 kids Wicklow’ at 11.30 a.m. in Bray Library, Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. marching in a sea of blue and yellow, flying the flag for Enniskerry. Wicklow. All welcome – admission free. Special mention must go to our medal winners and in particular those who took gold as they will go on to represent Enniskerry at On Wednesday August 23rd, Brian White will lead a ‘Killarney the All-Irelands in Abbottstown in August. Road Walking Tour’, departing from Bray Town Hall at 11 a.m. Please wear suitable footware and dress for the day’s weather Gold Medal winners conditions. All welcome – admission free. 1. u6s Mixed Relay (Robyn Molloy, Eva Chambers, Harry Wrynn, William Hance, Isabelle O’Neill, Finn Brady). On Thursday August 24th, James Scannell will present a 30-minute 2. Harry Wrynn – u6s 60m talk ‘August 19th to August 27th 1942 in Bray, Co. Wicklow’ at 11.30 3. Nathaniel Miller – u10s 100m a.m. in Ballywaltrim Library, Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All 4. Liam Clarke – u10s 200m welcome – admission free. 5. James McDonald – u12s 100m 6. Danny Jones – u16 100m On Saturday August 26th Brian White will lead a ‘Killarney Road 7. Ben Jones – u16 1500m Walking Tour’, departing from Bray Town Hall at 3 p.m. Please 8. Kate Burton-Stafford – u16s Discus wear suitable footwear and dress for the day’s weather conditions. 9. U16s Mixed Relay (Eve Barry, Sarah Farrell, Danny Jones, All welcome – admission free.On Sunday August 27th Brian White Ben Jones) will present a talk ‘Trains, Planes, Automobiles and Family Stories from Kilruddery down the ages’ at 12 Noon in Kilruddery House, Silver Medal winners Kilruddery, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All welcome – admission free but 1. Cian McDonald - u8 60m booking required. See details in the Heritage Week brochure 2. Nathan Heatley – u10 200m which will be available from public libraries and tourist information 3. Sarah Farrell – u16 100m offices in August. 4. Eve Barry – u16 200m THE OLD DUBLIN SOCIETY Bronze Medal winners The Local History Society for Dublin City & County 1. Rachel O’Callaghan – u14 800m 2. u10 Mixed Relay (Emmee Bogaard, Sophie Tobin, Nathaniel On Wednesday August 23rd Bernardine Ruddy, President of the Miller, Liam Clarke, Anna McDevitt, Nathan Heatley). Old Dublin Society, will present a Heritage Week lecture ‘So Many Sweet Flowers – From Clontarf to Killiney – Watson’s Nurseries 4th Place Medal winners 1884 – 1967’ at 6 p.m. in Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 1. Robyn Molloy – u6 60m Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Admission free – booking required – Email: 2. Aoife Redden – u10m Hurdles [email protected] or call 01-6744999. 3. U8 Mixed Relay (Cian McDonald, Lucas Brack, Birthe Bogaard, Caitlin Smith, Kitty Bolger, Joshua Tobin). RATHMICHAEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 4. U12s Girls Relay (Martha Cuffee, Isobel Gross, Lily Hassett, The Local History Society for Shankill & Ballybrack-Killiney, Rachel Clarke, Kayleigh Cronin, Lucy Jones). Co.Dublin 5. U14s Girls Relay (Imogen Lynam, Sophie Green, Jade Smith, Rachel O’Callaghan, Gabrielle Brack, Tara O’Grady). The Society’s 42nd Summer series of Evening Lectures will take 6. U14s Boys Relay (Andrew Hastings Rafferty, Billy Corrigan, place in Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill, Co. 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11.30AM LECTORS UPDATE CHARABANC contact Marjorie Mold 2863499 I’m delighted to confirm the name of Susan Forsythe as our latest We are very sorry that Anna was not up to our last gathering Adult Lector-Designate. Susan first read in Powerscourt back in at June’s house on June 9th but hope she continues to make a 2007 – the same year as myself. At that time, Ruth Sutton was good recovery . We had a lovely afternoon at June’s and it was serving her fifth and final term as Coordinator. And Susan last great to see so many of our group there, Thank you once again read 5 years later in 2012, on Tim Weldon’s watch. Then recently, June for making us so welcome. Everyone enjoys viewing your on Pentecost Sunday 4th June, she asked to re-join the rota with lovely garden. We have now closed for the summer but will effect from August. The recent departure of Kevin & Gemma meet up during the break at Lily’s on July 28th but will of course Fagan reduced the total number of names on our Adult Rota from talk to everyone in advance of this. We hope you all have a good 30 to 28. Happily, Susan’s appointment brings it back up to 29. summer break and look forward to seeing you all back in the hall on September 8th We are just at the end of the phone line, if Since 2013 when I succeeded Tim Weldon as Scripture Readers anyone wants a chat or needs a bit of help during the break so Coordinator for the 11.30am service, the pool of Adult Lectors has please don’t be shy of calling either Ann or Marjorie been somewhat depleted. This is partly due to emigration and partly due to several members relocating to different parishes FLOWER GUILD contact Marjorie Mold 2863499 around Ireland. Also, the Good Lord saw fit to retire Jim Gillespie The summer seems to have crept up on us without notice and in 2015. So we’re always eager to welcome new members with open the flower gardens are looking great. We are still open for arms! We can never have too many names on the rota. All that’s bookings for wedding flowers and would love to hear from any required is a reasonably clear speaking voice and a love of God’s couples intending to marry in the near future. Memorial flowers holy word, the Bible. Most people are only asked to read about 4 in church during the coming months will be by Mrs Kearon on times a year. So if anyone over 17 would like their name added to 23rd July and by Mrs Sutton on 6th August and Sunday flowers the rota, they should contact myself directly on 086–7244999 or by Mrs Cameron on 9th July and by Mrs Rountree on August email [email protected] 20th

Meanwhile the Junior Rota currently boasts 6 members. Junior ENTERTAINMENTS COMMITTEE contact Joyce Roe 2862645 Lectors generally read the gospel passage at our monthly Family We look forward to seeing you all at the Parish Barbeque on 15th Service but they also get involved at special services in the run-up July at the usual time of 7.30pm in the tent at the Rectory This to Easter and Christmas. So if anyone under 17 would like to read is always a great night and we just hope it will be mild and dry , about 4 times a year in church they can approach either myself or so just keep ﬁngers crossed. We will of course be under cover so Junior Lectors Captain Holly Micklem, and we’ll ensure that their even if we do have some rain it will be just as much fun. so don’t name is added. We’d love to see some new Junior Lectors. “Let be put oﬀ if the skies darken. As usual you bring your own meat the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the and we provide the rest, including the strawberries. The cost kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14). remains at €10 each

Meantime I’d like to wish every member of both readings teams a PASTORAL CARE joyful, restful and rejuvenating summer. Especially all the very best contact Elizabeth Rountree 2863534 or Joyce Roe 2862645 to our youngest Adult Lector Sam Micklem, whose Leaving Cert We keep in our prayers all those who are unwell at the moment results are due out in August. and hope for better days ahead for you. If you or anyone you Ronan Scanlan. know is in hospital or unwell at home do please let us know at any time Save the date! ENNISKERRY FIELD DAY WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER AT THE NEW LOCATION OF ENNISKERRY HORSE FARM, MONASTERY ROAD (OPPOSITE TEXACO GARAGE).

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THE CURATE COMMENTS ‘THE NEWCOMER’ Alice laughed. ‘There’s no use trying,’ she said. Holidays - Surely this must be one of the world’s ‘One can’t believe impossible things.’ favourite words - conjuring up as it does, images ‘I daresay you haven’t had much practice,’ said of golden beaches, palm trees, mountains, lakes, the Queen. ‘When I was your age, I always did it snow - a seemingly endless assortment of all that is for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six ‘greener‘ on the other side. impossible things before breakfast. There goes the shawl again!’ ” The quotation from “Through the Looking Glass and what A dictionary definition of ‘holidays’ describes them as a time when Alice Found There,” seems at first to be another piece of Lewis we have time away from work or school and are free to do what Carroll’s (aka Reverend Charles Dodgson) zany but amusing we want, such as travel or relax. The world’s travel and tourist wit. Ordained a deacon in the Church of England in 1861, whilst industries love to entice us to taking holidays whether they be declining ordination to the priesthood a year later, Dodgson ‘staycations’ or exotic holidays or something in-between. was nevertheless a committed Christian. As such he would have believed “impossible things” such as the healing miracles of Jesus, Why then, when holidays are seemingly so idyllic, do some of us the Resurrection, the ascension of Christ into heaven and the gift find them a cause of heightened levels of stressfulness in our lives. of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles. Had someone tried to tell him Surely that is a complete dichotomy; Holidaying to do what we of the work of doctors in the field of twenty-first century medicine, want - versus - heightened stress levels? space travel, television and mobile ‘phones he would likely have found those things impossible to believe in. Today for many Life for many is lived in ‘the fast lane’ . So much to do, never people the reverse is the case. They can believe in a world that enough time to do all that requires to be done, demands from runs on the discoveries of the 20th century, particularly in the area the corporate world for ever greater productivity and customer of electronic technology and hospitals are temples where life and service levels. Perhaps it worth considering who the driver of the health are routinely restored. Faith in God however has taken a anonymous corporate service levels / demands really is. Does battering and is often relegated to the position once reserved for it perhaps come as a surprise to us - that it is actually you and I fantasists such as Jules Verne, C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien. Millions who are the drivers of this customer focus. Or at least that is what are fascinated by the “impossible” feats of magic as performed by the business and commercial world wants to convey to us - that Dynamo, Chris Angel or David Copperfield whilst pouring scorn they are serving our needs and demands. That does seem a little on this who believe in a creator “of all that is, seen and unseen.” bizarre- the corporate world as servants! All that is now seen has always existed for humankind has created absolutely nothing, merely reconfigured elements that have Do we adequately prepare for holidays? Are we rushing about in existed since the world began. All that we have and all that we the days and weeks in advance of same without ever taking stock need for a wonderful life is here at our fingertips but what have we of what the whole purpose of that holiday really is? A special time done with all this magical stuff? The poorest countries and people - for who? Does the business email / phone have to be on that have been exploited for the benefit of the rich, natural habitats mountain walk or poolside when we are on holiday? Like it or not are being destroyed at an alarming rate and we continue to devise - none of us are indispensable. Belief it or not - if I was unable or ever more efficient ways of destroying those regarded as enemies. unavailable to preach that sermon there are others only too willing There are probably more people dying from war, disease, drought and able to do so - indeed in the case of our own parish- others or famine than at any time in the history of the world and yet we much better and ably equipped although I know they are much too have the wherewithal to prevent most if not all of this needless modest to say so! human suffering. You know - Jesus declared ‘ Come unto me all that are burdened Time was when humankind regarded itself as the pinnacle of God’s and heavy laden and I will give you rest’ Matthew 11.28-30. Is there created world and there was no reason why life should not continue a call for you and I to change our focus? That ‘greener’ side to life as it always had. However as we have seen, today’s impossible is for which so many of us yearn may be closer that we realise. tomorrow’s possible and many now believe the extinction of our species is an ever-growing likelihood. To all students who have finished exams - well done - you stayed the course. May you all have the opportunity to relax and plan for The good news is however that we have been given not just the the next chapter in your lives ahead. gift of faith that allows us to believe in impossible, or perhaps unimagined things, but also the gifts of hope and of love. Holiday Thought; ‘I need a 6 month vacation twice a year- anyone (1 Cor.13:13) God’s promises have never failed to be honoured else with me on this?’ Niall. therefore our hope is realistic. And as for love, what better way of reciprocating God’s love for us than by loving one another? Is BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS it impossible that humankind can find a way forward to peace and harmony? Today perhaps, but the future beckons and with God We offer our congratulations to all who have recently or are about nothing is impossible. to celebrate a birthday. Amongst the parish family, June saw the rector and Breda Lilburn (aka the duchess) celebrating. They were And finally…. Thank you to all those enquiring after the activities 23,740 and 23,375 days old, respectively. As their actual time of of the duchess who was absent from this column last month. With birth has been lost in the mists of time, we regret that we were winter well behind us she has traded in her snow skis for water skis unable to ascertain with certainty just how many seconds old they and is now actively looking for water with a slope. were. Terry. Powerscourt & Kilbride News

YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINISTRY - ‘THE SHED GANG’! MU NOTES Our members are ‘officially’ on holiday at this time - many as a result At the Diocesan Council Meeting on 24th April last Simon of having sat the Junior Certificate Examinations during typical Monds of Focus Ireland was presented with the”Move In Start Irish Exam Weather! We wish you a well earned rest. Whilst our Up” packs collected by the Branches. He thanked the Mothers’ programme of events does not restart in earnest until September Union members for their generosity. Our Branch took part in we are presently in the throes of organising an outing to a farm - this Diocesan Project. On Thursday 1st June Mrs. Iris Sherwood not just a visit but an activity to literally ‘muck in’ and learn some attended the M.U. All Ireland Holy Communion Service in of the skills of farming. Details to be advised. We also hope to Christchurch Cathedral. The Service was celebrated by Canon run an activity / outing during August. Details to be advised. We John Clarke and during it Very Reverend Raymond Ferguson, would be delighted to received postcards from wherever ‘The All Ireland Chaplain, commissioned some new members of the Shed Gang’ may be this summer. And don’t worry if you are not All Ireland Trustee Board. It was good to have a member from going beyond Co. Wicklow - there are many wonderful sights in Powerscourt with Kilbride Branch present on this occasion. this wonderful county that many of us have yet to discover. Cards may be sent care of ‘The Rectory’. Dates for your Diary: Our Annual Outing this year will be in on the 2nd September when CONGRATULATIONS TO LARA GILLESPIE we will attend the Flower Festival in Killiskey Parish.For more We are delighted to announce that Lara Gillespie has qualified as information please contact Mrs June Roe 012866030 or Mrs Joyce a member of ‘The Irish Cycling Team’ for the ‘Youth Olympics’ in roe 01 2862645 Gyor in Hungary. This is no easy achievement- it has only resulted from long long hours of arduous cycling which was compounded M.U. Diocesan events taking place over the coming months: by injury. We have thoroughly enjoyed hearing stories of Lara’s September: exploits and look forward to hearing more of them following her Thursday 7th @ 7.30 pm The Diocesan Festival Service in return. In addition Lara has found the time to carry out volunteer Christchurch Cathedral. The Worldwide President Mrs. Lynne work in Zambia with ‘Habitat for Humanity’. On behalf of all ‘The Tembey, will be present and will give the address. Shed Gang’ we wish You and The Irish Cycling Team every success Sunday 24th September, Mothers’ Union Service will be broadcast in Hungary. on R.T.E. October: Friday/Saturday 20th/21st “Women’s Getaway May the force of ‘The Shed Gang’ be with you!! Weekend” in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sligo. Information from To all our members - Have a wonderful summer. Niall & Kate Mrs. Amy Hourie. Tel. 01 2955285. E. Kearon.

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