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In the dark, cold evenings immediately after Christmas and the New Year, I spent time in front of the television watching the box set of Downton Abbey. The series is the creation of Julian Fellowes and has attracted many awards and nominations. With over 10 million viewers for each episode, it is the most successful British costume drama since Brideshead ‘Downton Abbey’ shows that snobbery Revisited in 1981 and the Guinness Book of Records describes it as the “most exists at every level. critically acclaimed television show.” Downton Abbey is set in the early 20th century on a fictional North Yorkshire estate that is home to the Earl and Countess of Grantham. Highclere Castle in Hampshire ‘Downton Abbey’ has become the most provides the location for Downton Abbey, with successful British costume drama since other filming in the Ealing Studios and the ‘Brideshead Revisited’. village of Bampton in Oxfordshire. The story follows the lives of the Crawley family and their servants. The first series, at the end of 2010, begins with news of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The second series last Women taking part in an otter hunt at autumn runs from the Battle of the Somme , the Co Waterford home (1916) to the Spanish ’flu pandemic (1919). The of the Beresford family, in 1901. 2011 Christmas Special is set in December 1919 and January 1920. ITV has commissioned a third series for next September.

Following the storyline A house party in 1901 at Oak Park, the The first series tells of the need for a male Co Carlow home of the Breun family. heir to the Grantham estate, and Lady Mary House parties were a significant feature Crawley’s troubled love life as she searches for of ‘Big House’ life. a suitable husband. The estate is entailed, so that Downton Abbey is inherited with the title of Earl of Grantham. The estate was saved from near-ruin when the present earl married a rich American heiress. Lord Grantham, who has three daughters but no son, arranges for his eldest daughter, Lady Mary, to marry her cousin to keep both the title , home of Sir John Leslie and the estate in the immediate family. But the who married Leonie Jerome, one of the heir dies on the Titanic, and a third cousin once three Jerome sisters. removed, a young solicitor from Manchester, stands to inherit both the title and the estate, and England, when marrying American heiresses to the exclusion of the three daughters. Imogene Wolseley has charted the story helped many to save their indebted and entailed The second series deals with social divisions of American heiresses marrying Irish and estates. (many of them now petty), sexuality, Easter 1916, English aristocrats, including the ancestors The most famous marriages at the time the Russian revolution, redemption and death. of her husband Sir Charles Wolseley. involved the three daughters of Leonard The heir, Matthew Crawley, and two servants Jerome, a New York stockbroker – one married fight in World War I, while Lady Sybil Crawley the valet, while many of the actors are Irish too a leading English aristocrat, and two married defies her father and joins the Voluntary Aid Irish heirs. Department. In the Christmas Day special, the or with Irish parents. Allen Leech (Branson) is from Killiney, Co Dublin; Robert Bathurst (Sir In 1874, Jennie Jerome, with a dowry of relationship between Matthew Crawley and $200,000, married Lord Randolph Churchill, Lady Mary takes a twist when she jilts her fiancé Anthony Strallan), went to school in Dublin and Kells, Co Meath; and Maria Doyle Kennedy (Vera younger son of the Duke of Marlborough, and and accepts his proposal of marriage. was the mother of Sir Winston Churchill. Although the first series is beautifully made and Bates) is from Dublin. Michelle Dockery (Lady In 1881, Clara Jerome married the charming artfully acted, critics think the second series races Mary), Brendan Coyle (Bates), Siobhan Finneran through plot lines that are difficult to believe. The (Sarah O’Brien, the lady’s maid) and Joseph Moreton Frewen, who gambled away his wealth Guardian describes it as “an institution that began Molesley (Matthew Crawley’s butler) have Irish in America, where he was known as “Mortal life as an upstairs-downstairs costume drama and parents, and Coyle also studied acting in Dublin. Ruin.” He returned to Ireland to inherit the ended as pure comedy.” Indeed, Downton Abbey could have been set Innishannon Estate in Co Cork, and was elected Downton Abbey is a reminder of a by-gone in Ireland, as I was reminded by a recent a Home Rule MP, although he was an uncle of era and that the snobberies of the past remain exhibition at the National Photographic Archive Sir Edward Carson and he later signed the with us. It is a comment too on life today: the in Dublin. “Power and Privilege: Photographs of Ulster Covenant. His daughter, the sculptor and disdain for a newspaper proprietor brings to the Big House in Ireland, 1858-1922” captured writer Clare Frewen Sheridan, lived for some mind the disdain for the Murdoch Empire; the life in the “Big House” in Ireland at the same decades in Comerford House beside the introduction of the telephone parallels the time as Downton Abbey. It was a period of Spanish Arch in Galway. . introduction of broadband to many homes. Nor radical change and the exhibition captured In 1884, the youngest sister, Leonie Jerome, is it accidental that Brideshead Revisited was a people fast losing their position in Irish society. married Sir John Leslie of Castle Leslie in Co success at the height of the Thatcher Monaghan. The Leslies, with over 70,000 acres, government, while Downton Abbey is a success Saved by the ‘belle’ were one of the largest landowning families in when the Tories are in office once again. Lord Grantham’s marriage to the American Ireland. Some of the characters are Irish, including heiress Cora is typical of the stories of many Other American heiresses also married into Branson the chauffeur and the mother of Bates landed aristocrats at the time, in both Ireland the Churchill family. In 1888, Lord Randolph

4 ChurCh rEviEw Photographs 1-2, ITV; 3-4: National Photographic Archive in Dublin; 5: Daily Mail; 6-14: Patrick Comerford.

From left: Comerford House beside the Spanish Arch in Galway was home for many years to Clare Frewen Sheridan (1885-1970), cousin of Sir Winston Churchill and both daughter and goddaughter of two American heiresses; was sold to the people of Kilkenny in 1967 for a nominal £50; ... once the Dublin townhouse of the Dukes of Leinster; The domed cast-iron glasshouse at Ardgillan Castle, near Skerries, once home to the Taylour family.

Gormanston Castle, Co Meath, once home to the Preston family, is now a boarding school.

Left: Powerscourt House, once the Dublin townhouse of the Wingfields of Powerscourt, Co Wicklow. Right: , near Celbridge, Co Kildare, the former home of the Conolly family.

had to sell almost all the contents of Wolseley Dealing with snobbery Hall and several hundred acres of his estate. He When the Irish Wolseley title – but not Mount moved to Surrey a broken man, Wolseley Hall fell Wolseley – passed to a Merseyside cobbler in the into disrepair and it was finally levelled in 1995. 1950s, the popular press hailed a change in In 1885, another New York heiress, the society that challenged generations of Farnham House, Co Cavan, the last part divorced Ann Reid, married the widowed Sir presumptions and snobberies. A recent television of the Maxwell-Barry family’s large Arthur Percy Fitzgerald Aylmer of Donadea programme on RTÉ claimed to have discovered estates, is now a luxury hotel. Castle, Co Kildare. He was her second the 11th Earl of Mayo – although there was never husband, she was his second wife, and she any doubt about who Charles Burke is. Churchill’s brother, the divorced George brought a fortune of $250,000 with her, but In previous decades, landowning aristocrats Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough, married they were divorced again a year later. The were prominent members of the general synod Lillian Price, a New York heiress with a fortune marriage failed to save a family estate that once and diocesan synods. Some must have of $7 million. In 1895, his son, Charles Churchill, totalled 16,000 acres. When Miss Caroline wondered whether they were elected merely 9th Duke of Marlborough, married yet another Aylmer died in 1935, Donadea passed to the because of their social rank; the peers, for their heiress, Consuelo Vanderbilt, godmother to Irish state. The castle has been left unoccupied, part, may have wondered whether anyone Moreton Frewen’s daughter, Clare Frewen and its roof was stripped off in the 1950s. valued them for their personal contributions Sheridan. The matchmaker was Minnie Paget – Lord James Butler married Ellen Stager of and skills rather than their titles. another American heiress, Mary Livingstone of Chicago in 1887, but her $1 million fortune was In 1848, Cecil Frances Alexander wrote: Georgia, who was the third wife of Henry not enough to save Kilkenny Castle for his The rich man in his castle, Paget, 4th Marquess of Angelsey. family either. When he became the fourth The poor man at his gate, The Pagets were near neighbours of Sir Marquis of Ormonde in 1919, the estate’s God made them high and lowly, Charles Wolseley of Wolseley Hall, a Roman financial burdens included £166,000 in death And ordered their estate. Catholic baronet. In 1882, Esther Grehan wrote duties. The castle contents were sold off and it In the 1980s, many schools banned this verse from London to her husband in Dublin, Stephen was forlorn for decades before being sold by of All Things Bright and Beautiful. But, rather than Grehan, a solicitor, describing how Sir Charles his son to the people of Kilkenny in 1967 for a imputing God’s sanction for the Victorian social came to London to look for an heiress and was nominal £50. hierarchy, Mrs Alexander wanted to convey the introduced to two Irish-American Murphy Some “Big Houses” still belong to the original all-embracing inclusiveness of God’s love. sisters from San Francisco, who were “vulgar families, including , Currgahmore Downton Abbey shows that snobbery exists but pretty.” He fell in love, but had a reputation and Castle Leslie, a few were burned, others fell at every level, and that people are too easily as a fortune hunter, and was distraught when he into ruin or were sold. But the Butlers are long accepted or too easily dismissed because of was rejected. But in 1883 he married the elder gone from Kilkenny Castle; the FitzGeralds their social status. It works both ways. sister, Anita Theresa Murphy. from and , Co Because Ireland is a democratic republic Her inheritance at first was put at $2 million, Kildare, Leinster House in Dublin and does not mean we have freed ourselves from but Wolseley never got his hands on it. By the Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford; the Conollys social snobberies and discrimination. Some of time the marriage contract was signed, her from Castletown House; the Wingfields from the present discussions about fee-paying father, Daniel T. Murphy, had died and her sisters Powerscourt; the Maxwell-Barrys from schools reveal inherent snobberies, many contested his will and endowment. When she Newtownbarry and Farnham; the Prestons expressed as inverted snobbery. We can received the money, it was for her personally from Gormanston; the Taylours from Headfort disagree with social structures, we can see and not for her husband. House, Virginia Lodge and Ardgillan Castle; and them as vain and self-serving, we can challenge Imogene Wolseley, wife of the present Sir the Wolseleys from Mount Wolseley. them and seek to change them. But we cannot Charles Wolseley, says the marriage was Many “Big Houses” are now hotels, golf change where and when we were born. relatively happy to begin with. But Anita soon courses, schools, heritage sites or wedding Patrick Comerford is Lecturer in tired of life at Wolseley Hall and began travelling venues. Ten years ago, Castle Leslie was the Anglicanism and Liturgy, the Church of abroad alone. She sent Charles a regular venue for the wedding of Paul McCartney – to Ireland Theological Institute and a canon allowance, but this dropped steadily. By 1919, he an American heiress. Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.

ChurCh rEviEw 5 2011 BLACK SANTA APPEAL RAISES RECORD SUM

The 2011 Black Santa Appeal has yielded a record breaking sum. The 10th annual appeal, organised by St Ann’s Church on Dawson Street, Dublin, has raised an amazing €34,000. This figure far surpasses all other collections over the last decade, which included the peak boom years. The Black Santa Sit Out at St Ann’s ran over eight days before Christmas and concluded on Christmas Eve. The vicar and curate of St Ann’s, Revd David Gillespie and Revd Martin O’Connor, joined by colleagues from around the Diocese, collected daily outside the church accompanied by various choirs each lunchtime. In a first this year, the Church of Ireland Archbishop, Michael Jackson and the Roman Catholic Archbishop, Diarmuid Martin, joined the appeal and collected outside the church together on the Thursday before Christmas. The money raised by the Black Santa Appeal will be distributed to a number of charities on opportunity to participate in the appeal on difficult economic times in which we are living February 19 after Morning Service in St Ann’s. Dawson Street, I can vouch personally for the that people continue to be so generous with The guest preacher on the day will be the generosity and enthusiasm of the people of their money,” Revd David Gillespie Bishop of Cashel and Ossory, Michael Burrows. Dublin. The fact that all donations go directly to commented. "The demands being placed on all The charities to benefit from the appeal will those for whom they are intended is a charities are great and so we hope the money include St Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, wonderful feature of Black Santa. At what is for received, all of which is distributed, will help Protestant Aid, Trust, The Samaritans and many a bleak time of year, I trust that the them to continue their good work." Barnardoes, together with the LauraLynn money given will be a source of help to those The Black Santa sit out is modelled on a Foundation and several other small charities. in greatest need and anxiety,” he added. similar appeal, which has been run by “The response to the Black Santa Appeal for The Vicar of St Ann’s expressed his thanks to successive Deans of St Anne’s Cathedral in 2011 has exceeded all expectations,” all who helped him during the eight day sit out, Belfast for many years. It became known as the Archbishop Michael Jackson commented. not least the two Archbishops who assisted Black Santa appeal because of the long heavy “Thanks are due to the Vicar of St Ann's and all with the collecting on the Thursday before black cloaks worn by the clergy to ward off members of his team. “Having had the Christmas. "It is very gratifying that in the the cold. Step back in time in Rathmichael

Rathmichael Parish took a step back in time outfits and those who provided the food. He recently as all sections of the community and added that the tea party provided an excellent beyond turned out to celebrate Nollag na opportunity for people to come together and mBan. The south Dublin parish organised an chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Edwardian tea party in their church hall to mark Women’s Christmas on January 6. Many attendees got into the spirit of the event donning Edwardian clothes to sip tea from antique china cups and nibble at cucumber and egg sandwiches among other delectable delights from beautiful tiered cake stands. The event was the brainchild of Sonia Appelbe who was collecting antiques for a friend’s restaurant when the idea struck. “I said ‘I have all the antiques so I might as well do it myself,” she recalled. She was delighted with the success of the first Edwardian tea party. “We had a great response. There was a good cross section of the community here. It was slow at the start but then people just started to stream in,” she said. Not only was the event well supported but a team of volunteers prepared tray loads of food to Above: All dressed up – parishioners of suit all tastes. The treats were brought to the table Rathmichael Parish put great effort into by a small but dedicated army of ‘serving staff’ their attire to celebrate Nollag na mBan who were also dressed in keeping with the event. with an Edwardian tea party. Rector of Rathmichael, Revd Canon Fred Right: Revd Canon Fred Appelbe and Appelbe, paid tribute to the event organisers Sonia Appelbe enjoying the success of and deemed the day a great success. He praised their Edwardian tea party at all who had made such huge efforts with their Rathmichael Church.

6 ChurCh rEviEw From the desk(s) of 3Rock Youth… as reported by Susie Keane A View from the Internship by Elizabeth Grainger My original plan when I decided to apply for the 3Rock Internship was to take a year out, but as I’m sure everyone has experienced, plans don’t usually work out. Circumstances led me to have to decide to go to college. I was wary of doing the internship and having college to commit to, in fear of spreading myself too thin Elizabeth Grainger, and not getting college work done. I was 3Rock Intern. worried I wouldn’t be “present” during 3Rock events, and wouldn’t feel as involved. But I took the risk and after talking with Greg and Susie they decided to take it too. What a great decision that was! I have 13 hours a week in college and am studying World Religions and Theology in Trinity, my breaks include getting work done in the library and visiting the 3rock offices for planning and chatting and some socialising, I have Fridays off which is perfect for going away to events such as Anois, Youth Work the Conference, The Intern Weekend, and as long as I work hard in college I can relax. It’s such good motivation even if it is a little stressful at times. It has worked out perfectly and although there are some things I can’t attend I feel just as involved as everyone. learned a lot from the trip. I was challenged a heading into doing all their year group retreats Youth Work Conference lot and I thought a lot, but this was all talked as well as being asked to do a 3 weeks block in by Elizabeth Grainger about during dinner and breakfast with Susie Columbas College on Personal Development. The youth work conference in Eastbourne and the other interns when we had one of our There is a still a lot of interest from other was an event that I was particularly glad to have daily “get togethers” to catch up. It was great to schools for doing retreats and we have the privilege to attend and was such a good have them there as a support and to be able to maintained good relationship with them while experience for my growth as a leader in youth help each other. I learned a lot about youth being able to facilitate retreats in their schools work and a lot of fun. It was brilliant being there work and I found the weekend refreshed us all without straining the team. and I found myself getting more involved and reminded us why we do what we do. because during some of the talks I was by The Rend Collective myself which led me to meeting some great Schools Work We are very excited to see The Rend youth leaders and workers. The talks were by Susie Keane Collective, good friends of 3Rock Youth, intense and this opened up my mind to thinking It's worked out quite well this year as most climbing the UK & US charts with their new more about my own opinions and beliefs on of the schools wanted retreats in the New Year. album “Homemade Worship By Handmade certain topics. I think challenging is essential for This is a good way to have consistent on the People”. It was recorded and produced by Rend growing. The environment was fresh, fun and ground training in schools for the interns. They Collective in Irish church halls and homes in the really captured the idea of youth work; can develop their skills in interaction, band’s organic, collective style and fusing a speakers like Zach Hunter really made me think communication and planning days like this. All depth of sung theology and fresh melodies that and brought out the emotions of many during is going really well, we had 1st years from reflect themes of redemption, devotion and worship. The worship was powerful and it was Alexandra College and that's always a lot of fun. celebration. Over the years Rend have lead breathtaking to be in a room with people all I am still in Rathdown school every week for worship at Essential, Urban Soul & on RTE's pursuing a career to spread the word of God. I Engage on Thursday lunchtimes and we are Sunday Service with 3Rock, Greg's also directed their last 3 music videos as well as Eastbourne Youth playing & recording with them. We wish them Work Conference. all the best as they tour America this year. Thank you again for your continued prayers and support as we endeavour to see Jesus active in the lives of this generation. Greg Fromholz, United Diocesan Youth Officer Upcoming Dates January 19 CIYD “Connect” Day Leadership Training February 25 Glendalough Pre-Confirmation Day March 3 Glendalough Pre-Confirmation Day Visit www.3rock.net for more news, dates and to download the 3Rock Youth App.

ChurCh rEviEw 7 Kajiado with CMS By David Reynolds

CMS Ireland were invited to events around of food supplies to local Maasai. This was the retirement of Bishop Jeremiah Taama, of organised by the diocese and the civil Kajiado Diocese in Kenya. CMS have had a authorities, with the community themselves partnership with the diocese for over 30 years. deciding who should receive aid Bishop Jeremiah in conversation with During that time, more than 50 parishes across Other visits during the week included a the Bishop of Connor. Ireland have had links with Kajiado, and many borehole, a Maasai Rural Training Centre and a bonds have been formed. recently opened girl’s secondary school. The response to the invitation was to put Provision of water is vital in this climate, and together a META (Mission Experience Team the training centres provide practical support in Abroad), and for that team to support a farming techniques. Educating girls was not part conference for diocesan clergy, and to of Maasai tradition, and secondary school experience other initiatives in the diocese. Bray places are needed now that more girls are has had links with Kajiado for some time, and completing primary education. Rev Baden Stanley asked me to take his place On Saturday, we facilitated a Clergy on the trip. Conference for those who had come together So it was that, after a couple of initial for Sunday’s event. Travel across the diocese is a meetings, I ended up in Dublin Airport on challenge, so the opportunity to come together December 5. Our team was 16 strong, nearly for a time of prayer and reflection was a blessing. half of whom were ordained, including a couple David Reynolds pumping water at the Then it was Sunday – the big day of the borehole. Photos: Nigel Mansley. of canons, a dean, and a bishop (Bishop Alan Thanksgiving and retirement service for Bishop Abernethy, of Connor Diocese). Jeremiah. The cathedral was packed and an The bishop-elect, Rev Gadiel Lenini, was After flying overnight, we were met at expectant crowd overflowed into marquees installed in January. CMS, and the whole META Nairobi airport and we drove to Kajiado town, outside the cathedral. The service was a joyful team, are committed to ensuring that support about an hour on a main road. On the same site occasion, with many choirs and groups from for Kajiado Diocese continues without any as their cathedral, the diocese has a complex of across the diocese singing their appreciation. break. If your parish would like to support the buildings, including the guesthouse where we The service ended with many presentations to work of CMS, in Kajiado or elsewhere, please stayed. The guesthouse is just one of the Bishop Jeremiah and “Mama Bishop”, following contact their Parish Development Worker, Andy income-generating activities designed to which all those present, around a thousand, McCormick on 01 497 0931, or check out the support the work of the diocese. were fed. website for more details, www.cmsireland.org. Next day, after a courtesy call to All Saints’ Cathedral in the centre of Nairobi, we spent some time at a project at Kayole, sponsored by the cathedral parish. Although people there live in very cramped conditions, and have spent 20 Trinity College Chapel Choir years there without any security of tenure, their sense of community is very strong. After Celebrates 250th Anniversary meeting the women of the community in their community centre, we were privileged to be This year marks the 250th anniversary of the invited into some of their homes. Their positive founding of Trinity College Dublin’s Chapel Choir. attitude, and thankfulness for the blessings God Established by Provost Andrews in early 1762 the had bestowed on them, was an inspiration to us. Chapel Choir has been at the heart of the Like more Northern parts of the country, worship life of the university for the past two and there had been ongoing drought and famine, a half centuries. A series of events, concerts and although recent rains had greened up the trips will take place throughout the year to mark countryside. We spent a day driving to Torosei, this important milestone. deep in the bush and close to the Tanzanian A particular highlight of the 250th year will be border. There we participated in a distribution a special Festival Eucharist which will be held in Mr. Kevin O'Sullivan, Dr. Kerry College Chapel on the morning of Sunday April Houston and Ms. Margaret Bridge; 15 at 10.45 a.m. It is hoped that as many past SATIN & GLOSS Organ Scholar, Director of Chapel members as possible will be able to attend and Music and Conductor, respectively. sing that morning. The guest preacher will be the PAINTING AND DECORATING former TCD Dean of Residence, Bishop Michael Home & Office Maintenance Burrows. A reception will be held afterwards in the Provost’s House. The current Dean of Residence, the Revd Darren McCallig, appealed to former choir Interior & Exterior members to get in touch. “We are very proud of Chapel Choir and their long tradition of Free Quotations making magnificent music to enrich our liturgies and nourish our spirits. We would love if all former members could make contact as soon as possible so that they can be included in the Fully Insured celebrations and in particular in the service on April 15. That day will be a wonderful opportunity to renew old acquaintances, give thanks for the past and look forward to the DISCOUNT TO future,” Revd McCallig commented. Director of Chapel Music, Dr Kerry Houston, said the current choir had a very busy CHURCH REVIEW schedule. “Prior to the formation of the first formal chapel choir in 1762, it is likely that the READERS only occasion when fully musical services were held in Chapel was once every year, on Trinity Contact Richard Hill Sunday. Today, the Chapel Choir sings two choral services every week in term (Choral M: 087 2586295 Evensong on Thursday evenings and Choral Eucharist on Sunday mornings) as well as singing T: 01 2849892 at the great college occasions such as the Trinity Monday Service of Remembrance. This 250th anniversary is then a celebration of a thriving choral foundation which continues to be at the heart of TCD life,” she stated. Former Chapel Choir members are asked to make contact by email to: [email protected] 8 ChurCh rEviEw NEWS “Why Christians Worship?”

By Stephanie Maxwell Year 1 ACCM

This was the first title in the 'Living Worship' series of workshops, hosted by Church Music Dublin and was presented by Dean Tom Gordon on the 14th January 2012, in Mageough Hall, Rathmines. The first part of the workshop revolved around the reasons why Christians worship. Some of the common ideas that came up were: God's command to assemble and worship, a way in which to express faith, a place to pray, and a method of thanksgiving and rejoicing. All of the above reasons broadly apply to most world faiths; however, there are two messages that particularly relate to our Christian faith: Gill McGonnell and Dean Tom Gordon Revd Terry Lilburn and Revd William Revelation and Response. The revelation, or the who was the speaker at the Church Deverell attended the Church Music belief in God's saving actions and his purposeful Music Living Worship Course. Living Worship Course. love, and our faithful response to this, forms the core reason why we worship. Simplicity - church music does not necessarily consideration is given by the organist / musical One of the messages of the workshop was have to be something easy i.e. we needn't sing director to the style and appropriateness of the that of 'anamnesis' (a word which has almost no the same hymns week after week in a church music; the Scripture readings for the day can be direct translation into the English language). service, but should be something that is clear, augmented by a selection of hymns and other Anamnesis is a type of remembering, but a with a meaning that is easy to recognise. Care music which reflect the central theme. The form much more powerful form of remembering must be taken, however, that the music and the of worship also needs to be allowed for, starting than just merely thinking. It is interactive, performance aspect don’t overpower the real dynamic, empowering, engaging; it is this which off with gathering and preparation, growing message of the service. through the Scripture and the Eucharist and then worship should embody, so that all Christians Other key places where church music fits into can enter into the Paschal Mystery. This sense worship include participation and fellowship, ending with the sending out into the world. Each of 'active remembering' can be aided by when we meet and sing at a church service - feature of worship has its own particular musical symbols in the church (bread, wine, water) these ideas link to those of assembly and needs, and should be presented in such a way as The second part of this workshop was community mentioned above - and proclamation to enhance and complement the service. 'Where does church music fit into worship?’ a and celebration. In summary, worship is a dynamic, powerful, subsection of the overall worship theme, and a The final part of the workshop was based fundamental part of our Christian faith, and couple of simple yet effective ideas were around planning the music for a Eucharistic church music plays a vital role in enhancing our brought forward regarding this. service. In planning one of these services, careful experience of it. Archbishop of Dublin Concludes Bible Reading Marathon The Good Book Shop’s Bible reading marathon drew to a close in chapters of Revelation began, there was a most respectful silence of eager Belfast just before Christmas with the most Revd Dr Michael Jackson anticipation. The reading of the word of God moved everyone present reading the final four chapters of Revelation. Throughout last year the forward gently and firmly into the expectation of the Word made flesh entire KJV text was read aloud every weekday afternoon at 4pm to mark soon to come among us once again at our annual celebration of the Birth the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Just over 200 people from of Jesus Christ. My thanks go to all of those who, week by week and month all denominations, faiths and beliefs traveled to Belfast to take part in the by month, made this glorious reading happen. My thanks go also to the staff ambitious project which was praised by Archbishop Jackson. of The Good Bookshop for their initiative and their sustaining of this “Across the Christian world, there have been initiatives to mark the initiative of witness both in the height of summer and in the depth of 400th anniversary of the KJV of the Bible throughout 2011,” the winter. Congratulations to all concerned,” he concluded. Archbishop stated. “For those of us accustomed to reading the Bible in Prior to the final reading, an assortment of the project’s volunteers our hands and in our own language as a matter of course and all our gathered for a drinks reception in The Good Book Shop as a thank you for lives, this may seem an unexceptional thing. However, we should never their participation in this unique and successful event. The readers who took forget the thrill of having access to something in your own language and part included clergy from all four major denominations in Northern Ireland, to holding it in your own hands for the first time – the calling of tireless local TV and radio personalities and politicians, as well as shop customers Bible translators to this very day.” and parishioners. Some traveled from the UK and America to take part. Archbishop Jackson said it was a privilege to complete the reading of the The Good Book Shop manager and organiser, Richard Ryan, thanked KJV in the Good Bookshop, Church House, Belfast, on Friday December 23 the volunteers and staff and said he was overwhelmed by the support the 2011 which was begun by the Archbishop of Armagh on January 4 2011. event had received. “I honestly thought only 30 people would respond “Around 25 people gathered, in festive spirit. Once the reading of the final and that they would be talked into doing a monthly rota,” he said. “I can’t believe on reflection that so many people wanted to be a part of this unique event. It’s been really encouraging, and also wonderful to hear the word of God being read aloud in a place of business. I thought it would be strange for people to hear it when they first came in to the shop, but to be honest, it’s going to be even more strange not hearing it next year.” Archbishop Michael Jackson with the manager of the Good Bookshop in Belfast, Richard Ryan, at the final reading for the KJV 400th anniversary celebrations.

ChurCh rEviEw 9 From Holy Socks to a Warm Welcome – The Hub Aims to Serve Community

A vacant premises in Ashford, Co Wicklow, is being turned into a hub of community activity by the local parish. The Hub opened its doors in the village just before Christmas, primarily as a non- profit gift and second hand bookshop as well as a base for Associate Vicar, Revd Ken Rue. But it is fast becoming known as a place where members of the community, of all denominations, can drop in for a cup of tea and a chat. No purchase is necessary and all visitors will receive a warm welcome. It is rare for the Church of Ireland to have a presence on the ‘high street’ but Revd Rue Felisity Cullen-Molloy buys some books Volunteer staff member, Janet Herman, explained that the premises - which has served from volunteer staff member, Janet Associate Vicar of Wicklow and Killiskey, over the years as a wine shop, solicitor’s practice Herman at the Hub in Ashford. The shop is Revd Ken Rue, manager, Sandra Hart at and an auctioneer’s office - is ideally suited to a venture of Wicklow and Killiskey Parish. the Hub parish shop and office in Ashford. serve the community. “When I was appointed [as Associate Vicar of Wicklow and Killiskey] we Revd Rue emphasised that they aimed not which we’re reaching out to the community,” were looking for a place that I could use as a just to provide a parish facility but a community Revd Rue commented. base in the village. We found this premises but it facility. In the shop they sell a range of goods Sandra Hart stressed that they are not in was far bigger than we needed. We looked at it from the wonderful Holy Socks (socks that competition with other businesses in the area. and thought ‘there are other things we can do come with a few lines of scripture rather than She said she was delighted with the venture’s here. It’s an opportunity’,” he stated. holes) to candles, locally knitted items and small success so far. “It is starting to become a A working party of volunteers was duly garden accessories. Books and CDs come from community shop. I hope we can grow it but we gathered and Killiskey parishioner, Sandra Hart, both Veritas and Scripture Union and so cater need more volunteers, particularly on volunteered her services to manage the for all Christian faiths. The shop also sells CMS Saturdays,” she said. “We want to be more than premises. Apart from the shop, The Hub goods and Christian sympathy cards. They are just a shop. We want to provide a place where comprises a meeting space which is used by the also hoping to build on their second hand book people can come in and out to chat. There are Vestry and youth club. It is also where people sales and are currently amassing a wide a lot of lonely people out there – people who who drop in can sit down for a chat and a selection of reading material. The shop is not have lost their jobs and older people who are cuppa. Sandra is also organising monthly charity run for profit and is staffed by volunteers. missing the sense of community. We want them coffee mornings on the last Monday of each “I think it shows that we’re around and alive to know that they can come in here and see a month. The first one raised money for Saint and that we’re seeking to do something, not friendly face.” Vincent de Paul and she plans to select a local just within a church setting but in the wider At the moment The Hub is open mornings charity to benefit from the next event. The community. It’s an aspect of building on the from Tuesday to Friday. Any Scripture Union parish office for Wicklow and Killiskey will also church’s visibility in the community. Sandra’s materials not in stock can be ordered through move to The Hub. idea of holding a charity day is another way in the shop. Date Set for Bishops’ Archive of the Month Launched Conference on Human Sexuality The Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of at RCB Library Ireland will host a conference on the subject of ‘Human Sexuality in the context of Christian Belief’ at A new iniative to showcase collections at the RCB Library to a worldwide audience has the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan on been launched. The RCB Library is the principal repository for Church of Ireland archives Friday the 9th and Saturday 10th March 2012. The and ‘Archive of the Month’ was launched in January in order to bring specific collections conference will begin at 4.00pm on Friday and in the library’s custody to a wider audience via www.ireland.anglican.org/library/archive. conclude at 5.00pm on Saturday. The bishops believe The first Archive of the Month featured the papers of the General Convention and that it will be helpful to the church for members of its related committees which reorganised the Church following disestablishment – the General Synod to explore and discuss issues of human separation of the Church from State control. These documents tell the Church’s sexuality in the informal setting of a conference. evolutionary story at a most challenging time in its history and reveal the thinking and The conference will examine the teaching of strategy behind the general and diocesan synodical structures inherited today. scripture, the current stance of the Church of Ireland The collection includes minute books, resolutions, correspondence, petitions, printed and contemporary understanding of the nature of and other materials and covers the period 1868-1874. A detailed catalogue of all of the human sexuality. These areas will be addressed in a materials in the collection is provided online linked to a slide show of key documents, as way which will facilitate the conversations between well as photographs of some of the bishops, clergy and laity tasked with the transition of members of General Synod on this important topic. the Church from State to private control, with general background context to the story. No formal decisions will be taken at this conference Future ‘Archives of the Month’ to be featured later in the year will include the as that business belongs properly to a meeting of the Monegall register containing President Obama’s ancestors which has now been General Synod and not to a conference. transferred to the library; a rare-late 19th century collection of lantern slides featuring The conference proceedings are not open to members of the media or the public. However, there the Dublin University Mission in Chota Nagpur, India; images from a late-19th century will be a media briefing and photo opportunity at Holy Land pilgrimage; digital images of 18th century parish watch books from Dublin the opening of the conference at 2.00pm on Friday among many others. 9th March and at the conclusion of the conference at 5.15pm on Saturday 10th March at the Slieve Russell Hotel. Further details on these will be made 10 ChurCh rEviEw available closer to the time. AROUND THE PARISHE S...

Carol Singing in aid of Protestant Aid and the Dublin SIMON BOOTERSTOWN, CARYSFORT Community This year, we were back out on the highways and byways carol singing AND MOUNT MERRION on the Monday before Christmas. In addition, there was a retiring The Rev. Gillian Wharton. Tel: 01-2887118. Mobile: 087-2300767 collection at the Carols by Candlelight the previous night. We sent Email: [email protected] €550 to each of the charities. The Rev. Suzanne Harris. Tel: 087-9354869 Founders’ Day Email: [email protected] As usual, our February United Family Service, will be a special service Deacon-Interm: The Rev. Sarah Marry for Founders’ Day. We look forward to the 25th Dublin (Mount Diocesan Lay Reader: Ms Uta Raab Merrion) Cubs and Scouts leading the service in St. Thomas’ on Sunday Parish Office: St. Thomas’ Rectory, Foster Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin. 26th February 2012 at 10.30am. Tel: 2835873. Mon-Fri 9.00-12.00 Email: [email protected] Healer Prayer Review Distribution: St. Philip & St. James: Yvonne Laycock Each month, usually on the second Thursday, there is a time set aside St. Thomas: Denis Beare to pray for healing for anyone who has requested it. The next one is Parish Website: www.booterstown.dublin.anglican.org on Thursday 1st March 2012, at 7.15pm in the General Purpose Room of Booterstown National School. Everyone is very welcome to come Services for February to the short time of prayer and intercession. Every Wednesday Churches Together Ecumenical Lenten Study Project – 10.30 Holy Communion St. Thomas’ Christian Action – When I Needed a Neighbour – Were You There? Sunday 5th February 2012 This year for the Ecumenical Lenten Study Project, we are asking 8.30 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ what is our responsibility as Christians, to our neighbours. Our topics 10.00 Holy Communion St. Thomas’ will be based on those articulated in Chapter 25 of Matthew’s Gospel. 11.30 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ We still have to finalise our speakers but again there will be four evenings and they sessions will take place in the Stillorgan Park Hotel. Sunday 12th February 2012 The four evenings are: Thursday 8th March 2012, Thursday 15th March 8.30 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ 2012, Thursday 22nd March 2012 and Thursday 29th March 2012. 10.00 Morning Prayer St. Thomas’ All are very welcome to these talks. The details will be on the parish 11.30 Morning Prayer St. Philip and St. James’ website www.booterstown.org 19.00 TJP – Time of Joint Praise St. Philip and St. James’ followed by sausages and potato wedges Christian Meditation Group Andreas Markusson, one of our parishioners, has long used Christian Sunday 19th February 2012 Meditation as a means of nurturing his faith. He has set up a Christian 8.30 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ Meditation Group in the parish on Wednesday nights 20.00-21.00 in the 10.00 Holy Communion St. Thomas’ Canon Osborne Barr Room of Booterstown Parish Centre, at St. Philip 11.30 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ and St. James’ Church. Everyone is very welcome. Irene Reid has now Wednesday 22nd February 2012 – Ash Wednesday started an afternoon meeting of the Christian Meditation Group on 10.30 Holy Communion St. Thomas’ Tuesdays at 3.30pm. Again, all are very welcome to this. 20.00 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ Holy Baptism Sunday 26th February 2012 Evan Robert Masaaki Hoashi, the son of Ruth (née Laycock) and 8.30 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ Yoichi Hoashi, was baptised on Sunday 18th December 2011, in St Philip 10.30 Special United Family St. Thomas’ and St James’ Church, at the Christingle Service. This Service was a hive Service for Scouting of activity with a short play from each of the Sunday Clubs, as well as the lighting and distributing of the Christingles. Baby Evan took it all in Services for March his stride! Evan’s godparents are Robert Laycock, Shu Hoashi and Yumi Hoashi. We wish Evan every blessing as he travels on his journey of Sunday 4th March 2012 faith throughout his life. 8.30 Holy Communion St. Thomas’ 10.00 Holy Communion St. Thomas’ Holy Matrimony and Holy Baptism Andrew Day and Catherine Buckley were married in St John the 11.30 Holy Communion St. Philip and St. James’ Baptist Church Clontarf on New Year’s Eve. In the absence of the Rev. Derek Sargent who is on sick leave, the Rector officiated at the 1950’s St Valentine’s Dance in aid of St Philip and St James’ wedding. We wish Andy and Catherine every blessing in their married Church Roof life together. Come and trip the light fantastic on Friday 10th February 2012 in the Carysfort Hall of Booterstown Parish Centre. Mark O’Callaghan and Sympathy friends are going to provide the music, Peter Richards is looking after We extend our sympathy Sally Dunne and her family on the death of the lighting and Graham Hayes is looking after the sound. It promises her mother Mabel Dunne and to our Parish Secretary Deirdre to be a great night and we hope it will generate much needed funds for Donovan and her family on the death of her mother Ellie Mullen. the roof. And there will be a little supper, just like the Socials of yesteryear! All are very welcome! Christmas Services BRAY Thank you to all who worked so hard to make our celebration of Christmas so enriching: The Revd. Baden Stanley. Mobile: (087) 948 4407 - to those who decorated the churches: flower arrangers, Christmas Youth Pastor: Kirsty Lynch tree putter-uppers and downers, and decorators, candle arrangers, Parish Office: (01) 286 2968. Email: [email protected] advent wreath makers, etc., etc. Review Distributor: Mr. Mulligan. Tel: 2863511 - to our wonderful musicians: Charles Pearson, Adrian Somerfield and 8.30 am: Holy Communion Ken Wilson, and to those who added to the services with some special 11.00 am: 1st and 3rd Sunday – Holy Communion; contributions: Sam Dhas, Helen Hudson, Claire Hudson, Mona Lalor 2nd Sunday – Morning Prayer; 4th Sunday – Family Service; and Blánaid O’Connell. 5th Sunday – Healing Service - to those who read and did dramas, etc. - to those who supplied tea and coffee before or after our services, From the Rectory: Focus Forward – The Sequel! and who supplied us with mulled wine and mince pies after the Carols Over five years ago we began to put together a five-year ministry by Candlelight. plan known as ‘Focus Forward’. In October 2007 we launched our plan;

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a rather ‘wordy’ booklet that laid out our intentions in the areas of Lent vision, worship, pastoral, youth, international ministry and evangelism. Jesus’ primary concern was to be obedient to his Father, to live Our first achievement was putting Ministry firmly in the centre of who constantly in his presence. Only then did it become clear to him what we are as a community. Over the years we have seen significant his task was in relationships with people. This is the way he proposes developments in each of the areas of our plan. The three most obvious for his Apostles ‘it is the glory of my Father that you should bear much developments were (1) in the development of the post of Music fruit and then you will be my disciples’. John 15:8. Director, most ably filled by John Morris, as we continue towards our commitment to all-age-worship; (2) in the amazing Narnia and Perhaps we must continually remind ourselves that the first Remembrance Exhibitions which literally grew out of our desire to commandment requiring us to love God with all our hearts, all our soul, maximize how we use the space of Christ Church Bray; (3) in the and all our mind is the first. I wonder whether we really believe this. appointment of our Youth Pastor, Kirsty Lynch. It seems as if we live as if we should give as much love to others, while It has not all been plain sailing; we are no longer in a position to trying not to forget God. At least we feel that our attention should be afford a curate, and at a time of deepening crisis for so many, the divided equally between God and our neighbour. provision of proper pastoral care and support remains a challenge. The Jesus’ claim is much more radical he asks for a single minded development of a Parish Pastoral Team remains an urgent need. commitment to God and God alone. It is this unconditional and In the last five years the move to having the Parish Office serve as a unreserved love for God that leads to the care for our neighbour. Not central hub has become a reality under the huge commitment and as an activity that distracts us from God or competes with our gifting of Shirley Kenny. The sheer volume of administration processed attention to God. But as an expression of our love for God who by Shirley and a small number of helpers has been astounding, much of reveals himself to us as the God of all people. I know that true joy it behind the scenes, all of it vital to freeing me up to focus on pastoral comes from letting God love me the way God wants, whether it is support and leadership of a very dynamic and active parish community. through illness or health, failure or success, poverty or wealth, rejection It is now time to review and re-launch the ministry plan. With a or praise. It is hard for me to say, ‘I shall gratefully accept everything, working title of ‘Growing Forward’ we will be looking at how we can Lord, that pleases you. Let your will be done.’ But I know that when I continue to grow as individuals and as a community of living faith and truly believe my Father is pure love, it will become increasingly possible practice. The new plan will be launched again at Harvest time. In the meantime, put your thinking caps on, re-read (or read for the first to say these words from the heart. time!) Focus Forward and let us know your thoughts. The success of Through lent and this year I hope we will grow in love for God and this plan depends on the sense of ownership each parishioner feels for in the knowledge of God’s love for us all. the future of our Parish Community. Yours sincerely, Rev. Paul Houston Sympathy Our heartfelt sympathy to all who have lost loved ones in recent February Services weeks, especially the family and friends of Bessie Lane. Bessie was one Wednesday 1st of our oldest parishioners and she and her family have had a long association with our Bellringing Team. To Bessie’s daughter, Ros; our 10.30a.m. Holy Communion – St. Brigid’s Day, Castleknock Parish Centre. deepest sympathy. Also to the family and friends of Jennifer Roberts. Sunday 5th: 3rd Sunday before Lent Jennifer was a young woman of great intellect and ability, a wacky sense 8.30am Holy Communion, St. Brigid’s of humour and a gift to all who knew her. To her parents, Elizabeth and 10.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s Kevin, her twin sister, Kirsten, her brother Steven and sister-in-law 11.30am Holy Communion, St. Brigid’s Rachel; again our deepest sympathy and support. Sunday 12th: 2nd Sunday before Lent Dates for your Diary 8.30am Holy Communion, St. Brigid’s Sunday, 5th February 2012 – 8.30am Holy Communion 1; 11.00am Holy Communion 2. 10.00am Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s Friday, 10th February – 7.45pm Crinken Church – Church Drama 11.30am Morning Prayer &Holy Baptism, St. Brigid’s Festival. Sunday 19th: Sunday before Lent Sunday, 12th February – 8.30am Holy Communion 2; 11.00am 8.30am Holy Communion, St. Brigid’s Morning Prayer. 10.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s Sunday, 19th February – 8.30am Holy Communion 1; 11.00am Holy 11.30am Holy Communion, St. Brigid’s Communion 2. The preacher at 10am and 11.30am services will be Rev. Adrienne Wednesday, 22nd February – 8.00pm Select Vestry meets in the PLC. Galligan, Rector of Crumlin and Chapelizod. Saturday, 25th February – 7.00pm – Parish Table Quiz in St. Andrew’s National School. 8.00pm Late Evening Office, St. Thomas’. Sunday, 26th February – 8.30am Holy Communion 2; 11.00am Family Wednesday 22nd Service. 10.30a.m. Holy Communion and Penitential Service – Ash Wednesday, Castleknock Parish Centre. Sunday 26th: 1st Sunday in Lent CASTLEKNOCK AND MULHUDDART 8.30am Holy Communion, St. Brigid’s WITH CLONSILLA 10.00am Service of the Word, St. Mary’s 11.30am Service of the Word with the Brownies for their Thinking Rev Paul Houston. Tel: 8200040 Day, St. Brigid’s. Curate: Rev. Victor Fitzpatrick. Tel: 8212218 Reader: Stella Obe. Tel: 087 2237402 Boys Brigade Parish Website: www.castleknock.dublin.anglican.org We had great turnout at our joint Enrolment Service with the Girls Parish Office: Jennifer McGrath (Mon- Fri 9.30am-1pm - 8200040). Brigade on 20th November. Canon Peter Campion, the Chaplain of the Email: [email protected] King’s Hospital, entertained the boys and girls with his singing Muppets. Review Distribution: Beatrice Richards (8382590). Some of the members of Junior and Company Section attended the Castleknock National School: Principal Mrs Sandra Moloney (8202611). Swimming Gala in Tallaght on 26th November and returned home with a lot of medals. As usual we helped on the bookstall at the Parish Sunday Services in February Christmas Fair. We had a very enjoyable outing Leisureplex just before Castleknock: 8.30am, 11.30am. Clonsilla: 10.00am Christmas. Junior and Company Section went bowling and the Anchors Mulhuddart: 3rd Sunday of the Month Night Prayer 8pm went to the Zoo. William Good is doing a First Aid Programme with Wednesdays Junior and Company Section. Some members of Junior and Company Castleknock Parish Centre: 10.30a.m. HC followed by coffee. Section took part in the Five-a-Side Indoor Football tournament in

28 CHURCH REVIEW Santry on 7th January. Congratulations to the boys who came fourth in the tournament. CLONTARF Lorna Beattie Rector: Rev’d Derek Sargent. From the Registers – Holy Baptism Priest-in-Charge: For pastoral emergencies please contact the Rural Dean, 8th January: Christina Susan Quinn & Obiora Chison Aniekwena, St. Rev’d Canon Robert Deane, on 01 8402308 or at [email protected]. Brigid’s. Our best wishes go to all their parents and Godparents. Parish Reader: Mark Acheson ([email protected], 01 831 8645). “Let the children come to me.” Churchwardens: Dave Lynch (087 2471121); Ruth Medcalf (086 2488177). Church Review Distribution: Tom Waller. Holy Matrimony Parish Website: www.clontarf.dublin.anglican.org 28th December: Claire Suzanne Hutchinson and Alan Mark Frances Twitter: twitter.com/clontarfparish Hayes in St. Brigid’s, Castleknock. Facebook: www.facebook.com/clontarfparish “What God has joined together.” Email: [email protected] Parish Centre: [email protected] Christian Funeral Services: Sunday – 8.30 (Holy Communion) and 10.30 22nd December 2011: Alice Marie Best, in St. Brigid’s Castleknock. Wednesdays – 10.30 (Parish Centre). Alice was a loyal parishioner and faithful member of the Parish Choir; also she was involved in the communication committee. She will be Confirmations missed. Our deepest sympathy to her friends and family circle. We were delighted to welcome Archbishop Jackson to the Parish on “I am the resurrection and the life.” 20th November when he confirmed twenty-two young parishioners. There was a great attendance of families and friends at the service, also attended by Rev’d Robert Deane who, with the help of the Parish Needs Group, prepared the candidates for this important event in their lives. CLONDALKIN & RATHCOOLE We wish our newly confirmed parishioners and their families every Rector: Rev Alan Rufli. Tel: 087 9972401 Blessing. Email: [email protected] Readers: Mrs Sylvia Armstrong, Mr Bill King and Mrs Barbara O’Callaghan. Services: Sunday – St John’s 8.30 am. H.C. and 11.15; Rathcoole 10 am Wednesday – St John’s 11 am. Holy Communion

At time of writing these notes we are still in the Christmas season according to the Church's calendar, it is now a memory for us as we live this new year with all it will bring but before we move on, we should thank all those who contributed to the life of the Parish over Christmas 2011. Both churches were beautifully decorated and both Christmas trees were donated. The Carols services were well attended and the lessons read well. The Christmas Day services were happy occasions as was the United Service in St John's on New Year's Day. May that spirit of Christmas stay with us. Ash Wednesday This will fall this year on 22nd February and there will be the usual 11 am service in St John's that will mark the occasion. Some of the newly confirmed Clontarf parishioners with Archbishop Jackson and Mothers’ Union Rev'd Robert Deane. The Annual Dinner was held on Monday 9th January in the Red Cow Hotel and. Despite the small numbers that attended, a good time was had. Clontarf Christmas Fair The February Meeting will be held on Monday 6th when Sylvia Our annual Clontarf Christmas Fair took place on Sunday 4th Graham, the Overseas Rep. Will be visiting to talk about Overseas December and was a great success. There was great support from the Projects. This will be followed on the 14th Feb. by a Bring & Buy Sale in Parish and wider Clontarf community who enjoyed looking (and spending!) 80 Castleview Road at 8 o'clock in aid of the Overseas Relief Fund. at the various stalls and tasting the baking and seasonal refreshments. Santa Claus arrived to his grotto in style, courtesy of the Fire Brigade, and the Finally children enjoyed meeting him and having their photographs taken. Adam was hanging around the garden of Eden feeling very lonely. So, The Christmas Fair raised over €6,000 for Parish Funds and we God asked him, ‘What's wrong with you?’ Adam said he didn't have thank everyone who helped in anyway whatsoever. anyone to talk to. God said that He was going to make Adam a companion and that it would be a woman. Sunday Club He said, ‘This pretty lady will gather food for you, she will cook for Sunday Club takes place most Sundays at 10.30am in the Parish you, and when you discover clothing, she will wash them for you. She Centre. See the Parish website for details. will always agree with every decision you make and she will not nag Contact Jean Acheson (086 8415114). you, and will always be the first to admit she was wrong when you’ve Youth Clubs had a disagreement. The Hub! meets on Fridays at 6.30pm for 2nd to 6th class, and 7.30 She will praise you. She will bear your children, and never ask you to for secondary school. All are welcome. get up in the middle of the night to take care of them. She will NEVER Contact Olwen Lynch at 087 6425064. have a headache and will freely give you love and passion whenever you The Junior Youth Club will take place on Wednesday afternoons, on need it.’ the first Wednesday of the month Adam asked God, ‘What will a woman like this cost?’ ‘An arm and a leg.’ Contact Heather McCullagh (086 2029246) Then Adam asked, ‘What can I get for a rib?’ Open Hands Ministry Of course the rest is history…! Our Open Hands Ministry continues to provide for those who are My wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to in need in our City. Items of non-perishable food can be brought to the our six-year-old daughter and said, “Would you like to say the blessing?” Church each Sunday morning. “I wouldn't know what to say,” she replied. “Just say what you hear Mummy say,” my wife said. 12th Dublin Company Boys’ Brigade Junior Section Our daughter bowed her head and said: “Dear Lord, why on earth The session is going well with all boys enjoying themselves. We are did I invite all these people to dinner?” about to commence work towards badges and the Annual Display.

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Tea and Coffee Giveaway In mid-December a group of us went onto Thomas Street from 8.30am-10.30am to give out free tea and coffee to those passing by. It turned out to be the first snowfall of the year and so the hot drinks were very much appreciated by the many people who received them. We also had an opportunity in conversation to invite locals to our Carol Service. Christmas Candlelight Service Our annual Carol Service was held on the evening of 18th December. The building was beautifully decorated and there was a large congregation for the candlelit service including many visitors. Week of Prayer and Fasting CORE held a week of prayer and fasting from Sunday 22nd Jan – Saturday 28th Jan. It was an opportunity to seek God together for His The victorious 12th Company Junior Section football team. blessing on our Church, City and Country in 2012. Some fasted for the whole week while others devoted a single day to going without food. But, the big news to report is that we won the Annual 5-a-Side Indoor Soccer Competition run by the BB District on Saturday 7th Fire at St. Catherine’s, Meath Street January. The 10 boys played for each other and were a magnificent Members of CORE were deeply saddened and concerned to hear of example of teamwork. the widespread damage caused by a fire to our neighbouring Roman Contact Mark Acheson (087 9674885). Catholic Church, St. Catherine’s, Meath Street. I (Craig) visited the parish priest Father Niall Coghlan the morning after the fire pledging Whist any support we could offer. We look forward to developing closer Whist Drives take place on first Thursday of every month – 2nd relationships with St. Catherine’s (Meath Street) in the future. February and 1st March. Entrance 5 euros. All welcome. Thanks to all This is just a few of the happenings in CORE. Our ministry to local who helped and donated towards the Christmas Charity Whist Drive - children through Kidz Klub continues every week as does Mainly Music, €1,299 was raised for The Simon Community. a weekly gathering of parents with young children. We are so thankful H Hunter to God for His blessing in this season and look forward expectantly Flower Guild into 2012. The Flower Guild is urgently looking for helpers throughout the year: Rev. Craig Cooney please contact Iris on 8338288 if you can help with this important ministry. Parish Centre As ever we encourage parishioners to avail of the varied groups using CRINKEN CHURCH the Centre, from young to old, as well as taking part with the parish Rev Canon Trevor Stevenson. Tel: 01 2820150 organisations. A full list of organisations and groups is shown on the Email: [email protected] notice board in the Centre, with 21 different external users Lay Reader: Stephen Gardiner complementing the 10 parish organisations. Youth Worker: Neil Douglas. Mob: 087 6465281 Parish Website Email: [email protected] The Parish website at www.clontarf.dublin.anglican.org is a great Website www.crinken.com place to find out about news and events. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter: see the addresses above or follow the links on Dear Friends the website. I have been thinking today that if we were to go on a journey from A to B and did not know the way we would like a map and also to know what dangers or surprises might be on the way. We would like to be as prepared as possible. You would, if possible love to visualize what is on C.O.R.E. the road ahead. Well there is a better way to be prepared for whatever you will City Outreach through Renewal & Evangelism, encounter today. Spend quality time with God. He will not show you CORE at St. Catherine’s, Thomas St., Dublin 8. what is on the road ahead but will thoroughly equip you for the Minister in Charge: Rev. Craig Cooney. journey. He will be your companion each step of the way. Stay in Tel: 473-5100. Fax: 473-5111. communication with Him. Let Him redirect your thoughts. Then you Email: [email protected] Website: www.corechurch.ie can walk through today and tomorrow with your focus on Him. His Sunday Services: 11am and 7pm abiding presence is the best road map available. The Lord replied, “My presence will go with you and I will give you The ministry of C.O.R.E at St. Catherine’s continues to grow with rest.” Exodus 33v14. congregation numbers rising every Sunday. Here are just a few of the Trevor Stevenson highlights over the last month or two: Youth News Visit of Archbishop Let me tell you about some of the highlights of my Christmas: On It was a great joy and privilege to have the Archbishop Michael and Christmas Eve many of the youth in Crinken took part in our Kids his wife Inez with us in December. The Archbishop celebrated Holy Carols service. Guests were greeted on their arrival to church by Communion and stayed around after the service to meet the members of the youth club dressed up for Christmas. From looking after congregation. Many spoke afterwards of how much they appreciated the powerpoint presentations, leading the singing and actions to the his visit. carols and songs, as well as skilfully using the puppets, it was wonderful to see all these young people serving the wider church family, and all for Ladies Breakfast the glory of God! It would not have been possible without the heartfelt, A Ladies Breakfast was held in C.O.R.E in December with guest enthuastic service of our young people and we pray many people will speaker Priscilla Reid from Christian Fellowship Church in Belfast. have heard the gospel and felt welcomed at the church. Over 60 women attended the event and many spoke of how helpful Over the Christmas holidays we had a 'Youth Retreat Day'. This was and inspiring they found it. Priscilla then preached at our Sunday our first 13 hour long youth club! Beginning at 10am we split into boys morning service bringing great encouragement and insight from the and girls study groups and over three sessions looked at the topics: the Scriptures. We plan to hold more of these events in 2012 and also bible, prayer and the church. We enjoyed coffee breaks, lunch and organise men’s breakfasts. dinner together. A personal quiet time with God, along with a short hike

30 CHURCH REVIEW Inga Hutchinson from Geashill and Killeagh parish; Roisin Burbridge from Zion; David McConnell, Dean Tom Gordon and Jacqueline Mullen at the Church Helen Dawson from All Saints, Grange Gorman and Stephanie Maxwell from Music Living Worship Course. Clontarf all took part in the Church Music Living Worship Course.

New Lych Gate at Powerscourt Church with designers & builders (l-r) Philip Manager of the Hub parish shop in Ashford, Sandra Hart, accepts a donation of Mold, Marjorie Mold and Noel Kavanagh. second hand books from Hannah Gaffney.

St. Andrew’s Church Malahide, Parent & Toddler's Service.

58 CHURCH REVIEW Past president of the IRFU, Caleb Powell, and past president of the GAA, Jack Boothman, plant a tree in the grounds of The King’s Hospital while watched by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, headmaster, Michael Hall, and students and staff of the school. Both men are past pupils of Kings Hospital and were both in the same class. Inset: Head Girl, Jane O’Sullivan, reads a lesson at Evensong at Kings Hospital’s Charter Day.

Left: Thomas Wilson, Irene Coulter, Lynsey Kidd and baby Isabelle Kidd attending the Edwardian Tea Party in Rathmichael. Right: Sonia Appelbe (front right), organiser of Rathmichael Parish’s Edwardian Tea Party with the ‘serving ladies’ Susie Horn, Anne Golden, Helen Darcy, Linda Orr, Marian Conboy and Lily Byrne.

CHURCH REVIEW 59 The Stedfast Brass Band Ensemble, led by Peter O’Callaghan, provided the music at the Stedfast Association’s New Year Bible Class in the Mageough Chapel, Rathmines.

Stedfast Association members Andrew Sparks, George Sheppard and Harry Killeen attended the organisation’s New Year Bible Class in the Mageough Chapel, Rathmines.

Left: Former Dean of Killaloe and Mageough resident, Ernan Perdue, at the Stedfast Association’s New Year Bible Class in the Mageough Home, Rathmines. Right: Past members of the 22nd Company Boys Brigade, Dublin, Walter Evans and Billy Ellis, attended the Stedfast Association’s New Year Bible Class in the Mageough Chapel.

Past president of the Stedfast Association, Tom McBain, with his wife Eileen The national director of the Boys Brigade, Philip Daley with Gilbert Smart attended attended the organisation’s New Year Bible Class in the Mageough Chapel. the New Year Bible Class of the Stedfast Association in the Mageough Chapel.

60 CHURCH REVIEW Left: The Lord Mayor, Andrew Montague, reads a lesson at the community carol singing outside the Mansion House. Right: Cantairí Avondale prepare to sing at the community carol singing at the Mansion House in Dublin with representatives of the Council for Mission, the Archdiocese, Dublin's Lord Mayor and the readers.

Mavis Johnson with Yvonne and Alan Gill in Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel following the institution of Revd Niall Sloane at Holy Trinity, Killiney. The Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoighre Rathdown County Council, Councillor John Bailey, Revd Niall Sloane, Cllr Maria Bailey and the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson in Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel following Revd Sloane’s institution as rector of Holy Trinity, Killiney.

Above: The new rector of Holy Trinity, Killiney, Revd Niall Sloane, with Archbishop Michael Jackson, People’s Warden, Joan Whyte and Rector’s Warden, Nigel Teggin. Left: The new rector of Holy Trinity, Killiney, Revd Niall Sloane, with his wife, Karen, in Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel following his institution.

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