september 2017 PLEASE SUBMIT ARTICLES TO [email protected] Bristlehounds, DJ till 1.30am, Fantastic raffle! the & Wolf beer, byBunty entertainment Live merriment! and drink A fantastic night of live music, dancing, food, Pig-on-a-spit, FREE 16 Powerscourt & Kilbride News Dear All, KILBRIDE NOTES The summer has flown by as usual and though Thank you to everyone who supported the “Strawberries & many people have been away on holiday etc Cream” event in the Rectory Marquee on the 9th July. This event there has been quite a bit of activity. Much of it was a great success. Many thanks to everyone who helped, those has centred around the parish marquee which is who donated raffle prizes and those who donated the strawberries erected at the start of summer each year in the and the cream. Rectory grounds. The marquee is used every Sunday for coffee after church in Powerscourt but is also the The next meeting of Kilbride Parish Select Vestry will be on 13th venue for a number of special events. September 2017. Kilbride Harvest Festival will be on Sunday, 2nd October at 10.00 am and the preacher will be Canon George On 9th July Kilbride Parish used it for a most enjoyable ‘strawberries Butler. Refreshments will follow in the Parish Room. The Church and cream’ fundraiser. The parish BBQ was held there on 15th will be decorated on Saturday 1st October at 10 am and fruit, July and a special reception following the baptism of Olive Mary vegetables and flowers would be gratefully received then. O’Connell was held in the marquee on Sunday 23rd July. On August 25th all the diocesan clergy and spouses will Kilbride Parish Supper Dance will be held on Friday, 20th October meet for a BBQ at the Rectory prior to the beginning of a new in Rugby Club with supper at 9p.m. sharp. Tickets €25 busy season. On 9th July parishioners and friends enjoyed another will be available from Georgina Masterson on 087 6716745. Your great tour of Dargle Cottage Garden led by head gardener David support for this major fund-raising event in the church calendar Koning. Proceeds were in aid of the parish. Many thanks David. would be very welcome.

On 14th August the distribution of cheques was made to the Congratulations to Eva Lennox on the occasion of her marriage to beneficiaries of this year’s joint parishes Golf Classic which was Andrew McAvinchey in June. We extend our deepest sympathy held on 30th April. €18,000 was divided equally between the two to the Lennox family on the death of Erna’s brother-in-law David parishes, Charabanc Housing Association & GAA Club. Amos and to the Ackland family on the recent death of Valerie. We trust that everyone has enjoyed the Summer break and send The Mothers’ Union will hold an outing to Nun’s Cross Flower best wishes to all the students who are starting in National School Festival on Saturday 2nd September. The Charabanc will leave or in Secondary School. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Rectory at 12.00noon and members will enjoy lunch together those who are sick or who are undergoing Hospital treatment at in the Chester Beatty Restaurant before attending the flower this time. festival.

Buggy & toddler Church will meet again on Sunday 17th September at 10.00am in the School Hall. It will be led this year by Graeme & Julia Bird and will meet every month on the 3rd Sunday.

Sunday School will be reformed this year led by Beth Stack & Edwina Allman. It will meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at 11.30am. This is the same start time as the main church service in Powerscourt and the children will join the service at The Peace. Sunday School begins on 17th September.

The Shed Gang, parish youth group will meet again every second Wednesday from 6th September at 7.30pm in the Parish Shed at the Rectory. They will enjoy a farm visit to Ronnie Sutton’s farm on Saturday 9th September and will lend a hand at the Enniskerry Field Day on Sunday 10th.

Powerscourt National School has seen a number of changes over the summer months. Mrs Anna Ovington, the Principal will continue on career break next year and our Deputy Principal, Ms Ruth Deane, who has been acting Principal for the last 2 ½ years is leaving at the end of the summer to take up a new post in . We congratulate her on her recent engagement to Adam and wish her well as she prepares for her marriage next year. Two new staff now join the school: Ms Jane Honner is the new Permanent Mainstream Teacher, while Sean O’Connor Levingston becomes our new Shared Learning Support Teacher for next year. We welcome Paul Coster as the School Caretaker, who has been doing a magnificent job over the summer months.

I am delighted to hear of the appointment of Fr Bernard Kennedy as new resident priest in Enniskerry. We extend a very warm welcome to him and look forward to his arrival during the month. Ricky Powerscourt & Kilbride News Brook House & St Brigid’s Journey protection and to the popular blessing, “Brat Bride Ort” (The cloak (Andrew Furlong, a pupil from 1956 to 1961 at Brook House of Brigid upon you) which used to be a popular blessing used Preparatory School, is indebted to his second cousin Dr Nicola throughout Ireland. Gordon Bowe and others for assistance with this article). There are many stained glass The story of St Brigid’s life, one of the wonder-working saints of windows portraying St Brigid. Noël Ireland, along with Saints Patrick and Columcille, dates back to Browne, T.D. (a Minister of Health the fifth century. St. Brigid is referred to in The Book of Lismore, in 1948) commissioned Stanley an Irish vellum manuscript compiled in early 15th century Lismore Tomlin of the Irish Stained Glass in Co. Waterford, originally called the Leabhar Mhic Cárthaigh Company in to design and Riabhaigh (The Book of Mac Cárthaigh Riabhach), which refers make a stained glass window of to the lives of Irish saints, notably, St Brigid, St Patrick, and St St Brigid for the living room in Columcille. his home, St Brigid’s, Lovers Leap Lane, Powerscourt, Enniskerry, Co The most accessible source for 20th century artists was Whitley Wicklow. The next owners, Mr and Stokes’ edited translation, Lives of Saints, from the Book of Mrs Arthur Killingley, took the St Lismore (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1890). There was also a pagan Brigid window out and donated it Celtic goddess of the same name. Historians are still undecided to Peter Ross for the new school whether St Brigid was a historical or a legendary figure. Many of Brook House Preparatory School Chapel chapel being built at Ashton Park, the stories told about her are similar to those recounted about Monkstown, Co Dublin which was dedicated by Archbishop Brigid, the Celtic goddess. According to tradition, she was born in 1960. in 451 or 452 of princely ancestors at Faughart, near Dundalk, County Louth, and died on 1 February, 525. Refusing many good This chapel was in the hay offers of marriage, she became a nun and received the veil from loft above the stables in the St. Macaille. With seven other virgins she settled for a time at the coach-yard and initially had foot of Croghan Hill, but removed thence to Druin Criadh, on the been used as a playroom. plains of Magh Life, where under a large oak tree she erected her The Ashton Park site was subsequently famous Convent of Cill-Dara, that is, “the church sold in 1973 and the school of the oak” (now Kildare), in the present county of that name re-opened in Killarney around 480 A.D. on the site of an older pagan shrine to the Celtic Wood, Bray, Co Wicklow. goddess Brigid. St. Brigid’s small oratory at Cill-Dara became a Brook House Preparatory School Chapel The St Brigid window was centre of religion and learning, and developed into a cathedral stored in the attic of the main house as city. She founded two monastic institutions, one for men, and the no chapel was built. Brook House School other for women, and is credited with first organizing communal closed in 1990 and the property was consecrated religious life for women in Ireland. sold. In 1991 it merged with Castle Park Preparatory School, , Co Dublin. For centuries, the Abbess of Kildare was regarded as superioress The St Brigid window was donated to general of the convents in Ireland. Not alone was St. Brigid a the nearby church, St Brigid’s Church, patroness of students, but she also founded a school of art, Kilbride, which the pupils had attended. including metal work and illumination, and was affectionately It was placed in a partition wall which called the “Queen of the South: the Mary of the Gael” by a writer divides the back of the church from the in the Leabhar Breac. After her death, she was interred on the main body to form a meeting room. The right of the high altar of Kildare Cathedral, where her shrine window was dedicated by Archbishop became an object of veneration for pilgrims. Her relics were Donald Caird in 1993. Noël Browne’s taken to Downpatrick c. 878 to escape Viking raids, and interred two daughters, Ruth and Susan, have in the tomb of St. Patrick and St. Columba. The relics of the been most interested to learn about the St Brigid’s Church, Kilbride three saints were discovered in 1185, and the following year were journey of the St Brigid window which they remember well from solemnly translated to a suitable resting place in Downpatrick their childhood in Lovers Leap Lane. They Cathedral. St. Patrick and St. Brigid are believed to have shared a are pleased that it has found a good home great friendship based on their mutual faith, wisdom and charity, in the church in Kilbride. A stained panel and through them Christ performed many miracles. She is here in the Ashton Park chapel (Crucifixion by depicted holding her Abbess’s crozier beside a tree, probably an Kate O’Brien) was returned in 1973 to the oak, symbol of the church she founded in Kildare. She also holds Ross family who had donated it and one of a St. Brigid’s cross, traditionally made in Ireland on her feast day, 1 the family has it in her home in , February, formerly celebrated a pagan festival (‘Imbolc’) marking Co Dublin. the beginning of Spring. Many rituals are associated with the making of the crosses. Traditionally they were set over doorways Hopefully it will soon be on display together and windows to protect the home from any kind of harm. Her love with the design in St Bartholomew’s and respect for all creation is represented by the animals gathered Church, which has three other around her: a young deer, a rabbit, a squirrel and birds, among Crucifixion panel by Catherine O’Brien Catherine O’Brien windows. those which played a significant role in many of her legends. The cloak she wears refers to her pledge of continuing guidance and St mary’s News FATHER BERNARD OUR LOVELY NIGERIAN PRIESTS Though unfortunately “Since Fr John Wall’s departure earlier this year, we have been August saw the end of blessed by the cheerful and uplifting presence of priests from the hot and dry weather Nigeria who have generously stepped in to fill the gap. I am sure of the previous couple of I speak for many in wanting to say a big “thank you” to Fr Yusuf months it also brought Bamai and Fr Hilary Ogonna for their ministry in Enniskerry. We the wonderful news of know that we will have our own resident priest again in September, Fr Bernard Kennedy’s but hopefully we will continue to see Fr Yusuf and Fr Hilary during appointment as co Parish the coming year. When I interviewed Fr Yusuf in July, he also told Priest in our Pastoral Area, me about an exciting project in Nigeria which I felt parishioners to be resident in Enniskerry. might like to hear about. The following is my interview:

A native of , Sally: We really appreciate how you have been serving us here in Fr Bernard was educated Enniskerry Parish, Fr Yusuf, since Fr John Wall’s retirement. You at De La Salle College bring us so much warmth and good cheer! I’m sure many of us Churchtown and studied in the parish would love to know a little more about you. Thank Philosophy and Theology for agreeing to this interview for “The Clarion”. Please tell us at Mater Dei Institute and Holy Cross Seminary Dublin. Following something about yourself and your family, and where you grew up. his ordination by Archbishop Ryan in 1979 Fr Bernard taught in Fr Yusuf: I grew up in the city of Yola, in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Parish 1979-1983 and later in Community My parents are from Kaura local government in Kaduna State, College from 1983-1993. He has also served as Curate in Atyap by tribe. There were eight of us in the family - I have five Balbriggan, and Dundrum parishes and latterly in brothers and two sisters. My father was in the army so we lived in Beechwood Avenue where he was appointed Administrator in an army barracks and I attended a school for the children of the 2006. Fr Bernard has published three poetry collections and his military. works have been included in a number of anthologies and, as some Sally: Did you grow up in a Catholic family or how did you meet of you may recall, in the 1993 Junior Certificate curriculum. the faith? Fr Yusuf: I grew up in a Catholic family. My grandfather was not If all goes to plan we expect that Fr Bernard will move to Enniskerry a Christian but my father converted when he was a teenager. At and commence his ministry in the Parish in mid September. We that time, the SMA Fathers, Irish missionaries, were active in the look forward to giving him a hearty Wicklow welcome. village where he grew up and it was through them that he became a Catholic. My mother came from a Protestant background and NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS she became a Catholic when she married my father. In Yola, where This summer saw big changes in our National Schools with the I grew up, there were also Irish missionaries, Augustinian priests. retirement of Geraldine Kelly as Principal in and I was baptised and later confirmed by Bishop Patrick Sheehan, John Connor as Principal in St Mary’s and St Gerard’s. We thank OSA. them for their service to the young people of our community, as Sally: What does your faith mean to you and how does it help you? we do Sinead Boland, Minister of the Word in St Mochonogs, who Fr Yusuf: I was born into a Catholic family and was always proud also retired from teaching, and wish them all a well earned and of who I am. Through the Church I have encountered the love of relaxing retirement. We must also of course welcome our new Christ and have met many people with that love in them. My faith School Principals, Niamh Murray to Kilmacanogue and Colette has given me the strength to hold on through times of challenge. I Langan to St Mary’s and St Gerard’s and wish them successful and didn’t give up because I trusted that God had a plan. fulfilling futures. Sally: Tell me about your journey towards becoming a priest. Fr Yusuf: When I was a little boy, I thought the priests, who were AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND TO POPE FRANCIS’S CALL all white, were beautiful people God had sent to us from heaven. TO BE MISSIONARY DISCIPLES? It was a shock for me when I met my first black priest - I was about I am a parishioner in St Mary’s and I have been wondering 7 years old. Then a bit later I discovered that this priest came from for some time about how to respond to Pope Francis’ urgent an ordinary Nigerian family like my own, they lived not far away. calls to go out from where we are and bring the Good News This helped me to realise that I too could become a priest. to others. I was therefore delighted to hear about a course I always loved the Church and was open to a call from God from on “The New Evangelisation” which will be presented by Fr Pat when I made my first Holy Communion in 1985. I was happy to be Collins a Vincentian priest, and his “New Springtime Community”, an altar server and, when I was still very young, I heard about a beginning in September 2017 (see information box on this page school, a Junior Seminary, where I could begin to study to become - or elsewhere on Page X?). I have met Fr Pat, heard him speak a priest. I sat the entrance exam when I was in Nigerian Primary and read some of his books. He is an excellent teacher and Class 4, at age 11 or 12 years old. I didn’t get a place that year but I presenter with an international reputation. If there are others who tried again the following year and was successful. In fact I was the are similarly interested, I would be happy to offer space in my car only successful candidate in my whole area! to drive either directly to the venue or to the DART, as The Junior Seminary was run by De La Salle Brothers from Ireland. Station is only a short walk from the venue. I would appreciate After five years there, when I was about 18, it was time to make having company along the way. For full information about the a decision. There were 72 in my class and no pressure. Only 15 course and to register, check out www.newspringtime.ie and click of us went on to the adult seminary. At first I planned to be an on “New Evangelisation Course 2017/2018”. You are also welcome Augustinian and I spent five years in their Seminary. I also attended to contact me directly, Sally Phalan. lectures with the diocesan seminarians and some of them became St mary’s News my friends. In the end, I decided I wanted to be a diocesan priest name. It was an opportunity for catechesis and we gave them little so I moved to the Diocesan Seminary. I was ten years in total in the gifts. So they went away happy and told their parents about their adult seminaries, and was ordained a priest on June 26th 2004. experiences and the parents also learned. But the parents had to Sally: So what happened after you became a priest? support it in the first place, they had to encourage their children Fr Yusuf: My first assignment, as a curate, was in the City of Minna to come. In Nigeria, it is a different situation, it is easier there than in Nigeria. My PP was - an Irish priest, a father, Fr Dermot here to tell children to come to church and they will come. If I was O’Connell. In fact the Kiltegan Fathers ran a centre for all the Irish a parish priest here, I wouldn’t mind saying a Mass for the children priests working in the area, a house where they could come to rest, every day! I would like to see a special project for them in the so I got to know many of them. parish as I think we need to catch them young and get them used After a few years as a priest, to do with a change of assignment, I to being in church. Special celebrations for First Holy Communion ran into a period of confusion and discouragement. It was a crisis and Confirmation are not enough. In one of the parishes in Bray in my priesthood, a time of trial, and only my strong faith kept that I worked in, they had a Family Mass every Sunday and that me going. I realised that I needed something new for my priestly was very good. The children were actively involved, but now that vocation and it was suggested to me that I apply to do further is no longer happening. studies in Ireland. It wasn’t easy to make that happen, including Sally: When will you return to Nigeria, and do you have plans or a financial concerns, but in the end everything worked out, a sponsor vision for the future? came forward to support me and so I came here in 2012. I did a Fr Yusuf: I will return to Nigeria in 2018, and will immediately be 2 year Masters’ degree in Theology in Maynooth and when that involved in a new educational institution. It is being set up as a was complete I felt so much at home here, so welcome in Ireland, memorial in honour of the Irish missionaries of the past who that I wanted to stay on. My bishop gave me permission to enrol worked with such dedication in our country. Just as the Irish on a 4 year doctorate programme. I will begin my final year this missionaries worked with the poorest people, this institution will September. It has been a good experience for me here. I am very focus on helping the underprivileged, in particular, the young happy now, happier than ever. secondary school leavers in rural areas who, because of the Sally: As you had such positive experiences of the Irish missionaries low standard of education in their areas, do not have sufficient I imagine you had big expectations of how the Church would be academic foundation to go on to university. Because they in Ireland. We are going through a hard time in the Church here cannot move on, the girls often marry very young, and the boys now. What was it like for you to come here? turn to drink and anti-social behaviour. As the institution will be Fr Yusuf: Yes, I had big expectations! Before I came I thought the interdenominational and interfaith, it will also seek to address the Church in Ireland must be so great and I was amazed by what I problem of Muslim-Christian relations. Nigeria is the country with saw when I came here! The Church in Nigeria is vibrant, active, the highest number of Christians and Muslims living side by side, alive, and that is a product of the missionaries who came to us but there is a big divide and and a dangerous degree of tension from Ireland. In Nigeria, people go to Mass and they don’t want between the two groups. Many approaches have been tried but to leave. The first Mass I said in Bray was not even an hour long still the problem continues. I hope to be able to bring something and people complained! They asked me to cut down my homily. new to this situation. The subject of my doctorate is Christian In Nigeria, on a Sunday, I would preach for at least 30 minutes - Muslim dialogue, particularly through bringing the children here I was asked to cut it down to three minutes! Now I can give together. Because I went to a military school which accepted a message on a Sunday in 5 - 7 minutes. When I return to Nigeria children from all faith backgrounds, I was exposed to that. My best I won’t give such long sermons because I have learned to get the friend was a Muslim. In this new institution for school leavers, the message across more quickly - on the other hand, Irish people are hope is that the young people will build relationships with each very quick to get it, Nigerians need more stories and examples other across the religious divide. Then they will bring their new to be able to take it in. Of course, Nigeria is a different culture attitude and understanding back to their families and communities and the missionaries inculturated the gospel and liturgy which in the rural areas. I believe the change needs to begin with the worked very well. Africans are people of celebration who want children and then the adults will learn from them. to celebrate everything - “My dog had a successful operation”, Sally: That sounds like a very worthwhile project! Maybe in the “my chicken laid an egg”, even little things. And celebration means future, some of us here in Enniskerry might be able to help support dancing! I also had exposure to more solemn liturgies in the you in this. What do you think? seminary as part of my priestly formation. We had great liturgies Fr Yusuf: I would be very very happy to have such support. The there. In Ireland I experience that people are conscious of the diocese of Minna is not well resourced so it is a big challenge for sacredness of the liturgy, which is very good. us. So far, we have a large plot of land with water on site, and Sally: What do you think the Church in Ireland needs to do to we have managed to build one lecture hall - with the help of Irish become revitalised? What can we do in our parish? missionaries. There is a long way to go! My Bishop is waiting for Fr Yusuf: I think the biggest responsibility lies with the parents. me to return to lead this project and we hope to get it up and I believe that the most important thing is to reach the young running in 2019. children and for that, their parents will have to be more involved, Sally: As a final word, do you have any Scripture you would like to and not withdraw themselves and their children from the parish, as share with us, or any word of encouragement. I see happening. They will need to commit themselves to fostering Fr Yusuf: I often say to the people - “Don’t worry! Be happy”. The their children’s faith, being missionaries for their children. In the Scripture is Matthew 6:25-34, which begins, “Don’t worry...” and parish where I worked in Nigeria, an Irish nun in the local school tells us to look at the flowers of the field and how God takes care asked me if we could have one day a week when the children could of them. We cannot live without problems - but we should not come to the church after school. We had a Mass for them and they make problems important. So I will say it again - “Don’t worry - live prepared the singing, readings and prayers in advance. When they in today and be happy today.” arrived, the nun was there to welcome them, greeting each one by community news SCHOOLHOUSE FOR ART KILMACANOGUE & DISTRICT HORSE SHOW We are not so happy that the On behalf of the Committee I would like to thank everyone who summer is over but we are happy supported the Show this year on the 22nd July. Many thanks to and really excited about the the land owners Syl Bourke and Mary Fenelon-Bourke for all their new school term here at the help and assistance; to those who helped set up the field; the car- Schoolhouse for Art. We have park and horse field parking personnel, the men on the gate, the plenty of new classes starting and safety stewards, ring stewards, judges, all the people who helped we also have some new teachers visiting us from all over to teach with entries in the horse, pony, dog show, sheep and photography exciting new workshops. We are also getting ready to host the classes and the ladies who helped in the catering marquee. Thank arts and crafts market at the Enniskerry Field Day, anyone who you also to all our sponsors. wishes to join us should get in touch with Jenn on 01-2869594. We would like to thank all our young artists who took part in our The Committee will be meeting in the near future to decide what summer art camps this year. It is always lovely to have the old charities will benefit from the proceeds of this year’s show with the school yard full of screams and giggles and as always the work presentation of cheques to charities to take place on Friday, 22nd produced during the camps was super! September at 7.30p.m. in the Powerscourt Arms Hotel.

Coming up at the Schoolhouse for Art …. Georgina Masterson, Chairman Workshops … Angela Emason West | Intermediate Watercolour Workshop | 26th THE ENNISKERRY WALKING ASSOCIATION & 27th August *** NEW The Enniskerry Walking Association was formed in 2004 to protect Natalia Eremina & Elena Leonteva | Portrait Workshop “Secrets traditional walking routes in the area and to promote walking of Russian School” | September 16th &17th September *** NEW for recreation, for health, as a safe alternative to car use, and to Aine Divine | Watercolur Workshop | 30th September & October help us all to learn more about our locality. Our popular Tuesday 1st ***NEW evening walks usually meet at the Spar in Enniskerry at 7.00 pm. Sahoko Blake | Life Drawing Weekend Workshop | 7th & 8th Saturday walks meet at 1.30pm. All who are interested, adults or October . children, are most welcome. Walks vary in length but most last Yanny Petters | Sketchbook Workshop | Friday workshop x two between one-and-a half and two-and-a-half hours; some (but not weeks | September 22nd/29th. all) involve a bit of climbing. Please wear appropriate warm and rain-proof clothing, and proper walking boots for the occasional Yanny Petters | Sketchbook Workshop | Saturday workshop x two muddy or rocky track. weeks | September 23rd/30th. In the interests of walker’s comfort & safety participants are asked to respect the directions of the walk leader and stay between the Classes … leader and the anchor person. Brenda Malley | Landscape / Seascape Oils /Pallet knife | Tuesday Morning class September 5th. Tuesdays 5 Sept Fassaroe and St. Valery’s returning via Berryfield. Meet Brenda Malley | Landscape/Seascape Oils/Pallet knife | Tuesday Outside Spar, 7pm 2hrs Afternoon classes September 5th

Neil Condron | Pastel Classes | Wednesday Morning| September 12 Sept Billy’s Glen from County Brook to Killegar. 2hrs 13th. Meet Outside Spar, 7pm County Brook/Ballyman Road. Neil Condron | Portrait Class | Wednesday Afternoon | September 7.15pm 13th ***NEW CLASS Yanny Petters | Watercolor Class | Friday mornings | October 20th 19 Sept Knocksink Woods and Bog Meadow. 1.5hrs Meet outside Spar, 7pm Michael Gemmell | Abstract Oils | Wednesday Afternoon |

September 13th. Saturday walks will be announced shortly. If you would like to be Michael Gemmell | Abstract Oils | Sunday Workshop | September on the mailing list for walks please email the address below. Feel 24th & October 1st. free just to turn up (sharp!) on any of the Saturday or Tuesday Paul Flynn | Clay sculpture | Stage 1 Clay Head | Wednesday walks. But, if you want any further information, phone Niall Evenings | September 27th. Lenoach, EWA Chairperson, (087-928 4934) or Noel Barry, EWA Paul Flynn | Clay sculpture | Stage 2 Clay Head (live) | Wednesday Secretary(286 0043).email: [email protected] Evenings | September 27th. Con Gent | woodcarving | Tuesday Afternoons | September 5th. NB This is a community activity organised by volunteers who accept no liability for injuries or loss caused to participants in any Con Gent | woodcarving | Tuesday Evenings | September 5th. of the above walks. Life drawing | Untutored | every Thursday | September 14th Sahoko Blake | Life Drawing for teens | Friday evening (Monthly) Starting Friday October 6th Nicholas Robinson | Bozzetto figure painting | Tbc Fergus Ryan | Egg Tempera workshop |TBC community news THE CENTRE FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY LECTURES – SEPTEMBER 2017 On Sunday 24th September the inaugural Glencree Peace Walk will take place to coincide with International Day of Peace. A group Bray Cualann Historical Society of friends of the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation The Local History Society for Bray & North Wicklow will be walking from Glencullen to Glencree to raise much needed Neal Doherty will speak about ‘The Streets of Dublin’ on Thursday funds to support our peacebuilding work and to highlight the 21st at 8 p.m. in The Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow. need for alternatives to violence to resolve conflict. The walk will All Welcome – Visitors €5. take place between 12pm and 5pm. The walk will consist of a 10km stretch of the well-marked from Glencullen to Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society Glencree, shortened by a bus transfer at the end to the Glencree Rob Goodbody will present his lecture ‘The Martello Towers of the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. Walkers will gather at the Dublin Coastline’ on Wednesday September 20th at 8 p.m. in the Boranaraltry Bridge 3km west of Glencullen village off the R116. Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. All After the walk, there will be refreshments at the Glencree Centre, welcome – admission €3.50. and a bus transfer back to Glencullen. The Old Dublin Society You can support this initiative in three ways. The Local History Society for Dublin City & County Professor Frank Barry, TCD, will present his lecture ‘The Leading 1) Volunteer to walk. Please sign up by emailing peacewalk@ Dublin Manufacturing Firms of the 1920s’ on Wednesday glencree.ie. The Glencree Peace Walk (https://www. September 13th at 6 p.m. in The Conference Room of Dublin City facebook.com/GlencreePeaceWalk/) facebook page will Library & Archive, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. All welcome – also signpost you to the everydayhero.ie charity fundraising admission free. website where you can set up a fundraising page. You can search for Glencree or click here: https://nfp.everydayhero. Seán Bagnall present his lecture ‘The Fenian Rising in Dublin, 1867’ com/ie/glencree-centre-for-peace-and-reconciliation. This on Wednesday September 27th at 6 p.m. in The Conference Room is the easiest method to secure donations to support your of Dublin City Library & Archive, Dublin 2. All welcome – admission Glencree Peace Walk efforts. Please see the attached free. document in relation to setting up your own fundraising page. Some of the articles featured in The Dublin Historical Record – 2) Encourage friends and family to also volunteer to walk and Spring/Summer 2017’, Editor Dr. Séamas Ó Maitiú, include – ‘All raise funds. Quiet on the Southern Front: Dublin’s South Circular Road on the eve of World War 1’ by Catherine Scuffil; ‘ and its Maritime 3) You can donate to people you know who are doing the Past’ by Kevin Rickard; ‘The Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Glencree Peace Walk through the https://nfp.everydayhero. Service and the Turbulent Years of 1913-1916’ by Tony McDonnell; com/ie/glencree-centre-for-peace-and-reconciliation charity ‘Francis Smyth & Son, Umbrella Manufacturers, Dublin, 1836-1967’ fundraising website. by Gregory Young; ‘The British Army Presence in Dublin’ by Henry Fairbrother; ‘Dubliners and the Influenza Epidemic 1918/19’ by We would like people who are volunteering to walk to aim to Jessie Walsh; and ‘The Fitzwilliams of Merrion – the last of the line’ reach a fund-raising target of €200 each (or as much as you can). by Des Smyth. Over the counter copies available from Hodges Everything donated, apart from a small amount to cover the Peace Figgis, Dawson Street, Dublin 2; Books Upstairs, D’Olier Street, Walk’s running expenses, will go directly to support the work of Dublin 2 or via – [email protected]. the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. ENNISKERRY DARTS TEAM Why support Glencree: The 2016/2017 Season has just come to an end from the local team Glencree is the ’s only peace and reconciliation who play out of Powerscourt Arms Hotel on a Tuesday night. A centre. It is highly regarded internationally for its contribution to third place finish in a very competitive League and a Semi Final bringing the warring sides in Northern Ireland together; its work defeat to the eventual winners were some of the highlights with those who have been traumatised by conflicts at home and of the.year. There will be an AGM, Social and individual Singles abroad; its work with women, young people, religious groups and Championship in the near future. Congrarts to Manager/Leader refugees. Glencree has also worked throughout its history to share Joee Walsh on another good year,new players welcome ,men or the lessons of the Irish peace process with war-torn countries all women are welcome. over the world, from Israel/Palestine to Colombia, from Sri Lanka to Liberia, from Afghanistan to Haiti. WELL DONE TO OUR ENNISKERRY ATHLETES Glencree funds its work by the following means: an Irish Who competed and made us all proud in the National Finals government grant, charitable trusts and donations from the August 19-20 in Abbotstown: public. At a time when extreme nationalism and insecurity are growing Glencree’s contribution to peacebuilding has never been Nathaniel Miller u10 100m, Liam Clarke u10 200m, more needed. So please volunteer to walk, encourage others to James McDonald u12 100m, Kate Burton-Stafford u16 Discus walk and/or donate to those walking. For further details, please Fantastic achievement to represent our area at a national level! contact me, Aisling O’Callaghan by return or on 01-2829711. Congratulations to all! Thank you to all parents and volunteers over the year who help. Special mention must go to Noel Barry Yours in peace, Aisling O’Callaghan and Sheelagh Jones who put in huge work coaching our young Fundraising and Communications athletes - Thank you! The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation

September 2017 Community Diary Liturgical Diary Parish of Powerscourt & Kilbride September 2017 2nd Sat Mothers Union Outing to Nun’s Cross Parish (Ashford) Flower Festival 31st Aug Thur Powerscourt NS reopens

3rd Sun Trinity 12 2nd Sat 12.00pm Mothers Union Outing to Nun’s Cross 8.30am Holy communion One (said) Flower Festival leaves from Powerscourt Rectory 10.00am Holy Communion Two – Kilbride 11.30am Holy Communion Two – Powerscourt 6th Wed 8.00pm Enniskerry Gardening Club

5thTue 9.30am Parish Staff meeting in the School Staff Room 7th Thur 9.30am Parent & Toddler Group reopens in Parochial Hall, Enniskerry Village 6th Wed 7.30pm Shed Gang Youth Club in the Parish Shed 8th Fri 8.00pm THE EVENT IN THE TENT in Festival Marquee, Monastery Farm 10th Sun Trinity 13

8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 10th Sun 11.00am Enniskerry FIELD DAY at Monastery Farm 9.00am Glendalough Camino Pilgrim’s Blessing Service in Holywood Church, Closing Service at Glendalough Upper Lake at 6.00pm 10.00am Family Service – Kilbride 6th Wed 7.30pm The Shed Gang in Powerscourt Parish shed 11.30am Family Service – Powerscourt 15th Fri CLARION DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER 12th Tue 8.00pm School Board of Management meeting 13th Wed 8.00pm Kilbride Select Vestry 20th Wed 7.30pm The Shed Gang in Powerscourt Parish shed

17th Sun Trinity 14 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) 10.00am Holy Communion One – Kilbride 10.00am Buggy & Toddler Church 11.30am Sunday School in the School Hall MASS TIMES IN THE PARISH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY 11.30am Holy Communion Two – Powerscourt 1.00pm Church Lunch in Powerscourt Arms Hotel 3.30pm Ordination of Deacon in Christ Church Cathedral MORNING MASS St. Mary’s Parish Church 20th Wed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.15am. 7.30pm Shed Gang Youth Club in the Parish Shed Prayer Service – Wednesday & Saturday 10.15am.

21st Thurs St. Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue Friday, 10.00am. 11.00am Holy Communion in Cairnhill Nursing Home

24th Sun Trinity 15 WEEKEND MASSES 8.30am Holy Communion One (said) St. Mary’s Parish Church, Enniskerry 10.00am Morning Prayer Two – Kilbride Sunday 11am. 11.30am Morning Prayer Two - Powerscourt 3.00pm Ethiopian Orthodox MESKAL Ceremony at Powerscourt Church St. Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue 3.30pm Ordination of Priests in Christ Church Cathedral Sunday 10.00am. St. Patrick’s, Curtlestown Sunday, 10.00am. St. Kevin’s, Glencree 1st Sunday of the month – 9am. Thursdays 10.00am Holy Communion & Prayer for the Sick – Powerscourt Everyday 12pm, & 5pm Open Church (Powerscourt) & Daily Prayer

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Sunday 8th October – Powerscourt Church, Family Harvest at 11.30am. 15th of each month to [email protected] Preacher: Rev Gary Dowd. CONTACT DETAILS Hazel Thompson – Powerscourt Parish Office – 01 2863862 Margaret Blackbyrne – St Mary’s Parish Office - 01 2760030

Community Diary September 2017 Liturgical Diary September 2017 Parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary 31st Aug Thur Powerscourt NS reopens Sat 2nd 3.00pm (Healing Mass of all Generations) Little Ones of Glencree —Glencree Church. 2nd Sat 12.00pm Mothers Union Outing to Nun’s Cross Flower Festival leaves from Powerscourt Rectory Sun 3rd 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. 6th Wed 8.00pm Enniskerry Gardening Club Mon 4th 7.00 pm Rosary Group meet in St. Mary’s 7th Thur 9.30am Parent & Toddler Group reopens in Parochial Hall, Enniskerry Village Church Prayer Room, Enniskerry. 7.30 pm. St Mary’s Liturgy Committee

8th Fri 8.00pm THE EVENT IN THE TENT in Festival Marquee, Monastery Farm Tues 5th 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy.

10th Sun 11.00am Enniskerry FIELD DAY at Monastery Farm Sun 10th 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. 6th Wed 7.30pm The Shed Gang in Powerscourt Parish shed Tues 12th 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy. 15th Fri CLARION DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER Sun 17th 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 20th Wed 7.30pm The Shed Gang in Powerscourt Parish shed 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s.

Tues 19th 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy.

Sun 24th 10.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s & St. Mochonog’s. 11.00am Mass in St. Mary’s. MASS TIMES IN THE PARISH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass

MORNING MASS Tues 26th 11.30am Legion of Mary, Kilmac. Sacristy.

St. Mary’s Parish Church Tues 26th 8.00 pm Parish Pastoral Council Meeting. (Provisional) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.15am. Prayer Service – Wednesday & Saturday 10.15am.

St. Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue Friday, 10.00am.

WEEKEND MASSES St. Mary’s Parish Church, Enniskerry Sunday 11am. St. Mochonog’s, Kilmacanogue Sunday 10.00am. St. Patrick’s, Curtlestown Sunday, 10.00am. St. Kevin’s, Glencree 1st Sunday of the month – 9am.

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CONTACT DETAILS Hazel Thompson – Powerscourt Parish Office – 01 2863862 Margaret Blackbyrne – St Mary’s Parish Office - 01 2760030 St marys news FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION PREPARATION WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PROGRAMME 2017/2018 Dublin, Ireland –22 to 26 August 2018

The Pastoral Area Programme of preparation for the Sacrament of Let the Preparations Begin First Holy Communion will commence with the enrolment Sunday Theme (chosen by Pope Francis): on 24th September; and for the Sacrament of Confirmation on ‘The Gospel of the Family – Joy for the World’ Sunday 8th October.

Ireland has been chosen as the venue for the 2018 World Meeting Both programmes include a series of Preparation Masses where of Families. Full details about the meeting are on the web at - the children are welcomed at a Sunday community Mass. The http://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/ . The website also contains programmes are designed to give the children the opportunity a myriad of information about the Meeting, the preparations, the to connect with God in Church, within themselves and within the programme and all of the activities planned for the 5 day event, wider community. The parents are encouraged to nurture the how to become a volunteer and the various ways that people child’s faith by helping them prepare for each of the Masses. They can become involved. The World Meeting of Families takes place receive a letter from Aideen, the Area Pastoral Worker, before each every three years in different countries around the world. It brings Mass informing them of the theme of the Mass and suggesting together families from across the world to celebrate, pray and ways they might introduce the theme to the children. They are reflect upon the central importance of marriage and the family as also asked to help the children do some preparatory work such as the cornerstone of our lives, of society and of the Church. doing something good, making posters, writing letters to God etc. Volunteer parents will assist at the Masses by welcoming the In June of this year in his address to a Conference in Dublin for families to the Mass, decorating the Church, selecting different national delegates, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin referred to the children for the Offertory Procession at each Mass, helping the fact that ‘Pope Francis looks to the family with a tone of confidence. children present their work to the Priest, and various other ways. He does not idealise the family – he is very realistic’. He quoted the The music at the Masses will be centred around the hymns that Pope’s own words ‘I thank God that many families, which are far the children are learning in School. from considering themselves perfect, live in love, fulfil their calling and keep moving forward, even if they fall many times along the The whole Parish has a role in helping the children prepare and way’. The Archbishop went on to say that ‘the World Meeting of start their journeys of full participation in their parish and faith life Families will be a moment when we will speak of confidence, but and as such, are asked to make the children especially welcome also of realism stressing both the challenges and the joys of family and fully participate in these special Masses. life. That is the reality of the life of every family, the ideal family does not exist. Great families do exist. They need the support The dates of the Masses are as follows: of the Church. The message of the World Meeting must be that First Holy Communion the Church wishes to be close to families, especially those that 24th September; 22nd October; 26th November; 24th December; experience challenge. It must be a message that brings home 14th January; 11th February; 4th March; 25th March; 15th April and the fact the Church recognises the difficulties families encounter. 3rd June . It must be a message that recognises that families fall but that Confirmation recognition should never appear in a way in which families are left 8th October; 19th November; 10th December; 21st January; 25th feeling alienated or condemned. ‘The full text of the Archbishop’s February and 11th March. Address is on the web site. May God bless all of the children and their families on their special Faith Journey! All parishioners are invited to participate in the preparations and in the events leading up to and at the World Meeting. The CURTLESTOWN NOTES web site will be updated regularly. We will also keep you posted The Summer is drawing to an end. For the Choir in Curtlestown through Parish Link and the Clarion. this means a summons to Practise. We will be singing for the Blessing of Graves in Curtlestown on 27th August. Under the SPARE A THOUGHT FOR PARENTS baton of Carmel with Bryan supplying the musical accompaniment. By the time you are reading this issue of the Clarion this year’s Carmel and Bryan stepped into the breach mid way through the crop of Leaving Cert students will be making plans for their future year! So now we begin a year together and go forward as a unit. whatever that may be, taking up a job, starting an apprenticeship, Rehearsals start on the 10th September. Which is, by coincidence, moving on to third level, travelling. To them all, wherever life takes the day the Festival is in Enniskerry! We are looking forward to you we say congratulations. While the last few months have been having a new year under the guidance of Carmel and Bryan. It’s a stressful for students they have been equally so for their parents, lovely time of the year, planning for Christmas, whilst singing for particularly now plans are coming to fruition and some are for the the changes in the church calendar week by week. first time, experiencing a daughter or son moving away from home. The other good news is we hope to meet our Parish priest during In the final track on her recent album Imelda May pays a wonderful the next few weeks. We had a wee hiccup in Curtlestown during tribute to her own parents that applies equally to all parents, the summer when we waited in vain for a priest to arrive. We rose particularly at this time. Paraphrasing her words,“You raised them to the challenge aided by Rozena’s grandchildren who sang and up, you made them fly, you gave them roots and wings”. played their instruments, while Joe ably delivered the readings. Happily it was just a misunderstanding. So much better to have the Well done. John Welsby priest in charge! Onwards and upwards! Kilmacanogue news 11TH WICKLOW CUBS KILMAC CAMP 2017 the camp and this was followed by a cub’s talent show and a very On Friday 4th August 28 cubs and 6 leaders left Kilmacanogue enjoyable evening was had by all. by bus to travel to Row Campsite in Killeshandra, Co Cavan for a weekend of fun and adventure. On Monday the cubs were up early as it was time to pack up. Leaders carried out a tent inspection and the tents were then The first stop was at Cavan County Museum where the cubs packed up for another year. The bus arrived and after packing enjoyed a guided tour of the museum. They discovered the unique everything on they departed at 12pm for Funtasia in Drogheda. heritage of County Cavan. Located in Ballyjamesduff the museum This was a very enjoyable afternoon swimming, and having fun on has fascinating artefacts dating from the Stone Age right up to water slides. The cubs arrived back in Kilmac at 8.30pm very tired the 20th century, with material spanning over 6,000 years of but with great memories of a great weekend at Camp 2017. The occupation in Cavan. The Lavey Inn was they next stop for dinner cubs and parents were are very grateful and thanked Margaret for before arriving at the camp site. The cubs were allocated tents all her hard work organising the camp, all the leaders for assisting with their friends and then gathered around the campfire for over the weekend and Grainne and Helena for cooking all the toasted marshmallows before departing to bed. lovely food at the camp.

It was an early start to Cavan Grotto Clean up Margaret and the cubs have worked hard to get Canoeing on Saturday morning the grotto looking good for the church pattern. Cubs and leaders where the cubs enjoyed a fun joined other parish members last week to give the hall and church packed day canoeing, lots of grounds a big clean up and now it is looking very well for Sunday’s outdoor games a big water pattern. slide and delicious barbeque food at the centre. The cubs returned to the campsite and relaxed before gathering around the campfire for songs before bedtime.

On Sunday morning the cubs went on a hike into the woods and enjoyed making dens. After lunch at the campsite they took part in an Olympic games. It was great fun and the leaders joined in which made it very competitive. Cub Denis Breetveld was invested at

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Liturgical Publications of Ireland Limited The Clarion BECAUSE VIBRANT For AD information Please Call: Enniskerry COMMUNITIES MATTER Christine 086 813 79 24 or 1850 790000 Co. Wicklow Powerscourt & Kilbride News CHARABANC MU NOTES We met up in late July at Ballybrew on a beautiful sunny day with Our Branch is resuming activities now that the summer break is the only downside being that Lily was not up to joining us for the over and what a nice summer it was. Our Coffee Morning in afternoon . We are keeping fingers crossed that you will be back May was a friendly, sociable event and we say Thank You again in your usual spot on Friday 8th Sept Lil. We also missed Anna on to everyone who supported it. We send Good Wishes to Mrs. the day but delighted that you are a bit better Anna. It will be Iris Sherwood and Ms. Georgina Masterson as they join with the nice to see everyone again as we start the new term. We would newly-formed M.U. Choir and make their debut on the stage of love to see some new faces at the table as we set out on the new The National Concert Hall @ 3.00 pm on Saturday September 9th season’s fun so do keep us in mind , we will be in the hall from 2.30 at “The Big Sing”. till 4.30 each Friday afternoon We are all looking forward to our Annual Outing to the Killiskey FLOWER GUILD Flower Festival on Saturday 2nd September. We meet at the As the summer is drawing to an end , we look forward to the Rectory at 12 noon. Admission to the Flower Festival costs €10. harvest and the beautiful colours on the leaves. We will have lunch first the cost of which depends on whatever We will meet to prepare harvest flowers on Sat 7th October one chooses from theMenu. and would be happy to see anyone who feels like joining in the arranging of the harvest it We would also welcome anyone who Dates for your Diary: would like to join the Sunday flower arrangers , This involves Thursday 7th September at 7.30pm in Christchurch Cathedral - preparing the flowers in church about twice in the year and we The Diocesan Festival Service. Contact Mrs. Elizabeth Rountree could do with at least two or three new helpers. Should anyone if you need a lift. like to have memorial flowers for family or friend do let Sunday 24th September - M.U. Service will be broadcast from us know and we can arrange them for you . Memorial flowers in R .T.E . September will be by Mrs Duff on 25th whereas Sunday flowers Wednesday 18th October at 8.00pm in Kilbride Church - Our will be by Mrs Mold Branch Opening Service.

ENTERTAINMENTS COMMITTEE contact Joyce Roe 2862645 We had a pleasant evening at the Barbeque in July when we had a very good turnout for the event. The weather was kind to us and BUGGY & TODDLER CHURCH great fun was had by all. Now we will start to think of our winter We hope that everyone had a lovely entertainment and will keep in touch summer. Buggy & Toddler Service will return at 10am in the School Hall on Sunday, PASTORAL CARE contact Joyce Roe 2862645 17th September (and 3rd Sunday monthly We keep in mind all who are ill at the moment and wish you a thereafter) and led by Julia & Graeme Bird. We look forward to speedy recovery. It was great to see Arthur back out again . If you seeing all of our under 5’s & their families, joining us in a song, a or anyone you know is ill please let us know if we can help. story & some simple prayers & we hope you’ll stay for a cuppa & a chat after. Please check our Facebook group for updates - Buggy & Toddler Church, Powerscourt Parish, Enniskerry -https://www. TABLE TENNIS will reopen for the season on Monday 11th facebook.com/groups/806947812749797/ September at 8.00pm in the Parochial Hall. We hope all our members will join us again and a special welcome to new people who would like to give it a try. Enquiries to Elizabeth. (2863534) SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday school will start on Sunday, 17th September at 11.30 in the School Hall A female CNN journalist heard about a very old Jewish man who had during main service in Powerscourt, and been going to the Western Wall to pray twice a day, every day, for a the children will join their parents in long, long time. So she went to check it out. She went to the Western church for Holy Communion. Wall and there he was, walking slowly up to the holy site. She watched him pray and after about 45 minutes, when he turned to leave, using Parents are asked to drop their children to the School Hall and a cane and moving very slowly, she approached him for an interview. the leaders will bring them to the Church aiming to join the congregation at the time of the Peace. Sunday School is aimed at “Pardon me, sir, I’m Rebecca Smith from CNN. What’s your name? all children who have begun primary school. “Morris Feinberg,” he replied. We will be exploring the stories & lessons of the bible through “Sir, how long have you been coming to the Western Wall and games, songs & crafts on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. praying?” “For about 60 years.” “60 years! That’s amazing! What do you pray for?” “I pray for peace between the Christians, Jews and the We hope that the children will be excited to join us. Muslims. I pray for all the wars and all the hatred to stop. I pray for all our children to grow up safely as responsible adults and to love Beth Stack & Edwina Allman their fellow man. I pray that politicians tell us the truth and put the More info from Beth (087 2272412) interests of the people ahead of their own interests.”“How do you feel after doing this for 60 years?” “Like I’m talking to a wall.” Powerscourt & Kilbride News

THE CURATE COMMENTS ‘THE NEWCOMER’ Some of the benefits of being what is termed Often I wonder whether I am alone in considering a non-stipendiary minister in the Church that our Summer passes us by all too quickly. of Ireland is that it offers the possibility of Hopefully for those who are perhaps students or flexibility within the working week and one is have had a long period away from the routine of not necessarily confined to duties within one parish. This year, work, this Summer has proven to be long enough thanks to the encouragement, support and help from the rector to have achieved the various challenges and targets that may and the Select Vestry I have been able to assist in the wider work have been set. At last finding the time to read those books which of the United Dioceses in a number of ways whilst continuing have been gathering dust on a shelf, walking between cherished pastoral and liturgical duties within the parish. Some of this other villages and towns, mountain climbing , surfing or maybe just work has involved the occasional leading of worship in other parish simply ‘chilling’! Did you know that it is a common misconception churches, which gives the congregation a different voice from the that ‘Chilling’ requires no preparation or planning. To properly pulpit and keeps me on my toes as each church will have its own ‘Chill’ requires a ‘will’ and a ’way’! local traditions and practices! I have also been tasked with hospital chaplaincy since March, first We ‘Irish’ are transfixed or, perhaps more accurately, consumed in Hospital and latterly in St Vincent’s. This involves seeing wirth our obsession about the weather. So much so that often all the patients who have declared themselves to be members of it takes precedence over the habitual ‘ Hello’ . Consider the the (or Anglican) and occasionally supporting occasions when we greet friend and stranger alike by saying; ‘ Soft family members also. Day Thank God’. One of many sayings that confuses Mr Google This is privileged work and I have been very grateful for the ’s translation platform and indeed many other translation forums. opportunity that I have been given to undertake this ministry. I use the word privilege because that is what it is, journeying with So with our focus or preoccupation on ‘The Weather’ it is people at a time of vulnerability, sometimes fear and uncertainty. perhaps not surprising that at this time of the year there is a Visits can last from a few minutes to half an hour or longer. Always greater emphasis on the word ‘Season’ which is closely aligned one is bearing witness to the condition and life of the patient, to the changes in the quantity of daylight. As human beings and sometimes listening to a life story that has no bearing on their particularly as citizens of the 21st Century we profess to be able medical treatment and which their relations may already be to do - as and when - we please. Yet despite all the technological familiar with. advances of our generation coupled with preceding generations For those unfamiliar with the work of a hospital chaplain, we are we cannot ‘turn back the clock’. The shorter days and longer there to offer spiritual care and or emotional support primarily nights come upon us year after year and there is nothing we can to patients but also families and staff, to people of all faiths and do to prevent such ‘seasonal’ change. Indeed in many parts of the none, differing beliefs and philosophies, particularly during times world the seasonal changes are more stark - particularly at winter of crisis. We believe that this is an essential and integral part of when plummeting temperatures arrive, as it were in an instant total patient care. In a chaplain we hope that patients and others ,and prevent the daily activities of living which we simply take for will find a listener, a comforter, a non-judgemental presence, a granted. companion and a resource. Bedside theology is not everyone’s cup of tea and is usually far from their mind. However we offer Our lives are ordered to a significant degree by the changing prayer and if required Holy Communion, and this can be a great seasons. No wonder then that humankind has always had such an comfort when awaiting or following a procedure, or on receiving affinity with nature . How ironic and yet how sad is the fact that one a diagnosis that will require further treatment. Should there be of the great celebrations - that of the Harvest Festival, which even an end of life issue, prayers of commendation and blessing may in pre-Christian times was a focal point of celebration, is today so be of comfort to family members. Whilst most of the time one is much less so. welcomed, there are occasions when by reason of their condition or indeed other factors, a person will not wish for any engagement “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and and that is also respected. Should you or a family member or friend heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” find themselves in hospital do seek out the services of the chaplain (Genesis 8::22) who may visit anyway. For my part I have been greatly enriched by this ministry, seeing at God’s Blessings to us are innumerable - and whilst we ought to first hand the work of those who have the care of those who are ill always give thanks for same, Harvest is a particularly appropriate and the resilience, determination and hope that is demonstrated and poignant occasion to offer our grateful and heartfelt thanks by those find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings and removed for the bounty of the Earth - with humble thankful hearts. from the normality of everyday life. I have also been greatly supported by staff in the diocesan office, August and September are 2 months intrinsically linked with exam fellow chaplains, the rector and members of the parish. My thanks results. To all who have received or are yet to receive exam results to all of them. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully the occasion will be a time of joy but should the results transpire to be not what And finally….. We were having a clear out of our attic recently when had been hoped for be assured - be assured that such results are we came across the duchess’ old school uniform. Needless to say but a step along the journey of life. There are options - there are we encouraged her to try it on and were surprised and delighted always options - people to talk with and people who will listen. As to find that even after all these years a part of it still fitted…..the the words of a popular hymn declare; scarf. Powerscourt & Kilbride News Be bold, be strong We will meet again on Wednesday 20th September at 7.30pm For the Lord your God is with you where we plan to dismantle and hopefully reassemble a bicycle or I am not afraid two! Who knows someone could be walking home! I am not dismayed Because I’m walking in faith and victory Our next night will then be Wednesday 4th October 2017 at Come on and walk in faith and victory 7.00pm (Note earlier time). At present we have 2 possible activities For the Lord your God is with You. for this night depending on availability of visiting demonstrators. All will be revealed in due course. And yes a ‘Will’ and a ‘Way’ is not just for Chilling!! May the true sense of Harvest be amongst us all. To those of you who sent us postcards from your travels - thank you and do feel free to send them to us at any time Niall CONGRATULATIONS TO LARA GILLESPIE YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINISTRY - ‘THE SHED GANG’ ! We were and still are so thrilled! to learn of Lara’s success in Reopening Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 7.30pm Gyor in Hungary at The Youth Olympics’ as a member of ‘The Irish Cycling Team’ winning a Silver Medal in the 10km Time Trial We hope that you all have had an enjoyable summer break. We Event. We look forward to hearing more from Lara herself about look forward to our trip to ‘Down on the Farm’ on Saturday 9th her wonderful achievement and of course checking out her medal. September following our first ordinary meeting on Wednesday Many Many congratulations to you. 6th at the Shed. With so many individuals being away it proved to be quite tricky to organise. We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming existing and new members to the Autumn/ Winter NIALL & KATE ‘Shed Gang’ programme. To get the ‘season’ started we have lined up the following activities after which we will be seeking your HOW DO TREES GET ONTO THE INTERNET?… EASY, THEY help and assistance in selecting / organising the remainder of the JUST LOG ON…..!! current season’s activities.

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