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2 CHURCH REVIEW ChurCh of unIted dIoCeses CHURCH REVIEW of dublIn and ISSN 0790-0384 The Most Reverend John R W Neill, M.A., L.L.D. and Bishop of Glendalough, Church Review is published monthly and Primate of Ireland and Metropolitan. usually available by the first Sunday. Please order your copy from your Parish by annual sub scription. €40 for 2010 AD. POSTAL SUBSCRIIPTIIONS//CIIRCULATIION Archbishop’s Lette r Copies by post are available from: Charlotte O’Brien, ‘Mountview’, The Paddock, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. E: [email protected] T: 086 026 5522. The cost is the subscription and JUNE 2010 appropriate postage.

COPY DEADLIINE FOR A WHILE, I have been concerned about an aspect of public All editorial material MUST be with the worship that I want to share with you. However across the last few Editor by 15th of the preceeding month, weeks, several parishioners and some clergy have actually approached no matter what day of the week. Material me concerning the same issue – it is the issue of noise in church. should be sent by Email or Word attachment. It may seem very old-fashioned to say that we should prepare ourselves for worship quietly, and be in our seats in time for this very purpose, but it remains VIIEWS EXPRESSED of great value to follow this custom. Views expressed in the Church Review are Sadly, the noise level of chatter in some churches is such that nobody could those of the contributor and are not relax, let alone pray. During the administration of Holy Communion, I have been necessarily those of the Editor or Church shocked not only to hear chatter, but even laughter. On one occasion recently, Review Committee. I had to ask three times for silence for the prayers following Holy Communion. EDIITOR In some churches, the choir wish to practice before the liturgy begins, and this is understandable, but here again this should never continue in the last ten The Revd. Nigel Waugh, The Rectory, Delgany, minutes beforehand. Sometimes the organ is played softly before worship and Greystones, Co. Wicklow. this has a positive effect in setting the mood for worship, and indeed covering T: 01-287 4515. up the inevitable noise as people take their places. However I have even noticed T: 086 1028888. E: [email protected] that in some places when the organ is played during the administration of Holy Communion, and even when the choir sing, the chatter is simply raised in EDIITORIIAL ASSIISTANT volume! On the whole very quiet singing or playing is probably more effective in keeping the noise level down. Noeleen Hogan This is a matter that we should all think about, not only so that we can benefit from being still before God ourselves, but also so that we can encourage others ADVERTISING ADVERTISING to do likewise. In recent years, there has been a growth in many parishes of Advertising details and prices are available informal worship on occasions. Such a trend need not by emailing [email protected] or by play down either the solemnity of worship, or the phoning Charlotte O’Brien on 086 026 importance of a sacred place, but a conscious effort 5522. Copy should be sent to [email protected] or by post to may be required to prevent this occurring. Charlotte O’Brien, ‘Mountview’, The Paddock, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow by 15th of the month.

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Single copies are available from: • The National Bible Society of Ireland, Dawson Street. • The Resource Centre, Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines. COVER STORY: PRIINTIING Joan forsdyke () was Church Review is Printed in Ireland by commissioned diocesan lay Minister DCG Publications Ireland during evensong in Christ Church T: 048-90551811. F: 048-90551812. Cathedral. she is pictured here with ChurCh review 3 E: [email protected] members of her family. Céad MIle fáIlte: roMantIC Myths In an old loVe sonG Patrick Comerford

ONE SUNNY MORNING, I took the road out from Bunclody towards Enniscorthy, to the junction at Clohamon, where a beautiful multi- arched bridge crosses the River Slaney. Turning right, a long, straight road climbs up Ryland Hill to sleepy Kilmyshall. At the crest of the hill, a rusting gate to the right leads into a long sloping field. All that indicates that there is more to see in the clump of trees beyond is a battered cross left: behind the low, rubble-stone walls, among the trees and growth in a field on top of the gate. outside bunclody, is the old graveyard and monastic settlement of Kilmyshall. The field is difficult to cross when winter right: looking down at the bridge at Clohamon and across the slaney Valley mud sticks to your shoes, and difficult to cross from the graveyard in Kilmyshall. in summer when full of growing crops. But hidden behind the low, rubble-stone walls, in the cluster of trees and growth, is an old disused graveyard, with its graves collected around a holy well and the site of a ruined church and an ancient monastic settlement. Here too is the grave of a woman whose love story is said to have inspired one of the great Irish love songs – a song that has given us the much-loved phrase that characterises Irish hospitality: Céad Mille Fáilte. ancient monastic site The monastic settlement at Kilmyshall probably dates back to the pre-Norman or Celtic church – perhaps as early as the seventh century – and was linked to the neighbouring monastic site of Saint Colman’s in Templeshanbo. The parish of Templeshanbo covered much of north-west Co Wexford, including Kilmyshall and Bunclody, until the mid- left: saint Colman’s Parish Church, templeshanbo… the 18th century, and the Precentor of Ferns parish of templeshanbo included Kilmyshall and bunclody until the mid-18th Cathedral was the rector. century. right: an unnamed gravestone with an early cross… one of the The rectangular site at Kilmyshall covers treasures of Kilmyshall. about an acre of ground, all within this one large field on the brow of the hill. The ruins of Donal Spaineach’s son, Sir Morgan Kavanagh, Saint Mary Magdalene. Overlooking it are two the former church lie near the eastern end of was a leader in the 1641 Rebellion and was a splendid Hornbeam or Yoke Elm trees, one of the cemetery. This church was 18 feet wide and colonel in the army of the Confederation of which is over 600 years old. 30 feet long, and was still standing in the mid- Kilkenny when he was killed in the battle of There are 541 identified gravestones on the 16th century. Ballinvegga, near New Ross, on Saint Patrick’s site, of which 246 bear inscriptions. The earliest The ancient churchyard was the burial ground Day 1643. Sir Morgan’s sons, Daniel and is the grave of Mary Brenan, dated 14 August of the McMurrough Kavanagh family of nearby Charles, fought for the Confederation in their 1709. Another early stone marks the grave of Clonmullen Castle. Donal Spaineach (Spanish father’s regiment until they were defeated by Michael Comerford who died in 1719. Donal) Kavanagh of Clonmullen, a leader in the Cromwell’s forces. Three later stones – Judith Murphy (1788) Nine Years’ War in the 1590s, was still regarded The Holy Well in the centre of the cemetery Miles Moor (1791) and Catherine Nowlan (1797) as a rebel when he was killed in 1631. In his will, is still venerated locally. The well was originally – are fine examples of the work of a local noted he stipulated that “he be buried in Kilmeashall,” dedicated to Saint Colman of Templeshanbo sculptor, James Byrne, with striking images of the and his grave lies within the ruined church. and Kilmacduagh, but was later rededicated to Crucifixion, some showing Christ triumphant

from left: the holy Well in Kilmyshall was originally named after saint Colman of templeshanbo, but was later rededicated to saint Mary Magdalene; there are 541 gravestones in Kilmyshall… the grave of Mary brenan (1709) is the oldest with an inscription; the grave said to be the last resting place of eileen aroon in Kilmyshall dates from 1717; the grave of Michael Comerford (1719), one of the oldest gravestones in Kilmyshall, is from the same time as the grave of “eileen aroon”; the gravestone of Judith Murphy (1788)… a fine example of the crucifixions that are a hallmark of the work of sculptor James byrne.

4 ChurCh review Photographs: Patrick Comerford

from left: the Comerford family from bunclody was buried in Kilmyshall from the 18th century; a fragment of a doorway in the western gable of the Church of Ireland parish church (rebuilt 1815) is all that remains of saint Colman’s Monastery in templeshanbo; the village of templeshanbo has all but disappeared, apart from the former school, the post office and saint Colman’s Church; the eileen aroon festival takes place each year in bunclody in late July and early august. over death, symbolised as a serpent and a skull, Church pews and As for Templeshanbo, the village and flanked on either side by the Virgin Mary and executions has all but disappeared, apart from Saint John the Evangelist. Other symbols on A less romantic story associated the former school, the post office, Byrne’s sculptures include a sunburst, a crescent with this old monastic site tells and Saint Colman’s Church. All that moon and a cherub within a circle. how one of two ash trees that remains of Saint Colman’s stood near the cemetery was used Monastery is a fragment of a semi- the grave of eileen aroon as a gibbet for the hanging of two circular-headed doorway in the The most interesting gravestone in Kilmyshall local men, Owen Carroll and John western gable of this pretty lies on the edge of the walls of the old church, Daggan. They were sentenced to Church of Ireland parish church, close to the place where Donal Spaineach was death after they were convicted of which was rebuilt in 1815. buried. An inscription in capital letters reads: maiming Mrs Margaret Ralph, who Saint Colman was “Hear lieth the body of Elenor Boote als lived nearby in a house then known commemorated in Templeshanbo Kavanagh who died the 14th day of June 1717 as The Court. on 27 October and in Kilmyshall aged 63 years.” A dispute arose between two on 22 September. But a “patron” Local tradition says this Eleanor was the local, respected families over who held in Kilmyshall on 22 June each daughter of Sir Morgan Kavanagh, the last of the should sit nearest the altar in the year shows that both church and Kavanagh chieftains to live in Clonmullen old thatched Roman Catholic well were rededicated to Saint Castle. Legend says she fell in love with a chapel at Ballyphilip in Kilmyshall. Mary Magdalene. The local writer, wandering harpist, Cearbhaill Ó Dálaigh, while When the Fitzhenry family erected Patrick Kennedy, described those he was visiting her father’s castle near their own pew, the Ralph family “patrons” as days of “tents and Bunclody. However, the Kavanaghs saw promptly placed a new pew gingerbread stalls and beer Cearbhaill as a lowly, wandering minstrel, between the Fitzhenry pew and barrels” around the well. The unworthy of their daughter’s hand, and any the altar. When the new Ralph pew was broken revelry and festivity led the local clergy to thoughts of marriage were unacceptable. up and scattered in pieces in the churchyard, it suppress the “patron” in 1810. was repaired and returned, but was removed He left, promising Eleanor he would return yet again. When it returned once more, Carroll festivals and songsters when his circumstances and their attitudes had and Daggan – local members of the Whiteboys But did Eileen Aroon ever live? Who was her changed. But while he was away, the Kavanaghs – were hired to attack Margaret Ralph. husband? Did she truly love a wandering arranged a match between their daughter and Dragging her from her house onto the road harpist? If William Booth was a Cromwellian William Booth – described in some accounts as one Saturday night, they slit off one of her ears solider in the 1650s, he was at least a a Cromwellian soldier based in Enniscorthy, and and were about to slice off the other when a generation too old, if not older, to be married in other versions as a lieutenant from crowd arrived to see Daggan’s mask fall from to the Eleanor who is buried in Kilmyshall and neighbouring Clonegal and an officer in her his face. who was born around 1654. And if she was father’s regiment. After their trial in Wexford Town, Carroll and born in 1654, she was too young to be the Despite the turn of events, Eleanor was said Daggan were brought back to Kilmyshall. daughter of Sir Morgan Kavangh, who died in to be spirited and determined. She got a Carroll’s father rode all night to Dublin to gain battle in 1643. message to Cearbhaill Ó Dálaigh, who arrived a reprieve, but as he returned up the hill from As for the song, the tune Eileen Aroon is much back in Clonmullen Castle on the day the Clohamon at mid-day on 28 September 1775 older than the late 17th century. This is one of wedding took place. He was so heavily disguised he saw the two bodies hanging from the ash the oldest tunes in all fiddle literature, and that he was unrecognisable, even by Eleanor. tree. There is no record of where they were some say it was composed in 1386 by another The harpist was invited to play at the wedding buried; Margaret Ralph died on 30 September Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, who died in 1405, a banquet, and sang his romantic though simple 1794 at the age of 50 and was buried close to minstrel harper described by old annalists as love song with a haunting melody: the holy well of Kilmyshall, within view of her the “chief composer of Ireland.” Those earlier Céad mile fáilte romhat Eibhlín a Rúin, house, The Court. traditions say Eileen Kavanagh was really from Polmonty Castle, Co , near New Ross, Céad mile fáilte romhat Eibhlín a Rúin, the legacy of a song Céad mile fáilte is fiche romhat, and that she eloped with the harpist on the eve After the Williamite wars, many of the of her betrothal to a rival lover. Naoi gCéad mile fáilte romhat Eibhlín a Rúin. Kavanaghs of Clonmullen went into exile in The “patron” in Kilmyshall may have been A hundred thousand welcomes, Eileen Aroon. France and their estates eventually passed in suppressed 200 years ago. But the Eileen Aroon A hundred thousand welcomes, Eileen Aroon. 1719 to James Barry. He gave his name to Festival takes place each year in Bunclody in late A hundred thousand welcomes, and twenty more Newtownbarry and his grandson, Bishop Henry July and early August. Whoever Eileen was, for you, Maxwell, built Saint Mary’s Church of Ireland Nine hundred welcomes for you, my dearest Eileen. parish church in Bunclody in 1766. The thatched whoever is buried in the grave in Kilmyshall, Eibhlín a Rúin or Eileen Aroon remains a well-loved The Dublin Penny Journal claimed in 1832 that chapel in Ballyphilip was the parish church for romantic love song, popularised again in the late this was the first known use of the phrase “Céad Roman Catholics in the Bunclody area until 1826, 1980s by Bob Dylan. And no matter who wrote Mille Fáilte” – “A hundred thousand welcomes.” and a new church was built in Kilmyshall in 1831. the song, even George Frideric Handel once Eleanor realised immediately that her All traces of Clonmullen Castle have lover’s ardour was undimmed. The two eloped disappeared and there are no remains today of declared that he would rather have written from the castle, unnoticed by the inebriated the home where Eileen Aroon and the Eileen Aroon than all his other compositions. wedding party. When Cearbhaill died some Kavanagh family once lived in splendour. It is Canon Patrick Comerford is Director of years later, a broken-hearted Eileen Aroon said that the stones of Clonmullen Castle were Spiritual Formation, the Church of returned to live in Clonmullen, died in 1717, used to build The Chase, once home of the Ireland Theological Institute. His blog is: and was buried in Kilmyshall. Comerford-Lawler family near Bunclody. http://revpatrickcomerford.blogspot.com

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6 CHURCH REVIEW From the desk(s) of 3Rock Youth…

“this should be on every year!” Parent youth and family sports day We were blessed with the beautiful weather on Sunday the 9th of May for our Family Sports day in East Glendalough School. The look on children and parents (yes, parents!) faces when they saw the array of bouncing castles that came in every form was of pure enjoyment!

the school grounds and for all the rectors designed set, visuals, 3Rock & Clear Media involved, it really was a beginning to something created short films, interaction, storytelling and that we hope will continue in the future. music by the Rend Collective Experiment. Hosted by Susie Keane, the year’s interns haVe you booKed In for the tackling the prayers and reading and with Greg d & G suMMer CaMPs and urban soul? the tIMe Is noW. taking on the talk the reaction in RTE & beyond ContaCt and reGIster your was very positive. IntentIon and saVe a PlaCe In “The service yesterday was brill - thanks - I joined in the Most eXCItInG suMMer from my sofa! You guys were so relaxed... naturals. C. oPPortunItIes of 2010! “You guys did a fantastic job, presented a great message and represented Jesus with excellence. (also JoIn us for the urban Thanks.” S. leGends football “Just got the service on the RTE Player. Loved it. tournaMent and raIse soMe You could really grasp your passion.” C. Cash for your faVourIte “The service this morning was AWESOME!” A. CharIty! Call us noW for Thank you again for your continued prayers detaIls on all of the aboVe) and support as we endeavour to see Jesus rte sunday service active in the lives of this generation. Early in the month 3Rock Youth participated Greg fromholz, director, 3rock youth in the RTE Sunday service using a specially RTE (Photos courtesy of Peter Neill Photography)

Obstacle courses, inflatable wrecking ball, a UPCOMING DATES giant slide and a massive, inflatable, containable bubble racing course called the “Zorb”, football all season Visiting your Church and communities matches and face painting filled out the July 6-10 Urban Soul afternoon. Families from the parishes in the East Glendalough Deanery along with the July 11-16 D&G Junior Camps rectors participated wholeheartedly for the day. Susan Connolly and Ian Maxwell organised July 18-23 D&G Senior Camps the day and recruited the team of volunteers and it went great. Screams of delight from now Crucial’s interactive dVd series: Crucial DVDs are designed specifically children reassured us that this was something as tools to enable churches in youth discipleship & effectively communicate the that would be happening again. One of the lessons with in confirmation. parents told us that 'this should be on every year!' which was so encouraging and a great now new Website: www.3rock.net testament to the community that is in the 3Rock has re-invented its website giving it a greater ease of navigation, easily churches. Thank you to Alan Cox, the principal viewed photo galleries and news and events items galore. Get online and get of East Glendalough School for letting us use stuck in!

ChurCh review 7 THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR “STAGGERING” ACHIEVEMENT OF RESTORATION OF ST. STEPHEN’S

Preaching at a special thanksgiving the Church does not exist for finance. The service in St Stephen’s Church, Dublin to questions we really need to be asking if we mark the completion of recent need to go forward...[are] what new restoration the Archbishop of Dublin, the opportunities for service are there now for St Most Revd Dr John Neill said it was Stephen’s Church? What new opportunities “staggering what a small congregation for witness? What new opportunities are has achieved.” there for outreach? Those opportunities may The service, which was attended by a large be welcoming other Christians to come and congregation led by the Lord Mayor of Dublin celebrate their worship here perhaps in a way Cllr Emer Costello, was to give thanks for an that’s not so familiar to us. Perhaps a new extensive programme of restoration and outreach to the businesses here with weekday refurbishment which cost in excess of ministry. I can’t give the answers, but there are €600,000. It involved the removal of opportunities and those opportunities must inappropriate cement mortar and the re- be grasped.” pointing of the exterior walls together with During the service the singing was led by the the scene in st stephen's Church for repairs to the roof, windows and stonework. St Ann’s Church Choir and the Choir of St the service of thanksgiving for the The most extensive work was done to the Andrew’s National School, Bray, Co Wicklow. completion of restoration work on copper cupola from which the church gets its Speaking at the reception that followed the the Church. popular Dublin nickname ‘the pepper canister’. service hosted nearby by the ESB, the Vicar of Close inspection revealed that the eight the parish, the Revd David Gillespie paid tribute involved in the restoration she said, “on behalf columns supporting the feature were unstable to several people who had worked on the of the citizens of Dublin I really want to say and had to be dismantled and re-erected. restoration including Dermot Nolan, the thank you for restoring one of our truly Paying tribute to the parishioners Engineering Consultant, Alan McGrath of remarkable city churches to the condition that achievement, the Archbishop said, “[this] Conservation and Restoration and it’s in now... it’s a very proud moment for courageous congregation [has] not been afraid Churchwardens Robin George and Gina Dubliners and Dublin City this evening.” to go out and to tackle every possible source of Malone. He continued, “however, there has Concluding proceedings the Archbishop income, [they] have been generous themselves been one individual who has been the driving thanked the Lord Mayor for her attendance and and enabled others to be generous as well, force behind the project since 2007 and it is Dr paid particular tribute to the Vicar who he said, [they] have shown pride in their own church, a John McCrodden. His optimism and enthusiasm “has given tremendous leadership since he church that is indeed one of the gems of this for all things connected with St Stephen’s came. He’s got a great vision for this Church city of Dublin.” Church is infectious.” He added his thanks to and St Ann’s Dawson Street and he’s putting The Archbishop continued, “For St Stephen’s the ESB for hosting the reception and to the them more on the map than ever.” The the issue now is how to go forth, how to Choirs and organists. Archbishop also welcomed former Vicars of the change, how to take stock of the situation Also speaking at the reception, the Lord parish, the Rt Revd and the Revd you’re now in and to go forward...the Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Emer Costello said that St Canon Tom Haskins and former Curate of the temptation for every church today when faced Stephen’s Church is “one of those Iconic Parish, the Revd Joyce Rankin. with new challenges is to look for new buildings of Dublin and I certainly won’t be able opportunities for finance. Yes of course, new to pass it now without recalling this night.” The refurbishment was assisted by the opportunities for finance must be sought, but Paying tribute to the parishioners and all those Representative Church Body, Dublin City Council, the Heritage Council and the Department of the Environment. Approximately €100,000 of the €600,000 cost of the work remains outstanding and donations can be sent to the treasurer, Dr John McCrodden at 32 Killiney Towers, Killiney, Co Dublin.

Pictured outside st stephen's Church shortly before the thanksgiving service to mark the completion of its restoration are (left to right) the revd Victor fitzpatrick, Curate of st ann's and st stephen's, the revd david Gillespie, Vicar of st ann's and st stephen's, the archbishop of dublin, the Most revd dr John neill and the lord Mayor of dublin, Cllr emer Costello.

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Lay Ministry News Former Roman Catholic Priest Tells

The group of new trainees for lay ministry Congregation “Being Gay is Simply met on Saturday, 17th April 2010, in the Theological Institute for the introduction to Part of Who I am” the module “Ministry & Mission in the Local Church”. It is hoped the twelve candidates find Addressing the congregation at the this module from St John’s College, International Day Against Homophobia Nottingham, as motivating and inspiring as the (IDAHO) service in Christ Church Cathedral, previous lay ministry trainee group did, or, Dublin, Ciaran Ó Mathúna a former Roman indeed, the ones who have been / are taking the Catholic priest presently living in a same sex Foundation Course for ordained ministry, of relationship said, “being gay is simply part of which this module is the first part! who I am, in the same way as my name is Ciarán A week later, the Administrative Assistant had and my hair is red. Who I am is one of God’s an opportunity to speak at the last meeting of the wonderful creations; I am made in the image latest Archbishop’s Certificate Course in and likeness of God.” Theology, on the invitation of the course Recalling his own ordination as a Priest in the coordinator, Dr Anne Lodge, in order to Roman he said, “there were so promote lay ministry training as an option for many things I did not know back in 1990. I did Pictured left to right at the those who had just finished this marvellous not know that some eight years later I would International day against homophobia introduction to theology and might consider come out to myself as a gay man, I did not know (Idaho) service organised by Changing gaining an official recognition / commissioning for that this revelation would be an important attitude Ireland in Christ Church their ministries. Anyone (!!) interested in lay aspect of my eventual decision to leave ministry.” Cathedral Paul arbuthnot, Mark ministry training is warmly invited to contact Nevertheless, he continued, “some basic bowyer (lay reader), the Very revd either of the undersigned for further information. fundamentals that are constant in my life, I am a dermot dunne, dean of Christ Church man, I am a gay man, I am a man of faith, I am a Cathedral, Ciarán Ó Mathúna, who gay man of faith. I believe deeply in the principles, preached and the revd Canon Mark the values and the teachings of Jesus Christ...It is Gardner, st Patrick's Cathedral Group these convictions that enable me to believe in of Parishes. true equality, it is these convictions that enables any Christian organisation, denomination or me to point out and speak out against prejudice, church be so hurtful to so many members of discrimination and homophobia.” their own congregations?” He said that his realisation that he was gay led him to question, “how could I be a gay man and Asking “why do those who have been continue to minister in a church were entrusted with positions of responsibility in our institutional homophobia was and still is the churches feel or believe it is all right to Pictured at the commissioning of order of the day? How could I be part of the discriminate against GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual Joan forsdyke (2nd right) as a lay structures of an institution which preaches love, and transgender) people?”, he continued, reader are the , tolerance and respect but denies these very “People I know who have either identified the Venerable , the same values to so many of its people? How can themselves or have been identified as gay or revd John tanner, diocesan director lesbian have been refused communion in their of lay Ministry and the dean of church, have been asked to leave the choir, have Christ Church Cathedral, the Very been told they can no longer read at service or revd dermot dunne. even be on the parish committee. GLBT people On Sunday, 9th May 2010, Joan Forsdyke have been refused God’s blessing but most of all (Rathfarnham) was commissioned Diocesan Lay we have been refused a voice, we have been Minister during Evensong in Christ Church refused respect, we have been refused love, we Cathedral, in the presence of the Diocesan have been refused equality.” Director of Lay Ministry, Rev John Tanner, the Concluding, he called “on each one of us here Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Very Rev present to find our collective voice to challenge Dermot Dunne, and the Archdeacon of Dublin, prejudice, to acknowledge and highlight Venerable David Pierpoint. It was a very joyous discrimination and to fight against homophobia occasion - not only for Joan (who had been where it still exists. It is right and true for us to studying for lay ministry “the old way”) but also be proud of who we are. We are God’s people, for her family, her rector and her fellow lay we are people of faith, we are people of ministers in the Guild. We are all looking integrity, we are equal, we are each of us made forward to her future ministry, of which we in the image and likeness of God.” have already had the pleasure of experiencing Ciaran o Mathuna preaching at the The service, organised by Changing Attitude “glimpses” over the past while!! International day against Ireland, took place in the context of Choral Our last Guild of Lay Ministries meeting for homophobia (Idaho) service Evensong with the singing led by the Cathedral this academic year is the Quiet Day on organised by Changing attitude Choir. The Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Saturday, 22nd May 2010, in the Church of Ireland in Christ Church Cathedral. the Very Revd Dermot Dunne led the service. Ireland College of Education, where Bishop Richard Henderson will be the speaker. We are looking forward to this more thoughtful and reflective finish to this season’s meetings! THE STANFORD FESTIVAL Rev John Tanner, Diocesan Director, The C V Stanford Festival will take place this year in Dublin with concerts, lectures and Tel: 086 3021376, email: [email protected] worship using Stanford’s music in St Stephen’s Church, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Ms Uta Raab, Administrative Assistant to Director Cathedral from October 15 to 17th. & Hon. Secretary to Guild of Lay Ministries , Sir Charles Villiers Stanford was born in Dublin in 1852 and received his early musical training at Tel: 086 3537670, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and St Stephen’s church (the Pepper Cannister). email: [email protected]

ChurCh review 9 New Clergy Pensions Provisions Approved at General Synod

DURING its meeting in Christ Church Cathedral, the General Synod passed a bill which will result in far-ranging changes in clergy pensions provision. The Bill was a complex one which replaced an entire Chapter of the Church of Ireland constitution (Chapter XIV) with a new Chapter. The bill had two major objectives, firstly to amend the system for managing the pensions fund to conform to changes in pension legislation and secondly, to ensure the solvency of the scheme. As a result of the passage of the Bill a new Church of Ireland Clergy Pensions Trustee Limited company will be created which will act as the Trustee for the clergy pensions fund. This is necessary because new legislation requires that the ‘Trustee’ and the ‘sponsoring employer’ be two separate bodies. Hitherto, the Representative Church Body had been acting in both capacities. The trustee will have its own Articles of Association and Memorandum, the General synod meeting in Christ Church Cathedral. neither of which can be amended without the consent of General Synod. The Bill also sets up However what is easily forgotten is that clergy Maxwell publishing in the UK, Enron in the US a new Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure stipends do not rise with years of service as do and last year Waterford Glass. Each of these which is also required by law. pay scales in other professions, and the pension underlined the need for greater regulation and To ensure the solvency of the Pensions has been based strictly on the minimum control over pension funds to simply better Scheme the Bill will mean that from 1 January approved stipend.” Urging continuation of protect the rights of employees and 2011 there will be an increase in the rates of defined benefit pensions for clergy he pensioners... The essential thing to remember is contribution made to the funds by the acknowledged that “This is a costly Bill for that nothing changes either in the overall members of the fund (the clergy) and the everybody” but he added, “I am convinced that accountability and control or indeed in the Dioceses. A further increase may be needed in it is a fair Bill, and it is based on the reality that crucial day-to-day work carried out by the staff 2015. Furthermore, the basis on which the Church of Ireland not only has a in Church House, the work of the Investment pensions will be calculated will be ‘pensionable responsibility for its clergy, but is determined to Committee and the CPB [Clergy Pensions stipend’ rather than ‘minimum approved fulfil this responsibility in as realistic a way as Board]. Because the new corporate trustee is stipend’ as hitherto. The pensionable stipend possible. It is also based on the other side of being set up in a way such that it can delegate will be approved annually by General Synod on the contract that the clergy and bishops, who many of its trustee duties to just these crucial the recommendation of the Trustee and the are the members of this fund, are prepared to people and committees who have done all this Representative Church Body and shall not be take their own share of the pain in these work in recent years.” lower than the previous year. Finally, the bill difficult times. “ There were no speakers from the floor enacts new provisions for Episcopal Pensions Seconding the Bill, Geoffrey Perrin (Dublin) during the discussions and the Synod passed (i.e. for those who will be Archbishops and/or concentrated on the legal aspects of the Bill. He the Bill without opposition at any stage. Bishops on or after 1 January 2011). said, “The simple reason for most of this is to Proposing acceptance of the Bill, the bring the oversight and running of the scheme Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr John in line with current legislation and best Neill remarked that “At a time when many practice, an area which has seen significant Sunday School Defined Benefit Pension schemes, that is those change in recent years. You may recall some based on a final salary, are under pressure, the high profile business collapses with very Society clergy pension scheme appears very attractive. significant pensions implications in recent years; As we come to the end of another Sunday School/Club year, we in the SSSociety wish all Stuart Financial Services Ltd. those involved with Childrens’ Ministry in their Parish, a very good summer. We remind you that INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS the Resource Centre has gifts and very good Retirement Planning Service: Advice on PRSAs, Group Pension Schemes, Personal cards, reasonably priced for Confirmation and Director’s Pensions and maximising the valuable tax reliefs currently available. candidates. Gillian and Betty would also love to help you with your end of year prizes/gifts. We Investment Advice: Specialist advice for lump sum investment and regular saving options. remind you that the Resource Centre is open Personal Protection: Life Assurance, Mortgage Protection, Serious Illness Cover and Mon. to Fri. 10am ( through lunch) till 4pm. You can Permanent Health Insurance. order or make enquiries by phone at 4972821 or Business Protection: Advice on Keyman, Partnership, Corporate Director’s cover, on email at [email protected]. The Inheritance and Gift Tax planning. Centre closes for the month of July and will re- Mortgages: Residential and Commercial. open on Tues.3rd August. We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you in the Autumn as Should you require further information on any of the above please contact you plan ahead for the coming session. Don’t Nigel McFarlane, Director forget to put Sat. 13th Nov. in your diary. (if it’s Direct: (01) 212 1284 or mobile 087 7405 775. Phone: (01) 288 1779. not there already!)That is the date of the annual Fax: (01) 212 1280. Email: [email protected] “Building Blocks” Childrens’ Ministry Conference Stuart Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Financial Regulator MEMBER in All Hallow’s College – Keynote speaker this year – Ivy Beckwith. Heather Wilkinson 10 ChurCh review neWs General Synod Approves Creation of New Dublin Parish

During General Synod held recently in Christ different. There’s a new sense of confidence, a Dean was made an ex-officio member of the Church Cathedral a Bill was discussed and sense of purpose. The parish group now deserves General Synod. The Revd Canon Horace approved which will abolish the current St to be treated as a normal parish in its own right McKinley (Dublin) also opposed arguing that Patrick’s Cathedral group of parishes and with its own incumbent rather than a Vicar under there had not been enough discussion and create a new parish of St Catherine’s and St the authority of the Dean of the Cathedral.” emphasis on the arguments in favour of the James with St Audeon’s separate from the The measure attracted opposition from the status quo. The Revd Canon Paul Willoughby Cathedral. The measure won’t take effect until floor. The Revd Canon Ian Ellis (Dromore) said (Cork) said that the bill was a “quick fix.” the next vacancy in the incumbency of the St that the Select Vestry of the parish expressed The sole speaker from the floor that argued Patrick’s Cathedral group of parishes [currently the desire to stay together with the Cathedral. in favour of the Bill was Ken Gibson (Connor) held by the Dean of the Cathedral]. He said, “I am far from convinced that this who said there was something wrong with the Proposing the Bill, the Venerable David matter has been properly worked out.” He also parishioners being unable to choose their Pierpoint said that the present situation noted that there was a surprising level of incumbent. Replying to the points made in “provides for an incumbent who is neither opposition when the matter was discussed at opposition to the bill, the Archdeacon of chosen by the Archbishop nor the Diocesan the Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Synods Dublin disputed the suggestion that there was Board of Patronage and as such is quite unique (Church Review, December 2009 page 22). The insufficient consultation on the issue saying within the Church of Ireland. No parish should Revd Canon Michael Kennedy (Armagh) also that 18 months previously there was a have its incumbent appointed by a body made opposed arguing that the Chapter of the meeting to which members of the Select up of those largely from other dioceses (the St Cathedral had not been adequately consulted. Vestry and Chapter were invited to discuss Patrick’s Cathedral Chapter).” He argued that the passing of the Bill would be the issue. He further maintained that the Bill Seconding the Bill, the Archdeacon of “premature”. David Millar (Dublin) expressed “is not about the Cathedral, it’s about the Glendalough, the Venerable Ricky Rountree concern that the General Synod was discussing parish.” The bill passed its first stage by 188 argued that the St Patrick’s Cathedral group of the matter in the absence of the Dean of St votes in favour to 74 against. It passed the parishes was as a result of “the shrinkage of Patrick’s (The Very Revd Robert MacCarthy) second stage shortly thereafter and the third population in what were formerly vibrant large who is not a member. He urged that and final stage on a voice-call vote on the third parishes.” He continued, “the situation is now consideration of the Bill be held over until the day of Synod. Dublin and Glendalough Parish, Publication and Priest Receive Awards at General Synod Gardens by Danesfort It was another good year for Dublin and Glendalough at the annual General Synod Communications Competition Awards with Taney parish, the Revd Canon Patrick Comerford Garden and landscape design, and the Church Review all receiving recognition. construction and maintenance Taney parish won first prize for best parish magazine or newsletter. The judges said their Taney News “successfully presented a vibrant parish life and possessed outreach potential as Residential & commercial something someone would gladly pick up in a doctor’s waiting room.” They also commended Church grounds & cemeteries the parish’s outreach to the developing world. Taney parish, they said, “is building on previous success having been highly commended in the 2009 competition.” Bray, Co. Wicklow The Revd Canon Patrick Comerford’s blog spot (http://revpatrickcomerford.blogspot.com/) 01 2040377 or 087 6218434 was runner up for the most innovative use of ‘social media’ over and beyond websites. The judges commended the site as “clearly a very active account with lots of interesting material’. Canon Comerford is Director of Spiritual formation in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute. The winner in the category was the Revd Daniel Owen from the Diocese of Cloyne BUYING A NEW whose ‘Imprints of Light’ blog spot (http://imprintsoflight.blogspot.com/) was commended for its ‘wonderful photos and interesting thoughts.’ The judges said OR A USED CAR they ‘kept on scrolling to enjoy all the photos’. The Church Review was for the second year in a row CONTACT DAVID YOUNG FOR A QUOTE Runner up in the Diocesan Magazine’s category. The judges said that the Review was “a very substantial effort with real All makes of New and Used cars supplied editorial depth and a huge variety of articles.” They continued, “it is very well organised and informative with lots Trade in's welcome of human interest photographs and any shortcomings on colour usage are compensated for by the publication’s David Young Cars editorial ballast and by the sheer wealth of content.” For the 49 Grange Court, second year running, the Review was pipped at the post by Marley Grange Derry and Raphoe’s N:Vision which the judges described as Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 “very colourful, striking and professional in its layout and production...Overall N:Vision showed a real assurance and a Phone 4939832 lovely lightness of touch, an excellent advertisement for the Mobile 086 2601566 diocese as well as a strategically useful document and a vital Email: [email protected] information tool.”

ChurCh review 11 Parental Choice is Key in Education – Ruari Quinn TD

SPEAKING at the annual Patron’s Day for Primary School Principals and Chairpersons of Boards of Management in Liffey Valley, Ruari Quinn TD, the Labour Party spokesperson on Education emphasised the importance of parental choice in Education. The described the Irish education system as “probably unique in the whole of Europe in that we have a religious relationship to our primary school infrastructure that is quite rare in other parts of Europe....the first thing I want to say is this. It works very well and has worked very Pictured left to right are the well. We spend less in real terms on our organising committee for the educational system than most other European Patron's day for Primary school countries, that is 5% of GDP and ours is below Pictured left to right at the Patron's Principals and Chairpersons of that and yet the outcomes from a smaller day for Primary school Principals and boards of Management, shirley spend in our primary sector are way above Chairpersons of boards of Wallace (Whitechurch ns), sadie what we are actually purchasing.” Management are the archbishop of honner (Powerscourt ns), Joyce He ascribed this to the fact that “we are dublin, the Most revd dr John neill, Perdue (rathfarnham ns), trish getting fantastic primary school teachers” and the revd Canon Peter Campion and Conron (delgany ns). “the commitment of parents in Ireland to ruari Quinn td, labour Party education...the connection with the parish, the spokesperson on education and skills. the needs of the school, it provides support far connection with the family, the connection with beyond the overlap with the parent body – it the community. All of those things are of a value choice in a school of the ethos that you have gives the school a real place in the community that cannot be quantified in monetary terms and enjoyed historically and that you have shared very which extends beyond those who avail of its we ignore them at our peril. That is why from the generously with others of different beliefs. That services. So therefore the school belongs in the Labour Party point of view...and from my point right, which is yours, should now be extended to community not just the community of parents of view, parental choice is absolutely essential. every parent in a new emerging group of parents and children.” Parents have to feel that they are sending their who don’t want to be dishonest, who don’t want Emphasising that he didn’t want to see the child to a school where they feel comfortable.” to be compulsory Catholics.” point as “in any way anti-ecumenical”, the He went on to decry what he described as The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Archbishop went on to say that “however diverse the ‘compulsory Catholic’ who has their child John Neill in welcoming the participants to the we think Ireland has become and however secular baptised in order to enable them to get into a Patron’s day noted that “Traditionally we have we think our society is, the fact of the matter is particular school. He said, “they take solemn not seen our schools as being for Christian that the presence of the majority Church is still all vows to undertake to bring their child up in the formation, but rather for basic Christian pervasive.” He went on to cite the example of belief and practice of the Catholic Church in education, whilst formation belongs to the schools under the management of Vocational this instance and the whole thing is false...I think Sunday School and the Confirmation class, and Education Committees (VEC’s) where “the they are building into our system something in the Church rather than the school context.” particular religious symbols of the Roman that is a cancerous kind of contract of honesty While commenting that “The future of the Catholic tradition of the Christian faith still loom or dishonesty and I think it has to be stopped.” Church of Ireland community does not depend largely... by virtue of numbers.” The experience of He urged that the suggestion by the Roman on schools remaining forever under our many non-denominational VEC’s becoming de Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd patronage” he emphasised the value of a parish facto Roman Catholic in their ethos he said, “does that the Roman Catholic as a ‘sponsoring community’ for the school. He not encourage us to let go of our schools.” Church divests itself of patronage of a proportion said, “in many places it [the parish] has a sense Concluding, the Archbishop said, “perhaps in of schools be taken up. He concluded, “it should of belonging to the school even if the school all of this you will see that I am cautious about be about respecting and extending parental doesn’t technically belong to it. It responds to change but not fearing change but we have a long way to go before it can take place fairly and in a truly open manner.” Addressing the same conference, the Revd Canon Peter Campion, Chaplain at King’s Hospital argued against separating the Church from schools. He said, “Our Christian, pluralist ethos is one of which we should be very proud. K The fact that we have regular pastoral ALL INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PLASTERWOR involvement by the clergy can only really be understood in the context of a crisis. If what ® Insulated Plasterboard Specialists statistics say is true that though church ® C2 Registered attendance is dropping, 96% of Irish people still ® Fully Insured claim they believe in God, then surely prayer, religious education and spirituality should be ® Free Estimates & Advice part of a child’s overall education. Hopefully we ® 25 years experience do not go in for the hard sell and try to ram ® Painting & Property Maintenance religion down everyone’s throat. We merely provide a standpoint that they can either accept or reject, but it is an aspect that they Tel: Paul on 01 459 8897 or 086 231 8829 for a Friendly & Efficient Service might not otherwise be exposed to.”

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Protestant Churches Urged to “Offer Leadership” in Education Debate Speaking at a public seminar in University College Dublin on Protestant Education: Minority Rights or Minority Privilege, Dr Richard O’Leary of Queen’s University, Belfast questioned the long term viability of denominationally-based education in the Republic and urged the “mainline Protestant denominations” to “offer leadership to the wider society to shape the future.” On the issue of minority rights in Irish Education he asked, “If separate schooling is conceded for one minority [Protestants], is it conceded for all minorities? Is it conceded to Muslims, is it conceded to Jehovah Witnesses, is it conceded to Nigerian Pentecostalists, is it conceded to other minority groups? We’re a small country with a scattered population. We have a luxury of various types of denominational Pictured left to right at a seminar in uCd on Protestant schools are Ken schools and Irish language schools. Realistically fennelly, education officer, General synod board of education, the we could sustain two types of school and many Venerable , former archdeacon of dublin, dr richard o'leary, of the European states have opted for a state Queen's university of belfast, the revd Canon Charles Kenny, Catalyst and sector which can of course have religious brian feeney, nI Commentator and former sdlP Councillor. instruction, but the proliferation of school types is going to increase if it ethnic and religious Archdeacon of Dublin, the Venerable Gordon () who outlined the history population becomes [more] diverse.” Linney said, “every catholic child in this country of Protestant involvement in Irish education He further added, “when it comes to has a right of access to free, secondary since the foundation of the state. He opined, [minority] rights, there are different ways it can education in a school of his or her choice, no “rather than seeing Protestant schools as a be given effect to. One alternative might be if more than a handful of Protestant children have drain on resources we might want to consider schools which were outside the Protestant that right because of that decision.” Northern that Protestant schools as educational models sector were not inimical to Protestants and Ireland Political Commentator and former have high transfer rates to third level, excellent therefore attractive, people might not feel the SDLP Councillor Brian Feeney said the then learning environments in a student body that’s need to look for their own schools.” Minister’s decision was “was unjust, inequitable religiously diverse. They are already embedded He went on to welcome recent comments by and unfair.” into the community and that international the Archbishop of Dublin that “new ways may The seminar was also addressed by Ken education seems to show that religious well have to be found, at primary and secondary Fennelly, newly appointed Education Officer at education does provide the best atmosphere level in education to express a place for the faith the General Synod Board of Education for education and for teaching.” dimension without the aspects of ownership and control which have been inherited from a particular history of Irish education.” Dr Ken Fennelly Appointed as Secretary Dr O’Leary concluded, “the religious context of the Republic of Ireland has changed and the historical arrangements may not be suitable for to the General Synod Board of the Ireland of the 2010s.” Other contributors in the seminar strongly Education and Education Officer (RoI) criticised the decision in 2008 by the then Minister for Education and Science, Batt The Church of Ireland has appointed Dr Ken Fennelly to the O’Keefe TD to cut ancillary funding to position of Secretary to the General Synod Board of Protestant Secondary Schools. Former Education and Education Officer in the Republic of Ireland. Based in Church House Dublin, he will be responsible for advising Church of Ireland school principals, boards of DON’T lET THE GRASS management and patrons. He will be responsible also for GROW UNDER yOUR FEET building relationships with the education partners and maintaining the profile of the Church of Ireland in educational circles along with overseeing the Church’s Safeguarding Trust procedures. On the Spot Services A native of Kilkenny, Dr Fennelly has extensive knowledge of the field of Protestant Education. He holds a Bachelor of ✾ Power wAShinG Theology degree from St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, and an MA from NUI Maynooth. He has recently completed a PhD ✾ GrASS CuttinG from NUI Maynooth, his thesis entitled ‘Change and ✾ GArden MAintenAnCe dr. Ken fennelly. Redevelopment in Irish Protestant Secondary Education’. His previous employments have been at the Dublin Institute of Technology and NUI Maynooth. Ken is married to Dr Eilish Fennelly and they live in Maynooth. Call Charlie Moody In welcoming Dr Fennelly’s appointment, the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr John Neill, Chairman of the RoI Board of Education, said, ‘Ken brings to this responsible post a great (087) 744 1142 deal of knowledge and an ability to relate easily to people. I know that we will find him to be not only a valuable resource person, but also a much valued colleague in the work of the Church (045) 404 924 of Ireland in education, especially within the Republic of Ireland.’

ChurCh review 13 Dream Fulfilled with School Extension in Bray

A longstanding dream to provide modern premises for the pupils of two Bray schools was realised recently when the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr John Neill visited the town to bless and dedicate a new extension shared between St Andrew’s National School and New Court Special needs school. The two schools, though under separate Boards of Management, have shared the one site and many facilities since 1991. The new extension includes extra classrooms in both schools (4 in St Andrew’s and 6 in New Court), extra office space and storage facilities in both schools, an extension to the main hall and a larger staff room (both common to the two schools). The new extension was opened by ten pupils from both schools assisted by their fellow pupils counting down from five. Speaking shortly afterwards John Giles, Chairman of the Board of New Court said, “This building of bricks and mortar began with a dream.” He John Giles, Chairman of the board of new Court school about to cut the went on to recall a meeting in 1984 between ribbon on the extension to st andrew's and new Court schools which share the late Revd Dick Large, then Rector of Bray one site and building. also present are pupils from both schools and (left to and the Trustee of a Special Needs facility, both right front) the archbishop of dublin, the Most revd dr John neill, Peter sharing the common problem of poor facilities McCrodden, Principal of st andrew's national school and the revd baden for their respective schools. He continued, “So, stanley, rector of bray. over that chat, the dream was born of creating modern premises for the children and staff of friendliness of the staff and pupils led by two the two schools...There was a flurry of activity excellent principals, it is an inspiration to us all then between the patrons of St Andrew’s and I want to pay tribute to you all.” School and the Trustees of the Sunbeam house Also speaking to staff and parents of children (the precursor to New Court School), and out from both schools, Dan Buckley, Principal of of that activity a remarkable sense of New Court School referred to an Irish collaboration and co-operation grew, and the expression I scáth a chéile a mhaireann na site was purchased.” Now he said, “we have two daoine which he said, “states   that p eople semi-detached schools, if you care to call them flourish, prosper and survive when they come that, with this lovely hall as the joining link. together and look after each other.” He said From a building point of view, and from an this was an apt proverb as “ two schools we educational point of view, the two schools are  have benefited from coming together and we linked and collaborate at all levels.”   have achieved more coming together than we Before leading the large attendance of could have separately....we all have benefited parents and teachers in a prayer of blessing for from that process and long may that continue.” the Principal of st andrew's the new school, the Archbishop of Dublin, the He went on to pay tribute to the Patrons of national school, Peter McCrodden Most Revd Dr John Neill said that it was “a both schools and said he hoped, “what we’ve (centre) with Cllr John ryan, Cathaoirleach of bray town Council privilege to be associated with such hard  achieved has been a just reward for the trust working people who have put so much into a that was shown to us.” He also paid tribute to (left) and Cllr Pat Vance, development like this.” He said that on a both Boards of Management. Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County previous visit  to both       schools, “I was very Peter McCrodden, Principal of St Andrew’s Council (right) at the opening of a struck then by the atmosphere and the National School quipped that the two schools new extension to st andrew's and new Court schools, which share the same site and building. are “like a well run coalition.” He went on to pay tribute to his colleagues in both schools who “put up with a lot” during the building work. Closing proceedings, the Rector of Bray,      the Revd Baden Stanley said, “I hope the sound- byte you got here today is one of happy fellowship and really deep community because  this is really what it’s all about.”      Amongst those who attended the official     opening were Cllr John Ryan, Cathaoirleach of Bray Town Council, Cllr Pat Vance, Cathaoirleach       of Wicklow County Council and local Dáil Deputies, Liz McManus TD and Joe Behan TD. At        the close of proceedings, the Revd Andrew         Doherty of the Bray Methodist Church and the Revd Denis Campbell of the Presbyterian Church conducted a final blessing and blessed          the food for the reception that followed.

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New Book Highlights Gay and Lesbian Experiences of Church A new book which highlights the experiences of gay and sCéala lesbian people of Church was launched recently in St Werburgh’s Church by the and Killaloe, the Rt Revd Trevor Williams. na nGael The book, entitled Share Your Story - Gay and Lesbian Experiences of Church is published by Changing Attitude Ireland and the Church of DHÁ SHEIRBHÍS GHAEILGE a bheidh Ireland Chaplaincy of and its launch was timed againn an mhí seo: (1) An Chomaoineach to coincide with the General Synod, taking place in nearby Christ Naofa ar 8.30 ar maidin an Dara Domhnach, Church Cathedral. 13 Meitheamh, i Séipéal Choláiste The book contains seven short testimonies by gays and lesbians on Oideachais Eaglais na hÉireann (Chapel of their experiences with Church in Ireland, both positive and negative. Six the Church of Ireland College of Education), revd Mervyn are by lay people and one by a clergyman. Two have been living in the 96 Bóthar Ráth Maonais Uachtarach (Upper Kingston. Republic and the remainder in Northern Ireland. Rathmines Road), Baile Átha Cliath 6, agus Speaking at the launch, the editor of the book, the Revd Mervyn Kingston of Changing Attitude (2) An Chomaoineach Naofa ar a cúig a chlog Ireland said, “parishes, clergy and people do need to have the assurance that it is all right to talk tráthnóna an 27 Meitheamh (Ceathrú about the issue of sexuality and about gays and lesbians. We hope these stories, launched today Domhnach) in ArdTeampall Críost (Christ will facilitate and enable this discussion and allow parishes to engage on this issue and to move Church Cathedral) i lár na cathrach. forward at their own pace.” He went on to call on the Standing Committee to appoint a sub- COMÓRTAS NA CÁSCA 2010: Ní committee to produce a Church of Ireland version of a Parish welcome leaflet and a pastoral care bhfuaireamar freagra ceart. An raibh an leaflet produced by the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales which was commended cheist ró-dheacair daoibh? D’fhiafraigh mé by some gay rights supporters for its “sympathetic, understanding message”. He expressed the díbh: “an bhfuil Aiséirí Críost tábhachtach hope that a Church of Ireland version might be launched at the 2011 General Synod in Armagh. don Chríostaí?” agus d’iarr mé oraibh véarsaí Launching Share Your Story, the Bishop of Limerick said that the book would provide “an aid to ón mBíobla a thabhairt mar fhreagra. our listening process in the Church of Ireland.” He added, “I have seen the transformation of Seo agaibh freagra samplach: “Tá Aiséirí relationships which can happen when a safe space is provided for people to share their story...in Críost tábhachtach, mar deir Naomh Pól my experience when this deep listening to another has taken place, when people have become linn, ‘mura bhfuil Críost aiséirithe tá ár vulnerable to one another in telling their real story just like it is, a bond of recognition takes place. bhfógairt gan bhonn agus tá bhur gcreideamh It’s a real sharing in our common humanity. Does listening remove all differences? No...but after gan bhonn mar an gcéanna.’ (1 Corantaigh listening in this way, this deep listening, differences no longer seemed to be a threat and a new 15:14)”. Tá véarsaí eile sa Tiomna Nua (New relationship and understanding became possible.” Testament) faoin ábhar a d’fhéadfadh sibh a The Bishop went on to describe the book as “a very useful beginning. It will make many of us lua; níl sa cheann sin ach sampla. aware of a world which we have not experienced. A world of being marginalised, discredited, COMÓRTAS AN MHEITHIMH 2010: Seo demeaned and estranged from the Christian community and Christian Ministry to which those daoibh comórtas eile. Éarlais Leabhar ar E10 individuals were called. Such hurt cannot remain unacknowledged, nor can it continue to be justified (deich n-euro) mar dhuais don fhreagra is in the cause of so called doctrinal purity. Theological or biblical disagreements cannot justify the hurt fearr. An Cheist: Cad chuige is maith an rud that has so often been inflicted on those of homosexual orientation by the Church.” an Bíobla a léamh? Scríobh amach do Share your story is available from Changing Attitude Ireland at a price of €2 or £2 sterling. fhreagra féin agus véarsa ón mBiobla Gaeilge mar thaca leis ar chárta poist agus seol é “Nurture not Nature Causes Homosexuality” (roimh 31 Meitheamh) chuig: COMÓRTAS – Dermot O’Callaghan AN MHEITHIMH, 23 Cúirt Bhrabazon, 2 Bóthar Gilford, Dumhach Thrá, Baile Átha Addressing a public meeting in St Werburgh’ Church, Dublin, Cliath 4. General Synod member Dermot O’Callaghan argued that scientific evidence pointed towards the conclusion that nurture not nature was r. seathrÚn MaC éIn the cause of homosexuality. “If you’d asked me a few years ago I’d have said that gay people are born because it intuitively seemed that way” he began “but now I believe the opposite and I’ve come to that conclusion through evidence.” While arguing that homosexuality was primarily a result of nurture rather than nature, he rejected the contention that a person’s sexuality amounted to a choice. He said, “I think that’s insulting to gay people to be honest. If somebody feels an orientation that they haven’t asked for, it’s just part of what they are, it’s insulting to say that they’ve chosen it.” Tracing the history of recent scientific discussion of homosexuality from 1973 (when the Plumbing American Psychiatric Association de-listed homosexuality as a disorder) he particularly highlighted studies done relating to identical twins. The studies examined twins on the basis that if homosexuality was a condition someone was born with it would be more likely to be shared SolutionS between two identical twins, who share the same genetic make up. He argued that earlier studies didn’t reach a definitive conclusion on the issue but that a recent ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING study by Peter Bearman and Hannah Bruckner supported the conclusion that nurture was the • Central Heating Systems stronger factor. “This”, he said, “is dynamite because its totally against the politically correct and the media-assumed version and what the public assume is a complete contradiction of the ‘born • All Plumbing Repairs that way’ nature theory.” & Installations Concluding, he said, “If you’re living in a world of good science, people would be taking that study • Air to water Heat Pumps apart, they’d be debating it and so on because it’s so important. But if you’ve living in a world of political correctness, is it understandable that a study like that would be published and ignored. Contact: Graham Scanlon The best way for politically correct people to avoid inconvenient truths is to ignore them.” tel: 01-280 7638 The study, he said, “has immense implications for people who may wish to change their orientation. Because, if the condition is caused by nurture, then there’s at least the possibility that applying (087) 2711853 nurture in a learned and responsible way could ameliorate it or change it.”

ChurCh review 15 AROUND THE PARISHE S...

aND luCaN The Rev. Scott Peoples. Tel: 01-624 9147. Mobile: 087-2439619. Email: [email protected] Lay Readers: Rosemary Fair, Joe Haughton, Irene Young Parish Office: 01-6240976. Fax: 01-6240846. Rector’s day off: Monday.

Baptism We welcomed Liam Patrick Smith at St.Andrew's on Sunday 9th May. Liam’s parents had travelled from Atlanta Georgaia to be with the irish side of the family. We wish Liam God's richest blessing as he makes his Left: Alice Cope Hogan from Mad Hatter Cafe going over rescipes onward journey of faith. before she starts the demonstration. Right: Miriam and Louis Tomkins. The Summer Fair especially Charlie Wynne who donated the door prize. On the evening This takes place at St. Mary's Leixlip on 5th and 6th June. Alice was assisted by her husband Fiacra and mum Dawn to whom we also express our enormous thanks and appreciation. Girls Brigade The annual display took place on1st May at Kings Hospital. Large Timolin School Green Flag & Graduation ceremony numbers of parish children were involved. We thanks all those who worked On Wednesday the 30th of June at 10:00am there will be a special so hard throughout the year to bring the year to such a great finale. service in Timolin church to mark the awarding of our first Green Schools flag. Following the service Mr Dara Dwyer from Kildare County Mothers union Council will raise the flag. The closing service too place at St.Andrews on 4th May. It was an indication of the growth of the branch that over 40 attended the Photofestival service and five new members were enrolled. We congratulate the Debbie Castro daughter of Charlie and Hazel Wynne will represent Mothers Union on yet another fine year. a gallery in Dublin for Ireland’s first photofestival July 02-11th 2010. See www.photoireland.org for further details. Children’s Summer Camp Debbie is showing “The Scarred Landscape” and her opening night is This takes place as usual at the end of August. The theme this year is on July 02 from 6-8pm in Mill Street Gallery, Dublin. Everyone is ‘The Rock’ based on the life of St. Peter. Last day for application forms welcome to attend. As a parish we congratulate Debbie on this is 12th June. recognition of her photography. arts Festival Choral Festival and Sports Day Ruaille Buaille takes place in the parish centre on 12th June. It is a This annual event will be hosted by Donaghmore school on the 18th childrens festival exploring all aspects of the arts. of June. The service will take place in Donoughmore church at 11:00am, followed by the sports day. Everyone welcome. Baptism aND TiMoliN On Sunday the 2nd of May at 11:30am Dawson James Delamere, son wiTh CaSTlEDErMoT of Rev. Isaac and Michelle was baptised at Narraghmore church. It was aND KiNNEaGh lovely to have Rev. Terry Alcock return for the baptism. Rector: Rev. Isaac Delamere. Tel: 059 8624278 Curate Assistant: Rev. Terry Alcock. Tel: 0870 548544 Readers: Mr. Philip Hendy. Tel: 059 8636518 Mrs. Avril Gillatt. Tel: 059 8624974 Review Distribution: Mrs. Beatrice Hendy. Tel: 059 8636518 Mrs. Charlotte Glynn. Tel: 059 8623167 Mrs. Elsie Ubank. Tel: 059 9144176 healthy Summer Cooking On the 12th of May we enjoyed a wonderful evening in Castle Villa soccer club hosted by Alice Cope of The Matter Hatter Cafe. On the evening Alice demonstrated a number of dips and dishes from Tzatziki to Asian sticky chicken marinade and not forgetting the “cool” hotdogs and rhubarb, elderflower and greek yogurt fool. As a parish we were greatly encouraged by the response to the evening. Indeed the attendance reflects the high regard with which the Mad Hatter cafe in Castledermot is held. Indeed Alice is listed in the Bridgestone guide, again an indication of the quality of the food and service at the cafe. We must not forget her father David who spoke about suitable wines to accompany the dishes. Rev. Terry Alcock Christening baby Dawson son of Rev. Isaac and Michelle Delamere Thanks to Rowan Stanley, Elizabeth Ashmore and Olga Braithwaite for and brother of Adam and Ben in Narraghmore Church. organising the evening and to everyone who sponsored the raffle prizes New arrival Congratulations to Stuart and Lynda Williams on the birth of baby Sam, Thomas recently and to grandparents Tommy and Charlottle Glynn Backmoone. Bereavements Two former rectors of this parish passed away recently. Rev. Taylor and Canon Arthur Jackson. We remember with thanksgiving to God their ministry among us and to their families we extend our deepest sympathy. Easter Vestry meetings Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Easter vestry Left: Malcolm Cope (Treasurer) on the door. Right: David Cope has a few wine suggestions. meetings.

60 CHURCH REVIEW Castledermot & Kinneagh: Wardens: Ken Ashmore/Leonard Ashmore Wicklow Co. Council to begin this work. Please pray for wisdom and (Rectors) Sandra Hendy (peoples) St. James Castledermot. John Ubank safety for all involved in this substantial project). (Rectors) George Corrigan (peoples) Glebe warden: Jimmy Cassells. Secretary: Anne Stephenson. Treasurer: Malcolm Cope. Vestry: George rogation Sunday Stephenson, Elizabeth Ashmore, Leonard Ashmore, Charlie Wynne, We had a lovely service on Rogation Sunday. We were out in the Mervyn Higginson, Olga Braithwaite, Ken and Rowan Stanley, Derek school grounds. There were two baptisms and the blessing of the Matthews, Edward Twamley. animals (did you ever see so many dogs?). The sun was shining and it Narraghmore & Timolin: Wardens: Trevor Carter (Rectors) Beatrice was lovely and warm. Hendy (peoples) Narraghmore Shena Keppel (Rectors) Jennifer Glynn Tuesday Club / Judy Chambers (peoples). Secretary: Susan Deacon King. Treasurer: We had a grand outing to Glendalough woollen mills. We had a good Philip Hendy assisted by Avril Maher. Glebewardens: Charles Chambers browse around all of their goods and finally had tea and scones before & Niall Stanley. Vestry: Freda Coyle, Raymond Kingston, Richard Ryall, setting home. David Gray, Giles Keppel, Linda Stanley, Trevor Tomkins, Olivia Ashmore, Avril Maher, David Meredith. Congratulations I would like to express our enormous thanks and appreciation to To the Reverend Bennett for winning the cup of the singles the outgoing members of vestry Donald Ashmore, Gladys Neill and competition in bowls. It is nice to add his expertise to those of all the Naomi White. other good bowlers. Well done William. David Gray Confirmation At the N&T Easter vestry David Gray expressed his intention not to Please pray for all the candidates in the parish who are preparing to be seek reappointment as parish treasurer. David has served as parish confirmed by the archbishop on Sunday the thirteenth of June. As part of treasurer for almost twenty years. This is a remarkable period of service the baptism service we, as a congregation promise to support the infant during which David has worked hard to achieve financial stability in the as they grow in faith. Now that some of those infants are old enough to parish. Words fail us in our efforts to describe the contribution which take the promises made for them at baptism upon themselves, we need David has made, but undoubtedly the regard and respect with which he to continue to support them with our prayers and encouragement. is held within the community has helped him to be an effective parish Tuesday Coffee treasurer. We are delighted that he continues to serve on vestry and his Don’t forget each Tuesday at ten thirty, coffee/tea in the Rectory experience will be an invaluable resource. We welcome Philip Hendy as Cottage. On April twentieth the coffee morning was held in aid of the Treasurer and in this role he will be assisted by Avril Maher. refurbishment of the church. June Service rota Music in Calary 2nd June 11:00am Timolin HC healing service Thursday July the 8th. Fiachra Garvey (piano) and Ruth Gibson 6th June 10:00am Kinneagh MP/Ark meets (viola) from Dublin and London. Tickets fifteen euro. Concessions ten 10:00am Castledermot MP followed by tea euro. Music in Calary acknowledges support of Wicklow County 11:30am Narraghmore MP/ Ark meets Council and FBD Insurance. 12th June 8:00pm Kinneagh HC 13th June 10:00am Timolin MP/Ark meets followed by tea Stained Glass windows in Calary 11:30am Castledermot HC We are in the process of repairing the stained glass windows in 20th June 9:00am Narraghmore HC Calary church. The cost is estimated to be over 5,000 euro. As there 10:10am Kinneagh family service & Ark prizegiving is no grant available the parish will have to raise the funds to cover the 11:30am Timolin HC costs of repairs. To start the ball rolling a barbeque has been planned 27th June 10:00am Narraghmore family service/followed by tea for Saturday the twenty sixth of June. 11:30am Timolin MP Easter Vestry 11:30am Castledermot MP Election results for the two Select Vestries and appointments are as 4th July 10:00am Narraghmore HC follows:- 11:30am Castledermot HC Calary: Rector’s Church Warden Marjorie Travers, Glebe Warden Eve Holmes, People’s Church Warden Clare Chambers. Other Members – Eithne Seymour Hon. Sec., Lastly Gray Hon. Treas.,June Roe, Derek Neilson, Gay Nuttall, Elizabeth Evans, Stephen Gillis, Charlotte O’Brien, NEwCaSTlE aND Elizabeth Sutton, Elizabeth Keeley, John Medlycott, Geoffrey Seymour. NEwTowNMouNTKENNEDy Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy: Rector’s Church Warden wiTh Calary Newcastle Ed Power, St. Matthews Richard Ntow, Rector’s Glebe Warden James Norse, People’s Church Warden Newcastle, Karen Reynolds, St. Rev. W. Bennett. Tel. 2819300; 087 9480317 Matthew’s Douglas Hatton, People’s Glebewarden Mervyn Garrett. Lay Readers: Mrs. C. Tindal and Mr. S. Gardiner Other Members – Margaret Murphy Hon. Sec., Michael Pettigrew Hon. Review Circulation: Mrs. C. Valentine (Newcastle); Treas., Gillian O’Neill, Brian Smyth, Billy Smith, Clodagh Jennings, Edie Mrs. J. O’Herlihy (St. Matthew’s); Mrs. E. Seymour (Calary) Wheatley, Marjorie Stokes, Caroline Tindal, Peter Johnston, Erika White, Review Notes: Mrs. R. Stringer Andrew Sleeman . www.newcastle/newtownmountkennedy/calaryparish.org holy Baptism Holy Baptisms at Newcastle, 9th May, Lucas Dowdall, Son of Julie Easter Bunworth and Jason Dowdall, 20 Rossmore Park, Newtownmountkennedy. Easter is a time of the year when we celebrate the most wonderful 9th May, Kerry Mary, daughter of Leighton and Sharon Gray, Timore, victory of all times. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ shows Newcastle. us how deep His love for us really is, it demonstrates for us his victory Lucas and Kerry were baptised in the open air at our Rogation over death giving us a sure hope of the resurrection and it pays,in full, Service surrounded by numerous dogs, lambs, a cat, a hamster and a the penalty we deserved to pay for our justification. rabbit. The sun shone on us and the beauty of God’s creation Easter is also the time for Annual General Vestries held in Calary on 25 encouraged us to appreciate the wonderful gift of nature and creation March and in Newtownmountkennedy on 21 April. At each meeting the we are surrounded by and yet take so much for granted. We pray that Rector thanked all who served on either Select Vestry last year. We have Lucas and Kerry will grow up to appreciate the love of God and honour had busy times and heavy workloads. Last year saw the completion and the promises made for them at baptism. official opening of the Calary Room extension and we are now waiting for final approval to begin a very major development of a new Rectory Sympathy and Parish Centre for the Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy Our deepest sympathy to Diana James on the recent death of her parishes. (that permission has since been granted with full approval from husband Brian. We trust God will comfort her in her great sorrow.

CHURCH REVIEW 61 Left: Steven Byford fire breathing at 3 Rock youth's Advance Day for young people in Taney Parish Centre. Right: Am I having a ball or is the ball having me? At 3 Rock's Youth and Family Sports Day at East Glendalough School, Wicklow.

Pictured is the cast of A Wilde Night Out in St Ann's, Dawson Street with the Vicar of St Ann's. (Back left to right) Alex Runchman (Lord Henry Wotton), Mimi Pictured are students of Kings Hospital School undertaking a sleep out in Dublin's Goodman (Lady Hunstanton), Amy Boylan (Mrs Allonby), Emily Johnson (Lady College Green in aid of the Fr Peter McVerry Trust. Stutfield) Elder Roche (Basil Hallward) (front left to right) Erin de Young (Cecily Cardew), Fergus McCarthy (Dorian Gray), Eva Butterley (Hester Worsley), Lucy Jones (Producer), the Revd David Gillespie (Vicar of St Ann's), Lena Doyle (Maid), Clare Hayes-Brady (Gwendolyn Fairfax) and Brian Brazil (James Vane).

Pictured at the graduation ball at the Church of Ireland College of Education are (left to right) Bethany Austin (Enniskerry, Co Wicklow), Casey Stirling (Clontarf), Daphne Howard (Longford) and Hannah McCormick (Drogheda, Co Louth). Above: At the graduation ball of the Church of Ireland College of Education are Andy Greer (Leitrim), Edward Lowe (Adare), Colm O' Hargain (Dublin), Ian Packham (Cork), Gareth Fallon (Dublin) and Leo Frost, Lecturer in Maths in the Church of Ireland College of Education. Below: At the graduation ball at the Church of Ireland College of Education are Emma Johnston (Strabane), Emma Walkin (Cork), Susan Helen (Cork) and Hayley Appelbe (Dublin).

The Venerable Edgar Swann with some of the Graduates of the Church of Ireland College of Education at their Graduation Ball in the College.

62 CHURCH REVIEW Pictured at a talk hosted by Tearfund in Trinity Church, the Exchange, Dublin on Pictured at a talk hosted by Tearfund in Trinity Church, the Exchange, Dublin Haiti and Uganda are Jain Achaloi, Programme Officer for PEP, Lindsey Reece- on Haiti and Uganda are Joan Singleton, Castleknock, Jill Harper, Kilkenny, Dave Smith, Tearfund UK (who spoke on her experiences in Haiti), Samuel Ocung of Lynch, Clontarf, Olwen Lynch, Clontarf, Ruth Burns, Dún Laoghaire. the National Development Secretariat of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God, Uganda, Dr David Weakliam Chairman of Tearfund Ireland, Reuben Coulter, CEO, Tearfund Ireland and Pastor Simon Peter Emiau, General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God, Uganda.

Pictured at the Patron's Day for School Principals and Chairpersons of Boards of Management in Liffey Valley are, above, Shirley Wallace (Whitechurch NS), Senan Murray (Sandford NS) and the Revd Sonia Gyles, Rector Sandford and Milltown; and right: The Revd The Franciscan Monk, Brother Kevin Crowley, who founded the Capuchin Day Canon Ben Neill, Rector of Dalkey Centre to relieve the hardship faced by homeless people in Dublin with DIT and the Revd Canon Neil Chaplain the Revd Neal Phair. Brother Crowley was in DIT to award Certificates McEndoo, Rector of Rathmines to students for the DIT Chaplaincy Social Action run by Mr Phair. and Harold's Cross

The Revd David Gillespie, Vicar of St Ann's and St Stephen's and the Revd Victor Fitzpatrick, Curate of St Ann's and St Stephen's with clergy who regularly assist at the daily Eucharist in St Ann's Church at a dinner in their honour.

CHURCH REVIEW 63 Above: Surrounded by parishioners of St Matthias' Church, Ballybrack Mrs Iris Dungan, widow of the former Rector the Revd Canon Victor Dungan cutting the cake to mark 175 years of the Church. Beside her are the current Rector, the Revd Ian Poulton and the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr John Neill. Right: Pictured at the reception following the Thanksgiving service for 175 Years of St Matthias' Church, Killiney-Ballybrack are (left to right) Simon Harty, Gillian Harty, Clive Farrar and Sammy Farrar.

Pictured with the Bishop of Cashel and Ossory, the Rt Revd Michael Burrows (left) and the Director of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, the Revd Dr Maurice Elliott (right) and the Revd Eileen Turner of St John's College, Nottingham (seated right) are recipients of the Certificate of Higher Education in Theology and Vocation. The recipients are (standing left to right) Brian Howe, Trevor Kelly, Noel Gordon, Terry Lilburn, Alexander Purser, Ken Rue (seated left to right) Pictured at the launch of Changing Attitude's Share your story - Gay and Martha Waller, Elizabeth Stevenson, the Revd Margaret Sykes, Barbara Bingham, Lesbian Experiences of Church in St Werburgh's Church are (left to right) the Yvonne Ginnely (2 more received Certificates in absentia). Revd Mervyn Kingston, Changing Attitude Ireland, the Rt Revd Trevor Williams, Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe and the Revd Darren McCallig, Chaplain, Trinity College, Dublin.

Pictured with the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Michael Jackson (left) and the Director of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, the Revd Dr Maurice Pictured are some of those present at the opening of a new school extension in Elliott (2nd right) and the Revd Eileen Turner of St John's College, Nottingham Bray, Co Wicklow. (Left to right) Cllr John Ryan, Cathaoirleach, Bray Town Council, (right) are recipients of the Professional Certificate in Ministry at a ceremony in the Revd Denis Campbell, Presbyterian Church, Peter McCrodden, Principal, St the Church of Ireland Theological Institute. The recipients are (standing left to Andrew's School, the Revd Baden Stanley, Rector of Bray, the Most Revd Dr John right) Robert Wray, David Martin, James Wallace, Douglas Tyler, David Bowles, Iain Neill, Archbishop of Dublin, Dan Buckley, Principal New Court School, Liz McManus Jamieson, Trevor Holmes and (seated left to right) Linda Frost, Eugene Griffin, TD, Cllr Pat Vance, Cathaoirleach, Wicklow County Council, the Revd Andrew Colin McConaghie, Nicola Halford and John Godfrey. Doherty, Bray Methodist Church and John Giles, Chairperson, New Court School.

64 CHURCH REVIEW Members of Sandford and Milltown Parishes after Confirmation at Sandford Parish Church, Sunday 9th May 2010 (Photo: David Wynne).

Pupils from Alexandra College after Confirmation at Sandford Parish Church, Sunday 9th May 2010 (Photo: David Wynne).

Rev Gillian Wharton, Rachel Dawson and Canon Peter Campion at the School Principals and Chairpersons’ Day.

At the launch of Broken Trust and how to restore it at the Church of Ireland General Synod are (left to right) the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Michael Jackson, Dr Ken Milne of Church of Ireland Publishing, Dr Susan Hood, Fr Peter McVerry and the Very Revd Leslie Forrest, Dean of Ferns.

Above: Alison Passmore, Rev Adrienne Galligan and Rozz Lewis at the School Principals and Chairpersons’ Day. Below: Caroline Senior and Muriel Rumball at the School Principals and Chairpersons’ Day.

Gretchen and Robin Thornton at the Delgany Parish Fun Golf Outing in Glenmill Golf course.

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Archie lives in a beautiful wooded area of the parish with his parents PowErSCourT wiTh KilBriDE Catherine and Sam and his siblings Grace and Freddie who played an important part in the service when they poured the water into the Rector: The Venerable Ricky Rountree. Tel: 2863534 font. Archie wore a family christening gown which has been passed email: [email protected] down the generations underscoring the fact that this was both another Website: www.powerscourt.glendalough.anglican.org event in the family history and a new beginning for a little Christian. Asst. Priest: Rev Kevin Dalton. Tel: 087 1224807 Rose is the first child for Viv and Breffni. Rose has lots of cousins Parish Office: (Secretary, Hazel Thompson) who also played their part in the service not least one who took on the Tel/Fax 2863862. Email: [email protected] important role of Godfather and another who read a prayer originally Review Circulation: Mrs Joyce Roe. Tel: 2862645 composed for the baptism of Rose’s mother. The godparents, in each case, received on behalf of the newly School baptised a baptismal candle lit from the Easter (Paschal) candle and a As the school year nears an end we wish all those who will be children’s Bible. The sponsors also received a card reminding them of moving on to secondary school every success. Their departure and the need to pray regularly for the godchild, to set an example of involvement in school life will be acknowledged at the end of term Christian living and to encourage the child to grow in the faith and school service in Powerscourt Church. Prior to that the 5th & 6th follow Christ. classes will enjoy an adventure weekend at Carlingford Adventure Centre, Co Louth from 11th – 13th June accompanied by the school Credence Table Principal and the Rector. This weekend is always eagerly anticipated Valerie McCoy has presented St John’s, Laragh, with a beautiful piece when it occurs every 2nd year. of linen for the table in St John’s. It had been worked by her mother and was a prizewinning exhibit at the RDS. It is a wonderful example of the ordination art of needlework and we are privileged to be allowed to use it for the We look forward to the ordination of Deacons in Christ Church glory of God. Exterior painting of doors and windows at the Church is Cathedral on Sunday 20th June when Ken Rue will be ordained as being undertaken following a fundraising event last year. Deacon to serve in our parish. On Sunday 27th June there will be a liturgical welcome for Ken at the main services in Kilbride and Parish accounts Powerscourt followed by a reception at Powerscourt Church. At the Easter Vestry meeting it was resolved – That, in order to Powerscourt Church will have a real carnival atmosphere on 27th as conform with the financial legislation recently passed by the General the parish and school communities will combine to hold a Sunday Fun Synod, the Parishioners should be asked to double the amount of their Day in the Church Field following the morning service. Rev Ken Rue annual subscriptions to the Sustentation fund and also their collection and his family may take this as being in his honour!! to the Offertory. A finance Committee has been appointed, whose members will consult the Parishioners as to the most convenient way Sunday Fun Day for each to contribute the required amount. Sunday 27th June 12.30 onwards – St. Patrick’s Church Field, The treasurers would be delighted if the above had happened this Enniskerry. Family Fun Day – Food Stalls, BBQ, Cakes, Tea, Coffee, Picnic year but in fact the resolution was passed in 1921 in relation to St Area, Music, Craft Stalls, Plants, Children’s Games, Face Painting, Balloons Saviour’s, Rathdrum. 86 subscribers were listed for the year 1920/21 and Lots More. and 53 in 1936. By 1941 only 45 subscribers were listed in the annual Organised by Powerscourt N.S. PTT and St. Patrick’s Church report. General church collections rose from £54-15-6 to £65-14-5 Entertainment Team. despite the drop in numbers. The report in 1921 included a War memorial account and a Guinness memorial fund. Two nineteenth century incumbents were lineal descendants of the brewer (Diageo please note). In 1937 there was a raThDruM & DErraloSSary graveyard improvement account while a bank house account and a wiTh GlENEaly parochial school account were features of each annual report. The bank house refers to the property which today includes Tom McGrath’s Canon John McCullagh. Tel: 0404-43814 shop. The parish received £5, that year, from the County Council for Email: [email protected] permission to take a corner off at the cross roads and railway turn. Parish Readers: Sandra Bradley and Lin Ryan The parish in 1920 paid a sextoness £13 per year and a war bonus of £5 and 4 shillings while the parochial clerk merited £6-. Sacramental Poignant Picture wine cost £5 5 shillings and 6 pence, oil for lamps almost £4 and coke, Like so many in the diocese we were moved by the beautiful cover coal and firewood £9-5-6. By 1941 the sextoness was costing £15 and of the May issue of the Review. The image of the priests of the diocese 12 shillings but only £3 was spent on communion wine. There is no joining with the Archbishop at the moment of priesting for Ruth Elmes reference in the latter year to lamp oil but rather to an ESB account. says much about the handing on of the spirit filled and ordered In 1927 the parochial school spent 5 shillings and nine pence tradition within the threefold ministry. The family significance of the advertising for a teacher - in of course, £1-8-11 on moment is captured by the dignified presence in the photograph of prizes, 5s-6d on pupil insurance and twelve shillings on limewashing. Ruth’s father, Archdeacon Donald Keegan. He had taken service here There was also expenditure on a Hallows Eve party and on repairs to during the vacancy and won the accolade from a parishioner If he’s a piano. Bank interest was paid on the school overdraft suggesting available we’ll take him. It summed up the rapport that Donald could difficult times for education are no new experience. The State grant, achieve in the twinkling of his eye while yet conveying the deep that year, for heating and lighting amounted to £1-10shillings. The school sincerity of his Christian faith. It was a privilege to have known him. To in those days was just off the main street which is now a private family Janet and her family we extend our deepest sympathy and to the Rev residence and family members are pupils of the modern school. Ruth our prayerful good wishes for her continuing ministry in Stillorgan and Blackrock. News from St Saviour’s National School At a recent school assembly a cheque for 700 euro was presented to one quirky thought. The Hope Foundation. Hope is an Irish charity dedicated to helping the Is that excellent photographer and newshound, alias the street children in Calcutta. These children literally live on the streets and communications officer, Garret Casey running a subliminal competition have no one to care for them. The charity gives them hope by providing for parishioners as to whether they can recognise their rector’s education and care. To raise this money the pupils held a “Dress-Up tonsure or pate? Several of his photographs taken from balconies have Day” last October and paid a contribution for the privilege and then, just given this impression but that would only occur to a rector increasingly before Easter, held a most enjoyable and successful Bake Sale. challenged in the follicle area. Garden Meitheall holy Baptism On Saturday 24th April a number of parents and children armed with Archie Wakeman was christened in St Saviours on 2 May and Rose clippers, rakes etc. descended on the school grounds and among other Carroll Verveen in Glenealy on 9 May. jobs, gave the shrubs a much needed haircut. Great to see such co-

66 CHURCH REVIEW operation and sense of community spirit among the parents. A further youth and Family Sports Day day is scheduled for the autumn and additional help will be very welcome. It was a pity more people didn’t come along on May 9th in East Glendalough School, to this event which was well and generously Congratulations organised by 3Rock. Congratulations to the many children who have won trophies at various sporting events from Badminton to Athletics. Special Killiskey Parish Sale congratulations to Amy Kavanagh who was awarded a Merit Prize in the This will take place on Saturday 26th June in Nun’s cross school. This Write a Book Competition for her book ‘as gaeilge’ Scealta Amy. Amy promises to be another great occasion with food, bargains, cakes and met Minister Mary Hanafin at the ceremony and has a photo to prove it. teas, fun for the children. End of year service holy Matrimony A monthly school assembly takes place in the parish church but a Saturday 1st May In Killiskey Parish Church. Sharon Hobbs and Brian very special service will take place on Thursday 24 June to mark the end Note. of the school year and to ask God’s blessing for those sixth class pupils Our best wishes to Brian and Sharon and also to Cindy Smith and moving on to second-level school. The service is shaped by the input David McCorry who are to be married on June 19th. and suggestions of the pupils and all are welcome to attend. It will be The Mother and Toddlers Group meet in the Methodist Hall followed by the prize giving at the school. on Wednesday mornings. It continues to be a valuable meeting place for young parents in Wicklow. Laura Hastie has been one of the principal alzheimer’s Tea Day co-ordinators, and she has done a great job. As she is returning to her Parishioners held a coffee morning at the Rectory which was both a teaching post her place will be taken up by Louise Cherry-Roberts. delightful social occasion and an occasion of generosity to remember our Sympathy and prayers are with Lisbeth Crockett, whose those who can no longer remember. Thank you to the bakers, hostesses husband George died in St. Colmans Hospital where he was well and those who presided at the sink. looked after. Mr. and mrs. Crockett came to the Parish some years ago Bereavement from zimbabwe, and George’s health has not been good. We express our sympathy to Nessa Childers and her family on the Bert Kavanagh will have completed 70 years as a Church organist death of her mother Rita the widow of the late President. Mrs Childers shortly. We had hoped to mark this event on 24th. May (Bert’s birthday) was laid to rest beside her husband in the peace of Derralossary but sadly Bert is in hospital following a fall outside his house. Cemetary. The rector assisted Fr Kelly of Roundwood at the burial. The Nevertheless the occasion will not go unobserved. We glad that a attendance included a number of local people who had worked on the plaque has at last been placed in Wicklow Church to commemorate the Barton Estate in years past. death in action of his brother Annesley Richard Kavanagh who was killed in the Second World War. Bert has for some time wanted such a memorial, and we thank those who have made it possible. Confirmation in Nuns Cross Church wiCKlow aND KilliSKEy It was,as always, a pleasure to welcome Archbishop John and Mrs. Rector: Canon John Clarke. Tel: 0404 67132. Betty Neill to the Parish on Sunday 25th. April. The Archbishop presided Curate-assistant: Rev. Patricia Taylor. Tel: 0404 20653. at the first Confirmation service to be held in Killiskey Parish Church Review Distribution: Mrs. Frances Douglas. Tel: 0404 67137. in living memory. As expected with twenty-two candidates, the church Mrs. Vera Webster. Tel: 0404 40299. was crowded, but although not everyone who attended seemed certain what to do, it was a memorable occasion. Our thanks not only to the wicklow Parish Fete: Saturday 5th June. 12.30- 4pm. archbishop but to the organist, Klaas de Vries, the Churchwardens and It may be too late for you to come by the time you read this : but if all who prepared the church so beautifully. Thank you as well to those it’s not... Attractions include: Bouncy Castle; Refreshments: Face who prepared the tea afterwards. Painting: Raffle: Classic Cars: Magic Man: Kids Tickets: Pinata. Tell all you We do ask you to continue to pray for the Candidates who were meet and bring along your family, friends and neighbours! confirmed on this occasion and also Jonathan and Gillian Hopkins who were confirmed in Kilkenny College. Concert Alan Cox is organising activities for “The Challenge Club” The Unity Gospel Choir under the direction of Neville Cox will hold which we hope willdevelop during the coming year. a concert in Clermont College, Rathnew on Friday 18th June at 8.00pm. This is part of the ongoing fund-raising for a new classroom “Chamber Philharmonia Cologne” for Nuns Cross School, the committee have already successfully On Monday 9th August 2010 at 8 pm in Wicklow Parish Church the organised a Chinese cookery Demonstration and hosted a Get- “Chamber Philharmonia Cologne” will present a concert. This group are together dinner for former members of the school. replacing the Cologne New Philharmonic who have been with us before. Girls Brigade Display Tanzania News This took place on Robert Heaney writes: Many thanks too to those of you who were Saturday 9th May in the so very kind in buying books from the Amazon Wish List. .. Suffice it to Fatima Hall Wicklow where say, the books received will have an impact beyond students successfully the girls and officers provided passing exams. a wonderful evening as so We are beginning to get to know the students a bit more. The second often before. Congratulations year theologians come to the house on Wednesday evenings and the to all concerned parents, third year theologians come to the house on Friday evenings. Sharon helpers, officers and girls. cooks a lovely meal for them and together we watch Professor MacCulloch’s ‘A History of Christianity’. After the DVD, we have a short Nuns Cross School discussion and prayers. It has been heartbreaking to discover that some Garden Day of our students are struggling to pay for food. Wicklow Girls’ Brigade Display which shows The school will once again (Prayers for Africa continue at Peter and Shelah Norton’s home at three generations (L to R): Amanda Spencer open its grounds as part of 8.00 pm Usually on the first Tuesday of each month). (Lieutenant in the 1st Wicklow GB Company), the Wicklow gardens festival her mother, Mabel Moody (ex. St. Catherine’s on Friday 11th June 2-5pm. Company) and Amanda’s daughter Aimee The school has a 18 year old Spencer with the Senior Scripture Shield. (Aimee garden tended by children, achieved 100% for the fourth year in a row. teachers, parents and caretaker, consisting of herb and vegetable areas, tree nursery, young trees and hedge, pond and marsh, wildlife areas, compost heaps and willow structure. Admission is €4. Children are free. Open in aid of upkeep and school funds. Guided tours will be available led by the children.

CHURCH REVIEW 67 The Friends of the Royal Hospital Donnybrook Summer Sale Saturday 12th June 2010 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

in The Marquee at the Royal Hospital Donnybrook Concert Saturday Evening 12th June with Dublin Welsh Choir and Soprano Sally Kelly in The Marquee at the Royal Hospital Donnybrook at 7.30 p.m. Admission €15