NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2015 ISSUE 30

From the Rector Parish Finances ---- Mid-Year Update I would like to thank all those who so Having completed the first 6 months of 2015, it is a good time to review how our parish is generously supported our appeal for progressing financially against the plan set up at the beginning of this year. additional funds. It meant that by July we were in the position of not having to pay I am pleased to report that total income for the year up to the end of June was €104,000 interest on borrowings at a usurious which exceeded our estimates by almost €14,000. The main contributors to the strong rate, and this in itself represents a performance were the early payment by the Revenue of the tax rebate on donations, to considerable saving for the parish. the value of €8,500 (this was originally planned to happen during the second half of the Regular giving by all of us either through year) and increased contributions by parishioners to the envelope scheme. It was also the envelope scheme or by standing encouraging to note that more parishioners have continued to switch from cash orders evens out our cash flow through contributions in envelopes, to making payments by Standing Orders, which is very the year, and enables the Select Vestry helpful in planning our finances. to look forward into a future where we On behalf of the Select Vestry I would like to express my sincere thanks to all can concentrate on the spiritual as well parishioners for their generous contributions, particularly at these times of great austerity as the material aspect of parish life. with so many demands on personal finances. This issue of the Mirror will show that the Expenditure for the half-year was recorded at €105,000, slightly better than plan, with Select Vestry have been working hard, property-related expenditure the only area where there was an over-run. considering seriously the suggestions made at last year's Parish Forum, Overall, it has been a good performance for the year to date. Let’s keep up the evaluating them and putting them into momentum for the remainder of the year. practice and this process will continue. Brian Brown Changes have been made in the sphere (Hon. Treasurer) of worship, and new developments in the development of youth and children's ministry on a rural deanery basis are in hand. Parish Centre News However, we must always remember that we are responsible for maintaining It is hard to believe that it is nearly time for back to school again and hope you all had a our buildings and these cost money. great summer!! Utilities companies do not give us any concessions because we are a charity! The Parish Centre Committee had a meeting to discuss the rates charged for using the The glebewardens, Andy Bailey and Ian Parish Centre. There has been no increase in rates since 2008 and so it was decided Watkins, have done, and still do, an that there will be no increase to Parish Organisations and that a small increase would be amazing job in ensuring that our costs charged to non-parish organisations using the Centre. are minimised while jobs are done The Centre has been very busy over the summer with Irish Dancing, Art Camps etc. properly, and we should be aware of taking place. A skip was ordered and the garage / storeroom has been given a good their skills and their sacrifice of their clean out. The committee would like to thank Ruairi Delaney, Tom Delaney and Nigel valuable time in a voluntary capacity on Brown for helping us. our behalf. And the bills come in relentlessly. We have just had the All the regular classes will be starting back up again in September and if you would like Diocesan Architect's five-yearly any information of what classes are run from the Centre or would like a Parish Centre inspection of the glebe, and his report Leaflet; please contact the Parish Centre Office 01-8168698 for further details. will no doubt bring to attention matters which have to be attended to, as well as work on St Doulagh's roof which will need to be tackled in the near future Norman

Contacts: Clergy: Rev. Dr. Norman E. Gamble 845 4770 086-8153277 [email protected] Parish Administrator: Anne Taplin 816 8698 087-9806102 [email protected] Youth Leader: Jamie Heffelfinger 087-9363182 [email protected] St. Andrew's School Office 8450185 Further information about Parish Officers and Parish Organisations at the Parish Website: http://malahide.dublin.anglican.org/ Parish Registers Congratulations Holy Baptism … to Rachel Lowther and Neal Rutledge of Sleepy Hollow on 7th June, in St Andrew's, Vianney Thomas, son of Jon and their marriage in St Paul's Cathedral, Valetta on 23rd July, Perrine Kennedy, Seatown Castle, Estuary Road, and also to Samantha Moore, daughter of Catherine and Frank, 12th July, in St Doulagh's, Penny Sarah, daughter of Liam and who was married to Phillip Jones in Gold Coast, Queensland on Lynn Mangan, 9 Ashdale Road, Swords 31st July, followed by a service of blessing in St Andrew's on 7th August. We wish them a long and happy married life Christian Burial together. 14th July, cremated at after service in St Andrew's, Thomas Redmond, 18 Inbhir Ide Drive, Malahide. Thomas Daily Matins Redmond had lived in Malahide for many years, formerly in From the beginning of September, Matins will be said each Muldowney and then in Inbhir Ide. Following the death of his morning in St Andrew's at 9.15 am. It is a short service of wife in 1997, he devoted himself to his garden and his prayer, scripture reading and reflection. It is based on the seven grandchildren. We offer our sympathy to his daughter, Helen daily offices of monastic life, which in late medieval times were (Seabury), his son Daniel (Rhyl) and his beloved grandchildren often used by literate laity. Archbishop Cranmer used the Connor and Sean in their deep loss. ancient service books as the basis for two services to be said 21st July, interred in the Burial Ground after a service in daily in all parish churches, and while this is no longer a rule, St Andrew's, Joseph Desmond Caprani, 44 Seamount Park. we have observed the morning office for most of the year for Joe Caprani was a native of Clontarf but spent his married life the past 25 years. on Seamount Road. He was an accomplished businessman All are welcome to come along. The service lasts for about and a devoted family man, taking early retirement to care for his 15mins. Cars may be parked in the Rectory for the service, but wife, Peg, when she experienced a long illness. His other great must be removed immediately afterwards. passion was cricket at which he had a long and distinguished career, being capped for Ireland and setting a formidable This quiet time of devotion is the original and proper setting for standard as a batsman and in later life as an administrator and Morning Prayer which was originally intended to be read daily, coach. He served as President both of the Irish Cricket Union and on Sundays was a prelude to Holy Communion and the and Malahide Cricket Club. His last few years were spent in St current modern services include an office at the beginning. John's House, in Merrion. St Andrew's Church was crowded for Morning Prayer became the normative Anglican Sunday his funeral, and we offer our sympathy to his children Clifford worship largely as a reaction to the abuse of the Eucharist in (Vancouver), Peter (), Joe jnr. (Cambridge), Paula the medieval church which led to a fear of regular Holy (Edinburgh) and Robina (Cornwall) and to all the family in their Communion, although all Christian traditions to that time knew great loss. no other Sunday worship than the Liturgy (East) or Mass (West). In the last 100 years, the Eucharist has been restored in Sympathy many parishes as the normal form of worship in accordance with the practice of the Early Church, which was the aim of the We offer our sympathy to David Heather, Onward Walk, on the Anglican Reformers who stressed their continuity with the Early recent death of his brother, and also to Eric Crampton, Ethel Church. Long and Miriam Slye on the tragic death of their grand-nephew in an accident in Berkeley, California, to Laura Pierce (Glen Confirmation Ellen) and Audrey Howard (Highfield) on the death of their mother and to Karl Daly, (Seapark) and his family, on the death This will be held in the spring on a day yet to be announced. of his mother. There will be two groups: any adults should have a chat with the Rector, (if they have not already done so) who will arrange We also offer our sympathy to our organist, Rodney Baldwin on suitable instruction. Teenagers' classes will be held in St the death of his mother. Until the death some years ago of her Marnock's Chapel after the Sunday evening service, but names husband, Stanley, Joan Baldwin was a regular attender at St should be given to the Rector or to Jamie Heffelfinger. The first Andrew's but, unable to drive, she then attended Clontarf evening will be on Sunday 27th September at 6.30 pm, and Church for their mid-week Eucharist. At her request, her service parents and guardians are also asked to attend. was a simple one in Glasnevin Crematorium, conducted by the Rector of Clontarf, Rev Lesley Robinson. ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD BE 14 YEARS OF AGE BY THE CONFIRMATION DATE, PROBABLY IN MAY 2016 and are We also note the passing of Archdeacon Macartan Brady, expected to attend worship regularly. Roman Catholic Parish Priest of Malahide from 1973 to 1992. A complete gentleman, he and Canon Gough Cooper, who Any young people who may have been baptised and confirmed shared Ulster origins, were good friends for many years. After in the Roman Catholic Church are not re-confirmed, but may his retirement, he continued to assist in the parish until some attend classes as a way of learning about the Anglican tradition. years ago when he moved into Sybil Hill Nursing Home. He will be deeply missed and our sympathy is extended to his former parishioners and his family. Beaumont Hospital Chaplaincy As we go to press, we have also learnt of the death of Valerie Mrs Desiree Prole, who has been chaplain in Carroll, wife of Rev Jim Carroll, formerly Rector of . Jim Beaumont for many years, and who has done a wonderful job in and Valerie had only moved to Castle Terrace Court from Ferns that important role, has retired and I have been informed by the in the last few months, and we extend our sympathy to Jim and Diocese that it has not been possible to fill the vacancy at the all the family and friends in their great loss. present time. Until an appointment has been made, please note that if anyone is admitted to Beaumont Hospital, it is more important than ever to tell the Rector so that pastoral Continued on page 3

2 Continued from page 2 The preacher this year will be Dr Katie Heffelfinger. Katie is not care can be provided. just married to our Youth Worker, Jamie, but is a lecturer in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute and a highly-respected New Testament scholar in these islands and in her native USA! Youth Work She is also a mum which makes her very aware of how to Thanks to those who have volunteered to help with the appeal to the young! Children's Programme on those Sundays when the 11.30 am DO COME ALONG ON THIS VERY SPECIAL OCCASION service is not 'All Age'. Anyone else who can assist will be welcome, please tell me or Jamie! St Doulagh's Harvest will be held as usual on the 2nd Sunday of October (11th). There will be two services, one at 10.00 am when the preacher will be Canon Cecil Hyland, formerly Rector Children’s Worship of and with strong ties in the parish. Cecil was formerly On each Sunday, there is one service which seeks to relate to Church of Ireland Youth Worker and chaplain in TCD before the younger members of the parish. The times vary so that being Rector of Tullow () and Howth. He now lives there is at least one service a month at a time that should suit in 'retirement' in Skerries. most families! At 7.00 pm the preacher will be Canon John McKegney, On the 1st Sunday 'Messy Church' at 6.30 pm, Worship and formerly Rector of Armagh. Before his recent retirement to learning through activity and music for young and old, parents Portrush, John served as curate in Ballynafeigh () and and kids, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Bangor, and rector of Rathfriland, Gilnahirk and Armagh and has left his mark wherever he has been. John has always been On the 2nd Sunday 'All Age' Communion at 11.30 am, a to the forefront of ecumenism and has numbered cardinals simple service which will help our young people understand among his close friends. He and I met in TCD where we both what and why Anglican worship takes the form it does, followed shared an interest in railways which has kept us in close touch by refreshments in the Chapel for over 40 years, and he was responsible both for conducting our marriage, and that of my mother! More to the point, John On the 3rd Sunday, 'Toddlers' Service' at 10.30 am, some has a reputation as an excellent preacher. songs, a Bible Story and some simple prayers for those under 6, lasting about 20 minutes, followed by refreshments The evening harvest is an opportunity to introduce friends and neighbours to the charm of St Doulagh's. The service is On the 4th Sunday, 'All Age Service' at 11.30 am, a simple Evening Prayer which is theologically acceptable to all and service for all ages, followed by refreshments. invitations are sent each years to the members of the other 'All-Age' means' what it says on the box,' and means something churches in the area. ALL ARE MOST CERTAINLY WELCOME for everyone! We would like to thanks all those who help with these services, Memorial Service Jamie and Katie Heffelfinger, Sharon Williams and also Christine Mullock, Susan Gamble and Claire Grogan, who This is held each year in All Saints' Tide and we invite all those organise refreshments. in the parish who have suffered bereavement in their families during the past year to come along as we remind ourselves of the Christian message of resurrection hope. This year it will be Harvests held on Monday November 2nd at 8.00 pm and will be followed by refreshments. The season for harvest thanksgiving is upon us again! While we are an urban parish, we are still dependent on the bounty of the earth and the sea for our food and this is the time to give thanks St Doulagh's to God in a very special way for all his blessings. This year a collection will be made at all harvest services in both churches In late July, a large gazebo appeared in St Doulagh's field, and for charitable donations in the name of the parish. We all have a group of people were seen hard at work in the field between much to thank God for, and I trust that we will all be generous in the Baptisteries and the churchyard wall. They were from the our response. Many charities and good causes approach us Archaeology Department at UCD. We have no results yet, each year for donations. All are worthy causes and we would although rumours that the bones of St Doulagh or a hoard of like to be able to respond generously to what are nearly always Celtic gold are unfounded! A synopsis of the report will be put in worthy purposes. Donations should be made using the the Mirror when received! envelopes marked “Charities Donation” which will be available Thanks to Ken McAllister for organising the 'dig' through his in the pews and for those who cannot attend the harvest contacts and we hope it throws light on the past of this ancient thanksgiving services, envelopes will also be available in the site. Parish Centre. The Harvest in St Andrew's will be held on 27th September and Malahide Girls' Brigade we will be asking everyone to be involved. We need more folk to help with the decoration of the Church and for gifts of flowers, Malahide Girls' Brigade will be starting its 2015/2016 season in fruit and vegetables. This will be done on the Saturday morning the Parish Centre on Saturday afternoons after the summer and we may also make sure that the Church Grounds are a break. We look forward to welcoming back all the girls and credit to us, with some additional work to supplement Rory's would be delighted to see new girls too. The girls will be weekly attention. enjoying a varied programme of singing, skipping, drill, dancing, bible stories and drama. The children will be involved in the leading of our worship which will be within the context of the 'All Age' format with readings *New members from 2 years of age and older are most and the well-known harvest hymns. welcome. * Please see the leaflet on page 5 for information and contact details.

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Our Mission------We believe in taking the faith of our church into the community by planting the seeds of Christianity into all children and youth we meet. We realise this, through arranging talks, events and sharing our faith story to all those around us in schools, assemblies and anywhere we are invited to go to spread the faith.

Planned Activities

Messy Church will take place on the 1st Sunday night of each month from 6:30 pm - 8.00 pm. This programme is for the whole family to come and worship together. Each night is a themed night. We have crafts, celebration time (worship) and end with tea together in fellowship.

Sunday Programmes for our Youth and Children.

Children’s Church is on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month at the 11:30 am service All Age Communion Service at 11:30 am for youth on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Toddler Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:30 am All Age Service is held on the 4th Sunday of each month 11:30 am

Kids Club for all primary school kids takes place every Friday after school 2:40 pm – 3:30 pm. We have a time of games, stories and snack. All children are welcome!

North Church of Ireland Youth Groups

The Youth Groups will combine to do activities together once a month. I would like to thank Elke Koker Youth Worker at Howth Parish, and Rev. Lesley Robinson, Rector from Clontarf Parish, for supporting the initiative to bring our young people together on a monthly basis. I very much look forward to working with Elke and Lesley during the coming months. Activities planned are as follows:

Youth and families from the three parishes will be worshipping together at Clontarf Parish Church on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 6.00 pm.

North Dublin Youth Group’s all-nighter hosted by Howth Youth Group will take place on 26th Sept. from 7.00 pm until 7.00 am the following morning. We will have a BBQ, activities on the beach, games, movies and much more.

Anois - Risk Takers for all Youth in Secondary Education to explore the adventures of young superheroes of the Bible will take place on 24th-26th October at Wilson’s Hospital School, Multyfarnham. Alex Brown, Scripture Union, Isle of Man will be the main speaker and Mark Ferguson will lead the worship. All youth are welcome to go to this event. If you wish to attend, please contact me asap.

North Dublin Youth Group’s worship, games and food evening hosted by Malahide Youth will take place at St. Andrew's Parish Centre on 28th Nov. from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm.

North Dublin Youth Group’s fun night will be held on 12th Dec. 7.00 pm - 9:30 pm Bowling/climbing wall, etc.. More information coming soon!

Confirmation Classes will commence in St. Andrew's Church on Sunday nights in October. Any young person over 14 years who is interested in getting confirmed should contact Rev. Norman Gamble or myself as soon as possible.

Finally, it has been my privilege to talk to the youth in Malahide Community School over the last two years. This coming year I have been invited to teach R.E. classes and lead assemblies at the school. I would like to thank John Mangan, the school chaplain, for inviting me each year.

May God bless all of the Children and Teachers at the school as the new year starts.

Blessings, Jamie Heffelfinger, Parish Youth Worker St. Andrew's Parish Malahide Tel. (087)936-3182 or email [email protected]

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• To be a flourishing parish: To have services, programmes On 5th Sunday: Morning Prayer will be at 11.30 am, and also and activities that our people want to be involved in now and to use the modern canticles as in the Church Hymnal. into the future. The modern canticles are also being introduced in St. Doulagh's. • A community of people who worship together, pray together, grow together, learn together and care together Other developments: • A parish that makes a difference ---where our Lord is A copy of the new Supplementary Hymnal, 'Thanks and Praise' central to all we do is being obtained for examination by Rodney and the Rector. This may be of use on All Age services where a service leaflet • A living parish that reaches out to others is now being compiled. Key Objectives New volunteers have agreed to help with Children’s church, Garda Vetting forms are being processed. 1. WORSHIP & PASTORAL CARE 2. YOUTH WORK – for progress to date, reference A Worship working group with specific terms of reference and separate report under heading “Youth News” boundaries working with the Rector is established and meeting. A new pattern of Services aimed at being inclusive of children 3. SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP/ SOCIAL ACTIVIES and young people has begun: The Social Committee has been re-established and is being co- 1st Sunday: Messy Church at 6.30 pm. Attendances have ordinated by Richard Firth. A BBQ was held in June and been in the 30 range group in the summer months another BBQ is being planned for 13th September after church in St Andrew’s. 2nd Sunday: All Age Eucharist at 11.30 am, using a selection of material approved by the House of Bishops and also from 4. BUILDINGS & FACILITIES: other sources. This will increasingly bring in younger folk to Our buildings support the activities and facilitate greater read lessons and prepare intercessions, and will use different parishioner involvement. The Parish Centre C ommittee material each month, aimed at challenging all of us to think and glebewardens are working on a proactive repair and about their faith. It will also contain elements helping all of us to maintenance plan. understand the central significance of the Eucharist as the central act of Christian worship. The services will be c. 45 5. COMMUNICATION / Communicate well minutes and a refreshment rota is evolving for coffee etc. The Communications Committee has developed a facebook afterwards page and a new Welcome / information pack will be launched in 3rd Sunday: Toddler Service, at 10.30. Duration about 20 September. minutes, organised by the Rector, Sharon Williams with 6. ECUMENICAL assistance Lynn Harley and other parents. Turnout 30 to 70. Jamie and Norman attend to make contact with parents and The Ecumenical Group is working on the 2015/2016 children and act as MC. programme 4th Sunday: All Age Service, simpler prayers and hymns. 7. OUTREACH /CHARITABLE GIVING Mothers' Union members help with refreshments Continued on page 6

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There will be a charity giving day at the Harvest Festivals in St Andrew’s and St. Doulagh’s. All collections at these services QUINNS will be given to parish-supported charities. 8. CAPACITY / SKILLS / PEOPLE Medical Hall The relationship between the parish and the school is important Church Road and ongoing discussions are and will take place to ensure that the relationship is mutually beneficial. FOR We have tremendous voluntary input from our parishioners and we sincerely thank all who continue to give of their time and Almay Roc Elizabeth Arden talent so generously. We welcome some new recruits onto various committees and look forward to enjoying their input. Vichy Boots No. 7 Clarins Meetings between the parish and the school have begun. The Opening Hours: purpose is to facilitate a good working relationship and to work Mon – Sat 9 am - 6 pm on areas that benefit all. Sun 11 am - 1.30 pm ‘Our parish is committed to building and supporting harmonious Proprietor: Aideen Murphy relationships in church life across all structures.’ (Dignity in Church Charter 2015) Phone 845 1536 DAVID M. TURNER SOLICITOR Commissioners for Oaths 32 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1 * House Purchasers and Sales Mothers’ Union * Re-Mortgages * Wills Welcome back everyone, hope you all had a good summer. * Probate Below is our new programme from September to December 2015 and hope you will find it interesting and varied. As usual, * Family Law we will open with our service in St Andrew’s Church on * Debt Collection Thursday 10th September at 8.00 pm, although all other * Divorce meetings will start at 8.15 pm in the Parish Centre. Anyone interested in joining us, we meet on the second Thursday of * Employment Law each month from September to April and all are welcome. * Litigation / Accidents Dates for your Diary: Tel: 878 7922 Fax: 872 7736 10th September 2015 @ 8.00 pm – Opening service in St Email: [email protected] Andrew’s Church followed by a committee supper and a chance to talk about our new programme. 15th September 2015 – Diocesan Festival service in Twin Oak Tree Care Ltd. Whitechurch. Tree Surgeons The Links, , 8th October 2015 @ 8.15 pm – “The Diabetes Pandemic Togo Co. Dublin. and a light-hearted look at the church services in West Africa” – Email: [email protected] Speaker Prof. Richard Firth. This will be an open meeting. 5th November 2015 @ 11.15 am – Mothers’ Union Communion ¾ Tree Surgery Tree Felling Service in Christ Church ¾ Site clearance Stump Removal 3rd November 2015 – 8.00 pm – North Area Meeting hosted by Drumcondra Mothers’ Union. ¾ Tree Surveys Timber & Green waste recycling 12th November 2015 @ 8.15 pm – A career as a Criminologist – Speaker Lucy Michael 13th November 2015 (Friday) – Get together dinner in the All tree work Springfield Hotel, Leixlip organised by the Mothers’ Union Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough. Free Quotation given 10th December 2015 @7.00 pm – Seasonal refreshments at Phone John 086 0513484 7.00 pm followed by our Christmas Auction www.twinoaktreecare.ie Christine Mullock Chairperson

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Lost Property 15 Seabury Place, Malahide, Please be advised that all items left Co. Dublin. behind in St Andrew's Church, St PAINTING & Doulagh's Church or the Parish Centre will only be kept for ONE MONTH. If you DECORATING think that you have mislaid an item please advise the Church Wardens, the (Interior & Exterior) Parish Centre Office or the Rector straight away and if the item is found it Work guaranteed… will be left at the hymn book stand in the Estimates FREE!... church lobby. Items not collected within ONE MONTH will be sent to Oxfam or Tel: Bill Colclough (01) 845 3044 Mobile: (087) 225 4849 the Christmas Market!!

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