Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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1 Parishes of Swords Clonmethan Kilsallaghan Donabate and Lusk Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Newsletter April 2017 SERVICES IN HOLY WEEK (10 TH 15 TH APRIL) Mon 10 th Apr: : in Donabate, and 8.30pm in Swords. Tues 11 th Apr: : in Donabate, and 8.30pm in Swords. Wed 12 th Apr: : in Donabate, and *8.40pm* in Swords. Maundy Thursday 13 th Apr: The Lord s Supper: in Donabate & 8.30pm in Swords Good Friday 14 th Apr: At the Cross : 12.00noon in Donabate, and 2.00pm in Swords.

2 GOOD FRIDAY 2017 This year, on Good Friday, there will two services to remember and mark our Lord s Passion and Crucifiction. The first will be at 12.00noon in Donabate Church. This will be an ecumenical service, welcoming our Roman Catholic friend and neighbours joining with us. And about half-way through the service, we will all process to St Patrick s Roman Catholic Church for the second half of the liturgy, carrying the cross, the symbol of Christianity and Christian Unity. The second service will be at 2.00pm in Swords Church. This will be another quiet and reflective service, with opportunities for pausing so as to be able to take in the enormity of the breadth God-in-Christ was prepared to go to reach out to us in love. It is my hope and prayer that as many as reasonably can will make the effort to come to either service, acknowledging of course the busy-ness of everyday life today, but also humbly asking that space might be made in that busy-ness. Thank you in advance. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o and then on EASTER DAY, Come and Celebrate! The services on Easter Day will be full of celebration, hope and joy! In them we celebrate that most wonderful event the Resurrection in which, God raised Jesus from the dead! Everyone is invited to come along and join in the celebration. :, Donabate; :, Swords; 1.00pm:, Kilsallaghan. New Support Coordination Services for Older People in North Dublin City & County A new Support Coordination Service for older people has been launched in the Dublin North City and County area. ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has partnered with the HSE to expand its support services to all older people living in these communities. The ALONE Support Coordination Service aims to respond to and address any issues facing older people, which are impacting on their ability to remain living independently in their own home. The charity s Support Coordinators assist older people who live in a range of accommodation types; privately owned, private rented or social housing homes. If you think you, or an older person you know, might benefit from this service, contact ALONE on (01) or visit

3 SELECT VESTRY MEETINGS IN APRIL Swords Select Vestry Meeting on Tues 18 th Apr., 8.00pm in the Meeting Room. Donabate Select Vestry Meeting on Wed 19 th Apr., at 8.00pm in the Church. Easter General Vestry Meetings Donabate - Wed 26 th April, 8.00pm in Donabate Church. - Swords - Thurs 27 th April, 8.00pm, Meeting Room, Swords The purpose of an Easter General Vestry Meeting is to provide an opportunity for parishioners: (a) to elect and appoint the Select Vestry which will hold office until the Easter General Vestry in 2018; (b) to receive and be acquainted with the parish accounts for 2016, and the present financial position of the parish; & (c) to deal with any other business as may be deemed appropriate! Do put the dates in your diary now, and come along on the night! All welcome! Songs of Praise Sunday 23 rd April 11.00am, Donabate Parish Church All parishioners are invited to come to Donabate Parish Church for this Festive Songs of Praise service and join in heartily in the singing. All the hymns will be well known, and the occasion should prove very up-lifting. Please do put the date in your diary and come along on the day. There will be only one service in the group this Sunday, and we hope everyone will come along.

4 ST. COLUMBA S PARISH, SWORDS presents a TABLE QUIZ In The Lord Mayors Pub (by kind permission) starting at 8.00pm Tables of Please Do Your Best To Support This Event It s always a good fun night!

5 St. Columba s Parish COFFEE MORNING & CAKE SALE FRIDAY 28TH APRIL AM 2.00PM IN THE PARISH HALL (OPPOSITE ST COLUMBA S CHURCH) THERE LL ALSO BE A RAFFLE! We ll also need: help on the day to set up, cakes for sale and the teas/coffees, raffle prizes for the Raffle! (PROCEEDS IN AID OF PARISH FUNDS)

6 Lectio Divina Our next Lectio Divina will be held on Wed. 26 th April in Eleanor McQuinn s home, 17, Rivervalley Heights, Swords, from 8.00pm to 8.45pm. The Parish Pastoral Committee invites you to come along and spend some time reflecting on the Gospel for the following Sunday. Please contact Eleanor on if you wish to attend. The Ladies Tuesday Club The Club will be meeting in April for the AGM and Supper in the Rectory, on Tuesday 25 th April at 8.15pm. Further details about the meeting, or about The Ladies Tuesday Club in general, may be had from the Club s Chairperson, Mealla, on All Ladies welcome! CONFIRMATION 2017 We look forward to welcoming Archbishop Jackson to the parish on Saturday 29 th April, at 3.30pm, in St. Columba s Church, Swords, when he will confirm sixteen young people from the parish. They will also be joined by some young people from Holmpatrick Union of Parishes. Our Confirmation Candidates this year are Robben Barnes, Euan Batt, Paul Blake, Chris Burnby, Rachael Darling, Beibhinn Donnelly, Erica Elliott, Hannah Ennis, Megan Foley, Luke Francis, Alex Giles, Michael Gozie, Scott Kennedy, James Love, Megan Neale, & Sam Tanner. Please remember them in your prayers. SWORDS HAS GOT TALENT COMING SOON!

7 CAR BOOT SALES Swords Select Vestry is interested in resurrecting the Car Boot Sales for the coming months of May, June, July, August and possibly September. This an appeal for a parishioner to volunteer and who would be willing to organise and run the Car Boot Sales on Saturday mornings (say 9.00am to 2.00pm) in the Old Borough School playground. If you would be interested in helping-out, please contact the Honorary Secretary of the Select Vestry, Enid Hughes, at enid.emma.hughes@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. In advance, thank you for your help! Booking Open for D&G Kids Summer Camp 2017 The Dublin & Glendalough Kids Summer Camp takes place this year in the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation from July 3 to 7. The camp provides a great opportunity for children from 4th to 6th Class to explore their faith in a safe and fun environment while having plenty adventures and making new friends. The Glencree Centre is in Glencree near Enniskerry and the camp costs 165 which covers all food, accommodation, trips and activities. Tuck shop money is all that is required. The camp is open to all those who are finishing 4th Class to 6th Class. Children can be dropped off at 11am on Monday July 3 and collected at 3.30 pm on Friday July 7. Places must be booked by June The booking form can be downloaded here. It is also available by contacting Lynn Storey at dublinandglendaloughkidscamp@gmail.com or calling The organisers don t want financial obstacles to prevent children from taking part in camp. A limited number of bursaries are available to assist families in need. Please contact the Revd Abigail Sines on or abigail@christchurch.ie prior to May 6 for consideration.

8 Sun 2 nd Apr The Fifth Sunday in Lent Date Donabate Swords Kilsallaghan Wed 5 th Apr Mid-week Lenten Service Sun 9 th Apr The Sixth Sunday in Lent Palm Sunday Mon 10 th Apr Monday in Holy Week CHURCH SERVICES IN APRIL Morning Prayer & Sunday Club 10.30am KIDZ OWN + & Baptism 8.30pm Morning Prayer ** 6.30pm ** Bangers@MASH 8.30pm Tues 11 th Apr Tuesday in Holy Week 8.30pm Wed 12 th Apr Wednesday in Holy Week Thur 13 th Apr Maundy Thursday The Last Supper ** 8.40pm ** 8.30pm The Last Supper Fri 14 th Apr Good Friday 12.00noon At the Cross 2.00pm At the Cross Sun 16 th Apr Easter Day 1.00pm Sun 23 rd Apr Second Sunday of Easter Sat 29 th Apr Sun 30 th Apr Third Sunday of Easter 11.00am Songs of Praise * * * * Service of Wholeness & Healing ** 3.30am ** Rite of Confirmation Service of Wholeness & Healing Sun 7 th May Fourth Sunday of Easter Morning Prayer & Sunday Club 10.30am KIDZ OWN + & Baptism