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

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1 Parishes of Swords Clonmethan Kilsallaghan Donabate and Lusk Newsletter April 2016 Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! SERVICES IN HOLY WEEK Monday & Tuesday: Compline: 7.30pm: Donabate & 8.30pm: Swords Wednesday: Compline: 7.30pm: Donabate only (N.B. no service in Swords on Wednesday) Maundy Thursday: The Lord s Last Supper 7.30pm: Donabate & 8.30pm: Swords Good Friday: AT THE CROSS 12.00noon: Donabate (first in R/C Church, and then CofI Church) 2.00pm: Swords.

2 DONABATE MONSTER Table Quiz IN AID OF ST. PATRICK S CHURCH of IRELAND KEELING S PUB THURSDAY 7TH APRIL AT 8 PM Come support and test your knowledge! Sale on Presentation Hymn Books I would like to inform you that the Representative Church Body is currently holding a sale on the Presentation Edition of the Church Hymnal (soft red cover and gilded page edges). They are now 15 or 12. They can be purchased from our website: ries=9 or you can contact Heather Jestin to order on (01) Kind Regards, Jack Perdue Synod Services.

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4 Archbishop s Certificate Church Music Dublin offers a three-year course leading to the Archbishop of Dublin s Certificate in Church Music. Applications for the academic year must be submitted by 31 May The purpose of the course is to ensure a continuing supply of trained musicians able to provide music regularly or occasionally for church services in local churches. The course covers: organ playing, including accompaniment of hymns, psalms and liturgical music leading and encouraging congregational singing leadership of small groups such as choirs and music groups familiarity with the Book of Common Prayer, the use of the Lectionary (list of Sunday-by-Sunday scripture readings) and an understanding the role of music in the Sunday services. You commit to the training for only one year at a time. We expect you to have reached Grade 5 piano (or equivalent) at the time of application. You should be sponsored by a Church of Ireland parish (or your local church). Acceptance on the course is by written application and interview. Once accepted, what is involved? We arrange organ lessons for you with one of our organ tutors We expect you to attend (i) the three sessions of our annual Living Worship course and (ii) any other short training events provided We expect the sponsoring parish to encourage your involvement in the music at its services, as appropriate In the 2nd or 3rd year you may be assigned to another church for up to six Sundays under the mentorship of the resident organist. The cost is shared by the diocese, the parish and by each student. Students nominated by parishes in the dioceses of Meath / Kildare and certain other dioceses, will be accommodated. While this training exists primarily for members of the Church of Ireland, those of other traditions may apply (subject to slightly different fee arrangements). Applications for the academic year must be submitted by 31 May For further information, contact Jacqueline Mullen honsec@churchmusicdublin.org

5 EASTER GENERAL VESTRY MEETINGS 2016 SWORDS TUES 5 TH APRIL, 8.00PM, MEETING ROOM, SWORDS DONABATE WED 6 TH APRIL, 8.00PM IN DONABATE CHURCH. The purpose of the 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 2017; (b) to receive and be acquainted with the parish accounts for 2015, and the present financial position of the parish; & (c) to deal with any other business as deemed appropriate! Put the dates in your diary now, and do come along on the night! All welcome! CONFIRMATION 2016 We look forward to welcoming Archbishop Jackson to the parish on Saturday 9 th April, at 3.00pm, in St. Columba s Church, Swords, when he will confirm eight young people. Some young people from Holmpatrick Union of Parishes will also be joining with us. Our Confirmation Candidates are Joshua Ellison, Saibh Coleman, Amber Coyle, Darragh Dawson, Matthew Horne O Connor, Scott McNally, David Evans, Victoria Emorinken and Iuliana Cibotar. Please continue to remember these young people in your prayers, and if you would like to support them with your presence on the day and indeed meet the Archbishop, why not put the date in your diary now. You ll be most welcome.

6 Kidz Own Church A short Service for parents with kids under six (and of course with any older siblings!) held on a monthly basis in the Meeting Room, Swords, followed by with orange squash (or tea/coffee!) afterwards. Next one:, Sun 10 th April For more info, contact rwdeane@eircom.net The Ladies Tuesday Club The Club will be meeting in April for the AGM and Supper in the Rectory, on Tuesday 19 th April. 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! SWORDS GIFT WEEK 15 th 22 nd MAY Each month, regular income from plate donations, envelope donations and standing orders falls short of the monthly Diocesan Assessment and other expenses, and some of the difference has to be made up by fund-raising activities, such the Golf Classic, Table Quizzes, Bridge Classic, Coffee Mornings and Cake Sales etc. Whilst recognising the financial constraints continuing to face everyone at this time, the Select Vestry have concluded that the only way of making up the shortfall is to have A GIFT WEEK. PLEASE HELP: either by making a contribution or by bringing your gift (in an envelope marked Gift ) on Sun 15 th or Sun 22 nd May. PLEASE HELP: If everyone gave something, it would help a lot!

7 21 st Mar Monday in Holy Week 22 nd Mar Tuesday in Holy Week 23 rd Mar Wednesday in Holy Week Church Services in March/April Date Donabate Swords Kilsallaghan 7.30pm Compline 7.30pm Compline 7.30pm Compline 8.30pm Compline pm Compline No service in Swords tonight th Mar Maundy Thursday 25 th Mar Good Friday 27 th Mar EASTER DAY 7.30pm The Lord s Supper 12.00noon At the Cross Start in R/C Church, & then to C of I Church 8.30pm The Lord s Supper pm At the Cross pm 3 rd Apr Second Sunday Morning Prayer & Sunday Club 9 th Apr Saturday pm CONFIRMATION th Apr Third Sunday 17 th Apr Fourth Sunday 24 th Apr Fifth Sunday 1 st May Sixth Sunday Family Service Morning Prayer & Sunday Club *** *** KIDZ OWN Morning Prayer *** 6.30pm *** Bangers@MASH *** 3.00pm *** Commemorating Easter Morning Prayer Bangers@MASH Service 6.30pm Sunday 17 th April ALL WELCOME!

8 Proclamation Day 2016 Proclamation Day was observed on Tuesday 15 th Mar in the Old Borough National School at 11.00am. A lone piper led the pupils from their classrooms to the flag poll, where a new national flag was raised. He then piped the pupils up to the main hall in the school, where they joined with many parents and grandparents. The Rector introduced a short service of prayers which were led by Micael, Erica and Euan. Miss Moffett introduced and led the Lord s Prayer in Irish, and the Rector gave the blessing. The Proclamation was read by Nikita, Megan F, Matthew, Paul Megan N and Cathal. This was followed by an Irish dancing display by Mihaela & Kathryn, and Emily. All joined in the singing of Oró sé do Bheatha Bhaile, which was followed by more Irish dancing from Iuliana and Amber. After singing the national anthem, Amhrán na bhfiann, parents and grandparents were invited to remain on for refreshments, provided by the PTA. Congratulations to all who took part, and to the staff who organised everything so well. Unfortunately, the Principal, Ms Woods, was unable to attend, and we wish her a speedy recovery. A PARISH PRAYER The following prayer has been commissioned by the Pastoral Committee, Swords, for use in both Swords and Donabate. The intention of the prayer is to encourage a sense of moving forward together, and that it may add significantly to a sense of we-ness. It is hoped the prayer will be well received by all, and that from Easter Sunday will be used at all services, just before the blessing. Father, we pray for your blessing on our parish. Give each one who worships in this place, grace to grow in faith, that we may live and work to your glory. Fill us with your Holy Spirit and bind us together, that, in all we do, we may seek to build each other up in love. Be with us as we come together to give witness in our community. Help us to look beyond ourselves and to reach out to those in any kind of need; always remembering to put our trust in you. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.