The CMC Times The magazine of the Church of Ireland Parishes of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla July / August 2018 In this months issue: You will find our full range of services for July and August as this is a double issue. Castleknock National School welcomed An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar recently and DEIS Madagascar have had a number of a very successful events, most recently a Coffee morning. Reports and photos inside this edition. Ecumenical Graveyard Service on Sunday 9th September 2018 At 3.00 p.m. in Parish Fun Day 2018 St. Mary s Church, Clonsilla. Castleknock Parish Centre Saturday 8 September 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. All Welcome All Welcome 1
Dear Friends By the time you read this, some of you will be back from holidays and some, like Adrienne and myself, will be still be looking forward to a holiday. I trust that you will all have a good break whether you are going away or enjoying a stay-cation. Holidays are an important time to spend together without the usual pressures of work and school, and maybe there is opportunity to see family members who live further away. These are precious times because families are special. Parish contacts: Rector: Canon Paul Houston 01 820 0040 Reader: Stella Obe 087 2237402 Parish Website: www.castleknock.dublin.anglican.org Parish Office: Jennifer McGrath 01 820 0040 Hours: 9.30-1.00 pm weekdays (Closed Wednesday) cmcparishoffice@gmail.com We often refer to a congregation as the church family, and we see this worked out in many ways, not least in the practical caring that goes on and that I sometimes hear about. Review Distribution: Beatrice Richards: 01 838 2590 Castleknock National School: Principal: Mrs Sandra Moloney 01 820 2611 Holidays are a time of enjoyment and relaxation. They can be a time to reflect, a time to look at our priorities and to think about our spiritual lives. Church services continue at home and around the world. As I have mentioned before, there are Anglican Churches throughout Europe and the world and they would be delighted to see you. If you do attend a Church while you are on holiday, perhaps you could bring back their Sunday service sheet and a magazine for me. I am always interested to know what is happening in other churches, and to learn. As we travel through life it is important that we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ. Jesus is the man for all seasons. Our vision should be outward looking to God and the world, upwards to God and outwards to the world, in love and service. I wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday season. The CMC Times: Editor: Philip Good If you wish to comment on or contribute to The CMC Times, the email address is: thecmctimes@gmail.com Please feel free to take some copies of the magazine to give to your friends and family Come join us on Facebook for more fun and information @CastleknockandMulhuddartwithClonsilla If any parishioners are unwell or due to go into hospital, please let us know so we can visit. Contact details above. Print Deadline The next edition of The CMC Times will be a for September. Yours sincerely Canon Paul The deadline for articles / photos will be Wednesday 22nd August. 2
Coffee Morning for DEIS Madagascar DEIS Madagascar CLG continues its association with the Madagascar Development Fund (MDF), a respected Malagasy-registered NGO - see our website www.deismadagascar.ie. In partnership with MDF and the local community, we have identified a project at the State Primary School at Morazevo, namely the construction of two new classrooms. Morazevo is a village situated about an hour s drive north-east of Antananarivo, in the Central Highlands. The spin-off of such a project will see the building of a safe, secure structure that will encourage parents to send their children, who might otherwise be kept at home, to school and at the same time increase the morale of the teachers and the performance of the children. The cost of the project is 9,045 sterling (in the region of 10,500 depending on the prevailing exchange rate). With a small band of volunteers, we commenced our fundraising campaign with a Christmas Craft Fair at TESCO Cabra on 25th November 2017 (raising 345), and on 8th December we ran a Night of Beatles Music in the Dublin Workingmen s Club (raising 2,553.50). A Supporter of DEIS Madagascar, Martin Sneyd, organised a Table Quiz on 23rd March in GAA Club, which raised 1,270. Finally the Coffee Morning and Cake Sale in 7 Croaghpatrick Road, Dublin 7 on Saturday 9th June raised 1,345. One of the many highlights of the Coffee Morning was the presentation of a delicious, home-made Victoria Sponge Cake by Canon Paul, who rose to the challenge with flying colours. It attracted an eye-watering price from one very satisfied and generous supporter. The fundraising involved a tremendous lot of effort and hard work, and DEIS Madagascar now has 9,500 towards the cost of the new classrooms at Morazevo. As a result, it is hoped that construction will begin in September 2018 and be completed before the end of the year. We would like to thank Canon Paul and all the parishioners of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla, who along with all our neighbours, friends, family and supporters, turned out in such great numbers to support our annual Coffee Morning. Kind regards Marie and Bernard Neary 3
Services for July 2018 Sunday 1 The Fifth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 8) / St Thomas Sunday 8 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 9) Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. & Morning Prayer 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 7.00 p.m. Sunday 15 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity (Proper 10) Sunday 22 The Eighth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 11) / St Mary Magdalene Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. & All Age Service 11.30 a.m. All Age Service 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 7.00 p.m. Sunday 29 The Ninth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 12) Our regular Wednesday service of Holy Communion is held at 4
Services for August 2018 Sunday 5 The Tenth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 13) / The Transfiguration of our Lord Sunday 12 The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (Proper 14) Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. & Morning Prayer 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 7.00 p.m. Sunday 19 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 15) Sunday 26 The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 16) Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. & All Age Service 11.30 a.m. All Age Service 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 7.00 p.m. Our regular Wednesday service of Holy Communion is held at 10.30 a.m. in Castleknock Parish Centre (CPC). 5
What s happening in our Parish Bowls We have had a couple of very enjoyable evenings playing bowls since the end of the normal bowls season. We hope to continue this through July and August - Players being available!! But we will be back in full swing in September. Holy Baptism On 27 th May, in St. Mary s Church, Julia Lillian Nicholson was welcomed into our faith family. Our best wishes go to her, her parents, godparents and family circle. Valerie Greene The Parent and Toddler Group meet in Castleknock Parish Centre on Friday mornings, from 10.00 am to 12 noon. If you are interested in going along to this group, email the parish office on cmcparishoffice@gmail.com Advance Notice WINTER FAIR Summertime at St. Thomas The summer schedule of services in St. Thomas Church, Mulhuddart (Opp. Hollystown Golf Club) began from the beginning of June and will continue right through to the end of September. Services take place on Sundays at 7.00 p.m. and will be a mixture of Evening Prayer and Holy Communion. Please join us for this intimate worship. Saturday, 17 November, 2018, 11 am 2 pm More Details to follow 6
Taoiseach visits Castleknock National School The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visited CNS on Thursday 31st May to celebrate the achievement of the following Awards and Flags; Health Promoting Schools Award, Green Schools Flag & Digital School of Excellence Award. The children of CNS performed a dance routine and after The Taoiseach s speech he raised the various flags. He congratulated the school for their awards and achievements. Other NEWS. CNS would like to wish the current 6th Class all the very best as they leave Primary School and go their separate ways into Secondary school. We look forward to welcoming the new Junior Infants in September. Sandra Moloney St. Thomas Churchyard The Parish is now in a position to offer burial spaces in St. Thomas Churchyard Mulhuddart, for purchase in advance. If you would like more information on this please contact the Parish office. There will be strict terms and conditions that will need to be followed. Canon Paul 7