The Obelisk

A Killiney Newsletter

September / October 2016

www.htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org

Vol. 5 Issue 4

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Whos Who in Holy Trinity Parish

CHURCHWARDENS
Rectors - Trevor Jones
Peoples - Caroline Elliott-Kingston

RECTOR
The Revd Canon Niall J. Sloane
Holy Trinity Rectory,
Killiney Road,
Co. Dublin.
Telephone: 01 285 2695
Email: rector.htkilliney@dublin.anglican.org
Day Off: Friday

JUNIOR CHURCHWARDENS
To be appointed
Rectors - Alleyn Manley

GLEBEWARDENS
Peoples - Paul OBrien

SELECT VESTRY
Rector; Churchwardens; Glebewardens; Bryan
Burdett; Chris Hurley; Clive Christie; Eric Brown;
Helen Irwin; Helen Middleton; Lewis Purser; Peter
Hayes; Sandra Moore; Simon Brown; Stefanie
OBrien; Stephen Rhys-Thomas

LAY READER
Vacant
LAY READER EMERITUS
Ruth Heard
CARRY CENTRE BOOKINGS
Sandra Moore, 087 6291568

HON. SECRETARY
Clive Christie

PARISH PANEL
Rector, Hazel Kinmonth, Sandra Moore, Nigel Teggin

HON. TREASURER
Chris Hurley

ORGANIST
Frank Hughes, 2042737

ASSISTANT HON. TREASURER

Helen Middleton

CARETAKER
Vacant

HON. F.W.O RECORDER

Helen Middleton

READERS GUILD
Zandra Laing

PAROCHIAL NOMINATORS
Clive Christie
Zandra Laing
Paul OBrien
Helen Irwin

INTERCESSORS GUILD
The Rector
CHURCH REVIEW
Marianne Irvine

DIOCESAN SYNODSPEOPLE
David Millar Lewis Purser June Hurley

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The November/December edition of The Obelisk will appear at the beginning of Nov.
Deadline for submissions is 15th October. There is no newsletter for July/August.
Cover Image: Sheep Thrills sale at the Tea Rooms
Holy Trinity Parish Office, Killiney Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin A96 HD62
Tel: 01 2852695 Email: rector.htkilliney@dublin.anglican.org
Website: www.htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org
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From the Rector

Dear Parishioners,
Things have changed at the Rectory over the Summer
On June 23rd Karen and I welcomed Evelyn into the world and she has already
made her presence felt. We want to thank everyone who have supported us
through prayers, gifts, cards and messages. We look forward to celebrating her
Baptism on 11th September and hope that as many parishioners as possible will
join us for the service and the reception which will follow.
Sunday Club
I want to pay tribute to Vanessa Mitchell, who for many years has given oversight
of all the Clubs activities. This unique and important ministry with the Children
of our parish is greatly appreciated thank you! We congratulate Lisa Doyle on
her appointment as Club convener, in succession to Vanessa.
Open Evening
As we begin another season in the parish and to sample a flavor (without making
any commitments) of our various parish groups and organisations, we are
planning to hold an open evening on Wed 7th Sept from 7.30-8.30pm in the
Carry Centre.
For more information please see the back cover.
With every good wish,

RECTORS SURGERY - Every Tuesday

7-8 pm, Holy Trinity Rectory
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The Select Vestry

Standing Orders
There are a number of parishioners who are on Standing Orders and wish to
deposit something in the collection plate on a Sunday. A card has been
produced (available at Church entrances) which may be placed on the plate to
indicate that the person subscribes via Standing Order.
Select Vestry
The Vestry will meet at 8pm in the Carry Centre on Monday 5th September.

Spirit Skoda, the New Home for Skoda in South Dublin

Tel:01-2163666
Sandyford,
Co Dublin
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Diocesan Synod 2014

Youth & Children

Well done!
Congratulations to the boys and girls who received
good attendance certificates at the end of year
service in June - a sizeable number were from Holy
Trinity!
A new year!
As a new school term begins we welcome all those
who are starting out at GKNS, in particular we
welcome all the new Junior Infants!
Welcome aboard
We welcome a new member of staff to G.K.N.S.
Miss Jackson.

Sunday Club begins a new term on Sunday 18th

September. The Club meets on the 3rd Sunday of
every month during term time. New members
always welcome!

SONG:Autumn-timeiscoming

(tothetuneofFrereJacques)

Red leaves falling

Red leaves falling
On the ground
On the ground
Autumn-time is coming
Autumn-time is coming
All around
All around

Orange leaves falling

Orange leaves falling
On the ground
On the ground
Autumn-time is coming
Autumn-time is coming
All around
All around
Brown leaves scattered
Brown leaves scattered
On the ground
On the ground
Autumn-time is now here
Autumn-time is now here
All around
All around

Read about Harvest: see Joel 2:21-28

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Clubs and Societies

Ladies Guild: The A.G.M. of the Guild took place on Tuesday 10th May in the
Carry Centre. Reports were received from the Secretary and Treasurer as well
as details of forthcoming events. The following were elected to serve on the
committee for the coming year: Rosemary Teggin, Marianne Irvine, Gill Trapnell,
June Fitzgerald, June Hurley and Gillian Mollard. Many thanks to all those who
helped with the last seasons activities and events.
A number of coffee mornings were held over the Summer months thank you
to those who opened their homes and gardens for these gatherings. The Guild
will meet on Tuesday 13th September in the Carry Centre. All welcome.
Bible Study and Prayer Group: This year we will be looking at figures in
the Bible. The term begins on Tuesday 27th Sept. at 10.30am in the Carry
Centre. All are very welcome to attend. Further expressions of interest may
be addressed to the Rector.
SILK - Socials Involving Ladies of Killiney: The new season begins on
Wednesday 21st Sept. with a talk by John O'Keeffe, Forensic Psychologist. Oct.
19th will feature a talk by Ken Brown on Antiques. Both meetings are at 8pm in
the Carry Centre. For more information please contact Judy Jones 2855159
The Killiney Winey Dineys: The next gathering will be on September 15th,
the venue is yet to be decided. Further expressions of interest or queries may
be addressed to Zandra Laing or the Rector.
The Y Club (Killiney Mens Society): The new programme of events for
the new season is now available. The new season begins on September 22nd
with a visit to the Aviva Stadium. Please meet in the Carry Centre at 6.45pm.
More information from Paul OBrien or the Rector.
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The Victoria TeaPhoto

Rooms
Gallery

- The Victoria Tea Rooms, Victoria Gate, Killiney Hill Road (Formerly Tower Tea Rooms)
NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!
Open 9.00am to 5.30pm Daily.
Introducing our New Lunch Menu
Sandwiches made with Cavistons breads; Freshly Made Ciabatta, Wraps & Bagels.
All freshly made to order in the Tea Rooms.
(All of our food is also available to go)

Supporting Quality Local Food Producers

The Dalkey Food Company (Soups)
Cillian's Cookies, Killiney (Cookies and Coconut Balls)
Cavistons, Glasthule, (Breads and Cakes)
Bakelicious, Shankill, (Crumbles,
9 Tarts, Scones and Pastries)

Clubs and Societies

Sheep Thrills

Made in Ireland

We finished on Thursday 23rd June in Fitzpatricks Hotel where we were served

with delicious scones and coffee. The turnout was excellent with loads of chat
and reviews on what we had done this year, all very rewarding as we supported
3 more charities, Angelman Syndrome, Bray Womans Refuge and St Johns ward
Crumlin Hospital. We look forward to starting again on Thursday 15th September
in the Carry Centre at 11am. Everyone is welcome.
Contact Joan @ 087 2460078.
Sheep Thrills are now on Facebook - see www.facebook.com/Sheep-Thrills
Table Tennis: The table tennis season starts on Monday 12th September at
8pm in the Carry Centre If you are interested in trying out table tennis, you
would be very welcome (and we will even lend you a bat!). For more
information contact Linda Franck (086 8296029). The finals took place in May.
Well done to all who competed and congratulations to the winners:
Mixed Handicap Singles: Winner Dermot Deverall, runner-up Sandra Moore
Mixed Handicap Doubles: Winners Linda Franck & Gordon Smith,
runners-up Sandra Moore & Dermot Deverall
Ladies Championship Singles: Winner Iris Darley, runner-up Sandra Moore
Mens Championship Singles: Winner Peter Hayes, runner-up Ken Peare
Flower Guild: Decorating for Harvest will be held on Saturday 1st October
donations of flowers and vegetables will be most welcome.
Service & Social: The next gathering will be on Sunday 2nd Oct at 3pm in the
Carry Centre. Please contact Joan Whyte or the Rector for more information.

WoolIf anyone has any spare wool, Sheep Thrills would be delighted to pick
it up for use for our Thursday sessions. Contact Joan @ 087 2460078
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From the Archives - recognise anyone?

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Diary Dates

September 2016
5
Select Vestry
7
Opening Evening at Carry Centre
8
GKNS Board of Management
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Table Tennis Club resumes
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Ladies Guild
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Sheep Thrills resumes
15
Killiney Winey Dineys
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Sunday Club
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SILK
22
Y Club
25
Ordination of Nigel Pierpoint
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Bible Study Group

October 2016
1
Harvest Flower Decorating
2
Harvest Thanksgiving
Guest Preacher: The Rt Revd John McDowell,
Bishop of Clogher
Service & Social Group
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Family Harvest
Guest Preacher: The Revd Alan Breen
Greystones Parish
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Select Vestry
11
Ladies Guild
11
Dublin Diocesan Synod
13
Diocesan Schools Service
13
GKNS Board of Management
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Sunday Club
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SILK
25
Bible Study Group
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Y Club
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GKNS closes for Halloween
28-31 Bank Holiday Weekend
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Consecration of Holy Trinity (1868)
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Irish Standard Time ends

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS!

Diocesan Employment Bureau: Situated in Taney Parish Centre, it is our
hope that it will be of help to many who find themselves without work for a
variety of reasons. Full details from the Rector.
Hospital Visiting
The Rector would appreciate being told if parishioners are in hospital or
going into hospital, and will be pleased to offer pastoral support.
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of prayers is available from him or in Church.

Calendar for September

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

Sunday
Trinity XV (18)
Jeremiah 18: 1-11
Philemon 1-21

8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor

Holy Communion
Parish Communion
Meriel Nuzum
Mike Wride
The Rector

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11

Thursday The Birth of the BVM obs

Sunday
Trinity XVI (19)

10.30
8.30
10.45

Jeremiah 4: 11-12, 22-28

Luke 15: 1-10
Thursday

Reader
Reader
10.30

Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Parish Communion with
Holy Baptism
Baptismal Party
Baptismal Party
Holy Communion

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Sunday
Trinity XVII (20)
Jeremiah 8: 18 - 9: 1
1 Timothy 2: 1-7

8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor

Holy Communion
Parish Communion*
Karen Wilson
Roslyn Christie
Stephen Rhys Thomas

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

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Sunday
Trinity XVIII (21)
Jeremiah 32: 1-3a, 6-15
Luke 16: 19-31

8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader

Holy Communion
Family Service
Sunday Club
Sunday Club

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Thursday St Michael & all Angels obs

10.30

Holy Communion

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St Matthew obs

READERS: If you cannot read on the appointed day please arrange a swap
with someone else and let the Churchwardens know.

Why the different colours?

Liturgical colours are those specific colours which are used for vestments and
hangings within the context of Christian liturgy.
Gold: Easter Day, Christmas Day & Trinity Sunday
White: Feast Days / Saints Days / Maundy Thursday / Eastertide
Purple: Lent & Advent
Red: Pentecost / Saints Days (Martyred) / Holy Week
Green: Ordinary
Time
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Calendar for October

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Sunday
Trinity XVIV (22)
Harvest Festival Eucharist
Lamentations 1: 1-6
2 Timothy 1: 1-14

8.30
10.45

Holy Communion
Parish Communion

Reader
Reader
Intercessor
15.00

Paul OBrien
Stephen Rhys Thomas
The Rector
Service & Social

Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

Sunday
Trinity XX (23)
Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7
Luke 17: 11-19

8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader

Holy Communion
Childrens Harvest Festival
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

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Sunday
Trinity XX I (24)
Jeremiah 31: 27-34
2 Timothy 3: 14 - 4: 5

8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor

Holy Communion
Parish Communion*
Alleyn Manley
Audrey Manley
Henry Irvine

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

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Sunday
5th Sunday before Advent(25)
St James, Bro. of our Lord
Jeremiah 11: 18-23
Matthew 10: 16-22
Thursday
St Simon and St Jude obs
Sunday
4th Sunday before Advent(26)
Habakkuk 1: 1-4, 2: 1-4
Luke 19: 1-10

8.30
10.45

Holy Communion
Family Service

Reader
Reader
10.30

Sunday Club
Sunday Club
Holy Communion

8.30
10.45
Reader
Reader

Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Joan Millar
Michael Wolfe

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Coeliac? Communicants who are Coeliac, please inform the Rector or a

Churchwarden and gluten-free bread can be arranged.
READINGS ARE FROM YEAR C OF THE REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY (NRSV)
CHILDRENS PACKS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.
* SUNDAY CLUB MEET15
IN THE CARRY CENTRE.

Forthcoming Events

Kindling Sunday: On Sunday 25th September we will launch a new initiative in

the Carry Centre (following the 10.45am service). In conjunction with Christian
Aid, boxes of kindling will be available to everybody - free of charge. The aim of
the project is to highlight the plight of many throughout the world who face daily
struggles - even simple things like lighting a fire. It is hoped that those who have
received kindling may be motivated to donate to the wonderful work of
Christian Aid.
Open evening: Please see the back cover.
Nigel Pierpoint: Nigel will be ordained priest by the Archbishop on Sunday
25th September in Christ Church Cathedral at 3.30pm. All are very welcome to
attend and to offer the support and support to Nigel as he begins this next stage
in his ministry.
Harvest: The Annual Harvest Thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday 2nd
October at 10.45am. The preacher on the occasion will be the Bishop of
Clogher, the Rt Revd John McDowell. The Junior Harvest will be held on
Sunday 9th October at which we welcome the Revd Alan Breen, CurateAssistant in Greystones, as our preacher and the Choir from G.K.N.S.
Diocesan Synod: The diocesan Synods of Dublin & Glendalough will be held
on Tuesday 11th October in Temple Carrig School, Greystones. The Synods will
discuss and debate reports by the Diocesan Councils, the Diocesan Board of
Education, the Diocesan Committee for Social Action, the Ministry of Healing
and the Diocesan Council for Mission. Our parish will be represented by the
Rector and David Millar, Lewis Purser and June Hurley.
Parish Retreat: It is hoped to have a Parish Retreat in Holy Trinity, Killiney on
Saturday 5th November. Running this event will require a minimum of 10 people.
A sign-up sheet will be available at the church door.
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The Rector with Ivor Morgan who recently

celebrated his 103rd birthday
Table Tennis winners, see page 10

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Proof that all ages read the Obelisk!

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The Carry Centre - Calendar of Activities

As a new season commences we draw your attention to

the following list of activities which have their home in the
Carry Centre.
For booking enquiries please contact the Centre Manager,
Sandra Moore (contact details on page 2).
www.carrycentre.ie

External Groups
Blossom Nursery School: Mon Fri 8.30am 1.00pm
www.blossomnurseryschool.ie

The new
Table Tennis T-shirt!

Irish Dancing: Thursdays 4.30pm 7.00pm

Saturdays 2.00pm - 3.30pm
www.cabeacademy.ie
Slimming World: Tuesdays 4.30pm 9.00pm
www.slimmingworld.ie
Parish Clubs and Societies meet in the Carry Centre
(with the exception of the Choir & Flower Guild which meet in the Church)
Sunday Club
3rd Sunday monthly 10.45 am
Lisa Doyle
ENGAGE (Youth Club)
Saturday afternoons by arrangement
The Rector
Bible Study Group
4th Tuesday monthly 10.30 am
The Rector
Choir
Sundays 9.30 am
Frank Hughes
Flower Guild
By arrangement
Daphne Hall
KWD (Diners Club)
Thursday evenings by arrangement
Zandra Laing
Ladies Guild
2nd Tuesday monthly 2.30 pm
Rosemary Teggin
SILK - Socials Involving Ladies of Killiney 3rd Wednesday monthly 8.00 pm
Judy Jones
The Y Club (Mens Society) 4th Thursday monthly 8.00 pm
Paul OBrien
Service & Social Group
By arrangement
Joan Whyte
Sheep Thrills (Textile Group) Thursday Mornings 11.00am
Joan Millar
Table Tennis
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Linda Franck
Notice boards for some of the organisations are located in the Carry Centre

Congratulations!

Congratulations
- to Bryan & Jean Burdett on the birth of their granddaughter, Amelie and to
her great-grandmother, Betty!
- To Rebecca Hayes and Daniel Stanford on the birth of Peter.
- To Mark & Sheena Linehan on the birth of Eva
- New to Bloom, University College Dublin won the Best Concept Garden for
its Evolution of Land Plants garden designed by Dr. Caroline Elliot-Kingston
(Peoples Churchwarden, pictured above) and Nicola Haines.
- To Ivor Morgan who recently celebrated his 103rd birthday.
- Well done to Sheep Thrills who recently raised over 1,600 for the Irish
Guide Dogs for the Blind.

P.H.S.
Phlebotomy Home Service

Need a blood test cant get to hospital?

Blood samples taken in patients own home/nursing home/clinic/ETC and
delivered to appropriate hospital or laboratory
Blood samples taken for Warfarin Clinic Patients and delivered to hospital
Our service carried out by experienced registered nurse / Phlebotomists
only
Phone: Catherine 08673544810 or Siofra 0862404120
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Parish News

Visit of T.C.D. Chapel Choir: On Sunday 5th June we were delighted to welcome the
chapel choir of Trinity College, Dublin.
Summer in Holy Trinity: Thank you to all those who helped facilitate the opening of
Holy Trinity during the Summer months it is greatly appreciated!
Patronal Festival: At our Patronal Festival we welcomed Fr Conor Harper SJ, who spoke
about Fr John Sullivan (http://frjohnsullivan.ie/) and the Trinity.
General Synod: David Millar writes: The problem of refugees is our problem, said the
Primate in his opening address, for Christ was more at home with the suffering and was in
many way the ultimate outsider, contrasting with the needs of to-days world when
conformity is obligatory regarding the new Charities regulations, for example, which place
heavy responsibility on Select Vestry members so as to ensure the continuance of their
churchs charitable status. Tele-conferencing and shortly video-conferencing involve grasping
rapidly accelerating technology, and the Church has advertised for an HR adviser.
Nonetheless we should be on the lookout for the surprises the Spirit has in store whether
pleasant or otherwise. The average parish, and there are 450 of them, it was suggested
needs 100,000 a year to merely survive but this is a ballpark figure illustrated perhaps in the
question How much does it cost to get married? a child asked his father. No idea, was
the reply, Im still paying for it. Investment policy is queried almost annually, with
passionate views expressed on decarbonisation. The Catholic Bishop of Limerick, one of the
Synods guests, remarked that his diocese had recently held their Synod, the first in 80 years.
While children are the present as well as the future, they are not all in Junior Infants (nor will
they be for long) and deserve to be encouraged by participation and involvement in the adult
services many of them gladly engaging in readers and collectors in one clerics experience.
Perhaps these randomly selected notes give some indication of the range complexities and
concerns which confront General Synod and the many who give their time to address them.
Im trying to understand the Church of Ireland better, said a Methodist guest to one of his
hosts. If you get any results, let me know, was the reply.
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Around the Community

New Cathaoirleach
Councillor Cormac Devlin, who has represented Fianna Fail in the Dn
Laoghaire Electoral Area since 2004, was elected Cathaoirleach at Junes Annual
General Meeting of DLRCOCO. We wish him well in new role.
Victoria Tea Rooms
Residents will see that the Tea Rooms is under new management. Best wishes
to Eamonn and his team!

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From the Archives

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Parish Information
Flower Rota
Sept

4
11
18
25

Pam Russell
Susannagh Grogan
Melanie Purser
Caroline Hammond

Oct

2
9
16
23
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HARVEST
HARVEST
Ingrid Fives
Hazel Kinmonth
Georgina OBrien

The Parish Panels (Safeguarding Trust) Responsibilities include:

- interviewing persons willing to serve as workers in the parish
- advising workers on their responsibilities in respect of the Code
- advising the Select Vestry in respect of its responsibilities
The Parish Panel Members are:
The Revd Canon N.J. Sloane (Rector)
Nigel Teggin
Sandra Moore
Hazel Kinmonth
Organising your wedding: Weddings are very special occasions in
the life of any family and in the life of the church. When considering getting
married please check possible dates with the Rector before confirming
arrangements. It is expected that couples will make a regular commitment to
the life of the church in preparation for marriage.
Eco Congregation Ireland
Information leaflets are available in the Church and Carry Centre.

The Parish Registers

Holy Baptism

Born again of water and the Holy Spirit

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14 August (in Holy Trinity) Isla Joyce Sylvia Hunter, daughter of Brian and Julie

Funeral

Blessed are the dead who die in the name of the Lord

10th May (in Holy Trinity) - Michael Maurice Austin dAlton

Our sympathy and prayers are with all those who have been bereaved
remembering especially:
Mark and Sonda on the death of Michael.
Peter, Suzanne and Rebecca Hayes on the sudden death of his niece, Sarah.
Sandra & Chris Moore on death of her brother, Bill Stephen.
Linde Hall and her family on the death of her sister, Gillian Laho.
The family and friends of the late Hilda Jolley
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7:30 - 8:30 pm
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ALL WELCOME!