Kill O’The Grange Church of Ireland
To Love and Serve the Lord
A Thought for the Month
Pray without ceasing ...
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NRSV)
[KOTG Parish Week of Prayer, 2nd to 6th September 2013]
Vol. 10 No. 9
SEPTEMBER 2013
Services & Readings
for September 2013
THEME: JOSEPH
DATE
SERVICES & READINGS
8.30 a.m. HC
10.00 a.m. AA
11.30 a.m. MP
6.30 p.m. Prayer Evening
[1 Samuel 21:10-22:3]
PREACHER
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
LEADER
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Sunday
September 8 –
Trinity 15
8.30 a.m. HC
10.00 a.m. AA
11.30 a.m. HC
6.30 p.m. Prayer Evening
[Genesis 37:3-11]
[Matthew 27:27-31]
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Sunday
September 15 –
Trinity 16
8.30 a.m. HC
10.00 a.m. AA
11.30 a.m. SW
6.30 p.m. Prayer Evening
[Genesis 37:12-35]
[John 15:18-24]
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Sunday
September 22 –
Trinity 17
8.30 a.m. HC
10.00 a.m. HC
11.30 a.m. HC
3.30 p.m. Ordination of
Ian Horner &
Eugene Griffin
6.30 p.m. Prayer Evening
[Genesis 39:1-23]
[Luke 4:1-13]
8.30 a.m. HC
10.00 a.m. AA
11.30 a.m. SW
6.30 p.m. Prayer Evening
[Genesis 40:1-23]
[Matthew 7:7-12]
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Christ Church
Cathedral, Dublin
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
Sunday
September 1 –
Trinity 14
Sunday
September 29 –
Trinity 18
MP Morning Prayer, HC Holy Communion, SW Service of the Word,
YS Youth Service, FS Family Service, AA All Age Service, HLG Healing
* Key reading ** Gospel reading
PLEASE NOTE: Details are subject to alteration.
The Services for Sunday 6th October are listed on page 4.
From this month, we revert to two main services on Sundays,
at 10.00 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.—please note the new times.
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RECTOR’S
LETTER
SEPTEMBER 2013
I am so aware that we lead such hectically busy lives under enormous pressures.
Constantly we feel torn this way and that by so many different demands in our
lives. They can feel overwhelming to us at times. We find it so difficult to keep our
lives in balance and to keep things in perspective.
Even as Christians who are trying to follow Jesus we get so easily caught up in
the urgent that we lose sight of the eternal Kingdom priorities that shape our lives
as lovers and followers of Jesus.
I wanted to share what I see as some of God’s Kingdom priorities for us in and
through Kill O’The Grange over this coming winter, with the hope and the prayer
that you too will catch God’s heart and God’s vision, and joyfully commit yourself
to be part of God’s great story of Redemption as it is written in our lives in this
church family and the area in which we live.
As we lift up our eyes we will see that we are part of something much, much bigger and more lasting and eternal.
Our greatest joy as Christian believers is to become the vehicle of Jesus’ life to
others, devoting ourselves to God’s purpose. Our ministry purpose and why we
are here is to be a reflection of His heart through a vibrant 21st Century church,
committed to building a Spirit filled people, who are inspired by Jesus enjoying us,
enjoying Him. A people driven by compassion to reach the others with the Good
News of the Gospel, and to be a transforming presence in our community.
We are here in Kill to make a Kingdom different! We are called as followers of
Jesus to live for God and for others – selflessly – sacrificially – generously and
joyfully. Thinking how we can invest our lives in God’s Kingdom priorities for the
people outside the four walls of KOTG – what a challenge! To change this area
for Jesus, one life at a time. Will you ask God to enlarge our vision of the future
this winter – and will you step across that invisible line with me and say, Yes
LORD – count me in! That’s worth giving my life to – For God and others – for
today and for all eternity.
Your Friend and Rector –
Arthur
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Services & Readings
for early October 2013
THEME: JOSEPH
DATE
Sunday
October 6 –
Trinity 19
SERVICES & READINGS
8.30 a.m. HC
10.00 a.m. SW
11.30 a.m. MP
6.30 p.m. Prayer Evening
[Genesis 41:1-16]
[John 14:25-31]
PREACHER
LEADER
Arthur Young
Arthur Young
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
MP Morning Prayer, HC Holy Communion, SW Service of the Word,
YS Youth Service, FS Family Service, AA All Age Service, HLG Healing
* Key reading
PLEASE NOTE: Details are subject to alteration.
Week of Prayer - 2nd—6th September
We here at Kill O’The Grange Parish, before we embark as a
Church Family in all our activities over this winter’s work, are setting
important time aside, to embark on having a Week of Prayer.
We will seek to pray into the reasons we exist in this area – What
we are about as a Church Family? What we are here for? And
what we trying to achieve with God and for God!
We are excited about this week! What does that mean? What will it
look like?
Great Questions! And we offer no answers other than the following thoughts:
Enjoy God
Spend time with God
Listen to God
Give over all that we do, so that we focus on doing it for His glory.
Arthur
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Ordinations
Ian Horner, our Children’s and Youth Co-Ordinator from 2006
to 2011, will be ordained Deacon in Christ Church Cathedral on
Sunday 22nd September, at 3.30 p.m., and he will serve his
internship as Curate in St. Patrick’s Church, Greystones.
Ian has truly made a huge impact for good on our Parish since he
joined us seven years ago. Our thoughts and prayers go with
Ian Horner
him, Jenny and Sam as they take this significant step forward in
faith.
[Photo: James Darling]
Ian has said that he would be so pleased to
see as many as possible from our Parish in
the Cathedral at the service.
During his last service in Kill, on Sunday 25th
August, the Rector presented him, on behalf of
the Parishioners, with a gift: a sizeable commentary on the Acts of the Apostles, which will
be an excellent source for sermons!
Left: Ian, Jenny and Sam with the Rector after the
presentation, 25th August 2013
{Photo: Maggie Kane}
Eugene Griffin, a former intern at Kill Parish, will be ordained at the same time.
Please remember him also in your prayers.
Growing Groups
A special meeting of all Growing Groups will take place on
Wednesday 11th September at 8.00 p.m. in the Parish Centre.
This will be the first of several meetings to be held once every three
months. All are most welcome to come along.
The Rector is starting a new Men’s Growing Group, which he’ll lead. We’ll have
more news of that later.
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It’s back! The Parish Fun Day / Fête this year is on Saturday 21st September. Here are some
of the things planned for this year.
The family favourite—the Giant Slide-is back as well as a penalty shoot-out. The Rector is
planning a car wash, so make sure you bring your car along on the day for washing. Norman
Thompson, our Youth Worker, is busy planning all sorts of games for you and he will also have
a sweet stall on the day. Eats again will be provided in two ways: there will be a BBQ run by
Clonkeen Bowls and sandwiches etc. will be served in the main hall. We hope to have a display by the Emergency Services again this year, as we did two years ago with representatives
from Fire, Gardaí and Ambulance on hand. We are inviting local businesses to join us to display their business for a small fee. If you want to be part of this, please contact one of the
committee listed below. We are planning a bumper raffle again; at the time of writing the prizes
are not known, but we are assured they will be great and tickets will be available to be sold before the day.
We will have the usual array of stalls selling goods (see list below) and we would ask you to
support them in any way you can by donating goods, by buying goods and by helping out on
the day. So now is the time to clear out that press or attic. Goods can be left in the Parish
Centre on Thursday 19th September from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and all day on Friday 20th from 9
a.m. to 9 p.m. Please don’t leave goods outside these hours as we cannot store them and the
Centre is in constant use.
Stall
Cakes/Food
Contact Person
Olive Combe/Sandy Feenan
Plants
Bert Van Embden
Toys
Bob Fromholz
Good as New
Ronnie Hay
Second Hand Clothes
Cathryn Schäckermann
Lunches/Tea/Coffee
Pat Hyland
Barbecue
Clonkeen Bowls
Raffle
Patricia Pearson
Books
Daniel Friedmann
Bottles
Tim Roulston
Sweets
Norman Thompson
Games
Norman Thompson
Face Painting
Heather McKay/Jenny Horner
Car Wash
The Rector
Gate
David & Mary Williams/Fred & Heather Jackson
Set Up/Tear Down
Stanley Faulkner
Car Parking
Nigel Bell
It promises to be a great day out for all the family, so make sure you put this date in your diary
and come along and support it by being there. We look forward to seeing you on the day.
The Committee:
Dave Clarke: (086) 366 9731; Kate Patterson: (087) 282 0182; Peter Rooke: (086) 813 6307.
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Waste Watchers Holiday Bible Club was on at Kill O’The Grange
from the 8th – 12th July.
The theme of the camp was ‘Transformation’ – we learnt about
how in a similar way to waste or rubbish being recycled and being
made new or transformed – God wants to transform our lives. We
learnt about how God brought change by transforming nothing to
something at creation, how God transformed the lives of people through Jesus when
there was a social disaster at a wedding and when a man who was born blind from birth
began to see for the first time spiritually and physically. Most importantly we learnt about
how God transformed the broken relationship between us and Him, through Jesus’ death
which makes it possible for us to be friends with Him and to live freely and transformed
for Him.
We had lots of fun learning about transformation during the week and also through singing, discussion, arts, crafts, drama, games, challenges and activities.
The Holiday Bible Club was again a wonderful event in our church and parish and provided us with a great way to have fun learning more about God as well as to reach out to
and serve the children and families in our community. None of it would have been possible without the amazing help, prayers and support from all of the team and our church.
Thanks so much to the team; Marcus, Will, Lucy, Alice, Suzie, Naomi, Keith, Rob, Isaac,
Seb, Ivan, Lexy, Emma, Kate, to the ladies who made lunches for us each day; Helen,
Sarah, Sandra and Sonia and to Sheila, Bert and James who came along to talk to the
children about why being friends with Jesus is so important to them.
Hopefully next year we can host another great week of fun learning about God for the
children in our community.
[Photos: Norman Thompson]
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FROM THE PARISH
REGISTERS
BAPTISM:
11th August 2013
Amelia Waldron, daughter of Patrick and Sonia Waldron, 121
Meadowvale, Deansgrange, Co. Dublin.
We warmly welcome Amelia into the Christian family.
FUNERALS:
13th July 2013
Iris Tracey (née Armstrong), Beechfield Manor Nursing
Home, Shankill, Co. Dublin. (died on 10th July 2013)
10th August 2013
Elsie Maeve Scott (née Reynolds), Shankill, Co. Dublin (died
on 8th August 2013, aged 94.). Thanksgiving Funeral Service
held in Christ Church, Bray, Co. Wicklow.
12th August 2013
Hazel Holmes (née Tyner), 31 Clonkeen Road, Deansgrange,
Co. Dublin (died on 8th August 2013.) Funeral Service held in
Kilternan Parish Church.
20th August 2013
Georg Haug, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. (died on 15th August
2013.) Funeral Service held in Monkstown Parish Church.
We extend our deepest sympathy to:
• Iris’s family and especially to her daughter Joan McKee and her sons Trevor, Stewart
and George.
• Elsie’s children Maeve, Derek and Carol; to her grandchildren Johnny, Andrew,
Susan, Clare. Stuart and Simon; and to her great-grandchildren Daniel, Arabella and
Chloe.
• Hazel’s family, especially to her husband John and to her children Audrey, Linda,
Zandra and Roy.
• Georg’s family, especially to his wife Norah, his children Gina, Karen and Bruce, and
his grandchildren Cian, Lilian, Lea and Georgia.
SYMPATHY:
Our deepest sympathy goes also to Ruth Griffin on the death of her mother. The funeral
took place in the U.K.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4, NRSV)
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Within the Parish:
Nora Sutton—Garda Community Officer: Our local Garda Station is Cabinteely. Nora’s next clinic will
be held on Tuesday 3rd September from 11.45 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in the Parish Centre. If anyone wants or
needs to speak to her before this, her contact details are available from the Parish Office.
Wednesday Holy Communion: The 10.30 a.m. services will start again on Wednesday 4th September,
in the Quiet Room of the Parish Centre. (See also page 21.)
Young at Hearts: We will be re-opening on Friday 6th September in Rosemary’s house, 43 Clonkeen
Drive, Foxrock, Dublin 18 at 2.45 p.m. New members are always welcome so come along and join us.
Rosemary Knight, Tel. 289 6026
Growing Groups: A special meeting of all Growing Groups will take place on Wednesday 11th September at 8.00 p.m. in the Parish Centre. This will be the first of several meetings once every three months.
All are most welcome to come along.
Select Vestry: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 12th September at 7.45 p.m. in the
Parish Centre.
Men’s Breakfast: We begin again after the summer break on Saturday 14th September, at 8.30 a.m. in
the Parish Centre. Our guest speaker is the Rev. Trevor Stevenson, Rector of St. James’s Church,
Crinken, on the topic “The spirit of religion.” (See also page 9.)
Parish Funday/Fête: This year’s Parish Funday/Fête will take place on Saturday 21st September and
we are looking forward to a brilliant exciting fun filled day. We have lots of things planned including the
return of the Giant Slide which we know is a big hit with the kids. Along with that we hope to have the
usual array of stalls and games; more details will follow in the September Newsletter. What we are looking for now is donations to cover the costs of hiring the Giant Slide and other Games (approx. €550) and
donations towards the cost of Raffle Prizes and printing (approx. €700.) If you feel you can help in any
way please contact Peter Rooke on (086) 813 6307, or Dave Clarke on (086) 366 9731. Thanking you in
advance,
Dave Clarke
(See also pages 8 & 9.)
Ordination: Ian Horner and Eugene Griffin will be ordained Deacons on Sunday 22nd September, at
3.30 p.m. in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. (See also page 5.)
Harvest Festival: The Harvest Festival Service will be held on Sunday 13th October, followed by a
Bring and Share Lunch in the Parish Centre. There will be a single main service that day, at 10.30 a.m.
Gift Day: This will take place on Sunday 17th November.
Outside the Parish
Welcoming Service for the Rev. Alan Wardlow, Dún Laoghaire Methodist Church: Any members of
your congregation are welcome to join us at the service to be held on Sunday 8th September at 7.00 p.m.
in the Methodist Church, Dún Laoghaire Joan Harris, Society Steward
We warmly congratulate the Rev. Alan Wardlow on his appointment and wish him the Lord’s richest
blessings in his new ministry..
St. Mary’s Home Autumn Fayre: The Fayre will be held on Thursday 26th September from 10.00 a.m.
– 2.00 p.m. in St. Conleth’s College, Clyde Road, Ballsbridge. As in previous years the ladies of the parish will be providing the lunch and in due course we will be contacting you and asking for salads and desserts. We are very grateful for your generous support in the past and look forward to the same this year.
Olive Combe and Jocelyn Ward
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There’s more on the opposite page!
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Parish Prayer Diary 2013
September
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
14th
15th
16th
17th
18th
Sunday: Lord, lead us on as Your people to be all that You want us to be. That
we as a church would delight God's heart and glorify His name, ready to move
into all that He has for us. [John 17:23]
Lord, may we work out the truth of Your Word in our lives and witness that we
have received this past week-end.
Pray for work of the Garda community officer in Blackrock and surrounding area
and for the clinic being held today.
Our mid-week Holy Communion services resume today after the summer
break. Pray that all who meet together around the Lord's table may be touched
afresh by the wonder of Christ's love for us His people, a love stronger than
death.
Pray for Norman Thompson and ask for God's blessing on the children's and
youth work and for all those who teach them faithfully week by week.
Pray for those who will go to Young at Hearts as they begin the new session.
Pray for the Alpha course in IADT starting this Autumn and for future planning
for 2014.
Sunday: May we this day worship You in spirit and in truth, to the praise of
Your holy Name. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Finding the lost - Pray for the Monday night Homeless Outreach in Dún
Laoghaire; for Nigel and Marianne as they facilitate this initiative in the community. [Matthew 25:35-36]
Pray for each member of the Prayer and Healing team who minister each Sunday to those who come for prayer and healing. “I am the Lord who heals
you.” [Exodus 15:26]
Pray for the pastoral ministry in KOTG. Remember Bert and Arthur as they
visit those in need, or those who are not able to meet in Kill with his people
each Sunday.
Pray for the members of the Select Vestry as they meet to-night.
Pray today for Arthur Young our Rector as he leads us as a Parish. Pray that
God would bless him and protect him, as he seeks to minister to us in God's
name.
The KOTG Men's Breakfast begins new session this morning. Pray for all who
attend and for Trevor Stevenson, our guest speaker.
Sunday: Pray for Arthur and those who regularly brings God's word to us each
week to feed and instruct us from it.
Pray for the Parish finances, that they would be used to good effect and would
be God-honouring.
Pray for someone you know within the Parish who has been bereaved in recent
days, and encourage them by your words and actions when the opportunity
arises.
May God work in us, so that others might see His hand print upon our lives His image – His imprint – His impression – His mark, upon us as the people
who reflect Jesus, bringing glory to God’s Name and His work amongst us.
Prayers for members of the Parish are on page 16 this month.
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Parish Prayer Diary 2013
September
19th
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
25th
26th
27th
28th
29th
30th
October
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Pray for our mission partners in South Sudan, for the church schools in the
diocese, and teachers at the training college; that those given the chance of
training may in the future be able to contribute to peace and stability, and
share something of the love of Jesus
Pray for anyone you know in the Parish living alone, that they would know
God's loving presence with them day by day.
Pray for the Parish Fun Day and Fête being held today, giving thanks for
Dave Clarke and all those involved in the running of this event.
Sunday: Lord, may Your Word go deep within our hearts and make a difference in our witness for You. Pray for Ian Horner, as he is ordained as a
Deacon in Christ Church Cathedral today. Pray for him as he begins ministry in St Patrick's Greystones.
Pray for the KOTG School Principal Hilary McBain and all the teachers,
that they would be an example to the children they teach and so bring out
the best in each student.
Remember Kate and Pat in the Parish Office in your prayers, and give
thanks for all the work they do for us.
Pray faithfully for those in our Parish who are sick or in hospital. Pray that
the Lord would bring His healing touch and restore them to health again.
Pray for all Bishops in the Church of Ireland; this month pray especially for
+Trevor Williams (Limerick & Killaloe) and +Ken Clarke (SAMS).
Pray for Crosslinks and for the work of Gillian and Carlos in Uganda (use
their latest prayer letter).
Remember in prayer family members you know in Kill whose love for the
Lord has gone cold. May God's Spirit rekindle their love for Him and
bring them back to meet with His people again.
Sunday: Pray for all those who lead the Sunday services and provide music
and song, so that the Lord is honoured by our praise and thanksgiving.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so
that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. [Romans
15:13]
Pray for someone you know who would be glad to come to our Harvest
Festival this month (main service) on Sunday 13th and prayerfully consider
inviting them along.
The LORD is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed
in spirit. [Psalm 34:18] Pray for anyone you know like this needing the
Lord's salvation.
Restore us to yourself, LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old.
[Lamentations 5:21]. May we each one know God's renewal individually
and corporately.
Give thanks for the good work done by Derek Scott, our Parish Administrator, and all those who look after the fabric of the Church, Parish Centre
and Rectory.
Take ten minutes out of your day to be quiet and reflect on the blessings
you have received from God over the past year. Thank Him for what is past
and for all that is to come. Remember God's promise. [Hebrews 13:5-6]
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Parish Prayer Diary—
Diary—September 2013
Pray for:
Jim Lovegrove; Sally Lovegrove; Dorothy Lowry; Moor and Brenda Lundy; Andrew and
Sheila Lyall; Katherine Lyall; William Lyall; Sheila and Gerry Lynch; Michael and
Serena Lynn; Cal Lynn; Niamh Lynn; Joan MacAllister, Hannah, Deborah and Megan;
Alma McBrien; Gordon McCabe; Pam McCarthy; Gillian McCarthy; Raymond
McCarthy; John McConnell; Dorothy McCormack; Derek and Jane McCullagh, Laura
and Sarah; Suzanne McCullagh; Jackie McGowan-Smyth; Catherine McGuinness.
Heather McKay, and Julia; Leonard McKay; Trevor and Debbie McHugh, and Nyanna;
Caroline McNamara; Jim and Heather Maher; Paul and Emily Maloney, Isobel, Elspeth
and Scarlet; David Mantle; Alan Marr; Bertha Marsh; Derek and Pat Maybury; Simon
Meates; Richard and Muriel Meates; Kevin and Bridget Megarry; Kate Megarry; Paddy
Megarry; Edith Merton; Nicholas and Marie Merton, Robert, Christopher, Harry and
Philip; Michael and Dora Moor.
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Books for Iran
A great hunger
The Growing Groups are now starting up again, following the
summer break.
Our particular Group supports Church in Chains, and we
have heard that there is a great hunger for the Scriptures
in Iran.
We are so privileged to have such freedom to study the
Scriptures in this country.
“One Million Lights” is a campaign to print and distribute as
many copies of the New Testament as possible to add to
the one million already distributed.
How can we in Kill help in this initiative?
For those who would like to contribute €2 (or more), there
will be an opportunity to do this on the first and second
Sundays in September.
Sheila Lynch and Blanche Cooper
Further information on Church in Chains and the One Million
Lights initiative can be found on the website:
www.churchinchains.ie
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FROM GILL AND CARLOS OLAAKA IN UGANDA
End of August 2013
Dear Friends,
We hope you are well wherever you may be as
the Western summer comes to an end. We
have had a good busy month with the days just
flying by. From the
photo you can see
Jojo has been very excited to ride his ‘happy birthday boda
boda’ (boda boda being a motorbike taxi here in Uganda, on
which you sit and pay the driver to whizz you through the
crazy Kampala traffic in the hope of getting to your destination on time!) Thanks as always for your support and
prayers,
From
Gill, Carlos and Josiah
with love.
Please pray:
We thank God for the good recruitment that occurred for the New Life Homes. As
we reported last time, we needed to restructure, with 1 staff leaving and with a need to
recruit one new person as well as replacing the one who left. A very Godly man called
Amon has joined the team as the New Life Homes Manager, and a staff already in
Abaana moved positions to take a lead in the area of resettling children back into their
homes, after they spend time at the homes for rehabilitation. We pray that together they
will work alongside the 2 other staff to provide a loving, healthy and enriching environment for the 38 boys to stay while they prepare to return to a home situation. We continue to ask for prayer for the spiritual development and transformation that is absolutely
paramount for each of the boys. We have 3 other positions we are currently filling, so
ask for prayer that God would again direct and lead the right people with skills and passion for seeing Christ at work in vulnerable lives to join Abaana.
We thank God for Frontline and for each boy that is connected to the programme.
We had a sad occurrence recently where one boy misused some money that was to go
towards his fees for doing an English course and so we had to ask him to leave our Discipleship House, as one of the founding rules is that if you steal, you can’t stay (stealing
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is one of the big temptations for these boys, having had to hustle on the streets to survive
prior to joining Frontline). As an older boy in his twenties, we hope we can still support
him to finish his studies and live independently, though there is a big need for the Lord to
soften his heart as he is quite bitter and antagonistic in spirit. Please pray for wisdom in
helping him, especially for Joseph, the Uncle who stays at the Discipleship House, who is
working closely with him.
We thank God that Gill’s health is generally good, as she has around 6 weeks left in
her pregnancy, though at a recent doctor’s appointment it was noted that her thyroid levels were not quite in the right range (she has hypothyroidism so takes medicine daily to
ensure that the hormones her body produces are at the right levels). Her dose has been
adjusted, and so we pray that it would stabilise. Please continue to pray for a safe delivery, especially as we are keen to try a normal birth after having a last minute Caesarean
with Josiah.
Our Missionary Contacts
Bishop Hilary Luate Adeba – Yei, South Sudan:
yei.anglican.org
Gillian and Carlos Olaaka – Uganda:
[email protected] or
[email protected]
John Reid – Sierra Leone
Important Update from Crosslinks
We have received an important message from Trevor Johnston
of Crosslinks. Owing to severe financial constraints, the organization has reluctantly been forced to make sizeable cuts in its operations. These include the closure of the Dublin office with job
losses in Dublin and in London. However the Belfast office will
remain, and will cater for all of the island of Ireland.
Your prayers for the valuable work of this fine Christian body will be especially valued, holding before the Lord those whose jobs have been affected, especially Mrs
Hazel Coulter in the Dublin office, whose contribution over the years has been immense.
Please contact [email protected] or the Parish Office if you would like further details.
From the close of Trevor’s message:
“Obviously, there is still a huge distance to go. God's Word, which brings eternal life
and salvation, must continue to be proclaimed, until the day of Christ's return. So, let
us press on together in deep gratitude and prayerful confidence in our work for Christ
and his Gospel. “
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Prayer Diary—
Diary—Parish Newsletter
Many thanks to Derek Singleton, who has contributed the prayers for the Prayer Diary–
see centre pages 14 and 15.
We hope to set up a rota of people who would volunteer to provide prayers for the Prayer
Diary in the Newsletter.
Prayer for the Christian is so important. I f you feel this is a ministry you would like to
offer on an occasional basis, please contact James Darling— Tel.: 288 2546 or E-mail:
[email protected]
Thank you so much to those who have already volunteered!
Readers and Prayers on Sundays
For the past couple of years I have being heading up this important ministry within the
Parish. Whilst is great that we have so many on the roster at the moment we are rather
lacking in people to lead prayers at both services and to read at the 11.30 a.m. service. I
would like to hear from anybody who would be interested in either reading or praying
at either service. Generally you get asked to do it about once a quarter: if reading
slightly more than if praying.
There are many resources available for those who lead the prayers. If you would like to
know more or would like to become a reader or a prayer leader, please contact the undersigned as soon as possible.
Peter Rooke - Mobile (086) 813 6307
The Fear Factor?
On Sunday 14th July, the theme of our All Age Service was “Do not be afraid!” These
words emerged from a locked box, following an intriguing treasure hunt to find clues leading to where the key had been hidden in the church!
Simon Scott then
spoke on the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:7 – 24).
We all fear some things during our lives – poverty, death, bereavement, job
losses and so on. However we have Jesus to rely on in helping us to conquer our fears and uncertainties, just as the Lord, through Elijah, provided a
constant supply of oil and flour to the worried widow.
We should prayerfully listen to God, and receive from His abundant goodness all we need to help us love and serve Him. The LORD will provide! (Genesis 22:14)
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CORRECTION
In the June 2013 issues of the Newsletter and of the Church Review, the final sentence
of the Rector’s Letter should have read:
Over the next three years we have set a further three priorities to build and
strengthen our ongoing relationship with Yei Diocese, which will include the
opportunity for members of our Parish to visit Yei Diocese and our Global Partners in the coming years.
(The word “priorities” had appeared as “properties”.)
MONTHLY SERVICE—NEWTOWNPARK HOUSE NURSING HOME
Help would be appreciated if you have time to join in the hymns
and help pour tea / chat to the residents in Newtownpark House
at our monthly service. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each
month at 2.30 p.m.
Further details from Bert Van Embden on (087) 063 8772
the Parish Office: 289 6442.
or
MIDWEEK HOLY COMMUNION
These services resume in September, every Wednesday at 10.30
a.m. in the Quiet Room of the Parish Centre. Do come along if
you can—you will be most welcome.
PASTOR’S POSTBOX
There is a box in the foyer with pens and slips of paper. If you know of
anyone who would like a visit, please write their name, contact details
and any other information we should know.
These details will be treated in the strictest confidence. The Rector and
Bert Van Embden will follow up all requests received.
Bert Van Embden – Lay Pastoral Worker
Tel. (Home):
282 0513
Mobile: (087) 063 8772
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Prayer and Healing Ministry
Every Sunday you are invited to come and receive prayer for any concern, ailment or situation that weighs heavily on your heart. Designated members of the
Prayer and Healing Ministry team are available to pray with you in complete confidence. We meet in the Quiet Room, located in the Parish Centre foyer, each
Sunday after the 10.00 a.m. service.
Prayer Evenings
Prayer is always needed! You’ll see from the Sunday Service listings in this
Newsletter that there will be a Prayer Evening in the Parish Centre Quiet Room,
at 6.30 p.m. – now on each Sunday as from this month.
Do please come along – we’d love to welcome you to these special times with
the Lord.
The Lord is near to all who call on Him. (Psalm145:18)
The Dún Laoghaire Homeless Outreach is getting between 15
to 20 regular clients on the bus on Monday nights. We are
looking for extra help during the summer months (June/July/
August) to assist on the bus. Your continued prayers are
much appreciated. If you feel able to help with this, please
contact Marianne on (087) 244 6479
Thanking you for your help.
Marianne Johnson and Nigel Bell
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HIGHS AND LOWS
During his sermon on Sunday 4th August, the Rector demonstrated how tall Goliath was—
”Six cubits and a span” (1 Samuel 17:4, NIV.) That’s about 3 metres or 9 ft 10.11 in., and
very impressive.
So who was the shortest person in the Bible?
He’s in the book of Job—Bildad the Shuhite (= Shoe height)!!
What about the second tallest? That’s easy: Nehemiah (=Knee high Miah).
(We’ll try to do better next time.)
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PARISH NEWSLETTER
ITEMS FOR INCLUSION IN THE OCTOBER 2013
EDITION OF THE NEWSLETTER SHOULD BE SUBMITTED
NOT LATER THAN 15th SEPTEMBER.
ITEMS MAY BE LEFT IN THE PARISH OFFICE BETWEEN
9.00 A.M. AND 1.00 P.M., MONDAY – FRIDAY, OR MAY BE SENT
BY E-MAIL TO [email protected].
Thank you!
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AWARDED THE ‘Q’ MARK
CARNEGIE
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
‘A Caring Family Business’
Director: Brian Carnegie
Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Tel.: (01) 280 8882
Fax: 280 8233
AWARDED THE ‘Q’ MARK
SOUTHSIDE INSTITUTE
A professional Tuition centre offering a number of Junior and Leaving Certificate subjects over an 80 minute class.
Small and manageable classes encouraging interaction and independent learning at the
same time.
Southside Institute offers solid revision and reinforcement.
Teachers are experienced, exceptionally gifted with an excellent track record and reputation.
We also offer Adult Computer and Art Classes for all ages and levels.
At: Kill O’The Grange National School, Kill Lane, Deansgrange, Co. Dublin.
Tel.: (01) 289 9635
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.southsideinstitute.ie
AWARDED THE ‘Q’ MARK
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Church Activities
Contact:
Choir:
(Wed., 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Sept. / June)
Church Flowers:
Church Music Group:
Alan Jeffers
230 1601
Betty Bradshaw
Sandra Orr / Terry Barratt
Growing Groups:
(fortnightly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, usually
2nd & 4th weeks of month)
Parish Visiting: (As required)
Prayer Chain: (Home based)
Prayer Evening (The Engine Room):
(Now every Sunday, at 6.30 p.m.in the Parish
Centre Quiet Room.)
James Darling
285 3434
289 6442 (Parish Office)
288 2546
Jocelyn Ward
Blanche Cooper
Simon Scott
285 3103
283 1754
289 6684
Rosemary Knight
289 6026
Nola Lambert
285 2132
Norman Thompson
(086) 109 7183
Norman Thompson
(086) 109 7183
Norman Thompson
(086) 109 7183
Norman Thompson
(086) 109 7183
Liz Hemmings
289 1403
Dave & Mya Clarke
(086) 366 9731 (Dave)
(086) 857 1023 (Mya)
Norman Thompson
(086) 109 7183
Joan Williams
280 0933
Richard Douglas
(086) 819 2581
Mark Faulkner
(087) 227 2811
Young at Hearts: (1st Friday of each month)
YOUTH GROUPS:
Girls’ Brigade: (Age 3 – 18)
Tuesdays, 3.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (Sept./April)
Gravity: (1st – 3rd year)
Every 2nd Saturday, 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. (Sept./
June)
Maxpack: (5th & 6th class)
1st & 3rd Friday of month, 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Morph: (Secondary students)
Every 2nd month, one Friday, 7.30 p.m. – 9.30
p.m.
Origin: (4th – 6th year)
Every Sunday, 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Shake, Rattle + Hum:
Wednesdays. 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
Crèche (0 – 3 years old):
At 10.00 a.m. Sunday service
(10.30 a.m. in June, July & August)
Sunday Club: (age 4-15+)
At 10.00 a.m. Sunday service
(10.30 a.m. in June, July & August)
GAMES & SPORTING:
Parish Bowling Club:
Mon./Thurs. 7.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. (Sept./May)
Clonkeen Bowling Club:
Tuesdays. 8.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. (Sept./May)
Board Games: (Future events to be announced.)
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KILL O’THE GRANGE PARISH DIRECTORY
Rector:
Curate:
Lay Readers
Parish Reader & Lay Pastoral Worker:
Children’s and Youth Co-Ordinator:
Stewardship Recorder:
Rector’s Churchwarden:
People’s Churchwarden:
Rector’s Glebewarden:
People’s Glebewarden:
Hon. Secretary, Select Vestry:
Hon. Treasurer:
Parish Secretaries:
Church Review:
Church of Ireland Gazette:
Organist:
School Principal:
Parish Centre (bookings):
Parish Centre Committee:
Parish Administrator:
Parish Safety Officer:
Safeguarding Trust Panel:
Parish Newsletter:
Editors:
Distribution:
The Rev. Arthur Young
Vacant
Blair Halliday
Derek Singleton
David Williams
Bert Van Embden
Norman Thompson
Mark Groves
George LaCombre
Aideen LaCombre
Ronnie Hay
Mark Faulkner
Simon Scott
John Riseley
Kate Patterson and Patrick Feenan
Ernie Webb
Parish Office
Alan Jeffers
Hilary McBain
Olive Combe
Olive Combe
Sandra Faulkner
Peter Rooke
Derek Scott
Derek Scott
Peter Rooke
The Rev. Arthur Young
Aideen LaCombre
Michael Lynn
James Darling / Patrick Feenan
Kate Patterson and Patrick Feenan
Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Address:
E-mail:
Website:
Webmaster (technical):
Webmaster (content):
Password Management:
280 1721
288 8328
285 5398
495 0421
282 0513
(086) 109 7183
283 5703
289 4670
289 4670
289 5684
(087) 227 2811
289 6684
285 4425
289 6442
260 3424
289 6442
230 1601
289 4578
289 4206
289 4206
278 9899
(086) 813 6307
289 6684
289 6684
289 6863
280 1721
289 4670
285 6006
288 2546 / 288 6891
289 6442
Tel.: 289 6442
Kill O’The Grange Parish Church, The Parish Office,
Kill Lane, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
[email protected]
www.kotg.ie
Adam Fleming
(086) 885 3950
Kate Patterson
Kate Patterson
285 4757
285 4757
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