Farewell to Fr Jacob

 

Thanks to Robert Moody who represented the parish at the recent farewell mass in Straffan for Fr Jacob Shanet who was returning to Nigeria to continue his ministry - Robert was invited to participate in the liturgy and on behalf of the parish he presented a white stole to Fr Jacob at the reception following the mass - We wish Fr Jacob every blessing in his future ministry

Dwane the Rock Snake!

Hi everyone, we have a new resident in the grounds of Christ Church Celbridge - His name is Dwane and he is a rock snake - So far he just has a head - He wants you to help by giving him a body

You are invited to paint a rock with a positive message and add it to our rock snake. It's a lovely family project and a great way to occupy kids or grandchildren who are off school.

Any questions or issues accessing or transporting stones or paint please get in touch by replying to this message

X Lucy

 

Straffan Parishioner leading trip to Zimbabwe with Christian Aid

Prayers and Best wishes to Dee Huddleston of Straffan who next Sunday shares in leading a Christian Aid Delegation to Zimbabwe where with supporters of Christian Aid they will visit with various churches and organisations working on the ground. Dee and her party are leaving Dublin Airport next Sunday lunchtime and travelling to Paris via Aer Lingus (Pray that the strike will not cause issues) and then onwards to Nairobi on an overnight flight with Kenya Airways and again onwards to Harare with Kenya Airways – They have a very busy itinerary including among others the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, projects including, Visiting Sustainable Agriculture Technology (SAT) - Strengthening Household Resilience and Incomes in Mwenezi through Promotion of Sesame (SHRIMPS), a housing project run by the Methodist Development and relief agency which provides houses for people affected by Cyclone Idai. CAZ & MEDRA and supports the most disadvantaged persons e.g the elderly, child headed house hold, people with disability. It is quite a lengthy visit with the party returning on the morning of  Tuesday 16^th July into Dublin airport. Please pray for Dee and all who will travel with her and all those they encounter during their visit.