Wednesday, 12 March 2025

St Patrick's Day Service


St Patrick's Day - Service of Holy Communion
Christ Church Celbridge at 11am
 

Monday, 10 March 2025

CSNL NEWS March April 2025

 

Issue 88 CSNL NEWS         March/April, 2025

Parish Of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons

Church of Ireland United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough

By the parishioners - for the parishioners

 

From Our Rector - Dear Friends ..

Last Sunday we heard the story of the Transfiguration which marks the transition from Epiphanytide to the Lenten Pilgrimage These next 40 days are challenging and they reflect the challenging times we are experiencing the World at this time on so many fronts: Gaza, Ukraine and most unexpectedly the utter transformation in the Political alliances and allegiances of our World. It is easy to despair at times like this but challenging times can also bring out the best in us. The Church has often flourished in the midst of persecution and adversity and part of the reason is that we are a people of Hope, people who see the big picture and have a real sense that God is in the midst of us and will not walk away. This Hope is something we can share and give to others as we refuse to accept that tomorrow will be the same as today but rather that we are on a journey towards the fulfilment of Gods purposes and that the challenges we face are temporary and that God will ultimately prevail that Good will ultimately triumph over Evil and that justice and mercy will flow like rivers through our World.

 

We are called to be agents of that transformation and however small it is we can all play our part by not giving in to despair but choosing to hope and believe.

 

Yours                                                                                                               Stephen

 

Church Services

Sunday Newcastle 9 a.m*                      Straffan 10.15 a.m.         Celbridge 11.30 a.m.

1st        Holy Communion                     Service of Word           Holy Communion

2nd        Service of Word                        Holy Communion         Service of Word

3rd        Holy Communion                     Morning Prayer              Holy Communion

4th        Morning Prayer                          Holy Communion         Morning Prayer

 

*Services will continue in Newcastle at 10 a.m., on the 1st Sunday as a permanent change in the Sunday timetable. 

 

On Going Events

Craft & Chat:  The Group continues to meet every Tuesday in the Slip Hall at 2.30 p.m.  Everyone is welcome for crafting, chatting and refreshments. 

 

Wednesday Night Prayers:  From 8 p.m., to 9 p.m.  At present, they are held in the home of Tony & Elizabeth Waldron in Newcastle.  If anybody would like details they can contact Rev. Stephen or Dee Huddleston.  Everyone is very welcome to come along or to let them know if there is something they would like them to pray about. 

 

Saturday Night Services:  No dates at present.

 

Whist Drives:  Both the January and February Drives were very well supported.  The last of the season will be on Friday, 28th March at 8 p.m., in the Slip Hall.  All the usual great prizes and a raffle and not to forget a scrumptious supper as always.  New players always welcome.  Thanks to all who organise, provide refreshments and raffle prizes. 

 

Slip Hall

With the closure of the Montessori School there is now some availability for morning hires in the hall.  Please send enquiries to email:csnparishhall@gmail.com.

 

WhatsApp Groups

WhatsApp group continues to be very active.  There are also groups specifically for Newcastle and another for Straffan notices together they provide a very effective means of contact in the parish.

 

Ash Wednesday - 5th March

There were services of Holy Communion in Christ Church, Celbridge, when the pupils of Primrose Hill School took part, and in Straffan.

 

World Day Of Prayer - Friday, 7th March, 2025

This year St. Brigids Roman Catholic Church, Straffan hosted the service at 8 p.m.  It was written by the women of The Cook Islands.   The theme was I made you wonderful.  Psalm 139:14.  A report will be included in the next issue of CSNL NEWS.

 

Sympathy

On Sunday morning, 2nd February, Thomas Moody (Tom) of Lodge Park, Straffan died following a short illness which he bore bravely with the support of his loving family.  It was a huge shock to the parish and local community where Tom was held in great affection.  His funeral took place on Thursday, 6th in Straffan Parish Church with burial in the nearby Straffan Graveyard.  The huge turnout was testimony to his wide circle of friends and colleagues from near and far.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his loving wife Pearl, children Davina, Nigel & Stephanie, son-in-law Matt, adored grandchildren Orla & Maeve, brother Robert, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.

 

A Memorial Service for Lord Patrick Thomas Connolly-Carew of Donadea, Kildare, who died on 18th December will be held on 17th May - details still to be finalised.

 

Concerts In Christ Church, Celbridge

On Saturday, 8th February, Sandy Kelly, who had had a hit with Woodcarver with Johnny Cash and her special guest, Marc Roberts provided a great nights entertainment.  It was a mixture of Country, Folk, Pop & Rock and through it all great banter between Sandy & Marc (former Eurovision runner up).  Sandy told her life story in word and song and really enthralled the audience.  On Saturday, 1st March, the concert for Peace was led by The Island of Ireland Peace Choir, with musical director Dr. Phil Brennan and the special guest was piper, David Caldwell.  This was a very special night with the choir led by Phil Brennan who founded the choir after the Omagh Bombing.  There was something for everybody and interspersed through it some powerful testimony from people from Omagh and Gaza and in the audience some members of the Ukrainian community.  It was hard not to be moved to tears by some of what was sung and said.  The concert concluded with a couple of beautiful pieces including Abide with me on the bagpipes with Champion Piper, David Caldwell.  The choir hope to come back in the summer for a Taize worship service which we look forward to greatly.

 

UK Drifters are up next on Saturday, 22nd March.  Tickets are on sale on Eventbrite.  Doors open at 7.30 p.m.

2025 Prayer Movement

The Diocesan Mission Committee is currently exploring the future of mission in Dublin & Glendalough.  They believe that the foundation for everything we do must be in prayer.  Their vision is to see all parishes in our United Dioceses flourish as communities of faith, confident in sharing the Good News we have been given and serving our society.  The Committee are seeking 2,025 people to join in praying for our diocese as they plan for the future.  Their hope is to recruit a Prayer Community who make a daily commitment to:-

 

Pray the Lords Prayer.  Pray the Diocesan Mission Prayer.  Pray for Growth in our dioceses.  On the evidence of the 2024 census, there are 5,000 of us in church on any given Sunday.  The greater Dublin area has a population of about 1.8 million people.  You can sign up on www.dublin.anglican.org/about-us/mission.

 

Organisation Focus - Support For Afghan Further Education

SAFE is a small non-profit, non-political organisation founded in 1990.  Its chairperson is a Parish Reader in Arklow, Inch & Kilbride - Pat OMalley.  The aim is to support further education and support one project each year.  This year SAFE has received a request for support for a new project seeking to empower Afghan youth through learning English and computer skills.  Last year through the Central Afghanistan Welfare Committee, they established home based education courses in one of the isolated districts of Mazar-e-Sharif.  SAFE has received funding from Bishops Appeal.  The situation for women in Afghanistan is terrible now.  Doctors and many of the professionals there were women but they can no longer hold those roles.  Men need to be educated too so that they can support women.  More information can he had from omalleypatricia47@gmail.com.  Every cent donated is used in Afghanistan and the trustees and committee of SAFE are voluntary.

 

Chuckle Time

A rector was standing at the door shaking hands when he pulled Nathan aside and asked Nathan, you need to join the army of the Lord.  Nathan replied, Im already in the Army of the Lord, Rector.  The rector retorted Then how come I dont see you except at Christmas and Easter?  Nathan replied in a whisper: Well, Im in the secret service.

 

 St. Patricks Day, Mothering Sunday, Holy Week & Easter Services

Thanks to Canon Adrian Empey for agreeing to take a service of Holy Communion on St. Patricks Day at 11 a.m., in Christ Church, Celbridge.

 

5th Sunday in March - 30th March - Mothering Sunday.  Usually this would be a United Service but as part of the tradition of Mothering Sunday is returning and revisiting our Mother Church our Rector has decided that all churches will have their regular services that day.

 

Holy Week and Easter services:

Wed     16        8 p.m.  Compline.  St. Finians Church, Newcastle-Lyons.

Thu      17        Maundy Thursday.  8 p.m.  Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar.  Straffan Church.

Fri        18        Good Friday.  Way of the Cross services.  Straffan 10 a.m.  Starting at St.                                    Brigids Church.

                        Newcastle starting at noon.  Commencing at St. Finians, Church of Ireland.

                        Celbridge starting at noon at St. Patricks Church, Celbridge.

Sat       19        Holy Saturday.  Lighting of the Easter Fire & 1st Eucharist of Easter.  8 p.m.                               Straffan Church.

Sun      20        Easter Sunday.  Dawn Ecumenical Sunrise Service.  Castletown Gates, Celbridge.                       5.45 a.m.

                        Holy Communion in all 3 churches at usual times.

 

Straffan Sunday Services Live Streamed

https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland and www.facebook.com/CSNLParish.

 

Easter General Vestries

The dates of the Annual General Meetings of the vestries of St. Finians Church, Newastle-Lyons and of Christ Church, Celbridge & Straffan will be announced shortly.

 

Thanks

.. to Dee Huddleston for taking the service on 1st Sundays in February and March in Straffan Church.

 

Primrose Hill National School News

The Student Council has been working hard so far this year under co-captains Olivia Quinn & Cian Crilly.  To date it has established a new set of rules for the playground, set the playground rota for each class to use different areas of the yard across the week, chosen movies for Christmas Movie Night and assisted with the Christmas Fair.  It is currently working on developing a fundraiser for playground equipment and also assisting with the Code of Behaviour review.  In Term 3, it will assist with formulating the pupil-friendly version of the schools new Bi Cinealta Policy. 

 

As part of the schools development of the new Bi Cinealta Policy, the school must close for a half-day to facilitate staff in formulating the policy and training in the new procedures.  This half-day closure will take place on Thursday, 13th March.  The School will close at noon. 

 

The School had a surprise visitor in the form of Mr. Niall Larkin, Department of Education Inspector.  Mr. Larkin visited multiple classrooms and spent the day experiencing our learning environment.  Mr. Larkin stated that the school had a wonderful welcoming atmosphere and could see how much the pupils enjoyed their learning as well as how rich their learning experiences were.

 

Wellbeing in Primrose Hill is very important and there a number of initiatives taking place to enhance our wellbeing.  Our physical wellbeing is being looked after by GAA coach, James, every Thursday morning and since mid-term, we have our Gymnastics coach back for seven weeks.  Mrs. Graham is heading up the Wellbeing Committee this year and wellbeing surveys for parents and staff have been sent to complete to get a picture of the overall wellbeing of the entire school community. 

 

(News taken from Primrose Hill National School January/February, 2025 newsletter.)

 

Confirmation - Sunday, 8th June - Christ Church Cathedral

Classes starting this month.  Please pray for the candidates as they prepare to take this important step on their faith journey. 

 

Calendar Of Events

March

Mon     17        St. Patricks Day.  11 a.m.  Holy Communion.  Christ Church, Celbridge.

Sat       22        UK Drifters.  Christ Church, Celbridge.  8 p.m.

Fri        28        Whist Drive.  Slip Hall.  8 p.m.

Sun      30        Mothering Sunday.  Holy Communion in all 3 churches.

 

April

Wed     16        8 p.m.  Compline.  St. Finians Church, Newcastle-Lyons.

Thu      17        Maundy Thursday.  8 p.m.  Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar.  Straffan Church.

Fri        18        Good Friday.  Way of the Cross services.  Straffan.  10 a.m.  Starting at St.                                  Brigids Church.

                        Newcastle starting at noon.  Commencing at St. Finians, Church of Ireland.

                        Celbridge starting at noon at St. Patricks Church, Celbridge.

Sat       19        Holy Saturday.  Lighting of the Easter Fire & 1st Eucharist of Easter.  8 p.m.                               Straffan Church.

Sun      20        Easter Sunday.  Dawn Ecumenical Sunrise Service. Castletown Gates, Celbridge.                        5.45 a.m.

                        Holy Communion in all 3 churches at usual times.

 

May

Tue      6         Closing date for next issue of CSNL NEWS.

Sat       17        Memorial Service for Lord Patrick Connolly-Carew.

 

June

Sun      8          Confirmation.  Christ Church, Cathedral, Dublin.  3 p.m.

 

Parish Social.

The Parish Social on Friday night, 21st February was a great success.  It was an 80s themed night with dancing to the hits of the 80s, lots of lovely food and great chat and laughter.  The props table was very popular as was the selfie frame and the hall was beautifully decorated. All thee churches were well represented and it was good to see some friends and some new faces as well.  I hesitate to name names but thank you to Lucy and her team for organising a tremendous night.  When is the next one?

 

Whos Who In The Parish

www.cs-nl.org  celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com

Rector:  Rev. Stephen Neill     01-6288231                              087-2328172

                                                www.paddyanglican.com          stephen.neill@gmail.com

 

            Keep up to date on www.cs-nl.org & 

https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish & www.Dublin.anglican.org

 

 

Jesus said  I am the way, and the truth and the life ..  John 14:6.

Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Ash Wednesday Services

 



Services tomorrow Ash Wednesday 

Celbridge at 11am 

(with the children from Primrose Hill School) 

Straffan at 7pm 

Both services of Holy Communion


Tuesday, 21 January 2025

CSNL News - January - February 2025

 

Issue 87 CSNL NEWS         January/February, 2025

Parish Of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons

Church of Ireland United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough

By the parishioners - for the parishioners

 

From Our Rector - Dear Friends ..

It is probably a little late at this point to wish you a Happy New Year but I do so regardless and pray that for all of us 2025 will bring goodness and good health.  New Year is a time to reorient

ourselves and as Christians we are still observing the season of Epiphany which encourages us to look at the World in expectation of seeing signs of the wonderful presence of God in our lives The Wise Men may have gone on their way home but this is a still a World filled with possibility, light and Hope. Amidst all the challenges on the international stage and in our own lives may we look for and discern those signs of Gods presence and allow them to change both us and the reality of our World for the better.

 

Yours                                                                                                               Stephen

 

Straffan Sunday Services Live Streamed

https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland and www.facebook.com/CSNLParish.

 

Church Services

Sunday Newcastle 9 a.m*   Straffan 10.15 a.m.    Celbridge 11.30 a.m.

1st        Holy Communion  Service of Word       Holy Communion

2nd        Service of Word    Holy Communion     Service of Word

3rd        Holy Communion  Morning Prayer        Holy Communion

4th        Morning Prayer      Holy Communion    Morning Prayer

 

*Services will continue in Newcastle at 10 a.m., on the 1st Sunday as a permanent change in the Sunday timetable.

 

Chuckle Time

Notice seen in a church newsletter: Womens group sale of unwanted items - please feel free to bring your husbands.

 

Visit Of Archbishop Michael Jackson

The Archbishop paid us a surprise visit on Sunday, 17th November and preached at all services that morning.  It was a great pleasure to have him with us for the morning and he really enjoyed his visit and wrote to our Rector afterwards to thank everyone for the warm welcome he received in all our churches.

 

Message For The New Year

Dee Huddleston in her sermon on the visit of the Magi, worked out that it would have been about 1,040 kms., and taken about 3 - 4 months.  As she had ridden on a camel, it would not have been a comfortable journey - but one of faith, worship and obedience.  No Sat-Nav - just following a star, which stopped over the place where Jesus was born.  They came to pay homage to worship the King of the Jews and offer gifts  Gold - a precious substance - fit for a King.  Frankincense - used in medicine still today - fit for a priest and a healer.  Myrrh - a prophetic gift - to prepare for His death and burial.  Prophet, Priest & King.  The Magi would never be the same again and had to return by a different route.  Different people by a different route.  2025 - we are all on a journey - nobody knows what is ahead - but we have Jesus with us along side.  Dee ended with the words of Minnie Louise Haskins, used by King George VI in 1939 -  Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God.  That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.  So, I went forth, and finding the hand of God, trod gladly into the night.  And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.

 

Dublin & Glendalough Magazine - The Church Review

Subscriptions of 45 were due on 1st January - thanks to Elizabeth Waldron (Newcastle-Lyons), Debbie Kelly (Straffan) & Ken Denner (Celbridge) for distributing and to whom subscriptions should be paid. If you do not already receive the bumper packed magazine and would like to do so, please contact the above.

 

World Day Of Prayer - Friday, 7th March, 2025

This year the service will be in St. Brigids Roman Catholic Church, Straffan at 8 p.m., and is written by the women of The Cook Islands.  All are welcome - men, women and young people!

 

On Going Events

Craft & Chat:  The Group resumes after the Christmas break and welcome all for crafting, chatting and refreshments each Tuesday in the Slip Hall at 2.30 p.m. 

 

Wednesday Night Prayers:  From 8 p.m., to 9 p.m.  At present, they are held in the home of Tony & Elizabeth Waldron in Newcastle.  If anybody would like details they can contact Rev. Stephen or Dee Huddleston.  Everyone is very welcome to come along or to let them know if there is something they would like them to pray about. 

 

Saturday Night Services:  No dates at present.

 

Whist Drives:  Come along for great fun, prizes and a tasty supper on the last Fridays of the month at 8 p.m., in the Slip Hall.  Thanks to all who organised and provided refreshments and raffle prizes for the drive on 29th November, with lots of festive fun!  The next dates are Friday, 31st January and Friday, 28th February & 28th March.  New players are always welcome.  Great prizes and a lovely supper guaranteed! 

 

Register Of Vestry Persons - Note To All Parishioners!

These will be reviewed at the next meetings of the Select Vestries of Celbridge./Straffan and of Newcastle-Lyons.  If you wish your name to go on this register there will be forms in the churches which can be filled out and given to the churchwardens.  Only those who are registered can vote at an Easter General Vestry meeting and thus determine the membership of the Select Vestry for the next year.

 

Slip Hall

With the closure of the Montessori School there is now some availability for morning hires in the hall.  Please send enquiries to email:csnparishhall@gmail.com.

 

WhatsApp Groups

WhatsApp group continues to be very active.  There are also groups specifically for Newcastle and another for Straffan notices together they provide a very effective means of contact in the parish.

 

Deaths

Our deepest sympathy on the death of Gordon Tracey of Celbridge who died on 30th December after a short but bravely borne illness.  Our prayers are with his wife and best friend of 39 years, Ger, his daughters Rachel, Rebecca, Georgia & Jess, who were his pride and joy and their respective partners, Sindre, son-in-law Tom, Blaine & Caitriona, his beloved grandchildren TJ, Jake & Heather, brother Howard and sister Valerie, mother Lil, mother-in-law Teresa Teesie and his circle of family and friends.  Gordons funeral took place on 7th January at 11 a.m., in Christ Church followed by burial at Donaghcomper cemetery, Celbridge.  Thanks to Rev. Scott Peoples, who took the service due to our Rector being ill at the time.  Our deepest sympathy also on the death of Lord Patrick Thomas Connolly-Carew of Donadea, Kildare, who died on 18th December.  We remember especially in prayer his wife Celia and children Virginia, Nicola, Camilla & William as they mourn his loss.  Patrick was a much loved man who had a particular connection with Christ Church, Celbridge where the family have worshipped for generations.  A private funeral and burial was held in Christ Church, Celbridge.  A Memorial Service will be held at a future date.

 

Christmas Services

A large congregation attended the first Christmas carol service held in Straffan Church on Sunday, 15th December at 3.00 p.m, involving the Ukrainian community who were one year in the village.  The augmented choir, with Zoe Lipson, as organist and members of the Ukrainian community led the singing with carols in both languages.  The readings were also in Ukrainian and English.  There was a greeting in Ukrainian by Alex at the beginning and a blessing by Maria at the end.  The service was led by Rev. Stephen Neill, who thanked all involved in the service, the beautiful decorations, in Ukrainian colours, readers and all who provided and served the refreshments afterwards.  Most of all, thank you to Jos Evertsen, whose idea it was to have the united service. Our Rector reports the Christmas services were very well supported with the highest turnouts since before Covid which was very encouraging.  Special thanks are due to our wardens, choirs and organists who were especially busy as well as a great team of parish Lay Ministers.  Thanks to all who decorated the churches so beautifully and then took down all the decorations afterwards.

 

Open & Welcoming Congregations Charter

Both of our Select Vestries recently adopted the Open & Welcoming Congregations Charter and on Sunday, 17th November in Christ Church, Celbridge, it was launched by our Rector and a number of parishioners along with Changing Attitude Chairperson and Celbridge parishioner Mark Bowyer.

 

Changing Attitude Ireland - Open hearts for an open Church

The Parish of Celbridge and Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons is an Opening and Welcoming Congregation. 

 

We subscribe to the following six principles, in the belief that the Church is called to welcome all.

We promote trust and understanding amongst heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ PARISHIONERS.

We seek to include LGBTQIA+ people and their families at every level of parish life, welcoming not only their presence but all they have to offer.

We do not make the assumption that everyone is heterosexual: whether

in conversation, preaching, or in the prayers of the Church.

We are candid in our welcome for LGBTQIA+ people and same-sex couples.

We recognise committed same-sex unions at social events, in church services and other aspects of Church life.

We welcome clergy regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

www.changingattitudeireland.com.                                                         October, 2024.

Fundraiser For Gaza

This took place in the Slip Hall on December 6th from 12 p.m., to 7 p.m., with yoga, crafting, making baubles, crackers and Christmas wreaths, teas and cakes.  Also, pre-loved Christmas jumpers, zero waste Maynooth Clothes Rails and consultations with Kilcock Therapy.  This was to raise money for Red Crescent & Palestine Childrens Relief Fund.

 

Confirmation - Sunday, 8th June - Christ Church Cathedral

Classes will start in February.  Please contact our Rector if interested in being confirmed this year.  The service will be at 3.30 p.m.

 

Christmas Fair Report By Lucy Jones

The venue was Primrose Hill National School, Celbridge, Straffan and Newcastle-Lyons parishioners got together with our Parish School to create some Christmas Fair magic.  There were goodies, crafts, a raffle and bargains galore!  Adults and kids took advantage of the face painting, elfie-selfie and Christmas games. There was a wonderful buzz all day and a huge amount of fun was had.  At noon, Santa Claus paid a visit to the delight of the children (we are very much hoping he will come back next year, as he was such a success).  Thanks to all the helpers, supporters and families.  It was a wonderful event.  2,348.98 was raised for parish and 2,348.98 for Primrose Hill National School.

 

From The Editor

Happy New Year to all readers and contributors.  Due to the illness of our Rector, this edition is out one week later than planned.  Thanks to all those who responded to my mentions in the press etc., especially those on WhatsApp as I dont have a smart phone so I couldnt reply.  I was thrilled to win the Christmas Cover Photographic Competition of the Church of Ireland Gazette with a photo of the Grand Canal, near Sallins taken in 2010 to represent The wonder of His works and to win 100 for myself and the parish.  I was also asked by Christian Aid to promote their Christmas Appeal for Sudan and managed to get in The Leinster Leader two weeks in a row on page 4 - as a Naas Woman and a Sallins Pensioner (probably meant Parishioner!) and also got on the Kildare Live News!

 

Team Hope Shoe Boxes Update By Linda Halnon

A record number of 7085 shoeboxes in total were shipped out on 9th December from the Team Hope Warehouse in Newbridge.  The boxes were shipped to Burundi, East Africa, this year, one of the poorest countries in the world.  This will truly make an enormous difference to each child who receives one.  A huge thank you to everyone who supported Team Hope this year, including the very talented knitters in our parish!  Your support, time offered in volunteering in the warehouse and generous donations are greatly appreciated. 

 

Ash Wednesday - 5th March

There will be services of Holy Communion in Christ Church, Celbridge at 11 a.m., and in Straffan at 7 p.m.

 

Concerts In Christ Church, Celbridge

The Evening with Glen Hansard and Special Guest storyteller Martin Shaw at Christ Church Celbridge on 14th December was sold out in 12 hours.  Glen sang a beautiful song he had written for Ukraine together with two Ukrainians. This concert was in Aid of Ukrainian Action Ireland.  Rebecca Storm was in Christ Church on 6th January.  Sandy Kelly & Marc Roberts will perform on Saturday, 8th February, the Ireland Peace Choir on Saturday, 1st March and the UK Drifters will be there on Saturday, 22nd March.  Tickets are on sale on Eventbrite or text Breda 087 9630719. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.

 

Thanks

Thanks to those who supported the Poppy Appeal.  2025 is the 100th anniversary of the Legion in the Republic of Ireland.  A special service of Remembrance will be held in the Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin on Saturday, 12th July.  Thanks to Dee Huddleston for taking the service in Straffan on 3rd November, Geoffrey McMaster on 1st December, both Dee & Geoffrey on 29th December and Dee on 5th January in both Straffan & Celbridge when Rev. Stephen was ill.

 

Calendar Of Events

January

Jan       1         Subscriptions for Church Review due.

Fri        31        Whist Drive.  Slip Hall, Celbridge.  8 p.m.

February

Sat       8         Concert.  Christ Church, Celbridge.  8 p.m.

Fri        28        Whist Drive.  Slip Hall, Celbridge.  8 p.m.

March

Sat       1         Concert.  Christ Church, Celbridge.  8 p.m.

Tue      4         Closing date - Issue 88 CSNL NEWS.

Wed     5         Ash Wednesday.. 11 a.m.  Christ Church, Celbridge.

                        7 p.m.  Straffan.

Fri        7         World Day of Prayer.  St. Brigids Church, Straffan.

                        8 p.m.

Sat       22        Concert.  Christ Church, Celbridge.  8 p.m.

Fri        28        Whist Drive.  Slip Hall, Celbridge.  8 p.m.

June   

Sun      8         Confirmation.  Christ Church, Cathedral.  3.30 p.m.

 

Whos Who In The Parish

www.cs-nl.org  celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com

Rector:  Rev. Stephen Neill                 01-6288231                              087-2328172

www.paddyanglican.com                                                          stephen.neill@gmail.com

 

            Keep up to date on www.cs-nl.org & 

https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish & www.Dublin.anglican.org

 

Jesus said  I am the way, and the truth and the life ..  John 14:6.