Notice of Easter General Vestries:
Celbridge Straffan Tuesday 21st April at 8pm in Primrose Hill School
& Newcastle Tuesday 14th April in St Finian's Church at 8pm
Saturday, 4 April 2026
Monday, 30 March 2026
Straffan Church Building Restoration Project
As many people will be aware Straffan Church has some major issues that require urgent attention. Following a recent and extensive survey it was determined that remedial and restorative works are needed to ensure the future integrity of the building. These works involve among other things substantial roof repairs and renovation of the valleys, gutters and downpipes. This will be a 7 figure project and presents a major challenge to the parish. It is obviously something we cannot do without fundraising and grant support. To that end we are launching the project on Saturday 16th May with a concert in Straffan Church at which the Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir will perform. There will be a presentation of the project on the night to an audience of parishioners, friends and invited guests. While there will be a fundraising element to this launch the main purpose will be to highlight the project as we start the journey to raise the necessary funds to ensure that this beautiful church which we hold in trust for the whole community will be there for generations to come. Tickets will be available shortly.
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Monday, 9 March 2026
CSNL NEWS March April 2026
Issue
93
CSNL NEWS March/April, 2026
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 ..
As I write these notes there is finally a touch of Spring in the
air. After all the rain, the sun has
finally appeared and I am sure I am not the only one who wonders is this what Noah
felt like when his time on the Ark was finally over as the waters
subsided. It is a lovely time of year,
new birth, new hope and new life are all around us in nature. And yet in our
World there is also a lot of darkness as wars seem to proliferate on an almost
daily basis. But, we are a people of
Hope and as we journey towards another Easter let us put our trust in a God who
does extraordinary things and will continue to do extraordinary things. Our yesterdays do not determine our tomorrows
and as we pray for Peace and for those bearing the burden of suffering at this
time let us not be afraid to hope and live for a better tomorrow.
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
5th 29/03/2026. Palm Sunday.
Services in all churches at usual times.
*Services will continue in Newcastle at 10 a.m., on
the 1st Sunday as a permanent change in the Sunday timetable. Exception - as Easter Sunday is 5th
April, Holy Communion at 9 a.m.
Straffan Sunday
Services Live Streamed
https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland and www.facebook.com/CSNLParish.
On Going Events
Craft
& Chat: The group continues to meet in the Slip
Hall at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesdays for crafting, chat and coffee. All welcome.
Wednesday Night Prayers: These are now being held from 8 p.m., to 9
p.m., in the home of Dee Huddleston in Straffan. If anybody would like details they can
contact Rev. Stephen or Dee Huddleston. Everyone is very welcome to come along. The emphasis is on prayers for healing and
support for those facing particular challenges.
Let them know if there is something you would like them to pray
about.
Whist Drives: They continue to be very popular with good
turnouts in both January and February.
The March date is Friday, 27th and in April, Friday, 24th
starting at 8 p.m., in the Slip Hall, with a lovely supper at half time. Lots
of prizes too and new members always welcome.
World
Day Of Prayer - Friday, 6th March
A report will appear in the next issue of CSNL
NSWS. This year the service was held in
The Slip Hall, Celbridge and was written
by the women of Nigeria. The theme was “I will give your
rest: Come.” Matthew 11:28-30. Focusing on finding solace and peace in God
amidst worldly burdens like shame, poverty and persecution, with service and
community support being the key elements of divine rest.
Coffee/Tea/Biscuits
- Straffan Church
Since the last issue, there have been refreshments
after church, which provides an opportunity for chat after the service - there
always was outside - but now in the comfort of the church. Thanks to Dee Huddleston.
Chuckle Time!
A clergyman, a keen cricketer, was concerned over
whether or not cricket was played in heaven. He prayed that he might have a
vision to find out. His prayer was
answered. An angel appeared to him in a
dream. The angel said: “Yes,
the good news is that cricket is played in heaven. The bad news is that you are in the team for
next week.”
Easter General Vestries
These will be held after Easter - dates so be
announced. This is the year for the
Triennial elections, as well as voting for churchwardens, glebe wardens, Select
Vestry, there will be nominations for Diocesan Synods Persons and Parochial
Nominators.
Thanks
,.. to Geoffrey McMaster for leading the
Service of the Word in Straffan on St. Brigid’s Day and preaching on the saint
and to Dee Huddleston, for leading the Service of the Word in Straffan
on Sunday,1st March - St. David’s Day.
Lent,
Mothering Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, Holy Week
& Easter
Sunday, 15th March. Mothering Sunday. Services in all churches will celebrate both
Mother Church and our human mothers.
Tuesday, 17th March. St. Patrick’s Day. Holy Communion. 11 a.m.
Christ Church, Celbridge.
Sunday, 29th March. Palm Sunday.
Service in all 3 churches.
Wednesday, 1st April. Spy Wednesday. A Service of Compline. 8 p.m.
St. Finian’s
Church, Newcastle-Lyons.
Thursday, 2nd April. Maundy Thursday. Holy Communion & Stripping of the
Altar. Straffan Church. 8 p.m.
Friday, 3rd April. Good Friday.
Way of The Cross processions.
Straffan. 10 a.m. Starting at Straffan Church of Ireland. Celbridge.
12 noon. Starting at Christ Church, Celbridge. Newcastle-Lyons. 12 noon.
Starting at St. Finian’s Church of Ireland.
Saturday, 4th April. Holy Saturday. 8.30 p.m.
Lighting of Easter Fire & Easter Eve Eucharist. Straffan Church.
Sunday, 5th April. Easter Sunday. 6.30 a.m.
Dawn Ecumenical Service.
Castletown Gates, Celbridge. 9
a.m. Holy Communion. St. Finian’s Church, Newcastle-Lyons. 10.15.
Holy Communion. Straffan.
11.30. Holy Communion. Christ Church, Celbridge.
First
Friday Social - Slip Hall - Becomes 2nd Friday For 2 Months!
Friday, 6th February marked the launch
night of the First Friday Social Club in the Slip Hall which was the initiative
of Judith Gleeson of Celbridge parish but ably assisted by a number of
others. It is a chance to meet together
and play games, do some crafts or even a bit of music. Only €2 and anyone 20 years or over is
welcome.
Normally, the 1st Friday but because of the
World Day of Prayer Service, the Social will take place on 13th
March. Also as the 1st Friday
in April is Good Friday, there will be no Social that night. Because of a prior
booking, the Social Evening in May will be held on 8th May. Meetings from 7.30 p.m., to 9.30 p.m. All 20 years and older welcome for a varied
evening of crafts, games, chat and tea!
From The Editor - Focus On Church Of Ireland
Gazette
As a
subscriber to the above, albeit on-line, the future of the Gazette is
grave in relation to a printed copy. In
1856, the first edition of the Gazette stated: “We have long felt
it desirable that there should be some means of making the Clergy in Ireland
acquainted with all that is going on in the Ecclesiastical world.” As an Editor of the humble parish
newsletter, now over 90 issues, and having been Editor of a previous Union’s newsletter for
over 200 issues, I understand how important a publication is.
In order to survive, new subscriptions are needed, and
donations, large and small. The R.C.B
cannot guarantee funding beyond the end of 2026. Administrative costs have been pared back to
the bare minimum and the administration now relies almost entirely on the
goodwill and voluntary labour of Board members and others. The new Editor, Clark Brydon, is a
strong advocate for the Gazette’s
digital presence, but like me, this would inevitably exclude some readers. This is the reason that I only give the contents
of CSNL NEWS to our Rector to put up on line, after I have been to the 3
churches on the Sunday, it is issued.
The Gazette covers news of the 32 counties and beyond, has some
very thoughtful contributions and is published 10 times a year.
Confirmation
- 24th May - Christ Church Cathedral
This year we are combining with Lucan/Leixlip for
Confirmation classes due to the vacancy in that parish. Our Rector is conducting these classes
in Lucan Parish Centre. The Confirmation
will be on Pentecost Sunday, 24th
May in Christ Church Cathedral at 3.30 p.m.
Please pray for the candidates especially those from this parish: Julia Lipson, Zara Moss-Weir, Eva Beattie
& Eva Ruddy.
Skyla
Parishioners and visitors to Christ Church, Celbridge
will have been long familiar with one of our more regular parishioners of the
four legged variety - Skyla was considered by many as the parish dog and loved
by all - even non-doggy people. She was
of the most placid and laid back disposition and was an integral part of the
welcome that people enjoy when they come to our churches. She didn’t mind strangers petting her or
kids hanging out of her and she broke the ice for many a newcomer to our
church. Sadly Skyla died last weekend
and she leaves a big gap in our church community - our sympathy especially to Lucy
who was her principal human and also Simon (Lucy’s husband)
for sharing her with us.
Straffan Market
& Car Boot - Update By Jos Evertsen
Hopefully, we will have a dryer season than last year. The dates for the 2026 season have been set
and ready for the diaries. We hope to
have 12 events this year. The weather
will determine that of course. The dates
are:-
May. 2nd,
16th & 30th.
June. 13th
& 27th.
July. 11th
& 25th.
August. 8th
& 22nd.
September. 5th
& 19th.
October. 3rd.
We will have our annual pre-season TEAM meeting on Wednesday, 18th
March from 8.30 p.m., to 9.30 p.m., in the Straffan Community Hall. It gives us an opportunity to discuss various
things that will help us to run our bi-monthly event smoothly. Of course any new volunteers are always
welcome. Just come along on Wednesday
evening, 18th March.
Christ
Church. Celbridge Concerts - Past & Future
It has been a busy few months for concerts with Mary
Coughlan on 6th January, Jack L on 29th
January, Gearoid McCarthy on 13th February and Paschall
Brennan Joe Dolan Tribute Band on 7th March. The next date to put in your diary is 1st
May when Celine Byrne will be in concert - tickets available on
Eventbrite.
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.
If you are not already on a Group WhatsApp, let our Rector know.
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.
Ash
Wednesday - 18th February
Holy Communion was celebrated in Christ Church,
Celbridge at 11 a.m., and at 7 p.m., in
Straffan Church.
Bereavement
Martha Howard died peacefully at
home after a long illness on Thursday, 5th February in the presence
of her loving children, Charlotte & Graeme. She was also much loved in the parish and by
a wide circle of friends which was reflected in the very large congregation at
her funeral which took place in Christ Church, Celbridge on Wednesday, 11th
February with cremation in Newlands Cross. At her funeral both Charlotte
& Graeme spoke of her with great affection and with some humour which Martha
would have appreciated. We give thanks
for her life and pray comfort for Charlotte & Graeme and all who
loved her.
Baptism
On 17th January, Henry James John
Huddleston, son of James & Rebekah of Barberstown, Straffan was
baptised in Straffan Parish Church. The
Godparents are Laura Byrne & Wenbo Cao. We wish Henry every blessing in his
journey in faith and life.
Calendar
Of Events
March
Fri 13 Social Evening. 7.30 p.m. Slip Hall, Celbridge.
Sun 15 Mothering Sunday.
Tue 17 St. Patrick’s Day. Holy Communion. 11 a.m.
Christ Church, Celbridge.
Wed 18 Staffan Community Hall. 8.30 p.m. Straffan Market & Car Boot
meeting.
Fri 27 Whist Drive. Slip Hall.
Celbridge. 8 p.m.
Sun 29 Palm Sunday services in all 3 churches.
April
Wed 1 Compline. 8 p.m.
St. Finian’s
Church, Newcastle.
Thu 2 Holy Communion & Stripping of Altar
cloth. 8 p.m. Straffan Church.
Fri 3 Good Friday. Way of the Cross processions. All commencing at the Church of Ireland
churches. 10 a.m. Straffan.
Noon. Celbridge & Newcastle.
Sat 4 Easter Eve Eucharist & Lighting of
Easter Fire. 8.30 p.m. Straffan Church.
Sun 5 Easter Sunday. 6.30 a.m. Dawn Ecumenical Service. Castletown Gates, Celbridge. Holy Communion in all 3 churches.
Fri 24 Whist Drive. Slip Hall.
Celbridge. 8 p.m.
May
Fri 1 Celine Byrne Concert. Christ Church, Celbridge.
Sat 2 Straffan Market & Car Boot Sale.
Tue 5 Closing date for next issue of CSNL
NEWS.
Fri 8 Social Evening. Slip Hall, Celbridge. 7.30 p.m.
Sat 16 Straffan Market & Car Boot Sale.
Sun 24 Confirmation. Christ Church Cathedral. 3.30 p.m.
Sat 30 Straffan Market & Car Boot Sale.
Who’s 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
Ask, and you will receive, that
your joy may be full. John 16:24.
Friday, 6 March 2026
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Parking at Christ Church for Sunday Services
Parking for Christ Church in upper carpark tomorrow 18th January and following Sundays until 22nd February when the outdoor market returns and then parking will move to lower carpark
Monday, 12 January 2026
CSNL News Jan-Feb 2026
Issue
92 CSNL NEWS Jamuary/February, 2026
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’s the feast of the
Epiphany and for a change and probably to your relief I want to share the words
and thoughts of another and not my own.
They are those of Fr. Richard Rohr the closest I think we have to
a modern day prophet. I find this
reflection on Epiphany very helpful and I hope you do too.
An epiphany is not an idea. As D.H.
Lawrence said, people can do anything they want with an idea, but a truly
new experience changes everything.
Before you can do anything with it, it does something with you!
Most of us prefer ideas and words; we are afraid of any authentically
new experience. Unlike the Magi, we do
not tend to allow stars to divert us to a new and unknown place. Most of us stay inside our private castles
and avoid such questionable adventures.
Yes, we avoid death supposedly, but we also avoid birth. We miss out on the great epiphany. An epiphany is not an experience that we can
create from within, but one that we can only open to and receive from
another. Epiphanies leave us totally out
of control and they always demand that we change. We would rather have objectified religion,
which leaves us potentially in control and never having to change at all.
Religion without epiphanies becomes digging in your heels; religion with
epiphanies becomes living on your heels, ready to go wherever God
manifests. One wonders if the Magi ever
went back home at all. Home base had
been taken from them.
The feast of the Epiphany tells us that from the very beginning, Jesus
was someone to be personally experienced, and not just mentally agreed
upon, proven, accepted, or argued about.
The categories are entirely different.
True human experience demands that the whole person be present and
active. In that light, one wonders how
many people really experience things since we are hardly ever present to
experience our own experiences.
Richard Rohr, O.F.M. Excerpted from “Epiphany: You Can’t Go Home Again”. 2017.
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.
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.
Chuckle Time!
In The Church Review there was a report on a
Pet Blessing Service with the collection going to the Irish Guide Dogs
Association. The following Sunday, the
Glenageary notes read that there would be an Informal Worship followed by hot
dogs in the Parish Centre. So much for
blessing the dogs!
The
Church Review
The annual subscriptions for the above are due
now! If you want to continue receiving
our Diocesan Magazine, which contains news of all parishes, general news of
events and projects in the Diocese and further afield, or would like to be
added to the list, you can contact the following:- Debbie Kelly (Straffan),
Elizabeth Waldron (Newcastle-Lyons) & Ken Denner (Celbridge). Thanks to them for their work in distributing
during the year.
On Going Events
Craft
& Chat: The group returns after a Christmas/New
Year break - check date - and continues to meet in the Slip Hall at 2.30 p.m.,
on Tuesdays for crafting, chat and coffee.
All welcome.
Wednesday Night Prayers: These are now being held from 8 p.m., to 9
p.m., in the home of Dee Huddleston in Straffan. If anybody would like details they can
contact Rev. Stephen or Dee Huddleston. Everyone is very welcome to come along. The emphasis is on prayers for healing and
support for those facing particular challenges.
Let them know if there is something you would like them to pray
about.
Whist Drives: Thanks to those who supported the Christmas
Whist Drive which was held on the 28th November, which was very well
supported with great prizes and a lovely supper as usual. The drives are held in the Slip Hall at 8
p.m., with the next being on Friday, 30th January. Further dates are 27th February,
27th March, 24th April and 28th May. A lovely supper is served at the interval and
there are always lots of prizes. Thanks
to all who arrange the drives, provide refreshments and raffle prizes. All welcome - new players especially.
World
Day Of Prayer - Friday, 6th March
This year the service will be held in The Slip Hall, Celbridge at 8 p.m., and is
written by the women of Nigeria. The theme is “I will give your
rest: Come.” Matthew 11:28-30. Focusing on finding solace and peace in God
amidst worldly burdens like shame, poverty and persecution, with service and
community support being the key elements of divine rest. All are welcome, men, women and
children. Linda Daly is looking
for volunteers for short readings and with serving the tea and biscuits
afterwards.
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.
Straffan Sunday
Services Live Streamed
https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland and www.facebook.com/CSNLParish.
Christmas Fair
Thanks to all who supported the Christmas Fair in the
Slip Hall & Church on 6th December. It was co-ordinated by Dee Huddleston and
a large group of helpers who provided a variety of stalls and events. Teas and coffees, cakes, books, bric-a-brac,
decorations, craft, a bottle stall, toys and more besides. Santa made his appearance in the new
Grotto in the Church and the elves were busy face-painting. The raffle was very well supported and along
with the sale proceeds brought in about €4,000.
Week Of
Prayer For Christian Unity - 18th - 25th January
This year’s prayers and reflections have been
prepared by the members of the Armenian apostolic Church, along with their
brothers and sisters in the Armenian Catholic and Evangelical Churches. The theme is “One Body, One Spirit”. Ephesians 4:4. The Armenian Church has witnessed across
centuries of persecution and genocide, yet remains steadfast in hope.
Revision
of Register Of Vestry Persons
The revision takes place each January. If you are not already on the register and
are aged over 18, forms are in all churches for the General Vestry Register
which is necessary for those who wish to have a voice at the Easter Vestry
(AGM) and who might wish to stand for election to the vestry and vote.
Bereavements
Deepest sympathy to Liam Tobin and his wife Sandra
and all the family on the death of Liam’s
brother, Noel Tobin, of Kilmainham.
Noel’s funeral took place
on 17th November in the Church of the Presentation, Knockmitten.
Sincere condolences to Susie Cahill of
Newcastle parish on the death of her husband David on New Year’s Day. David’s funeral
took place in St. Anne’s Church, Ardclough and was a very moving tribute to a
man dearly loved. We pray for Susie,
daughter Gay (Wilmot-Smith) and son Robert, son-in-law Andrew,
grandchildren Patrick, Nicholas & Tom, extended family Inez,
Caryl, Rachel, Sarah, Candy, Amaya & Alex and his friends in their
loss.
Ash
Wednesday - 18th February
There will be Holy Communion services at 11 a.m., in
Christ Church, Celbridge and at 7 p.m., in Straffan Church.
Remembrance
Sunday
Remembrance services took place on Sunday, 9th
November in all three churches. Thanks to all who contributed to the Poppy
Appeal.
Thanks
Thanks to Geoffrey McMaster for taking the
United Service on Sunday, 28th December in Straffan and to James
Pasley for playing the organ with an augmented choir from Celbridge with
Straffan. Thanks to Dee Huddleston for
taking the service in Straffan on Sunday, 4th January.
Retirement Of Cynthia Lang
On Advent Sunday, 30th November, there was
a United Service of Holy Communion at 11.30 a.m., in Christ Church,
Celbridge. At the service we marked the
retirement of our parish Lay Minister, Mrs. Cynthia Lang, who has given
tremendous service to our parish. As was
said on the occasion it was a day of mixed emotions when we gathered after the
Sunday Service on Advent Sunday in Christ Church to mark the retirement of Mrs.
Cynthia Lang as Lay Minister in our parish.
It was lovely to see so many of Cynthia’s family
on the day. Our Rector made a
short speech expressing his thanks on behalf of all the parishioners for Cynthia’s
considerable contribution through the years, especially during the long vacancy
period. A presentation was made to Cynthia
of a voucher for a hotel break for herself and Henry and also a
large bunch of flowers. These were only
a small token of our appreciation and thanks for Cynthia’s
generous ministry and service.
Refreshments were enjoyed afterwards.
Christmas
Services
All the Carol Services and Christmas services were
very well supported this year with over 600 attendances between them and even
allowing for some repeats this was very encouraging. Thanks in no particular order to all our
wardens, cleaners, florists, decorators, choirs, organists, lesson readers,
parish lay ministers and all our congregations.
Christ
Church. Celbridge Concerts - Past & Future
It has been and continues to be a busy time for
concerts in Christ Church, Celbridge. 4th
November saw the return of Johnny McEvoy for a lovely night of song and
storytelling. The RNLI Dublin Welsh Male
Voice Choir Concert on 29th November was a great event and was a
very successful fundraiser for the Cill Dara lifeboat appeal and got the funds
over the line to achieve the €117,000 required.
Well done to all including many Lifeboat volunteers in our own parish
who are out in rain, hail and snow raising funds for the RNLI.
On 6th December saw the Christmas Peace
Concert by the Island of Ireland Peace Choir and friends. It was a beautiful event and commemorated the
Christmas Battlefield truce of 1914 and was a deeply moving event. Thanks as always
to Phil & Elaine and tenor Declan Kelly for bringing this to
us in Celbridge.
Primrose Hill Carol Concert on the 18th
December was another great night and revealed the wealth of talent to be found
among the pupils in our parish school.
Thanks to our Principal, Mrs. Flood and all the school staff who
helped to make it such an enjoyable celebration of Christmas.
Conor McKeown, one of our
regulars (Celbridge’s own
answer to Michael Buble) was in concert in Christ Church for a full
house for his ‘Soulful
Christmas’
concert and had everyone singing along to some seasonal favourites.
As these notes are written we are awaiting Mary
Coughlan who is performing on 6th January in aid of The Peamount
Foundation - we look forward to a great night.
And for the first time we look forward to welcoming Jack
L on 29th January in association with the official St. Brigid’s celebrations to
launch the weekend in concert in Christ Church.
And then on 13th February, rising folk
musician Gearoid McCarthy will be in concert in Christ Church. Tickets for this event on Eventbrite or text Breda
on 087-9630719.
Calendar
Of Events
January
Thu 1 Subscriptions for The Church Review
due.
Sun 18 Start of Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity.
Sun 25 End of Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity.
Thu 29 Jack L. Christ Church, Celbridge. 8 p.m.
Fri 30 Whist Drive. Slip Hall.
Celbridge. 8 p.m.
February
Sun 1 St. Brigid’s Day.
Fri 13 Gearoid McCarthy. Christ Church, Celbridge.
8
p.m.
Wed 18 Ash Wednesday. Holy Communion. Christ
Church,
Celbridge. 11 a.m.
Holy
Communion. Straffan. 7 p.m.
Fri 27 Whist Drive. Slip Hall.
Celbridge. 8 p.m.
March
Tue 3 Closing date for next issue of CSNL
NEWS.
Fri 6 World Day of Prayer. Slip Hall, Celbridge. 8 p.m.
Sun 15 Mothering Sunday.
Tue 17 St. Patrick’s Day.
Fri 27 Whist Drive. Slip Hall.
Celbridge. 8 p.m.
Baptisms
On Sunday, 16th November in Christ Church,
Celbridge, we had the rare event of a double baptism. Cousins Jordan Leigh Conlon, son of Seamus
& Vicki & Rhys Matthew Wilkinson, son of Scott & Tara were
welcomed into the congregation in Holy Baptism.
Jordan‘s Godparents are Tara
Leigh, Scott Wilkinson & Craig Wilkinson & Rhys‘ Godparents
are Vicki Wilkinson, Sheamus Conlon, Vivienne Leigh & Ross Wilkinson. We wish both newly baptised every blessing in
their journeys in faith and life..
Confirmation
- 24th May - Christ Church Cathedral
Our Rector requests names of those considering
Confirmation to be sent to him by end of January.
Happy
New Year From Your Editor
.. and thanks for your contributions during 2025. The closing date for the next issue is 3rd
March with copies in the churches on 8th.
Who’s 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
Ask, and you will receive, that
your joy may be full. John 16:24.
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