tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59052260637096903392024-03-13T17:05:31.197-07:00Parish of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-LyonsA Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) Parish in the Diocese of Dublin & GlendaloughStephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-24071914748855746972024-03-11T04:55:00.000-07:002024-03-11T04:55:27.148-07:00CSNL NEWS March April 2024<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Issue
82 CSNL NEWS<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>March/April, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Parish
Of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Church
of Ireland United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">By the
parishioners - for the parishioners<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From
Our Rector - Dear Friends ..<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This will be the Easter issue and the key word and theme of Easter is
HOPE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it would be safe to say
that we live at a time when we need a lot of hope in our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The international situation is very worrying
and whether we think of what is happening in Gaza or in Ukraine both have the
potential to bring turmoil not just to those who happen to be at the epicentre
but to the whole world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be easy
to let despair drag us down.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Cross which is at the centre of the Easter event is a place both of
despair and hope and the strange paradox of our faith is that those two can
coexist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are probably at the despair
stage at the moment, firmly lodged in the bleakness of Good Friday but Sunday
(Easter) is coming and as Christians we believe despite our despair!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That belief has a transformative power in
itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope can change things for the
better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we are hopeless we will never
see the opportunities that lie before us to change our world for the better but
if we decide to hope against all odds we will see a better way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes these are challenging times but this is
where Hope is born!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Yours<span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span><b>Stephen<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Church
Services<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunday<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Newcastle
9 a.m.*<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Straffan 10.15 a.m.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Celbridge. 11.30 a.m.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service of Word<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Service
of Word<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service
of Word<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Holy
Communion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Morning
Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning Prayer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">*Services will continue in Newcastle at 10 a.m., on
the 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday as a permanent change in the Sunday timetable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">On Going Events<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Craft
& Chat:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Group continues each Tuesday afternoon
at 2.30 p.m., in the Slip Hall and is open to all for crafting, chatting and
refreshments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wednesday Night Prayers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From 8p.m., to 9
p.m., sometimes they are held in the home of <b>Dee Huddleston</b> in
Straffan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the moment they are held in
the home of <b>Tony & Elizabeth Waldron </b>in Newcastle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If anybody would like details they can phone <b>Stephen</b>
or <b>Dee</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone is very welcome
to come along or to let us know if there is something they would like us to
pray about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Whist Drives</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first two Whist Drives of 2024 (26<sup>th</sup>
January & 23<sup>rd</sup> February) were very well supported and as always
some lovely prizes on offer as well as the plentiful and tasty supper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The March whist drive is not on the last
Friday of the month as this is Good Friday and will instead take place on
Friday, 22<sup>nd</sup> March at the usual time of 8 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New players always welcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks as always to <b>Esther Lougheed &
Rebecca & James Taylor </b>for organising the nights and to <b>Val Denner </b>for
helping with the raffle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Saturday
Night Services - Christ Church Celbridge - 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The February service on Saturday, 10<sup>th</sup> February<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was on the theme of Nourishing Faith and the
reading was the feeding of the 5000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
of the features of this service is a chance to try out some alternative music
and our organist <b>James Pasley </b>came up trumps with a song called 5000 +
Hungry Folk which was a numerical tongue twister and great fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The service is generally quite informal and
we would be delighted to see some new faces - also if you play a musical
instrument feel free to bring it along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The service is normally followed by refreshments and time for a chat
after the service.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Easter
General Vestries<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The EGV for Newcastle-Lyons will be held in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church on
Wednesday, 10<sup>th</sup> April, at 8 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thursday, 11<sup>th</sup> April, will be the date for the EGV for
Celbridge & Straffan at 8 p.m., in Primrose Hill School.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are the meetings to hear the reports of
our <b>Rector </b>and Treasurers and also to elect the Select Vestry,
Churchwardens & Glebewardens.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Confirmation<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Classes are now underway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are 2 candidates this year, <b>Poppy
Murphy & Marlena Quigley</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
are to be confirmed in Christ Church Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, 19<sup>th</sup>
May at 3.30 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please keep them in
your prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunday Services On
Line<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Don</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">t forget that if
you can</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">t get to church on
Sunday, the service from Straffan is live-streamed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> and </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.facebook.com/CSNLParish</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ukrainian
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It has been a great joy in these last few months to
welcome a number of members of the Ukrainian community to join us for worship
in Straffan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We now produce the
services, readings, prayers and sermon in translation each week which we hope
makes participation easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A number of
our parishioners are also involved in the provision of language and
conversation classes which are essential in finding employment and settling
into this new environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are very
conscious that our new friends have loved ones still in Ukraine and are
obviously hugely concerned for their safety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While we do enjoy the addition to our congregation we pray for a peace
that will eventually allow our Ukrainian friends to return to their homes and
begin the process of rebuilding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ash
Wednesday - 14<sup>th</sup> February<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There were services at 11 a.m., in Christ Church,
Celbridge and in Straffan at 7 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
children from Primrose Hill National School took part in the service in Christ
Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Concerts In Christ
Church, Celbridge - Future Events<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thursday, 18<sup>th</sup> April.<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><b>The UK Drifters</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Saturday, 22<sup>nd</sup> June.<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><b>John Spillane</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Saturday, 7<sup>th</sup> September.<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><b>Brian Kennedy</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Saturday, 5<sup>th</sup> October.<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><b>Sean Keane</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">All tickets are now up on Eventbrite and also
available from <b>Breda </b>- 087-9630719.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">25
except UK Drifters - </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">30.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Solidarity
To Palestinian Ambassador<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Archbishop Michael Jackson </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">has had
a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, <b>Dr. Jilian Wahba
Abdalmajid</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting took place
in the Embassy at the invitation of the <b>Ambassador</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They spoke about what is happening in
Palestine and the <b>Ambassador</b> said that her family was still living in
Gaza.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <b>Archbishop </b>highlighted
the link between the Diocese of Jerusalem and the United Dioceses of Dublin
& Glendalough as well as his travels to Gaza and the Westbank, the friendly
and welcoming people he met there and the appeal to help with the
reconstruction of Al Ahli Hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Dr.
Abdalmajid</b> said that two of her three children were born in Al Ahli.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Archbishop Jackson </b>said after the
meeting, </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We
offered our solidarity and our friendship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And we will both continue to keep and build this friendship</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can donate to the Shine A Light for the
Diocese of Jerusalem appeal online at Diocesan Funds Current Account, Bank of
Ireland, 2 College Green, Dublin 2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>IBAN: IE50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BOFI: 9000 1769 3548
78.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BIC: BOFIIE2D.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">World Day of Prayer
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Our ecumenical World Day of Prayer 2024 was co-ordinated by the Roman
Catholic Celbridge ladies and held in the Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The beautiful service of worship was written
by the Christian women of Palestine, during the covid19 pandemic, and was very
well attended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Rev. Stephen </b>gave
a special welcome to the group of Ukrainian ladies who are living in Straffan,
and extra prayers were added at the end of the worship, for peace in Palestine
and the Ukraine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Father Joe &
Rev. Stephen </b>gave the final blessing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tea and biscuits and chat followed and it was a great opportunity to
catch-up with our new neighbours and old friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We raised </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">388, which is lodged with WDP Ireland for various
charities at home and abroad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WDP 2025
will be held in St. Brigid</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Roman Catholic
Church, Straffan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Christian women of
Palestine called us to connect with the land from where Jesus came, was born,
ministered and died and from where our faith began and is rooted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite living in an area of the world where
there is ongoing conflict and the future is uncertain, the women of Palestine
shared with love a reminder that they are there, and they want to give hope to
everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theme of the service was </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I beg you, bear with one
another in love</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Newcastle-Lyons
300<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Next year St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church, Newcastle-Lyons
celebrates 300 years in its current form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Reputed to be the oldest parish church in the diocese it has seen so
much of the history of the Church of Ireland and indeed long before that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a standing cross in the graveyard
that is likely 7<sup>th</sup> century!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It seems a good excuse therefore for a celebration and there are a
number of events being planned at this time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More details to follow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Claire
Burke </b>organised a quiz in aid of the anniversary - all answers being well
known bands!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to everyone who
entered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">700 was made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prizes went to Cavan, Straffan and
Newcastle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The answers:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Rolling Stones, Spice Girls, Abba, The Cure, Four
Tops, The Who, Cranberries, Genesis, Simple Minds, Boomtown Rats, The Doors,
The Grateful Dead, The Police, Def Leppard, Red Hot Chili Peppers, AHA,
Madness, The Dubliners, Green Day, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Hot Chocolate,
Wings, The Carpenters & U2.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">..to <b>Dee Huddleston </b>for taking the services on
the first Sundays of the month in February & March in Straffan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Holy Week &
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wednesday, 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Compline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church, Newcastle-Lyons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thursday, 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Maundy
Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holy Communion & Stripping
of the Altar. 8 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Straffan Church. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Friday, 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Good
Friday,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Way of the Cross Walks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All starting from the Church of <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ireland churches this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>10
a.m., in Straffan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12 noon in <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Celbridge and 12 noon in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Saturday, 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Holy
Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lighting of the Easter Fire
& 1<sup>st</sup> Eucharist of Easter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>8
p.m., in Straffan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunday, 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Easter
Sunday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>(NB.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clocks go forward at 1a.m.) <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Dawn
Ecumenical Sunrise Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6.15
a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Holy
Communion in all 3 churches at usual times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Organisation Focus
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This week, the RNLI celebrates its Bicentenary and two stamps were
issued to honour the amazing role played by the RNLI in providing a lifesaving
rescue service at sea and also in inshore lakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was founded in 1824 by <b>Sir William
Hillary</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are approximately
1,121 lifeboat crew members with 675 shore crew in Ireland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the past 20 years the RNLI has responded
to 20,899 incidents, saved 724 lives and come to the aid of 25,120 people in
Ireland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This voluntary organisation
relies on donations and 6 in 10 launches are only possible thanks to gifts in
wills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Chuckle
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">An African bishop arriving for a Lambeth Conference was asked </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Have you anything o declare?</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
bishop took his Bible from his pocket, opened it, and loudly declared, </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We preach Jesus Christ, who was crucified, died
and is risen again.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">WhatsApp
Groups<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">WhatsApp group continues to be very active.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also groups specifically for
Newcastle and another for Straffan notices </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">–</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> together they provide a very
effective means of contact in the parish.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bereavements</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It was a great sadness to hear of the death of <b>Willie
Doble </b>who died peacefully on Monday, 26<sup>th</sup> February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our sympathy and prayers go especially to his
daughters <b>Sandra & Claire</b>, grandchildren <b>Lauren, Aimee, Daniel
& Davey</b>, his great granddaughter <b>Lola</b>, sons-in-law <b>Liam &
Declan </b>and his wider family and many friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Willie </b>was over 80 years a parishioner
of St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s,
Newcastle-Lyons and always had a welcome and a smile for the visitor or new
parishioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His funeral took place in
his beloved St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s on Thursday, 29<sup>th</sup> February and the very
large congregation spilled out well into the graveyard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The burial followed in Donacomper Cemetery in
Celbridge where <b>Willie </b>was laid to rest with his late and beloved wife <b>Essie</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Deepest sympathy to <b>William (Willie) Roche </b>and
his wife <b>Janet </b>(sister of <b>Valerie Denner</b>)<b> </b>of Celbridge on
the death of <b>Willie</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> mum, <b>Carmel
Roche</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God bless all who mourn the
loss of loved ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Suicide Awareness
Training At CITI<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This will take place at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute in
Baemor Park, Churchtown on Saturday, 25<sup>th</sup> May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The session will offer an evidence based
training course to equip attendees with the necessary skills and confidence to
support individuals who may be considering suicide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The course will run from 9.30 a.m., to 1
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cost is </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">25.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Register at:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://forms.gle/bgkraF7rpTFc64c66"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">https://forms.gle/bgkraF7rpTFc64c66</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Come & Sing
Stainer</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Crucifixion -
St.Bartholomew</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church,
Dublin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saturday, 23<sup>rd</sup> March.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Registration and rehearsal will begin at 2.30 p.m., with a break at 4.30
p.m, for which tea and coffee will be provided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The performance will begin at 5 p.m and open to all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Calendar Of Events<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">March<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mothering Sunday<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>17<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>St. Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Services as usual.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>22<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Whist Drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slip Hall, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>23<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Stainer</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Crucifixion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>St. Bartholomew</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>24<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Palm Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wed<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>27<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church,
Newcastle-Lyons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thu<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>28<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Maundy Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Straffan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>29<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Good Friday Way of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the Cross walks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>10
a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Noon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Celbridge & Newcastle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>30<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Straffan Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>31<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Easter Sunday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunrise
service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6.15 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Castletown
Gates/Slip Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><b>Clocks
go forward at 1 a.m!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Holy
Communion in all 3 churches.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">April<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wed<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>EGV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s
Church, Newcastle-Lyons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thu<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>11<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>EGV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Primrose Hill School, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thu<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>18<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The UK Drifters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">May<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tue<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 7<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Closing date for next issue of CSNL
NEWS.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun`<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pentecost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Confirmation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Christ Church Cathedral,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Dublin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3.30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Suicide Awareness Training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CITI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>9.30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Who</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Who
In The Parish<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Rector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rev.
Stephen Neill<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">01-6288231<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>087-2328172<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.paddyanglican.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.paddyanglican.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:stephen.neill@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">stephen.neill@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Keep up to date on </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
&<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> & </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.dublin.anglican.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.Dublin.anglican.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Anxiety weighs down a heart,
but a kind word cheers it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Proverbs.
12:25.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-40235536015802314832024-02-23T08:33:00.000-08:002024-02-23T08:33:46.584-08:00World Day of Prayer - Friday 1st March - 8pm in Slip Hall Celbridge<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2mL5He0p6wFrgs5MEpeKx5xhIbdns6gUk_940WJAAUldFrjm6ywLEHx7jSKmp45vfnho2ME64wXz6yC_O-PvQQl7fYZpU2FNK4zpUBHTdxKNsq8_9unAX9qZMoD3WGKrDpyXdNCy2XQT_7dNu26nU9_RtwE_GsIP5McX2DHSvPFiI6WRyVOZ_6Uyreo/s1600/WWDP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1102" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2mL5He0p6wFrgs5MEpeKx5xhIbdns6gUk_940WJAAUldFrjm6ywLEHx7jSKmp45vfnho2ME64wXz6yC_O-PvQQl7fYZpU2FNK4zpUBHTdxKNsq8_9unAX9qZMoD3WGKrDpyXdNCy2XQT_7dNu26nU9_RtwE_GsIP5McX2DHSvPFiI6WRyVOZ_6Uyreo/w350-h509/WWDP.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-65048687653015054502024-02-20T08:32:00.000-08:002024-02-20T23:46:07.476-08:00Newcastle Church Quiz results<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDI3DA6Y232DyBF04wCyNKk06MG1_KkK9C6ivjBW1Fev7H1ixqTMlkpMmcBN0rCfJ9TPfljAlxnJt5WYlbGbAX1bEuhPPT-vBFJZTpctKb4Y7fvQB3v-3qkaoX-0iI6yc5A95t9ZMIu08ooL-T3u2YyxC-JEYDgiZlNgwdsVbsF2tgyHHh_T_zZapnwU/s1676/Quiz-Results.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1676" data-original-width="1257" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDI3DA6Y232DyBF04wCyNKk06MG1_KkK9C6ivjBW1Fev7H1ixqTMlkpMmcBN0rCfJ9TPfljAlxnJt5WYlbGbAX1bEuhPPT-vBFJZTpctKb4Y7fvQB3v-3qkaoX-0iI6yc5A95t9ZMIu08ooL-T3u2YyxC-JEYDgiZlNgwdsVbsF2tgyHHh_T_zZapnwU/w337-h450/Quiz-Results.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Here are the correct answers for the recent Newcastle Church Fundraising Quiz </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Thanks to all who entered and supported us. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Special thanks to Claire Burke & Sandra Doble who organised the quiz </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Winners were from 1st Cavan, 2nd Straffan and 3rd Newcastle</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /> </p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-91184620042107172692024-02-08T08:29:00.000-08:002024-02-08T08:29:17.099-08:00Saturday Nite Service - 10th February 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWEQ8CE4ZFDKEbm2OATgd11lopfWyW9lfEd9CNbW5uguQQufUYsE9SOrqx-10Gjcw6zDSEurUnxKX9lpvbNFll89YkGRRoAsZY9f2V1IqU3tjMJnLvq4fCsOwRVy-QxO6XWk1P2If0qp7tcObvgQJI0nHnEDzR2NzVeNTFFy-CIVjdlqNgnEAy_pYpwM/s1280/feeding4000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWEQ8CE4ZFDKEbm2OATgd11lopfWyW9lfEd9CNbW5uguQQufUYsE9SOrqx-10Gjcw6zDSEurUnxKX9lpvbNFll89YkGRRoAsZY9f2V1IqU3tjMJnLvq4fCsOwRVy-QxO6XWk1P2If0qp7tcObvgQJI0nHnEDzR2NzVeNTFFy-CIVjdlqNgnEAy_pYpwM/s320/feeding4000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday Nite Service</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> This Saturday 10th February at 7pm </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">in Christ Church Celbridge </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Theme: Nourishing Faith</span></b></div><br /><p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-75995128008258871372024-01-27T05:33:00.000-08:002024-01-27T05:33:53.448-08:00Newcastle Church Fundraising Quiz<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please share and publicize this quiz far and wide - It is a fundraiser for Newcastle Church which this year is celebrating 300 years in its present form - Thanks to Claire Burke of Newcastle for compiling it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTHnJDGFsPkNAp3BB74dsgUKrM7L6oBr86_G-ZJ-0OcyhhCX3uJxYtHZxIXutjSQ2XQQckdQkJGConPqQt9p992FFqwW8FUdDt71kWvrv4heKXSkgUuG6ZzdIz93WI46UORBXs00Ag6WQ0gQCK1gY8_ce2L3vRU0CIj0z3lqRentH95xuZhfKNrNiSRY/s3508/Newcastle%20Lyons%20Parish%20Quiz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3508" data-original-width="2481" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTHnJDGFsPkNAp3BB74dsgUKrM7L6oBr86_G-ZJ-0OcyhhCX3uJxYtHZxIXutjSQ2XQQckdQkJGConPqQt9p992FFqwW8FUdDt71kWvrv4heKXSkgUuG6ZzdIz93WI46UORBXs00Ag6WQ0gQCK1gY8_ce2L3vRU0CIj0z3lqRentH95xuZhfKNrNiSRY/w330-h468/Newcastle%20Lyons%20Parish%20Quiz.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-72883099623574913432024-01-26T02:56:00.000-08:002024-01-26T02:56:34.445-08:00Confirmation 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQBKZD7sLOw28VtEDoO5Zx5H3tgzTSnOAYrbDl511hAnORXbeETpOpvpqlyuFLSd7mNRAz_suRaPm_e572xV6YQTjeMec8xfwG6cCCf078uIHQLubVyFdhnd_9Qv0p3bGZIjGY7bQZFtRX1MGwFnT7im3K109p9t7grpeM7bPxr7EjWOkqTsecIOBNGs/s251/Confirmation.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="251" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQBKZD7sLOw28VtEDoO5Zx5H3tgzTSnOAYrbDl511hAnORXbeETpOpvpqlyuFLSd7mNRAz_suRaPm_e572xV6YQTjeMec8xfwG6cCCf078uIHQLubVyFdhnd_9Qv0p3bGZIjGY7bQZFtRX1MGwFnT7im3K109p9t7grpeM7bPxr7EjWOkqTsecIOBNGs/w389-h312/Confirmation.jpeg" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Final call for Confirmation candidates - Please let Rev Stephen know if you wish to be confirmed this year as classes start shortly 0872328172 / stephen.neill@gmail.com </span></div><br /><p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-55156700293061357542024-01-16T01:46:00.000-08:002024-01-16T01:46:06.015-08:00CSNL News - January/February 2024<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Issue
81 CSNL NEWS<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January/February, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Parish
Of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Church
of Ireland United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">By the
parishioners - for the parishioners<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From
Our Rector - Dear Friends ..<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Happy New Year - Why do we say that?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is it a description of what we feel or is it an aspiration towards the
goal of happiness which we don</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">t always
reach?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps a bit of both and that is
probably a fairly accurate reflection of what it is to be human.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up and down, happy and sad, on the
mountaintop or in the valley, we all fluctuate between these poles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Christmas which for the most part is a happy time is now over and we
face into Lent which is a somewhat more sombre time and so the church</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s year reflects the pattern of our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To make it even more confusing this year Ash
Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is also St. Valentine</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Day and so even as we contemplate our mortality and
frailty we are reminded of the most wonderful gift of Love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I think while obviously a coincidence in
terms of the calendar, I think this strange juxtaposition points towards an
important truth that can help us through the valleys of our lives and that is
that Love is always present to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Why?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because God is Love and God
is the one constant in a life of ups and downs, or as the great Irish
theologian <b>CS Lewis </b>put it: </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">‘</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The great thing to remember is that though our feelings come and go God</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s love for us does not.</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Yours<span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span><b>Stephen<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Church
Services<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunday<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Newcastle
9 a.m* <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Straffan 10.15 a.m. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Celbridge 11.30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service of Word<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service
of Word<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service
of Word<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Holy
Communion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning
Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning Prayer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">*Services will continue in Newcastle at 10 a.m., on
the 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday as a permanent change in the Sunday timetable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">On Going Events<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Craft
& Chat:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Group continues each Tuesday afternoon
at 2.30 p.m., in the Slip Hall and is open to all for crafting, chatting and
refreshments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The group will meet back
again after the Christmas break on Tuesday, 16<sup>th</sup> January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Whist Drives</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday, 24<sup>th</sup> November was the
Christmas Whist Drive and was a very enjoyable night with some seasonal prizes
on offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks as always to <b>Esther
Lougheed & Rebecca & James Taylor </b>for organising the nights and to <b>Val
Denner </b>for helping with the raffle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The next Whist Drives will be held on Friday, 26<sup>th</sup> January
and on Friday, 23<sup>rd</sup> February at 8 p.m., in the Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">WhatsApp
Groups<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">WhatsApp group continues to be very active.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also groups specifically for
Newcastle and another for Straffan notices </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">–</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> together they provide a very
effective means of contact in the parish.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Saturday
Night Services - Christ Church Celbridge - 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The theme for the service on Saturday, 11<sup>th</sup>
November was </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Healed
by Love, Healed for Love</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next
service will be on Saturday, 10<sup>th</sup> February and all are welcome for
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refreshments afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dublin &
Glendalough Magazine - The Church Review<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Subscriptions were due on 1<sup>st</sup> January - thanks to <b>Elizabeth
Waldro</b>n (Newcastle-Lyons), <b>Debbie Kelly </b>(Straffan) & <b>Ken
Denner </b>(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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Remembrance Sunday
- 12<sup>th</sup> November - Poppy Appeal <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Rite of Remembrance was observed in all churches. Thanks to all who
supported the Poppy Appeal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Confirmation
<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Classes will be
starting shortly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone wishing to be
confirmed should contact our <b>Rector</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Provisionally the Confirmation is in Christ Church Cathedral on
Pentecost Sunday afternoon (19<sup>th</sup> May).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Register Of Vestry
Persons - Note To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All Parishioners!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">These will be reviewed at the next meetings of the Select Vestries of
Celbridge./Straffan and of Newcastle-Lyons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Christmas fair - 11<sup>th</sup>
November<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Well done to <b>June Galligan & Lucy Jones </b>and their team for
organising a great event in the revived Christmas Fair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like many regular events on the calendar it
had fallen victim to the Covid Effect and it was a big job of work to re-launch
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was lovely to see so many of the
younger school families in attendance and their contributions to the artwork
competition covered the walls of the hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There was a great atmosphere and while a financial success, it was also
a very enjoyable social occasion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well
done everyone! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Concerts In
Celbridge & Straffan<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Both Celbridge and Straffan hosted a number of
concerts during the month of December and early January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Among those who performed in Christ Church
were the <b>New York Tenors & Deirdre Masterson</b>, the <b>Celbridge
Concert Orchestra, The Voices of Spring, Connor McKeown</b> and the <b>Maynooth
Gospel Choir </b>and most recently <b>Rebecca Storm</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each was very different but all most
enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Straffan Church was the venue for <b>Misneach</b>
which was a stunning orchestral and vocal presentation with a strong
traditional Irish element which left the audience spellbound. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">More to come this year including <b>The Irish Peace
Choir, Red Hurley, The UK Drifters, John Spillane, Brian Kennedy </b>(returning
by popular demand) and also <b>Sean Keane </b>(again returning by popular
demand).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most concerts are available on
Eventbrite or details from 087-9630719 (<b>Breda Konstantine</b>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">St. Brigid<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The first Public Holiday to honour St. Brigid, whose day is celebrated
on 1<sup>st</sup> February, will be on Monday, 5<sup>th</sup> February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thanks to <b>Dee Huddleston </b>for taking the Service of the Word in
Straffan on 3<sup>rd</sup> December and 7<sup>th</sup> January and to <b>Dee
Huddleston & Geoffrey McMaster</b> for taking the United Service in
Straffan Church on New Year</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Eve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also to all who decorated all three churches
for the Christmas services and concerts and tidied up afterwards, all who
provided the music and all who read at the carol services. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Team Hope Shoeboxes<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thanks also to those who brought shoeboxes/items for shoeboxes, who
brought them to the centre and helped pack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>176,465 children received shoeboxes in 12 countries in Africa and
Eastern Europe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Amelia </b>(3),
Albania, received her shoebox 1 day after she got home from hospital with a bad
flu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Isaac </b>(10) Rwanda, loved the
photo of the family in Ireland, who donated their box on line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Daniel</b> (5), Burundi, always wanted a
watch and couldn</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">t stop showing it
to people and telling them the time and felt very cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Kuzma </b>(4), Ukraine, was very happy in
his treasure trove to find a toy football.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He loves football.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunday Services On
Line<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Don</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">t forget that if
you can</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">t get to church on
Sunday, the service from Straffan is live-streamed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <b>Editor </b>has enjoyed this facility,
when she was unable to get to church and joined in with the congregation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> and </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.facebook.com/CSNLParish</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Archbishop of
Dublin Issues A Statement & Appeals For Support<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This was issued following reports of a fire in Dublin at a premises
rumoured to have been identified for accommodation of people seeking
asylum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Nothing wholesome is achieved by such activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It contributes nothing to our
self-understanding as a society of kindness and respect. Everyone loses out,
most of all the vulnerable and those who are struggling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have just celebrated Christmas when we
mark as a national community the coming of the Child of Bethlehem in a state of
homelessness and in an arena of oppression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We are into a new year which always holds unexpected opportunities for
good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My appeal is that we rally round
those without food and shelter, whatever their place of origin, in these dark
days of winter.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sympathy<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Deepest sympathy to the family of <b>Thomas Nelson</b> of Courtown Road,
Kilcock and late of Collinstown, Leixlip and Moyglare, Maynooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Thomas </b>died on 31<sup>st</sup> October
peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Moyglare Nursing Home, Maynooth,
in his 96<sup>th</sup> year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His funeral
took place in St. Mary</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church, Leixlip
and burial was in Moyglare Cemetery, Maynooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our prayers go out to his daughters in Celbridge parish, <b>Esther &
Una </b>and the rest of the family circle at this sad time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May he rest in peace and rise in glory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We pray for <b>Ken & Valerie Denner </b>and the entire family in the
recent loss of <b>Ken</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> brother <b>Philip</b>
from Raheny after a long illness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Philip</b>
died peacefully in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his loving family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Philip</b> was predeceased by his much
loved wife <b>Christine</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His funeral
took place at Trinity Church, Gardiner Street and was a great celebration of
his life, featuring a presentation on his lifelong commitment to the Boys
Brigade, uniformed members of which led his coffin from the church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was buried at Shanganagh Cemetery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May he rest in peace and rise in glory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">World Day of Prayer
- Friday, 1<sup>st</sup> March<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Christian women of Palestine are calling us to connect with the land
from where Jesus came, was born, ministered and died and from where our faith
began and is rooted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite living in
an area of the world where there is ongoing conflict and the future is
uncertain, the women of Palestine are sharing with love a reminder that they
are there, and they want to give hope to everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theme of the service is </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I beg you, bear with one
another in love</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 146
countries beginning in Samoa before finishing 38 hours later in many native
languages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is open to men and women
and will be held in St. Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church,
Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Primrose
Hill National School Christmas Market & Carol Service<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">December was a busy month for the school with the very
successful Christmas Market in the school. Thanks to all who attended,
contributed and organised the Market on Saturday, 9<sup>th</sup> December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The end of year carol service was held in
Christ Church, Celbridge on 22<sup>nd</sup> December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always the dramatised readings were
excellent and the children even taught us a new carol for our repertoire!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Week Of Prayer
For Christian Unity<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This takes place from January, 18<sup>th</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup> and
the theme is </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You shall love the
Lord your God .. and your neighbour as yourself</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luke
10:27.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was prepared by an ecumenical
team from Burkina Faso.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christian Aid
has provided Go and Do action points for each of the daily reflections linking
into the important work of Christian Aid in the relief of poverty and advocacy
of justice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Baptism<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">On Wednesday, 27<sup>th</sup> December, <b>Lola Diaz Burke</b>, daughter
of <b>Lauren Burke & Ivan Diaz </b>was baptised in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church, Newcastle-Lyons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Godparents were <b>Aimee Tobin, Daniel
Burke & Domingo Diaz Perez</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
wish <b>Lola </b>every blessing in her journey in faith and life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Christmas Carol
Services & Christmas Day <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It was very heartening to see a considerable rise in church attendance
throughout the Christmas season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
carol services in Newcastle-Lyons, (Sunday 17<sup>th</sup> December) Straffan
and Celbridge (Christmas Eve) were all very well supported and a special thanks
to organists <b>Jenny Shaw </b>(Straffan) and <b>James Pasley</b> (Celbridge
& Newcastle-Lyons) and the choirs and lesson readers who participated in
the services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The collections at these
services went to the </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Shine a Light</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Diocesan appeal which is administered by the
Diocese of Jerusalem and its focus especially on the ongoing tragedy in Gaza. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Likewise the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day services were very well
attended and it was lovely to see family members from afar coming back to
visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A special thanks to our parish
lay Ministers, <b>Dee Huddleston & Geoffrey McMaster </b>for their
considerable contributions to our parish worship at this most special time and
indeed ro our church wardens and those who decorated our churches during the
Christmas season.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ash
Wednesday - 14<sup>th</sup> February<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There will be services at 11 a.m., in Christ Church,
Celbridge and in Straffan at 7 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
children from Primrose Hill National School will be taking part in the service
in Christ Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Calendar Of Events<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">January<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thu<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>18<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tue<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>23<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Craft
& Chat resumes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slip Hall,
Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2.30 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thu <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity ends.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>26<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Whist Drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">February<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thu<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>St. Brigid</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mon<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 5<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Public Holiday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>St.
Brigid</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Saturday Night Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wed<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>14<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ash Wednesday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11
am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>7 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>23<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Whist Drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thu<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>29<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Closing date for next issue of CSNL NEWS.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
</span></u><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">March<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>World Day of Prayer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>St. Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mothering Sunday<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Next Issue
of CSNL NEWS out.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>17<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>St. Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Doubt sees the
obstacles, <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">faith sees the
way.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Doubt sees the
darkest night,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>faith sees the day.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Doubt dreads to
take a step, <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">faith soars on
high.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Doubt whispers, </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">‘</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Who
believes?</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Faith answers, </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">‘</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Who’s
Who In The Parish<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Rector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rev.
Stephen Neill<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">01-6288231<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>087-2328172<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.paddyanglican.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.paddyanglican.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:stephen.neill@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">stephen.neill@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Keep up to date on
</span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
&<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> & </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.dublin.anglican.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.Dublin.anglican.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Chuckle
Time<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The bride was given away by her father who wore a white ballerina length
dress of rose-patterned lace and carried a bouquet of red roses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Anxiety weighs down a heart,
but a kind word cheers it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Proverbs.
12:25.</span></i><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-56896406734605629642023-12-30T04:54:00.000-08:002023-12-30T04:54:51.342-08:00United Service in Straffan 31st December - New Year's Eve<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1KMbur3VDWuOM0E1ON6HCjlare2iuw_I-qiHGUXoC3l4mbB_4gLifgzxF33OgaZh8pKDvXfkjd_-LPebWXvC3MsZ6seykFyziAoPNDAVnUATQpR6trEDV42ATg9FqhMioLvIZ973WIsUuaHf-v-MOIoPZvOeq8agx_xxmNET5ZS-XKSx2GCYBVGAs4E/s637/united-service.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="637" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1KMbur3VDWuOM0E1ON6HCjlare2iuw_I-qiHGUXoC3l4mbB_4gLifgzxF33OgaZh8pKDvXfkjd_-LPebWXvC3MsZ6seykFyziAoPNDAVnUATQpR6trEDV42ATg9FqhMioLvIZ973WIsUuaHf-v-MOIoPZvOeq8agx_xxmNET5ZS-XKSx2GCYBVGAs4E/s320/united-service.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sunday 31st December - United Service in Straffan at 11am - No services in Celbridge or Newcastle - Also live streaming here: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchmedia.tv%2Fstraffon-church-of-ireland%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Zbd6acvS5jCDMrPTHDuN9vCQQG3LyxvGRTiEp42o8IoaxXWpnmiK8E0w&h=AT367b-CUO8pqeg-KrJxJY2yKpb1jgtKZCkQcftUN3p0YGty5dC6i4iCufOtYKgqHPAh_3uQtAKDcdfbZSamFeyhqDaf9P7MvqYq5zP3XMUMvrHrCMFMxszpHwRZkmHnFA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2SBJcJJM2j6nqNbd3UUD06YT1HeDzKW9SnQIxnVmp6d5kWd3HS7BwF1IHvtXxRysnVKNAzignQpt33lj5JUR9fx5VKB4uTw-P_lfi8pLKTdkapIipcmEF6z4sUrCGtSIYDJzrVlImIYhNdNbULBO3NTgF_Tg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland</a></span></div><br /> <p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-12473006984713716222023-12-22T06:08:00.000-08:002023-12-22T06:08:32.606-08:00Christmas Service Times<p> </p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0IbR7vtPcO8yfb7YGllWmjxK9snPJtiKIewV2U5hFRFxE0gyjguVkTfUVRbGObAJTmfY6tj4gHD9SAMNcsvc9Nevg1dhhh9qHyLkVbgxSHKiuN7hcjFn0162zDYBKJUR15wMrIv1jYGsVdcL7I7HScAjvKd_UIFIZDlqV9qKFB7PyMgFry-rgwpaqhU/s1353/Christmas-Service-Times.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="1353" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0IbR7vtPcO8yfb7YGllWmjxK9snPJtiKIewV2U5hFRFxE0gyjguVkTfUVRbGObAJTmfY6tj4gHD9SAMNcsvc9Nevg1dhhh9qHyLkVbgxSHKiuN7hcjFn0162zDYBKJUR15wMrIv1jYGsVdcL7I7HScAjvKd_UIFIZDlqV9qKFB7PyMgFry-rgwpaqhU/s320/Christmas-Service-Times.png" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas
Eve</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">11am
Straffan – Lessons and carols</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4pm
Celbridge – Lessons and carols</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">9pm
Celbridge – Holy Communion</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas
Day</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">9am
Newcastle – Holy Communion</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">10.15
Straffan – Holy Communion</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">11.30
Celbridge – Holy Communion</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></o:p></span></p></blockquote>
Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-78520304834643766992023-12-20T08:36:00.000-08:002023-12-20T08:36:37.937-08:00Live Christmas Service Streaming from Straffan<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jRtCqe9dCAiNNbeBRtjdGPZ862-u-wUWmtflFvxsk-gcmc-Fbvcs4u1JbpjpTVJuRwdiJP8ifHRR2fCz39_vIv0lI6JiNxxpsl-LKt6ZY9-W5DjQoCKZNDC6_e3Y_ZxDbOmIU55irQeNqJ9Se1pM96f9yb3ZQgA0k4XPP1iITky0T_R5PJV0MASWCiM/s567/1683890474110.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="567" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jRtCqe9dCAiNNbeBRtjdGPZ862-u-wUWmtflFvxsk-gcmc-Fbvcs4u1JbpjpTVJuRwdiJP8ifHRR2fCz39_vIv0lI6JiNxxpsl-LKt6ZY9-W5DjQoCKZNDC6_e3Y_ZxDbOmIU55irQeNqJ9Se1pM96f9yb3ZQgA0k4XPP1iITky0T_R5PJV0MASWCiM/s320/1683890474110.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Please note - Automatic Live stream via Facebook is not working on our parish facebook page at moment - To access live services click on this link: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland?fbclid=IwAR0GMkQinhjfoZR19P0G3Lwx3sqV59MEPHNozF8F8g8jmBEbona8lhBNdsc" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPY0F9ZwPfSgTW8fHqiF1iDaWkudCrvGpXi_RyOVKUwCeAJlpTVGWnq3nefGByWzRdNYURYRz9Zj02JaQoq52LBrOjoXUysiPVvf3baKdQJ4zxCpWZ9zVKg0XjKCLSsch18m6A-wZ7Gd17f9q57A719L7-62RkfgDMQZkAYAZFQwpI-Hz2bzFOw9dqlx4/w290-h515/Christmas%20Market%202023.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-78209393774581120602023-11-22T01:53:00.000-08:002023-11-22T01:53:22.133-08:00Primrose Hill NS Annual Admissions Notice<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilw_4VkcOzexu7Cd-qJzyUIdhCkIn4h1Xlkhy9eUvb5W4DKYa09As3SF1JDgL5VaeXtV6F4Cj93uiZ_koYkxB5QEQ7kMlhDwU1Hdx1QjYWKycrAIt2TTOe80qEKjUKGO67vCVuR240zC53Ko9XZyQgNKmq8qYWTCVzp1hEBSPhtnWPmC1kz66W9sGhxXA/s1755/Admissions%20Notice%20for%202024_pages-to-jpg-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Issue
80 CSNL NEWS<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>November/December, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Parish
Of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Church
of Ireland United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">By the
parishioners - for the parishioners<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From
Our Rector - Dear Friends ..<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I am very conscious that this is our Christmas edition
and I want to say<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">something that addresses what Christmas is about. What
immediately springs to mind is a theme that permeates so many of the carols we
shall sing this Christmas: </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Peace and Goodwill to all People</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> but we live in a
time when Peace is far from a reality on this Earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The very land in which our faith finds its
origins is torn apart by the most brutal conflict in which innocents are
suffering and dying in huge numbers. And for the moment removed from our
headlines the ongoing brutal war in Ukraine is still being waged and indeed in
so many other parts of our World violence and death are the daily experience of
so many.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So what do we do? What can we do? I wish like many I
had an answer but I do think that each of us in our own small way can begin to
make a difference </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">–</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> let us
make a priority of reaching out to those who we are different from </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">–</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> those who we
would not ordinarily give the time of day and let us try to see in the other
the image and likeness of God that is in each one of us, no matter our
religion, our ethnicity, our nationality, our gender, our sexuality or any
other criteria which we use as an excuse to fail to recognise the common
humanity of one another. Because when we do that it is not possible to hate, to
hurt and to annihilate each other and that is the beginning of Peace </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">–</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> it starts with
each one of us and we may never know the fruit of our efforts but they will not
go in vain. And while we are at it a prayer would not go astray:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">God of Love, we lift up Palestine and Israel </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">—</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> its
people, its land, its creatures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>War is
a monster that consumes everything in its path.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Peace is a gift shared at meals of memory with Christians, Muslims, and
Jews.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let us burn incense, not children.
Let us break bread, not bodies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let us
plant olive groves, not cemeteries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
beg for love and compassion to prevail on all your holy mountains. Amen. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">(Prayer
by <b>Rose Marie Berger </b>of Sojourners)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Yours<span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span><b>Stephen<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Church Services & Christmas Services<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunday<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Newcastle
9 a.m*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan 10.15 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Celbridge 11.30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Service of Word<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service
of Word<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service of Word<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Morning Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning
Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning Prayer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5<sup>th<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></sup>
</span></u><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">(31/12/2023)</span></u></b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></u><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">United
Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">*Services will continue in Newcastle at 10 a.m., on
the 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday as a permanent change in the Sunday timetable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">December<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>17<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>4
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Newcastle-Lyons Christmas Carol
Service.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sun <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>24<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>11
a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan Christmas Carol Service.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>4 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carols around the Christmas Tree.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>9 p.m.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christmas Eve Eucharist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mon<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Christmas
Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Services in all churches at usual <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">On Going Events<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">Craft
& Chat:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Group continues each Tuesday afternoon
at 2.30 p.m., in the Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
will be a break in December until the New Year - date to be arranged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The afternoon is open to all for crafting,
chatting and refreshments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Whist Drives</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a long Summer break it was a great joy
to welcome back so many regulars to our Whist Drives in the Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both the September and October drives were
well attended and all those who came enjoyed a beautiful supper at the break on
both nights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday, 24<sup>th</sup>
November at 8 p.m., will be the Christmas Whist Drive and promises to be a very
enjoyable night with some seasonal prizes on offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks as always to <b>Esther Lougheed &
Rebecca & James Taylor </b>for organising the nights and to <b>Val Denner </b>for
helping with the raffle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">WhatsApp
Groups<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">WhatsApp group continues to be very active.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also groups specifically for
Newcastle and another for Straffan notices </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">–</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> together they provide a very
effective means of contact in the parish.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Pet Blessing
Service - 7<sup>th</sup> October - Christ Church, Celbridge<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the Ecumenical Service, <b>Rev. Stephen </b>was joined by <b>Fr.
Peter Nwiwgw</b> from St. Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church,
Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A big thank you to our
musicians - <b>James Pasley, Andrew Keeling & Rebecca Pasley</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks also to <b>Sophie </b>for distributing
the blessing certificates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always it
was great to have the staff and rescue dogs from Kildare & West Wicklow
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The collection was for KWWSPCA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to our catering team - <b>Lucy Jones,
Linda Daly, Vivien Bond, Judith Gleeson & June Galligan</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to the Rector</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Churchwarden, <b>Paula Howard</b>, for looking after
the preparations in the church and to <b>Linda Daly & Judith Gleeson </b>for
the lovely photos on </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.facebook.com/CSNLParish</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Saturday
Night Services - Christ Church Celbridge - 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">On 9<sup>th</sup> September the theme was </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Priority of Love</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>Love
is His priority - so much so that He died for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These Services continue (normally on 2<sup>nd</sup>
Saturday of each month) at 7 p.m., and are a more informal type of service with
a variety of musical accompaniment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
are welcome and an integral part of the evenings is the fellowship afterwards
over a cuppa and some nibbles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was
a service in October and yesterday November 11<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will not be a service in December but
will resume in the New Year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dublin &
Glendalough Magazine - The Church Review<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Subscriptions will be due on 1<sup>st</sup> January - thanks to <b>Elizabeth
Waldro</b>n (Newcastle-Lyons), <b>Debbie Kelly </b>(Straffan) & <b>Ken
Denner </b>(Celbridge) for distributing and to whom subscriptions will be
due.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you do not already receive the
bumper packed magazine and would like to do so, please contact the above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Remembrance Sunday
- 12<sup>th</sup> November - Poppy Appeal<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Rite of Remembrance will be observed in all churches. The Royal
British Legion are experiencing greater difficulties in arranging public
collections as many of their members are growing elderly, making the
contributions of the Church of Ireland congregations even more important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poppies were available in all churches.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Confirmation
<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Classes will be arranged in January.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Straffan Market
& Car Boot </span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">–</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Looking Back at
2023<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In September we finished the 11th season of the Straffan Market and Carboot.
Another successful season, both from a social and a financial point of view.
The weather however was a different story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately we had to cancel two events due to heavy rains, including
the very last one. In addition, there were only a few Saturdays which provided
us with clear and sunny weather. Climate change reminded us that even our event
wouldn</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">t escape
adversity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking back over this past
season, our Team of 42 volunteers can be pleased and proud of what we achieved
and contributed to both our local Community and to our church maintenance fund.
We held 8 events this year, two were cancelled due to rain plus one due to the
Irish Golf Open tournament. Despite missing out on three events, we still
hosted 502 cars and generated a total income of </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">12,520. Again this year we have seen a large number of
new customers coming in. There has been an increase in the number of craft
people and artisan foodie things. We are planning to create a more dedicated
section to this next season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ever popular
home bakers tea stall generated a fantastic </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3,625. This is a great achievement and we are indebted
to all the bakers who very kindly donated all the ingredients, baking, time and
energy. Due to their generosity our event has taken on such an important social
dimension. Thank you to all our bakers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">On the social front of our event, we were pleased to sponsor two
volunteer groups this summer, the Straffan Community First Responders (SCFR)
and the Irish LifeBoats. The SCFR group are in the process of setting up this
year and are fundraising to purchase equipment for their unit. Their function
is to support the ambulance service and provide a local immediate response in a
case of a medical urgency whilst waiting for the ambulance service to
arrive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The proceeds of our event are
equally divided between the Straffan Community Hall (SCH) and our Straffan
church. The SCH received a grant this summer that eased their financial
position. In recognition of that, the SCH donated their share of the September
event to our church. A very generous gesture which was acknowledged by <b>Rev
Stephen</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the end of September we finished up with a get together of all
volunteers and had some refreshments at Friel</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s of Straffan. It was a great opportunity to meet up
with others who we generally only see in a fleeting way when we are on site or
tea stall duty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look forward<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to another season next year and will be
looking again for your support. Your volunteer efforts this year have
contributed </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">6,450 to parish
funds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks again to everyone for your
support until we meet up again in early 2024 to prepare for another
season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><b>Jos
Evertsen<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Primrose
Hill National School<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thank you to the outgoing Board of Management for
their hard work and support over the last number of years and best wishes to
the new Board which is being formed at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.. to <b>Geoffrey McMaster </b>for taking the service in Straffan on 1<sup>st</sup>
October, when our <b>Rector</b> was in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s & <b>Dee Huddleston</b> on 4<sup>th</sup>
November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to all those who
donated items for the shoeboxes and to those for their contributions to CSNL
NEWS during the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next issue
will be out on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Sunday in January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy Christmas & New Year!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Calendar
Of Events <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">November<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>12<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Remembrance Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>24<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Whist Drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slip Hall, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">December<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 2<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Concert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ
Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 9<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Concert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan
Church.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Concert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ
Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wed<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>13<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Concert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ
Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>17<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Concert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ
Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>4 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carol Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Church, <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>24<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>11 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carol
Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan Church.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>4 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carols around the Christmas Tree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>9 p.m.
Christmas Eve Eucharist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ Church, <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mon<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Christmas Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Holy
Communion in all 3 churches at usual times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>31<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>United Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11
a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan Church.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">January<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mon<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Subscriptions due for the Church Review.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tue<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 9<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Closing date for CSNL NEWS Issue 81.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Harvest
Thanksgiving Services<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">St Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Newcastle-Lyons was as always the first
of our harvest services on Sunday 24<sup>th</sup> September. The church was
beautifully decorated as always and it was great to see so many in attendance.
Thanks to those who provided the lovely tea afterwards and to <b>James</b> <b>Pasley
</b>who played the organ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan
Harvest was held on the 8<sup>th</sup> October and again the church was
beautifully decorated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
particularly good to see <b>Jenny Shaw </b>back at the organ and joined by the
choir. There was a lovely harvest tea afterwards in the Straffan Community Hall
and thanks to all those who prepared and served it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Celbridge Harvest which was held on 22<sup>nd</sup>
October was equally a lovely occasion and the church was looking at its best
with the harvest fruits and decorations. It was a great pleasure to see so many
children and their parents from Primrose Hill School in attendance and playing
such an active part in the service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thank you again to <b>James Pasley </b>and choir for leading the
singing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Collections at all Harvest
services were given to Bishops</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Appeal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Reverend Hawker </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">in 1843 invited parishioners to a special thanksgiving
service for the harvest at his Morwenstown Church, Cornwall - the tradition we
still have today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He put a notice in the
church - </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Let us gather
together in the chancel of our church, and there received, in the bread of the
new corn, that blessed sacrament which was ordained to strengthen and refresh
our souls.</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In other ways, he was an eccentric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of The National Trust</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s smallest buildings, Hawker</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Hut, was constructed of driftwood and <b>Hawker
</b>is said to have spent a lot of time there writing poetry and smoking
opium!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of his poems </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Song of the Western Man</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">became Cornwall</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s National Anthem.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
Church Of Ireland Bishops</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Appeal For World
Aid & Development<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Appeal released </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">€</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10,000 in emergency funds to the
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Diocese includes 7,000 Anglicans worshipping with 28 congregations in Israel,
Palestine, Lebanon, Syria & Jordan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Diocese runs Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza which provides medical
care and support to all people, regardless of their faith or ethnicity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Concerts In
Celbridge & Straffan & Culture Night<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In recent times we have hosted a number of concerts in
Christ Church. On 21<sup>st</sup> October, <b>Johnny McEvoy</b> provided a most
enjoyable evening of ballads and many of the audience were devoted fans. On 4<sup>th</sup>
November, pianist <b>Frank McNamara </b>(of Late Late Show fame) played Chopin
by Candlelight and it was a beautiful event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Coming up on 2<sup>nd</sup> December are the <b>New York Tenors </b>with
<b>Deirdre Masterson</b>, 10<sup>th</sup> December, <b>Celbridge Concert
Orchestra</b>, 13<sup>th</sup> December, <b>The Voices of Spring Community
Choir </b>and 17<sup>th</sup> December, <b>Connor McKeon & </b>the <b>Maynooth
Gospel Choir</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition the <b>Misneach
Orchestra </b>will be performing in Straffan Church on the 9<sup>th</sup>
December. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tickets from </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.misneachorchestra.ie/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.misneachorchestra.ie</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So a busy musical season <span style="color: black;">ahead!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This year Christ Church, Celbridge hosted CCE Leixlip
for a wonderful night of Irish traditional music and dance - the energy and joy
of the performances was infectious and we look forward to welcoming the group
back in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sympathy<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ken Beattie </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">of Saggart
(formerly of the 12th Lock, Lucan) died peacefully at home on September 20<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our deepest sympathy and prayers are extended
to his partner <b>Marian</b>, his brother <b>John</b> and sister-in-law <b>Mary
</b>and the extended family. <b>Ken</b>, a farmer was a very<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">popular man locally and in his later years had
travelled the four corners of the world with his beloved <b>Marian</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His funeral took place in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Newcastle-Lyons
and the burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan. May he rest in peace and rise in
glory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Deepest sympathy to <b>Lilian Webb </b>on the recent
death of her brother, <b>John Cromer, </b>(Toomevara, Co Tipperary) after a
long illness. <b>John </b>(who was a parishioner of our<b> Rector </b>in his
last parish) was a very warm hearted and generous man who worked very hard
throughout his life and was a trusted friend of many people the length and
breadth of the island. His funeral took place in Borrisnafarney Church,
(Moneygall) and burial was in Toomevara churchyard. As well as thinking of <b>Lilian</b>
our thoughts and prayers are with his wife <b>Liz, </b>his family, <b>Maurice,
Simon, Jonathan & Louise </b>and their families. May he rest in peace and
rise in glory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Who</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">’</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s Who
In The Parish<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Rector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rev.
Stephen Neill<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">01-6288231<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>087-2328172<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.paddyanglican.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.paddyanglican.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:stephen.neill@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">stephen.neill@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Keep up to date on
</span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
&<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> & </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.dublin.anglican.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.Dublin.anglican.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Chuckle
Time<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seen outside a church in Birmingham on 18<sup>th</sup>
November - </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">“</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Come
this Sunday and avoid the Christmas rush.</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt;">”</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">iPod?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>iPad?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Try iPray </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-size: 8.0pt;">…</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. God is listening!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-13927977768825636172023-11-10T08:57:00.000-08:002023-11-10T08:57:07.231-08:00Sat Nite Service - 11th November 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiURkpMkTSz-y-vSSlEsg03kTdORrg3afxcvit6ZjLr1LVSLHraCD70KjLffMXonf42BvMx3d9UzbUGeElVi5huJ9mdzMdQhf20vrtw6veSWPDjOmbRUOYhg1D-ABzsJRQYa202iP-yYemRot3kyfH3qxasAt6p627RzmqAO7BJFGPN_ov6waGziQF4m6w/s1000/SaturdayNight%20service%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1000" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiURkpMkTSz-y-vSSlEsg03kTdORrg3afxcvit6ZjLr1LVSLHraCD70KjLffMXonf42BvMx3d9UzbUGeElVi5huJ9mdzMdQhf20vrtw6veSWPDjOmbRUOYhg1D-ABzsJRQYa202iP-yYemRot3kyfH3qxasAt6p627RzmqAO7BJFGPN_ov6waGziQF4m6w/w355-h234/SaturdayNight%20service%202.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Reminder: Tomorrow (11th Nov) 7pm in Christ Church Celbridge</b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Theme: Healed by Love - Healed for Love </b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Refreshments afterwards - All welcome!</b></span></span></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-75550987597206611242023-10-20T02:12:00.000-07:002023-10-20T02:12:14.436-07:00Advance notice of Christmas Concert with Connor McKeon & Maynooth Gospel Choir<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2WRcv0_OlzShntVvzB6t8R_GPaoJm4_6TDWBHRMGBNpnaz0gr17Qxa8GnDWzAnwtzoF5c3N7sv6Jb0F5NeQMSEvgUFjc-yapsMuUhDtP0kPHdg5EQrMspdwRGS6B3VXdygv3sWgwT1SiVMuoX93I72_87qG2Z1Hts2XTVpCRO9H2eS_-d_jTRK8JXOc/s264/harvest%20image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="191" data-original-width="264" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2WRcv0_OlzShntVvzB6t8R_GPaoJm4_6TDWBHRMGBNpnaz0gr17Qxa8GnDWzAnwtzoF5c3N7sv6Jb0F5NeQMSEvgUFjc-yapsMuUhDtP0kPHdg5EQrMspdwRGS6B3VXdygv3sWgwT1SiVMuoX93I72_87qG2Z1Hts2XTVpCRO9H2eS_-d_jTRK8JXOc/s1600/harvest%20image.jpeg" width="264" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sunday 24th September 3.30pm - Harvest Thanksgiving in Newcastle - All welcome!</b></span></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-70007529279915490382023-09-13T06:49:00.004-07:002023-09-13T06:49:54.005-07:00CSNL News September October 2023<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Issue
79 CSNL NEWS<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>September/October, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Parish
Of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Church
of Ireland United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By the
parishioners - for the parishioners<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">From
Our Rector - Dear Friends ..<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Elsewhere in this edition of CSNL NEWS you will read
of the concert series in Christ Church Celbridge which has become very popular
and has resulted in hundreds of people coming through the doors of our church
who otherwise would likely never have visited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some might say </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">So what!</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They aren</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">t there on a
Sunday morning and while we would all like our churches to be bursting at the
seams every Sunday there is more to being Church than the hour on Sunday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, it is the heart and the focus of our
identity as disciples of Jesus but there are other ways in which we can be
Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hospitality has always been at
the heart of Christianity and by providing hospitality for these community
events we are fulfilling a vital part of our calling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hospitality also builds community and deepens
relationships and this too is a part of what it is to be Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also comes down to Stewardship, how we use
the gifts we have been given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it
right that we have these beautiful buildings and only use them an hour a week?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In saying all of this it would be lovely to see more
faces for that hour on a Sunday morning in any and all of our churches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some may have got out of the habit during
Covid and others for whatever reason may feel that Church is not for you - I
want to say that your Church would love to see you, no matter how long you have
been away - we are better together and your presence can make a difference -
maybe you have some ideas as to how we can be a better Church - I would love to
hear from you and even better to see you for that hour on Sunday - you are
missed! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Yours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 9;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Stephen<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Church Services<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sunday<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Newcastle 9 a.m*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straffan 10.15 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Celbridge 11.30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Service of Word<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service
of Word<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Service of Word<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy
Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Morning Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Holy Communion<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning
Prayer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morning Prayer<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">5<sup>th</sup> </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">(29/10/2023)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">United Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holy Communion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11.30.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Celbridge<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">*Services will continue in Newcastle at 10 a.m., on
the 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday as a permanent change in the Sunday timetable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">On Going Events<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">Craft
& Chat:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">The Group resumed its Tuesday afternoons
at 2.30 p.m., in the Slip Hall on 5<sup>th</sup> September.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully all enjoyed the summer break and
look forward to lots of crafting, chatting and refreshments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New members are always welcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Whist Drives</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following a break over the summer, the Whist
Drives<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>will resume on Friday, 29<sup>th</sup>
September at 8 p.m., in the Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The October date is Friday, 27<sup>th</sup> October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look forward<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">to seeing everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>New players are always welcome. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Castletown Wanderers</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All quiet at the moment!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Harvest
Festivals & Pet Blessing Service<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">The first of the harvest thanksgiving services will be
held in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s
Church, Newcastle-Lyons on Sunday, 24<sup>th</sup> September at 3.30 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All are welcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dates for the services in Straffan and
Celbridge will be announced.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The by now annual Pet Blessing service will be held on
Saturday, 7<sup>th</sup> October, at 3.30 p.m., at Christ Church,
Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All humans and their pets are
welcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Photos of pets that cannot be
brought or have died can also be brought.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">WhatsApp
Groups<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">WhatsApp group continues to be very active.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also groups specifically for
Newcastle and another for Straffan notices </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">–</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"> together they provide a very
effective means of contact in the parish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Quick Fire
Interview - Kildare Centre Of Mission<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US">Following on <b>Dee Huddleston</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US">s </span></b><span lang="EN-US">interview by <b>Rev. Alan Melbourne </b>in Aspire -
the Diocesan Magazine for Meath & Kildare, <b>Kelley Bermingham</b> was the
subject in the summer issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Kelley</b>
is the Pioneer Evangelist in Centre of Mission at St. Brigid</span><span lang="EN-GB">’</span><span lang="EN-US">s Cathedral, Kildare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a concept more than a physical
space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is working with <b>Rev.
Philip McKinley </b>and the new <b>Dean, Isobel Jackson</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had worked as a Community Officer in St.
Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB">’</span><span lang="EN-US">s Cathedral.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her personal tagline is acquired from a
certain advertisement .. </span><span lang="EN-GB">“</span><span lang="EN-US">does what it says
on the tin</span><span lang="EN-GB">”</span><span lang="EN-US"> - Faith in
Action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 1977 her father, <b>Willie
Bermingham</b> founded ALONE - A little offering never ends - at the behest of
her mother, who on top of rearing 5 children, took in women seeking refuge due
to being pregnant outside wedlock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Kelley</b>
believes that Christian faith has not necessarily diminished but the practice
of that faith, is being accessed, expressed and practiced in innovative ways
and there is a desire for strong authentic leadership in this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has been representing KCOM at conferences
and training events.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Jackie Taylor - 90<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Jackie Taylor </span></b><span lang="EN-US">celebrated her 90<sup>th</sup> birthday on Sunday, 9<sup>th</sup>
July in Straffan, surrounded by parishioners and her family who had come from
South Africa and other places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our <b>Rector</b>
presented her with flowers on behalf of the parish and a card was signed by the
parishioners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Father</span><span lang="EN-GB">’</span><span lang="EN-US">s Day, the congregation in Straffan sang Happy
Birthday to our <b>Rector </b>as it coincided with his birthday! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sympathy<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US">Deepest sympathy to <b>Pearl Moody </b>on the recent death of her
mother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hold her and all the family
in our prayers at this sad time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also,
deepest sympathy to <b>Jackie Taylor </b>and family on the unexpected death of
her son <b>Neil</b> who died on 16<sup>th</sup> August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His funeral took place on 19<sup>th</sup>
August in Christ Church, Taney and was followed by cremation in Mount Jerome</span><span lang="EN-GB">’</span><span lang="EN-US">s Garden Chapel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We continue to uphold the whole family in
prayer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">United Service 5<sup>th</sup>
Sunday in July - Parish Picnic<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Unfortunately due to the inclement weather, the parish picnic following
the service of Holy Communion in Straffan had to be postponed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were refreshments in the church
afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Church
Of Ireland Mental Health MindMatters Conference<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">This free conference takes place on Friday 20<sup>th</sup>
October in St. Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s Cathedral & Radisson Blue Hotel, Golden Lane,
Dublin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The keynote speaker is the <b>Archbishop
of Canterbury</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Booking is essential
on the Eventbrite website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is open to
all with an interest in mental health and the church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enquiries to </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:mhp@rcbdub.org"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">mhp@rcbdub.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Straffan
Market & Car Boot Sales<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">These continued over the summer on 17<sup>th</sup>
June, July 1<sup>st</sup>, 15<sup>th</sup> & 29<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>August 12<sup>th</sup> & 26<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The remaining dates are September, 16<sup>th</sup>
& 30<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bookings are
taken 7 days before the event date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Text
to mobile - 089-2797200.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to
everyone who set up, manned the area, served the teas and baked and came along,
supported and bought!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Jos Evertsen </b>will
give an overview of the events in the next issue of CSNL NEWS.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Girls Brigade,
Lucan - All Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US">As September is here we are all returning to our autumn activities, this
means that Girls Brigade will also be opening again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We offer a wide range of activities,
including dance, skipping, drama, arts and crafts etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Explorers group is for girls age 3+ to 8
years (Saturday mornings), Juniors and Seniors are 9-15 (Wednesday
evenings).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We meet in the Methodist Hall
in Lucan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are opening for
registration for all ages on Wednesday, 20<sup>th</sup> September from 5.30
p.m., to 7 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New members are welcome
at an time and trial memberships are available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For further information contact <b>Sharon Kinsella </b>(Captain) <span style="color: black;">by email </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:sharonpkinsella@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">sharonpkinsella@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"> or <b>Naomi</b>
informally on 087-</span><span lang="EN-US">6299600 by phone or text (evenings).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can learn more about the work of The Girls Brigade Ireland on their
website.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Concerts In
Celbridge<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">In recent times Christ Church Celbridge has become a very popular local
concert venue and has hosted The Celtic Tenors with <b>Deirdre Masterson</b> (3<sup>rd</sup>
June), the Fairfax Choral (14<sup>th</sup> July), <b>Sean Keane </b>(22<sup>nd</sup>
July) and on 2<sup>nd</sup> September, <b>Brian Kennedy</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Future dates include <b>Johnny McIvor </b>(21<sup>st</sup>
October) and the New York Tenors with <b>Deirdre Masterson </b>(2<sup>nd</sup>
December) with lots more for next year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is good to see our church being used on a more regular basis and
welcoming a wider community inside our doors and thus ourselves becoming more
involved in the wider community in which we find ourselves.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Saturday
Services - Christ Church Celbridge - 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">So far we have had two Saturday Night Services and
they have been an opportunity for a more flexible form of worship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have been blessed with a variety of
musical input including keyboard, bass guitar, flute, violin, guitar and harp
as well as our growing choir.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theme
of the first service on 8<sup>th</sup> July was </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Good News for the Anxious &
Exhausted</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">, </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Laying down our
burdens</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come unto me all you that are weary and heavy
laden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stones were used in casting
burdens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second service on 12<sup>th</sup>
August was on the theme </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Walking in Faith</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"> and involved interactive liturgies
in both cases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refreshments were served
after.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our next service is on Saturday,
9<sup>th</sup> September followed by Saturday, 14<sup>th</sup> October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">If interested in helping with music, readings,
drama, prayers, refreshments etc., please let our <b>Rector </b>know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Heritage
Week & Culture Night<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">On Sunday, 27<sup>th</sup> August, there was a
heritage walk in Newcastle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It featured
a visit to St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s Church of Ireland where our own <b>Geoffrey McMaster
</b>gave an audio/visual talk to the assembled visitors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks <b>Geoffrey</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Friday, 22<sup>nd</sup> September, Culture
Night, Christ Church Celbridge will host Lucan/Leixlip Comhaltas Ceoltoiri
Eireann who will give a performance of music and dance and it is completely
free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It promises to be a lovely event.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Baptisms<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">On 17<sup>th</sup> June in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s Church,
Newcastle-Lyons, sisters, <b>Alexandra Lily Hinde & Georgia Elizabeth Hinde</b>,<b>
</b>daughters of <b>James & Alice Hinde </b>were baptised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Alexandra</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Godparents
are <b>David Robinson, Katie Robinson, Avril O</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Flynn & Roisin
Melia</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Georgia</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">
Godparents are <b>Poppy Woods, Fidelma Walsh & Zachary Hinde</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We wish <b>Alexandra & Georgia </b>every
blessing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">On Sunday, 3<sup>rd</sup> September in Straffan
Church, <b>Abigail Louise O</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Callaghan</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">, daughter of <b>Rachel
Taylor & Conor O</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Callaghan </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">was baptised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Godparents are <b>James Taylor &
Aileen O</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Callaghan</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We wish <b>Abigail</b> every blessing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Primrose
Hill National School<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Welcome back to our staff and pupils after the summer
break and a special welcome to our Junior Infants and some new students in the
other classes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sunday,
25<sup>th</sup> June<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Thanks to <b>Dee Huddleston </b>for taking the
services in Straffan & Celbridge and <b>Geoffrey McMaster</b> in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s, while <b>Rev.
Stephen</b> was preaching at the institution in Nenagh on the previous
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Keith Barry</b>, the new rector
is his oldest friend from college days, having shared flats together and is <b>Aaron</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Godfather
so it was a good time to stay overnight and catch up as he has spent most of
his ministry as an army chaplain with the British army.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks again to <b>Dee & Geoffrey </b>for
taking the services on 20<sup>th</sup> August when our <b>Rector </b>was on
holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks to all who maintained the grounds of all three
churches over the summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to all
who contributed to collections for Christian Aid in the churches over the
summer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bible
Readings & Prayers<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Did you know that there are Bible readings and prayers
from the Book of Common Prayer on </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.ireland.anglican.org/dailywoorshipapp"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">www.ireland.anglican.org/dailyworshipapp</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Organ
Open Day, Kilternan Parish Church Of Ireland<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">The parish is hosting a Come & Play the Organ Day
run by their organist <b>Kevin O</b></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Sullivan </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">on
Saturday, 16<sup>th</sup> September between 10 a.m., and 2 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An opportunity to play any piece you like and
is open to all ages and all levels of keyboard experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be a complementary hot drink from
the Gathering Grounds Café for all who have a go!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">From
The Editor<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US">Thanks to everyone who contributed to our parish newsletter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>services in St. Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB">’</span><span lang="EN-US">s on the first
Sunday of the month, are on at the same time as those in Straffan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope to have the newsletter out on the 2<sup>nd</sup>
Sunday from now on - in order to get to all three churches on the same
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The closing date for the
November/December issue will be Tuesday, 7<sup>th</sup> November with the issue
being out on Sunday, 12<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US">New Conservation
Plan For Dublin</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB">’</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US">s Christ Church
Cathedral<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">In preparation for 2028 when the cathedral will mark its 1000<sup>th</sup>
anniversary, a 164 page plan has been launched to ensure that the cathedral and
its role in Dublin city remains for generations to come.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Calendar
Of Events<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">September<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 9<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Saturday Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tue<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>12<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Craft & Chat returned to Slip Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2.30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>16<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Car Boot Sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Straffan Church grounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Organ Open
Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kilternan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>10 a.m. - 2 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wed<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Girls Brigade Registration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Methodist Hall, Lucan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>5.30 p.m. -
7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fri1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>22<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Culture Night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ
Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>24<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Harvest Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>St.
Finian</span><span lang="EN-GB">’</span><span lang="EN-US">s Church,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3.30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>29<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Whist Drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slip Hall, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>30<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Car Boot Sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Straffan Church grounds.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">October<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 7<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pet Blessing Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>3.30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>14<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Saturday Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mind Matters Conference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>St. Patrick</span><span lang="EN-GB">’</span><span lang="EN-US">s <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Cathedral.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>10 a.m., Radisson Blu Hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>21<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Johnny McEvoy concert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Christ Church, Celbridge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>27<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Whist Drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slip Hall, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 p.m<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>29<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>United Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christ
Church, Celbridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11.30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">November<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tue<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> 7<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Closing date for CSNL NEWS November/December.<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fri<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Closing date for shoe boxes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sun<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>12<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Remembrance Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Organisation Focus
- Team Hope Shoe Boxes<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Each year Team Hope send shoe boxes to various countries to children who
would otherwise never receive a Christmas present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These boxes can now be created on line as
well as personally with items to Write, Wash, Wear & Wow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See www.<u>teamhope.ie </u>for more
information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">The closing date is 10<sup>th</sup> November in order for boxes to be
sorted/packed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remembrance Sunday
- 12<sup>th</sup> November<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: medium;">Poppies will be available in all churches .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Rite of Remembrance will be observed in
all churches.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Who</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">s Who
In The Parish<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">celbridgestraffannewcastlelyns@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Rector:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rev.
Stephen Neill<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">01-6288231<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>087-2328172<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.paddyanglican.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">www.paddyanglican.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:stephen.neill@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">stephen.neill@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Keep up to date on
</span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.cs-nl.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">www.cs-nl.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">
&<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"> & </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.dublin.anglican.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">www.Dublin.anglican.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chuckle
Time<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">During a morning service the minister announced that
the choir would sing </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">‘</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Far beyond all human comprehension</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">, and they
certainly did.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">iPod?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>iPad?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Try iPray </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black;">…</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">. God is listening!</span></i></span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-11015237532582344272023-09-06T02:18:00.005-07:002023-09-06T02:18:51.449-07:00Saturday Night Service - 9th September 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVMFmYt0eM4qyJezqu8mY2lWIPCisJsqLlVS2mB3HQuT_gP2S6V8ubbnrjz4p23w8p_wRVLHPCVaQyT_zBXWHk5AsnyFFyG8__W1FVytDM1m8Z-jyhTNKKv42aR3U8AbobjpVhJ6CGg9k03P1LVbk4W6b2NpxpcLW2P_5P901dPw592fJuvnNKCN9UgE/s1000/SaturdayNight%20service%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1000" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVMFmYt0eM4qyJezqu8mY2lWIPCisJsqLlVS2mB3HQuT_gP2S6V8ubbnrjz4p23w8p_wRVLHPCVaQyT_zBXWHk5AsnyFFyG8__W1FVytDM1m8Z-jyhTNKKv42aR3U8AbobjpVhJ6CGg9k03P1LVbk4W6b2NpxpcLW2P_5P901dPw592fJuvnNKCN9UgE/s320/SaturdayNight%20service%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Reminder - Saturday Night Service</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> 9th September 7pm in Christ Church Celbridge with refreshments afterwards</span></div><br /><p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-31719608190218718822023-08-05T04:51:00.000-07:002023-08-05T04:51:06.535-07:00Saturday Night Service - 12th August 7pm<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcnW61196jHhCWySFI6OSUlTKu2Y97yzfkGIhWQrTD9eP8ogtMFQgJ-bNarij7dcIVtudpF2ndlIbCb1FdMWmnLTh214vu53xAoSBcSkLLWA2jtY_7ybY0DP_AKCzuK-fvoPpgmVGG4TJLOnPng4WH37j3q_ak9h_dZi6iVyv7ErNkLgSuUv5YX8oPJ0/s1000/SaturdayNight%20service%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1000" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcnW61196jHhCWySFI6OSUlTKu2Y97yzfkGIhWQrTD9eP8ogtMFQgJ-bNarij7dcIVtudpF2ndlIbCb1FdMWmnLTh214vu53xAoSBcSkLLWA2jtY_7ybY0DP_AKCzuK-fvoPpgmVGG4TJLOnPng4WH37j3q_ak9h_dZi6iVyv7ErNkLgSuUv5YX8oPJ0/s320/SaturdayNight%20service%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Next Saturday Night Service is Saturday 12th August at 7pm - The theme will be 'Walking in Faith' and we are looking forward to some new musicians and instruments being a part of our worship - Refreshments will be served afterwards</span><p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-50042739592999498702023-07-29T02:53:00.003-07:002023-07-29T02:53:34.103-07:00Parish Picnic Postponed due to Rain Forecast<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWjyltQ7JKBvhVVFfF33GIYRfo_cC5gGy9VXnXtDj-JS59B6iPiTrT756zWUZLhDMBFHn84Y-t72d9OlLIVbnUdrfw4B46BjJtJV7ki2G_8TaIUnISyG21lDn3-H-0NI1avzbthrnO6GOO1dPF_pskqpjE3H0IbsdJMJEYwCcKhBgZvy1kHAwj5kME8g/s624/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-29%20at%2008.20.43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="624" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWjyltQ7JKBvhVVFfF33GIYRfo_cC5gGy9VXnXtDj-JS59B6iPiTrT756zWUZLhDMBFHn84Y-t72d9OlLIVbnUdrfw4B46BjJtJV7ki2G_8TaIUnISyG21lDn3-H-0NI1avzbthrnO6GOO1dPF_pskqpjE3H0IbsdJMJEYwCcKhBgZvy1kHAwj5kME8g/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-29%20at%2008.20.43.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sadly due to rain forecast for tomorrow (30th July) the Parish Picnic is postponed! 🙁 The United Service in Straffan at 11.30 goes ahead as planned with tea and coffee in the church afterwards - We will reschedule the picnic when the weather looks more settled 🙏</span></p><p></p><div><br /></div><p> </p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-33849681044681353762023-07-10T01:59:00.003-07:002023-07-10T01:59:44.080-07:00Free Concert in Christ Church Celbridge<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-4FVY8vx-_r0EmdpV4nWEVQZxyDY40tP4MbcVVHMJ9vJeE1PzBdCs1qqH9HhNS3aH7eFEGv8-4RLwsLPlLSuKCPYeeIoUwREFvUeI32ntpbCm0NwrBnD7Mq0or776mR0-flLjXkeqXLPcy-PmGgVMoPJacs4BcIYHPsTaxOItQpXxEXN4S3A4235Jzo/s1754/Fairfax%20concert%20poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="1241" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-4FVY8vx-_r0EmdpV4nWEVQZxyDY40tP4MbcVVHMJ9vJeE1PzBdCs1qqH9HhNS3aH7eFEGv8-4RLwsLPlLSuKCPYeeIoUwREFvUeI32ntpbCm0NwrBnD7Mq0or776mR0-flLjXkeqXLPcy-PmGgVMoPJacs4BcIYHPsTaxOItQpXxEXN4S3A4235Jzo/w334-h473/Fairfax%20concert%20poster.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-57261171906009477542023-07-07T02:37:00.002-07:002023-07-07T02:37:23.102-07:00Saturday Nite Service - 8th July<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclYoYEs7BkTqoCBEau4xrZEawrxBvN0gwy4zBVmSCSzQp1-v6p4U2aDG-y4sHMsXrSwzM0L_KF3LwZGHu4STUvksuGJBJNvXanIjH4o0VQTJFetf0PeyOEw6SnnrGJ8nMwbMv0T0S4JbMblF2xyX1mZym-8yapl_1jqF2-L0hxEecYzrfHcnLOhXCPZw/s800/the_weight_of_the_world_800_wht.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclYoYEs7BkTqoCBEau4xrZEawrxBvN0gwy4zBVmSCSzQp1-v6p4U2aDG-y4sHMsXrSwzM0L_KF3LwZGHu4STUvksuGJBJNvXanIjH4o0VQTJFetf0PeyOEw6SnnrGJ8nMwbMv0T0S4JbMblF2xyX1mZym-8yapl_1jqF2-L0hxEecYzrfHcnLOhXCPZw/s320/the_weight_of_the_world_800_wht.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Saturday Night Service 8th July at 7pm in Christ Church Celbridge: Theme: 'Good News for the Anxious & Exhausted!' '‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."</span></div>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905226063709690339.post-39222356975503477672023-07-06T07:57:00.000-07:002023-07-06T07:57:03.909-07:00Brian Kennedy coming to Christ Church Celbridge - Saturday 2nd September<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1i2Rfyb40ZhrLy4h1HfhM000fx1pld4IA8MntpoGd_V-kBZP-0SUeq_IhE6-8a2Nx7hcf9yueNsto_aZBxsGUnFn3kf1_t4ePlgo0Euczdse0wFi6VFiUTdmeBsvRHmTNknvpceyM5MsdO11L1PIvB1F9_9avqXkH3_Y6HrBZdXJ7E7BYw1Bxu7f57TI/s1934/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-06%20at%2015.45.40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1934" data-original-width="1170" height="664" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1i2Rfyb40ZhrLy4h1HfhM000fx1pld4IA8MntpoGd_V-kBZP-0SUeq_IhE6-8a2Nx7hcf9yueNsto_aZBxsGUnFn3kf1_t4ePlgo0Euczdse0wFi6VFiUTdmeBsvRHmTNknvpceyM5MsdO11L1PIvB1F9_9avqXkH3_Y6HrBZdXJ7E7BYw1Bxu7f57TI/w403-h664/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-06%20at%2015.45.40.jpg" width="403" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Stephen Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130425037498473898noreply@blogger.com0