Service for Sunday 26th July 2020 in Christ Church Celbridge

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Easter Vestries

Celbridge/Straffan - Thursday 27th August 8pm in Christ Church Celbridge
Newcastle - Thursday 3rd September at 8pm in St Finnian's Church
This year is a Triennial so elections for Synod members and Nominators will take place
Social Distancing and other relevant Covid19 precautions will be in place

Sunday 19th July 2020 CCC Holy Communion

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5th Sunday after Trinity - Christ Church Celbridge

Video of Service

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Order Of Service

MORNING PRAYER

Stand      The Greeting is said.

The Lord be with you

and also with you.

A hymn may be sung.

Beloved in Christ,

we come together to offer to Almighty God

our worship and praise and thanksgiving,

to confess our sins and to receive God's forgiveness,

to hear his holy word proclaimed,

to bring before him our needs and the needs of the world,

and to pray that in the power of his Spirit

we may serve him and know the greatness of his love.

The minister says

Let us confess our sins to God our Father.

Kneel. Silence is kept.

Heavenly Father,

we have sinned against you and against our neighbour

in thought and word and deed,

through negligence, through weakness,

through our own deliberate fault;

by what we have done

and by what we have failed to do.

We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,

forgive us all that is past;

and grant that we may serve you in newness of life

to the glory of your name. Amen.

The priest pronounces the absolution.

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,

have mercy on you,

pardon and deliver you from all your sins,

confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,

and keep you in eternal life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word

Stand

O Lord, open our lips

and our mouth will proclaim your praise.

God, make speed to save us.

O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Praise the Lord.

The Lords name be praised.

FIRST READING

PSALM

SECOND READING

CANTICLE TE DEUM part 1 (said)

1    We praise you, O God,
we acclaim you as the Lord;
all creation worships you,
the Father everlasting.

2    To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,
the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:

3    Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of· your glory.

4    The glorious company of apostles praise you;
the noble fellowship of prophets praise you.

5    The white-robed army of martyrs praise you;
throughout the world, the holy Church acclaims you:

6    Father, of majesty unbounded,
your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,
the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

THIRD READING from the Gospels

THE SERMON

A hymn may be sung.

THE APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

The Lord be with you

and also with you.

Kneel

Let us pray.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

The versicles and responses may be said.

Show us your mercy, O Lord,

and grant us your salvation.

R.I. [O Lord, guide and defend our rulers

and grant our government wisdom.]

Let your ministers be clothed with righteousness
and let your servants shout for joy.

O Lord, save your people
and bless those whom you have chosen.

Give peace in our time, O Lord,
and let your glory be over all the earth.

O God, make clean our hearts within us
and renew us by your Holy Spirit.

THE COLLECTS

The Collect of the day is said and the following collect

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord,
to know you is eternal life, and to serve you is perfect freedom:
Defend us in all assaults of our enemies,
that we, surely trusting in your protection,
may not fear the power of any adversaries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers and thanksgivings, or a litany, may be said.

A hymn may be sung.

Going Out as God's People

The Lord be with you
and also with you.

Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore. Amen.             2 Corinthians 13: 14

CSNL News July August 2020

Thanks to Lilian Webb our Magazine Editor for keeping the magazine going throughout the lockdown

Issue 60 CSNL NEWS July/August, 2020

Parish Of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons

Church of Ireland United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough

By the parishioners - for the parishioners

From Our Rector - Dear Friends ..

It is a strange irony that before the lockdown from which we have now emerged (hopefully without major setback) we were inclined to complain how much time people wasted with their faces buried in screens. And yet it was these very screens that became our link to one another, the wider world and our worshipping life as a Church. Whether it was the to and fro on the parish WhatsApp group with its mixture of the Sacred and the Silly which kept us together in laughter and tears, the YouTube services with the growing cast of participants which brought us together in prayer and fellowship on a Sunday morning, or the Zoom coffee afterwards which was a chance to admire each others taste in wallpaper and pyjamas, screens played a vital part in our lives under lockdown. Now that we are returning to a level of normality (or the new normality) we can once again rejoice in the real and tangible experience of being physically present to each other, although often behind various forms of screens or masks to preserve our mutual safety. Time was if you saw somebody going down the street wearing a mask you would wonder which bank they were about to rob and now to add irony to irony we are expected to wear a mask to go to the bank!

All of which illustrated the timeless truth that we should not judge people by outward appearances. There are good and bad reasons for using screens and there are good and bad reasons for wearing masks - what matters is why we do what we do and what we seek to achieve. If it is love that is in our hearts then no matter what we do it is love that will flow from us even if we are behind a screen or mask. It can get through every barrier and will bring healing and hope to all who receive it. As the hymn puts it - “Let there be Love shared among us”!

Yours, Stephen

Returning To Church - Guidelines For Parishioners & Visitors

For those who plan to come to public worship please read the following points of information and guidance:

Worship will be at usual times: 9.00 Newcastle, 10.15 Straffan & 11.30 Celbridge.

Initially there will be no Holy Communion services - when they resume further guidance will be given.

Do not bring your own books to church.

Do not come to church if you have any of the symptoms associated with Covid19.

On arrival go directly into church following guidance of wardens (avoid bottlenecks at entrance).

Sanitizer will be provided at entrance.

Wardens will indicate where to sit to comply with social distancing and you should go direct to seat and not engage with others on way to seat.

Alternate pews are roped off and should not be used.

Please sit alone or with members of your own household.

No singing. (Organist may play or recorded music/hymns may be played.)

No physical exchange of peace.

Masks are recommended for adults (but not required if unable to wear one).

Service sheets will be provided - please take home with you.

Leave nothing in the church (papers, tissues etc.)

Collection will be a retiring collection and if you prefer to give by other means the details are on the parish website.

Names of those attending will be recorded and kept temporarily for contact tracing.

No tea or coffee after church.

At end of service, rear pews exit first and please observe social distancing outside the building.

Hopefully these restrictions can be relaxed before too long but please do your best to follow them and keep the church safe for everybody.

Nobody should feel under any pressure to return to church. Online services will be available on cs-nl.org.

Bereavements

George Harris died on 25^th May following a long illness surrounded by his family, peacefully at home. Our sympathy with his wife Mabel, children, Sharon, Dorothy & Philip, son-in-law Julian, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren, Logan, Charlie, Grace, Mya & Pippa, brothers Jimmy & Willie (Newcastle-Lyons), relations, family and friends. He was pre-deceased by his brothers Ronnie, Gay, Neville and sisters Emma & Irene. A short ceremony took place at George’s home in the open air on what was a beautiful sunny day and he was given a substantial guard of honour by friends and neighbours who lined the route from the house. His funeral service was held in Mount Jerome Crematorium on 27^th May with his immediate family.

Our prayers are with Shirley Gibson and her family as they had a double bereavement. Hilary Carter, Shirley Gibson’s sister died two days after Shirley’s daughter, Louise’s funeral. A private ceremony took place for Louise. She was buried in Mount Jerome on 22^nd June. Hilary died in Marymount Hospice, Cork and is survived by her husband Rev. Arthur Carter, her daughter, Isabel and sisters Rhoda & Shirley. May God comfort all who mourn.

Church Finances

Like many parishes, we rely on income from the Slip Hall and Car Boot Sales and are aware that many parishioners have had reductions in their incomes also.

For parishioners who are unable to attend church and would normally contribute by envelopes and are able to do so - payments can be made direct to the bank accounts - remembering to include your name in the narrative and envelope number. IBAN: IE78AIBK93350301564099. BIC: AIBKIE2D. AIB, Celbridge. Cheques to Celbridge & Straffan Church of Ireland Parish. Or for Newcastle - cheques to Newcastle Church of Ireland Parish. IBAN: IE19AIBK93350316126025. BIK: AIBKIE2D. AIB Celbridge. Further details on www.cs-nl.org. For those who have standing orders or have continued to contribute to the parish financially over the last few months - thank you.

Books of the Bible Quiz Results

Thanks to all who entered the quiz which Linda Daly set me as a “challenge”. There were 94 entries - 66 were correct and covered 14 counties and 1 from England! I’m sure the postman was wondering why I got so much mail. The total amount received was €526.00. I envisaged donating the cost of producing the parish newsletter for the year and give the balance to Christian Aid - and this is what I have done. So €117.00 goes to the parish and the balance to Christian Aid. Many thanks to everybody - I enjoyed the challenge and so did a lot of others! All 3 prize winners were from Cork! The answers are:-

1. Wise sayings - PROVERBS

2. Citizens of a huge place COLOSSIANS

3. This person has 2 books and another wrote a diary SAMUEL

4 Grade work MARK

5. …. Rantzen ESTHER

6. Expressions of sorrow LAMENTATIONS

7. Hey …..! (song) JUDE

8. 48 5 23 NUMBERS

9. He had a whale of a time! JONAH

10. A person’s occupation JOB

11. Version of the Bible/King JAMES

12. Seen in court JUDGES

13. Fact newly made known REVELATION

14. A mixed up part of the body and a fruit PHILEMON

15. … Radcliffe/Day-Lewis DANIEL

16. Phil Collins’ rock band GENESIS

17. Man makes drink HEBREWS

18. Sodium, bees do this NAHUM

19. George, Richard KINGS

20. Citizens of European capital ROMANS

21. There are 150 of these PSALMS

22. Proven fact without a beverage! RUTH

23. Patron Saint of brewers/surgeons LUKE

24. What there will be when cocooning is over! EXODUS

A further €50.00 was received and sent to the Treasurer.

No Ongoing Events

It is hoped to recommence the Wednesday morning services in September.

Easter Vestries

Directions are awaited from the Diocesan office.

Confirmation

There will be no confirmation for our parish this year as the first class coincided with the lockdown so candidates are not prepared.

Services During Covid Restrictions

On behalf of all the parishioners and readers of CSNL NEWS, a big “thank you” to our Rector for producing services Sunday by Sunday which we could participate in .. and sing! It was good also to see the churches while we watched on devices. Thanks too to all who took part in readings, prayers, photography, singing and playing the organs. The Editor spotted that on 7^th June, which centred on creation that participants included - 2 Weirs, a River, 3 Brookes & 1 Lougheed!

There were more contributions to the Online Songs Of Praise on 28^th June than could be included and so these will be held over for another Songs of Praise in the autumn in church. Thanks to the producer - our Rector, Stephen, writer, Linda Daly & Researcher, Dee Huddleston, Jenny Shaw on the organ & videos by Aaron Neill, Jos Evertsen, Sarah Lynn & Malachy McKenna, Bill Nicholson, Gordon Bass, Zoe Lipson, Gwen & Tom Watkins, Vivien Bond, Linda Daly & Lilian Webb for their videos as to why they chose their favourite hymns. Our Rector introduced the favourites of Zoe Lipson, John Darlow, Betty Beattie, Jim Gleeson, Rebecca Taylor and June Galligan. The hymns were - Praise my Soul, Guide me O thou Great Jeohovah, For all the Saints, Dear Lord and Father, Count your blessings, Father I place, As the Deer pants, We plough the fields, How great is our God, O Jesus I have promised, How great thou art, Shout to the Lord, Shine Jesus Shine, Great is thy faithfulness, Amazing Grace and There is a Redeemer.

All services resumed on 5^th July with a Service of the Word - Returning to Church and commenced with the Easter Greeting. They will continue to be online but they will not be available until Sunday afternoons as they will consist of a recording of one of the Sunday morning services in the parish.

Primrose Hill National School

Thanks to Intel, School Principal, Mrs. Caroline Flood & our Rector received a €4,000 grant on 11^th June at Castletown House, Celbridge from Intel Pride of Place for school playground refurbishment. Congratulations to the 6th class who had their online Graduation on June, 24^th. We wish them well as they embark on the next stage of their lives. Thanks to the teachers and pupils who had to learn new ways of learning and have to prepare over the summer for the re-opening of the school in compliance with government guidelines. Best wishes also to those who are awaiting the results of their “Leaving Certificate” and have decisions to make when results come out.

Christian Aid

Dee Huddleston, Church and Community Officer for Christian Aid preached in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on its Patronal Festival on Trinity Sunday which was streamed live. The Eucharist was celebrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Jackson. Also in attendance were Dean Dunne & Rev Abigail Sines, Dean’s Vicar in Christ Church Cathedral. Dee had walked around Straffan for the 31 days in March carrying 2 buckets of water and had raised over €3,500. She was inspired by a 67 year old widowed grandmother Rose Jonathan who walks for 6 hours a day to fetch water for her family. She has been looking after her 6 grandchildren alone since her daughters moved away from the village for work.

Sunday Services - July/August

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

1^st Holy Communion Service of the Word Holy Communion

2^nd Service of Word Holy Communion Service of the Word

3^rd Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion

4^th Morning Prayer Holy Communion Morning Prayer

5^th 30/8/20 United Service - Christ Church, Celbridge. 11.30 a.m.

Please note that Holy Communion services recommence in Newcastle & Celbridge on 19^th July and in Straffan on 26^th.

Chuckle Time

The oldest computer was owned by Adam & Eve. It was an Apple with very limited memory. Just 1 Byte and everything crashed!

Thanks

Thanks to all who have worked to keep us safe since the Coronavirus hit our shores - all who work in shops, chemists, post offices, delivery services etc., and especially all working in the hospital and health care service in the front line. Also for those in Government, the Department of Health and HSE in steering the country through the pandemic and continuing to do so.

Thanks to all who looked after the church grounds since the churches closed - the grass continued to grow!

Closing Date - September/October Issue Of CSNL NEWS

The closing date will be on Monday, 24^th August so that the issue can be available at the United Service on Sunday, 30^th August in Christ Church, Celbridge.

Take Time

Now that many of us have had a lot of the above, here is a verse I came across on a 1992 postcard while tidying files.

Take time to think - it is the source of power.

Take time to read - it is the foundation of wisdom.

Take time to play - it is the secret of staying young.

Take time to be quiet - it is the opportunity to seek God.

Take time to be aware - it is the opportunity to help others.

Take time to love and be loved - it is God’s greatest gift.

Take time to laugh - it is the music of the soul.

Take time to be friendly - it is the road to happiness.

Take time to dream - it is what the future is made of.

Take time to pray - it is the greatest power on earth.

“There is a time for everything …”

Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Stay safe. Pray for a vaccine.

Who’s Who In The Parish

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

www.facebook.com/CSNLParish

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

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

The Church Review

May, June, July/August editions are only available on line - and can be read/downloaded from the parish facebook page.

Heritage Week - 15^th to 23^rd August

Theme this year is “Heritage and Education: learning from our heritage“.

2020 - A Fresh Vision

Sunday Service from Christ Church Celbridge - Back to Church Sunday

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Returning to Church

Parish of Celbridge & Straffan with Newcastle-Lyons

Returning to Church – Guidelines for parishioners and visitors

Dear Friends,

          Sunday 5^th July is the day when many congregations, including our own will be returning to public worship. It will be a strange and probably quite emotional experience and also it will be a little different than what we are used to. At this point I want to emphasize that nobody should feel under any pressure to return. Some will still be concerned about going out in public and those whose health is potentially compromised may feel more comfortable worshiping at home until the current Pandemic is completely under control. For this reason online services will continue but will not be available until Sunday afternoon as they will consist of a recording of one of the Sunday morning services in the parish. They will be available on the parish website as previously cs-nl.org

For those who do plan to come to public worship please read the following points of information and guidance:

1 Worship will be at usual times: 9am Newcastle, 10.15 Straffan & 11.30 Celbridge

2 Initially there will be no Holy Communion services – when they resume further guidance will be given

3 Do not bring your own books to church

4 Do not come to church if you have any of the symptoms associated with Covid19

5 On arrival go directly into church following guidance of wardens (avoid bottlenecks at entrance)

6 Sanitizer will be provided at entrance

7 Wardens will indicate where to sit to comply with social distancing and you should go direct to seat and not engage with others on way to seat

8 Alternate pews are roped off and should not be used

9 Please sit alone or with members of your own household

10 No singing (Organist may play or recorded music/hymns may be played)

11 No physical exchange of peace

12 Masks are recommended for adults (but not required if unable to wear one)

13 Service sheets will be provided – please take home with you

14 Leave nothing in the Church (papers, tissues etc)

15 Collection will be a retiring collection and if you prefer to give by other means the details are on the parish website

16 Names of those attending will be recorded and kept temporarily for contact tracing

17 No tea or coffee after church

18 At end of service rear pews exit first and please observe social distancing outside the building.

Hopefully these restrictions can be relaxed before too long but please do your best to follow them and keep church safe for everybody – Looking forward to seeing some of you on Sunday.

Thanking you.

Rev. Stephen

Songs of Praise - Sunday 28th June 2020

Songs of Praise - Video - Click Here

Spotify Playlist

Thanks to all who sent in requests and introductions - We couldn't include them all and will hold others over for a Songs of Praise in Church this Autumn

Trinity 2 - Christ Church Celbridge

Service Video Here

Spotify Playlist 

Order of Service

A Service of the Word

Greeting

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Loving God, we have come to worship you.

Help us to pray to you in faith,

to sing your praise with gratitude,

and to listen to your word with eagerness;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Hymn

Penitential Rite

A time of silence followed by the confession

Merciful God,

we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.

We have failed to be an obedient church.

We have not done your will,

   we have broken your law,

   we have rebelled against your love,

   we have not loved our neighbours,

   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.

Free us for joyful obedience,

      through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Priest/Lay Minister:

Hear the good news:

Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;

that sacrifice a proclamation of God's love toward us.

Priest   

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.

                                                or

Lay Minister:

In the name of Jesus Christ may we be forgiven Glory to God. Amen.

Gloria (Or other suitable hymn/canticle of praise)

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to God's people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father,

receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High,

Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Ministry of the Word

Collect of the Day

Lord, open our hearts and minds

   by the power of your Holy Spirit, 

that, as the Scriptures are read 

   and your Word proclaimed,

we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

Lesson

This is the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.

Psalm

Epistle

This is the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.

Hymn (Optional)

Gospel (Stand)

At beginning: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to....

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

At end: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Sermon

Hymn

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers

The Lord be with you

and also with you.

Let us pray. (Kneel)

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Prayers may take the form of intercessions, general prayers,

open or silent prayer.

Bidding & Response: Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer

At the conclusion of the prayers

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore. Amen.     

If a priest is present a final blessing may follow.

The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing......

Hymn

Dismissal:       Go in peace to love and serve the Lord

                        In the name of Christ, Amen.