It is quite remarkable how quickly this year has passed, and Christmas is now upon us. We look forward to the quiet reflective time of Advent where we ‘watch and wait’ for the coming of God’s light into the world as we remember the nativity. This year, we are attempting to begin a new tradition in the village, in the form of an Ecumenical walk from St. Mary’s Church through the village and up to Powerscourt Church. We will accompany Mary and Joseph and their donkey past Inns which will close their doors on the Holy Family until they safely rest in a live crib at St. Patrick’s Powerscourt. This event is part of an afternoon Christmas Fair which takes place in Powerscourt N.S. (to allow for unpredictable weather conditions). We invite all those who may have crafts, cakes or anything that might be sold, to come forward and contact the school regarding a stall at this event.
As mentioned, Advent is a reflective time and I am pleased to invite you all to attend three Wednesday Evenings in December (4th, 11th, 18th) simply called ‘Peace – Learning to Sit with God’. This quiet time will encourage those who attend to sit quietly with a piece of read Scripture, recognising God’s presence as they step out of the busy preparations for Christmas. Further details on the ‘Peace’ will follow shortly.
SIZZEL SERVICE
There will be a sizzle service this Sunday the 24th at 5.30 in St. Patricks Church. Sausages will be served after the service. All are welcome to this family friendly service.
KILBRIDE NEWS
Many thanks to everyone who was going to support the supper dance this year which unfortunately had to be cancelled. The supper dances had been run for over thirty years and our thanks to everyone who supported them down through the years.
The fashion show in Fishers on the 14th November was a wonderful night. Many thanks to the models – Cathy & Ed Hallissey, Patricia Armstong, Jenna Rothwell, Ruth Gyves, Joyce Roe, Georgina Masterson, Rory Connaughton, Ricky Rountree and Stephen Middleton. Thanks to everyone for their support and to anyone who provided a raffle prize.
A belated thank you to everyone who provided flowers, fruit and vegetables for the decoration of the church for Harvest Thanksgiving in October. A special word of thanks to Breda Lilburn who came along to help with the flower arranging.
Kilbride carol service will be on Sunday 15th December at 10a.m. The church will be decorated and given a “Spring clean”
for the Christmas festival on Saturday 21st December at 10a.m.
The next meeting of Kilbride Vestry will be on the 29th January 2020 at 8p.m. in the Parish Room.
Submitted by Georgina Masterson
CHARABANC NOTES contact Marjorie Mold on 2083499.
We are looking forward to having all our usual friends at the birthday lunch on Friday next, and hope to see about 34 on the last count.
We will close on December 13th for the Christmas break and on our last Friday we hope to have Jackey and her singers to join us for Carols, they have been coming to us each Christmas since our first year and we all look forward to it and will have our friends from Kilmac to join us to make it a bit more fun. We will return to the hall on Jan 11th if it is not snowed up.
Submitted by Marjorie Mold
FLOWER GUILD contact Marjorie Mold (01) 2863499
Memorial Flowers in December will by Mrs. Ross on 1st and by Mrs. Bass on 8th
If anyone would like to have memorial flowers on any Sunday, we will be delighted to hear from you.
We are also still open for bookings for wedding flowers and will be delighted to hear from any couples planning to marry in the coming year. Our prices are very competitive, and we can also supply the red carpet for the occasion. As all our work is voluntary and we supply our own greenery. all profits we make are then saved to use for parish projects, so all is put to a very good use to enhance the church and grounds.
Submitted by Marjorie Mold
The children made and presented a beautiful wreath of poppies for Remembrance Sunday during November, now on display at the front of the Church.
Our next class, and last for 2019, will be on Sunday 1st December – please note we will meet in Church at 11.25 as we will be reading the prayer and lighting the first Advent candle before we leave the service to go over to the School Hall where we will be making some Christmas decorations.
Please note that registration is always open and all children from Junior Infants age to Confirmation are welcome, class will be held 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Beth, David & Edwina
SUNDAY COFFEE LIST contact Joyce Roe 2862645 or Marjorie Mold 2863499.
Coffee duty next two weeks will by for Wenda White and Victoria and Keith Mckee. Thank you.
| Sunday November 24th | Morning Prayer and Baptism | Wenda White |
| Sunday December 1st | Holy Communion | Victoria and Keith McKee |
PASTORAL CARE contact Joyce Roe 2862645 or Marjorie Mold 2863499
We will hold our lunch in the hall on Sunday 24th and look forward to seeing you all there.
Submitted by Marjorie Mold
CONFIRMATION 2019/ 2020
We are delighted to welcome 11 candidates who step forward for Confirmation this year. The confirmation will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt on Saturday 22nd February next (time to be confirmed). As part of the course of preparation for Confirmation, the Candidates will be participating in our church services each Sunday. I know they would appreciate your support and encourage over the next two months.
TAI CHI in the Parochial Hall
David Marshall will be starting a Tai Chi Class in the Parochial Hall on Wednesdays at 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. in the Parochial Hall. David will hold the class each 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of every month.
THE PARTING GLASS FESTIVE WINE FAYRE
The Parting Glass will be hosting its annual Wine tasting event in the Parochial Hall on 7th December starting at 8 p.m, tickets €15. For further details drop into the shop or call 01 2767876.
A CHORAL CHRISTMAS FEAST
Niamh Murray, Soprano and the Enniskerry Concert Choir.
Musical Director; Gloria Smith
Accompanist; Charles Pearson
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th and
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15th,
7pm in St Mary’s Church, Enniskerry
Concerts in aid of Sr Agnes’ Centre for Music and the Arts Crumlin
And St Mary’s Parish, Enniskerry
TICKETS € 20, including mulled wine and mince pies.
Tickets available in the village from The Parting Glass and The Village Store or contact 0873190595
Parochial Hall Organisations
| Parochial Hall Organisations – Bookings Marjory Dalton 086 160 1721 | ||||
| Monday | Brownies | 5.45 – 7.00 | Betty Prender | 087 6860260 |
| Table Tennis | 8.00 – 10.00 | Joyce Roe | 086 8191209 | |
| Tuesday | Zumba Gold | 09.30 – 10.30 | Susan O’Brien | 087 2449875 |
| Zumba | 09.30 – 10.30 | Susan O’Brien | 087 2449875 | |
| Bridge Club | 7.30 – 10.30 | Vonny Kelly | 086 7956355 | |
| Wednesday | League of Health | 10.00 – 12.00 | Carol MacNeaney | 01 2824463 |
| Lego Club | 2.30 – 4.30 | Karl Quinn | 089 2544784 | |
| Gardening Club | 8.00 – 10.00 | Ethni Seymour | 086 8092211 | |
| Tai Chi (2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday) | 7.30 – 9.00 | David Marshall | 087 2072792 | |
| Thursday | Parents & Tots | 09.30 – 11.00 | Carol Bird | 01 2767807 |
| Entertainments Committee | 8.00 – 9.30 | Joyce Roe | 086 8191209 | |
| Yoga | 7.00 – 8.15 | Mel | 086 2210567 | |
| Friday | Charabanc | 2.30 – 4.30 | Marjorie Mold | 01 2863499 |
| Saturday | Irish Dancing | 10.15 – 12.15 | Breeda Finnerty | 087 4198988 |
| Sunday | Local Crafts | 10.00 – 6.00 | Ray Cranley | 086 0779514 |
AND FINALLY….
We would welcome news or articles on events or stories you may have and wish to share with the community. If you would like to be included in this Newsletter please contact Mandy Berkeley, School and Parish Secretary,
at (01) 2863862