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Collect of the Day
Calling all Children! Message from Copperpot 21st March 2020
Sunday Services and Resources from Home during COVID – 19 Restrictions
Resources for Sunday 15 March
The Third Sunday in Lent. For those unable to attend church.
Welcome to the first week of Sunday Resources which have been prepared to cater for those who feel unable to attend services at this time of Coronavirus concerns or whose regular service has had to be cancelled.
Morning Prayer
You may choose from one of the following services which are available in both rtf and pdf formats. Each service includes the lectionary readings, hymns and prayers. Links to online readings and hymns are provided. You may need to skip ads which come up on YouTube.
| Morning Prayer 1 | English in rtf format English in pdf format |
| Morning Prayer 2 | English in rtf format English in pdf format |
| Sunday Morning Prayer | English in rtf format English in pdf format |
| Urnaí na Maidine 2 | Gaeilge i bhformáid rtf Gaeilge I bhformáid pdf |
Commentary on the Readings
Canon Patrick Comerford produces a weekly blog commenting on the Sunday readings. The current week’s commentary may be found at: https://cmelimerick.blogspot.com/2020/03/readings-hymns-and-sermon-ideas-for_9.html
Fr Kieran O’Mahony, a former ecumenical Canon of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin also produces a weekly written commentary and a related podcast. These may be found at: https://www.tarsus.ie/resources/PDF-2020/A20-Lent-3.pdf and https://soundcloud.com/user-679942596/len3a20
Livestreaming Services
The Dublin cathedrals each provide live web streams of services. These may be found at:
This Sunday Christ Church Cathedral has a service at 11.00am and St Patrick’s Cathedral has services at 9.15am, 11.15am and 3.15pm.
[From Monday to Friday, while Christ Church Cathedral is closed to regular operations, Morning Prayer (at 10 am) and Evening Prayer (at 5 pm) will be said each day (with the exception of the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday) and may be viewed on their webcam.]
RTE Sunday Service
This Sunday’s RTE Service on RTE One television is at 11.10am.
It is a bilingual service with Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise Rev Tony Murphy, Celebrant; Canon Gary Hastings, Preacher; Choir from Ashton School, under the Musical Director, Mary G O Brien and Antoinette Baker, Accompanist.
RTÉ Seirbhís an Domhnaigh an 15 Márta 2020 ag 11.10am
Seirbhís dhátheangach le Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise An tOirmh Tony Murphy, Ceiliúraí An Canónach Gary Hastings, Seanmóirí Cór ó Scoil Ashton, Corcaigh, faoi stiúir Mary G O Brien agus Antoinette Baker, Tionlacaí.
Upcoming Events Calendar
News from the Pews 12 – 28th February 2020
Faith Confirmed
On Saturday 22nd March we were delighted to open the doors of St Patrick’s Church in Powerscourt to Rev. Rob Clements and 23 Confirmation Candidates and their families and friends from both Powerscourt with Kilbride and Kilternan Parish.
The candidates were confirmed by the Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough the Very Reverend Michael Jackson. Our sincere thanks to all those who stepped forward to prepare the church for this event including one of our two new teams of ‘Dust Fairies’ (you a group of mums from the school who have joined our church cleaning rota) and one family who, despite it being half term, turned up on Friday morning to clear the paths in the graveyard following the storms.
We ask that you remember the following candidates in your prayers and look forward to seeing them this Sunday morning at 11:30 in St Patrick’s church as they receive their first Eucharist.
ECUMENICAL LENTEN PROGRAMME 2020
1). Evening Lenten Series: “PEACE – Learning to Sit with God”
Powerscourt Parochial Hall
Written and led by Rev. Cathy Hallissey
Thursdays: March 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at 8.15pm
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2). Daytime Prayer Sessions: “SITTING WITH the GOSPELS of LENT”
Venue 1. St Mary’s Church, Enniskerry (Prayer Room)
Monday Afternoons: March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 1.45 pm.
Tea and biscuits at 1.30 pm (babysitting provided).
Venue 2. St Mochonog’s Church, Kilmacanogue
Wednesday Mornings: March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and April 1st. at 10.30am.
As part of our Lenten observance, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is hosting a series of sessions, “Sitting with the Gospels of Lent”. There will be five weekly sessions during which people will be invited to participate in a quiet, prayerful reflection on the Gospel reading for the following Sunday.
This is an excellent way in which to prepare for Easter and to move deeper into the richness and beauty of the Scriptures. The meetings will be based on the simple but profound approach to reading the Bible, called Lectio Divina. This method is easily accessible to everyone regardless of previous experience. All are warmly welcomed.
POWERSCOURT MUSIC GROUP – Back on Mother’s Day!
The worship group will be providing music for the family service on Mothering Sunday and welcome any new members.
UPDATING OF THE REGISTER OF VESTRY MEMBERS
It is that time of year again as we prepare for the Easter General Vestry Meeting by updating our Register of Vestry Members.
Being a member of General Vestry for this parish gives you a voice and the right to nominate / vote (or to be nominated or elected) at Easter General Vestry meeting, in the election of Select Vestry members.
An alphabetised list of registered General Vestry members is held in the churches. If you are not sure whether you are already registered, please contact Judy Cameron on 01 2860122 and this can be checked for you.
If you wish to be added please fill the Form of Declaration available from the Parish Office or in the Churches.
Forms may be returned to Churchwardens or Select Vestry secretary (Barbara Davis).
If you are in the register and wish to be removed (e.g. if you are moving away and / or you wish to be added to the register in another parish) please submit your request for removal in writing to the Select Vestry Secretary or the Parish Secretary
EASTER GENERAL VESTRY MEETINGS
- Powerscourt Monday 27th April at 8pm in Powerscourt NS
- Kilbride Thursday 23rd April 8pm in Parish Room.
PARISH SELECT VESTRY MEETINGS
- Powerscourt Tuesday 3rd March at 8pm in Powerscourt NS
- Kilbride TBC.
CHARABANC NOTES contact Marjorie Mold on 2083499.
We continue to enjoy our Friday afternoon tea parties in the hall each week from 2, 30 till 4, 30 and would love to see anyone who might like to come in and join us.
We will soon be setting up for our birthday lunch which will be later in the month, We are lucky to have so many birthdays in March and again in October/November which allows us to do two big lunch celebrations , This makes it a more special occasion, when each member is invited to bring a friend along to join the fun. We usually have about 32 or so for these afternoons. This year we celebrate with the two Ann’s, Sheila, and Anna, but will miss Josephine, and Jo who would have celebrated with us at this time.
Submitted by Marjorie Mold
PASTORAL CARE contact Joyce Roe 2862645 or Marjorie Mold 2863499.
Wecontinue to think of those who are ill at the moment and keep you in our prayers, if you would like a call or need some help do call either Joyce or Marjorie any time.
Submitted by Marjorie Mold
WOMAN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
This years’ service will take place in:
St Patrick’s Church, Curtlestown.
On Friday 6th March at 7.30 pm.
Men and Women are most welcome!
PARISH VISITS
Please let us know if you would like a Parish visit by contacting Rev. Cathy on 086 3583104 or Mandy in the parish office on 2863862.
Our next class will be on Sunday 1st March – please note we will start in Church at 11.30 and go across to the School Hall after the Collect. We will be talking about Lent and we also hope to have some time to explore the new school playground!!
Please note that registration is always open and all children from Junior Infants age to Confirmation are welcome.
Beth, David & Edwina
ENTERTAINMENTS COMMITTEE contact Joyce Roe 2862645
We will have had our Saturday of fun and food by the time most of you read this. So if you didn’t come along, you will have missed a great evening, with Richard’s magical moments and of course the enchanting menu , At time of preparing the notes we are fully booked, which is great, and looking forward to seeing everyone on the night. Just keeping fingers crossed we don’t have snow or floods.
Submitted by Marjorie Mold
FLOWER GUILD contact Marjorie Mold 2863499
We continue to enjoy the spring flowers as the snow drops and early daffs come into bloom, a very welcome sight after the dark time of winter. The bull finches have returned to sample the early buds. I only see them for about two weeks each year that’s when I know the spring is coming.
Flowers in church in coming weeks will be by Mold on March 1st, 8th and 15th then Mrs Sutton on 22nd and 29th
We are still open for Wedding bookings and of course if anyone would like memorial flowers in church on any Sunday, we will be delighted to hear from you.
We would also like to hear from anyone who would like to join the Sunday flowers arrangers, again please let us know if you can join us.
Submitted by Marjorie Mold
TABLE TENNIS
We are appealing for new members please to come along and join the small number playing on Monday nights in the Parochial Hall from 8p.m.
Enniskerry Gardening Club
The Gardening club talk on Wednesday 4th March is:
“Medicinal plants in your garden” by Brigid Mayes.
As usual it’s at 8pm in the Parochial Hall and all are welcome.
Members are free and non-members pay €7 at the door.
Join now for 2020 for only €25 or €40 for a couple.
Submitted by Ethni Seymour
SUNDAY COFFEE LIST
Contact Joyce Roe 2862645 or Marjorie Mold 087 6472668.
Those on list for the coming weeks as follows:
Should you not be available on any of your days please call Marjorie or Joyce.
| Sunday 1st March 2020 | Wenda White with Friend |
| Sunday 8th March 2020 | Gillian and Douglas Gleasure |
| Sunday 15th March 2020 | Althea Chandler with Marjorie Mold |
| Sunday 22nd M arch 2020 | Mary and Robert Neal |
| Sunday 29th March 2020 | Noireen Slazenger and Marion McGovern |
MARCH LECTORS SCHEDULE:
| MAR | service | Lector 1 | Lector 2 | Lector 3 |
| 1 | Holy Communion with Mustard Seeds | Susan Forsythe | Barney Austen | Rev. Cathy |
| 8 | Morning Prayer | Judy Lovett | Colin Walker | Ronan Scanlan |
| 15 | Holy Communion with Mustard Seeds | Adrianne Pullen | Brendan Allen | Rev. Cathy |
| 22 | Family Service | Oran Allman | Kaitlyn Molloy | Rev. Cathy |
| 29 | Service of the Word | Ruth-Anne Chambers | Tom Dalton | Rev. Cathy |
AND FINALLY….
Our next News from the Pews will be issued on March 13th, 2020.
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.
KILBRIDE WORSHIP TIMES AND SERVICES
| Sunday | 10.00 am |
| 1st Sunday of the Month | Holy Communion One |
| 2nd Sunday of the Month | Family Service |
| 3rd Sunday of the Month | Holy Communion One |
| 4th Sunday of the Month | Morning Prayer Two |
| 5th Sunday of the Month | Service of the Word |
POWERSCOURT WORSHIP TIMES AND SERVICES
| Thurs | Morning Eucharist |
| 10:00am | Holy Communion and Prayer for the Sick |
| Sunday | |
| 8:30am | 11.30 am |
| 1st Sunday of the Month | Holy Communion Two |
| 2nd Sunday of the Month | Family Service |
| 3rd Sunday of the Month | Holy Communion Two |
| 4th Sunday of the Month | Morning Prayer |
| 5th Sunday of the Month | Service of the Word |
| 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 |