The St Paul’s Annual General Meeting, known as the Easter General Vestry, will be held in the Parish Centre this Sunday, April 10th, after a shortened 10.30am service of Parish Communion. There will be a chance to have tea/coffee before the meeting begins.
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Countdown to Summer Fair starts here…
It’s time to start scouring your home for items surplus to requirements that could be donated to the Summer Fair, which takes place this year on Saturday, May 28th. Unwanted gifts, worn-only-once clothes, toys in good condition, all types of bottles,books, CDs and DVDs, are just some of the things on the “Wanted” list.
The hard-working Fair committee is always looking for new volunteers to come along and help, particularly putting up the tents and gazebos on the morning of the fair. In recognition of all the hard work a gourmet breakfast is served to all volunteers. This is a great way of meeting fellow parishioners and making a contribution to the Summer Fair which is so important to the financial health of the parish.
If you think you could get involved in any way, these committee members would be delighted to hear from you by text or call: Dominic Galvin 086 820 9645; Roxanne Allen 087 668 8289; Lynn Wiley 087 637 7085; Mark Finney 087 284 4777 and Stuart Robertson 087 666 2724.
Countdown to Easter…
The five Church of Ireland parishes from this area will worship together on the evenings of Holy Week, from tonight, Monday, March 21st, at 8 pm. Different guest speakers will give an address on a particular topic each night.
There will also be a 7.15 am service of Holy Communion daily in St Paul’s, Monday-Thursday. Here is the full schedule of services (in St Paul’s unless otherwise stated):
Today: 7.15 am Holy Communion
8 pm St Matthias, Ballybrack
Speaker: Dr Sabina Brennan, TCD: “Positive ageing, valuing elderly people and combatting ageism”
Tues 22nd 7.15 am Holy Communion
8 pm Holy Trinity, Killiney
Speaker: Trevor Sargent: “The Church and the Environment”
Wed 23rd 7.15 am Holy Communion
11 am Holy Communion
8 pm Christ Church, Dun Laoghaire
Speaker: Patsy McGarry: “The Church and the Media”
Thurs 24th 7.15 am Holy Communion
8 pm St Patrick’s, Dalkey The Lord’s Supper
Good Friday (Please note change to pattern of recent years)
12 Noon One Hour at the Cross
8 pm John Stainer’s The Crucifixion A meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer with Andrew Irwin (Tenor) Padraic Rowan (Bass) Nathan Barrett (Conductor) Matthew Breen (Organ) and featuring the combined parish choirs from St Patrick’s, Holy Trinity and St Paul’s.
Easter Day
7 am SonRise Service on Killiney Hill
8.15 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Parish Communion followed by an egg hunt in the church grounds
7 pm NO SERVICE
Secular speaks to address Holy Week services
The five Church of Ireland parishes from the Dun Laoghaire/Dalkey/Glenageary/Killiney area will worship together on the evenings of Holy Week, from Monday, March 21st, at 8 pm. Different guest speakers will give an address on a particular topic each night.
There will also be a 7.15 am service of Holy Communion daily in St Paul’s, Monday-Thursday. Here is the full schedule of services (in St Paul’s unless otherwise stated):
Mon 21st 7.15 am Holy Communion
8 pm St Matthias, Ballybrack
Speaker: David McWilliams: The Church and Money
Tues 22nd 7.15 am Holy Communion
8 pm Holy Trinity, Killiney
Speaker: Trevor Sargent: The Church and the Environment
Wed 23rd 7.15 am Holy Communion
11 am Holy Communion
8 pm Christ Church, Dun Laoghaire
Speaker: Patsy McGarry: The Church and the Media
Thurs 24th 7.15 am Holy Communion
8 pm St Patrick’s, Dalkey The Lord’s Supper
Good Friday (Please note change to pattern of recent years)
12 Noon One Hour at the Cross
8 pm John Stainer’s The Crucifixion A meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer with Andrew Irwin (Tenor) Padraic Rowan (Bass) Nathan Barrett (Conductor) Matthew Breen (Organ) and featuring the combined parish choirs from St Patrick’s, Holy Trinity and St Paul’s.
Easter Day
7 am SonRise Service on Killiney Hill
8.15 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Parish Communion followed by an egg hunt in the church grounds
7 pm NO SERVICE
Daffodil Day coffee morning this Friday
World Day of Prayer this Friday
Sixteen young people to be confirmed
The Archbishop of Dublin will be in St Paul’s this Saturday, February 27th, to confirm 14 young people from St Paul’s and two from Holy Trinity, Killiney, in a service starting at 7pm. All are welcome.
The newly confirmed will be at the Parish Communion the following morning at 10.30am, where they will receive a presentation from the Rector on behalf of the parish.
After this service there will be a soup lunch in the Parish Centre, hosted by the Sunday Club, in aid of the Simon Community. All welcome.
Discussion group meets every Monday during Lent
A weekly Lenten Bible Study and Discussion Group, starts on Monday, February 15th in the Minor Hall (upstairs) of the Parish Centre at 8 pm. The programme is based on Biblical Association for the Church of Ireland Lent Bible Study 2016 “Reconciliation”. The first night’s theme is Power and service; Mon 22nd: Transcending boundaries; Mon 29th: Reaching out to the other; Mar 7th: Taking down the walls; Mar 14th: Do as you would be done by. Each session will last for approximately one hour and all are very welcome.
Meanwhile the extra midweek service of Holy Communion at 7.15am during Lent continues this Wednesday, in addition to the 11am service.
Extra mid-week service and study group for Lent
On Ash Wednesday, February 10th, and on each Wednesday in Lent, there will be a short service of Holy Communion at 7.15 am (lasting approximately 20 minutes) in addition to the usual service at 11am.
There will also be a Lenten Bible Study and Discussion Group, which will meet on the Mondays of Lent in the Minor Hall (upstairs) of the Parish Centre at 8 pm. The programme is based on Biblical Association for the Church of Ireland Lent Bible Study 2016 “Reconciliation”. The themes are: Mon 15th Power and service; Mon 22nd Transcending boundaries; Mon 29th Reaching out to the other; Mar 7th Taking down the walls; Mar 14th Do as you would be done by.
Each session will last for approximately one hour and all are very welcome.
Bell ringers wanted
We’re looking for volunteers to ring the bells for around 15 minutes before the Sunday 10.30am service as they are a pleasure for all to hear. It’s fun and no musical training is required – but you do have to be able to climb into the belfry. Would anyone who is interested in having a go, with a view to joining a roster of ringers, please contact John White by email jnewportwhite@gmail.com or tel 087 259 4729 Simple instruction will be given.