Dear Beloved Community,
Archbishops John McDowell and Michael Jackson have encouraged members of the Church of Ireland to pray this week, for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East. Perhaps you might like to make this prayer your own this week
‘Following this weekend’s escalation of conflict in the Middle East, we continue to hold all of the communities affected in our prayers and call on the leaders in those countries to make fresh efforts to establish an immediate ceasefire for the preservation of life, and to work for the restoration of peace.’
Be mindful, O Lord, of thy people present here before thee, and of those who are absent through age, sickness, or infirmity.
Care for the infants, guide the young, support the aged, encourage the faint-hearted, collect the scattered, and bring back the wandering to thy fold.
Travel with the voyagers, defend the widows, shield the orphans, deliver the captives, heal the sick. Help all who are in tribulation, necessity, or distress.
Remember for good all those that love us, and those that hate us, and those that have desired us, unworthy as we are, to pray for them. And those whom we have forgotten, do thou, O Lord, remember.
For thou art the helper of the helpless, the saviour of the lost, the refuge of the wanderer, the healer of the sick. Thou, who knowest the need of each one, and hast heard their prayer, grant unto each according to thy merciful loving-kindness, and thy eternal love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessings,
Rev Rob
Service for Sunday 6th October 2024.
8:30am: Holy Communion
9:30am: Sunday Morning at the Gathering Grounds: Holy Communion
11:00am: Morning Prayer
Sunday Sermons Available online
You can access sermons on – https://kilternanparish.ie/talks/.
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Midweek Service
There is a service Holy Communion this Tuesday at 11:45am in the church.
Food For the Soul
Are you looking for something to read to nourish your soul?
Perhaps you would like to take a book.
We are launching a book programme from the bookshelves in the Gathering Grounds. Every few months we will add a new book of choice. TO begin with we have Tim Kellers wonderful book, The Reason for God. This is operated on an honesty system. You will see a suggested contribution on the back of the book. Take a book and leave a contribution in the big red box. If you are a bit low on cash, you are welcome to take one. We all need our souls nourished and it is a gift from us. If you are able to do so, you might leave a bit more.
Play Cafe
It was great to see Play Cafe is back last Wednesday. We are on again this week from 10 till 11:30 . You can sign up via church suite Play Cafe (02-Oct-2024) · Church Suite Events
Gathering Grounds Cafe
The Gathering Grounds is open. Lunches are on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Irish Heart Foundation Coffee Morning in the Gathering Grounds
Friday, 4 October from 9am-12pm
Simon Barrett is kindly organising a coffee morning to give back to the IFH in order to help others. Please mark your calendar and come along.
Our harvest celebrations this year are the weekend of the 11th – 13th October. On Friday the 11th we will have a ‘Big Harvest Sing’ with a celebration of all the great harvest classics. Come along and join in the harvest song at 7:30pm.
On the 13th we will have an All-Together Harvest at 11:00am.
Life Groups
The purpose of Life Groups at Kilternan Parish is to promote spiritual growth through authentic Christian relationships and the study of God’s Word. You can read more about life groups on the parish website here: https://kilternanparish.ie/life-groups/. If you would like to express an interest in participating in a small group, you can do so through the website. There will also be a sign up at church throughout September.
Kilternan Parish Table Tennis Club
The Kilternan Parish Table Tennis Club will resume Club Nights on
Wednesday 18th September 2024 at the Kilternan Parish Centre, starting at 8.00 pm.
We look forward to meeting up again with all existing members after the summer break. We also welcome any new members who would like to join the Table Tennis Club.
The emphasis is very much on having a fun night out through the game of table tennis for adults aged 18+.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact Irwin Johnston at e mail irwincjohnston@gmail.com or mobile 086 607 5357.
We look forward to seeing you all again on the night.
The Committee
Christmas Market.
We know its early for Christmas planning, but we want to get a heads up to parishioners first. Gathering Grounds Christmas Markets 2024 will be held on Saturday 30th November and 7th December. Any parishioners who would like to host a table, please contact Julie ASAP, before a wider invitation to host is distributed: gatheringgrounds@kilternanparish.ie
Highfield Academy of Music enrolling now for September 2024 at the Gathering Grounds Kilternan Centre
Victoria Johnston (BMus, MPhil, DipLCM) is delighted to be taking enrolment for Highfield Academy of Music’s September 2024 calendar term.
Highfield Academy of Music operates from the Kilternan Parish Centre Gathering Grounds and provides individual piano, singing and theory lessons.
for all levels and ages.
Victoria is a multiple award winner in piano performance and composition. She also has extensive singing experience and is a No.1 chart-topping Irish iTunes and Grammy Awards shortlisted singer-songwriter. In addition to her solo career Victoria also performs with her group Celtic Calling that has seen her perform in London and across Ireland. For piano, singing and music theory enquiries contact Victoria via WhatsApp on 083-875-2277.
Anam Cara Bereavement Support
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Support Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 2nd October at 7:15pm in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance.
Scam Warning!
I am aware that some parishioners continue to be spammed by someone pretending to be the rector of Kilternan. This is a highly sophisticated scam and has made for an incredibly painful week.
I might ask you to do a few things.
- You will only receive communication from the parish from official email accounts, office@kilternanparish.ie or rector@kilternanparish.ie or from the rectors mobile 087 149 6605. Be careful of email addresses seeking to closely mimic these.
- If you receive any suspicious communication do not answer it. Check with me directly using official communication if unsure.
- Consider reporting and blocking the scammer.
On WhatsApp: When you report someone, WhatsApp will keep track of that user should they get reported numerous times after that. By reporting them, you contribute to a case against them that can ultimately result a user being banned, temporarily or, in extreme cases, permanently – https://faq.whatsapp.com/iphone/security-and-privacy/how-to-block-and-unblock-contacts/?lang=en
On Gmail. Please use the block sender function. You can report the person by sending the address of the fraudulent email here – https://support.google.com/mail/contact/abuse?hl=en
Sadly, this has become too common an experience for clergy and other persons of public confidence. For more general information on avoiding scams, have a look on the Church of Ireland website: https://www.ireland.anglican.org/about/information/website-hosting-email-information-software/stay-safe-online