Dear Beloved Community,
On Sunday we had a celebration of our volunteers in the parish. We are truly blessed by God and enriched in our fellowship by the many people of this church who volunteer their time and their talent in small and large ways for the benefit of this community and for the advancement of the gospel of Christ. In the bible Paul tells us that there are varieties of gifts and varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them for the common good. There is no insignificant work that is done among us. All efforts — from maintaining our property to tending the plants, to leadership, praying for one another, to enhance our song and our worship, through exercising hospitality and caring for our next generation, through simply checking on our neighbours and leading by example, through generosity of time and resources — all are important efforts by which we are mutually blessed and by which our ministry prospers.
We give thanks always to God through Christ in whom he has given us every blessing, including the blessing of one another. It is therefore appropriate that we recognize the work that is done by so many faithful and dedicated people, giving thanks to one another and to Almighty God.
Blessings
Rev Rob
Service for Sunday 4th Feb
8:30am: Holy Communion.
9:45am: Sunday Morning @ the Gathering Grounds
11:00am: Morning Prayer
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Notes for this Week
Tuesday Midweek Service
Our midweek service meets on Tuesdays. Note a slightly later starting time of 11:45 am
Art at the Gathering Grounds
There is a water-colour painting group in Kilternan Parish on Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 noon from 2nd February – 26th April 2024. Cost: €50 for 10 sessions. Join the small friendly group with its variety of experience. Booking and enquiries – Mary White 087 987 7377 or maryfamwhite@gmail.com
‘Of the Cloth’: February lecture series on ecclesiastical fabrics & dress at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
You might have a special interest in the first speaker. Art historian and textile conservator, Rachel Phelan, on Tuesday 6 February, will take as her subject the Myerscough altar frontals at Kilternan and Christ Church cathedral and the links with the school of embroidery at St John’s Sandymount. More info here: https://dublin.anglican.org/news/2024/01/17/of-the-cloth-february-lectures
Play Café Gets OWT!
We are fully booked for this week’s Play Café, however please contact Lynn if you wish to join the cancellation list. . We continue to gather in the hall for a couple of months of ‘hibernation‘ with messy, sensory and loose parts activities and child-led play. This will be our las week of celebrating Winter with all the sensory, messy, open-ended inviations to play, including story and singing time. For more information conatct Lynn 087 695 7061
Bumps & Babes
Every Wednesday morning the couches in the Gathering Grounds are reserved for our ‘Bumps & Babes’ group from 10am -11.30am. A warm welcome awaits new parents, and parents to be. This is an informal, friendly meet-up to enjoy a cuppa in company, relax, chat and meet others in the community. So, if you’re expecting or have a baby from newborn to pre-walking, we invite you to come alone or bring a friend. There’s no need to book. For more information contact Julie gatheringgrounds@kilternanparish.ie or Lynn 087 695 706