The Obelisk

A Killiney Newsletter

March / April 2016

Vol. 5 Issue 2

www.htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org
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Whos Who in Holy Trinity Parish

CHURCHWARDENS
Rectors - Peter Hayes
Peoples - Roslyn Christie

RECTOR
The Revd Canon Niall J. Sloane
Holy Trinity Rectory,
Killiney Road,
Co. Dublin.
Telephone: 01 285 2695
Email: rector.htkilliney@dublin.anglican.org
Day Off: Friday

JUNIOR CHURCHWARDENS
To be appointed
Rectors - Alleyn Manley

GLEBEWARDENS
Peoples - Paul OBrien

SELECT VESTRY
Rector; Churchwardens; Glebewardens; Anne
Pierpoint; Bryan Burdett; Chris Hurley; Clive
Christie; Helen Irwin; Helen Middleton; Lewis Purser;
Sandra Moore; Simon Brown; Stefanie OBrien;
Stephen Rhys-Thomas; Zandra Laing

LAY READER
Vacant
LAY READER EMERITUS
Ruth Heard
CARRY CENTRE BOOKINGS
Sandra Moore, 087 6291568

HON. SECRETARY
Clive Christie

PARISH PANEL
Rector, Hazel Kinmonth, Sandra Moore, Nigel Teggin

HON. TREASURER
Chris Hurley

ORGANIST
Frank Hughes, 2042737

ASSISTANT HON. TREASURER

Helen Middleton

CARETAKER
Vacant

HON. F.W.O RECORDER

Helen Middleton

READERS GUILD
Zandra Laing

PAROCHIAL NOMINATORS
Clive Christie
Zandra Laing
Paul OBrien
Helen Irwin

INTERCESSORS GUILD
The Rector
CHURCH REVIEW
Marianne Irvine

DIOCESAN SYNODSPEOPLE
David Millar Lewis Purser June Hurley

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Rector (Editorial), Zandra Laing (Co-ordinator), Dorothy Barrett (Distribution), David & Jaqui
Dingemans & Rosemary Teggin (Photos), Reads, Sandyford (Production),
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The May/June edition of The Obelisk will appear at the beginning of May.
Deadline for submissions is 15th April. There is no newsletter for July/August.
Cover Image: Flowers in Holy Trinity Church, Killiney
Holy Trinity Parish Office, Killiney Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin A96 HD62
Tel: 01 2852695 Email: rector.htkilliney@dublin.anglican.org
Website: www.htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org
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From the Rector

Dear Parishioners,
Parish Census
2016 will be a memorable year for Ireland. It is a year of taking stock; this will
be especially true of April 24th when we all have to complete a National Census
Form. In light of this I have decided (after consultation with the Select Vestry) to
conduct our own Parish Census. A copy is enclosed and I would encourage you
to take the time to consult this.
Holy Week and Easter
I am delighted to say that the neighbouring parishes will once again link up for
services in Holy Week. This year we are having a slightly different format to our
services with guest speakers on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Full details may be found on page 16.
Easter General Vestry
The Easter General Vestry is the A.G.M. of the parish when we elect
Churchwardens, Glebewardens (Property stewards) and a Select Vestry (the
Governing Board). It is an important event in the life of the parish and you are
warmly welcomed to be there. More information may be found on page 4.
As we approach Easter, I hope and pray the joy of that day may deeply move our
hearts and souls and fashion our lives and homes.
With every good wish,

RECTORS SURGERY - Every Tuesday 7-8 pm, Holy Trinity Rectory

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The Carry Centre & Select Vestry

Parish Census
As you will have read in the Rectors Letter there will be a parish census
conducted in April. Please contact the Rector for more information.
Easter General Vestry
The parish A.G.M. will be held on Sunday 10th April at 11.45am in the Carry
Centre. All are very welcome to attend.
Parish Forum
More news on this in the next edition of The Obelisk.
New Vestry
At this point in the year we thank the out-going members of the Select Vestry
who have so generously given of their time and expertise and we look forward
to welcoming a new Select Vestry for 2016-2017.
The Select Vestry will meet at 8.00pm in the Carry Centre on 14th March & April 25th.

For more information and bookings please visit www.carrycentre.ie

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Diocesan Synod 2014

Youth & Children

Easter
The annual Easter service will take place in St Matthias Church, Killiney on
Wednesday 16th March. Following the service the School will close for the
Easter break and re-open on 4th April.
Proclamation Day
Before Christmas Sargent Damien Kelly and Lieutenant Eugene Mohan form the
Irish Air Corps presented the School with its Tricolor for the 2016
commemorations. On March 15th the school will raise the National Flag for
Proclamation Day.

Read about Easter:

St John 20: 1-18

CONFIRMATION
The Archbishop administered the sacrament of Confirmation in February 2016
in St Pauls, Glenageary. More news on this in the next issue of The Obelisk.
Sunday Club
The Club meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month during term time. The next
gathering will be on Sunday April 17th. New members always welcome!
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Sandyford,
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Clubs and Societies

The Y Club - Killiney Mens Society: The next meetings will be Thursday
April 28th at 8pm. More information from Paul OBrien, Nigel Teggin or the
Rector.
Flower Guild: The Church will be decorated for Easter on Saturday 26th
March. Donations of flowers and helpers always welcome!
Table Tennis: The table tennis meets on Mondays at 8pm in the Carry
Centre If you are interested in trying out table tennis, you would be very
welcome (and we will even lend you a bat!). For more information contact
Linda Franck (086 8296029).
The Killiney Winey Dineys: The next gathering will be held on Thursday
21st April. Further expressions of interest or queries may be addressed to
Zandra Laing or the Rector.
Ladies Guild: The Guild will meet next on Tuesday 8th March and Tuesday
12th April in the Carry Centre at 2.30pm. All Welcome.
SILK - Socials Involving Ladies of Killiney: On Wednesday March 16th
and Wednesday April 20th the Ladies will meet in the Carry Centre. For more
information please contact Judy Jones - 2855159
Bible Study and Prayer Group: This year we are looking at the history and
development of Christianity. The next sessions will be on Tuesdays 22nd March
and 26th April at 10.30am in the Carry Centre. All are very welcome to attend.
Further expressions of interest may be addressed to the Rector.
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Clubs and Societies

Sheep Thrills

Made in Ireland

We started with a full house on January 7th and with so much going on we all
need our fresh coffee (made every week with great efficiency by Linda) with the
home-made biscuits always a treat. We have
a full itinerary up until Easter, Heather is in
the process of sorting our Facebook page ,
so watch this space!
We have lots of product in the Tower Tea
Rooms to buy and are preparing for a Crafts
Fair to be held in Dun Laoghaire shopping
Centre at the end of February, all proceeds
going to the Cottage Home and the
Blackrock Hospice.
We are currently selling at the Tower Tea
Rooms, Killiney Knitted chocolate filled
Sweathearts for Valentines Day, made by
Miriam; green knitted hats for St Patricks
Day or Rugby matches and loads of Easter
Chicks with Cadburys Eggs 3
All inquiries call Joan @087 2460078
Tweed Patchwork cushion made by Rosie
Sheep Thrills are now on Facebook - see www.facebook.com/Sheep-Thrills
Service & Social: The next gathering will be on Sunday 20th March at 3pm.
Please contact Joan Whyte or the Rector for more information.
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Picture Gallery - Burns Supper, Jan 16

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Photo Gallery

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Diary Dates

March 2016
2 Lenten Service
4 World Day of Prayer
6 Mothering Sunday
8 Ladies Guild
9 Lenten Service
12 Select Vestry Dinner
13 General Easter Vestry
14 Select Vestry
16 GKNS closes for Easter
GKNS service in St Matthias
Lenten Service
SILK
17 St Patricks Day
20 Palm Sunday
Holy Week begins*
Service & Social Group
22 Bible Study Group
25 Feast of the Annunciation
Good Friday
26 Easter Flower Decorating
27 Easter
Irish Standard Time begins

April 2016
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12
17
20
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GKNS reopens
Ladies Guild
Sunday Club
SILK
Census Day
Christian Aid Tea
25 Select Vestry
26 Bible Study Group
28 Y Club
29 GKNS closes for break
TBC Table Tennis Finals

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Diocesan Employment Bureau: Situated in Taney Parish Centre, it is our

hope that it will be of help to many who find themselves without work for a
variety of reasons. Full details from the Rector.
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Calendar for March

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Wednesday

20.00

Lent event in St Matthias

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6

Thursday
Sunday
Mothering Sunday
Exodus 2: 1-10
2 Corinthians 1: 3-7

10.30
08.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor

Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Parish Communion
Karen Wilson
Audrey Manley
The Rector

Wednesday

20.00

Lenten Service

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

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Sunday
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 43: 16-21
John 12: 1-8

08.30
10.45
Reader
Reader

Holy Communion
A Service of the Word
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party

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Wednesday

20.00

Lenten Service

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Thursday - St Patricks Day

10.30

Holy Communion

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Sunday
Palm Sunday
Various Readings

08.30
10.45
Readers
15.00

Holy Communion
Parish Communion
TBC
Service & Social Group

Holy Mon. to Maundy Thurs.

07.15
20.00

Holy Communion
Cluster services (see p. 16)

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Good Friday

07.15
20.00

Ante-Communion & Litany

Service in St Pauls

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Sunday
EASTER DAY
Isaiah 65: 17-25
Acts 10: 34-43

07.00
08.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor

Sonrise Service
Holy Communion
Festival Eucharist
Paul OBrien
Stephen Rhys Thomas
Joan Whyte

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

READINGS ARE FROM YEAR C OF THE REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY (NRSV)

CHILDRENS PACKS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.
* SUNDAY CLUB MEET IN THE CARRY CENTRE.
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Calendar for April

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Sunday
Easter II
Acts 5: 27-32
Revelation 1: 4-8

08.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor

Holy Communion
Parish Communion
Alleyn Manley
Zandra Laing
The Rector

Thursday

10.30

Morning Prayer

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Sunday
Easter III
Acts 9: 1-6, [7-20]
John 21: 1-19

08.30
10.45
Reader
Reader

Holy Communion
A Service of the Word
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party
Churchwardens/Baptismal Party

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

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Sunday
Easter IV
Acts 9: 36-43
Revelation 7: 9-17

08.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
Intercessor

Holy Communion
Parish Communion*
Joan Millar
Michael Wolfe
Nigel Teggin

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Thursday

10.30

Holy Communion

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Sunday
Easter V
Acts 11: 1-18
John 13: 31-35
Thursday

08.30
10.45
Reader
Reader
10.30

Holy Communion
Family Service
Sunday Club
Sunday Club
Holy Communion

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Coeliac? Communicants who are Coeliac, please inform the Rector or a

Churchwarden and gluten-free bread can be arranged.
READERS: If you cannot read on the appointed day please arrange a swap
with someone else and let the Churchwardens know.

Why the different colours?

Liturgical colours are those specific colours which are used for vestments and
hangings within the context of Christian liturgy.
Gold: Easter Day, Christmas Day & Trinity Sunday
White: Feast Days / Saints Days / Maundy Thursday / Eastertide
Purple: Lent & Advent
Red: Pentecost / Saints Days (Martyred) / Holy Week
Green: Ordinary Time
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Lent & Easter 2016

LENT
During Lent a Mid-Week service will be held at 8pm every Weds in Holy Trinity.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER
All services in Holy Trinity Church, Killiney, unless otherwise stated.
Sunday 20th March (Lent VI, Palm Sunday)
8.30 am: Holy Communion
10.45 am: The Liturgy of Palm Sunday
Monday 21st March (Holy Monday)
7.15 am: Holy Communion
8.00 pm: St Matthias, Killiney ~ Compline (Preacher: Mr David McWilliams)
Tuesday 22nd March (Holy Tuesday)
7.15 am: Holy Communion
8.00 pm: A Late Evening Office (Preacher: Mr Trevor Sargent)
Wednesday 23rd March (Spy Wednesday)
7.15 am: Holy Communion
8.00 pm: Christ Church, Dun Laoghaire ~ Tenebrae (Preacher: Mr Patsy McGarry)
Thursday 24th March (Maundy Thursday)
7.15 am: Holy Communion
10.30 am: Holy Communion
8.00 pm: St Patricks, Dalkey ~ The Lords Supper
Friday 25th March (Good Friday)
7.15 am: Ante Communion & Litany
8.00 pm: St Pauls Church, Glenageary ~ The Crucifixion
Saturday 26th March (Easter Eve)
9.00 pm: Easter Vigil, Christ Church Cathedral
Sunday 27th March (Easter Day)
7.00 am: Sonrise Service, The Obelisk, Victoria Park
8.30 am: Holy Communion
10.45 am: Family Communion: The Rector (service followed by Egg Hunt & reception)
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Some People are Like Potatoes...

Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch while
others do the work. They are called "Speck Tators."
Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted at finding fault with the way others do
the work. They are called "Comment Tators."
Some people are always looking to cause problems by asking others to agree with them. It
is too hot or too cold, too sour or too sweet. They are called "Agie Tators."
Some people can pretend to be someone they are not. They are called "Emma Tators."
Then there are those who love and do what they say they will. They are always prepared to
stop whatever they are doing and lend a helping hand. They bring real sun-shine into the
lives of others. They are called "Sweet Tators."
(Author unknown)

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Pack your Bags to California

Holiday time, YES!! Florida here I come. Bags packed, passport and boarding card
in bag, I was on my way. I arrived in Orlando, Florida to blue skies and hot
temperatures. I was staying in Sarasota which is south of Tampa on Floridas Gulf
Coast. My days were packed with amazing activities, first a boat ride along the
waterways where we saw
pods of dolphins swimming
calmly near us and pelicans
diving into the water to catch
fish. The beaches had pristine
white sandy shores where the
sand stays cool even in hot
temperatures, so perfect for
sunbathing. The sea was
warm, with plenty of fish
swimming around our feet and Pelicans diving and swimming beside us. The
sunsets over the sea were amazing. The Myakka River is a must to visit, I took
the air-boat tour of the lake, and saw alligators near the shore and some sunning
themselves
on
land. There were
many migratory
birds, great blue
herons,
white
egrets, ibis, wood
cranes,
and
ospreys. After a
trip was organised through the wooded park along the nature trails. There was
so much more to donext time.
Veronica Glansford,
Blossom Nursery School
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Childrens Corner

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Food Corner

Food and Nutrition is a subject of the moment. With healthy eating a hot topic,
cut down on sugar , eat the correct fats , dont overeat , take plenty of exercise
and so it goes on and on! My view is eat a well-balanced diet and ENJOY.
I have always loved cooking , I find it most relaxing especially when sharing a
home cooked meal and a glass of wine with
family and friends.
David and I love travelling and we are always
inspired with the food in the different countries.
We were in Portugal earlier this year staying in
a non-touristy fishing town where the famous
market was filled with all sorts of fresh fish and
vegetables every day . We were inspired by the
Fish Mongers who advised and prepared the
magnificent selection of fish, which included
Squid, Sea bass, Prawns, Snapper, Sole, Sea
bream, fresh Tuna and many more varieties
that we do not see here in Ireland, hard to
choose but all glistening at us waiting to be
bought . Here is a recipe for a light lunch using
any of these fish.
A portion of fish for 2, we particularly liked snapper (pictured above), prepared
and cut into long thin slices, olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh herbs.
Heat the oil and fry the fish lightly 2 minutes each side, add the garlic then the
herbs, plate up immediately. Using the juices add 2 chopped fresh tomatoes,
chopped fresh brazil nuts, fresh herbs, stir and serve with the fish, delicious.

Joan Millar
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Parish News

World Day of Prayer

This years service will be held on Friday 4th March at 11am. The congregation
of St Stephens, Killiney will host the service which will be followed by
refreshments. All welcome.
Christian Aid Tea
On the 24th April will host a special Tea & Coffee morning after Church for our
partners in mission, Christian Aid.
Patronal Festival - advance notice
Trinity Sunday falls this year on May 22nd. More details in the next issue of The
Obelisk.
Parish Clubs and Societies meet in the Carry Centre
(with the exception of the Choir & Flower Guild which meet in the Church)
Sunday Club
3rd Sunday monthly 10.45 am
Vanessa Mitchell
ENGAGE (Youth Club)
Saturday afternoons by arrangement
The Rector
Bible Study Group
4th Tuesday monthly 10.30 am
The Rector
Choir
Sundays 9.30 am
Frank Hughes
Flower Guild
By arrangement
Daphne Hall
KWD (Diners Club)
Thursday evenings by arrangement
Zandra Laing
Ladies Guild
2nd Tuesday monthly 2.30 pm
Rosemary Teggin
SILK - Socials Involving Ladies of Killiney 3rd Wednesday monthly 8.00 pm
Judy Jones
The Y Club (Mens Society) 4th Thursday monthly 8.00 pm
Paul OBrien
Service & Social Group
By arrangement
Joan Whyte
Sheep Thrills (Textile Group) Thursday Mornings 11.00am
Joan Millar
Table Tennis
Monday 8.00 pm
Linda Franck
Notice boards for some of the organisations are located in the Carry Centre

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS!

Eco Congregation Ireland
Information leaflets are available22in the Church and Carry Centre.

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From the Archives

Recognise anyone??
Hospital Visiting
The Rector would appreciate being told if parishioners are in hospital or
going into hospital, and will be pleased to offer pastoral support.
A selection of prayers is available from him or in Church.

WoolIf anyone has any spare wool, Sheep Thrills would be delighted to pick
it up for use for our Thursday sessions.
Contact Joan @ 087 2460078
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Around the Community

Proposed Temporary Closure of Killiney Hill Road

DLRCOCO has received an application to temporarily close Killiney Hill Road to
through traffic from Monday 14th March 2016 to Friday 1st April 2016.
The purpose of the closure is to carry out trenching and ducting works on behalf
of the ESB to bring power to a new housing development
Dun Laoghaire and 1916
A full programme of events to commemorate the 1916 Rising has been organised
within the borough - full details can be found at www.events.dlrcoco.ie.

Photo Gallery
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using the finest materials available and a Design service that is based on an excellent
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Wish List

The Rector and Select Vestry have drawn up a wish list (i.e. items or projects of
varying financial amounts that the parish desires to support and improve our
ministry) which may be useful for those who wish to present a gift in memory of
a loved one, or as a thank offering. If you would like to consider donating a gift
to Holy Trinity for the glory of God please speak to the Rector. Among the
items recognised are:
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
New hassocks for North transept
Publishing Sponsorship of The Obelisk Newsletter
Wedding Kneeler Donation made THANK YOU!
A new Organ
Reserved Signs Donation made THANK YOU
New metal pointing on Church roof
New Sanctuary Mat
Brass Candelabra for Church
Pew Bibles
Clock for Vestry
Baptismal Bowl
Carpet at Welcome Area
CARRY CENTRE
Tarmac
Windows in Main Hall
Mugs for Kitchen - Donation made THANK YOU!
Plants on Bank in Car park
Lighting for car park
Curtains in Main Hall
CD Player with remote control
Bike Racks
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Parish Information
Flower Rota
March

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13
20
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Edie Berry
LENT
Palm Sunday
EASTER

April

3
10
17
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Vanessa Mitchell
Anne Pierpoint
June Hurley
Florence Byrne

The Parish Panels (Safeguarding Trust) Responsibilities include:

- interviewing persons willing to serve as workers in the parish
- advising workers on their responsibilities in respect of the Code
- advising the Select Vestry in respect of its responsibilities
The Parish Panel Members are:
The Revd Canon N.J. Sloane (Rector)
Nigel Teggin
Sandra Moore
Hazel Kinmonth
Organising your wedding: Weddings are very special occasions in
the life of any family and in the life of the church. When considering getting
married please check possible dates with the Rector before confirming
arrangements. It is expected that couples will make a regular commitment to
the life of the church in preparation for marriage.
Parish Archives:
We are looking for any photos, information or historical artefacts relating to
Holy Trinity, Killiney. In particular we are looking for copies of Annual
Accounts, Service Sheets, Photos and Parish Magazines. If you have any such
records please contact the Rector.

The Parish Registers

Funeral

Blessed are the dead who die in the name of the Lord

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6 February (in Holy Trinity) Kay Long, Mapas Avenue, Dalkey

Our sympathy and prayers are with all those who have been bereaved
remembering especially:
Norman, Christine, Katie, Ruth and the family on the death of Kay.
Liane Feaheny and her family on the death of her Grandmother.
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