P ARISH I NFORMATION N EWS

S HEET
Parish of Newcastle and
Newtownmountkennedy
With Calary
June 2010
Please send any items for inclusion in July PINS to:
Rev. William Bennett mobile: 087 9480317 email: revwilliambennett@eircom.net
Clodagh Jennings mobile: 086 8558886 email: info@newcastleparish.org

Items need to be received by Wednesday 23rd June for publication on Sunday 27th
For further information visit: www.newcastleparish.org,
www.newtownmountkennedyparish.org or www.calaryparish.org
If you lose your copy of PINS remember that service times and events can be checked
on the parish website on the ‘Calendar of Events’.

If you would like a lift to anything happening in the parish, please don’t hesitate to contact
us at the numbers above.
 Rogation Sunday in Newcastle

DATE CHURCH TIME SERVICE READING

Sunday 6th:
S.S. & Crèche Calary 9.30am M.P. 1 Kings 17: 8 - 24
St. Matthew’s 10.45am M.P.
S.S. & Crèche Newcastle 12 noon H.C. Galatians 1: 11 - 24

Sunday 13th:
S.S. & Crèche Calary 9.30am M.P. 1 Kings 2: 1 - 10
St. Matthew’s 10.45am H.C. Galatians 2:15 - 21
Newcastle 3.30pm Confirmation Service

Sunday 20th:
Calary 9.30am F.S. & Sunday S. Prize Giving
St. Matthew’s 10.45am M.P. Galatians 3: 23 - 29
Newcastle 12 noon F.S. & Sunday S. Prize Giving

Sunday 27th:
Calary 9.30 am H.C. 2Kings 2: 1-2, 6-14
St. Matthew’s 10.45am F.S. with Holy Baptism
Crèche Newcastle 12 noon M.P. Galatians 5: 1, 13-25

M.P. (Morning Prayer) H.C. (Holy Communion) F.S. (Family Service)

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Holy Communion is celebrated every Wednesday, with prayer for the sick, at
10.30 am in St Matthew’s followed by a cup of tea and chat in the McLean Room.
All welcome!
Tea and coffee are available in the McLean Room after each service in St. Matthew’s.

Sunday School
Sunday School Prize Giving will take place in Calary and Newcastle on Sunday 20th June.
Teachers and children will then have a break for the summer months and start afresh in
September. Many thanks to those who have put in so much time and effort with the
children over the past year - Lorraine, Lisa, Ruth, Mary, Siobhan and Jane in Newcastle
and Derek and Ethni in Calary.

Calary Select Vestry meeting Tuesday 1st June at 8.30pm in the Church Room.
 Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy Select Vestry meeting Wednesday 16th June
at 8pm in the McLean Room.

FAMILY NOTICES
Holy Baptism
In Newcastle on Sunday 9th May;
Lucas Dowdall, son of Jason Dowdall and Julie Bunworth, 20 Rossmore Park,
Newtownmountkennedy and
Kerry Mary, daughter of Sharon and Leighton Gray, Timore, Newcastle.

In Calary Church on Sunday 16th May;

Malachy Oscar, son of Simon and Sorcha Groom, Flat 3, London St., Edinburgh,
Scotland.

Congratulations to these parents and we pray that the little children will grow up to fulfil
the promises made for them at baptism.

Tuesday Club
10 members embarked on the outing to Glendalough Woollen Mills where we received a
great welcome and were provided with tea and scones. Great hilarity ensued as garments
were modelled, opinions sought and several purchases were made. It was no wonder we
were warmly invited to make a return visit!
It was a lovely drive with all the gorse in bloom – we really do live in a beautiful County.

It was decided not to have a meeting in June as several members are going to be away but
we will have another outing in July and possibly visit a member’s garden. Details will be
in next month’s magazine.

Parent and Toddler Group

The Parent and Toddler Group will be heading to Glenroe Farm, Kilcoole for their last
meeting before the summer holidays on Monday 28th June. Please let Wendy know if you
would like to come along so we can have a rough idea of numbers.
Happy holidays to all our little ones. We will be back in the cottage on Mondays in
September (see date in PINS later on) and look forward to seeing some new faces.
Wendy 086 8478415
Well done to all who took part in the Toddle for Barnardos and thanks to Lorraine for the
use of her garden at the finish!

Coffee in the Cottage

Anyone who is free on Tuesday morning between 10.30 and 12.30 is welcome to come to
the Rectory Cottage for coffee and tea. Drop in for a few minutes or two hours, arrange to
meet your friends for coffee - the cottage is open every Tuesday morning and all are
welcome. (€2 per head) EXCEPT on Tuesday 15th June when Caroline Tindal will be
holding the coffee morning at her home in Ballydonerea. More details elsewhere.
Leisurely Lunch
Lunch in the cottage will be on Thursday 17th June from 12.30pm. €5 a head. All welcome
- just let Karen or Clodagh know in advance if you hope to be there!
Calary Notes

MUSIC IN CALARY
Summer 2010

Thursday July 8th: Fiachra Garvey (piano) from Ballyknockan, RIAM and Paris in
a recital by the National Concert Hall’s Rising Star of 2011.

Friday July 9th: Fiachra Garvey (piano) and Ruth Gibson (viola) from Dublin
and London .

Sunday July 11th: Calary’s 3rd Showcase concert by young local

pianists

Friday September 10th: Moya O’Grady (cello) David O’Doherty (violin) and
Geraldine O’Doherty (harp).

All concerts start at 8.00pm

Tickets €15, concessions €10, from 01-2818146 or email derekneilson@eircom.net

Music in Calary, which has arranged concerts of classical music in Calary Church since
1999, is preparing for the third annual showcase concert for young Wicklow pianists of
exceptional ability. The showcase concert will take place on Sunday July 11 and those
pianists who are natives of Wicklow and are still at school can obtain an application form
by contacting John Medlycott, Knockraheen, Roundwood, Co Wicklow at 01-2818146 or
by e-mailing medlycott@eircom.net. The closing date for applications from which a
number of young pianists will be invited to perform is Friday June 11.
Music in Calary acknowledges the support of Wicklow County Council and
FBD Insurance.

Apologies to Charlotte O'Brien whose name was inadvertently left out of the list of
Calary Vestry people last month. Sorry Charlotte!

Barbecue in aid of funds for stained glass windows

Calary barbecue on Saturday 26th June at Calary Church from 6.30pm. Bring your own
meat. Sausages, burgers and a glass of wine will be provided. Tickets €15 Children free.
Available from; 2863890, 2866030 or 2818442. Please book by Sunday 20th June so that
we know what numbers to cater for.

Parish Walk
There will be a walk along part of the parish boundary on Sunday 6th June after the church
service. Meet at Sugarloaf Farm at approximately 10.30am. Phone 2863890

Subscriptions for the Church Review magazine are now due to be paid to Ethni Seymour.
Confirmation Service Sunday 13th June
Please pray for all the candidates in the parish who are preparing to be confirmed by the
Archbishop on Sunday 13th June.

Katie Nolan Emily Pike

Sally Nolan Lauren Dempsey
Ellen Massey Katie Noonan
Grainne Allen Emily Thompson
Zara Boxall Sophie O'Neill
Sophie Reboul-Geraghty Francesca Behan

May God bless them and guide them as they take this important step in their lives.

Plant and Cake Sale and Coffee Morning

Caroline Tindal has kindly offered to open her garden for a Plant and Cake Sale and
Coffee morning on Tuesday 15th June from 10.30am. This will replace the usual coffee in
the cottage for that Tuesday. You are all invited to come and inspect her garden while it is
at its best. Contributions of cakes, bakes and plants would be
very welcome. Car sharing on the day is encouraged as
parking will be slightly limited. All proceeds to parish funds.

St. Francis’ National School Parents’ Association

The Annual Cake and Plant Sale in aid of St. Francis’ School is
on Friday June 11th from 1pm in the school gym! As usual if
you have any plants to donate or feel like baking we would love it! Donations to the
school on the morning or to any PA member prior to that.

Update for Parish Centre

Full planning permission for both the new Rectory and the Parish Centre has now been
received. The next step is to get tenders from builders. Further progress will be reported in
PINS.

Newcastle Church
With a lot of effort the work in Newcastle Church was completed in time for the wedding
on the 15th May. Many thanks to all who contributed to this achievement. With insulation
in the floor and some upgrading of the heating system the congregation should feel a lot
warmer when the weather gets cold again. At the back of the church there is a collage of
photographs taken by Peter Johnston showing the various stages of progress during the
renovations. It makes interesting viewing!
Work on the floor under the organ has been deferred as that will take some time to carry
out as the organ will have to be dismantled temporarily. Further updates in future PINS!
 Enclosed with PINS this month is a letter from Protestant Aid which we have been
asked by the House of Bishops to distribute to all parishioners.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
Social cycle to Hunter’s for breakfast
Meet outside the Castle Inn at 08.45 on Saturday 5th June for a leisurely cycle to Hunter’s
hotel (about 5 miles) where we will have breakfast at 09.30. Returning to Newcastle by
around 11.15 am. Cost for breakfast is €15 payable on the day. Please confirm by
Thursday June 3rd to John Geraghty or Christine Reboul Geraghty on 01 2810586 or 086
8144877.

DAD'S ARMY - Leopardstown Park Hospital

Military vehicle and re-enactment show - Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June -
Come along to an exhibition of military vehicles largely representatives of World War II
but also up to and including the Gulf War, including jeeps, armoured personnel carriers,
artillery tractors and hummers and humvees. This exhibition will take place in the grounds
of Leopardstown Park Hospital, Dublin 18, which is still home to up to 60 World War 2
veterans.
War re-enactors dressed as Romans, Vikings, Napoleonic, American Civil War and World
War I and II soldiers will also pit their strength and wits against each other in a fight for
supremacy in the woods surrounding the hospital as part of this ‘living history’ weekend.
In addition military vehicle exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions from hungry
history lovers on every era of history represented, war memorabilia will be on sale for avid
collectors and war ration type food will be on offer.
Members of the public are encouraged to really get into the spirit and add to the
authenticity of the event by coming along to the event in 1940’s regalia.
All funds raised with go to Leopardstown Park Hospital.
Entry fees; two adults and two children: €25. One adult: €10. Children 10+ and OAP: € 5.
For more information find us on Facebook on www.bit.ly/dadsarmyshow

Greystones Active Retirement

Outing to Ardgillan and Skerries Mills on 30th June.
Bus leaves Park and Ride at 10.30 am. Total cost €27.
Booking on Tuesdays only from 10.30 to 11.30 in St. Kilians Family Centre.
Watch out for our web site at www.greystonesara.com

Roundwood Historical Society

A guided tour of Avondale House, together with lunch, has been arranged for Sunday 27
June, departing from the Old School in Roundwood at 12.30. There is a special reduced
price for this event of €20 per person and parking at Avondale is free. If you are interested
in joining us, please contact Derek on (01) 2818118 or email derekneilson@eircom.net as
booking is essential for this event.

Newcastle Tidy Towns

The Tidy Towns committee are working in the village every Monday from 7 to 9pm.
Anyone who wishes to help keep Newcastle and environs clean and tidy are welcome to
help - just meet at the Castle Inn at 7pm.

FUN QUIZ

1. What is the parish website address?

2. On what day are you invited to inspect Caroline Tindal’s garden?

3. To whom do you apply to take part in the Calary Showcase Concert

for young Wicklow Pianists?

4. For what purpose are the funds being raised at the Calary Barbecue?

5. To where are the Parent and Toddler Group going for their last

meeting before the summer break?

6. Name a Sunday School teacher from Calary.

7. What do the initials F.S. mean on the list of services?

8. For what purpose will the Archbishop be visiting the parish in June?

9. What is the date of publication of July PINS?

10. Give the full title of which PINS is a shortened form.

11. Where can you go to watch an historical re-enactment in June?

12. How much does it cost to have lunch in the Rectory Cottage?

13. Who is allowed to come to lunch in the Rectory Cottage?

14. How many babies were baptised in the parish in May 2010?

15. What colour is the new aisle carpet in Newcastle Church?

 Send your answers by email or post, or hand them to Clodagh before
Sunday 20th June. All correct answers will go into a draw for a small
prize! Open to all ages. All answers can be found in PINS.

Newcastle Church
April 2010

Newcastle Church
May 2010

Big Toddle for

Barnardos

Rogation Sunday