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Rector:Rev William Bennett

087-9480317

Layreaders:Caroline TindalMichael Croly

Parish Administrator:Karen Reynolds

087-2866889

Parish Websites:www.newcastleparish.org

www.newtownmountkennedyparish.orgwww.calaryparish.org

PARISH INFORMATION NEWS SHEETParish of Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy

with Calary

http://www.newcastleparish.org/http://www.calaryparish.org/http://www.calaryparish.org/http://www.newcastleparish.org/

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FromtheRectors Desk

Dear Parishioners,

C.K. Chesterton said, The Christian ideal has not been tried andfound wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried! It iseasy to slowly slip into a mode of fitting in to the standards andcustoms of the world around us. The call of Jesus was always, andstill is, a call to stand up and be personally committed to hisstandards as recalled in the Gospels. David Platt said; The road toHeaven is risky, lonely and costly in this world and few are willingto pay the price. Following Jesus involves losing your life andfinding new life in Him.

I suspect that one of the great mistakes often made is people losingtheir own lives by trying to obey a list of boring rules and having aform of religion but not finding that new life in Jesus. We can soeasily have the form of religion and miss out on the reality of arelationship with God that brings real joy and peace even though atthe same time it demands that we become dead to self.

Twenty one young people from our Parishes stood at theconfirmation service in Delgany and verbally affirmed their faith inGod and their desire to follow him. Our hope is that each one will

be determined to stand for their faith and know the reality of alifelong relationship with Jesus. Please include these young peoplein your prayers.

Now that the steel frame has been erected for the new Hall at theParish Centre we will see work progressing more rapidly and theexpected completion time for the builders is still late July.

Following that there will be painting and fitting out and we look forward to having use of the facility by September.

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Thousands of man hours have been invested into this project bySelect Vestry and the Building committee and it is reallyencouraging that we can now see the end in site.

It is always good to have friends and our parish has benefited a lotfrom the friendship of our Rural Dean, Canon Fred Appelbe. Fredhas always been a very attentive and caring colleague and hasstepped in to conduct our Wednesday Holy Communion Servicewhenever needed and often at very short notice - thanks Fred!

God Bless,William

Has our Rector been moonlighting?(Evidencecourtesyof J ames Norse)

RectorsReply: Wishful thinkingwill get you nowhere!

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Weddingsat Newcastle13 th December

Conor David Walley and AlacoqueMcAlpine, 57a Strand Road, off Gilford Road, Sandymount, Dublin

21 st December Niall Joseph Geoghegan and Chloe Nora Jane Madden, Kilary, ChurchLane, Newcastle.

Congratulations to both couples.We wish them every happiness andGod's blessing in their homes andfamilies.

J ohn W. H. Honner14 th July 1933 8 th February 2014John, a loyal and faithful member of Newcastle Parish, member of Select Vestry, Parish HonoraryTreasurer and Synods Person for anumber of years, passed away inEarlsbrook Nursing Home, Bray on8th February.

We extend our thoughts, prayersand sympathy to his family circle, but especially his wife Jessie andsons John, Mervyn and David.

Funeral service was held in BrayParish Church followed byinterment in Kilbride Churchyard.

Meetingof Select Vestry Next meeting is on March 19 th at8pm in the McLean Room.

ConfirmationTwenty-one candidates from our parishes of Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy withCalary were confirmed in ChristChurch, Delgany on Sat 15 th

February. It was a lovely happyservice. We are very thankful tothe Rev Nigel Waugh for allowingus the use of the church for the

service. Because of the largenumber of candidates we wouldhave had to limit numbersattending if held in any one of our own churches.

We welcome each of these young people to be fully involved in every

part of our community and hopethat they will each live out the promises made to God at their confirmation. Please pray for andencourage each one as you haveopportunity.

Confirmation Candidates:

Roisn Pike, Cathrine McCullagh,Isabelle Reboul-GeraghtyMegan Punzet, Leah Herman,Laura Stewart, Rebecca Stewart,Sarah Jennings, Melanie Williams,Michael Behan, Leo Carter,Jack Dempsey, Stephen Gillis,

Ronan Cullen, Aaron Owens,Trevor Sebanakita, Alan Flood,Mark Norse, James Fortune,Matthew Sibley, Joshua Fromholz

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Trip to theHoly LandWishing the group travelling toIsrael on March 26 th, and led byWilliam, a safe and fun trip. Weespecially hope that MarjorieStokes and Ellie Russell have agreat time.

Fieldsof LifeCoffeeMorningThank you to everyone whosupported our coffee morning for Fields of Life. We raised 1105Brian and J ean

Well done Brian and Jean! Themoney raised will go into theaccount solely used to sponsor theeducation of our sponsoredchildren in East Africa for Fields of Life. A very convivial morning,good catch-up chats, delicious eats,and nice raffle prizes.

LunchYou are invited to lunch in thecottage on Thursday 20 th Marchfrom 12.45pm. 10 per head.Book with Karen.

CoffeeAs always, anyone and everyone iswelcome to drop in to the cottageon a Tuesday morning from10.30am. Chat, coffee, tea, treats.

BreakfastPop in to the cottage for breakfastfrom 8.40am on the morning of school assembly in the church.

RotasSadly there are still quite a fewgaps on the Cleaning and Flower Arranging rotas in \NewcastleChurch. Come on everybody!Why not volunteer for half amonth?

Parish CentreThe construction of the ParishCentre is going well despite theawful weather. You can see thesteel structure for the hall at the back of the centre from ChurchLane. The intention is to open thedoors for use in September.

Rector on Sick Leave

William is to undergo long-awaitedsurgery on his eye on 24 th

February. He will be on sick leaveto recuperate from then untilMarch 5 th. Say a prayer for aspeedy recovery.

Datefor your DiaryAnnual Easter VestryWednesday 30th April

at 8pmin theMcLean Room

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Christmas Boxes at

St Matthews Church in the run up to Christmas. Your increasedgenerosity this year was much appreciated. Special thanks to

Marie Brassington who organises the boxes each year.

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Parish ChoirWe have now started rehearsing

music for Lent and Easter. Thenext rehearsal is Monday March 3 rd

at 8pm in Newcastle Church. If you would like to sing with us please come along to the rehearsal.Sopranos and Basses would be particularly welcome.

AndySleeman J unior ChoirThe junior choir has beenrehearsing on a Wednesdayafternoon after school and will be performing at the Family Servicein Newcastle Church on Sunday16 th March. Put the date in your diaryyou dont want to miss outon hearing them!

Sunday School at NewcastleSunday School dates for March are2nd, 9 th and 23 rd. All school agechildren welcome. Come to church

and leave with the Sunday Schoolteachers after the first hymn. Allchildren must be collected at theschool after morning service.

TimeOutTime Out meets on the first and

third Tuesdays of the month inRectory Cottage from 8pm. Its achance for some quiet time in this busy world of ours.

BibleBook ClubThe reading continues, despite asmall blip due to bad weather recently. A warm fire, nice nibblesand drinks, interesting discussions,

and some unusual onesbut never dull! Drop in to Rectory Cottageany second and fourth Tuesday inthe month from 8pm.

CrecheCreche is held in Rectory Cottageduring morning service at Newcastle every Sunday, exceptfor Family Service when thecottage is open for any parents whowant to take their children out of church (no supervision available).

Parentsand Toddlers

Anyone with a baby or toddler iswelcome to drop in to the cottageon a Monday from 10.30am for play, chat, coffee, tea and snacks. New Mums welcome. No Parents and Toddlers on StPatricks Day.

Please send any items for inclusion in April PINS to:information.pins@gmail.com

Itemsmust bereceived by MONDAY 24th March for publication

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FRIDAY 7th MARCHFRIDAY 7th MARCHFRIDAY 21st MARCHFRIDAY 21st MARCH

889.30pm9.30pm

Leaders:Leaders:

Ruth OTooleRuth OToolePaul McAndrewPaul McAndrewAndrew J ohnstonAndrew J ohnston

BowlsBowls nights seem to get busier each week but everyone alwaysseem to get playing for most of theevening.

The matches for the ClubChampionships are being playednow, as and when opposing playersare present. It would be helpful if members would check who theyneed to contact and endeavor tomeet up on an evening to suit both parties.I know April seems quite a longtime away but it is always astruggle to get the finals played before May so please take note of this and do your best to keep upwith your matches.

AnnONeill

TableTennisThe club invited Calary TableTennis Club to join the membersfor a social evening on Monday17th February. There were lots of

games played followed by a lovelysupper.It is hoped to have EnniskerryTable Tennis Club for a socialevening in March. New members are alwayswelcome. Drop in any Mondayevening from 8pm at theCommunity Centre in Newcastle.

J unior TableTennisWe have players but unfortunatelyno one available to takeresponsibility for rotas, etc at themoment. Any volunteers?

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World Day of Prayer(International and

Interdenominational)Streams in the Desert" prepared by the Christian Women of Egypt,takes place at 7.30pm on Friday 7 th

March 2014 in St. Patrick'sChurch, Curtlestown. Everyone iswelcome to take part.

Parish Supper

The Parish Supper that was heldon Friday 31 st January was a greatsuccess. All those present enjoyedwonderful food and a great socialgathering.

Music in Calary

The programme of events for 2014is nearly completed and ready for publication. If anyone would likefurther information, please emailderekneilson@eircom.net

Church Review

A reminder to let Ethni have anyoutstanding subscriptions for theChurch Review.

Annaul Easter VestryThis will take place on Thursday1st May.

Fieldsof Life

Many thanks to all who supportedthe Fields of Life sponsorshipscheme in the past year. We aresupporting 9 children in Calary atthe present time. We start the newyear in April and you can sponsor achild by direct debit, by freewilloffering at the monthly Family

Service or by contacting June Roeat 2866030. We also run plant andcountry produce sales inconjunction with Parish eventsthroughout the year to top up thefunds. Once again, many thanks.

TableTennisThis takes place every Thursday at8pm in the Church Room. Allexperienced players andnewcomers are welcome.

TableTennisMatch

Members of the Calary table tennisteam visited Newcastle on Monday17 th February. It was a veryenjoyable evening and a lovelysupper.

Crcheand Sunday School

Sunday School continues everySunday in the Church Room, apartfrom when there is Family Service.

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CONFIRMATION 2014

Callingall tradesmen, babysitters, dogwalkers, housesitters,gardeners, and thoseofferingservicesof all kinds

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NEWCASTLE CHURCH

SUNDAY 16th MARCH

12 NOON

SHORT THEMED SERVI CE

FOR ALL THE FAMI LY

COME AND SI NG

YOUR LOUDEST!

NO ONE I S TOO YOUNG OR T OO OLD

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DATE CHURCH TI ME ? SERVI CE READI NG

Sunday2nd

Calary SS

Newcastle SS

St Matthews

9.30

12.00

18.30

MC

MC

MC

MP

MP

MP

Ex. 24:12-15

Matt. 17:1-9

Sunday9th

Calary SS

St Matthews

Newcastle SS

9.30

10.45

12.00

WB

CT

WB

HC

MP

HC

Rom. 5:12-19

Sunday16 th

Calary

Newcastle

St Matthews

9.30

12.00

18.30

WB

WB

WB

FS

FS + Jr Choir

HC

Gen. 17:1-16

Rom. 4:13-25

Sunday23 rd

Calary SSSt Matthews

Newcastle SS

9.30

10.45

12.00

WB

WB

WB

MP

MP

MP

J ohn 4:5-42

Rom. 5:1-11

Sunday

30th

Calary SS

St Matthews Newcastle

9.30

10.4512.00

MC

MCMC

MP

MPMP

1 Sam. 16:1-13

Eph. 5:8-14

Holy Communion is celebrated everyWednesday, with prayer for the sick,

at 10.30am in St Matthews,followed by a cup of tea / coffee in the McLean Room.

All welcome!

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