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Services for February 2012
Christ Church, Taney – 8.30am Holy Communion (2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays) – 10.15.am Morning Service, 7.00.pm Evening Service. Midweek Service – Wednesdays at 10.00.am.
St. Nahi’s, Dundrum – 8.30.am Holy Communion – (1st & 3rd Sundays) – 11.45.am Morning Service.
Pastoral Arrangements
The last few months have seen many changes in the life of the Parish. Our Select Vestry and Parochial Nominators have been doing sterling work in the preparations for the appointment of our next Rector. Following an approach from the Select Vestry, the Archbishop has appointed the Rev’d Bernie Daly as Resident Priest. Bernie is no stranger to Taney Parish and has endeared herself to countless parishioners over her many years of contact with the parish. She commences her duties officially on 1st January 2012 and will prove to be a figure of continuity with the departure of our Curate, the Rev’d Niall Sloane. The Rev’d John Marchant, Canon Billy Marshall, Rob Clements and Trilly Keatinge will all continue to offer pastoral and liturgical support during the vacancy. Niall was instituted by the Archbishop to the incumbency of Holy Trinity, Killiney on Thursday 12th January at 8.pm.
Ash Wednesday and Lent
‘Ash Wednesday’, 22nd February, marks the first day of Lent, a special season of reappraisal and penitence leading us towards Holy Week and Easter. Join us at one of our Ash Wednesday Services – 10.00am Holy Communion in Christ Church and at 8.00pm, An Evening Service for Ash Wednesday in St. Nahi’s.
Lenten Lunches
A popular and social event in the Parish, the Lenten Lunches commence on Friday 24th February at 12.30pm in the Parish Centre.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held in Holy Cross, Dundrum on Friday 2nd March at 11.15am. Refreshments will be served from 10.30am. The theme is ‘Let justice prevail’ and the liturgy has been composed by the women of Malaysia. Everyone is welcome.
Christian Unity Service
The Annual Service of Prayer for Christian Unity was held in Holy Cross, Dundrum on Sunday 22nd January. It was well attended by members from all the churches in Dundrum. The preacher was Philip McKinley.
Youth Club
Our Spring schedule is now under way with meetings held on 21st January. Our next Club fixture will be held on 4th February when we plan to have a ‘Chill Out’ night. Further information and details may be obtained from the Parish Office 298 5491.
Confirmation
Sunday and weekday classes are now under way in preparation for Confirmation on Sunday, May 20th. Tuesday classes will be held at 6.45pm -7.30pm in Room 20, Wesley College on 31st January and a Sunday morning class in Christ Church, Taney at 10.15am on 22nd January. Dates of all Confirmation classes can be found on the Parish Website www.taneyparish.ie Young people who wish to join the classes should contact the clergy or the Parish Office soon for further information
Bible Study Group
The Bible Study Group resumes on Wednesday 8th February 2012 at 10.30am after the mid-week service.
Diocesan Clergy Conference takes place for three days 6th – 8th February 2012 in Kilkenny.
Taney Coffee Shop is open every day from 9.00am to 2.00pm. A three-course hot lunch is served every Friday from 12.30pm
Taney Employment Centre – A Diocesan Initiative
Have you been made redundant? Unemployed? Seeking work? Are you thinking of change? Taney Employment Centre is based in Taney Parish Centre. It opens on Thursday afternoons from 2pm-5pm. A warm welcome awaits you! Contact Tel:01 298 4705 or just call in!
Church Envelopes
Envelopes for 2012 are now available. For other options of giving please contact the Parish Office ' 298 5491or Parish Recorder, Alanna Carter ' 087 973 2455. Your giving is vital for the Church and is much appreciated.
Job Vacancy – A vacancy will soon occur for a part time general operative on the maintenance team in Taney Parish Centre. Expressions of interest by e-mail to Jim O’Neill (jimhelenon@iol.ie)
Eco Congregation Ireland
Keep an eye on the notice board in the Parish Centre on news and updates.
‘Friends of Taney’ – Do you want something done? or have a skill to offer? see www.fot.ie
Holy Baptism
18th December (in St Nahi’s) Hugo Trevor, son of Trevor Burns & Sylvia Macken
24th December (in Christ Church) – Adam David, son of Stuart & Elaine Pennefather
Funerals
23rd December 2011 (in Christ Church) – George Maybury
7th January 2012 (in Christ Church) – David Muldoon
16th January 2012 (in Christ Church) – Veronica Hall-Dare
Our sympathy and prayers are with all who have been bereaved remembering especially:-
Marion & David on the death of their father George Maybury
Pat O’Doherty & family on the death of his mother, Rita & his uncle Thomas Carton
Karen Muldoon & family on the death of her husband David
Peter Connor on the death of his mother Oriel
Mark Sweetnam on the death of his father, Frank
Stanley Rowe on the death of his sister, Ethel
Sam Spencer on the death of his sister, Sally
Laetitia Lefroy on the death of her mother Veronica Hall-Dare
May they all know the comfort of God’s love at this time.
Hospital Visiting
The clergy would appreciate being told if parishioners are in hospital, going into hospital, are being transferred or if they have been discharged, and will be pleased to offer pastoral support. A selection of prayers is available from the Clergy or in the Church porches.
OLD NEWS REPORTS FROM AROUND THE PARISH - Archived News
Holy Week 2011 with Margaret Daly Denton
We look forward to our Holy Week services when each evening in Christ Church, Taney reflections will be led by Margaret Daly Denton. Margaret’s recent publication ‘Psalm Shaped Prayerfulness’ was launched at a reception in Christ Church Cathedral. We will have opportunity to reflect together with one who will help us think out a faith relevant to our times. I know that her presentations based on a sound knowledge of scripture and a deep sense of spirituality will have helped us all in our preparations for Easter and the celebrations of our living Lord.
CLICK HERE TO READ DR DALY-DENTON'S TALKS
Taney Parish Indoor Bowling Club 2011
Congratulation to Taney Bowling Club on winning the ‘Hope Cup’ for the first time. Taney defeated Castleknock to bring home the prize. Well done to the Taney Team: Olive Bryan, Linda Wilson, Patricia Galbraith and Esme Williams. The Annual Dinner is on Thursday 28th April and the AGM will be held on Thursday 5th May at 8pm. These are occasions when we need the support of all our members.
Back to School!
We attach a photograph from Taney Parish School taken in 1947. Recognise anyone?
Taney News wins General Synod Prize 2010
The winners of the Central Communications Board 2010 Communications Competition for the best newsletters/magazines, websites and innovative use of social media by individuals, parishes and dioceses were announced on Saturday 8 May, by the Archbishop of Armagh at the General Synod in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.
In the Parish magazines/newsletters category, the judges felt that it was difficult to choose between many of the entrants and, although there were clear winners, all the entrants had qualities to recommend them.
* First prize: Taney Parish for ‘Taney News’.
This was praised as a publication with a clear statement of intent: noticeably an ambitious project evidencing risk, faith and organisation on the part of the parish. It successfully presented a vibrant parish life and possessed outreach potential as something someone would gladly pick up in a doctor’s waiting room; parish outreach concerning the developing world was also noted and commended. Taney is building on previous success, having been Highly Commended in the 2009 competition. The Prize was presented by the Archbishop of Armagh to Mrs Carole Pappin a Synod Representative and mother of the designer of Taney News, Karen Pappin.
The Tower Clock
The clock on three faces of the tower of Christ Church, Taney has not worked for a number of years. It was originally the gift of Naomi Overend in memory of her sister Letitia whose family lived in Airfield since the 1850’s. An assessment of the work involved in the restoration of the clock recommended the replacement of the existing clock system, dial restoration and the re-instatement of the hour strike. The work is now almost completed and could not have been achieved without substantial help from Drummartin Trust which was set up by the Misses Overend to administer the Airfield Farm for the enjoyment of the community. Our thanks also to Taney Bell-ringers who liaised with us on this restoration work within the tower. Full details will be available by the end of September on completion of the work. Photos of the restoration work can be found on the parish website.
Junior Choir and Sunday School take part in S.S. Society Celebrations
The Sunday School Society marked its bi-centenary during 2009 and the climax of the celebrations was a Concert 'A Celebration of Childhood' on Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village, Dublin 14.
The Concert included junior choirs from parishes in Dublin - Kilternan, Taney, Mount Merrion & Rathfarnham - Singer Imelda Morris and the Stedfast Band.
As part of the bi-centenary celebrations the dedicated charity has been Sightsavers International. The Society launched a Lenten Children's Project to raise money for the charity and many parishes from throughout the Church of Ireland have taken part. Taney Sunday School presented a cheque of €400 to the appeal.
Lenten Lunches - 2009
Once again the Committee sincerely thank all who helped in the success of our Lenten Lunches – the soup-makers, tray-bakers, teams of helpers and those who contributed with donations towards tea, coffee, etc. Lastly, very importantly, we thank those who came in great numbers to support us. We were glad to welcome in addition to our Taney Parishioners, our friends from Holy Cross Church and Dundrum Methodist Church. We thank God for the wonderful result €5,390.15
Mothers' Union Visit
On Sunday 26th April 2008 we welcomed Ms Thandi Xundu as our preacher. Thandi is from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She is a former Mothers’ Union President for the Anglican Province of Southern Africa and is a Trustee of Mary Sumner House in London the HQ of Mothers’ Union. She was also joined by Mrs Margaret Crawford, All Ireland Mothers’ Union President.
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Easter in Taney
Dedication of Wheelchair Lift - April 2008
Following the Care Group Holy Communion for Easter, 
the Rector dedicated a wheelchair lift in the Parish Centre.
The lift has been donated by Dolly Turner (seated) in memory of her late husband Tom. (left to right) Dudley Dolan, Hon Secretary of the Select Vestry, the Revd Stephen Farrell, Curate, Dolly Turner, the Revd Niall Sloane, Curate and the Revd Canon Desmond Sinnamon, Rector.
New Website Launched - April 2008
Pictured at the launch of a new website for the parish are the Canon Des Sinnamon, Rector, Alanna Carter, Hon Treasurer of Select Vestry, the Rev Niall Sloane, the Rev Stephen Farrell (Curates) and Dudley Dolan, Hon Sec of Select Vestry.
Presentation
On Sunday 17th May 2008, the Rector presented a 'Distinguished Service Award' to Taney Changeringer, Mr Cyril Galbraith. Cyril was instrumental in the relocation of the St Geroge's bells in Christ Church, Taney.
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