Brief Summary from the First Meeting of the New Parish Pastoral Council held last Monday.
As a newly elected member of our refurbished Parish Pastoral Council, it is my pleasure to give you an update on our activities.
On Saturday last, 7th February, on an icy cold morning, old and new members of the Pastoral Council set off to Orlagh in Rathfarnham for a day of reflection and retreat, sharing thoughts and aspirations for the coming three years.
The new Council met for the first time last Monday 9th February and the following officers were elected:
• Chairperson, Maurice O’Mahony
• Deputy Chairperson, Petra Conroy
• Secretary, Mary Kelly
Among the issues discussed was our Parish Child Protection Policy. If you haven’t already done so, please take a copy which you’ll find in the entrance area to the church. There will be more ongoing dialogue on this important issue.
Various Council members have undertaken to be part of the following sub-committees:
• Youth Projects, Adrian Doran and Betty Hickey
• Faith Renewal, Petra Conroy and Bernard Berney
• Communications, Joy Cullen.
Other areas will be covered as the new Council settles into its role.
The list of Council members is on display in the church. Please come and talk to us – we are here to listen to you.
Thank you for your attention.
Pat Goulding/Bernard Berney/Mary Barber/Joy Cullen (on rota for masses)
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16 February 2009
Pastoral Council 2009
Parish of Kilcullen
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council 2009
Fr Michael Murphy President
Fr Paddy Ryan
Mary Barber, Grangebeg
Bernard Berney, Hillside
Nuala Collins, New Abbey Road
Petra Conroy, Moanbane Park Deputy Chairperson
Joy Cullen, Lipstown Lower
Joe Dooley, Glebe North
Adrian Doran, Gormanstown
Pat Goulding, Ballysax Road
Betty Hickey, Sunnyhill
Mary Kelly, St Brigid’s Avenue Secretary
Miriam McDonnell, Curragh Lawn
Maurice O’Mahony, Old Kilcullen Chairperson
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council 2009
Fr Michael Murphy President
Fr Paddy Ryan
Mary Barber, Grangebeg
Bernard Berney, Hillside
Nuala Collins, New Abbey Road
Petra Conroy, Moanbane Park Deputy Chairperson
Joy Cullen, Lipstown Lower
Joe Dooley, Glebe North
Adrian Doran, Gormanstown
Pat Goulding, Ballysax Road
Betty Hickey, Sunnyhill
Mary Kelly, St Brigid’s Avenue Secretary
Miriam McDonnell, Curragh Lawn
Maurice O’Mahony, Old Kilcullen Chairperson
27 January 2009
Hanna introduces herself
The Candidate Pastoral Worker who has recently been seconded to Kilcullen and Gormanstown Parish introduced herself to parishioners at masses on Sunday.
Hanna Evans is from Mullingar, currently living in Dunboyne, Co Meath. She will work until the end of May in the parish, spending three days a week in a new Pastoral Office at the Parish Centre.
Hanna's work in the parish is in tandem with her studies in the Mater Dei Institute to become a pastoral worker in the pilot scheme initiated by the Archbishop of Dublin Diocese, Dr Diarmuid Martin.
She is one of 16 such candidates in training to work in close partnership with priests, pastoral councils and volunteers in the cummunity, to promote the mission and spiritual teaching of the church, 'in the spirit of the Gospels'.
"In general, the aim is to contribute to the building up of community life, cathecesis and evangelisation," she told parishioners over the weekend. "We're a resource given to the community by Archbishop Martin."
Following discussions with Fr Michael Murphy, it has been decided that Hanna will focus on a renewal of faith programme for all ages in the parish. A Liturgy Team will also be established to work with Ministers of the Word, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, and Music, amongst other things.
"Other areas I hope to work in include youth work within the parish, and other music matters."
Saying that she has come to a place where she doesn't know anybody, Hanna is encouraging all in the parish to come to her and introduce themselves, as well as sharing any ideas they might have.
"I will also be looking for volunteers down the road for the various projects," she said. "Again, I would encourage you to come on board with them."
Hanna studied Theology and Music at Maynooth University. She worked as a music teacher before returning to Maynooth to finish her Masters degree in Sacred Music and Liturgy. Before coming to Kilcullen, she spent time in a similar parish placement in Balinteer.
She is available at the Pastoral Office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Hanna Evans is from Mullingar, currently living in Dunboyne, Co Meath. She will work until the end of May in the parish, spending three days a week in a new Pastoral Office at the Parish Centre.
Hanna's work in the parish is in tandem with her studies in the Mater Dei Institute to become a pastoral worker in the pilot scheme initiated by the Archbishop of Dublin Diocese, Dr Diarmuid Martin.
She is one of 16 such candidates in training to work in close partnership with priests, pastoral councils and volunteers in the cummunity, to promote the mission and spiritual teaching of the church, 'in the spirit of the Gospels'.
"In general, the aim is to contribute to the building up of community life, cathecesis and evangelisation," she told parishioners over the weekend. "We're a resource given to the community by Archbishop Martin."
Following discussions with Fr Michael Murphy, it has been decided that Hanna will focus on a renewal of faith programme for all ages in the parish. A Liturgy Team will also be established to work with Ministers of the Word, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, and Music, amongst other things.
"Other areas I hope to work in include youth work within the parish, and other music matters."
Saying that she has come to a place where she doesn't know anybody, Hanna is encouraging all in the parish to come to her and introduce themselves, as well as sharing any ideas they might have.
"I will also be looking for volunteers down the road for the various projects," she said. "Again, I would encourage you to come on board with them."
Hanna studied Theology and Music at Maynooth University. She worked as a music teacher before returning to Maynooth to finish her Masters degree in Sacred Music and Liturgy. Before coming to Kilcullen, she spent time in a similar parish placement in Balinteer.
She is available at the Pastoral Office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
26 January 2009
Car Park deal off
A proposed deal between the Parish and a local development consortium involving the Church Car Park is no longer on the table.
The deal was outlined last October, and drawings were published showing the placing of a new car park for the church at the back of the Parish House, in return for a land swap that would have facilitated the developer in building a residential/retail scheme.
Fr Michael Murphy told parishioners at the weekend that the 'negotiations have broken down and the deal is now off'.
He paid tribute to members of the Finance Committee who invested an 'inordinate amount of their talent, time and treasure' in trying to make the deal happen for the good of the Parish.
The deal was outlined last October, and drawings were published showing the placing of a new car park for the church at the back of the Parish House, in return for a land swap that would have facilitated the developer in building a residential/retail scheme.
Fr Michael Murphy told parishioners at the weekend that the 'negotiations have broken down and the deal is now off'.
He paid tribute to members of the Finance Committee who invested an 'inordinate amount of their talent, time and treasure' in trying to make the deal happen for the good of the Parish.
13 December 2008
Parish Draw winners
The winner of the top prize of €12,000 in the 2008 Parish Draw is Coleman Ryan, from Castlemartin Lodge.
The draw took place this evening in the Kilcullen Parish Centre, and the second prize of €1,500 was won by Petra Conroy of Moanbane Park. Bill and Aileen Mullins from Sunnyhill won the €500 third prize.
The remaining prizes of €100 each were won by Eileen Tougher of Hillsborough, Newbridge; Tom Coleman, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise; Brendan McMahon, Yellow Bog; John Archbold and Breda Kelly, Conroy Park; and Jack and Susan Curley of Gormanstown.
The total receipts were in excess of €30,000 (pending final recount). After deduction of the prize fund and expenses, the balance goes to parish funds.
Parish priest Fr Michael Murphy thanked the dedicated people involved in organising the draw, particularly the ticket sellers, and finally those who had 'parted' with a hundred euros each for the tickets. He is pictured above with Valerie Ryan, whose husband bought the winning ticket.
The draw took place this evening in the Kilcullen Parish Centre, and the second prize of €1,500 was won by Petra Conroy of Moanbane Park. Bill and Aileen Mullins from Sunnyhill won the €500 third prize.
The remaining prizes of €100 each were won by Eileen Tougher of Hillsborough, Newbridge; Tom Coleman, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise; Brendan McMahon, Yellow Bog; John Archbold and Breda Kelly, Conroy Park; and Jack and Susan Curley of Gormanstown.
The total receipts were in excess of €30,000 (pending final recount). After deduction of the prize fund and expenses, the balance goes to parish funds.
Parish priest Fr Michael Murphy thanked the dedicated people involved in organising the draw, particularly the ticket sellers, and finally those who had 'parted' with a hundred euros each for the tickets. He is pictured above with Valerie Ryan, whose husband bought the winning ticket.
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