Clontarf Parish, Saint John The Baptist Church

The sun shone on Clontarf on Sunday 7th October as a large congregation of parishioners and friends gathered for the official opening of our new Parish Centre. The day began with a service of Holy Communion presided over by Archbishop Neill. Archbishop Neill’s first duty was to Bless the new West Door which already looks as though it was always there.

Our Choir and Organist excelled themselves and the Churchwardens made sure the service went smoothly.

After the Service the congregation, led by the Archbishop and the Rector made their way to the front of the Parish Centre.

Archbishop Neill then cut the ribbon and led the crowd into the Centre for speeches and refreshments.
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Bruce Maxwell, Chair of the Property Committee, oultined the long history of the Parish Centre development, and paid tribute to all those who has contributed to the success of the venture. These included past and present members of the Committee; Michael Mohan, the centre architect, and the builders.

Following some words from the Rector and the Archbishop, a presentation was made to the Property Committee to thank them for their hard work and dedication.

All who have visited the Centre will agree that it is a wonderful achievement in which all involved can take great pride. You can see some more photographs from the day on our Flickr album.

A Message from The Rector

On Sunday 7th October 2007 we will celebrate the official opening of our new Parish Centre beside the Church. This is a very important milestone in the life of our Parish Family, which is a result of much hard work, prayer and dedication by many people over a long period of time, but in particular over the last two years.

The Parish Centre Calendar is now online.

All parishioners are warmly invited to be part of this great day of celebration and thanksgiving. The day will begin at 10.30am with a Service of Holy Communion, presided over by the Archbishop of Dublin, The Most Reverend Dr John R W Neill, followed by the Blessing of the new Centre, the cutting of the tape, speeches and refreshments.

If you would like to be part of the day but have no transport, please contact me.

I sincerely hope that you will be able to attend, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Yours in Christ,

Derek C Sargent Rector

To coincide with the building of our wonderful new parish centre we would like as many people as possible to support our Stepping Stones appeal.

Each brick costs €50 and funds raised will go to help fund the important work of the parish, such as our Youth and Children’s Pastor.