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Cover Image: The Tower Tea Room, Killiney Park by Terry McDonagh, www.terrymcdonagh.com

RECTORS SURGERY - Every Tuesday 7-8 pm, Holy Trinity Rectory

WhosWhoinHolyTrinityParish

Holy Trinity Parish Office, Killiney Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01 2852695 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.holytrinitykilliney.org

RECTORRevd Niall J. Sloane

Holy Trinity Rectory,Killiney Road,

Co. Dublin.Telephone: 01 285 2695

E: [email protected] Off: Friday

LAY READERNigel Pierpoint

LAY READER EMERITUSRuth Heard

PARISH PANELRector, Hazel Kinmonth,

Sandra Moore, Nigel Teggin

ORGANISTFrank Hughes, 4945506

SEXTON (to 15th November)Norman McCausland, 2751661

READERS GUILDRuth Heard

INTERCESSORS GUILDThe Rector

C of I GAZETTE DISTRIBUTIONPam Gordon

CHURCH REVIEWMarianne Irvine

MAGAZINE TEAM - Would you like to Help? Speak to the RectorRector (Editorial), Zandra Laing (Co-ordinator), Dorothy Barrett (Distribution), Rector, David Dingemans &

Rosemary Teggin (Photographs), Joan Millar (Advertising), Reads, Sandyford (Production)

CHURCHWARDENSRectors - Meriel NuzumPeoples - Linda Peters

JUNIOR CHURCHWARDENSTo be appointed

GLEBEWARDENSRectors - Alleyn Manley Peoples - Sandra Moore

SELECT VESTRYRector, Churchwardens, Glebewardens, BryanBurdett; Clive Christie; Chris Hurley; Helen Irwin

Denise King; Zandra Laing; David Millar; HelenMiddleton; Paul OBrien; Nigel Pierpoint; Lewis

Purser; Stephen Rhys-Thomas.

HON. SECRETARYDenise King

HON. TREASURERChristopher Hurley

ASSISTANT HON. TREASURERHelen Middleton

HON. F W O RECORDERHelen Middleton

PAROCHIAL NOMINATORSNigel Pierpoint Paul OBrien

Lewis Purser Clive Christie

DIOCESAN SYNODSPEOPLEEdgard Hall, David Millar, Nigel Teggin

FacebookJoin us on Facebook -www.facebook.com/holytrinitykilliney

The January / February edition of The Obelisk will appear at the beginning of January.

Deadline for submissions is 15th December. There isno newsletter for July/August.

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The Parish RegistersThe Parish Registers

As we approach All Saints-tide we remember with thanksgiving all thosewhom we love but see no longer, in particular those who have died in thepast year. Our sympathy and prayers are with all those who have beenbereaved remembering especially:Brian (Kit), John, Peter and their families on the death of Harry.Joan & David Millar on the death of her Brother-in-Law, Yves.

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Christian Funeral Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord

17thSeptember (in Holy Trinity)Harry (Roy) Roycroft, Killiney Road, Killiney

The Parish Panels (Safeguarding Trust)Responsibilities include:

- interviewing persons willing to serveas workers in the parish- adv is ing workers on theirresponsibilities in respect of the Code- advising the Select Vestry in respectof its responsibilities

The Parish Panel Members are:The Revd N.J. Sloane (Rector)Nigel Teggin Sandra Moore Hazel Kinmonth

Organising your weddingWeddings are very special occasions in the life of any family and in the life ofthe church. When considering getting married please check possible dateswith the Rector before confirming arrangements. It is expected that couples

will make a regular commitment to the life of the church in preparation for marriage.

Holy Baptism Born again of water and the Holy Spirit

25thAugust (in Holy Trinity)Juliette Louise, daughter of Gareth & Sarah Irvine

PARISH ARCHIVESWe are looking for any photos, information or historical artefactsrelating to Holy Trinity, Killiney. In particular we are looking for copiesof Annual Accounts, Service Sheets, Photos and Parish Magazines. If youhave any such records please contact the Rector.


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READINGSAREFROMYEARC (YEARA FROM1STDECEMBER) OFTHEREVISEDCOMMONLECTIONARY(NRSV)

CHILDRENSPACKSAREAVAILABLEATTHEBACKOFTHECHURCH.*SUNDAYCLUBMEETINTHECARRYHALL.

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Why the different colours?

Liturgical colours are those specific colours which are used for vestmentsand hangings within the context of Christian liturgy.Gold: Easter Day, Christmas Day & Trinity Sunday

White: Feast Days / Saints Days / Maundy Thursday / EastertidePurple: Lent & AdventPurple: Lent & AdventPurple: Lent & Advent

Red: Pentecost / Saints Days (Martyred) / Holy WeekGreen: Ordinary Time

3 Sunday4th Sunday before AdventHabakkuk 1: 1-4; 2: 1-42 Thessalonians 1: 1-4, 11-12

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Holy CommunionParish CommunionDerek MartinHelen IrwinThe Rector

7 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion10 Sunday

3rd Sunday before AdventHaggai 1: 15b -2: 9 Luke 20: 27-38

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Holy CommunionRemembrance SundayTBCTBC


2nd Sunday before AdventIsaiah 65: 17-252 Thessalonians 3: 6-13

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Holy CommunionParish Communion*Nigel TegginPam GordonEdgard Hall


1st Sunday before AdventThe Kingship of ChristJeremiah 23: 1-6Luke 23: 33-43

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Holy CommunionFamily Service

Sunday ClubSunday ClubHoly Communion

28 Thursday 10.30 Holy Communion

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CommunityNotices

DLRCOCO NoticesA new Pay by Phone service for on streetcar parking is now available in the area.The Parking Tag system, allows users to pay

for parking by sending an SMS or calling an IVR system. The system willremind users that their time is almost up by sending a text message 10minutes before their parking time expires. However, with another quickSMS or call you can extend your parking for an additional period of

time. You can register online or by calling Payzones dedicatedCustomer Support Team on 0818 300 161 or visit www.parkingtag.ie.

Parish Clubs and Societies meet in the Carry Hall(with the exception of the Choir & Flower Guild which meet in the Church)

Sunday Club 3rd Sunday monthly 10.45 am Vanessa MitchellENGAGE (Youth Club) Saturday afternoons by arrangement The Rector

Bible Study Group 4th Tuesday monthly 10.30 am The RectorChoir Sundays 9.30 am Frank Hughes

Flower Guild By arrangement Daphne HallKWD (Diners Club) Thursday evenings by arrangement Zandra LaingLadies Guild 2nd Tuesday monthly 10.30 am Rosemary TegginSILK - Socials Involving Ladies of Killiney 3rd Wednesday monthly 8.00 pm Judy JonesThe Y Club (Mens Society) 4th Thursday monthly 8.00 pm Nigel PierpointService & Social Group By arrangement Joan WhyteSheep Thrills (Knitting Group) Thursday Mornings 11.00am Joan MillarTable Tennis Monday 8.00 pm Linda Franck

Notice boards for some of the organisations are located in the Carry Hall

App of the Month ~ Santas BagDesigned for both iPhone and iPad Cost: 1.50 DescriptionSanta's Bag - Christmas Gift List is an fun and easy-to-use appto help you manage your Christmas Gift Recipients, Planning,Shopping and Budgets.Features- Add Gift Recipients and Photos from your Contact List or manually- Keep Gift Preferences including Interests, Sized Items for each Recipient

- Give a Gift to one or multiple Recipients, or split a Gift- Use your camera or choose a Gift Photo that can be displayed on full screen- Set your own Christmas Budget- Eye-catching Summary of Gifts, featuring a Days to Christmas Countdown- Email customizable, checkable Gift P lanning and Gift Shopping Lists
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Our Parish School

Diocesan Schools ServiceThe Rector and a number of studentsfrom 6th Class attended the DiocesanSchools service in Christ Church

Cathedral on Thursday 26th

September.The group (pictured) had an opportunityto look around the diocesan cathedralafter the service and following a walkdown the hill had a tour around StPatricks Cathedral.

Applications for enrolment inJunior Infants for September 2014Applications for Junior Infants 2014 will be available for collection in personfrom the school office from Mon 4th November - Fri 15th November 2013between 8.30a.m. and 2.30 p.m. The closing date for receipt of completed

Application forms is Monday 18th November 2013 by 2.15p.m.

Diary Dates13th December: Junior Carol Service, Holy Trinity Church, Killiney18th December: Senior Carol Service, Holy Trinity Church, Killiney

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Sunday ClubThe next gathering of the Sunday Club will be onSunday 17th November. In December the Family GiftService will be held on Sunday 8th.On Christmas Day, boys and girls are encouraged tobring along any Christmas gifts received to show theRector!

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Plans are developing and details of a newly formed youthgroup will appear shortly.

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Eco Congregation IrelandInformation leaflets are available in the Church and Hall.

Wish ListIn Memoriam or Thank OfferingThe Rector and Select Vestry have drawn up a wish list (i.e. items or projects of varyingfinancial amounts that the parish desires to support and improve our ministry) whichmay be useful for those who wish to present a gift in memory of a loved one, or as athank offering. If you would like to consider donating a gift to Holy Trinity for the gloryof God please speak to the Rector. Among the items recognised are:

***New tables for parish room in the Carry Hall*** Desired donation of the monthPublishing Sponsorship of The Obelisk Newsletter

Crystal Cruets with TrayA new OrganReserved SignsOutside light for rear of ChurchNew metal pointing on Church roof2 People Counters for ChurchwardensNew hassocks for North transeptProfessional cleaning of church carpets

Report from the Select Vestry

October 2013

We are pleased to report that the CarryHall project is well underway. A specialfundraiser is being organised for early in2014 (please note: to allay any fearsthereis no Parish Fete planned for 2014!).

The Official Launch of Carry Hall Projectwill take place at 12noon on Sunday 1stDecember in the Carry Hallplease come

along to support this new and exciting development in our parish.

The Select Vestry will meet at 8pm in the Carry Hall on Monday 11thNovember and Monday 9th December.


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SportsCorner

I love sports. I do lotsof sports every week.Sports are great becauseyou get an amazingfeeling when you score atry, or take a shot, orwin a race.

I do swimming fourtimes a week withTrojan Swimming Club in Newpark. I cant go to the fifth swim as it is on

the same time as basketball. I love getting into the cold shining water anddoing a few lengths. Our club is competitive and we do swimming galasevery month or two. I love the galas. You get a rush of energy whenyoure swimming. I do one early morning on Thursday at six o clock foran hour.I do the G.K.N.S basketball on Saturday at nine oclock. Our coach is Ed,he is really tall and he is amazing at basketball. He is a great coach. Healways teaches us new skills and stuff. Basketball is great fun to do withfriends. Lots of people from school do basketball.

I do Rugby on Sundays and Wednesday at Seapoint Rugby Club. I loverunning around and getting mucky. It is great running the pitch andscoring a try. Most of my friends do rugby with me. We always have funtogether.In summer time I do the G.K.N.S. athletics on Tuesdays. Its great fun.We do running, hurdles, long jump and relays. We compete in theSantry School Sports competition as well. I love Santry because we gowith our friends and the races are so much fun.I also cycle and scoot in the evenings and at the weekends. I usually playfootball at break time in school and on my road with my friends.All sports are amazing fun. You have to have harmony on your team to

play sports. You have to have respect to play sports and have to believein yourself to play sports. Sports are great, you get a kind of rush whenyou play. I recommend sports to everyone. Naoise Cautley

5thClass, G.K.N.S.

Diocesan Employment Bureau- Situated in Taney Parish Centre, it is ourhope that it will be of help to many who find themselves without work for avariety of reasons. Full details from the Rector.

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Diocesan Synod 2013 (From David Millar)The Archbishop began by acknowledging that the conventional church

often closed down change and spoke of the Church of Irelandsmembers living as Anglicans, but growing in Inter-Faith engagement,helping to break down barriers, some of which are internal. Early on aBill was introduced to replace the 21-year old financial plan. Current financialpressures quickly emerged. Some parishes in spite of their great need cannot affordcurates, while others found their assessments unduly burdensome. Even moreconcerning was the pressure under which Education labours. In spite religionsacknowledgement in the Constitution, secularisation creeps onward. This (notsectarianism) is the danger the countrys overwhelming Christianity faces - andthreatens community life. Ethics and morality may be taught through religion moreeffectively than all the regulation which follows from expensive reports on bullying.Visiting speakers included the Archbishop of Hong Kong. Next years diocese Synod

will be a one-day affair, thanks to an amendment to standing orders proposed by ourown rector, the Revd Niall Sloane which also will permit a reduction in parochialrepresentation and a rotation of venue.

Change everywhere - (but not we hope in the collection).

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Social&

Personal

A day in the life of . Nicky LogueGeneral Manager & Director of Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney

I have been fortunate and delighted to work as GeneralManager of this big busy hotel for over 9 years now. Thebusiness of the hotel is very diverse and we look aftermany guests from corporate to conference, leisure,weddings, dinners as well as the great support we get fromlocal residents in our restaurants , bars and fitness centre.My role involves managing, motivating and leading a team of

Managers who individually have responsibility for their departments. I also have toensure we are doing all that we can to drive sales and achieve budgets on the topline and most importantly on the bottom line. The Castle has a long tradition oflooking after our guests from all over the world very well and we continue to seewhat more we can do on a daily basis to improve upon our standards and guestcare. Feedback is very important to us and we love to get constructive feedbackwhich we act upon quickly.I am fortunate that no two days are the same which makes my job very interestingbut in many ways a Hotel Managers role is like a vocation as it is difficult to switchoff even on days off.

I work with an owner who is passionate about the business and together we workclosely with the team to develop, improve and grow the business. We continuallylook at future developments, refurbishment and explore new revenue lines andinnovative ideas.I am involved locally to drive tourism and currently I am Chair of Dalkey BusinessGroup and President of the Irish Hospitality Institute for a 2 year term which Ienjoy greatly.

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Sheep ThrillsMade in Ireland

A Killiney community group of textile loverssharing talents producing quality crafts

PLACE: THE CARRY HALL KILLINEY OPPOSITE FITZPATRICKS HOTEL (59 BUS)TIME: 11.00AM

Our community based textile group has restarted with great enthusiasm and with

lots of new ideas already put into operation .Sheep Thrills product will be sold locallyand given to selected charities for the homeless both at home and abroad.To facilitate those who cannot attend on Thursday mornings we plan to have anevening to share our ideas and to have extra people to help us with the demand. Soanyone interested please contact Joan@0872460078

Everyone is welcome, no rules, just turn up!

Admission 3-5. Some wool supplied


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Ladies GuildAt their October meeting the guild was shown a sample of Ken Browns antiquecollection. His witty and entertaining talk may have inspired one or two to takeup the hobby! Plans are underway for a trip to see The Mikado in the NationalConcert Hall in early November. The Guild will meet on Tuesday 12thNovember in the Carry Hall, the speaker will be Nigel Teggin who will talk onhis experiences of working for Irish Lights. Decembers meeting will be theAnnual Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 10th. New members are always welcometo Guild events.

Table TennisThe table tennis club meets every Monday at 8pm in theCarry Hall. If you are interested in trying out tabletennis, you would be very welcome (and we will evenlend you a bat!). For more information contact LindaFranck (086 8296029).

Service & SocialService and Social was held on Sunday 6th October. The group met for a shortservice of Holy Communion, followed by Afternoon Tea and a short trip to theRaces! Many thanks to Joan Whyte, Rosemary Teggin, Joan Millar, SylviaHurley, Roslyn Christie, Pam Taylor and Anne Pierpoint who helped with thedays preparations. The next gathering will be on Sunday 8th December at 3pmin the Carry Hall. Please contact Joan Whyte or the Rector for moreinformation.

Flower GuildThank you to all those who donated ordecorated for the Harvest ThanksgivingFestival. Our next major event isChristmasthe church will be decorated onSaturday 21st December. All gifts and helpersare greatly appreciated!

Killiney Diners ClubThe KWDs

At time of writing no date has been set for the next meetingof the club. Further expressions of interest or queries maybe addressed to Zandra Laing or the Rector.

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PARISH BAR B QOn Friday 20thSeptember over 50 parishioners and friends attended this wonderfulsocial occasion in the grounds of the Carry Hall which was especially decorated forthe event. Following drinks, food was served - a whole pig was devoured during thecourse of the evening!Sincere thanks are due to the organising committee - Paul OBrien, Zandra Laing andStefanie OBrien who put sterling work into what proved to be a great evenings fun.

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AROUND THE HOME

Thinking of Re-decorating?Redecorating your home is something you either love or loath. If youare one of those who prefers to do it yourself because of financialreasons or because you cannot find someone to do it for you, thenhere are some tips.

Remove as much furniture and belongings as possible.Cover all flooring and any remaining furniture with old sheets.Remove fittings where possible and use masking tape to protect those

remaining.Make sure that any electrical, gas or water services will not be effected by

your work.

Fill any cavities in walls & woodwork and then sand down to make thesurface smooth.Clean all surfaces in preparation for painting.Start on the ceiling, cutting into the edges with a small brush before painting

the main surface with either a large brush or roller as you prefer.On new woodwork use a primer followed by one or two undercoats as

necessary. For a perfect finish lightly sand with fine grade paper betweencoats.

Then paint the main side walls with two coats as necessary.Finally, paint all wood surfaces with your choice of top coat paint making

sure you have no drip marks.The most important part is in preparation and taking care of what you

are doing. Make sure the room is well ventilated to reduce paintodours. During the process enjoy copious cups of tea!

Bryan Burdett

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Congratulations to Ken and Heather Brown who recently celebrated theirSilver Wedding Anniversarywe wonder did Ken seize the opportunity tomake a new purchase for his collection?!


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Mini Bites ~ Lemon Slices (Makes 24)

Ingredients:170g/ 6 oz soft butter170g/ 6 oz caster sugar170g/ 6 oz self-raising flour2 eggsIcingFreshly grated rind of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemon110g/ 4 oz caster sugarAlso needed:

25.5 x 18 cm / 10 x 7 inch Swiss roll tin, well buttered.

Method:1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/ 350 DEGREES F / Gas 4.2. Put the butter, self-raising flour, caster sugar and eggs into a food processor and blend well.3. Spread contents evenly into the buttered tin. Bake in oven for 30-40 minutes,until golden brown in colour.4. Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for the icing. Immediately after removing thecake from the oven, cover with the icing.5. Allow to cool before cutting into slices. Shirley Bewley

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HarvestOur Annual Harvest ThanksgivingService was held on Sunday 6thOctober. The Preacher was the VeryRevd Dermot Dunne, Dean of ChristChurch Cathedral. The Family HarvestGift Service was in Holy Trinity onSunday 13thOctober at which the Revd

Canon Peter Campion (Chaplain to theKings Hospital School) preached, wewere also joined by the choir of Glenageary-Killiney National Schoolwho added a unique dimension to our worship and we are grateful tothem all for their contribution. Huge thanks to our Choirs, MusicDirector Frank Hughes, and the Flower Guild who decorated ourChurch with artistic flair and all who enhanced our worship during thisautumn season. Our preachers were warmly received and we thankthem for their words of wisdom!

Studentship in Religious Education

In order to encourage the teaching of Religious Education in secondaryschools in the United Dioceses, the Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Boardof Education offers at least one Studentship each year to a graduate in BiblicalStudies and/or Theological Studies or other suitably qualified person, who is amember of the Church of Ireland and who is interested in teaching ReligiousEducation or undertaking school chaplaincy work.The Studentship will make a payment to a suitable candidate in lieu of a feefor hours of Religious Education he or she teaches while studying for the PostGraduate Diploma in Education or chaplaincy training course if the candidateis not being paid a fee by some other body. A contribution towards thecandidates college fees for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education orchaplaincy training course will also be paid if the fees are not being paid by

some other body.

Applications are invited from graduates or those who expect to graduatenext Juneclosing date 31stJanuary 2014.

Application forms and further details may be obtained from Mrs. M. Dunne,Secretary, Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Board of Education, Southgreen,Kildare, Co. Kildare. Tel. 045 521229. Email: [email protected]
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Green FingersSeason of mists and Mellow Fruitfulness: Bill RussellOctober is a month in the garden which brings the lastburst of Summer Grandeur, and sees the gradual dyingback of many plants and shrubs. For a gardener itheralds in the Harvest, and the ripening of the crops.The use of many shrubs which are highly coloured suchas Liquidambar, Acers (Maple) or Itea will carry onright into the Winter. This is the time to purchase these shrubs - they will

become established by next year. The Acers need a sheltered part of thegarden, so avoid windy sites. This month is the time for Autumn floweringbulbs and corms and these purchased now will give a great display next year.Suggestions are miniature Cyclamens, which once established will seed happilyall over the garden and look lovely around trees or shrubs and will flourisheven in the driest places. Other choices can be Nerines or Colchicums, thelatter spring into flower without any leaves and look so fragile against the baresoil. The leaves appear after the flowers have faded, again once established willspread rapidly. It is a busy month for gardeners, for apart from setting Springbulbs, Narcissi (Daffodils, etc.) and in November, Tulips for Spring display, thework of cutting down and pruning shrubs has now commenced.

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Diocesan Synod 2013 (From David Millar)A new triennium promises refreshment for the General Synod, but thechairmanship of a new Primate in the middle of the three-yearparliamentary term heralds change, reflecting recent events from Rometo Canterbury. In May, Dr Clarke broke new ground by sharing thechair with other bishops.Most of the attendance out of 648 other members both lay and clericalhave spent much of their time at the annual meeting sitting and listening

until this year when all lay members were gathered into groups ofaround eight to discuss the role of bishops in a changing world.Another first was the passing into law of a Bill - initiated and proposedby our own Rector - extending the period in which Easter Vestrymeetings may be held.As is customary, many aspects of daily life in the island of Ireland areaddressed. One member feared a repetition of the Happanavarexperience, while another took issue with changes in primary education,and detailed discussion ensued regarding the proposed termination ofthe defined benefit clergy pension scheme regarding which similarfailures are sadly recorded in several financial, commercial and stateentities. However, in contrast to experience elsewhere it appears

unlikely that the retirement of its clergy will be compromised by theChurch of Ireland for the sake of making a profit.Frequently the age of membership arises, and this year was noexception. Of course one wants younger people, but there are practicaldifficulties in many instances in their finding the time. Also many peoplenow find themselves bound to retire up to five years later than whenthey set out in the world of remuneration.The Roman Catholic official clerical guest told a good story. He was at aschool and asked the class what they would like to be when they growup. The boys trotted out the usual ambitions pop-star, tv presenter,politician, and so on except for one who remained notably silent. Thepriest questioned him and eventually the boy said that he wanted to bepossible. What makes you say that? Well, came the reply, my parentssay that I am simply Impossible. May all of us be possible.

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