Joan Millar sent us this update:
We want to give the congregation an opportunity to feel really involved in our Eco-Congregation Ireland journey. We have put in place for each organisation in the parish a ‘Thought/Prayer for the Month’ to realise their contribution in making others aware of ecology, environment and climate change, and what they can do within the Parish to help.
In October, we started with Sheep Thrills, a community Textile group. Their thought was:
“Dear Lord, we pray for all craft lovers that they may share their skills and talents to make garments for the homeless and less fortunate in Ireland and in the wider global community. We thank you Lord for our community group Sheep Thrills and pray we will be able to continue to help and support the less fortunate. Amen.”
In November it was the turn of the Gardening Group:
“There is a time for work and a time for rest. Our gardens are resting after a long and productive season. Nature is reminding us that we should follow their example and slow down, take time for reflection, and gather our strength for the seasons of growth and bloom to come. O God, we thank you for the sleep of winter, the rebirth of spring, the glory of summer, and the abundance of autumn. Help us through our gardening activities to protect Nature in all its forms during all seasons. Amen.”
In December the Choir will contribute their prayer/thought. This initiative will continue all next year with our other organisations, including KWD-Diners Club, Flower Guild, Ladies Guild, Y Club (Men’s Club), Silk (Ladies Group), Table Tennis Club, and Sunday Club. Other groups such as the Bible Study Group, and Service & Social group may also like to contribute. Individuals who are not in a Parish club can also contribute if they wish.
By asking each organisation and individual parishioners to think about ecology by writing a prayer or thought about same, engages them with these critically important issues and hopefully unites everyone in Holy Trinity Killiney with the common purpose of caring for our environment and everything in it.