Kilmacanogue

WOMEN’S DAY OF PRAYER

The World Women’s Day of Prayer ceremony was held in St Mochonóg’s Church last Friday night. This inter denominational service takes place locally between Enniskerry, Curtlestown, Glencree, Calary, Kilbride, Powerscourt and this year it was Kilmacanogue’s turn to host.

The theme of this year’s event was ‘All God’s Creation Is Very Good’ and it was written this year by the women in Suriname in South America. Anne O’Grady and Judy Cameron opened the service. It was based around God creating the world in seven days, so participants read from Genesis and described the lives of seven women who live in Suriname. Seven candles were lit on the altar. At one point, 10 women were standing on the altar as they awaited their part. St Mochonógs’ choir led lots of beautiful singing throughout the ceremony.

The new principal in Kilmacanogue National School, Niamh Murray, spoke about inspirational women, including Sister Consilio of Cuan Mhuire, Maria Edgeworth, Saint Therese of Lisieux and Saint Brigid. Máiréad Murphy lead a guided

A very special day is coming up in Kilmacanogue this Friday (16th) as the children of sixth class in Kilmacanogue NS will make their confirmation at 11 a.m.

Best wishes goes to Abigail Blackbyrne, Josh Cahill, Jack

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