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Revd Norman McCausland Instituted

Friends and family of the new rector came to join the celebration and included members of Holy Trinity Parish in Killiney, where Norman had been sexton. The parish JAM Club had prepared a welcome banner, filled with hand prints of all the children.

The sermon was given by Canon Cecil Mills, former rector of Holy Trinity, Killiney. He said that Norman brought to the parish a wonderful variety of gifts and talents.

among these will be what will happen here in this church and in Coolock every Sunday and every occasion of worship. His knowledge of liturgy and music, and a flair with both, will give you something to look forward to on a Sunday morning… His pleasant manner with people and an innate competence, as well as common sense, should ensure the smooth running of the various parish events and boards and meetings," Canon Mills said.

Referring to the new rectors' skill as an organiser and producer of amateur dramatics and musicals, the preacher said parishioners could have plenty to look forward to. Added to this are his knowledge of gardening and creativity. However, he warned parishioners that their rector would not be able to do everything alone. "He will need the help of many if these things are to be done, but you can be aware there is a wonderful well of resources that is being made available to you as parishes here this evening," Canon Mills stated.

He added that the rector took on his new role during times that were difficult for the Church. "The times are surely challenging, and the challenges come in many forms. One of the challenges is to hold on to our integrity – that we are what we should be – the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Then there is the challenge to community, that in these days of so much immigration into our country, we are a welcoming and accepting community – not always easy when there so many cultural divisions among us, but always our doors and our communities and our hearts must be open to welcome the African, the Asian, the person of a different social background, the person of a different sexual orientation. We must accept all of them as equal children of God. As our St Andrew's epistle said, 'There is no distinction; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to those who call on him.' This is highly likely to take us out of our comfort zones, but if we fail in this, we cease to be the Church and become mere social clubs," he said.

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