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Service of Dedication at Straffan Church
SERVICE OF DEDICATION AT STRAFFAN CHURCH
22 January 2004
The Most Reverend Dr John Neill, Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough and his wife Betty, were warmly welcomed by the Rector, The Rev Ann Wooderson when they visited Straffan Church for a special Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving on Friday, 16 January 2004.
Archbishop Neill dedicated gifts to the Glory of God including a new chancel carpet, purchased from a legacy left to the church by Mrs Joan Stronge and carved oak chancel handrails donated by Mrs Kate Bagwell in memory of Poppy Hill.
Rev Ann Wooderson said: ?Joan?s husband Canon Cecil Stronge was rector of Straffan some years ago and Poppy was a very well known parishioner and highly regarded village resident.?
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