Parish Newsletter July 2016 –
September 2016
Summer Concerts
Clonmel Union of Parishes
10th October - Concert in aid of Day Care
Centre, Cahir in St Paul's, Cahir
6th July – Iarla O Lioaird & Steve
Cooney – Ols St Marys : 8.00pm
7th July - “The Unthanks” - Old St Marys @
9.00pm
8th July -
Show in Old St Marys @ 9.00pm
8th July - “Passion of Joan of Arc” (film)
– Old St Marys @ 11.00pm
9th July -
Lisa Hannigan in Concdert @ 9.00pm
10th July - “The Henry Girls” @ 2pm
3rd August – The Koln Philharmonia will
play in old St Mary's.
27th August – RIAM Harpists Concert in Holy
Trinity, Fethard from 6-10pm
Garda Vetting – Like many other
compliance entities, this has now gone electronic! Our “Service Agreement” with
the RCB is now completed and I can invite potential member of the Safeguarding
Trust panel and other youth activities to apply for Garda Vetting!. Church
House is now the body that liaises with the Gardai and we do the recruiting,
make the initial decision as to who works with young people and ensure that the
application forms are completed correctly. The forms then go to the RCB and the
forms will be sent by them for Gardai for processing. It's all part of a more
rigorous application of child protection.
Rotas – We have rotas for flowers and cleaning in Old St
Mary's. There are a few gaps – volunteers, please! Please remember that
cleaning includes the church (including the vestry) and one brass plaque per
week. It is assumed that cleaning is done particularly in preparation for
Sunday worship. There are bins in the “kitchen” in Old St Mary's. Dead flowers
should be put in the bin and vases washed. Branches and foliage may be put in
the red tub.
Please do not
forget to clean, at least one wall plaque per month!
Harvest
Thanksgivings 2016
Sunday, 18th September –
Tullaghmeelan @ 3.30pm
Sunday, 18th September –
Holy Trinity, Fethard @ 7.30pm
Sunday, 25th September – St
Paul's, Cahir @ 7.30pm
Friday, 30
September – Old St Mary's, Clonmel @7.30pm
Envelope Scheme – This has a
double effect – you fill an envelope every week;
whether in church or not – the amount
is recorded and you will receive a receipt early in the following year. You
have a choice as to where your donation goes – Weekly collection which funds
the day-to-day running of our parish with its five churches (heat, light and
maintenance) and/or the Assessment. You indicate where your contributions are
to go.
At the end of the year, if you have
subscribed more than €250 and are an income tax payer, you will be offered the
opportunity to further maximise your giving by filling our a tax relief form
and benefitting your parish to a further €40 per €100 donated. This is a
government scheme designed to benefit charitable organisations; which we
are. Forty households already give in
this way and it has made quite a substantial difference to parish finances –
Thank-you!
You should know that if you visit
another church and put your envelope for that Sunday on the visited church's
plate, it will be creditted to that parish.
Holy Matrimony – Sarah Ryan, Fethard & Steve
Mascrod, Australia were married in Holy
Trinity Church, Fethard on 30th June 2016.The Rector was assisted by
Fr Denis O'Connor, Castleknock, Dublin and Canon Fr Tom breen, Fethard. Steve
is descended from the Langley family of Fethard and his great, great, great
grandmother in buried under the slab behind the organ in the church. The couple
plan to live in London. We wish them health, happiness and a long life
together!
Bereavement – We sympathise with the Outram family on the death of
Cliff, after
an
illness. He was cremated at the Island,
Cork. May he rest in peace.
We extend our
sympathy to the family and friends of Sam Taylor who died in a farming
accident. He was a native of Newcastle, UK. His remains will be repatriated to
the UK in the coming week.. A short service was conducted by the Rector in
Donoughoe's Funeral Home on Friday evening.
Fundraising
Meeting – In the
Rectory on Tuesday, 5th July @ 8.00pm – we need to do this, be
there!
Birthday Celebration – Bishop Michael celebrated the
Eucharist in Marlfield on Sunday, 29th May 2016. After worship, we
have Birthday cake, tea & coffee to celebrate Jessie Simpson's 90th
Birthday!
Baptisms &
Weddings – There are a number of these booked
for the coming
months and,
indeed for next year. You should speak to me & the Civil Registrar as early
as possible for weddings. We live in a multicultural world and sometimes
couples are required to complete rather more travel & paperwork than usual.
There is a growing custom of booking the reception venue before booking the
venue for the ceremony! Please, do not do it! There are couples who have come a
cropper!
Singing Group – This group will meet on 15th
& 29th July & 12th & 19th August
2016 in Old St Mary's @ 8.00pm – new
members always welcome – we are learning new hymns; especially from “Thanks
& Praise”.
Schools'
Service– What a wonderful day! Over 300
children from our area of the diocese, with teachers and helpers took part in
our Diocesan Schools' Festival Service. There was drama, poetry, readings, lots
of singing & an amazing “sermon” by Michael O'Meara, Diocesan Reader. It
was followed by lunch and, then activites, games and the icecream van!
Thank-you to Miss Wallace, Mrs Brennan, Joan, the parents and everybody who
helped!
Funky Kids – The pupils of the Parochial School put on this show
of dance and song. It was amazing; with some adults providing support. We have
some really talented youngsters who loved every minute of it. Well done!
Funday at Fethard – This took place on 12th
June and was a huge success; in spite
of the rain and
wind. The exhibition in the Tholsel of
fashion from waste was amazing. Thank-you to the parishioners who
provided refreshments.
Belle Voci – This lovely
choir had their end of season concert in Old St Mary's on
27th May 2016.
Commemoration – The Rector took part in the parade and
unveiling of a memorial plaque to those who were mobilised in Easter Week 1916.
They did not see service, but their training stood them well afew years later.
The Nieces and nephew of two of the 40 laid a wreath during the ceremony in
Emmet Place.
Course in Christian Studies – This is our
diocesan course in christian studies;
which is used to train people for lay
ministry. It is also used for those who wish to further their understanding of
their faith and to learn more baout it. There is a 3rd reason why
people might sign -up – those who have been thinking about the ordained
ministry of the Church. It is a good way to explore one's belief and, perhaps,
a call to ministry. We have one prospective candidate for the course at the
moment and, if there is anybody else who may wish to enquire further regarding
the course; speak to me.
Parochial Hall – The ceiling project has become a
more specialist job and, so will cost quite a bit more than anticipated. There
are few contractors who can do this job in Ireland anymore. So, it will take a
while to raise the extra cost.
Quinquennial Inspections – We are catching
up with these 5 yearly inspection of parish property. Some are taking a little
longer than usualwhere the architect is visiting for the 1st time.
Our turn will come in the coming months.
Green Flag – The 4th
flag, for travel, was raised before the school year ended. We now move on to
number 5!
Sunday Life -This is an hour-long programme on TippFm which is
broadcast
from 7- 8am on
Sunday mornings. It usually comprises music, reading and interviews. We keep it
light as most of our listeners have just woken up!
Your Prayers – Please remember those who are unwell,
at home & in hospital. At this time we need to pray, especially, for peace.
The terrorist must not paralyse us into fear and inaction. It is through the example of those
who show the love for each other, no matter who they are, what they have done
or what, particularly, they have done to us, that ultimately will bring to all
of us a beter, calmer and more peaceful life.
Whist Drives - New season begins on Friday, 9th September @
8.00pm sharp – so
hone
you whisting skills during the coming weeks!
The Regulatory
Authority – We have added one charitable trust
to the Church of Ireland block registration (on the advise of the Authority)
and I will be required to attach the accounts for that charity to our parish
accounts when they are submitted to the diocese – these accounts will not be an
actual part of our parish accounts! Yes, it's all rules, regulations,
compliance and accountability!
Greeting Cards – Greeting cards with pictures of all
our 5 churches are available in
each church at €2 each. The inside is blank to
facilitate personal greetings.
BBQ – This annual event will take place on Sunday, 3rd
July 2016 at the Rectory.
€15 per adult;
children free. Please bring a contribution towards salads & dessert. This year, we are supporting “C-Saw”; which
is a new initiative in William Street, Clonmel that seeks to help those who are
experiencing mental health issues. Part of the proceeds of the BBQ will go to
parish funds.
Ireland’s Ancient East Orientation
Signage – Mrs H Carter has volunteered to have her mobile number
put on display on our noticeboard at St Paul's so that visitors can have access
to St Paul's.
While Clonmel
and Fethard are not included in this initiative; might there be parishioners in
both these place who would be willing to have their names on the parish
noticeboards to provide such a facility?
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