ARCHIVE March, 2017
The Rector writes ‘ Here is the Immigrant’s Creed I read aloud last week as we rang the Bells. Many of you had asked me for it.’ I believe in Almighty God, who guided the people in exile and in exodus, the God of Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon, the God of foreigners […]
March 27, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes ‘ The Dean of Waterford, Maria Jansson recalls how a couple of years ago a well organised fascist demonstration was set up in the area surrounding Vasteras Cathedral in Sweden. As the rally began, with swastikas and hate-filled speeches, the doors of the cathedral were closed and the cathedral bells tolled loud and […]
March 20, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Revd Tony Murphy writes “ For the past 5 years Carrigaline Union has been kind enough to include a bilingual service of Holy Communion on the Eve of St Patricks Day in St Mary’s Church. While the celebrations in the secular world focus on parades, celebrations and a mixture of commerce and politics , […]
March 13, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes ‘As you know, we are a Fairtrade Parish committed to using Fairtrade tea and coffee after Services and for Parish related meetings. We also try to use other Fairtrade products such as sugar, biscuits and fruit whenever we can and we promote Fairtrade during this Fairtrade Fortnight and indeed during the year […]
March 6, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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