Parish Notices Sunday 18th June 2017

The Rector writes ’As an Eco Congregation, we were delighted to welcome the Motions put forward at our Diocesan Synod last week which highlight the need to think and actually DO something about the Environment. The 5th Mark of Mission as defined within the Anglican Church is ‘To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth’ and the Motion which passed unanimously ’Requests the Diocesan Council to facilitate consideration throughout the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross of practical ways to give effect to this fifth of the Five Marks of Mission in every aspect of ministry and mission in the Diocese’ ……. I have underlined the words ‘give effect’ …time to get cracking ! ‘

THANK YOU Jean Buttimer writes; ‘This is just a short note to say a big, big thank you to all who supported my Coffee Morning which was held in the Rectory last week in aid of the Time for Tilara Fund. Tilara is a 6yr. old little girl who has to undergo an operation in the USA. A total amount of 1116 Euro was raised.’

Live streaming The Church Wardens in St Mary’s are conducting a survey with regard to parishioners’ thoughts, suggestions or comments about Live Streaming of Services as the Select Vestry are in the process of writing a Protocol on Live Streaming..… do talk to Clodagh & Hilary.

Work party in the Rectory garden is scheduled for Saturday June 24th at 10am and volunteers are needed! Please let the Church Wardens know if you would like to be involved.

KEY HOLDERS We are currently updating our list of Key Holders for St Mary’s Church and Parish Hall. If you have a key for either of these Premises, please let Christine in the office know.

EXHIBITION-Special Exhibition & Sale of Work by the O’Hara Family Exhibition featuring landscape oil paintings and prints by Anna O’Hara, botanical porcelain sculptures and prints by Patrick O’Hara, and contemporary prints by Rachel O’Hara McAree. 17th – 27th June.11am – 6pm each day Manor House, Currabinny, Carrigaline, P43 T268 (Mob. 087-417-4653) (Parking by Currabinny pier, wheelchair parking only at the house.) Proceeds of exhibition in aid of Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Full catalogue may be found on www.ohara-art.com. In parallel there will be a GARAGE SALE of art / craft items, books (incl. art & botanical books), furniture and lots more. Proceeds of garage sale in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Carrigaline Citizen Information Centre, Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre, Church Rd. We are a Free, Confidential, Advice and Advocacy Service on all Rights/Entitlements and Benefits. Open: Tues., Wed., Thurs 10:00am – 1:30pm. Telephone Number 0761 07 6940 No Appointment necessary.

Grow It Yourself The Passage, Glenbrook & Monkstown Group welcome guest speaker Gary Barirscale from Cork Chilli Company on Thursday 22 June 2017 for a talk about growing Chilli plants hydroponically. Meeting at Hazlehurst House, Castle Terrace, Monkstown at 7:30pm. To reserve a place contact 086 2405573 or email: pgmgrowityourself@gmail.com. €5 entry fee.

Summer Holiday Club 17th –21st July. Application forms now available in the Parish Office.