ARCHIVE January, 2017
The Rector writes ‘Welcome to our United Service today when we remember the visit of the Holy Family to the Temple. A particular welcome to Conor (and all his family!) who has come today to be baptised. At Candlemas the saying is that we turn away from the Crib to face the Cross. This year […]
January 30, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes ‘We are in the middle of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is always held from 18th to 25th January each year. This year’s the theme is ‘Crossing Barriers’ and the content was prepared by the German Churches. We , that is, myself, Fr Pat Fogarty (Carrigaline PP) and Fr […]
January 23, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes ‘I noticed in this month’s Diocesan Magazine that the Bishop is asking whether it might be a good thing to restart the ‘Bishop’s Course in Theology’ in this diocese. I began my own theological journey in just such a way back in 2000 by completing the ‘Archbishop’s Course in Theology’ in Dublin […]
January 16, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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The Rector writes ‘A part of church history is the custom of blessing homes at the New Year. A family would hold a short service of prayer to ask God’s blessing on their dwellings and on all who live, work with and visit them. In this way, we invite Jesus to be a “guest” in […]
January 9, 2017 in Parish Notices by simon
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