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The Rector writes ‘We are now in the season of Epiphany, when we remember the coming of the wise men with gifts to the Holy Infant. I have no doubt that we have all had our share of gifts, given & received, in the last couple of weeks. I would like to remind you of […]
January 9, 2023 in Parish Notices by Rector
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The Rector writes ‘Well, we are finally joining the 21st century and installing a Card Reader in St Mary’s Church. Many of you have said that it would be nice to have an alternative to cash as a way of giving in church. So often nowadays I find I don’t have cash in my pocket. […]
December 19, 2022 in Parish Notices by Rector
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The Rector writes ‘We get to light the Pink Candle this morning, the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Rejoice Sunday. And as I have been telling you now for 11 years, appropriately this was the day I was instituted in Carrigaline Union, funnily enough the 3rd Sunday of Advent that year was also 11th […]
December 12, 2022 in Parish Notices by Rector
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The Rector writes ‘As most of you are aware, our parish has been on a journey to be considered a ‘Church of Sanctuary’ over the last 18 months or so. We are now to be given this accreditation at next Sunday’s 11am Service. A representative from Places of Sanctuary Ireland, Br Kevin Mascarenhas , who […]
December 5, 2022 in Parish Notices by Rector
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The Rector writes ‘ As teacher’s diaries begin in September instead of January, Clergy diaries begin today, Advent Sunday! I suppose you could say that today is the Church’s New Year’s Day! It’s when we begin again to tell THE story of our faith. During this season of Advent, we wait in longing expectation of […]
November 28, 2022 in Parish Notices by Rector
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