Parish Notices 10th June 2012

The Rector writes…”As I have almost reached my 6th Month Anniversary here in Carrigaline (tomorrow 11th June),  I have been re-reading the wonderful Parish Renewal Initiative which was prepared by many of you in the Parish before I arrived.  I’m sure you will remember that there were 10 key headings:    Welcome,  Worship,  Fellowship,  Leadership,  Finances,  Fundraising,  Communication,  Outreach,  Youth,  Seniors and Buildings.   I do feel that we are moving along on all of these identified areas and I look forward to meeting with the Renewal Team after the summer to re-examine what was suggested, to see what has already been accomplished and to prioritise what still needs to be done.  I will keep you all updated on what is happening in this area.  Paraphrasing what a certain political party used to say ‘A lot done, a lot more to do’ but I feel that we are definitely getting there!

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZEGIVING AND PARISH PICNIC this morning. The picnic will be in the Rectory grounds after the service in St Mary’s. People can bring their own picnic lunch, flasks and rugs to sit on. If the weather is bad, we will transfer everything to the Church hall.

CHORAL EVENSONG this evening at 7pm in St John’s, Monkstown. Anthem -”When Love is Found”, arranged by David Haas.  All welcome!

HOLY COMMUNION every Wednesday in St Mary’s Church at 10.30am. All welcome.

PRAYER REQUEST SHEETS are at the back of both churches.

INTERCESSIONS IN CHURCH this morning are led by Joy Keeffe. If you would like to be involved in doing prayer intercessions at our church services, please contact the Rector.

SUMMER FETE Saturday 23rd June. 10am to 2pm. Books, Bric-a-Brac, Plants, Country produce, Café &home baking, Toys, Bouncy Castles, Kids Entertainment and fantastic raffle! Mark this date in your diary now to ensure that this year’s event is as successful as previous years.

THEOLOGICAL BOOK CIRCLE At the last meeting, the book ‘The Year of Living Biblically’ by A.J. Jacobs was chosen for our next gathering. A great summer read and we will chat about it in the Rectory at 8pm on 29th August. Those of you who ordered the book through the Rector should contact her as she now has the copies (11.40 each).

BALLINABOY CHURCH was deconsecrated c.1963, but is still part of the Carrigaline Union of Parishes. The rector and some members of the congregation recently visited the church and graveyard near Ballinhassig. See how they got on by viewing pictures on the website under the “Gallery” page — www.carrigalineunion.org.

BISHOPS’ APPEAL A reminder to any family who still have the Lenten Bishops’ Appeal box to please return it to the Rector. Thank you.

SCHOOL BARBECUE St Mary’s School Parents’ Association Barbecue 6 – 8pm , Wednesday 27th June in the School grounds. Tickets are available from any of the Parents’ Association (10 euro per family)

INVITATION  TO WEST CORK The Revd Trevor and Oriel Lester have kindly invited the parish to join them in their Rectory in Altar, Toormore for a Barbeque at 6pm on 22nd July and then join with their parish to attend an Evensong in St Brendan’s Church Crookhaven where Elaine will be preaching the Epilogue. We will be hiring a bus so we need to know how many people are interested. Please contact the Rector.

THE SEXTONS COTTAGE in St John’s, Monkstown is being renovated during the summer months.  While works are being carried out, the entire church site will be locked from 6pm and 8am weekdays and over the weekend.  Access may be arranged by contacting the parish office or calling Jonathon Fleury.

JUNIOR CHOIR  We hope to start up a Junior Choir who will sing and play at the All Age Service. The weekly practices in the Church Hall will begin in mid September, with a day and time to be confirmed later.  Contact the Rector or Hilary Dring if you would like to help in any way with this initiative or if your child would be interested in taking part.

TEA-TIME TREATS Mothers Union 125th anniversary recipe booklet available at the back of the church  – €4.

CHAMPIONS! Children’s Holiday Club, a joint venture between Carrigaline and Crosshaven Church of Ireland parishes, will be held in St Mary’s Church Hall, Carrigaline from 10am until 2pm on Wednesday 4th July. It will cost 10 euro per primary school child. The club will use the analogy of the Olympic Games to explore how Jesus ‘ran the race’ for God. Spaces are limited so please contact the rector, the Revd Elaine Murray at 087-2363100 to secure a place.

JUST FOR GIRLS A day of crafts, games, stories and much more for girls aged 5 -12 in the Ardfallen Centre on 16th June from 11.00 – 3pm.  contact Jacqui Wilkinson.