Parish Notices Sunday 19th August 2018
Rector’s Holiday Arrangements
The Douglas Clergy will cover pastoral emergencies from 1st August until 25th August. Telephone 021-4891539
Sunday Services:
19th August Morning Prayer-St John’s and St Mary’s. Preacher-Mr Tim Jackson
Wednesday Services in St Mary’s :
22nd August Holy Communion : The Revd Tony Murphy
PARISH OFFICE AUGUST OPENING HOURS :
Open Wednesday & Friday mornings 9:15-12:15
Mother’s Union Outing-Tuesday 4th September. Leaving St Mary’s Church at 11am. Visiting the Sam Maguire Bells in Dunmanway followed by afternoon tea and a garden walk at Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty. Cost €35 pp. Please contact Hilary on 086-3680513 if you would like to come. All welcome.
Where: Sheep’s Head Way, West Cork
When: 11.00am, Saturday 1 September 2018.
The Sheep’s Head Way is one of the most remote parts of Ireland, well-known for its laid-back way of life, friendly people and breath-taking scenery. So whether you’re already an intrepid trekker or want to try it for the very first time, taking part in the Sheep’s Head Hike is a great way to raise money for our global neighbours and challenge yourself at the same time. Registration : To save time on the day, we encourage participants to pre-register however, on-the-day registration is available from 11am at Kilcrohane community Hall. https://www.christianaid.ie/fundraising/sheeps-head-hike
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral will be hosting a Come and Sing Choral Evensong on Saturday 15th September.
Singers from across the diocese are encouraged to support this event and all abilities are most welcome!
There will be a rehearsal at 2pm and the service itself is at 5pm.
Tea and coffee will be served at 4.15pm. Music will follow shortly to those who reply.
Please let Peter Stobart know if you are planning on attending: directorofmusicsfb@gmail.com
FORWARD PLANNER
22nd August Holy Communion 10:30am St Mary’s Church
4th Sept Mothers’ Union Day out to Dunmanway 11am
13th Sept Friendship Club 11am Rectory
19th Sept Mothers’ Union Service 8pm St Mary’s Church
21st Sept Culture Night : Art Exhibition in Parish Hall
23rd Sept Blessing of Animals Service 11am St Mary’s Church
30th Sept United Harvest Service 11:15am St Mary’s Church
Preacher : Mr Keith Roberts
1st Oct Theological Book Circle 8pm Rectory
6th Oct Harvest Supper 7:30pm Canon McCrea Hall
7th Oct United Harvest Service 11:15am St John’s Church
Preacher : The Revd Edwin Hunter