Parish Notices Sunday 23rd November 2014

The Rector writes ’Welcome to the very last service of this Liturgical Year A. Next week is Advent Sunday, the beginning of Year B of the Lectionary Cycle (which determines what part of the Bible is read on a given Sunday), it is also a 5th Sunday and so we will be joining together at 11am in St Mary’s for a United Advent Service to celebrate the beginning of Advent. We will also have a Wholeness & Healing Service at 7pm in St John’s that day. A reminder to put your name down today for a date for the Posada if you plan on being involved in the journey of Mary, Joseph & the Donkey around the parish homes before they arrive back in time for Christmas Eve’s 4pm ‘Carols around the Crib’ Service.

I would also like to let you know that there is a special Advent Booklet available from BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship) if anyone would like to join me during this Advent period. It consists of daily reading a specific passage from scripture along with some notes beginning 1st December. I will only print as many copies of this as is needed so please let me know if you would like one before next Wednesday 26th at the latest. ’

Christmas Craft Fayre St. Marys National School are holding their annual Fayre on November 29th & 30th in Carrigaline GAA Hall. Do pencil these dates into your diary. There will be a wide range of art, craft and gift stalls, a raffle, café, fun for children. A great place to purchase Christmas gifts!

CHRISTMAS BAKING/HOME PRODUCE Last year Mother’s Union baked and helped with items for the home produce stall at the Carrigaline Christmas Fayre enabling it to be one of the most successful stalls of the weekend. St. Mary’s NS Parents’ Association have approached us again this year to see if we can help out. your contributions will be welcome from 10.30am on each day. Thank you very much to all who can help out in this way. It is really appreciated.

Monkstown Home Group Tuesday 25^th November at Liz Hanna’s house. The one after next is on Tuesday 9^th December at Hilary Warren-Perry’s house; the home group will reconvene then in January 2015. Newcomers most welcome.

BOOK OF REMEMBERING If you would like to write in the name of anyone who has been a major part of your life and who has died, there is now a parish book, where you can write in the name along with their birth date and the date of their death. While it is not usual in Anglican theology to pray for our departed family and friends, it is very much a part of our tradition to truly remember and value the role they played in our lives.

BISHOPS’ APPEAL EBOLA RETIRING COLLECTION baskets will remain at the back of the Churches until the end of November. Then all the monies collected during the month will be sent to Bishops’ Appeal in Dublin. Thank you for your support.

Owenabue Garden and Flower Club, Carrigaline will have their “Christmas Gala Demonstrations” given by Diane Gallagher tomorrow Monday 24 November at 8 pm. in the St Mary’s School hall, Carrigaline, Teas and snacks served. Tickets €10 available at the door. Visitors always welcome. Enquiries to 086 3222615.

NEXT WEEK

Nov 24th Toddlers plus One Group 10am Parish Hall

Monday Club 3pm Parish Hall.

Nov 25th Monkstown Home Group 8pm. Liz Hanna’s home

Nov 26th Midweek Eucharist 10.30am St Mary’s

Nov 29th & 30th St Mary’s School Parents’ Association Christmas Craft Fayre GAA Hall. 11am-6pm

Nov 30th United Advent Service 11am St Mary’s

Service of Wholeness and Healing 7pm in St John’s

FORWARD PLANNER

Dec 3^rd Lectio Divina 8pm Parish Hall

Dec 14^th Sunday School Cake Sale in Parish Hall after 11am Service

Dec 21^st 9 Lessons & Carols Service 4pm in St John’s Church