Parish Notices Sunday 5th March 2017

The Rector writes ‘As you know, we are a Fairtrade Parish committed to using Fairtrade tea and coffee after Services and for Parish related meetings. We also try to use other Fairtrade products such as sugar, biscuits and fruit whenever we can and we promote Fairtrade during this Fairtrade Fortnight and indeed during the year whenever possible. The simple fact we need to get across to as many people as possible this Fairtrade Fortnight is that so many of the farmers and workers growing our food aren’t being paid fairly. Thousands of farmers in countries such as Malawi, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire all contribute to the tea, coffee and cocoa we enjoy here in Ireland. And yet many of those farmers are still living in poverty. If we think about the true human cost of exploitation, would we still make the same choices? We can change the way people think about trade and the products on our shelves – the Fairtrade movement is made up of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities for Fairtrade. Your actions help other shoppers to make choices that change the lives of farmers and workers.

Remember back when only ‘Odd’ people spoke about Fairtrade?

Now it is mainstream and really making a difference to peoples lives so keep up the good work!

See www.fairtrade.ie for more details’

FLOWERPOTS Hazel Fleury is looking for 6inch (& larger) Flowerpots. If you have any to pass on to her please contact her on 086-8157821.

Don’t Forget the Lenten Bible Study ‘God’s heart for Migrants’ starts on Wednesday 8th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.

Richard Kiely Trust fund. Richard was left paralysed after a motorbike accident in July 2016. A whist drive will be held in St Mary’s School Hall on Saturday 18th March at 8.30pm. Admission €5. Lots of raffle prizes on the night. Contact Henry Forbes for further information 087-2035000.

Social and Health Education Project (SHEP) is offering its Supporting Yourself as a Parent – Family Communication, 20 hour (8 week) course on Thursday mornings 10am to 12.30pm in The Granary, Blackrock, commencing 2^nd March. There is No Charge for the course. For parents of children of any age who are looking for support in staying connected with their children, guiding them as they develop and grow, supporting them through challenges and inspiring them with hope for their future. Contact 021 4666180 for information or to apply.

Coeliac Society of Ireland, Cork Support Group, will hold a meeting on Tuesday 7th March at 8pm in SMA Centre Wilton, Cork. Topic: Cooking demo and also discussion on upcoming event, future events, feed back session. Dietician in attendance. All Welcome. (€5 entrance fee)

A Leeside Fauré Three choirs from Cork, Galway and Rome will come together in the glorious North Cathedral, Cork, to perform Fauré’s Requiem and an eclectic mix of other choral favourites. Performed by Cork’s PfizerPfonics, Galway’s Dunmore Church Choir and Rome’s Coro Luigi Colacicchi on Saturday 1st April at 8pm. Featuring the acclaimed soloists: Mary Flaherty – Soprano, Gordon Garde – Baritone ,and Organist Richard Rudkins Tickets are available from Pro Musica, 20 Oliver Plunkett Street. 021-4271659

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

6th March Toddlers plus One 10am Parish Hall

Monday Club 3-5pm Parish Hall

8th March Holy Communion 10:30 St Mary’s Church

Evening Prayer 7:30 St Mary’s Church

Lenten Bible Study ‘God’s heart for Migrants’ 8pm Parish Hall

9th March Friendship Club 11am Rectory

12th March Choral Evensong 7pm St John’s

16th March St Patrick’s Eve Eucharist as Gaelige 7:30pm St Mary’s

18th March Banner Making Workshop 10am till 2pm Parish Hall

24th March Mother’s Union Ladies Candlelight Supper 8pm Parish Hall

31st March CAMEO 10.30 Monkstown Sailing Club

Random Notes CCXXV

Following on from the Notes of 5th February 2017 regarding St John’s Youth Club. …..

On Friday 16th March 1946 I called a committee meeting in Mr Garde’s house. Full committee present.

A note written to Miss R. Ranelow informing her that she was clashing a date with our pending Royal Navy fixture, brought a threatening letter by return which although addressed to me personally I felt I should put before committee and said I wouldn’t accept that letter.

Mr C. Garde said he had ok’d the date with Miss R. Ranelow!

As the Royal Navy hadn’t replied I was to write another letter stating if it wouldn’t inconvenience them would they play on the Friday instead otherwise we would play then on the Thursday and to pay it as an American tournament with 8 of our ladies.

Mr C. Garde to inform Miss R. Ranelow of this arrangement.

In our last meeting of the season a debate was decided: 11th April 1946.

“Science is more often used for evil purposes than good purposes.”

1st speaker for motion.. T. Mc Mahon

2nd Speaker for motion..Jim Roche

1st Speaker against.. C. Garde

2nd Speaker against.. Rob.

RCE

FLOWERPOTS Hazel Fleury is looking for 6inch (& larger) Flowerpots.

If you have any to pass on to her please contact her on 086-8157821

Don’t Forget the Lenten Bible Study

‘God’s heart for Migrants’ starts on Wednesday 8th 8pm in the Parish Hall

CMSI IMPACT Roadshow Event-Sunday 5th March at 3pm in

St Luke’s Parish Hall, Douglas. This is the ninth in our

current series ‘roadshow gatherings’ throughout Ireland, which are especially for friends and supporters of CMSI – and those with a more general interest in global mission. There will be a short (one hour) presentation from CMSI Staff, including stories from our partners, the latest news from the society and a brief introduction to our new Children’s Resource, Growing in God. There will also be a chance to enjoy some refreshments and chat with others from the CMSI family. All welcome.

A Leeside Fauré Three choirs from Cork, Galway and Rome will come together in the glorious North Cathedral, Cork, to perform Fauré’s Requiem and an eclectic mix of other choral favourites.

Performed by Cork’s PfizerPfonics, Galway’s Dunmore Church Choir and Rome’s Coro Luigi Colacicchi on Saturday 1st April at 8pm. Featuring the acclaimed soloists: Mary Flaherty – Soprano
Gordon Garde – Baritone ,and Organist Richard Rudkins

Tickets are available here online and from Pro Musica, 20 Oliver Plunkett Street. 021-4271659