Parish Notices Sunday 9th December 2012
The Rector writes ‘Compassion is often understood to be ‘pity’ but in reality, compassion is the ability to endure along with someone else, to be able to put ourselves in their shoes, to feel their pain as if it were our own. Compassion is summed up in the words of Jesus when he asked us ‘to love one another as I have loved you’ (John 15:12). I am writing these words on the day the Budget is to be announced. We need to be aware of each other’s need in these difficult times. Some people are suffering very badly at the moment and we need to be alert to their distress. St Theresa of Avila wrote the following prayer in the 16th century which reminds us that we are the eyes, hands and feet of Jesus – for if we don’t help others in his name, then who will?’
No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks Compassion on this world, Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good, Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, Yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world. Christ has no body now on earth but yours.’
TODDLERS PLUS ONE GROUP continues on Monday, December 10th. This group of Toddlers plus ‘one’ (Mum/Dad/Minder) meet each other in St Mary’s Church Hall from 10am ‘till 12 for playtime and chats with a cup of tea/coffee thrown in. Contact the rector for details or just turn up!
MONDAY CLUB GROUP also continues on Monday, December 10th. Adults who are free from 3pm to 5pm on Mondays are invited to St Mary’s Church Hall for a cup of tea/coffee. Our aim is to gain a little knowledge from each other as we chat. We are currently looking at how to use the internet and other computer stuff. Contact the rector for details.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICE 10.30am every Wednesday in St Mary’s Church. The first Wednesday of each month will have special prayers for the work of the Mothers’ Union followed by refreshments after the Service. All Welcome.
JUNIOR CHOIR meets in St Mary’s Church from 6.30 to 7.15pm each Thursday night. All school going children welcome. Contact the rector or Hilary Dring for more details.
ST JOHNS HOME GROUP meets at fortnightly intervals. The group is using the Crossway Bible Guide “Discovering Luke’s Gospel” by Simon Jones (1999), Leicester and is available to purchase at €6.
If anyone can help with decorating St Mary’s church for Christmas please come on Saturday 15th December at 10am. Contact Caroline Bateman 086-1098573 for further information.
Mothers’ Union and Friends Christmas Lunch – Tuesday, 11th December at 12.30 in Hassetts Restaurant in Crosshaven. Please contact Hilary Dring 086-3680513/4378439 to confirm your attendance. We need numbers by the 7th December. ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US!!!
Would Mothers’ Union members who wish to make an donation to the Overseas Fund this year please give it to June Hosford or Val Andrew. Latest date for doing so is the 11th December at our Christmas Lunch. Thank you.
Parking in Carrigaline. Please be careful not to block the entrance to the Church when you are parking outside St Mary’s Church. Someone who finds it difficult to walk was unable to get into the Church Grounds a couple of weeks ago. If parking is tight on Church Road, please do come around to the Rectory and park as there is plenty of room in the Rectory garden.
Alzheimer Society SATURDAY CLUB- A Celebration of Christmas Carols with the Monkstown Chamber Choir and the Choir of St. Patrick’s 3rd Cub Scouts 15th December 2pm to 4pm at the Bessboro Day Care Centre, Bessboro, Blackrock. Light Refreshments Provided. For further information please telephone 497 2504.
Garryduff Sports Centre Rochestown (Tel: 021-4891978) welcomes you to a Christmas Family Fun Day on Sunday 16th December – 2pm-6pm – Books, Toys, Cakes, Face painting, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies, Santa’s Grotto – Adult’s €2.00 Children FREE!
A walking group meets on a Monday morning at 11am in the car park opposite the Bosun in Monkstown. It is open to everyone and for all levels of fitness. The emphasis is on fun and friendship. Further details by contacting Sandra Mc Loughlin on 087 1315393 or sandiemcloughlin@gmail.com.
The Theological Book Circle met on Wednesday 15th to discuss the Philip Yancey book. All were agreed that it was a great book, easy to read but very profound and thought provoking. The new book chosen is ‘Christianity with Attitude’ by Giles Fraser (Canterbury Press Norwich 2007 ISBN 978-1-85311-782-4) and we meet at 8pm in the Rectory on Thursday 31st January to discuss. All welcome.
Wanted: A temporary part-time childminder. Hours vary each week due to shift work. Possibly 7-9am max 2 days a week. 13.50 till latest 20.30 max 2 days a week. If shifts fall on a weekend may be no work that week. If any child sick on a work day may need collection from school or minded for school hours. Mainly afternoons are Tuesday to Thursday. 3 children in infant room and 1 in sixth class. Driving essential. Contact no. 0834208090.
EAPPI Don’t forget to pray for Kate Cargin as she experiences day to day life as an Ecumenical Accompanier in the West Bank. You can find out more about Kate in Palestine by going to her blog site at www.kateinpalestine.wordpress.com. We will get a chance to meet her in person when she comes to speak to us at our services on February 17th 2013.
Allotments For Rent-Join Carrigaline Allotment Group at Thompson’s Farm, Aghamartha, (near Carrigaline, on the Fountainstown Road). Grow your own veg and fruit, enjoy the exercise, half and full plots available. Call or text 087 7090899 to arrange a viewing.
FORWARD PLANNER
Dec 10th Toddlers Plus One 10am in St Mary’s Church hall Monday Club 3pm in Church Hall.
Dec 13th Junior Choir at 6.30pm in St Mary’s Church.
Dec 19th Carrigaline Community Carol Service at 7.30pm in our sister parish of Our Lady and Saint John.
Dec 23rd Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols in St John’s Church, Monkstown. 4pm.
Dec 24th Carols around the Crib in St Mary’s Church. 4pm.
Jan 31st Theological Book Circle. The Rectory at 8pm
2013 dates for your diary
March 1st World Day of Prayer at 8pm in St Mary’s.
May 17th –19th Pentecost Flower Festival in St Mary’s Church
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Thompson’s Farm, Aghamartha, (near Carrigaline, on the Fountainstown Road). Grow your own veg and fruit, enjoy the exercise, half and full plots available. Call or text 087 7090899 to arrange a viewing.
$? TL(^@?^-latin-font-family: “Gill Sans MT Light”;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;language:en-IE; mso-ansi-language:en-IE’>Parking in Carrigaline. Please be careful not to block the entrance to the Church when you are parking outside St Mary’s Church. Someone who finds it
difficult to walk was unable to get into the Church Grounds a couple of weeks ago. If parking is tight on Church Road, please do come around to the Rectory and park as there is plenty of room in the Rectory garden.
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