Pew Sheet – 6th October 2024

The Revd Richard Dring writes ‘Our Diocesan Synod took place yesterday in Bandon Grammar school. This is an important annual event in the life of our Diocese. The Synod is in effect an AGM of our local Church and deals with matters concerning our Diocese and its governance. Synods within the Christian church have their origins in the formation of the early Church. In Acts Chapter 15 the details of the Council of Jerusalem can be found. This Council took place in AD 49-50 where the Disciples along with other key individuals in the early church debated whether Mosaic law applied to the gentiles. As we know the Council decided we did not have to follow Mosaic law. Our own Diocesan synod is concerned with the running of the Diocese through those we as members elect to the Diocesan Council, The Board of Education and other committees. We may think that this does not affect us as members of the parish seated here in Church today, but it does! We have an important input as we elect on a three cycle those who represent our parish at Synod. Those we elect then elect the members of many of the committees of our Diocese. The Diocesan Council is probably the most important as this is the group elected to be stewards of the finances and determine what the annual contribution from us all will be each year.

At Synod yesterday we review all the many aspects of the smooth running of our diocese for the previous year. While we may think we have no say, we do in the people we elect from our parish to serve on Synod for the three-year cycle.

Carrigaline Union has 5 elected representatives elected by us to represent our views and interests at the Diocesan Synod. This is where we have a voice! The representatives are: Helen Arnopp, Rowland Newenham, Lesley Roberts, Hilary Warren-Perry and Simon Woodworth who will represent us for Synods in 2023 to 2025. All serving clergy are expected to attend the annual Synod and should only be absent for exceptional reasons, the date of the meeting is set in advance so there is adequate notice. A book of reports summarising the work of the various committees is circulated to all synod members before the meeting.’

Peter Stobart will be running a Diocesan Come and Sing Evensong in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Saturday 19th October.

The rehearsal will be from 2pm and the service will be at 5pm with a break for tea at around 4.20pm. The music will include Stanford’s

Canticles in C (in this his anniversary year) and Charles Wood’s Never weather-beaten sail. Music will be provided on the day and singers of any ability are welcome. Please let him know directly at directorofmusicsfb@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Inaugural Howard Memorial Prize.

It is a great pleasure to announce the establishment of the Howard Memorial Prize which will consist of 10 organ lessons awarded annually to a successful candidate. The aim of the prize is to promote organ playing and to encourage involvement in and enhancing spiritual connection through church music.

Applicants should have minimum of Grade 5 piano standard. Lessons will be given by Ms Amber Kaier. The successful candidate will be presented with a Memorial Shield in church on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Those applying for consideration should contact

Mr Mark Howard markwhoward@eircom.net

by October 21st 2024 with a short video sample of a piano piece and a few words about the candidates themselves. These are solely for the teacher to make a selection. Best wishes to all.

Harvest Supper

We are looking forward to our Harvest Supper on Saturday 12th October in the Canon McCrea Hall.

Please let Millie Kingston 086 8091443 know if you can contribute a salad or dessert, or you can text Hilary Warren-Perry 086-2637137 (text only please)

Also please let us know if you are free to help set up the Hall beforehand or to help tidy up afterwards?

Henry Forbes has tickets for sale.

Many thanks for your support and generosity.

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Cork University Maternity Hospital

Annual Service of Remembrance

Friday 11th October 2024 7:30pm

Sacred heart Church,

Western Road Cork

Dates for your Diary

Friday 11th October

Youth Group Sleepout for Focus Ireland,

to sponsor follow the link, or talk to any of our youth leaders.

https://joinus.focusireland.ie/fundraisers/carrigalineunionofparishesyouthgroup

Saturday 12th October

Harvest Supper 7:30pm, Canon McCrea Hall

Sunday 13th October

Harvest Thanksgiving Services in both churches, a professional Parish Photo will be taken at the end of the Service. Sunflower Competition Results and Prizes.

Thursday 24th October

Exciting Parish Fundraiser Fashion Event Parish Hall with Emily ‘FashionablyFortyish’ details nearer the time but save the date!

Sunday 3rd November

Parish Gift Day

Saturday 16th November

Youth Group Bowling

Sunday 1st December

Tractor Run , details nearer the time but save the date!