St Mary’s 200
Our Bicentennial year at a glance
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February 2023
Tuesday 7th 7:30pm
Opening Service in St Mary’s Church, Preacher: the Rt Revd Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne & Ross. Rededication of the recently renovated Parish Hall and dedication of the 4 Gospels Book in memory of the late Vivienne Sharpe. Choir : The Vicars Choral
Saturday 18th 1pm
Parish Auction in Canon McCrea Hall, St Mary’s School, Waterpark Auctioneer Stuart Cole.
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th
Parish Retreat to Mount St Anne’s Laois. Leader Dr Anne Francis
March 2023
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th Bicentenary Photo Exhibition
April 2023
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th
Dorothee Roberts Exhibition of Paintings
May 2023
Sunday 14th May in both churches
The amazing customised St Mary’s Church Chocolate Bar will go on sale this month. 4 euro. Please contact the Rector if you would like to buy more than will be available at the back of the churches
June 2023
Saturday 24th 11am till 3pm
Parish Fête and Mid-Summer Garden Party, with St Nicholas Band in attendance, in St Mary’s School and grounds
July 2023
Friday 14th till Sunday 16th
Flower Festival in St Mary’s Church Theme: ‘Flowers through the Ages’
Opening Service at 7:30pm on Friday 14th, followed by Wine & Cheese in the Parish Hall
Open Saturday 15th 10am till 5pm and Sunday 16th 2pm till 5pm for viewing. Teas & Coffees served in the Parish Hall
We hosted a group of 20 people from our link Parish of Perton in the UK.
August 2023
Sunday 27th
Family BBQ after Sunday Service in St Mary’s Church grounds.
September 2023
Saturday 23rd 7:30pm
Musical Evening in St Mary’s Church. Refreshments in the Parish Hall
Sunday 24th 11am
Animal Blessing Service in St Mary’s Church (with an outdoor pen for farm animals)
October 2023
Saturday 7th
Harvest Supper & Ceilidh in Canon McCrea Hall, St Mary’s School, Waterpark.
November 2023
Friday 24th 7:30pm
Play/Pageant in St Mary’s Church.
December 2023
Sunday 3rd
Tractor Run
Friday 15th 7:30pm
Community Carol Service in St Mary’s Church with the Carrigaline Singers , followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Parish Hall
Friday 15th (after Carol Service) till Sunday 17th
Nativity/Crib Festival in Parish Hall
January 2024
Friday 19th 7:30pm
Launch of ‘History of St Mary’s Church’ Book (edited by Lesley Roberts and produced by Gandon Editions) by Dr Alicia St Leger in the Parish Hall. Dorothee Robert’s wonderful Painting of St Mary’s Church was raffled on the night and the Church Silver Plate was on display.
February 2024
Sunday 4th after the 11am Service
An Oak tree to remember the Bicentennial year was planted and a Time Capsule was buried.
Wednesday 7th 7:30pm
Closing Evensong Service, The Rt Revd Dr Paul Colton. Preacher was the Archbishop of Armagh preacher, the Most Revd John McDowell. The Choir of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral sang and 27 children from St Mary’s School sang a specially commissioned piece written by Mr Peter Stobart for the occasion. The Dedication of the Reredos, Credence Table and the Bicentennial Quilt took place during the Service. An Oak tree was planted by the Bishops in the Churchyard after the Service to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Rt Revd Dr Paul Colton becoming bishop of Cork, Cloyne & Ross. All this was followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall
