Advent Prayers

Following on our weekly ecumenical Compline in Lent, we are continuing to pray together during Advent. Once again, the weekly services will alternate between Old St. Mary’s and the church of the Resurrection. Our first service took place on 4th December and although there was a small attendance, those who took part appreciated the opportunity to pray as a community.

Night out at the Theatre

Twenty parishioners had a night out at the theatre on 30th November. St. Mary’s Choral Society production of “Into the West” was most enjoyable. We look forward to doing this again in the Spring.

Memorial Service

The parishioners of Holy Trinity, Fethard gave thanks for the life of Wyndham Hughes on 30th November. Wyndham and his Mum, Mrs Joan Johnstone, have very generously given Holy Trinity enough money to complete the repairs and renovations on the church. We are deeply grateful to them.

Old St. Mary’s

Following an inspection of roof areas that have been letting in water, the Select Vestry are initiating the necessary repairs. Our plans for the renovation of the hall are progressing well.

Remembrance

The chaplains of South Tipperary General Hospital organised a Mass for those who had
died in the hospital during the year on 28th November. The attendance was
overwhelming.

5th Sunday

Our 5th Sunday Service on 30th November took the from of an Advent Carol Service. The children sang one of the songs from their Christmas musical and parents and children read the readings. Penny Nash read her poem on Creation and the other children read the prayers they wrote in school over the last month.

Coffee Time November 2008

This was an unexpected success. Parishioners dropped in on 15th November for a cup of coffee and a chat and left donations for our hall restoration fund. We’ll being doing this again!

Clonmel Charter Celebrations

Clonmel received a charter from James I on the 14th November 1608 and on the same day 2008 Clonmel Borough Council celebrated the 400th anniversary of this event with a special meeting and civic reception. This charter gave the Borough council the right to impose taxes and levies on the citizens of Clonmel. The invited guests, Mayor and Councillors met at the Main Guard and processed to the town hall along Mitchell Street, which was lined with people wearing costumes of the time of James I. The mayor was met with a fanfare of trumpets at the Town hall and the special meeting followed. Mr Michael Ahearne gave a brief talk on the twenty-one charter granted to Clonmel and, then, members of Siamsa Cois Siuire treated us to a recital of words and music from the reign of James I. Most of the pieces were composed and written by local poets and musicians. This was a real treat!