Singing Group –

Friday, 20th July & Friday 3rd August & in Old St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Mary St. Clonmel @ 8pm
New voices are always welcome –whether you want to sit near the organ or not! We practise well known hymns etc and learn new ones – the addition of bass/alto etc would enhance our efforts!

Concerts and events

Saturday, 7th July – Concert with Lizl Attl in Old St Mary’s, Clonmel as part of the Junction Festival

Sunday, 19th August – Walled Town day in Fethard with medieval parade & fun and
teas for parish funds in the grounds of Holy Trinity.

Friday, 24th August - the Inn Trail with music and medieval fun – Clonmel


Saturday, 25th August
Liam O’Maonlai
(formerly of Hot House Flowers)
will be in concert in Old St Mary’s Church of Ireland Parish Church, Mary St,. Clonmel at 6.30pm on this evening
the concert will be followed by a bbq in the church grounds
that in turn will be followed by a Pageant on the River.
€25 FOR CONCERT & BBQ
pageant free, but you will need to be at the river early (10pm-11pm

Sunday, 9th September – Antiques Roadshow ( Irish & local version) in Fethard.

Wednesday, 17th October – Catherine Leonard & Hugh Tinney in concert in Old St Mary's Clonmel


Other fundraisers in planning stage – Art Auction & Concert with Banna Cluain
Meala

Trinity Sunday, 3rd June 2012 –

On this day, two replicas of a set of three statues representing the Trinity were displayed at Holy Trinity Church. The originals, of which there are three statues, are in the National Museum. Young people in the secondary school have made a new replica of the third figure.

Tullaghmeelan –

The next stage of work on the organ will be done in the coming weeks.

Members of the Parochial School Board of Management: - A reminder –

Members of the Parochial School Board of Management: - A reminder –
That the 2nd Board Training module will be presented by Bishop Michael & Canon Fryday in the Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co Wexford on 3rd Ocotber from 4.30pm – 9.30pm and will be repeated the following night, the 4th October at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix, Co Laois.
Modules – Financial Matter & the Role of the Treasurer
Child Protection – legal issues
Members should try to attend at the centre of their choice or convenience and so complete all four modules.

Whist Drives –

We look forward to our next season.
There are some people who would like to learn how to play whist?
Make contact with the Rector and classes will be provided.

Our Whist drives are a great source of financial income for the parish, the evening are fun and the supper is very good!

First drive of new season Friday, 14th September 2012 @ 7.45pm in the Sisters of charity Hall, Mary Street, Clonmel (opposite old St Mary’s, Mary St Clonmel.)

Bag -Packs –

We have had two bag-packs in two different Dunnes Stores in Clonmel since the
last newsletter.
The 1st one in Oakville realised €1,100 and the one on Davis Road yielded €1,300. Thank-you to our faithful packers. A great effort!!!

Bishop Michael’s Bishops Appeal Collection –

During the last five years Bishop Michael has embarked on novel ways of raising funds for those in need in other parts of the world. Well, he is off on his travels around the diocese again! This timethe project is “Educate for Life” and it seeks to build schools etc in Burundi & Rwanda (Africa)
He will visit the parish on Saturday, 13th October @ 4.30pm – The venue is up to us and in choosing it,

We need to have a piece of vintage farm machinery present any volunteers!

Preachment Engagement –

As is customary for a member of the Chapter of a cathedral, the Rector will fulfil her duty as Treasurer of St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny by preaching in the cathedral on Sunday 22nd July 2012 @ 11.30am

Safeguarding Trust & Youth Work –

The membership of the panel will change shortly after new members are vetted by the Gardai & trained. But in those areas where we were questioned about youth work we had mostly blanks. We need volunteers to get some youth activities going.

If you are interested in helping set up Sunday School or some other type of activity for our young people, talk to the Rector. We have the facilities in Clonmel, Cahir & limited facilities in Fethard – we need help, but most of all we need to bring our children together to learn, play and become enthusiastic members of our Church – come on volunteer, encourage your friends to join you and make our parish a more lively and friendlier place for our young people!

I have been sending text messages reminding parents of the 4th Sunday family service, but I don’t have a mobile number for every family – text me at 0862750735 or email me at frydayb@gmail.com and your family will receive a monthly encouragement to wroship!

School Applications –

The date for application has passed, but if you wish, you may contact Ms Wallace –telephone the school at 0526127876 and speak to Joan or Ms Wallace. This is our parochial school, under Church of Ireland (Anglican Communion, Episcopalian) management.

Confirmation Service

Confirmation Service in St Paul’s Church Piltown– Six young people, four of whom were prepared for confirmation in this parish, were confirmed by Bishop Michael in St Paul’s Church, Piltown on the afternoon of 17th June. Each candidate played a part in the Service. We wish Tristan, Ciara, Emilt & Ellen and Bobbie & Hilary God’s blessing and pray that they may grow in faith during the coming years.

Schools’ Festival Service –

Old St Mary’s was the venue for this annual Service this year.

Much preparation went into organising this act of worship that involves about 300 under 12s from the former diocese of Cashel, Waterford & Lismore. The theme this year was based on “Run the race that is set before you” Our Principal, Ms Wallace, is to be congratulated on putting this service together and ensuring that each of the 6 schools took part fully. The Rector played the organ; having practiced on the organ more than she has done for many years. The climax of the Service was when the children got out of the pews and we rocked, sang and danced to “I’m gonna jump up and down... “by Doug Horley – a modern hymnwriter who uses nonense words and rhythm like you’ve never experienced it before!

The excellent interactive “sermon” was presented by Lydia Mons, Bishops Appeal coordinator, helped by hte children.

Sunday Life –

“Sunday Life” is Tipp Fm’s spiritual slot on Sunday mornings at 7.00am a team of clergy present a programme which consists of music, a reading and a short meditation.

Bereavements –

Timothy Masters, Clogheen, died peacefully after a long illness in STGH
on 5th June. His funeral Service was conducted by the Rev Arthur Carter in St Paul’s, Cahir and cremation took place in Cork. Our sympathy goes to his family.


Terence Richardson, Lisronagh. Died in hospital on 29th June and his funeral Service took place in Holy Trinity Churh, Fethard on 3rd July. Burial took place in the adjoining churchyard. We off our sympathy to his widow, Teresa and to his sons in England.


James Oselton Carrick, Fethard, died peacefully in STGH 2nd July. His funeral will take place on Saturday, 7th July with burial in the adjoining churchyard. We offer our sympathy to his widow, Margaret, and his family here and in England.


May they rest in peace.