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Friday, October 11, 2019

Newsletter - October 2019


The year is really moving on! Our Harvest Thanksgivings has taken place. Congregation at these Services have been much larger than heretofore. Thank-you to those who decorated our church so beautifully and to those who provided sandwiches, cakes, buns and served tea and coffee.
The Ploughing event is over. The Church of Ireland stand this year was facilitated by our diocese; with clergy and laity provided coffee/tea and biscuits to visitors. And, this year, the numbers visiting was way up on previous years. There is a “curiosity among people to learn more, to clarify their view on us and to do some family tree research.
 The Mothers Union had their usual stand where they faciltate parents with a “nappy changing” service. I attended on Tuesday and did my stint in the Church stand. We had many visitors to Old St Marys this Summer. Some were seeking “family tree” information and quite a number had come just to visit the place where their ancestors had lived and worshipped. Since the new school term began we have had three school classes visit as part of their learning about the place where they live and exploring with width and depth of the Christian faith. The questions asked reveal a genuine interest and curiousty. . This is a growing trend as we become more confident as children of God in sharing with each other, learning about the place where we live and broadening our understanding of each other. It can, only, be good for all of us.
                Barbara



Select Vestry Meeting – Will meet in Old St Mary’s on Friday, 1st November 2019 @ 8.00pm.


Whist Drives – Please note the slightly earlier start time is to enable us to finish a little earlier to enable people to ge home a little earlier. 
Friday, 11th October 2019 in the Sisters of Charity School -opposite Old St Mary's @ 7.45pm sharp.

Friday, 8th November 2019 in the Sister of Charities School opposite Old St Mary’s, Clonmel @ 7.45pm

Friday, 13th December 2019 in the Sister of Charities School opposite Old St Mary’s, Clonmel @ 7.45pm

New players always welcome...


Confirmation – This is the time of year when the Bishop begins to set the dates for Confirmations in our Diocese. The usual age for candidates is over 12yrs. If you have not been Baptised you may ask for Baptism and Confirmation at the same time if you are over the above age. You can be baptised at any age! Classes/Conversations begin on 6th November 2019 @5pm in the Rectory. If it turns out that this does not work for you; please ring me.  Confrrmation will take place in this parish on Sunday, 11th April 2019 at 11.00am . Dates & times are set by the Bishop who performs dozens of them in our large diocese.


Cleaning & Decorating our churches - Part of being a parishioner is lookiafter  our churches, churchyards and other properties. It is customary to decorate our churches for special occasions such as Harvest Thanksgivings, Christmas and Easter. It is also parishioners responsibility to clean our churches. These times of coming together enable us to get to know each other and to be integrated into parish life. The days when those long established in the parish, who “knew” how to do things, has passed. Now we welcome everybody to be part of the family of faith, to make their contribution in their own way. It can be a pot/bunch of flowers, a short time preparing for a special occasion or bringing a contribution towards the refreshments we provide at the end of special Services. We have a cleaning rota which needs updating! So volunteers, please contact rector.


Harvest Thanksgivings – Attendances were up this year in all our churches. Thank-you so much, those of you who ensures our churches were looking the best. The flowers, bunches and baskets of grain, vegetables and  of harvest symbolsdisplays reall help to get into the spirit of the occasion. It is right to give thanks to the Lord for the bounty provided at harvet time.

The children from the Parochial School presented their baskets/boxes of fruit and vegetables at Old St Marys which were  brought to Mariancourt on Monday morning.

 Thank-you to all who attended and to those who decorated our churches and supplied the refreshments. Thank-you to David Butler, Derek Verso and Pierce for their efforts to help us sing better with their excellent accompaniament. There is always ample oportunity for everybody to take part in this annual celebration as we have four Services each Autumn and all are welcome to participate.



                                             CHURCH SERVICES

Date
Holy Trinity

9.30am
St Marys
8.30am
11.00am
St Paul's

9.30am
Tullameelan

11.00am
13th October
  
      M.P.
      H.C.
      M.P.
    
     H.C.

      H.C.
20th October
     
      H.C.
      H.C.
      H.C.
     
     M.P.

No Service
27th October
     
      M.P.
      H.C.
Service of the Word  

     H.C

No Service
3rd November
      H.C.
      H.C.
      H.C.
    
     M.P.

No Service
10th Nov
      M.P.
      H.C.
      M.P.
    
     H.C.

      H.C.

Sunday Life – This hour long programme is broadcast on TippFm on Sunday mornings from 7 – 8am. It is presented by local clergy and, usually, consists of music, readings and chat.


Wednesday Worship Takes place in Old St Mary’s on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. It is usually a celebration of Holy Communion and is followed by a cup of tea or coffee.

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The Parochial School – This is our parish school and is situated in the  old Model School on Western Road. We have two fulltime classroom teachers, a fulltime teacher whose duties are to help pupils in those subjects they find a little difficult and a secretary. The Board of Management is made up of the Chairperson who is the Rector, parishioners and parents. The school welcomes all children. It under Church of Ireland management and the ethos of the school is Anglican/Church of Ireland.


Sunday, 29th September – Banna Cluain Meala played to a packed church on Sunday, 29th September 2019. This was the 2nd such “free” concert and it is hoped to continue.


Bereavement – Stuart Smith died peacefully in South Tipperary General Hospital on  3rd September 2019 in the presence of his family. He loved the outdoor life; especially while he lived in the south west of our country. Born in England, he came to Ireland and grew to love life here. We offer our sincere sympathy to Maura and his family in their sorrow. His funeral Service took place in Old St Mary's and cremation took place at the Island, Cork. May he
rest in peace.


Singing Group – will meet in Old St Mary’s on Wednesday, 16th October 2019 @ 8.00pm. The group usually choose the hymns; but I’m sure there are some of you, or maybe all of you, who would like to have some imput into what we sing on Sunday morning in Old St Mary’s @ 11.00am. So, if you would like to contribute to the singing during our worship; write the 1st line of your choices on a piece of paper and we will consider your choices.  Please bear in mind that some hymns may not be in the present books and that it is not feasible, to list hymns in advance. Anothr way of contributing is to join us when we practice!! All welcome!


Diocesan Synod – This gathering will take place in the Dolmen Hotel, Carlow on the afternoon/evening of 23rd October 2019. This is the annual meeing where decisions for the future are made for our diocese. The meeting considers parish reports, explores new ideas/plans. It is the Diocesan AGM and those elected to it in accepting their election to it have made a conscious decision to attend!


Concert in Old St Marys:

“An October Evening with the Choir” will take place in old St Mary’s on Friday, 25th October @ 8.00pm – proceeds will go to Bridgewater House.




FOR YOUR DIARY

Carols for Advent in St Paul’s, Cahir – Sunday, 8th December @ 7.30pm

Carol Service in Tullaghmeelan –Thursday, 12th December @7.30pm

Sunday, 15th December - Carol Service in the Augustinian Abbey Church Fethard @7.30pm

Friday, 20th December – Old St Mary’s, Clonmel @ 7.30pm decoration of church on Thursday, 19th December –time to be arranged

Sunday, 22nd December – Holy Trinity, Fethard @ 7.30pm

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