September - October 2016
We wish our
young people who have just begun school, moved up a class, begun their
Secondary education or are about to enter 3rd Level Education,
Apprenticeships or new jobs every blessing for the future. Included in these
good wishes are adults who are going back to education. It's a brave thing to
do but well worth the moments of doubt and anxiety. And that feeling that one
has bitten off more than you can chew. To all, remember nobody expects anything
more than your best efforts.
If you have
taken photographs of any events that you would like posted on our Facebook,
please send them to me – do be aware that under diocesan guidelines, children
cannot be identified on any Church publications.
Barbara
Weekday Service – Wednesday Service at
10.30am in Old St Marys –
All welcome
Note: No Weekday Service on 5th & 12th October
Autumn Concert – St Paul's, Cahir in Aid of the
Day Care Centre by The new Cahir Choir on 20th October @ 8.00pm
Harvest
Thanksgivings 2016
·
Sunday, 18th
September – Tullaghmeelan @ 3.30pm - CMS
·
Sunday, 18th
September – Holy Trinity, Fethard @ 7.30pm - CMS
·
Sunday, 25th
September – St Paul's, Cahir @ 7.30pm -Mr W Kingston
·
Friday, 30 September – Old St Mary's, Clonmel @7.30pm
Repairs &
Renovations at Holy Trinity – The work at the alley end of the Town
Hall will
continue for some little time. The plan continues to be reviewed, as the work
progresses, in order to achieve the best
possible outcome. Times have changed and initial plans can change quite
dramatically as the effects of renovation/restoration become apparent.
St Paul's
Church – The
Clutterbuck family visited St Paul's to see the sanctuary chair given in
memory of . Their family have a vault in the grounds of Holy Trinity, Fethard
and this is to be renovated.
Water has been
pouring down the walls of the boiler room for some years, apparently when it
rains, and now we have a rapidly growing fungus on the back wall in the church.
The diocesan architect has viewed that part of the church and it appears that
the problem is not connected with the roof, but to a water tank above the
boiler which appears to be overflowing. We will be removing floorboards in the
back gallery and opening the wall in the gallery to see what the problem really
is.
Greeting Cards
– Greeting cards with pictures of all
our 5 churches are available in each church at €2 each. The inside is blank to
facilitate personal greeting
Sunday Life -This is an hour-long programme on
TippFm which is broadcast from 7- 8am on Sunday mornings. It
usually comprises music, reading and interviews. We keep it light as most of
our listeners have just woken up!
Your Prayers – Please remember those who are unwell, at home & in
hospital. At this time we need to pray, especially, for peace.
Whist Drives - New season begins on Friday, 9th September @
8.00pm sharp – contributions to the supper, prizes and raffle welcome!
Friday - 14th
October 2016
Friday - 11th November 2016
Friday - 9th December
2016
Singing group – Will meet in Old St Marys on Thursday, 8th
& Friday, 23rd September & 2016. All welcome –
this is an opportunity to learn new hymns and sing old ones. Some wonder why a
choir sits in front of the organ in church and not behind the congrgation – the
organist actually sits in a situation where the noise of the organ makes it
difficult to hear those some distance away and it is important that he/she can
hear those leading the singingand stay with them.
Tus/Fas – While these unemployment schemes help us in the care
of our churches, their task is not to do everything for us! We need to
do ur share of cleaning, renovating and general maintenance. It is yet another
way of building up community spirit! We do not pay those who take part in these
schemes and, I think, sometimes we expect too much!
Old
St Marys –
The moulding over the east window in Old St Marys has been shedding what
appeared to be loose paint for some time. In fact, the moulding is
disintegrating and in a state of collapse. This needs to be replaced asap as
there is danger of pieces dislodging and creating a health and safety problem.
Arnagements have been made to have it replaced.
Legacy – The late Una Browne bequeath part
of her estate to Old St Mary's for the maintenance of the building. It was a
lovely gesture, which will go a long way to completing the above.
Christmas Fair
– Our annual
Fair will take place in Old St Marys on Saturday, 3rd December 2016.
Santa & the magician are booked. The format has been changed and the main
attraction will be a wheel of fortune.
There will be a cake stall, craft stall, refreshments, Debbie's stall and the
usual Christmas/Winter fare in the porch with the usual crib. We need help
before & during, cakes/buns/tarts etc and more craft/persoanl interest
stalls. Will not be having bric-a-brac or bottles. It's time we all worked
together, mucked in and moved forward.
Church Blessing
After a Civil Ceremony – Ingrid Stolle
& Kevin Walshe were married in a Civil ceremony in Seattle, USA some
months ago. Kevin's family were unable to attend and, so, they decided to have
their marriage blessed in Holy Trinity, Fethard; Kevin's home town on . We wish
them every blessing as they embark on their life together and may they have
many many years of happiness.
Holy Baptism – Fred Isaac Molloy, son of Conor & Samantha was
baptised by the Rector in Old St Marys on Saturday, 30th July. It
was a wonderfully joyous family occasion. May he grow in faith and the love of
his Lord.
Bereavements – Our sincere sympathy goes to Evelyn Tedham, Newcastle, and her family on the
death of he husband, Leonard after an illness. His funeral took place in St
Paul's, Cahir and burial took place in Kilcommon Cemetery. May he rest in
peace.
Congratulations
– Olive & Sean White on the birth
of their twin grandchildren.
Congratulations
– To the seven young people in our
parish who achieved amazing results in their Leaving Certificate. We wish them
every success and hapiness in their post-leaving cert lives!
Invitation – Sheila Hunter & Josh Lamb are getting married on Saturday,
24th September 2014 and they invite parishioners to attend their
wedding ceremony in Old St Mary's @ 1.30pm. They also invite parishioners to
the “afters” in Kilcoran Lodge at 9pm to share in their celebration! They are
worshippers in Old St Marys & Sheila sings in our Singing Group.
Ordination – David Oville Compton was ordained priest in St
Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny on Saturday, 27th August 206 by
Bishop michael. He will serve as Bishop's Vicar & Curate of the Kilkenny
Union of Parishes.
Institution – The Rev David White, formerly Curate of Bandon, Co
Cork, became Rector of Carlow Union of Parishes in a full St Mary's church,
Carlow on Sunday, 28th August 2016. We now have no vacanciess in our
Diocese.
Ireland’s Ancient East Orientation
Signage – Mrs H Carter volunteered to her mobile
number put on display on our noticeboard at St Paul's so that visitors can have
access to St Paul's.
Having been at
St Paul's more often than usual this Summer, I can tell you that St Paul's is a
place much visited.
Place 4U -
Charity Coffee Mornings on Fridays
Summer Concerts
– The Koln Philharmonia treated those who attended
their concert on 3rd August 2016 to a superb evening
of music. The attendance was larger than in previous years.
Four young
ladies from the RIAM treated a large
audience to an amazing evening of music
on the harp in Holy Trinity Church on 27th August.
“Atlantic” - This documentary film by Risteard
O'Driscoll is a must for anybody concerned about the effect of oil drilling on
fishing and the environment in the north Sea. It was shown in the Abbeymill,
Theatre, Fethard on 25th August 2016 as part of Heritage Week.
“55 Scenes of Clonmel”
- This amazing locally producted
reproduction of the Siege of Clonmel” had its premiere in the Minella Hotel as
part of the Busking Festival launch. The cast was local, the stars included
service users of Bridgewater House and the re – enactment of the siege
presented as a dream. The also included the Gospel Choir & dancers from a
local dance school.
Tour of
Tipperary Walled Towns -This took place on Monday, 22nd August and took us to
Carrick-on-Suir, Fethard, Cashel & Clonmel in the company of Michael
Moylan. On returning to Clonmel at the end of a long very hot day, we amused
ourselves with trying on medieval armour & learning how to use ancient
weapons ; a perfect end to a long day of learning, fun and in good company.
Talk at the
Main Guard in Heritage week - “Prostitution in Ireland” was an unusual topic; but taking the subject
as an integral part of community life, led to much discussion about our towns,
villages and life in general in times past.
HaHa at Cahir – The County Council has received
permission to spend the funding, so the
works on the haha will commence shortly.
