I hope everybody got some benefit from the long
season of heat and humidity. Yes, some found it difficult and our farmers
suffered considerably; as did gardeners.
The newsletter has undergone a review and clean-up!
After much consideration and consultation, the organ
in Fethard has undergone some repair; which should keep it going in the short
time, at least. For the next 10 - 15yrs perhaps. The woodworm has also been
treated. It is now playable. This was a decision made by the parishioners; who
spent considerable time weighing up the options together and they are to be
admired for the realistic conclusions they came to. This was about working
together, trusting each other and looking to the future with realism.
The “Souls of Our Shoes” is a project inspired by a
desire to speak out and do something about gender violence. The shoes have been
donated by Mothers Union members. Each pair has a card attached on which the
donor has written a comment/short
explanation as to why the shoes, their “lives”, their treatment, the manner in
which they were left to age behind closed doors, mis-shapen in the cause of
somebody’s pride/lack of respect might be some sort of mirror image of how some
in every community are treated.
Do if you get the chance visit Christ Church
Cathedral Dublin; its a great place to visit anytime!
Barbara
Cleaning
& Flowers in our Churches –
Please remember to do what you have
volunteered for. And please take your rubbish away with you. New volunteers are
always welcome.
St
Paul's – The Tyndale Bible exhibition weekend takes place on 14th -16th September 2018. The Church will be open from
10.30am each morning. There will be a concert on Saturday evening, and the
Harvest Thanksgiving on the Sunday Afternoon.
Concerts
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The Koln Philharmonia will perform in Old St Marys on Tuesday, 7th
August 2018 @ 8pm.
Harvest
Thanksgivings 2018:
- Sunday, 9th September 2018 – Tullaghmeelan @ 3.30pm
- Sunday, 16th September 2018 – St Paul's, Cahir @3.30pm
- Friday, 21st September2018 – Old St Mary's, Clonmel @ 7.30pm – the Prior of Augustinian Abbey will preach
- Sunday, 16th September 2018 - Holy Trinity, Fethard @ 7.30pm
It is usual for parishioners to contribute flowers, fruit, foliage for
the decorations and, if possible to help with the decoration and provide a
contribution to the after-Service refreshments
Your Prayers
– Please remember
those who are unwell, at home & in hospital. At this time we need to pray,
especially, for peace.
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!
Bio-Diversity
Project – Autumn is the time that is best for planting perennials and shrubs. All
contributions to our project in Old St Mary’s are most welcome. Our latest
project has been to create a rose bed. Any help you might be able to offer is
always most welcome.
Whist
Drives – We will have our 1st Drive of the season on Friday, 12th
October 2018 @ 8.00pm sharp. Contributions to prizes and supper welcome.
Baptism – Christopher
John Boyle, son of Ian & Jennifer was Baptized during a parish Eucharist on
Sunday, 22nd July in Old St Mary’s, Clonmel. His Mum is from Clonmel
and she and Christopher’s Dad were marriage in Old St Mary’s three years ago.
They are now active parishioners of Malahide Parish, Co Dublin. We pray
that Christopher will grow in faith and in the love of his Lord.
Marriage –
Congratulations to Adele Armstrong and Denis Powell who were married in
St Patrick’s Church, Innishlounaght on Friday 20th July 2018. The
Rector officiated; assisted by Rev Fr Billy Meehan, Irishtown. We wish Denis
and Adele every blessing as they begin their married life together.
Bereavement
– Aileen Dorothy Jones died peacefully in the Cottage Nursing Home, Clonmel
on 25th June 2018 at the age of almost 98yrs. She was a lady with
great faith. Her Funeral Service took place in old St Mary’s and interment took
place in exceptionally hot weather in Tullaghmeelan. Our sympathy goes to her
daughter, Melanie Cooper. May she rest in peace.
Larry Hopkins died suddenly on 9th July 2018. He had lived for
some years in Cahir before moving to Fethard about 10 yrs ago. His funeral
Service took place in Holy Trinity Church, Fethard on Monday, 16th
July 2018. Cremation took place in Cork. We sympathise with his family who
travelled to Ireland for the obsequies.
Lay Reader
Training – We all rely on our Lay Readers to keep our Sunday worship active in our
parishes. At the moment, we are experiencing the retirement of a number of them
who have served our Diocese for many years. As time moves on, it is natural and
usual, that people retire. We rely on the generosity of members of our
congregations to offer themselves for training for this important ministry. In
our own area, there are a number of Lay Readers who have reached the age at
which they become “Emeritus”; which means that they no longer have any
obligation to serve anywhere, but may do so if they choose to. Most opt to
serve only in their own parishes. So, we need some new people who, after
training, would enable us to keep our churches open Sunday by Sunday. If you wish to consider offering yourself to
this ministry; your first port –of-call is your Rector.
CHURCH SERVICES
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2018
Aug/Sept
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St Pauls, Cahir
9.30am
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Holy Trinity Fethard
9.30am
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Old St Marys
Clonmel
8.30am
11.00am
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Tullaghmeelan
11.00am
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Aug
5th
Trinity
10
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M.P.
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H.C.
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H.C.
H.C.
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Worship in other church
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Aug
12th
Trinity
11
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M.P.
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M.P
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H.C.
M.P.
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H.C.
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Aug
19th
Trinity
12
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M.P.
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H.C.
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M.P.
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Worship in other church
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Aug
26th
Trinity
13
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M.P
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M.P.
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M.P.
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Worship in other church
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Sept
2nd
Trinity
14
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M.P
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H.C.
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H.C.
H.C.
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Worship in other church
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Sept
9th
Trinity
15
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H.C.
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M.P.
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H.C.
M.P.
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Harvest
@ 3.30pm
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Sept
16th
Trinity
16
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Harvest
@ 3.30pm
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Harvest
@ 7.30pm
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H.C.
H.C.
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Worship in other church
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Sept
21st
Friday
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Harvest @ 7.30pm
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Sept
23rd
Trinity
17
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H.C.
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M.P.
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H.C.
M.P.
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Worship in other church
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Sept
30th
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H.C.
- Old St Marys @ 8.30am
Central
Service in St Patrick's, Inishlounaght @ 11.00am
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Weekday Wednesday
Service – Service at 10.30am in Old St Marys
Clonmel – Refreshments after.
Singing
Group -
Thursday – 9th August 2018 @8.00pm
Thursday – 6th September 2018 @ 8.00pm
We practice old and new hymns for use in worship, all welcome to come
along and join in.
Ordinations
and new Faces – During the coming weeks and months there will be a
number of changes in our diocese.
August 24th – The Rev Victor Fitzpatrick will be instituted as
Rector of Mountrath @ 8pm. During the vacancy in Kilcooley & Fertagh, the
Rector will be Priest-in-Charge.
August 30th – In St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, the Rev
David McDonnell will be instituted as Rector and Dean.
8th September - in Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, the Rev
Trevor Sargent will be ordained priest at 4.00pm.
Goodbye – In October,
the Venerable Andrew Orr will become Priest-in-Charge of Youghal, Diocese of
Cork, Cloyne & Ross and his wife, the Rev Susan will become Rector &
Dean of Cloyne, CCR Diocese. Rev Susan has developed the chaplaincy of Kilkenny
College so much in her time there and was very much involved in the building of
the school chapel. The Ven. Andrew has served in two parishes in our diocese.
He has been an excellent Archdeacon. We wish them and their family well in CCR
