Health & Safety –

Health & Safety – Children and families are always welcome at worship like everybody else. If children are not brought to Church we cannot expect that they will begin to do so later in life. As with everywhere else, churches  can be dangerous places for all of us if we don't take care and watchout  for obstacles.

We do need to ensure that our children are safe and it is natural for children to want to run about and climb. We ask that parents ensure that their children remain safe at all times; especially after Service when we all tend to forget about the dangers inherent in a building filled with wonderful opportunities for fun. Please ensure that the fun remains for your child/ren. Thank-you.

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.

Bible Club –

This is for the under 12s and will take place once a month in Old St. Mary’s on the 3rd Friday, 20th November from 7.00pm – 8.00pm. We will focus on preparation for the 4th Sunday Service of the Word – there will be stories, singing, colouring and fun. As the Rector has completed Safeguarding Trust training and is exempt from being barred from doing youth work as a member of the Panel, she will help on these evenings.