Rev James’ Appointment -

The Rev James has been appointed Curate of Lismore Group of Parishes from 1st August 2010. James is completing his studies at the moment. I had hoped that we might have him with us a little longer, but it was always on the cards that he would choose to respond to a calling to full time ministry. We could not afford the stipend for a curate. We wish him, Suzanne and Jacob every blessing in this new chapter in their lives. Our loss is very much Lismore’s gain! After the 1st August, I shall be alone in providing ministry in this Union of Parishes and I will need your support more than ever. I hope to be able to continue the present complement of worship with help from diocesan readers Sunday by Sunday.

Confirmation -

I have four names for Confirmation in 2010 – classes will begin
immediately after Christmas. Parents and candidates should be aware of the rule recently introduced in our diocese that you are confirmed where you attend preparation classes – ie. Preparation in school leads to confirmation in school and preparation in your parish leads to confirmation in the designated church in your parish/diocese. There will be no option to do otherwise. The bishop would not be prepared to confirm where adequate preparation has not been undertaken. Once again, let me remind you that adult confirmation has become part of many Confirmation services in our diocese – so if you lost out in your earlier years, it is never too late. Adult Baptism has also become quite usual in the context of the “Confirmation season” – in this instance, it is the Bishop who baptises.
If you would like to be confirmed, please speak to me personally or by phone as soon as possible. I do prefer that young people ask to be confirmed themselves – after all, they are going to make the vows themselves – confirmation is so much more than an occasion that ,sometimes, appears to be regarded as a “social” occasion that must be done with no further consequences. – we need to move away from that kind of thinking.
Confirmation will take place in St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore on Sunday, 27th June 2010 – the early classes are due to plans already in place by the families concerned

Welcome –

To the Very Rev Paul Draper and his family as they take up residence in Lismore.

Wednesday, 24th June 2009 –

Put this date in your diary! Because on that day at 8.00pm we will all be in Lismore Cathedral for the licensing of James Mulhall as a priest of the Church of Ireland. In the meantime, pray for James, Suzanne and little Jacob as they prepare to make big changes to their lives – pray for all training for ministry and commit yourselves to be open to the pastoral care provided for you by your Church.

Web page URL

We have recently received a formal web address www.clonmel.lismore.anglican.org

This will also bring you to this web page.