Songs of Praise –

The service on Mother’s Day, in Clonmel, took the form of a “Songs of Praise”. Parishioners submitted the titles/numbers of their favourite hymns and the schoolchildren did likewise. The schoolchildren took an active part in the service as they always do on the 4th Sunday

Mothering Sunday –

This will be celebrated on 18th March. Last year this service was a “Songs of Praise” so it will be again this year. If you would like to have your favourite hymn sung, text/email it to me, giving the 1st line or any line that indicates what the hymn is – those not chosen, will be sung on Sundays during the year – an incentive to attend!

Mothering Sunday -

Thank-you to Hilary Carter for the beautiful posies all the ladies
received on Mothering Sunday in Cahir.
The schoolchildren and their parents took a very active part in the service in Old St. Mary’s. Apologies to the young lady whose reading got left out! They have become so confident in standing up in front of the congregation and, hopefully, this will lead them towards being active adults in the coming years. Do I sense that some adults see the 4th Sunday as being specifically for the children? It’s not! They need your encouragement! Coffee/tea afterwards should be a time to get to know and encourage our young parents and children.

Mothering Sunday –

This falls on the 22nd March this year.
This is always a special day and our parish usually has posies for Mums and the children take part in the service in Clonmel. This year, I would like to see children in other parts of the parish taking part in worship; not just there – but reading and singing.
Here in Clonmel, it is easier to organise as we have a school, but there are lots of children in the parish who do not attend our school or worship. I would appreciate it if parishioners would make contact so that I can plan for the inclusion of children in worship in a more organised way.