BAGPACK

BAGPACK -Saturday, 16^th November 2013 in Super Valu, Clonmel.      Volunteers, please!

Whist Drives –Whist Drives

Whist Drives – We will began a new season in September. It is hoped that more of those who have been learning with Heather and her helpers, will find the courage to come along and play – we might learn much from them!.

We rely on donations of prizes from parishioners and friends, so that the prceeds can go, completely to the Assessment. Donations can be left into the church on weekday mornings before 11.30am or given to anybody who will pass them on.

Play begins at 8pm in the school hall opposite Old St Mary's, Clonmel on:

                                             Friday,  11^th October     2013

                                  Friday,     8^th November 2013

Assessment –

Assessment – This is the way in which your Rector is “paid”. There is also within what we are asked to contribute some  diocesan levies. The amount we are assessed for is now  arrived at according to the parish population – as a united diocese from next month ,we will be assessed from birth . It has now become even more important that every family make a donation no matter how small – the way it is supposed to work, in spite of there being an average sum which is the levy per head – is that everybody gives what they can so that those who can give more balance out the final amount – everybody's donation is valued and welcomed and is  kept confidential between the Treasurer & Rector.

You should be aware that some give their donation or part of it by putting their loose change, no matter how small, into a jar and hand it over periodically! All donations are recorded.

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.

Diocesan Synod

– When  Bishop Michael takes the Chair at the Diocesan Synod on 23^rd Ocotber 2013, the dioceses of Cashel, Waterford, Lismore, Ossory, Ferns & Leighlin will become one United Diocese with one Synod and one Diocesan Council.

 Over the years, requests were made to allow more and more sharing until last year it was decided to meet together in May 2013 to vote for or against union. The result in May was almost unanimous and the fruits of the labours various committees set up to work out the logistics of such a union were achieved.

A remarkable growing together has been achieved and  if we continue in that attitude, we can expect amazing results.

In this parish, we need to find a vision of being part of something greater than ourselves. We do not have a tradition of being an integral part of the diocese, let alone of the wider Church family. We need to leave behind old ways and attitudes and look forward into the future. If we do not we will become weaker and more and more remote and insular.

We need to find a welcoming spirit, a willingness to be truly a part of the community of faith. And to help others become part of parish life – not just bodies in pews, but active and included.

We need to open our church doors, be there to greet the stranger and to do all in our power to behave as true Christians.

General Easter Vestry –

General Easter Vestry – Thursday, 4^th April 2013 in Old St Mary's, Clonmel  @ 8.00pm

All parishioners over 18 years welcome – those who have donated to the Assessment only have a vote and entitlement to be elected to the Select Vestry.