Holy Matrimony –

Aidan Regan & Sarah Gubbins were married in St Patrick’s Church,
Inishlounaght on Saturday, 20th October 2012. We wish them our
congratulations and every blessing as they begin their married life
together.

Holy Baptism -

Isabel infant daughter of Robert & Aga Hughes in St Patrick’s Church,
Inishlounaght on Sunday, 30th September 2012. May she grow in the
knowledge & love of her Lord.

Harvest Thanksgivings –

The Rev Dr Stanley Monkhouse, Rector of Portlaoise preached an inspiring and challenging sermon in St Paul’s, Cahir on 23rd September. Thank-you, to those who provided the sumptious refreshment afterwards, to Dr David and Maureen Ahearne and her choir for leading the music and to those who decorated the church.
The schoolchildren presented their gifts and recited a poem at the beginning of the Harvest Thanksgiving in Old St Mary’s. The mayor read the 1st reading. Our preached the Very Rev Maria Jansson began ill the previous night and ,so, the Rector stepped into the breach. Geralrd Flynn played the organ and we thank him, the choir, decorators and parents and parishioner who provided a feast afterwards.
Mrs Margaret Kingston preached in Holy Trinity, Fethard on 30th September. Thank-you , to John Tuohy who played the organ, those who provided another sumptious repast after the Service and those who decorated the church. There was some very effective re-cycling done with regard to the floral arrangements between the churches this year.
On Sunday, 30th September, the 5th Sunday Service took the form of a Harvest Eucharist. Decoration were brought by parishioners, we sang joyfully, but went home or to other places for lunch!
Harvest Thanksgiving takes place in Tullaghmeelan on Sunday, 14th October 2012 @ 3.00pm.

St Patrick’s Day –

The Rector conducted Holy Communion as Gaeilge in Waterford Cathedral on the morning of the national saint’s feast day. The Rev Arthur Carter did likewise in Cashel Cathedral on the same morning. Later in the day, the Rector conducted a bi-lingual service in Old St Mary’s.

Weddings –

At the moment bookings for weddings in St. Patirck’s Church, Inishlounaght for 2011 are at their maximum.
There are some bookings for 2012.

Weddings –

At the moment bookings for weddings in St. Patirck’s Church, Inishlounaght for 2011 are almost at their maximum. There are already bookings for 2012.

Weddings –

At the moment bookings for weddings in St. Patirck’s Church, Inishlounaght for 2011 are almost at their maximum. There are already bookings for 2012.

Weddings –

At the moment the bookings for weddings at St. Patirck’s Church, Inishlounaght for 2011 are almost at their maximum.
There are already bookings for 2012.

Flowers & Cleaning –

We have relied too much on Fas keeping our churches, churchyards and halls clean for us. With the changes in Fas, the reality is that we are going to have to return to doing what we should have been doing anyway – keeping our churchyards and church tidy, clean and showing the world our committment to our parish. We need voluteers in all our churches – one or two weeks per year per person.
We also need volunteers for our flower rotas – we like to have flowers when we come to church, who does them? – parishioners. More volunteers, please!

Carol Services 2009:

Sunday, 13th December - St. Paul’s, Cahir @ 7.30pm
Friday, 18th December – Old St. Mary’s @ 7.30pm
Sunday, 20th December - Holy Trinity, Fethard @ 7.30pm
Tuesday, 8th December – St Patrick’s, Marlfield @ 7.30pm

Fas –

Our parish Fas scheme will finish on 31st July. Five of the present workers will be re-assigned to the Tourist & Fisheries Scheme, whose supervisor is Mr Simon Molloy. Their duties will be at Old St. Mary’s only. There are health and safety reasons why we can no longer expect participants to service multi-sites.

Mr Nagle has been re-assigned to a Fethard scheme and, when his time is up will be replaced. Fas are in the process of arranging for a participant to be assigned to St. Paul’s and Kilcommon under a Cahir Scheme.

Other arrangements will have to be made for Tullaghmeelan and Marlfield. The company will be wound up. Thank-you, particularly, to Gwen Morgan & Bob Savage who have not only served as Directors, but who willingly went gaurantor for the annual overdraft facility that was required for each scheme.

Christmas Carols 2008

Sunday, 30th November 11.00am – Advent Carol Service – St.Patricks, Inishlonaght (Marlfield)

Sunday, 14th December 8.00pm – St. Paul’s Church, Cahir with the Choral Society

Friday, 19th December 8.00pm – Old St. Mary’s, Clonmel

Sunday, 21st December 8.00pm – Holy Trinity, Fethard

Sunday, 28th December 11.00am – Tullaghmeelan Church (Knocklofty