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.

Bishop Michael’s Bishops Appeal Collection –

During the last five years Bishop Michael has embarked on novel ways of raising funds for those in need in other parts of the world. Well, he is off on his travels around the diocese again! This timethe project is “Educate for Life” and it seeks to build schools etc in Swaziland & Rwanda (Africa) He will visit the parish on Saturday, 13th October @ 4.30pm – The venue will be St Paul’s Church, Cahir.

Confirmation Service

Confirmation Service in St Paul’s Church Piltown– Six young people, four of whom were prepared for confirmation in this parish, were confirmed by Bishop Michael in St Paul’s Church, Piltown on the afternoon of 17th June. Each candidate played a part in the Service. We wish Tristan, Ciara, Emilt & Ellen and Bobbie & Hilary God’s blessing and pray that they may grow in faith during the coming years.

In Memory -

The bell of St Paul's, Cahir was rung at 2.20AM on Sunday 15th April 2012 in memory of 11 lost in the Titanic who had purchased their tickets in Cahir. The Hymn "Nearer my God to thee" was sung later that day, at service, as it is traditionally believed to have been sung by those on the Titanic as it sank.

Tús –

Our application for Tubrid & Tullaghmeelan is progressing! The participaants at St Paul’s & Kilcommon are doing well!
There are high hopes of guided tours at St Paul’s next Summer! - And tidiness & access at Tubrid.

Glengall Memorial –

The final report went to the Heritage council on 30th November & we hopefully will receive our grant before Christmas. The final figure was just over €8,500.

A lot of money for the repair of an ornamentalkerb.

We now must look to find the balance after the €6,000 grant.

Carol Services 2010:

Sunday, 12th December – St Paul’s, Cahir @ 7.30pm
Friday, 17th December - Old St. Mary’s, Clonmel @7.30pm
Sunday, 19th December – Holy Trinity, Fethard @ 7.30pm

HOLY WEEK

Tuesday,7th April – Evening Prayer – St. Paul’s, Cahir @ 8.00pm

Wednesday,8th April- Compline – Holy Trinity, Fethard @ 8.00pm

MaundayThursday,9th April – H.C. - Old St. Mary’s @ 8.00pm

Good Friday,10th April:
Holy Trinity,Fethard @ 9.00am
St. Paul’s,Cahir @ 10.30am
Old St. Mary’s, Clonmel @ 12 noon

Easter Eve, 11th April:
Old St. Mary’s- Lighting of Paschal Candles& amp; Easter Vigil @7.30pm

The churches should be decorated on Saturday. This is not the preserve of a few.
All are welcome, but particularly we need donations of flowers and foliage.

Christmas Worship 2008

We began our celebration of Christmas with the Mid-night Eucharist
in St. Paul’s, Cahir. The Rev Arthur Carter celebrated and the Rector assisted.
Congregations in Fethard and Clonmel were very good. Mathilda Magner read the gospel in Fethard. And, in Clonmel, Bill & Kate Johnston played the violin during Holy Communion. Thank-you to our church decorators.
Tullaghmeelan was the venue for the service on the 28th. Tristan Buchwald and Sam Tarleton read, Sam, who is only six, shared a reading with his Dad. This service took the form of carols & readings with special remembrance of those who were baptised, confirmed and married during the year and of those who had died. We committed ourselves to trying harder during 2009.

Christmas Worship 2008

We began our celebration of Christmas with the Mid-night Eucharist
in St. Paul’s, Cahir. The Rev Arthur Carter celebrated and the Rector assisted.
Congregations in Fethard and Clonmel were very good. Mathilda Magner read the gospel in Fethard. And, in Clonmel, Bill & Kate Johnston played the violin during Holy Communion. Thank-you to our church decorators.
Tullaghmeelan was the venue for the service on the 28th. Tristan Buchwald and Sam Tarleton read, Sam, who is only six, shared a reading with his Dad. This service took the form of carols & readings with special remembrance of those who were baptised, confirmed and married during the year and of those who had died. We committed ourselves to trying harder during 2009.

Carol Services 2008

The choir of St. Mary’s, Irishtown joined us for the Carol Service in Old St.
Mary’s. Jonas, a student from Germany played Schindler’s List before the service
and played some Irish dance music at the end that kept people in the church. The Mayor, councillors and the Deputy Chariperson of the Co. Council attended, as did a large congregation.
A large congregation enjoyed the service St. Paul’s, Cahir on 14th December. Cahir Choral Society sang a selection of carols and Maggie Davis’ students provided added joy. Young Mr Thomas Grogan opened the service with the 1st verse of “Once in Royal David city” and brought the service to an end with a breath-taking rendition of “O Holy night” Thank-you to Hilary & her helpers for the refreshments.
On 21st December, a large congregation gathered for the Carol Service in Holy trinity, Fethard. The local clergy took part and the congregation sang joyously. Thank-you to the parishioners for the refreshments afterwards.

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