Learning & Growing in Faith –

Three young people – one preparing for Baptism and two for Confirmation have been meeting in the Rectory fortnightly on Wednesdays:

Next meet up is Wednesday,  20^th March   @ 4.30pm

These classes are also open to other chikdren from 7-12. They last about an hour or less contact the rector if interested in joining us.

Bible Study –

At their “Leap Day” meeting with the bishop this year, the clergy of the
diocese expressed concern that many do not own an authorised version authorised of the Bible . The clergy made a commitment to address this problem.

Two of our churches now have copies of the version authorised for use in our churches. We have begun reading from the Bible rather than from sheets of paper in both churches.

In Old St Mary’s you will still get your sheet so that you cn practise at home. You should arrive a few minutes early when you are reading and, for a while, the readings will be marked with a post-it so that you can find it easily.

To enable you to understand what you are reading Bible Study sessions have begun;
The Venue - The Rectory
Time – 8.00pm
Dates -
Tuesday, 13th November 2012

Tuesday, 27th November 2012

Tuesday, 11th December 2012

Future Activities tfor diary –

Sunday, 1st July 2012 – Outdoor Service @ Old St Mary’s & Barbeque at the Rectory (fundraiser)

Wednesday, 17th Ocotber – Catherine Leonard (violin) & Hugh Tinney in concert

Sharing with & Resourcing Others –

The Rector, as Diocesan Warden of readers, recently facilitated an evening with diocesan readers & the Rev Canon Liz Beasley, bishop’s Assistant, Hawaii. She was here in Ireland to learn about how we train people for ministry as they have done very little since Hawaii was evangelised in the 1860s. We all learned a lot!

Drop in Coffee morning –

Saturday, 16th April 2011 – just drop into the Rectory for a cuppa, scone & a chat from 10.30am – 12noon. Donations to the Hall Restoration Fund

Drop in Coffee morning –

Saturday, 16th April 2011 – just drop into the Rectory for a cuppa, scone & a chat from 10.30am – 12noon. Donations to the Hall Restoration Fund.

Installation of Canons –

The Rector will be installed as Treasurer of St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny on Wednesday,15th March @ 3.30pm.
The Rector of Abbeyleix will be installed as Chancellor.

Select Vestry Meeting –

Next meeting – Tuesday, 1st March 2011 @ 7.00pm in the Rectory – main items on Agenda finance & repairs to Rectory following water damage.

Select Vestry Meeting –

Next meeting – Tuesday, 18th January 2011 @ 7.00pm in the Rectory – main items on Agenda finance & repairs to Rectory following water damage.

Drop in Coffee morning –

Our next one will be when the redecoration & repairs made necessary by the flooding of the rectory (after the thaw)have been completed.

Drop in Coffee morning –

Our next one will be on Saturday 15th January 2011 from 10am – 12.30pm. Just come along, have a cup of tea or coffee & a scone, meet each other, have a chat and, if you wish leave a small donation to the Hall Fund.

Cashel, Waterford & Lismore Clerical Society –

This took place in Clonmel on 18th November. The Rev James Mulhall was the celebrant at the Eucharist & the Rev William Montgomery, Presbyterian Minister for Fermoy & Cahir was our special speaker. He spoke about his journey in faith, which began in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.

Drop in Coffee Time –

After the summer break they are back! Our next one will be on Saturday 27th November 2010 from 10am – 12.30pm. Just come along, have a cup of tea or coffee & a scone, meet each other, have a chat and, if you wish leave a small donation to the Hall Fund.

Drop in Coffee morning –

We have not had one of these for some time for all sorts of reasons. Our next one will be on Saturday, 23rd October 2010 from 10am – 12.30pm. Just come along, have a cup of tea or coffee & a scone, meet each other, have a chat and, if you wish leave a small donation to the Hall Fund.

Barbeque –

This event was a great success with a sunny afternoon and a goodly number of people who appear to have enjoyed themselves. Our share of the proceeds is €400, which will be a help in ensuring our parish remains solvent in these difficult times.

Parish BBQ

Thank you to all those who supported the BBQ at the rectory in July.

Fundraising BBQ at the Rectory

BBQ Saturday, 17th July at the Rectory from – €15, children free – Charitable fundraiser of which parish receives 1/3 of proceeds other 2/3 to 2 other charities – tickets from Bob Savage or the Rector or pay on the day!

Coffee Time –

Saturday, 17th April- This will be a “drop – in” type of morning and new faces are beginning to appear!! Your are invited – all of you – to drop into the Rectory on between 10.00am – 12.30pm. The idea is to facilitate parishioners meeting each other over a cup of tea or coffee. There will be a biscuit and, if your lucky, maybe a scone and jam! There will be a jam-jar for anybody who might like to make a donation to the Hall Restoration Fund – no obligation! This invitation includes all of all ages

Bible Study

“The Palm Sunday Gospel”

Then, every Thursday evening at 8.00pm
in the Rectory
25th February – 25th March
(Tuesday, 16th March instead of the 18th March)
Final part - during a
Celebration of the Holy Communion in Old St. Mary’s on 25th March @ 8.00pm
in the context of
“A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing” “
see pages 457-464 in your prayerbook.

Select Vestry –

The next meeting will take place in the Rectory on Wednesday, 24th March @ 8.00pm –The Rector will text those whose numbers she has a day or two before – if she does not have your mobile number, text her!