Holy Trinity, Church of Ireland, Fethard –

The transformation is nearing completion! Two new heaters have been
installed and the older ones repaired and working. The interior is undergoing a complete and thorough redecoration – there is a change to a warmer colour and defects in the walls have been repaired. The flower tubs along the driveway have given the grounds a lift and the continuing interest and their willingness to give of their time and energy is adding a new feel to life in this part of our parish.
The font will be moved in the coming weeks to a new location near the back of the church where this symbol of Baptism and our entry into the life of the Christian faith will be given the prominent place it should have.

Holy Trinity, Church of Ireland, Fethard –

The transformation is nearing completion! Two new heaters have been
installed and the older ones repaired and working. The interior is undergoing a complete and thorough redecoration – there is a change to a warmer colour and defects in the walls have been repaired. The flower tubs along the driveway have given the grounds a lift and the continuing interest and their willingness to give of their time and energy is adding a new feel to life in this part of our parish.
The font will be moved in the coming weeks to a new location near the back of the church where this symbol of Baptism and our entry into the life of the Christian faith will be given the prominent place it should have.

TABLE QUIZ

Thursday, 1st September 2011
The Phoenix Bar, Clonmel
Table of 4 - €20
In aid of the Parochial Hall Restoration

Flowers & Cleaning –

Please ensure that you pass on the church keys for these activities when your month finishes!

Break- in at Tullaghmeelan –

The break-in with the loss of the chalice & flagon at Tullaghmeelan Church was shocking. The thief/thieves broke in sometime between the end of worship on 14th August & Wednesday, 17th inst. The Gardai have been very helpful and we await the result of the fingerprint test. Part of the porch window was broken, however it is not clear where entry was gained damaging the door in order to release the catch or whether a key was used. No other damage or disruption was caused. The thief/thieves appear to have walk straight to the vestry and walked out again with the silver

Whist Drives –

The new season will begin on Friday, 9th September 2011 @ 7.45pm Hall across he road from Old St. Mary's Church of Ireland Parish Church, Clonmel.
Donations of prizes welcome! All welcome!

Christmas Fair –

This will take place Saturday, 17th December 2011. Full details to follow.

Table Quiz –

Our Table Quiz has been arranged for the 1st September 2011 in, Clonmel.
Be there!! – for Restoration of the Parochial Hall.

Concert –

Holy Trinity, Church of Ireland Parish Church, Fethard on 19th August 2011.

South Tipperary General Hospital –

As concern grows about the future of our hospital, a number of committees comprising staff & locals are making progress on a number of projects. The End of Life Committee who seek to make the care of dying patients & their families a better experience that would have been the case in the past have redecorated & up-graded the family room where family can spend quiet time together. The next area to be improved will be the mortuary. To this end, we will have a special collection in all our churches on Remembrance Sunday.
Other committees are seeking to improve conditions in other areas

St Paul’s, Cahir –

As a result of the constant vandalism at St Paul’s camers have been installed. The installation was not complete when two were stolen and the system damaged. However, unknown to the culprit, the camera directly over him as he climbed the drainpipe was working and the matter is now in the hands of the Gardai.

Efforts are being made to enable the restoration and conservation of the surround at the Glengall Memorial in the churchyard.

The Bring & Buy in June yielded €660 for the restoration fund.
A further sale is planned for the Autmn/Winter.

Glengall Memorial –

This structure surmounts the Butler/charteris vault at St Paul’s Church of Ireland Parish Church, Cahir. The surrounding kerb was vandalised some time ago and it is hoped that with the original costings being reviewed it will be restored fully in the short time.

Junction Festival –

This annual event in Clonmel has just closed and was, once again, a great success; bringing life to the town. The concert which was held in Old St Mary’s, Church of Ireland Parish Church, Clonmel, on 9th July.
The choir, which had come together and practised for just two weeks, was, once again, wonderful.
Those who attended thoroughly enjoyed their fantastic music.

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.

Assessment 2012 -

We are expecting an increase in Assessment due for 2012 (further details from rector) – the rise is due to the diocese’s extra expense of providing locomotory expenses for retired clergy & lay readers for vacancies & leave of absence for some clergy and poor investment income returns. This must be raised to enable you to have a Rector.
Be aware that “special collections” will not be included in your envelope.

Select Vestry Meeting –

Next meeting – Tuesday, 6th September 2011 @ 7.30pm in St Paul’s, Cahir – Bernard Prendergast is our new Secretary. You received the list of members in your last newsletter. Please, if you cannot attend phone/email your apology at least 24hrs beforehand, if possible as a quorum has to be met for the meeting to proceed.

Ordinations –

Rev Alec Purser was ordained priest in Abbeyleix & Helen Oxley was ordained deacon in Bagnalstown to serve in the parishes in which they were ordained. A furhter ordination will take place in Enniscorthy during this month.

Parish BBQ

26th June – It was a wonderful day – the sun shone, the pets behaved themselves and everybody enjoyed the BBQ. Thank-you to those who helped in many way – carrying chairs, tables, those who evicted the pigeons from the hall and cleaned it, those who provided food, the ingredients for the hamper & raffle, everybody who took part in the raffle and Stephen who organised a quiz (what did he & and case of wine weigh – the prize being; the case of wine!). We have decided that this will be an annual event!. And we raised €700 for the restoration of our hall.

Bereavement –

We offer our sympathy to Margaret Hogg & her family on the death of her mother, Mary O’Brien.

We were all shocked by the sudden death of Liam Clooney, beloved husband of Shirley, (Rector’s churchwarden in Clonmel) and father of Stuart, Natalie & Adam and Grand Dad of Adam. We offer our sympathy and support to them.

Rinee Emily May Wood died peacefully after an illness. We offer our sympathy to her daughter Heather Burcher & son, Clive and their families. Cremation followed a service at the Island, Cork.

Joseph Lloyd Harden (Joe to those of us who knew him here and “Paddy” to his Dublin friends) died after an illness on 30th June 2011 and his Funeral Service took place in St Paul’s, Cahir on 4th July 2011. Burial took place in the family plot at Kilcommon. We offer our sympathy to his nieces and cousin.

Ronald James Dawson died after a long illness borne with fortitude and patience on 9th July 2011. He served his parish and community; a member of the Select Vestry & Treasurer and a Rotarian of some note well. He was a devoted and loving husband to Frances and father to Rosemary & Ann. his funeral service, which he wrote himself, took place in Old St. Mary’s on 12th July in the presence of a large congregation. Burial took place at Inishlounaght. To Frances, Ann & Rosemary, his brother, sisters and the wider family we offer our sincere sympathy.

May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Holy Baptism –

Rhys John Hannigan-Smith was baptised in Old St. Mary’s, Clonmel on Sunday, 10th July 2011 in the presence of family and friends. His older brother Ewan Micahel Hannigan-Bain was received into the Church. Mmay they both grow in the knowledge and love of the Lord

Singing Group –

Friday, 24th June, 15th July & 19th August in Old St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Clonmel @ 8.00pm. New voices are always welcome –whether you want to sit near the organ or not! We practise well known hymns etc and learn new ones.

SUNDAY, 26th JUNE –

Bring along your pet/s to our outdoor Blessing of Animals at Old St. Mary’s, Clonmel, Church of Ireland parish Church, Mary St. Clonmel and stay for the BBQ & sale – please bring a desert or salad – phone or email offers of food to the Rector – proceeds to our Hall fund - €5 per person – all welcome

SELECT VESTRY MEETING –

Next meeting – Tuesday, 6th September 2011 @ 8.00pm in St Paul’s Church, Cahir –
SV Members - Caroline Quaid, Joan Bridge, Bob Savage, Mary Cunningham,
John Chamney, Bernard Prendergast, Audrey Duncan, Alan Harte, Pearl O’Keeffe, BettyKing, Di, Stokes,Olive White, Hilary Carter, Yvonne McClintock, Jens Buchwald, Mark Tarleton, Thelma Griffiths, Heather Bailey, George Hogg, Vivienne Levie & Shirley Clooney & Ken Harris.

ST PAUL’S Cahir BRING & BUY –

Sunday, June, 5th, in the Butler/Charteris Hall beside St Paul’s Church, Cahir early afternoon

CONGRATULATIONS –

To Tyron Botes & Yvonne Drake who were married in Old St Mary’s on Saturday, 21st May.

Bereavement –

We sympathise with Margaret Hogg and her family on the death of her mother .May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Select Vestry Meeting –

Next meeting – Tuesday, 24th May 2011 @ 7.30pm in Holy Trinity, Fethard

Full listing of Select Vestry members for Clonmel Union of Parishes 2011-2012 at the bottom of this page

Singing Group –

Friday, 20th & 27th of May in Old St. Mary's, Church of Ireland, Parish Church, Clonmel @ 8.00pm. New voices are always welcome –whether you want to sit near the organ or not! We practise well known hymns etc and learn new ones.

Welcome! –

Memphis Salome Buchwald, daughter of Jens & Nadja and baby sister to Tristan, Daphne, Gideon & Caleb.

Bereavement –

We sympathise with Wendy, Holly & Alexander Broomfield on the death of Edward at Easter after a long illness bravely borne. Cremation took place in Cork.

Henry John (Harry) Cleeve died on 2nd April in his 104th year. His was a full and long life lived in Glenconner, Clonmel and, later, at Gowran Glebe, Co Kilkenny. He was laid to rest beside his late wife, Olive, at Inishlounaght after a Funeral Service in St Patirck’s church on 28th April 2011.

May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Schools’ Festival Service –

The Service for this year in Cashel, Waterford & Lismore area of our diocese will take place in Cashel Cathedral on Friday, 10th June @ 11.00am

Flowers & Cleaning –

Please ensure that you pass on the church keys for these activities at the end of your Month :-)

Envelope Scheme –

Our new “envelope scheme” has got off to a very encouraging start with an increase already in the numbers over our old scheme. Those who take part in this effort to help people plan their giving and to realise that they have a part ot play even when absent will fill an envelope each week, whether in church or not.
We are going to assume that people have sat down and planned their giving and that what is put into the 1st envelope is what will be given each week.
You may decide to include your Assessment in your calculation, but you need to write on your 1st envelope which part of giving your envelope represents – this will enable us to distribute your giving among the areas of giving – collections, Assessment.
New members of the scheme are very welcome – the more that take part, the less fund raising we will need!

Concert –

On Saturday, 21st May in Old St. Mary’s, Church of Ireland, Parish Church, Clonmel -
“I hear you calling me”; an evening of John McCormack music.
We are now back on the Classical Links itinerary

Holy Trinity, Fethard –

The dendrochronology event will take place this month – this involves the removal of a sample piece of wood from the old roof of Holy Trinity Fethard, so that it might be dated.

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.

St Paul’s Cahir, Bring & Buy –

This annual event is planned for Sunday the 5th June 2011, in the afternoon. It is always a great success, but it does need everybody’s support.

Whist Drives –

The season was a great success with new players and increased numbers.

This is a valuable means of fundraising and assists with paying our Assessment.

Special thanks goes to Bob & Ann Savage, Aileen Acheson, Jimmy Kingston and all those who provide prizes, supper, and support us with their presence.

And of course a big thank you all those who have attended and enjoyed an evening of social cards.

Walled Towns –

As we have three such towns in South Tipperary, we have been allowed celebrate on different weekends in August;

Cashel – early August

Fethard – Sunday, 21st August

Clonmel – Friday/Saturday 26/27th August combined with Festival Cluain Meala
going into Sunday, 28th August.

Course in Christian Studies –

This course in future will provide the necessary requirement for progress to selection for training for ministry & entry into the Theological Institute. It is also the course for training for diocesan reader or a vehicle for furthering one’s interest in learning about our faith, the Bible & worship.

After a year’s work, a working group has developed the new course for the training of diocesan readers & a course that will be equal to the Foundation Course; required for entry into training for ministry.

The current belief that potential ordinands must have already attained a university degree before consideration for training for ministry is a myth that has been circulating around the C of I for the last few years and has put potential candidates off.

This course is accredited to NUI Maynooth, presented by our own bishop & diocesan clergy under the guidance of the Adult Education Officer & the Warden of Readers – we have & are writing the course ourselves.