Pew News 17th May, 2015

The Sunday School in Frankfield is organising a coffee morning/ raffle after service this morning. This will be in aid of “Cancer services in Cork” and Aid for the people of the Nepal Earthquake.

Tuesday   

Parish Art Group – Old Schoolhouse, Blackrock @ 10am

Parish Prayers will take place in the home of Kay Allander,  Blackrock @ 8pm.  All welcome.

Wednesday    

Badminton – Marmullane @ 10.30am

Bowls Club – CPH @ 7.45pm.

Thursday

1st Cork Company  The Boys’ Brigade Display –  CPH @ 7pm.

This Sunday’s Readings

 Notices

On Sunday 24th May, to mark the end of the Sunday School Year we will have a family picnic in the grounds of Fota House. All parishioners are welcome. We will meet in the grounds above the house from 12.45pm. Bring your own picnic. We hope for the fine weather we have had in previous years! Contact Jacqui (0876404724) for further details.

The last lunch in Blackrock before the summer break will be on Wednesday, 27th May at 12.30pm. All are welcome to a nourishing three-course meal.

St. Nicholas Brass Band will hold their annual concert with The Voices of Cork in St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Thursday, 28^th May at 8pm.  Tickets from any Band or Choir member or on the door.  €10, €7 with concessions, children free.  Come and enjoy a feast of popular and light classical music in the glorious surroundings of the Cathedral.

Passage West Coffee Morning: Saturday, 30th May from 10 a.m -12midday. Entry €3 to include coffee/tea and homemade scones.  Sales table and raffle.  All proceeds will be in aid of Church Hall restoration fund.

Ladies Lunch in aid of the Cork Deaf Association Smiley Camp takes place on Saturday 6^th June in Bunnyconnellan .  Everyone welcome. Tickets are €40. Please contact Pauline Hay 086/0621474 for more details.

7^th Sunday of Easter: Between Ascension and Pentecost.

Responses to be used after the final hymn, before the blessing:

As we wait in silence,

make us ready for your coming Spirit.

As we listen to your word,

make us ready for your coming Spirit.

As we worship you in majesty,

make us ready for your coming Spirit.

As we long for your refreshing,

make us ready for your coming Spirit.

As we long for your renewing,

make us ready for your coming Spirit.

As we long for your equipping,

make us ready for your coming Spirit.

As we long for your empowering,

make us ready for your coming Spirit.

Blessing:

Dismissal:

Waiting expectantly for the promised Holy Spirit, go

in the peace of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.