Announcements
The Rector writes…… On the last Sunday in September we were delighted to welcome back Bishop Michael Burrows as guest preacher in St Michael’s, Blackrock. He was our curate between 1987 and 1991 and was the first person to occupy the curate’s house at 64 Willowbank. On the day this newsletter appears in our churches, (Sunday 7th October), we will have had the Revd Sarah Marry preach at [...]
Sunday Harvest Thanksgiving Service – Holy Trinity Church @ 10am Harvest Thanksgiving Service – St. Luke’s Church @ 11.15am ‘Service & Sausages’ – St. Luke’s Church @ 6pm Tuesday Parish Book Club – The Rectory @ 8pm Badminton – Marmullane @ 8pm Wednesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 10.30am Bowls – CPH @ 7.45pm Thursday 1st Cork Company The Boys’ Brigade. - CPH @ 6pm - 7pm [...]
Sunday 16th Harvest Thanksgiving Service - St Mary’s Church, Marmullane at 7.00pm. The guest preacher will be the Revd Paul Arbuthnot, rector of Cobh and Glanmire Union. Tuesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 8pm Wednesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 10.30am Bowls – CPH @ 7.45pm Parish Prayers will be held in the home of Kay Allander. All are welcome and new people especially welcome. For further details, [...]
The Rector writes…… This issue of Parish Matters will be available in our churches on Sunday 9 September. In the United States it is the Sunday after Labour Day. There, it is observed as Grandparents Day. While I know the greeting card industry in the United States has led the way in promoting such occasions so that they can make more money, I think that there is [...]
Sunday 16th Harvest Thanksgiving Service - St Mary’s Church, Marmullane at 7.00pm. The guest preacher will be the Revd Paul Arbuthnot, rector of Cobh and Glanmire Union. Tuesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 8pm Wednesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 10.30am Bowls – CPH @ 7.45pm Thursday 1st Cork Company The Boys’ Brigade. - CPH @ 6pm - 7pm Anchors. 7.15pm - 8.30pm Junior and Company sections. [...]
The Rector writes…… Recently I came across a survey which demonstrated that people who attend church are also more likely to be involved as volunteers in other community-based activities. I know this to be true in Douglas Union with Frankfield. Many of you reading this, raise money for charity, serve on boards and committees that do much good work locally and volunteer your time in a host of practical [...]
Today Peter Buttimer, son of Damian and Lisa Buttimer will be baptised in Frankfield and Zoe Hofler, daughter of Rory and Karen Hofler will be baptised in Douglas. We welcome both children into the fellowship of Christ’s Church. The Parish Office will close for the month of July and August and will reopen on Friday, 7th September at 9am. For hall bookings or any other matters please contact [...]
Today we welcome and pray for the family of Theia Catherine Smith, daughter of Lyndon and Sinead Smith who will be baptised in St. Luke’s Church, Douglas. Tuesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 8pm Wednesday Parish Prayers final meeting for Summer @ 8pm in home of Kieran Hogan, following it we will have some food and fellowship. All welcome! Please contact the Curate for further details. Friday St [...]
Sunday Visiting Speaker from CMS Ireland We are grateful that Jenny Smith, Mission Director from CMS Ireland, will be attending services in Passage and Douglas today. She will also be giving the address. St. Michael’s School Fete – School Grounds at 12 noon – 3pm. Everyone welcome. All proceeds will go to school funds. Tuesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 8pm Wednesday Frankfield Vestry Meeting – Sunday School Room, [...]
God stay close to me today Guide my study and light my way. Ease my nerves and comfort me With peace and love so tenderly. May I remember all the things I need And understand all I study and read. May I strive to give my best And do myself justice in each test. May the topics I know and like to appear On the exam paper to lessen [...]
