Announcements

Parish Matters (July & August) The Rector writes…… The summer period is now here and I hope you have time to enjoy the good weather and long days! I want to use my letter this month to highlight two church services in July which might be of interest to you. On Sunday 12 July we are holding our annual ‘Sea Sunday’ service in St. Mary’s Church, Marmullane. This is [...]

This Sunday there will be a fire drill at the end of all our services. This is required so that we can time how long it takes us to vacate the church buildings.     This Sunday’s Readings First Reading Genesis 3: 8-15 p3  (NRSV) Psalm 130:  p747 (B.C.P) Epistle 2 Corinthians 4: 13-5:1 p177 (NRSV) Gospel Mark 3: 20-35 p 35 (NRSV) Notices     “Come and Sing [...]

The Rector writes…… I am delighted to be in a position to announce the appointment of a new curate! He is the Revd. David Bowles. He currently lives in Bray and his home parish is Rathmichael in the Diocese of Dublin. For the past two years he has served as a deacon working in Taney Parish in Dundrum. David has been studying part-time for ordination while also working as [...]

Wednesday Holy Communion – St. Luke’s Church, Douglas @ 11am   Saturday  Diocesan Synod - Rochestown Park Hotel. It will be preceded by a  service of Holy Communion in St. Luke’s Church at 9.30. All  parishioners, even if they are not synod members, are welcome to attend this service.     This Sunday’s Readings First Reading Isaiah 6: 1-8 p645 (NRSV) Psalm 29:  p622 (B.C.P) Epistle Romans 8: 12-17 [...]

To-day 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.   Tuesday                Parish Art Group - Old Schoolhouse, Blackrock @ 10am   [...]

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 [...]

Tuesday   Parish Art Group - Old Schoolhouse, Blackrock @ 10am Charting the Future – CPH @ 8pm   Wednesday   Badminton – Marmullane @ 10.30am  Bowls Club – CPH @ 7.45pm.     Thursday Holy Communion - St. Lukes Church @ 11am 1st Cork Company  The Boys’ Brigade.  CPH @ 6pm -7pm Anchors.     7.15pm - 8.30pm  Junior and Company sections.   Friday Select Vestry Meeting – CPH @ 8pm [...]

The Rector writes…… We are privileged to live in a democracy. We can vote to elect our government and vote in referendums which allow us to shape the society in which we live. We are all aware of the up and coming referendum on marriage. (The issue of the age of presidential candidates is also to be addressed but it seems to enjoy much less media attention.) No doubt [...]

Sunday 26th Confirmation Service – St. Luke’s Church @ 11.15am   Confirmation Candidates: James Barber, Laura Bradfield, Niall Brooks, George Coomber, Andrew Dale,Rachel Gallagher, Claire Jermyn, Lisa Kavanagh, Mark Lane, Peter Leonard, Brian Lynch, Nathan Lynch, Tessa Haughton-Lynch, Harry O’Byrne, Zara O’Callaghan, Sadbh Gash Ruby, Isobel Swanton, David Welch, Emily Whitaker  and Sheyla Whittaker.   Monday Badminton – CPH @ 8pm   Tuesday  Parish Art Group - Old Schoolhouse, [...]