The Rector writes……
Last month we held our two Easter General Vestry meetings. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended and contributed to the discussion and voting. I thank those who allowed their names to be put forward for election as members of the Select Vestries and congratulate those who were elected for the forthcoming year. I would also like to congratulate those who were elected as Parochial Nominators and representatives to the Diocesan Synod to serve for the next three years. The results of those elections are on the church noticeboards and in this newsletter and I look forward to working alongside these people in the year ahead.
We live at a time when many voluntary organisations are finding it hard to get people who will take on very necessary and important administrative roles. Fortunately, this is not currently the case in this parish, but if we are not vigilant, there is always the danger that the bulk of responsibility will be left to rest on relatively few shoulders.
On Sunday 28th May we will be holding our Parish Barbeque after services that day. As usual it will be in the grounds of the Canon Packham Hall and we anticipate a sunny day and warm temperatures! Shirley Clarke is heading up a committee that is organising this event. Please get your tickets promptly as it helps greatly with the planning and catering. They are available from the churchwardens in each church as well as from Aoife Bhreatnach. Further information is available from the posters on display in the churches and from the parish office. In recent years, this has proved to be a very enjoyable social occasion which brings people from our four different churches together. I hope it will be well supported again this year.
Finally, I end by congratulating Sabrina Cooke-Nivet, one of our parishioners and a diocesan lay reader, on the news that she has been accepted for training for the ordained ministry. She hopes to begin her studies at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute in the autumn. We are delighted that she is embarking on this next stage of her Christian ministry and we will continue to support her over the next few years of academic and pastoral training.
Yours in Christ, Adrian.
St Luke’s School Notes. During the last few weeks our pupils have been involved in a huge variety of activities demonstrating what a broad education our present generation are so fortunate to receive. 4th Class are working on STEAM engineering projects under the direction of Wesley Bateman, Jake Hanafin represented us in the Eason’s Spelling Bee and got through to the final 15, 3rd Class visited the Lifetime Lab to take part in the Marine Explorers’ Programme and our swimmers came 2nd in the Inter-Schools’ Gala. The main event of this term was our triennial school performance “Destination Imagination”. Our pupils entertained full houses of parents, grandparents and friends in the Canon Packham Hall for two nights with a variety of song, dance, drama, and poetry. Each class produced their own item. The performances from Junior Infants right up to 6th Class were superb. Great credit is due to the pupils, teachers, support staff and parents for all their co-operation and hard work in putting a show of this calibre together. Congratulations to all involved.
Easter General Vestry Elections
Douglas Union of Parishes
Churchwardens and Glebewardens
Marmullane Incumbent’s Churchwarden Shirley Clarke-Swanton
Vestry Churchwarden Alfred Hosford
Douglas Incumbent’s Churchwarden Tom Chambers
Vestry Churchwarden Liam Cotter
Blackrock Incumbent’s Churchwarden Jean Wade
Vestry Churchwarden David Kerr
Incumbent’s Glebewarden Mervyn Hosford
Vestry Glebewarden Benny Hayes
Select Vestry – John Kershaw (Hon. Treasurer) Stephen Daunt, Vicky Coomber, Janet Dillon, Kieran Hogan, Anne Hevers, Aoife Bhreatnach, David Perrott, Patricia Bogan, Martin Brennan, Ivan Johnston, Keith Dawson.
Parochial Nominators 2017 – 2020
Stephen Daunt, Vicky Coomber, John Kershaw, Patricia Bogan
Diocesan Synod Members 2017 – 2020
Vicky Coomber, Janet Dillon, Patricia Bogan, John Kershaw, William Perrott, Tim Jackson, Mervyn Hosford, Ivan Johnston.
Holy Trinity Church Frankfield
Churchwardens and Glebewarden
Incumbent’s Churchwarden Ida Lee
Vestry Churchwarden John French
Vestry Glebewarden John Kingston
Hon. Secretary Noel Locke
Hon. Treasurer Roger Flack
Diocesan Synod Representatives 2017 – 2020 – Peter de Montfort, David Wolfe. Due to its trustee status, all parishioners in Frankfield are permitted to attend meetings of the Select Vestry. We thank all those who serve the parish in this capacity. Their commitment is appreciated.
A recent photo of the Confirmation which took place in St. Luke’s Church on Sunday 30th April, 2017
“Marmullane Church Choir met recently and agreed that we would have a short practice at 6pm in the church on the second Friday of the month. Our first practice will be on Fri 12th May. Any interested singers welcome, and no need for an audition – just join in! Contact Roger Ellis 087 053 9416″
A Coffee Morning will be held in St Mary’s Church Hall Marmullane on Saturday 20th May from 10 -12. €3 entry which includes tea/coffee and homemade scone. Raffle, Plants and general sales table. In aid of Hall Restoration fund.
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral is hosting a ‘Come and Sing Psalms’ event on Saturday 20th May. Director of Music Peter Stobart will lead all types of singer through music of different genres, but which uses psalm texts (not just chant, but anthems and hymns too). There is a rehearsal at 2pm and a break for tea before a service at 5pm. Email: directorofmusicsfb@gmail.com
A Week of prayer for Christian Unity Service which will be held in Cork Methodist Church, Ardfallen, on Sunday 28th May at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Dr. Anne Francis. The theme of the service is ‘Crossing Barriers’ which has been prepared by Christians in Germany.
1st Cork Company The Boys’ Brigade Display, Promotions & Awards Evening will take place on Thursday 1st June Canon Packham Hall, Douglas.
RTE TV Broadcast:
The parish has been asked to record a morning service in the TV studios in Dublin on Sunday 18 June for broadcast on Sunday 23 July. It is very unusual for a parish outside the greater Dublin area to be approached to do this, so it is a privilege to be involved.
The recording will involve approximately 50 people. This includes the choir and other singers, clergy, readers and a congregation. Mark Slade is currently assembling a joint choir involving choir members from all four of the churches in the parish. Over the next few weeks, I will be approaching people to read or be involved in the service in a variety of ways. We will have more to report next month. A. Wilkinson
