{"id":1181,"date":"2015-05-01T12:37:14","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T12:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2015-05-01T12:52:50","modified_gmt":"2015-05-01T12:52:50","slug":"parish-matters-may-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/parish-matters-may-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Parish Matters May 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Rector writes\u2026\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 <strong>referendum on marriage<\/strong>. (The issue of the age of presidential candidates is also to be addressed but it seems to enjoy much less media attention.) No doubt there are a diversity of views on this question in the parish. Many will see it as a matter of justice allowing for the equality of all citizens irrespective of their sexual orientation. Others may have doubts or reservations to varying degrees. However it should be noted that this is a civil matter. The issue is one of equality. Are all citizens able to avail of the right to marry and have that marriage recognised by law in this state?<\/p>\n<p>Inevitably the Church has got caught up in this matter. Clergy are very privileged to act for the State as \u2018registered solemnisers\u2019 when they preside at weddings that are held in church.\u00a0 However it should be noted that no matter what the outcome of the referendum this month, the practice of the Church of Ireland in this area will not change unless the General Synod allows it to. The Book of Common Prayer and the Marriage Services contained in it are the preserve of the Church of Ireland. As the Bishop has reminded us, our current discipline on marriage is \u2018of and for\u2019 ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>I ask all of you to take very seriously the opportunity being presented to you on 22 May. Read up on the material being provided by the Referendum Commission. While the Church of Ireland has not issued a formal statement and allows the decision on which way to vote up to individual conscience, there is material available from a variety of church groups and others which will help inform your thinking and praying as you go to the polling station.<\/p>\n<p>On a more local matter, the process of obtaining a <strong>replacement curate<\/strong> has already begun. This year there is very stiff competition however I remain hopeful. If we obtain a curate who has completed training from The Church of Ireland Theological Institute, an announcement will be made later this month and with the approval of the Bishop, there will be an ordination in September. If not, the process will take a little longer. It is more important to secure the right person rather than have a short vacancy. Please remember me and any potential candidates in your prayers as we discern God\u2019s guidance in this matter.<\/p>\n<p>Yours in Christ,\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Adrian.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Luke\u2019s National School News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/schoo-books-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"schoo books\" width=\"139\" height=\"209\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>St Luke\u2019s School was a hive of activity during the last week of March. On Saturday 21<sup>st<\/sup> March our hockey players took part in the Inter Schools Tournament. Congratulations to our Junior team who brought home the cup!\u00a0 We also want to say a particular \u201cThank You\u201d to our coach Reg Treacy who is retiring from school hockey. Reg has been a very dedicated and encouraging coach for many years in St Luke\u2019s School. Many of our past pupils who have gone on to play for Munster and indeed Ireland owe their nurture in and love of hockey to Reg\u2019s outstanding skills and commitment to them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, 5th class enjoyed a day of \u201cOutdoor Education\u201d at the Irish Natural Forestry Foundation\u201d in Manch, Ballineen. On Wednesday we had a \u201cGold Run\u201d in school. This was a class competition when all the pupils collected their gold coins and lined them up in the hall. Senior Infants had the longest line and were rewarded with a class party. Over 800euro was raised for our extended play area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday the Students Council organised a very successful Grandparents\u2019 Day. Over 80 grandparents visited the school and discovered how much school has changed from \u201clong ago\u201d. They were introduced to laptops, interactive whiteboards, visualisers, science lessons, art activities and the school choir. The afternoon finished off with a cup of tea and the pupils\u2019 home baking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Friday we said Goodbye and Thank you to the Rev Sarah Marry as she goes to St Ann\u2019s Shandon and St Luke\u2019s Home at our end of term Service in St Luke\u2019s Church. We wish her well in her new parish. The Easter Bunny also visited our Junior classes and left some eggs for them to find!! We welcome Lehla and Kian La Roux to our school and hope that they will be very happy with us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/img_54f9adfc22cb4.png\" alt=\"img_54f9adfc22cb4\" width=\"139\" height=\"149\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Coffee Morning at St Mary&#8217;s Church Hall<\/span><\/strong>, Marmullane on Saturday, 20th May from 10am-12 midday. Plants, Sales Table and Raffle. Entry \u20ac3 (includes refreshments). In aid of Church Hall Restoration funds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, 31st May the annual <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Blessing of the Boats<\/span><\/strong> will be held in Passage West. This is an important community event and it is good that the Rector and other local clergy are involved in a prayer service as part of the celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0100th\u00a0birthday celebrations<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We congratulate our oldest parishioner, Mrs. Irene Nagle on reaching her 100th\u00a0birthday. She was born on the 30th April 1915. A hundred years later to the day she had a special celebration in her home with her daughters Vivienne and Juliette, as well as some other family members and neighbours. During the afternoon tea she blew out her candles with the help of two of her great grandchildren and cut her birthday cake with the help of the Rector! He was on hand to deliver a special message and gift cheque to her on behalf of the President. We extend our warmest congratulations to Irene on achieving this great milestone and wish her continued good health and happiness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cork Methodist Church (Ardfallen) is hosting a <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Soup and Roll Lunch<\/span><\/strong> in aid of Christian Aid on Sunday, 3rd May at 12.30 pm (after the service).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sunday School in Frankfield<\/span><\/strong> is organising a coffee morning\/ raffle after service on Sunday 17th May.\u00a0 This is in aid of \u201dCancer services in Cork&#8221; and Aid for the people of the Nepal Earthquake.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Select Vestry Meeting<\/span><\/strong> will take place on Friday, 15th May in the Canon Packham Hall at 8pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Charting a Future with Confidence Parish Meetings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross launched \u2018Charting a Future with Confidence\u2019 at the end of 2014.\u00a0 Since then, the Council of Charting a Future with Confidence has met and four working groups have been established. One of these groups is endeavouring to assess what the current situation actually is in the Diocese, other than based on anecdote or the most vocal.\u00a0 As part of their work, representatives of this group will be visiting every Union\/Group of Parishes in the Dioceses over the next few months.\u00a0 Open meetings, to which all in the Union\/Group are invited, will be arranged by each Rector. The main aim of the visits is to gather information and listen.\u00a0 This will take the form of a short questionnaire, to be completed by those attending the meetings.\u00a0 There will also be an opportunity for the Charting a Future with Confidence representatives to listen to the views of those present. It is hoped that as many parishioners as possible will attend the meeting in their Union\/Group of Parishes.\u00a0 This will help the working group to gather as much information as possible about the current situation in Dioceses.\u00a0 A meeting will take place in the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Canon Packham Hall<\/span><\/strong> on Tuesday, 12th May at 8pm. All parishioners are invited to attend and contribute to the discussion and give their views.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/img_54f9ae572647b.png\" alt=\"img_54f9ae572647b\" \/>REVD. SARAH MARRY WRITES\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I write with the wonderful music and singing of The Stations of the Resurrection on 12th April still ringing in my ears! \u00a0A lovely service to mark the end of our time in Douglas. \u00a0We are sad to go but thoroughly enjoyed gathering with so many of you in the\u00a0Canon Packham Hall after the service to chat and enjoy the amazing spread. \u00a0Thank you to all who made it such a great evening, it was\u00a0a truly lovely way to end my time with you in Douglas Union and Frankfield. \u00a0I was overwhelmed by the lovely and generous gifts you presented me with &#8211; thank you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I will bring with me many fond memories of my curacy and\u00a0am delighted to be only down the road (or is it up &#8211; I haven&#8217;t yet worked that out!) and thank you for your care and support of me and my family while we have been among you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With every blessing from the Northside.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Sarah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In May every year the membership of the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">General Synod of the Church of Ireland<\/span><\/strong> gathers for three days of debate and deliberation. This year it meets in Armagh between 7 and 9 May. As usual a wide variety of reports covering church activity over the past year will be analysed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/boys-brigade.jpg\" alt=\"boys brigade\" width=\"185\" height=\"198\" \/>Boys\u2019 Brigade:<\/span><\/strong> The 1st Cork Company of the Boys\u2019 Brigade will hold their annual display on Thursday 21 May in the Canon Packham Hall in Douglas. No doubt it will prove to be a fun evening of activities, where all the boys and girls who are members of the three sections (Anchors, Junior and Company Sections), will be able to demonstrate a little of what they have been doing throughout the year. We thank Captain Tanya Meikle and all the other officers and leaders for their commitment to the work of the Boys\u2019 Brigade each week since September.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Saturday Night and the Kingdom of God \u2013 Cork<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Snippets from conversations heard on city centre streets on Saturday nights:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s a Street Pastor?\u201d \u201cA street pastor is someone who cares.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t want any preaching.\u201d \u00a0\u201cWe don\u2019t preach or hand out tracts or literature, or invite you to church&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat do ye do?\u201d \u201cAll we do is caring. \u201c<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAre ye like Ghostbusters?\u201d \u201cThey are, only better!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf ye are religious, where are ye from?\u201d \u201cDifferent churches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhich one?\u201d \u201cAll of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut aren\u2019t you all different?\u201d \u201cHow can you all agree if you\u2019re from different places?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe foundation is the same.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo what\u2019s your agenda?\u201d \u201cTo see you get safely home tonight. When you are out on the street, things can happen, and if you need help we\u2019re there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo you don\u2019t have spiritual conversations?\u201d \u201cWe do when we are asked. That\u2019s the only time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOK, so you don\u2019t speak till you\u2019re spoken to?\u201d \u201cWell, we chat with people. For example if you are queueing to get in to some place, we would chat. But it\u2019s what you want to chat about.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy do you do this?\u201d \u201cRemember you asked and I\u2019m quite happy to talk about how my faith leads me to do this if you want me to.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cork Street Pastors are all volunteers, Christians from seven different churches, who are prepared to roll up their sleeves and get into the community, on the streets of Cork city centre on Saturday nights between 10pm and 4am. They have the support of City Hall, the Garda\u00ed, and the Churches (dubbed the Urban Trinity!) Careful preparation includes some joint training with the Community Liaison team of the Garda\u00ed, but although they work in the same space as the Garda\u00ed, they work differently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They pick up discarded bottles (to prevent bottles becoming broken glass or weapons), hand out flip-flops to girls who have abandoned their high heels (1300 pairs in 3 years\u2026), call a taxi for the lone young person who has been abandoned by friends, offer a lollipop to another who looks in danger of causing trouble (it\u2019s a bit of fun! laughter can reduce tension). They call an ambulance to take a sick person to A&amp;E or give a thermal blanket to prevent hypothermia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 14,000 volunteers in Ireland, the UK and internationally, but Cork is the only Street Pastor area in the 26 counties (Cork first again!)<\/p>\n<p>All night Cork Street Pastors have the support of a team of Prayer Pastors back at base praying for them while they are out. Peace is prayed over and into our city.<\/p>\n<p>From their observations, there aren\u2019t riots on Cork streets, but there are often vulnerable people, at risk. They work respectfully, offering assistance where it is acceptable, intervening only when someone is in obvious risk of harm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s why we are looking for a lot more people to come out with us onto the streets, or to be Prayer Pastors back at base. You need to have been a member of a local church continuously for at least 12 months. You need to do training and have Garda clearance. But Street Pastors are just ordinary folk willing to help\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Remember the story of the Good Samaritan? If you were the beaten up guy, who would be your neighbour?\u201d Dave Hoey, Co-ordinator.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note: there are no pictures with this article. Google \u2018Youtube Street Pastors\u2019 for the pictures! Yes, you will see Southampton, etc., but the principles are the same\u2026 For more information, contact Dave, tel. 086 2324484. Revd. Hazel Minion<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/loop.jpg\" alt=\"loop\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Loop System:<\/span><\/strong> A new sound system, complete with new microphones and a loop has been installed recently in St. Luke\u2019s Church, Douglas. Those parishioners who use hearing aids which can connect with this system, have commented on how very effective it is. We are very grateful to both Fred Cassidy and Tim Jackson who have covered the cost of this work. Their generosity is very much appreciated by us all. We also thank Uwe Schiller who did the installation work. This means that we have ungraded sound systems in both St. Michael\u2019s Church, Blackrock and in St. Luke\u2019s Church, Douglas which caters for those who are hard of hearing. We will be putting up signs in both these churches advising visitors of this facility should they require it.<\/p>\n<p>We will hold retiring collections in all our churches for the next two Sundays in response to the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Nepal Earthquake Emergency Appeal<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Busy Blackrock<\/span><\/strong>: Blackrock\u2019s recent Coffee Morning realised \u20ac1881.80 for church funds. The Lenten Lunch proceeds, amounting to \u20ac402, went this year to the Cope Foundation. Guests at this function included two representatives from Cope who explained the work of this local organisation. To round off money-making activities in Blackrock, the Knitted Chicks realised a profit of \u20ac465, thanks in large measure to the local Spar Shop which as usual sold the majority of the chicks for the parish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">last lunch<\/span><\/strong> in Blackrock before the summer break will be on Wednesday, 27th May at 12.30pm. All are welcome to a nourishing three-course meal. Annie Stephens<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>CHURCH SERVICES \u2013 May 2015 \u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/church.jpg\" alt=\"church\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sun. 3 May<\/strong>\u00a05th Sun. of Easter\u00a0\u00a0White<\/h3>\n<h3>8.30 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackrock<\/h3>\n<h3>9.45 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Service of the Word\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Passage<\/h3>\n<h3>10.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Service of the Word\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Frankfield<\/h3>\n<h3>11.15 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Service of the Word\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Douglas<\/h3>\n<h3>11.30 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Service of the Word\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackrock<\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wed. 6 May<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>11.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Douglas<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sun. 10 May \u00a06<sup>th<\/sup> Sun. of Easter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0White<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a08.30 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackrock<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a09.45 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Passage<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a010.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Frankfield<\/h3>\n<h3>11.15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Douglas<\/h3>\n<h3>11.30 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackrock<\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Thurs. 14 May<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u00a0(Ascension Day)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>11.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Douglas<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sun. 17 May\u00a05<sup>th<\/sup> Sun. of Easter \u00a0White\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>8.30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackrock<\/h3>\n<h3>9.45\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Passage<\/h3>\n<h3>10.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Morning Prayer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Frankfield<\/h3>\n<h3>11.15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Douglas<\/h3>\n<h3>11.30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Morning Prayer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackrock<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sun. 24 May<\/strong>\u00a0 <strong>6<sup>th<\/sup> Sun. of Easter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0White<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>8.30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blackrock<\/h3>\n<h3>9.45\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Passage<\/h3>\n<h3>10.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Holy Communion\u00a0 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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.) 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