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The Rector writes\u2026\u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n I have recently enjoyed reading some of the diaries of one of my clerical predecessors, the Revd George Quick<\/strong>. He was rector of Douglas between 1887 and 1914. I have these diaries on loan from someone who knows of my interest in local history. They cover the period between 1902 and 1906 and contain information about his daily activities, visiting parishioners, attending meetings, his concerns over disputes between parishioners, charitable and fundraising activities as well as the Biblical text he preached on each Sunday. At times he refers to periods of ill health as well as concerns over his personal finances. But he also includes information about other enjoyable activities and events.<\/p>\n On 16 June 1903 he writes \u2018Great treat. Cricket Match \u2013 saw W.G. Grace play on Mardyke.\u2019 Those who have an interest in cricket will know the significance of that reference! On 10 July the same year he writes, \u2018with Richardson to the Carrigrohane Road to see the great motor car speed trial. Intended to stay an hour but was out from 9 to 4.\u2019 On 29 July 1903 Rev. Quick states that he \u2018wrote letter and got it signed by the churchwardens to the King\u2019s Secretary, Lord Knollys telling him of the loyalty of our people who subscribed \u00a3800 for organ as memorial to Queen.\u2019 This is the organ in St Luke\u2019s Church to this day and the memorial plaque to Queen Victoria is still on it. \u00a3800 then is roughly equivalent to \u20ac175,000 today. I wonder how we would rise to such a financial challenge given that Douglas is a much larger parish now that it was in 1903? On 1 August Rev Quick and his son Stawell (he was his only child as his wife died a few days after his birth) went into Cork for the Exhibition that year. It was opened by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Quick\u2019s diary entry tells us that the street decorations were \u2018wonderfully beautiful throughout the route.\u2019 He had seats in the Concert Hall and also saw the King \u2018close many times\u2019 that day. In November he reveals his concerns about a court case involving two parishioners. One brought a case against the other \u2018for assault and flinging him from the footpath.\u2019 On a lighter note, on 15 January 1904, his son Stawell was ill. The note reads \u2018he was in bed till 12 and then better. Oh that he would avoid those parishioners\u2019 cakes and sweets\u2019. Obviously, his illness must have been self-inflicted!<\/p>\n There is much more I could write about these diaries. He mentions places still familiar to us and families from the past; the Chillingworths of Woodview (ancestors of Bishop David Chillingworth our Holy Week preacher last year), the Sherrards of Maryborough House and the Reeves family of Tramore House. There are also families mentioned who are still involved in the parish such as the O\u2019Grady\u2019s and Sweetnams. Indeed at one stage Rev Quick talks about buying a pony and cart from the Sweetnams!<\/p>\n In his recent book Parish – An Anglican theology of place<\/em>, Andrew Rumsey writes \u2018while preservation segregates a tangible past required to be unlike the present, remembrance, by contrast, denotes living conversation with a history that isn\u2019t set hard like memorial concrete, but as malleable as Flanders mud to our interaction with it.\u2019 He also states that \u2018Remembrance calls for a peculiarly pastoral patriotism: not only in the need to tread softly on personal territory but also in attending to local notions of nationhood.\u2019 Though writing from a British perspective, his words are particularly apt for our context this year. Our main services will be celebrated in the context of the traditional language service of Holy Communion, using the words that would have been instinctive and familiar to the generations past as we remember them, but celebrated in the context of a very different church and country today.<\/p>\n This season of Remembrance is a timely reminder to us all that we are just passing through this life. Just as we build on what we have inherited from past generations, and in my case from the ministry of my predecessors as rectors of this parish, we are to leave behind a legacy as the foundation for others to build upon. Therefore, it is worth asking ourselves, what are we doing that will have long term consequences and benefits? As we remember our loved ones with affection and thanksgiving, we pray that we may share with them, the joys of God\u2019s eternal kingdom.<\/p>\n Yours in Christ,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adrian<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Leaving a Legacy to the Parish<\/strong><\/p>\n At the request of the Select Vestries, I have recently prepared a short leaflet to inform parishioners about the importance of legacies to the finance of our parishes. In recent years, various projects have been undertaken in St Michael\u2019s Church in Blackrock, which could not have been done but for a generous bequest. All this work was vital to the continued use of the church. More generally, investment income from legacies helps us meet some of our day to day expenses.<\/p>\n If you require further information, please take a leaflet which are available at the back of the churches. You may also like to talk in confidence to one of our parish treasurers. Their phone numbers are provided. A. Wilkinson<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anam Cara Cork<\/strong>, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Wednesday 7th of November at 7:20pm in the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Tivoli, Cork. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Theatre Supper Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n As a parish we are planning Theatre Supper Evenings on 15th, 16th & 17th November.\u00a0 This will be held in collaboration with Carrigaline Union of Parishes and the venue will again be the Canon Packham Hall.<\/p>\n Douglas Union with Frankfield will be performing \u2018The Patient\u2019 by Agatha Christie and this year will be directed by Rodney Bolingbroke.\u00a0 Carrigaline will be performing \u2018Between Mouthfuls\u2019 by Alan Ayckbourne and a short sketch called \u201cShoppers\u201d by Jean McConnell, which will be directed by Mary Murphy.\u00a0 Tickets will be limited as always and are on sale through parish distributors. Check our parish website for details.\u00a0 Book early to avoid disappointment!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n St Michael\u2019s School Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s been a busy start to the school year for us all. Our ten junior infants are now well settled in and are enjoying life in St Michael’s. Pupils from third class upwards have been cycling every week with the Cycle Sense program. We are delighted that our school has been awarded a European School Flag for our work with the Blue Star project. All classes have also begun etwinning projects and are looking forward to connecting with friends around Europe. A group of pupils sang one of their favourite songs at the Harvest Festival in St Michael’s Church. Senior classes also travelled to Bandon for the annual schools\u2019 service.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n St Luke\u2019s School Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n Our 6th Class students represented us at the Diocesan Schools\u2019 Service in at Peter\u2019s Church in Bandon in September, they brought \u20ac255 with them as our contribution to the Bishop\u2019s Appeal and Christian Aid work which supports maize production in Burundi. Our 6th Class look forward to this service every year when they can meet and worship with other schools in the diocese. Thank you to all who are involved in organising this very special service. Thank you to all who organised and supported our Parent\u2019s Association Coffee to Go Morning recently. \u20ac437 was raised for school funds. Many of our senior classes visited our local library in Douglas when they heard various authors speak about their publications. We were delighted to welcome Mr Peter McDaid to one of our weekly assemblies. He spoke about the important work of the Red Cross and accepted a cheque of \u20ac410 which we raised at our end of term service in June for their funds. Emma from Maxi Zoo came to St Luke\u2019s recently and brought Bertie the Rabbit with her. She spoke to the pupils about the care and welfare of their pets. Councillor Mick Finn was a very popular visitor to our school, he spoke about his work as Lord Mayor and the importance of positive thinking.\u00a0 To the pupils\u2019 delight he gave them all a night off homework! Congratulations to Ms Bryan on the safe arrival of baby Eoghan John Bryan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advent Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n Prepare the way! This is the title of a special evening service that will be held in St. Luke\u2019s Church, Douglas on Advent Sunday. Through the use of candles, images from art, as well as music and meditations from the Iona Community in Scotland, it will be reflective in nature. 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Why do I take this trip down memory lane? In November we are in the season of Remembrance<\/strong> in the church calendar. It starts on 1 November with All Saints. On Sunday 11 November we will be marking the centenary of the Armstice at all our services. Past generations have left their mark on our parish and today we benefit from their sacrifices.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.douglas.cork.anglican.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/img_5bd2fe82b3ef2.png\")
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