Dear parishioners and friends,

 
Tomorrow is the 4th Sunday of Advent and services will be held in all our churches as below:
 
8.30am    Blackrock
9.45am    Passage
10.00am  Frankfield
11.15am  Douglas
 
Numbers for these services are limited to 50 and face coverings must be worn in accordance with government health advice.
 
Parish Carol Service (20th December)  
However on this Sunday we would usually also have some of our parish Carol Services. This year it is not possible to hold them, so instead we have put together a very special online Carol Service involving music and readings by school pupils and parishioners from the parish and beyond. It reminds us that in all the changes and challenges we have faced in 2020, the message of the gospel, that in Jesus Christ God is with us, is a source of hope and encouragement. 
The service will be available on the Parish YouTube Channel from tomorrow morning at 9.00am for those who cannot make it to church. Others may like to view it on Sunday afternoon or at any time over the Christmas period. My only piece of advice is that if possible you make time to watch it as a whole so that you hear the Nativity as told by St Luke. Also make sure you watch it right to the very end!
You will find the link to all our online services here:
 
I will be sending out another email on Wednesday giving final guidance about arrangements for the advertised live and online services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 
 
Every blessing to you all at this very special time of the year,
 
Adrian

—

Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

 
The Rectory,
Carrigaline Road,
Douglas,
Cork.
T12 A2RC