Dear parishioners and friends, Tomorrow we are observing Harvest Thanksgiving in three of our churches; St Mary's, Passage West at 9.45; Holy Trinity, Frankfield at 10.00 and St Luke's, Douglas at 11.15. (Next Sunday it will be the turn of St Michael's, Blackrock at their 11.30 service). I am conscious that Harvest Thanksgiving is one of the high points of the year for many parishioners and there will be [...]
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Dear parishioners and friends, Today is National Services Day, and so it was good that at 3pm this afternoon, the bells from some of our churches rang out in tribute to all who serve in our services, as well as for those who continue to work on the front line in our fight against the Covid pandemic. While I have ceased to record worship and reflections for our parish YouTube [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, It is hard to believe it, but exactly six months ago today, the very first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in Ireland. It has been a long six months and life is now very different for us all. However we have adapted, and things which were unthinkable before, are now natural and normal. The same is true in the parish. Our churches reopened safely in [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, This week my '3 Minute Thought' is based, not on the Sunday readings but on a person - St Bartholomew. He is someone about whom the gospels tell us very little, yet in church we set a day aside to remember him. St Bartholomew's Day is on 24th August each year. I hope you enjoy my short reflection on him which will be available from [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, I am glad to note that the numbers attending church on Sunday are gradually increasing over the weeks. However I also know that this weekly email is being appreciated by many who are not yet in a position to attend our services. Please find the attached service of Morning Prayer, as well as the Collect and Readings for this Sunday for you to use at [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, These weekly emails have been a very useful way of keeping in regular contact, not only with people here in Cork, but also with parishioners currently living abroad. In recent weeks, I have been in regular contact with one family, now in the US, whose newborn son has required heart surgery. Just this past week I have been in communication with another family who had [...]
Sunday 6th September 8.30 Blackrock 9.45 Passage 10.00 Frankfield 11.15 Douglas Wednesday 9 September, Holy Communion will be celebrated in St Michael's Church, Blackrock at 11.00am. Sunday 13 September 8.30 Blackrock 10.00 Frankfield 11.15 Douglas
Dear parishioners and friends, Please find the attached link to the order of service and readings sheet for this Sunday. The 'Three Minute Thought' on the Feeding of the 5000 will be available on the parish YouTube channel from 9am on Sunday morning. The link to it is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDmEQt2VvcJI9ErW29vxPA/videos Service of the Word (Summer 2020) (3) 2nd August Collect and Readings - 2nd August 2020 Thanks [...]
Dear parishioners and friends, Attached please find a service of Morning Prayer and reading sheet as well as a 'Thought in 3 minutes'. This Sunday the theme is wisdom and I will be focusing on an unusual Old Testament story about King Solomon's great wisdom. As we are so dependent on the wisdom and insights of others at this time, it is good to include in our private [...]
