Dear parishioners and friends, I am writing this on Saturday morning after the Taoiseach's speech last night. I hope that as you all stay at home you will find the attached service, video and other material helpful. The readings are the appointed ones for this Sunday and hold out a message of hope in the midst of our current difficulties.I have also included a children's activity [...]
Dear all As promised during the week, please find attached a short service of readings and prayers which you might like to read at home tomorrow. Also here is a link to a short video reflection and prayers which I have recorded for you. https://drive.google.com/open?id=13p9Ce_5Y5RExtbe8Jv7c3zrtQgVfy6lj Please click on link for Service and Prayers Mothering Sunday 2020 I hope to send you one of these each [...]
Dear All, As you may be aware, all church services and parish activities have stopped until further notice due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. However that doesn't mean that our worship and our care for each other has to stop. This Sunday is Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day. At the weekend I will be sending you some prayers and readings, as well as a short reflection, which you [...]
In light of health advice from the HSE in relation to the Novel Coronavirus some parishioners will be unable to attend the Sunday church services. Please clink on the link below to view the readings for this Sunday. Pew News 15th March, 2020
In the light of health advice from the HSE in relation to the Novel Coronavirus church services have been reduced to three services up to the 29th March, 2020 St. Michael's, Blackrock 8.30am Holy Trinity, Frankfield 10.00am St. Luke's, Douglas 11.15am
The following advisory guidelines for the Church of Ireland’s response regarding the novel coronavirus (Covid–19) reflect previous advice provided by the Church as a response to pandemic flu. The guidelines offer a general framework to parishes, subject to further approval or other advice that may be considered appropriate by the diocesan bishop. Follow all public health guidance provided by state authorities– the Health Protection [...]
Monday Morning Prayer – St. Michael’s Church @ 11am Badminton – CPH @ 8pm Tuesday Parish Book Club – The Rectory @ 8pm Wednesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 10.30am Holy Communion – St Luke’s Church @ 11am Confirmation Class – CPH @ 6.45pm – 7.30pm Bowls – CPH @ 8pm Thursday Boys’ Brigade. - CPH @ 6pm - 7pm Anchors. 7.15pm - 8.30pm Junior and Company [...]
The Rector writes…… We are in the season of Lent. The word itself comes from an old English word meaning ‘the lengthening of days’ or Spring. In earliest times it was observed by those who were preparing for the baptism at Easter. Later the 40 days of Lent were identified with the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness. Each year it provides us with an opportunity to re-examine [...]
Sunday The Annual Charity Soup and Rolls Lunch will be hosted by the confirmation group in the Canon Packham Hall following the 11.15am service in St. Luke’s Church. Monday Morning Prayer – St. Michael’s Church @ 11am Badminton – CPH @ 8pm Tuesday Hymn Singing in the home of Florence Binions @ 7.30pm Wednesday Badminton – Marmullane @ 10.30am Holy Communion – St Luke’s [...]
Please click link below to view Parish Matters February, 2020 Parish Matters February 2020 (1)
