Mallow Union Newsletter
St. James’ Mallow, St. Mary’s Doneraile, St. Mary’s Castletownroche
November 2015
Rector: Canon Eithne Lynch
022/21473 or 086/2535002
Email: mallowunion@eircom.net
Website: www.mallow.cork.anglican.org
Lay Readers: Avril Gubbins 022/24267
Emmanuel Adebisi 022/20477
Please pray for our confirmation candidiates, Esther Adebisi, Emma Brown, Fay Woolf, Olwyn Buckley and Maxmilian Guljajew, as they prepare for confirmation on the 22nd November. This service will be in St James’ Church, Mallow at 11am.
The first of our Harvest Services this year was in Doneraile on Sunday 27th September when our speaker was Canon Tom Sherlock. The Collection was for Christian Aid and €900 was sent to them. Then Mallow Harvest service was in St. James Church on Sunday 4th October. The speaker was Canon Gerard Casey. Collection was for ARC (cancer support) and €600 was sent away to them. Castletownroche Harvest was on Sunday 11th October and the speaker was Wilfred Baker. Collection was for Cork Simon and €600 was sent to them. Thank to all the speakers for coming to speak at our services and to all the church congregations for decorating the churches, and helping with the services in any way and for providing the refreshments.
MU
On Wednesday the 21st October we had our last meeting. Thanks to Jennifer Flynn for coming and speaking to us about the Team Hope Christmas Shoe Box appeal. She showed us a video of the shoeboxes being delivered to the children which gave us an insight into where the shoeboxes go. Also, we saw the children receiving them and the joy on their faces. Jennifer explained the different items that can be used to fill the boxes. It is amazing how much that can fit into a shoebox. It makes us all appreciate what some children have here in Ireland. There is boxes in each of the three churches if people would like to contribute to the appeal they can do so before the 10th November. If you want further information please contact Ruth Sherlock or any MU member about it. Thanks also to Hazel Sherlock who brought the MU literature box on the night. Also to everyone who came and supported on the night.
A few of our members went to the Songs of Praise Service in Farranthomas Church (Kinneigh Union) on Sunday the 18th October. This was a very enjoyable service. The twelve hymns sung were mostly well know ones and each was introduced by someone saying why they liked and picked that hymn for the service.
MU Conference will take place from November 13th – 15th at the Garryvoe Hotel & Leisure Centre, Castlemartyr. “Family Matter” will be a weekend of fun, refreshment and relaxation with special speaker Bishop Richard Henderson. The conference is not confined to MU members and if you want a form to register please get one from Ruth Sherlock. The closing date to return the form with payment was 31st October but if you do so immediately there maybe still spaces.
We will have a Christmas meal on Wednesday 2nd December in Charleville Park Hotel at 8pm. This is open to the whole parish so whoever would like to come please contact Linda Deane or any other member if interested before Wednesday 25th November so we can let the hotel know the number that are attending. The cost for the meal is €28 per person and the Menu is as follows:
Starters
Homemade Chefs Soup of the Day, with Homemade Brown Bread
Warm Goats Cheese and Caramelised Red Onion Tartlet, Baby Leaf Salad
Skewer of Tiger Prawns on Salad, Tajine of Citrus Fillets and Rocket
Chicken Liver with Cointreu and Cognac Parfait, Redcurrant Jelly & Garlic Ciabatta
Ham Hock Croquettes, Celeriac, Remoulade, Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
Main Courses
Roast Prime Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding & Honey Roast Potatoes
Crown of Turkey, Honey Baked Ham, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Roasting Juices
Pancetta Wrapped Fillet of Cod, Steamed Injustice Shrimp & Prawn Bisque
Red Tandoori Roasted Half Irish Chicken, Chunky Fried Potato Wedges, Mild Curry &
Coriander Rice with Mango Chutney
Garlic Spinach and Crushed Hazelnut Wellington, Green Herb Pesto, Vine Tomatoes
Sauce (v) Vegetarian
Please inform us if you are suffering from a food allergy or intolerance. Chef will be more
than happy to amend your dish.
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding and a Rich Butterscotch Sauce
Warm Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Cream
Meringue with Wild Berry Coulis
Chef’s Winterberry Cheesecake, with Freshly Whipped Cream
Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee to Finish
Friends of St. John’s Buttevant
The Friends of St. John’s Buttevant are holding a Sale on Sunday November 29th from 3pm in the GAA Hall Buttevant. Look forward to your continued support.
Buttevant Carol Service will be on Sunday 6th December at 8pm.
ISPCA Table Quiz, Nov. 26th @8pm, The Arches, Mallow in aid of the Equine Centre, Mallow. €40 per table of 4. Further details from jennifermoran@ispca.ie
The Discovery Gospel Choir ‘Look Up’ Concert with the Bandon Grammar School Choir takes place on Saturday 14th November at 7.30 p.m. in St. Peter’s Church in Bandon. Donations welcome on the night. Money raised will be supporting the Christian Aid Christmas Appeal [Nigeria – mosquito nets]. It promises to be a fantastic night of
music.
Notes from Vestry Meeting 27/10/2015
Matters arising – Manhole cover at back of Hall to be looked after Correspondence – New Census done and returned and a difference of 3 people from last time.
Finances – It looks like there will be a short fall at the end of the year so we need to keep a close eye on the situation and hope and pray that our giving in the parish continues as it is.
Rectory- Andrew is to look at the shower doors and see what can be done. The rectory may need painting shortly as it is getting a bit dirty. Flat roof is leaking as it normally does at this time of year. This is to be looked at.
St. James Church – There has been a dressing room made in the gallery of the church so it can be used for the concert if required and also a door has been put in gallery so that you can gain access to the 2nd side of the gallery if required. Thanks to Mr. Tom Brennan for doing this work.
St. Mary’s Castletownroche – Must get man to come and look at taking down tree.
St. Mary’s Doneraile – No Fas man at moment. 5th February 2016 is a date for your diary for Concert Doneraile Church.
Safeguarding Trust – All forms have been completed.
Health and Safety – The Manhole cover at the back of the hall to be seen after.
Carol Services – Dates arranged on newsletter diary
Meeting about Concert on Wednesday 4th November 8pm in the rectory.
Maintenance meeting will be held in the New Year for each of the churches.
John Gardiner to get an engineer to measure and map the ground in Dromtarriffe Church. Next meeting the 20th January in Mallow Hall at 8pm.
DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
There will be Holy Communion in St. James on Wednesdays morning at 11am
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th MU conference in Garryvoe Hotel, Castlemartyr
Saturday 21st November MU Diocesan Council Meeting Celtic Ross Hotel Rosscarbery 10.30am
Sunday 22nd November Confirmation Service 11am St. James’ Church Mallow
Sunday 29th November Buttevant sale in GAA Hall at 3pm
MONTHS AHEAD
Wednesday 2nd December MU Meal in Charleville Park at 8pm
Sunday 6th December Carol Service in St. John’s Buttevant 8pm
Friday 11th December Christmas Concert in St. James’ Church Mallow 8pm
Sunday 13th December Christmas Carols Mallow 7pm Indigent Roomkeepers
Sunday 20th December Christmas Carols Castletownroche 3pm Hope Foundation
Saturday 2nd January Christmas Children Party 3pm
Sunday 3rd January Christmas Carols Doneraile 3pm Simon Community
SUNDAY READINGS
1st November (Trinity 22) White
Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21: 1-6a John 11: 32-44
Castletownroche 10am M.P.
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.
8th November (Trinity 23) Green
Ruth 3: 1-5, 4: 13-17 Psalm 127 Hebrews 9: 24-28 Mark 12: 38-44
Castletownroche 10am Family Service
Doneraile 10am Family Service
Mallow 11.45am Family Service
15th November (Trinity 24) Green
1 Samuel 1: 4-20 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10: 11-14, (15-18) 19-25 Mark 13: 1-8
Castletownroche 10am M.P. And Sunday School
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.
22nd November (Trinity 25)
Confirmation United Service Mallow 11am
29th November (1st Sunday of Advent) Violet
Jeremiah 33: 14-16 Psalm 25: 1-9 1 Thessalonians 3: 9-13 Luke 21: 25-36
United Service Doneraile 11am
6th December (2nd Sunday of Advent) Violet
Malachi 3: 1-4 Canticle: Benedictus Philippians 1: 3-11 Luke 3: 1-6
Castletownroche 10am M.P.
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.
If you have anything to put in the December magazine please give to Diana before the 14th November and for the December Newsletter please give to Diana before Wednesday 2nd December. Email: dianabuckley@eircom.net or mobile 086/1547810 or address Bridgetown, Castletownroche.