Newsletter - February 2020 - Mallow Union of Parishes

Mallow Union Newsletter
St. James’ Mallow, St. Mary’s Doneraile, St. Mary’s Castletownroche
February 2020

Rector in Charge: Canon Alan Marley
021/4902459
Email: alan.marley@ucc.ie
Pastoral Care: Rev. Tony Murphy
087/8327327
Email: tmurphy@tmahr.com
Website: www.mallow.cork.anglican.org
Facebook: Mallow Union of Parishes
Lay Readers: Avril Gubbins 022/24267
Emmanuel Adebisi 022/20477

On Tuesday 7th January we enjoyed an evening of bowling at the Planet Blackpool Cork. Thanks to everyone who drove and supported the evening.
We are holding a pancake evening on Shrove Tuesday 25th February at 8pm by kind invitation of Vivian Wharton, Loughlea, Buttevant. €5 ahead money going to MU funds. All Welcome.
Date for your diary Diocesan Festival Service in St. James’ Church Mallow on Thursday 30th April. Speaker will be Mrs. June Butler All Ireland President.

Women’s World Day of Prayer
Women’s World Day of Prayer will be celebrated in Saint Joseph’s Church Hazelwood, on Friday 6th March at 8.15pm. The theme this year is “Rise! Take Up Your Mat And Walk” and has been prepared by the women of Zimbabwe.

Music 4 All Fundraising Concert
This is the 2nd annual fundraising concert, featuring choral groups, an a capella group, soloists, musicians and poets and verse artists in the beautiful acoustic setting of St. James’ Church, Mallow. A wonderful evening of music and verse to raise funds for our services (Cantalk). All performers have very kindly donated their time and talents to our fundraiser, and we are extremely grateful to them as they make this concert possible. Tickets €15 available from Katie’s Newsagent or by calling 089/2390863

Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to Niamh and Barry and the extended family and friends on the untimely death of their daughter Cliodhna Barrett Murphy (aged 16). She was a pupil of Shortcastle No.1 School in Mallow. Also to Catherine Harold-Barry and her family on the death of her mother Pamela Reid (aged 93) from Shinrone, Co. Offaly. Mrs Reid quickly endeared herself to the congregation of St. Mary’s, Doneraile on her frequent visits in the past.

Anam Cara Cork the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on 5th February at 7:20pm in The Clayton Hotel, Cork City. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents.

We’d be very grateful if you could help us raise awareness of this free event for bereaved parents in your community. For more information, see anamcara.ie or call our Information Line on 085 2888 888.

The next six week introduction to mindfulness group for relatives of people with dementia is beginning on Monday 17th Feb, 7-8pm.
The group will be held in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre . For more information or to book a place contact Christine O’Riordan (Family Support Worker) on 086 0255205 or email ChristineA.ORiordan@hse.ie
Please spread the word!

Unfortunately for reasons beyond our control we are changing Singing for the Brain, Mallow to Thursdays.
We will continue to meet at 3-4.30 in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre.
We welcome back Fiona Flavin as our facilitator and she will start with us on Thursday 20th February. THERE WILL BE NO SINGING FOR THE BRAIN IN MALLOW UNTIL THEN. We wish Eoin all the best in his new ventures in France. Please spread the word

Notes from Vestry Meeting 29/1/2020
Matters Arising – Concerts were very successful and there was great feed back from people on it and thanks to Susan for everything. Susan expressed her thanks for the flowers and gift. And the dates for this years Concerts are 11th and 12th December.
Finances – Jackie gave us a copy of 2019 accounts and the accounts for January 2020. Thanks to her for preparing these. There are tax forms available if anyone is giving €250 or more during the year and hasn’t already filled this up. Please contact Jackie or any church warden about the forms.
Rectory – Grass is cut and footpaths washed. Around the septic tank is being cleared and the boundary fence is to be looked at.
St. James’ Church – looking into getting grants for church and graveyard maintenance
St. Mary’s Castletownroche – waiting for weather to be suitable to finish doors
St. Mary’s Doneraile – all ok. Art group and festival were given permission to use church for International Womens Day and another Saturday and Sunday
Safeguarding trust – nothing to report Health and Safety – nothing to report
Rectors Business – MU were given permission to have Diocesan Festival Service on 30th April at 7.30pm and hall for refreshments.
AOB – Canon Alan Marley thanked everyone for accepting the changes in times at Christmas and thanks to all who lead Services Rev. Tony Murphy on Chrismas Day and Emmanuel and Chris for the Christingle Service and Emmanuel and Avril for the Carol Services.
He is away in February for a week and if anyone wants Secondary School Grant forms signed please contact him immediately about this.
Rev. Tony Murphy is to help in the parish with the Pastoral Care (house communions, funerals, etc)
Date of next meeting – Thursday 12th March with Revision of vestry people and accounts to be passed. Easter Vestry Thursday 2nd April at 8pm.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
There will be M.P. in St. James’, Mallow on Wednesday mornings 11am
Sunday 16th February Ecumenical Service Mercy Centre Charleville 7.30pm
Tuesday 25th February MU Pancake evening at Vivian Wharton 8pm
MONTHS AHEAD
Thursday 5th March Anam Cara Cork meeting Clayton Hotel Cork 7.20pm
Friday 6th March Women’s World Day of Prayer Hazelwood 8.15pm
Thursday 12th March Select Vestry meeting in St. James’ Hall at 8pm
Friday 27th March Music 4 All Fundrasing Concert St. James Church 8pm
Thursday 2nd April Easter Vestry meeting in St. James’ Hall at 8pm
Thursday 30th April MU Diocesan Festival Service St. James’ Church 7.30pm
SUNDAY READINGS

2nd February (4th Sunday of Epiphany) White
Micah 6: 1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 Matthew 5: 1-12
Castletownroche 10am M.P. Avril Gubbins
Doneraile 10am H.C. Canon Alan Marley
Mallow 11.45pm H.C. Canon Alan Marley

9th February (3rd Sunday before Lent) Green
Isaiah 58: 1-9a, (9b-12) Psalm 112: 1-9(10) 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12, (13-16)
Matthew 5: 13-20
Castletownroche 10am H.C. Rev. Tony Murphy
Doneraile 10am Family Service Avril Gubbins
Mallow 11.45pm Family Service Emmanuel Adebisi

16th February (2nd Sunday before Lent) Green
Genesis 1: 1-2:3 Psalm 136 Romans 8: 18-25 Matthew 6: 25-34
Castletownroche 10am M.P. Emmanuel Adebisi
Doneraile 10am H.C. Rev. Tony Murphy
Mallow 11.45pm H.C. Rev. Tony Murphy

23rd February (Sunday before Lent) Transfiguration Sunday
White or Green
Exodus 24: 12-18 Psalm 2 or 99 2 Peter 1: 16-21 Matthew 17: 1-9
Castletownroche 10am H.C. Canon Peter Rhys Thomas
Doneraile 10am M.P. Avril Gubbins
Mallow 11.45pm M.P. Emmanuel Adebisi

1st March (1st Sunday in Lent) Violet
Genesis 2: 15-17, 3: 1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5: 12-19 Matthew 4: 1-11
Castletownroche 10am M.P. To be announced
Doneraile 10am H.C. To be announced
Mallow 11.45pm H.C. To be announced

If you have anything to put in the March magazine please give to Diana Buckley before Wednesday 12th February and for the March Newsletter please give to Diana before Wednesday 26th February. Email: dianabuckley@eircom.net or mobile 086/1547810 or address Bridgetown, Castletownroche.