Eaglais na hÉireann + The Church of Ireland
MALLOW UNION
of Parishes
SUNDAY 4thth July 2021
The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
FÁILTE / WELCOME to everyone who worships in our churches today.
Please take a moment to check you have switched off your phone before worship begins.
Please ensure that our churches are safe spaces for everyone by observing all social distancing and hygiene protocols.
Holy Communion will continue to be administered in one kind only and worshippers will receive the consecrated bread.
Sadly, it is still not safe to enjoy hospitality and refreshments after services. With this in mind, please do not gather together around the church doors to talk after services.
SERVICES TODAY
10.00am at St Mary’s, Castletownroche MORNING PRAYER
10.00am at St Mary’s, Doneraile THE EUCHARIST
11.45am at St James’s, Mallow THE EUCHARIST
NEXT WEDNESDAY
11.00am THE EUCHARIST in St James’s Church Mallow
Isaiah 26. 1-9
Matthew 10. 1-7
TODAY’S READINGS
2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and said, ‘Look, we are your bone and flesh. For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The Lord said to you: It is you who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be ruler over Israel.’ So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for forty years. At Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years. David occupied the stronghold, and named it the city of David. David built the city all around from the Millo inwards. And David became greater and greater, for the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.
Mark 6: 1-13
Jesus came to his home town, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, ‘Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?’ And they took offence at him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Prophets are not without honour, except in their home town, and among their own kin, and in their own house.’ And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them, ‘Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.’ So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.
NEWS ITEMS
SUMMER FÊTE
It is proposed to hold the fête on Saturday 7th August (unless public health guidelines change in the meantime) at St James’s Church, Mallow from 11.00am to 2.30pm. Please make a note of the date. Further updates will appear in the coming weeks. Only 33 days to go!
CENTENARY OF THE END OF THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
The Bishop has asked that churches mark this centenary appropriately on Sunday 11th July and all services next Sunday will include an appropriate commemoration.
SELECT VESTRY MEETING
There will be a meeting of the Select Vestry of Mallow Union in St James’s Church Hall, Mallow, on Tuesday 13th July at 8.00pm sharp. The agenda will be sent to vestrypersons in advance of the meeting. If any members of the Select Vestry who have not yet been full vaccinated are anxious about attending in person, please contact the Rector and we will explore options for joining the meeting by Zoom.
MOTHERS’ UNION
The all-Ireland President of the Mothers’ Union (MU), June Butler, will be visiting this Diocese from 14th – 16th July as part of the ‘Mums in May’ project, as she undertakes three 7km walks in each of the Church of Ireland’s dioceses. This is an initiative established in 2012 in celebration of 125 years of MU in Ireland. The Fund supports new and on-going MU projects throughout Ireland as well as specific important overseas projects. On Friday 16th July will be walking in Doneraile Park, beginning with prayers at St Mary’s Church, led by the Rector. If anyone is interested in taking part in the prayers – or the walk – please contact Ruth Sherlock (086 1588719) or Hazel Sherlock (087 6527803) beforehand as social distancing protocols will apply.
PASTORAL CARE
The Rector is delighted to have begun visiting fully vaccinated parishioners in their homes, as well as taking Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend church. He will begin by making visits by prior arrangement. If you know of anyone who would especially appreciate a pastoral visit at this stage (or you would appreciate one yourself), you are very welcome to contact the Rectory.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
For Paul, our Bishop; and for the clergy and people of this united Diocese. In the Anglican Communion, for the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea
We pray for all those known to us, including Jim, Thomas, Peter, Nicky, Ned.
We give thanks to God for all who have received their vaccination – and pray for those waiting to be called, along with all who work in the healthcare sector.
We pray for those who continue to face uncertainty over their work and livelihoods after further delays in the re-opening of the hospitality sector.
We commend to God’s mercy all who have recently died, along with those we have loved and lost whose anniversary of death occurs at this time of year. KEEPING IN TOUCH
The Reverend
MEURIG WILLIAMS
Rector of Mallow Union
Telephone (022) 21473
mllwyd@aol.com
www.mallow.cloyne.anglican.org
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Diocesan Readers
Avril Gubbins (022) 24267
Emmanuel Adebisi
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NEXT SUNDAY
11th July 2021 (The Sixth Sunday after Trinity)
2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19; Mark 6. 14-29
10.00am THE EUCHARIST in St Mary’s, Castletownroche
10.00am MORNING PRAYER in St Mary’s, Doneraile
11.45am THE EUCHARIST in St James’s, Mallow