Mallow Union Newsletter
St. James’ Mallow, St. Mary’s Doneraile, St. Mary’s Castletownroche
March 2016
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
Doneraile Concert
On the 5th of February we held our second concert in St. Mary’s Church, Doneraile and, once again, it was a resounding success – not only financially but also socially and entertainment wise. It was good to see the church filled with local people and also by parishioners from Mallow and Castletownroche.
It was very encouraging to see all our Doneraile parishioners, and others, coming together to do whatever they could to help – with teas, flower arranging, food, selling tickets, helping with parking, making people feel at ease, etc. It seemed to bring new life to the church, and this is what we want more than anything. We wish to thank everyone who helped in any way to make this event so successful – the talented performers, helpers, the Golf Club for providing parking and especially Ina Lillis who worked tirelessly for several months putting the whole thing together. Indeed, as somebody said, she makes a very good “floor manager”. We hope that she will continue in this role!
Mothers Union
Thanks to all who came to the beetle drive on Friday 26th February in St. James’ Hall Mallow at 8pm. This was a great family night and enjoyed by all.
Lismore MU have invited us to join in their Prayer Walk on Wednesday 23rd March at 3pm in Dromana House and Gardens, Cappaquin (1 mile from Villierstown beyond Cappoquin). Patsy Devoy (Diocesan President of Cork Cloyne and Ross) will be leading this walk. There will be a charge of €10 for entry to the Garden and Afternoon tea. If interested please contact Ruth Sherlock as the Lismore ladies need to have numbers.
FROM EAST CORK YOUTH OFFICER
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that we are definitely planning on doing an Easter event in East Cork this year.
I know I had mentioned the possibility but it looks like it is going to happen! The plan is to have an overnighter for the young people in the Church hall in Midleton, Saturday evening, followed by a sunrise walk and service on the beach in Ballyannon woods Sunday (Easter) morning. Then back for breakfast in the church hall afterwards, where everyone will be free to leave once that’s finished in order to get back to their homes for Easter.
Young people from East Cork and the city are more than welcome to attend the overnighter and service, additionally parents and other members of the Diocese are all invited to the sunrise service and breakfast as well.
I will send out more details and consent forms in the next few days but I just wanted to give you all a heads up!
Leaders will be needed as well if you have any that might like to participate.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Kristin
East Cork Diocesan Youth Coordinator & Chaplain Midleton College.
Baptism:
The Rector was delighted to be invited to assist in the Baptism of Thomas Samuel Bryan son of Frank and Oonagh with Fr. Jim Kennelly in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Kiskeam. It was a lovely family occasion – at one of the extremities of the parish that is Mallow Union! We wish Thomas and his parents every blessing.
Laura Brennan’s Volunteering plan:
Laura is planning a trip to South Africa to volunteer in an orphanage and the local community near Durban in October 2016. She will be there for two weeks working as a nurse. There are going to be two events to raise funds for this project. The first is a tea/coffee day on Friday 18th March at her home in Mallow and the second is a dance, with Dave Rea on 23rd April in the Hibernian Hotel. All support and donations are greatly appreciated.
The Crystal Project, the community dementia project in north Cork, led by the HSE, are currently looking for volunteers in the area. We are on the lookout for kind, caring and dependable people to join our team of social volunteer visitors. If you are interested in volunteering with the project or would like to find out more about what we do:
Phone: Christine O’Riordan 086-0255205/ Sheena Cadoo 086-7871818
Visit: www.crystalproject.ie
Email: christine@crystalproject.ie
Notes from Vestry Meeting 25/2/2016
The Register of Vestry members was updated there were 4 names taken off and 4 added on to the Register.
Matters arising – The manhole outside the door of hall was to be looked at and possibly renewed.
Still waiting on the CD of hymns for Thanks and Praise to come.
Finances – The 1st quarter of the assessment has been paid
Rectory – Thanks to Andrew Gardiner and Richard Lynch for replacing shower and shower door in the rectory as it saved the parish quiet a bit of money for them to be able to do this.
Heating to be sorted upstairs.
Chimney in rectory has been cleaned but it should be noted that it should be cleaned annually.
St. James’ Church – new boiler put in and working. Porch to be painted looking for quotes at moment.
St. Mary’s Church Castletownroche – Porch wet. Timber had rotted and lead had cracked this has been sorted. There is still more work to be done when weather dry. Tree still to be removed.
St. Mary’s Church Doneraile – New fas man working well. Headstones have been sorted. Concert went well and thanks to all for supporting it.
Dromtarriffe – RCB to sort out maps
Safeguarding trust – David Deane and Myrtle Forde to complete form.
Health and Safety – Nothing to report
Rectors Business – If people could give Canon Eithne there Eircodes it would be very useful when she is looking for peoples houses.
Thanks to everyone for contributing to the Penney Dinners. The Rectors car was full when she took the contributions to Cork.
The date of the next meeting is the Easter Vestry Wednesday 6th April at 8pm in St. James’ Hall Mallow.
DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
There will be Holy Communion in St. James on Wednesdays morning at 11am
Wednesday 9th March Lent Service in Mallow 11am
Lent Service in Doneraile 8pm
Saturday 12th March Bishops Confirmation Morning
Annual Youth Table Quiz Canon Packham Hall Douglas 7pm
Wednesday 16th March Lent Service in Mallow 11am
Lent Service in Castletownroche 8pm
Thursday 17th March St. Patrick’s Day H.C. Mallow 12noon
Sunday 20th March Ecumenical Service Mercy Centre Charleville 7.30pm
Wednesday 23rd March Lent Service in Mallow 11am
MU Prayer Walk in Dromana House and Gardens Cappaquin 3pm
Lent Service in Doneraile 8pm
Thursday 24th March Maundy Thursday Service Castletownroche 8pm
Friday 25th March Childrens Fun Morning 10am in St. James’ Hall
followed by Service 12noon in St James’ Church
followed by Easter Egg Hunt and tea
Good Friday Service in Mallow 8pm
Saturday 26th /Sunday 27th Sun up Easter Event Rosscarbery
Sun up Easter Event Midleton
Saturday 26th March Easter Vigil in Castletownroche 9pm
Sunday 27th March Easter Sunday Doneraile 10am
Easter Sunday Mallow 11.45am
MONTHS AHEAD
Wednesday 6th April H.C. And Healing Service in Mallow at 11am (followed by tea with the MU members)
Wednesday 6th April Easter Vestry in St. James Hall, Mallow 8pm
Saturday 13th August Parish Fete in the Church Grounds
Friday 9th December Christmas Concert in St. James’ Church, Mallow
SUNDAY READINGS
6th March (4th Sunday in Lent) Violet
Joshua 5: 9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 Luke 15: 1-3 11b-32
Castletownroche 10am M.P.
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.
13th March (5th Sunday in Lent) Violet
Isaiah 43: 16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3: 4b-14 John 12: 1-8
Castletownroche 10am Family Service
Doneraile 10am Family Service
Mallow 11.45am Family Service
20th March (6th Sunday in Lent) Palm Sunday Violet
Isaiah 50: 4-9a Psalm 31: 9-16 Philippians 2: 5-11 Luke 22: 14- 23:56
Castletownroche 10am M.P. & Sunday School
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.
26th March (Easter Vigil)
Castletownroche 9pm H.C.
27th March (Easter Day – 1st Sunday of Easter) White or Gold
Acts 10: 34-43 Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15: 19-26 John 20: 1-18
Doneraile 10am M.P.
Mallow 11.45am M.P.
3rd April (2nd Sunday of Easter) White
Acts 5: 27-32 Psalm 118: 14-29 Revelation 1: 4-8 John 20: 19-31
Castletownroche 10am M.P.
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.
If you have anything to put in the March magazine please give to Diana before the 14th March and for the April Newsletter please give to Diana before Wednesday 30th March. Email: dianabuckley@eircom.net or mobile 086/1547810 or address Bridgetown, Castletownroche.