Eaglais na hÉireann + The Church of Ireland
MALLOW UNION of Parishes
SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER 2021
Last Sunday after Trinity / Fifth Sunday before Advent
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.
Very happily, we are now able to resume refreshments after services on Sundays for those who wish to stay. We are grateful to those who have offered to help in making and serving refreshments – as well as making sure we can enjoy one another’s company in safety.
SERVICES TODAY
10.00am at St Mary’s, Castletownroche
THE EUCHARIST
10.00am at St Mary’s, Doneraile
MORNING PRAYER
11.45am at St James’s, Mallow
MORNING PRAYER NEXT WEDNESDAY 27th October
Eve of St Simon & St Jude Apostles
11.00am
THE EUCHARIST
in St James’s Church
Mallow
Isaiah 28.14-16
John 15.17-27
TODAY’S READINGS
Jeremiah 31: 7-9
For thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, ‘Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.’ See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labour, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations* I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Mark 10: 46-52
They came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up, he is calling you.’ So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
NEWS ITEMS
MALLOW ARTS FESTIVAL There is a vocal concert in St James’s Church, Mallow by Bella Notte 2 and guests as part of the Mallow Arts Festival next SATURDAY 30th OCTOBER. Tickets available from Eventbrite.ie.
SUNDAY 31st OCTOBER is the Eve of All Saints’ Day and the Fifth Sunday of the month. There will be one service only in the Union that day at 11.00am in St James’s Church, Mallow which will be a Festival Eucharist to celebrate All Saints’. There will be a ‘bring and share’ lunch to follow. Refreshments will be provided.
SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER All morning services will include an Act of Remembrance for those who have lost their lives in the world’s conflicts. There will also be a Service of Reflection and Remembrance (as the Sunday following All Souls’ Day) in St James’s Church, Mallow at 4.00pm. This is offered as an opportunity to celebrate our faith in the resurrection, and to remember before God those close to us, whom we have loved and lost, by name. Please add names of loved ones to the lists in our churches by today if you wish them to be included in the service on 7th November.
CONGREGATIONAL/MAINTENANCE MEETINGS will take place in Doneraile on Thursday 11th November at 7.30pm sharp; and at
Castletownroche on Thursday 18th November at 8.00pm sharp.
GIFT DAY The Select Vestry has agreed to mark Sunday 21st November as a Gift Day when we will have one service for all the churches of the Union in St James’s Mallow at 11am. It is hoped this will be an annual service to focus on stewardship and the responsible resourcing of our churches for our future mission and ministry.
CONFIRMATION some young people have already expressed the wish to prepare for Confirmation and the Rector would be glad to hear from others (of any age) who wish to take this step by confirming the faith of their baptism. He is very happy to talk through any questions that enquirers (or their parents, where appropriate) may have.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
For Paul, our Bishop; and for the clergy and people of this united Diocese. In the Anglican Communion, for the Extra Provincial Churches.
We pray for all those known to us, including John Ladd, Peter, Nicky, Ned Foott, Marjorie Thompson, Melissa, Margaret, Katie, Fr Tom Lehane.
We commend to God’s mercy all who have recently died, among them Thomas O’Sullivan, Margaret Clifford, Bose Akanu and Kenneth Wilkinson (priest) along with those we have loved and lost whose anniversary of death occurs at this time of year, especially Albert Daly.
We pray for all our healthcare professionals who are facing increasing workloads, especially in hospitals and ICUs as infection levels continue to rise. And we pray for ourselves, that we may all continue to act responsibly and safely for the well-being of everyone in our communities.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
The Reverend
MEURIG WILLIAMS
Rector of Mallow Union
Telephone (022) 21473
mllwyd@aol.com
www.mallow.cloyne.anglican.org
Social-Media Channels
www.facebook.com/Mallow-Union-of-Parishes-153486538476524/
@MallowUnion
Diocesan Readers
Avril Gubbins (022) 24267
Emmanuel Adebisi
0868467464
SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY
31st October 2021: Eve of All Saints’ Day
11.00am PARISH EUCHARIST
in St James’s, Mallow
followed by bring-and-share lunch (liquid refreshments provided!)