Thanks to all who prepared our Churches for the Easter Services and for attending all the Easter services.

Easter Vestry

Our Easter Vestry meeting was on Wednesday 18th April 2012 at 8pm in the Hall. Thanks to all who attended. Thanks to all those who allowed their names go forward for election again this year and thanks to all of last year’s vestry for all the work they did in the past 12 months.

Vestry Election results: Rector’s Churchwardens: Mallow- Robert Gardiner; Doneraile – Vivian Wharton; Castletownroche – Aoife Ladd; Glebewarden – Andrew Gardiner Peoples’ Churchwardens: Mallow – Ruth Sherlock; Doneraile – Jacqueline Nagle; Castletownroche – Myrtle Forde; Glebewarden – Susan Buckley Elected Members: William Bartels, Diana Buckley, David Deane, Linda Deane, Kathlyn Foott, Ina Lillis, John Gardiner, Avril Gubbins, Hazel Ladd, John Nagle, Edward Winters and Victor Wolfe.

Cherry Cup

Congratulations to our bellringing team who came third in the Cherry Cup and now head to Dublin on the 19th May for the Murphy Cup. We wish them well in this competition. The team of ringers were: Julia Lysaght, David Deane, Linda Deane, Roy Deane, Paul Deane and Robert Gardiner.

Past Events

Some of our members travelled to Ballyin Garden, Lismore on Wednesday 4th April for the prayer walk and had a very enjoyable afternoon followed by dinner in Lismore Hotel. (and even got their photo on the Avondhu). Some of our members went to the Beetle Drive in Fermoy and had great fun drawing beetles and won a lot of beetles.

Thanks to the Lismore MU ladies and the Fermoy MU ladies for their kind invitations. Our April meeting was on Tuesday 17th April. Our speaker Esther Cahill was unable to attend at the last minute due to bereavement. We thank Maryann and Emmanuel Adebisi who agreed to come at short notice and speak about their culture. Maryann showed us some of her native costumes and also how to create their beautiful Head dresses. Emmanuel gave a short talk on his culture and showed some pictures. Forth coming events Council meeting 17th May in Bandon 7.30pm

Festival service in St. Fachtna’s Cathedral Rosscarbery – Songs of Praise on Sunday 20th May at 3.30pm. ‘Mums in May’ is an All Ireland celebration of 125 years of MU in Ireland. There will be a tea party in every branch throughout the country. All proceeds will be sent to the Dublin headquarters of MU and will be used for projects at home and overseas. Some of the proceeds will come back to the diocese to support local projects. A souvenir recipe book “Teatime Treats” will be available. Canon Tom and Mrs. Hazel Sherlock has kindly agreed to host the tea party for this branch at their home in Castlequarter Kildorrery on Tuesday 22nd May from 3pm to 9pm. All welcome to attend.

Bible Club

Bible Club has finished for this season and thanks to all involved in the Good Friday service and Easter egg hunt. All the eggs were found and great fun was had by all the children.

Youth Club
Four of our young people travelled to Rosscarbery for Easter Saturday Night/Sunday Morning for the Sun up with their Leader Aoife Ladd. They have their last meeting on the 25th May in St. James Hall until after the summer.

Blackwater Social Club

The Blackwater Social Club AGM and planning meeting is on Tuesday 8th May at 8.30pm at Mark and Diana Buckley’s Bridgetown, Castletownroche. At this meeting we will be making arrangements for the BBQ and Ice Cream Sunday which is on Sunday 27th May at Mark and Diana Buckleys. The BBQ lunch is between 1pm and 2.30pm followed by games and ice-cream. This year the proceeds will go to Down Syndrome Ireland, Adair National School Fermoy and Mallow No 1 School. Admission €12 for Adults and €6 for Secondary and National School Children. This is a day out for all ages. If you need directions please contact Diana on 086/1547810.

Concert in St. James Mallow

Mark Slade has kindly offered to do a concert in Mallow at the end of May or early June date to be confirmed.

Birthday wishes to all who celebrated birthdays recently. I would personally like to thank all those who came to my 40th Birthday party on the 31st March in the Arches Mallow and made donations on the night or sent them on to me for Castletownroche Church Maintenance Fund.
Diana Buckley

Welcome

A special welcome to Rev. Michael Thompson as Chaplin of Kingston College, Mitchelstown.

Congratulations to William and Margaret Nagle on becoming grandparents again.

Sympathy

We express out sympathy to Ronnie Roberts on the death of his sister in England and also to Barbara Roberts Riordan on the death of her grandmother in Carlow. To Tommy Moore on the death of his brother William in Blarney and Ann Lysaght on the death of her niece’s husband after an accident.

Confirmation

We wish our six candidates well as they prepare for confirmation on the 9th September in Castletownroche. Nicola Barrett, Arthan Jansen, George Leger Mewis, Leah O’Flynn, Richard O’Sullivan and Matthew Wharton.

Events in the School Cake Sale We had a cake sale on Friday 30th March. We raised 237.78 euro from this and the money has been lodged into the school accounts.

Tesco Vouchers

We are still collecting Tesco Vouchers in school and would be delighted if pupils can bring in any vouchers you may get from family, neighbours, friends etc. Recycling clothes & mobile phones – fundraiser On 25th April, we received 133.50euro for our collection of clothes/mobile phones.

We thank you all very much for bringing in your black bags for this collection.

Quintet by Candlelight North Cork Classical Music

Quintet by Candlelight North Cork Classical Musicwill present their first concert of the year at St Colman’s Church, Farahy (nr Mitchelstown) at 6pm on Saturday 12 May. The Carducci String Quartet will be returning, this time with Michael O’Toole (guitar) to give what we’re sure will be a spirited performance of Boccherini’s Guitar Quintet no 4 – popularly known as the “Fandango”. The concert will also include music by Haydn, Philip Glass, Ian Wilson and Nikita Koshkin. Tickets E15 available from Avondhu Office, Fermoy (025 32227) or Jane Annesley (022/26145) or Liam (087/6492514). Advance booking recommended

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

Tuesday 8th May – Blackwater Social Club AGM at 8.30pm in
Mark and Diana Buckleys.
Saturday 12th May – Cobh and Glanmire Fete at St. Mary’s Church Glanmire 2pm
Saturday 12th May – Concert in Farrahy 6pm
Monday 14th May – Select Vestry in St. James Hall 8pm
Thursday 17th May – MU Council Meeting Bandon 7.30pm
Saturday 19th May – Murphy Cup Bellringing Dublin
Sunday 20th May – MU Festival Service in Ross at 3.30pm
Sunday 20th May – Inter-Church meeting in Charleville 7.30pm
Tuesday 22nd May – Mums in May tea party in Canon Tom and Hazel Sherlock’s 3pm-9pm
Friday 25th May – Youth Club in St. James Hall 8pm
Sunday 27th May – Blackwater Social Club BBQ and Ice-cream Sunday at Mark and Diana Buckley’s

Thanks to all who supported the American Tea Party. It was a great success and everyone enjoy the night. Thanks to all those who had tables and arranged the night.

Mothers Union and Friends

There were five of our members travelled to the Trident Kinsale for the pampering Day on Saturday 24th March and they really enjoyed there evening of pampering followed by dinner. On Monday the 26th March the Mallow MU members joined with the Fermoy ladies for the Lady Day service. This was a very enjoyable service and thanks to the Fermoy ladies for the invitation.

We have been invited by the Lismore MU Ladies to join with them on a prayer walk on Wednesday 4th April at 3pm in Ballyin Garden. Please contact Ruth Sherlock immediately if you are interested in going as they need numbers for tea in Lismore Hotel.

There is a Beetle Drive in the Adair Hall Fermoy on Saturday 14th April. So if anyone wants a night of fun please go to Fermoy on the 14th at 7.30pm.

Bible Club

Bible Club has finished for this season and to finish the term off we have our Children’s service in Mallow on Good Friday at 12 noon followed by an Easter egg hunt and tea in the hall. This is open to all children in the parish.

Thanks to all our teachers this term Susan Buckley, Jennifer Hartnett, Shirley Wolfe, Hazel Ladd, Aoife Ladd, Ruth Sherlock and Diana Buckley. Thanks also to Canon Eithne for opening our bible club each week with prayer and to Hazel for providing the music.

MALLOW NO1 NATIONAL SCHOOL

“Mallow (No.1) National School are collecting bags of old (clean) clothes, shoes, bags, belts, blankets and curtains for recycling as a fundraiser for the school. We bought a laptop for the school from the funds raised at the last two recycling events! If you would like to help us, please drop bags into the school for our next recycling event which is on 25th April. Thank you!”

Daffodil Day

€124 was raised for Daffodil Day after service in Castletownroche on Sunday 18th March. Betty says “Thank You” to all who supported this very worthy cause.

Mindfulness

On Saturday 14th April 10am – 1pm St. Luke’s Home Education Centre are hosting a Workshop on Mindfulness -an opportunity to reduce stress in our lives. Following requests we now offer a six Wednesday evening course

commencing on 18th April to 20th May entitled “A Guide to Mindfulness Meditation” 7:30pm – 9:30pm Full details from Claire at 021.4536551 or www.stlukeshome.ie/education-centre

Age Action

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Confirmation

If anyone wishes to be confirmed later this year of early next year please contact the Rector as soon as possible. All young people who intend to be confirmed during 2012 or early 2013 are asked by the Bishop to attend the Bishop’s Confirmation Morning which takes place in the Canon Packham hall in Douglas on 28th April from 10am to 1pm.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

Sunday 1st April – Cherry Cup Bellringing Competition in Roscarbery
Wednesday 4th April – Lent Service Mallow 11am
Wednesday 4th April – Prayer Walk in Lismore
Wednesday 4th April – Lent Service Doneraile 8pm
Thursday 5th April – Maundy Thursday Service Castletownroche 8pm
Friday 6th April – Good Friday Children’s Service Mallow 12noon
Friday 6th April – Good Friday Service Mallow 8pm
Saturday 7th April – Easter Vigil 9pm Castletownroche
Sunday 8th April – Easter Day 10am Doneraile & 11.45am Mallow
Saturday 14th April – Beetle Drive in Adair Hall Fermoy 7.30pm
Sunday 15th April – Inter-church Service in Charleville 7.30pm
Tuesday 17th April – MU & Friends Meeting in St. James Hall 8pm
Wednesday 18th April – Easter Vestry in St. James Hall Mallow 8pm
Saturday 28th April – Confirmation Morning with the Bishop in Cork

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 11th August Parish Fete on St. James Church Grounds Friday 14th December Christmas Concert in St. James Church Mallow

SUNDAY READINGS

1st April (6th Sunday of Lent Palm Sunday) Red or Violet
Isaiah 50: 4-9a Psalm 31: 9-16 Philippians 2: 5-11 Mark 14: 1-15:47 or Mark 15: 1-39, (40-47)
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

7th April ( Easter Vigil) White or Gold
Job 14: 1-14 or Lamentations 3: 1-9 Psalm 31: 1-4, 15-16 1 Peter 4: 1-8 Matthew 27: 57-66 or John 19: 38-42
Castletownroche 9pm H.C.

8th April (Easter Day) White or Gold
Acts 10: 34-43 or Isaiah 25: 6-9 Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24 or Easter Anthems 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 or Acts 10: 34-43 John 20: 1-18 or Matthew 28: 1-10
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

15th April (2nd Sunday of Easter) White
Acts 4: 32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1: 1 – 2:2 John 20: 19-31
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

22nd April (3rd Sunday of Easter) White
Acts 3: 12-19 or Micah 4: 1-5 Psalm 4 1 John 3: 1-7 Luke 24: 36b-48
Castletownroche 10am H.C.
Doneraile 10am M.P
Mallow 11.45am M.P

29th April ( 4th Sunday of Easter) White
Acts 4: 5-12 or Ezekiel 34: 1-10 Psalm 23 1 John 3: 16-24 John 10: 11-18
Castletownroche 11 am United Service

6th May (5th Sunday of Easter) White
Acts 8: 26-40 or Deuteronomy 4: 32-40 Psalm 22: 25-31 1 John 4: 7-21 John 15: 1-8
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

The international and interdenominational World Day of Prayer was celebrated in the parish on Friday 2nd March in St. Josephs Church. Hazelwood Two Pot House, Mallow at 8.30 pm. This years service was prepared by the women of Malaysia.

Mothers Union and Friends

Thanks to all who came and supported the Beetle Drive on Saturday 25th February a great night was had by all. A total of €176.00 was made for the MU overseas funds.

There is a Pampering Day in the Trident Hotel, Kinsale on the 24th March at 2pm. There are two options one costing €15 including tea/coffee, homemade biscuits and pampering sessions (2pm to 5.30pm) and option 2 €35 including tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, pampering sessions and 4 course meal (2pm -7.30pm). Please book before the 20th March as spaces are limited. You can get a booking form at the back of the church or contact Ruth Sherlock for a form. Lady Day this year is falling on the Sunday 25th March so we will include prayers for this in our normal Sunday morning services.

Lent Services

The Services are continuing each week on Wednesday at 11am in Mallow and alternating between Doneraile and Castletownroche at 8pm on Wednesday nights.

Youth Club

The Youth Club are going to Cork this month for one of their meetings on Saturday 10th March for the CDYC Quiz . For more information on this please contact Aoife Ladd.

American Tea Party

An American Tea Party will take place in Mallow Hall on March 16th at 8pm in Aid of Mallow Maintenance. Tickets €10.00 available from: Canon Eithne or Richard Lynch 022 21473 or Ruth Sherlock 086 1588719. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Castletownroche Church

Work has been completed on securing the pinnacles in the tower of Castletownroche Church. There is more work to be completed on the tower yet and also around the front window of the church.

Register of Vestry Members

If you have not already completed a form to be a registered Vestry member please do so immediately and give to the rector or a select vestry member before tomorrow night Monday 5th March.

MALLOW NO1 NATIONAL SCHOOL

Mallow No.1 National School in Shortcastle is our parish school. The patron is Bishop Paul Colton and it is run under the Church of Ireland Ethos. If you know of anyone who would like to send their child to our school they might like to attend the Open Day on Friday March 10th at 1.30pm. Closing date for enrolments is March 31st. Enrolment forms are available from the secretary or principal. (Phone 022-21990).

At present there are 54 pupils in the school. There are three mainstream teachers and four other staff. As with many other small schools our government funding has been reduced. This leaves less resources for the extras we would like to provide for our children. Recently we were able to buy a computer from money raised from a clothes collection. There will be another clothes collection in April, so if you have any old clothes, shoes, curtains etc. pop them into a black sack and give them to the Rector who will pass them on. Old mobile phones are also very welcome for fundraising.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

Monday 5th March – Select Vestry Meeting in St. James Hall 8pm
Wedneday 7th March – Lent Service Mallow 11am
Wednesday 7th March – Lent Service Doneraile at 8 pm
Saturday 10th March – Bible Club in St. James Hall Mallow 11.30am
Saturday 10th March – Childrens Choir Practise in St. James Church 12.30am
Saturday 10th March – CDYC Quiz in Cork
Wednesday 14th March – Lent Service in Mallow 11am
Wednesday 14th March – Lent Service in Castletownroche 8pm
Friday 16th March – American Tea Party in St. James Hall 8pm
Saturday 17th March – No Bible Club
Saturday 17th March – St. Patrick Day Service in St. James 12 noon
Sunday 18th March – Inter-church Service in Charleville 7. 30pm
Wednesday 21st March – Lent Service Mallow 11am
Wednesday 21st March – Lent Service Doneraile 8pm
Friday 23rd March – Youth Club in St. James Hall Mallow 8pm
Saturday 24th March – Bible Club in St. James Hall Mallow 11.30am
Saturday 24th March – Choir Practise in St. James Church Mallow 11.30am
Saturday 24th March – MU Pampering Day Trident Hotel Kinsale 2pm
Wednesday 28th March – Lent Service Mallow 11am
Wednesday 28th March – Lent Service Castletownroche 8pm
Saturday 31st March – Bible Club in St. James Hall Mallow 11.30am

MONTH AHEAD

Wednesday 4th April – Lent Service Mallow 11am
Wednesday 4th April – Lent Service Doneraile 8pm
Thursday 5th April – Maudy Thursday Service Castletownroche 8pm
Friday 6th April – Good Friday Childrens Service Mallow 12pm
Friday 6th April – Good Friday Service Mallow 8pm
Saturday 7th April – Easter Vigil 9pm Castletownroche
Sunday 8th April – Easter Day 10am Doneraile
Sunday 8th April – Easter Day 11.45am Mallow
Wednesday 18th April – Easter Vestry in St. James Hall Mallow 8pm

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 11th August – Parish Fete on St. James Church Grounds
Friday 14th December – Christmas Concert in St. James Church Mallow

SUNDAY READINGS

4th March (2nd Sunday of Lent)
Violet
Genesis 17: 1-7,15-16 Psalm 22: 23-31 Romans 4: 13-25 Mark 8: 31-38
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C. and Holy Baptism
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

11th March (3rd Sunday of Lent)
Violet
Exodus 20: 1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 John 2: 13-22
Castletownroche 10am Family Service.
Doneraile 10am Family Service.
Mallow 11.45am Family Service and Holy Baptism

18th March (4th Sunday of Lent)
Violet
Numbers 21: 4-9 Psalm 107: 1-3,17-22 Ephesians 2: 1-10 John 3: 14-21
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

25th March (5th Sunday of Lent)
Violet
Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Psalm 51: 1-13 or 119-9-16 Hebrews 5: 5-10 John 12: 20-33
Castletownroche 10am H.C.
Doneraile 10am M.P
Mallow 11.45am M.P

1st April (6th Sunday of Lent Palm Sunday)
Red or Violet
Isaiah 50: 4-9a Psalm 31: 9-16 Philippians 2: 5-11 Mark 14: 1-15:47 or Mark 15: 1-39, (40-47)
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

On behalf of all of us at the Nano Nagle Centre I would like to wish you a happy New Year. I sincerely hope that 2012 brings you peace joy and prosperity. Here at the centre we look forward to welcoming our customers, clients and many casual visitors to this tranquil site on the bank of the beautiful Blackwater river.

For many years now our conference centre has hosted a broad range of events and activities. From high powered knees ups to power down retreat days, from mucking around on the organic farm to seeking the spirit through yoga and meditation. We are grateful to be able to assist whatever the quest may be. We understand that funding for residential training courses is not as available as it has been in previous years we can tailor packages to suit your budget. We would like to thank you for your business over the years and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards Karen O’Shea, Centre Manager, Nano Nagle Centre, Tel:022 26411 Fax:022 26953

Youth Group

The youth group has started to meet again after quite a long break. They meet every second Friday in St. James Hall Mallow at 8pm. The next meeting is the 10th February. You are welcome to join this group if you are 12 years or over. Please contact the Rector or Aoife Ladd if you want more details.

Mothers Union and Friends

At our recent Mothers Union AGM Ruth Sherlock took over the position of Enrolling member from Diana Buckley and we wish her well in this new role. Other committee members are: Secretary – Vivian Wharton, Treasurer – Linda Deane, Prayer/Spirituality Rep – Susan Buckley, Faith & Policy Rep and Young Member – Diana Buckley, Marketing – Jean Gardiner.

Our next meeting is the Beetle Drive on Saturday 25th February in St. James Hall Mallow at 8pm all welcome. This is for all ages and if you don’t know what a Beetle Drive is please ask some of the committee members. There is a Pampering Day in the Trident Hotel, Kinsale on the 24th March at 2pm. Spaces are limited so please contact Jennifer Kingston 086/3236641 to book you place.

World Day of Prayer

The international and interdenominational World Day of Prayer will be celebrated in the parish on Friday 2nd March in St. Josephs Church. Hazelwood Two Pot House, Mallow at 8.30 pm. This year’s service has been prepared by the women of Malaysia and the theme is “Let Justice Prevail”. A bible study/ preparation meeting will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Doneraile on Thursday, 16th February at 8 pm and anyone who would like to be involved is welcome. Meanwhile please remember the event in your prayers and come along on Friday 2nd March if you possibly can.

Register of Vestry members

The register of vestry members has to be update annually. At our next Vestry meeting on the 5th March 2012 we will be updating this. If you are not on the list, or not sure if you are on the list please talk to the Rector or Churchwardens and they will give you a form for completion. You need to be on the register to have a vote to elect those who you wish to have on the Select Vestry for the coming year.

St. Luke’s Home Education Centre

On Saturday 25th February we host a Morning Workshop on Mindfulness – a method of self care and relaxation that is increasingly popular and valued. It will be geared to helping people find simple ways of addressing the various challenges and stresses we may face in our busy lives. On the same day we are offering a full day’s workshop for those who care for their elderly loved ones at home. Entitled Caring in the Home family members will have an opportunity to explore with various professionals how to create a safe environment in the home, how to self care, to modify the home or caring practices and other relevant areas. On Thursday 1st March and running for 4 evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm we host How to Listen – An introduction. The courses offers insights into how we may enhance our listening skills in a more active and beneficial way. It also explores the obstacles to communication in our daily lives. On Tuesday 13th March and running for 6 Tuesday evenings we have a course titled Addressing Loss in all its Forms – An Introduction running from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Full details on these and all our courses may be found online or by contacting the Centre on 021/4536551.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Clare and Leslie Good on the birth of their son Kieran, a brother to Heidi.

Sympathy
We express our sympathy to Charlotte Kitto on the death of her Grandmother in Warwick in late December/early January. To Jane Wharton on the death of her uncle William Whiteford in Durrow Co. Laois, to Myrtle Forde on the death of her aunt Kathleen Shire in Limerick and to Shirley Wolfe on the death of her cousin George Locke in Farran. We think of all the above and there families at this difficult time.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

Thursday 9th February – Castletownroche Maintenance Committee 8pm
Friday 10th February – Youth Club in St. James Hall 8pm
Saturday 11th February – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 11th February – Choir Practise in St. James Church 11.30am
Thursday 16th February – Bible study/preparation for World Day of prayer service in St. Mary’s Church Doneraile 8pm
Saturday 18th February – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 18th February – Choir Practise in St. James Church 11.30am
Sunday 19th February – Inter-church Service in Charleville 7.30pm
Wednesday 22nd February – Ash Wednesday Service Doneraile 8pm
Saturday 25th February – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Wednesday 29th February – Lent Service in Castletownroche 8pm

MONTH AHEAD

Friday 2nd March – World Day of Prayer in St. Josephs Church. Hazelwood, Twopot House 8.30 pm
Saturday 3rd March – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Monday 5th March – Select Vestry Meeting in St. James Hall 8pm

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 18th April – Easter Vestry in St. James Hall Mallow 8pm
Saturday 11th August – Parish Fete on St. James Church Grounds
Friday 14th December – Christmas Concert in St. James Church Mallow

SUNDAY READINGS

5th February (3rd Sunday before Lent) Green
Isaiah 40: 20-31 Psalm 147: 1-12, 21c 1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 Mark 1: 29-39
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

12th February (2nd Sunday before Lent) Green
Proverbs 8: 1, 22-31 Psalm 104: 26-37 Colossians 1: 15-20 John 1: 1-14
Castletownroche 10am Family Service.
Doneraile 10am Family Service.
Mallow 11.45am Family Service.

19th February (1st Sunday before Lent) Green
2 Kings 2: 1-12 Psalm 50: 1-6 2 Corinthians 4: 3-6 Mark 9: 2-9
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

26th February (1st Sunday of Lent) Violet
Genesis 9: 8-17 Psalm 25: 1-9 1 Peter 3: 18-22 Mark 1: 9-15
Castletownroche 10am H.C.
Doneraile 10am M.P
Mallow 11.45am M.P

4th March (2nd Sunday of Lent) Violet
Genesis 17: 1-7,15-16 Psalm 22: 23-31 Romans 4: 13-25 Mark 8: 31-38
Castletownroche 10am M. P.
Doneraile 10am H. C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

If you have something to be included in the March Diocesan Magazine please give to Diana before the 14th February and if you have anything to put in the March Newsletter please email to Diana before Wednesday 29th February.

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Our Christmas Carol Services started with our first Carol Service in St. John’s Buttevant on Wednesday 14th December with the nine readings and carols and the collection was for St. Vincent de Paul. Then the Bible Club Children lead the service in Doneraile on Sunday the 18th December at 3pm with the Story of the Sleepy Shepherd and the collection was for Simon Community. Then there was a Candlelight Carol Service in Castletownroche on Thursday 22nd December at 7pm with the collection going to Mission to Seafarers. Then we had our Christmas Eve Services 8pm Mallow and Doneraile at 11.30pm and Christmas Day Castletownroche 10am and Mallow 11.45am.

The final Carol Service was in Mallow at 11.45am on Sunday 1st January with the collection for Protestant Aid.

Thanks to all our Organists, Readers, Children, Church Decorators, those who prepared the services and everyone for coming to support all these services and making them all so special.

Concert for Parish Funds
Thanks to all who took part in the concert again this year and to all who helped in anyway to make it such a success. The raffle took place at this and the winner of the Television was a local from Mallow.

Children’s Christmas party
Santa didn’t forget us again on the 28th December. He came and gave all the children at the party a small present. He didn’t forget anyone even though he feel asleep while giving out the presents. Thanks to all involved in this for making it so enjoyable for the children.

Children’s Network ministry
Anne Skuse has been asked by the bishop to be the diocesan representative on the Children’s Network ministry. This Network is a new body within the Church of Ireland, set up to support, encourage and provide information on relevant training/resources for those who work in the area of Children’s ministry. It also has a long term aim to engage in discussion with CIYD to develop a proposed joint Children’s and Youth strategy and perhaps in time to develop a common Children’s and Youth department.

Anne would like to meet the incumbent and those in our parish who work in the area of Children’s ministry. By doing so she would hope that we would gain an overall picture of what happens in this area of ministry in our dioceses, e.g what models work/what models no longer work,etc and so together identity any particular areas of need where added support, training, or resources would be of benefit.

We have arranged a meeting with Anne on Wednesday 11th January at 7.30pm in St. James Hall. Anyone interested in Children and Youth work please come along.

Mothers Union and Friends
Our Opening Service will be on Tuesday 17th January at 8pm in St. James Church, Mallow followed by our AGM and tea. All are welcome to come to this Holy Communion Service and please bring your suggestions for meetings for the coming year.

West Cork Quiet Day 2012.
Quiet Day on Monday 16th January 2012 in St. Matthew’s Hall, Church Cross, Skibbereen from 10:30am–2:30pm. Tea & Coffee will be served from 10:00am- 10: 30. Leading us in our Quiet Day, on our theme for 2012 ” Your Gift Discover & Celebrate.’’ will be Patsy Devoy, Worldwide FAITH & POLICY CO-ORDINATOR. We would welcome your participation and that of your members, If you would like to join us, those interested should bring a packed lunch with them. Soup, tea & coffee will be available. A contribution of €3.00 would be appreciated. Perhaps those interested in attending would kindly contact us nearer the time, by Friday 13th January please. You can telephone us at 028 / 37137, mobile 086/ 1012152 or Email: jimswanton@eircom.net

Congratulations
Congratulations to Valerie and Andrew Gardiner on the birth of their second daughter Sophie early in December a sister to Amanda.
Also Congratulations to Vivian Wharton on the birth of a grand-son a son to Trish and Cyril Wharton.

Baptism
Congratulations to Megan Ellen Riordan daughter of Barbara and Richard who was baptised recently in St. Mary’s Church Doneraile.

Sympathy
We express our sympathy to the family of Stephen Frank Sweetnam in his 98th year (formerly of Mallow, Dublin, Sligo and Esso Teo.) who died on December 27, 2011, peacefully, in Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Dalkey. He had visited us here in Mallow during 2011.

A note from our Bishop – Diocesan News and Photo Blog
By now most of you will be aware of our Diocesan News Blog: www.churchofirelandcork.com You are encouraged to follow it by adding your email to the followers list. Please also make it known to your parishioners and commend it to them. I should be grateful if you would include the link in parish notices and magazines in the New Year. It is our hope that, over time, it will become an element in improved communication in our Diocese. Criteria for Submission of Materials to the News and Photo Blog The DCO and I recently settled on criteria for inclusion of materials on the News and Photo Blog: 1. The person submitting the material for the blog must him/herself be a follower, by email, of the blog. 2. All submissions are subject to the editorial oversight of the account administrators whose decision is final (currently the Bishop and DCO). 3. The blog is for news items and announcements in connection with the Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross including: the bishop, clergy, readers, lay church workers, the Diocesan Council, Diocesan Committees, the Diocesan Youth Council, Mothers’ Union, schools within the Diocese, and charities and trusts involving the Diocese. 4. In general, all blog postings must be accompanied by a photograph or image accompanied by full information as to who or what is featured in the photograph. 5. Any person submitting a photograph takes responsibility for it and vouches that, in the case of the inclusion of children or young people, such publication is warranted in accordance with Safeguarding Trust. 6. All proposed postings must be short and carefully crafted. 7. Opinion pieces and letters will not be posted. 8. Press releases ordinarily released by the Diocesan Communications Office may be released in full or by way of link to such releases on the Diocesan Website. 9. Short postings providing a link to more extensive announcements or materials may be included. 10. Materials for submission should be emailed to: newsblog@ccrd.ie
If you have something to be included in the February Diocesan Magazine please give to Diana before the 14th January and if you have anything to put in the February Newsletter please give to Diana before Wednesday 1st February. Email: dianabuckley@eircom.net

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

Wednesday 11th January – Childrens Ministry meeting 7.30pm St James Hall
Saturday 14th January – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 14th January – Choir Practise in St. James Church 11.30am
Sunday 15th January – Inter-church Service in Charleville 7.30pm
Monday 16th January – MU Quiet Day St. Matthew’s Hall, Church Cross, Skibbereen from 10:30am – 2:30pm.
Tuesday 17th January – MU Opening Service/AGM St. James Church 8pm
Saturday 21st January – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 21st January – Choir Practise in St. James Church 11.30am
Saturday 28th January – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am

MONTH AHEAD

Wednesday 1st February – Select Vestry Meeting in St. James Hall, Mallow 8pm
Saturday 4th February – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am

SUNDAY READINGS

8th January (1st Sunday after Epiphany)
White
Genesis 1: 1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19: 1-7 Mark 1: 4-11
Castletownroche 10am Family Service
Doneraile 10am Family Service
Mallow 11.45am Family Service

15th January (2nd Sunday after Epiphany)
White
1 Samuel 3: 1-10,(11-20) Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-18 Revelation 5: 1-10 or 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1: 43-51
Castletownroche 10am M.P.
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

22nd January (3rd Sunday after Epiphany)
White
Jonah 3: 1-5,10 Psalm 62: 5-12 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 Mark 1: 14-20
Castletownroche 10am H.C.
Doneraile 10am M.P.
Mallow 11.45am M.P.

29th January (4th Sunday after Epiphany)
White
Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8: 1-13 Mark 1: 21-28 Doneraile 11am United Service

5th February (3rd Sunday before Lent) Green
Isaiah 40: 20-31 Psalm 147: 1-12, 21c 1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 Mark 1: 29-39
Castletownroche 10am M.P.
Doneraile 10am H.C.
Mallow 11.45am H.C.

Mothers Union and Friends

On Friday the 11th November we had a cookery demonstration by Hazel Bourke in the rectory. We had a very enjoyable evening when Hazel showed us some lovely dishes and we were able to sample them. Thanks to Hazel for this and thanks to Linda Deane for providing us with mince pies for tea after the meeting. Also a reminder to members membership is due €26 for members and €15 for friends before the 9th December if you have not already paid it. Please give to Linda Deane.

Sympathy

We express our sympathy to the family of Eric Forrest for whom a funeral service was held in the funeral home in Buttevant on 10th November. Particularly his father and step-mother Kay. Eric was a doctor in his early 40′s and died suddenly while visiting his father in the Mater Hospital. His ashes will be returned to his home in Zurich for burial.

CDYC Soccer Tournament

On Saturday 19th November three of our youth members went to Ringaskiddy to the Annual indoor soccer where they had a very enjoyable time playing soccer and other indoor games.

Friends of St. John’s Buttevant

The Annual Sale for the friends of St. John’s Buttevant was held on Sunday the 27th November at 3pm in the GAA Hall in Buttevant. Thanks to all who supported it and to all the helpers.

Fred Bogan Trophy

On Sunday 27th November the Fred Bogan bellringing Trophy Competition was held in Bandon. Thanks to our team Julia Lysaght, David Deane, Linda Deane, Roy Deane, Paul Deane and Mark Buckley for taking part in this.

Concert for Parish Funds

Christmas Concert in St. James’ Church Mallow on Friday the 16th December at 8pm. Starring Cor Magh Ealla Choir and Castlelyons Gospel Choir and friends. Tickets are €10 including mince pies and mulled wine. Each family should have received an envelope with two tickets by now and you can either buy or sell on these tickets to your friends or relatives. Twenty euro is to be returned to your churchwarden on or before Sunday 11th December. More tickets are available from the Rector or Susan Brennan.

Raffle tickets for St. James Church Roof Repairs

Also please return your raffle tickets stubs and money on Sunday 11th December as the draw is taking place at the Concert on Friday 16th December the night of concert.
Fundraiser for roof of St. James

Why not this Christmas give a present to this beautiful building by purchasing a slate or slates, a lot of money is needed to repair a section of the roof over the church door and it needs our urgent attention. It has to be seen after if we are to save our church for future generations.

Our Rector Canon Eithne has applied for a grant and we hope we may get something, but again we may not get anything, that is why we will have to keep fundraising as this work is urgent. Slates costing €20 each. Contact John Coulter the person overseeing this account. Approved by our Rector Canon Eithne.

Book Published by Canon Paul Willoughby

Canon Paul Willoughby, the Rector of Kilmocomogue Union of Parishes, covering Bantry, Durrus and Castletownbere, has recently produced a booklet called ‘Presence and Presents. The real meaning of Christmas’. It was launched at an Ecumenical pre-Advent gathering in Durrus Community Hall. The Reverend Anne Skuse did the illustrations which are also available on their parish website. The pictures are available to download for children to colour in. Canon Willoughby says This book has been on my mind for many years. It is a booklet for parents and children. It was inspired by my ministry to children and their wonderful questions. The growing secularisation of Christmas has happened, in part, because people of faith have been silent and not spoken out about the wonderful gift that God has given us. A simple Christmas does not mean a worse one! The book costs €5 and is available from the Bantry Bookshop, Wisemans of Durrus, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral and the Sunday School Society in Dublin. Copies can be posted and are also available directly from Canon Willoughby at Durrus Rectory, Bantry, Co. Cork or by email: paul@durrusfete.ie

Concert in St. Peter’s Church Bandon December 9th

There is a wonderful Brass and Choral Concert taking place in St Peter’s Church, Bandon on December 9, 2011 starting at 8 p.m. Offerings will be taken at the event towards Bandon ENGAGE Arts Festival. Those taking part include Clonakilty Brass Band, conducted by Ger Condon, Glaslinn Ladies Choir, conducted by Antoinette Baker and accompanied by Greg Crosbie, The Junior Choir of Bandon Grammar School, conducted by Greg Crosbie and accompanied by Antoinette Baker and students of The County Cork School of Music.

The varied range of performers should provide something to everyone’s taste. ENGAGE is a dynamic multi-disciplinary Arts Festival which takes place in Bandon on the last weekend of every September. It is a celebration of the works of musicians, poets, writers, dancers and painters. The festival’s ethos is to showcase both established and emerging artists with an emphasis on promoting talented up and coming artists of every discipline. It also gives the local community an opportunity to engage with contemporary art and performance. The Festival is grateful to the organisers of this fund-raising concert.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

• Saturday 3rd December – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
• Wednesday 7th December – Vestry Meeting in St. James Hall 8pm
• Saturday 10th December – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
• Wednesday 14th December – Buttevant Carol Service 8pm
• Friday 16th December – Concert in St. James Church Mallow 8pm
• Saturday 17th December – Bible Club Practise for Childrens Service in Doneraile Church 11.30am
• Sunday 18th December – Children’s Carol Service in Doneraile 3pm (Collection Simon Community)
• Sunday 18th December – Inter-church Service Charleville 7. 30pm
• Thursday 22nd December – Carol Service in Castletownroche 7pm (Collection Mission to Seafarers/Church Funds)
• Saturday 24th December – Christmas Eve Mallow 8pm – Christmas Eve Doneraile 11.30pm
• Sunday 25th December – Christmas Day Castletownroche 10am – Christmas Day Mallow 11.45am
• Wednesday 28th December – No Mid Week Service
• Wednesday 28th December – Children’s Christmas Party in St. James Hall 3pm

MONTH AHEAD
Sunday 1st January – United Carol Service in Mallow 11am (Collection Protestant Aid/Church Funds)

SUNDAY READINGS

4th December (2nd Sunday of Advent) Violet
Isaiah 40: 1-11 Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3: 8-15a Mark 1: 1-8
Castletownroche 10am MP
Doneraile 10am HC
Mallow 11. 45am HC

11th December (3rd Sunday of Advent) Violet
Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126 or Canticle: Magnificat 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 John 1: 6-8, 19-28
Castletownroche 10am HC
Doneraile 10am MP
Mallow 11. 45am MP

18th December (4th Sunday of Advent) Violet
2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16 Canticle Magnificat or Psalm 89: 1-4, 19-26 Romans 16:
25-27 Luke 1: 26-38
Castletownroche 10am MP
Mallow 11. 45am HC
Doneraile 3pm Children’s Carol Service

24th December (Christmas Eve) White or Gold
Mallow 8pm
Doneraile 11. 30pm

25th December (Christmas Day) White or Gold
Isaiah 62: 6-12 Psalm 97 Titus 3: 4-7 Luke 2: (1-7), 8-20
Castletownroche 10am H. C.
Mallow 11. 45am H. C.

1st January (1st Sunday of Christmas) White or Gold
Mallow 11am United Carol Service

8th January (1st Sunday after Epiphany) White
Genesis 1: 1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19: 1-7 Mark 1: 4-11
Castletownroche 10am Family Service
Doneraile 10am Family Service
Mallow 11:45am Family Service

If you have something to be included in the December Diocesan Magazine please give to Diana before the 8th December and if you have anything to put in the January Newsletter please give to Diana before Wednesday 4th January. Email: dianabuckley@eircom.net

A special word of thanks was received from the Bishop for all the preparation that went into the Confirmation Service in Doneraile. Thanks again to the families, friends and parishioners who came to support the candidates. Thanks to the Doneraile people for the refreshments after the service.

Harvest Services

Thanks to the three speakers who came to our harvest services this year Revd Denis McCarthy to Castletownroche, Revd. Elizabeth Hewitt, Adair Methodist minister to Doneraile and Revd. Brian O’Rourke to Mallow. Thanks to all the people who decorated the churches so well and for those who provided the teas.

Thomas Davis Commemoration

The annual Thomas Davis Commemoration service and lecture was held in St. James’ Church, Mallow on 14th October. Mr John Hassett, President of the Irish Bardic Association delivered the Commemoration Address. The music was provided by Cόr agus Ceoltόirί Ghaelscoil Thomάis Dάibhis and the Thomas Davis Pipe Band.

Congratulations

To Joy and Kevin Carton on the arrival of baby, Sam. To Mary Coulter on celebrating her birthday recently.

St. James Church Roof

The work on the roof and behind the organ in St. James’ Church is nearly completed. We are very satisfied with the builders and they were very clean at there job. Also the organ repairs are nearly finished. Anyone who has raffle tickets sold please return the tickets and money and keep selling the tickets as it would be good to have the money in as soon as possible.

St. James Church Hall

After the damage done to the floor last winter in the hall. The floor has to be replaced. When the old floor was taken up there were at least two leaks found and these have been repaired but we are still waiting for the floor to dry. While the floor is drying it was decided to paint the hall and this is underway at present. Thanks to Richard Lynch for co-ordinating this and to all the painters who have volunteered their time to paint.

Mothers Union and Friends

Thanks to all who came and supported the travelling supper on
Saturday the 8th October. €640 was raised in total and is to be divided between MU Overseas Funds and Parish Funds. On Tuesday the 18th October we had Patsy Devoy from Carrigrohane parish to speak to us on Bye Buy Childhood in the Rectory. This was a very interesting meeting and the Fermoy ladies joined us on the night. Also on the night we celebrated Mary Coulters 97th Birthday. Thanks to Ruth Sherlock for baking a cake which we used as the birthday cake.

Our next meeting is on Friday the 11th November at 8pm in the Hall in Mallow. Hazel Bourke is coming and doing a cookery demonstration. All are welcome to join us on the night. Also a reminder to members membership is due €26 for members and €15 for friends before the 9th December.

Friends of St. John’s Buttevant

The Annual Sale for the friends of St. John’s Buttevant is on Sunday the 27th November at 3pm in the GAA Hall in Buttevant. Your support for this would be appreciated.

Sympathy

We wish to express out sympathy to Tom and Susan Brennan and family on the death of Tom’s mother recently.

Church Warden

Ina Lillis has resigned as Rector’s Church Warden in Doneraile and Linda Deane has taken over. Special thanks for all that Ina has done during her time as Warden in Doneraile Church.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

Friday 11th November – Cookery Demonstration in the Hall 8pm Saturday 12th November - Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am Saturday 12th November – Children’s Choir Practise St James Church 12.30am
Saturday 19th November – Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 19th November -Choir Practise in St. James Church 11.30am
Friday to Sunday 18th – 20th MU Conference Small Change-Big Difference in the Celtic Ross Hotel Rosscarbery
Sunday 20th November Inter-church Service in Charleville 7.30pm
Saturday 26th November - Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am Saturday 26th November – Choir Practise in St. James Church 11.30am Sunday 27th November – Friends of St. John’s Buttevant Sale in GAA Hall 3pm

MONTH AHEAD
Saturday 3rd December Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Wednesday 7th December Vestry Meeting in St. James Hall 8pm
Friday 16th December Concert in St. James Church Mallow
Sunday 18th December Children’s Carol Service in Doneraile 3pm (Collection Simon Community)
Thursday 22nd December Carol Service in Castletownroche 7pm
(Collection Mission to Seafarers/Church Funds)
Saturday 24th December Christmas Eve Mallow 8pm
Christmas Eve Doneraile 11.30pm
Sunday 25th December Christmas Day Castletownroche 10am
Christmas Day Mallow 11.45am
Wednesday 28th Dec Children’s Christmas Party in St. James Hall 3pm
Sunday 1st January United Service in Mallow 11am
Friday 6th January Carol Service in Mallow 8pm (Collection Protestant Aid/Church Funds)

SUNDAY READINGS
13th November (2nd before Advent)
Green
Judges 4: 1-7 Psalm 123 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 Matthew 25: 14-30
Castletownroche 10am Family Service
Doneraile Family Service 10am
Mallow Family Service 11. 45am

20th November (1st before Advent) The Kingship of Christ White
Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24 Psalm 100 Ephesians 1: 15-23 Matthew 25: 31-46
Castletownroche 10am MP
Doneraile 10am HC
Mallow 11. 45am HC

27th November (1st Sunday of Advent) Violet
Isaiah 64: 1-9 Psalm 80: 1-8, 18-20 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 Mark 13: 24-37
Castletownroche 10am HC
Doneraile 10am MP
Mallow 11. 45am MP

4th December (2nd Sunday of Advent) Violet
Isaiah 40: 1-11 Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3: 8-15a Mark 1: 1-8
Castletownroche 10am MP
Doneraile 10am HC
Mallow 11. 45am HC

Confirmation Service

By the time you will be reading this we will be just after having our Confirmation Service in Doneraile. This year we have eight candidates Emmanuel Adebisi, Brid Brennan, Sarah Deane, Lucas Jansen, Williams Olawumi, Michael O’Reilly, Angel Sebury and Rachel Wharton. We continue to hold them in our prayers.

Sheep’s Head Hike

Thanks to all who sponsored me on the Sheep’s Head Hike. I have sent away €465.00 for Christian Aid. Diana

Vegetable Sale

Thanks to all who came and bought vegetables at John and Jean Gardiner’s on Saturday the 10th September and stayed for a cup of tea and cake. Over €1,000.00 was raised for Parish Funds.

Concert in St. James
Again Cor Mhagh Ealla gaves us a wonderful Concert in St. James on the 24th September. Unfortunately the crowd was small. €500.00 was made on the night for St. James Maintenance Funds.

St. James Church Roof
As most of you are aware the work on the roof of the church is under way and it would be good if the money from the raffle tickets for the roof repair was returned. So please sell the tickets and return the money as soon as possible.

Harvest Services
The first of our Harvest Services was in Castletownroche last Sunday the 25th September where the speaker was the Revd Denis McCarthy. The collection went for Bishops Appeal and Parish Funds. Then Doneraile is on the 9th October and the speaker will be the Revd. Elizabeth Hewitt Adair Medothist minister (Collection for Concern and Protest Aid)
And Mallow is on the 16th October speaker Revd. Brian O’Rourke (Collection Vincent de Paul). All services are at 3pm.

John Reid, Concern:

We were privileged at Morning Prayer in Doneraile recently to hear John Reid speaking of his life work. John, who is a brother of Katherine Harold-Barry, is a Project Manager with Concern in North Korea. John started his working life as a Farm Manager, but soon became disillusioned by the huge food surplus in the E.U. of the ‘eighties. As a committed Christian, he felt called to use his expertise to produce food in almost impossible circumstances and where it was greatly needed. He eventually worked with Concern in Afghanistan and Liberia, and is now in North Korea where they battle against extremes of climate, famine, barren terrain, shortage of services and a great lack of personal freedom. John compared Communist North Korea with neighbouring Christian South Korea where there is plenty. He firmly believes that the difference is caused by Christianity being forbidden in the North where Christians live under great threat of imprisonment or even death. Part of the Doneraile Harvest Thanksgiving collection has been allocated to Concern/ Project North Korea.

Saturday Bible Club

If you are between the age of 4 and 12 and are free on a Saturday morning please come along to Bible Club in St. James Hall Mallow at 11.30am. We are starting back on Saturday 8th October at 11.30am to 12.45pm. There is a small charge of €1 per child or €2 per family to cover the cost of books and crisps/drink etc. All parents are welcome to join us for a cup of tea/coffee after bible club. For further information please contact the Rector or Diana Buckley.

Mothers Union and Friends
Some of our members went to the Festival Service in Castlemartyr Church on Tuesday the 13th September at 8pm thanks to all involved in arranging this lovely service.

Travelling Supper

Our next event is our travelling Supper on Saturday the 8th October starting between 7pm and 8pm. For your starter you come to Mark and Diana Buckley’s then you will be given directions to either Thomas and Ann Ladd’s or Vivian Wharton’s or Canon Eithne and Richard Lynch for your main course. Then for dessert we all meet in St. James Hall, Mallow. Tickets are €15.00 for adults or €10.00 for children. You do not have to be part of the Mothers Union to come to this it is a parish social event. Proceeds are for Mothers Union overseas funds and parish funds. Please book your tickets from Vivian Wharton (086)3900734 or Diana Buckley (086) 1547810 or any other MU member before 2nd or 3rd October so that the food can be organised.

Bye Buy Childhood

Patsy Devoy from Carrigrohane Parish is coming to talk to us on “Bye Buy Childhood” on Tuesday 18th October at 8pm in St. James Hall Mallow. Childhood is now treated as a marketing opportunity.

But we believe that children should be valued as children, not consumers. How can we challenge this commercialisation of childhood? Mothers’ Union has launched a campaign to address this issue. This meeting is open to everyone in the parish so please come along to see what Patsy has to say.

Congratulations

To Aoife Ladd on winning the Community Involvement Award in The FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards.

To Patricia Olawumi on opening her new hair dressing supplies shop in Mallow.

To Agnieszka and Liam Forde who got married in Poland in August. This was a very emotional time for them as Agnieszka’s father was very ill and died three days after the wedding. We pray for her and the rest of the family at this very difficult time.

To Karen and Chris Southgate of Kanturk on the safe arrival of their baby girl, Emily Dorothea.

To John Coulter on celebrating his 70th birthday. To celebrate he had a Holy Communion Service in St. James Church Mallow followed by refreshments. Instead of presents he asked for any donations to be given to St. James Maintenance Fund. Thanks to John for arranging this.

Adair School Bus

As some of you are aware some of the parishioners in Castletownroche are fighting for their school bus to the Adair School in Fermoy to be reinstated. This year our school bus service was withdrawn. Despite having the required 10 eligible children who meet the distance criteria of being 3.2 kms from the school, our school was refused transport because Bus Éireann said that the children did not come from a “distinct locality”. The unjust nature of this decision infuriates us, and it is a source of great hardship to the committed parents who bring their children great distances to Adair School. At present, we are fighting for the reinstatement of our bus and we badly need your support. Without the bus service our enrolment will suffer and this will inevitably lead to the closure of the school in the future.

On Wednesday the 5th October we will hold an open meeting at Fermoy Adair School to plan a huge protest demonstration for the following week on Monday 10th October at 11am outside Christ Church, Fermoy. Please come and lend us your support. We will need people to shout, chant, wave banners and hoot horns on the day, but we also need people who will advertise the event and encourage their friends and neighbours to join us, to show that the wider community is interested in the survival of our little community.

John writes:

It was wonderful to see a full church on the 17th September to celebrate with me my 70th birthday. I just want to thank you all friends and relatives for your support. People were very generous the collection came to over €4000 it was great in these difficult times. Unfortunately it is all spent on work that had to be carried out at St. James, so parishioners we are not out of the woods yet, the fundraising will still have to go on. A lot of money is needed to repair the roof over the church door it is in a very dangerous state and will have to be done.

Our Rector Canon Eithne is trying very hard to get a grant I am very grateful to her, we as a Union will have to help each other to maintain our three churchs. None of us like selling tickets but we have to try, if we can’t we will have to come up with other ideas of fundraising the roof has to be repaired.

I want to say this if we are running concerts in the churchs the parishioners must be seen there it was a bit disappointing at the concert on the 24th September after Chor Mhagh Ealla Choir offering me a free concert and also gave a donation on the 17th to the Church. We have to be seen if we want our Church.

Thanking you again for your support so far. Yours sincerely,
John Coulter

WEST CORK YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH DAY

People from schools, youth and mental organizations from all over West Cork coming together to talk about Mental Health
Date:7th October 2011 Time: 10 am – 4 pm Venue: Maritime Hotel Bantry
Present on Day: Red FM , Photo Booth, Workshops , DJ’s and lots more… Free Event – All Welcome!!
WARNING!!!!
EVENT MAY CONTAIN NUTS

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am

Sunday 2nd October Confirmation in Doneraile 10am
Friday 7th October Mental Health Day Bantry 10am – 4pm
Saturday 8th October Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 8th October Children’s Choir Practise St. James Church 12.30am
Saturday 8th October MU & Friends Travelling Supper 7pm
Sunday 9th October Doneraile Harvest Service 3pm Preacher Rev. Elizabeth Hewitt (new Medothist minister in Adare)
Monday 10th October Adair School Protest 11am Christ Church Fermoy
Saturday 15th October Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 15th October Choir Practice St. James 11.30am
Sunday 16th October Mallow Harvest Service 3pm Preacher Rev. Brian O’Rourke (St. Anne’s Union Shandon)
Sunday 16th October Inter-church Service in Charleville 7.30pm
Tuesday 18th October Mothers Union Bye Buy Childhood talk Patsy Devoy
Saturday 22nd October Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 22nd October Choir Practice St. James 11.30am
Wednesday 26th October Vestry Meeting in St. James Hall 8pm.
Saturday 29th October No Bible Club

MONTH AHEAD

Saturday 5th November No Bible Club
Saturday 12th November Bible Club in St. James Hall 11.30am
Friday to Sunday 18th – 20th MU Conference Small Change-Big Difference in the Celtic Ross Hotel Rosscarbery

If you have something to be included in the November Diocesan Magazine please give to Diana before the 14th October and if you have anything to put in the November Newsletter please give to Diana before Wednesday 2nd November. Email: dianabuckley@eircom.net

SUNDAY READINGS

2nd October (Trinity 15) Green
Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Psalm 19 Philippians 3: 4b-14 Matthew 21: 33-46
Doneraile 10am Confirmation Service

9th October (Trinity 16) Green
Exodus 32: 1-14 Psalm 106: 1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4: 1-9 Matthew 22: 1-14
Castletownroche 10am
Mallow 11:45am
Doneraile 3pm Harvest Service

16th October (Trinity 17) Green
Exodus 33: 12-23 Psalm 99 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10 Matthew 22: 15-22
Castletownroche 10am
Doneraile 10am
Mallow 3pm Harvest Service

23rd October (St. James the Brother of our Lord) Red
Isaiah 49: 1-6 Psalm 1 Acts 15: 12-22 Mark 3: 31-35
Castletownroche 10am
Doneraile 10am
Mallow 11:45am

30th October (Trinity 19) Green
Joshua 3: 7-17 Psalm 107: 1-7, 33-37 1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13 Matthew 23: 1-12
Castletownroche 11am United Service

6th November (Trinity 20) Green
Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78: 1-7 1Thessalonians 4: 13-18 Matthew 25: 1-13
Castletownroche 10am
Doneraile 10am
Mallow 11:45am

We wish everyone well as they settle back into school some maybe for the first time, a different school, different teacher, different class or those starting college or work for the first time. We pray that they will enjoy their year where ever they are.

Parish Fete

Thanks to all who worked so hard for the fete the days coming up to the fete, the morning and duration of the fete and those who tidied up afterwards. Thanks to all who worked on the stalls, donated to each of the stalls and donated for the raffle and auction and those of course who bought at the fete. Thanks to our Auctioneer John Cronin for auctioning on the day and to those who bidded. A total of €6,650 was made on the day and €276 has been made since from book sales and car boot sale.

Our raffle winners were as follows:

1st – Vicky Day, Banteer
2nd – Dorothy Verplanche
3rd – Christy Sherlock, Kanturk
4th – Ben Buckley, Ballyhooly
5th – Harry Simmons, Wexford
6th – Denney Monorney, C/o Funcheon Bar
7th – Annesley, Annesgrove
8th – Andrew Gardiner, Mallow
9th – Kathleen Deane, Bandon

The winner of guess the weight of the cake was Ann Ladd, Castletownroche. The winner of guess the name of the soft toy was Kay Horgan, Ballyclough. The winner of guess the sweets was Geraldine Bateman, Bandon.

Castletownroche Tidy Towns

Thanks to all who donated to the Tidy Towns Collection. €202.20 was collected.

On Tuesday 23rd August 2011 at 8pm in St. James’ Church Mallow

Thanks to all you came to the Concert in St. James on Tuesday 23rd to hear the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne from Germany. A great night was had by all who attended.

Sheep’s Head Hike 2011

Thanks to all who sponsored me on the Sheep’s Head Hike yesterday Saturday 3rd September. I am still taking sponsorship if anyone wants to donate to Christian Aid. Diana

Cór Mhágh Ealla Choir

The Mallow choir, Cór Mhágh Ealla, resumes practice on Tuesday 6th September 2011. If you can sing and, in particular have a bass or tenor voice, please come along. Sopranos and altos are also welcome. Telephone Dave 087 9562649 for further information.

Vegetable Sale

There will be a vegetable sale in John and Jean Gardiner’s Home, Mount North, Ballyclough on Saturday the 10th September from 2pm to 5pm. Please come and buy your fresh home grown vegetables and have cake and tea.

Mothers Union and Friends

The Mothers Union Festival Service is in Castlemartyr Church on Tuesday the 13th September at 8pm. If anyone wants a lift please contact Diana. We have changed our date for the travelling Supper to Saturday the 8th October starting between 7pm and 8pm. For your starter you come to Mark and Diana Buckley’s, Bridgetown, Castletownroche between 7pm and 8pm then you will be given directions to either Thomas and Ann Ladds, Ballydoyle, Castletownroche or Vivian Whartons, Loughlea, Buttevant or Canon Eithne and Richard Lynch, The Rectory, Mallow for your main course. Tickets are €15.00 for adults or €7.50 for children and it is open to all parishioners to come. You do not have to be part of the Mothers Union this is a parish family event. Proceeds are for Mothers Union overseas funds and parish funds. Please book your tickets from Vivian Wharton (086)3900734 or Diana Buckley (086) 1547810 before 2nd October.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Ronnie and Bea Roberts on celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary recently.

St. James Church Roof

As most of you are aware the work on the roof of the church is underway and it would be good if the money from the raffle tickets for the roof repair was returned. So please sale the tickets and return the money as soon as possible.

New Principal Mallow NO. 1 National School

We wish to welcome the new Principal to Mallow No 1 National School, Mrs Mary O’Riordan and wish all the staff and pupils a pleasant year ahead.

Confirmation

We wish all our canditates well as they prepare for confirmation. We pray for Emmanuel Adebisi, Brid Brennan, Sarah Deane, Lukas Jansen, Williams Olawumi, Michael O’Reilly, Angel Sebury and Rachel Wharton.

Forthcoming Evening Course on Loss at St. Luke’s Home

The six Tuesday evening courses, commencing on 20th September, covers a broad spectrum on our experiences of the loss journey. The course is not geared for those recently bereaved and would be suitable for youth leaders, teachers or those in your parish who would have an interest in supporting the bereaved.
In November a similar short course in Basic Listening Skills will be run. Of late the Education Centre are now running courses beyond our initial scope of Care of the Older Person. Courses in Fire Safety and First Aid (for both Adult and Paediatric settings) are now available. All details are on the website www.stlukeshome.ie Also of interest is a new Course which will be offered to family members who care for their elderly loved one at home. The course will run on Saturdays and alternatively over two evenings. Once dates are established I will send on details. Contact Bruce Pierce for further information.

FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES

We are writing to ask you to assist us in publicising a charity event that is being held in Cork City Hall in September in aid of the St Vincent de Paul, Cork. Norma Smurfit’s “Spring Clean for Charity Sale” is taking place in City Hall on Sept 24th in aid of St Vincent de Paul, Cork. The event takes the format of a car boot sale – without the cars! Volunteers are asked to take a stall, clear out their unwanted belongings and sell them on the day to raise money.

There is no charge for taking a stall, but all money raised is in aid of the St Vincent De Paul, Cork. Further information is available on www.whitediamondevents.org or www.springcleanforcharity.ie You can also contact Dearbhla Meaney on 00 353 86 8221751 if you would like to be part of this fantastic event.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays at 11am
Wednesday 7th September Select Vestry Meeting in St. James’ Hall Mallow 8pm
Saturday 10th September Bible Club Leader Meeting in St James Hall 11.30am
Saturday 10th September Vegetable Sale in John & Jean Gardiner’s, Mount North 2pm – 5pm
Sunday 11th September Annual Elizabeth Bowen Commemoration Service Farahy 3.30pm
Tuesday 13th September Mothers Union Festival Service in Castlemartyr 8pm
Saturday 24th September Concert in Mallow Church
Sunday 25th September Castletownroche Harvest Service 3pm Preacher Rev. Denis McCarthy

MONTHS AHEAD

Sunday 2nd October Confirmation in Doneraile 10am
Saturday 8th October MU & Friends Travelling Supper 7pm
Sunday 9th October Doneraile Harvest Service 3pm Preacher Rev. Elizabeth Hewitt (new Medothist minister in Adare)
Sunday 16th October Mallow Harvest Service 3pm Preacher Rev. Brian O’Rourke

4th September ( Trinity 11) Green
Exodus 12: 1-14 Psalm 149 Romans 13: 8-14 Matthew 18: 15-20
10am Castletownroche
10am Doneraile
11:45 Mallow

11th September (Trinity 12) Green
Exodus 14: 19-31 Psalm 114 Romans 14: 1-12 Matthew 18: 21-35
10am Castletownroche
10am Doneraile
11:45 Mallow

18th September (Trinity 13)
Exodus 16: 2-15 Psalm 105: 1-6, 37-45 Philippians 1: 21-30 Matthew 20: 1-16
10am Castletownroche
10am Doneraile
11:45 Mallow

25th September (Trinity 14) Green
Exodus 17: 1-7 Psalm 78: 1-4, 12-16 Philippians 2: 1-13 Matthew 21: 23-32
10am Doneraile
11:45 Mallow
3pm Castletownroche Harvest Service Rev. Denis McCarthy

2nd October (Trinity 15) Green
Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Psalm 19 Philippians 3: 4b-14 Matthew 21: 33-46
Doneraile 10am Confirmation Service

If you have something to be included in the October Diocesan Magazine please give to Diana before the 14th September and if you have anything to put in the October Newsletter please give to Diana before Wednesday 28th September. Email: dianabuckley@eircom.net

Doneraile Literary & Arts Festival 5th to 7th August

Doneraile are having a Literary and Arts Festival this weekend. Yesterday there was four talks given by the following: Talk on Elizabeth Bowen by Donncha O’Dulaing, Lecture by Dr. Andrew King on Edmund Spenser, Poetry by Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Reading by Gaye Walsh.

Sunday 7th August 4pm

Bell ringing in St. Mary’s Church followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for our heritage in St. Mary’s Church Doneraile at 5pm. So please come and hear the bells and enjoy the thanksgiving service.

Parish Fete

As most of you know by now we are having our Fete on the Saturday 13th August on the grounds of St. James Church, Mallow starting at 12 noon. We are looking for donations of Bottles (for Bottle Stall), bric-a-Brac, cakes, plants, country produce, books, toys, cakes for teas, old or chipped crockery, old shopping bags or boxes.

If you have not already contributioned to the hamper for the raffle or want to sell more lines or have not returned your lines please contact Ruth Sherlock, Linda Deane or Diana Buckley immediately as we need contributions for hamper and lines returned before the 10th August.

If you want to hand in any of your contributions before the day of the fete you can drop them to the hall on Friday 12th between 4pm and 9pm or on Saturday morning. All people in charge of stalls and any other helpers that are free to be there are asked to be at Mallow Church between 9.30am and 10am to set up the stalls and get ready for Fete. There will be no parking on the church grounds on the day of fete so please come early on Saturday morning to unload your contributions from the cars for the fete. Floats will be provided on the day so any stall holders need not worry about change.

There will be a signed Cork Jersey Auctioned at 3pm and also John Rocha Glasses (worth €300) and maybe more items so please spread the word to all your friends and neighbours about the auction and fete so that we can get a crowd together on the day to make this Fete an enjoyable and worth while day for everyone. A rota for the day is enclosed in this newsletter and if your name is not on the rota and you want to help please contact Diana Buckley.

Concert

On Tuesday 23rd August 2011 at 8pm in St. James’ Church Mallow
VIVALDI LA TEMPESTA DI MARE Concerto in E Major op.3 No 12 for Violin, Strings and basso continuo Concerto in C Major for Oboe, Strings and basso continuo PV 41 J.S. BACH Concerto in D Minor for Violin, Oboe and Orchestra BWV 1060 TCHAINKOWSKI >>Andante cantabile<< for Violoncello and String Orchestra HANDEL Concerto grosso op.6 No 1 in G Major for Strings and Basso Continuo ROSSINI Sonata No. 3 in C Major for Strings “La Tempesta di Mare” CHAMBER PHILHARMONIA COLOGNE (Germany) Christoph Jahn * Violoncello Malgorzata Zbroja * Oboe Tickets available in St. James Church from 7pm on the night

Sheep’s Head Hike 2011

When: Saturday 3 September 2011
Where: Sheep’s Head Way, West Cork
Registration: 11:30am, Kilcrohane Community Hall, Kilcrohane Village

Explore the heights and beautiful scenery of the Sheep’s Head Way. Take on the pathways and ridge ways of West Cork’s scenic Sheep’s Head Way and help support the work of Christian Aid in some of the world’s poorest communities. Enjoy a walk along this famous Irish peninsula, make new friends, enjoy a great community spirit and raise crucial funds for Christian Aid’s work.

Christian Aid Sheep Head Hike starts at ‘Finn Mac Cool’s Seat’; climbing up onto the ‘Seefin Ridge’; then towards the ‘Windy Gap’; down Bran Mountain; Rosskerrig Mountain; down the Sli Bhran onto the ‘Old Military Road’ before returning towards to the village of Kilcrohane.
At Poet’s Well’s walkers can either take the coach bus back to Kilcrohane village or continue walking towards Farranamagh Lough (Lough of the Monks), and back to Kilcrohane Community Hall where there will be a reception for all walkers. There will be a rest and reflection at half point halfway across the ridge way.

Some of our parishioners are hoping to do this walk Richard Lynch, Charlotte Kitto and Diana Buckley so if you want to sponsor any of them they would be very grateful to receive your donation.

Mothers Union and Friends

We had decided at our AGM to have a travelling supper on the 1st October but we have had to change the date so now it is on the 8th October. So please keep this date free to go to one house for starter, another house for main course and St. James Hall for dessert. There will be more information about this on the next newsletter.

Children ministry

If there is anyone interested in doing a course on Children’s Ministry (over the age of 18) on seven saturday mornings in Dublin one a month from October 2011 to May 2012. Please contact Diana Buckley for more information.

Sympathy

We would like to send our sympathy to Arthur Montgomery and Heather Frost on the death of their half brother, John in Waterford. Also sympathy to David and Grainne Lynch on the death of her father Willy Kenny in Watergrasshill. And sympathy to Dave Finn and Shirley Ladd on the death of his father in Limerick.

Royal National Lifeboat Institute

There was a collection after each of the three churches for the RNLI on Sunday the 10th July. Thanks to all who gave so generously. €140 was collected in Castletownroche, €120 in Doneraile and €65 in Mallow. Thanks to Miss Pat Foott for coordinating these collections

Congratulations

Congratulations to Pat and Avril Gubbins on celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary recently.

Baptism

Congratulations to George Leger Mewis on his baptism recently in Doneraile Church.

DIARY FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST

There will be no Weekday Services in St. James on Wednesdays for August
Sunday 7th August 4pm Bell Ringing, St. Marys Doneraile
Saturday 13th August Fete in St. James Church grounds, Mallow
Tuesday 23rd August Mallow Concert in St. James Church Mallow

MONTHS AHEAD

Saturday 3rd September Sheeps Head Hike
Wednesday 7th September Select Vestry Meeting in St. James’ Hall Mallow 8pm
Saturday 10th September Vegetable Sale in John & Jean Gardiner’s, Mount North
Saturday 24th September Concert in Mallow Church
Sunday 25th September Castletownroche Harvest Service 3pm Rev. Denis McCarthy
Sunday 2nd October Confirmation in Doneraile 10am
Saturday 8th October MU & Friends Travelling Supper
Sunday 9th October Doneraile Harvest Service 3pm Rev. Elizabeth Hewitt
Sunday 16th October Mallow Harvest Service 3pm Rev. Brian O’Rourke