Dear parishioners and friends,
We welcome Revd Martin Hilliard to be with us at 9am service this morning and Ziva Newman at our 10.45 service.
It’s that time of year when rectors receive requests from parents looking to send children to a school in the Protestant tradition. Such applications may require confirmation from the rector that the family is somehow affiliated to the parish. At this time, such requests come to me as rural dean. When I receive such requests I check with the Select Vestry and parish records. Please note that, if the family is not registered in the parish, does not somehow support the parish and is unknown by members of the parish, I cannot confirm affiliation. Thank you for your understanding. Kevin
Vacancy coverage: My recent appointment as Rural Dean of the Monkstown North Rural Deanery has given me a renewed appreciation of the challenges that parishes face during an interregnum, although I must confess that I have never been particularly fond of the term vacancy, because a parish is never truly “vacant.” The Church’s ministry continues, even when there is no incumbent..
To help maintain a regular presence in the parish, Revd Kevin will visit the parish office each Thursday at 10.00am to meet with Liz. Parishioners are very welcome to call in if they would like to meet him.
If you, or someone you know, would appreciate a home or hospital visit, please contact the parish office or Revd Kevin directly on 086 0406256 or by email at [email protected].
Lunchtime Recitals: The Lunchtime Recitals continue in Monkstown Parish Church on the Wednesdays in October from 1:10pm to 1:50pm. All are most welcome. There will be a basket for donations at the door and proceeds will be divided between the performers and church funds.
21 October: Young Artists: Meabh McConnell, Guitar and Tiantian Gao, Piano
28 October: Alan Krishna, Mexican Tenor, Hilary Dungan, Piano—Arias from Gluck to Verdi and Mexican Art Songs
4 November: Siun Milne, Violin, Billy O’Brien, Piano—Beethoven and Prokofiev
November Sale: The Vestry has decided to defer the sale for this year.
Schoolhouse Coffee Dock: The coffee dock area in the schoolhouse is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 12.30 and you are warmly invited to drop in and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. It is also open on Wednesday and Sunday mornings after the 10:45 services. On Thursday mornings the Schoolhouse will be available for viewing from 10.30am. – 12.30pm. The Coffee Dock will be open at the same time and tea/coffee and cake will be available for visitors. There may be some other parish activities organised at this time. Further details to follow. All welcome.
The Sick: We continue our prayers in the parish for all who are unwell and the recently bereaved. We also remember those who are in hospital currently and those who are recovering at home from serious illness. Our hearts go out to all who need our continued prayers and support, and we pray that you may have a real sense of the love that surrounds you.
General Financial Support: Thank you for your continued financial support of the parish and for remembering that our work of ministry continues week after week. We appreciate your generous and supportive giving. There is a collection at every service in the church. Our Bank of Ireland bank details are: Account Name: Monkstown Parish Church Business Current Account. Account no: 86014381. IBAN IE 17 BOFI 9011 8386 0143 81. If any of our envelope subscribers wish to talk to Ruth Carnegie, she may be contacted at 087 4339367
With love and kind regards
