Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory

ECUMENICAL SERVICE AT OUR LADY'S ISLAND NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT
2019-09-03 20:00 - 2019-09-19 21:30 (Europe/Dublin)
ECUMENICAL SERVICE AT OUR LADY’S ISLAND
TUESDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER, AT 8.00 PM.
It will be led by Canon Arthur Minion and Fr. James Murphy.
The preacher will be THE REVERENDD. RUTH PATTERSON, O. B. E., Presbyterian Minister.
She is the director of Restoration Ministries, a non-denominational Christian organisation committed to peace and reconciliation based in Northern Ireland. Please encourage as many as possible to attend. Refreshments will be served after the Service.
Ruth will also gave a talk entitled “The Path to Peace” in
St. Brigids’s Parish Centre, Rosslare, on the Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.
Coffee will be served at 10.30 am.
ALL ARE MOST WELCOME.
Fr. James Murphy – 087 8152637. Email – frjames@eircom.net

ECUMENICAL COMMITTEE- DIOCESE OF FERNS
Chairman – Canon Arthur Minion.
Secretary – Fr. James Murphy.

BBQ in Baltinglass
2019-10-06 12:00
A BBQ will be held at the rectory on Sunday October 6th after the Baltinglass Harvest Thanksgiving service. Lawn games, music and meat! All welcome.

Autumn Quiet Day in Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre
2019-10-15 11:15 - 16:00
The Ferns Ecumenical Society Autumn Quiet Day will take place on Tuesday, 15th October, 2019 in Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, Blackwater from 11.15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Led by the Reverend Des Bain, President of the Methodist Church

Donaghmore Field Day in Rathdowney
2019-10-20 14:00
This event will take place on Sunday, October 20th.

PIPES AND POETRY IN TRAMORE ON OCTOBER 20TH
2019-10-20 15:00
Come along to an Afternoon Concert in Christ Church, Tramore at 3 p.m. on Sunday 20th October 2019.
The 1876 Telford organ has been restored thanks to generous support from the community of Tramore and this special event will celebrate that.
Poet Mark Roper and organist Dr Eric Sweeney will delight their audience with this concert.
Admission €10 at the door (in aid of Jack & Jill Foundation and church roof repairs
See flyer

Ecumenical Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Littleton
2019-10-26 19:30 - 20:30
Ecumenical Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Littleton Church
Saturday 26 October at 7.30 p.m. with a procession singing hymns in the streets followed by a short Service of the Word.
Refreshments in the Church of Ireland church afterwards.
(Littleton is on the old Dublin to Cork Road between Urlingford and Horse & Jockey).

Songs of Praise in Baltinglass
2019-10-27 14:30 - 15:30
This service will be held in the afternoon in Baltinglass church.
Please check times with the Rector.

Mothers' Union Autumn Council
2019-11-05 10:00 - 13:00
The Autumn Council of the Mothers’ Union in this diocese will be held in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday November 5th.

Dunleckney Annual Dance
2019-11-08 21:00 - 23:30
This will be held in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel on Friday, November 8th. It is in aid of St Peter’s Church, Killedmond. Music is by Brendan and Patricia Lee. Tickets available from parishioners.

EcoCFO Morning Seminar
2019-11-23 10:00 - 12:30
An EcoCFO Morning Seminar will be held in the Church of Ireland Community House in Carlow on Saturday, November 23rd bewteen 10 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
This seminar will explore our deepest identity and what is our place in the story of the Universe.

Retreat for Clergy and Laity at Dromontine Centre
2019-11-28 08:00 - 2019-11-30 17:00
Advent retreat
The Commission on Ministry is holding a retreat for Advent for clergy and laity in the Dromantine Centre, Newry, between 28-30th November. It is called Restoring the Woven Cord
The cost €130/£115.
Please contact Judy Peters (judith.m.peters@gmail.com) or Catherine Smith (catherine.smith@rcbdub.org) for a booking form.

Celebrity Bakery Demonstration Fundraiser in Gorey
2019-11-28 20:00 - 22:00
Chef Louise Lennox from Virgin Media’s The Restaurant will be the demonstrator at this fund-raising event for Christ Church Gorey.
It will take place in Christ Church Old School at 8 p.m. on 28th November. Tickets €10

Carlow Christmas Tree Festival Friday November 29th - Sunday, December 1st
2019-11-29 12:00 - 2019-12-01 21:00
Don’t miss the Carlow Christmas Tree Festival in St Mary’s Church.
From Friday, November 29th to Sunday, December 1st.
PLEASE NOTES TIMES FOR EACH DAY:
Friday, Nov 29th – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 30th – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 1st – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
In aid of Eist and Carlow Home Hospice

Kiltegan Annual Christmas Dinner
2019-11-30 20:00 - 23:00
This will be held in the Parish Centre at 8 p.m. sharp on Saturday, 30th November

Fun & Fellowship Choir from Gorey on RTE Television this Sunday December 1st
2019-12-01 11:05
The Fun & Fellowship Choir along with the rector of Gorey Group of Parishes, the Reverend Canon Mark Hayden, will feature on RTE 1 TV’s Sunday Service this Sunday, December 1st.
Please tune in or watch on the RTE Player after the event.
https://www.rte.ie/player/

Kiltegan Christmas Whist Drive
2019-12-18 20:30 - 22:30
Kiltegan Christmas Whist Drive will be held in St Peter’s Parish Centre at 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 18th December.

Littlewood Christmas Whist Drive
2019-12-19 20:30 - 22:30
This annual event will take place on Thursday 19th December at 8.30 p.m. in Littlewood Hall

Service of Praise and Thanksgiving in Ballymore Church
2019-12-31 19:00 - 20:30
This new service in Ferns Union of Parishes will be held in the Holy Trinity Church, Ballymore at 7 p.m. on Friday, 31st December 2019

Killermogh New Year Supper Dance
2020-01-10 21:00 - 23:30
This will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow at 9 p.m. on Friday 10th January 2020.

Sacred Songs and Solo - Mater Hospital Foundation fund-raiser
2020-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
A concert entitled Sacred Songs and Solos will be held in St Paul’s Church, Kildavin on two Sunday evenings in January – the 19th and the 26th at 7 p.m.
Proceeds of both will go to Gemma Willis for the Mater Hospital Foundation Fund.
Admission is by ticket only.
Tickets €20 from Kathleen R – 087 9605509 – or Martha W – 087 9799175

Sacred Songs and Solos concert in Kildavin - in aid of Mater Foundation Fund
2020-01-26 19:00 - 21:00

Aghade Healing Weekend Concert and Service
2020-02-27 20:00 - 22:00
As part of the Aghade Healing Weekend the Kilkenny Gospel Choir will perform a fundraising concert in support of the Irish Cancer Society at All Saints’, Aghade, Kilbride, Co. Carlow. Eircode: R93 XD79.
8 p.m.
The concert will be preceded by congregational hymn singing.
Sub. €10.
Tea afterwards in Aghade Hall.
(Please note this concert replaces the one previously advertised in the Diocesan Magazine for 28 March).
Also as part of the Healing Weekend – Sunday 29th – Service of Wholeness and Healing at 7 p.m.
Speaker: Mr. Roy Elmes of Éist’.

Theatre Event in Portlaoise
2020-02-27 20:00 - 22:30
Come along to the Dunmaise Theatre, Portlaoise on Friday 27th at 8 p.m. to see the play Halycon Days starring Fair City actors Brian Murray and Una Crawford.
Tickets €18.
Tickets available from churchwardens and the Rector.

Table Quiz in The Farmers' Kitchen, Wexford
2020-03-05 20:00 - 22:30
Thursday 5TH – Table Quiz in The Farmers Kitchen, Wexford on Thursday, 5th March, 2020 at 8 p.m. (Please note change of time) in aid of Kilscoran part of Wexford and Kilscoran Union funds.
€5 per person or €20 per table of four.

Night at the Races in Kildavin
2020-03-07 20:30 - 23:00
Saturday 7th – Night at the Races – Carrigduff NS PTA. This will be held in Conway’s, Kildavin.
First race at 8.30 p.m.
Proceeds in aid of the school building fund.

Songs of Praise service in Ballyroan Church, Abbeyleix
2020-03-08 19:00 - 20:00
On Sunday 8th A Songs of Praise service will be held in aid of Ballyroan Church funds at 7 p.m. in Ballyroan Church.
Ticket only event. €10.
Available in Ego Boost & Fyffes in Abbeyleix.

Supper Dance in Kells
2020-03-13 20:00
Friday 13th Kells – Supper Dance in the Spring Hill Hotel, Kilkenny

Social Dance in Templemore Arms Hotel
2020-03-13 21:30 - 23:30
On Friday 13th St Mary’s Templemore Annual Social Dance will be held in the Templemore Arms Hotel.
9.30 p.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Music by Chequers.
Adm €10 including supper.

Table Quiz in aid of Castletown parish
2020-03-20 20:00 - 22:30
A Table Quiz in aid of Castletown Parish will be held in the Pedigree Corner on Friday, 20th March at 8 p.m.

Happening - Zoom Diocesan Youth Table Quiz
2020-05-30 19:00 - 21:00
On Saturday, the 30th of May at 7 p.m. the Bishop’s Youth Advisory Committee are hosting a Table Quiz online for all teenagers in the diocese.
This quiz will be done through Zoom, so all you need is a laptop, tablet or phone and a pen and paper.

On Saturday evening around 7 p.m. you can click the link you have been sent after you fill out the online consent form to gain access. Once everyone is in, they will be able to see everyone else who is taking part!

Parents or guardians who would like their teens to partake please contact Emma Purser: pursere@tcd.ie for more information and an online consent form.
Enjoy!
