Aghade Healing Weekend Concert and Service
2020-02-27 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Dublin)
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!

WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL BEGINS ON JUNE 11TH - BOOK YOUR TICKETS
2021-06-11 19:00 - 2021-06-13 21:00
THE INAUGURAL WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL
IN THE END THERE WILL BE LIGHT AND A LEGACY THAT LIVES ON
The first Waterford International Organ Festival will take place on 11-13 June 2021, featuring performances by internationally acclaimed organists from France, Germany, Ireland, Japan and Switzerland.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about major rethinking in the presentation of live music and its content. Thanks to ever developing technology, The Waterford International Organ Festival will not only present performers from Ireland and abroad, but will also include all of them in each of the recitals playing the instruments of which they have charge.
These well-structured concerts will take the listener through the emotional journeys of Despair, Promise and Hope. Two composers feature in each programme, Johann Sebastian Bach and Eric Sweeney.
Dr. Sweeney, composer, organist, conductor and teacher, was in charge of music at Christ Church Cathedral in Waterford from 1991 until his retirement in 2018. Eric, who sadly passed away in July of last year, was a much loved and respected friend and colleague, especially of those who worked with him in the cathedral. His works are performed in memoriam.
Performers:
Olivier Salandini, France (Professor at Conservatoire Clermont-Ferrand and Organist of Bourges Cathedral) (OS)
Vincent Thévenaz, Switzerland (Professor at Haute Ecole de Musique Geneva, Organist at Cathédrale St-Pierre Geneva) (VT)
Megumi Tokuoka, Japan (Lecturer at Tokyo University of the Arts and Organist in residence at Toyota Concert Hall) (MT)
Stefan Viegelahn, Germany (Professor at Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Frankfurt am Main) (SV)
Simon Harden, Ireland (Lecturer in Organ at TU Dublin Conservatoire, Organist at Christ Church Cathedral Waterford) (SH)
watch a video introducing the festival here
book tickets at link below:
waterfordinternationalorganfestival.ie

Silent Retreat 24th -26th September 2021 - Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-26
The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer
2021 Retreat 24th-26th September
The Annual Silent Retreat of the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer will be held (D.V.) at Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Dromantine, Newry, Co Down BT34 1RH from Friday 24th September (5.45pm) to Sunday 26th September 2021 (2.00pm approx.)
The Witness will be The Rev. Jenny Hill, Chaplain of F.C.P. (U.K.)
The cost is £175 stg.
Enquiries and Bookings to Nuala Dudley. nualadudley@gmail.com
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Jesus said:”Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”.

General Synod 2021 takes place online this Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 30th Sept - 2nd Oct 2021
2021-09-30 10:00 - 2021-10-02 15:00

Postcard art sale in aid of St Carthage's Cathedral Lismore
2021-11-06 10:00
Artwork by undisclosed artist in aid of Artwork sale for Verso Art a charitable initiative of Lismore Cathedral CLG, raising funds to conserve and improve St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore, Co. Waterfordoriginal size: ca 10.5×14.8cm9 august 2021Image capture/Photo: Stefan Syrowatka, www.syro.net, stefan@syro.net, 00353 857548646.www.studio1kinale.com; print@studio1kinsale.com

Diocesan Synod 2021 takes place on Saturday, November 6th in St Mary's Church, Enniscorthy
2021-11-06 13:30 - 18:00

ABBA tribute concert - WATERLOO - in Templemore Arms Hotel
2021-11-13 20:00 - 23:00
Tickets €20 from Valerie – 086 6038690

Light Up Your Tractor/unit - Gorey
2021-11-27 17:00 - 19:00
Registration at 5 p.m. at Hollyfort Old School. €20 per vehicle.

Christmas Fayre at St Canice's next Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Outdoors)
2021-12-04 11:00 - 16:00
For two days – next Saturday and Sunday – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OUTDOORS
Please come along – festive stalls, home baking, crafts, toys and more on sale.

Carols by Carlight in Enniscorthy Mart on Sunday 19th December at 6 p.m.
2021-12-19 18:00 - 19:00
All welcome. Enjoy singing carols in the comfort of your own car this Christmas.

Commissioning of Diocesan Readers in Leighlin Cathedral
2022-01-09 16:00 - 17:00
Andrew Pender (Baltinglass), Thomas Cooke (Kilcooley) and Heidi Good (Kilkenny) will be commissioned as Readers.

Ordination of The Reverend Pat Coleman to the priesthood (Ordained Local Ministry) in Leighlin Cathedral
2022-01-30 16:00 - 17:00
The Reverend Pat Coleman will be ordained priest on Sunday January 30th in Leighlin Cathedral at 4 p.m. She was ordained deacon in September 2020.

Installation of Dean of Ossory and Institution of Rector of Kilkenny Union
2022-02-01 19:30 - 21:00
The Reverend Stephen Farrell will be instituted as rector of Kilkenny Union and installed as dean of Ossory on Tuesday, February 1st at 7.30 p.m.

Installation as Dean of Cashel and Institution as Rector of Cashel Union
2022-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
The Reverend Canon James Mulhall will be instituted as rector of Cashel Union and installed as dean of Cashel on Sunday, February 13th at 7 p.m.

Ignite - Bunclody Contemporary Service
2022-02-19 19:30 - 20:30

Installation as Canon - The Reverend Canon Ian Coulter
2022-03-06 15:00 - 16:30
The installation of the Reverend Canon Ian Coulter as Canon will take place at St Canice’s Cathedral at 3 p.m. Choral Evensong on Sunday, 6th March.

Marathon organ playing event in Bunclody
2022-03-12 09:00 - 21:00
A marathon organ playing event will take place in St Mary’s Church, Bunclody on Saturday, 12th March from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in aid of Christian Aid’s World Vaccination Programme. Bishop Michael Burrows will play the organ for the last 45 minutes.

Installation as Canon - The Reverend Dr Canon Richard Marsh
2022-03-13 15:00 - 16:30
The Reverend Dr Canon Richard Marsh will be installed as Canon at St Canice’s Cathedral’s Choral Evensong at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 13th March.

Ignite - Contemporary Service in Bunclody
2022-03-19 19:30 - 20:30

Installation as Treasurer - The Reverend Canon Treasurer Brian O'Rourke
2022-03-20 15:00 - 16:30
The installation of The Reverend Canon Treasurer Brian O’Rourke as Canon Treasurer will take place at St Canice’s Choral Evensong Service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 20th March

Ordinations of the Reverends Ger James and Mike O'Meara
2022-04-03 16:00 - 18:30
The ordinations of The Reverends Ger James and Mike O’Meara as priests to the Ordained Local Ministry will take place on Sunday, 3rd April at St Canice’s at 4 p.m.

Institution and Installation of the Reverend Bruce Hayes as Rector and Dean of Waterford
2022-04-06 19:00 - 20:30
This service will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 6th April.
