Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory

Service of Praise and Thanksgiving in Ballymore Church
2019-12-31 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Dublin)
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

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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.

ECUMENICAL SERVICE AT OUR LADY'S ISLAND NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT
2019-09-03 20:00 - 2019-09-19 21:30
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.

Service of Introduction - Piltown
2019-08-30 20:00 - 21:00
A Service of Introduction of the Reverend Vicki Lynch will be held in Piltown Church on August 30th at 8 p.m.

Coffee Evening in Monamolin
2019-08-24 17:00 - 20:00
A Coffee Evening will be held in Monamolin at the Earle home between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Field Day in Camolin
2019-08-24 11:00 - 17:00
A field day will be held in Camolin, at the home of George and June Hill on Saturday, August 24th between 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lecture on the History of St Mary's Church, Bagnelstown
2019-08-23 00:00
A lecture on the history of St Mary’s Church, Bagnelstown will be held during Heritage Week (check time and details locally)

Table Quiz in Dunmore
2019-08-15 20:30 - 22:00
A table quiz will be held in Power’s Pub, Dunmore at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 15th.

Summer Barbecue in Rathdowney
2019-08-15 00:00
A summer barbecue will be held in Rathdowney on Thursday 15th August
More details later

Afternoon Tea and stall at Piltown Rectory
2019-08-11 14:00 - 17:00
A summer afternoon fundraiser will be held at the Rectory, Piltown on Sunday, August 11th between 2- 5 p.m.

Concert in Clonmel
2019-08-07 20:00 - 21:30
Koln Philharmonia will give a concert in Old St Mary’s Church, Clonmel at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, 7th August.

Johnstown Castle Field Day
2019-08-05 14:00 - 17:00
This Wexford & Kilscoran Union of Parishes annual event will take place on bank holiday Monday, August 5th, between 2 – 5 p.m.

Garden Fete in Abbeyleix Rectory Garden
2019-08-05 14:00 - 17:00
This event will be held on Monday, August 5th, from 2.00 p.m.

Music Event and History Talk at St Mary's, Enniscorthy
2019-08-04 13:00
Talk and Music at St Mary’s, Enniscorthy
On Sunday 4th August, St Mary’s will host a series of free events as part of the Enniscorthy Arts Trail.
At 1 p.m. the Reverend Nicola Halford will give a talk on the church and its history. This will be followed at 1.30 p.m. with a piano recital by the church’s organist Nik Myers, who will play works by Fanny Mendelssohn and Debussy.
That afternoon the church will also host musical performances by Sam Ali, and Noel Quaid & the Low Pressure Systems. Entry to all events is free, with more information available on the Enniscorthy Arts Trail’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EnniscorthyArtsTrail/) or in the official event guide (https://issuu.com/enniscorthyartstrail/docs/eatbooklet2).

Parish Auction in Kiltegan
2019-08-03 00:00
A parish auction will be held in Kiltegan on Saturday, 3rd August.
Check time locally
