To everything there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under heaven.
The time has come for me to retire.
Read MoreRector's Musings
Occasional musings of the Rector.
All services cancelled
Upon advice and direction from the Bishop, I have decided to cancel all worship services, including the ones that we had planned to have in Adare on 22 and 29 March. As the Bishop pointed out, we would have to clean all the surfaces regularly, and we would not really be able to maintain 'social distancing’ in the church. So I am sorry to say that the services are cancelled.
Read MoreNotice from 13 March about cancellations
On 12 March, An Taoiseach issued new regulations and guidelines with respect to the coronavirus, Covid-19. We are facing a new situation that is changing each day, and so we are adapting.
As pointed out by our Bishop, we must all follow the advice from the HSE, which can be found HERE. This guidance is updated daily.
I have decided, after speaking with wardens and Lay Readers, and after hearing advice from our Bishop, to cancel the worship services in Croom, Kilpeacon, and Kilmallock on 15 March and for at least the next two weeks (through 29 March). …
Read MoreSecond Fridays
On the second Friday of each month, we will hold some special event, generally a social outing or a special worship service. These events are for the entire Group of parishes. It is a way to get together and also a way to have occasional worship services at times other than Sunday mornings.
Read MoreDiscovering the Psalms
For our Lenten class this year, we will discover the Psalms, those prayers and songs of the Bible that people have been using for centuries to offer their praise and their lamentations to God.
Read MoreSeeking singers for Music Group
Seeking enthusiastic singers to join a new music group for the parishes: You do not need to be able to read music. And you can be from any parish.
Read MoreEaster Vestry Report
Thank you to all who came to the two Easter Vestry meetings held this past week, one for Adare, Croom, and Kilpeacon, and the other for Kilmallock. And congratulations and thanks to all who were elected to the Select Vestries. I appreciate your willingness to serve our parishes.
Read MoreEircodes
I have finally found a way to determine where people in the parishes live: Eircodes.
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