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You the people of the parishes with The Revd Sandra Pragnell (Rector), The Revd Richard Moore (Assistant Minister), and our Parish Readers Contact: The Rectory, Old Golf Links Road, Blackrock, Dundalk, County Louth. Tel: (042) 9321402
By now you will all know that I will be leaving this Group of Parishes in the autumn. I love being here with you all in this beautiful part of Ireland in north Louth and South Armagh, and I have not been looking to move at all, and certainly have never sought preferment (I had hoped as a late vocation I was too old for that!). In recent years, I have turned down a number of invitations to meet nominators all over the country. But when the Bishop of Limerick came to see me some weeks ago, I knew that the potential role of Dean was one that I would have at least to consider carefully. It would be so much easier to stay here until I am too old to work (!). So after much prayer and heart searching, I did feel that this huge new challenge was what God was calling me to now, and clearly the timing would allow a new younger more vibrant rector to come to Dundalk and build on all that we have been doing here together in the past 7 years. You are the church in this place after all, clergy always come and go. But together, there is much for us to do in the next 4 months I am not gone yet! Despite our indifferent weather, we are officially in summer now. For those of you who are able to go away on holidays, do not forget to look out for the local Anglican/Episcopalian Church, and bring them greetings from our parish group. Experiencing different kinds of worship can be a powerful reminder of the vast breadth and diversity of Gods worldwide church, and as such can be a real inspiration for our own faith journey. With my prayers for you all, especially those of you who live daily with difficulties Yours in Christ, Sandra
As was announced in church on 24 June, the Bishop of Limerick has appointed our Rector as the new Dean of Limerick, and Rector of the city parish. In addition to the medieval cathedral which has a choir and a team of bell ringers, there are 2 other churches: the fine Georgian Church of St Michael in Pery Square, and Abington, a pretty little rural church near Glenstall Abbey. The ministry team comprises the Curate, three Diocesan Readers and a Parish Reader. St Michaels Church has its own national school next door to the church, and Villiers School within the parish is the only Protestant managed secondary school in the Diocese. With St Marys Cathedral in at the heart of medieval Limerick, engagement with the civic and cultural life of Limerick and the welcome of tourists/visitors will be an important part of the Deans ministry, in addition to the obvious worship and parish roles. The date of Sandras Installation as Dean at St Marys Cathedral is not yet fixed, though is likely to be in late October.
St Michaels Church, Limerick
Saturday 21st July 2012 - 7.30pm At Bellurgan Park Live music from Power Cut
Tickets 20 (includes BBQ food, salad, dessert and wine) available from the Rectory and from Oriel Office Supplies, The Ramparts, Dundalk
PARISH NOTICES
Wellington Hall Project
200th Anniversary of the Wellington Hall 1812 2012
Parish Profile
Who are you? Cheryl Dunne. Which is your church? I am a lifelong member of St Nicholas Dundalk. I was baptised and confirmed in the church and have been a member of the choir for over 20 years. Where do you live? Dundalk How would you describe what you do? I am a registered General Nurse. I am currently training to be a midwife in Drogheda and I love every minute of it. As I am often working on Sundays I do not always get to attend church as often as I would like. Favourite Bible passage John 14:1-3 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Fathers house there are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. I also like Psalm 23. Its that promise that no matter how hard life gets that God will always be there to comfort and sustain us. Favourite hymn? Its hard to pick one hymn as there are so many great hymns out there but two of my favourites would be Shall We Gather at the River and As the Deer Pants. I also enjoy all the seasonal hymns such as all the harvest and Christmas hymns. Favourite book or film? I enjoy reading all books. I dont have a particular favourite and since I returned to college I dont get the opportunity to read as much as I would like. My favourite films are Titanic and My Sisters Keeper. Who or what has influenced you the most? My parents and my granda Dunne, as well as people I have met along the way have had a major influence on me. Over the last ten years our Rector has been a both a great source of inspiration and support to me. Your dream holiday destination? I would love to go to Australia. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to the Holy Land in 2010 and would love to go back again. What has been the best day of your life so far? That would have to be the day in 2007 I qualified as a nurse.
Work is nearly complete on re-roofing the Wellington Hall and we are now looking at having the exterior of the building painted. This work is all being funded by the generous support of parishioners and friends to our various fund raising efforts for which we are very grateful. On Thursday 28 June at 7.30pm there will be a meeting to discuss plans for Bicentennial Gala Ball and the next committee meeting will be on Thursday 12th at, 7.30pm. These meetings, both in the Wellington Hall, are open to all and we welcome and encourage everyones ideas and input. Funndraising planned in the forthcoming months includes: July 21st Summer BBQ at Bellurgan Park. Music from PowerCut and full BBQ food, dessert and wine. Tickets (priced ar 20 per person) are on sale now from Oriel Office Supplies or from the Rector. October 12th Harvest Concert at St Nicholas Dundalk with Guest Soloist Miriam Blennerhassett (Mezzo-Soprano and founder member of Anna) and Guest Choir , The Cloughmore Male Voice Choir and our own St Nicholas Choir. November 30th Black Tie Bicentennial Gala Ball at Ballymascanlon House Hotel Further details will be anounced as plans are finalised
News in Brief
Thank you and congratulations to Pamela Henry who raised 832 for St Nicholas Parish Funds by completing the recent Flora mini-marathon. Pamela would like to personally thank parishioners accross our 5 churches for their generous support. Thank you to Mrs Aileen Henry and all who supported the recent coffee evening at ClaretRock, which raised over 400 for Mothers Union Overseas funds. On Saturday 7th July there will be an Open Morning at St Nicholas Dundalk from 10am-1pm as part of Dundalk Tidy Towns Open Door Project On Saturday 18th August the Creggan COI Hall Management Committee will be running a tour to the Titanic Exhibition in Belfast. The coach departs from Creggan at 8.30am and the cost is 25 to include return coach travel, entry to the exhibition, 2 course dinner. For more information, please contact Muriel Donaldson on 028 30 861025 On Wednesday 22nd August there will be an Open Day at St Nicholas Dundalk all day as part of National Heritage Week. Upcoming classes in Creggan include Zumba (6th Aug for 7 weeks), Computers (4th Sept for 10 weeks) and Digital Photography (5th Sept for 6 weeks). For more information please contact Muriel Donaldson on 028 30 861025
Places still available for September 2012 in our successful preschool at St Nicholas NS campus FREE if your child is 3 before 30th June 2012. Fantastic foundation for your child starting their education. istear /Solta Curriculum. Mon.Fri. 8.50 a.m.12.00 p.m. Please contact St. Nicholas N.S. on 042 9330860 or Lorraine on 0863653009 for an application form or more information
MISSION NEWS
DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM & THE MIDDLE EAST
Ramallah: Arab Evangelical Episcopal School wins Competition. Company H2O Meter is a student success story sponsored by the Bank of Palestine It is the second time in 3 years that the Arab Evangelical Episcopal School has qualified to represent Palestine in the Arab world. The Arab Evangelical Episcopal School won a landslide victory on the national level by winning 2 awards in the competition sponsored by INJAZ Palestine. The established company, H2O Meter, is a success story of distinct vision and modern strategy. Each school established a School Company and was tasked with marketing the product, H2O Meter. The winner was the school with the largest percentage of sales. The Arab Evangelical Episcopal School sold more than 90% of its target throughout the city of Ramallah. The device, H2O Meter, was marketed as a contemporary product and environmentally friendly. It works to measure water levels in reservoirs and also contributes to the identification of the presence of leaks in the tank and the measure of water consumption in homes, factories, companies, banks, and shops. The electronic device works on a 9-volt battery in the reservoirs. A patent on the device has been issued by the Ministry of National Economy. Mr. Jalal Elji, has granted the privilege to market H2O Meter over the lifetime of the company. The INJAZ Palestine branch of the Global Foundation for Junior Achievement Worldwide (JA Worldwide) is distributed in over 127 countries including 18 Arab countries.
PARISH NEWS
Dundalk Grammar School News
The Most Reverend AET Harper, Church of Ireland Primate of all Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh visited Dundalk Grammar School recently (15/6/12) to see for himself the work on the school's New MultiPurpose Hall coming to a rapid close a month ahead of schedule because of the good weather over the last seven months, and the relentless efforts of Ganson Engineering Ltd and Todd Architects Ltd., plus those of the Headmaster, Mr Cyril Drury, and the Board of Governor's of the school. This building represents Phase 1 of the 6.5 million building project being currently undertaken at the school. Phase 2 will commence this summer and will result in 25 new class rooms with all the latest facilities being completed in the autumn of 2013. Phase 3, which will follow, probably before the end of Phase 2, involves the renovation and upgrading of the listed central old Georgian building which is joined to the Phase 2 structure.
Sixth Class pupils at the recent End of Year Service, with the Rev Sandra and their class teacher, Mrs Louise Gamble
Sunday 19th 10.45am Wednesday 24th 10.30am Sunday 19th Sunday 19th Sunday 19th Tuesday 21st Thursday 23rd 12 noon 10.00am 11.00am 3.00pm 11.30am
Sunday 22nd 10.45am Wednesday 25th 10.30am Sunday 22nd Sunday 22nd Sunday 22nd Thursday 26th 12 noon 10.00am 11.00am 11.30am
DIARY DATES
Sat 7 July: Open Morning at St Nicholas Dundalk from 10am-1pm as part of Dundalk Tidy Towns Open Door Project Sat 21 July: 7.30pm Summer BBQ at Bellurgan Park in aid of the Wellington Hall (see front page) Weds 25 July: Saint James the Apostle, 10.30am HC, Ballymascanlan Sun 29 July: GROUP SERVICE 10.30am Bush Sat 18 Aug: Creggan Trip to the Titanic exhibition and Belfast. Weds 22 Aug: Open Day at St Nicholas Dundalk all day as part of National Heritage Week. 24 Aug: Saint Bartholomew HC, 10.30, Ballymascanlan 28 Aug: GROUP SERVICE 11am, Dundalk 2 Sept: North Kivu Service (Group), Ballymascanlan, 10.30am 30 Sept: GROUP SERVICE 10.30am Heynestown 5 Oct: The Holy Visions Concert from Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart EQ Ensemble, 8pm, St Nicholas, Dundalk. 12 Oct: Harvest Concert at St Nicholas, Dundalk in aid of the WHP 13 Oct: St Nicholas open for Harvest decorations 14 Oct: Dundalk Harvest, 11am (recorded by LMFM) 30 Nov: Dundalk Group of Parishes Gala Ball at The Ballymascanlon House Hotel in aid of the Wellington Hall Project 30 Dec: GROUP SERVICE 11am Dundalk
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