Cork, Connor, Armagh ordinations; Titanic link with Harvest flower festival; Diocesan synod dates; Black Institution apology to church over march
Cork ordinations
On Saturday next, 8th September 2012, the Bishop of Cork, Paul Colton, will ordain two new priests for the Diocese. One woman and one man will be ordained priest – the Reverend Sarah Marry and the Reverend Tony Murphy.
Saturday is the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Service of Ordination will take place in Saint Luke’s Church, Douglas. This is thought to be the first occasion on which Ordinations to the Priesthood will take place in Saint Luke’s, Douglas. Usually they are held in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral. However, the Cathedral is hosting a major festival of flowers throughout the weekend 7th to 9th September.
The Reverend Sarah Marry will be ordained to serve as curate in the parish of Douglas Union with Frankfield, which also serves Blackrock and Passage West. Sarah is originally from Middlesex and has been living in Ireland for the last fifteen years. She studied Italian and French and followed a career in Human Resources and worked for Concern Worldwide before being made a deacon last year. Sarah is married to Declan who is an artist, and they have two daughters.
The Reverend Tony Murphy has been working as a Deacon in Moviddy parish to the west of Cork City. The parish encompasses Aherla, Templemartin, Kilmurry, Macroom and Ballyvourney. Tony is originally from Clonmel, but has lived in Carrigaline for the last sixteen years. He trained originally as a teacher and served for two years with Concern in Sierra Leone. He too has been working in Human Resources as a Management Consultant. He is married to Mary, and they have three daughters. The Service of Ordination will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday next 8th September. The clergy and parishioners of Douglas Parish are working hard to prepare to celebrate this momentous occasion within the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.
Connor Ordinations
The Deacon Intern Ordination will take place at 11am on Sunday September 9 2012 in Belfast Cathedral Mr Andrew Campbell will be ordained by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, to train in the Parish of Belfast Cathedral. The Ordination of Priests takes place at 7.30pm on Wednesday September 12 2012, also in Belfast Cathedral. The candidates are: The Rev Iain B Jamieson to serve the curacy of Ballymena and Ballyclug; the Rev Matthew HT Milliken to serve the curacy of Christ Church, Lisburn; the Rev Jonathan D Campbell–Smyth to serve the curacy of Coleraine; the Rev Emma C Rutherford to serve the curacy of Coleraine: the Rev Jim Caldwell to serve the curacy of Larne & Inver with Glynn & Raloo; and the Rev Mellissa Jeffers to serve in the Non–stipendiary Ministry in the Curacy of Finaghy and Upper Malone, Belfast
Armagh ordination
Rosie Diffin will be ordained as Intern Deacon on Sunday 16th September 2012 at 11.30 am. The Service will be held in St Ann’s Church, Drumglass, Dungannon where she will be serving.
Titanic link with Harvest flower festival
Lambeg Parish Church will host a Harvest flower festival from October 5 – October 8, designed and co–ordinated by floral artist Alan Beatty. The festival will be open from 7pm–9pm on Friday October 5, with previewing for those with special needs at 2pm and the official opening by Lady Christine Eames at 7pm.
It will be open from 10am–8pm on Saturday October 6; from 2pm–5pm on Sunday October 7 and from 10am–5pm on Monday October 8. A full programme is planned for the weekend, featuring a history exhibition – ‘Titanic – The Lambeg Connection’. Thomas Andrews, the Titanic architect, married Helen Barbour in Lambeg Parish Church on June 23 1908, and her remains are laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard in the ‘Barbour Vault’. Tours of this historic worship site will also be available as there are some interesting headstones and monuments dating back almost 400 years.
In addition there will be an Art Auction on the Saturday and visitors will be able to browse ‘The Market Place’ on Friday, Saturday and Monday and purchase quality fresh local produce including fruit and vegetables, cakes, preserves, cards, crafts etc. Special Harvest Worship services will be held on Sunday and the event will conclude with a concert on Monday evening, October 8, at 7.45pm featuring the Harlandic Male Voice Choir and the 1st Old Boys Brass Band (Tickets £10.00).
Morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea will also be available and groups can be catered for by arrangement. Please contact Gwen on 028 92638753 / Mob: 07788816231 or email: lambegflowerfestival@yahoo.co.uk
For more information, visit the parish website at http://www.lambeg.connor.anglican.org/
Diocesan synods
SEPTEMBER
Thursday 27th Clogher St Macartin’s Hall, Enniskillen
Saturday, 29th Tuam, Killala & Achonry Tuam Cathedral
OCTOBER
Thursday, 4th Connor Diocesan Synod Mallusk Parish
Saturday, 6th Meath & Kildare New Parish Centre, Tullamore Union of Parishes
Tuesday, 9th Armagh Alexander Synod Hall, Church House, Armagh
Saturday, 13th Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh The Bush Hotel, Carrick–on– Shannon
Tuesday, 16th & Dublin & Glendalough Taney Parish Centre
Wednesday 17th Cashel, Ossory & Ferns Piltown Agricultural College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny
Wednesday, 24th Derry & Raphoe Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, Co Donegal
Black Institution apology to church over march
BBC – A Protestant loyal order has apologised “for any offence caused” to clergy and parishioners of a Catholic church in Belfast.
During a Royal Black Institution parade last month, loyalist bands played music outside St Patrick’s Church in defiance of a ruling by the Parades Commission.
The Institution said its anger was not directed at the Catholic church.
Fr Michael Sheehan said: “I welcome this positive development and the sincere Christian spirit behind it.”
The priest, who is administrator of St Patrick’s Church on Donegall Street near the city centre, added: “I will respond more fully early next week and I will make no further comment until then.”
In its open letter, the Institution called for the replacement of the Parades Commission, which oversees contentious marches in Northern Ireland.
“The sense of injustice and hurt felt by the members of the Royal Black Institution is focussed on the Parades Commission and its irrational and often irresponsible determinations,” it said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19499049