pace on Sunday; Anúna at Saint Bart’s; Reflections from the Congo; Limerick City Parish Holy Week; Sonrise Service on Killiney Hill; Media review
Conference on the Charities Bill (Northern Ireland)
A half–day conference on the Charities Bill (Northern Ireland) will take place at the Law Society of Northern Ireland offices in Belfast on Wednesday March 20.
The conference will clarify requirements for Charity Registration, Public Benefit and the role of Charity Commission of Northern Ireland as regulator. It will include a discussion on the future of charitable accounting and reporting practice.
The conference is aimed at charitable organisations, legal professionals, finance and accounting organisations.
To reserve a place, please register online here.
Standard fee: £105.00 + VAT @ 20% = £126.00 Voluntary organisation fee: £75.00 + VAT @ 20% = £90.00
This seminar will be of relevance to all organisations who wish to be knowledgeable and prepared for forthcoming charity registration. Chaired by BBC broadcaster William Crawley and led by Frances McCandless, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland this conference will offer delegates an opportunity to engage on the Commission’s public benefit and registration consultation.
Panel discussion will also focus on the new Public Benefits Test and how regulation will affect the governance of organisations operating for a charitable purpose in Northern Ireland.
It will assess the possible models, impact and implications for organisations both large and small, of potential new accounting and reporting practices.
Led by Frances McCandless, senior officials from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, DSD and NICVA, and experts in Charity Law (Edwards & Co) and Accounting (Finnegan Gibson) this seminar will provide an opportunity for delegates to understand and prepare for the registration process. Specifically: • Operating for public benefit • How accounting and reporting practices will be impacted • Charity legal requirements and obligations (including governing documents)
Deputy Secretary in the Department for Social Development Jenny Pyper will deliver the keynote address on the changes to the definition of public benefit, and the rationale for introducing charity registration and regulation to Northern Ireland.
DSD official Roy McGivern will join the panel on the application and intent of the legislation.
Background: In January 2013 the Charities Bill (2012) NI was given Royal Assent, clarifying the definition of public benefit and charitable purpose in its application to the public benefit test carried out by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI).
The passing of the Bill paves the way for the introduction of charity registration and the full regulatory authority of CCNI envisaged under the Charities Bill (2008) NI.
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland will now consult on two documents, its Public Benefit Guidance and Registration Guidance, before requiring all organisations wishing to be considered a charity to register with them. This will introduce full regulation of the charitable sector in Northern Ireland, for the first time.
The conference takes place at the Law Society of Northern Ireland, 96 Victoria Street, Belfast from 9am until 2pm on Wednesday March 20.
Space on Sunday
‘Space on Sunday’ was launched in Douglas Village Shopping Centre on Sunday 24th February.
This is a new venture from Douglas Churches Together, providing a space in the busy week for shoppers and others on Sunday afternoons, 3-4 p.m. in the unit beside the Post Office. Members of the public are welcome to drop in, say hello, listen, ask a question, pray, join a short act of worship – or simply come and see.
Anúna at Saint Bart’s
Saint Bartholomew’s Church is a little jewel within the city of Dublin with a long tradition of choral music produced to very high standards.
The choir of boys and men is one of the last remaining choirs of its type in the country and the church has a girls choir who also sing regularly at services, concerts and public events.
Much of the work in Saint Bartholomew’s involves raising the standard of music in the community and providing opportunities for young singers and what essentially amounts to a free unique musical education. In keeping with this tradition they have teamed up with Ireland’s critically acclaimed National Choir Anúna, to provide a very special concert in a beautiful setting.
The concert takes place on Saturday March 9 at 7.30 pm and tickets can be purchased online at the parish website;http://saintbartholomews.eventbrite.com or by calling into the parish office at the church on Clyde Road between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm. Tickets cost €25 (€15 cons.).
Reflections from the Congo
Christian Aid is inviting people to join them for Reflections from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday March 9 in Bewley’s Hotel, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 at 10:30am.
The special guest speaker will be Salome Ntububa – Christian Aid Emergency Manager, central Africa. A light lunch to follow at 1.00 pm.
To register please contact the Dublin office on (01) 6110801 or email jswensson@christian-aid.org.
If you would like more information or a poster for your church contact the Dublin office.
Limerick City Parish Holy Week
Thursdays in Lent at 10.30am : Holy Communion with short lenten address, St Mary’s Cathedral.
Holy Week
PALM SUNDAY: 24 March Liturgy of the Palms and Liturgy of the Passion – St Mary’s Cathedral 11.15am; St Michael’s Church 10am; Abington church 12n.
** Holy Communion and Breakfast 7.30am Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs in Cathedral**
Monday in Holy Week: 25 March: Night Prayer (Theme “Jesus’ Challenge”) in Abington Church 8pm
Tuesday in Holy Week: 26 March: Night Prayer (Theme “Jesus, God and Caesar”) in St Michael’s Church 8pm
Wednesday in Holy Week (27 March): Night Prayer (Theme “Jesus’ Disciples”) in St Michael’s Church 8pm
Maundy Thursday: 28 March): Chrism Eucharist 11.30am; Liturgy of the Upper Room (Theme “Jesus’ New Commandment”) 8:00 pm; both in St Mary’s Cathedral
Good Friday (29 March):
Ecumenical Walk of Witness Following the Cross, Begin at St Mary’s Cathedral for 10.30am start (Finish at St John’s Cathedral)
12n-2pm An opportunity to reflect on the Cross with music, prayer and silence in the Cathedral. 3pm The Last Hour – The Liturgy of the Cross (Theme “Jesus’ Passion”) in St Mary’s Cathedral.
Easter Eve (Holy Saturday 30 March): 5.30pm Easter Egg Hunt for our younger parishioners at St Mary’s Cathedral, followed by a simple Easter Vigil with the New Fire of Easter
EASTER DAY (31 March): HC Rite One 8am Cathedral; Easter Family Eucharist at 11.15am Cathedral; 10am St Michael’s Church, and 12 noon Abington Church
Sonrise Service on Killiney Hill
A Sonrise Service will take place on Killiney Hill on Easter Morning, March 31, at the Obelisk starting at 7.00 am.
The service will be followed by a light breakfast in the Carry Hall on Killiney Hill Road. All are welcome.
Media review
Protestant school joins state sector
BBC – A second Protestant fee-paying secondary school in the Republic of Ireland decides to move into the state sector. See also earlier report on CNI
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21675448