Clogher Chapter installations, Derry book on volunteering, Cork preaching course, The father of all paintings
Clogher Chapter installations
This coming Sunday 22nd May, at 7.00pm in Clogher Cathedral, a number of clergy in the diocese of Clogher will be installed to the Chapter of the Cathedral Churches of St Macartan, Clogher and St Macartin, Enniskillen by the Dean of Clogher, the Very Revd Kenneth Hall.
The Revd Canon Stanley Bourke, rector of Inishmacsaint parish, will be installed as chancellor of Clogher; the Revd Canon Ian Berry, rector of the Monaghan, Tydavnet and Kilmore group of parishes, will be installed as prebendary of Donacavey; the Revd Canon David Skuce, rector of Maguiresbridge and Derrybrusk group of parishes, will be installed as prebendary of Kilskeery; and the Revd Canon Helene Steed, rector of Clones, Killeevan, Newbliss and Currin group of parishes, will be installed as prebendary of Devenish.
Following the installations, the dean will welcome the Revd Canon Glenn West, who was installed prebendary of Donaghmore in the National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Patrick, Dublin, on Sunday 1st May 2011. Canon West represents the Diocese on the Chapter of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.
The preacher will be the dean of Derry, the Very Revd Dr William Morton. Also taking part in the service will be the archdeacon of Clogher, the Venerable Cecil Pringle, the precentor, the Revd Precentor Noel Regan, and the Revd Alistair Warke, diocesan curate in the Clogher Cathedral Group of Parishes and Enniskillen Cathedral. A number of parishioners representing the parishes of those clergy who are to be installed will lead the prayers.
The organist will be Mr Glenn Moore, and a choir comprising of members from a number of choirs throughout the diocese will lead the singing.
Derry book on volunteering
A new book entitled The Extra Mile was launched at the General Synod in Armagh last week. It is designed to help churches find new and imaginative ways to serve practical needs in their local community.
There is much talk about ideas such as the Big Society at present. The truth is that many people all across our community, including in churches, already work hard for their own locality. It is also true that the place of churches in local communities is changing and members are re-imagining their role.
The Extra Mile aims to do two things very simply. The first is to help church members see where volunteering their time and energy to meet the practical needs of others fits into what the church is meant to be about. Moving on from that it helps the reader to look at some of the practical questions a church should ask itself when wanting to engage in community work.
Archbishop Michael Jackson, in launching the book said, “The Extra Mile encourages people of all generations to do simple things. It manages to communicate that it is the simple things people do that can make the real difference”.
The Extra Mile was written by two members of the Church of Ireland diocese of Derry and Raphoe, Rev Robert Miller and Rev Earl Storey. Also speaking at the launch Bishop Ken Good (Derry and Raphoe diocese) said “This book is accessible, practical, down to earth and relevant not just to churches but to community groups as well”
The Extra Mile is available free of charge at The Diocesan Office, London Street in Londonderry or by visiting www.derry.anglican.org It was funded by the Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Volunteering Project through the Department for Social Development and the Department for Rural, Community and Gaeltacht Affairs.
Cork preaching course
Herbert O’Driscoll is leading a Preaching Seminar in the new Education Centre in Cork in June (13 – 15)
The course has a few places left. For further details contact Bruce Pierce : bruce.pierce@stlukeshome.ie
Details on the Centre: www.stlukeshome.ie
The Father of All Paintings
A presentation with a difference has been made to St. Augustine’s church to help in the celebration of its upcoming Flower Festival. The festival, entitled ‘Footprints of St. Columba’ is taking place from 10-12th June in the church in Society Street in Derry/Londonderry.
The presentation comes in the form of a painting being donated by noted Northern Ireland artist, Mr Norman Shaw. What makes the gift unique is that the artist also happens to be the Father of St Augustine’s Rector, Rev Pat Storey.
The painting is of St Augustine’s church, one of the most ancient sites in the city. In the past Norman Shaw has been commissioned to paint portraits of a number of Belfast Lord Mayors and Chairs of the Harbour Commission, and has also received commissions from all over Ireland.
‘Footprints of St Columba’ is going to be a great celebration of one of the most important figures in Irish Christianity, St Columba. Rev Pat Storey, Rector of St Augustine’s said: ‘A warm welcome is offered to all our neighbours in this city. In St Augustine’s we feel deeply part of the community and we want to share this celebration. It is the result of a lot of hard work but we want to share the life of our church community.’
In a novel approach, prospective owners of the painting will buy ‘bricks’ in a virtual church wall, and the winning brick will be drawn at the close of the festival.
The flower festival will run from 10-12th June: Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 2-6 pm