Times, serif;”>PARISHES PIONEER PILGRIM COURSE
St Molua’s and St Dorothea’s parishes in the Diocese of Down and Dromore are perhaps the first parishes in the Church of Ireland to run ‘The Pilgrim Course’.
Pilgrim is a major new teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It aims to help every local church create a place where people can explore the Christian faith together and see how it can be lived out each day.
Pilgrim takes place each Tuesday evening at 7.45 pm and 40 people came along on the first night in St Dorothea’s. The venue will alternate between the parishes on a monthly basis.
One of the participants said:
“Pilgrim promises to be something wonderful and I’m looking forward to journeying together with the parishioners of St Molua’s through the different stages of the course.”
Pilgrim takes a different approach to other Christian programmes. It approaches the great issues of faith not through persuasion, but participation in a pattern of contemplation and discussion with a group of fellow travellers.
The course is comprised of two stages: the Follow stage for those very new to faith, and the Grow stage for those who want to go further. Each stage contains four short six–session courses which focus on a major theme of Christian life.
See more at www.pilgrimcourse.org
NEW DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC BELFAST PARISH
On Sunday 16th February 2014, St Mary’s of Chapel Lane Belfast marked the official opening of the Parish Building Development with a bilingual, concelebrated Mass by Bishop Noel Treanor.
The Mass was attended by both parishioners, a number of priests from within the Diocese and neighbours from other faith communities. The celebrations brilliantly showcased the effort and hard work that many individuals, parish groups and businesses put in for the benefit of the Church and Parish. Photos at –
This event will take the form of a seminar in which the results of the recent influential report, The Long View of Community Relations in Northern Ireland: 1989-2012, funded by the Northern Ireland Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, will be presented by Duncan Morrow and Gillian Robinson of the University of Ulster research team. Following this, a roundtable discussion of the causes and impacts of the flags protest on community relations in Northern Ireland will ensue with opportunity for lively discussion from the floor.Roundtable participants: Gladys Ganiel (Irish School of Ecumenics, TCD); David Hoey (Sandelford); Duncan Morrow (University of Ulster); Gillian Robinson (University of Ulster); Jennifer Todd (IBIS, UCD); James Wilson (Researcher/Consultant). Chair: Melanie Hoewer (IBIS, UCD)THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2014 Registration: 5:00pm Lecture and Roundtable Discussion 5.30-7.30pm. Refreshments Provided. THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Tel: 017168670 Email: ibis@ucd.ie
CATECHISM ART COMPETITION
The organisers state – This is the first time that we have run a competition like this and we hope that lots of children across PCI will take part. There will be three winners, one for each catechism, each of who will receive a prize and a copy of the catechism with their design when they are reprinted in the summer.
The theme is “What is your favourite Bible story?” and children should be encouraged to draw an image that illustrates this story and what it means to them. This should be submitted on the competition entry form.
Any child in PCI aged 4-11 years may take part, either as part of a church group or individually. Entries should be submitted to the YAC office by Friday, 12th April 2014. They will then be judged by members of the YAC Resources Committee and some guests.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Make sure the official entry form is used for the drawing (link below).
- Read the full list of terms and conditions.
- Use bright, bold colours for the design.
- Make sure that the child’s name and contact details are included.
- Enjoy taking part and being part of the re-launch of the catechisms!
A Song for Barretstown will be available on iTunes from this Friday, 21 February. It was officially launched by President Higgins at Barretstown on Saturday 15 February. Each time it is played on local radio and television stations, money will be donated to help support the work of Barretstown. Proceeds from downloading the song will also be go to the charity.
Barretstown was founded by Hollywood actor Paul Newman in 1994 and modelled on his renowned Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut, USA. The charity supports children with serious illness, primarily cancer and serious blood diseases. Each year it costs €4.5 million to run the programmes at Barretstown. Children and families don’t pay a cent and all their travel costs, accommodation, food, medical care and activities are provided free of charge.
The Girls’ Choir of Christ Church Cathedral was re–founded in January 2013. The recording is the start of a new partnership with Barretstown. Joyce Murphy attended a family camp at Barretstown after her sister Rachel died of cancer in 2004. The song was recorded at The Button Factory, Temple Bar, on Saturday 1 February and at Barretstown on Saturday 8 February.
The Girl Choristers of Christ Church Cathedral will be performing a concert for Barretstown in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, in May 2014 as they seek to develop a lasting relationship with the charity.
View A Song for Barretstown at: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CEyaMSDkaa
DERRY TO REVIEW VATICAN II
A 4-week series to look at the tensions in and post Vatican II; to search for a spirituality for a 21st century Church and to see Christ at the centre.
The aim of this course is to celebrate the legacy of Vatican II for the Church today. This will involve looking at both the background to the Council and at some of the contemporary issues for the Church in the light of the Council.
The series will be a mix of input and creative engagement as we explore together this seminal moment in the unfolding story of our Church. In the light of the current ministry of Pope Francis, this course will afford participants the opportunity to be able to respond in an informed way to the question “Where are we now?”
Please note each evening begins with a time of prayer for the Church. As the facilitator will be travelling from Belfast, participants are asked to respect the designated starting time.
Suggested contribution for the series £30.00
Course Facilitator: Brian McKee, guest of Thornhill Centre Ministries.
DATES: Thursdays 20 & 27 March, 3 & 10 April 2014
TIME : 7.15pm – 9.00pm
VENUE: Thornhill College, Culmore Road, Derry City.
http://derrydiocese.org/index.php/item/261-vatican-ii-so-what-where-are-we-now
TUAM MUSIC WORKSHOP
New Music to Sing at Mass
The Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has appointed a new Dean of Raphoe Cathedral. Canon Arthur Barrett will take up his new post in the next few months.
As well as being Dean of Raphoe he will be Rector of the parishes of Raphoe, Raymochy and Clonleigh.
Canon Barrett is currently Rector of Rossory Parish, near Enniskillen, in Clogher diocese. Ordained in 1997 he began his ministry with a curacy in Seagoe Parish, Portadown. He has since serve as Rector in parishes in Dublin and Co Sligo.
Bishop Ken Good spoke of the appointment saying, “I am very pleased with this news. Arthur will bring to the Cathedral as well as to the Diocese of Raphoe rich experience of parish ministry. He knows how to work well with people and his gifts are well suited to our diocesan vision of Transforming Community Radiating Christ.”
Reflecting on his new role Canon Barrett said, “I am looking forward to working with the Cathedral Chapter and clergy in the Diocese, and getting to know the parishioners in the Raphoe Group. I truly believe that God is calling us to this new, and unexpected, sphere of ministry, and trust that He will lead us and guide us along this new path.”
Prior to ordination Arthur spent 15 years in business, being Managing Director of a company before beginning his theological training. He is married to Brigid and they have three children, Charlie, Nathan and Lucy.
In his spare time Arthur enjoys Motor sports, spending time with his family and walking the dog.
St Eunan’s Cathedral (also known as Raphoe Cathedral) is one of two cathedral churches of the United dioceses pf Derry and Raphoe in the Church of Ireland. 700-501
It is located in Raphoe, Co Donegal and is dedicated to Saint Eunan who was abbot of Iona (679–704). The other diocesan cathedral is St Columb’s Cathedral in Londonderry.
A date for the Installation Service will be announced shortly.