Category Archives: Advent

The Twelve Hampers of Christmas

Posted on November 16, 2022 by mediaccr

Kilmocomogue Union of Parishes is running an online fundraising Christmas raffle this year based on the 12 Days of Christmas. Canon Paul Willoughby, Rector of Kilmocomogue Union, writes: There will be twelve prizes, where each prize will increase by one item … Continue reading →

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Christmas at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Posted on December 29, 2021 by mediaccr

In the run up to Christmas, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral held a Christmas Concert and two Festivals of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Christmas Concert program included Benjamin Britten’s seasonal classic ‘A Ceremony of Carols’, which was sung by the … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Carol Service at St Luke’s, Douglas

Posted on December 23, 2021 by mediaccr

The Rector of Douglas Union with Frankfield, the Ven. Adrian Wilkinson, writes: Not to be deterred by the very necessary health restrictions which forbid congregational singing in church buildings, the parishioners of Douglas Union with Frankfield moved outside for their … Continue reading →

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Over €1,000 raised at Mallow Union Carol Services

Posted on December 22, 2021 by mediaccr

Mallow Union of Parishes raised over €1,000 at their Carol services this year. Their Rector Meurig William writes: The popular – but often unfair – perception is that the Church is always asking for money as a way of looking … Continue reading →

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Christmas Carols take to the road

Posted on December 18, 2021 by mediaccr

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir has recorded a selection of Christmas Carols which are to be played around Cork City in the run up to Christmas Day itself. The Cathedral is aware that many people will be missing out on their … Continue reading →

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