Blarney Church of Ireland Hosts ‘Community Table’

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Monday 26th March The Church of The Resurrection in Blarney, Co Cork opened its doors to the community with an invitation to come around for the very first ‘Community Table’ event in the church.  The event was suggested at a recent Missional Community meeting made up of congregation members and friends who helped in the preparations for the evening.

At the ‘Community Table’ in the Church of the Resurrection, Blarney, Co. Cork. (Photo by kind permission of Muskerry News)

The aim of the event was simply to ‘meet the neighbours’.  All were invited to along, bring friends and family. The concept was simple, anyone who was coming signed up online for catering purposes, people who came were invited to bring a dessert to share and the church provided the main course.

At the ‘Community Table’ in the Church of the Resurrection, Blarney, Co. Cork. (Photo by kind permission of Muskerry News)

Food was served from 6pm and the event was cleared up by 7.30 – there was a definite feeling from locals that this needs to happen again.

At the ‘Community Table’ in the Church of the Resurrection, Blarney, Co. Cork. (Photo by kind permission of Muskerry News)

The Reverend Robert Ferris said:

Community Table is a very simple concept of bringing people together in the Church building – some of whom have never set foot over our door way before – with the simple actions of eating, chatting and both giving and receiving of hospitality.

At the ‘Community Table’ in the Church of the Resurrection, Blarney, Co. Cork. (Photo by kind permission of Muskerry News)

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Clinical Pastoral Education ~ Graduation in Northridge House Education and Research Centre, Cork

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Northridge House Education and Research Centre hosted a graduation ceremony when Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Certificates were presented on Wednesday 21st March at the conclusion of its annual CPE programme.  Northridge House Education and Research Centre is run by Saint Luke’s Charity, Cork.

Six students completed the programme.  They came from Dublin, Waterford, Kerry and Cork. The CEO of the Charity Mr. David O’Brien together with the CEO of Cork University Hospital Mr. Tony McNamara presented the certificates. Those in attendance included family members of the students, mentors from placement sites, lecturers and staff from St. Luke’s Home, Cork.

From Right to left (back row): David O’Brien (CEO), Hilda Plant (Chaplain St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin), Rev Daniel Nuzum (CPE Supervisor CUH), Rev. Bruce Pierce (CPE Supervisor Northridge House), Rev Terry Lilburn, Fr. Dick Dowling, Mr. Tony McNamara (CEO Cork University Hospital), Fr. Pierce Cormack (Chaplain CUH) Dr Catherine Buckley (Northridge House Lead Tutor)
Front Row (l-r) Julianne Crowley (Chaplain CUH), Rev Cathy Hallissey, Rev. Christine O’Dowd Smyth, Emer O’Leary, Liz Counihan , Fiona Dwyer (HR Manager St Luke’s Home)

Gratitude was expressed by the Supervisor the Rev’d Bruce Pierce for the on-going support of Saint Luke’s Charity, Cork, to Clinical Pastoral Education which is part of the Charity’s Outreach Programme. Mr. O’Brien celebrated the on-going relationship with Cork University Hospital as exemplified by the presence of the CEO Mr. McNamara, chaplains and CPE Supervisor Canon. Dr. Daniel Nuzum. Mr. Namara closed the ceremony with an inspiring message of the centrality of hope within healthcare settings.

Back (l-r) the Rev. Bruce Pierce (Supervisor), Rev Terry Lilburn (Dublin), Fr. Dick Dowling (Cork). Front: the Rev. Cathy Hallissey (Dublin), the Rev. Dr. Christine O’Dowd Smyth (Waterford) , Emer O’Leary (Cork), Liz Counihan (Cork).

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An Invitation to a ‘Godly Play’ Workshop in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Children’s Ministry Group in the United Dioceses of Cork , Cloyne and Ross is hosting a ‘Godly Play’ workshop for children’s workers in the Diocese on Saturday, 14th April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Northridge House Education and Research Centre, Mahon, Cork.

‘Godly Play’ is a creative approach to spiritual education.

The trainer on the day will be Cora O’Farrell who is a Godly Play trainer with Godly Play Ireland. She uses Godly Play in her work with student teachers at the Institute of Education, DCU.

Have you ever wondered how to tell Bible stories to children? Have you ever longed to really make the stories meaningful and memorable? Those of us in children’s ministry in churches and schools may be the only people telling this treasure trove of stories to children.

Do you want fresh inspiration, some new ideas and a creative way of telling stories? Not alone, you will also get  fresh insights into some of the great stories for yourself.

Godly Play provides a unique way of working with children and adults. It is rooted in Montessori principles and is practised in various contexts and in several countries throughout the world. This workshop will offer participants an experience of Godly Play thorough presentations from its four genres of sacred story, parable, liturgy and silence. There will also be input on the underpinnings of Godly Play and how to get started in the method.

Date : Saturday 14th April 2018

Time : 10am till 1pm
(come early for coffee/tea to allow for a prompt start to the Workshop)

Venue : Northridge House Edcucation and Research Centre, Mahon, Cork

Cost ​ : €7 per person (over 18s only)

To book a place, please contact the Rev’d Elaine Murray at emit@eircom.net or 087-2363100

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Appointment of New CEO of St Luke’s Charity, Cork is Announced

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer of St Luke’s Charity, Cork has been announced.  The new CEO is Tony O’Brien who is currently Head of Finance at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice in Cork.  He will take up his new position at Saint Luke’s on 1st May.

Tony O’Brien

Announcing the appointment, the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Charity, Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, said:

Ours is one of Cork’s best known charities.  It is one of the very significant contributions that the Church of Ireland and the Protestant Churches make to the life of Cork, and the Cork region.  It is also one of the main instruments of our partnership with  the people Cork, and the institutions of Cork, particularly in the healthcare sector. Caring for older people, especially those living with dementia, is a concern for us all.  We know that the trends make the work of this charity here more vital than ever in the years to come.

Therefore, the appointment of our new CEO is of vital importance to us and to our partners.  Our current CEO, David O’Brien, who will retire later this year has done a magnificent job, and now I am delighted to announce the appointment of his name’s sake, but no relation, Tony O’Brien, to fill his big shoes.  Tony O’Brien, not least with all his years of work at Marymount, will bring all that we need to lead our work forward.

Tony O’ Brien is a senior manager with significant and proven experience in dealing with people, resources and key stakeholders in the health sector.  He is a fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. He has held a number of senior finance roles at executive level over the last 20 years incorporating a wide general management remit with a focus on Information Technology and a keen interest in Data Management. Tony has been with Marymount University Hospital and Hospice as Head of Finance for 14 years and played a key role as part of a strong team in the development of their new facility at Curraheen in Cork. Prior to 2004, Tony worked in an Industry setting for 13 years and after that spent 4 years working in a Business and Advisory practice in Cork, both as Financial Controller but again, with wider general senior management responsibilities. Tony’s strengths include organisational control and general leadership based on sound judgement, real empathy and inclusiveness with and towards all.

Speaking about his appointment Tony O’Brien says:

I am looking forward to commencing my new role as Chief Executive Officer designate with St Luke’s Charity and Home in May 2018. While our focus will be to forge a path for the future, it is clear that the history of St Luke’s, its ethos and values, its staff and ultimately its residents will play a significant role in shaping that future. I am honoured and privileged to have been asked to play my part.

Saint Luke’s Charity, Cork was founded in 1872.  The charity’s principal activity is the running of a residential care and specialised dementia care home  – St Luke’s Home – at Mahon in Cork.   The charity also operates a day care facility, an outreach programme, as well as the notable Northridge House Education and Research Centre.

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Former Primus (Presiding Bishop) of the Scottish Episcopal Church Returns to Cork Roots

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Right Reverend David Chillingworth, who was Bishop of Saint Andrew’s, Dunkeld and Dunblane in the Scottish Episcopal Church, and who was Primus (Presiding Bishop) of that Church from 2009 until 2016 will spend Holy Week 2018 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross visiting his Cork roots.  He will preach at the Holy Week Services in the parishes of Douglas Union with Frankfield.

Bishop Chillingworth’s links with Cork and with Douglas go back through his father’s family.  His grandfather was Rector of Carrigtwohill and of Corkbeg and Inch.  The family graves of previous generations are in the churchyard in Douglas.

Bishop David Chillingworth, former Bishop of Saint Andrew’s, Dunkeld and Dunblane, and former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Within the Anglican Communion of Churches, the Scottish Episcopal Church is the sister Church in Scotland of the Church of Ireland. Of course, the links between Irish and Scottish Christianity long predate modern connections and are rooted in the life of the early days of Christianity in these islands: Saint Columba, Saint Colmán of Lindisfarne, Saint Conval, Saint Ernan,  Saint Finan, Saint Fillan, and Saint Ninian.  Saint Machan was educated in Ireland.  Saint Molaise of Leighlin was raised in Scotland.  Even the name of Saint Fin Barr of Cork was carried to parts of Scotland, by that saints students, and is reflected in some place names there.

The Rector of Douglas Union with Frankfield, Archdeacon Wilkinson says:

I was delighted when Bishop Chillingworth accepted my invitation to be our Holy Week preacher in Douglas Union with Frankfield this year. I was aware of his family roots in Cork and when I heard he was retiring, I thought it an ideal opportunity to have him revisit the parish and diocese. He is someone who has served the Church with great distinction, vision and courage both in Northern Ireland and in Scotland. We look forward to a stimulating and thoughtful Holy Week in Douglas, as each evening in St Luke’s Church, he leads us through the events and drama of the Passion.

The full schedule of Services in Douglas Union of Parishes with Frankfield may be found HERE.  All are welcome.

Bishop Chillingworth will also be the preacher at the annual Diocesan Chrism Eucharist in the Cathedral Church of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbery on Maundy Thursday at 12 noon.  All are welcome.

 

 

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