New Priest for St Anne’s Church, Shandon, Cork, and Chaplain to Saint Luke’s Home

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The world famous bells of Shandon in Cork have every reason to ring out with joy. The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, is delighted to announce that he has appointed the Reverend Sarah Marry to serve as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Saint Anne, Shandon and also as Chaplain to Saint Luke’s Home, Mahon, Cork.

The Reverend Sarah Marry

The Reverend Sarah Marry

The Reverend Sarah Marry is currently serving as curate in the parishes of Douglas Union with Frankfield alongside the Archdeacon of Cork, the Venerable Adrian Wilkinson.  Sarah studied Modern Languages (Italian and French) and European Studies at the University of Bath, before being awarded a Diploma in Personnel Management and later the degrees of Bachelor in Theology and Master in Theology at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute (at Trinity College, Dublin).  She worked for a time in business administration in human resources, including as Human Resources Officer for Concern Worldwide.  She was made a deacon in 2011 (and served an internship in the Parish of Booterstown in Dublin) and was ordained priest in 2012 in Cork. Sarah is married to Declan and they have two daughters at primary school.

The Reverend Sarah Marry said:

I’m really thrilled at my appointment as priest-in-charge of Shandon and as chaplain to St Luke’s Home.  I’m looking forward to leading and developing the work of the chaplaincy team at St Luke’s Home and to continuing the open and inclusive ministry of my predecessor, the Reverend Brian O’Rourke, in Saint Anne’s.

Bishop Paul Colton said:

These two places – the Parish of Shandon, and Saint Luke’s Home – figure very significantly in the consciousness and affections of the people of Cork and the wider region.  The tower and bells of Shandon are emblematic of Cork not only to Cork people, but to Irish people and visitors to Ireland, the world over.  Saint Luke’s Home has been caring for the elderly in this city and region since 1872 and more recently has led the way, nationally and internationally, in specialising in care of dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers. Through the Saint Luke’s Home Education Centre  at Northridge House the charity has been helping others, both in their own homes or in other care settings to provide the most appropriate levels of support also.  I am delighted (as I am confident everyone will be) that Sarah is staying in this Diocese to continue ministry here.  She will be a great blessing in her work in the parish and in the important role of chaplain to St Luke’s Home.

Sarah will take up her new role shortly after Easter.

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Canon Trevor Lester Installed in Rosscarbery Cathedral

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday afternoon, 22nd February, during Evening Prayer at the Cathedral Church of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbey, County Cork, the Reverend Trevor Lester was installed as a Canon (Prebend of the Island). The preacher was Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson. Mr Wilfred Baker acted as Registrar.A large congregation gathered to support the new Canon and the Service was followed by a generous tea.

Members of the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbery, County Cork. l-r Canon Eithne Lynch, Canon Trevor Lester, Dean Christopher Peters and Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson

Members of the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbery, County Cork. l-r Canon Eithne Lynch, Canon Trevor Lester, Dean Christopher Peters and Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson

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Rugby Pundit and Broadcaster, George Hook, speaks at Lent Men’s Breakfast in Parishes of Douglas and Frankfield

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Saturday 21st  February, rugby pundit and broadcaster George Hook was the guest speaker at the Lent Men’s Breakfast held in Douglas. This event, which was the second of its kind held in the parish, filled Bull McCabes bar on the Airport Road in Cork to capacity.

George Hook speaking in Bull McCabe's Bar to the Lenten Men'sBreakfast for the Parishes of Douglas Union with Frankfield

George Hook speaking in Bull McCabe’s Bar to the Lenten Men’sBreakfast for the Parishes of Douglas Union with Frankfield

George Hook is well known for his forthright style on radio and television. In his talk, he touched on a theme which he recently aired with Brendan O’Connor on RTE’s The Saturday Night Show. He described how he has come to a new appreciation of his Christian faith and of how that faith motivates him in life. In a light-hearted speech, he also shared some anecdotes about growing up in Cork and his predictions for the Irish Rugby Team in this year’s Six Nations Championship.

Douglas Union with Frankfield - Men's Breakfast

Douglas Union with Frankfield – Men’s Breakfast

Commenting on this event, Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson said

It was wonderful to see well over a hundred men from the parish and beyond out early on a Saturday morning to enjoy fellowship together. We are grateful to George Hook for giving freely of his time to come to us and for giving us all something to think about.’

Bull McCabes, is owned by the Dunne family who are very involved in the life of the parish. They opened their premises earlier than normal, to host and cater for this breakfast event.

George Hook shares a joke with staff at the Bull McCabe's Bar and Restaurant after the Douglas Union with Frankfield Men's Breakfast at the start of Lent.

George Hook shares a joke with staff at the Bull McCabe’s Bar after the Douglas Union with Frankfield Men’s Breakfast at the start of Lent.

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Love for Those in Need on St Valentine’s Day in the Diocese of Cork

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Reverend Elaine Murray, who is Rector of Carrigaline in the Diocese of Cork, and also Children’s Ministry Coordinator in the United Diocese of Cork, Coyne and Ross, made a Saint Valentine’s Day appeal to parishes recently.  She asked parishes to think about how they could become involved in collecting food to support local charities during the St Valentine’s Day period.   The theme was ‘Love your Neighbour on Saint Valentine’s Day’

The Reverend Tony Murphy, Priest-in-Charge of Moviddy Union of Parishes hands over food items collected to the Reverend Elaine Murray, who had the idea of 'Love your Neighbour on St Valentine's Day.'

The Reverend Tony Murphy, Priest-in-Charge of Moviddy Union of Parishes hands over food items collected to the Reverend Elaine Murray, who had the idea of ‘Love your Neighbour on St Valentine’s Day.’

In Moviddy Union of Parishes (Aherla, Crookstown, Kilmurry and Macroom), for example, the Priest-in-Charge, the Reverend Tony Murphy, coordinated efforts and baskets of food items were collected.  The food collected by Moviddy parishioners was added to the items donated by the children of St Mary’s Church of Ireland National School in Carrigaline and delivered to Cork Penny Dinners.

Pictured is Rowland Newenham in the Canon McCrea Hall, Carrigaline, preparing to load up the many bags into his van for delivery to Cork Penny Dinners.

Pictured is Rowland Newenham in the Canon McCrea Hall, Carrigaline, preparing to load up the many bags into his van for delivery to Cork Penny Dinners.

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Diocesan Reader Licensed in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Mrs Marie Norton, a parishioner of Bandon Union of Parishes, in the Diocese of Cork, trained, and was licensed, as a Reader in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf while she and her husband Fred were living in Qatar.  Having returned to live in West Cork Marie has now been licensed to serve as a Reader in the Church of Ireland within the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, licensed her on Sunday, 15th February in Holy Trinity Church, Rathclaren, County Cork during the Sunday Eucharist.  Marie is looking forward to ministry as a Reader in Bandon Union of Parishes where the rector is the Reverend Denis MacCarthy.  A number of Readers from the Diocese attended the Service. Marie was presented to the Bishop by the Reverend Steve McCann who is Chaplain to Lay Ministers in the Diocese.

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At the licensing of Mrs Marie Norton as a Diocesan Reader at Holy Trinity, Rathclaren were (l-r) the Reverend Steve McCann (Chaplain to Lay Ministers in Cork, Cloyne and Ross), Mrs Marie Norton, the Bishop, Dr Paul Colton, and the Rector of Bandon Union of Parishes, the Reverend Denis MacCarthy.

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