Last Sunday, 6th August 2023, Baroness Julia Neuberger was the preacher for the popular Compline Service at St Brendan’s Church, Crookhaven. Dame Julia read from and preached on the book of Deuteronomy, choosing the study for the day in the Jewish tradition.
Next Sunday, 13th August, the Right Rev. Dr Richard Clarke, former Archbishop of Armagh, will preach in Crookhaven and following that are:
August 20th: Rev. Craig Philbrick
August 27th: Rev. Gary Philbrick
Everyone is welcome to attend.
During Eucharist on Sunday, 6th August 2023, the Rev. Martin Steele was installed as the new Dean’s Vicar at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.
Martin commented:
I am delighted to be a part of the team at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral and I look forward to working with the Dean and everyone else. I have received a great welcome at the cathedral and also in the wider Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. I thank everyone for their support and prayer as I enter this new phase of my ministry and prepare for ordination to the priesthood.
The Dean of Cork, the Very Rev. Nigel Dunne said:
I was delighted to welcome Martin to the ministry team here at the Cathedral and to have installed him as Dean’s Vicar this morning. I have no doubt that he will bring many skills and fresh perspectives to the life and witness of the Cathedral and look forward to working with him in the coming months and years. Please pray for him as he settles in and prepares for ordination to the priesthood on the Feast of Saint Fin Barre, 25th September.
A powerful exhibition in which pairs of shoes are placed alongside the words of domestic abuse survivors is on display in St Fachtna’s Cathedral in Rosscarbery from the 5th to 20 th August 2023. ‘The Souls of our Shoes’ has been developed by the Mothers’ Union to capture the experiences of those who have endured or been affected by Domestic Violence. Fifty pairs of shoes are on show accompanied by emotive personal writings from survivors and those who journey with them.
St Fachtna’s Cathedral is open every day from 9am to 8pm to show this thought provoking and sensitive exhibition, giving time and space to view the artworks and pause for reflection and prayer. The exhibition is not suitable for young children and parental discretion is advised.
‘The Souls of Our Shoes’ was officially opened on Friday 4th August by Marie Mulholland, CEO of the Bantry based West Cork Women Against Violence Project. This charitable agency provides free and confidential listening, information and support services for women experiencing domestic violence. For those who may need to talk, the WCWAV helpline is 1800 203 136.
June Butler, The President of the Mothers’ Union in Ireland said:
We have prepared the “Souls of Our Shoes” exhibition for use across the island, produced prayer diaries, posters, bookmarks and flyers for all parishes. The exhibition has helpful information on supported refuges and how to find professional help for women and children forced to leave abusive homes.
Marie Mulholland said:
West Cork Women Against Violence (WCWAV) are very pleased to be involved with the Mother’s Union on this moving and thought provoking exhibition. Violence against women is a major issue in Ireland with nine women already murdered this year. Victims of domestic abuse walk a painful and frightening road, every day navigating the minefields in their homes. If you feel afraid of someone you live with or have contact with, you do not have to keep walking alone. Services like WCWAV and supportive organisations like the Mother’s Union, are here to walk with you on your journey to freedom.
The Very Rev. Cliff Jeffers, Dean of Ross Cathedral, commented at the opening:
We are honoured to be able to host this very important exhibition in St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery. It is a difficult topic to discuss, but very important that it is brought out into the open. We want to help raise the awareness of the wonderful support services that are available in our local area and empower women to seek help if they are experiencing domestic violence.
As part of the launch of the exhibition, the bells of St Fachtna’s were rung half-muffled as a sign of respect to those who have experienced domestic abuse in the home environment.
There will be organ recitals at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral every Friday at 1.10pm during the month of August.
4th August – Arthur Greene from Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
11th August – David Grealy from Leeds Cathedral, UK
18th August – Aleksandr Nisse from St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Dublin
25th August – Matthew Owens from Belfast
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the total rebuild of the Cathedral organ by Trevor Crowe. To celebrate this milestone, a special celebrity recital will take place on Saturday 23rd September at 7.30pm as part of the Saint Fin Barre 1400 Festival Weekend. The noted composer Naji Hakim will travel from the south of France to play for this event. Tickets for the Naji Hakim recital can be bought on the Cathedral web shop here.
Mothers’ Union will host two one-day conferences to celebrate the launch of the Gender Justice programme, Equipping the Church To Take Action and End Domestic Abuse, and the formation of Changing The Story.
Changing the Story is being facilitated by Mothers’ Union and hosted in collaboration with Restored, Tearfund Ireland, Bishops’ Appeal, Mind Matters, Kintsugi Hope, Priorities Fund, Safeguarding Church of Ireland, and the Church’s Ministry for Healing.
The two conferences will take place on Friday, 15th September and Saturday, 16th September 2023 and are dedicated to equipping the church and communities through encouraging awareness, developing confidence, and nurturing the healing and wellbeing of survivors and much more.
Everyone is invited to attend the events and tickets can be purchased on the links below.
Friday 15th September in Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/changing-the-story-conference-tickets-632693281637
Saturday 16th September in Kilternan Parish Centre, Dublin:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/changing-the-story-conference-dublin-tickets-637371995797
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