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CARRIGROHANE UNION OF PARISHESCARRIGROHANE UNION OF PARISHESSt Peter’s, Carrigrohane St Senan’s, Inniscarra The Church of the Resurrection, Blarney

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Kingdom EngageKingdom EngageKingdom Engage …expressing “the kindness and love of God our Saviour …”(Titus 3 v 4) Focus for June:

Geraldine Fahy and Ashley Hayes are running a youth club in Tower on Riverview Estate, along with PaulO’Sullivan – a local teacher –under the auspices of Foroige.

We would like prayer for:

• Firstly for the kids. That theywould find the youth club a safeenvironment where they can escapefrom the trials of their estate

• Prayer for both Geraldine andAshley. That we would find supportboth financially and spiritually andthat with God’s help we can ministerto these children in a way they findaccepting and will draw them to theLord, the giver of real life.

• Please pray for Paul – he is aninvaluable member of the team.

• Pray for the Tower communitytraumatised by two recent teensuicides.

Romania FundraiserTable Quiz—with live music & refreshments!

Friday 3 June at 7:30 pm—€5 per personCarrigrohane Parish Centre

Proceeds to support Ricky & Sam Mc Mahon’s trip to Sibiu, Romania with the CorkDiocesanYouth Council, to assist local churches in their work with children & young people

Baking Volunteers?Baking Volunteers?Baking Volunteers?Again we would really appreciate homebaking for the Youth Café over thesummer. Please text Heather 085

2744404 if you’d behappy to bake.A rota will be on the backof the kitchen door to fillin!

Annual Guide Dog WalkAnnual Guide Dog WalkAnnual Guide Dog WalkIn Farran Wood on 1st July at 11am.

Everyone is welcome to come along—with or without a dog!Children really enjoy the occasion and are very welcome.Whether you can come along or not, your sponsorshipwould be very much appreciated.

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SPANSPAN“The Edge Walk” is a new touristattraction at the CN Tower inToronto Canada, at one time theworld’s tallest free-standing struc-ture, The tower's operators plan tolet people walk hands-free aroundthe outside of the 116-storey build-ing with no guard-rail and just a 5ft(1.5m) wide see-through ledgeunderneath.- held in place by only acable!. It adds a whole new meaningto the idea of “Life on the Edge”most of us won’t entertain!

But come Easter and Pentecost we are called to the edge if we areto respond to what God has done and is doing through these greatevents- the power of the Resurrection and Pentecost, where Godcomes to invite us to share His very nature. But to receive, meanswe need to come to the edge by letting go of the desire to cling on toour lives, the way we believe, forget about ideas of self preservation,throw caution to the wind (the Holy Spirit), and let God have His waywith us.

The “Edge Walk” may only be for budding dare-devils, but the chal-lenge of Easter and Pentecost to “Come to the Edge,” is for every-one who wants to share in all that God is and does, not just for thethrill but for life!

Global Day of Prayer – Sunday12th JuneCounty Hall 5 to 9.00pmAnd speaking of towers, Cork’s very own County Hall, (once thetallest building in Ireland!) is the venue for a gathering on Sunday12th June the Feast of Pentecost. It’s a local response to the GlobalDay of Prayer which for 10 years has been gathering momentum. Itis an opportunity for Christians from all traditions to unite in prayer –an act itself which may bring us to the edge – we may not be alwayscomfortable in praying with others from different backgrounds. Thatis why these gatherings are so important, for apart from the prayerand its wonderful eternal significance, they allow us to enter intowhat God is doing in fellow believers.

The prayer event runs from 5.to 9.00pm – on the very top floor ofCounty Hall with a wonderful vista of Cork– but for those who mayhave been tempted, there is no “Edge Walk”!

Come to the Edge – Welcome The Queen of the UnitedKingdom and the President of the USA.It has been an amazing week for Ireland with the visits of the Headsof State of the United Kingdom and the USA. In particular QueenElizabeth’s four days has been described as a watershed in thehistory of Anglo/Irish relations. And this is more than just hype – hersymbolic presence was matched with words of sorrow for the pastwhich resonated across the land. Many republicans acknowledgedas much. For many of us we could not have envisaged the scenes atthe height of The Troubles.

And again it comes back to someone “coming to the edge”: peoplehigh up in power taking a risk and making the visit happen, and thenfor the Queen to be party to it – monarch or not it would have beenperfectly understandable for an 85 year old to remain at home withher Corgis and Dorgis! (A cross between a corgi and dachshund.)

Come to the Edge – Connect 12In a sense we have come “to the edge” in respect of Connect 12

the outreach from 11th to 19th February 2012, because over thesummer we should be clearer about how much we can physically dooutside of our usual buildings. Too often we are talking to only our-selves, which maybe enriching and encourage us at home and atwork. But too much what we have to share in Christ is hidden andinaccessible to so many. So we are “on the edge” of significant deci-sions.

In the meantime there are somethings you can do NOW!

1. Think Festival, Fun, Faith and Food– this is a very special week – lookforward now!2. Book the following dates and makea holiday of them (if the boss will allow ofcourse!)

“Refresh”Saturday 22nd and 23rd October 2011...aweekend to encourage you where you

are in your journey and for us to be prepared for Connect 12 byour mission leaders Bishop Ken and Helen Clarke. There will besessions on Saturday morning, Saturday evening, and Sundaymorning, culminating in our annual Harvest Festival service inInniscarra.

CONNECT 12 Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th February - it is half-term, let’s make this a festive family time.

3. Consider how you might be involved with Connect 12. Can yougive 12 hours of your time coming up to and during the week? So farwe are looking for coffee drinkers, story tellers, bouncers andenvelope stuffers and of course a whole lot more! Not to mentionevangelists, intercessors, and caterers.

4. Join a “C Group” - during November. Connect Groups – Cgroups for short or simply: C for Coffee, C of Chat or C for those whoaren’t Cool on groups! i.e.; don’t normally like (or feel they usuallydon’t have time for!) groups. So the programme will be light but with aclear purpose to prepare us for Connect 12. We’ll be looking forhosts and facilitators who will be trained – nothing too heavy!

5. Use that Prayer Book Mark given out around Easter –yes, itwasn’t just a book mark!

Come to the Edge – Intergenerational ChurchFor all of the richness of our Church family, we can still be stuck withstereo types, e.g. young people will only respond positively to contem-porary worship and are not ready for some of the more adult minis-tries. Older generations are slowing down and wedded to the past.The reality is that both statements can be completely turned on theirhead!So on Sunday 5th June at the United Celebration we are focusing on

what it means to proactively be an intergenerational Church. Theservice itself will celebrate the Growing Leader Youth Work Coursewhich was mentored by adult Church members – intergenerationalchurch at its best. It’s this kind of scenario we want to build on anddevelop with your ideas and support. That’s why we will be holding alight lunch after the United Celebration to help us to think throughthese issues – it will conclude no later than 2.00pm.

Launch of Worship SurveyWe will also be launching a Worship Survey. There will be roughly 10simple questions to guide us as to how our worship is helping peopleof all ages to engage in meeting with the living God. As well as helpingus to hear what you experience it will also give us an insight intowhether you feel you can invite others to Worship services, and if sowhich ones. PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THIS SURVEY which can becompleted on line and in paper format.

PeopleWe extend our sympathy and promise of prayerful support to theCoulter family on the untimely death of Nigel. It’s not been an easytime for the Gould/Devoy family with minor accidents, toddler illness &Katie’s post-natal depression, and we pray for them. We also pray forRobson, Emma & Aaron Bolster Rodrigues as they prepare to returnto Brazil at the end of June—and for Sylvia & Richard. (E & R say’Thanks!’ to all who donated clothing for them to take with them!)

Ian

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BLARNEY HOLIDAY CLUB 2011

‘SEASIDE ROCK!’

WHAT IS IT? Lots of fun: games, songs, Bible stories,quizzes & memory verses

WHEN IS IT? On Tuesday 26th—Friday 29th July from 10am to 12.30pm

WHERE IS IT? Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Blarney

WHO IS IT FOR? Anyone in Primary school, including those beginning in September

WHAT DOES IT COST? Just €20 per child - maximum €50 per familyPlaces are limited – so book early to guarantee your spot!

More information from the Parish Office at [email protected] or telephone—4877260To download booking forms, see www.carrigrohaneunionofparishes.ie/childrens-groups/childrens-holiday-groups.html

SPANSPANThe Flora Women's Mini Marathon takesplace in Dublin on June 6th (bank holidayMonday) We are looking to get a grouptogether to run, jog or walk the 10km forthe Healthy Vine Trust (Luweero,

Uganda) Ireland. It should be a great day out and a greatchance to raise money for the charity. If you are inter-ested in joining us you need to register for the race onlineat www.florawomensminimarathon.ie and contact Carolynor Elaine so that we can link up and send you a sponsor-ship form. Jim Casey: [email protected] Buttimer [email protected] 0851299202Elaine Buttimer [email protected] 0877955073

BIG TODDLE for BARNARDOSBIG TODDLE for BARNARDOSBIG TODDLE for BARNARDOSFriday 17th June,10.15 to 11.45am.

The Big Toddle this year will takeplace in the parish field between St.Peter’s and Nangle’s. We will needhelpers to help supervise the en-trance and perimeters of the field to

ensure no toddlers wander off. If you are available thatmorning and would be willing to help, please call or textLucia O'Donovan 087 2942285 / 021 4318356The toddlers from Carrigrohane and Blarney toddler

groups will be toddling to raise money for BarnardosChildren’s charity. It is a lovely opportunity for children toraise money to help other children.Both Charlie Gould and Lydia Venables will be takingpart and we'd be delighted if you would like to sponsorthem. Also, please tell anyone you know who has a tod-dler who might like to come along - the more the merrier!There'll also be bouncy castles, face painting and gamesand last year's toddle was a great success and morethan €1,200 was raised for Barnardos! Call Lucia formore information. Thank you for your support.

Also, Carrigrohane Toddlers need a few morevolunteers. If you are free on Friday mornings from9.15am to 12 noon, (Primary school term only) andwould be willing to help us out even only occasionally,please contact Lucia O'Donovan 087 2942285 / 02114318356GUITAR PLAYERS / MUSICIANS NEEDED TOO.We also need someone to help with the singing in Fridaymorning Toddlers. You need only come from 11.15 to11.45am. Please contact Lucia on the above numbers.

Thank you.

Sporting opportunities...Sporting opportunities...Sporting opportunities...

St Luke’s Home, Cork…St Luke’s Home, Cork…St Luke’s Home, Cork…Walk, jog or run for our Bus—an essential part of ourcommunity outreach and daycare programme.Bord Gáis Cork City Marathonon Bank Holiday Monday, 6th June 2011.You can enter as an individual or as a relay team (up to5 members), bringing the distance down to just over 5miles per person for a team of 5.Our target is €60,000!How to enter:• On-line at

www.corkcitymarathon.ie• Forms from St Luke’s Home or

City Hall• One form per team so teams need a CaptainEmail your team members names & addresses to ClaireCoakley at St Luke’s Home:([email protected]) or phone 4359444 foryour team to be entered in a draw for a gourmet dinnerat the River Lee Hotel!St Lukes Home will provide t-shirts & sponsorship cardswhen you are registered.


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Book Club:

June 8th at Fiona’s: Water for Elephants bySara Gruen

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Parish Contacts: Rector: Canon Ian Jonas – 4871106 email: [email protected] Office: 4877260 (Mon-Fri mornings) email: [email protected]

Youth Workers: Matt Gould: 085 1080067 Katie Gould: 085 1080030 email: [email protected] website: www.carrigrohaneunionofparishes.ie

We change the answer machine message at the beginning of each week—and include the times of the services for the following Sunday.

Sunday 10th—Friday 15th July 2011

United Celebration and free soup &United Celebration and free soup &United Celebration and free soup &sandwich Lunchsandwich Lunchsandwich Lunch

Sunday 5Sunday 5Sunday 5ththth June:June:June: 11.00amDuring this service we celebrate the Grow-ing Leaders Youth Course and the role ofthe mentors and follow it with a light Lunch,where we look at how we can develop our relationships andministries across the generations.

(Please note lunch is NOT now ‘bring & share’!)

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CONNECT 12CONNECT 12 -- Connect inConnect inPRAYERPRAYER -- Connect NOW with theConnect NOW with the

following:following:

1) Thank God for the opportunities the mission will give.2) For Ken and Helen Clarke and all those involved in the mis-

sion for guidance and wisdom from the Holy Spirit.3) Pray for increased involvement with existing community

organisations.4) That God may make himself known in meeting the needs of

the community.5) For the right venue(s).6) For financial and practical help.7) For everything we do to be centred on the person of Jesus.8) For transformed lives.

A Prayer …..Thank you Father that you sent your Son

to live and work in communities so that everyone could see andknow what you are like. Help us now to go out in the power of

the Holy Spirit to make you visible. Amen.

CARRIGALINE UNION OF PARISHES ANNUAL SUMMERFÊTE will take place on Saturday 18th June in St Mary’s School,

Waterpark, Carrigaline from 10am-2pm.Books • Home Baking• Country Produce • Bric a Brac • Café •

Arts & Crafts • Bouncy Castles • Kids Entertaiment •Fantastic raffle prizes! All welcome!

Healing ServicesHealing ServicesHealing ServicesCommencing in Blarney on Sunday 12th June at 11.00 (Pentecost) for atrial period, we are aiming to have regular healing services rotating aroundeach of the churches.This is instead of just focusing on the 5th Sunday.

Everyone is welcome to these Cathedral Services:Tuesday 31st May at 8.00pm Ordination of Tony Murphy from Carrigalineas Deacon in St Fin Barre's Cathedral.On Sunday 5th June at 7pm Ian is being installed as Canon inCloyne Cathedral.

Eco tip: Good for the enviroment, good for the pocket too!In light of talk about the installation of watermeters, the following eco-tip will benefit ourpockets as well the environment. A bucket lefton the floor of the shower will catch all that'warming up water' which can be used to flushthe toilet, or with warmer days to come, willhelp feed a thirsty garden. (Idea taken from'Living Lightly' Eco-tips Issue 34 of the ARocha Autumn Magazine)

Seniors’ LunchSeniors’ LunchSeniors’ Lunch12.45pm on

Wednesday 22nd Junefollowing a service of Holy

Communion at 12 noon in theMeeting Room of the Parish Centre.

Any profit from the lunch will be donated to the Inniscarra project(as was €69 from April’s lunch).

Please phone the office (4877260) if you’re free to come along.It’s helpful to know numbers by 20th/21st June if possible—but there’s

always room and plenty of food, so a call on the day is also fine.

Bandon ConcertBandon ConcertBandon ConcertAt 7pm on Saturday 11th June there will be a concert inSt Peter's Church, Bandon. The Junior Church Choir fromSt Fin Barre's Cathedral - The Cathedral Kidz - will take part.They will be directed by Cathedral Organist Malcolm Wisener.Also taking part will be newly-formed all-female choir CantabileVocal Ensemble conducted by Hungarian-trained Mary O'Brien.Antoinette Baker will also play some pieces on the organ. Thisconcert will be in aid of the upkeep of the organ at St Peter'sChurch. There will be a retiring collection.

Global Day of PrayerGlobal Day of PrayerGlobal Day of Prayer———Join with Christians from all overCork on Sunday 12th June from 5-9pm on the top floor of COUNTY HALLto join millions around the globe in praying for our nations. (There will be a

‘Kids Zone’ with prayer, praise & fun activities.)




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