St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda

November 2009

Condolences

Sadly we said goodbye to another long-standing good and faithful servant of the parish following the sudden death of Kathleen Kirkpatrick who was laid to rest in the churchyard following her funeral in St. Peter’s on 8th October.

Our deepest sympathies go to her daughters Hazel and Gillian, grandchildren Sally and Denis, son-in-law Peter and all her extended family and friends.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,
And let light perpetual shine upon her.

Remembrance Sunday

Falls this year on Sunday, 8th November.

There will be an Act of Remembrance at the morning services in Collon, Castlebellingham and Drogheda on that day and poppies will be available for sale. Collections will be taken for the Earl Haig Fund.

Note that all monies collected through the sale of poppies and wreaths are spent on direct financial aid to ex-service men and women, their spouses and dependants who are in need.

The Drogheda Annual Ecumenical Service of Remembrance will take place at the Cenotaph, Mary Street, Drogheda on Saturday 7th November at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Prayer Circle

The Kilsaran Union Prayer Circle will meet on Tuesday 10th November at 8.00 p.m. in the Rectory. All are most welcome.

Advent

It is hoped that an Advent Study Group will be held once again this year (attendances permitting). Please see the Sunday service sheets for more information.

Each meeting lasts for and hour or an hour and a half and is followed by some light refreshments. All are welcome.

United Service

The next “5th Sunday” will be on Sunday 29th November when parishioners in our various churches will join together in worship.

There will be one service held on this day in St. Peter’s, Drogheda at 11.30 a.m.

No other services will be held in Drogheda, Ardee or Kilsaran Unions of Parishes on that day.

Pot Luck Lunch

The United Service in Drogheda on 29th November will be followed by a Pot Luck Lunch in St. Peter’s Parish Hall.

All parishioners of Drogheda, Ardee and Kilsaran Unions are invited to come along.

If possible, please bring either a savoury or a dessert item with you (dishes can be reheated in the Hall before serving). and we can share the delights of each others’ culinary skills!

Confirmation 2010

If anyone (young person or adult) would like to consider Confirmation next year (2010) please contact the Rector as soon as possible.

Select Vestry Meetings

Kilsaran Union Select Vestry will meet on Tuesday 3rd November at 8.00 p.m. in The Old School House, Castlebellingham.

Drogheda Union Select Vestry will meet on Wednesday 4th November at 8.00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Vestry.

Ardee Union Select Vestry will meet on Thursday 5th November at 8.00 p.m. in St. Mary’s, Ardee.

Christmas Coffee Morning at Beaulieu

A Coffee Morning and Christmas Craft Sale in aid of the St. Peter’s Drogheda Restoration Fund will be held in Beaulieu House on Saturday 5th December from 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m., courtesy of Mrs. de Freitas.

Admission will be €5 to include tea/coffee and mince pies. The Tredagh Singers will join us to sing carols around the fire in the magnificent entrance hall at Beaulieu.

For sale will be Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies and various Christmas craft items.
There will also be a raffle for a magnificent Christmas hamper. Please see the notice board in St. Peter’s to sign up for items for the hamper.

Please contact Pam Bagnall with donations of home baking and offers to help on the day and for donations for the hamper.

Concert events

The annual Ardee Baroque Festival will take place over the weekend of 13/14/15th November in both Ardee and Collon Churches. Details on the notice boards or see here.

There will be a presentation of their new work Motion of the Heart by the innovative Irish early music ensemble EX in St. Peter’s on Monday 30th November at 8.00 p.m.

Admission €10 (including a complimentary glass of wine/soft drink at the interval).