CONDOLENCES

We offer our prayers and sympathy to sisters Aileen Bell and Bertha Fegan on the death of their sister, Phyllis.  The funeral was in Cavan Church, on 17^th May.

We also offer our prayers and sympathy to Shirley Murray (our former Parish Hall Administrator) and her family,  on the recent death of her father Terry Kelly. 

VESTRY OFFICERS FOR 2022 -2023

The Easter General Vestries have now all taken place, the returns have been sent to Armagh.  Thank you to our churchwardens, glebewardens, treasurers, secretaries and members of the select vestries who faithfully ensure that our church property is in good order and our finances are healthy

Drogheda

Rector’s Churchwarden               Mr James Black

People’s Churchwarden               Ms Jill Sloan

Rector’s Glebewarden                 Mr Gerry Dagg

People’s Glebewarden                 Mr James Black

Communications officer              Mr Eugene McParland

Secretary                                   Ms Hazel Spearman

Treasurer                                   Mr Clive Bagnall

Ardee  and Collon

Rector’s Churchwarden (A)         Ms Hazel O’Donoghue

Rector’s Churchwarden (C)         Dr John Rountree

People’s Churchwarden (A)         Mr Mark Tynan

People’s Churchwarden (C)         Ms Hazel O’Donoghue  

Rector’s Glebewarden                 Dr John Rountree

People’s Glebewarden                 Mr George Angel

Secretary                                   Ms Ruth Higgins

Treasurer                                   Mr Ronnie Kavanagh

Kilsaran Union

Rector’s Churchwarden (C)         Ms Georgina Whyte

Rector’s Churchwarden (D)         Ms Emma Hoey

People’s Churchwarden (C)         Mr Graeme Treadwell

People’s Churchwarden (D)     Ms Olive Newett

Rector’s Glebewarden              Mr Charles Treadwell

People’s Glebewarden             Mr Harry Newett

Communications officer          Ms Georgina Whyte/Ms Sandra Byrne

Secretary                                  Ms Georgina Whyte

Treasurer                                 Mr Charles Treadwell

BLUE SCHOOL

The flats in the renovated Blue School have now been let, thus assuring the church of some much-needed funds.  The whole process has been a ‘win-win’ one, for we hear a whisper that the Masonic Order, who previously had rooms in the Blue School, have, on 20^th May, dedicated a splendid new Lodge.  May all have continued health to enjoy their new facilities.

SUMMER FAIR

Plans are afoot to hold a Summer Fair on 9^th July, in St Peter’s Church grounds.  All proceeds will be given to HOMELESS AID/WOMEN’S REFUGE/and to the UKRANIAN cause.  With so many people in financial need, without homes, this is a really good cause and we need all the help we can get to make the event a success.  Thank you Lizanne for agreeing to co-ordinate the effort. Offers of help on the day and/or contributions and donations can be pledged to Lizanne on 086 2774271

PARISH BARBEQUE 

A Parish Barbeque will be held on Sunday 26^th June (after the Family Service) at St. Peter’s.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

We are hoping to start Sunday School again soon and if you know of any children who might be interested in attending on Sundays please let Lizanne Allen on 086 2774271

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Maud Keery on attaining her 100^th birthday. Maud had a splendid party in the Glenside Hotel on 23^rd May and some of those who attended said that, unlike the rest of us, Maud has not aged in the last fifty years.

SANDRA’S COFFEE SHOP

If you haven’t already tried it, why not give yourself a treat and try out Sandra Byrne’s latest venture: her new coffee shop in Castlebellingham, in the old mill.  The coffee is freshly roasted Italian coffee, supplied locally by the family run business JP Coffee.  JP Coffee is based in the Cooley Peninsula; their daughter, Amanda Treadwell, as well as keeping our churchwarden happy, is their mid-Louth agent. The coffee shop comes highly recommended by our local coffee afficionados.

Sunday 5^th June -Pentecost

8.15am	Holy Communion	St. Peter’s, Drogheda
09.45am	Morning Prayer	St. Mary’s Abbey, Ardee
10.00am	Morning Prayer	Castlebellingham
11.15am	NO SERVICE	Dunleer
11.30am	CONFIRMATION	St. Peter’s, Drogheda

Sunday 12^th June – Trinity Sunday

08.15am	Holy Communion	St. Peter’s, Drogheda
09:45am	Morning Prayer	St. Mary’s Abbey, Ardee
10.00 am	Holy Communion	Castlebellingham
11.30am	Morning Prayer	St. Peter’s Drogheda
4pm	Evening Prayer	Drumcar

Sunday 19^th June – First Sunday after Trinity

08.15am	Holy Communion	St. Peter’s, Drogheda
09:45am	Holy Communion	St. Mary’s Abbey, Ardee
10.00 am	Morning Prayer	Castlebellingham
11.15 am	Morning Prayer	Dunleer
11.30pm	Holy Communion	St. Peter;s, Drogheda

Sunday 26^th  June – Second Sunday after Trinity

08.15am	Holy Communion	St. Peter’s, Drogheda
09:45am	Morning Prayer	St. Mary’s Abbey, Ardee
10.00am	Holy Communion	Dunleer
11.30am	FAMILY SERVICE	St. Peter’s Drogheda
4pm	Evening Prayer	Dunany

Sunday 3^rd July – Third Sunday after Trinity

08.15am	Holy Communion	St. Peter’s, Drogheda
09:45am	Holy Communion	St. Mary’s Abbey, Ardee
10.00am	Morning Prayer	Castlebellingham
11.15am	Morning Prayer	Dunleer
11.30am	Holy Communion	St. Peter’s, Drogheda

With every blessing,

Joyce

Clergy

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