IN TOUCH – October 2020
The Occasional Newsletter
of
Drogheda, Ardee and Kilsaran Unions of Parishes
CONDOLENCES
We offer our sincere condolences to the parishioners of St Mary’s Abbey, Ardee and to all who cared for Mary Shirley, who died on 16th September. Mary’s funeral service has been deferred to allow her family to travel home.
HOLY BAPTISMS
Congratulations to:
Henry Milo Thomas Riedy-Conlon who was baptised in St Peter’s Church by our new Archbishop, the Most Rev’d John McDowell on 13th September
Lucy Dorothy Hampshire who was baptised in St. Peter’s by Rev’d Iain Jamieson on Sunday 20th September
Dylan Kelly Treadwell who was baptized in St Mary’s Church ,Castlebellingham by Rev’d Canon Joyce Moore on 20th September.
ARCHBISHOP’S VISIT
We were pleased to have a visit from our new Archbishop, the Most Rev’d John McDowell. He joined congregations in services in St Mary’s, Castlebellingham and St Peter’s, Drogheda.
HARVEST FESTIVALS
We hope to have very curtailed harvest services in St Mary’s Church, Castlebellingham on Sunday 11th October, in St Mary’s Abbey, Ardee on Sunday 18th October and in St. Peter’s on Sunday 25th October. These will take place during the normal morning service, there will be no visiting preacher, the hymn singing will be curtailed and decorations kept to a minimum. However, the important business will continue: that of reminding ourselves of God’s goodness and providence, of giving thanks and of remembering those worse off.
DEFERRED EASTER GENERAL VESTRY MEETINGS
It was very good to be able to hold our General Vestry Meetings in all parishes, deferred since Easter. We must now hope that we don’t suffer further restrictions at level three with the resumed closure of churches. Each of us can play a small part in ensuring that our churches and society stay open if we keep to the existing guidelines. I know they are irksome and uncomfortable but the pay-off is the safety and well-being of everyone.
SELECT VESTRY MEETINGS
The next meetings of the Select Vestries will be
Wednesday 7th October Drogheda this to be confirmed
Tuesday 3rd November Castlebellingham at 8 pm
Thursday 5th November Ardee at 7.30 pm
SUSTENTATION and FUND-RAISING
It is unlikely that we will be able to hold a Christmas Fair and we have already lost the income from the Summer Fair in Drogheda and the Summer Fete in Kilsaran. Ardee will not be able to host a fund-raiser for charity similar to last year’s Concert with the Drogheda Male Voice Choir. This means a serious loss of income both for sustentation and charitable purposes. Sustentation, heating, lighting, insurance etc still need to be paid. Please consider increasing your weekly contribution, by direct debit or any other means convenient for you.
Rev’d Canon Joyce Moore
CONCERTS AT ST. PETER’S
We are delighted to announce the following concerts at St. Peter’s presented by Drogheda Classical Music. These concerts will be run with strict adherence to the current health guidelines. Social distancing for the small number (approx.. 40 people) in attendance will be straightforward. Masks to be worn during the performances. DCM reserves the right to cancel at the last minute, should Covid 19 regulations change.
Fri 16 October 2020 7:30PM
John O’Conor piano
Beethoven Sonata in c minor Op. 13 Pathétique
Beethoven Sonata in c sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2 Moonlight
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Numbers will be limited to approximately 40 people. Tickets cost €20 and seating is not allocated. Tickets must be booked in advance from Droichead Arts Centre on 041 9833946. For those unable to attend – the concert will be streamed via Vimeo and available to watch from Saturday 17th October (€10) More information and link to watch will be available from www.droghedaclassicalmusic.com
Fri 13 November 2020 7:30PM
Fionnuala Moynihan piano, violin (TBC), Aoife Nic Athlaoich cello
Beethoven Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat major (Op. 97) ‘Archduke’
Details in November In Touch
Thurs 10 December 2020 7:30PM
Gary Beecher piano, Gavan Ring tenor
An evening of opera, song and seasonal favourites
Details in November In Touch
A huge thank you to Karen for her stalwart work in facilitating these concerts in St. Peter’s and also to her hardworking group of concert stewards.
CHURCH FLOWERS – St. Peter’s
If you would like to help out with flower arranging please see the weekly rota which has been displayed in the Church Porch. You don’t have to be a floral designer but if you have ever popped some flowers into a vase to beautify your home now is a good time to expand your creativity in Church !
If you would prefer to make a donation instead towards the purchase of flowers please phone Jill on 086 890 2325.
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2020 VESTRY OFFICERS – Ardee |
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Rector’s Churchwarden Ardee |
David Murphy |
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Vestry Churchwarden Ardee |
Ronnie Kavanagh |
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Rector’s Churchwarden Collon |
John Rountree |
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Vestry Churchwarden Collon |
Hazel O’Donoghue |
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Rector’s Glebewarden |
John Rountree |
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Vestry Glebewarden |
George Angel |
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Secretary |
Ruth Higgins |
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Treasurer |
Ronnie Kavanagh |
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Synod Representative |
David Murphy |
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Supplemental Synod Representative |
David Fannin |
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Parochial Nominator |
Ruth Higgins |
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Supplemental Parochial Nominator |
Avril Booth |
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2020 VESTRY OFFICERS – Kilsaran Union
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Rector’s Churchwarden CB |
Georgina Whyte |
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Vestry Churchwarden CB |
Graeme Treadwell |
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Rector’s Churchwarden DL |
Marion Sloan |
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Vestry Churchwarden DL |
Olive Newett |
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Rector’s Glebewarden |
Charles Treadwell |
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Vestry Glebewarden |
Harry Newett |
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Secretary |
Georgina Whyte |
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Treasurer |
Charles Treadwell |
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Synod Representative |
Marion Sloan |
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Supplemental Synod Representative |
Charles Treadwell |
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Parochial Nominator |
Graeme Treadwell |
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Supplemental Parochial Nominator |
Alan Whyte |
2020 VESTRY OFFICERS – Drogheda
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Rector’s Churchwarden |
Eugene McParland |
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Vestry Churchwarden |
Hazel Spearman |
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Rector’s Glebewarden |
Gerry Dagg |
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Vestry Glebewarden |
James Black |
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Secretary |
Karen Campbell |
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Treasurer |
Clive Bagnall |
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Synod Representative |
Karen Campbell |
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Supplemental Synod Representative |
Helen Delahoyde |
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Parochial Nominator |
Carlos McDowell |
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Parochial Nominator |
Gerry Dagg |
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Supplemental Parochial Nominator |
Hazel Spearman |
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Supplemental Parochial Nominator |
James Black |
CONTRIBUTIONS TO IN TOUCH
If you have any contributions/noteworthy dates which you would like included in In Touch please email details to hazelspearman@icloud.com
Clergy
The Rev’d Iain Jamieson, Tel: (041) 9870073/ 083 8640133
The Rectory, Drogheda Email: i.jamieson@hotmail.com
The Rev’d Canon Joyce Moore Tel: (041) 6851327/087 7468866
Dunleer, Co. Louth Email: am.drogheda@armagh.anglican.org
