Drogheda, Ardee and Collon Union, Kilsaran Union

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  • Healing Service at 4 pm on Sunday 25th June in Dunany Church.

    TRAINING and SERVICE On 20th June, in Dunleer Parish Hall, there will be a training evening in preparation for the healing service at 4 pm on Sunday 25th June in Dunany Church. Both events will be led by Canon Jim Campbell. All are welcome

  • ST PETER’S SHARED SPACE

    ST PETER’S SHARED SPACE

    The new plaza outside the gates of St Peter’s was formally opened on Monday8th May. The two bird sculptures represent the spires of the two churches of StPeter. There was a wonderful ballet display and an excellent children’s choirand the weather was glorious.

  • HOSPITAL VISITING

    HOSPITAL VISITING

    Please let the Rev’d David Murphy or me know if there is someone in hospitalto be visited.

  • THE RECTOR’S FINAL SERVICE

    THE RECTOR’S FINAL SERVICE

    A large congregation turned out to say farewell to our Rector. Ms EileenMcClean (Ardee) read the lesson, Mr Sean Dunne (Drogheda) read the Epistle.Mr Mike Buchanan read the Gospel. The rector preached: we have been veryfortunate to have had the benefit of his sermons: erudite and often with anunusual angle. Singers from all the parishes…

  • EASTER GENERAL VESTRY MEETINGS

    EASTER GENERAL VESTRY MEETINGS

    All the Easter General Vestries have now taken place. Thank you to all whohave taken on the task of caring for our churches and facilitating our churchservices. When there are policies to be ratified, the roof leaks, you can’t openthe safe, and the insurance is due, you realise just how important are thecontributions of vestry…

  • REGISTER OF VESTRYMEN

    February is the month when the Register of Vestrymen is updated. To be onthe register, and therefore eligible to serve on the Select Vestry, a personneeds to sign a document stating that: 1 He/she is a member of the Church of Ireland2 Is resident in the parish or an accustomed member of the parish3 Is…

  • COLLON CHALICE

    COLLON CHALICE

    We have all heard of the delight of a dog discovering that he has two tails; equally pleased was the Rector, with one chalice. At a very short hearing in Ardee Courthouse, the judge ruled that the recovered Collon Chalice be returned to the care of the church.

  • CONFIRMATION

    CONFIRMATION

    The final confirmation class took place on Tuesday, 9th May and our youngpeople will be confirmed by the Archbishop, at 11 am, on Sunday 14th May, inSt Nicholas’ Church, Dundalk.

  • St Peters Church are holding their annual Christmas raffle

    St Peters Church are holding their annual Christmas raffle

    It’s that time of year again. St Peters Church are holding their annual Christmas raffle. All contributions to the hampers would be greatly appreciated. Can be dropped in to the hall or church before 4 th Dec. Tickets available from next weekend.

  • St Peter’s Gates and Blue School circa 1890

    St Peter’s Gates and Blue School circa 1890

    Unknown photograph of St Peter’s Gates and Blue School presumably around 1890 Thanks to Derek Waller for sending us this photo