Lenten Ecumenical Study Evenings

*A message from Rev’d Robinson* –

Fr Martin Hogan and myself have organised an ecumenical Bible study over five Wednesday evenings during Lent, beginning on **Wednesday 12th March, from 7.30 – 8.30pm**.

We will be looking at Gospel readings for Lent each evening in an effort to deepen our relationship with God through his Word. No previous study or expertise is required and all are welcome. **The venue will alternate** between our parish centre and the parish centre of St John the Baptist, Clontarf Road, beginning on Seafield Road on 12th and there will be tea/coffee served.

It would be my hope to see our regular discussion group members present along with some new faces. If you are new to this kind of event you might be surprised at how enjoyable and valuable it can be.

Services in March 2014

**Notes:**
– Service for Ash Wednesday at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5th March.
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Sunday 2nd March, the Sunday before Lent – the Transfiguration**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 9th March, the First Sunday in Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Morning Prayer, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 16th March, the Second Sunday in Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*NO Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 23rd March, the Third Sunday in Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Parish Family Service with Holy Baptism, The Rector
*No Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 30th March, the Fourth Sunday in Lent – Mothering Sunday**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Service for Mothering Sunday, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

Services in February 2014

**Notes:**
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Sunday 9th February, the Fourth Sunday before Lent**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Morning Prayer, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 16th February, the Third Sunday before Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 23rd February, the Second Sunday before Lent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Parish Family Service, The Rector
*No Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

Services in January 2014

**Notes:**
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Wednesday 1st January, New Year’s Day**
– 10.30 — Service for New Year’s Day, The Rector.

**Sunday 5th January, the Second Sunday of Christmas**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 12th January, the First Sunday after the Epiphany**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Morning Prayer, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 19th January, the Second Sunday after the Epiphany**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 26th January, the Third Sunday after the Epiphany**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Parish Family Service with Holy Baptism, The Rector
*No Sunday Club.*
Collects and Readings

Services for Christmas 2013

**Christmas Eve – The Nativity of Our Lord**
– 12 midnight – Holy Communion, The Rector
Collects and Readings

**Christmas Day – The Nativity of Our Lord**
– 8.30am – Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am – Parish Family Communion, The Rector
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 29th December – the First Sunday of Christmas**
– 8.30am – Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am – Parish Family Service (Service of the Word)
Collects and Readings

Services in December 2013

###Nine Lessons and Carols takes place on 22nd December at 8pm!

**Notes:**
– Morning Worship takes place each Wednesday at 10.30am.

**Sunday 1st December, the first Sunday in Advent**
– 8.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 8th December, the second Sunday of Advent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Junior Advent Carol Service, The Rector
*No Sunday Club*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 15th December, the third Sunday of Advent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 10.30am — Holy Communion, The Rector
*Sunday Club in the Parish Centre.*
Collects and Readings

**Sunday 22nd December, the fourth Sunday of Advent**
– 8.30 — Holy Communion, The Rector
– 8.00pm — **Service of Nine Lessons and Carols**
**Please note that there is no 10.30am Service.**

Collects and Readings

####Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be posted shortly.

 

‘Lighting Up Advent’ on Saturday 30th November

**All are welcome** to come along to ‘Lighting Up Advent’ at 3.30pm on Saturday 30th November – enjoy your first glass of mulled wine(!)  while the children make festive lanterns.

The lights on our very own Christmas tree in the Church grounds will be switched on by Reverend Robinson at **5pm**.

All proceeds go as usual to Aoibhneas Women’s Refuge in Coolock.

 

Advent Discussion Group – three Wednesdays in December

All are welcome to come along to discussion groups during Advent as part of our preparations for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

They will include a time of Biblical exploration, discussion, prayer and fellowship over a light supper, starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 9.

The dates are **Wednesday 4th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 19th December**, in the Seafield Room of the Parish Centre.

**All welcome.**

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ – in the Parish Church on 5th December

Handel’s timeless masterpiece, Messiah, will be performed in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Seafield Road West, Clontarf, by the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, Rathmines, on **Thursday 5th December 2013 at 7.30pm**.

Tickets are €15 and are available from Trevor at the Parish centre, Seafield Road between **8am-12pm, Monday to Friday** or by calling 087 9091561 or emailing clontarf@dublin.anglican.org.

Proceeds in aid of parish funds.