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Rev’d Philip Heak appointed Priest-in-Charge

Rev’d Philip Heak, the Rector of Howth, as been appointed Priest-in-Charge in Clontarf until the vacancy is filled.

Rev’d Heak writes:

The Archbishop has asked me to take on the role of temporary priest-in charge of Clontarf Parish during the vacancy. This means I’ll be responsible for organising the Sunday service rota, providing emergency pastoral care and chairing the Select Vestry during this interim period.

I’m very much looking forward to getting to know you over the coming months. as some of you may know, I’m also Rector of Howth, so this role is in addition to my regular responsibilities there – but I am glad to be helping out.

A little about me: I’m originally from Co. Armagh and have spent most of my ministry in the Republic. I’m married to Christabel and we share our home with four much-loved cats. I’m passionate about music, woodworking, photography – and love to cook.

Please keep the Select Vestry, the nominators and me in your prayers as we work together to continue the good ministry and witness of your former Rector Lesley.

I look forward to meeting many of you soon.

With every blessing.

Rev’d Philip Heak

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2025 Revision of General Vestry Register

Each January the Diocese asks us to fulfil our annual constitutional requirement to revise the register of general vestry people.

This is a register of all adult parishioners (18+) who are members of the Church of Ireland, and who are not registered in any other parish. Only those on the general register will be entitled to vote at the annual Easter General Vestry Meeting to be held in the Spring, or to serve on the Select Vestry, and in some other offices.

If you are new to the parish or have not registered previously, please complete this form and send it to the Rector by 22 January.

Thank you.

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Singers wanted! Join the choir for our annual Carol Service

We would love as many singers as possible to sit in the choir at the Carol Service on 22nd December to lead the congregational singing and perform a solo piece.

Stephanie, our wonderful organist/choir director, will hold a choir practice after church this Sunday, 8th December, starting at 11:30, for about 45 minutes to an hour.

There will be another practice closer to the date , if you can’t make this Sunday! No need to be able to read music- all you need is enthusiasm!

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Clontarf Autumn Fair on 29 September

The 2024 Clontarf Autumn Fair takes place in the Parish Centre and grounds on 29th September.

The fun starts at 2pm and we’ll have bouncy castles, our legendary cake stall, our biggest ever book stall, monster slides, vintage cars and motorbikes, bbq, books stall, and lots more. We’ll have fun sports and prizes for all ages and admission is only €2 for adults and €1 for children – all proceeds go to Parish funds.

That’s 2pm to 5pm on 29th September in the Parish Centre and grounds on Seafield Road West.

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Events in May 2024

Our Parish Breakfast will take place at 9.15 a.m. on 12 May, in the Parish Centre. All are welcome, but please let the Rector know in advance if you are coming along.

There are two concerts in the Church in May: the Seafield Singers will present a ‘Festival of Summer Music’ at 3 p.m. on Saturday 11th May, while the Dublin Airport Singers will present a concert in aid of the Irish Kidney Association, and in memory of John McAdam, at 8 p.m. on Saturday 25 May.