A Limerick City Parish Newsletter

Spring 2020 Vol 3 Issue 1

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Thank you
Advent and Christmas were busy times in Limerick City Parish. I want to
thank all those in helped with a number of things.

 To the coordinating team and volunteers who helped with the annual
Christmas Sale
 To those who decorated the churches for Christmas
 To the musicians, choirs and all those who assisted with the many
services throughout December
 Finally, to all those who generously supported many projects in very
practical ways:
 Shoe Boxes of Gifts to St Vincent de Paul
 Gifts and Goods for Thomond House, St Patrick's Hostel on Clare Street
and Brother Stephen Russell House on Fairgreen
 Children’s Presents for Adapt House
 Toiletry Bags for residents in Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre

More thanks
December 1st marked the beginning of the new term of office
for the Board of Management of Saint Michael’s National
School. I want to place on record my sincere thanks to the
outgoing board, in particular, Brian Gaffney, Sally Fossitt,
Caroline Ritchie and Keith Benson who are out-going
members. In addition, I welcome Deirdre Doogan, Neil
Keane, Niall Hanley and Sheelagh Morrow who join the
Principal, Brian Beck, Jennifer O’Leary and myself
for the next term. We are grateful to all who so
willing give of their time and expertise to our
parish school.

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Finally
The Rev’d Paul Fitzpatrick: It was announced on
Sunday 16th February that the bishop has appointed
a new Dean of Killaloe, and also appoints the
Rev’d Paul Fitzpatrick as Priest-Vicar in the parishes
of Killaloe and Nenagh to assist the new Dean.

You may like to know that the new Dean of Killaloe

is to be the Rev’d Rod Smyth of Nenagh who will
remain as rector of Nenagh while also becoming Dean.

Paul will finish his ministry here in the coming weeks and suitable opportunity
to acknowledge his ministry amongst is being organised in the Cathedral on
Sunday 8th March at 11.15am.

Parishioner who would like to acknowledge Paul’s

ministry amongst us should speak to a Churchwarden or
the Dean.
Paul will be installed in Saint Flannan’s Cathedral, Killaloe
on Thursday 12th March at 7.30pm. All are welcome to
attend this service. Please do pray for Paul, and for Betty
and Maebh at this time of transition for them.

With every good wish

Niall (Dean and Rector)

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 Time is flying by and whether you are a 1st of February or
1st of March supporter as the start of spring, by the time you
read this Spring would truly have sprung.

If you look closely the signs are already in the garden … the
yellow heads of daffodils will soon be bopping in the breeze and the
promise of other flowers and colours in abundance is in the air.
If we look at the important dates within the church calendar for the
next 3 month, it is also a time of renewal and new beginnings. Yes, we
celebrated the birth of Christ as Christmas, but the Crucifixion and
then Resurrection give us a new release on life, a new opportunity to
celebrate life, love and forgiveness. And then Ascension Day follows
not long after…how much better can life get!!!!

So in this time, where nature shows us signs of new beginnings,

opportunities to start over and shows us how regular and kind tending
and caring can bring an abundance of fruit in the summer, may we
share our love, kindness and forgiveness with others, accept the help
and support others want to give us and so work together to make this
world a place where people want to be, want to give and receive love,
feel cared for and in so doing make it a happier place.
Enjoy your Easter and keep sharing those Easter eggs of love.

Jeanne
(PS: Pages 15-18 can be pulled out and pages 31 -
32 cut off for easy access to the information )
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Holy Baptism
Sunday 27th October (in Saint Mary's Cathedral)
Julia Barriga
Arthur Giovanni Barriga
Alexandra Barriga

Funerals

28th November (in the Cathedral) - Gabrielle Hanrahan

6th December (in the Cathedral) - Robert Thomas Evans

The above, in effect the AGM of the Parish, takes place on Sunday 29th March in
Saint John's Church, Abington, following a short service at 10.30am. Amongst the
business at the EGV will be the presentation of the annual accounts and the
election of Churchwardens, a Glebewarden, Select Vestry, Diocesan Synods
persons and Parochial Nominators. This is an important event in the life of the
parish and I would encourage as many of you as possible to attend.
The Dean.

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 Carol Service

in Abington

Christmas Charity Concert St Mary’s

Cathedral: on Sunday the 8th of Dec
Mr Phil Coulter performed at a
Concert in aid of Novas, Limerick
and Limerick Marine Search and Rescue.

St Michaels 175th
celebrations

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 The Choir in St Michaels

… to Miss Smyth (Principal of our parish school)

who was married on Saturday 21st December.

Richest blessings to her and Dermot.

A Quiet Reflective Service, consisting of prayers, Scripture readings and

poetry was held on Sunday, 22 December, 2019 at 3 pm in the St.
James' Chapel, St. Mary's Cathedral. This gentle Christmas service is
geared for all those who may have suffered loss (of any kind) and are
dreading Christmas, for whatever reason. Refreshments were served
after the short service. The service was well attended and appreciated.
This is now an annual event.

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Why do the Camino? This is something I have never
been quite able to answer for myself.
I suppose it began because I do like walking, I had
heard about and decided to combine the walk with
a method of fundraising.

The Camino itself became popular between the 12th and 14th Centuries as the
Christians were expelled from Jerusalem. A second source of pilgrimage i.e. part
of the body of St James, was allegedly at Santiago de Compostela and rather than
visit the Holy Land the pilgrims turned their faces west and started the Camino.
There are infact several Caminos but the main one begins in France. Starting of
course begins with preparation and this was probably my first major mistake in
that I thought boots that have served me well in Nepal would do the Camino but
in fact there were quite a lot of solid roads which rapidly led to blisters! However,
in time I did learn two important lessons, firstly you don’t need boots get good
walking shoes and secondly, always and I emphasis always use Vaseline on your
feet before you start off in the morning to avoid blisters.

Having said that, I set out in France with the incentive of finishing or at least doing
as much as I could of the Camino to satisfy my sponsors. I was informed at that
time of year there was no necessity to book hostels. I had over-looked the fact
that it was coming up to the Easter weekend and in fact a lot of people chose this
time to do the first four days of the Camino. By the second night this had got me
in to trouble and I ended up sleeping in the workers quarters of a small hotel. The
following night I could not find a bed anywhere but I think because of my age the
owner of one of the small hotels put me up in his daughter’s bedroom. The
daughter needless to say was not there but there was a beautiful picture on the
wall showing her in her youth and the next picture showed her with her three
children! This however was my first introduction to the many wonderful people I
met on route. I was travelling alone as it was spring time but certainly would not
be advisable in winter where I would strongly recommend travelling with a strong
companion having experienced both. Walking along many people overtook me but
some were actually slower than myself and in any event all would join you for 15 –
20 minutes, have a chat and then either they would go on a bit faster or you
would.
After three nights, it is best summed up I sat down to eat a meal with six other
people and we really asked ourselves as a group what were we doing on the
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Camino. The replies were very interesting as they were from five different
countries. One was a Canadian nurse who did it as a religious pilgrimage. The
second one was an 18 year old Danish girl who was doing it as part of
rehabilitation from serious depression. Hearing her description of depression I can
honestly say I have never felt it described better. She stated how she could not
believe the blackness one could fall in to and the utter hopelessness one has. This
occurred out of the blue. She was a very successful student at school and had got
into University to do Environmental Science when it struck. There was no
precipitating cause she said but she kept emphasising the black hole that even the
most resilient of people could fall in to. It was quite a moving description. The
third person was a Japanese woman who lived in New York. She had been married
to an Irish man and kept saying that I reminded her of him. I went very fast the
following day! She was doing the Camino in memory of her late husband. The
fourth person was an Irish girl who gave a very interesting story. She was the
eldest of six children of a very extensive farmer in Co. Meath. He had died leaving
the farm to his oldest son and as the eldest daughter she had got the house and a
paddock.

The remainder of the sisters got nothing so in a generous moment she told the
sisters as she was living in London they could use the house as a holiday home and
go any time they like and furthermore if there was anything particular they liked in
the house that they could take it. When she next arrived at the house again just
about everything had gone and so mad was she at her sisters that she refused to
talk to them. She did the Camino as a way of forgiveness for the way she had
treated her less fortunate sisters. The next lady was an American nurse who again
was doing it for religious reasons and the sixth was made up by myself.
What a very pleasant way to spend the evening and indeed subsequent evenings in
the company of similar people I met on route.

I found it particularly interesting with all the nationalities of all the participants.
South Koreans were very popular. Apparently a film had been shown in their
country and had caused an influx of them but virtually from every country in the
world one met people. Some were very religious, others were doing it for
exercise and there was even an occasional Muslim doing the route. I can only say
the friendliness, companionship and support for all the other pilgrims was second
to none.

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What were my disappointments? Curiously enough one was the fact that many of
the churches were closed and you could not go into them however this was more
than made up for and by a visit to the cathedral in Burgos (one readily understands
why South Americans are poor given the amount of gold there) and also one
particular church that was being restored single-handedly by an English man who
lived in South Africa. This was clearly a labour of love for him. Everyone donated
something towards the restoration for this church having received free wine from
a barrel in the previous village. I suspect it was placed there to make us more
generous in our donations!

My journey continued and it was very pleasant every day to meet people at the
end that you encountered on route or had met some days previously. One
particular incident was when I was sleeping in a monastery dormitory at night with
60 other people and the person sleeping in the bunk beside was one Jesus
Martinez from Mexico. I doubt if the real Jesus really snored as this particular one
but there was little point in waking him up as there were at least six others
around the dormitory keeping us awake. One particular disappointing evening
happened to be Easter Sunday. They had especially put on a church service for
pilgrims that day but my disappointment was that very few turned up, in fact, there
was only myself and a French couple out of about 80 from the monastery. They
had probably gone to church earlier that day but what did surprise me was the
singing of the local congregation. It reminded me of a time I visited Martin Luther
Church in Atlanta where they nearly raised the roof. This I think is a comparison
to many Roman Catholic Churches in Ireland where congregational singing is not
the norm.

I continued on to the end of my three

weeks and then returned in the winter
month with Simon White from Askeaton.
He proved to be a most congenial
companion and I was very glad he was with
me as the first day we started out on six
inches of snow.

There were also very few people on it at that time and many of the hostels, cafes,
etc., were closed. One day we had to walk 20 kms between one café and the next
and as we had been relying on a nice cup of coffee half way it proved somewhat
strenuous. Simon was a great dog lover and on one occasion decided to stroke a
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dog. He should have been warned by the weight of the chain the dog was attached
to but in fact he very nearly broke the chain such was his vicious attempt to get
hold of Simon’s leg. As a result of that we scurried off rather rapidly, missed the
next turn and ended up walking an additional 2 kms. When we finally reached it
Santiago de Compostela proved to be an excellent time of year for that. There
were no crowds, accommodation was excellent, food and wine even better but I
think the absence of queues everywhere made it even more enjoyable despite the
somewhat inclement weather. In fact during this period of walking for seven days
we never had one day without rain. Nonetheless, it was a most reflective period.
We dually attended mass on two occasions and the Philippino priest did remind us
of what the Camino was about stating rather strangely that many people felt
extremely depressed at the thought of going home. That did not really occur to
me I must admit as I was looking forward to some good Irish food again. In all I
managed to raise €18,000 for the charities and I would like to thank everyone
most sincerely for their very generous donations. My parting words would be to
get out and do it. You will really enjoy it.

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 Sunday 10.00am Service

Tuesday 10.30am – 12.00pm Tai Chi

Wednesday 10.00am–12.00pm Craft Hub
7.00pm Nigel Mercier
Thursday Park & Play - Morning
Bridge Club - Afternoon
Friday

Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Nigel Mercier

Whist Drive 02.02.19 & 02.03.19
Monday 10.30am – 11.15am
St Michael’s School

For booking enquiries please contact the Hall Manager, Suzi Eckhardt.

All Saturdays - 14th March (with raffle)

Time 7.30 p.m. Sharp!
Admission €6 including supper.
Sincere thanks to Tracey Lyttle and Gillian Cheatley for organising the Whist
Drives at St Michael's during 2019. As a result, €1,400 has been credited to
Church funds, very much appreciated.

And thanks again to Tracey who counts the contents of all those little red
collection boxes for the Leprosy Mission! Just before the end of 2019 Tracey sent
€800 to Leprosy Mission headquarters in Dublin - well done!
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When Jean Webster’s mother came to live in Limerick from Belfast in the early
1980’s Jean realised that there was a great lack of social activities for elderly
people in our community. She gathered a group of volunteers together and the
first meetings took place on Thursday mornings in the newly constructed hall at
the rear of St. Michael’s Church. The gatherings were very popular with up to
forty men and women coming along to enjoy various activities but, most of all, a
chat with friends new and old over a cup of tea and something to eat.
After some time ‘The Club’ moved to the old schoolroom in Villiers Square where
Nora Howes made sure there was a warm welcome and a glowing fire each week.
Vera Fenton provided an endless supply of a huge variety of activities, quizzes and
games, occasionally treating us to a poetic interlude – who could forget her
rendition of the sad story of ‘Albert and the Lion’!
In the eighties many older folk did not have washing machines and so members
could bring large items such as sheets to be laundered in Villiers Square for a very
reasonable charge. Again, Nora undertook this task which was a great help to
many members.

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Following the renovations in Villiers Square, Thursday Club moved into the
Christina Keays Room where meetings have continued since. Members
participated in Bealtaine activities demonstrating their skills as actors, painters and
knitters, etc. and a number of cups and prizes were awarded to them. Thursday
Club also hosted a special morning service for Women’s World Day of Prayer for
those older people who were unable to come out in the evening.
As the years passed it became more difficult to find volunteers to help with
activities and so meetings were reduced to twice a month and, eventually, to once
monthly.
In recent years Wendy Mey and Hilary Park have been instrumental in keeping
Thursday Club going, organising meetings and various outings. However,
membership had been dropping over the years and with Wendy’s decision to
return to South Africa it was agreed that after almost forty years the Club would
be disbanded. This was done in the knowledge that a similar service is being
provided by the recently formed and vibrant Evergreens Club in St. Mary’s
Cathedral.
We would like to express our great thanks to the Board of Governors of Villiers
Charitable Institutions for allowing Thursday Club to use the facilities in Villiers
Square for so many years and for their help and support in many ways.
Our final event was a Christmas meal in Shannon Golf Club which was attended
by twelve members and much enjoyed by all.

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DEAN & RECTOR: The Very Rev’d Niall J. Sloane, The Deanery, 7 Kilbane, Castletroy, Limerick
Telephone: 061 338697 Email: dean@limerick.anglican.org Day Off: Monday
SENIOR CURATE-ASSISTANT: The Rev’d Edna C. Wakely, The Curatage, 50 Ballinvoher, Fr
Russell Road Telephone: 061 302038 Email: curate@limerick.anglican.org Day Off: Friday
JUNIOR CURATE-ASSISTANT: The Rev’d Paul Fitzpatrick, Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Bridge
Street, Limerick Telephone: 089 4980495 Email: curatepf@limerick.anglican.org;. Day Off: Wednesday
HON ASSISTANT CLERGY: The Very Rev’d J.M.G. Sirr
LAY READERS: David McBurnie and Andrew Ellerker

Clergy Emergency Number

If you wish to contact a member of the clergy in the event of a pastoral emergency,
the number is 087-3524046. This number is strictly for calls only.

LIMERICK CITY PARISH

GLEBEWARDENS: Rector’s – Tracey Lyttle People’s – Richard Brickenden

SELECT VESTRY: Rector; Curate-Assistant, Churchwardens; Glebewardens; Ordinary Members
Adrienne Barron, Alan Bunworth, Victor Brown, Gillian Cheatley, Craig Copley Brown, Philip Cullen,
Susi Eckhardt, Lucy Kavanagh, Daire MacNamara, Frank Sheahan, Brian Shephard, Kieran Sparling
HON. SECRETARY: Tracey Lyttle
TREASURER: Terence Cusack
PAROCHIAL NOMINATORS: Richard Brickenden; Tracey Lyttle; Peter Schutz; Frank Sheehan
DIOCESAN SYNODSPEOPLE: Margaret Brickenden; Tracey Lyttle; Lucy Kavanagh; Kayt Shier;
Frank Sheahan; John St. George; Anthony O’Connell & Grainne Keays
DEAN’S/PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Catherine Caball
PARISH PANEL: The Dean, The Rev’d Edna Wakely, Robert Miller and Avril Condell
INTERCESSORS GUILD: The Clergy
NEWSLINK: Gillian Cheatley
BIBLE NOTES: Margaret Schutz
CHURCH OF IRELAND GAZETTE: Terry Cusack

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ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL
CHURCHWARDENS: Rector’s - John St. George People’s – Lindsay Boyle
DEAN’S VERGER: Craig Copley Brown
CARETAKER: Noreen Ellerker
ORGANIST: Peter Barley
READERS GUILD: Emma Melin
TOWER CAPTAIN: Mike Pomeroy
FIND US: Postal Code: V94 E068

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH
CHURCHWARDENS: Rector’s – Keith Morrow People’s – Trevor Lyttle
CARETAKER: Kevin Beck
HON. TREASURER: Philip Cullen
SAINT MICHAEL’S HALL BOOKINGS: Susi Eckhardt
ORGANIST: Irina Dernova
READERS GUILD: Margaret Schutz
FIND US: Postal Code: V94 A0Y3

ST JOHN’S CHURCH, ABINGTON

CHURCHWARDENS: Rector’s – Anthony O’Connell People’s – Bertie Swanton
CONTACTS: Elizabeth Stanley / Bertie Swanton
ORGANIST:
HON. TREASURER: Felicity Roche
READERS GUILD: Churchwardens
FRIENDS OF ABINGTON: Bertie Swanton
PRAYER CHAIN: Elizabeth Stanley
FIND US: Postal code: V94 N230 GPS
CO-ORDINATES: Latitude: N52○ 38’09” Longitude: W008○ 24’ 53”
FACEBOOK PAGE: Abington Church, Murroe - Limerick City Parish @AbingtonChurch

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 LIMERICK CITY PARISH ~ SUNDAY SERVICES
IN MARCH AND APRIL 2020
Date St Michael’s St Mary’s St Mary’s St John’s,
Pery Square Cathedral Cathedral Abington
1st March Time: 10am Time: 11.15am Time: 12 noon
Lent I Service: MP 2 Service: HC 2 Service: HC
Time: 11.15am Time: 7pm
No Service – Service: HC 2 Service: HS No Service –
8th March
Farewell to PF in Reader: PF+ Reader: NJS Farewell to PF in
Lent II
Cathedral Preacher: PF Preach: - Cathedral
Assist: NJS/ECW Assisting: ALL
15th March Time: 10am Time: 10.30am Time: 12 noon
St Patrick Service: MP 2 Service: HC 2 Service: HC 2
Lent III
22nd March Time: 10am Time: 11.15am Time: 11am
Mothering Sun Service: HC 2 Service: MP 1 Service: MP
Lent IV
29th March NO SERVICE Time: 10.30am
Lent V United in St John’s Service: HC 2
Passion Sun followed by EGV

5th April Time: 10am Time: 11.15am

Palm Sunday Service: HC2 Service: HC 2 NO SERVICE
12th April Time: 10am Time: 11.15am Time: TBC
Easter Day Service: HC2 Service: HC 2 Service: HC 2
19th April Time: 10am Time: 11.15am Time: 11am
Easter II Service: MP 2 Service: HC 2 Service: MP
26th April Time: 10am Time: 11.15am Time: 11am
Easter III Service: HC 2 Service: MP 1 Service: MP
Codes:
MP: morning Prayer, HC: Holy Communion, SS: Sunday School/Godly Play,
EGV: Easter General Vestry, HS: Healing Service

We are grateful to the leaders of our Sunday Club who have organised a wide
range of events and activities for the coming months. Children who wish to
remain in church can avail of the Children’s packs at the back of the church and/or
follow along in our Parish Communion services with the ‘I can join in the Holy
Communion Service’ booklets.
Children are always welcome at our services and junior activities!
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ORGANISING YOUR WEDDING
Weddings are very special occasions in the life of any family and in the life of the church.
When considering getting married please check possible dates with the Clergy before
confirming arrangements. It is expected that couples will make a regular commitment to the
life of the church in preparation for marriage.

THE PARISH PANEL (SAFEGUARDING TRUST)

Responsibilities include:
- interviewing persons willing to serve as workers in the parish
- advising workers on their responsibilities in respect of the Code
- advising the Select Vestry in respect of its responsibilities
The Parish Panel Members are:
The Very Rev'd Niall J. Sloane, Dean
The Rev'd Enda C. Wakely; Mr Kieran Sparling & Ms Ros Stevenson

READERS & INTERCESSORS

If you would be interested in reading at services and/or leading the Prayers of the People at Parish
Communion once a month please speak to a member of the Clergy.

HOSPITAL VISITING
The Clergy would appreciate being told if parishioners are in hospital,
going into hospital, are being transferred or if they have been discharged,
and will be pleased to offer pastoral support.
A selection of prayers is available from them.

PARISH ORGANISATIONS/CLUBS
Bell Ringing Mondays at 8pm in St Mary’s Mike Pomeroy
Choir (St Mary’s) Sundays 9.30 am Peter Barley
Choir (St Michael’s) Sundays Irina Dernova
Flower (St Michael’s) By arrangement Dolly Shier
Flowers (St Mary’s) By arrangement Avril Gill
Friends of Abington By arrangement Elizabeth Stanley
Godly Play 2nd & 4th Sundays in St John’s, Abington Jennifer O’Leary
Indoor Bowls Fridays at 8pm in Villiers School Joy Cooper
Mother’s Union A Monday in Richmond Terrace (monthly) Margaret Schutz
(087 220 0216)
Park and Play Thursdays at 10am in St Michael’s Maebh Enright
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Sunday School 2 & 4 Sundays in St Michael’s Noreen Johnston
Whist Saturdays in Saint Michael’s Tracey Lyttle
Evergreens Monthly Edna Wakely
Notice boards for some of the organisations are located in the Church porches

CONTACT DETAILS
The Parish Office, Saint Mary's Cathedral, Bridge Street, Limerick, Ireland V94 E068
Tel: 061 310 293 Email: cathedral@limerick.anglican.org
Website: www.lcp.limerick.anglican.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/limerickcp

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 - Rev. Edna Wakely

Our Christmas Evergreens' meeting on Tuesday, 17th December began with a

celebration of Holy Communion at 12.30 pm in St. Mary's Cathedral. It was
wonderful to see the St. James' Chapel overflowing.

This service was followed by a Christmas dinner party in the Dunraven Arms
Hotel, Adare. 42 people attended this enjoyable and festive function, 50% up on
last year. The atmosphere was very convivial and a great time was had by all. The
festive fun ended with a bumper Raffle and a prize for everyone present.

Very many thanks to Tesco for supplying the wine and Christmas crackers, and to
all those who planned and helped in whatever way - to all those who donated
raffle prizes, and to all those who kindly offered lifts - thank you one and all.

The Evergreens

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Almost 50 people attended the January meeting of The Evergreens and the meeting
opened with the game, Boggle being played. This was organised by Harry and Mary
Howes. This fun game was greatly enjoyed by all present and the overall winners
were Gillian Sheehan and Avril Gill.

Delicious afternoon tea followed, with lashings of home baking. There was a very
convivial atmosphere of fun and friendship in the St. James' Chapel.

As always, my grateful thanks to all those who provided the sumptuous food,
helped set up and clear away, laid tables, served tea and coffee, washed dishes and
helped in many other and various ways, too numerous to mention.

Our next meetings will be held on 18th February;

24th March and
21st April

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2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the consecration of
Saint John’s Church, Abington. The launch of the festival
programme was held at the Community Carol Service
in St John’s on 16th December.

Please join us during this year for the following events:

Sunday 22nd March at 7.30pm - Choral Concert

Friday 8th May at 8pm - Ceilidh Evening

Saturday 20th June at 2pm - History Day

Sunday 21st June at 12noon - Patronal Festival.

Preacher: The Archbishop of Cashel & Emly. Followed by Parish Picnic.
Sunday 21st June at 5pm - Tea-time Recital

Sunday 13th September at 3pm - Act of Re-dedication &

 Harvest Thanksgiving Festival
(Feast of Saint Alibeus/Ailbe on 12th). Preacher: The Bishop of Emly
Sunday in October (TBC) at 1pm - Open House Limerick

Sunday 8th November at 12 noon - Thanksgiving Service.

Celebrant: The Bishop of Emly, Preacher: The Bishop of Cork
Monday 21st December at 8pm - Community Carol Service
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 Recycle, reuse, repurpose, rethink!

Recycling and upcycling textiles reduces waste, co2

emissions and plastic pollution, saves energy and
conserves natural resources. And it’s fun!
You can mend and upcycle garments and home textiles
to give them a new lease of life with patches, darning,
embroidery or needle felting. Or you can turn them
into new items such as bags, mats, quilts, cushions and
rugs.

Liz and Rose are looking for a group of creative

stitchers to meet once monthly for contact, help with
projects and exchange of ideas.

Time: 10.00 -12.30

Date: Saturday 29th February
Venue: Richmond Terrace, Henry Street, Limerick
(dining area, ground floor)

Please bring:
 Basic sewing equipment (needles, pins, thread,
scissors, stitch ripper);
 If you would like to use a sewing machine, please
bring a machine plus extension lead;
 If you use a rotary cutter, please bring your own,
together with quilting ruler and cutting board;
 a textile that needs attention (if you have one), or
an idea for a project.
There will be a charge of approximately €5 to cover expenses.
Tea/coffee
provided.

Rose Little roseslittle@gmail.com

0861909737

Liz Stanley lizbthstanley@gmail.com

0862687123
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A Coffee Morning in Aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research and Milford Hospice
will take place on Saturday 25 April, 10.30 am to 1.00 pm at Madaboy
House, Murroe. Eircode V94 PK26.

This year the coffee morning will be special as dedicated to celebrating the
inspiring life of Sinead Dinneen, former lecturer at Mary Immaculate, who sadly
passed away last November after a six year battle with cancer.

We will miss her lively entertainment with her Limerick

Ukealadies at previous coffee mornings but her spirit
will live on through them.
We hope they will still join us.

All very welcome to support the fight against cancer.

is produced 4 times a year (in March, June, September and

December). It is delivered, free of charge, to every registered household in
Limerick City Parish.

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Please note: Only submissions in Word Format and received via e-mail will be
accepted – no postal contributions will be placed!
Thank you to all our contributors this month!!!
E-Mail Address: anabhainnparish@gmail.com

Thank you to Barrington’s hospital for sponsoring the magazine this month.!!!

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Scripture Cake – Have your children find which ingredients to use by
looking up the Bible texts

PART 1: PART 2
¾ cup Psalms 55:21 2¼ cups Leviticus 6:15
1 cup Jeremiah 6:2 ¼ tsp. Leviticus 2:13
3 Jeremiah 17:11 1 tbsp. Amos 4:5
¼ cup Judges 4:19 1 tsp. II Chronicles 9:9
1 tbsp. I Samuel 14:25

PART 3:
1 cup I Samuel 30:12
1 cup Numbers 13:23
½ cup Numbers 17:8

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 8 X 8 inch cake tin.

PART 1:
In large mixer bowl, beat Psalms 55:21 until light and creamy. Add Jeremiah 6:2
and beat till fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add Jeremiah 17:11, one at a time, beating well
after each. Mix in Judges 4:19 and I Samuel 14:25.

PART 2:
In separate bowl, sift together all ingredients listed in PART 2. Remove 1/4 cup
and set aside. Add half of remaining mixture to mixer bowl and blend thoroughly.
Add remaining half of mixture and mix until well blended to make batter.

PART 3:
In separate bowl, combine ingredients listed in PART 3 plus the 1/4 cup of PART
that was set aside. Toss to mix. Gently fold this into batter.

Fill caketin about ¾ full and bake for about 35 - 40 minutes or until toothpick
inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool on rack for 15 minutes and remove
from pans. Cool completely before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired

Or up the deliciousness another little bit by decorating it like a simnel cake.

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 Put a thin disk of marzipan on top. Roll 11 balls
of marzipan A layer of marzipan is placed on the
top along with 11 small balls of marzipan to
represent the true apostles of Jesus. (Apparently,
Judas is omitted because he was a betrayer of Jesus.)
Put the balls it around the cake as decoration.
Put under the grill and slightly caramalize the marzipan. Enjoy!!!

Easy Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients for the buns
500g strong white bread flour
½ tsp salt
2 heaped tsp mixed spice
50g caster sugar
50g butter, chopped into cubes
200g mixed dried fruit
7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast For the Crosses and Glaze
200ml milk 3 tbsp plain flour
2 eggs honey or golden syrup for brushing

1. Tip the flour into a bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice and sugar.
2. Rub in the butter with your fingertips. Stir in the dried fruit, then sprinkle over the
yeast and stir in. Gently warm the milk so it is hot, but still cool enough to put
your finger in for a couple of seconds. Beat with the eggs, then pour into the dried
ingredients.
3. Using a blunt knife, mix the ingredients to a moist dough, then leave to soak for 5
mins. Take out of the bowl and cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
4. Shape the dough into buns on a floured surface. Space apart on a baking sheet,
cover loosely with cling film, then leave in a warm place until half again in size. This
will take 45 mins-1 hr 15 mins, depending on how warm the room is.
5. When the buns are risen, heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Mix the flour with 2
tbsp water to make a paste. Pour into a plastic food bag and make a nick in one of
the corners. Pipe crosses on top of each bun.
6. Bake for 12-15 mins until risen and golden. Trim the excess cross mixture from
the buns , then brush all over with honey or golden syrup. The buns will keep
fresh for a day. After that they are best toasted and served with butter.

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PART 1:
¾ cup Psalms 55:21 = butter
1 cup Jeremiah 6:2 = sugar
3 Jeremiah 17:11 = eggs
¼ cup Judges 4:19 = milk
1 tbsp. I Samuel 14:25 = honey
PART 2:
2 ¼ cups Leviticus 6:15 = flour, all-purpose
¼ tsp. Leviticus 2:13 = salt
1 tbsp. Amos 4:5 = baking powder
1 tsp. II Chronicles 9:9 = baking spice blend
(½ tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger)
PART 3:
1 cup I Samuel 30:12 = raisins
1 cup Numbers 13:23 = chopped dried figs
½ cup Numbers 17:8 = chopped, toasted
almonds
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All services are in Saint Mary’s Cathedral, unless otherwise stated.

Sunday 5th April (Lent VI, Palm Sunday) Easter Joy

Jesus came to earth,

Thursday 9th April (Maundy Thursday) To show us how to live,
10.00am: Holy Communion – Saint Michael’s Church How to put others first,
11.15am: Choral Eucharist – Saint Mary’s Cathedral How to love and how to give.

Then He set about His work,

Monday 6th April (Holy Monday) That God sent Him to do;
7.30 am: Holy Communion He took our punishment on
10.30 am: Morning Prayer Himself;
He made us clean and new.

Tuesday 7th April (Holy Tuesday) He could have saved Himself,

7.30 am: Holy Communion Calling angels from above,
But He chose to pay our price
10.30 am: Morning Prayer for sin;
He paid it out of love.
Wednesday 8th April (Spy Wednesday)
7.30am: Holy Communion Our Lord died on Good Friday,
But the cross did not destroy
10.30 am: Morning Prayer His resurrection on Easter
7.30 pm: The Lord’s Supper morn
That fills our hearts with joy.
Friday 10th April (Good Friday)
Now we know our earthly
7.30 am: Ante Communion & Litany death,
12.00 pm: The Way of the Cross Like His, is just a rest.
We'll be forever with Him
In heaven, where life is best.
Saturday 11th April (Easter Eve)
10.30 am: Morning Prayer So we live our lives for Jesus,
Think of Him in all we do.
Sunday 12th April (Easter Day) Thank you Saviour;

TBC: Holy Communion – Saint John’s, Abington Thank you Lord.

10.00am: Holy Communion – Saint Michael’s Church Help us love like you!
11.15am: Choral Eucharist – Saint Mary’s Cathedral By Joanna Fuchs

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Saint John’s Church, Abington

1870
A celebration of 150 years
Sunday 22nd March at 7.30pm:
Friday 8th May at 8pm:
Saturday 20th June at 2pm:
Sunday 21st June at 12noon:
Sunday 21st June at 5pm:
Sunday 13th September at 3pm:
Sunday in October (TBC) at 1pm:
Sunday 8th November at 12 noon:
Monday 21st December at 8pm:
2020
Choral Concert
Ceilidh Evening
History Day
Patronal Festival. Followed by Parish Picnic.
Tea-time Recital
Act of Re-dedication & Harvest Thanksgiving Festival
(Feast of Saint Alibeus/Ailbe on 12th).
Open House Limerick
Thanksgiving Service. Celebrant: The Bishop of
Emly, Preacher: The Bishop of Cork
Community Carol Service 32