Tonight, I am thinking of those of you who will be getting your Leaving Cert results tomorrow. Some of you will be delighted tomorrow; some will be relieved; some will be disappointed and some will be upset. Please remember that exam results are just that… exam results. For the most part, they test your … read more
On Sunday 19th July 2015, Ms Tineke Klaasen shared her memories with us of what it was like to live through World War 2 in The Netherlands. Because of distance and time, very few of us really know what the impact of World War 2 was on ordinary human beings. The Netherlands, like Ireland, was … read more
Thank you to all who worked so hard today at St Thomas’ Church, Mount Merrion Summer Sale, and to those who supported it. We were so fortunate to have dry day, albeith a bit windy. Despite a drop in footfall, we made €5,100 which is fantastic! Thank you and well done! Just to warn you, … read more
It’s that time of the year, to get cracking for St Thomas’ Summer Sale, which will be on Saturday 16th May 2015, 12.00 – 15.00 hours. All the usual stalls will be there, Cakes, Toys, Ice Cream, BBQ, Bric-a-brac, Books and Media, Bottles, Plants, Raffle and a ‘Second Outing’ Stall… and we will be serving … read more
For many years, Florrie Halliday has organised a coffee morning in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The coffee morning originally began with the late Phyllis Hodgins. Last year, Florrie announced that March 2014 would be her last coffee morning. Shortly afterwards, the late Sue McDonnell and I were having a chat about it, and … read more
Dear all, The Rev. Sarah Marry who served her internship as a deacon in our parishes 2011 – 2012 has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of St Anne’s Church Shandon and as Chaplain to St Luke’s Home, Mahon, both in Cork. I am so thrilled for Sarah and for St Anne’s and St Luke’s. How small … read more
The total amount raised for Dublin SIMON is €2,200 which is brilliant! Thank you to everyone helped us to achieve this marvellous amount to give to SIMON to assist in their fantastic work.
Sunday 21st December 2014 – 4th Sunday in Advent The Sunday before Christmas is always a very special day in our parishes. There is a variety of services, from the sacramental, to the quiet and reflective, to the noisy and enthusiastic, to the traditional… Many people come to more than one service as the different … read more
Well done to our carol singers and collectors who sang in Blackrock Shopping Centre – mostly in relays – for Dublin SIMON. We raised €1,929.51 for Dublin SIMON. Some hoarse voices this morning but worth it! Well done again!
A little reminder that of the services this Sunday, 14th December 2014. 8.30 Holy Communion in St Philip and St James’ Church Booterstown 10.00 Morning Prayer in St Thomas’ Church Mount Merrion 11.30 Morning Prayer in St Philip and St James’ Church Booterstown Please note that there is NO Sausage Service this Sunday, 14th December … read more
Please note that there will be NO Sausage Service this Sunday, 14th December 2014. Instead, we are encouraging you and your family to come along to the Christingle Service, which is very much geared for children on Sunday 21 December 2014 at 11.30 in St Philip and St James’ Church, and to the Carols by Candlelight later that evening at 19.00 on … read more
Thank you to everyone who supported Vi Hoffman’s Coffee Morning in aid of St Philip and St James’ Church Roof on Saturday 6th December 2014. €1,117 was raised which is another bit paid off of the roof! Thank you to Vi and her helpers, and to all who made lovely goodies or brought lovely things … read more
Well done to everyone involved in the Winter Craft Fair last Sunday! It was great! Fantastic atmosphere! Great buzz and lots of lovely things to buy, while sipping a mulled wine or a cuppa! Thank you to everyone who supported it. The amount raised stands at €1,575 which is a brilliant result! This fantastic result, … read more
The Rev’d Rob Clements, who along with his wife Julie and children Sophia and Gideon, was a parishioner of St Thomas’ Church Mount Merrion prior to his Ordination, has had the thesis for his MTh published. The book Occupy Faith: The Movement of Movements and its Implications for Christian Practice, which is part of the … read more
The Parent-Teacher Association of Booterstown National School is running a winter craft fair in the parish hall on Sunday 23 November 2014 from 11.30 – 14.30 hours. As that Sunday is the fourth Sunday of the month, there will be a united family service in St Philip and St James’ Church at 10.30 – no … read more
Autumn Fair Review St Philip and St James’ Church, Booterstown Co. Dublin A review of the Autumn Fair to discuss what worked, what didn’t work, etc., will be held in the Parish Room (the back room) of Booterstown Parish Centre on Wednesday 19th November 2014 at 19.00 hours. Everyone who was involved in any way … read more
St Thomas’ Church (Mount Merrion Parish) annual Gift Day will be held on Sunday 16th November 2014. We are very aware that these continue to be difficult times for many, but your donation, no matter how small will make a difference. If you have not already received a Gift Day Letter, form and envelope, please … read more
There are still some crystal stars available which are being sold in aid of St Philip and St James’ Church Roof. The stars have an engraving of St Philip and St James’ Church on them, and are Christmas tree decorations. They are €10 each and are available from the Rev. Suzanne Harris.
On this Remembrance Sunday of 2014 in particular and with so many 100th Anniversary Commemorations of the start of the Great War having already taken place, it is perhaps easy to forget that one hundred years ago in November 1914, the war was just three months old. Total cessation of hostilities was still over four … read more
Dear all, Thank you so much to both Select Vestries, who on your behalf, very kindly presented me with a beautiful Japanese Acer (and the bag of relevant compost!) at the united family service in St Thomas’ Church yesterday, to mark my ten years (tonight – 27th October!) as Rector of Booterstown and Carysfort with … read more
2nd Lieutenant Donald Seymour Smyth 3 (att 2) Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. Killed in action: 19th October 1914, Le Pilly, Aubers Ridge, France. Donald Seymour Smyth was born at 73 St Stephens Green Dublin on the 5th November 1893, the youngest son of Edward Weber Smyth JP and Elizabeth Anna Smyth. Donald had an … read more
Private Joseph Arthur Poulton 9th (Queens Royal) Lancers. Died of wounds: 29th September 1914 at Longueval, Aisne, France. Joseph Arthur Poulton was born on Lambay Island on the 23rd April 1876, one of eight children born to John and Johanna Poulton. Joseph was baptised in St Philip and St James’ Church Booterstown on the … read more
Hi! Sunday 26 October 2014 is the fourth Sunday of the month, so this means just two services in the group of parishes… 8.30 Holy Communion in St Philip and St James’ Church 10.30 United Service in St Thomas’ Church At the 10.30 service we look forward to welcoming Gavan, Arthur and Christopher Harris to … read more
What a great day at the Autumn Fair! We were blessed with gorgeous weather, but even more blessed with the number of people who got involved! There was a great buzz about the place; a great atmosphere and sense of community. From early morning – we started erecting the tents at 8.00 – to late … read more
Canon Ken Kearon, currently the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, was elected Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert, Aghadoe, Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert, Kilmacduagh and Emly (known as the Dioceses of Limerick and Killaloe) on Monday 8 September 2014, in Christ Church Cathedral Dublin. The former Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe, Bishop Trevor Williams retired at the … read more
We are entering a team in the Diocesan Inter-Parish Hockey Tournament on Sunday 21 September 2014 at 14.00 in St Andrew’s College. Plenty of time to go to church first, so no excuses! It will be a 7-a-side competition this year. Contact Steven Hiles if you’re interested.
Hi! Tomorrow is the last day of August and the last Sunday of our summer pattern of services. Sunday 31 August 2014 8.30 Holy Communion in St Philip and St James’ Church 10.30 Service of the Word in St Thomas’ Church Alan McGurdy has marshalled the troops (of the male variety) to look after the … read more
The Great War of 1914-18 and the Parishes of Booterstown and Carysfort with Mount Merrion one hundred years on. One hundred years ago tomorrow on the 4th August 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany. Initially thought of as being a quick and decisive war (it would be over by Christmas) Great Britain would send … read more
Tomorrow is the first Sunday of August, so our services are swapping around… so to speak! For August, we will be in St Philip and St James’ at 8.30 each Sunday and we will be in St Thomas’ Church at 10.30 each Sunday. Sunday 3rd August 2014 8.30 Holy Communion in St Philip and St … read more
This week has been a hard week for many in our parishes… with bereavements… anniversaries… fears and anxieties… so tomorrow we come to be comforted, to be recharged, refreshed, renewed… 8.30 Holy Communion in St Thomas’ Church Mount Merrion 10.30 Family Service in St Philip and St James’ Church Booterstown There will be singing practice … read more