Teen youth will meet on 1st & 15th March, 6.30-8pm, in East Glendalough School. All of secondary school age are welcome. United Youth will meet on Saturday 7th March, 6-7.30pm, in East Glendalough School. Anyone 4th-6th class is welcome.
Confirmation
Classes will continue on 8th and 22nd March, in East Glendalough School. The Parenting Teens course is running concurrently. The confirmation service will take place in Wicklow Parish church on Saturday 4th April at 3pm.
The Hub
Following the successful re-opening of “the Hub” by the Archbishop and the favourable associated publicity in the Wicklow People, there has been a good response from customers.
Lesley Rue is now looking for additional volunteers, even if only for a few hours, with a view to the shop being open six days a week.
Confirmation
Classes will continue on 9th and 23rd February, in East Glendalough School. A Parenting Teens course will run concurrently, for parents of any confirmation candidates, though this is not limited to confirmation candidates’ families, should anyone else be interested.
Youth Clubs February
Teen youth will meet on 2nd & 16th February, 6.30-8pm, in East Glendalough School. All of secondary school age are welcome. United Youth will meet on 1st February, 6-7.30pm, in East Glendalough School. Anyone 4th-6th class is welcome.
The Bible Course Update
The Bible is a big and complicated book to read and for many it can be difficult to know where to start. The Bible Society has produced a course for those who are familiar with the Bible or just starting out.
It helps you see how the books of the Bible are part of one big story. Using a unique storyline, it shows how key events, books and characters fit together. The video teaching, course guide and daily readings will help participants grow in confidence as they read the Bible for themselves.
Each weekly session includes a video, small group discussion, and refreshments. It will be supported by both Killiskey and Ashford parishes. The Bible Course will run for eight weeks on THURSDAY evenings from 6th February to 26th March (NOT TUESDAY evenings as originally anticipated) Further details to follow. If you would like further information please contact either Bruce Alwood (087 2547538) or Rev Ken.
Trip To Armenia
Dr Paul Manook, an Armenian who has preached in Nun’s Cross church, has provided details of a group tour to Armenia from 14th to 26th May 2020. Participants will engage with local Armenians, visit one of the oldest civilisations in the world and enjoy the ancient history within the scenic beauty of the South Caucasus. Carefully chosen speakers will provide contributions on Art & Architecture, Archaeology, History and Armenian Cuisine.
For further details, please contact Paul and Isobel Manook by email ; pmanook@hotmail.com or by mobile: (089) 4582686.
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Church Choir
In recent months, a choir has been re-established. The hymns of each Sunday’s Principal Service will be practiced in the church from 10.30am. If you would like to join the choir, please let Tim Hicks know.
Ashford Country Fair
The Country Fair committee will soon be in full swing. This event takes place on the May Bank Holiday Monday. If you can help in this or any other way with this important fund-raiser, please contact Bernadette Glover, Amanda Mooney or Lesley Rue.
Clergy Contact Details
Rev Jack Kinkead — mobile: 086-1727654; e-mail: kinkeadj@gmail.com Rev Ken Rue — mobile: 087-2766590; e-mail: kenrue@gmail.com
Please remember to pray for the clergy. They will be attending the Diocesan Clergy Conference in Kilkenny from 3rd to 5th February. The keynote speakers will be the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, Archbishop-designate of York and the Revd Canon Michael Mitton who will act as Chaplain to the Conference.
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