This is a short service of Holy Communion.  There is no music at it but many like it because it is a smaller congregation and therefore more intimate.  

• We will continue to administer Holy Communion using the individual cups and little wooden blocks.
• We ask that people would sanitise their hands on entering the churches.
• The seating plans will no longer be in place but we ask that people would use all the space in both churches and respect that some people may need more space than others in order to feel comfortable.   The North Transept in St Philip and St James’ Church will be an area where people who wish to socially distance, may sit and be socially distanced from others.
• Whilst mask wearing is no longer mandated, people may feel more comfortable wearing a mask and especially for singing, which we really appreciate being able to do again.

Direct Link to live-stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiY3uSG9FPY

Order of Service: MP2 10.07.2022 PDF

Dear all,

Thank You

Thank you very much for your good wishes and prayers for Alan and I as battled with COVID. Having tested negative last week, we thought that we were ‘better’. After taking two services and interviewing for a teacher last Monday, it seemed like my symptoms reignited and I was struggling again. Feeling much better now, apart from the fatigue, and I know that lots of you, who have managed to escape until now, are also getting COVID, so mind yourselves and take care. My thanks to The Rev. Canon Roy Byrne who provided pastoral cover whilst I was sick and to The Rev. Canon Neil McEndoo who took the services on Sunday 26th June 2022.

Services on Sunday 10th July 2022

Tomorrow is the Sunday nearest 11th July and therefore is the National Day of Commemoration and we will be observing at both of our services.

8.30 Holy Communion in St Thomas’ Church Mount Merrion
10.30 United Service of Morning Prayer in St Philip and St James’ Church Booterstown, (which is also live-streamed) and which is followed by tea/coffee in the Parish Centre.

Heating Installation and Alteration Works in St Philip and St James’ Church

At long last, we have begun the installation of the new heating system in St Philip and St James’ Church. It has been at least 18 years in the pipeline! Please note that you may only enter and exit the church via the main door (the west door, which is the one nearest The Rectory) tomorrow. The works will also be making the church more user-friendly and especially for those with mobility challenges and for those who use wheelchairs. It is very exciting to be started at long last! Please bear with us whilst the works are in progress!

Live-streaming

We are delighted that people continue to join us via the live-stream and especially those who, for a variety of reasons, are no longer able to come to church. The live-stream is particularly appreciated by parishioners, and others, who are not able to get out and about, and by those who are in nursing homes and care homes. However, if you are able to get out and about, and you have just fallen out of the habit of coming to church, and the live-stream has become an easy option, we would love to see you in church! Being part of a gathered community is important and your presence enriches the worship for all who are in the church and for those who join via the live-stream.

Holidays

Many of you are away, and are away for the first time in three years. I hope that you are unwinding and relaxing. Travel safely and we look forward to seeing you in St Thomas’ Church or St Philip and St James’ Church.

Stay well and stay safe.

Gillian

Services in July and August 2022
8.30 Holy Communion in St Thomas’ Church
10.30 United Services in St Philip and St James’ Church, which will also be live-streamed. We combine the 10.00 and 11.00 services to a 10.30 united service. Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, Morning Prayer on the 2nd Sunday of the month, Family Service on the 4th Sunday of the month, and a Service of Wholeness and Healing on the 5th Sunday of July 2022.

Tea/Coffee/Juice
You are warmly invited to tea/coffee/juice in the parish hall after this Service.
The parish hall is at the east end of St Philip and St James’ Church, go through the double yellow doors, and the hall is on your right!