Welcome to Killanne Union of Parishes

The image above is a photo of the sunset over the Blackstairs mountains (taken by Rev Barrett). If you have photos which you're happy for us to use -- of parishioners (get their okay), parish events, farming, the churches or local scenery -- please send them to Teri Morris for use by the parish. These can be sent to: hello@impulsehub.ie.

Dates for your Diary

• Select Vestry - Thursday 27th February at 8pm in Killanne Hall, to include revision of the Registers of Vestry Members. All those over 18 years of age are eligible to have their name placed on the Register. Forms are available from the Rector. Treasurers please note that the accounts are due to be presented at this meeting.
• Easter General Vestry - Thursday 10th April at 8pm in Killanne Hall. ~ a new select vestry will be elected at this meeting

Contacting the Rector

The Rector is pleased to announce that the original phone number of the Rectory has been reinstated. So you may contact Rev. Arthur on 053 9244180, or by email at killannerector@gmail.com. If you would like the Rector to call, or you know someone who would like a home visit, or receive Holy Communion at home, please do let him know.

Sunday services

We are returning to a more ‘normal’ schedule of services from February. However, on the 4th Sunday of each month we will have a United Service, which will rotate around the four churches. By doing so we hope to encourage parishioners to come together in worship, at least once a month, and enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea or coffee after each of these services.

Choral Evensong

We are also resuming the service of Choral Evensong in Killanne Church on the first Friday of each month. These beautiful and unique services have become very popular, and it is lovely to welcome parishioners, neighbours and friends to Killanne to enjoy an evening service of worship which is almost dying out. Please do invite and encourage family and

friends to come along and keep this very valuable Anglican church tradition going.

Register of Vestry members

In February, the Select Vestry will review the Register of Vestry Members. All adult (over 18 yrs of age) members of the Union of Parishes should be on the Register. Only those on the Register are able to vote at the Annual Easter General Vestry Meeting, or be elected to the Select Vestry. If you are not on the Register, please be sure to compete one of the forms (Resident or Accustomed member) which are available in each church for the next four Sundays. Please complete and return the form to the Rector or Churchwardens, before Wednesday 26 th February 2025. If you have any queries about being a Vestry Member, please do not hesitate to contact the Rector

Parish Magazine News

Notes for the magazine should reach Margaret by the 6th of each month and photographs would also be appreciated. These can be sent to killanneunion (at) gmail.com.

Parishoner Info

We are conducting a review of parish records and are updating the parish database. Please submit your forms to the Rectory or by email to Rev Barrett as soon as possible.

Pastoral Care

Please contact Rev Arthur Barrett for all pastoral care services at The Rectory at 053 9244180.

Music Box

10th Feb, 8.04pm -8.30pm

Jim Roberts shares a selection of musical favourites.

Faith Matters

10th Feb, 8.30-9.00pm

David Hennessy continues his conversation with Anthony Crossey on how an experience with Jesus changed his life.

https://walkthecross.ie/ and on youtube here.

Diocesan Diary

11th Feb, 8.04-8.30pm

Martin Colfer and Betty Breen

Speak with guests Michael Fortune and daughter Eppie on St Brigid's Cross and to Kevin Clancy of Clares wish foundation.