There will be a family outdoor service and barbecue in the church grounds this coming Sunday, September 7th. Please note the later starting time of 12 noon for the service, with food served afterwards. If the weather doesn’t co-operate, both events will go ahead indoors.
That same day we will welcome Abigail Sines and Nathan Barrett, who will both be starting work amongst us. Abigail, who is to be our intern deacon, is training for the full-time ordained ministry. She will be ordained deacon in Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, September 21st, at 3.30 pm, and will be with us on a part- time basis until June 2015. Nathan has been appointed as our new music group leader.
You can read a summary of Abigail’s fascinating journey to St Paul’s, from Virginia in the US, on the Dublin diocese web page at:
.http://dublin.anglican.org/
Dalkey Island Swim this Sunday
September 7th is also the day of the annual Dalkey Island Swim, at 1pm from the area of Maiden Rocks (Dalkey Island) to Coliemore Harbour in aid of Kisiizi Hospital in Uganda. Each swimmer must commit to raising a minimum of €50 when registering. Safety boats will be organised but swimmers participate at their own risk. If you want to take part, please contact Peter Cravenpcraven@eircom.net. At present, based on the number of safety boats, the swim is limited to 30, so it’s first come, first served.