Easter –

Our worship began with the ecumenical lighting of the Paschal candles at Old St Mary’s. The scouts provided the Easter Fire, complete with a gadget that allowed for a safer lighting of the candles.
The Easter Vigil followed in the churches of the town. Thank-you to those who provided the wonderful Easter decorations in our churches. The Christmas Tree that had become the cross in Old St Mary’s was particuarly tall and elegant this year.
Our four Confirmation candidates received Holy Communion on Easter Day in old St Mary’s in the presence of a large congregation that included extended family.

Bishop Michael’s Visit for Holy Week 2012 –

Fethard & Clonmel on Sunday, 1st April – Palm Sunday
Old St Mary’s, Clonmel on Monday, 2nd April @ 8.00pm - “Judas & Me”
St Paul’s, Cahir on Tuesday, 3rd April @ 8.00pm – “Judas the Treasurer”
Holy Trinity, Fethard, on Wednesday, 4th April @ 8.00pm – “St Judas?”
Old St Mary’s, Clonmel on Thursday, 5th April @ 8.00pm – “Dying Judas”
Good Friday – Old St Mary’s, Clonmel @ 12noon – as last year you may come and stay awhile
or for all of the “Words of the Cross”
St Paul’s, Cahir – Evensong @ 8.00pm – “Judas in my Mirror”

The way in which this year’s Holy Week is constructed means that attendance on a number of night is advisable if you want to get the benefit of the Bishop’s interesting subject for hte week. Bishop michael has written a book, unpublished, on Judas and he will be sharing his thoughts on this “interesting” member of Jesus’ close group of followers.