In recent months we have been very fortunate in having a student reader and we are glad to be able to welcome another student reader for the next two months. Martin O’Connor is in his second year of training as a Non-stipendiary Priest. He has worked for the last 36 years in the computer department of the ESB, and since 2003 has been the Education Adviser for the Church of Ireland Bishop’s Appeal. Martin grew up in the parish of Drumcondra, North Strand and Saint Barnabas and now lives with his wife Christine in Churchtown. Martin is looking forward to sharing in the life and worship of Saint Bartholomew’s and is looking forward to meeting you. I am sure that you will give him a warm welcome and we also look forward to meeting him very soon as he begins his placement.