Advent Procession: Sunday, 3 December
We mark the start of the Advent season on Sunday, 3 December at 5.00pm with a special service of readings, hymns, and anthems presented by candlelight. It is a beautiful service, and all are welcome!
Church
All Saints and All Souls
The festival of All Saints will be celebrated on Wednesday, 1 November at 7.30pm. The festival of All Souls will be observed on Sunday, 5 November at the 11.00am service. All are welcome.
New Dublin Voices Concert: Saturday, 14 October
New Dublin Voices, invited to give the annual choral concert at this year’s Wexford Festival, will give a special preview concert at Saint Bartholomew’s on Saturday, 14 October at 1.00pm.
The programme includes Jonathan Dove’s The Passing of the Year, composed in memory of his mother, which beautifully complements in music the reflections on the transition from summer to autumn to winter by great poets including Blake, Tennyson, and Dickinson.
Also included is Holy Sonnet, which previews the world premiere of a new version specially revised for Wexford and for New Dublin Voices by Marco Tutino, composer of La ciociara, one of the three main operas featured at this year’s Wexford Festival. Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir will also be performed, and this exceptional concert will be rounded out with a selection of special pieces from the rich repertoire of New Dublin Voices…
…and something silly.
Tickets are €10 and may be purchased on eventbrite.ie or at the door (cash and card accepted).
Friends of the Choir
The new membership year for the Friends of the Saint Bartholomew’s Choir has begun! Please click here for more information about joining this worthy scheme.
Parish Dinner: Thursday, 12 October
All are invited to our parish dinner at the Clayton Hotel in Ballsbridge, whose proceeds will go towards the expensive (but very necessary!) refurbishment of our organ. Please contact Barbara Bergin at berginba@gmail.com or 086-817-6356 to book your place. We hope to see you there!
Hiatus of Evensong and Midweek Services
Please note that Evensong and midweek Communion services are not held during the months of July and August. These services will resume in September.
Parish Office Closure
The church and parish office will be closed from Tuesday, 13 June through Wednesday, 5 July.
The office will reopen at 11.00am on Thursday, 6 July.
Emails to the office (admin@stbartholomews.ie) will be checked weekly.
For urgent queries, please contact the vicar: 01-269-4813
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Corpus Christi: Thursday, 8 June
We will mark the feast of Corpus Christi on Thursday, 8 June. Please note that this service begins earlier (7.00pm), as it will be immediately followed by a BBQ in the parish grounds. All are welcome.
Charity Sale of Art and Prints: Friday, 19 May | 6.00pm
Our art and print sale in aid of parish funds will be held Friday, 19 May at the United Arts Club (3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, D02 RR50). The evening kicks off with a wine reception at 6.00pm. There will be a wide selection of art at a range of prices, so do please come out and support us! We are still accepting additional items for inclusion, so if you have any good quality prints or paintings that you would like to donate, please contact the parish administrator or the vicar. If you are a budding artist or printmaker yourself, we can also help to sell your work with an agreed commission (contact the vicar for details).