13.10.2025
Thanksgiving for Many Gifts in Narraghmore and Timolin
On Friday evening (October 10) Archbishop Michael Jackson had the opportunity to visit the churches in both Narraghmore and Timolin. Both parishes have carried out significant work to the interiors of these stunningly beautiful churches.
In Narraghmore the avenue approaching the church has been completely resurfaced. Inside, new heaters have been installed, new carpet has been laid, cushions and kneelers for the pews have been repaired and renewed and corner cushions have been donated. A new curtain has been made and donated to surround the organ. All the work complements the church and has been made possible through the efforts and donations of parishioners.
While there, the Archbishop met those involved in the effort and prayed with them. He blessed the work for the use and enjoyment of all who come to the church in the future and the visit concluded with all present saying the Lord’s Prayer together.
The Archbishop then moved from Narraghmore to Timolin where he celebrated Holy Communion and preached. He was also invited to dedicate refurbished pew cushions and kneelers and a newly installed sound system.
In his sermon he drew out aspects of many types of thanksgiving: for the harvest of the land and the sea where we are so dependent on the care and providence of God; for the harvest of generosity shown so amply in the gifts for dedication; for the harvest of community, recognising the pivotal place that Timolin church plays at the heart of the local community; and for the harvest of faith that underpins our joy in believing and our willingness to serve God and our neighbour.
The Archbishop drew attention to the value of a weekday Harvest Thanksgiving as it connects us with our everyday discipleship and to the life–giving expression of thanksgiving for Harvest Home set within a celebration of Holy Communion which is a thanksgiving for the real presence of God in the body and blood of Jesus Christ in our lives and in our motivation to service of God’s people and God’s creation.
In both churches Archbishop Jackson thanked the Revd Kenneth Rue, the select vestry and all parishioners for their devotion to God and their care for their parishes.
