This #Advent, we continue to pray for peace. Creator God, with axe and winnowing fork you clear a holy space where hurt and destruction have no place, and a little child is King. Clear the trouble spots of our world from hatred and despair and sow seeds of joy and peace so that shoots of hope

The Collect for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Father in heaven, who sent your Son to redeem the world and will send him again to be our judge: Give us grace so to imitate him in the humility and purity of his first coming that when he comes again,

Join us on Saturday, the 20th of December, as we bring the Season of Advent to a close with a special service to ‘green’ our church in anticipation of the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Including: * Carols and Stories * Decorating the Church * Refreshments for all ages

Sunday 7th December, 2nd Sunday in Advent 10:15 am - Holy Communion buff.ly/LuNiSno

Pause the Christmas Rush this #Advent Join us every Sunday in Advent at 10:15 am in St Anne's Shandon buff.ly/dti5Es8

Check out all our events for December! buff.ly/dti5Es8

In need of prayer, but can't make it to church on Sunday? Let us know your prayer requests below: buff.ly/sWrZWMa

Please join us in praying for peace this #Advent. God of Peace, we pray for peace throughout the world this Advent. We pray for the cessation of war and violence worldwide. This week, we pray for Sudan, Eritrea, Colombia, Burundi, Iran, Somalia, Uganda, Mexico, Libya and Haiti.

A prayer for World AIDS Day God of love, on this World AIDS Day, we remember all who have died as a result of this disease and we recognise the global inequalities in the treatment and care of those living with and dying of AIDS today.

A big thank you to the Irish Examiner for highlighting Sally Stokes! As a longtime Churchwarden, her dedication and support, along with her family's, will be greatly appreciated when the clock restoration is finished. buff.ly/7ZLN3Yh

Coffa House is having a Carol Concert on Tuesday, 9th December. All are welcome!

The Collect for the 1st Sunday in Advent Almighty God, Give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;

Advent begins 2morrow. Why not join us for one of our Sunday Services in Advent at 10:15 am? Or for the Hanging of the Greens w/ Carols and readings on Sat 20th Dec at 3:30 pm, with refreshments! You are most welcome to join us on Christmas Day, at 10:15 am as we remember the birth of Jesus Christ

Sunday 30th Nov, 1st Sunday in Advent 10:15 am - Holy Communion All are welcome as we prepare for Christmas buff.ly/dmDNICe

Celebrate Advent and Christmas at St Anne's this year! Sundays in Advent - Service at 10:15 am Hanging of the Greens - Sat 20th Dec - 3:30 pm Christmas Day - Thurs 25th Dec - 10:15 am For more details, check out our website: www.stanneshandon.ie

St Luke's Home is holding its Christmas Market this Sunday, November 30th, from 10 am - 12 noon and 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm. Great vendors and raffle prizes! €5 entry pp and all funds raised go to funding dementia care at St Luke's Home.

A few years back, we created an Advent Calendar to pray for peace. This year, we felt prompted to focus our prayers on regions not covered by TV or newspapers but suffering from violence and conflict. The countries were chosen based on the Institute for Economics & Peace's Global Peace Index 2025.

While we may still be recovering from a fantastic weekend, we want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all who donated and supported our market and raffle on Saturday! St. Anne’s Parish Family & Friends James Nolan Butchers The Butter Museum Bean & Leaf Bubble Brothers Pinocchio Toy Store Ikon Hair Salon

Great day at our Giving Thanks Market! Thanks to all our vendors! We are here until 5 pm with lots more raffle prizes too!

It's tomorrow! Come along to St Anne's Shandon tomorrow for our Giving Thanks Market! The market is to raise funds for the conservation of our 303-year-old building, which is already underway, but lots more to do!

Sunday 23rd November, Christ The King 10:15 am - Holy Communion Join us as we mark the end of the church year and prepare for Advent. buff.ly/8D70hl7

We said this prayer on Sunday, but it is right to share it today on Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Collect for Transgender Remembrance Day God of liberation, lift up, we pray, all our trans and nonbinary siblings who have gone before us, people on whose pathbreaking shoulders we stand.

🤩 HUGE RAFFLE PRIZES ALERT! 🤩 Come to the Giving Thanks Market this Saturday, Nov 22nd (11 am - 5 pm) at St Anne's Shandon and grab a raffle ticket for your chance to win: * Afternoon Tea for 2 at The Montenotte! 🥂 * Newbridge Silverware Bracelet! ✨ * Photography Studio Session! 📸

Tonight at 7:30 in Henchy's St Luke's Pastoral Pints Pastoral Pints is an opportunity to come along to a relaxed atmosphere to chat, share stories and ask questions about faith over a pint or a soft drink. buff.ly/aYhWZyE

Had a lovely weekend which was topped off with @genderrebels.ie visiting @stanneshandon.bsky.social for a service for Transgender Remembrance Day in the 2nd Sunday before Advent.

The Collect for 2nd Sunday Before Advent Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure;

One week to go! Join us for our Giving Thanks Market on Saturday, 22nd Nov and support local and support the conservation of St Anne's Shandon! Grab your shopping bags and see you there!

Join us on Sunday, November 16th, at 10:15 am for a service of Morning Prayer marking the 2nd Sunday before Advent and Transgender Remembrance Day. We will be joined by members of @genderrebels.ie for this service. All are welcome to St Anne's Shandon buff.ly/GhJgetP

Pastoral Pints on Tuesday 18th Nov @ 7:30 pm All are welcome to join Rev Meghan in Henchy's in St Luke's to chat, share stories and ask questions in a relaxed environment. buff.ly/aYhWZyE

As President Micheal D Higgins finished his term of office yesterday, we give thanks for him and his term in office, we also offer our prayers up for President Catherine Connolly as she begins her term in office. (prayer adapted from 1926 Book of Common Prayer)

Shandon Area History Group have an excellent talk this week - Making their Mark - Women's role in the history of Cork. Wednesday, 12th Nov 7:30 COFFA House, Church St. Historian, Anne Twomey discusses the ground breaking role of two Cork women,

The Collect for Remembrance Sunday Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the king of all: Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,

Sunday, 9th November - Remembrance Sunday 10:15 am - Holy Communion with Act of Remembrance and 2 minute Silence All are welcome Read about those remembered on our war memorial: buff.ly/wa6VXKd

The countdown is on for our Christmas Market on Saturday 22nd! Featuring Shandon area artists and more! Shop local, support Shandon & conserve history! buff.ly/4PK4ZSW

The Collect for the 4th Sunday Before Advent Almighty and eternal God, you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints: Grant to us the same faith and power of love, that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,

We present a collection of lovely photos from our Pet Blessing service. We are thankful to everyone who joined us and helped create a memorable experience.

Join us on Sunday November 2nd at 10:15 am for a service of Holy Communion to mark the 4th Sunday Before Advent Celebrant: Rev Hazel Minion All are welcome buff.ly/VRyx7H7

This November, St Anne's is teeming with events! Highlights feature a Giving Thanks Market on Saturday the 22nd, Remembrance Sunday on the 9th, the close of the Church year with Christ the King on November 23rd, and the onset of the new Church year with Advent beginning on November 30th.

The Collect for the Harvest Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and give us the fruits of the earth in their season: Grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Don't forget - Clocks fall back tonight!

Thank you to the Irish Examiner for featuring the works on the Clock! buff.ly/YJykWvZ

Reminder - Parish Clean-up day and decorating for harvest tomorrow at 11am! All help welcomed!

Sunday 26th, 11 am Civic Harvest Please note that this is a ticketed service. Only those with tickets will be admitted to the church.

Join us on Saturday, October 25th, for our Parish Clean-up and Decorating day ahead of our Civic Harvest Service. All food donated for decorating will be donated to Cork Penny Dinners following the service.

Pastoral Pints, tomorrow Tuesday 21st @ 7:30 pm in Henchy's in St Lukes. Come share stories and ask questions on faith. buff.ly/IvWOqcI

The Collect for the Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity Almighty and everlasting God: Increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Sunday 19th October, 18th Sunday after Trinity 10:15 am - Holy Communion buff.ly/YIjmpiZ

Pastoral Pints meets next Tuesday in Henchy's St Luke's! Come along and share stories and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere over a drink. Read more: www.stanneshandon.ie/event/pastor...

The Collect for the Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you:

Sunday 12th October, 17th Sunday After Trinity 10:15 am - Holy Communion buff.ly/DLcjuO1