It is that time of year when the thoughts of Christians turn to harvest thanksgiving. The annual Church of Ireland ‘Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony’ was held in St. Mary’s Church, Littleton, on Sunday night last, October 15th.
Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony, St. Mary’s Church Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
This year as we reflect on the changing weather patterns, experienced during the year, God has still provided a harvest for which we are extremely grateful.
St. Mary’s Church as always was decorated beautifully, with an old plough which was used on the Melbourne family farm years ago. An abundance of flowers, fruit, vegetables, fodder beet and a bog-barrow, laden with turf from the local bog was used to great effect in the Church decorations. These displays symbolised God’s gifts to us and how lucky we, as a nation, are to live on the island of Ireland. where, in spite of our daily trials and tribulations, we are truly blessed.
The service was led by Archdeacon Robin Bantry-White who welcomed visitors from the Church of Our Lady and St. Kevin, Littleton and St. Peters, Church, Moycarkey, together with our Ukrainian friends and fellow parishioners.
Archdeacon Bantry-White especially welcomed Fr. Tom Fogarty, PP, latter who read the Gospel and joined in the final blessing together with Canon Patrick Harvey, Rector of Abbeyleix Union of Parishes, latter who preached a very thought provoking sermon on communication.
Canon Harvey reminded all gathered that in a world full of communication methods and technology, we often fail to communicate with each other, especially face to face and also with God, in a meaningful way.
The congregation were joined by fellow Christian’s from Ukraine who recently travelled from their war torn land to our village. Diocesan reader Mr Tommy Cooke, led prayers for peace in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and all war torn parts of our world. Our Ukrainian visitors joined in the service and Alla sang a beautiful song in Ukrainian, about love and God’s love. Though the congregation may not have understood the lyrics sung in Ukrainian; her beautiful voice communicated the emotion of their journey to our shores as we listened attentively. It is hoped that they will feel a warm welcome and safety in Ireland and enjoy peace in their country soon. In spite of their harrowing journey to Littleton and the pain of leaving loved ones and their homes behind; our Ukrainian guests took the time to prepare some traditional Ukrainian cakes and delicious treats to share in fellowship, over a cup of tea, following the service. After all we are God’s children with more in common than in differences. Together we share in Gods blessings and live to do his work, to his praise and glory.
Pre-deceased by his sister Maggie, brothers Bishop Laurence, Pat and Jim, brothers-in-law John, Billy and Dick; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Marie (née Quinn), sons Kevin, Joe, Colm and Aidan, daughter Alison (Laffan), daughters-in-law Suzanne, Deirdre, Breda and Kerrie, son-in-law Eddie, 13 cherished grandchildren, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Birdie, Ailish and Pauline, brother-in-law Michael, extended relatives, former colleagues in Centenary Co-Op, his card playing circle, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon next, October 21st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening. His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Sunday morning, October 22nd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Ryan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Ryan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul.
The Probation Service is a non-statutory executive agency of the Department of Justice and plays an essential role within the criminal justice system to reduce reoffending and to increase public safety. The Service is responsible for the management and delivery of robust community sanctions, working with offenders to change their behaviour and make good on the harm caused.
The Probation Service Annual Report published details the substantial work undertaken by the Probation Service over the period 2022, during which the Probation Service worked with 16,347 people within the community, 2,880 people in custody and completed more than 11,800 assessment reports.
During 2022 the Probation Service made progress on its strategic commitments across many aspects of the organisation. Some key highlights include:
The advancement of its new Irish Probation Framework (IPF) a bespoke model of probation practice that is evidence informed, underpinned by research and aims to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients, stakeholders and the wider community;
Its commitment to the implementation of the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (2022 – 2026) via the development of a 1–1 rehabilitation programme for men convicted of intimate partner violence;
The implementation of a new senior management structure aimed at building capacity in areas such as social inclusion, data analytics and community sanctions & service; and
The provision of €17.532 million of funding, via the Department of Justice, to community based organisations across the country to develop and deliver services in communities – which undertake the work of the Probation Service in changing offending behaviour.
In August 2022, the Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee, published the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022-2024. The Review seeks to find the balance between ensuring that people who commit serious crimes receive a punishment and a period of incarceration proportionate to that crime, while at the same time acknowledging that sometimes community-based sanctions are more appropriate in diverting offenders away from future criminal activity and that they have a role to play in addressing criminality, reducing reoffending and providing protection to the public, while holding the individual accountable.
In response to this in December 2022, the Probation Service published a detailed Evidence Review of Community Service which makes a series of important recommendations aimed at maximising the potential of community Service within the Irish criminal justice system. This directly responds to objectives set out on the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform.
The Probation Service Annual Report 2022 is available on the Gov.ie website HERE.
Training launched to help security workers identify child victims of trafficking.
New Action Plan to combat human trafficking to be published within weeks.
EU Anti-Trafficking Day is being marked by emphasising the importance of raising awareness of the crime, and confirming that a new action plan to combat human trafficking will be published within weeks.
With over 7150 human trafficking victims registered in 2021, the number continues to rise in Europe.
EU Anti-Trafficking Day is marked each year on October 18th and among the events in Ireland today is the launch of a training module around child trafficking awareness, same aimed at relevant sectors within the security industry, and developed by the Private Security Authority (PSA) and the training provider, MECPATHS.
Separately, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is launching research, funded by the Department of Justice, on human trafficking on the island of Ireland, with a focus on the border with Northern Ireland.
Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee has stated, “Human trafficking is an exploitative and particularly heinous crime that preys on some of the most vulnerable, and is committed with no regard for life, dignity or for the most basic of human rights. It has no place in a modern and civilised society. Victims can be found anywhere, often hidden in plain sight and we need wider society to recognise the signs and to contact An Garda Síochána if they have concerns. We are determined to combat this insidious crime and to support those who are victims of it.“
Minister McEntee will shortly publish the third Action Plan to combat human trafficking, with the key goals of this plan focused on creating a more victim-centred approach to identifying and supporting victims; raising awareness; and providing training for those who need it.
Introducing the revised National Referral Mechanism (NRM) will be a key action. The National Referral Mechanism is the framework through which the State identifies and supports victims of human trafficking.
An Garda Síochána is currently solely responsible for identifying victims. The reality is that some victims of trafficking, because of interactions they may have had with law enforcement officials in other jurisdictions, have a perception that police cannot be trusted. The new approach acknowledges other State bodies and NGOs have a role in identifying victims of human trafficking and referring them to the NRM. Legislation to introduce the new NRM is currently before the Dáil.
The development of training, through NGOs, targeting front line staff in industries such as hospitality, airline, shipping and security, latter who may come into contact with trafficked persons is also key to the new plan.
Today sees the launch of the PSA online training module around Child Trafficking awareness. The training will become mandatory for all new applicants for a PSA licence in the Door Supervisor and Security Guarding sectors.
Further information can be found on the Department of Justice’s dedicated anti trafficking website HERE.
Pre-deceased by his parents Daniel J. and Catherine, his brother John, his sisters Sr. Joan, Aileen and Mina; Mr Fennelly passed away peacefully, at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, his wife Brenda (née Hogan), children Dan, Edward, Catherine, Elizabeth, Rosalind and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Fintan and sisters Ursula and Anne, cherished grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Fennelly will repose at P. Molloy’s Funeral Home, West Street, Callan on Thursday afternoon, October 19th, from 5:00pm concluding with Rosary recital and vigil prayers at 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry Upper (SR), Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, October 20th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Fennelly, same can be viewed streamed live online, at a link to be published later.
The extended Fennelly family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice.
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