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www.ardess.org www.facebook.com/ardesschurch/3 July / August 2016 A NOTE FROM THE BISHOP a quotationfromtheFirst BookofKings“Myfather his tensofthousands”.On anothermemorialthereis “Saul haskilledhisthousands butDavid haskilled a regimentalmotto is a verse from the first Book of Samuel and was virtually on theBritishMachine GunCorpsMemorialinFrance some oftheirinspiration fromtheBible. The inscription who conceived anddeployed thenewtechnology drew Although itmightlookabitstrange toustoday, themen suffering. also beachallenge tobeinaplaceofsuch sorrow and in andforthebenefitofgenerations not yet born.Itwill them andventured everything forwhat theybelieved all over Irelandwho puttheirown wellbeing behind a privilege tobeatthesitesrememberthosefrom to theexperience,butwithsometrepidation.Itwillbe forward looking am I and before Great Warbattlefields young audits from our dioceses. I have never been to Messiness withboth Archbishops of Armagh andsome Later inJune IwillbegoingtotheSommeand casualties duringthefirstfewdays. guns helpstoaccountfortheenormousnumberof the Somme,forinstance,useofmodernmachine technology-bombs, gunsandchemicals. IntheBattleof slaughter was alsodue to improvements inmilitary mass the However field. the in and mobilised people have happenedhadtherenotbeenmassive numbersof not could together. slaughter go two mass first The The remembering. which saw massmobilisation,slaughterand As I have written elsewhere, it was the first war in history, not just Western Europe,butthewhole world, forever. agree thatitwas amassive cataclysmwhich changed, controversy abouttheFirst World War, mosthistorians there remainsagreatdealofdisagreementandeven from thetalksanddiscussionsthisevening. Although months butIhave nodoubtthatIwilllearneven more War andespeciallytheBattleofSommeinrecent I have hadtoreadupagooddealabouttheGreat His Excellency, MrDominick Chilcott. will bechaired by theBritish Ambassador toIreland, writer andbroadcasterMr Turtle Bunbury). The event 4 CHURCH OF IRELAND and thewellknown Trinity College,Dublin, (Dr Gavin Hughesof two very goodspeakers Somme. We aretohave in theBattleof about Irishinvolvement in anevening oftalks before Igototakepart writing inDublinjust it today, 1stJune. Iam sitting down towrite beginning ofJuly Iam be readingthisuntilthe Although you will not Dear Friends things have becomenew”.(2Corinthians 5:17). new creation; the old things have passed away. Lookall as thegreat Apostle says “Everyone who isinChrista make upwhich goestomakeuswhat weare,because Those gifts should supersedeany other elementsour as a giftto us through baptismand faith in Jesus Christ. (what we are in the deepest part of ourselves) is given idea toemphasisevery clearlythatourprimaryidentity so importanttooursenseofidentity, perhapsitisagood again atevents inIreland,NorthandSouth,which are In the middle of a decade in which we are invited to look only goalworthy of humandesire”. the as God on firmly eyes its keeping but environment world, makingwhat useitcanofthegoodthingsinits its journeythroughthedevastation ofthehuman put it,cametoacceptthat“...theChurch continues have changed his mind, and as one recent writer has spreading theGospel.Inend Augustine seemsto civilisation wereGod’s specialmeansofpromotingand a while) thoughtthattheRomanEmpireand A littlelatersomethinkers(even thegreat Augustine for everything thattheydidinhisName. revelation ofHimselftotheworld, hedidnotfavour though Godchose Israel tobethespecialmeansofhis through theOld Testament shouldremindusthat,even clear “toHisEnglishmen”.However, even abrieflook made first are plans Gods that said once Milton, John nations over others. That greatestofallEnglishpoets, thinking thatGodfavours particularcountriesor Sometimes too,theologians have been tempted into the resultingtheoriesalways seemrather inadequate. bedside theinevitablesufferingofinnocentinwar, than unjustandvice-versa). Butsomehow oranother, set makes awar justorunjust(or, presumablymorejust have tried to set out in a detailed and reasoned way what In thepastsomeofgreatestthinkersinChurch allowed toadvance unchecked. very darkanddangerousideology, which couldnotbe a against also was fight the that remember to confident fought. Sometimes,asintheSecond World War, weare context we are remembering the bravery of those who men. Generally when werememberwars inareligious country tocontroltheambitionsofitsmostpowerful a failureofdiplomacy, butsometimesafailureof War always representsafailureofsomekind,usually threatening toscourgepeoplewithscorpions. The writerof1Kingsdidnotapprove ofRehoboam above was meant approvingly by thebiblicalwriters. However, Idon’t thinkthateithersetofwords used quoted above totry demoralise their enemies. us thatarmiesalsousedpowerful words such asthose defeat the enemy and perhaps it should not surprise The purpose of a soldier in any war is to engage and weaponry. to underlinetheenhanceddestructive power ofnew with scorpions”.Bothinscriptionsareclearlydesigned has scourgedyou withwhips, butIwillscourgeyou www.clogher.anglican.org CHURCH OF IRELAND NEWS

Somme Centenary Event at Christ Division and many other Irish battalions. There were also many Irish troops fighting Church Cathedral, Dublin with British regiments. Dr Gavin Hughes took the audience through the Battle of the Somme, which he said started with high hopes but was later considered a failure. He also addressed the myths that grew around the Battle of the Somme and comparisons with the Battle of the Boyne. He suggested that the year 1916 witnessed destruction of Nationalists and Unionists in unimaginable numbers. The long Battle of the Somme saw arguably the biggest achievement of Irish divisions he said, although he noted that the front advanced just seven miles in 121 days. In answer to a question afterwards, Dr Hughes explained that Unionism had adopted the Somme so closely partly because the Ulster Division was determined to show Ulster’s loyalty and not to let Ulster down. “When L–R: Bishop John McDowell (Chair of Historical Centenaries the little brown envelopes began seeping into houses Working Group), Dr Gavin Hughes, Ambassador Chilcott, Turtle Bunbury, Dr Kenneth Milne (CoI Historiographer) throughout the province, it also became clear that most of ’s young men had been hurt or The horror of the Battle of the Somme was recalled at killed fighting for that ideal,” he said. “A century on, the a special event in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on battle’s legacy remains. There is anger at the immense Wednesday 1st June. A large crowd in the cathedral’s loss of life and a sense of loss. It is unsurprising that the Music Room heard from two speakers who highlighted legacy of the Somme has left such a visceral scar. The the contribution of Irish battalions and individuals to the carnage on the Somme decimated the Irish battalions. largest battle on the Western Front during the First World It is natural that such awful loss should be coupled with War and one of the bloodiest battles in human history. anger but also gratitude and respect and it is a salutary ‘The Somme: A Wider Set of Reflections and Experiences’ lesson to live within its long shadow,” he stated. was organised by the Church of Ireland Historical Turtle Bunbury brought a personal note to the evening Centenaries Working Group. Dr Gavin Hughes (TCD) talking about individuals connected with the Battle of spoke about Irish Battalions and the long Battle of the the Somme. His grandmother’s uncle, Lt George Guy Somme and Turtle Bunbury (author) detailed some of Finlay, was killed at Bazentin Ridge. He, his brother the Irish personalities who ventured onto the Somme and some friends had been to the Western Front to battlefield. find the last resting places of various family members. The event was chaired by the British Ambassador He highlighted the bravery of Captain Eric Bell from to Ireland, Dominick Chilcott, who commended Enniskillen who was awarded the Victoria Cross for the Church of Ireland for the work it was doing on his actions on the first day of the battle at Thiepval. Mr commemorating centenaries during this Decade of Bunbury also spoke of Irish artist Sir William Orpen, Centenaries. He said that in February Christ Church who was born in Stillorgan, who went to the Somme Cathedral had hosted a symposium on the 1916 Rising battlefield after the battle had ended and sketched the which was attended by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and frozen and desolate landscape. the Northern Irish First Minister, Arlene Foster. “That A total of 138 of his paintings went on display in the was the only event connected with the Easter Rising that Imperial War Museum but his experiences there had a Arlene Foster attended so the evening was not just about lasting effect on him. history but it was making history,” he commented. There were also connections between the 1916 Rising Setting the context, Mr Chilcott noted that 1916 was a and the Battle of the Somme, he said. One of these was tumultuous year with the Battle of Verdun and the Battle Brigadier General Charles Blackader who presided over of the Somme on land and the Battle of Jutland at sea. the court martial proceedings of some of the leaders of On the home front there was the 1916 Rising in Dublin. the Rising in Dublin and later that year took over the He gave a brief outline of the Battle of the Somme command of the 38th Welsh Division who suffered which began on 1st July and ended on 18th November heavy losses at the Somme. He also spoke of the hugely 1916 resulting in the loss of more than one million popular Woodbine Willie, Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, a lives. The efforts of the 36th Ulster Division on 1st July Church of England priest with an Irish background who 1916 had captured the imaginations of the country and had a great ability to connect with his parishioners in their heroics were commemorated widely in Northern England and with soldiers while at chaplain by giving Ireland. However, he said this was not the whole them Woodbine cigarettes. Tom Kettle, nationalist, story. They were joined by soldiers from the 16th Irish economist and poet was also highlighted, as one of the best known Irish figures to die at the Somme.

5 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Church, DromoreonFriday 9thSeptember2016. Service ofInstitutionwilltakeplaceinHoly Trinity Parish Drumany andCrominthe DioceseofKilmore. The on Sunday 31stJuly at10.30aminInishmacsaintParish. commission MrColinBrownsmith asaDiocesanReader The BishopofClogher, theRtRevJohn McDowell, will Commissioning ofDiocesanReader rdy 2d uy Sit Mary Saint Magdalene (white) – July 22nd Friday Members. available fromHall Committee or €20,children £5or€7,tickets in CloghParish Hall. Adults £15 Thursday 21st July – BBQ at 7.30pm Sale inthe Wark Hall,Belleek. Tuesday 19thJuly –Slavin Parish Eighth The Sunday – after Trinity (green) July 17th Sunday Sunday Seventh after Trinity (green) The – July 10th Sunday organised by KilskeeryParish. Friday 8thJuly –AnnualBBQ Saint or (green) Thomas (red) Trinity after Sunday 3rd July – The Sixth Sunday July 2016 DIOCESAN DATES FOR YOUR DIARY place on Thursday 8thSeptember2016. Diocese ofCanterbury, Kent. HerLicensingwilltake Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst District, Parish of Ashford, Caroline Mansleyhasbeenappointedas Team Vicar for appointed as Team Vicar Revd Caroline Mansley DIOCESAN NEWS 6 CHURCH OF IRELAND in theparishesofKinawley, Parish. HeiscurrentlyRector been appointedtoDromore The Revd Andrew Quillhas Dromore Parish Quill appointedto Revd Andrew in theProtestantHall. on Sunday 28th August at 11.00am in theUnitedBack toSchool Service The Clubparticipants willtakepart Clones for Primary School children. 7.00 − 8.30pm in the Protestant Hall, 2016 –SummerHoliday Clubfrom Monday 25th- Wednesday 27thJuly Apostle (red) Monday 25th July – Saint James the Ninth The – Sunday after Trinity (green) July 24th Sunday organised by Colaghty Parish, Lack. Saturday 23rdJuly –AnnualBBQ Church intheNationalSchool. organised by ClontibretParish Saturday 23rdJuly –AnnualBBQ 7.00pm. Parish BBQattheNewSchool at Saturday 23rdJuly –Clontibret 28th August at7.00pminMagheracross Parish. training forministry. Markwillbeordaineddeaconon in Parish astheconcludingyear ofhis Co. Tyrone, willbecompletinga9-monthinternship Intern student,MarkGallagher, originallyfromKillyman, Intern Student for Magheracross Parish Wednesday 7thSeptemberat7.30pm. as priestinStMacartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillenon baby ordained first be their in will expecting Chris July! the past year. Chris is married to Sarah and they are as Deacon–InterninSt Augustine’s, Londonderryover to StMacartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen.Hehasserved The RevdChrisMacBruithinhasbeenappointedCurate St Macartin’s Cathedral Curate appointedto Enniskillen on Wednesday 7thSeptemberat7.30pm. will beordainedaspriestinStMacartin’s Cathedral, they have four children: Anna, Mia, Tim and Ben. Philip Parish. Heismarriedto Viola and The RevdPhilipBrysonhasbeenappointedCurate to Magheraculmoney Parish Curate appointedto Preacher: BishopJohn McDowell. in DrummullyChurch at7.00pm. Service andDedicationofthenew roof Sunday 31stJuly –Thanksgiving after Trinity (green) – July 31st TheSunday TenthSunday 10.30am. Diocesan ReaderinInishmacsaintat Service forColinBrownsmith as Sunday 31stJuly –Commissioning recital. Doorsopen7.30pm. cathedral organistwillalsogive a Moore. Diane Whittaker, the will performthemusicof Thomas Clogher. GemmaPriceonharp SchoolMacartan’s inSt Cathedral, 25th William CarletonSummer July –Openingofthe 31st Sunday Enniskillen at1.05pm. Service inStMacartin’s Cathedral, Thursday 28thJuly –

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www.clogher.anglican.org August 2016 Monday 15th - Friday 19th August September 2016 Monday 1st - Thursday 4th August 2016 – Guardians of Ancora Bible Friday 2nd September – Midnight 2016 – Holiday Bible Club in Club in The Fountain Centre, Kesh walk from Church Hall. Colaghty Parish Hall. Monday – from 10.30-12.30pm. Includes Details from Edwin and Hilary Wednesday 7 – 8.30pm; Thursday 7 games, stories, drama, crafts and Armstrong tel: 028 89541852. – 9pm. Theme: ‘Go in the strength of much more. Age: 5-11 years old. the Lord’. Free Admission. Friday 2nd September – Concert with Andrew Irwin in Rossorry Monday 1st August – Garrison Parish Tuesday 16th August – Kiltyclogher Parish Church at 8.00pm. Andrew Sale in the Wark Hall, Belleek. Parish Sale in the Wark Hall, will be joined by Jordan Clarke, Belleek. pianist and composer. Saturday 6th August – Barbeque organised by Carrickmacross Parish Sunday 21st August – The Thirteenth Friday 2nd September – Service of in Lough Fea House. Sunday after Trinity (green) Institution for Revd John Woods in Monday 22nd - Friday 26th August Donacavey Parish Church, Fintona Tickets are available from Alan at 7.30pm. and Gordon Sweetnam and from 2016 – Youth Week from 7-9pm at Eleanor Howell. the Fountain Centre, Kesh (Year 8+) Saturday 3rd September – Parish Auction in Galloon Parish Hall, Saturday 6th August – The Wednesday 24th August – Saint Bartholomew (red) at 12 noon. Transfiguration of our Lord (white) Viewing from 11.00am. Thursday 25th August – Healing Saturday 6th August – Car Boot Sale Saturday 3rd September – Parish at Drummully Parish Hall. Gates Service in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen at 1.05pm. Barbecue in Sallaghy Parish Hall. open at 8.00am for car-booters, hall Tickets will be available later from open for teas at 9.30am. Friday 26th August – Annual BBQ members of Select Vestry and others. Sunday 7th August – The Eleventh organised by Parish. Tickets Sunday after Trinity (green) £12.50 available from Select Vestry members from the end of July. Sunday 4th September – The Monday 8th - Friday 12th August Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2016 – Holiday Bible Club in Sunday 28th August – The Foureenth (green) Sunday after Trinity (green) Derryvullen North Parish Hall from Sunday 4th September – Diocesan 6.30pm - 8.00pm with Mr Jonathan Sunday 28th August – Ordination of Commissioning Service for Sunday Graham. Mark Gallagher as deacon serving School Teachers and all involved in Children’s Ministry at 7.00pm in St Sunday 14th August – The Twelfth his internship in Magheracross Patrick’s Church, Monaghan. Sunday after Trinity (green) Parish at 7.00pm.

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Church of Ireland Council for NEWS FOR VESTRIES Mission Announces Overseas Mission Conferences The Church of Ireland Council for Mission has Hospital Visiting announced two one-day conferences to raise awareness of overseas mission within the Church of If any parishioner would like a pastoral Ireland. The title ‘Global Shaping Local: Two-way visit whilst in hospital please contact Mission’ reflects the Council’s hope of increasing your rector or the hospital chaplain. the Church’s understanding of its calling to assist the developing world, while also acknowledging that we Please note that all hospitals have changed have much to learn from the developing world in its their routines and no longer provide clergy experience and approach to faith and mission. with lists therefore clergy need to be told if The conferences will be held in two locations in anyone is admitted and wants to be visited. November 2016: Thank you. • St. Columba’s Parish Centre, Omagh – Saturday 5th November 2016, 10am-

7 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 4pm. Facilitated by the Rt Revd Kenneth we can better address mission in our local context. Good, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe. Participants will have the opportunity to attend two of the following workshops: Engaging Youth in Mission; • The Charleville Centre, Tullamore – Helping without Hurting; The Bible as a Key to Mission; Saturday 12th November 2016, 10am-4pm. The Five Marks of Mission; and Two-way Mission: Facilitated by the Rt Revd Kenneth Kearon, When Global Shapes Local. Bishop of Limerick, Killaloe and Ardfert. July / August 2016 August / July There will be a small charge £8/€10 to help to cover The keynote speaker at both events will be the Revd costs. Places can be booked by Friday 30th September Dr Mark Welsh, Mission Development Officer with by contacting Mrs Brigid Barrett on 00 353 (0)74 the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. There will be an 9145226 or by email at: brigid.missionbookings@ interview with a mission partner and a choice of five gmail.com workshops, facilitated by the Association of Missionary In advance of the conference, the Council for Mission Societies (AMS). is also encouraging as many members of the Church of The Council for Mission is inviting every parish in the Ireland as possible to complete the following survey to country to send a representative, to inform themselves determine the level of involvement in global mission: of the current challenges in overseas mission and how www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016GMS

MOTHERS’ UNION NEWS

Afternoon Tea for Indoor Members at The See House

Ladies enjoying the afternoon Mrs Madge Wilson, Garvary Branch, aged 92 As the weather was very favourable, the Bishop and Mrs years, who cut the celebration cake McDowell were, this year, able to entertain the Indoor Members of Mothers Union in their garden. It was extra A lovely afternoon tea was served by Mrs McDowell special this year as we were also celebrating the 90th assisted by members of the MU. To close the afternoon birthday of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. The garden and there was the sound of favourite hymns wafting on the tables were appropriately decorated for the occasion and breeze, accompanied on the piano by Dr Margart Knox. a special celebration cake was cut by the oldest member Mrs Irene Boyd, Diocesan President, proposed the attending, Mrs Madge Wilson of Garvary Branch. vote of thanks and gave the members a short summary of the programme MU hopes to pursue in the coming year. Mrs Geraldine Beattie, Indoor Members Representative, also attended the party.

Dates for your Diary MU Autumn Council: Tuesday 25th October 2016 Prayer Vigil in Aghavea Parish Church: Tuesday 29th November 2016 Festival Service in St Macartin’s Cathedral Enniskillen to celebrate 130 years of MU in Ireland: Friday 12th May 2017

Happy Birthday Your Majesty On Sunday 12th June, all MU Branches were encouraged to have an event to mark the Queen’s 90th Celebration Cake Birthday. See photos on right.

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9 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE Members celebrate 90th Birthday Spring Council July / August 2016 August / July

Mrs Sally Clarke, Monaghan Branch Rhoda Farrelly, enrolled as a Diocesan Member with Irene Boyd (left) and Canon Brian Harper (right)

Presentation to Dr Knox by Valerie Stewart: Mrs Betty Carson, Monaghan Branch Dr Knox and Irene Boyd.

MISSIONARY AND CHARITABLE NEWS

New General Secretary appointed to Can you tell us something about your role in the Bible Society? Bible Society of Northern Ireland As General Secretary I will lead the work of the Bible Can you tell us something Society in Northern Ireland along with a small team of about yourself? others. We support Bible Societies all over the world by I’m Catherine and I am the supporting the translation, publication and distribution new General Secretary of of Scripture. We support projects to help individuals the Bible Society in Northern and communities engage more with the Bible, to find Ireland. I grew up outside hope and meaning in its words. My role includes Newtownbutler and have thinking strategically about the future direction of the attended Sallaghy Parish Bible Society. I work alongside our Board of Trustees to all of my life. I now live in create the vision and mission statements for the Bible East Belfast and belong to Society and them with the rest of the team implement Church of the Resurrection, this. the Church of Ireland and Methodist Chaplaincy at What are you most looking forward to at the Queens University. Before starting with the Bible Bible Society in the short and long term? Society I worked for Praxis Care (a mental health I am really looking forward to making lots of new and learning disability charity) as Volunteer and connections across church denominations, to sharing Befriending Co-ordinator and I also worked for the the really exciting work of the Bible Society with new Church of Ireland Youth Department as Year Out Co- audiences and to helping to build God’s Kingdom here in ordinator between 2007 and 2011. Northern Ireland. I am looking forward to visiting some

10 CHURCH OF IRELAND www.clogher.anglican.org Bible Society projects in other countries to see for myself What is your favourite bible verse or portion of the life changing difference having a Bible in the right scripture and why? language can have. It is such a privilege to be part of this This is another difficult question. I love the big stories work, in my role I can influence change here in Northern which weave their way through the Old and New Ireland and be part of the worldwide picture of Bible Testaments, stories of hope and how God has a plan for translation, publication and distribution. us. If I had to pick one passage though I do love Ephesians How can people and congregations support 2:8-10 as these verses remind us that we are saved by you? grace not because of anything we can do ourselves. This It would be great to know that congregations and is such an important message as we present the Bible and individuals form my home diocese are supporting me a personal living faith with Jesus to those around us. and the work of the Bible Society in Northern Ireland. How does it feel to be the first women to lead You can support in a number of ways: the society? • Agree to pray for our work. We send out Naturally I’m delighted to have the opportunity to lead a fortnightly prayer email which provides the Bible Society, this is a big challenge and one that I information and prayer topics from our don’t take on lightly. Please pray for strength and wisdom partners all around the world. as I take up this new challenge. • Consider giving financially to our work. What ways can BSNI support local churches? As little as £5 per month could provide The Bible Society can support local churches by a Bible for someone who has never had providing ways for your congregation to get involved Scripture in their heart language. in God’s mission around the world by supporting our work in partnership with Bible Societies globally. We • Invite us to speak. We would love to can bring new ideas to engage with the Bible here in our come along and share up to date stories own country both within our churches and within our about our work at a church service or to communities. a group within your church family. What do you enjoy doing for fun? Do get in touch on 028 9032 6577 or email me at For fun I love spending time with my friends and family. [email protected] if you want to support and partner I love to travel and enjoy spending time in new places. with our work. Whilst my parents are still in Fermanagh my siblings are all Who has been the greatest influence on your in either Scotland or England so that makes a good reason faith? to go and visit. Plus my new role might lead to a bit more I have been influenced by lots of different people over the travelling in the coming months which will be great. years. Many of them have been clergy and friends who I enjoy baking and cooking for friends, showing hospitality have challenged me and called me on in my faith. and having friends around in my house. I enjoy being outside, going for a walk or a cycle especially if there is a cup of coffee at the end!

safeguarding young people in Northern Ireland. YOUTH NEWS The venue was Wellington Presbyterian Church, Ballymena and the conference was welcomed by Detective Chief Superintendent Mr George Clarke Safeguarding Board For and the opening address was given by the Rt. Revd Northern Ireland Conference Mark Sowerby, bishop of Horsham in the diocese of Chichester, England. Mr George Clarke explained the rational behind the conference as continuing to acknowledge the important and central role, which faith communities play in the wider safeguarding agenda for young people throughout Northern Ireland. Faith communities offer a wide range of developmental and faith based activities. They also provide the extensive use of church The Rt Revd. Mark Sowerby, Bishop of Horsham, Chichester and community facilities. It is in recognition of this with speakers at the SBNI conference in Ballymena work with young people that their vital engagement is essential to the work of statutory organisations. Early last month a number of parish and diocesan The Northern Ireland membership of the interfaith representatives from Clogher attended an interfaith group is comprised of staff with a safeguarding role conference on the role of faith communities in currently working within the four main churches. Mr

11 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE Lindsay Conway (Presbyterian Church), Dr Peter Hamill spoke on “Responding to allegations from a statutory (Church of Ireland), Mr Nicky Blair (Methodist Church), perspective”, which included possible case study and Mrs Barbara McDermott (Catholic Church interim examples to inform the conference on the importance of Chair for the group). Faith Groups flagging warning signs to statutory agencies. The day continued with presentations from a number of This illustrated how this often can be a very essential agencies and authorities after the Revd Brian Anderson, missing piece of an otherwise incomplete picture that

July / August 2016 August / July president of the Methodist church had given a “Thought when put together triggered action which prevented of the day”. harm and abuse to young people. Mrs Glenys Johnston OBE, interim independent Chair of Dr Melissa Darmody, Clinical Director of the “Towards the Safeguarding Board, gave an overview of the work of Healing” organisation and Ms Una Allen, Director of the group to date and set out its five key aims; “Towards Peace” spoke on “A Catholic Response to 1. To develop partnership working within Faith Survivors of Clerical Abuse”. They said that theirs has Groups, the SBNI and others concerned been a very difficult work due to the nature of the source in safeguarding in Northern Ireland of abuse but which has been extremely well supported and worthwhile. 2. To develop and share good practice arrangements Mr Tom Clarke, Operations Manager, Access N.I. and and safeguarding resources for use within this Superintendent John McCaughan delivered on the need sector and encourage use across Faith Groups. for “Safe Recruitment”. He began by apologising for the 3. To review the wider SBNI policies and historically long waiting period for AcessNI clearance procedures for their applicability across the but was glad that this situation no longer existed. He did Faith Group sector and to seek to ensure however highlight the fact that their checks were simply their dissemination and adoption. snap shots in time and that faith Groups should continue to review and update all those they were responsible for. 4. To identify local issues and develop safeguarding There followed a “Sofa Session” to allow for questions to initiatives within Faith Groups and to share be put to those who had presented from the floor. Before these across the wider SBNI membership. lunch Bishop Noel Treanor of Down and Dromore 5. To support the promotion within Faith closed the official business of the conference with a Groups of appropriate safeguarding “final thought” and gave thanks for the lunch about to be messages at an operational level. served. Following lunch there was an opportunity for all delegates to visit the stands of a number of agencies and Inspector Anne Marks, PSNI and Ms Sheila Simons, their representatives which included the NSPCC, Love Sector Manager for Safeguarding Children then both For Life, the PSNI, and Barnardo’s NI.

The men travelling with Saul stood there speechless - they CHILDREN’S SECTION heard the sound but did not see anyone. Saul got up from the ground but when he opened his eyes he could not see anything. So the men led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink READ anything. In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. God Saul on the Damascus road (you can read called to him in a vision and told Ananias to go to Saul to this in Acts chapter 9) make him see again. Ananias had heard about the terrible things Saul had done and he was afraid to go. But God The disciples travelled about preaching and teaching again told Ananias to go because Saul was the man he had about Jesus. As they did this more and more people began chosen to tell more people about Jesus. to believe and trust in Jesus and became his followers. So Ananias obeyed God. He went to the house and put However not everyone was happy about this. his hands on Saul. He told Saul that God had sent him so One man called Saul was so unhappy about it that he did that he could see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit. terrible things to followers of Jesus. He was even part of a Immediately something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes and group that stoned a man named Stephen because he was he could see again. He got up and was baptised. preaching about Jesus. After that meeting with Jesus, Saul’s life was completely One day, Saul was travelling to the city of Damascus to changed – he was transformed. In fact, he even got a new hunt for Christians so that he could have them thrown name. From that day on he became known as Paul and into prison. When he was near Damascus, a bright light instead of trying to destroy the Church he went from town appeared and Saul heard the voice of Jesus saying, “Saul, to town preaching and teaching in the name of Jesus. Saul, why are you hunting me?” People were amazed at the change that took place in Paul’s Saul answered, “Who are you, Lord?” life and many people followed Jesus because of Paul. Jesus replied, “I am Jesus who you are being so cruel to.”

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A caterpillar changes into a butterfly – it is God has done something amazing for you – he transformed. Colour the butterfly as a reminder of loves you so much that he sent his son, Jesus, to how God can change your life completely if you die for you. Jesus died and rose again – just for you really mean it when you say you are sorry. and for me.

Will you learn from the example of Jesus’s disciples and all the other people who listened to them? Will you add you name to that list of people who believe and trust in God and let him help you lead a better life? God loves you – do it now, follow him

13 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Damascus road COLOUR 14 Saul on the Saul on the CHURCH OF IRELAND Diocesan www.clogher.anglican.org Commissioning Services

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Teachers and those Will Take Place On working with Children Sunday 4th September Friday 9th September 7.30 – 9.30pm at 7.00pm in in Enniskillen Methodist Church Halls, Darling Street St Patrick’s Church, Speaker Angie McKee (CEF) Monaghan Angie has many years’ experience teaching God’s Word to children. She will inspire and encourage you at the beginning of another church year. Sunday 11th September at 7.00pm in Hosted by Real Life St Macartin’s Cathedral, Resources will be available for purchase Enniskillen and light refreshments served.

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15 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Drumsnatt MorningPrayer 9.30 am Clogh MorningPrayer 10.45am MorningPrayer 12.05pm Sunday 28th Drumsnatt MorningPrayer 9.30 am Clogh MorningPrayer 10.45am Aghadrumsee MorningPrayer 12.05pm Sunday 21st Drumsnatt MorningPrayer 9.30 am Clogh MorningPrayer 10.45am Aghadrumsee MorningPrayer 12.05pm Sunday 14th Drumsnatt HolyCommunion9.30am Clogh HolyCommunion10.45am Aghadrumsee HolyCommunion12.05pm Sunday 7th August Drumsnatt MorningPrayer 9.30am Clogh MorningPrayer 10.45am Aghadrumsee MorningPrayer 12.05pm Sunday 31st Drumsnatt MorningPrayer 9.30am Clogh MorningPrayer 10.45am Aghadrumsee MorningPrayer 12.05pm Sunday 24th Drumsnatt MorningPrayer &Baptism12.00pm Clogh MorningPrayer 10.45am Aghadrumsee MorningPrayer 12.05pm Sunday 17th Drumsnatt MorningPrayer 9.30am Clogh Parade Service10.45am Aghadrumsee NoService Sunday 10th Drumsnatt MorningPrayer 10.30am Clogh NoService Aghadrumsee Parade Service12.05pm Sunday 3rd July Services and Drumsnatt Aghadrumsee, Clogh PARISH NOTES 16 CHURCH OF IRELAND T: Stonebridge, Clones,Co.Monaghan. The Rectory, Drummadarainy, Captain David Hamilton Church Army Officer: E:

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Fellowship andhishelpers. welcome MrJonathan Graham fromChildEvangelism August, 10.30amto12.00noonwhen onceagainwe be heldthis year from Monday 8thtoFriday 12th The annual Holiday Club in Aghadrumsee will Holiday Club details. please contactMoira assoonpossibleforfurther bus can’t be filled, therefore if you wish to come along this enjoyable day outbutitisnotsustainable if the on Saturday 23rd July. Itwould be unfortunateto drop Parish Aghadrumsee hopetohave theirannualoutingtoPortrush numbers sufficient have we Provided Parish Outing Committee Members. €20, children £5or€7,tickets available fromHall on Thursday 21stJuly at7.30pm. Adults £15or You arewarmly invited toaSteakBarbequeinClogh Barbeque Clogh (nomorningservicein Aghadrumsee). on Sunday 10thJuly therewillbeaParade Servicein Sunday 3rdJuly (nomorningserviceinClogh)and A Parade Servicewilltakeplacein Aghadrumsee on Parade Service late FlorenceSullivan Enniskillen, thelateMargaret been bereaved recentlyincluding thefamiliesof We extendoursinceresympathy toallwho have Bereavements and Richard of Joanne Moore inDrumsnattChurch. son James, Alfie of Baptism On Sunday 29thMay weweredelightedtohave the Baptism Alfie James ispicturedwithparentsRichard and Joanne Moore,brotherZac,GodparentsBen Hunniford and Wilma HillandCanonRiddel www.clogher.anglican.org Parkinson, and the late John Scarlett Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday Magheraveely. Celebration Service & Lunch On Sunday 12th June the parishes held a Combined Service of Thanksgiving for the long life and service of Her Majesty, The Queen. The service was very much in the way of thanksgiving to Almighty God, and of celebration for, and with, Her Majesty for her 90th Birthday and 63 years as our Monarch.

Clogh Church Friendship Service took place at the end of May. The preacher was Revd John Dickson with music from The Ballybay Gospel Group and guest organist was Jim Dickson all pictured here flanked by with Mr Joe Johnston, Captain David Hamilton and Mr John Egerton from Clogh Church Aghalurcher and Cooneen with Mullaghfad

Rector: The Revd John McClenaghan Colebrooke Rectory, 8 Owenskerry Lane, Killarbran, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0SP

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Services July Sunday 3rd 11.00am Colebrooke Hall Family Service with Holiday Bible Club 3.00pm Cooneen EP with Orange Order attending Sunday 10th 11.00am Colebrooke MP with Orange Order attending Sunday 17th 11.00am Cooneen Summer Service Sunday 24th 11.00am Colebrooke Summer Service Sunday 31st 11.00am Cooneen Summer Service

August Sunday 7th 11.00am Colebrooke Summer Service Sunday 14th 11.00am Cooneen Holy Communion Sunday 21st 11.00am Colebrooke Summer Service Sunday 28th 11.00am Cooneen Summer Service

17 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 while hersisterMarthafussedaroundandbecame‘hot the LordJesus, where shesatathisfeetandworshipped, challenged allpresenttoconsiderMary’s reactionto Church, Fivemiletown. The rector, RevdKyle Hanlon, at the Area Serviceon13thMay inStJohn’s Parish Members enjoyed worshipping withotherbranches of theworld. that thereareplacesforChristianworship inthatpart a church inthe desertarea.Itisencouraging toknow all thoseattendingworship. Healsohelpedtosetup having many services each Sabbathtoaccommodate meeting regularlyindifferentchurch buildings,often Abu Dhabi area. There is a thriving vibrant fellowship related hisinvolvement inthe Anglican Church inthe With the help of pictures and lively conversation he to welcomeCanonEricMcGirrColebrookeHall. many peoplefromthelocalareajoinedourmembers Visitors’ Nightin April proved tobeapopularevent as Mothers’ Union on eithersideofthatagerange. Primary School age children, withmaybe a year or two Philippians usingaseatheme The clubissuitable for how tolive God’s way asweexploretheletterto crafts, gamesandmorewewillbeteaching thechildren in ColebrookeHallsat11.00am.Usingmusic,drama, Parish Halls, ending with a Sunday serviceon 3rd July June toFriday 1stJuly 6.30pmto8.30pminColebrooke holiday BibleclubonthelastweekofJune, Monday 27th At thetimeofwriting,plansarewellunderway toholda Holiday BibleClub found ontheparishwebsite. of fellowship together. Photosofthisevent canalsobe everyone presenthadanenjoyable andrelaxingtime birthday cakecompletedtheenjoyable meal. All inall, and a very large selection of sweets to follow. Tea and coleslaws, pastasandrice, withaccompaniments, cocktail sausages,sausage rolls),aselectionofsalads, a choice oftwo mainmeats(alsochicken wings, enjoyed congregation the a buffetlunch togetherin theparishhall. There was service, the After God!’ both Sunday Schools sang ‘Our God is a Great Big part intheservice,andachoir of24children from Members ofbothColebrookeandCooneentook 18 CHURCH OF IRELAND Aghavea in touch withtherector. you would likeany informationaboutthem,pleaseget The organisationshave closedforthesummerbreak.If Organisations evening mealinSalley’s, Aughnacloy. The SommeHeritageCentre,Newtownards withan Saturday 10th September 9:00 am - MU outing to Date foryour diary affliction, and to keep oneself unstained fromthe unstained oneself world.” (James 1:26-27) to keep and affliction, the Father, God, isthis:tovisitorphansandwidows intheir before undefiled and pure is that Religion deceives hisheart,thisperson’s religionisworthless. thinks heisreligiousanddoesnotbridlehistonguebut the endofchapter 1,intwo littleverses: “Ifanyone The summary of the whole letterseems to come at every day life. gets totheheartofwhat following Jesus lookslikein Written by the younger half-brother of Jesus, the letter vivid word picturesandplentyofgodlywisdom. Martin Luther, buttheLetterofJames containsmany It mighthave beencalled‘arightstrawy epistle’by Dear friends, Sunday 4th11amHolyCommunion September 11am MorningService & August July Services delicious afternoonteawas enjoyed by allpresent. as singingalongtothefamiliarsongsandhymns. A Long Way to Tipperary andanoldtimewaltz, aswell accordion. Some people participated in the dances – A who played many familiartunesusingapianokeyed and food. They wereentertainedby MalcolmCathers, together inColebrookeHallforanafternoonofmusic At theendofMay, seniorcitizensandfriendsjoined afterwards intheParish hall. Faith’. Everyone was treatedtoasumptuoussupper correct as we continue this year in‘A Celebration of take andmaketimefortheLordgetourpriorities and bothered’.Itwas asuitable remindertousall W: W: E: [email protected] T: Co. Fermanagh.BT94 4DS Lurgan, , The Rectory, 256BelfastRoad, Rector: The RevdGaryMcMurray 028 89531210 www.aghavea.blogspot.com www.clogher.anglican.org Real religion, that is, authentic Christianity, is about faith in action. James portrays this in his word pictures - the doubter, like a wave of the sea; the grass flourishing then fading, like a rich man fading away; the mirror of God’s word, urging us to change; the tongue, like a rudder steering a ship and a fire in our mouths. The reason Luther disliked James’ epistle seems to be chapter 2, and James’ insistence that “faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” That sounds like a contradiction to Paul’s declaration that we are saved by faith alone (Rom 3:28). But James and Paul are saying the same thing in different ways, helpfully highlighted by the little phrase - we’re saved by faith alone, but faith that saves is never alone. There’s a different feel to James’ epistle, compared to the other New Testament letters. In many ways, James GFS leaders and members is a bit like Proverbs - lots of short, pithy wisdom Thank you to all who have taught in Sunday School statements, with truth that hits you time after time. throughout the year, and to the parents who support You’ll always find a challenge in James, something that the youth organisations. Thank you also to those who strikes you, and calls for you to purify your religion - as helped to prepare, serve and wash up after the delicious Mark Twain said it best: “It ain’t the parts of the Bible lunch, raising funds for the CMS Ireland project ‘The that I can’t understand that bother me, it’s the parts that Meeting Place’. I do understand.” Sunday School will re-commence in September - more Dive in to James’ epistle over the summer, and ask God details will be available in the near future. to teach you his wisdom. He will always answer that request, for his glory. Yours in Christ, Gary GFS Thank you to leaders Sharon Clarke, Nuala Atwell and Favourite Hymns Joanne Graham, as well as those who have helped throughout the year. Well done to the girls and leaders On the evening of our Gift Day, 5th June, we held for their hard work and many awards this year: our annual Favourite Hymns Evening. We didn’t sing all 74 suggested hymns, but we did manage to sing something from everyone’s list of favourites, along with Clogher Awards Bible readings, sermon, and prayers. Thank you to our Cookery: 2nd: Kirsty Clarke, Zara Clarke. organist, Myrtle Graydon, for her marathon music- Craft: 1st: Rebecca Beacom; 2nd: Kelly Beacom, making, and to all who came along to sing God’s Kirsty Clarke; 3rd: Zara Clarke, Jemma Foster, Amelia praise ‘on earth as it is in heaven.’ McClenaghan. Bible Study: 1st: Rebecca Beacom; 3rd: Kelly Beacom, Sunday School Kirsty Clarke, Jemma Foster; Highly Commended: Amelia McClenaghan, Abbie Walmsley; Commended: Children’s Day in Aghavea was on Sunday 19th June, Zara Clarke; Certificate: Natasha Graham, Grace with GFS and Sunday School awards, and a Parish Johnston. Lunch in the Church Hall after the service. Craft: 1st: Joanne Graham; 2nd: Nuala Atwell, Sharon Clarke. Bible Study: 2nd: Nuala Atwell. 3rd: Sharon Clarke All-Ireland awards: Rebecca Beacom: 2nd craft, 3rd Bible study. Joanne Graham: Highly Commended craft. Badges: All girls have been awarded the Computer badge this year.

SNATCH SNATCH (Sunday Night At The Church Hall) is our youth group for secondary school age young people, in partnership with Colebrooke and Clabby Parishes. We’ve enjoyed some stress-free social evenings at Aghavea rectory, and are looking forward to the new term beginning in September. Watch out for more details on the notice sheets soon.

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19 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Parish, Dalkey, landedatClontibretNational School in On a very wetafternoon on 11thJune, St Patrick’s Annual Football Match and Mucknoe Ballybay, Clontibret automatically delivered toyour computerordevice. for ‘Aghavea Church’ andsubscribetohave them Our more! sermon podcastsarenow available oniTunes. lots Search and points prayer photos, sermons, facebook.com/aghavea There you’ll find news, notices, happening at Aghavea isourFacebook page:www. The bestway ofkeepinguptodatewithwhat’s Find usonFacebook andiTunes pitch. For moreinformation,speakto Alan Johnston. from 9pm at our new venue, the Maguiresbridge 3G event! year’s next for Everyone iswelcometojoinuson training Thursday evenings in already are team Barnabas Cupcompetitionlastmonth. The Aghavea fortheirhardwork organisingthe Thank you toCanonBrianHarperandtheteamat Football bible.pdf http://static.esvmedia.org/assets/pdfs/rp.through.the. then why not start today? The plan can be found at: day, andbeabletocover thewhole Bibleinoneyear, each day. Ifyou’d liketostartreadingtheBibleeach Testament chapters andhalfaNew Testament chapter Year’ sincethestartofJanuary, withtwo orthreeOld We’ve beenfollowing the‘Through theBibleina Through theBibleina Year Crosslinks, bringingGod’s word toGod’s world. are invited tocomealongpray forthework of Tuesday 6thSeptemberat8pmin Aghavea Hall. You Crosslinks Prayer Meeting Select Vestry membersfromtheendofJuly. new. Tickets priced at £12.50 will be available from dance along, or you can catch up with friends old and After thefood,wewillhave somemusic,foryou to Join usonFriday 26th August forour Annual BBQ. BBQ 20 CHURCH OF IRELAND E: [email protected] T: Co. Monaghan The Rectory, Drumcrew, Castleblayney, Rector: The RevdNealPhair 042 9740483 course toourfootballplayers fromthethreechurches. served thefoodandrefreshmentsatevent andof a very specialthankstotheladieswho preparedand Everyone presentthoroughlyenjoyed theevent and Dublin. decided togive thetrophy to Dalkeytakeback to and inaspiritoffellowship andsportsmanship,itwas all draw. Morerefreshmentsfollowed afterthematch give everyone a chance to play. The final score was a 4 Rector hadtorotatetheplayers duringthematch to total, who were very eager toget playing. However the Group Ballybay had anoverwhelming amountofplayers The about22in started! even game the before lots ofcocktail sausages,sandwiches andrefreshments didn’t detertheenthusiasticplayers, especiallyafter a large coach from south county Dublin. The heavy rain up againnextyear. all enjoyed theoccasion andlookforward tomeeting and played away regardless of therain. We trustthat of parishesandDalkeylast monthareproofofthat children playing inthefootballmatch from thegroup a dropof rain will not do us too much harm. The Of coursenoneofusaremadesugarorsaltand and freedomhopefullysomepleasantweather. of the classrooms behindand enjoy atime of relaxation great summerastheyleave thestressesandrestrictions We trustthatourchildren andtheirfamilieswillhave a Summer Clontibret News Oddyssey Centre,Belfast. of Parishes tookplaceonSaturday 25thJune to W5, the The annualSunday School Trip fortheBallybay Group Annual Sunday School Trip Queen ElizabethII. 90th birthday ofthePatron oftheMothersUnion, Colman’s Clontibrettorefreshments,celebrate the of theMothersUniontreatedcongregationsatSt On Sunday 12thJune, membersoftheBallybay Group Mother’s Union www.clogher.anglican.org Illness Muckno We are grateful to know that Mabel Leathem and On Sunday 12th June, we held our annual Friends Esther Dunne are continuing to receive such a high Service in St Maeldoid’s, where a wonderful crowd level of care in St Mary’s Nursing Home and trust of Friends gathered locally and from all over the that Jim and Robert Graham are making progress in country and many parts of the . The their return to health. The families appreciate the Rector, Revd Neal Phair led the service and Revd regular ministry of the Rector to all who are ill or Stephen McNie, Presbyterian Minister of Ballyalbany, elderly. Co Monaghan preached. Many thanks to Jayne Adair for organizing the service, and to Charlotte Adair for 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth playing the organ and for the choir leading the singing. On Sunday, 12th members of the Ballybay Group of Presentations were made to Beryl Rainey who played the Mothers Union treated the congregation to tea/ the organ for this annual service for nearly 50 years! coffee and biscuits to celebrate the 90th birthday of And also gifts were presented to Charlotte and Jayne. Queen Elizabeth, our Patron, prior to our Children’s Thanks also to all the ladies who prepared a wonderful Day Prize Giving. We had a lovely service led by the feast after the service and the church wardens who children around the story of Noah and the Ark and helped out on the day. We remembered absent friends the Rector added to the fun by getting the children to during the service, for those who couldn’t make the place animals on the ark while blindfolded. We trust service this year and also remembered those who have that the children will enjoy their gifts and appreciate passed away since last year like Irvine Vance from the work that our superintendent Alison Donaldson Dublin. A really wonderful time of fellowship was and her assistants Dorinda Lowey, Sharon Leathem enjoyed by all in attendance. and John Duffy undertake in the instruction of the children throughout the year and making preparations for the service. We trust that they too will enjoy the summer holidays. The Rector took the opportunity to give a small token of appreciation, on behalf of the congregation, to David Johns who retired from the honorary position of treasurer at the Easter Vestry after over 30 years of faithful service. Thank you David for all your work over the years. Mrs Yvonne Donaldson assisted by John Duffy will now try to balance the books.

Congratulations Congratulations to Clontibret Pipe Band who are the Grade 4B British Champions for 2016 winning in Paisley on 21st May and were runners up in the UK Championships at Stormont on 11th June. Chloe and Chantelle Tate and Mark and Philip Leathem are on drums while Isaac Leathem is on pipes. A wonderful achievement for the band but no time for slacking as you go to the World Championships in August.

Best Wishes Our best wishes go to Dillon Duffy as he journeys to The Somme with the Archbishop of Armagh, Richard Beryl Rainey and Jayne Adair with their gifts at the Friends service Clarke and our Bishop. We appreciate that this will be a challenging time for all as they see the stark reality of the immeasurable loss of life that World War II resulted in and the huge debt paid for the freedom that we enjoy today.

Annual BBQ Our Annual BBQ will be held on Saturday 23rd July and we are grateful to Clontibret National School Board of Governors for allowing us the use of the school which is an ideal venue for the event and allows the children to play safely.

Harold and Anne McAlister, Judith Adair with the Rector

21 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 the Sunday School. enthusiasm, timeandeffort thattheyputintoleading the children and the Rector thanked them for all their with year the during work hard their all for flowers of Ms Tara Moffett werepresentedwithlovely bouquets also has a plan for our lives too. Mrs Julie Crawford and how hetrustedinGod’s planforhislifeandhow he Revd NealPhairtalkedaboutthestoryofNoahand read, ledtheprayers andsangfor us.Inhisaddress, congratulations toalltheSunday School children who Sunday 12thJune was Children’s PrizeGiving. Many Children’s PrizeGiving church tower having been repaired. new carpets,cushioncovers etc.,thisalongwiththe former gloryshortlywithitbeingtotallyrepainted, We lookforward toseeingthechurch restoredtoits the church hallwhile thechurch isbeingredecorated. We have beenworshipping over thepastfewweeksin Redecorating continue topray forJoe andthefamily. Pauline’sto followingweek the place. resting final We then broughtby herhusbandJoe over to Worcester blessed herashesattheendofservicewhich were Gerry White, withreadingsandprayers andtheyboth Mass andassistedthePriestincharge oftheparish,Fr Pauline Duffy. The Rectorpreached atthe special Corravacan, Rockcorry, on31stMay, forthelate A memorialServicetookplaceinStMary’s Chapel Memorial Service Ballybay John, Ian, Willie John and Valerie. We continuetorememberinourprayers Mary, Eddie, Sunday School teachers. and toDrLucy PhairandMrsMarthaO’Connor, the on the26th. Thank you totheSunday School children our Sunday School Prize Giving service in St Maeldoids On 19thJune weheldour special Fathers Day andalso Fathers Day 22 Harold McAlister, Judith Adair andPam McAlister CHURCH OF IRELAND 12 noonMorningPrayer 2nd,3rdand4thSundays 12 noonHolyCommunion1stSunday Magheracloone 10.30am MorningPrayer 1stand3rdSundays 10.30am HolyCommunion2ndand4thSundays Carrickmacross Services and Ardragh Magheracloone Carrickmacross Union, continue topray forMrsHarkness. thinking especiallyofMrsSusanMcGregor. Also we We rememberallthoseillintheparishatthistime, Illness be at9am. July 3rd& August 7thHolyCommunionServiceswill Holy CommunionServices available. The Barbequeisvery importantthisyear as indebted toMr. andMrs.Shirleyformakingtheirhome event, andpromisestobebiggerthanever. We are at LoughFea House,awonderful venue for such an will takeplaceonSaturday 6th August. Itwillbeheld The much lookedforward toBarbequeintheparish A dateforyour diary weeks besafe,peacefulandblessed. of theparish.May whatever you doover thenextfew the placeandthereby contributedtotheongoinglife this season,who didsomany voluntary jobsaround Thank you tothoseintheparish,at completionof activity, toescapeforafewdays. time ofyear, dependingontheirparticular seasonal there optforwhatever opportunityoccursatwhatever what itwas. Becauseofthenaturefarmingfolks weeks off;now thebuildingtrade isonlyashadow of for examplethebuildingtrade hadarecognisedfew at onetime,butthatisnolongerthecase. At onetime routine. That usedtoapplyinotherbusinessesaswell with makingachange andgettingaway fromthe July and August inparishesandschools areassociated announcements Holy Days, SpecialOccasionsand5thSundays asper 1.15pm HolyCommunion3rdSunday 9.30am MorningPrayer 1stSunday Ardragh Tel: 0872885019 The RevdCanonCharlesMcCollum Vacant www.clogher.anglican.org a major fund-raising event because the parish must September restore the collapsed boundary wall and undertake Sunday 4th remedial work on a leaking church roof. Tickets are 10:00am Holy Communion Mullaghdun available from Alan and Gordon Sweetnam and from 1:30am Holy Communion Cleenish Eleanor Howell. Please see the local Services Sheet in Church for up to date changes, which may occur from time to time. Church Boundary Wall We are pleased to report that work on the restoration Monthly Healing Service of the collapsed boundary wall is progressing very This service is held in Mullaghdun Parochial Hall on satisfactorily. We appreciate the inconvenience this the second Wednesday of each month. Due to the has caused to business and other road users in the town holiday period, the next service is on Wednesday 14th but because of the proximity to a main thoroughfare September. and the nature of the work involved this is inevitable. We thank all for their patience and understanding in the circumstances. Cleenish & Mullaghdun Mothers’ Union Exam Season The Mothers’ Union members held their annual outing, and celebrated her Majesty the Queens During July and August the young people who have 90th Birthday on Tuesday 31st May at the Sheelin been sitting various examinations of late now await Restaurant . Branch leader Lettie Coulter the results. We remember them in our prayers as they opened the evening as Iris Collum Mothers Union plan for the next stages in their education and careers. member arrived playing the part of her Majesty, Patron May they be guided by wisdom and truth in all their of Mothers Union. Her Majesty was accompanied by endeavours. Florence Willis her Lady in Waiting, and had bunting, flags, and royal favours on the tables. Members gave thanks for summer days as the Branch leader read Cleenish and Mullaghdun from the Mothers’ Union publication “Grace and Flavours”. A toast was given to her Majesty on her Rector: 90th birthday, and as a beautiful meal was served The Revd Canon Geoffrey Bridle Cleenish Rectory, Bellanaleck, members participated in the Queens 90th Birthday Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT92 2BA Quiz. Members expressed their gratitude for the lovely food and time of fellowship. The evening closed with T: 028 66 348259 a presentation of flowers to Iris for being a good sport, E: [email protected] W: www.cleenishparish.weebly.com she did her Majesty proud.

Services July Sunday 10th 11:00am Combined Orange Anniversary Service Cleenish Sunday 17th 11:00am Combined Morning Prayer Mullaghdun Sunday 24th 11:00am Combined R.B.P. Anniversary Service Cleenish Sunday 31st 11:00am Combined Morning Prayer Mullaghdun August MU Branch Leader Lettie Coalter & Iris Sunday 7th Collun who acted as Her Majesty 11:00am Combined Morning Prayer Cleenish Sunday 14th Over 4 million members from around the world wished 11:00am Combined Morning Prayer Mullaghdun the Queen a Very Happy 90th Birthday on Sunday Sunday 21st 12th June, and thanked God for her 64 faithful years 11:00am Combined Morning Prayer Cleenish of support to the Nation and to the Commonwealth. Sunday 28th At the morning service in Cleenish, Pauline Smyth, 11:00am Combined Morning Prayer Mullaghdun on behalf of the local Branch, lead the occasional prayers, and Florence Willis read the third lesson.

23 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 to Peru. Mission Trip Next meeting, Tuesday 20thSeptember that HerMajestyplacesonbothfamilyandfaith. Unions values very much align withtheimportance has Royal Patronage fromtheQueen,andMothers Since 1952 we have been privileged that our Charity “TheNational Anthem”. services conductedby the Rector, beganby singing prayers, andHilaryBensonreadthethirdlesson.Both In Mullaghdun,ElizabethHazlettledtheoccasional £3 perday, or£12.50fortheduration. Contact Maud suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years, at a cost of July toFriday 29thJuly, 10amto3pm. This Clubis in StJohn’s Annex, ,fromMonday 25th Alliance Youth Works areholdinga“HolyBibleClub” Holy BibleClub has given toherpeople. Continue wepray your loving We give thanksforyour servant, ElizabethourQueen, purposes inher, enrichherwithyour heavenly grace; our Nation. And heavenly Father, aswecelebrate her your eternalkingdom. And asyou ustogether gather 90th birthday, receive thanksforallthat ourheartfelt discernment tothosewhovote, thatournationmay you have given herinthese90years, andfor allshe for her reign and for her service anddedication to andforherservice for herreign generosity tothosewhoseekform opinionand generosity this referendum with honesty andopenness. withhonesty this referendum Give God oftruth, give usgrace todebatetheissuesin bless, wepray, Philip Duke ofEdinburgh, Charles in celebrationuniteusalsolove to andservice one another through JesusChristourLord.one anotherthrough Amen we may workforpeaceandthecommongood; Prince of Wales, andalltheRoyal Family. Endue prosper herwithallhappiness;prosper andbringherto prosper and that with all the peoples of Europe and thatwithallthepeoplesofEurope prosper Lord you have calledustoknow you, you have 24 May your weproclaim power andyour peace. kingdom; JesusChristourLord. through Amen happiness; andbringthem toyour everlasting lives demonstrateyour love totheworld, and them withyour HolySpirit; enrichthemwith who teachyour word, forthosewhoby their serve you.serve Make usallworthy ofourcalling. Almighty God,Almighty ofallgoodness, thefountain We give thanksforourfaithandpray forall called ustolove you, you have calledusto May inyour werejoice lightandyour love. your heavenly grace; themwithall prosper for allwhostrive tobringinyour kingdom. for thesake ofJesusChristourLord. Amen referendum campaign A prayer fortheEU CHURCH OF IRELAND Let usPray entrance roadfence,tosegregatefromthegraveyard. A newthornhedgehasalsobeenplantedalongthe excavation work hasbeenundertakenwithinthepark. weather, of spell fine recent the During park. car extra turned theirattentionback totheconstructionof to thechurch porch, Cleenish Vestry membershave After thevery successfulerectionoftheextension Cleenish CarPark the year. who keepthechurch groundsneatandtidy throughout looking. Many thanksare expressedto“The Team” wonderful MullaghdunChurch andgroundswere The sunwas shining,andguestsremarkedhow who weremarriedinMullaghdun, on19thMay. Congratulations toDavid Bowles and Angel Carson Mullaghdun Church &Grounds toddlers, andnewfriendshipswillbeformed. commences newMothers/Carerswilljoinwiththeir on toPlayschool Groupsetc,when thenewseason up forthesummer, anumberofchildren willmove capacity to present, on Tuesday filled mornings.Having now broken often was with attimesover fortymothers/carersandchildren Hall Cleenish year. The Grouphave now completedavery successful Parent and Toddler Group Watterson 07779599107. Cunningham 66348399/07768531955orCaroline riverside walks easilyaccessiblefromthe Centre. To two etc. are fishing There canoeing, boating, pleasure The river isbusyduringthesummerperiodwith football, withtheCourtyard very suitable forBBQ’s. Erne. Facilities areavailable attheCentre,foroutdoor grounds overlooking theboatingmarinasalongLough bookings forthesummerperiod.Itissituatedinprivate The Centre with its many outdoor attractions is busy taking Cleenish Centre Frontal viewofCleenishCentre www.clogher.anglican.org travel by vehicle take the minor road, which continues Lisburn Road, Belfast. Elizabeth Hazlett presented off the major A509, in the centre of Bellanaleck village. a Baptism Cube to Isaac’s parents on behalf of the If you feel that you are called to serve in any way, Mothers’ Union. please contact the Centre by e.mail: enquiries@ cleenishcentre.com or tel 02866349647. Holy Matrimony Mullaghdun Parish Church Lakeland Credit Union Thursday 19th May 2016: David John Bowles and Details of the Lakeland Credit Union Ltd “Whole Angel Ruth Carson, 4 Carrigan Park, Enniskillen. Wellbeing Awareness Event” held in Cleenish Hall on Friday 24th June will be published in next issue. Christian Burial Mullaghdun Parish Graveyard Bellanaleck Community Group Wednesday 15th June 2016: Margaret Nixon (Peggy) The normal monthly meeting took place in Cleenish Elliott, Lisbofin House, . Aged 83 years. Parish Hall on Wednesday 25th May. After the funeral service which was held in Members discussed an update reference the Letterbreen Methodist Church. allotments in the Community Garden, to which the Secretary stated all plots had been allocated for the new season. The apple trees recently set had Clogher Cathedral Group now got protection as their bark was being eaten by hares during the winter season. Curate Assistant: A sub group held a site meeting with the contractor, The Revd Olivia Downey who is building the “Multi Unit Games Area” off 10 Ferndale, Clogher, Co. Tyrone Waterhen Lane. The meeting was very useful, and T: 02885549797 information was received that the ground surface E: [email protected] would need to be left for a period of 6 weeks, during which time levels would be taken to make Rural Dean: The Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong sure the playing area had not subsided at any point. A “Wonderful Wildlife Walk” was very successful Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: on a glorious sunny morning, Saturday 4th June. Mrs Irene Boyd The Group instructed by Malachy Martin, National Miss Isobel Stewart Trust Conservation Ranger, walked the Loughshore Path, and heard a very constructive talk about the native butterflies, moths & birds, and also the Services abundance of wildflowers at that time of year. July Sunday 3rd 10.00am Errigal Portclare MP; 11.30am Clogher MP 10.00am Augher MP; 11.30am Newtownsaville MP Sunday 10th 10.00am Errigal Portclare HC; 11.30am Clogher HC 10.00am Augher MP; 11.30am Newtownsaville MP; 3.00pm Augher EP/LOL Sunday 17th 10.00am Errigal Portclare MP; 11.30am Clogher MP 10.00am Augher HC; 11.30am Newtownsaville HC Sunday 24th 9.00am Clogher HC; 10.00am Errigal Portclare MP; 11.30am Clogher Cathedral MP 10.00am Augher MP; Part of the Group at the Wildflower Walk 11.30am Newtownsaville MP/LOL Group details & updates can be obtained from Sunday 31st Owen Wilson, secretary: email owenjwilson@ 11.00am Augher Group Service btinternet.com. Next meeting Wednesday 28th September. August Sunday 7th Holy Baptism 10.00am Errigal Portclare MP; 11.30am Clogher MP 10.00am Augher MP; 11.30am Newtownsaville MP Mullaghdun Parish Church Sunday 14th Sunday 22nd May 2016: Isaac Robert John Jamison, 10.00am Errigal Portclare HC; 11.30am Clogher HC son of Philip Ivan and Kelly Louise, 69 Upper

25 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 10.00am Augher MP;11.30amNewtownsaville MP 11.30am ClogherMP, 9.00am ClogherHC;10.00amErrigalPortclare MP; Sunday 28th 10.00am Augher HC;11.30amNewtownsaville HC 10.00am ErrigalPortclare MP;11.30amClogherMP Sunday 21st 10.00am Augher MP;11.30amNewtownsaville MP These willbeavailable fromSeptember. to sellChristmasCardswith theChurch onthecover. As partofourBi-Centenary celebrations itis planned on the consecration towhich anyone isinvited. Reflection of service short Thursday 29thSeptemberat11.00amtheactualday of a be also will There parishioners. the other Churches inthe group, to friends and former A specialinvitation isextendedtotheparishionersfrom September at3.00pm. The preacher willbetheBishop. special thanksgiving servicewillbeheldonSunday 11th since itsconsecration on29thSeptember2016. A St. Mark’s thisyear willcelebrate two hundredyears Bi-centenary launched tohelppay forthework. been has appeal special A field. Church the in erected for carparking. A newboundaryfencehasnow been the carparkisnow clearedandanextra areaprovided Mr StephenBell. The shrubberyandundergrowth at of work attheChurch groundsundertheleadershipof Many thankstothegroupofmenwho given many hours Church Grounds Newtownsaville Armstrong ontheirrecentengagement. We congratulate Ashley McFarland and Tracey Engagement Brunt, Fivemiletown. Brunt andfamilyonthedeathof Andy’s father Robert We extendsincerecondolencesto Andy andJoanne Sympathy Clive totheirfamiliesandthewiderfamily circle. his wifeMadge,daughterRuth,Sons Alan, Ivan, Mark& the Rectory. Ourprayers andsympathy areextendedto service totheodd jobs and projectsat the Church and at people’s glebewarden. Hegave many hoursofvoluntary involved intheChurch, having served formany years as the villagein1968onhismarriagetoMadge.Hewas creamery andhisexpertdiggerwork sincemoving to in thecommunityandwiderareafromhiswork inthe despite hisyears ofillhealth. Willie was wellknown There was widespreadshock at Willie’s suddendeath, Augher. 27th May 2016:William Ivan Montgomery, MainStreet, Funeral Augher 26 CHURCH OF IRELAND the Annual Parish Outingthismonthto Tayto Park. members ofthecongregationeagerlylookforward to the organistwas MsLornaStewart. The children and The collectionwas received by Jack andCorey Jasmin andLauren. Avril, Lornaand Tracey aswellthehelpers,Hollie, prizes, hepaidtributetotheSunday School teachers, football withbeingpartofGod’s team.Inpresentingthe Euro Championship, he involved them in comparing participation inworship, and,usingthethemeof Dean Thompson complimented the children on their songs ‘Peter andJohn’ and‘The Sunday School Rock’’. all thechildren enthusiastically joinedintheaction Senior Girls’Choirinsinging‘As thedeerpants.’ Finally, Prayers were read by Daisy Smyth who also joinedthe Sunday School recitingthepoem‘Whatisamiracle?’ Georgia Crawford andRachel Funston,withtheJunior On thethemeofmiracles, Biblepassageswerereadby congregation. welcomed by theParish Reader, Alan Lavelle andthe conducted by Dean Thompson who was warmly Children’s ServiceinStMark’s Newtownsaville, The young peopleoftheParish heldtheirspecial Children’s Day atNewtownsaville concert. Church grounds.Please invite friendsalong tothe with proceedstowards thework carriedoutonthe There will be a voluntary subscription on the evening by JimMcIlwrath. Grace, Alison Orr, Rebecca Lavelle &Bagpipeselection Artists includeFintona Male Voice Choir, Rachel & The concertwillbeheldat8.00pmintheChurch. The as partofourBi-centenarycelebrations. An Evening ofPraise willbeheldonFriday 14thOctober Celebrating 200years The Diocesan Architect hascarriedoutaninspection of The Select Vestry have decidedtorepairthe Rectory. Select VestryThe Clogher memory ofthelateDavid Rea. donated agenerousgiftof£940totheChurch in Special thankstotheReafamilyCullumbrone,who Special Thanks to allthechildren. Donaldson andJames Millar, andprizeswerepresented Ruby Millar. The collection was taken up by Bobby Kate Millar, Ellie Donaldson,Bobby by Donaldson,James Millarand readings by Bible followed film short Caroline GervisandCharleneJohnston organiseda was DrChristineGervis.Sunday School Teachers Canon Johnston conductedtheserviceandorganist Errigal Portclare Parish Church onSunday 12thJune. The Annual Children’s Day servicewas heldinSt.Marys Annual Children’s Day Service Errigal Portclare www.clogher.anglican.org the Rectory and made a number of recommendations. Errigal Portclare These include an extension to provide a new kitchen, Friday 21st October 8.00pm Utility room, central heating system and family room, Revd Canon Brian Harper, Magheracross along with interior re-decoration. Sunday 23rd October 3.00pm Family Service Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong, Clabby & Tempo Funeral 11th June 2016: Minnie McDowell Cathedral Close Please pray for the Parishes at this time of vacancy, Clogher. Our prayers and sympathy are extended to for those who have pastoral oversight and those who her brother Eddie and her family circle. run the organisations, and for the work to be carried out on the Rectory. Despite the vacancy God’s work Mothers’ Union must be continued. In Nehemiah chapter 4 v 9 we Last month was a very active time for the members of read “But we prayed to our God and posted a guard Clogher Cathedral Group of Parishes who attended and night”. The context may be the rebuilding of the the Area Service in Fivemiletown, the Spring Council walls of Jerusalem, but God’s work must continue, to Meeting in Enniskillen, the Annual Outing and the built in the group of parishes. So we can pray for it to usual monthly meeting! be blessed and protected by God. We should pray for guidance in the future for a new Rector. Visiting Speaker The visiting speaker at the May meeting was Mrs Valerie McMorris, a Parish Reader from Magheracross Clones, Killeevan, Parish Church, who discussed the Mothers’ Union Prayer Chain and its organisation throughout the Currin and Newbliss Diocese, offering confidential support and comfort to Rector: families in difficulty. The Archdeacon, The Ven. Helene T. Steed Flower Festival The Rectory, Scotshouse, A most enjoyable day was spent on our Annual Outing Clones, Co. Monaghan. at the Flower Festival in First Castlederg Presbyterian T: 047 56962 Church, followed by a visit to Enniskillen and an E: [email protected] evening meal in The Loft, Aughnacloy Golf Club. The Branch was also well represented at the Area meeting when the Banner was carried by Mrs Sharon Fannin and the Overseas money presented by Mrs Services Bertha Bailey. July Sunday 3rd: The Sixth Sunday after Trinity Armchair Auction 10.00am Clones Holy Communion After our June meeting in Pinocho’s, Fivemiletown for 11.30am Newbliss Morning Prayer an Armchair Auction and talk by Diocesan President, Sunday 10th: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity Mrs Irene Boyd, the members will have a summer 10.00am Currin (Scotshouse) Morning Prayer break before our next meeting in September to be 11.30am Killeevan Morning Prayer addressed by Barbara Clarke who will speak on Sunday 17th: The Eight Sunday after Trinity Mothers’ Union Young Families. 10.00am Clones Holy Baptism 11.30am Newbliss Holy Communion Sunday 24th: The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Group Harvest Services 10.00am Currin (Scotshouse) Holy Communion Clogher 11.30am Killeevan Holy Communion Friday 30th September 8.00pm Sunday 31st: The Tenth Sunday after Trinity Canon Mark Lidwill, Cavan 11.00am Killeevan Group Service Sunday 2nd October 11.30am Family Service August Augher Sunday 7th: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Friday 7th October 8.00pm 10.00am Clones Morning Prayer Revd Canon Dr. Ian Ellis, Rossorry 11.30am Newbliss Morning Prayer Sunday 9th October 10.00am Family Service Sunday 14th: The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am Currin (Scotshouse) Holy Communion Newtownsaville 11.30am Killeevan Holy Communion Friday 14th October 8.00pm Sunday 21st: The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Celebrating Two Hundred years – Praise Evening 10.00am Clones Morning Prayer Sunday 16th October 11.10am Family Service 11.30am Newbliss Morning Prayer

27 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Bishopscourt, was a great success. Bishopscourt, was agreatsuccess. of CountyMonaghanProtestant OrphanSociety, heldat The Annual Tea/Coffee MorningandSoupLunch inaid Thank you! a familymemberandrelative, orafriend. Our sympathiesarewiththosewho grieve thepassingof Bereavement times, pleasecontactMrsMay Leech on047-51085. music. All singersarewelcometoparticipate,forrehearsal August, apop-upchoir will come together and prepare the In preparation for the United Service on the last Sunday in United Choir All warmly welcome! club willsingandtellusabouthow theywalk withGod. choir. The children who attendedthissummer’s holiday churches willparticipateandwehopetohave aunited school, work andfamily. Membersfromthedifferent again, toinvite Jesus tobepartofourwhole lifeathome, Jesus visitingMaryandMartha.Itisanopportunityforus, Hands, Heart’andwewillexploreLuke10:38-42¬¬- Clones at11.00am. The themefortheserviceis‘Home, and MethodistcongregationsintheProtestantHall a UnitedGroupServicetogetherwiththePresbyterian On thelastSunday in August (28th)you are allinvited to Back toSchool Service the Presbyterian Church inClones. to help run theclub. The club isrun in cooperation with form, pleasecontacttherector. Likewise,ifyou arewilling consent a and evening. information first more the For on form. Forms canbeobtainedfromtherectororat6.45pm all children have tocompletearegistration andconsent at 11.00am,againintheProtestantHall.Pleasenotethat United Back toSchool ServiceonSunday 28th August to 8.30pm. The Clubparticipantswilltakepartinthe 25th, Tuesday 26th,and Wednesday 27thJuly at7.00pm will beheldintheProtestantHall,ClonesonMonday This year’s holiday clubforprimaryschool children 25th-27th July, ProtestantHall,Clones Summer Holiday Club Methodists intheProtestantHall,Clones. Service togetherwiththePresbyterians and 11.00am ClonesBack toSchool ServiceGroup Sunday 28th: The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 28 and ofyour greatmercy keepusinthesame; Graft inourheartsthelove ofyour name, (Collect ii:Seventh Sunday after Trinity) the authorandgiver ofallgoodthings: through Jesus ChristourLord. Amen. nourish us with all goodness, nourish uswithallgoodness, Lord of all power and might, Lord ofallpower andmight, increase in us true religion, increase inustruereligion, CHURCH OF IRELAND wider world. happened intheyear 1847, locallyaswellinthe of thefamineandwewerealsoremindedaboutwhat talk enlightenedusaboutlocalhistoryduringthetime Hand, the Famine and the Kindness ofStrangers . The Bunbury who spokeeloquently aboutCassandra This year wehadthepleasurelisteningtoMr Turtle donations. Itisgreatlyappreciated. you very much toallvisitorsforyour supportand Thank achievement. wonderful A €2,000! raised far plant stalltogetherwithdonationsontheday hasso welcomed ustoBishopscourt. The cakestall,the As inpreviousyears, MrsMiriamMoorewarmly More then€2,000raised forCoMonaghan We wereallmetwithawarm smileand Turtle Bunburyandacaptive audience delicious treatsatthecoffee-morning Protestant OrphanSociety www.clogher.anglican.org teachers and others to look back on school life and Colaghty to future educational needs within the community. In congratulating them we extend as a parish, our Rector: continued support and prayers as they seek to The Revd Alan Irwin take education forward within the village and its The Rectory, Main Street, Lack, Co. Fermanagh. surrounding hinterland. BT93 0DN

T: 028 686 31689 Police Male Voice Choir and Friends E: [email protected] This was an enjoyable evening as those present were entertained to a programme of music and song, from different genres by an experienced choir and musicians Services who knew how to thrill the audience with their gifts. Thanks to everyone who were able to come along on July the night, and those who supported the evening with Sunday 3rd Holy Communion 10.30am donations or the purchase of tickets. Monies are to Sunday 10th Morning Prayer 10.30am be divided between the maintenance fund and local Sunday 17th Morning Prayer 10.30am cancer charity. Thanks to those who worked behind the Sunday 24th Morning Prayer 10.30am scenes in the lead up and the delivery of the concert. Sunday 31st Morning Prayer 10.30am

August Sunday School Prize Giving Sunday 7th Holy Communion 10.30am Sunday 14th Morning Prayer 10.30am Sunday 21st Morning Prayer 10.30am Sunday 28th Morning Prayer 10.30am

Note services during July and August are at the earlier time of 10.30am.

Christian Burial 17th May 2016: Ellen Johnston, County Care Home, Enniskillen, late of Gushedy Beg, .

Parish Auction Thanks are extended to everyone who supported the The Sunday School Prize Giving Service was themed parish auction, in the preparation, and throughout the around serving and service, incorporating the Queen’s day. To everyone who provided items for the auction, 90th birthday. The children preformed a specially sticks, turf, cakes, pastries and preserves, burger stall, written script for the occasion based on “Who serves teas, financial gifts, and pledges and to our auctioneer best?” and led in the singing, reading and prayers. for his services. This is a worthwhile annual event As a part of the service the book ‘The Servant Queen providing monetary assistance towards future parish and the King she serves’, was handed out to families projects. present marking the occasion with the Sunday school leaders and volunteers serving light refreshments, Young@Heart which included little ‘Cup Cakes’ with a Royal feel. Our sincere thanks is extended to the Sunday School As the Young@Heart activities, ended for the summer superintendent, teachers, volunteers, and those who months, members went on a ‘Tour of Northern Ireland’ or set up and clear the hall before and after Sunday school at least the costal routes. Public transport was tested to the for their devotion and the encouragement they give to limit for accessibility and punctuality both bus and rail. our children and young people. The members travelled from Omagh via Londonderry, via train to Coleraine and then to Belfast and back to Omagh for a ‘wash up’ meal in the Silverbirch Hotel. A wonderful Parish Barbecue day was enjoyed by all present. This has been planned for 23rd July, and tickets can be obtained from select vestry members. If you can help Lack Primary School in the preparation or in the provision of items for the barbecue or assist in the serving and clearing up on The tea party organised by the PTFA marking the the night, please add your name to the list at the back 40th anniversary of the present school building, of church. gave an opportunity to past and present pupils,

29 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Castle Archdale 11.45am Castle Archdale Derryvullen North10.30am Sunday 14thFamily Service Derryvullen North11.30am 10.15am Castle Archdale Sunday 7thHolyCommunion August Derryvullen North11.30am 10.15am Castle Archdale Morning Pr Sundays 17th/24th/31st Preacher: RevdCanon W Johnston (Drumharvey 159, 1270and WLOL 222) Derryvullen North3.30pm Annual Orange Service 11.45am Castle Archdale Derryvullen North10.30am Sunday 10thFamily Service Derryvullen North11.30am 10.15am Castle Archdale Sunday 3rdHolyCommunion July Services Castle Archdale and Derryvullen North activities Please check weekly notices for dates and times of other club pleaselettheleadersorrectorknow. the Lord’.Ifyou canofferhelporassistanceforthebible 8.30pm; Thursday 7–9pm;theme‘Gointhestrengthof 1st – Thursday 4th August; Monday – Wednesday 7– Don’t forgettheHoliday BibleClubwillrunfromMonday Holiday BibleClub carrying outthework duringthemonthofJune. thank thecontractor HaroldGraham andhisteamfor with safetymeasuresinrelatingtoaccess. We want to for your cooperation duringtherepairwork, especially for worship. The Select Vestry would liketothankyou and wewillhave theuseofchurch buildingagain remedial repairswillhave beenornearingcompletion, At thetimeofwriting,itisenvisaged thatthenecessary Church Repairs E: Assistants. Eileen CutlerandMissIsobelStewart, DiocesanPastoral charge, andisproviding pastoral cover togetherwithMrs Vacant. Duringthevacancy Archdeacon CecilPringleisin 30 [email protected] ‘This istheday thattheLordhasmade.Let us rejoiceandbegladinit’-Ps118v24 ‘Getting people from where they are to ‘Getting peoplefromwhere theyareto where Godwants themtobe’ CHURCH OF IRELAND ayer King sheserves”. a copy ofthebooklet“The Servant Queenand The Majesty theQueenwas cutandeach memberreceived Tea inthegarden;acelebratory birthday cakeforHer beautiful sunny afternoonmembersenjoyed Afternoon Members Tea Party attheSeaHouseon 2ndJune. Ona Two Mothers’UnionmembersattendedtheIndoor thanks toMrsSylvia Woods. A welcome cup oftea was served after the service, Capper. Mrs Violet Duncan was enrolledattheservice. Castle Archdale. The preacher was RevLorraine Women’s GrouptookplaceinStPatrick’s Church, the ClosingServiceforbranch, along withthe Drumrush Lodge,Kesh andonthefollowing evening On the21stMay ourmembersenjoyed amealin presented theoverseas offeringforthebranch. carried theBranch BannerandMrs Margaret Beacom Magheraculmoney on13thMay. MrsPearl Carleton Several ofourmembersattendedthe Area Servicein Mothers’ Union in July andtheChurch ofIrelandin August. 8.30pm. The MethodistChurch willtaketheservices Lounge, Castle Archdale duringJuly and August at Epilogue ServiceswillbeheldintheCaravaner’s Derryvullen North11.30am 10.15am Castle Archdale Sunday 4thHolyCommunion September Derryvullen North11.30am 10.15am Castle Archdale Sundays 21st/28thMorningPrayer West Nile.DuringtheserviceinDerryvullen North, Ireland Project,“The MeetingPlace” based onMadi Derryvullen Northgave apresentation ontheCMS Derryvullen North School Prizedistribution. On Sunday 12thJune bothparishesheldtheirSunday Sunday School about theirexperienceswhen theyreturn. wish themsafetravelling andlookforward tohearing on 19thMay andalsothosewho gave donations. We summer. We thankallwho supportedthe Table Quiz from DerryvullenNortharetravelling totheUSAthis Two ofourboys, Craig HumesandNathanGraham Ulster Project June. take placeinDrumrushLodge,Kesh onFriday 17th involvement inMarieCurie.Our Annual dinnerwill At ourlastmeetingMrsMarionFaris gave atalkonher Tuesday Club www.clogher.anglican.org Mrs Eileen Cutler dedicated a shield given by the Walker Baptism family in loving memory of Tilly, who had shown so much Sunday 15th May 2016 bravery in her illness. The shield is presented to the boy Derryvullen North Lila daughter of Graeme & Elaine or girl who has shown a caring attitude to their peers and Castle Archdale Ellie daughter of Jonathan & Kylie teachers during the year. The first recipients of the shield were Amos Johnston and Emma Sproule. Refreshments were served after the service and a special Prayers Birthday Cake in honour of the 90th official birthday of A number of parishioners have been in hospital and Her Majesty the Queen was cut by Mrs Margaret Gormley some still remain. Please continue to pray for all who and Mrs Winnie Gray who are the longest serving Mothers’ are ill in hospital, nursing homes or at home. Please Union members in the branch. The Queen is the Patron of remember those who have been bereaved. the Mothers’ Union. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”. Ps 46 Castle Archdale Castle Archdale children also took part in their service and Diary Dates gave a presentation called “Lambchop” featuring the 23rd 8th – 12th August Psalm. Mrs Kathleen Jeavons cut the cake and refreshments Holiday Bible Club - Derryvullen North were served before the service. Parish Hall - 6.30pm – 8.00pm Jonathan Graham will lead the activities. Congratulations and Thanks Sunday 11th September Congratulations and thanks to all teachers and pupils in Commissioning Service - St Macartin’s Cathedral, both Sunday Schools. Thank you to all who helped with Enniskillen at 7.00pm For Sunday School teachers the refreshments in both parishes. and all those involved in Children’s Ministry. Farewell On 26th June, Revd Eleanor Hayden, our Methodist Derryvullen South colleague will preach at her final service; this will be followed by a meal in the Methodist Hall. Dr Margaret Knox and Garvary has been invited to attend and will represent Derryvullen North & Castle Archdale parishes. Representatives from Rector: The Revd Chancellor John Stewart The Rectory, 2 Ballylucas Road, Faith and Friendship will also be attending. We wish Revd Tullyharney, Tamlaght, Enniskillen, Co. Eleanor every blessing as she moves to the Omagh circuit. Fermanagh. BT74 4PR

T: 028 66 387236 Congratulations E: derryvullen.garvary@clogher. anglican.org Congratulations on two accounts to Mr John Irvine who www.garvaryderryvullen.weebly.com was 80yrs old on 27th June and has been awarded an MBE for his voluntary services to Cancer charities in the community. Services Update from Mrs Lindsay Farrell July Sunday 3rd I have just finished the first year at the Church of Ireland 10.30am Garvary Morning Prayer; Theological Institute and am looking forward to a long 12.00noon Derryvullen South Morning Prayer summer break. It has been a tough few months on the Sunday 10th family but we are all back together again now and are 10.30am Derryvullen South Morning Prayer; ready to enjoy the holidays before everything begins 12.00noon Garvary Morning Prayer again in September. I have learned a lot this year and Sunday 17th have enjoyed the time at college. The term finished with 10.30am Garvary Morning Prayer; a three-week full time placement which I spent in Lisburn 12.00noon Derryvullen South Cathedral with Dean Sam Wright. I will be starting another Holy Communion placement in the autumn in the Ballyshannon, Ballintra Sunday 24th and Rossnowlagh group of parishes with Rev Brian Russell. 10.30am Derryvullen South Morning Prayer; I have also been asked to provide cover for some services 12.00noon Garvary Morning Prayer in the Diocese over the summer period and look forward Sunday 31st to putting more of what I have learned into practice. Thank 10.30am Derryvullen South Morning Prayer; you for your prayers and support over the past year. Please 12.00noon Garvary Morning Prayer continue to keep the family in your prayers as we head into Year 2 in September. God Bless, Lindsay.

31 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 meeting theQueenMother someyears ago. proudly displayed inherroomaphotograph ofherself Angel was a greatfollower of the Royal familyand history going back to 1740 which she had compiled. detailed piece of work onthe Carson andReid family facility microfish the at Enniskillenlibrary. through She showed the rector avery parish Garvary into research her of benefits the with rector the providing hall andchurch roof.Shewas very keenonhistory, catering andfundraising especiallyforthenewparish in Church Army. Shewas actively involved inparish interest intheSouth American MissionarySocietyand Union sinceherenrolmentin1960.Shehadaparticular church. She was a faithful member of the Mothers’ became anequallydedicatedmemberofthisparish Methodist Church and when she marriedBob she Angel had been a dedicated member of Corryglass as parishtreasurerandFreewill OfferingRecorder. parish. Following the Bob’s deathin1991, Angel succeededhim of finances the in involved become also October 1971anditwas inevitablethat Angel would Bob hadbeenappointedtreasurerofGarvary in which Angel ran very successfully. Herlatehusband Ess BridgeHousewhere therewas alittlegroceryshop Methodist Church on22ndJune 1957. They lived at She metandmarriedBobRobinsoninCorryglass where shewas secretarytotheManagingDirector. Hanna Solicitorsandthen Taylor Woods NylonFactory studied secretarial duties. Her first job was with Falls and she wenttoEnniskillen Technical Collegewhere she Letterbreen. After attendingCorryglassNationalSchool youngest toDavid andMargaretCarson,Corryglass, Angel was bornon20thOctober1929,thesecond wider familycircle. Doreen, hermany nephewsandniecesalongwiththe our sinceresympathy tohersistersEadie,Ireneand congregation andthelifeofparishweextend Holy Trinity, Garvary. Sheisgreatlymissedfromour late Angel Robinsontookplaceintheparishchurch of On Tuesday 7thJune 2016theFuneral Serviceforthe Christian Burial 12.00noon DerryvullenSouthHolyCommunion 10.30am Garvary HolyCommunion; Sunday 4th September 12.00noon Garvary MorningPrayer 10.30am DerryvullenSouthMorningPrayer; Sunday 28th 12.00noon DerryvullenSouthHolyCommunion 10.30am Garvary MorningPrayer; Sunday 21st 12.00noon Garvary MorningPrayer 10.30am DerryvullenSouthMorningPrayer; Sunday 14th 12.00noon DerryvullenSouthHolyCommunion 10.30am Garvary HolyCommunion; Sunday 7th August 32 CHURCH OF IRELAND Confirmation in theservice. of theserviceeach weekto Angel, assistedtherector God tothee.” MrJohn Irvinewho broughtarecording in Jesus”, “The Lord’s my Shepherd”and“Nearermy singing ofthethreehymns, “Whatafriendwehave Funeral Servicethebandledcongregationin which herlatehusbandplayed thecornet.During had a close affinity to the Hall and Ballyreagh Band in Living atEssBridgebeside theBallyreaghHall, Angel Home. and sheenteredMillverne andthenMillcroftNursing to shops.Sadly, more recently, herhealthdeclined where shewould have morecompany andbecloser memories ofhertimewithBobandintothetown out ofthehomeatEssBridgewhere shehadsomany A few years ago she took the difficult decision to move in thebomb. andKenneth Robinson, afterhearingthatStella’sStella parentshaddied of the house at arrive to first the bomb in1987. After helpingothersthatday shewas Angel was attheCenotaph ontheday oftheEnniskillen whatever way wecan. become moreinvolved intheparish andhelpthemin Let uscontinuetoencourage ouryoung peopleto service cameoutofthechurch toalovely sunny day. to support these young people, and at the end of the godparents, grandparents andparishionerswerethere began attheirbaptism. A fullcongregationofparents, order inprimitive antiquityof Christian Initiationwhich candidates’s First Communion, beingthetraditional on ofHands,theBishopproceededtopresideat Graham and Nathan Nixon. Following the Laying Benson, NathanGuy, ChristopherElliott,Megan candidates fromDerryvullenSouthparishwere,David five The McConnell. Leah and Mason FredDowney, The threecandidatesfromGarvary parishwere, Amy people in the parish church of Holy Trinity, Garvary. young our of eight Confirmed he as McDowell, John returned todutyaccompany theBishop, RtRevd On Sunday 29thMay, following surgery, therector www.clogher.anglican.org The rector was grateful to the Revd Canon Dr Billy Orange Parades Johnston for taking the preparation classes during his The annual parades to church will take place on Sunday absence. 3rd July in Garvary at 10.30am and Derryvullen South at 12noon when we will welcome the Orange Brethren Christian Aid to our services of Morning Prayer. The total amount collected around the community in Derryvullen South was £770 and in Garvary was £1219. People of all denominations look out each Devenish and Boho year for the collectors coming to their door. Our thanks to Kathleen Kettyles and Hilda Lucy for again Diocesan Curate: The Revd Sampson Ajuka co-ordinating the collection in each parish. Some of The Rectory, 10 Castletown Road, our regular collectors were unable to assist this year. Monea, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. It is a very time consuming and demanding service BT74 8GG which we provide on behalf of Christian Aid and they T: 028 66 341672 very much appreciated what we do. If you haven’t E: [email protected] been involved before we would ask you to consider if you might be able to help in 2017. Services Prize-giving and the Queen’s July 90th Celebrations Sunday 3rd On Sunday 12th June we had a double celebration. 10.00am Eucharistic Service Boho The young people participated in our services and 11.30am Eucharistic Service Devenish were presented with their prizes, and we also had a 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish special morning tea in honour of her Majesty’s 90th Sunday 10th birthday. The Queen is Patron of the Mothers’ Union 10.00am Morning Prayer Boho and we were encouraged to mark her 90th birthday. 11.30am Morning Prayer Devenish After drawing attention to the mention of Kings 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish and Queens in the Bible the rector in his sermon Sunday 17th highlighted Queen Elizabeth the Second’s service to 10.00am Morning Prayer Boho the country as the longest reigning monarch and the 11.30am Eucharistic Service Devenish example to us of one who had put her Christian faith 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish into practice and honoured the Oath she swore at her Sunday 24th coronation in 1953. In Derryvullen South the young 10.00am Morning Prayer Boho people did a power point presentation on the life of 11.30am Morning Prayer Devenish the Queen. In Garvary due to the later time it was 7.30pm Evening Prayer Devenish decided to have the celebration tea in church before Sunday 31st the service began. 10.00am Morning Prayer Boho In both Derryvullen and Garvary, parishioners 11.30am Morning Prayer Devenish enjoyed a lovely spread of delightful cream scones 7.30pm Evening Prayer Devenish and appropriately designed short bread daintily decorated, finishing off with a slice of iced cake. Our appreciation to everyone who took part in the Burials service and to all who prepared the special tea, 22nd May 2016: Linda Mary Adams (nee Lucy) at the took photographs and, in the case of Derryvullen, Tilery Nursing Home, Late of Road, Kesh. decorated the hall. There was no doubting the The funeral service was held in Devenish Parish Church occasion! Due to the large volume of photos some and burial was in adjoining graveyard. have been included in the MU diocesan notes at the 2nd June 2016: Albert Henry Edward Lucy of Old front of the magazine and others have been put on Rossorry Road Enniskillen and formerly of Cullen, the parish website. The Sunday Schools are now on Monea. The funeral service was held in Devenish holiday until Sunday 11th September. Parish Church and burial was in adjoining graveyard. We extend our deepest sympathy to Linda and Albert’s sister Ethel, their nephew and nieces and the wider Congratulations family circle, particularly on the death of a brother and Well done to Mr John Irvine, Garvary, who was sister, within such a short space of time. mentioned in the Queen’s birthday honours list. He was awarded the MBE for his voluntary service to cancer charities and to the community. We are Orange Anniversary Service delighted that one of our own parishioners has been Sunday 10th July: 11.30am in Devenish Parish Church. honoured in this way. We welcome the officers and members of

33 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Band toMorningPrayer. District LOLNo11andmembersofMagheraboy Flute Donacavey 11.30amMPBarr3.30pm EP/LOL Sunday 17th Barr 10.00amMPDonacavey 11.30amMP/LOL Sunday 10th Barr 10.00amHCDonacavey 11.30amHC Sunday 3rd July Services Donacavey andBarr as aDeputyLieutenantforFermanagh. Congratulations toDrJohn Graham onhisappointment Balfour onthebirthofason,Johnston George. Congratulations andbestwishesto Wayne andKathryn Congratulations duringthe Troubles. personnel thatwerekilledasaresultofterrorismin be unveiled inmemory ofallRUCGCandUDRCGC Bishop of Clogher. During the service two plaques will Church. Preacher: The RtRevdJohn McDowell, Sunday 4thSeptemberat3.00pminDevenish Parish Unveiling ofPlaques Memorial Servce and for theirwork throughouttheyear. September. Many thankstotheSunday school teachers closed forthesummerandwillresumeagainon11th Haskins liftedthecollection.Sunday School isnow Haskins andEmmaLittle. Adrian ElliottandPeter Kernoghan, Rachel Cathcart,GemmaElliott,Kathryn read by Peter Haskinsandtheprayers weresaidby Abi Graeme McClure and James McKee, thePsalmwas took theformofafamilyService. The readerswere The Sunday School Servicewas held on 12th June. This Sunday School due course. and willleteveryone know thetotalamountraised in the ReadeHallProjectand25/35Nigerianappeal achievement. Ken wishestothankallhissponsorsfor year. Many congratulations Ken onawonderful Ken McKeown hascompletedthe10kforanother Enniskillen 10k E: [email protected] with Mr Will Stevenson, DiocesanPastoral Assistant. Dean, isincharge, andisproviding pastoral cover together During thevacancy theRevdCanonMark Watson, Rural Vacant 34 CHURCH OF IRELAND Combined service10.30amDonaghMorningPrayer 31st: Theafter TrinitySunday TenthSunday Combined service10.30amDonaghMorningPrayer Sunday 24th: The NinthSunday after Trinity Prayer withtheRiteofHolyBaptism Combined Service10.30amMorning Sunday 17th:The EighthSunday after Trinity 10.30amMPErrigal Truagh 12.00noonHC Sunday 10th: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity Donagh 10.30amHC Tyholland 12.00noonHC Sunday 3rd: The SixthSunday after Trinity July Services with Errigal Truaghwith and TyhollandDonagh Barr 10.00amMPDonacavey 11.30amMP Sunday 28th Barr 10.00amMPDonacavey 11.30amMP Sunday 21st Barr 10.00amHCDonacavey 11.30amHC Sunday 14th Barr 10.00amMPDonacavey 11.30amMP/Bpt Sunday 7th August Barr 10.00amMPDonacavey 11.30amMP Sunday 31st Barr 10.00amMPDonacavey 11.30amMP Sunday 24th and alonghappy lifetogether. Parish Church. We wish themGod’s Richest Blessing of theirmarriageonthe21st May 2016in Tyholland To Fiona Wilson andGraham Carltonontheoccasion Congratulations Combined ServiceDonagh10.30amMorningPrayer Sunday 28th: The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Combined ServiceDonagh10.30amMorningPrayer after Trinity21st: TheSundaySunday Thirteenth Donagh 10.30amMPErrigal Truagh 12.00noonHC 14th: Theafter TrinitySunday TwelfthSunday Donagh 10.30amHC Tyholland 12.00noonHC Sunday 7th: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity August E: [email protected] T: T: Co. Fermanagh. BT941RN Irvinestown, En-Rimmon, 4 Ardlougher Road, The RevdBetty Thompson Non-stipendiary Minister: 00447719586659 00442868628258 www.clogher.anglican.org Mother’s Union Services The closing service for the year was held in July Tyholland Parish Church on Wednesday 18th May. It Sunday 3rd was a lovely service and thanks to Elizabeth Garland 9.00am HC; 10.30am Family Service/Baptism for organising the supper after the service. We look Sunday 10th forward to our outing later in the year. 10.30am Morning Prayer Sunday 17th Community Garden - Glaslough 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 24th Congratulations to the committee and volunteers 10.30am Morning Prayer involved in creating the Community Garden in Sunday 31st Glaslough and best wishes for their entry in the “Tidy 10.30am Morning Prayer Towns” competition. The garden is a lovely restful place, well designed, and I am sure those who visit August the garden will take the opportunity to spend time Sunday 7th and relax in a very pleasant space. A large crowd 9.00am Holy Communion; 10.30am Morning Prayer attended the official opening of the garden which Sunday 14th was held on Sunday 5th June. Thanks to Diane and 10.30am Morning Prayer Ron for organising the hospitality. Sunday 21st 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday School Prize Day Sunday 28th Our Sunday School Prize Day took place on the 10.30am Morning Prayer 19th June, a special day in the life of our Sunday School. The young people together with the teachers Please note that the service times for the summer and leaders put a lot of thought and effort into the months will be at the earlier time of 10.30am instead planning and preparation of this service. of 11.30am.

Parish BBQ Appointment of New Rector The annual Parish Barbecue took place on Friday We are delighted that Revd Andrew Quill has been 24th June at 7.00pm. A great evening of fun, food appointed as the new rector of Holy Trinity Church and fellowship was had by all. Dromore. Andrew is currently rector of in the Diocese of Kilmore. The Service of Institution will take place on Friday 9th September at 7.30pm. Sympathy We pray for Andrew, his wife Joanne and their children, Our prayers and deepest sympathy to Stephen Christine, Hannah and David as they prepare for their Roberts and the wider family circle on the death of ministry with us. his Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Quinn family circle on the death of George Quinn who was laid to rest in Tyholland Parish Graveyard on 26th May 2016. Sympathy We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family Dromore and friends of the late Victor Bond at this sad time.

Vacant. Parish Events During the vacancy the Revd Canon Mark Watson, Rural Dean, is in charge, and is providing pastoral cover. Annual Barbecue E: [email protected] A very successful Parish Barbecue was held on Friday 10th June and sincere thanks are expressed to Canon Mark Watson who welcomed all present, Select Vestry members who sold tickets and the team of Parishioners who helped to prepare for and assisted at the event.

Children’s Day A large congregation was present at Children’s Day ‘Christ in you the hope of glory’ on Sunday 12th June when the preacher, Canon Harry Colossians 1 v 27 Trimble, gave an interesting talk about the relevance of a range of colours to the gospel story and the children performed a drama relating to the story of Noah, and

35 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Service; Dernasesk7.00pm 11.30am; Drumkeeran 3.30pmParade Muckross 10.00am;Drumkeeran Sunday 10th Templecarne 10.00am;Drumkeeran 11.30am Sunday 3rd July Services and Muckross Drumkeeran, Templecarne Community andHopeLifePrimarySchool. as theymakepreparations fortheirvisittotheBurunga team. We continuetopray foralloftheteammembers carried outby theorganisationandplansfor Richard Spratt, gave apresentationoutliningthework 19th June. The ChiefExecutive ofFields ofLife,Mr by MrKarlSaunders,DiocesanLay Reader, onSunday short-term missiontripon19thJuly werecommissioned Eleven teammemberswho willtravel toUgandaona Fields ofLifeCommissioningService to thechildren throughout theyear. Crèche Co-ordinator, fortheirleadershipandsupport Sunday School teachers andMrs Thelma Smyth, our Sunday School Co-ordinator, Miss Valerie Jackson, Sunday School and Tots’ Powerhouse prizes. We thank read lessonsandprayers followed by apresentationof Kenwell (Assistant Team Leader),Joe Farrell, Keith Patterson, Gilmour, Sharon Thompson, Richard Spratt (ChiefExecutive 36 of Fields ofLife),KarlSaunders(DiocesanReader),Ruth Gordon Deazley(Team Leader).Front row (l-r):Laura Back row (l-r):CyrilBrowne, Jonathan Keys, Charles McKane, SharonDeazleyandRebecca CHURCH OF IRELAND E: [email protected] T: The Ven. CecilPringle Bishop’s Curate: 07742516188 the littlegiftsreceived attheendofservice. have somany children takingpart.Ihopetheyenjoyed a variety ofreadings,poemsandprayers. Itwas greatto in Drumkeeran onSunday 29thMay. The children did The annualendoftermSunday School servicewas held Sunday School am grateful fortheirhelp. by theRevdHenryBlairand RevdCarolineMansley. I Emergency Pastoral cover duringJuly willbeprovided Muckross 10.00am;Drumkeeran 11.30am Sunday 28th Templecarne 10.00am;Drumkeeran 11.30am Sunday 21st 11.30am; Dernasesk7.00pm Muckross 10.00am;Drumkeeran Sunday 14th Templecarne 10.00am:Drumkeeran 11.30am Sunday 7th August 11.30am;Drumkeeran 3.30pmParade Service Templecarne 10.00am;Drumkeeran Sunday 31st Muckross 10.00am;Drumkeeran 11.30am Sunday 24th Templecarne 10.00am;Drumkeeran 11.30am Sunday 17th Our Sunday School familytree www.clogher.anglican.org Ematris with Rockcorry, Aghabog, Aughnamullen

Kids promise boxes and Drum I want to record a sincere and generous ‘Thank You’ Non-Stipendiary Minister: to the teachers and to all involved in the Sunday The Revd Margaret Pringle School, for their work, dedication and commitment Rawdeerpark, over the past year. And a big ‘Thank You’ to Clones, Mandy Aiken who organises the annual Sunday Co. Monaghan School services each year, makes out the teaching T: 047 51439 programmes for the year and finds replacement E: [email protected] teachers when required. I am grateful to Mandy. Sunday School will resume on 2nd October. Services Kindfund July Our prayers and good wishes are with William and Sunday 3rd: The Sixth Sunday after Trinity Gillian Stevenson of Drumkeeraan Parish as they 9.45am Aghabog MP; 11.00am Rockcorry prepare to go out to Kenya at the end of July to spend MP/Children’s Day; 12.15pm Drum MP a couple of weeks helping with the work of Kindfund Sunday 10th: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity Children’s Homes, a missionary society which helps 9.45am Aughnamullen MP; 11.00am Dartrey MP with children’s educational and other needs. They Sunday 17th: The Eight Sunday after Trinity went out last year and enjoyed the experience. We 9.45am Aghabog HC; 11.00am remember them and the work of the Kindfund in out Rockcorry HC; 12.15pm Drum HC prayers. May God bless their efforts. Sunday 24th: The Ninth Sunday Trinity 9.45am Aughnamullen HC; 11.00am Dartrey HC. Confirmation Sunday 31st: The Tenth Sunday after Trinity (5th Sunday) A Service of Confirmation has been arranged to Dartrey 11.00am: Joint Family take place in Drumkeeran Church on Sunday 27th Service (for the Group) November at 11.00am. For the Confirmation there are possibility nine candidates. Preparation classes will begin after the summer break. August Sunday 7th: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 9.45am Aghabog MP; 11.00am Rockcorry Coffee Morning and Cake Sale MP; 12.15am Drum MP; 3.30pm Aghabog This event in aid of The Lullaby Trust, held on RBP Service celebrating 150 years. 5th March in memory of Thomas Pringle raised Sunday 14th: The Twelfth Sunday Trinity £3760.50. Thank you to the Sunday School teachers 9.45am Aughnamullen MP; 11.00am Dartrey MP who organised the effort and to all who supported Sunday 21st: The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity and contributed. 9.45am Aghabog HC; 11.00am Rockcorry HC; 3.30pm Drum Service for Clones District RBP Sunday 28th : The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Thank You 9.45am Aughnamullen HC; 11.00am Dartrey HC As we come to the summer break, thank you to the various individuals in the parishes who give time and commitment to the work of the church. Aghabog Thanks to those who open and make the necessary Parade Service preparations for worship Sunday by Sunday, to those Newbliss Eldon RBP 33 will have their annual parade who clean and prepare the church for worship, to service in Aghabog Parish Church on Sunday 7th those involved in keeping the grounds, to those who August at 3.30pm. This is a very special occasion as administer the financial and secretarial business of they are celebrating 150 years. the parishes, to organists, choir members and readers who assist in the worship, to the Sunday School Joint Parish BBQ teachers, to all who help in the work and witness The BBQ is held annually by the Ematris group of of the church in this group of parishes – Thank You. churches for the purpose of supporting local charities. Without your personal commitment and practical This year it is being hosted by Aghabog Parish. Further help given freely, each of the parishes would be at a details at a later stage. considerable disadvantage. Thank you to all.

37 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 Enniskillen Cathedral Reader. at 3.30pm.Speaker:MrKenneth Rutledge,DiocesanLay Clones DistrictRBPService;Sunday 21st August inDrum Drum Also werememberthosewho careforthem. unwell athome,inhospitalandeventide homes. As always ourthoughtsandprayers arewiththosewho are Illness funds. sexton’s houseinRockcorry. €850was raised forparish the successofrecentevent inthebeautifullydecorated Our grateful thankstoallwho helpedinany way towards Vintage TeaParty. wish Graham andFiona every blessingintheirmarriedlife. place in Tyholland Parish Church onSaturday 21stMay. We The weddingofGraham CarletonandFiona Wilson took Wedding Bells mother,nelson. Audrey to MiriamHarrisonandfamilyonthepassingofMiriam’s family ontherecentdeathofhersister, Ethel Wylie andalso We extendourdeepestsympathy toMrsDaisy Wilkin and Dartrey/Rockcorry Choir. Preacher: DeanRaymond Ferguson. September 3.00pmfeaturingMonaghanGospelCommunity Aughnamullen Harvest in Aughnamullen: Sunday 11th Harvest Service grandchild of Alice Forde. We aredelightedtohearofthesafearrival ofthe Congratulations financially andsociallya worthwhile occasion. you’ toeveryone who helpedinany way tomaketheeffort Aughnamullen on Saturday 11th June. A very big ‘thank The coffee morning parish fund raising was held in Aughnamullen Mrs Violet Norrisandfamily, andtothe Wilkin familyalso. recent deathofhissisterMrsEthel Wylie Ballybay, alsoto Deepest sympathy isextendedtoMr Willie Norrisonthe Bereavement 38 CHURCH OF IRELAND E: [email protected] T: Co. Fermanagh BT747DW 13 Church Street,Enniskillen, St Macartin’s Deanery, The Very RevdKenneth Hall Rector: The Dean, 028 66322465 9.00am HC;11.00amHC 31st: Theafter TrinitySunday TenthSunday 11.00am HC;1.05pmHealingService Thursday July 28th 9.00am HC;11.00amMP/HolyBaptism Sunday 24th: The NinthSunday after Trinity 11.00am HC Thursday 21st 9.00am HC;11.00am7.00pmEP Sunday 17th: The EighthSunday after Trinity 11.00am HC Thursday 14th 9.00am HC;11.00amMP/HolyBaptism;7.00pmEP Sunday 10th: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity 11.00am HC Thursday 7th Centenary oftheBattleSomme;7.00pmEP 9.00am HC;10.00amServiceofReflectiononthe Sunday 3rd: The SixthSunday after Trinity July Services service tocommence. The choir andclergy willalso to beseatedinthepewsbefore 10.00amready forthe create agoodatmosphere and parishionersareasked of theSomme. We doneedagoodcongregationto Battle the of Centenary the on Reflection of Service A be broadcasting live onBBC Radio Ulster. This will be There willbe no11.00amserviceonthatday aswewill Service timeswillbe9.00am,10.00amand7.00pm. Sunday 3rdJuly 9.00am HC;11.00amMP Sunday 28th: The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 11.00am HC;1.05pmHealingService Thursday 25th 9.00am HC;11.00am–HC after Trinity21st: TheSundaySunday Thirteenth Thursday 18th:11.00amHC 9.00am HC;11.00amMP 14th: Theafter TrinitySunday TwelfthSunday 11.00am –HC Thursday 11th 9.00am HC;11.00amHC Sunday 7th: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 11.00am HC Thursday 4th August W: W: clogher.anglican.org T: Rennick Cathedral OfficeSecretary: MrsBeth Stevenson Diocesan Pastoral Assistant: Mr Will E: [email protected] The RevdOlivia Downey Curate Assistant: 028 66322917E:enniskillen@ www.enniskillencathedral.org www.clogher.anglican.org be in their places and there will be no processional Mother’s Union Hymn. Everyone is welcome to attend. Members are wished an enjoyable summer break with family and friends. We look forward to meeting again on Holy Baptism Monday 12th September. 5th June 2016: Jenson Douglas Storey 24th June 2016: Ava Novena Rance Tuesday Club Members had a most enjoyable day at their outing on 31st Christian Marriage May. The sun shone for the trip to Florencecourt where they were greeted by parishioners, who provided a lovely 18th June 2016: Lyndsey Aileen Gibson and Kirk spread for morning coffee before Maud Cunningham James-Williams gave a very informative tour of the parish church. 24th June 2016: Sonia Novena McCutcheon and Mark The group then moved on to Rosemary Armstrong’s Guest Terrance Rance House for their evening meal which was thoroughly enjoyed. They wish to thank everyone involved for Christian Burial making it such a memorable day. 2nd June 2016: Florence Emily Sullivan, The Grann The club will break for the summer, resuming again on Nursing Home 27th September. A warm welcome awaits our regular and 5th June 2016: Barbara June Cathcart, 22 Derrychara new members. Drive, Enniskillen Sunday Lights (Sunday School) Additional Curate The Sunday School held their closing service on Sunday My name is Chris Mac Bruithin, 12th June. Prizes were presented to all the children and and I’m originally from a little young people for their attendance and contribution village in North Antrim called during the year. Thanks are expressed to Karl, Adele and Liscolman, between Bushmills to all the Sunday Lights leaders and helpers who give so and Ballycastle. I’m 36, married freely of their time to this most vital of work in the parish. to Sarah from Berkshire, and we’re expecting our first baby in Parish Sponsored Walk July. So a busy summer for us! The Parish walk after church on Sunday 12th June I studied modern languages and was a great success raising £2,270 (to date) towards literature at Edinburgh University, and then trained as the cost of repairs to the Cathedral Roof. Leslie and an English language teacher at the University of Ulster. Maureen Wilkin very generously opened their Café I taught in Dublin and Londonderry, and then went to in Church Street and provided almost 150 people, Bolivia to work for a Christian mission organization walkers and families, with a free lunch on their called Latin Link. return. The prizes for most sponsorship money raised After a few years there, I returned home and worked as were: 1st - Karl Wilkin (£100), 2nd - Barbara Ingram head of teaching in Foyle Language School. Around that (£50), 3rd - David Johnston (£25).Runner up prizes time, I started attending Christ Church, Londonderry, and of £10 each went to Neil Rutledge, Valerie Breen got involved in Sunday School, youth work and pastoral and Ronnie Noble. There was no expense involved visiting. as Ivan and Avril Kee donated the prizes. Four years ago, I started training for ordained ministry Leslie also baked a cake which Mother’s Union at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute. I’ve really donated to mark the official 90th Birthday of Her enjoyed it, especially the past year during which I’ve Majesty The Queen which was being celebrated over served as deacon in St Augustine’s, Londonderry, better the weekend. Everyone was treated to a slice and it known as the ‘Wee Church on the Walls’. was delicious. Mothers’ Union who are celebrating When I’m not working or studying, I’m an avid reader, their 140th Anniversary this year are privileged to and I enjoy cooking. Following a running injury, I’ve have had Her Majesty as their patron for the entirety hung up my running shoes and have recently learned to of her reign, and were delighted to be able to share swim instead. their celebration of her birthday. Thank you to On a parish mission back in Holy Week 2014 with a everyone involved. team from the theological college, I learned how friendly Fermanagh people are and what a lovely town Enniskillen is. So, Sarah and I were just delighted when I was offered Romanian Mission Trip a curacy in Enniskillen parish. When we tell others where After more than 6 months fund raising the time has we’re going, the reaction is always ‘lucky you!’ We’re come for choir member Liz Robertson to embark on excited to be moving to such a vibrant parish and working her Trip to Romania in partnership with St Columbas with Dean Hall. From what we read in recent editions of Parish, Omagh, for a week long Mission Trip. The trip Cathedral News, there’s plenty going on. is being undertaken as part of the Smiles Foundation See you all soon!

39 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 all theteamasafejourneyandsuccessfultrip. the poorestchildren and families. We wishLizand work inthecountrytoimprove thelifeofsome of themonth.During year some GroupFamily A Family Service willnormallybeonthethirdSunday month, celebrated inallthreeChurches. Service of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the Monthly CycleofServices 12:00noon Galloon 10:30am Sallaghy 9.00am Drummully(commencingSunday 7th August) and August July Services and Drummully Galloon, Sallaghy at 7.00pminStMacartin’s Cathedral Evening Prayer resumeson4thSeptember 28th August –Presbyterian Church Sundays 14th August, 21st August and August –MethodistChurch Sundays 24thJuly, 31stJuly and7th July –StMacartin’s Cathedral Sundays 3rdJuly, 10thJuly and17th congregations. The Servicesareasfollows: combined withtheMethodistandPresbyterian The summerevening services(7.00pm)are Summer Evening Services Look withcompassiononthewholehuman family; and work through ourstruggleandconfusionand workthrough 40 that, inyour goodtime, allnationsandraces and redeemed us through Jesusyour usthrough and redeemed Son: O God, you madeusinyour own image to accomplishyour purposes onearth; break downbreak thewalls thatseparateus; through JesusChristourLord.through Amen. take away andhatred thearrogance may you serve inharmony around unite usinbondsoflove; which infectourhearts; your heavenly throne; CHURCH OF IRELAND E: [email protected] T: Co. Fermanagh. BT928JD Newtownbutler, The Rectory, 23DrumcruRoad, The Revd Anita Kerr Rector: Prayer 028 67738245 Orange Service Galloon Parish on the4thSunday ofthemonth. Holy CommunioninJuly and August willbecelebrated Holy CommunionServices 31st July when thespeakerwillbeBishopJohn McDowell. will beheldinDrummullyChurch at7.00pm onSunday A Thanksgiving ServiceandDedicationofthenewroof and DedicationofRoof Group Thanksgiving Service 8.00pm. Coffee, chat & check out what God is saying! Wednesday 6thJuly inGalloonSunday School Hallat the GoodNews. The nextmeetingwillbeheldon You areencouraged tojoinourJourney toDiscover Good News the threeParishes). in the year (withacupofteaafterwards, rotatingbetween Sundays fifth the on Service Group United A Sundays inthemonth. Service ofMorningPrayer onthesecondandfourth three Parishes. Services willbeheldandtheserotatebetweenthe The Mothers’ Union and it was very fitting that the Bible Bible the that fitting verywas it and Union TheMothers’ of you willbeaware thatHerMajestyisthepatronof birthday. Many II’sOfficial Elizabeth Queen celebrating On Sunday 12th June the Branch were delighted in Queen’s OfficialBirthday inspired leadershipoftheSunday school. her appreciationofMrsDawn Hutchinson forher the children, thankedtheteachers andexpressed Sunday School Hall. The Revd Anita congratulated much theyallenjoyed theirnew, purposebuilt her wonderful teamofteachers andsaidhow a greatcomplimenttothechildren, shethanked saying itwas the‘besthourofherweek’. This was well theyworked duringSunday school thisyear, Hutchinson congratulated thechildren onhow and readbeautifullyby the children. Mrs Dawn waving fromtheotherchildren. Prayers wereled calms thestorm’accompaniedby lively flag Six ofthechildren readapoementitled‘Jesus the Sunday school children, teachers andparents. wonderful celebration ofthefaithfulwitness This was heldonSunday 12thJune andwas a Sunday School PrizeDay on Sunday 14th August at7:30pm. The Annual RBP154ServiceinGalloonwillbeheld RBP Service held onSunday 10thJuly at7:30pm. The DistrictNo1Orange ServiceinGalloonwillbe www.clogher.anglican.org Reading along with prayers during the service were Smith and Dylan Howe, during which Neil Robinson lead by members of The Mothers’ Union. This service took the role of Jesus and Joe Robinson, Luke Somerville, was also prize giving for the Sunday School children Will Kennedy, Alan Kelly and Cameron Smith represented and it was very appropriate for the Mothers’ Union and the disciples who travelled in the boat on Lake Galilee. The Sunday School to come together. A birthday cake, We were reminded that if we have faith in God, he will donated by a Mothers’ Union member was cut by the calm the storms in our lives, just the way he calmed the youngest and oldest member of the Sunday School, Zoe storm on Lake Galilee. Before and during the service Heaslip and Emma Patterson along with Mrs Myrtle Allen Hannah Frazer and Michael Smith played “Spirit of the (Branch Leader). Following the service the congregation Living God … ” and “In my life Lord” on their flutes and enjoyed the cake along with ice cream cones which were Dylan Howe played “Trumpet Tune” and “Song without provided by the Mothers’ Union. Words” on the electric piano. The Sunday school sang two pieces “Hosanna” and “God who made the earth” Galloon & Drummully Mothers’ Union during which Hannah Frazer sang two solo verses. The Branch have organised an outing on Saturday 10th The prayers and reflection were led by Delenne Little,, September. It will take the form of a cruise on Lough Aaron Hall and Luke Little. The Revd Anita presented the Erne followed by a meal in the Manor House Hotel. This prizes. Our thanks to Mrs Jennifer Smith and Mrs Petula special outing is organised to celebrate 60 years of MU in Stephens along with their teams of leaders for their work Galloon Parish. This afternoon and evening will cost no in preparing the children for this service and throughout more than £25.00 per person and is open to everyone. the year. Details of the outing and booking your place can be obtained from Branch Secretary Joan (07933316155) Parish Barbeque or Branch Treasurer, Gladys (028 67738294) or Branch It is hoped to have a steak barbeque on Friday 2nd Leader Myrtle (07872600474). This will be a lovely September. Tickets will be available later from members way to commence the Autumn activities following the of Select Vestry and others. Sunday School children (free). summer break. Please keep this date free and invite your friends to attend. All support will be greatly appreciated. Parish Auction The next Parish Auction which will be held as usual, in Mothers’ Union 90th Anniversary the Church Hall on Saturday 3rd September commencing On the glorious evening of Thursday 9th June the key at midday. Viewing will be possible from 11.00am number in Sallaghy was 90 as the Mothers’ Union onwards. Usual items will be on offer and refreshments celebrated their 90th Anniversary Service with a service will be served. Please do support this very worthwhile in the parish church. The service also acknowledged the fund raising event. 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth who has been patron of the Mothers’ Union for over 60 years, Holy Baptism Branch member Mrs Dora Douglas is in her 90th year Rubi Amanda Susan, on Sunday 5th June, daughter of and appropriately there were almost 90 people present at Ross and Natasha Farrell and sister for Harri. the service. At the start of the service the Branch Leader along with some individual members read the Purpose, Bereavement Aims and Objects of the Mothers’ Union which were We extend our sympathy to Mr Gerald Allen, Mr Noel affirmed by the members present. The lessons were read Allen in Sallaghy and their families on the death of their by Mrs Beulah Whittendale and Mrs Noreen Little. The sister Mrs Mildred Charlotte Donnan. speaker was Mrs Irene Boyd (Diocesan President). Mrs Boyd outlined some of the Diocesan Mothers’ Union events from 2016 and then illustrated how Mothers’ Sallaghy Parish union funds are used around the world based on the Hall Upkeep principles of Praying, Enabling and Campaigning. She The soffit, fascia and guttering around the Church Hall then used Romans 15:13 as her text and issued the has been replaced. Thank you to Wray Whittendale for challenge “What has God called you to do?” to those organised the work. present. Mr Charles Crawford led the prayers.

Sunday School Prize Day A Family and Prize-giving service for Drummully Parish and Sallaghy Parish Sunday Schools took place in Sallaghy Parish Church on Sunday 12th June. The theme was “Jesus was special… he had power over sin, death, illness and over the creation”. The bible readings included the story “Jesus heals a suffering woman” read by Caitlin Moncreiff and Jemma Moncreiff and “Jesus Calms the Storm” read by Katy Somerville. “The drama entitled “Jesus calms the storm” was led and narrated by Hannah Frazer, Michael

41 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 such asuccessfulevent. of theMothers’Union. Thank you to who madethis to ninememberswithover 50years ofmembership Boyd Mrs by presented were certificates service long longest servingmember, MrsLetitiaGardiner. Finally, and thecuttingofbirthday cakeby theBranch’s The servicewas followed by ascrumptioussupper 42 CHURCH OF IRELAND bsni.co.uk We wishCatherineGod’s Blessinginthisrole.www. Kerr (BoardChair, BSNI)andRev Anita alsotookpart. address. The commissioningwas ledby RevdRichard to be by theChaplainRevdBarry Forde who alsogave the years 207 in woman General SecretaryoftheSociety. The servicewas led first the is Catherine Methodist StudentCentreonSunday 19th June. at theQueen’s University’s Church ofIrelandand (BSNI) ataserviceintheChurch oftheResurrection Secretary oftheBibleSocietyinNorthernIreland Catherine Littlewas commissionedasGeneral Bible SocietyinNorthernIreland go towards theRoof RefurbishingFund.Ifyou needto summer months. All proceedsofourfundraising events for fundraising events such as our Car Boot Sales in the Church. The Church HallandCarparkwillstillbeinuse take carewhen visitinggraves inclosevicinityto the erected pleasedonotattempttoenterthechurch and with alovely spellofweather. Whilst thescaffoldingis the Church roofandthankfullywehave beenblessed Work isprogressingwellonreplacingtheslates Church Roof Drummully Parish service timesonthisSunday. to theparishionersofGalloonparishforswop of on Sunday 3rdJuly at11:30am. We areagaingrateful The Annual Orange ServiceinSallaghy willbeheld Orange Service Catherine withherparentsNoreenandGeorge Revd BarryForde, Revd Anita Kerr, Catherine andRevdRichard Kerr www.clogher.anglican.org visit graves during the works being carried out please contact either William Armstrong on 02867738833 Garrison, Slavin, Belleek or George Moore on 02867738648. Sunday worship and Kiltyclogher will be held in Sallaghy at 10.30am and Galloon at 12.00noon during the roof refurbishment. Rector: The Revd Ngozi Njoku The Rectory, 39 Brollagh Road, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 4AE

T: 028 686 58699 E: [email protected] W: www.belleek.clogher.anglican.org

Services July Sunday 3rd Garrison 10am HC; Slavin 3.00pm Orange Parade Service Sunday 10th Belleek 11.3am HC; Garrison 3.00pm Orange Parade Service Sunday 17th Garrison 10.00am MP; Slavin 11.30am HC Sunday 24th Kiltyclogher 10.00am HC; Belleek 11.30am MP Sunday 31st George, Robert and William with work at Garrison Group Service 11.30am MP Drummully nearing completion followed by refreshments in Church Hall

Car Boot Sales August We would like to thank everyone for all their effort Sunday 7th and those who supported our Car Boot Sale and Garrison 10.00am HC; Slavin 11.30am HC Strawberry Teas on Saturday 4th June. The proceeds Sunday 14th came to €900. We were blessed with fine weather Kiltyclogher 10.00am HC; Belleek 11.30 HC on the day. Sunday 21st And also to those who supported our July Car Boot Garrison 10.00am MP; Slavin 11.30am MP Sale which took place on Saturday 2nd which Sunday 28th included a Community Dog and Children’s Pet Show. Kiltyclogher 10.00am MP; Belleek 11.30 MP The next car boot sale will be on the 6th August, gates Sunday 4th open at 8.00am for Car-booters to set up their stalls Garrison 10.00am HC; Slavin 11.30am HC and the hall will be open for teas at 9.30am. Mothers’ Union Annual RBP 811 Service This will be held in Drummully on Sunday 24th July Members travelled to the area service in at 3.30pm. Magheraculmoney Church on Friday 13th May. Joy Graham carried the MU banner and Elizabeth Ovens Congratulations carried up the Overseas Offering. The Revd Olivia Downey gave an excellent address based on the hymn We in Drummully Parish would like to extend our “Great is thy faithfulness”. congratulations to Eoin and Jacqueline O’Cuillenain The first meeting of the Autumn/Winter programme on the birth of their son, Joshua Harry Patrick takes place on Wednesday 21st September at 8pm O’Cuillenain who came into the world on 10th May. in Belleek Church. The special speaker is Raymond Another grandchild for the proud grandparents, John Farrell and he will be speaking on taking care of our and Hazel Robinson. mental health. This meeting is open to anyone within the parishes to attend, men or women. Burial We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of John Scarlett who was laid to rest in Drummully on MU Trip 30th May. At the end of May, a group of ladies from our Mothers’ Union and some gentlemen enjoyed a weekend

43 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 a lovely hotel. made itavery enjoyable trip,withgoodcompany and Innishmacsaint Mothers’Union.Beautifulweather away inMullingar, Galway andDublin,organisedby Prize Giving ServiceonSunday 12thJune inBelleek Slavin andBelleek Sunday School heldtheir Annual We areindebtedtothesededicatedpeoplein both parishes. and preparesforalltheclasses. superintendent Helen Thompson who co-ordinates a specialthanksfromtheteachers andRectortotheir Lorraine Boyd, Michelle DuffyandJune Thompson and rota: EstherFerreira, Wendy Graham, Arlene Brock, Sunday 19thJune. Thanks toeach oftheteachers on preparing fortheirFamily ServiceandPrize-giving on Thanks inadvance totheGarrisonteachers who are children torehearsalsandSunday School each week. service andthankstotheparentsforbringingtheir worked very hardtopreparethechildren forthis on Sunday 12th June. Doreen Earls and Florence Earls year which concludedwithaFamily serviceinBelleek School teachers fortheirhardwork throughoutthe wish to express their sincere thanks to the Sunday The Rectorandselectvestry membersofallchurches Thanks toSunday School Teachers Parish. We wishhimmany happy years inhisnewpost. neighbour: CanonDavid SkucetoInnishmacsaint The Rectorandparishionerswelcometheirnew Welcome toCanonSkuce make thisweekendourouting. Centre closetoMullingar. Thank you forallowing usto Shannon, aMuseum,outside Athlone andaGarden stops onouritinerary wereaboattripatCarrick on Joyce Robinsonfrom Tully, Churchill. Otherexcellent lunch intheChurch Hall. Andrew’s wife was formerly then Andrew, his wife, Joyce, and family served us our group. We wereserved teaaftertheserviceand Minister, Revd Andrew Doughterywelcomedallin Park MethodistChurch inDublinonSunday. The of thestops.Everyone enjoyed theirvisittoCentenary was excellent, with tea and scones included at many assisted inplanning.Hospitalityalongthejourney trip andtotheotherMUcommitteememberswho Thank you toRobenaElliottwho organisedthe 44 CHURCH OF IRELAND MU triptoMullingar Wednesday 6thJuly from11.30am-12.15pm. service inBelleek Church every Wednesday starting on During July and August therewillbeamidweekprayer Summer Prayer Time Sunday School. played attheserviceandplayed thesongsfor presentations. SpecialthankstoMrsSadieMoorewho round ofapplausetothechildren fortheirexcellent The RevdNgoziaskedthecongregationtogive a attendance atchurch, over theyear. Ethan andSarah alsotiedjointlyforaprizegood Sunday andto Aoife Greggwho missedjust3Sundays. to EthanandSarah Johnston formissingonlyone their attendancePrizes.SpecialPrizeswereawarded The RevdNgoziNjokupresentedthechildren with and William Pye saidtwo prayers. Callum Gregg,MatthewJohnston, Jessica Johnston loves you andIlove you’. The Junior class,Jake Gregg, sang two songs,‘Hemadethestarstoshine’,and‘God Johnston, Skye Love andLeviLove. All thechildren Agent was Aoife Greggandherclientswere Ethan Eve. Inthesketch, ‘Holiday ofaLifetime’,the Travel the Inspector in the first sketch and Sarah Johnston was Crime’, and‘Holiday ofaLifetime’.Oisin Gregg was and performedtwo sketches entitled,‘The coreofthe Church. The children ledtheservice,didprayers, 12th June includedarecognitionofthe90thbirthday The servicesinKiltyclogherandBelleek onSunday 90th Birthday Celebration oftheQueen’s used clothes,booksetcmostwelcome. All donations of cakes, items for teas, bric a brac, good Kiltyclogher on16th August. Slavin on19thJuly, Garrisonon1st August and with Wark salesasfollows:- Fundraising events continueover thesummerperiod Summer Sales Visitors andvisitingbrethrenmostwelcome. 3.00pm accompaniedby Garrisonaccordionband. Parish Church onSunday 10thJuly. Bothservicesat Parish Church onSunday 3rdJuly andinGarrison The annualOrange serviceswillbeheldinSlavin Annual Orange Anniversary Services at 11.30am. Visitors arealsomostwelcome. Everyone welcomefromall4churches fortheservice donation towards thefoodgoingtochurch funds. served inthechurch hallaftertheservicewithasmall take partintheserviceandhotdogsteawillbe Garrison Church onSunday 31st July. Children will The 5thSunday groupserviceinJuly willbeheldin Fifth Sunday Group Service www.clogher.anglican.org of Queen Elizabeth ll. The ladies all wore hats Prayers or fascinators and the men wore flowers in their Our thoughts and prayers are with those from our group buttonholes. of parishes who have been unwell in recent weeks.

GFS Awards

Some of the parishioners at Kiltyclogher celebrating the Queen’s birthday

The cupcakes enjoyed by Kiltyclogher parishioners

The rector prayed for her and gave thanks for her long life and her reign over our country. The congregations sang Happy Birthday and the National Anthem. Refreshments were served after with cupcakes suitably adorned with Union Flags for the celebration. Thanks to everyone who helped with all the arrangements for this. GFS members with their awards

Two of our young members of Garrison Parish who are members of Innishmacsaint GFS have acheived very commendable awards at Innishmacsaint GFS Service and Prizegiving. Carly Graham received 1st Prize for Bible study and was highly commended for handcrafts. Emma Kettyles received 1st prize for handcrafts and was highly commended for Bible Study.

Holy Matrimony Some of the Slavin & Belleek Sunday School children Sandra Joan McKeague and Graeme Leslie Kyle Gregg enjoying the Queen’s birthday celebrations were married in Slavin Parish Church on 28th May by Revd Ngozi. Congratulations to Sandra and Graeme and we wish them many years of happiness.

Congratulations Congratulations to Neville and Julie Elliott, Glen West, Garrison on the recent birth of their first child, a precious daughter. Also congratulations to Stanley Allingham on his engagement to Jayne Kempton! And finally congratulations to Catherine Carson on her Slavin & Belleek ladies with their hats on for the Queen’s birthday special birthday during June!

45 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 to capacitywithMothers’ Unionmembers,friends filled was weather.bus lovelyThe the by pleasurable This was a mostenjoyable trip,madeall the more Insert photo-image1.jpeg (27th -30thMay) trip basedinMulligar Inishmacsaint Mothers’Union he takesthisstepintolay ministryinthediocese. Reader. We lookforward tothisandpray forColin as will commissionMrColinBrownsmith asaDiocesan This willbe heldontheSunday 31stJuly. The Bishop Commissioning Service sisters andvisitorsmostwelcome. This willtakeplaceonSunday 10thJuly. Brethren, Orange Service contacted. pastoral emergencies. The Churchwardens canalsobe in July. weeks The RevdSampson Ajuka willbecovering two any first the away be will rector The Holiday Cover Sunday 4th11.30amHC1 September Sunday 28th10.30amMP2 Sunday 21st10.30amMP1 Sunday 14th10.30amMP2 Sunday 7th10.30amHC2 August of ColinBrownsmith asDiocesanReader Sunday 31st10.30amHC2andCommissioning Sunday 24th10.30amMP1 Sunday 17th10.30amMP2 Sunday 10th10.30amMP1 Sunday 3rd10.30amMP July No evening services. Note: Servicesareat10.30amduringJuly and August. Services Inishmacsaint 46 CHURCH OF IRELAND E: [email protected] T: BT93 6HY Road, , Co.Fermanagh. Inishmacsaint Rectory, 17Caldrum Rector: The RevdCanonDavid Skuce 028 68641235 Kilskeery and TrillickKilskeery to wishthemevery successinthefuture. graduated inthelastfewweeks,parishwould like Well donetoany ofouryoung peoplewho have Congratulations supported thetrip. coordinated theentireweekendandtoeveryone who A specialword ofthankstoRobenaElliott,who meant everything wenttoplan. the meticulousplanningandorganisationoftrip with excellenthospitality, was anideallocationand Mullingar, Hotel, Bloomfield the Everyonethat agreed This was followed by asight-seeingtourofDublin. nee Robinson, a former parishioner of Inishmacsaint. the ministerRevd Andrew DougheryandhiswifeJoyce, Park, Dublin,where theyweremademostwelcomeby attending theserviceatMethodistChurch, Leeson time forrelaxation.Sunday morningsaw thegroup Museum andaGardenCentre,allinterspersedwith Shannon, aday triptoGalway, visitstoDerrygladFolk day trip. Activities includedaboattripontheRiver and neighbourswho enjoyed anaction-packed four- 10.15am Trillick MP;11.30amKilskeeryMP after Trinity21st: TheSundaySunday Thirteenth 10.15am Trillick MP;11.30amKilskeeryMP 14th: Theafter TrinitySunday TwelfthSunday 10.15am Trillick MP;11.30amKilskeeryMP Sunday 7th: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity August 10.15am Trillick MP;11.30amKilskeery MP 31st: Theafter TrinitySunday TenthSunday 10.15am Trillick MP;11.30amKilskeery MP Sunday 24th: The NinthSunday after Trinity 11.00am KilskeeryMP–(Orange Loyal Orders) Sunday 17th: The EighthSunday after Trinity Trillick (Orange Loyal Orders) 11.30am KilskeeryMP;7.30pm Sunday 10th: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity 10.15am Trillick HC;11.30amKilskeeryHC Sunday 3rd: The SixthSunday after Trinity July and 11.30amKilskeery Note: servicetimes July and August: 10.15am Trillick Services E: [email protected] T: Tyrone. BT743RJ 130 KilskeeryRoad, Trillick, Co. The Rectory, The RevdRosemaryLogue Rector: 028 89561457 www.clogher.anglican.org Sunday 28th August: The Fourteenth Queen’s 90th Birthday Sunday after Trinity 10.15am Trillick MP; 11.30am Kilskeery MP

Sunday School ended on 5th June with Prize-Giving in both Trillick and Kilskeery Parish Churches and a theme of ‘Finding out about God’. The services were largely led by our young people and we had the opportunity to say a huge thank-you to our dedicated Sunday School Teachers; Vicki, Joan and Pauline (Trillick) and Judith, Gwen, Joyce and Elizabeth (Kilskeery) together with those mums who look after our growing Crèche at Kilskeery. Kilskeery ‘Street’ Party

Kilskeery Silver Band arriving at church for Service

Saturday, 11th June saw us gather at QEII Primary School for a Community Celebration of the Queen’s 90th Birthday where a great number of adults and children enjoyed live music, afternoon tea, a vintage car display, games, bouncy castle and a variety of side-shows. Kilskeery Sunday School Prize Giving

The Funston Family with Sunday School Celebratory Cake Teacher Vicki at Trillick Prize Giving

47 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 (Tickets forbothoftheabove willbeavailable shortly) Historical Platoon’–4thNovember Boys BrigadeFundRaisingEvent with‘BSpecial Kilskeery Annual BBQ–8thJuly Parish Church on17thJuly at11.00am. at 7.30pmin Trillick Parish Church andinKilskeery Members oftheLoyal Orderswilljoinuson10thJuly Members oftheLoyal Orders this memorable weekend! thanks againtoallthosewho helpedinany way with of Thanksgiving inKilskeeryParish Church. Sincere day, Sunday, wecametogetherforacombinedService A celebratory cakewas cutontheday. Onthenext 48 Mrs EmmaFarrell &RevRosemarycutting CHURCH OF IRELAND The Queen’s Birthday Cake Messy KidsGoneFishing Coolbuck 3.00pmHC 11.00amMP/Baptism; Sunday 31st: Tenth Sunday after Trinity Lisbellaw 11.00amMP;NoCoolbuck service Sunday 24th:NinthSunday after Trinity Family Service/Baptism;Coolbuck: 3.00pmEP Lisbellaw 9.45amHC1;Lisbellaw 11.00am Sunday 17th:EighthSunday after Trinity Lisbellaw 11.00amMP;No Coolbuck service Sunday 10th:Seventh Sunday after Trinity Coolbuck 3.00pmHC Lisbellaw 11.00amHC/Baptism; Sunday 3rd:SixthSunday after Trinity July Services Wolverhampton Carrothers, sonofDavid andKelly Carrothers,Codsall, 29th May 2016inLisbellaw Church: NathanDavid Baptism Parish Registers Lisbellaw: 11.00amMP;NoCoolbuck service Sunday 28th:Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Lisbellaw 11.00amMP;Coolbuck 3.00pmEP Sunday 21st: Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Lisbellaw 11.00amMP;NoCoolbuck service Sunday 14th: Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Lisbellaw 11.00amMP;Coolbuck 3.00pmEP Sunday 7th:Eleventh Sunday after Trinity August (including Coolbuck) Lisbellaw Kelly andDavid CarrotherspicturedwithIsobel Stewart (Parish Reader)andRevdStephanie Woods

lisbellawparish FB: www.facebook.com/ W: E: [email protected] M: 07759949932 T: Fermanagh. BT945ES The Rectory, Faughard, Lisbellaw, Co. The RevdStephanie Woods Rector: 028 66385894 www.lisbellawparish.com www.clogher.anglican.org Burial 5th June 2016: Herbert Thompson, 4 Drumclay Road, Enniskillen

Marriage 4th June 2016: Kara Humphreys and Edmund Towers, London

L-R: Jean McElroy (who made the cake), Stephanie Woods, Renee Elliott, Harriett Kirkpatrick (leader of MU) and Hilda Dane (treasurer)

Kara Humphreys and Edmund Towers at their wedding in Lisbellaw

Sympathy The parish extends its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Frederick Hall, formerly of Irvinestown and the late Captain Deane Stewart, formerly of Enniskillen.

Congratulations Congratulations to Nathan David Carrothers who has recently been baptised in Lisbellaw church. Congratulations to David and Kelly Carrothers who recently Harriett Kirkpatrick ducking the raindrops renewed their wedding vows in Coolbuck Church. on her way to the special service

Children taking part in the prize giving service

Kelly & David Carrothers renew their vows in Coolbuck Church with Revd Stephanie Woods

Thank you Thank you to members of the Mothers’ Union who celebrated 140 years of their existence and the birthday of their patron, Queen Elizabeth II, with a refreshing cup of tea and refreshments before a special Service of the Word to celebrate both on Sunday 12th June. Sunday School prizes were also given out during this service. Some one is delighted with their Sunday School prize!

49 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 House, Maguiresbridge,daughter to Andrew &Diane. Sunday 29thMay 2016: Victoria Jane Kells, Craddock Holy Baptism Carnmoney Elizabeth Joan Herdman&CharltonClarkeHerdman, Saturday 21stMay 2016:Burialof Ashes -Margareta Burial Sunday’s 14th,21st&28th:10.30amMorningPrayer Sunday 7th:10.30amHolyCommunion August Sunday 31st:10.30amMorningPrayer Prayer &HolyBaptism Sunday 24th:10.30amMorning Sunday 17th:10.30amMorningPrayer Commemorate The BattleoftheSomme Sunday 10th:10.30amServiceto Sunday 3rd:10.30amHolyCommunion July Services Lisnaskea book willbelaunched inLisbellaw Parish Centre. 1. Please note Friday, 11th November 2016 when this War World during fight to area the left who those of currently working onabookwhich chronicles thelives from Lisbellaw, Tamlaght andthesurroundingareaare A groupofcommittedandenthusiasticindividuals Book Launch much rejoicinginCoolbuck on12thJune! coincided withBrianDane’s birthday sotherewas to celebrate our monarch’s birthday. This celebration and gloriousred,white and bluesconesbuns us even furtherinCoolbuck withanother cup oftea Thank you to Ann OrrandJean Hunterwho spoiled see HarriettKirkpatrick. still goingstrongtoday. Ifyou would liketojoinplease Lisbellaw Mothers’ Union was formed in 1952 and is Lisbellaw Mothers’Union 50 CHURCH OF IRELAND [email protected]: Parish Office T: 02867723977 E: [email protected] T: Fermanagh. BT920LT Castlebalfour Demesne,Lisnaskea,Co. The Rectory, 3CastlebalfourRoad, Rector:The Revd Alan Capper 028 67722413 summer break. teachers fortheirhelp. We hopeeveryone hasalovely all. Thank you toGeoffforcookingandagainallthe BBQ at Trinity Hallandafunafternoon was hadby dedication. To endtheyear theteachers organised a you to all the teachers and helpers for their work and Thank attendance. full for certificates with presented gift tokensforattendancethroughouttheyear. Sixwere took partinaFamily Serviceandwerepresented with On Sunday 29thMay themembersofChildren’s Church Giving &BBQ Children’s Church Prize- Congratulations toyou both. Kathleen Jacinta Reihill,11KilmoreGreen,Lisnaskea. Wednesday 1stJune 2016:David CharlesStorey& Holy Matrimony www.clogher.anglican.org Mission Partner Magheracross Our Crosslinks mission partner, Karen Salmon, is returning home from Ethiopia to begin training for Rector: The Revd Canon Brian Harper The Rectory, 27 Craghan Road, ordination and we wish her every blessing at this Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh. new stage in her ministry. Karen will be with us at our BT94 2BT morning worship on 7th August.

T: 028 66 388238 or 07989743545 E: [email protected] Magheraculmoney

Rector: Non-Stipendiary Minister: The Revd Canon Henry Blair The Revd Charles Eames The Rectory, 47 Main Street, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 1TF T: 07792191565 E: [email protected] T: 028 686 31820 W: www.magheracross.co.uk E: magheraculmoney@clogher. anglican.org

Curate Assistant: The Revd Caroline Mansley Mothers’ Union 3 Castle Manor, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh. Our branch took a boat trip with MV Kestrel from the BT93 1RT Killyhevlin jetty on Thursday 2nd June along the lake to Portora lock gates returning to the Killyhevlin Hotel T: 028 686 32751 E: [email protected] for a two course evening meal. The trip was enhanced by the glorious sunshine and heat. Everyone had a very enjoyable evening. This concludes the meetings Parish Office T: 028 6863 2695 E: [email protected] until Thursday 1st September when a service of Holy W: www.ardess.org Communion will be held in the Parish Room. Hoping everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable summer.

Summer Time El Shaddai - Almighty God As we have been tracing Abraham’s story through the We are delighted that Sarah Vaughan has been Book of Genesis in our recent sermons, it has hit me temporarily appointed as Youth Worker for the summer powerfully at times how relevant his journey of faith period. Sarah will be responsible for a few “pop up” has been to my own over the last year. I realise as I youth club and youth fellowship events and taking write this that it is pretty bold to compare oneself to the a group of approx.15 teenagers to the Castlewellan Patriarch Abraham, but there have similarities. Holiday Week. She will also be organising the Henry has shared in our services of the process of Summer Bible Club for Primary children from August finding a new Curate to help him in our busy parish. 15th – 19th. I too have spoken of the sense that Nigel and I have both had, of God releasing us to move back to England Intern Student after some 19 years in Northern Ireland. Nigel grew up We are delighted to welcome Mark Gallagher here and left for University at 18 years, little thinking to Magheracross for a 9-month internship as the he would return. In 1997 we did, again responding to concluding year of his training for ministry. Mark God’s call upon our lives, although we did not know will be ordained deacon on August 28th at 7.00pm exactly why at that stage. In Genesis 12 we read of how in Magheracross Parish Church by the bishop and the Abraham responded to the call of God to leave Haran guest preacher will be the rector of Killyman, the Revd and go to Canaan - but no mention of the purpose of Canon Robert Boyd. the call. Mark, a keen musician and chorister and a former After Nigel’s mother died in April last year, we both felt research chemist, comes from Killyman, Co Tyrone and that sense of release - and in submitting to that call, will be living in Ballinamallard during his internship. there were some wonderful ‘mountaintop’ moments When the internship is complete, he will be ordained with God. And then came the testing. After Abraham priest and serve a curacy elsewhere. ‘called on the name of the Lord’ at Bethel in Genesis During his time in Magheracross, Mark will gain 13, we have seen how he was tested, both in Egypt and experience in many aspects of ministry including in Canaan. he process of applying for incumbencies preaching and worship leading, pastoral visiting and, in the Church of England is very different from the of course, football! Church of Ireland. No Nominators, but competency- based interviews, often with a bishop on the panel and

51 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 bless you. RevdCaroline. Thank you for everything and may God continue to who isElShaddai- Almighty God. understanding. Inallyour ways acknowledge him’ ‘lean allyour weightuponGodandnotyour own at all,itistokeeponkeepingon,like Abraham - If Icouldleave aword ofencouragement withyou the weather! good folk of the parish. I have to admit I will not miss sense ofcommunityandfamily. And especially the is possibletodrive atthespeedlimit,andstrong miss thescenery, thequiet,emptyroadswhere it been homeandwhere Godhascalledmetobe.Ishall not beeneasy, withfamilybasedinBangor, butithas I have soenjoyed my ministryherein Ardess; ithas God allthingsarepossible.” those ofothers,“With manthisisimpossible,butwith for allourhumanperspective onourchallenges and and throw theirhandsup. And Jesus remindsthemthat The disciples,aswemightdo,lookatthissituation God. Hecannotgive uphispossessionsandwealth. precisely onwhat iskeepinghimfromtrulyfollowing finger his put has Jesus because sorrowful presence, him? In Matthew 19, the rich young ruler has left Jesus’ more ofourlife,issuesandconcerns,trulyover to Do weneedtoexercise ourmuscleoffaithandgive ‘going home’. never lived inKent inmy life,butIhave asenseof well Godhasplannedthingsaheadofus-Ihave an excitement.NigelandIcontinuetodiscover how vision, a but fit, a only not was there them, for and In lateMay, I found myself in aparishwhere forme for ourgoodandnottoharmus(Jeremiah 29:11)? all-powerful andable,whose plansandpurposesare all-mighty asfarweareconcerned-Godwho is our tongueinprayers andcollects. Yet ishetruly Almighty God.How oftenthatphrase cantripoff used intheBible. is name this time first the - God Almighty Shaddai, Abraham inGenesis17,Godreveals himselfasEl with covenant his reaffirming in Yet things. the natural of in way be impossible to find or see, cannot we have to hold on to God’s promises for things we was tohappenhundreds of years later. Sometimes of thelandpromisedtohimandhisdescendants. That lived inCanaanasanalienandstranger, notincontrol ‘credited tohimasrighteousness’inRomans4.He The apostlePaul wrotethat Abraham’s faithwas the needto‘keeponkeepingon’. and call day, the after reaffirmed day he - invaluable It was during these times that God’s Word became muscle offaithhadtobecomestrongerandstronger. was notforme,thenthe door would beclosed. The accept that however puzzlingtheprocessbecame,ifthatparish to Ilearned way the Along difficulties. its had process the but fine, was it sometimes good, so not was fit the Sometimes refined. and tested one many interviews,andIhad atotalofseven. Each even chance. Itiscommoninthe‘CofE’to undergo rigorous, theprocessgave an‘outsider’likeme However off! kick to preached be to sermon short a 52 CHURCH OF IRELAND on Wednesday 7thSeptemberat7.30pm. village. HisordinationwillbeinEnniskillenCathedral coming toKesh during August andgettingsettledinthe We lookforward toPhilipand Viola andthefamily 4 children, Anna (12),Mia(10), Tim (8)andBen(5). to ourparish.Philipismarried Viola andtheyhave The RevdPhilipBrysonhasbeenappointedCurate Curate Appointed 2016. Revd Caroline’s dateforlicensingis8thSeptember Diocese ofCanterbury, Kent (kandschurches.org.uk). of KingsnorthandShadoxhurst,Parish of Ashford, Revd Carolinehasbeenappointedas Team Vicar Reverend Caroline Mansley New Appointment for summer fun! A bigthankyou toallwho came along! cream andBBQoutside. A perfectafternoonforsome could relax,catch upwithfriendsandenjoy theice- weather we’ve beenenjoying recentlymeanteveryone our crafty kidsalsoenjoyed paintingmugs. The sunny with lotsoftoppings,face-paintingandgames.Some Families cameouttoenjoy thefreeMaudsice-cream Afternoon at The Fountain CentreonSunday 5thJune. We had our Summer Ice Cream Sundae Family Fun Ice-Cream Sunday a tastymealattheSizzlingStone. we returnedtoKesh, ourindoormembersjoinedusfor which addedtoourenjoyment andrelaxation. When enough tobeblessedwithabeautifulsummer’s day very interestingandinformative. We werefortunate around alloftheproductionareas,which wefound and thenwehadapersonalguidegave usatour upon ourarrival totheBelleekPottery Visitor Centre seen theoldestandmostprestigiousBelleekpottery Pottery onSaturday, 4thJune forourannualouting. We Our Mothers’Unionenjoyed atouraroundBelleek Mothers’ Union Annual Outing www.clogher.anglican.org Confirmation

Next, a very brief period of retail therapy in Fivemiletown and then on to Cavanaleck Presbyterian On Sunday, 12th June it was wonderful to have Church Hall where the ladies of the church had a really the Bishop with us again for the annual Service of lovely evening meal waiting for us. After this, tired, but Confirmation. This year it was wonderful to see Craig happy and replenished in body and mind we made our Alexander, Hannah Miller, Idina Burchmore, Lewis way home to Ardess. Bratton, Oran Johnston, Sophie Sproule and Timothy Sadlier standing before the congregation and declaring their faith in God and being confirmed by Bishop John. This is very much not the end of the journey but a start PRACTICAL YOUTH to a lifelong journey with God as they travel through MINISTRY SKILLS all the struggles and challenges that life brings. We do pray for them as they continue the journey of faith and Are you interested in developing continue to seek more of God in their lives. leadership skills? Are you 14 years old or over? Friends in the Afternoon Are you up for a challenge? Annual Outing July & August 2016 On Tuesday, 14th June 27 members travelled by coach For more info or to register contact from the Parish Centre to Blessingbourne Country Gillian @The Fountain Centre Estate at Fivemiletown. Telephone: 02868632695 Email: [email protected]

On arrival, Mrs Lowry, estate owner, met us and served all a delightful afternoon strawberry cream tea, in the historic coach house. Then followed a guided tour of the Carriage and Costume Museum. Here we 15th to 19th August 2016 saw a collection of original carriages and coaches, @ The Fountain Centre costumes and family military memorabilia. Next, on to the 150-year-old beautiful Elizabethan manor house Join us as we help the Guardians – the Lowry family home. Mrs Lowry gave us a most rediscover some lost treasures and bring the light back into their city. interesting account of the history of the house and its arts and crafts features and private art collection. There Each morning will include games, stories, were spectacular views from the downstairs rooms of drama, crafts and much more… the gardens and the lake (with the recent resident pair Date: Monday 15th - Friday 19th August 2016 of nesting swans). The lake gave a wonderful backdrop Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Location: The Fountain Centre, to the gardens with the trees, flowers and shrubs now Drumwhinney Road, Kesh Age: 5 - 11 years old in full bloom. Small farm animals and peacocks added Free Admission to the beauty of nature all around us.

53 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 12.00pm HCDerrybrusk 10.30am HCMaguiresbridge; Sunday 14th 12.00pm MPDerrybrusk 10.30am MPMaguiresbridge; Sunday 7th August 12.00pm MPDerrybrusk 10.30am MPMaguiresbridge; Sunday 31st 12.00pm MPDerrybrusk 10.30am MPMaguiresbridge; Sunday 24th ; 8.00pmLOLServiceMaguiresbridge 10.30am MPMaguiresbridge;12.00pm Sunday 17th 12.00pm HCDerrybrusk 10.30am HCMaguiresbridge; Sunday 10th 12.00pm MPDerrybrusk 10.30am MPMaguiresbridge; Sunday 3rd July Services and Derrybrusk Maguiresbridge Parish Church. -Ardess on Facebook also are We [email protected]. 2695 / 6863 028 on Office Parish Ardess contact or our websitewww.ardess.org For weeklyevents andfurtherinformation,pleasesee Davis every blessingintheirmarriedlife. Melissa ClaireMcGrath, Ederney. We wishMr&Mrs 28th May 2016:Jason EricDavis, Lack, married Wedding Registers Country &GospelConcert Friday 18thNovember 2016: ParishSaturday 22ndOctober: Auction Youth Week @ The Fountain Centre,Kesh (Year 8+) Monday 22nd-Friday 26th August 2016:7-9pm Future Events foryour diary Year 8+(thisyears Yr 7pupilsarealsowelcome) Fridays July & August, 8-10pmSenior Youth Clubfor July events foryour diary Mrs SueHogg,DiocesanPastoral Assistant. Canon RobertRiddelisproviding pastoral cover togetherwith During thevacancy the Ven. HeleneSteed,isincharge. Vacant 54 CHURCH OF IRELAND afterwards. Newmembersarewelcome. Service intheChurch andashortmeetinginthehall Monday 12thSeptemberwithaHolyCommunion After oursummerbreakmemberswillmeetagainon Anniversary Service. Members attendedSallaghy Mothers’Union90th had thenintheCustomsHouseBelcoo. with shoppinginSligoafterwards. A lovely mealwas Flower Festival inSt Anne’s Church inBallyshannon Mothers’ UniononSaturday 28thMay andwenttoa This year forouroutingwejoinedwithLisnaskea attended. Magheracross Parish, Branch LeaderandSecretary Spring Councilon Thursday 19thMay was heldin in Fivemiletown Parish onFriday 13thMay. Members attendedtheMothers’Union Area Service Maguiresbridge Mothers’Union the entirefamilycircle. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Thursday 2ndJune 2016: MargaretJane Parkinson. Maguiresbridge Burial Parish Register 12.00pm MPDerrybrusk 10.30am MPMaguiresbridge; Sunday 28th 12.00pm MPDerrybrusk 10.30am MPMaguiresbridge; Sunday 21st Church Parochial Hallandcontinuesallsummer. Meets every Friday morningat 10.00amatChrist Senior Walking Group available fromany memberoftheSelect Vestry. Fivemiletown, on Friday 16th September. Tickets are the occasionwillbeheldin The Valley Hotel, 175 years ananniversary dinnerdancetomark As ChristChurch, Maguiresbridge,celebrate Anniversary DinnerDance Parish Hall on Tuesday 12thJuly. Christ Church Maguiresbridgewillbecateringinthe 12th July the year. prizes andgiving oftheirtimetoteach throughout preparing thechildren forthisservice,organisingthe pieces ofpraise. Thanks toallthoseinvolved in children readthelessons,prayers andsangthree Day Servicewhich was leadby Canon Riddel. The On Sunday 12thJune weenjoyed our Children’s Children’s Day www.clogher.anglican.org Illness Monaghan, Tydavnet Please continue to remember in your prayers those who and Kilmore are ill, the housebound and those in residential care and their families. Rector: The Revd Canon Ian Berry The Rectory, Clones Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan. Playaway Playaway finished another very successful year on T: 047 81136 Thursday 23rd June. Our grateful thanks are due to E: [email protected] Diocesan Pastoral Assistant: Mr Walter Imelda for organising and Jim for setting up the Hall, to Pringle Violet, Diane, Hilary and Muriel for their assistance on a rota basis.

Services Creche July This is available to all children not of Sunday school Sunday 3rd: Trinity 6 age. We are as ever indebted to the members of our 10.30am St Patrick’s HC 2; 12:15pm Kilmore HC 2 congregation who provide this service on a voluntary Sunday 10th: Trinity 7 basis. 10.30am St Patrick’s SoW; 12:15pm Ballinode MP 1 Sunday 17th: Trinity 8 10.30am St Patrick’s SoW; 12:15pm Kilmore MP 2 Sunday School End of Year Service Sunday 24th: Trinity 9 This was held on Sunday 19th June, with the children 10.30am St Patrick’s SoW; 12:15pm Ballinode HC 2 taking a leading role in the service. Grateful thanks are Sunday 31st: Trinity 10 due to our Sunday School Teachers and helpers for giving 10.30am St Patrick’s SoW of their time and talents to nurture our young people in faith. August Sunday 7th: Trinity 11 10.30am St Patrick’s HC 2; 12:15pm Kilmore HC 2 P.S.A.L.M Sunday 14th: Trinity 12 P.S.A.L.M held an evening of praise and thanksgiving 10.30am St Patrick’s SoW; 12:15pm Ballinode MP 1 in St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday the 19th May with Sunday 21st: Trinity 13 The Venerable Helene T. Steed presiding. The large and 10.30am St Patrick’s SoW; 12:15pm Kilmore MP 2 representative congregation heard contributions from; Sunday 28th: Trinity 14 Clontibret, Rockcorry and Drumacruttin National 10.30am St Patrick’s SoW; 12:15pm Ballinode HC 2 Schools - Tin Whistle Group; Central School, Ballybay - Guitar Group; Central School, Castleblaney – Choir; Drumcorrin National School; Central School Rectors Sabbatical Castleblaney; Model National School Monaghan; By the time these notes appear Cannon Ian will be nearing Monaghan Collegiate School – Fiddle Group; Model the end of his sabbatical. We express grateful thanks for National School – Choir; Model National School – Tin providing cover during his absence and a special word of Whistle Group; Monaghan Collegiate School – Choir; thanks to Ms Ruth McKane in the Diocesan Office who Combined Churches Choir was responsible for the arrangements. We express grateful The tuition is provided in schools by financial support thanks to the following for taking the services during the from the Ulster-Scots agency and were represented at Rector’s absence, Dean Raymond Thompson, Mr Walter the event by Mrs Hilary Singleton. Mrs Ethne McCord Pringle, Mr Roy Crowe and Mr Keith Brown and to Mrs and her committee are to be congratulated on a very Muriel Treacy for her lead in worship in St. Patrick’s. successful evening. We are indebted to Revd Neal Phair for his pastoral overseeing and Mr Walter Pringle for his pastoral care and home and hospital visits. Rossorry

Protestant Orphan Society Rector: The Revd Canon Dr Ian Ellis Rossorry Rectory, Kinarla, Enniskillen, Coffee Morning Co. Fermanagh. BT74 5PX

The Protestant Orphan Society Coffee Morning was held T: 028 66 320239 at the home of Mrs Miriam Moore, Bishopscourt, Clones E: [email protected] – we were blessed with a fine morning and to date a sum Parish Office: T: 028 66 329889 of €2000.00 has been raised. Our grateful thanks are due Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: Mrs Sue Hogg & Mrs Joan Nelson to all who helped on the day or donated saleable items and for all those who attended or gave a donation.

55 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 22nd May 2016,sonofMichael and Alison. PRESTON, Oscar James, who was baptisedon Sunday Sunday 22ndMay 2016,children ofStuartandLorraine. MAGUIRE, Masonand Ava, who werebaptisedon Baptisms Parish Register Services inJuly or August ) (Please notetherearenoEvening Sunday 28th:9.00amHC;11.00amHC Sunday 21st:9.00amHC;11.00amHC Sunday 14th9.00amHC;11.00amHC Sunday 7th:9.00amHC;11.00amHC August Sunday 31st:9.00amHC:11.00amMP Sunday 24th:9.00amHC:11.00amMP Sunday 17th:9.00amHC;11.00amMP Sunday 10th:9.00amHC;11.00amMP Sunday 3rd:9.00amHC;11.00amHC July Services 56 CHURCH OF IRELAND Sunday 12thJune 2016,baby sonofSusanandNeil. GRAHAM-McSHEA, John Patrick, who was baptisedon 29th May 2016,baby sonofSarah andPaul. MORTON, HarperJames, who was baptisedonSunday All God’s blessings onthe happy couplefor the future. took placeof Andrew andEmma(neeElliott). CREANEY: on26thMay 2016,atRossorry, themarriage Marriage congregation atRossorry! A very warm welcometothenewestmembersof www.clogher.anglican.org Celebrating 175 years of Fermanagh Choral Society worship at Rossorry Concert in Rossorry Church The year of Thanksgiving and Celebration is continues This concert, kindly provided by The Fermanagh Choral with a series of planned events. Society, took place in the Church on Tuesday evening We held an event to connect our congregation with the 7th June 2016 at 7.30pm. It was wonderful to fill the the ancient site of St Fanchea’s Church at Old Rossorry church with a large choir, as part of our thanksgiving which was the original Rossorry Church. The Service for 175 years of worship on this site. A very large crowd was held at Old Rossorry on Sunday 29th May at 3pm. attended and was treated to a wonderful programme In spite of a thunderstorm – there was a good crowd of music and story. The fellowship and refreshments who enjoyed the fellowship and the chance to learn made for a memorable evening for our parish and the about the history of Christianity in Fermanagh and how many visitors. Rossorry was one of the earliest christian communities in this area. We were delighted to welcome clergy and parishioners from our sister christian churches in Enniskillen.

Fermanagh Choral Society in Rossorry

Andrew Irwin Concert Andrew Irwin will appear in Concert in Rossorry on Friday 2nd September 2016 at 8.00pm. He will be joined on this occasion by Jordan Clarke, pianist and composer. Clergy at the outdoor service at Old Rossorry Tickets available from Lorraine Simpson 028 66 BBQ 329469 / 07974929303 / [email protected] or On Friday 3rd June there was an evening of fun and Rossorry Parish Office [email protected]. games as well as a BBQ for all the children and young Admission is £10 and as these concerts sell out quickly people of the Parish (and their parents), as part of our – you are advised to book early! year of celebration. This was kindly organised by the Scouts and Guides Rossorry Parish Church 175th and was mighty craic! There was a big crowd on a beautiful summer evening and the event marked the Anniversary (1841— 2016) end of another successful year in Rossorry of the Youth – Forthcoming Events Ministry. The fellowship and the fun were a lovely way Friday 2nd September 2016: Andrew to ensure that our young people feel they are the heart Irwin Concert with Jordan Clarke and future of our parish. Friday 25th—Sunday 27th November 2016: Christmas Tree Festival in Church January 2017: Rossorry Arts and Crafts Class display January 2017: Table Quiz February 2017: Our Favourite Hymns night March 2017: “Hooley in the Hall “

100! A 100th birthday celebration was held for Mrs Lena Graham at Clabby Nursing Home. Mrs Graham was a lifetime parishioner of Rossorry until a few years ago , when she moved to Gillbrooke Nursing Home at Clabby. She was joined on the day by her family, the Rector of Rossorry (Canon Ian Ellis) and many of her friends and neighbours from Windmill Road, where Fun at the Youth BBQ

57 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE July / August 2016 100th birthday andpray forhercontinuedgoodhealth. she lived formany years. We wishheravery happy for The Parish BuildingFund. made apresentationofcollectiontoGeorgeElliott Certificates were presented to all the children and they presentation on“The 10Commandments”. Attendance Sunday School children madeavery interesting read theLessonsandPrayers. the endoftheiryear. The children andyoung people the Sunday School children paraded tochurch tomark On Sunday 5thJune, theuniformedorganisationsand Youth Parade andService class andtheBasket Weaving startedon11thMarch. afternoons. Presently underway is the Acyrilic Painting Are on-goingintheParish Hallon Wednesday Arts &Crafts Classes 58 Friends andformerneighboursofMrsHelenaGraham Children parading toChurch CHURCH OF IRELAND The 10Commandments Tempo andClabby christenings. regularly, onevents inthechurch aswellweddingsand on Facebook asRossorryParish Church andweupdate, which chronicles theeveryday lifeofourParish. We arealso free to go online and see our colourful and informative site Skuce ofInishmacsaintandGarryClakeRossorry. Feel rossorryparish.com. The sitewas builtlargelyby Michael The Parish recentlylaunched ournew Website at Contact us When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, the you passthroughtherivers, theywillnotsweep over you. you passthroughthewaters Iwillbewithyou: andwhen trials, temptations,thefearsanduncertainfuture.“when chapter 42v2-3Godpromisestobewithusinthetroubles, hand”. There isanumberedphrase foreach day. InIsaiah you andhelpyou; Iwillupholdyou withmy righteousright do notbedismayed, forIamyour God.I willstrengthen In Isaiahchapter 41v10‘Sodonotfear, forI am withyou; God makeshundredsofpromisesintheBible. to God’s promisedplaceforhim,toJoshua asheledIsrael. travelled he as to Abraham Bethlehem, outside fields the in she toldwould bethemotherofJesus, totheshepherds through hisangelorangelssaying “fearnot”,toMarywhen Yet sooftenintheBiblewecomeacrossGodhimself, We canfeelalone,thatGodisfaraway. can beafraid. What willhappentome? Will Ihave afuture? we time difficult a through going or ill are we When fears. dark etc; the medical profession put long words on these There arethingsweafraid off,spiders,rats heights,the “Fear not” Making aPresentationto The Parish BuildingFund W: www.parishesoftempoandclabby.com E: [email protected] T: Co. Fermanagh. BT750RD Camgart, Clabby, Tempo, The Rectory, 177Clabby Road, Armstrong Rector: The RevdCanonMaurice 028 89521697 www.clogher.anglican.org flames will not set you a blaze. For I am the Lord, your God, After the service the Mothers’ Union served tea and the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour”. provided a special birthday cake and it was cut by So cast your burdens, your fears on the one who truly cares the two most senior parishioners present Miss Audrey for you. God has promised never to leave us or forsake us. Woods (Clabby) and Mr Willie Rutledge (Tempo). Read Psalm 139 – God’s great promise of his presence with Thank you to the Sunday School teachers who give us at all times and everywhere. of their time throughout the year to teach all the children. Clabby Fete & Fun day Clabby Fete & Fun day was held on a glorious summer Internship day on 4th June and was well attended. There were a great At the time of writing these notes we are planning a number of attractions to suit all age groups – Donkey rides, Coffee morning on 25th June 10.00am – 12 noon in Highland Dancers, Prize – line, Strongmen team, face aid of Scripture Union Internship. James Armstrong painting, go-karts, vintage bikes and tractors to name but a has decided to take a year out of study to serve few of the attractions. Thanks are extended to everyone who God with Scripture Union in Fermanagh under the supported the event, to those who looked after the various leadership of Mr Jeff Gawn. This means he will be attractions and did the catering. Our thanks to the team who living by faith and all money raised from the Coffee put together the event under the leadership of Mr Edwin Morning will go to Scripture Union for Training, Armstrong and Mr Jim Monteith. £2000.00 was raised for admin and allowance towards petrol for travelling. Church Funds. We pray God will use him and bless the work he will be involved in from August 2016.

Food Hygiene Certificate A big thank you to Leah and Lauren Armstrong for taking the initiative to do the food hygiene course our Church greatly appreciate you both give up your time to undertake this in the middle of your study for exams.

Advanced Dates Friday 2nd September - Midnight Walk Miss Audrey Woods in the Wheelbarrow Race Harvest Services - Clabby Friday 23rd September: 8.00pm - Preacher The Queen 90th Birthday celebration Revd Ian Linton; Sunday 25th September: and Sunday School Prize-giving 10.15am Family Harvest Service - Preacher Stephen Condy; 7.30pm The Leaders Dedication The two events were combined on Sunday 12th June Service - Preacher Revd Gary McMurray. with a United Service at Clabby. The worship was led Flower Festival “The Kingdom Parables” by Mrs Ann Bloomfield and the music group. Young Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October people from both Sunday schools read the Bible 2016: Friday 30th Open 3.00pm – 8.00pm. Passages and led the prayers. The Sunday School Official Opening at 2.00pm by First Minister children sang Our God is a great Big God, I May Never Arlene Foster; Saturday 1st October Open March and Psalm 34 v 10. 10.00am – 8.00pm; Sunday 2nd October Open 2.00pm – 6.00pm. Closing Service at 7.30pm. Preacher: Revd James McMaster. For event information and catering enquiries or bookings, please contact [email protected] Saturday 2nd October – Vintage Tractor Run - registration from 9.30am leaving Clabby Church Hall at 10.30am. All proceeds towards the Restoration Fund. Saturday 5th November - Clabby Parish Auction at 1.30pm in Clabby Church Hall. Friday 18th November – Musical Evening in Clabby Parish Church at 8.00pm. Featuring Clabby Church Music Group, Murley Silver Band, Irvine Memorial Pipe Band, Judith Anderson (Vocal Soloist) and Jack Rainey (Flute Soloist). Miss Audrey Woods and Mr Willie Ruteldge cutting the cake Proceeds towards the Restoration Fund.

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45 Main Street, Irvinestown BT94 1GL T: (028) 686 21616 F: (028) 686 28019 E: [email protected] Festival of 175 Christmas Trees in Rossorry Parish Church, Enniskillen 24th– 27th November 2016 Schools, businesses, charities, choirs, bands and various organisations in the Fermanagh area

Please find enclosed some information regarding our Festival of 175 Christmas Trees. This is part of our year of celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the founding of our present church. We are approaching local schools, businesses, charities and other organisations to give some early notice of this event and to invite your group to take part by either creating your own decorated tree for our festival and /or using the event to present your groups musical talents.

The tree can be traditional or created in a style which reflects your work or business interest – feel free to be as imaginative as possible! We will have some details to share with you later about ideal size etc – however for now we would love you to contact us to let us know if you are interested in taking part. If you would like some more information or to discuss this further please call us at the Parish Office (Mon – Fri, am)

on 028 6632 9889 or by email on [email protected]