Mullaghdun Celebrates 200 Years of Worship

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FRONT COVER Revd Canon Geo¦ Bridle, Rector of Cleenish and Mullaghdun with Churchwardens of Mullaghdun Parish Church, Dessie Coalter and Heather Carson,looking forward to the church’s 200th anniversary event.

3 BISHOP’S LETTER Dear Friends The Rt Revd John McDowell Last month I The See House, 152a Ballagh Road, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0QP found myself Tel: 028 895 22461 writing about Email: [email protected] the Christian virtue of Hope. Traditionally We have come to understand that our of the word that I am using it now is the in November reason is pretty weak. Often people who knack of holding on to the things which have been in hospital for an operation each year my you have accepted as reasonable in contribution to the Diocesan Magazine under a general anaesthetic will tell spite of your changing moods. Unless usually consists of my address to the you that they know perfectly well that Diocesan Synod, which will require the surgeon will not start the operation we do that we will really be bu¦eted a good deal of Charity on your part. before the anaesthetic takes full e¦ect along through life and never make any but that doesn’t stop some of them So perhaps in this month of October progress. I should attempt to say a word or two getting into a panic beforehand. In that about the virtue of Faith, or at least one sort of situation, especially when we understanding of it. feel vulnerable the emotions and the One of the consequences of this imagination take over and reason takes peculiar way we are made is that we a back seat. In Christianity “faith” seems to used in at have to keep alive what we believe least two senses. In one sense it means and have faith in by many reminders. assent to the doctrines or teaching of Most of us are also prey to wishful Christianity. The other sense in which thinking. We know that our dear friend Daily prayer or reading and going to we use “Faith” is much more dicult X is a bit of a gossip and shouldn’t church are the normal ways we have of really be trusted with any personal or to define and is more like “trust”, and keeping what we believe in the forefront in particular trust in Jesus Christ as confidential information. But they have of our minds and lives. Nothing can our Redeemer and Friend. As you can been our bosom friend for ever and we imagine there have been many books have some piece of information that we live in us unless it is fed. I imagine that written about this second aspect of faith. need to share. So maybe( against all if we were able to look into the minds reasonably expectation) they won’t blurt And because we are an argumentative and the hearts of many people in our religion, not all of the understandings it out this time... communities who have ceased believing of this second aspect of faith are in agreement. Or again, everybody knows that the we would find that it is not because unsupported human body will not sink they have been reasoned out of it by in water if it is relaxed, but many people However I want to say something about argument but that they have simply still panic when they get into deep the simpler definition of faith as assent drifted away. to certain teachings. You may well ask water. yourself what is especially virtuous about accepting or disputing or rejecting And precisely the same things will That is not to say that there are not big any statement. You either believe it on happen with the teaching which we questions which Christians have to face the basis of the evidence or you don’t. believe with our minds and which we up to and reason about. Nor does it Or you may reserve judgement because recite week by week; in many situations the evidence isn’t strong enough either which we encounter our imaginations mean that there are not those who have way. However each Sunday we stand and our emotions will carry out a pretty a reasoned and principled objection to and recite one of the Creeds saying we vigorous attack on what we believe. We the Christian Faith. There may even be believe in the set of propositions and will get bad news or find ourselves in bits and pieces of the faith as expressed statements of fact contained therein. deep trouble of some sort. Or we will be in the company of a lot of people who in the Creeds which we have diculty If we were wholly reasonable creatures don’t believe what we believe. Or we understanding. Those are honest doubts that would be fine and we would go will see a chance to make some money and questions which must be honestly in a way that is not strictly fair or honest. about living our lives in accordance with faced. the propositions which we say we have Or it will be convenient or pleasing to faith in; the truths we believe. But we tell a lie. are not wholly reasonable creatures. In But for all of us unless we practice our fact we know that we are very far from Or simply our mood changes. CS Lewis faith it will certainly never grow and will being wholly reasonable creatures, used to call it the Law of Undulation. almost inevitable wither and die. primarily motivated as we are by many The ups and downs of ordinary life unseen forces within ourselves and a¦ect how we think and behave far outside ourselves. more than we realise. Faith in the sense +John Clogher

4 CHURCH OF IRELAND PARISH NOTES Sunday 8th Oct CONFIRMATION CLASS Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Morning Prayer Aghadrumsee, Friday 6th October 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm in Clogh 10.45 am Morning Prayer Aghadrumsee Old School Clogh & Drumsnatt 9.30 am Morning Prayer Drumsnatt Sunday 15th Oct Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Morning Prayer YOUNG LADIES GROUP Clogh 10.45 am Morning Prayer Tuesday 10th October at 8.30 pm in Drumsnatt 3.00 pm Harvest Service Aghadrumsee Old School ‘First Aid Talk’. Church Army O cer Sunday 22nd Oct Captain David Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Morning Prayer AGHADRUMSEE Hamilton Clogh 10.45 am Morning Prayer LADIES GUILD Drumsnatt 9.30 am Morning Prayer Thursday 19th October at 8.00 pm. Sunday 29th Oct Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Morning Prayer CRAFTY CHURCH Clogh 10.45 am Morning Prayer The Rectory, Drummadarainy, Saturday 21st October, 3.00 pm – 4.30pm Drumsnatt 9.30 am Morning Prayer Stonebridge, Clones, Co. Monaghan. in Aghadrumsee Old School.

T: 047 20826 At the time of writing we are looking E: [email protected] forward to the Harvest Thanksgiving DINNER services in our group which conclude Clogh Parish are hosting a dinner on on Sunday 15th October at 3.00 pm in Sunday 8th October. Adults £16 children Drumsnatt when the preacher will be £8. Dean Raymond Ferguson. SERVICES The various groups are now up and STEW AND DANCE NIGHT Sunday 1st Oct running after the summer break. Meetings A stew and dance night organised by Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Holy Communion will take place as follows: Aghadrumsee Ladies Guild will be held & Baptism in Fawney Hall on Friday 13th October Clogh 10.45 am Harvest Service CLOGH MOTHERS’ UNION 8pm – 1.30am. Stew at 8.30pm, music by 8.00 pm Harvest Service Monday 2nd October at 8.00 pm, opening Nigel Livingstone. All welcome tickets £10 Drumsnatt 9.30 am Holy Communion service and enrolment. available soon.

SERVICES forward to Abraham bringing God’ Aghalurcher and 1st October Word to us. Friends and visitors will be Cooneen with 10.45am Colebrooke Holy Communion most welcome at all our services. 3.00pm Cooneen Harvest Mullaghfad 8th October CHURCH’S MINISTRY 10.45am Colebrooke Holy Baptism 12.15pm Cooneen Holy Baptism OF HEALING 15th October Clogher Diocesan Ministry of Healing Rector: 11.00am Colebrooke Family Service will be holding a service of Divine The Revd John 3.00pm Mullaghfad Remembrance Healing with The Laying on of Hands, McClenaghan Service in St Ronan’s Colebrooke, at 7.30pm 22nd October on Sunday 26 November 2017. During 10.45am Colebrooke MP 12.15pm Cooneen MP the service prayers will be said for 29th October those who wish to be prayed for, and Colebrooke Rectory, 8 Owenskerry Lane, 11.00am Cooneen Service of the Word there will be an opportunity to come Killarbran, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0SP forward for the Laying on of Hands, T: 028 895 31822 MULLAGHFAD SERVICE for themselves or on another’s behalf. E: [email protected] On Sunday 15th October 2016 If you would like someone included E: [email protected] at 3.00pm our annual Service of W: www.colebrookeparish.org on the prayer list, please get in touch Remembrance will be held, with with me as above. Everyone is most members of Fivemiletown Royal British Legion attending. welcome to this service, following Mr Abraham Storey will be our preacher which tea and refreshments will be at this service, and we are looking provided.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 5 FROM THE REGISTERS COLEBROOKE/COONEEN therapy, the group joined a full National Christian Burial SCOUT GROUP Concert Hall for The Big Sing, celebrating Kerr The Scouts recommence late September, 13 decades of love and service in Mothers’ On Tuesday 30th May 2017, a service of and will be meeting every Tuesday from Union in Ireland. The top 13 hymns chosen thanksgiving for the life of Oswald Kerr, 7pm-8.15pm for boys and girls aged 4-11 by members were included in the two Fivemiletown, was held in St Ronan’s, years, and every Friday for Scouts, 11 – 14 hour programme, with the singing led by a Colebrooke, with Interment in Colebrooke years. MU choir and echoed by the enthusiastic Cemetery following the service. The leaders provide a wide range of Dunlop Scouting skills. audience from around all 12 dioceses. On Tuesday 18th July 2017, a service of Squirrels (4 - 6 years) The overall favourite ‘How Great Thou thanksgiving for the life John Alexander Beavers (6 – 8 years) Art’ completed a wonderful afternoon of (Alex) Dunlop, Mullaghfad, was held in St Cubs (8 – 11 years) praise and thanksgiving to our Great God Ronan’s, Colebrooke, with Interment in Scouts (11 – 14 years) and his Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. A Colebrooke Cemetery. Our thoughts and prayers are with SNATCH SUNDAY NIGHT memorable day was enjoyed by everyone. Colebrooke and Cooneen visitors’ night Oswald’s and Alex’s families. AT THE CHURCH HALL is planned for Wednesday 18th October, YOUTH MINISTRY Holy Matrimony in Colebrooke Hall at 8.00 pm. Mrs Mary Aghavea and Colebrooke Congratulations to the following couples Good, Diocesan President of Derry and on the occasion of their weddings: 7.00pm to 9.00pm on alternate Sunday Raphoe is the speaker. Mary was born Ruth Little and Ronan McSherry evenings. Check notices for details. On Friday 30th June 2017 at St Ronan’s All young people of secondary school age in Seattle, USA, but has been married to Colebrooke, Ruth Little and Ronan welcome. Bishop Ken Good for the past 40 years. McSherry exchanged vows and were Facebook: www.facebook.com/snatchyf She has been a MU member all her Website: snatch.colebrookeparish.org married. The bride was given away by her married life and lists among her interest father, Basil, and the Best Man and Chief walking, patchwork, crochet and reading Bridesmaid were Fergus McSherry and BOWLING CLUB a good book. Everyone will be most Alison Little, respectively. The Bowling Club meet in the Parish Hall Lisa Dunlop and Stephen Clarke each Thursday at 7.45pm. welcome to join us for this meeting. On Friday 28th July 2017, in Holy Trinity New members are very welcome, whether Cooneen, Lisa Dunlop and Stephen new to the sport, or an absolute beginner. COLEBROOKE HOUSE Clarke became man and wife. Lisa was If you do not have your own bowls, but AND GARDEN OPEN DAY given away by her mother, Yvonne, and would like to have a try, come along, the witnesses were Best Man, Simon spend some time with us, and see if you Lord and Lady Brookeborough will be Clarke, and Chief Bridesmaid, Sarah catch the bug. opening the house and gardens at Wheelhouse. Colebrooke Park to visitors on Saturday We wish God’s richest blessing on these COLEBROOKE AND 16th and Sunday 17th June 2018. young couples as they begin their married COONEEN MOTHERS’ UNION Colebrooke Church will also be open for lives together. The climax of this anniversary year in visitors and tea and refreshments will be Mothers’ Union, saw some members of available in the Parish Hall. The proceeds GFS the branch join over 120 members from Girls’ Friendly Society - The branch meets the Clogher Diocese, to travel by coaches of the weekend will be given to charitable every Monday, at 6.30pm in the Parish to Dublin on Saturday 9th September. and philanthropic purposes. Hall for girls three years and upwards. After some refreshments and retail Full details to follow.

11am Holy Communion ORGANISATIONS Aghavea Sunday 8th October START DATES 7.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving, Brooke G.F.S Vacant Memorial Hall, Brookeborough G.F.S started on Wednesday, 27th During the vacancy the Revd Canon Sunday 15th October Maurice Armstrong, September 2017 at 6.30pm in the Church 11am Family Service Rural Dean is in charge. Hall. Girls of three years and upwards are Sunday 22nd October Email; clabby@clogher.anglican.org welcome. 11am Morning Prayer Sunday 29th October SERVICES Mothers’ Union 11am Morning Prayer We are looking forward to hosting our Sunday 1st October Visitors’ Night on Tuesday, 10th October at 11am Family Harvest Thanksgiving BAPTISM 8pm in Aghavea Church Hall in the form Sunday 1st October 3rd September 2017 of an Old Time Country Gospel Evening 7.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving Josh Alan John, son of Jonathan and with Lynda Lindsey. We invite all ladies to Sunday 8th October Melissa Sey. come along and bring friends and enjoy

6 CHURCH OF IRELAND an evening sing along to favourite hymns Our Annual Fun Pairs tournament begins Fundraising Events Tuesday 10/10/17 - Mothers’ Union Musical and songs. Light supper will be provided. on Monday, 30th October to Friday, 3rd Evening, Aghavea Church Hall at 8pm All donations greatly appreciated towards November 2017 at 7.45pm each evening. Thursday 23/11/17 - Table Quiz Aghavea, the Church Building Funds. Entries please to Frances Cartwright Church Hall at 8pm Saturday 9/12/17 - Craft Fair Aghavea, 02889531495 or 07884477179 Bowls Church at 8pm Thank you to all who made our The Bowling Club meet in the Parish Hall Sunday School fundraising events so far so successful. All children of primary school age each Monday at 8pm. New members will Quiz sheets are still available. Aghavea be made very welcome. welcome Pens are still for sale( see Mrs. I Acheson).

cousin, Eve Isabella Bradley, daughter of daily crossroads, playing bridge, reading her Ballybay, Shane and Claire into the life and faith of the gardening magazines, producing tapestries Christian community on Sunday, 4th June and of course in later years her cats and Clontibret & 2017. her latest addition Georgie. She will be very Muckno sadly missed by everyone at Christ Church Sympathy and especially by all the family. Peggy Crawford Ashmore Gray To the Crawford family circle we o¦er our The burial of Ashmore took place on deepest sympathy on the death of Mrs Sunday 16th of July 2017 , it really showed Rector: Margaret Elizabeth Crawford, fondly known what a void his passing is going to have The Revd Neal Phair as Peggy. A large congregation attended on the community. It was a very moving the service of thanksgiving for her life in moment as his family and friends sat mostly Christ Church on Wednesday 28th June in silence with the exception of a few joining 2017 following the committal in Creevagh in as we listened to Ashmore’s favourite Reformed Presbyterian churchyard. Peggy song “God on the mountain.” Ashmore was The Rectory, Drumcrew, Castleblayney, Co. was a devoted member of the Ballybay Monaghan a real Ballybay man having grown up in community and the Church. Peggy and the town and having ran a business in the her husband Graham loved attending T: 042 9740483 town and then continued to live here in his E: [email protected] Tullycorbet Church until it closed in the retirement. late 1960’s. Peggy had a wide social After Ashmore attended boarding school circle of friends who shared a similar he began working in the family business. genteel lifestyle. Peggy and Graham YOUTH CLUB: Ashmore really enjoyed working with the regularly attended shoots, hosted endless Youth Club will resume on the second farming community through the mart and supper and tennis parties, and just loved Saturday in October at 6pm in Ballybay indeed you could safely say it was his whole entertaining in general and of course had Church Hall. Everyone very welcome! life, as he simply loved being of service a passion for dogs, especially gun dogs. to the farmers of this county and beyond Indeed Peggy introduced the ﬁrst Tibetan MOTHERS’ UNION and being able to provide an arena for Spaniels into Ireland. Peggy regularly them to do business through the selling The Mothers’ Union opening night took held garden fetes at Springﬁeld to raise and buying of livestock. The mart was also place in St Colman’s Church, Clontibret, money for the Brownies, Guides and also where the Rector celebrated Holy for the Life Boys, the forerunner to the a great social arena for people involved Communion and preached. The Rector Boys Brigade. Her garden fetes were very in farming and to him personally, where spoke about the Mothers’ Union objective popular as Peggy had the most exquisite many a friendship was initiated, maintained in promoting family values and he said: ‘A garden and indeed gardening was a lifelong and nurtured through the weekly service happy family life, lived out amidst diculty passion of hers. Her fetes also raised a huge that was provided here in the town by and challenge, is amongst the most amount of money for the Church over the the family. Ashmore always thought of satisfying for us, and when it is common in years. She was always keen to do anything others before himself. He was immensely a society, it lays the foundations for hope in she could to help out at Tullycorbet church thoughtful and kind in the way he would a way that it is impossible to mirror in any then latterly in Christ Church where she was go out of his way to help people especially other type of institution.’ a member of the Select Vestry and played the farmers of this area through challenging A meeting took place afterwards about the her part in the organisations especially the times. Ultimately he displayed the very best year ahead and members of the local PW Mothers’ Union where she was a member Christian characteristics by wanting to use also joined us for the event and the great for over 50 years and she received a special the marvellous intellect, gifts and talents that feast afterwards. honour on her 90th birthday from the God had gave him, for the enhancement of local Mothers’ Union Branch. Peggy really Ballybay town and the Ballybay area and BALLYBAY enjoyed the Mothers’ Union and was a very to rural life in general in the county and Christening active member and undoubtedly enjoyed beyond. We welcomed Joshua Henry Lees, son of the interaction of the ladies of the group of Ashmore loved rugby and also enjoyed Ian and Jemma, baby brother to Jaeden, parishes and beyond. Peggy also had other listening to Songs of Praise. Ashmore was Blake and Freya and also his beautiful interests during her lifetime like doing her also a pretty sociable person and indeed

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 7 had close friendships during his lifetime they achieve the results they needed to 13th September when Holy Communion which he held dearly. embark on their chosen careers. We pray was celebrated by the Rector. We were Furthermore Ashmore was immensely for Abraham Dixon who moves forward from particularly pleased to welcome two new supportive and loyal to Christ Church which secondary school and wish him well on his members, Mrs Julie Crawford and Mrs he attended each Sunday. He also was a chosen path. Astrid Mo¦ett as well as members of the member of the Select Vestry and never Castleblayney Group PW. In her history of missed a meeting. He will be deeply missed Sunday school/ Mothers’ Union the “ Mothers’ Union 100 Years on 1900- by all the family and by all at Christ Church. A fantastic day was had by all on our day James Gray away to the activity centre in Irvinestown 2001” compiled by Mrs Valerie Stewart we James’ funeral took place on Wednesday at the start of the summer. It was well are advised that it was in Clontibret in 1900 6th of September at 2 o’clock with a very supported. We had a packed bus full of lots that the first branch of the Mothers’ Union large turnout. James worked in the Mart of excited children and parents! was formed in the Clogher Diocese and which his father started most of his life. although the branch has not always been James had many interests throughout each Prayers active the seed was sown. stage of his life. He had a keen interest in We pray for our parish, families and friends horses and competed in local shows and especially Joseph Crawford after his recent Sympathies events. He also loved playing badminton. surgery. We hope it gives him a new lease We extend our sympathies to the Graham Another of James’ hobbies was playing the of life and we continue to pray for Mrs and Leathem families on the death of Bill guitar, piano and drums. He was part of local McGregor in St Joseph’s Nursing Home. band called the “Breakaways”. In the 1970’s Parkes, cousin of Kenny and Jim and Robert James met Anne and they were married in Harvest and uncle of Jennifer. Bill passed away on 1980. Their first son was James followed by Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Christ Tuesday, 12th September having celebrated daughter Dorothy and finally son Alan who Church will take place on Sunday 8th his 100th birthday on 31st December 2016. completed the family. In the last couple of October at 3.30pm when all are welcome. Bill was a ground engineer in the RAF months James’s health deteriorated and on during WWII and was taken prisoner when the 4th of September he died peacefully at CLONTIBRET NEWS Japan invaded Singapore but made his home in Creeve. escape to the jungle and with nine other Our sympathies are with those who grieves men made his way to Karachi. Bill was the passing of a family member, relative or a great conversationalist and travelled friend. widely but enjoyed hearing the news from Youth Club Clontibret and his native Middletown. Youth Club will resume on the second We are pleased that Kenny Archer and Saturday in October at 6pm when we look other artists will be able to entertain us with forward to see all national schoolchildren a Country and Gospel evening on Friday, attend. As usual we hope lots of secondary 9th March 2018. Their music is very uplifting school children will pop along to help out and we look forward to sharing the event with some of the activities. All parents are with the wider community. Tickets will be very welcome and encouraged to stay and Pictured are Henry Phair, Ava and Vicky Brennan, Emily available costing €10. have a cup of co¦ee and a catch up. Phair at the Fun Day in Irvinestown.

Communion Mothers’ Union MUCKNO Communion service returned to the normal Members of the Mothers’ Union were Muckno Harvest service time of 12:30 from the ﬁrst Sunday in pleased to be able to attend “The Big Sing” Muckno Harvest will take place at 3.30pm September. in the Concert Hall, Dublin on Saturday, 9th on Sunday, 1st of October with refreshments September and join with the many hundreds afterwards. The special preacher is the of members from the Southern Dioceses as School Time Revd Jim Hagan, Minister in charge of the As the children move up the ladder in their well as Bishop Ken Clarke and the Irish and Presbyterian Churches in the Castleblayney education we continue to pray for them, we World Wide Presidents, Mrs Phyllis Grothier area. pray especially for all the children starting and Mrs Lynne Tembey respectively, to sing primary school, we pray for Tyana Pratt- the 11 most favourite hymns as nominated We continue to remember in our prayers Clarke and Blake Lees as they take the by members. Eddie Robinson and also we remember big step into secondary school, we pray The opening meeting of the Mothers’ Union Kay Robinson who is currently in Drogheda for all the children who sat exams and that was held in Clontibret on Wednesday, Hospital recovering from surgery.

Baptism At the baptism were Joshua, Ian, Jemma, Revd James, Shane, baby Eve and Claire.

8 CHURCH OF IRELAND Enjoying the summer barbecue held in the Carrickmacross Group. PARISH BOWLS Everyone is welcome to join is as we give Carrickmacross The Jackson Hall bowling club held their thanks for God’s provision. Union, Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th August as we prepare for the new PRAYER MEETING Magheracloone season. We are delighted that Loran Lewis and Ardragh will continue as Captain for the season A key focus in our parish life since Revd ahead with Sammy Babington assisting Colin’s arrival has been that we pray as Vice Captain. As club secretary Dawn for one another and for our church Farrelly is already busy working away to Rector: particularly that we will grow in faith, arrange the upcoming fixtures she will The Revd numbers, unity and love. Our new monthly Colin McConaghie be assisted by Club Captain Lorna in organising the always eagerly contested prayer meeting will be held in the Rectory Merrin Cup that is contested by members on the first Monday of each month as we over the course of the season. Robert Greer holds the role of treasurer meet together for a short time of prayer under the watchful eye of club stalwart for our church, the wider world and those The Rectory, Drumconrath Road, and President Irene Merrin. Revd Colin in need. The first prayer meeting takes Carrickacross, Co.Monaghan. has been elected Chairperson for the place on Monday, 2nd October at 8.00pm. coming season and he too is looking T: 042 9673628 E: [email protected] forward to trying his hand on the mats. The club ethos is to enjoy the game whilst ‘JEWELS’ WOMENS GROUP also enjoying some healthy competition. ‘Jewels’ is the new name for our womens’ They meet on Wednesday evenings in the SERVICES: group which meets on the last Thursday Jackson Hall and are always welcoming of Sunday 1st October new members of any age who would like of each month. Jewels’ is for all women of Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 9.00 am to try out the enjoyable sport of bowls. Morning Prayer St Finbarr’s 10.30 am all ages from our group of parishes and Harvest Festival Service Magheracloone their friends and seeks to o¦er precious ST MOLUA’S, 3.00 pm time for women to build friendships, try Wednesday 4th October MAGHERACLOONE HARVEST something new and explore our faith Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30 am FESTIVAL SERVICE together. Our October meeting of Jewels’ Sunday 8th October We are delighted to be welcoming the Rev Holy Communion Magheracloone 12noon Iain Jemison, the Rector of the Drogheda is on Thursday 26th October when we Morning Prayer Ardragh 1.15pm Group of Parishes as our preacher at will be joined by our very own Rosaleen Harvest Festival Service Carrick 7.00pm our Harvest Service in Magheracloone Coleman and friends from her creative Wednesday 11th October on Sunday 1st October at 3.00pm. The Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30 am writing group for an evening of story harvest is always a time when family, Sunday 15th October friends and neighbours join us as we give telling. Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 9.00 am thanks for the wonderful harvest God ‘Arise and Shine’ St Finbarr’s 10.30 am provides for us and the work of those who Service of The Word Magheracloone ST FINBARR’S PARISH ROOM enable us to enjoy it. 12noon Our Parish Room which houses our Wednesday 18th October Sunday School, Vestry and various other Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30 am ST FINBARR’S meetings is undergoing a facelift to make Sunday 22nd October CARRICKMACROSS HARVEST Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30am, FESTIVAL SERVICE it a more welcoming environment in which Magheracloone 12noon and Ardragh Rev Ian Horner from our neighbouring to meet. An ongoing damp problem has 1.15pm Parish of Bailieborough will be our been remedied and the room is being Wednesday 25th October guest preacher at our Harvest Service in redecorated with new kitchen units being Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30 am Carrickmacross on Sunday 8th October Sunday 29th October at 7.00pm. The service will be followed by installed. We look forward to getting back Joint Service Magheracloone 12noon our Harvest Supper in the Jackson Hall. into the room in the coming month.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 9 Sunday 5th November See photo below of Church taken during Cleenish & 10:00 a.m. H.C. Mullaghdun 1930 and note the ﬂu chimney stack. Also 11:30 a.m. H.C. Cleenish see Diocesan notes about Parish History. Mullaghdun Please see local Services Sheet in Church for up to date changes, which may occur MONTHLY HEALING SERVICE from time to time The monthly Healing Service takes Rector: place on Wednesday 11th October, in The Revd Canon DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Mullaghdun Parish Hall. It combines the Geo£ rey Bridle Sunday 1st October, 200th Anniversary usual shortened form of Holy Communion Service, Mullaghdun Church followed by with the opportunity for prayer for the sick Celebratory Lunch, Mullaghdun Parish Hall and bereaved, followed by a cup of tea Monday 2nd October, Harvest Service, and time for a chat. Mullaghdun Cleenish Rectory, Bellanaleck, Enniskillen, Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October, PRAYER FOR THOSE Co. Fermanagh. BT92 2BA Harvest W.E. Cleenish WHO ARE ILL Sunday 12th November, Remembrance T: 028 66 348259 Sunday Let us remember as we move into the E: [email protected] Autumn season those from both Parishes W: www.cleenishparish.weebly.com MANY THANKS who are, or have been ill recently as the result of accidents or natural causes. To Rowena for conducting the Sunday From Cleenish Parish, Select Vestry SERVICES Services in both churches during the member Mervyn Willis remains ill at home. Monday 2nd October Rector’s absence on leave. Also to We also remember Harry Carson and 8:00 p.m. Harvest Service. Mullaghdun Venerable Cecil Pringle who was on Robert Donaldson. It is pleasing to report Sunday 8th October standby for emergency cover. Ethel Kingston, Maureen Irvine, and Julian 10:00 a.m. H.C. Mullaghdun Thornton, are almost fully recovered after 11:30 a.m. H.C. Cleenish CLEENISH CONFIRMATION recent minor accidents. Wednesday 11th October The above Service was held in Cleenish From Mullaghdun Parish please remember 10:00 a.m. Monthly H.C. Mullaghdun Parish Church, on Sunday morning 24th June Corr, Annie McConnell, Winnie Parish Hall September. Details of the Service will be Macauley, Jim Morton, and Bertha Vance. Friday 13th October published in the next issue. 8:00 p.m. Harvest Service. Cleenish CLEENISH BROWNIES Sunday 15th October 200TH ANNIVERSARY Brownies recommenced in Cleenish Parish 11.00 a.m. Harvest Service. Cleenish MULLAGHDUN CHURCH Hall on Wednesday 20th September. New 7.30p.m. Harvest Service. Cleenish A Service to mark the 200th Anniversary girls aged 7 to 11 years will be made most Sunday 22nd October of the foundation of Mullaghdun welcome on Wednesday evenings from 10:00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun Parish Church, takes place on Sunday 6.45pm until 8pm. 11:30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish morning 1st October to be followed by a Sunday 29th October Celebratory Meal in Mullaghdun Parish CLEENISH MOTHERS 10:00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun Hall. Details of the Service and meal, will AND TODDLER GROUP 11:30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish be published in the next issue. The Group recommenced for the autumn period on Tuesday 19th September, in Mullaghdun Church taken 1930 Cleenish Parish Hall. New members are welcome on Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon. For information contact Rosita Bridle, Tel 66 348259. It is an opportunity for Mothers/Carers who join with their toddlers, to form new and long lasting friendships within the local community. If further information is required contact Rosita Bridle, Tel 66348259. The Dedicated Committee will meet on Tuesday 24th October.

CLEENISH CENTRE The Centre is now taking daily and week end bookings. It is set in an ideal location for groups on the lead up to Christmas. To hire the Centre, or if you feel that you are called to serve in any way, please make contact by e.mail: enquiries@ cleenishcentre.com or telephone 02866349647. You may also view the Cleenish Centre website.

10 CHURCH OF IRELAND MOTHERS’ UNION sung, and two played on the harp to mark the summer of 2016, but due to wet 13 decades in Ireland of love and service. conditions pertaining at that time, the A memorable afternoon was had by all. white lining could not be laid until this See photo. year. Many thanks are due to the site Committee members meet on Wednesday 11th October, to plan the Mothers’ Union contractor, also to Robert and his sta¦ programme in line with the theme for from FODC, for a facility provided which 2018, “In Mary Sumner’s footsteps”. will benefit the youth and not so young A copy of the cook book, “Curry in a from Bellanaleck, and the surrounding Hurry” published by Mothers’ Union area for many years. All-Ireland was presented to Megan Coarse fishing is at present suspended at and Ellen Smith, Victoria Watterson, and Sarah Louise Collum, as they head Laragh Lough, until the fishing stands are o¦ in di¦erent directions to third level inspected and repaired where necessary education. We congratulate them on their Details of the “Bat and Talk Walk” by achievements, and wish them well in the Catherine Reilly which took place in the future. Community Garden on Tuesday evening Next meeting will be held in Cleenish 26th September, will be published in next Parish Hall on Tuesday17th October at edition. 8pm, with guest speaker Catherine Little Next monthly meeting, Wednesday 25th from the Bible Society. October. BELLANALECK Enquires to Group Secretary Owen COMMUNITY GROUP Wilson, E Mail:- owenjwilson@btinternet. com The Ocial Opening of the Multi Use Games Area located o¦ Waterhen Lane at a cost of £115,000 took place on Wednesday afternoon, 6th September. The Games Area was opened by the Chairman of Fermanagh Omagh District MU Branch Leader, Lettie Coulter Council, Councillor Stephen McCann. He was accompanied by local Councillor Members continued to celebrate 130 Alex Baird, and Council Director, Robert years of Mother’s Union when they Gibson. The Group were represented attended THE MU BIG SING in the by George Thornton, Group Chairman; National Concert Hall in Dublin on the Caroline Nicholson, Group Assistant Saturday 9th September to mark the Secretary; and Ruby Arnold. This occasion. Eleven favourite hymns were sports facility was constructed during Multi Use Games Area

RECTORY REPAIR FUND book. Contact her at cjohston92@ btinternet.com with contributions or to Clogher Thank you to those who have worked so place an order for a recipe book. Cathedral Group hard during the summer months to raise funds for the Rectory Repair Fund. Mrs. Anne Irwin and family served burgers HARVEST SERVICES:¤ Vacant Augher Rural Dean: at the 12th July in Clogher and raised The Revd Canon £500. Mrs. Heather Jervis raised £394 6TH October 8 p.m. Revd. Canon Ian Maurice Armstrong through cash for clobber. Mrs. Jean Berry Bell and daughter–in-law Eileen raised 8th October 10.00 a.m. Family Harvest – Curate Assistant: £6000 by opening their gardens on 5th Mr. Roy Crowe. The Revd Olivia Newtownsaville Downey August. Due to the donation, a year old pedigree Aberdeen Angus bull by Mr and 13th October 8 p.m. Rev. Canon Maurice Mrs John Robson and the sale of tickets Armstrong. 10 Ferndale, Clogher, Co. Tyrone, BT76 0AS spearheaded by Oscar Clinghen, £14,000 15th 11-30 a.m. Family Harvest – Mr. Roy Crowe. T: 02885549797 was raised. Thank you to all involved in M: 07792 728495 these e¦orts. E: [email protected] Any further ideas to raise funds would be CLOGHER much appreciated as we move towards ‘The Big Sing’ Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: the completion of the schedule of work Fifteen members of Clogher Cathedral Miss Isobel Stewart Mr Roy Crowe on the Rectory. At present Mrs. Yoland Group Mothers’ Union set o¦ at 9.00 am Johnston is drawing together a Recipe en route for ‘The Big Sing’ in Dublin on

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 11 Saturday, 9th September. The Branch Limerick; and the talented harpist, Burial Leader, Mrs Iris Moffett, welcomed 24th August – Maud Eva Johnston Anne-Marie O’Farrell who played her all on board and led in prayer. This Station Road Clogher event, which had been eagerly own arrangements of ‘Take my Life’ Our Prayers and sympathy to the anticipated by members over the past and ‘Blest are the pure in heart’. family circle. year, was a celebration of the 130th anniversary of the first Mothers’ Union As we returned, we reflected on Clogher Baptisms in Ireland in 1887, now boasting 7000 the privilege of being part of an Sunday 13th August 2017 - Charlotte members in 300 branches in 2017. Our Elizabeth Matilda Stewart, daughter of destination, the impressive National organisation of four million members Mark and Stephanie Stewart. Concert Hall, close to St Stephen’s spanning 83 countries worldwide. Jesus said ‘let the little children come Green Park, was filled to capacity unto me.’ (See MU News on Pages 44 -45) with 1250 members, and as we filed in, we surveyed the magnificent pipe Table Quiz for ‘Fields of Life’ organ, the M.U. choir arrayed in blue Confirmation On Saturday 4th November come and black, the musicians and the and join us for a Table Quiz in the striking floral arrangements on the This was held on Sunday 10th Carmichael Hall, Augher (kindly stage. The programme was varied September in St. Macartan’s Cathedral, granted) @ 8pm. Everyone welcome. and stimulating, alternating favourite At the end of November this year, hymns chosen by members in every Clogher. Please continue to pray for Sharon Fannin is hoping to go out branch in Ireland with interviews, the young people, that they will be with 14 others with the ‘Fields of Life’ videos and musical items. Bishop Ken charity to Uganda. ‘Fields of Life’ are faithful to the promises they have Clarke, as MC, conducted interviews a Christian charity who are dedicated with the Worldwide President, Lynne made. (See Photograph below) to sharing the Christian faith by Tenby; the All-Ireland President, Phyllis collaborating with local communities Grothier and Revd Lindsey Farrell, and churches in East Africa to bring recently commissioned Deacon in November 24th about positive change through Clogher Diocese. The music was Gospel Concert with Mr. Kenny Archer the provision of quality education, truly inspirational, especially with clean water, health promotion and the contributions of the celebrated and Friends 8 p.m. St. Macartan’s other community based projects. All conductor, Mark Armstrong, Director Cathedral £10 at entrance or tickets proceeds from the table quiz will go of the Defence Forces School of directly to help fund the above work. on sale from Select Vestry members. Music; the eminent organist, Peter Please contact Mrs Sharon Fannin for Barley, organist of St Mary’s Cathedral, Everyone welcome. further details 07749689096

12 CHURCH OF IRELAND Cash for Clobber Cash for clobber is a great way to recycle unwanted clothing or textiles. We would be very grateful for unwanted clothes, curtains, shoes and handbags. Just place in a bin liner and either bring to our next collect or contact Mrs Heather Gervis or Rev Olie. Next collection: Carmichael Hall Augher on Monday 30th October 4pm-7pm. Contact Mrs Heather Gervis 07899726128 or 028 85568558. All proceeds in aid of Rectory Fund

Service of Healing Advanced notice of a Service of Healing in Clogher Cathedral on 19th November at 7pm. Revd Dr Pat Mollan from The Churches Ministry of Healing will be our preacher. Further details will follow next month.

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Baptisms Above and below; visitors enjoying the open gardens 27th August - Jaxson Dwaine Cuddy Wylie, son of Craig and Grace Wylie, The gardens were looking resplendent “I AM” Lisnamonaghan Road, Castlecaulﬁeld. on what turned out to be a very Jesus made several “I am” statements 17th September – Savannah Wylie, favourable day despite the weather daughter of Steven and Nicola Wylie, 15 predictions. The large turnout of visitors about himself that we find in John’s Favour Royal Road, Aughnacloy. enjoyed browsing among the plants or Gospel., Each on deserves individual having refreshments while chatting with explanation, which would be too Sympathy friends. lengthy for magazine notes. Perhaps We extend our prayers and sympathy to Mrs Gertie Coulter and family on the on this occasion we shall look at one. sudden death of her brother, Thomas Jesus said “I am the light of the world. Kyle. Whoever follows me will never walk in NEWTOWNSAVILLE darkness, but will have the light of life”. God made physical light at creation. Successful Open Garden Event Mankind lived in the light of God’s presence until the fall. The dead of disobedience brought darkness into the world, the darkness of sin. Mankind then lived as if he was in darkness, lost and unable to find his way around. God in love and mercy sent Jesus into the world to bring the light of salvation to all who would follow him. Jesus is the light to follow in this world and to bring us to heaven. He will guide us as The help and support from the local a light guides us. His presence with us community was very much appreciated, in us like a light means we will never especially the contribution of the sponsors: S. Mitchell, B. Jordan, J. Scott, be in the darkness of sin and be lost in I. Marshall, D. Wilson, V. Anderson, A. this life. Lynd, A. Strong, John Kerr, Gortaclare If Jesus is our light to guide, to protect Stores, Traynors’ Meats, Ballygawley and to give us safety and security in this A very successful and enjoyable Open Kelly’s Inn. dark world of sin then we can have Garden event was held at the homes The sum of £6000 was raised which of Mrs Jean and Mrs Eileen Bell, will be donated to the Clogher Rectory confidence for each day and for Garvaghey Hill Road, Ballygawley. Repair Fund. eternity.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 13 Currin 3.00pm: Harvest Service BAPTISM 15th October Clones, Harvey Ben Genoe was baptised in Clones 10.00am: Holy Communion Killeevan, Currin Killeevan on the 10th September. He is the Newbliss 11.30am: Morning Service son of Eric Genoe and Louise Cosgrove. 22nd October Vacant: Currin 10.00am: Morning Service Pastoral Cover The Revd Lorraine Capper BAGS TO SCHOOL Killeevan 11.30: Morning Service The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, Another Bags to School collection will be 29th October Castlebalfour Demesne, Lisnaskea, Co. made in October. Please contact Chris Fermanagh BT92 0LT Clones 10.00am: Morning Service Rusk for the collection date. Tel 047 Newbliss 3.30pm: Harvest Service 20801 or her Mobile 075 51427275 Rural Dean: 5th November Revd Alan Capper Clones 10.00: Holy Communion T: 028 677 22413 JOINT SERVICE E: [email protected] Newbliss 11.30: Holy Communion The joint Service held on the last Sunday ILLNESS in August attracted a large gathering of the three churches in the Clones area, SERVICES We remember those who are ill in hospital, Presbyterian, Methodist and Church of and especially those of our Parishioners Friday Sept 29th October Ireland. The proceeds from this Service Clones 8.00pm: Harvest Service who are undergoing treatment at present. was for a group called INTENTS, who run 1st October a youth camp at Castle Saunderson estate Clones 10.00am: Harvest and Baptism Service CONGRATULATIONS on the road to Cavan. 8th October Our congratulations go to Jason Genoe of A cheque for €468.85 has been sent to Killeevan 11.30: Holy Communion Killeevan Parish who recently got married. them from this Service.

12th November by prayer and supplication, with Colaghty Remembrance Sunday 11.30am thanksgiving, let your requests be made 19th November known to God;” 4: 6. NKJV Our thoughts Morning Prayer 11.30am and prayers for their spiritual wellbeing 26th November and in asking God who is sovereign over Morning Prayer 11.30am all to give them reassurance at this time, Rector: ever mindful of the Psalmist, “Yes, the The Revd Alan Irwin CHRISTIAN WEDDING LORD will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase.” 85: 12 16th September 2017 Joy Oldman and James Reid I SHARE THE FOLLOWING

The Rectory, Main Street, WELCOME FEW LINES PENNED A FEW Lack, Co. Fermanagh. We want to welcome the Revd Paul YEARS AGO WITH YOU BT93 0DN Thompson as the new incumbent of Challenges, challenges never seem in short supply. T: 028 686 31689 Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale, E: [email protected] one of our neighbouring parishes and Some are easily mastered, others harder into the Rural Deanery of Kesh and the to comply. Diocese of Clogher, praying that God will Some the gift of others and some as goals SERVICES bless him and the parish as they begin a we set ourselves. Challenges, challenges I’m left to face 1st October new chapter in the ministry and witness of the church family. myself. Holy Communion 11.30am How to overcome is a question often 6th October ‘BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING’ asked. Harvest Service 8.00pm For even the simplest, is not an easy task? 8th October This year and over the last number of Is it a sign of weakness if for help, I should Family Harvest 11.30am weeks/months, the prolonged period seek? of rain with intermittent sunshine has 8th October Or is it best that I simply, admit defeat. and continues to be for many within Harvest Service 7.00pm Some become a burden, a trial on their our farming community, stressful and 15th October own. frustrating, as crops still for most lie Others easily excite and put you in the Morning Prayer 11.30am unharvested. It might be said that the rains zone. 22nd October of testing are challenging too many, none Still are those, which simply drag you in Morning Prayer 11.30am more so than the farming community. despair. 29th October Therein lies the challenge, how we As if to hold you tight, within their selﬁsh Morning Prayer 11.30am approach them. Mindful of the words of lair. 5th November Paul in Philippians as he encourages us to They say a problem shared, is a problem Holy Communion 11.30am “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything halved.

14 CHURCH OF IRELAND I’m not so sure with the challenges I have from 2pm – 6pm and Sunday 8th from Who would want them, I must confess 3.00pm with light refreshments served in Stitch and Chat Sure isn’t me who has to face the test! AI the parish hall, with the service at 7.00pm Stitch and Chat resumes on Tuesday 3rd 2015. followed by a harvest supper. All proceeds October 8.00pm. will go towards mission projects and all HARVEST SERVICES are welcome to come along. Women’s Fellowship The harvest services will have a Women’s Fellowship resumes on Monday reformation theme, with the church GROUPS 9th October at 8.00pm. decorated with ﬂoral displays for the Many of the groups are now up and occasion and it is intended to have pop running with Sunday school each Sunday Young@Heart up banners depicting aspects of the and CE meeting on Fridays as per its Young@Heart resumes on Wednesday reformation. The church will be open from timetable of activities; 18th October at 10.30am 7.00pm on Friday 6th October, with the ﬁrst of our services at 8.00pm, followed by Colaghty Bowling Club For dates and times of clubs/groups or a harvest supper in the parish hall. Other Colaghty bowling club, Thursday nights at other activities, please check weekly church opening times are on Saturday 7th 8.00pm. notices for any changes or additions.

Derryvullen North, Harvest challenging time as they interacted and Derryvullen Thanksgiving, Special Music at all worshipped with Hungarian Christians. services and Harvest supper (Mon eve) We hear the biggest challenge was North and Castle Sun 22nd October the food! We await a report from the Archdale Castle Archdale, Morning Prayer, girls; we also await a report from Josiah 10.15am Johnston and Lucy Humes who went Derryvullen North, 11.30am with the Ulster Project to Madison Sun 29th October and Cincinnati, again they had a very Castle Archdale, Morning Prayer, interesting time. Rector: 10.15am The Revd Paul Derryvullen North, 11.30am Thompson NEW ACADEMIC YEAR Sun 5th November Castle Archdale, Holy Communion, As the new academic year starts, we 10.15am pray for all our children and young Derryvullen North, 11.30am people, those starting school for the ﬁrst The Rectory, Enniskillen Road, Irvinestown time, those changing school and those BT94 1GW. DIARY DATES moving on to further education. We T: 028 68621890 congratulate those young people who Tues 10th October Tuesday Club at E: [email protected] have graduated from various universities 2.30pm and colleges and wish them every ‘Getting people from where they are to Tues 10th October Faith & Friendship in success as they pursue their future where God wants them to be’ Mahon’s Hotel at 8.00pm careers. Wed 18th October Women’s Group at SERVICES 8.30pm Wed 25th October Mothers’ Union at EPILOGUE SERVICES Sun 1st October 8.00pm. Speaker Miss Diane Graham & The Epilogue services in Castle Castle Archdale, Holy Communion & Team CMS Ireland. This will be a Visitors Archdale Caravan Park during August Junior Harvest, 10.15am evening. were well attended. The retiring o¦ering Derryvullen North, Holy Communion, was as usual given to the Mothers’ 11.30am ORDINATION Union Emergency Relief Fund overseas. Castle Archdale, Harvest Thanksgiving On Sunday 3rd September, Lindsey Evening Prayer with special music Farrell and David Moses were ordained INSTITUTION SERVICE followed by supper, 7.00pm as Deacons by Rt Rev John McDowell. At the time of these notes being Sun 8th October Lindsey is to serve in Rossorry Parish prepared, we are looking forward to Derryvullen North, Family Service, and David in the Monaghan Group. the Institution service on Friday 15th 10.30am We will miss Lindsey and the family in September when Revd Paul Thompson Castle Archdale, 11.45am Derryvullen North and thank them for will be instituted as Incumbent for the Sun 15th October their contribution to the Parish. We pray Grouped Parish of Derryvullen North Castle Archdale, Morning Prayer, for Lindsey in her ministry. and Castle Archdale. We pray for his 10.15am ministry among us and o¦er him and Derryvullen North, Junior Harvest, HUNGARY TRIP his wife our friendship and support. For 11.30am Nadine Hunter, Lucy Sproule, Lucy report of service, See Diocesan News. Derryvullen North, Evening Prayer & Humes and Rachel Thompson have We thank Glenn and Ruth in the Harvest Thanksgiving, 7.00pm returned from their trip to Hungary, Diocesan Oce for arranging vacancy Mon 16th October having had a very interesting and cover and we also thank all clergy and

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 15 lay readers who helped provide our BAPTISM a faithful member of Derryvullen North Parish, the oldest parishioner Sunday worship and other services Sunday 20th August – Ruby Arabella Grace daughter of Jonathan and at 99 years and the oldest resident in Irvinestown. THANKS Jessica. Due to family circumstances we regret CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE Sunday 10 September Derryvullen North – Ethne Helen Gray, that Mrs Ethel Johnston has resigned Saturday 9th September – Derryvullen North - Alastair Beacom and Nadine Drumhinney Road, Kesh. as Sunday School Superintendent in Nolan. Derryvullen North. Ethel has taught in PRAYERS our Sunday School for 30 years and CHRISTIAN BURIAL We remember in our prayers all who are ill at this time and also those who have been we are indebted to her devotion and Sunday 13th August Derryvullen North – George Noble, bereaved. May God supply all their need enthusiasm. Burﬁts Hill, Irvinestown. George was and may they feel his comfort and peace.

Castle. The service was conducted by VIP guest. This meeting is open to men Derryvullen Chancellor J W Stewart. from both parishes. We extend our good wishes to Joanna South and and David for a long and happy life AUCTION Garvary together. A parish auction of timber, homemade produce and brick a brac, will be held HOLY BAPTISM in Garvary parish hall on Saturday On Sunday 27th August 2017 in 14th October 2017 at 2.00 pm in aid of the parish church of St Tighernach, parish funds. Rector: The Revd Chancellor Derryvullen South, Holy Baptism was John Stewart ministered to Grace Evelyn, daughter of YOUTH EVENT Lee and Elizabeth Johnston, Cultiagh, On the weekend of 27th-29th October Lisbellaw. Let us continue to remember 2017 in Bangor, Co Down, the young our young people in our prayers and people from our diocese are joining those who have responsibility for their with young people from the Methodist The Rectory, 2 Ballylucas Road, Tullyharney, care, that they may lead the rest of Tamlaght, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. church for their annual weekend event BT74 4PR their lives according to this beginning. called “Autumn Soul”. The cost is £30 and we would encourage any of our T: 028 66 387236 BARBECUE young people who would be free to E: [email protected] On Friday 1st September 2017 a parish www.garvaryderryvullen.weebly.com attend to let the rector know. Transport barbecue was held in Derryvullen South is being provided by Clogher Diocesan parish hall attended by over 70 people Youth Council. SERVICES including children. A lovely evening added to everyone’s enjoyment of 15th October MOTHERS’ UNION the occasion. The total raised after 10.30 Morning Prayer Garvary The next meeting of Mothers’ Union expenses was £269. Our thanks to 12.00 Holy Communion Derryvullen will take place on Monday 16th October everyone involved in organising the South 2017 at 8.00 pm in Derryvullen South event. 22nd October parish hall when the speaker will be 10.30 Morning Prayer Derryvullen South Louise Thompson representing Guide 12.00 Morning Prayer Garvary BEQUEST Dogs for the Blind. Anyone interested 29th October The select vestry of Derryvullen South in this important charity are welcome 10.30 Morning Prayer Derryvullen South acknowledge with thanks the bequest to come along. This is in place of the 12.00 Morning Prayer Garvary of £1000 from the estate of the late Mrs scheduled Visitor’s Night in Derrybrusk. 5th November Mary Maguire, Tamlaght. Some members from both branches 10.30 Holy Communion Garvary attended the Mothers’ Union Big Sing 12.00 Holy Communion Derryvullen MEN’S MEETING in the National Concert Hall, Dublin on South During a recent consultation within our Saturday 9th September to celebrate two parishes the idea of an opportunity 130 years of Mothers’ Union in Ireland. HOLY MATRIMONY for men to meet and share common They had a wonderful afternoon joining On Thursday 24th August 2017, the interests was put forward. The rector in 11 of the Mothers’ Union favourite marriage of Joanna Caroline Louise is facilitating this idea by organising a hymns, led by the Mothers’ Union choir, Burleigh, Tamlaght, with David Benedict meeting in the rectory on Monday 6th conducted by Mark Armstrong and James Bedford, Basingstoke, was November 2017 commencing at 6.30 accompanied by Peter Barley, organist solemnised in Holy Trinity Church, pm with a buffet meal followed by a talk of St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick, along Crom, followed by a reception in Crom on relevant issues given by an invited with other musicians.

16 CHURCH OF IRELAND 11.30am Family Service, Devenish Parish MOTHERS’ UNION Devenish & Boho Church, 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish On Saturday 9th September five of our Church members attended the National Concert Hall in Dublin to celebrate 130 years of Diocesan Curate: BURIAL Mothers’ Union in Ireland at The MU Big The Revd Friday 25th August 2017 Colonel (Rtd) Sing Concert. This was a great opportunity Sampson Ajuka William Dickson, CBE.UD Donegal, to see the lovely concert hall and join in the Springfield, Enniskillen An ocer in the Ulster Defence Regiment singing of members’ favourite hymns. A big from the day it was formed through to its thank you to all those who were involved in The Rectory, 10 Castletown Road, Monea, amalgamation with the Royal Irish Rangers organising this event. Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 8GG to form the Royal Irish Regiment, he spent On Tuesday 17th October we look forward the first nine years of his UDR service in to welcoming our guest speaker Betty T: 028 66 341672 command of A Coy, 4 UDR before being E: [email protected] appointed as Bn 2IC.. As a full Colonel Galloway, who will incorporate a craft he was involved in detailed planning for demonstration with a Christian message. the amalgamation of his regiment with SERVICES the Royal Irish Rangers to form the Royal DEVENISH PARISH Sunday 1st October Irish Regiment. He remained involved in 3.30.pm Harvest Thanksgiving, Boho Parish Regimental matters and providing support SALE AND AUCTION Church to the UDR and R IRISH veteran community Devenish Parish Sale and Auction will be 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Parish almost to his death. held on Saturday 11th November at 2.00pm Church William was also deeply involved in farming No Evening Service in Devenish Parish and community interests. A central part in the Reade Hall, Monea Church of William’s life was his involvement in Sunday 8th October Devenish Parish Church and Clogher DEVENISH BOWLING 10.am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church diocese being a former member of the CLUB TOURNAMENT 11.30am Harvest Thanksgiving, Devenish Select Vestry and the Glebes Committee. Parish Church The Funeral Service was conducted by Devenish Bowling Club Tournament will be 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Revd Sampson Ajuka and was held in held in the Reade Hall, Monea on Monday Church. Devenish Parish Church followed by the 23rd October, Wednesday 25th, October, Sunday 15th October Burial in the adjoining graveyard. Thursday 26th October and Friday 27th 10.am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church We o¦er our deepest sympathy to William’s 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Parish family Marion, John, Malcolm, Alison, October with finals night on Monday 30th Church Joanne and the wider family circle. October. All bowlers are welcome and 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish entries should be forwarded to, William Church HARVEST THANKSGIVING Sunday 22nd October Harpur, The Daires, Monea, Enniskillen 10.am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church SERVICES Telephone 028 66341237 11.30am Morning Prayer, Devenish Parish Church Devenish Parish Church 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Friday 6th October at 8.00pm Preacher- CONGRATULATIONS Church Revd Peter Wilson Sunday 29th October Sunday 8th October at 11.30am Preacher- Congratulations to Ross and Sandra 10 am Family Service, Boho Parish Church Revd Isobel Nixon Cathcart on the birth of their baby girl Lily.

Devenish Parish Church

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 17 Donacavey 11:30am Morning Prayer & Donacavey Sunday School Sunday, 15th October 2017 and Barr Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Barr 10.00am Morning Prayer Donacavey 11:30am Morning Prayer & Sunday School Rector: Sunday, 22nd October 2017 The Revd Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity John Woods Barr 10.00am Morning Prayer Donacavey 11:30am Morning Prayer Sunday, 29th October 2017 Fifth Sunday Before Advent The Rectory, 247 Tattyreagh Road, Fintona, Barr 10.00am Family Service of the Word Co. Tyrone, BT78 2DA Donacavey 11:30am Family Service of the T: 028 828 40863 Word T: 07436886769 E: [email protected] CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Gareth and Hazel who were married in Donacavey on Saturday SERVICES 17th August. Sunday, 1st October 2017 Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR Barr 10.00am Holy Communion We are delighted to welcome the Police Donacavey 11:30am Holy Communion & Male Voice Choir to Donacavey for a concert on Friday 3rd of November. This Sunday School evening promises to a wonderful time of Sunday, 8th October 2017 music and song. Tickets will be available Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity at £10 and children free. Supper will be Barr 10.00am Morning Prayer served afterwards. Some of the harvest decorations at Barr Church Harvest Thanksgiving.

Gareth and Hazel’s wedding.

18 CHURCH OF IRELAND HARVEST SERVICES Tuesday 14th November in the Silver Sunday 15th October: Donacavey Birches Hotel, Omagh. Starts promptly Children’s Harvest 11:00am and Evening at 7:30pm. Mini auction and light Harvest at 7:30pm; Monday 16th October: refreshments. Money raised will go Evening Harvest at 8:00pm. Supper towards church funds. Tickets £12:50. served after evening service. Please contact Florrie for further details. Everyone is welcome as we come to celebrate the gifts God has provided for CRAFT FAIR us. Our Craft Fair will be held on Saturday FASHION SHOW 25th November from 10:00am – 2:00pm. MEETS MUSIC As usual we will have a wide range of craft Donacavey Parish Church presents stalls with a few new ones for 2017. This ‘Fashion show meets Music’ by Tom has been a very popular event so make a Morrow and Derrick MeHa¦ey: on date in your diary.

12.00 noon Errigal Truagh Parish Church – MOTHERS’ UNION a Celebration of Holy Communion Donagh & October meeting will be held on 18th Sunday 29th October, The Fifth Sunday Tyholland with before Advent October in the Parish Hall at 8.00 pm. This Errigal Truagh A combined family service in Donagh will be the Visitors’ Evening and we look Parish Church at 10.30 am forward to having Mrs. Hazel Spears with us to show slides on her missionary work. P.S.A.L.M. Non-stipendiary Thanks to Ethne McCord for organising HERITAGE WEEK Minister: The Revd Betty the organ tuition in Donagh Parish Church. Donagh Parish Church was open to Those who came to the sessions found it Thompson visitors during heritage week. Our thanks to be most beneficial. Our thanks to Kathy to Jean, Diane and Ethne for welcoming Bae for her expertise and encouragement. visitors and sharing the history of the St. En-Rimmon, 4 Ardlougher Road, CONFIRMATION CLASSES Salvator’s Parish Church. Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 1RN Congratulations to Denise and Robert T: 0044 28 686 28258 Confirmation Classes are ongoing on T: 0044 77 195 86659 Monday evening in the Vestry at Donagh Jordon on the birth of a baby daughter. E: [email protected] Parish Church. Please remember in your prayers Dean, Ryan and Timothy as they PRAYERS prepare for Confirmation which will take We remember those of our parishes who SERVICES place on Sunday 5th November, 2017 in have been ill over the past month, those Sunday 1st October, The Sixteenth Donagh Parish Church at 10.30 am. who are recovering from treatment and Sunday after Trinity JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR PRACTICES 10.30 am Donagh Parish Church – A continue in preparation for the Winter’s those in Nursing Homes. We pray for celebration of Holy Communion Tale which will take place on 18th and 19th God’s peace and presence will be with 3.00 pm. Harvest Thanksgiving Service in December in Donagh Parish Church. them. Errigal Truagh Parish Church Sunday 8th October, The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Donagh Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 3.00 pm Preacher: Rev. John Woods Sunday 15th October, The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 10.30 am Donagh Parish Church – Morning Prayer 12.00 noon Tyholland Parish Church – Celebration of Holy Communion Sunday 22nd October, The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 10.30 am Donagh Parish Church – Morning Prayer

Photo right - Errigal Truagh Church

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 19 WHAT ON EARTH course for many. The course will be as Dromore follows: AM I HERE FOR? Wed 11th Oct @ 8.15pm – Session 1, ‘You Matter to God’ Wed 25th Oct @ 8.15pm – Session 2, ‘You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure’ Rector: The Revd Wed 1st Nov @ 8.15pm – Session 3, ‘You Andrew Quill Were Formed for God’s Family’ Wed 8th Nov @ 8.15pm – Session 4, ‘You Were Created to Become Like Christ’ Wed 22nd Nov @ 8.15pm – Session 5, ‘You Were Shaped to Serve God’ The Rectory, 19 Galbally Road, Dromore, Co. Tyrone BT78 3EE Wed 29th Nov @ 8.15pm – Session 6, ‘You Were Made for a Mission’ T: 028 82898246 E: [email protected] FIRST¤AID LIFE GROUP www.holytrinitydromore.org Over August the First-Aid Life Group met for four sessions about practical First- HARVEST SERVICES Aid. The sessions were led by Frank Armstrong(Divisional Clinical Training Fri 6th October Ocer with the Ambulance Service) and 8.00pm Harvest Service (Revd John covered the following; Woods) 1) Aims and Priorities of treatment 8th October 2) Resuscitation / CPR 11.00am Children’s Harvest Service, 3) Unconsciousness (Leanne Dunlop, Scripture Union NI) 4) Airway and Breathing Problems 7.30pm Harvest Service (Canon Henry On Wednesday 11th October @ 8.15pm we 5) Circulation Problems Blair) will be starting a 6-week course aimed at 6) Wounds and Bleeding helping people discover their purpose is 7) Poisons, Burns and Scalds 8) Injuries to Bones, Muscles and Joints ‘BELIEVING IS SEEING’ this world—answering the big question, 9) Treatment of serious conditions such as ‘What on Earth am I here for?’—using six In Mark 10:46 – 52, while others were diabetes, epilepsy and seizures. asking for a sign that Jesus was who video sessions with teaching from Pastor Those who attended expressed how he claimed to be (in other words, they Rick Warren, along with workbooks. We much they learned over the four week needed to see to believe) Bartimaeus would encourage everyone to try to come as well as the fun and fellowship they believed before he saw. He shouts out, along to what could be a life-changing enjoyed. A big thank you to Frank! “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”—pointing to him being the Messiah and believing that he can save him (‘Jesus’ means ‘the Lord saves’). Before coming to Jesus to request him to heal him he does an interesting thing that shows his faith – that he believes before he sees. Mark records ‘Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus’ (v50). His cloak marked him as a beggar and would have been what he would have put down on the ground to collect the o¦erings from those who passed by. By throwing it aside it was showing that he believed before he saw. He was saying in e¦ect ‘I don’t need this any longer. I’m not going back to this life.’ Jesus heals him with one word – “Go”. We read that ‘he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.’ We, like Bartimaeus, need to believe to see. ‘Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.’

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV 1984) The First Aid Life Group taking place.

20 CHURCH OF IRELAND ‘SAFETALK’ EARLY MORNING PRAYER Our Parish Breakfast will be on Saturday MEETING AND BREAKFAST 7th Oct @ 10am and this year our guest We are meeting every Wednesday speaker will be Jennifer Bullock. Jennifer morning from 7am until about 7.40am to and Simon run a ‘Social Farm’ at their intercede for the world, our nation, the home in Aghalane, Co. Fermanagh We will be running a ‘safeTALK’ training community, etc., in the knowledge that it is and have a lot of experience working God and His power that we need at work on Tuesday 3rd October in Holy Trinity with those with Autism and Learning Church Hall, from 7pm – 10pm. ‘safeTALK’ in our lives and in the many situations Challenges, both as parents of two autistic is a certiﬁed training programme that around the world. As He taught us, we children and as programme providers for prepares anyone over the age of 15 to pray His Kingdom in (‘Your Kingdom come’). We have a small breakfast identify persons with thoughts of suicide those with learning challenges. Jennifer together afterwards. Come and join us! and connect them to suicide ﬁrst aid will be speaking on “Special Needs and resources. If you are intending to come PARISH BREAKFAST Social Farming.” Cost - £5.00. To book along, please let Andrew or Joanne know your seat contact Eveline on 079 8226 SUPPORTED BY numbers by Sunday 1st October (028 3428 or 028 8289 8911. There will be a MOTHERS’ UNION 8289 8246). retiring collection towards the work of PRAISE AND MINISTRY “Social Farming”. SERVICE KEEPING UP TO DATE Praise and Ministry Service, 22nd October There are a number of ways that you can @ 7.30pm This all-age service (normally on the 4th keep up to date with everything that is Sunday of the month) is more informal going on in the parish: and may vary in format from month to y Visit our website www. month. Opportunity will be given within holytrinitydromore.org the service to receive prayer ministry for y Like our page ‘Holy Trinity Dromore’ anything (including healing). Come along on Facebook and enjoy a less liturgical style of worship, y Follow us on Twitter @HTDromore. learn some of the new songs that the y Get a recording of the service on CD Church is being blessed with and grow in your passion for God, His Word and every week http://holytrinitydromore.sermon.net (to His Works. There will be tea and co¦ee Simon and Jennifer Bullock, who run a social farm and afterwards. which will be outlined at the Parish Breakfast. download and listen to sermons)

Photo below - Holy Trinity Church, Dromore

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 21 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Your Sunday School, Mothers Union or the whole congregation can bring hope and change lives again this Christmas. Drumkeeran, Muckross and Through Operation Christmas Child you can ﬁll a shoebox with gifts and the box will be sent to some of the most needy and Templecarne marginalised children in the world.

Boxes can be delivered directly to Drumkeeran Parish Hall by arrangement with Mrs Irene Boyd, 68631009. Bishop’s Curate: Latest date for delivery to the hall – 29th The Ven. November, preferably earlier to give more time Cecil Pringle for the preparation of the gifts so that they can reach the children before Christmas.

If you would like further T: 07912355144 information on this project E: [email protected] please contact Mrs Irene Boyd at 02868631009. SERVICES 1st October community support. We hope it will be 10.00 Templecarne Baptism Service DERNASESK well supported again this year. 11.30 Drumkeeran HC The Harvest Thanksgiving service in Dernasesk was held on 3rd September. 8th October SHOE BOX APPEAL 10.00 Muckross HC The preacher was the Revd Andrew Quill, Rector of Dromore Parish. Every year Mrs Irene Boyd and her 11.30 Drumkeeran MP Again our thanks to those who organised helpers make a mammoth e¦ort for 15th October and prepared for the service and the tea, Operation Christmas Child, the Shoe 10.00 Templecarne HC and to the preacher. The next service will Box Appeal. The purpose is that children 11.30 Drumkeeran MP be held on 15th October at 7.00 pm. in situations of extreme poverty would 7.00 Dernasesk receive at least one present at Christmas. 22nd October HOLY BAPTISM Work has already begun in preparation 10.00 Muckross MP Elliott Conlon, 12 Crillen Road, Kesh, for that pre-Christmas undertaking. We 11.30 Drumkeeran HC. was baptised in Drumkeeran Church on compliment Irene on her vision and all 29th October 17th August. We pray that God will bless her e¦orts. Thanks to all who help and to 10.00 Templecarne HC Elliott, his parents and all who will have those who contribute. This will be the 21st 11.30 Drumkeeran MP. an inﬂuence on him in the days and years year that Irene has organised and pushed ahead. this worthwhile cause. I hope there will HARVEST THANKSGIVING be a generous response from within SUNDAY SCHOOL the parish and from other groups and At the time of preparing these notes Sunday School recommences in organisations further aﬁeld. If anyone who Muckross Harvest Thanksgiving services Drumkeeran on 1st October. During could assist with the organisation and have taken place. On Friday, 8th the summer months when there was the preparation of the gifts, that would September, the preacher was the Revd no Sunday School, the children of the be greatly appreciated. Just contact John Woods, Rector of Donacavey and parishes seem to disappear. We wish Irene, Tel. 68631009. As in previous Barr and on Sunday 10th September, them well as they have begun another years, Drumkeeran Parish Hall will be the Revd Alan Irwin, Rector of Colaghty. school year and look forward to seeing the main collecting and sorting depot for On the Friday evening, Miss Catherine them in church more frequently. And this enterprise. Boxes should be in the Reid from Pettigo sang a number of thank you to the Sunday School teachers Drumkeeran Hall by 29th November at pieces which were greatly enjoyed as they begin another Sunday School the latest, preferably earlier as the boxes by the congregation. The service was year. must be sorted and prepared for delivery to reach the needy before Christmas. As followed by tea in the Parochial Hall. On a parish we feel honoured by this great the Sunday evening we had the Garrison TEMPLECARNE ANNUAL CONCERT e¦ort which Irene and her helpers make Church Choir and the organist, Mrs Joy year by year. Graham. The organist on the Friday This year the concert is planned for 19th October, to be held in the Methodist evening was Joan Quinn. Thanks to the WORSHIP preachers, soloist, the special music and Youth Hall, Pettigo. The Compère is Gary Wilson and the special guest, Stephen Finally, I would appeal to every member of choir, and thanks to those who decorated Smyth. A number of local artistes and the group of parishes to be as regular in the church so tastefully for the services musicians will also participate. Admission worship as is possible. It is a great witness and arranged the tea. £10. This annual concert is always a most in any community to see individuals and Details of the services in Templecarne enjoyable occasion and we are grateful families on their way to church Sunday by and Drumkeeran will be included in the for the support, particularly from the local Sunday. And it is encouragement for all November Magazine. Pettigo community, an example of cross of us.

22 CHURCH OF IRELAND Ematris with Rockcorry, Aghabog, Aughnamullen and Drum

Non-Stipendiary A cheque being handed over at the Drum Harvest Service to the Monaghan Cancer Treatment Support representative. Minister: The Revd The money raised at the moment, €1160 from Sunday school and Youth Margaret Pringle the event will go to the Holy Family School, A Service of Commissioning led by our Bishop Cootehill for children with special needs. This took place on Sunday 4th September in St. money will formally be handed over to the Patrick’s Monaghan. Thanks to those people school at a later date. from the Ematris group who attended and Rawdeerpark, A big thank you to all who came the evening took part in that service. Clones, Co. Monaghan before and set up the hall and tidied up afterwards and to all who worked so hard on Harvest Services T: 047 51439 the night to make the evening such a success. Dartrey harvest service of thanksgiving will E: [email protected] take place on Sunday 25th September 3pm. Baptism The speaker will be Revd Betty Thompson Erin Kate, infant daughter of Andrew and along with the Donagh choir. Rockcorry SERVICES Gillian Ritchie was baptised on Sunday 21st harvest takes place on Sunday 2nd October at Sunday 2nd October, The Nineteenth August. 8pm. The speaker will be Charley Mills along Sunday Trinity Jesus said “Su¦er the little children that come with special singing by the Ballybay group. Aghabog 9.45 am MP; Drum 12.15pm MP. unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Rockcorry Harvest Service 8pm kingdom of God” AUGHNAMULLEN Sunday 9th October, The Twentieth Sunday The ﬁrst of the harvest services in the group after Trinity Harvest Service took place on Sunday 11th September Aughnamullen 11.00am MP, Dartrey 11.00 am The service of thanksgiving for harvest will in the afternoon. Thankfully the weather MP, Aghabog Harvest Service 8pm be held on Sunday 9th October at 8pm. was favourable. We were joined by some Sunday 16th October, The Twenty –ﬁrst The guest speaker will be Revd. Raymond members of sister churches in the area Sunday after Trinity Thompson and special music by Lynda and also visitors from Magheracloone and Aghabog 9.45 am H.C; Rockcorry 11.00am HC; Lindsay and the Ematris Group choir. Carrickmacross. Drum 12.15 pm HC. The Monaghan Gospel Choir enhanced our Sunday 23rd October, The Fifth Sunday Beetle Drive worship with joyful praise, while Rev Canon before Advent As we are coming to the season for beetle Raymond Ferguson in his sermon reminded Aughnamullen 11.00am HC; Dartrey 11.00am drives, the following dates for your diary are us with the words of Jeremiah ‘The harvest HC. / Holy Baptism Saturday 22nd October in Druminan hall is past, the summer is ended and we are not Sunday 30th October, The Fourth Sunday and on Saturday 5th in Drumate Hall. All are saved.’ Thanks also to George Montgomery before Advent welcome. for reading during the service. Drum 11.00am, Joint Family Service for the Thanks to everyone who decorated the group Choir Practice church so tastefully and to the ladies who Practice for harvest has begun on Monday provided refreshments. AGHABOG nights at 8.30pm. It is good to see such an Group Barbecue interest and we hope that more members will DRUM The annual Group Church Charity Barbecue was come along. Mothers’ Union members from the Ematris hosted by Aghabog Parish on Saturday 20th group were invited to join the ladies from August. There was a large attendance on the Bowls Galloon and Drumully MU group for a night. Thanks to all those who attended from the Bowls have also got under way for the new cruise on Lough Erne followed by a meal group, friends and other visitors from near and season and take place on Monday nights at in the Manor House hotel. This outing was far. Thankfully the weather was favourable on 8.30pm. organised to celebrate 60 years of MU in the evening. A special word of thanks to William Galloon parish. It was a most enjoyable for cooking the steaks, burgers etc and to all Best Wishes afternoon and we thank the ladies for their the ladies who provided the salads and also the We remember all those who have been kind invitation. yummy desserts afterwards. Our evening ended hospitalised in recent weeks also those unwell with music from members of the accordion at home. We remember parishioners from our Harvest Service band. We thank them for their support and their group of parishes who are in eventide homes. Harvest was celebrated in Drum Parish musical contribution. Church on Sunday 18th September at 8pm. There was a scarecrow competition for the ROCKCORRY/DARTREY The special preacher was Rev Jim Hegan with children. The best dressed scarecrows were Congratulations to Gladys Campbell on the special singing by The Ballybay joint choir chosen by Walter Pringle. safe arrival of her grand-daughter. conducted by Wendy Sloan.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 23 Sunday 15th October - The Eighteenth Minister Emeritus of First Presbyterian Enniskillen Sunday after Trinity Church, Cookstown. The Choir will, as 9.00am – Holy Communion always, have special music prepared for Cathedral 11.00am – Holy Communion the harvest and the whole parish is invited 7.00pm – Evening Prayer to make this one of the biggest and best Rector: The Dean, Thursday 19th October services of the year as we come to give The Very Revd 11.00am – Holy Communion thanks for all the goodness and mercy we Kenneth Hall 4.00pm – Messy Church have received at God’s hand. St Macartin’s Deanery, Sunday 22nd October - The Nineteenth The service on Sunday evening will be a 13 Church Street, Sunday after Trinity Community Harvest Thanksgiving when Enniskillen, 9.00am – Holy Communion everyone from across the town is invited Co. Fermanagh 11.00am – Morning Prayer (Family Service) to join in the familiar hymns and prayers of BT74 7DW 7.00pm – Holy Communion thanksgiving. The preacher at this service Thursday 26th October will be Rev Aonghus Mayes, Rector of St T: 028 66 322465 11.00am – Holy Communion James Parish, Moy, Co Tyrone. Please E: dean@clogher. 1.05pm – Healing Service anglican.org encourage and invite your friends and Sunday 29th October - The Fifth Sunday neighbours to come along and make this Curate Assistant: before Advent a truly memorable occasion. The Revd Olivia 9.00am – Holy Communion Downey 11.00am – Morning Prayer and Dedication CATHEDRAL OPEN DAY 10 Ferndale, of Captain Oates Plaque Each year a great deal of work and e¦ort Clogher BT76 0AS 7.00pm – Evening Prayer T: 028 8554 9797 is invested in decorating the cathedral so M: 07792 728495 beautifully and colourfully for the Harvest E: odowney@ HOLY BAPTISM Thanksgiving and yet these decorations clogher.anglican.org 27th August – Kane Christopher Paul are only seen briefly by those attending Elliott the services. In order that more people Curate Assistant: can see and enjoy the harvest decorations The Revd Chris Mac Bruithin CHRISTIAN BURIAL this year, the Cathedral will open on The Curatage, 25th August - Mair (Mary) How, Saturday 7th October for visitors to come 2 Hall’s Lane, County Care Home, formerly Tempo Road, along and view the Harvest decorations. Enniskillen, Co. Enniskillen. Everyone is welcome to visit during the Fermanagh BT74 31st August-Herbert Derek Henry, 408 day or attend any of the services. 7DR T: 028 66 228059 Loughshore Road, Enniskillen. E: cmacbruithin@ 1st September- Benjamin (Ben) HARVEST APPEAL 2017 clogher.anglican.org Hodgins, 34 Tarmon Brae, Enniskillen. Jesus said ‘The harvest is plentiful, but 3rd September - Herbie Carson, the labourers are few; therefore ask the Diocesan Pastoral Brantwood Gardens, Antrim. formerly Lord of the harvest to send out labourers Assistant: Derrygore Terrace, Enniskillen. into his harvest.’ (Luke 10:2) In Christian Mr Will Stevenson 5th September - Ruth Margaret Palmer, Cathedral O ce service there is no resting, God has work Millcroft Nursing Home formerly Burnside Secretary: enough for everyone. Don’t just sit back Mrs Beth Rennick Park, Enniskillen. and watch others work—look for ways T: 028 66 322917 8th September - Edna Patricia Patterson, to help. Help practically, prayerfully and E: enniskillen@ Millcroft Nursing Home formerly financially. Harvest Time is an opportunity clogher.anglican.org Loughview Drive, Enniskillen. to pause and think of all the goodness W: www. God provides for us in our daily living. enniskillencathedral. org THURSDAY’S AT 11.00 Many things that are readily at our hands We hold a service of Holy Communion are taken for granted in this day and age, each Thursday at 11.00am. This is a without a thought given to the provider, SERVICES 30-minute service which includes two not to mention the number of things we accumulate or waste. Sunday 1st October - The Sixteenth hymns and is followed by a cup of tea/ Here is an opportunity to give thanks Sunday after Trinity co¦ee and a chat. Do drop in and to God in appreciation of His goodness 9.00am – Holy Communion encourage others to do likewise! Non to you. You will find enclosed in your 11.00am – Holy Communion parishioners will also be made very 7.00pm – Evening Prayer welcome! Cathedral News a Harvest Appeal Thursday 5th October envelope. Please contribute what you can 11.00am – Holy Communion HARVEST SERVICES financially a¦ord and bring it to church, as you make that extra e¦ort to come Sunday 8th October -The Seventeenth ‘Come, ye thankful people, come, to God’s House to give thanks for His Sunday after Trinity Raise the song of harvest-home.’ 9.00am – Holy Communion Sunday 8th October 11.00am - Preacher goodness and loving kindness. 11.00am – Harvest Service – Rev Dr Isaac Rev Dr Isaac Thompson Thompson Sunday 8th October 7.00pm - Preacher MEN’S LIFE GROUP 7.00pm – Harvest Service – Rev Aonghus Rev Aonghus Mayes On Thursday 5th October we launch our Mayes Sunday morning will bring us our main new Men’s Life group. Thursday 12th October Parish Harvest Thanksgiving when the Our hope is to regularly bring together all 11.00am – Holy Communion preacher will be Rev Dr Isaac Thompson, the men of the parish for an evening of

24 CHURCH OF IRELAND fellowship, activities, and guest speaker. showed signs of feeling the cold severely, and then a fashion show provided by We are delighted that the Revd Rob but the party made good progress to the Style Fashions and Sloan’s Footwear, Clements has agreed to come and speak Beardmore Glacier. On 17th February, our sincere thanks is extended to both at our opening event, a Men’s Harvest Petty Ocer Evans was the first to management and sta¦. A special word Supper, and we look forward to hearing succumb to the cold, and died. The four of thanks to Margaret, Joy and Jackie about his life and his faith. remaining men in the party continued to from Style for all their hard work on the Admission is free, but as we need to the next depot, but travelling conditions evening and the fashion voucher, the confirm numbers for supper, you are worsened and temperatures fell to below lucky participant was Gillian Glass, to the asked to reserve a place in advance minus 47 degrees. Survival depended on five models who modelled the clothes and by contacting Gordon Jackson, Karl the ability of the men to reach each depot shoes with such flair, to Andy McCabe for Saunders, Ewan Richmond or David before their food and fuel supplies were providing music. Supper was served by Graham. exhausted. the committee. . . . the Lord has sought out a man after his Oates was su¦ering from frost bitten feet, The Dean addressed the meeting with an own heart [1 Samuel 14] but he continued for as long as he was update from the meeting which was held able. As travelling conditions worsened, in Killyhevlin Hotel regarding the future of DEDICATION OF CAPTAIN Oates realised he could go no further our Stroke Unit in SWAH. L E G OATES PLAQUE and asked to be left behind, as he feared Our next meeting will be on 9th October he would hold up the progress of the On Sunday 29th October at 11.00am with the theme Hazel’s Travels. New rest of the party, lessening their chance Morning Prayer we will be joined by a members will be most welcome. of survival. His request was refused, and representative of Her Majesty the Queen, for another day he struggled on. On the Ocers of the Inniskilling Dragoon Guards TUESDAY CLUB morning of 17th March, during a blizzard, and their wives, when a Plaque will be We began a new season of Tuesday Oates told Scott he was ‘just going dedicated in memory of Captain L E G Club on 26th September at 2.00pm in outside and may be some time’. He was Oates, The 6th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon the Hilliard Room, Cathedral Hall with a never seen again. The self sacrifice of Guards. The preacher will be Reverend service of Holy Communion celebrated Oates enabled the three men to push on, Fr A E Strachan CF(RC)|Chaplain to The and there was a possibility that, in spite by the Dean. The next meeting is on 31st Royal Dragoon Guards. All are welcome of their extreme exhaustion, they might October when we are joined by Denise to attend. cover the 30 miles to the food supplies at Kettyle who will demonstrates her craft. Lawrence E G Oates - Born 17th March One Ton depot. However, a heavy blizzard There will be time for a chat and afternoon 1880, in Putney, London. In 1898 after held them up 11 miles from the depot, tea. We forward to welcoming our regular leaving Eton, Oates joined the 3rd West and, unable to proceed, the three men members and hope to see new faces. Yorkshire (Militia) Regiment, and two years perished on the 29th March 1912. later joined the army, being A search party found the bodies of PILGRIM posted to the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. Scott, Wilson and Bowers on 12th Pilgrim is our adult formation group. It is In 1901 he went on active service in South November 1912, but never found that of a relaxed, café-style night where we can African War. He served with distinction, Oates. Near the site of his death they get to know each other a bit better and and was mentioned in dispatches for erected a cairn and cross bearing the explore our Christian faith. gallantry in the field. He was severely inscription, ‘Hereabouts died a very Some Pilgrim members like to speak a lot, wounded in March 1901, and was gallant gentleman, Captain L. E. G. Oates, invalided home for a short period, but and some prefer to sip co¦ee and listen. of the Inniskilling Dragoons. In March returned to the front before the end of the Some are reasonably sure about things 1912, returning from the Pole, he walked year. and others are still thinking. The format is willingly to his death in a blizzard, to In 1902 he was promoted Lieutenant, and open and welcoming, and every opinion is try and save his comrades, beset by successively served with his regiment in respected. There is space for people at all hardships.’ Ireland, Egypt, and India, and promoted stages of their Christian journey. Oates Land, part of the Antarctic coastline Captain in 1906. In 1910, Oates applied Last year, we had two groups (Established discovered by the Terra Nova in February for a post on the Antarctic expedition and New). These two groups will combine 1911, was named in Oates’ honour. under Captain Robert Falcon Scott. He from September, and will meet twice a was accepted and with to his knowledge month from 7.30-9.00pm in the Devenish of horses, was put in charge of 19 ponies, MOTHERS’ UNION Room. We also hope to start a day-time which were to be used for sledge Four members of St Macartin’s MU group soon. haulage. attended the Big Sing in the National WHO! Everyone is welcome to come The expedition sailed in June 1910 on the Concert Hall, Dublin on Saturday 9th along, there is something for everyone, Terra Nova, and leaving New Zealand September to celebrate 130 years of from those who have little Bible in November reached the Ross Sea and Mothers’ Union in Ireland. It was a musical knowledge to the theologians amongst established a base at Cape Evans on extravaganza which included the favourite us! Ross Island, in January 1911. In November hymns voted for by MU members in WHAT! The course is divided into eight 1911, Oates formed part of the sledging Ireland. separate booklets with six sessions in party under Scott, which set out for the Mothers’ Union recommenced on Monday each – one session is covered each night South Pole. The South Pole was reached 11th September with a night of ‘Fizz and we meet. on 18th January 1912, after an arduous Fashion’ WHEN! Course Dates: 3rd and 17th journey, 34 days after Roald Amundsen Branch Leader, Stephanie Hamilton October, 7th and 21st November, 5th had planted the Norwegian flag there. The opened the well attended meeting with December. Pilgrim Christmas Gathering: return journey was begun the same day, a Bible reading and a warm welcome 12th December. temperatures were extremely low and to members and visitors. We had a very WHERE! Devenish Room, St Macartin’s weather conditions were adverse. Oates pleasant evening starting with fizzy drinks Cathedral Hall.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 25 WHY! Simple! It was the ﬁrst thing Jesus MESSY CHURCH bless the worship and work of our did in his ministry and it was the last Messy Church meets again on 19th cathedral church; thing he told his disciples to do – ‘make October for a Harvest themed Messy dedicated to your servant Macartin, disciples.’ Church. It starts at 4.00pm in the The Christian faith is a journey and we that through the ministry of those who Cathedral Hall for a time of creation, food all need encouragement and places serve and worship here, and fun. For more information contact and spaces where we can ask honest that same glory might be seen at the Revd Chris. questions and grow, Pilgrim provides this centre of our diocesan life, and much more. to the praise and honour of your holy If you have any questions have a chat CATHEDRAL PRAYER with Revd Chris, Karl Saunders or Ewan O Lord God, whose glory the heavens name, Richmond. are telling in joyous and ceaseless praise: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

A United Group Service on the fifth SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER Galloon, Sundays in the year (with a cup of tea AT 7.00PM afterwards, rotating between We will celebrate our Harvest in Sallaghy and the three Parishes). Drummully. We look forward to Drummully hearing our speaker, Val Irvine tell GOOD NEWS GROUP us the amazing journey the Pantry in Our Good News Group continues Lisnaskea has been on during the last to meet for Prayer, Bible Study and four years with God’s providence and Rector: Fellowship, following the “E 100”. Join provision for those near us in need. The Revd us to talk to and about God, to listen to Lynda Lindsay is our special guest Anita Kerr Him and each other over a “cup of tea”. Soloist on the evening. Harvest Supper Our next meeting is on Wednesday 4th served in Church Hall. October in Sallaghy Parish Church Hall at 8.30pm. All Welcome! SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER The Rectory, 23 Drumcru Road, AT 11.00AM Newtownbutler, CONFIRMATION Co. Fermanagh. BT92 8JD We have our final harvest Service in the The monthly class will be held on Group in Galloon Parish, and what a T: 028 677 38245 Thursday 12th October at 7.00pm in finale! We are delighted to have Diane E: [email protected] Galloon Sunday School Hall. Our theme Holt from Thrive Ireland (Tearfund) to for this month is ‘Worship’. share with us ‘Umoja,’ a community development process which helps SERVICE CHOIR PRACTICE local churches to realise their local 09:00 Drummully and global mission and vision. Diane is Choir practices resume on Wednesday 10:30 Sallaghy also a professional singer and she will 12:00 Galloon 13th at 7.30pm in Sallaghy Church as share her amazing voice along with her we prepare for the Songs of Praise in message to us all. SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES: Sallaghy on 29th October 2017. Drummully: 9:00-10:00am in Drummully LOVE FOR LIFE AND Church GROUP SERVICE CLOGHER DIOCESAN Sallaghy: 10:30-11:30am in Sallaghy There will be a group service in YOUTH COUNCIL COURSE Church Hall Sallaghy on Sunday 29th October at Love for Life is an independent Galloon: 12:00-1:00pm in Galloon 7.00pm. Christian charity working to equip Sunday School Rooms young people with the knowledge, HARVEST CELEBRATIONS skills and values necessary to make MONTHLY CYCLE IN GALLOON GROUP good choices when it comes to OF SERVICES OF CHURCHES relationships and sex. “A survey of 15 Service of Holy Communion on the first year olds in Northern Ireland, were Harvest Celebrations in Galloon Group Sunday of the month, celebrated in all asked this question: ‘who would you of Churches continues over the first three churches. say is the biggest influence on your A Family Service will normally be on the two weekends in October. During this attitudes to sex and relationships? 84% third Sunday of the month. During the time we as a church family seek to responded ‘our family.” year some Group Family look deeper, wider and higher. We are The course for children aged 12 to 17 Services will be held and these will delighted to have our guest speakers commences at the end of September rotate between the three parishes. from the Pantry (Lisnaskea) and Thrive and continues on Sunday 8th October Service of Morning Prayer on the Ireland (Tearfund). We will be joined at and Sunday 22nd October 2017 in the second and fourth Sundays in the our Harvest Service celebrations by our Galloon Sunday School Hall at 7.00pm month. Group Choir. - 8:30pm.

26 CHURCH OF IRELAND GALLOON PARISH Tickets - £5. Serving Times 10:00 Dance A Parish Dance will be held on Friday Galloon Parish Auction -12:00. All Welcome! 10th November 2017 in the Church Hall. Once again we had a very successful The music will be provided by Robert auction with 620 lots sold in just under SALLAGHY PARISH Brown with dancing from 10.00pm – ﬁve and a half hours. Thanks to all who 1.00am. The cost will be £5 including did all the work needed “to get the Mothers’ Union supper and all proceeds are in aid of The Mothers’ Union meeting will be show on the road”. A sincere thank you Church Funds. Everyone will be made to those who donated items for sale held on Thursday 12th October at most welcome. and a big thank you to all those who 8.00pm in the Church Hall when Morag came and bid and bought the items. The Armstrong will speak on “The Art of Crom Road Tractor Run and Vintage refreshments were much appreciated, Ploughing Demonstration Book Folding”. thank you ladies. We are already thinking Thanks are expressed to Vera and about our spring auction, which will DV “Songs of Praise” Tommy Fiddis for hosting and leading be held on Saturday 7th April 2018. The October Group Service (5th the organisation of the event held at the end of August. Thanks also to Sunday) will be held in Sallaghy in the Galloon and Drummully Mothers’ Union everyone who helped, supported, made The Mothers’ Union will meet on form of a “Songs of Praise” Service on donations in money or kind to make Monday 23rd October at 8.00pm in the Sunday 29th October 2017 at 7.00pm. this event a success. Sunday School Hall. We look forward The theme of the service will be “Music to having Mrs Sonia Johnston who will Marriage which moves you”. Parishioners in each demonstrate her wonderful seamstress Donna Atkinson and Thomas George skills. All welcome. of the three Group churches have had Little on Friday 25th August 2017. This an opportunity to submit their choice of ceremony took place in King’s College Boxty Breakfast Chapel, Aberdeen and was conducted favourite hymns. Everyone is invited to A Boxty Breakfast will be held in by Revd. Anita. Newtownbutler Church Hall on come along and celebrate an evening “Those whom God hath joined together, Saturday 14th October 2017. of music followed by supper. let no man put asunder.”

Sunday 5th November PRAYERS Garrison 10am HC Garrison, Slavin, Our thoughts and prayers are with those Slavin 11.30am HC Belleek and from our group of parishes who have been in hospital or unwell in recent weeks. Kiltyclogher MOTHERS’ UNION We remember Elizabeth Ovens, Albert The next MU meeting will be held on Irwin and Billy Nelson and we pray for a Wednesday 18th October in Slavin recovery to good health for them. Church at 8pm when the guest speaker will be Rosemary Barton MLA. Everyone Rector: POETRY BOOK LAUNCH welcome. The Revd Tuesday 24th October at 7.30pm is the The Rector and some ladies travelled Ngozi Njoku launch, by Bishop John McDowell, of a to the MU Big Sing in Dublin Concert Poetry Book entitled, ‘The Slavin Poetry Hall on Saturday 10th September to of Katherine Cecilia Elliott’ by Vivienne help celebrate 130 years of MU. A very Ferguson. Vivienne is the author of this enjoyable day was had by all- see book and has included 18 of Katherine’s The Rectory, 39 Brollagh Road, Garrison, photographs. Co. Fermanagh. BT93 4AE poems which have been preserved in an exercise book for approximately 120 years. T: 028 686 58699 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE The book has other poems and articles of E: [email protected] Sunday 12th November will have the W: www.belleek.clogher.anglican.org historical interest contributed by relatives Remembrance Service this year in of Katherine and others from the local area. Garrison Church at 5pm. The launch will take place in the Wark Hall, SERVICES Belleek. Entertainment and refreshments HOLY BAPTISM will be provided. Sunday 8th October Belleek 11.30am HC Chloe Pauline, second daughter of Kiltyclogher Harvest Thanksgiving at 7pm Richard and Jenny Willis was baptised DINNER DANCE Sunday 15th October by the Rector on Sunday 27th August in Garrison Parish are hosting a three-course Garrison 10am MP & FS Kiltyclogher church. We welcome Chloe to Dinner Dance in the Gillaroo Centre on Slavin 11.30am MP & FS the church. Friday 3rd November. Doors open at Sunday 22nd October 7.30pm, Dinner served at 8pm sharp. Music Kiltyclogher 10am HC CONGRATULATIONS by DJ Albert. Tickets available from any Belleek 11.30am MP Congratulations to William and Ruth Vestry member at a cost of £15 each or £28 Sunday 29th October Allingham on the safe arrival of their ﬁrst for two. Children under 12, £5 payable at Group Service in Kiltyclogher at 11.30am baby son. Best wishes to the family. the door.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 27 MEMORIAL STONE On Friday 15th September, Slavin Parish Church held a service of Dedication of a memorial stone to the late Katherine Elliott (1850-1910), combined with Harvest Thanksgiving. Katherine Elliott was the daughter of Robert Williams Armstrong, a co-founder of Belleek Pottery. She was born in London and the family came to Belleek in 1850 when her father, an architect, was involved with the building of the Pottery. Katherine was very well educated and was a talented musician, artist and poet. She married a local farmer, James Elliott, and they made their home at Gortnalee, near Belleek. In the 1870s times were hard for everyone and Katherine and James struggled to The children of Belleek Primary School visiting Slavin Church with their teacher, Kevin Beattie. raise six children and make ends meet. Katherine used her musical talent to train a ladies choir in Slavin and raised money to buy an organ for the church. This was an exceptionally good choir, winning prizes at the annual Choral Festival in Bundoran. Slavin Church is involved in a Project to erect a memorial stone to remember their ﬁrst organist and choir mistress and to bring the story of her life into the two local Primary Schools. A poetry book, written by Vivienne Ferguson from Derrygonnelly, is also with the printers and will be launched on 24th October in the Wark Hall, Belleek. On Friday night last, the service was conducted by the Rector, Rev. Ngozi Njoku. The stone was dedicated at the beginning of the service and the Choir from the Garrison Group sang a piece entitled, ‘God’s Choir’ in sight of the At the dedication of the memorial stone were (from left); Tom Ovens (People’s Churchwarden), Rosemary Barton MLA, memorial stone. Fergus Cleary (Head of Design, Belleek Pottery), Revd. Ngozi Njoku, (Rector), John Maguire(Managing Director, Belleek The Bible reading was read by Stanley Pottery), Alex Baird (Vice-Chariman, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council), Robert Ovens(Rector’s Churchwarden). MacAllister, a great grandson of Katherine’s from Cork. Brian Russell, a Belleek Collector from Portsmouth told the congregation some information about Katherine’s life, a subject which he has researched deeply. Vivienne Ferguson read one of Katherine’s poems, ‘Recollections’, and Audrey Ovens, a Slavin parishioner and member of the choir read two of her own poems. The choir accompanied by their organist, Joy Graham, sang two pieces, ‘Master we will work for Thee’ and ‘ Walk with me’. Slavin organist, Ethne Earls, accompanied the congregational singing. A vote of thanks to all concerned was given by Robert Ovens, Rector’s Churchwarden. A Harvest Supper was served to the large congregation by the ladies of Slavin Parish.

Eight great-grandchildren of Katherine Elliott with John Maguire, (Managing Director Belleek Pottery) and Rector, Revd. Last week the Project Committee Ngozi Njoku. From left; Vivienne Ferguson, Stanley MacAllister, Ida Byers, John Maguire, Revd. Ngozi Njoku, Ernest visited Belleek Primary School to bring MacAllister, Robin Ferguson, Patricia McCallion, Katherine’s life story to the young people.

28 CHURCH OF IRELAND The year 5-7 classes from St John the PAST ORGANISTS OF SLAVIN Baptist Primary School also attended. Doreen Earls gave them an illustrated talk, and Joe O’Loughlin, Belleek historian and writer told the children about Victorian times. Vivienne Ferguson read some verses from Katherine Elliott’s poetry and the children were also able to meet Soinbhe Lally (nee Cassidy), Katherine’s great grand-daughter. On Friday morning, 15th September, the children and their teachers from the two school visited the school and saw it decorated for harvest. They were welcomed by the Rector, Rev. Ngozi Njoku and they got a private unveiling of the stone by the churchwardens and had a short act of worship in the church. They were given a short talk on the history of Slavin Church by the parish secretary, Florence Earls. The children are completing a work book on the topic of Katherine Elliott and they are also taking part in a poetry writing competition which will be judged and the prizes presented at Past organists of Slavin, Elizabeth Hazlett, Margaret Kerr, Helen Bruce, Joyce Hamilton and present organist Vivienne Ferguson’s book launch. Ethne Earls at the special Service of Dedication.

THE BIG SING IN DUBLIN

A number of representatives from the Garrison Group of Parishes enjoying the Big Sing in Dublin.

A view inside the National Concert Hall for the Big Sing. CHOIR OF THE GARRISON GROUP OF PARISHES DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Keep up to date with news for our Group of Parishes on www.belleek. clogher.anglican.org. The web manager is Jenna Earls.

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The choir of the Garrison Group of Parishes. Pat Lally, Soinbhe Lally, Maurice Cassidy and Betty Bootman which performed in Slavin.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 29 Inishmacsaint

Rector: The Revd Canon David Skuce

Inishmacsaint Rectory, 17 Caldrum Road, Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 6HY

T: 028 6864 1235 E: [email protected] Clogher Diocese Pilgrimage to Holy Land SERVICES A reminder for those considering taking part in the Clogher Diocese pilgrimage Friday 22nd October at 8.00pm. to the Holy Land in early 2018, the deadline for booking is approaching. Preacher: Revd. Paul Thompson The 10-day trip led by Bishop John McDowell and Canon David Skuce will take Rector of the Derryvullen North and Castle place from 2nd February to 12th February 2018 and will include Tel Aviv, Sea of Archdale Gallilee, Dead Sea and Jerusalem. Sunday 24th October at 11.30am. Young peoples’ Harvest Thanksgiving Preacher: The Rector Sunday 24th October at 7.30pm. FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT Preacher: Revd. Canon Ian Ellis Rector of Rossorry Canon David Skuce at 028 6864 1235 Sympathy: We would all like to express or [email protected] our deepest sympathy to Derek Elliott and his family on the death of his brother, David. favourite hymns of all Mothers’ Union Derrygonnelly Lodge Room at 8pm. Lesley As we enter this very picturesque time members throughout Ireland, were sung. Ward (PSNI) will be the speaker and her of the year, with the colour of the leaves In October 2016 each of our Branch talk is entitled “Internet Safety at Home.” changing, we are reminded that we are members forwarded their choice This meeting is open to anyone wishing to reaching the season of autumn. Many of favourite hymns and these were come along, especially those with young of our parishes will be gathering to give correlated with all branches throughout families. thanks to God for all that we have been Ireland. provided with. Our services of harvest As well as the signing of the hymns there thanksgiving are as follows:- were reﬂections and musical interludes, all chaired by Bishop Ken Clarke. MOTHERS’ UNION Our members, who attended, enjoyed the The Big Sing experience and felt it was an opportunity Five of our members travelled to the to interact with other MU members National Theatre Dublin on Saturday 9th throughout the Diocese and throughout September for The Big Sing. This was an Ireland. event organised to celebrate 130 years Our next Branch meeting will be held of MU in Ireland and at this event the top on Monday evening, 23rd October in

30 CHURCH OF IRELAND Sunday 29th October: The Fifth Sunday BOYS’ BRIGADE before Advent Kilskeery (Wednesday) - Kilskeery Parish Hall (Adele 10.30am Trillick Parish Church – Morning 89561932) and Trillick Prayer 11.45am Kilskeery Parish Church – Morning BOWLS CLUB Prayer (Friday) - Kilskeery Parish Hall from 8.00pm (Marlene 89561285) Rector: Our autumn programme of church services The Revd and activities has begun: Rosemary Logue MOTHERS’ UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL Third Monday of the month in Kilskeery During our morning services Parish Hall at 8.00pm. On 18th September it opened with a celebration of Holy The Rectory, CRÈCHE Communion and members look forward to 130 Kilskeery Road, Trillick, Co. Tyrone. welcoming Jill Funston on 16th October. BT74 3RJ During our morning services New members most welcome, if you’re ‘not sure’ simply come along, see what we’re T: 028 895 61457 MESSY KIDS CLUB about and maybe o¦er suggestions! E: [email protected] Third Saturday of month – Kilskeery Parish Hall, 11.30 – 1.00pm (Claire 89561196) CRAFT CLUB SERVICES Meeting as announced in Kilskeery Sunday GIRLS’ BRIGADE MONDAY School Rooms. Sunday 1st October: The Sixteenth Sunday Trillick Orange Hall from 6.30 – 8.00pm Further information, should you wish to join after Trinity (Gwen 89561763) in (and you will be made most welcome) 10.30am Trillick Parish Church – Holy from, among others, Joan, Pauline, Hazel Communion KILSKEERY SILVER BAND and Mary at Trillick and Hazel, Gwen, Valerie 11.45am Kilskeery Parish Church – Holy and Marlene in Kilskeery. Communion Continues to meet on Monday evenings Juniors 7.45 - 8.30pm Friday 6th October: Others 8.30 - 10.00pm HARVEST THANKSGIVING 8.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service SERVICES Kilskeery Parish Church Kilskeery Parish Church Sunday 8th October: The Seventeenth SENIOR CITIZENS’ Friday, 6th October at 8.00pm followed by Sunday after Trinity CLUB TUESDAY Harvest Supper in Parish Hall. 11.00am Harvest Thanksgiving Service Kilskeery Parish Hall: Over 60’s Dinner Sunday, 8th October at 11.00am. Kilskeery Parish Church Club from 12.30 – 1.30pm followed by Trillick Parish Church guest speaker and/or range of activities. All Sunday 15th October: The Eighteenth Sunday 15th October at 11.00am and again welcome! Sunday after Trinity at 8.00pm. 11.00am Harvest Thanksgiving Service Harvest Supper following. Trillick Parish Church CHOIR 8.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service 8.30 - 9.30pm( Tuesday) - Kilskeery Parish ANNUAL BARBECUE Trillick Parish Church Hall (Art 89561457) Sincere thanks to all those who helped in Sunday 22nd October: The Nineteenth any way – those who planned, prepared Sunday after Trinity YOUNG FARMERS CLUB and served, those Select Vestry members 10.30am Trillick Parish Church – Morning (Tuesday/fortnightly) -Trillick Orange Hall who sold tickets and those who came Prayer from 8.00pm along on the night and enjoyed a fabulous 11.45am Kilskeery Parish Church – Morning Anyone aged 12-25 welcome. (Bryan evening, raising £1,445(after expenses) for Prayer 07713875750 or Jake 07731010669) parish funds!

Helping to serve the food at the parish barbecue.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 31 Sunday, 22nd October 2017 Nineteenth PARISH SALE AND AUCTION Lisbellaw with Sunday after Trinity Parish Sale and auction on Saturday, 4th Lisbellaw: 11.00am Holy Baptism Coolbuck November from 10am to 2pm followed by Coolbuck: 3.00pm Late Evening Oce auction of sticks and miscellaneous larger Sunday, 29th October 2017 Fifth Sunday items. before Advent Lisbellaw: 11.00am Morning Prayer PARISH REGISTER Rector: Coolbuck: 3.00pm Litany The Revd Baptism Stephanie Woods 17th September 2017 in Lisbellaw Church - MOTHERS’ UNION James Stephen Irvine, son of Kathryn and Mothers’ Union on Tuesday, 24th October Gary Irvine, with a demonstration and talk on craft Rathview Park, Lisbellaw. skills by Mrs Denise Kettyles. The Rectory, Faughard, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 5ES SERVICE OF JUNIOR CHOIR COMMISSIONING READERS T: 028 66 385894 M: 07759 949932 Junior Choir on Tuesday, 24th October E: [email protected] W: www.lisbellawparish.com from 7pm to 8pm in Lisbellaw church with FB: www.facebook.com/lisbellawparish choir mistress, Lynda Lindsay. CHOIR PRACTICE SERVICES Choir Practice on Thursday, 26th October Sunday, 1st October 2017 Sixteenth from 8pm to 9pm in Lisbellaw church with Sunday after Trinity Lynda Lindsay. Lisbellaw: 11.00am Holy Communion Coolbuck: 3.00pm Holy Communion SYMPATHY Sunday, 8th October 2017 Seventeenth The parish extends its sincere and Sunday after Trinity heartfelt condolences to the family and Lisbellaw: 11.00am Morning Prayer friends of the late Billy Phair, formerly Coolbuck: 3.00pm Evening Prayer of Newtownbutler and the late Herbie Friday, 13th October 2017 Carson, formerly of Brantwood Gardens, Lisbellaw: 8.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Antrim. Service with James Strange Sunday, 15th October 2017 Eighteenth PARISH HARVEST BARN Sunday after Trinity Lisbellaw: 11.00am Children’s Harvest (no DANCE AND SUPPER early communion service) Parish harvest barn dance and supper on Two of the young people who read at the Service of Lisbellaw: 8.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Saturday, 14th October at 7.30pm. Music Commissioning for the Sunday School and Bridge Coolbuck: 3.00pm Compline and calling by Jason Kilfedder. teachers and helpers.

Harvest Supper & Barn Dance

Saturday, 14th October 2017

7.30pm in Lisbellaw Parish Centre Music and calling by Jason Kilfedder

£7.50 in aid of church funds (children under 12 free)

Some of the Sunday School and the Bridge getting ready for ﬁrst Sunday back.

32 CHURCH OF IRELAND MOTHERS’ UNION Lisnaskea At our ﬁrst meeting the Branch Leader HOLY TRINITY welcomed everyone back after the “summer” break. Members were CHURCH Rector: disgruntled with the weather we had The Revd over the holiday period but everyone LISNASKEA Alan Capper felt we should thank God that we did not have the conditions experienced in other parts of the world. We remember all “CRAFTY The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, those concerned in our prayers. We were Castlebalfour Demesne, Lisnaskea, Co. pleased to welcome one new member Fermanagh. BT92 0LT HARVEST and we hope Wendy will enjoy being with T: 028 677 22413 us. E: [email protected] WEEKEND” Parish O ce T: 028 677 23977 E: [email protected] Harvest Services At our Harvest Services this year the Friday 29th SERVICES church decorations will incorporate September - Sunday 1st October displays of talents other than that of Sunday 1st October 11.30 a.m. Family Harvest Service vegetable and ﬂower displays. We will 6.00 p.m. Favourite Hymn singing be decorating a window and members Sunday 8th October brought in to the meeting items which 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion they have made. The beautiful handwork Everyone welcome Wednesday 11th October shows the varied talents of our members. 3.00 p.m. Holy Communion in Trinity Hall Also we will display some of the items to come along to our for Senior Citizens we knit, crochet and sew for the SWAH. services Sunday 15th October Thanks to everyone who brought in 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer items and thanks to Lena for taking the Sunday 22nd October responsibility for arranging our display in Friday 8.00 p.m. 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer the church. Sunday 29th October Sunday 11.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer No Meeting Next Month & Hymn singing HARVEST There will be no meeting next month as we will attend the usual monthly Seniors 6.00 – 7.00 p.m. As these notes are being prepared we are Communion service in the Trinity Hall. busy planning our “Crafty Harvest” and We will provide the refreshments at look forward to seeing a good number of Church will open for the service. We feel it is essential that visitors to our church. Opening hours for di¦erent groups in the parish should viewing, Saturday viewing are 12.00 - 4.00 p.m. on Saturday engage with each other and we pray that and 2.30 – 6.00 p.m. on Sunday. Come 12.00 - 4.00 p.m. along and enjoy a cup of tea while having all who attend the service will be blessed. Sunday 2.30 p.m. a look round! - 6.00 p.m. Mrs Irene Boyd We are looking forward to having our HOLY COMMUNION FOR Floral Displays, SENIOR CITIZENS Diocesan President, Mrs Irene Boyd at our November meeting. We often hear the This will begin again in The Trinity Hall on art work, knitting, 11th October at 3.00 p.m. and will continue question “What exactly is MU and what crochet etc. until May on the second Wednesday of do they do?” We invite all who have ever each month. Please spread the word to asked this question or anyone interested anyone you think may be interested . It is in knowing more about us to come along. Refreshments a great opportunity for people who may You will be sure of a warm welcome and not feel comfortable coming to church an informative and inspiring evening with available for Communion and is a very informal Mrs Boyd. Please note this meeting will gathering. commence at the earlier time of 7 30pm.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 33 organisations and ministries and welcome HARVEST THANKSGIVING those who are taking up responsibilities for Magheracross October is, of course, the month for Harvest the ﬁrst time. Thanksgiving. In Magheracross, the weekend Rector: The Sunday School season started with our begins on 6th October and our guest The Ven annual ice-cream Sunday when we, and preacher will be the Revd Betty Thompson. Brian Harper the children, learned about the di¦erence On the morning of 8th Sunday, we will between darkness and light. The following The Rectory, 27 welcome Walter Pringle at both our services Craghan Road, week, the children left for Sunday School and then we conclude on the same evening. Ballinamallard, Co. and, at the end of worship, the adults also left Fermanagh. speedily and calmly to the Archdale Hall as The Methodist thanksgiving will be the BT94 2BT we were testing our evacuation procedure! following weekend on Sunday and Monday. T: 028 66 388238 or 07989743545 REVD MARK GALLAGHER MOTHERS’ UNION E: magheracross@ ORDINATION The opening meeting on Thursday 7th clogher.anglican.org September began with a Holy Communion About 40 parishioners travelled to service in the Parish Room, conducted by Downpatrick at the end of August to support Non-Stipendiary Revd Charlie Eames, followed by supper. The Minister: the Revd Mark Gallagher when he was AGM was conducted by Archdeacon Brian The Revd Charles ordained priest to serve in the parish of Eames Bangor Abbey. Mark had spent the previous Harper. A new committee was elected and year with us in Magheracross as a deacon Mrs Norma Scott was congratulated on being T: 07792191565 chosen as the new Branch Leader. Mrs Joy E: ceames@clogher. serving as an intern to complete his studies. Quinn will be Branch Treasurer and Mrs Rita anglican.org He was a very popular addition to our W: www. team and he will be missed. Due to other Stewart will be Branch Secretary. magheracross.co.uk employment commitments, our youth worker, The speaker at our next meeting on Sarah Vaughan, has provisionally reduced Thursday 5th October will be Catherine Little ORGANISATIONS her hours in the Ballinamallard churches. from the Bible Society. This will be a visitors’ Almost all our organisations have now During August, Sarah led a group from the night and we welcome anyone who would returned to their usual schedule. We are very Youth Fellowship to the Castlewellan Holiday like to join us for the evening. There will be a grateful for the willingness of all those who Week and also organised our bible Club for Bring and Buy Sale with the proceeds going have been faithfully serving in many of our primary children. to the Bible Society.

LORD OF THE HARVEST However, this itinerant ministry which brought Jesus into contact with multitudes Magheraculmoney Harvest celebrations are now in full swing of people had an e¦ect on him. As he Rector: as we gather to celebrate the faithfulness looked out at the sea of faces of those The Revd Canon of God, yet again. He has proved His Henry Blair faithfulness in another seedtime and who were doing their outmost to get harvest and so we give thanks. We’ll be to him, such was his attraction, he was The Rectory, 47 moved with compassion ‘… because they Main Street, Kesh, admiring beautiful harvest decorations of were weary and scattered, like sheep Co. Fermanagh. fruit and ﬂowers, vegetables and perhaps BT93 1TF ornately baked loaves and who knows having no shepherd.’ These people had what else. been abandoned by their leaders to the T: 028 686 31820 But as well as sitting in our cosy buildings wolves, to su¦er their lot on their own. But E: attempting to appreciate what most of Jesus had come to change all that. As he magheraculmoney@ looks out, around him, he sees … he sees clogher.anglican.org us have cupboards full of, what else might we see if we were to look outside? harvesttime. ‘Then he said to his disciples, Curate Assistant: ‘Then Jesus went about all the cities and “The harvest truly is plentiful but the The Revd Phillip villages, teaching in their synagogues, labourers are few.”’ Bryson preaching the gospel of the kingdom, Jesus sees su¦ering people, lost people, and healing every sickness and every hurting people, desperate people, 3 Castle Manor, disease among the people.’ (Matthew abandoned people, dying people, and Kesh, Co. compares them to the prized fruit which Fermanagh BT93 9:35-38). This was a man with a passion – 1TF a passion for people. The reason for him is gathered in at harvest. When he looks going was so that the world would know at them he sees their neediness but also T: 028 686 33037 about the good news of the kingdom their worth and value and invites a call to E: pbryson@clogher. of God. This was not just an intellectual prayer for these people. ‘… pray the Lord anglian.org presentation of information, rather it came of the harvest to send out labourers into with the practical outworking of God’s His harvest.’ Jesus’s view of the needy Parish O ce kingdom colliding with the expression of multitudes demanded a response which T: 028 6863 2695 E: o [email protected] an oppressive rule, namely sickness and began with a call to prayer. This was a W: www.ardess.org su¦ering and reinstating the King’s will on speciﬁc prayer that involved petitioning earth. the ‘Lord of the harvest’ to send out

34 CHURCH OF IRELAND workers into the harvest. You might ask… talks, quizzes and crafts the children not, be more harmful than helpful. The what are these workers to do? discovered who Jesus is, why he came, LOVE FOR LIFE “OPEN UP” Parents and Well, it would seem, if you were to read and what it means to follow him. Leaders Night was held on Tuesday, 19th on to the next verse, where Jesus gets September 2017 and was very informative himself 12 specially picked workers, that HEROES OF FAITH WEEK for those who have children and young they (like us) were to do the same as what Our Youth Week was also hosted at people to better equip themselves in Jesus had just been doing. Harvest, here, The Fountain Centre from the 21st - knowing what is out there and what they is about rescue, healing, deliverance, and 25th August 2017. Each night included can do about it. life. It is about the breaking of chains and a large group activity including a quiz As well as the Parents and Leaders night, the celebratory welcome of the newly night, scavenger hunt, mug painting and there are a series of meetings when LOVE rescued into the arms of the ‘Lord of the FOR LIFE are running a highly relevant challenge night, followed by worship harvest’ whose desire is to see all people and interactive programme especially and talk about a Hero from the Bible. come to know and experience the power aimed at young people, which you can The theme for the week encouraged of His love. So perhaps at this harvest send your young person along to and the young people to consider how they, time, as we survey the abundance of our which they will benefit immensely from. empowered and strengthened by the material wealth and privilege, we may cast In Kesh these nights will be facilitated Holy Spirit, could also be heroes of faith in a compassionate gaze upon those (who at 7.00pm at The Fountain Centre on their everyday lives. The week concluded may be nearer than we think) who need to Sunday, - 24th September as well as 8th with a BBQ and inflatable party on the know and experience that the ‘Lord of the and 22nd October. These programmes Friday night which celebrated the end of a harvest’ loves and values them. are aimed at young people who are in great week! As we look out, may our compassion First to Sixth year in school. If any of this move us to prayer and to action – so that relates to you, your family or even those we would be Jesus to those around us “OPEN UP” WITH you lead DO make these nights a priority and seek to not only preach the good LOVE FOR LIFE and come along. news of the kingdom of God but know our We are pleased to be one of the hosting call and authority, as his present disciples, parishes for LOVE FOR LIFE’s “OPEN UP” AUTUMN SOUL to demonstrate it too as His co-labourers programme, organised by Jonny Phenix This very popular and extremely well in the harvest. (DYO) and the Diocesan Youth Council. attended youth weekend for 13 - 18 year All involved in youth or children’s work, olds is being held in Bangor, County EPIC EXPLORERS and if you are a parent, will sooner or Down, from 27th – 29th October this year. HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB later come across the issues surrounding It is run by our Methodist friends and is The Fountain Centre hosted the Epic relationships. These issues can be dicult providing a much needed alternative this Explorers Holiday Bible Club from the 21st to navigate but addressing them is a must year to ANOIS which will no longer be - 25th August 2017. Around 30 children because if parents and youth leaders happening. We hope that a good number came together over the week to explore don’t then the alternative sources that of our young people will attend and those Mark’s Gospel and the life of Jesus. children and young people are attracted who are going forward for Confirmation Through games, songs, memory verses, to for information can, more often than this year are especially welcome.

At the Ardess Famine Pit commemoration were(from left); Neville Armstrong, John McClaughry, Dorothy Pendry, Canon Henry Blair and Jim Ledwith.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 35 FUNERAL/ASHES We extend our sympathy to all the families that are a¦ected by bereavements at this time and in particular to the family circles of the following:- 14th August 2017 - Funeral: Irene Elizabeth Dickson (73) of 22 Main Street, Kesh 15th August 2017 -Ashes: Norman Mahood Thompson (94) of 22 Mount Rose Avenue, Luton

ARDESS HERITAGE WEEKEND On 9th and 10th September 2017, it was a busy weekend for St Mary’s Parish Church, Ardess, as it participated in two days of tours, launched an innovative phone app and held a Commemoration Attending Ardess Heritage Weekend were(from left); Peter Booth, Canon Henry Blair, Sheena Rasdale, Neville Service to honour those buried in the Armstrong and Sydney Liggett. adjacent Famine Pit. The Church has a remarkable history It is a great opportunity to get a way for continue on 8th and 22nd October at going back to the 14th century and a few days, in new surroundings, making Connect YF). recently a Heritage Lottery grant has new friends, learning about faith and helped essential repairs to be carried God in a fun and friendly environment EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY and of course having great craic as we out to the fabric of the church. This Mullaghfarne Harvest: Sunday 8th has led to a meaningful community do it. October 2017 at 3.30pm (Speaker: Rev outreach that has involved the wider Andrew Quill). community including the chapel in PARISH AUCTION A.D. Kingdom and Empire Men’s Night: Ederney. The Famine Graveyard holds As you tidy up after the summer, do Tuesday, 24th October and 28th bodies from all communities and following remember to set aside anything you November 2017, 7.30pm @ The Fountain no longer need for the Parish Auction Centre (please come along and join us, a refurbishment at the time of the on Saturday 21st October this year. more details on our website). Millennium is a popular place for people The auction will be open to view from Ardess Harvest Weekend: Friday 13 to visit. 12.00 noon with the auction starting at October 2017, 8.00pm (Speaker: John Mindful of the growing number of visitors, 1.00pm. If you have anything that you Woods) a new tourism training course was would like to pledge for the auction, Sunday 15 October 2017, 9.30am and established to train up 10 tour guides to or anything you want collected, please 11.00am (Speaker: Gillian Anderson) World Host standards who were on hand contact Sonia Evans in the parish oce. Parish Auction: Saturday, 21 October over the European Heritage Open Days to This is always a great annual event and 2017, 1.00pm @ Community Centre, Kesh show visitors around. it is wonderful to see how everyone Autumn Soul (13 - 18 year olds): Friday joins together to make the day a great Over the weekend, a new phone app 27th – Sunday, 29th October 2017 success. was launched that provides an historical For ALL our events and further overview of the Church and the graveyard OUR YOUTH information, please see our and includes a new musical composition websites www.ardess.org and www. putting Jim Ledwith’s poem ‘Ardess Glow Youth Club (P5 - P7): Thursdays thefountaincentre.org or contact Ardess Sorrows’ to a haunting Irish melody. The (fortnightly), 6.30pm - 8.30pm @ Parish Oce on 028 6863 2695/oce@ Fountain Centre app is on the Ardess phone box and at ardess.org. Please join our Facebook Blaze Youth Club (Year 8-10): Fridays, the famine pit site. pages for regular updates: ‘Ardess 7.00pm - 8.30pm @ Fountain Centre Parish Church’ and ‘The Fountain One of the highlights of the busy weekend Flame Youth Club (Year 11+): Fridays, Centre’. was the Service of Commemoration held 8.30pm - 10.30pm @ The Fountain on Sunday evening. With music provided Centre by Fermanagh Choral Society and a Children’s Church (3-13 year olds): WEDDINGS selection of readings and reﬂections the Sundays, 11.00am @ Ardess Parish We o¦er our congratulations to the evening brought a busy weekend to a Church (15th October 2017 in church following couples:- for Harvest Service, 29th October 2017 2nd September 2017 Gregory Knight close. Halloween Break) and Samantha Knox of 8 Newbridge If any group wishes to book a tour of the Connect Youth Fellowship (Year 8-14): View, Truro, Cornwall. Church please contact the Parish Oce Sundays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm @ Fountain 9th September 2017 Lee Bogle and to arrange Tel 028 6863 2695 or email Centre (Love for Life program will be Rachel Smith of 58 Fortview Park, Kesh. o[email protected].

36 CHURCH OF IRELAND also with those who are sick at home or in We look forward to hosting our visitors’ Maguiresbridge hospital. night on Thursday 2nd November in and Derrybrusk DERRYBRUSK Belleisle Orange Hall at 8pm with speaker, Shirley from Padani. Everybody Welcome. Vacant MOTHERS’ UNION During the vacancy the Ven Brian Harper is We welcomed everybody back after providing pastoral cover together with Mrs MAGUIRESBRIDGE Sue Hogg, Diocesan Pastoral Assistant. summer break. Some members and children enjoyed the Fun Day at the MOTHERS’ UNION Bawnacre in Irvinestown. Three members MAGUIRESBRIDGE Mothers’ Union Opening Service took attended the Big Sing in Dublin and PARISH REGISTER enjoyed the singing and fellowship. Our place on Monday 18th September with Burial opening Service of Holy Communion was Holy Communion in the church at 8pm, Derek Howe on 10th September 2017. conducted by Canon Riddell on Sunday followed with a meeting in the hall. 10th September where four members lead SYMPATHY There will be no meeting in October due Both Parishes would like to express the readings and prayers. We congratulate to the Harvest Thanksgiving Service. sympathy to all who have been recently Gladys Irvine on her 90th birthday and 62 bereaved. Our thoughts and prayers are years as a faithful member of our branch. New members will be most welcome.

St Patrick’s 10.30am Service of the Word death of his father, Mrs Doreen Gillanders Monaghan, and family on the death of her mother, and We regret that due to circumstances Mr Sammy Genoe and family on the death Tydavnet and beyond our control only part of the notes of his neice. Kilmore appeared in the last issue. MOTHERS’ UNION Rector: ORDINATION The Revd Canon The members met in the Hall on Tuesday Ian Berry David Moses, was ordained Deacon 5th September to hear a talk by Eamonn The Rectory, Clones on 3rd September in St. Macartan’s Callaghan on the activities of U3A. This Road, Monaghan, Cathedral, Clogher He started his Co. Monaghan. internship with us that week and has hit was followed by business meeting and refreshments. The October meeting T: 047 81136 the ground running in getting a picture of E: monaghan@ how the group of parishes works as well will be held in the Hall on Tuesday 3rd clogher.anglican.org as visiting our schools and leading our October and will feature “Glass Painting” Diocesan Pastoral worship. Please keep him in your prayers by the Branch Leader, Mrs Dorothy Assistant: Mr Walter as he settles into this intern year. Adams. Pringle

Intern Deacon: CONGRATULATIONS Revd David Moses Congratulations to Wayne and Roberta BOWLING CLUB Gray on the birth of their daughter The Bowling Club continues to meet on Charlotte. Mondays and Thursday at 10:00am and HOLIDAY DUTY 8:00pm respectively. Sunday School We express grateful thanks to Mr Roy Sunday school has recommenced at the Crowe assisted by Mrs Muriel Treacy for usual time. ministry during the Rector’s holiday. SERVICES VORTEX YOUTH GROUP 8th October Trinity 17 NEW WINE IRELAND Vortex Youth Group started their year St Patrick’s 10.30am Service of the Word CONFERENCE on 16th September. Next dates will be in Ballinode 12.15pm Morning Prayer The conference was held in Sligo during News in the Pews. 15th October Trinity 18 July attended by the Rectory family and St Patrick’s 10.30am Service of the Word members of our congregation. Kilmore 12.15pm Morning Prayer LADIES’ GROUP 22nd October Trinity 19 CONDOLENCE The Ladies’ Group will meet on Tuesday St Patrick’s 10.30am Holy Baptism We express prayerful sympathy to Bertie 17th October in the Hall at 8:00pm with Ballinode 12.15pm Holy Communion Wedlock and family on the death of his guest speaker, Niamh O’Connor who will 29th October Trinity 20 mother, Philip Graham and family on the give a talk on “Art”.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 37 GIRLS’ BRIGADE McBride and Rory Sleator on results plan to attend and bring your friends. All welcome. Girls’ Brigade continues each week in the attained in their Leaving Certiﬁcate and Hall at 6:30pm on Wednesdays. to Anna Berry on her results in the Junior Certiﬁcate. We wish them every blessing THE MOTHERS’ ILLNESS as they continue with their studies or take UNION BIG SING Please remember in prayer those who up employment. This event was held in the National are ill or recovering from surgery, the Concert Hall, Dublin on Saturday 9th housebound and those in residential care PARISH SALE September. This was an All-Ireland and their families. celebration to mark 30 years of Mothers’ Monaghan Parish sale will be held on Union in Ireland. Over 1000 members STATE EXAMS Friday 20th October 10am – 2pm in attended (Monaghan Branch was Congratulations to Kyle Gillanders, Alan the Hall. There will be the usual stalls, represented) and the hymn singing was McMahon, Adam Garland, Beverley tea and co¦ee will be available, please led by a large choir.

11.00 a.m. Family Harvest Service October at 7.30pm. This is an exciting ROSSORRY (Preacher – Very Rev. K Hall) evening for all the women of the parish (Harvest) 7.00 pm A service of music and to come along to a special event in the readings. South West College, for an inspirational (“Care for the World” – by the RSCM) talk, good food and an introduction to Rector: A Harvest Supper will follow this service in all that Rossorry has to o¦er to children The Revd Canon the Parish Hall. and families of the parish. Further details Dr Ian Ellis Sunday 22nd October are available from Heather Ellis – Branch 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. Leader. 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer Finally, please make a great e¦ort to Sunday 29th October support our Parish Auction – we need 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. your donations of furniture and household Rossorry Rectory, Kinarla, Enniskillen, Co. 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer items as lots for sale in the Auction on Fermanagh. BT74 5PX Saturday 7th October. So have a good T: 028 66 320239 A NOTE FROM THE RECTOR look around your garage or attic and see E: [email protected] October is the customary month for if you have some treasure we might try to Parish O ce: T: 028 66 329889 celebrating the Harvest and o¦ering sell! Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: Ian. Mrs Sue Hogg & Mrs Joan Nelson our thanksgivings to God for the fruits of his creation. Despite the deluge of Canon IW Ellis rain which has fallen in Fermanagh this Rector summer there is a harvest to be thankful for, although farmers have found the ROSSORRY PARISH CHURCH Intern Deacon: conditions very challenging. The problems 175TH ANNIVERSARY Revd Lindsey we face however, pale to insignificance Farrell 1841³ 2016 in comparison with the devastation in other parts of God’s world, caused by FORTHCOMING EVENTS extreme storms, earthquake and flood. Late October / early November 2017 Harvest also confronts us to consider our “Hooley in the Hall “ response to the great need of people Parish Auction Saturday 7th October 2017 SERVICES in lands recovering from these natural - (afternoon) Sunday 1st October disasters. Christ calls us to be prayerful Please get in touch if you have items for 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. and generous in our giving and to support the Auction. We will be gathering up at the Hall and 11.00 am. Holy Communion. aid and development agencies bringing the Parish Oce. 7.00 pm. Evening Prayer help. We may be able to assist with the Sunday 8th October “Back to Church In Rossorry we have arranged a programme of Harvest Services to enable transport of bulky items. Sunday” us to thank God for his goodness – Fri 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. 13th – Sun 15th October. You will find ORDINATION OF DEACON 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy details elsewhere in these notes of the A very warm welcome to Revd Lindsey Baptism variety of services planned. The visiting Farrell, Deacon serving as an Intern in our Friday 13th October preacher on Sun 15th at 11.00am is the parish. In Clogher Cathedral on Sunday (Harvest) 8.00 pm Traditional Harvest Dean of Clogher, The Very Rev K Hall. 3rd September, Lindsey, supported by Service. May I also draw you attention to the her family and parishioners from Rossorry, Sunday 15th October Mothers’ Union opening event entitled was ordained by Rt Revd John McDowell 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. ‘Come Aboard’ on Wednesday 4th at a wonderfully uplifting service to mark

38 CHURCH OF IRELAND the beginning of her ministry for Christ in his Church. We look forward to getting to know Lindsey, her husband Keith, and children Grace, Emily and Harry as they join us in Rossorry this year.

AMERICAN VISITORS It was lovely to welcome some US visitors to Rossorry at the end of August - Kirby Gould and her daughter Katie who were researching some family history - the FEARIS family from Dinnydoon. Happily we were able to locate the old family house. Many thanks to Robert Graham for your help. If any parishioner has any recollection of the Fearis family, please pass it onto the Rector or the Parish Oce - Kirby is keen to ﬁnd out as much as possible.

PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group resumed after the summer break with the ﬁrst meeting in the Parish Oce at 7.30pm on Wednesday last, 27th September. Feel free to come and join us- everybody is welcome. It is an informal group (nobody has to perform !! ) which meets to pray for the parishioners, young and old, as well as other good intentions that arise. We ﬁnish with the fellowship of a cuppa

and a chat. Kirby Gould and her daughter, Katie from the US who visited Rossorry.

Representatives from Rossorry Parish at the ordination of Lindsey Farrell as Deacon serving as an Intern.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 39 ORGANISATIONS ROSSORRY MOTHERS’ 4th October - Wednesday Club celebrates Time to start up the organisations again UNION 18 years. after the holidays ! Most have begun again 11th October - Annual General Meeting. during September and if you want to get 18th October - Hallowe’en Crafts. involved or just want information- please 25th October - Photos and talk on ‘Old feel free to use the contact numbers to Enniskillen’ by Benny Cassidy speak to someone. If you want to know more give Ethel Oldcroft a ring at 66 326339 PARISH CONTACTS ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES Sunday School Carol Livingstone 6632 3041 Classes will open again in September – acrylic painting and basket weaving. Crèche: Diane Armstrong All are welcome – no level of skill is ( Each Sunday 6632 8286 required – novices welcome!! 10.45am-12noon) These classes have proved very popular Wednesday Club: Ethel Oldcroft -so be sure to speak to Yvonne Elliott on (Wednesday 6632 6339 02866 342514 for information , as soon as 10.30am - 12noon) possible. Beavers Ruth Beaumont (Tues. 6.30- 07761 471 227 BOWLING CLUB 7.30pm) The Bowling Club meets on a Monday Rossorry Mothers’ Union ladies evening. evening and occasionally on a Thursday Cubs Keith Rutledge in the Parish Hall at 8pm. (Wed 6:45 - 07812214176 The programme for Rossorry Mothers’ 7:45pm) Union, this year, will open with a Service Always looking for new members for the on Wednesday, 4th October 2017, “Come club – come along, have a look, try it out! Scouts: Roger Clarke Aboard,” a Ladies Evening in South West For information:- contact William (Tues 7:30- 07714 232 645 College, Enniskillen. This is an opportunity Stevenson on 07719662473. 9:00pm) for ladies to see the work of Rossorry Parish Organisations, clubs and classes on PARISH REGISTER Explorer Scouts Garry Clarke show as well as hear some speakers. Each 2nd Tuesday 07808 585 657 Holy Baptism Then, there will be a varied and CORR – Alex Phillip Thomas, was Rainbows Joy Coalter interesting series of meetings and events (Mon. 6.15- 07879 999 536 on the third Thursday of each month. baptised in Rossorry Church on Sunday 7.30pm) 10th September 2017. WEDNESDAY CLUB NEWS He was presented by his parents, Brownies Claire Fleming Jonathan and Victoria. His Godparents (Mon. 6.15- 6632 2870 The meetings of the Club are every were Tanya Love and Charlene Millar. 7.30pm) Wednesday at 10.30 am, having started in September.. Everyone is welcome - there We welcome Alex to the family of God and Guides: Avril Armstrong is always room for new members. pray he will learn to follow Christ as he (Wed 8-9.15pm) 6632 9589 Programme:- grows in faith.

Mothers Union Lorraine Simpson At the Baptism of Alex Philip Thomas Corr, son of (3rd Thurs. in the 6632 9469 Jonathan and Vickie. month)

Bowling Club William Stevenson (Mon. evening) 07719662473

Parent & Toddler Avril Armstrong Group 6632 9589 (Wed. 10-11.30am)

Arts & Crafts Yvonne Elliott Classes 6634 2514 (Wed. pm. or as announced)

Prayer Group Neville Gamble (2nd & 4th Wed. 07771 701280 7.30pm)

40 CHURCH OF IRELAND Marriages MAGILL – 25th August 2017 - The marriage has taken place of Gerard (Jimmy) and Jenna (nee Little) May they know the blessing of God upon their life together.

Jenna and Gerard (Jimmy) Magill following their wedding in Rossorry Parish Church with Fr. Brian D’Arcy and Revd Fr Brian D’Arcy and Revd Canon Ian Ellis at a wedding Canon Ian Ellis. in Rossorry Parish Church at the end of August which marked Fr. D’Arcy’s last event before leaving Fermanagh.

HUEY – 7th September 2017 - the marriage has taken place of Vernon and Pat (Gault). May they know the blessing of God upon their life together. Christian Burial CROWE - James Andrew (Jim),died 23rd August 2017,(peacefully), late of Willoughby Court, Enniskillen. A Funeral service took place in Rossorry Parish Church on Saturday 26th August 2017 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. The congregation of Rossorry o¦ers their deepest sympathy to Myrtle and the family and friends of the departed.

CONTACT US Our Website is :- rossorryparish.com We are also on Facebook as :- Rossorry Parish Church and we update, regularly, on events in the church as well as weddings and christenings. You can contact by these means or by e-mail at rossorryo[email protected] or indeed by Pat and Vernon Huey following their marriage with Revd Canon Ian Ellis and Revd Lindsey Farrell, Deacon serving as an Intern. Telephone at 02866 329889.

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Rector: The Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong

The Rectory, 177 Clabby Road, Camgart, Clabby, Tempo, Co. Fermanagh. BT75 0RD

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PARISHES OF TEMPO Tuesday 10th October – Mothers’ WANT AND CLABBY Union 8 p.m. Tempo Church hall There are many sorts of want in our Midnight walk – Thank you to Edwin Speakers – Angels. world to-day. The simple basic: “I want a and Hilary Armstrong for organising Sunday 22nd October - Brass and drink,” “I want to get something to eat”. this annual fundraising event for the There are those in want in the world Voices 7 p.m. Tempo Parish Church Restoration Fund. Also thanks to to-day through no fault of their own, but those who acted as marshals and to with Church Hill Silver Band, St. simply because there has been a natural Hilary for the supper served after the Macartin’s Cathedral Choir and disaster, an earthquake, a drought or a walk and to everyone who supported organist.Special well known guests hurricane. These people are in need or the event, which raised £1545 on the want of the simple things of life we all will introduce their favourite hymns. evening. can and should have. There are those Proceeds towards church funds. in want because through a senses of OCTOBER/ Saturday 4th November – Clabby events they have left themselves in need NOVEMBER DIARY Church Auction, includes a house or want. Then there are those who want Saturday 7th October – Vintage clearance. 1.30 Clabby Church Hall, more, this is simply greed. These people Tractor Run – meet 9-30 a.m. are never content or satisﬁed with what Proceeds towards Restoration Fund. (Refreshments)leave 10-30 a.m. they have. Just a little more is their cry. Contact Vera 89521160 or Harold Sunday 5th November - Joint Sunday But all of us can and are in want in our 89521763 School Kids Breakfast, Tempo Church inner lives, our souls or spiritual lives. Hall and United People are in want and try to ﬁnd it met in material things on worldly pursuits and St. Margaret’s Parish Church, Clabby Service in Tempo lifestyle. at 10.30 Tempo The real answer to our inner want is to Parish Church. be found in God and Jesus. David:“The Speaker at Kids Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want” (Ps Breakfast Mr. 23 v 1). Those who seek the Lord shall want no good thing (Psalm 34 v 10). Jonathan Graham Jesus said: “I am the bread of life. He (C.E.F.) who comes to me will never go hungry Saturday 11th – and he who believes in me will never be Coffee Morning thirsty” (John 8 v 35). Jesus can provide we need for inner – Clabby Church contentment and piece for this life and Hall 10.00 for eternal life. In this life when we are in a.m. – 12 noon. want because a particular situation, an Proceeds towards illness, bereavement, a concern Jesus can provide help to get through our need Fermanagh or want. Which category of want are you Scripture Union in? What is your real need? See what E3 schools work. God’s says about want and trust in the one who can meet your real want.

CHURCH OF IRELAND preacher was Revd. Chris MacBruithin, GROUPED SERVICE AND Trory and Curate of Enniskillen. On 1st of October Evelyn Smith will speak on the aid work SOUP AND CHEESE LUNCH Killadeas with the children of Chernobyl. On Sunday 26th November (Christ the King) at 11.30am in Killadeas we will join TRORY HARVEST FESTIVAL together for morning prayer followed by a soup and cheese lunch in aid of The Trory Harvest Festival is scheduled for Priory restoration. Sign up sheets @£5 per Rector: Friday 13th October at 8.00pm and head will be in both churches from the The Revd Canon Sunday 15th October at 11.30am. The Harvest festivals. Mark Watson Friday evening service preacher will be Other events including a night with a story the Revd. Dave Clawson, Minister of West teller will be announced in Church. Kirk Presbyterian Church, Shankill Road, Belfast. COUNTRY GOSPEL PRAISE 138 Killadeas Rd., Trory Rectory, Rossfad, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 2LS JUMP IN! SERVICE SUNDAY 27TH As many of you know we recycle AUGUST AT TRORY Tel: 028 66 388477 Email: [email protected] newspapers in both churches for children Well despite the rector having to remove a¦ected by the Chernobyl nuclear his robes for a checked shirt and jeans disaster. It is hoped that our Christmas this was a wonderful service. Robbie and Dear Parishioners, appeal for 2017 will be to send winter Florence set a wonderful musical tone jumpers to the children in Belarus. along with Barbara on the organ. It was HARVEST FESTIVALS Each parishioner who wishes to help is great to hear Robbie give testimony and asked to buy a warm jumper for a child. to hear the congregation ﬁll the church Killadeas Harvest Festival took place These will then be vacuum packed, with the praise of Almighty God. Thanks to on Friday 29th September at 8.00pm shipped and distributed in Belarus by the those who provided the tea afterwards. If and continues on Sunday 1st October at local committee, who help organise the anyone took a photograph of the Gospel 10.00am in the Priory. The Friday evening children’s trip to Ireland in the summer. Service the rector would like a copy for Cash given on the alms dishes over the parish use. Christmas services will be used to o¦set I wish also to thank the organisers of transportation costs. the Harvest festival for their care and Evelyn Smith as noted above will speak protection of the church and its environs in Trory as well as Killadeas on Sunday 1st during their event. October on the Chernobyl children and the work done to enhance their health SPONSORED WALK and wellbeing. Trory had planned a sponsored walk from the Church to Riversdale and on to the KILLADEAS: Ballycassidy hall. Alison will run the 10 The Priory will remain open during the miles Coast to Coast in Sligo and Lewis restoration as much as possible. The Jennings and Samuel Watson will also run works will begin after the New Year. A full 10 miles in aid of parish ﬁnances. Sponsor Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas sheets are available in church and we programme is scheduled. wish both runners all the best.

Priory Church, Killadeas which is soon to undergo renovation work.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 43 MOTHERS’ UNION MU MEMBERS FROM DIOCESE JOIN IN THE ‘BIG SING’

the presence of the and Dean Raymond Ferguson(All-Ireland Lord; The Lord’s MU Chaplain). my shepherd; How The work of the Mothers’ Union was deep the Father’s showcased through videos of work, both love for us; Guide local and worldwide, where the aim of me, O thou great ‘Christian Care for Families’ was clearly Jehovah; Great is thy demonstrated. faithfulness; Be thou We were delighted that Revd Lindsey my vision; Amazing Farrell was chosen to thank the Mothers’ Grace; What a friend Union on behalf of ordinands, who avail of we have in Jesus and support through All Ireland Mothers’ Union the favourite over all, yearly contribution to that fund. Lindsey, How great Thou art. from Fermanagh, is serving as Deacon The All-Ireland MU serving as an Intern in Rossorry Parish this choir, including eight year. We wish Lindsey God’s Blessing as members from the she continues her faith journey. Clogher Diocese, led Revd Lindsey Farrell said: “I had the the wonderful singing privilege of giving a brief interview at

At the Big Sing in Dublin were (front, from left); Dublin by the full Concert the Mother’s Union Big Sing event at and Glendalough MU President, Karen Nelson; All- Hall, where nearly the National Concert Hall in Dublin. I Ireland President, Phyllis Grothier; Compere, Bishop Ken 1200 female and male voices lifted hearts was interviewed by Bishop Ken Clarke Clarke; Worldwide MU President, Lynne Tembey; organist and souls to worship and glorify God. about the Centenary Fund which was and conducter, Peter Barley and Mark Armstrong; harpist, Bishop Ken Clarke, former Worldwide set up in 1987 using proﬁts made from Ann Marie O’Farrell, Ann Walsh, the Revd Lindsey Farrell and Dean Raymond Ferguson. Honorary Chaplain of MU, acted as souvenirs sold that year which were compere for the afternoon while Mark invested through the RCB. Interest on On Saturday 9 September 2017 126 Armstrong was the conductor and musical the investment was and continues to be Mothers’ Union members from Clogher director. paid in the form of grants to students who Diocese travelled to the National Concert All-Ireland President, Phyllis Grothier, are training for ministry in the Church Hall in Dublin for the MU Big Sing – was the ‘Dreamer’ behind this amazing of Ireland Theological Institute who are celebrating 13 decades of Mothers’ Union celebratory event and she certainly married, and in particular to those with in Ireland. deserves many ‘colourful coats’ for her children. The fund is topped up regularly The concert featured 11 favourite hymns zeal and enthusiasm as she continues to by the dioceses to ensure that interest chosen by MU members from every lead Mothers’ Union forward. and grants can continue to be paid. diocese in Ireland. These included: Special guests for the afternoon were The grants are administered under the Praise my soul the King of Heaven; All Lynne Tembey (Worldwide President), direction of Archdeacon Gordon Linney things bright and beautiful; Be still for Revd Lindsey Farrell(Deacon for ministry) and they provide much needed additional

Above; Members of Magheracross MU attending the Big Sing (from left); May Sweeney, Joan Quinn-Vaughan, Helen McCrea, Doreen Hicks, Ann Fitzpatrick, Joyce Kerr, Heather Ogle, Sandra Robinson, Patricia Beare and Iris Hurst. Left; Margaret McLoughlin, Diana Domer, Iris Mott, Mary Bailey, Ann Graham and Bertha Bailey attending the Big Sing.

44 CHURCH OF IRELAND support to those with families who are Attending the Big Sing were Sylvia McClung, Lyn McLaren, Ann Graham, Bertha Bailey, Margaret McCloughlin, Iris Mott and Mary Bailey. in training, when ﬁnances are stretched. Archdeacon Linney receives many letters from those who have received such grants and one such letter states, ‘Thank DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: you for remembering my family and me Thursday 26 October 2017 - Autumn Council in Holy with regard to the Mothers’ Union gift Trinity Parish Church, Dromore at 8.00 pm. Mrs June Butler, which I recently received. This will provide Diocesan President from Down and Dromore will speak a huge lift to the family as ﬁnances are quite strained. Thank you so much for this about her experience at the United Nations, New York, blessing.” representing Mothers’ Union and speaking out for women’s “The work of the Mother’s Union is rights and equality throughout the world. renowned worldwide but this short note highlights the sincere and very personal Saturday 18 November 2017 - Training Day for Branch di¦erence that the organisation makes to Leaders, Secretaries and Treasurers in the Cathedral Hall, those struggling with the challenges of Enniskillen (10.00 am - 2.30 pm). This is a very important daily life. The organisation is an active meeting so please put it in your diary. expression of God’s love in the world and the work of the centenary fund is a profound example of that love.” Tuesday 28 November 2017 - Prayer Vigil in Lisbellaw Parish Church at 8.00 pm.

The All-Ireland MU Choir which included eight A member of the PSNI domestic abuse and vulnerable adult members of the Clogher Diocesan Mothers’ Union. team will be speaking at the event. There was a very good They were; Thelma Atwell (Fivemiletown),Florence Brunt (Fivemiletown), Sheila Burke (Fivemiletown), representation last year in Aghavea. Linda Hamilton (Magheracross), Joan Nelson (Trory and Killadeas), Edith Robertson (Fivemiletown), Avril Stubbs (Derryvullan North), Diane Wright Kendrick (Donagh).

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 45 YOUTH PAGE CLOGHER YOUTH GO ON MISSION! This summer saw some of our young people representing the diocese and their parishes on mission outreaches across the world. Natasha Crawford from Colebrooke travelled to Uganda with “Fields of Life” to work with children for two weeks in July. Here’s what she thought of her experience.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience in Uganda and I would definitely like to return. I enjoyed getting to know the children, teachers and the other members of the For Jonny a highlight was the outreach programmes with young people. ‘Cultiv8’ team. It showed me that children project, which I had heard about but wasn’t the week. We served the children there by with absolutely nothing can show so much aware of the extent and need. The charity teaching songs, reading and sometimes happiness and unconditional love. They had already sponsored children who were acting out Bible stories, playing football, taught me to appreciate my loving family living in their rented accommodation but basketball, frisbee and skipping with them. and everything I have. I am so privileged. I were in the process of building a new home We also helped to hand out the food after all will always be thankful now for the things for them to move in to. On the first day we the activities. A similar programme was used I used to take for granted. Because of this visited the site to evaluate the extent of the when working with the boys from ‘New Life mission experience a piece of my heart will building and to work out how many days Homes’ who have been sponsored by the always be in Uganda.” would be needed for the team to finish o¦ charity and given an opportunity to get an Jonny Anderson from Ardess and Elliot the work. education and live away from the street Hanlon, Fivemiletown both travelled to environment. It was great to see the impact Uganda to work with two local charities, “For the first week we were based in the that the homes have had on the lives of “Waakisa” and “Abaana”. Here is one of capital city of Kampala a short bus journey these young boys.” Elliott’s highlights from his trip. from the sports field where Abaana “For me a highlight was the work we currently work with around 50 street kids Victoria Martin also from Ardess travelled to finished o¦ on the new children’s home on a twice weekly basis. During our stay Kenya to work with the “Jengana” mission in Kipepeo. This was an already existing the ‘Street Reach’ was held every day of organisation. Here are some of her thoughts;

“I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Jengana team for 2017. One of the main highlights for me was visiting the Slums, both Kibera and Makuru. While visiting the slum in Kibera we worked alongside Kibera Baptist Church. Together with their Pastor we visited homes of the congregation who were in desperate need of our help. We brought supplies such as soap, milk , rice and a loaf of bread. For me seeing the sheer desperation of the families was an emotional experience but it felt amazing to be a part of the team which was making a small di¦erence to their life.”

Every year the Clogher Youth Council provides funding for our young people to serve on missions abroad. If you would like to know more about this or if you are a young person planning to go on mission in the summer of 2018 please contact Jonny in the diocesan oce for more information.

Email: [email protected] Natasha Crawford (Colebrooke) with children in Uganda Call: 07850881712

46 CHURCH OF IRELAND ARCHDEACON RUDDELL PRIZE AND BISHOP’S MEDAL COMPETITIONS 2018 Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education invites children and young people to enter the following competitions. This year’s theme is: THE APOSTLES’ CREED The Apostles’ Creed is the most common of three Creeds recognised by the Church of Ireland. It is found in the Book of Common Prayer and is used in the Service of Baptism and at Morning/Evening Prayer. The word ‘Creed’ comes from the Latin word ‘credo’ meaning ‘I believe’, and is simply a statement of Christian belief for everyone who is baptised.

Archdeacon Ruddell Prize Bishop’s Medal yy Using illustrations to help, show what you have yy Demonstrate your understanding of The Apostles’ learned from the Apostles’ Creed about God the Creed. Mention what you have learned about the Father and about Jesus Christ, God’s only Son. three persons of the Trinity, the church and the hope which Christians have of eternal life. This competition is This competition is open open to children of to young people of primary school age secondary school age and and can be either an must be an individual individual or a group entry. entry.

Entries should be on A4 Paper and can either be handwritten or word processed. Relevant text, pictures, diagrams, photographs etc. should be included. All entries must be original, the work of those entering. All entries should please be left in the Diocesan Office by Wednesday 25th April 2018

N.B. In approaching this work with children, Sunday School Teachers might find the following resource very helpful:- ‘The Apostles’ Creed, A Teaching Resource for Sunday Schools’ produced by the Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education in 2009 and available online to download at www.clogher.anglican.org Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education Competition Winners 2017

The theme of the 2017 competition was “The 10 Commandments”. Winners were announced at Diocesan Synod on 28th September 2017. Archdeacon Ruddell Prize 1st Prize Beth Hutchinson, Galloon Parish, NewtownbutlerMatthew Heaslip, Lucie Darling, Newtownbutler Sam Rickey, Neil Johnston, Isaac Hutchinson, Teacher: Dawn Hutchinson Ben Hutchinson 2nd Prize Group Entry from St Salvator’s Parish, Teacher: Dawn Hutchinson Glaslough 3rd Prize Group Entry from Drum Parish Colin Sheridan, Alexandra Kendrick, Hannah Thomas Wilkin, Shakira Stewart, Ellie Atkinson, Rebecca Coulter, Jessica Coulter, Lancashire Dugan, Zoe Wilkin, Chloe Reilly, Sarah Taylor, Jack Taylor, Katherine Ryan, Jasmin White Doyle Sophie Breakey, Emily Sheridan, Daniel Teacher: Sharon Lancashire Waller, Matthew Atkinson, Eve Atkinson, Myah Morrison, Hallie Treanor, Adam Berry, Dylan Dickson Bishop’s Medal Competition Teacher: Marina Waller 1st Prize Dean Taylor, St Salvator’s Parish, Glaslough 2nd Prize Group Entry from Galloon Parish, Teacher: Edna Taylor THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 47 CHILDREN’S SECTION COLOUR

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER

48 CHURCH OF IRELAND READ READ – The Parable of the Sower A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the Your church is probably going to celebrate harvest this month. seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the This is a time when we thank God for good things he has birds ate it up. Some seed fell on rocky ground, and when given us: the fruit, vegetables, ﬂowers and so on. I’m sure your it came up, the plants faded because they had no moisture. church will look and smell wonderful! These things grew from Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and tiny seeds and that reminds me of a special story that Jesus choked the plants. Some other seed fell on good soil. It came told about seeds…. up and produced a crop, a hundred times more than was sown.

TRY THIS SUDOKU PUZZLE The four symbols in the puzzle stand for words in the Parable of the Sower: SEEDS, ROCK, FRUIT, AND BIRDS.

To solve the puzzle draw one of the four symbols in each of the empty squares so that each row (across), each column (up and down), and each block (the parts outlined in bold) contain all four symbols.

Complete this CROSSWORD on the parable of the sower 1

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6 Jesus’s disciples asked him what this parable meant so he explained it to them. Let’s try to understand it too… 7 When you listen to your Sunday school teacher, your parents or minister tell you more about God they are planting a pretend seed in your mind. As you learn more the seed grows and gets bigger and you eventually will know lots

8 about God. If you hear them talking about Jesus but don’t understand, you need to ask questions. If you don’t ask, you will forget what you learned and it will be like the seeds that fell on the path that were eaten by the birds - the seed will be gone WORD LIST: understand, parable, rocks, seeds, from your mind and it won’t grow. thorns, grow, pray, roots, sower, fruit Sometimes you might learn something about God and you will be excited about it but you don’t learn more. It helps to read Bible stories and pray and go to church if you can. If ACROSS: you don’t learn more about God the pretend seed in your 2. If we learn and grow, then like the seed, we will bear ______mind won’t grow and it will be like the seed that fell on the 4. It’s important to plant seed in good soil so the _____ can grow rocks. deep into the ground. The next seed is the one that was choked out by the thorns. 6. The type of story Jesus told teach a lesson. This can happen when you hear a lesson about God and 7. Jesus compares the word to _____ then you start to worry about all kinds of things. By worrying 8. These choke the seeds and stop them growing. you will choke out the pretend seed in your mind. Pray to God instead of worrying. DOWN: The last seed is the best, it fell on the good ground. If you 1. We can do this if we learn and ask questions about God. learn from what you hear in Sunday school and church, the 3. People who are like the good ground hear and ______the seed in your mind will grow. You will be able to tell others word. about how great God is and God will be a good friend. 4. The seed that fell among the _____ died because they had no Instead of growing a garden, you will be helping others moisture. know God and making heaven grow with more people to live 5. The name of the person who plants the seeds. there. 6. Do this instead of worrying.

WHICH KIND OF GROUND ARE YOU?

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 49 DIOCESAN NEWS TRAINING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND THOSE INVOLVED IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Almost 60 Sunday School teachers from across Clogher Diocese participated recently in two training evenings planned by the Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education in partnership with the Children’s Taking part in the training event for Sunday School Ministry Network. teachers and youth ministry in Enniskillen. From Colaghty and Dromore in the north to Carrickmacross in the south, and from let their light shine, by loving, inspiring and Inishmacsaint and Garrison in the west reaching the lost. to Clontibret and Errigal Portclare on the Julie went on to outline the three key eastern boundary, they made their way, elements of her programme - Bible along with lots of other representatives Teaching, Memory Verses and Prayer and from parishes throughout the diocese, showed lots of practical examples of how Julie Anne Nelson and Sharon McCoy from Clogh Parish to St. Patrick’s Hall in Monaghan on 12th to engage children, through games, video with Julie Currie, sharing her online resource. September and to the newly refurbished clips and songs. Her enthusiasm, as always, Cathedral Hall in Enniskillen on 13th was infectious. Lots of books and resources September. were available to peruse and purchase, courtesy of Richard Ryan from the Bookwell The presenter on both evenings was Julie as were a number of CDBRE publications, Currie, Children’s Officer for Down and including the Kids’ Guide to the Book of Dromore Diocese who had last been in Common Prayer. Clogher Diocese three years ago. Julie has Warmest thanks to Julie, to the many been working hard on producing JIGSAW, a teachers who attended and to those who comprehensive resource for Sunday School made the events possible. Special thanks Teachers, the first two books currently being to Canon Ian Berry, to Muriel and Jim in piloted and enthusiastically received in Monaghan for everything they always do Down and Dromore. What she shared with to make us welcome and comfortable. the teachers was largely based on ideas Many thanks also to Dean Kenneth Hall from her book. and to Beth for the use of their beautiful Opening the evenings with reminders from new Enniskeen Room in the Cathedral Hall Jane Elliott and Helen Houston sharing a cup of tea scripture of why working with children is so and to Andy, Eleanor and Liz for their co- during the training event in Enniskillen. important, she encouraged the teachers to operation, help and hospitality.

Sunday School Teachers from the Ematris Group, Co. Monaghan pictured with the Revd. Margaret Pringle and Julie Currie, Down and Dromore Diocesan Children’s Officer, at the recent training evening for Sunday School teachers and those involved in youth ministry, in St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Monaghan.

50 CHURCH OF IRELAND DEACONS ORDAINED IN CLOGHER DIOCESE The ordination of Lindsey Farrell and David Moses as Deacons serving as interns in Clogher Diocese, took place in St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher, on Sunday evening, 3rd September 2017 by the Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd John McDowell. Lindsey will serve in Rossorry Parish for the next nine months while David will serve Revd Lindsey Farrell with Revd Canon Ian Ellis(left) and representatives of Rossorry Parish at the Ordination Service. in the Monaghan, Tydavnet and Kilmore Group of parishes over the same period. Lindsey, who grew up in Rossorry Parish, year in addition to clergy and worked in ﬁnance before taking up her guests. The three readings studies at the Church of Ireland Theological were by parishioners from Institute in Dublin. She and her husband, Rossorry Parish, Monaghan Keith, and their three children, Grace, Group of Parishes and Revd Emily and Harry, have been parishioners of Derryvullen North Parish Church, Olivia Downey, Cathedral Irvinestown, also in Clogher Diocese. She Curate. has now returned to Rossorry Parish as The sermon was delivered Deacon serving as an intern with the rector, by the Archdeacon of Derry, Revd Canon Ian Ellis. the Venerable Robert Miller. David from Seskinore, Co Tyrone, has been He said serving others was at a member of the parishes of Clogherney the heart of ministry and as and Drumnakilly in the Diocese of Armagh Deacons, Lindsey and David and is already well known to congregations would be called on to serve as a Diocesan Reader in that diocese. A God in di¦erent ways. former sheep farmer, David and his wife, The hymns were; “Be thou Catherine have three children; Sarah, my vision,” “Be still for the Rachel and Jonathan. He is working presence of the Lord,” “And alongside the rector of the Monaghan Group, Revd Canon Ian Berry. can it be that I should gain,” The Cathedral was well ﬁlled with friends and “To God be the glory!” The Psalm was “I will lift up Revd David Moses(centre), with his wife, Catherine and and family of the two new Deacons as well children, Jonathan, Rachel and Sarah; Canon Maurice as parishioners from the parishes where my eyes.” Armstrong, Rural Dean and Mr. Walter Pringle, Diocesan they will serve as interns during the next The organist was Mr. Glenn Moore. Reader.

At the Service of Ordination of Deacons in St Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher were(from left); The Venerable Brian Harper, Archdeacon of Clogher; Revd Lindsey Farrell, Deacon; The Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd John McDowell; Revd David Moses, Deacon; Venerable Robert Miller, Archdeacon of Derry and The Very Revd Kenneth Hall, Dean of Clogher.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 51 NEW RECTOR FOR DERRYVULLEN NORTH AND CASTLE ARCHDALE

Revd Canon Walter Laverty preaching the sermon at the institution.

Vestry member, Mr. Bobby Beacom speaking to Revd Paul Thompson. At the institution of the Revd Paul Thompson(second right) were(from left); Archdeacon Brian Harper; the Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd John McDowell and the Revd Alan Irwin, Rural Dean of Kesh.

ordination, he served ﬁrst in the Diocese of Down and Dromore and then in the Diocese of Connor for almost 11 years before joining HM Prison Service in England where he has served as a Senior Chaplain for the past 17 years. While in the Prison Service he also trained as a Therapeutic Counsellor. Revd Thompson and his wife, Lorraine have two grown up sons, Hugh and Oliver. During the Service of Institution, the hymns

Derryvullen North Parish Church, Irvinestown were; “Praise my soul, the King of Heaven,” The Revd Paul Thompson, instituted Rector of the “As the deer pants for the water,” “Be still, Grouped Parishes of Derryvullen North and Castle The institution of the Revd Paul Thompson Archdale with his wife, Lorraine and one of their sons, as Rector of the Grouped Parishes of for the presence of the Lord,” “I, the Lord of Oliver. Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale sea and sky,” “Be thou my vision” and “Tell The Rural Dean of Kesh, Revd Alan Irwin by the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Rev. out my soul, the greatness of the Lord.” The also took part in the service. John McDowell, took place on Friday, 15th The sermon was preached by Revd Canon September 2017 in Derryvullen North Parish organist was Mrs. Florence Barrett. Walter Laverty. Church, Irvinestown. Representatives from both parishes read The collection was taken up for the Revd Thompson, a native of Dungannon, the three readings; Mrs Sandra Cashel, Clogher Ministry Fund which facilitates the grew up in Co Armagh and studied Hebrew, development of lay and ordained ministry in Mrs Wendy Knox and Mr Samuel Johnston. Biblical and Theological Studies at Trinity the Diocese. College Dublin before attending the Church Other parishioners took part in the Act of Following the service, during a reception of Ireland Theological College. Following his Institution. in the Parish Hall, Revd Thompson was

52 CHURCH OF IRELAND formally welcomed to both parishes by the Revd Thompson replied that the service Among those attending the service were Rural Dean of Kesh, the Revd Alan Irwin; marked a new chapter not only in his members of the Cathedral Chapter in Churchwardens from both parishes, Mrs. ministry but also for the two parishes. He Clogher Diocese and one of the visitors to Margaret Humes and Mr. Derek Anderson; the service was the Revd Stephen Hazlett, a thanked everyone for their warmth of the Revd Steven Foster, Minister of close friend of Revd Paul over many years, Irvinestown Methodist Church on behalf of welcome to him and his family and said he who travelled from his parishes of Greyfriars other churches in the Irvinestown area and looked forward to being part of the lives of Kirkcudbright and St. Mary’s Gatehouse of the Bishop of Clogher. parishioners in the years ahead. Fleet in the Episcopal Church in Scotland.

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING Corrigan for the sum TO MARK 200 YEARS OF of £15. About 1942 the WORSHIP AT MULLAGHDUN church roof was Sunday, 1st October 2017 marks an replaced and the historic day for the parishioners of original ﬂat ceiling Mullaghdun Parish Church, situated close was removed. To to Letterbreen. help with the cost A Service of Thanksgiving was being of this, the Parish held to mark 200 years of worship on the produced a calendar site, led by the Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd John McDowell and the Rector, for 1940. This Revd Canon Geo¦rey Bridle. calendar consisted Mullaghdun was established as a District of favourite Curacy out of Cleenish about 1817 when quotations, verses a Chapel of Ease was built. Around 1865 and sayings which the sum of £537 7s 6d was spent on were contributed by rebuilding or repairing it. parishioners, family A plot of ground (57yards by 17yards) in and friends from all from Mrs. Gamble, was sucient to install Cornagee townland was conveyed to over Ireland and beyond. the electric lighting and heating. the R.C.B. by Rev. D. C. Abbott on 19th A stove, which smoked furiously, heated In 1982/1983 a major renovation of the May 1885 for an additional burial ground. the Church, and paran lamps provided Church was undertaken. This included The Bishop of Down consecrated this on light. In 1966, gas lighting and heating the re-plastering of the building inside and out; the replacing of all the windows 22nd June 1885. was installed. During the year 1888 (when, according and doors; the replacing of the chancel, In 1970 a new church hall was to vestry minutes the county was in “a pulpit, prayer-desk, communion rail and constructed at Letterbreen on a site very lawless state”) the Church was table; the installation of a new organ and donated by the late Mr Ivan Coalter. This vandalised and 93 panes of glass were the construction of a new vestry and broken. Part of the framework of the east replaced the original Gardrum School Sunday-school room. At the re-hallowing window was so badly damaged that it which had served as a Parish hall for of the Church many gifts were dedicated. had to be taken out and re-cast. many years. In 1998/1999 a magniﬁcent hall was built Until 1930 the sum of 15 shillings annual In 1979 an appeal was launched to install to replace the old hall at Letterbreen. rent was paid for the Church Avenue. In electric light and heating in the church The current Rector, Revd Canon Geo¦rey 1930 the Late Mr. J. J. Coalter succeeded and resulted in over £3000 being raised. Bridle has served the Group of Parishes of in buying the avenue from Mr Thomas This, along with a memorial gift of £600 Cleenish and Mullaghdun since 1999.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Your Sunday School, Mothers Union or the whole congregation can bring hope and change lives again this Christmas.

Through Operation Christmas Child you can ﬁll a shoebox with gifts and the box will be sent to some of the most needy and marginalised children in the world. Boxes can be delivered directly to Drumkeeran Parish Hall by arrangement with Mrs Irene Boyd.

Latest date for delivery to the hall – 29th November, preferably earlier to give more time for the preparation and transport so that the gifts can reach the children before Christmas. If you would like further information on this project please contact Mrs Irene Boyd at 028 6863 1009 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 53 COPYRIGHT REGULATIONS EXPLAINED ORDINATION IN TO PARISH REPRESENTATIVES TULLAMORE music to the majority of worship songs and Colleagues, family and friends joined hymns by projecting song words from a the parishioners of Tullamore Union of Parishes for the ordination of Revd computer, printing song or service sheets Alison Irvine, to the diaconate. The and recording services including the live service took place in St Catherine’s worship for those unable to attend. Church in Tullamore on Sunday 17th PRS for Music Church License – This is September, at 6.30pm. required when live or recorded music is The Bishop of Meath and Kildare, played on church premises outside of Acts Most Revd Pat Storey ordained Alison, of Worship such as concerts or recitals, who was presented for ordination by playing CDs or MP3s or when showing ﬁlms Archdeacon Leslie Stevenson. The with music on the soundtrack. preacher was Canon Dr Maurice Elliott, Chris Williams explained that the duration Principal of the Church of Ireland of copyright lasted for the life of the creator Theological Institute, where Alison and 70 years afterwards. undertook her training. Chris Williams(second right), Customer Relations, Churches and parishes will pay for a licence Revd Isaac Delamere, Rector of Christian Copyright Licensing International with(from proportionate to the number of people Tullamore, assisted in the planning and left); Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong, Rural Dean; Ethne McCord, Clogher Music Bursary Committee and attending the main service. For example, leading of the service. Alison will serve the Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd. John McDowell at Licence A is for up to 49 people. in Tullamore Union of Parishes. the diocesan meeting on copyright held in Aghavea He encouraged those who wanted further Alison’s father, John, is a diocesan Parish Hall. information to log on to the website; uk.ccli. lay-reader in Clogher Diocese and her The subject of copyright in relation to com or contact Customer Services at CCLI brother, Adrian is a parish reader. churches can be confusing for some but by email; [email protected] Alison is a native of Enniskillen and her many of the essential requirements and More details of the meeting will be family belong to Garvary Parish. She regulatory conditions were explained to published in next month’s magazine. previously worked in the Trade Union parish representatives in Clogher Diocese movement in Northern Ireland and recently by Chris Williams, of Christian Scotland. Copyright Licensing International, at a diocesan meeting in Aghavea Parish Hall. The meeting on Thursday, 13th September, attracted a turnout of over 50 people. Those attending heard how the growth of the internet and advances in multimedia technology has resulted in churches now using a range of music, images, video and text in their ministry and social activities. But staying legal could be a challenge for them. Attending the ordination of Revd Alison Irvine(right) CCLI issue a number of copyright licences. as Deacon in St. Catherine’s Church, Tullamore, These include; were(from left); her brother, Adrian, a Parish Among those attending the copyright meeting in Reader; Bishop Pat Storey and Alison’s father, Church Copyright Licence – This is required Aghavea Parish Hall were; Jill Mo¦ett, Clogher; Brian John, a Diocesan reader. to legally reproduce the words and sheet Corbett, Fivemiletown and Sharon Fannin, Clogher.

WORSHIP, LITURGY, MUSIC FUNDING SUPPORTS ORGAN their talents to play in church and also to LESSONS FOR STUDENTS assist present church organists who may wish to further develop their skills. We were Sixteen music students have beneﬁtted from delighted with the uptake and the feedback the recent organ lessons held in St. Salvator’s has been very positive. Church, Glaslough, during August. The three-week programme was organised by “We wish to thank Mrs. Bae for her P.S.A.L.M. and the tutor was Mrs Kathy Bae. dedication and enthusiasm and also the Mrs Ethne McCord, Chairperson of Presbytery and the Church of Ireland P.S.A.L.M., said: “The aim of the programme Priorities Fund who provided the funding for is to encourage young musicians to use this project.”

Mrs Kathy Bae (tutor) on left and Ethne McCord(right), Chairperson of P.S.A.L.M. and member of Clogher Music Bursary Committee and some of the music students from St. Salvator’s Church, Glaslough who took part in the organ tuition during August.

54 CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCH OF IRELAND NEWS MINISTRY IN A CELEBRATORY EVENING OF POETRY AND CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT MUSIC IN MEMORY OF LIZ MCELHINNEY The Church of Ireland Theological Institute A special, celebratory evening of poetry and music in recognition of the life of the Revd. will be holding a seminar series on Ministry Canon Liz McElhinney is set to take place in Shankill Parish Church, Lurgan, on Friday in a Contemporary Context during the 2017- 10th November at 8pm. 2018 academic year. These seminars will The event will feature readings of a selection of Liz’s inspirational poems by the focus on internationally acclaimed actor Ian McElhinney, as well as musical contributions from the y the practice and purpose of Christian cross-community Lurgan Musical Society, Shankill Parish Choir, soloist Nicola Brown and leadership traditional Irish musicians led by Sean Hanily from Dublin. y religion, law and the clash with As a former Church of Ireland minister, teacher and social worker, Liz was widely RightsTalk loved and known across many walks of life. When she was diagnosed with Motor y intentional discipleship in the local parish Neurone Disease (MND), she chose to focus her creative abilities on writing reﬂective Each event is free and open to the public, and inspirational poems over a period of 15 months. These poems form a core part and the Institute is keen to promote the of the concert and 20 of them have been gathered together in a printed collection series across the Church. The information entitled “Solid Joys, Lasting Treasure” complemented by beautiful illustrations by Liz’s is also available here: www.ireland.anglican. artist son, David. The booklet will be included in admission charge of £10 for those org/news/7388/featherstonhaugh-seminar- attending the evening. All the proceeds from the evening will support the work of the series-ministry-in MND Association N.I. Additionally, a CD of the collection of the poems, read by Ian Programme for Ministry in a Contemporary McElhinney, will also be on sale on the evening. Context One of Liz’s sons, the Revd. Stephen McElhinney, said: ‘My mother’s special ability was to notice’; she had a unique ability to connect with people but also to ‘notice the world 2017–2018 Seminars in which she lived, which left her ‘invigorated physically, mentally and spiritually’. Wednesday, 18 October 2017 This special legacy evening is in aid of MNDA (NI). Revd Ian Parkinson, Leadership Specialist at CPAS, the Anglican Evangelical Mission Agency ‘Intentional discipleship in the local parish’ y Revd Dr Andy Angel,Vicar of St Each seminar will take place at the Church ‘For the equipping of all God’s people: Andrew’s, Burgess Hill, Brighton the practice and purpose of Christian of Ireland Theological Institute, Braemor leadership’ Park, Rathgar, Dublin between 3pm and y Canon Dr George Lings, Former Director Wednesday, 17 January 2018 4.30pm. These events are free and open of the Research Unit, Church Army Prof. Neville Cox, Dean of Graduate Studies, to the public but due to a limited number y Trinity College, Dublin of spaces we would encourage you Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, ‘Religion, law and the clash with RightsTalk’ to register your interest with Rhiannon Former Archbishop of Canterbury Wednesday, 14 March 2018 Carey Bates (Academic Administrator): and Master of Magdalene College, Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of [email protected] Chelmsford Speakers for 2018–2019 will include: Cambridge.

MAKING TEA AT ‘THE PLOUGHING’ Helen Elliott (right), a member of Rossorry Parish, Clogher Diocese, helping with the tea on the Church of Ireland exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, with Vanda Fryday, of Tullamore Parish and Bishop Pat Storey.

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BIBLE COMES TO LIFE DRUMCLIFFE CENTRE life-changing encounters with God, build EXHIBITION RETURNS OF MISSION eternal relationships and be equipped to TO CLOGHER DIOCESE live life to the full.” Church Army, in partnership with the The new centre also aims to be a focal Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, point for outreach to both the people in has launched the Drumcli¦e Centre of the west of Ireland and to the hundreds Mission. The new centre will be based in of thousands of visitors who flock to St County Sligo in the north west of Ireland. Columba’s Parish Church and adjoining The service held at St Columba’s Church graveyard – the final resting place of Irish included the licensing of Church Army poet, William Butler Yeats - every year. evangelists, Archdeacon Isaac Hanna Bishop Ferran said: “Our God is a God of and Alan Williamson, by the Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, the Rt Rev mission. He calls people and sends them Ferran Glenfield. Isaac is the centre’s out into the world. This is the pattern we lead evangelist while Alan has been see in the Bible and this is what’s taking appointed as the pioneer evangelist. The shape in the Drumcli¦e Centre of Mission.” team is planning set up a wide range of Drumcli¦e is the site of an historic community events and fresh expressions monastery established by St Columba’s of church to engage with people of all Church some 1,400 years ago, providing ages living in the area. a springboard for the evangelisation of “I’ve seen Christ’s power and presence Scotland and other parts of Europe. in people’s lives transform even the most This is the second centre of mission desperate situations,” says Isaac. Church Army has opened in the Republic Clogher Diocesan Board of Mission will “My vision is for the Drumcli¦e Centre of of Ireland, following the launch of the Tuam be hosting “The Bible Comes to Life” – Mission to be a hub for people to have Centre of Mission in County Mayo last year. Exhibition in St. Macartin’s Cathedral Hall from Thursday, 8th March to Sunday, 11th March 2018. THE BISHOPS’ APPEAL REPORT HAS INCLUDED This unique exhibition returns again THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS; after 25 years to Enniskillen! It was a East Africa Appeal: To date, €35,000 and £42,000 has been released to Tearfund highly popular and a very well attended Ireland and Christian Aid for their humanitarian responses throughout Northern exhibition held in September 1993. Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. The drought and famine continue to create a crisis on The exhibition introduces an a large scale and funds are still welcomed for this appeal. understanding of Biblical Jewish life, culture and religion and helps in understanding the roots of Christianity. A £25,500 was released to CMS Ireland for their emergency relief e¦orts in significant collection of historic artefacts is dioceses in South Sudan receiving thousands of people fleeing violence and used as part of this educational work. food shortages. By working closely with local churches, schools, children’s workers and youth £24,000 was released to CMS Ireland for their work in five refugee camps in leaders, the team can bring a taste Uganda. These are receiving people from South Sudan and the work focuses of the Biblical Middle East within the on vulnerable children and support for child headed households. framework of local teaching programmes or curriculum. The exhibition is sta¦ed €7,000 was allocated Self Help Africa/Gorta for improving access to water for by The Church’s Ministry Among Jewish communities in Togo. People—CMJ, an Anglican Church mission society that has been active since 1809. £9,759 was allocated to Christian Aid for a healthcare and education project in The team is led by Paul and Janey Hames Kenya. who have lived in Jerusalem for five years and have considerable experience in €22,000 was allocated to Tearfund Ireland for lifesaving medicine in Yemen. working with churches and prayer groups, as well as students and young people. €18,571 was allocated to Fields of Life for rainwater harvesting in Uganda. Please mark this date in your diary and plan to attend.

56 CHURCH OF IRELAND ANGLICAN COMMUNION NEWS

NEW ARCHBISHOP OF WALES CHOSEN John Davies, who has served as the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon for the past nine years, has been chosen as the 13th Archbishop of Wales. He succeeds Dr Barry Morgan who retired in January after 14 years as the leader of the Church in Wales. His election is also historic as this is the ﬁrst time a Bishop of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon has been elected as Archbishop of Wales. Archbishop John was born at Newport (Mon) and educated at Bassaleg Grammar School. He graduated in law from the University of Southampton from where he moved to the College of Law at Chester. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1977, specialising in criminal law and, after ordination, completed a master’s degree in Canon Law. Prior to ordination he was heavily involved in the life of the church at parochial, diocesan and provincial level.

y Archbishop Francisco da Silva (in place of Archbishop John Holder) ANGLICAN CONSULTATIVE y Bishop Jane Alexander y Bishop Eraste Bigirimana COUNCIL MEETS IN LONDON y Alistair Dinnie y Jeroham Melendez A new group is being set up to look “What is more significant is that a y Louisa Mojela at broadening the composition of the contribution is made.” y Revd Nigel Pope Anglican Consultative Council – and to re- The Committee has spent the week y Bishop Joel Waweru examine the financial contributions made listening to reports across a wide range by provinces. of Communion life – from finance and The ACC Standing Committee, which governance to the work of ACO directors ECUMENICAL is establishing the group, said it would and the networks and the need and cost MOVEMENT IN RENEWED comprise primates, bishops, clergy and of having more material translated into HOPE FOR LIFE laity. The aim would be to recommend languages other than English. It also how the ACC could better reflect the The World Council of Churches (WCC) received a report from the Secretary make-up of Anglican churches around the General Secretary, Revd Dr Olav General. The minutes of the Standing world. The recommendations would go to Fykse Tveit, has reflected on the Committee meeting will appear on the the next meeting of ACC in 2019. work of the ecumenical movement in ACO website in due course. 2017, describing the present as “an The Committee, which has been meeting Members of the Committee present extraordinary ecumenical chance at in London recently, heard that more than this point in history.” a dozen provinces were failing to make included; y Addressing a week long conference contributions to the Communion regularly. The President: Archbishop Justin of the International Ecumenical The new group will look at introducing Welby y ACC Chair: Archbishop Paul Kwong Fellowship in Wittenberg, in Germany, greater clarity around contributions Revd Olav reflected that, if we are y ACC vice chair: Canon Margaret and finance and examine how even the living in a very Swinson poorest provinces would be able to make dangerous phase of human history, y at least some contribution. Secretary General: Archbishop Josiah we are also witnessing a moment of He stressed that the size of contributions Idowu-Fedaron renewed hope for life. was not the most important issue. y Archbishop Richard Clarke

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 57 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY OCTOBER 2017 Sunday 15th October – Annual Service of for registration of Friday, 13th October 2017. Remembrance in Mullaghfad Church at Cost £20/25 Euros. Further details from Sunday 1st October – 200 Year 3pm with members of Fivemiletown Royal Jonny Phenix, Tel. 07850881712. Anniversary Service in Mullaghdun British Legion. Preacher - Mr. Abraham Sunday 29th October – Songs of Praise Parish Church at 11am when Bishop John Storey. at the October group service in Sallaghy McDowell will unveil a plaque to mark 200 Thursday 19th October – Clogher Parish Church at 7pm with the theme; years of ministry at Mullaghdun followed by Clerical Association meeting in St ‘Music which moves you.’ Everyone invited a celebratory meal in the Parish Hall. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen with Holy to celebrate an evening of music followed Monday 2nd October – Charity Communion at 11.00am. Afterwards Laurie by supper. Registration and Reporting Seminar Randall, who worlds for Mediation Northern Sunday 29th October – Dedication for parishes in the Republic of Ireland Ireland and Connor Diocese, will speak of Captain L.E.G.Oates Plaque in St. in The Charleville Park Hotel, Limerick on ‘Handling Conﬂict in the Parish’ in the Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen at Road, Rathgoggan North, Charleville, Co. Cathedral Hall. 11am. where they will be joined by a Cork between 6.30pm - 9pm. Hosted Thursday 19th October – 33rd Annual representative of Her Majesty, The Queen by The Representative Church Body, in Variety Concert organised by Templecarne and Ocers from the Inniskilling Dragoon conjunction with Ecclesiastical Insurance Parish Church, Pettigo in the Youth Hall, Guards and their wives. Dedication in Ireland. A warm invitation is extended to Tullyhommon at 8pm. Compere: Gary memory of Captain L.E.G. Oates, of the 6th members of the clergy and select vestries Wilson; Guest Artist: Stephen Smyth and Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. across the country. local musicians. Sunday 29th October – ‘Music Which Thursday 5th October – Men’s Harvest Friday 20th - Saturday 21st October 2017 Moves You’ in Sallaghy Parish Church at Supper in Saddlers Restaurant, – Marriage Preparation Weekend Course: 7pm. Parishioners from each of the Group’s Enniskillen, to launch St. Macartin’s in Fivemiletown Parish Hall. Friday: 7.30- three churches have submitted their choice Cathedral Parish new Men’s Life Group. 9.30pm; Saturday 9.30am-1.30pm. Hosted of favourite hymns. The evening will be Speaker: Revd Rob Clements. by Fivemiletown and Dromore Parishes. followed by supper. Friday 6th - Sunday 8th October 2017 – For further details and to book a place Monday 30th October - Friday 3rd Harvest Services with Reformation Theme contact Canon Kyle Hanlon. November 2017 – Aghavea Annual Fun in Colaghty Parish Church commencing on Saturday 21st October – Pairs Bowling Tournament in Aghavea Friday 6th October at 8pm and ﬁnishing on Magheraculmoney Parish Auction at Kesh Church Hall at 7.45pm. Entries to Frances Sunday 8th October at 7pm. Church open Community Centre. Viewing from 12 noon Cartwright Tel. 028 895 31495. on Saturday 7th October between 2pm- with auction to commence at 1pm. Monday 30th October – A Walk in The 6pm. All proceeds to mission projects. Sunday 22nd October – Voices and Dark pre-Hallowe’en event organised by St. Macartin’s Cathedral Parish, Enniskillen Saturday 7th October – Vintage Tractor Brass in Tempo Parish Church at 7pm with between 7.30pm-9pm visiting some of Run leaving Clabby Church Hall at Church Hill Silver Band, guest organist Enniskillen’s spookiest sites where there 10.30am. For further details contact Vera Glenn Moore and St. Macartin’s Cathedral will be stories of some grisly and ghoulish 028 89521160 or David on 028 89522134 Choir, along with guests introducing their tales from local history with the surprise Saturday 7th October – Parish Breakfast favourite hymns. Donations towards twist of the Christian message about life at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dromore at 10am Church funds. Monday 23rd October – after death. supported by the Mothers’ Union. Speaker: Charity for Tuesday 31st October – Priorities Fund Jennifer Bullock, Teemore on ‘Special Registration and Reporting Seminar parishes in the Republic of Ireland in The deadline for applications. Needs and Social Farming.’ Cost £5. To Clarion Hotel, Fonthill Road, Li¦ey Valley, book, contact Eveline at 07982263428 or Dublin 22 from 6.30pm-9pm. Hosted NOVEMBER 2017 02882898911. Retiring collection for the by the Representative Church Body, in Friday 3rd November – Police Male Voice work of social farming. conjunction with Ecclesiastical Insurance Choir in concert in Donacavey Parish Hall. Tuesday 10th October – Mothers’ Union Ireland. A warm invitation is extended to Supper served afterwards. Musical Evening in the form of their members of the clergy and select vestries Friday 3rd November – Garrison Parish Visitors’ Night featuring Old Time Country across the country. Three-Course Supper Dance in the Gospel songs with Lynda Lindsey in Monday 23rd - Monday 30th October 2017 Gillaroo Centre, Garrison at 7.30pm. Tickets Aghavea Church Hall at 8pm. Invitations – Devenish Bowling Club Tournament available from Select Vestry members. to all ladies and friends to enjoy a sing will be held in the Reade Hall, Monea on Saturday 4th November – Table Sale and along to favourite hymns and songs. Light Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Auction at 10am in Lisbellaw Parish Centre. refreshments. Donations to the Church 23rd, 25th, 26th and 27th October with the Saturday 4th November – Table Quiz Building Fund. Finals Night on 30th October. for Fields of Life in the Carmichael Hall, Friday 13th October – Stew and Dance Tuesday 24th October – Launch of Slavin Augher at 8pm. Funds donated to Fields of Night in Fawney Hall at 8pm organised by Poetry Book of the late Katherine C. Life projects in Uganda. Aghadrumsee Ladies Guild. Music by Nigel Elliott by Vivienne Ferguson in the Warke Sunday 5th November - Sunday 3rd Livingstone. All welcome. Tickets £10. Hall, Belleek at 7.30pm by Bishop John December 2017 – ‘Open Up’ Youth Saturday 14th October – Parish Harvest McDowell. Programmes ‘Game on’ for 12-14 years Barn Dance and Supper in Lisbellaw Friday 27th - Sunday 29th October 2017 and ‘Picture This’ for 15-16 years. Phase 2 Parish Centre at 7.30pm. Music and calling – Clogher Diocesan Youth Weekend, in St. John’s Church Hall, Fivemiletown and by Jason Kilfedder. ‘Autumn Soul BREATHE Weekend’ deadline Rossorry Church Hall on 5th November,

58 CHURCH OF IRELAND 19th November and 3rd December at 7pm- Revd. Dr. Pat Mollan from Churches Saturday 9th December – Craft Fair in 9pm. Ministry of Healing is the preacher. Aghavea Church Hall. Tuesday 7th November – Clogher Thursday 23rd November – Table Quiz in Diocesan Council meeting at 2.00pm in Aghavea Church Hall FEBRUARY 2018 the Hilliard Room, St Macartin’s Cathedral Friday 24th November – Kenny Archer Friday 2nd - Monday 12th February 2018 Hall, Enniskillen. and Friends Gospel Concert in Clogher – Pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by the Tuesday 7th November – Clogher Cathedral at 8pm. Bishop of Clogher, Rt.Revd John McDowell. Diocesan Board of Education meeting Saturday 25th November – Parish Sale Visits to Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea at 10.00am in the Board Room, Clogher and Craft Fayre in Donacavey Church Hall and Jerusalem. For further details contact Diocesan Oce, Enniskillen. from 10am - 2pm. Canon David Skuce on: 028 68641235 or Tuesday 7th November – Clogher Sunday 26th November – Group Service Diocesan Glebes Committee meeting and Soup and Cheese Lunch in The email: [email protected] at 11.00am in the Board Room, Clogher Priory Church, Killadeas in aid of the Priory Diocesan Oce. Restoration Fund. MARCH 2018 Friday 10th November – Parish Dance in Sunday 26th November – Clogher Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th March 2018 – Sallaghy Church Hall. Music by Robert Diocesan Ministry of Healing will be The Bible Comes to Life exhibition will be Brown with dancing from 10pm-1am Cost holding a Service of Divine Healing with hosted by The Clogher Diocesan Board of £5 including supper with proceeds to The Laying of Hands in St. Ronan’s Church, Mission in St Macartin’s Cathedral Hal. This church funds. Colebrooke at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. unique exhibition returns again after 25 Wednesday 29th November – D Tuesday 14th November – Fashion Show: eadline years to Enniskillen. for Shoe Box Appeal items is Wednesday, ‘Fashion meets Music’ in the Silverbirch Friday 9th March – Country and Gospel 29th November 2017. Boxes should be Hotel, Omagh at 7.30pm by Tom Morrow Evening in Clontibret Hall. Music by Kenny left in Drumkeeran Hall by this date at the Fashions and music by Derek Meha¦ey, Archer. Tickets £10. Further details later. Organised by Donacavey and Barr Group latest. For enquiries, contact Irene Boyd Tel. 028 68631009. of Parishes. JUNE 2018 Thursday 16th November – Clogher Clerical Association meeting in St James’ DECEMBER 2017 Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th June 2018 Church, Rockcorry with Holy Communion Wednesday 6th December – Clogher – Colebrooke Home and Garden Open at 10.30am. Afterwards Bishop John Clerical Association Christmas Lunch Days. Colebrooke Church will be open McDowell will speak on a topic of his in St Patrick’s Church, Monaghan with for visitors and tea and refreshments choice. Holy Communion, tea/co¦ee and AGM at will be provided in the Parish Hall. The Sunday 19th November – Service of 10.30am. Afterwards lunch in the Westenra proceeds will be given to charitable and Healing in Clogher Cathedral at 7pm. Hotel, Monaghan. philanthropic purposes. Auction Auction Donacavey Auction Parish Church Saturday, 4th November 2017 presents 10am-2.30pm

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