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Rossorry Parish celebrates 175 years ‘Grant, we pray ALMIGHTY GOD that as we believe your only-begotten Son our LORD JESUS CHRIST to have ascended into Heaven, so we may also in heart and mind asend, and with Him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the HOLY SPIRIT on God, for ever and ever. Amen’

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Names and addresses of contributors must be provided with material Tempo Parish Church Flower Festival submitted and may then be published. ‘The Kingdom Parables’ Friday 30th Sept - Sunday 2nd Oct 2016 For event information & catering enquiries or bookings, please contact tempofl[email protected] THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 A NOTE FROM THE BISHOP us wo a crd o hr w sses hn they when sisters own her for cared had who nurse birth of her the frst child. 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www.clogher.anglican.org provided wisely, because what emerges from that that is something of a caricature but there is a good deal record is the picture of a close, loving family, taking of truth in it to make it work. True that a life of Christian care to express their love in little acts of thoughtfulness devotion and duty - of rendering unto God the things and affection. It also meant that the future Queen’s that are his, that is, our whole selves - has room in it character could be formed during her childhood, when for the odd gin and Dubonnet and pale ale and smiles the wax was still soft, within a fairly ordinary family when a horse wins at Ascot or (and I fnd this hard setting by an optimistic, charming, life enhancing to say) when England win at cricket, just as it has for mother and by a shy, shrewd, devoted and courageous sitting with Secretaries day after relentless day, poring father. All of which qualities combined in her own over correspondence, or with almost superhuman tact unique personality and have given such depth and and wisdom steering her way through the weary maze texture to the Queen’s life of duty and affection ever of political life or attending to those many duties that since. fll the Court Circular of the Daily Telegraph. But if I could return to what I said at the beginning It seems to me at any rate, that Her Majesty the Queen of this sermon; that her life of duty to the State, and has understood what many people (including many love and affection for the country have been possible religious people) fail to grasp, that all life is God’s, and only because they have been worked out as part of the that it is the manner that we do the ordinary things of Queen’s discipleship of Jesus Christ. life, which is a true discipleship. It is not everything Because that discipleship was formed and has been that has to be said about the Christian Faith, and it lived in a very particular religious environment (that of presupposes a trust in Him, but it is a great deal. the Church of England) it is characterised by a certain In fnishing if I may use those quaint old words from reserve and desire for toleration and inclusiveness. It is 1662 The Litany of the Book of Common Prayer; today not a very showy expression of faith, but it obviously we give thanks to God that it has pleased Him to guard runs very deep, and it is no less an authentic form and bless His servant Elizabeth our most gracious of discipleship than those which are more ardently Queen and Governor these 90 years and to have ruled expressed. her heart in His faith, fear and love; and we pray that There is a character in Thomas Hardy’s novel Far from she may evermore have affance in Him, and ever seek the Madding Crowd who says “There is this to be said His honour and glory as long as she shall live. Vivat for the Church [of England], a man can belong to the Regina. Long live the Queen. Church and bide in his cheerful old inn, and never + John trouble or worry his mind about doctrine at all.” Now,

The Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd CHURCH OF John McDowell, has been elected as President of the Irish Council of IRELAND NEWS Churches (ICC) for 2016-2018. The election took place at the ICC’s 93rd Annual Meeting at Christ Church Bishop of Clogher Elected President Cathedral, on 7th April and Bishop McDowell of Irish Council of Churches will be assisted by the Revd Brian Anderson as Vice- President. Mr Anderson is currently the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland. Bishop McDowell said: ‘I am very honoured to take up this role at a time of great challenge and opportunity for the Churches in Ireland. In doing so, I wish to thank the Past President, the Revd Dr Donald Watts, and outgoing Executive Offcer, Mr Mervyn McCullagh, for their leadership and hard work in refreshing and enhancing the work of the ICC. I look forward to helping to develop and provide a voice for Ireland’s Churches to connect through a common belief in Christ over the next two years.’ The meeting reviewed the ICC’s work in recent years including the Irish Churches Peace Project and its engagement with government on welfare reform, climate justice, marriage legislation Caption - The Rt Revd John McDowell, President of the Irish Council of Churches, with Mr Mervyn McCullagh, and the integration of migrants and refugees. The outgoing Executive Offcer, Irish Council of Churches. Council reaffrmed 10 commitments which included

5 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 sorts of situations that can arise in Churchthe life and that of some with dealing in Church the of members guide to policies has supporting of and number Charter, a developed Life has Church Ireland in of Dignity Church a the adopted that context this in is It pursue reconciliation. to and treated be to wish would we as others treat to when diffculties arise, we need to emphasise the need and, imperfect are relationships However,human our Everyone expects to be treated with dignity and respect. Dignity inChurch Life emailing: [email protected] advanceby in indicate would attend if to wishing those helpful be would It free is event the to Admission who diedattheSomme. veterans Gallipoli the and Army 5th the commanded who Gough General Somme; the at MP nationalist a artist; an Woodbine as Willie as experiences a padre his to be the and troops; will DD Orpen Sheehan, discuss William Sir will he lives whose those Amongst battle. drawn-out long the and of stages Julylatter the through 1st the on the both it onto above few ventured or battlefeld either who individuals wide of a range consider will presentation Bunbury’s Turtle active discussion ontheirattendanthorrifccasualtyrates. an with Somme the on units offer Irish of progress to hopes Hughes thoughtful and useful conclusions Dr regarding the painful traces. archaeological surviving and evidence documentary through impact military their consider will and ‘Regulars’ veteran the alongside Divisions, (Irish) 16th and (Ulster) 36th the military exploits of the Volunteer ‘Service’ battalions of its legacy will be explored. Dr Hughes will focus on the and Somme the of Battle the of aspects all-island The by refreshments,andallare welcometoattend. followed speakers, the with answers and questions for battlefeld’. The talks will be followed Somme by the an onto ventured opportunity who personalities speak ‘Irish on will who Bunbury Turtle historian and writer and the long Battle of Battalions the Somme’ and the well-known ‘Irish on speak will who Dublin, College, Trinity at Fellow Dr Research Visiting be a will Hughes, Gavin speakers keynote The 7.30pm. at June 2016 1st Wednesday on Dublin, Cathedral, Church Christ of Room Music the in Somme the of of Battle the centenary the mark to discussion for opportunity an and presentations of evening an holding is Group Centenaries WorkingHistorical Ireland TheChurchof the Somme,Dublin,1June 2016 A Special Event to Mark the Centenary of the Battle of Refections andExperiences’ ‘The Somme–a Wider Setof and supporttomigrants. migrant-led with care pastoral providing in chaplaincies and Churches co-operation and inclusive towardscommunities, working God, of gifts as diversity ethnic and cultural of appreciation and recognition a 6 CHURCH OF IRELAND The newpoliciesthathave beendeveloped insupport • • following • the by underpinned Christian principles: is General 2015, the in by Synod approved was which Charter, The part ofthelifeChurch. likewise are who all with and God with relationship a into invitation Gospel’s the refecting relationship, to commitment a implies membership Church that is The starting point for the Dignity in Church Life Charter the Book of Common Prayer by Bishop Harold Miller Harold Bishop Prayerby Common of Book the A reprint of The Desire of our Soul – A User’s Guide to Book ofCommonPrayer Reprinted of ourSoul- A User’s Guidetothe Bishop Harold Miller’s The Desire relationships withintheChurch community. affrming and Churchissues the resolving in Ireland of throughout members to assistance practical of be will it, of support in developed guidelines and policies the It is hoped that the Dignity in Church Life Charter, and human resources advisor. policies will be able to raise any queries with a central Church members, dioceses and parishes accessing the these Church-wide relationshippolicies. Ireland of Churchawareand in are Charter Dignity Life the of of Church the of members all that ensure to made be will effort Every parish. every to circulated be will guidelines accompanying and policies the Copies of parish. the within prominently displayed will this be that hoped is it and parish every to sent be A copy of the Dignity in Church Life Charter will shortly www.ireland.anglican.org/hrpolicies at online available is policies the about Information the of members clergy experiencelong-termillness. where and clergy; the of members between by reported alleged are grievances where is members; Church harassment or situations: particular bullying three where in the how respond to will clarity Church bring to aim principles these of the Church community. within relationships affect to potential the have may

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This is the third Praise Service to be organised by P.S.A.L.M DIOCESAN NEWS and kindly hosted by St. Patrick’s. A choir practice will be held (D.V) in St Salvator’s Church, Glaslough on Monday 9th May at 8.00pm Appreciation and thanks and all singers are welcome. Choir practices will also be held in Ballybay (led by Mrs Wendy Sloan) and Ballyalbany (led by Mr Ian Lovett). Further details may be obtained from Mrs Ethne McCord - email: [email protected] or tel: 07884411896.

Pru Mahood retires as Magazine Secretary

Mrs Pru Mahood, Honorary Secretary of Clogher Diocesan Magazine Committee, has recently stepped down after 30 years. The Revd Canon Desmond Kingston, Committee member, presented Pru with a gift to recognize her dedication and loyalty over the years.

A call for singers! The chairman of P.S.A.L.M., Ethne McCord, has put out a call to churches throughout County Monaghan for singers to join a choir to sing at a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Monaghan on Thursday 19th May at 7.30pm. The service, which will feature musical contributions from seven National Schools and Monaghan Collegiate school, will celebrate the end of the present round of funding received under the Ulster-Scots Agency Music Programme for Schools.

7 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 Marine Hotel,DunLaoghaire. 2016 – Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th May after Sunday Ascension Day (white) Easter: of Sunday May 8th Sunday at 3.00pm. ParishCleenish in McDowell John Bishop by Porch Church Cleenish – Dedication May 8th Sunday Friends’ Service May 8th Sunday Parish Hallat10.00am. Arranging Flower and Saturday 7th May – on ournewssection. available Theological form Booking Ireland Institute. of and Church Education of Board of Ireland Church by organised three of session First 3.00pm. to from 10.30am Omagh Parish, Columba’s Course Ministry Children’s – May 7th Saturday 07751 803660. or 89521167 028 on Monteith Jim contact details more For 10.00am. Run – May 7th Saturday Church at8.00pm. Service Area – May 6th Friday Day (white orgold) Thursday 5th May contact please your . confrmed be to like wouldyou 7.30pm Day).If (Ascension at Chapel – School Royal May Service Confrmation 5th Thursday meeting 2.00pm. – Council May Diocesan 3rd Committee Tuesday Glebes meeting – May Diocesan 3rd Tuesday Education of meeting – Board May Diocesan 3rd Tuesday (Red) James,Saint (transferred)Apostles Monday 2nd May of Easter: Rogation Sunday (white) Sunday 1st May May 2016 DIOCESAN DATES FOR YOUR DIARY rm lby hrh al at hall Church from 8 General Synod at11.00am. at10.00am. f h etnin to extension the of n gao Parish Aghabog in – CHURCH OF IRELAND at3.30pm. – The Sixth Sunday – – – Mothers’ Union Mothers’ Coffee Morning Saint Philip and The Ascension itg Bike Vintage h Seventh The in the Royal in Rossorry in n Portora in Colebrooke oe Skills Core evc of Service Clogher Clogher Clogher n St in Adult at audy 4h a – May 14th Saturday Parish Church, Kesh at8.00pm. Area Service FridayMay13th – Parish Church at8.00pm. Service Area FridayMay13th – lrcl Association – Clerical May 19th Thursday Co throughout choir Monaghan. churches combined a from school, with and along Collegiate Schools Monaghan National from pupils seven Featuring at 7.30pm. Monaghan Church, Patrick’s Thanksgiving and Praise – May 19th Thursday Rickey. Kim with Hall Church Drummully Evening Gardening – May 18th Wednesday God’s Word’ Magheraculmoney Parish.into by Deeper Theme:‘Going Kesh. Centre, Hosted Fountain The in Deanery Event Tuesday– May 17th Bishop ofClogher. Dr Liam MacDaid, Roman Catholic Revd Most the Clogher, of Bishop Ireland of Church The McDowell, John Revd Rt the by led 3.00pm at Enniskillen Cathedral, Macartin’s – May Pentecost Ecumenical Service 15th Sunday Silver at Bawn Band andvisitingsingers. Monaghan featuring 3.00pm Co Ballinode, – Service May 15th Sunday Friends’ Service May 15th Sunday May Matthias (red) 14th Saturday Fintona. BBQ Saturday 14th May – towards theReadeHallProject. Proceeds Church. Boho in held be Hall, Reade Monea, the preceded short service will to 10.00am at Walk/Run – May 14th Saturday be heldat7.00pm. will Sale Buy and Bring usual The Church,7.30pm. at Council t oaae Prs Hall, Parish Donavacey at in TydavnetParish Church, n ahrcos Parish in from Boho Parish Church in Magheraculmoney n Fivemiletown in from 8.00-10.00pm at3.30pm. Mothers’ Union Mothers’ Union Mothers’ M – t .0m in 8.00pm at Annual Parish Deeper Rural Deeper – U Spring MU evc of Service Sponsored Friendship Holy ullaghfad Clogher n St in Annual Annual Saint in St 03a t 30p. is session First 3.00pm. to from 10.30am Omagh Parish, Columba’s Course Ministry Children’s – May 21st Saturday will begiven at12noon. talk historical gardens. An their for home-made cakes delicious as well as plants buy to opportunity the have will Visitors road. Newbliss the on Clones of outskirts the on her beautiful home at Bishopscourt the Society will host the morning at of President Vice Mrs Moore, Miriam Society. Orphan Protestant 2.00pm in aid of County Monaghan Lunch Soup and FridayMay20th – from 7.00pm. held be will Sale Buy’ and ‘Bring Church,7.30pm. at Ballinamallard Council – May 19th Thursday meeting Hall (clergyonly). School in Sunday the with in afterwards 10.30am Parish Galloon at Communion of theBlessed Virgin Mary (white) MayTuesday31st Sunday after Trinity (green) May 29th Sunday Church at3.00pm. Old the of site the at Hall, Parish Service Church Sunday 29th May at 12noon. Viewing Lack from10.30am. Hall, Parish Colaghty in Saturday 28th May – Gospel GroupandMrJimDixon. Dixon. Music provided by Ballybay JohnRevd speaker: Guest 3.00pm. Service Friday 27th May – (white) Sunday 22nd May teachers andthechildren. school Sunday the by hosted Hall ChurchNewtownbutler in 1.00pm Morning Coffee Saturday 21st May – on ournewssection. available Theological form Booking Ireland Institute. of and Church Education of Board of Ireland Church by organised three of in Clogh Parish Church at ChurchParish Clogh in n ahrcos Parish Magheracross in n l Rossorry Old in rm 00a – 10.00am from – rm 10.30am- from Clogh Friendship – – Coffee Morning Coffee Open Air Inter- Sunday School Trinity Sunday Parish Auction The Visitation – U Spring MU oe Skills Core h First The n St in

www.clogher.anglican.org June 2016 Institute. Booking form available on Thursday 16th June – Clogher our news section. Clerical BBQ in the See House at Thursday 2nd June – Indoor Sunday 5th June – Favourite Hymns 6.00pm. Members Prayer Cycle Afternoon Evening in Aghavea Church Hall at Sunday 19th June – The Fourth Tea in The See House. 7.30pm. Sunday after Trinity (green) Saturday 4th June – Garden Fete/ Sunday 5th June – The Second Friday 24th June – The Birth of Fun Day from at 12.30–4.00pm at Sunday after Trinity (green) Saint John the Baptist (white) Clabby Church Hall. All Proceeds Tuesday 7th June – Concert in Sunday 26th June – The Fifth to Church Funds. Rossorry Parish Church at 7.30pm Sunday after Trinity (green) Saturday 4th June – Car Boot Sale with Fermanagh Choral Society. Monday 27th June - Friday 1st July with Strawberry Tea and Cake Sale Thursday 9th June – Saint Columba. 2016 – Holiday Bible Club from at Drummully Church Hall. Gates Abbot of Iona. 597 (white) 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Colebrooke open for car-booters at 8.00pm. Saturday 11th June – Aughnamullen Parish Halls, ending with a Sunday Teas served from 9.30am. Coffee Morning at 10.30am. service on 3rd July in Colebrooke Saturday 4th June – Core Skills Proceeds in aid of church funds. Halls at 11.00am. Suitable for Children’s Ministry Course in St Saturday 11th June – Saint Barnabas Primary School age children. If you Columba’s Parish, Omagh from (red) wish to book a place contact Ann 10.30am to 3.00pm. First session Sunday 12th June – The Third Johnston on 028 8953 1596. of three organised by Church of Sunday after Trinity (green) Wednesday 29th June – Saint Peter Ireland Board of Education and (red) Church of Ireland Theological

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MOTHERS’ UNION NEWS

Mother’s Day Service Monaghan Branch held a special branch service on Mothers Day. However, Mrs Adie Leitch was unable to attend the service to receive her long service certifcate for 68 years therefore was presented to her afterwards at home. A few days later she celebrated her 90th Birthday. Congratulations!

Mrs Adie Leitch, Monaghan Branch

Congratulations

Left to Right: Clogher President, Irene Boyd: Winnie Jordan - 27 years: Myrtle Mills - 39 years: Sadie Jordan - 27 years: Dorothy Adams - 27 years: Ruby Heasty - 36 years: Jean Garland - 27 years. Mr and Mrs Jeavons

9 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE Area Services Aghabog Parish: Friday 6th May 8.00pm Fivemiletown Parish: Friday 13th May 8.00pm May 2016 May Magheraculmoney Parish: Friday 13th May 8.00pm Branches: Please let the Branch Leader know the number of members attending and also remind your Rector that he/she is very welcome to attend (and to robe).

Spring Council This year the Spring Council is to be held in Magheracross Parish Hall, Ballinamallard on Thursday 14th May beginning at 7.30pm. The usual Bring and Buy Sale will be held at 7.00pm. Canon David Skuce, Irene Boyd (MU President), Timothy Elliott and Sandra Kettyle Visitor’s Night Mr Geoff and Mrs Kathleen Jeavons celebrated 69 Branch held its Visitors Night on 11th years of married life on 16th March 2016. April. There was a very good number representing Kathleen is a member of Derryvullen North and Castle various branches. Sandra Kettyles, Branch Leader Archdale MU with 61 years service and still attends welcomed all present and opened with prayer. The meetings regularly. Rector, Canon David Skuce did the Bible reading. The speaker was Timothy Elliott, who kept us all enthralled with his lovely fower arrangements. A very enjoyable supper was served by the ladies of the Branch.

these shapes using paint and a colourful collage was YOUTH NEWS created on a large board outdoors for all to see. With the sun setting and warming us on what was a special spring evening we moved to the school playing ‘Deeper Into God’s World’ felds for team games such as the ‘Drain Pipe’, ‘Foot Monaghan and Clones Rural Deanery Event Blanks’ and the old faithful ‘Sack Race’, the line up for which looked and sounded like the Grand National! Saturday 16th April Our young people laughed and shouted for joy as they fell over and landed on the soft ground got up and jumped on and on. After the warm-up session we turned to the sports hall for more challenges such as ‘Drive The Nail’, ‘Make The Flag’ and ‘Build A Tower’, which involved making as tall a tower as possible using spaghetti sticks and marshmallows.

Monaghan Collegiate School was the venue for a very successful diocesan rural deanery event. With an earlier than usual start time to allow for outdoor activities the fun got off to a great start quickly. The rural deanery team of leaders had a very unique take on the theme and were keen that the evening refect the importance of a positive image for our young people so that as they go out in Christ’s name into His world they go knowing how He sees them made in His image. Our hand prints are unique to us all so the frst exercise was to record

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Having had so much enjoyment and fun the planned Young Adults And Youth Leaders Retreat programme changed to thoughts of our theme “I praise you, Ballybofey 8-10th April for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14, and we watched a video ‘The Father’s Love Letter’ which If you ever wondered ‘How to eat an elephant’ then the speaks of how we are not only fearfully and wonderfully retreat weekend in Ballbofey was for you. This was the title made but God has equally a particular and unique plan for of the frst interactive talk given by our speaker Andrew our lives. Each of the young people were then given a copy Brannigan from the Down and Dromore diocese on the of this letter to take home with them as a reminder in time Friday evening. Andrew took a detailed look at spiritual of doubt of what their heavenly father’s heart for them is. disciplines and practices over the weekend. He showed Having been nourished spiritually by this refection us the reality of “Giving up what we cannot keep to gain supper was served which was a veritable feast! Chicken what we can never loose”. We were challenged and yet goujons, burgers, chips, sausages, salads, and potato encouraged as we talked and prayed together, honestly wedges were in ready supply, which was very welcome sharing our experiences as we sought to devote ourselves after the excitement and activity earlier. There was a buzz to spending time in the spiritual disciplines. of conversation which slipped into a mere murmur as Jackson’s hotel in Ballybofey has been the venue of our appetites were being satisfed. annual retreat for the past three years and it was good to As a fnal and all-important element to the evening John be back in familiar surroundings. Open turf fres comfy Campbell from the ‘Love For Life’ organisation was invited settees, excellent service and food providing a backdrop to speak on the theme for the evening. John underlined the that meant we had peace to take time to read and pray importance of seeing ourselves as our heavenly father sees about what we were learning from Andrew. us and not as the world see us. The world says we must The Saturday afternoon was a chance to get out into the look a certain way, own the right things have the proper beauty of the Donegal countryside, travel to the nearby friends and be seen in the popular places. Often all of this beaches or just walk in the small busy streets of Ballybofey. pressure, results in us not believing the truth of God’s word We had a group from Derry and Raphoe Diocese joining and believing the lies of the world. Worse than that we us for the weekend and new friendships were forged, can come to hate ourselves and how we look and the very especially during the social opportunities and activities in nature God has given us. The fnal result can be tragic. In the evenings. many ways there could not have been a more pertinent or One of the highlights of the weekend was a late night important message for our young people to hear given the conversation on vocation hosted by the Revd Canon Brian popular current world-view. Harper along with Miss Alison Irvine who is currently The evening drew to a close gently with a refection and studying for ordination at CITI. They both shared with us prayer of thanks for the joy and encouragement that how they came to hear and see the call of God to full comes in the knowledge that we are loved and cared for time ministry and ordination. Canon Brian shared his by our father in heaven and an excitement to see how story as a teenager being called and Alison as a result of His plan would be brought to pass as we go out into His Youth Ministry leadership in her parish, although already world to share this truth with others. So ended what was employed full time in secular employment at the time. They an exceptionally successful evening that contained so left us all with much to think about and again refected into many varied and imaginative elements. All was due to our theme of staying close to God to hear His voice and the dedication, prayers and efforts of the youth ministry call in whatever walk He has for us. leaders from the Monaghan and Clones rural deaneries As a follow up to our weekend, an evening is planned who brought our diocesan ‘Deeper’ events to a new high. on Saturday 4th of June in the Fountain Centre, Kesh at 8.00pm. All young adults are welcome to come along and join those who attended the retreat weekend. We have learnt that discipleship is always best worked out in community and our weekend together underlined this important fact yet again. Like so many things in life nothing big can stand in our way if “You eat it with friends one mouthful at a time!”

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Left – Right: Gordon Deazley (Team Leader & First Aider), Sharon HOLY TRINITY Deazley, Charles Kenwell (Assistant Team Leader), Joe Farrell, Sharon Thompson, Cyril Browne, Laura Gilmour, Keith Patterson (First CHURCH DROMORE Aider), Ruth McKane, Jonathan Keys and Rebecca Deazley. UGANDA PROJECT Team 2010 Many events have taken place over the past few years including Cake Sales, a Gala Ball, Auctions, Used Clothes Collections, In July 2010 a team of eight men from Holy Trinity Church, Dromore fulfilled a Car Washes, Coffee Mornings and a Gospel Concert. pledge made two years earlier that they would fundraise and volunteer to build a school in a village of Burunga, near the shores of Lake Victoria in Southern Uganda, East Africa. This commitment was made in partnership with the Fields It was decided that a team of volunteers would go on short-term mission trip of Life organisation. After an enormous fundraising effort, which raised over from 19th July to 3rd August 2016. This visit will provide an opportunity to £48,000 in an eight-month period, the team packed their tools and two weeks construct teachers’ accommodation and a kitchen, together with vaccination later they returned to Dromore having accomplished what they set out to do! and personal hygiene programmes for both females and children within the school and local community. Bible-based teaching has been planned for each class in the school combined with games and craft activities for the children.

Over the past months the team of eleven volunteers have been busy preparing for July, getting the necessary vaccinations, completing Health & Safety / First Aid training, attending Fields of Life policy training and measuring up for hoodies! The team and other helpers have been making various items such as personal hygiene items for women, drawstring bags, loom band crosses and memory verse key rings for the schoolchildren, cardigans and blankets for the local community… to name just a few! None of us can Fields of Life Organisation Fields of Life is an organisation based in Craigavon, with offices help everyone in Burundi, Democratic Rep. of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan. It is their desire to see local partners and churches throughout Central East Africa strengthened and empowered to be the drivers of change in their own communities But all of us can so that children especially, are nurtured and developed to realise their potential by bringing hope and future to their nations. They focus on education, clean water and health programmes. It is their vision to see as many people as possible in help someone East Africa impacted practically with the good news of the gospel and to act as an effective Christian response to communities gripped with poverty and suffering. A substantial sum of money has already been raised and more donations are currently being received which will provide scope to meet other needs identified. If you would like to make a donation please contact Gordon Deazley, To volunteer on a short-term mission trip with Fields of Life is an excellent way Team Leader on 028 8289 8005 or email [email protected] to experience the East African culture, meet new people and the experience is rewarding and unforgettable! For more information visit www.fieldsoflife.org Thank you From then to now… Holy Trinity Fields of Life Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported this project and helped After such a successful mission trip in 2010 Holy Trinity Fields of Life Committee decided to continue with fundraising in order to further enhance the Hope Life Primary in any way with fund-raising events, and those who gave their time, School which currently has over 400 children including a small number of boarders. talents and donations to make this mission trip possible.

Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open-minded towards the poor and needy in your land.’ Deuteronomy 15:10-11 www.clogher.anglican.org COLOUR

Matthais is chosen 13 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 the samename(solistthattwice). Remember thatthereweretwo discipleswith letter tofndthenamesofeleven disciples. twice inaclockwise direction. Write every other Start attheshadedSandgoroundcircle Circle Disciple felt. Matthias how wonder to replace Judas Iscariot.between So them,Matthias and joinedthe havelots the chosen showedother to dothateleven. this work.”Matthias mindsI everyone. of Then was they Showthe which us used one these ofone lots two you to Matthias. chooseand The disciples prayed, “Lord, know you the Twomenwere selected from thegroup: Joseph baptismBarsabbas to the time whenLord JesusJesus was living was among them, taken beginning up from John’sto heaven.one of the men who had beendisciple with them who the hadwhole betrayed timesomeone replacethe to Judas. Jesus. Judas was the he was dead – Peter saidThen Peter theystood hadup and toexplained chooseprayedthat they constantly.had to choose orleft and done other things, but Theythe couldBible have just tells sat there doing us nothing that they and waited, with other believers, walkedthere wereback aboutto Jerusalem.120 of-that mustthem have They altogether.been amazing went toupstairs see. over Thetheeleven whole to world. disciples a roomThen Jesus along wastaken woulduptoheaven give them power and waitthey wouldfor the be giftJesus’s God had witnessesimportant promised. message. ThisHetold them gifttostay inJerusalem of Before the Jesus returned andHoly heaven gave to disciples his heSpirit an (you canreadthisin Acts chapter 1) Matthias ischosen toreplaceJudas Iscariot READ CHILDREN’S SECTION 14

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May 2016 An updateofrecent events Drumsnatt: 9.30amMorningPrayer Clogh 3.00pm:Friendship Service : 12.05pmMorningPrayer Sunday 29thMay Drumsnatt: 9.30amMorningPrayer Clogh: 10.45amMorningPrayer Aghadrumsee: 12.05pmMorningPrayer Sunday 22ndMay Drumsnatt: 9.30amMorningPrayer Clogh: 10.45amMorningPrayer Aghadrumsee: 12.05pmMorningPrayer Sunday 15thMay Drumsnatt: 9.30amMorningPrayer Clogh: 10.45amMorningPrayer Aghadrumsee: 12.05pmMorningPrayer Sunday 8thMay Drumsnatt: 9.30amHolyCommunion Clogh: 10.45amHolyCommunion Aghadrumsee: 12.05pmHolyCommunion Sunday 1stMay Services and Drumsnatt Aghadrumsee, Clogh PARISH NOTES 16 Children enjoying Palm Sunday Service CHURCH OF IRELAND E: T: Stonebridge, Clones,Co.Monaghan. Drummadarainy, Rectory, The Captain David Hamilton Church Army Offcer:

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sing along. Refreshments were provided in the hall by hall the in provided were Refreshments along. sing even or listen and sit to Peoplewill at leave and Hymnal. enter could Church the in hymn each of verse one least at playing 6.00pm to 10.30am from recital organ an gave Ferguson Raymond Revd Very the by accompanied Doonan Hazel Elliott, Marina organists of time a provided music at St SundayMark’s Church, PalmAghadrumsee. On Saturday of weekend The Palm Sunday Weekend to himbringhisideafruitionwiththeconcert. memorial ftting a be would it felt committee the year accident. Thisroad a in killed was Nelson Jamie man charity and also Hall funds. Sadly a year ago this young Cancer a both for funds raise to event this organise to wanted and committee hall the on served who man young a of in inspiration the held been had This wasHall. Clogh concert band a March 18th Friday On Jamie NelsonMemorialConcert to and attended those who tookpart. who all to Thanks Ferguson. Peter Revd was preacher Special the and congregation the the from of music members by taken were Family,Fergusonreadings included and Ferguson Raymond Revd Very and Hamilton David Captain by led was celebratedPalmwe Sunday PraiseService. a with This the members of Ladies Guild. On the Sunday afternoon The Ferguson Family performingatPalm Praise Service

www.clogher.anglican.org The compere for the night was Wesley Graydon who also played the pipes. Flute Band, of which Jamie was a member, opened and closed the proceedings. Also taking part were Accordian Band and Lisnaskea Silver Band. Captain Hamilton, who welcomed everyone to the concert, Tommy Nelson, Jamie’s uncle and Sam Cupples, a fellow student at university paid their tributes to Jamie. Phil McGrenaghan the Representative of Cancer Connect and Gordon Wiggins, Chairperson of the Hall Committee concluded the proceeding. Thanks to all who took part and supported this event and to the ladies who provided the refreshments.

Aghadrumsee Rector’s Churchwarden: Andrew Elliott; People’s Churchwarden: Cheryl Madill Rector’s Glebewarden: Edwin Keenan People’s Glebewarden: Wesley Elliott. Select Vestry: Leslie Annon Brian Blakely James Elliott, Richard Elliott, David Johnston (Treasurer), James Johnston, Moira Johnston (Secretary), Keith Howe, Keith Leary, Alan Madill, Thomas McCartney and Myrtle McCauley. Parish Nominators: David Johnston and Marina Elliott. Supplemental Nominators: Wesley Elliott and Keith Howe. Synodsperson: Marina Elliott. Supplemental Synodsperson: James Elliott.

Clogh Rector’s Churchwarden: John Egerton People’s Churchwarden: Gordon Wiggins; Rector’s Glebewarden: Gordon McCoy Easter Vestry Meetings People’s Glebewarden: George Nelson; Select Vestry: Harry Blakely, Samuel Crowe, Easter Vestry Meetings recently took place under the Thomas Condell, Florence Egerton (Treasurer), Chairmanship of Captain Hamilton. We are extremely Ronald Egerton, Walter Egerton, William Forster, thankful to all who gave of their time and skills during Florence Graham, Joseph Johnston, Andrea Nelson the past 12 months. The Vestries for 2016/2017 are (Secretary), William Nelson and Eric Nicholl. listed below.

17 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 12.15pm HolyCommunion 10.45am HolyCommunion Colebrooke Sunday 1stMay Services with Mullaghfad Aghalurcher and Cooneen and theextendedfamilycircle. Heather,Sandra,Raymond, Gilbert, TrevorHelen and James, Johnny, Caroline, Thomas, William, children Madge wife his to sympathy our extend and recently We were saddened to learn of the death of Jim Nelson Sympathy Church onSunday 10th April. Clogh in place took Smithborough Magee, Emma and Robert of son Lyndon Robert Andrew of baptism The Baptism Group andMrJimDixon. the providedbyBallybay be music JohnDixon, Gospel Revd will speaker guest The 3.00pm. at May 29th Sunday on place take will Service Friendship Clogh Clogh Friendship Service Supplemental Synodsperson Synodsperson Supplemental Nominator Parochial Nominator Beth Moore,IanMooreandRichard Moore. Elizabeth Haire,IrwinMartin,Nigel James Graham, NormanGraham, RobertaGraham, Select Vestry People’s Glebewarden Rector’s Glebewarden People’s Churchwarden Rector’s Churchwarden Drumsnatt Supplemental Synodsperson Synodsperson Supplemental Nominator Parish Nominator Egerton andGordonMcCoy. Sidespeople 18 : GeorgeNelson,Ronald : David Graham, GarethGraham, : Yvonne Martin : FlorenceGraham. CHURCH OF IRELAND : Joseph Johnston. The Revd John McClenaghan John Revd The Rector: W: W: E: T: 0SP BT75 Tyrone. Lane, Killarbran, Fivemiletown, Co. Colebrooke Rectory, 8 Owenskerry : NormaMartin 02889531822 : IrwinMartin : NormaMartin [email protected] www.colebrookeparish.org : Yvonne Martin(Secretary) : BethMoore(Treasurer) : Thomas Condell. : IrwinMartin : MyrtleFleming. : ElizabethHaire. explore thelettertoPhilippiansusingaseatheme. liveGod’swe childrentoteaching wayhowasthe be will we more and games crafts, drama, music, Using Halls Colebrooke in July at 11.00am. 3rd on service Sunday with a ending Halls, Parish Colebrooke in 8.30pm to 6.30pm July 1st Friday to June 27th Monday June, of week last Weholidaythe a on hold club to Bible plan Holiday BibleClub followed by lunch intheParish Hall. Celebration oftheQueen’s 90thBirthday, 12th June 11.00amCombined Parish Service Colebrooke Special Services where Service,they Lentenwelcomed the Mrs afterLetitia met Moffatt members to the the Marchmeeting. In Mothers’ Union (or tea),pleasedropinandjoinus. on being coffeefreshhome-madefancygoodies,some andyou next If 12.00noon. the to 10.30am from month, May 4thWednesday every frst the of on held Wednesday is fellowship morning coffee Our Coffee Mornings please telephone Mrs Ann Johnston on 028 8953 1596. ofcrafts etc. Ifyou wish tobook placea foryour child, age age range. School Registration is Primaryessential to allow that of side for for provisioneither on two or year a maybe suitablewith children, be will club The (details willbeannouncedinthechurch newsheet) Sunday 29thMay May Cooneen: 12.15pmMorningPrayer Colebrooke: 10.45amMorningPrayer Sunday 22ndMay Mullaghfad: 3.30pmFriends Service Colebrooke: 11.00amMorningPrayer Sunday 15thMay 3.30pm Friends’ Service 11.00am MorningPrayer Cooneen Sunday 8thMay Confrmation Candidates presented to the Bishop onSunday 17th April www.clogher.anglican.org She gently and sincerely related her walk of faith, giving Dear friends, God the glory as He led her through many valleys and Last month I wrote about Zacchaeus and his encounter up to mountain tops. God’s faithfulness and provision with the Lord Jesus. I said that I had a lot of sympathy was evident throughout her walk so her story was a for him, being fairly short myself. A recent encounter great encouragement and challenge to those who were confrmed my ‘vertically challenged’ status. there. Letitia also brought a variety of literature from the I went along to the Christian Vision for Men event in I E B Bookshop and those present had opportunity to Fivemiletown College, with some of the Ulster rugby purchase some books. team. Afterwards, there was the opportunity to meet Members attended the Visitors’ Night on Wednesday the players, so I got photos taken with Franco van der 20th April, when they welcomed Revd Eric McGirr back Merwe, Pete Browne, Louis Ludik and Ruan Pienaar. to home territory to share his experience of ministry in Well, beside Franco (6’ 6’’) and Pete (6’ 7’’), I was like a Abu Dhabi. Hobbit, a midget, or (in the words of the Israelite spies As the signs of spring have appeared, MU has launched in Canaan) ‘like grasshoppers’ (Num 13:33). the walking club again on Saturday mornings at 10am, Even though they haven’t been having a great season, walking through Colebrooke Park (permission kindly I enjoy getting along to Ravenhill to ‘Stand Up For granted by Lord ). The walk is for all ages The Ulstermen’. But it was even better to hear those and abilities. Please come along and enjoy fellowship four rugby players share their stories, as they Stand Up and refreshing exercise. For Jesus. Consider these ‘stand out’ quotes from the ‘Afternoon Tea’ for Senior Citizens is planned for evening – “My confdence is in Jesus” (PB), “Nobody Wednesday 25th May from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in can take my identity in Christ away from me” (FvdM), Colebrooke Parish Hall. “Rugby and success are nothing compared to what we have in Christ” (LL). “Faith like a child gives us the true Dates for your diary perspective” (RP). Whatever your height, who are you standing up for? Thursday 5th May at 11:15am - Holy Communion Yours in Christ, Gary Service in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, where members from Clogher Diocese share fellowship with members from Tuam, Killala and Achonry Diocese. Holy Week Prayer Room Friday 13th May at 8.00pm - Area Service in St John’s Parish Church, Fivemiletown. Thursday 19th May at 7.30pm - Spring Council (preceded by ‘Bring and Buy Sale’ at 7.00pm) Mothers’ Union outing planned for Saturday 10th September. More details later.

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Rector: The Revd Gary McMurray The Rectory, 256 Belfast Road, Lurgan, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh.BT94 4DS During Holy Week, T: 028 895 31210 the Committee E: [email protected] Room in the church W: www.aghavea.blogspot.com hall was transformed into an interactive Services Prayer Room. Various prayer May zones provided the Sunday 1st opportunity and 11.00am Holy Communion & Sunday School inspiration to take Sunday 8th some time and 11.00am Morning Prayer & Sunday School space with God, to Sunday 15th refect on the Easter 11.00am Church Family Service story and to pray for Sunday 22nd the world. Thank 11.00am Morning Prayer & Sunday School you to those who Sunday 29th worked so hard to design and install the space, as well 11.00am Morning Prayer & Sunday School as those who helped to staff the room throughout the 7.30pm Rural Deanery Select Vestry week. Commissioning Service

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Thefollowing were elected to serve for EasterOur VestryWednesdayonheld was 6thinApril Easter General Vestry Easter morning. special a this make to helped who all to and cooking, delicious for Acheson Reuben a to thanks Our breakfast. in cooked share Dawn then and our morning, for resurrection start early very celebrateto air open athe gatheredin Service.50Over like felt what to clocks‘sprangforward’,SundayleadingtheEaster On Easter Dawn Service 20 : Blayney Cartwright, May Cooke, CHURCH OF IRELAND : David Atwell. : Kenneth Hall : Frances Cartwright : NormanMcCoy Alan Johnston formoredetails. to speak - us join to more for looking always are We Park Castle at in the Lisnaskea. Centre to play football Every Thursday night at 9.00pm a group of men gather Football be flledinby parentsonarrival.can forms registration - welcome very are New members sheet. notice the on announced be will Dates for Rectory Aghavea stress. exam and revision in from free evenings informal meeting are we term This Parishes. Clabby and Colebrooke with partnership in people, young age school secondary for our group youth is Hall) Church The At Night (Sunday SNATCH SNATCH Service inStJohn’s Fivemiletown onFriday 13th. Festival Diocesan the of reminded also are Members 7th. Saturday on later, days two is meal) evening for refreshment (with stops in Cafe Ballymena Vic-Ryn for morning coffee and to Viscounts outing annual Our 5th. Thursday our on House Colebrooke For of a tour to guided succession. forward looking quick are we in meeting, monthly May events of lots with members, Union Mothers’ for month busy a is May Mothers’ Union and should be a night to remember. 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Monaghan The Rectory, Drumcrew, Castleblayney, Rector: 042 9740483 [email protected] The Revd Neal Phair Neal Revd The www.clogher.anglican.org Clontibret Bishop MacDaid joins with us in expressing his wholehearted support and gratitude and commends the On Wednesday 13th April our church emerged from wonderful spirit of neighbourliness and good will which the shadows of the Sexton’s House which has been a this represents”. The Rector will formally welcome the landmark at Clontibret Cross for hundreds of years. The congregation and Fr. Pat McHugh PP, Fr. Eoin and Fr. Minute Book shows that in 1872 it was agreed to pay Leo of St Mary’s at their frst service in St Maeldoid’s in Mrs Mary Curry 14 shillings and 6 pence (75c) each early May. year for washing the surplice, cleaning the church, We continue to pray for John Montgomery as he black leading and lighting the stoves. The Curry family recovers from major surgery. We also remember in our was long associated with the post of sexton and many prayers Mrs Mary Hardy, Eddie Robinson, Ian Collie, members of the congregation have fond memories of Willie John Coulter and Valerie. times spent round the hearth fre in their school breaks when the Curry family made them tea. Joe Curry was the postman and John worked with a local farmer while Ballybay Minnie and Molly kept house. Although not having Holy Communion Services much income visitors never left without a cup of tea and something to eat and many happy exchanges took Holy Communion services will be at 9.00am in Christ place when Joe returned from his post round which he Church in May, June, July and August – all on the 1st undertook on foot delivering the post and gathering Sunday of the month. up the local news. However, time passes on for all of us and the house has not been habitable for a number Good Friday All Age Service of years and its removal lets the church take pride of place on the corner. A huge crowd turned up for the Good Friday All Age We held our Easer Vestry meeting on the evening Service.The Church Hall was literally overfowing as of 13th April and were pleased that Mrs Yvonne young families, teenagers and grandparents turned up Donaldson agreed to take on the duties of Honorary to remember the events of Good Friday. This was a very Treasurer. Yvonne has been assisting the outgoing informal service, we sang three popular hymns, had Treasurer, David Johns, who has been undertaking the a wonderful feast of hot cross buns and refreshments duties for over 30 years. We are very grateful to him for was served. Everyone enjoyed the very creative time his commitment over the years. The Select Vestry and of making the Easter Garden out of peat, moss, stones, various positions remain unchanged with the exception fowers, palm crosses and fower pots etc., which of the co-option of Dillon Duffy to the Vestry. everyone got to take home on a special plate provided. We remember in our prayers those who have been A big thank you to everyone who helped out in any way. unwell and especially Jim and Robert Graham. We Remembering and praying for those housebound in pray for Esther Dunn and Mable Leathem in St Mary’s the parish, especially Mrs McGregor and also Mrs Jean Nursing Home and for the staff who look after them Harkness in St Mary’s Hospital in Castleblayney. day by day in such a caring manner. As the children and students move into exam mode we wish them well and trust that they and their parents Carrickmacross Union, will not fnd the weeks ahead too stressful and that they will achieve the results they need to embark on Magheracloone their chosen careers. and Ardragh Date for the Diary Vacant Clontibret Parish BBQ at the New School on Saturday The Revd Canon Charles McCollum 23rd July at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome! Tel: 087 2885019

Muckno Services We are delighted to announce that St Mary’s Parish, Castleblayney, will hold their services in St Maeldoid’s May Church during the renovation of St Mary’s which will Carrickmacross take about 10-12 months starting in early May. St Mary’s 10.30am Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays parish community convey their “heartfelt and sincere 10.30am Morning Prayer 1st and 3rd Sundays thanks of all our parishioners for your kind and generous Magheracloone invitation to use St Maeldoids Church during the period 12 noon Holy Communion 1st Sunday of closure of St Mary’s Church for renovation. We are 12 noon Morning Prayer 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays delighted to accept your offer and wish to convey Ardragh the appreciation of the congregation and wider faith 9.30am Morning Prayer 1st Sunday community of St Mary’s. We look forward to being part 1.15pm Holy Communion 3rd Sunday of the rich sacramental and prayer life of St Maeldoid’s.

21 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 and had 7 teams competing in the League. Each year Each League. the in competing teams 7 had and which the Carrickmacross Table Tennis Club is affliated to structure the is League Churches Eastern TheNorth Table Tennis Club Dawn Farrelly on 0872030920. as and September, always new in members are sought. again Contact the Secretary, commence will Cootehill, Bowls Bailieborough, Drogheda, Billyhill, Castleblayney, Derryvalley andBallyalbany. from teams husband. The Club competed during the season against Club some years ago by Irene Merrin in memory of her the to presented was Cup Merrin points. The two just by Lewis Lorna beating narrowly end the in through 9th the March on and was very close in wasthe end. Nigel Eakin won decided was it which in match The different. no was the time this for situation TheCup. competition Merrin contested keenly the always is The highlight of the Bowling Club’s season in this area Bowling Club out ofmy hand”,hesays. them snatch will one “No return. we’ll later or sooner and back us calling Shepherd Good the hear of voice we’ll the listening are we if But Sunday. spending of ways better are there that delusion the with goers church- be to and used who old-fashioned many tempt as and irrelevant, God in belief despise which take us out of the fellowship of the Church. The voices can that things the are means Jesus that dangers The them towhere theycanfndspiritualnourishment. by defending them from spiritual dangers, and leading God the Father’s role of being a shepherd to his period, people resurrection post the from see we as himself, on takes He shepherd”. good the am “I says he when the Lord God is our shepherd. Jesus takes up this idea, that psalm famous the in said David themselves. feed can they where pastures good to them leading course withand put it into the sheep’s mouth for them! It means of it associate we toddler.a mostlyfeeding pickgrassto the wouldodd up It be because Bible, the of “Feed” followers, gathered together into the Christian Church. Christ’sof shepherd a Christ’sfock, of shepherd a be to are, successors his we as Petercalled, was. sheep” Ascension. We hear how Jesus called Peter to and “feed my Easter between period the of material liturgy the in frequently presented being scene the with parallels The springtime experience with lambing has interesting all concerned. where but for busy is yearlambing the with of time this are there stage, this at units sheep intensive many that not are there the Monaghan south In changedagain. situation have regulations intense and prices in instability Now greatly. increased numbers and that all changed policies agricultural European low. quite Sundays A generation 5th or so ago sheep numbers in Ireland were and Occasions as perannouncements. Special Days, Holy 22 is a strange word to use in an English translation CHURCH OF IRELAND al a ubr f udasn efrs r i train. in are efforts fundraising of number a wall, boundary fallen the of reconstruction the the and church of needs fabric the to relating especially Parish, Because of the developing situation in Carrickmacross Fundraising Martha RountreeandJackie Smyth. (Secretary), Violet Babington (Treasurer), Robert Henry, MargaretBabington Select Vestry Members and Jimmy Babington. Glebewardens Churchwardens and resultedinthefollowing electionsfor2016-17: The Monahan, GerryGarlandandJohn Babington. Howell, Graham Howell, HelenSweetnam,Robert Sweetnam, Richard Hill,EleanorHowell, John (Secretary), CarolineMerrin(Treasurer), Gordon Select Vestry Members Glebewardens and Sammy Babington. Churchwardens and resultedinthefollowing electionsfor2016-17: The Annual Easter Vestries h sao fihd ih h ana pie giving Cavan Crystal Hotel. The prize function was attended by 250 annual the dinner dance which with was held on Friday 8th April fnished in the season The and theclubisindeedmuch indebtedtohim. Friday night practices were managed by Ian McCullagh and runner-up was BlakeMcCullagh. Division 9 Division 8 Wilson andrunner-up was Esther Wilson. Division 6 Division 5 Division 4 Hill andrunner-up was Kyle Eakin. Division 3 Division 1 as follows: Success continued Amy in other Hill, divisions for Leona Carrickmacross of up McCullagh, Kyle EakinandJamie Eakin. made was in and runner-up League was the team 4 Division Carrickmacross and McCullagh Gareth Kingham. Aaron Wilson, Debra McCullagh, Blake League. of consisted and the beginners for won is division This team 9 Division Carrickmacross 9 divisions intheLeagueand fourcupcompetitions. excellent job of running the league this year. There are it season Carrickmacross.wasof turn Davidthe past Mitchell an did this and secretary overall is club one appropriately concludedamostsuccessfulseason. night for well-catered and happy pleasant, A people. Carrickmacross Easter Vestry Magheracloone Easter Vestry : consolation runner-up was Bobbie Wilson. : mainwinnerwas Aaron McCullagh : consolationwinnerwas Debra Wilson. : consolationwinnerwas Adam : consolationwinnerwas Jeffrey Eakin. : mainrunner-up was Jamie Eakin. : consolationwinnerwas Leona : Thomas Babington : Freddie MerrinandRobertGreer. : David Babington and Richard Smyth. : Alan Sweetnam : George Anderson, : DoreenMonahan was held on 14th March was held on 6th April www.clogher.anglican.org Running at the moment is the Gift Day Appeal. Please Kingston, Mervyn Willis, Sue Hogg, Ian Crawford, consider this situation as sympathetically as you can. Robert Forde, Desi Smyth & Owen Wilson. The next issue of the magazine will include details of other fundraisers to come. Members paid tribute to Ken Coulter who did not stand for re election. Good wishes for a speedy recovery to Cleenish and Mullaghdun Ossie Clements, who has almost recovered from an arm injury sustained by an accident at his home.

Rector: The Revd Canon Geoffrey Bridle Mullaghdun General Easter Vestry Cleenish Rectory, , Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT92 2BA Mullaghdun General Easter Vestry was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday 7th April. The Rector, Canon T: 028 66 348259 Geoff Bridle presided, and opened the meeting with a E: [email protected] W: www.cleenishparish.weebly.com Bible reading and Prayer. The following appointments were made:- Rector’s Churchwarden: Mrs H Carson; Church Services for May Rector’s Glebewarden: T Elliott; People’s Churchwarden: D Coalter; Sunday, 8 May People’s Glebewarden: G McCutcheon; 10:00am Morning Prayer, Select Vestry: Mrs C Scott, Mrs A Wilson, Mullaghdun Parish Church. Messrs D Benson, W Blair, G Carson, J 11.30am No Service, Cleenish. Clements, T Gallagher, J Gamble, A Humphreys, 3:00pm Church Porch, Dedication G Lucy, S Moffatt & R Watterson. Service, Cleenish Parish Church. Hon Secretary: Robert Gibson. Wednesday, 11 May Assistant Secretary: Mrs Eveline Clements. 10:00am Monthly Healing Service, Hon Treasurer: Mrs Caroline Scott. Mullaghdun Parochial Hall. Sunday, 15 May Whit Sunday Following the meeting, Mrs Mae Kells served a 10:00am Morning Prayer, welcome cup of tea. Mullaghdun Parish Church. 11:30am Family Service, Cleenish Parish Church. Sunday, 22 May Future Vestry Meetings 10:00am Holy Baptism, Mullaghdun Parish Church. Wednesday 18th May, Cleenish 11:30am Morning Prayer, Cleenish Parish Church. Wednesday 25th May, Mullaghdun Sunday, 29 May 10:00am Morning Prayer, Mullaghdun Parish Church. Monthly Service of Holy Communion 11:30am Morning Prayer, Cleenish Parish Church. This Service is held in Mullaghdun Parochial Hall on Sunday, 5 June the second Wednesday of each month. It combines 10:00am Holy Communion, a shortened form of Holy Communion with the Mullaghdun Parish Church. opportunity for prayer for the sick and bereaved, 11.30am Holy Communion, Cleenish Parish Church. followed by a cup of tea and time for a chat. The next Service will be held on Wednesday 11th May. Please see the local Services Sheet in Church for up to date changes, which may occur from time to time Dedication of Church Porch, Cleenish General Easter Vestry Meetings Reminder the new extension to the Church Porch will be dedicated by Bishop John McDowell, on Sunday At the Select Vestry meeting in Cleenish on Wednesday afternoon 8th May. 6th April, the following offce bearers were elected;- Vestry as follows (2016 - 2017): Rector’s Churchwarden: Rosemary Forde Bicentenary of Mullaghdun Church People’s Churchwarden: Cecil Brownlee The Church was frst built on its present site in 1817, Rector’s Glebewarden: Ossie Clements and since that time the building has been upgraded People’s Glebewarden: Balfour Hoey on several occasions. To mark this historic occasion Secretary (non voting): Joan Brownlee it is anticipated some type of event will be held in Assistant Secretary (non voting): Angela Graham the Church next year 2017. The Select Vestry would Treasurer: Robert Forde be interested if any history could be provided by any Assistant Treasurer (non voting): Janet Dowson member or former member of the congregation, nearer Members of Vestry: Clive Smyth, Robert Donaldson, the time leading up to this celebrated occasion. Leslie Nixon, Eddie Keys, Marion Keys,Trevor

23 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 n i srie b hs aiy nrw Jnie & of Cleenish,who rememberhim. Jennifer Andrew, family his Adrian. Sympathy is extended from the older members by survived is and knowncommonly was bypredeceased Sadie, wife his was he as Gerry March. 18th Friday on Down Co in Home awayNursing passed a Sproule in N G Rev the The former Rector of Cleenish Parish during the 1960’s, Rev GNSproule Bereavement Anne and Hospital, in Burleigh hasreturnedhome. present at George is Parish, Cleenish McCutcheon From home. returned have Cutler, just Dick in and both Vance. Bertha are Mrs Blair Hospital. Billy and Hazlett George Mullaghdun Parish. from writing, of time At time. are this who at ill those bless to God ask and remember We Illness with attending their mothersorcarers. children eight forty as many as with Cleenish Parish Hall, and retains a high level of interest on meet Tuesdayto continues in TheGroup mornings Parent and Toddler Group Wednesday the inMay. to last the until meetings evening added regular their continue bloom in Pack cool, Walk.The the of nature daffodils and colour, but spectacular dry many and the bright and was weather 16th The morning April. Saturday on the Castlecoole, through of Walk Lorne grounds the 8pm. in part took Brownies at May Cleenish Brownies 13th Friday Magheraculmoney Parish Service, Church. Area dad, Clive’s husband Andy Smyth. of death recent the on circle, family and SmythBarbara to Sympathyexpressed was and Anniversary. Kathleen to husband Herbie Hicks, members on their 50th Golden Wedding from Congratulations to scriptures, the observe, applyandpray (SOAP) onadailybasis. of reading and balance healthy a maintaining in Engagement and Exercise, Eat, ) (3E,s the of think to encouraged and exists, problem a that recognising of importance the of reminded were We a stress. ie of problem a identifying illustration of means the a as seesaw using by Health Mental our in imbalance an identify to how us show to on went He Psalm 139 highlighting how wonderfully we are made. Raymond Hall. met Farrell Parish read Mullaghdun members from Luke in 10 Union March vs38, and 15th Tuesdayreferred Mothers’ on to of number large A Mothers’ Union Cleenish &Mullaghdun 24 CHURCH OF IRELAND ThanksgivingMichael’sStat Parish Church, ofDerrybrusk, Service . Inishmore, Following a at home her Pennell, Gillian in sister her of April 10thSunday on death the following circle family her andParish, Mullaghdun McCutcheon, Linda with sympathise We also Gillian Pennell circle. Sharon and Julie; her sister Margaret and the daughter-in-law,wider family Hilary; Grandchildren, Amanda,Churchyard. Nicola, We extend sympathy to Florrie’sadjoiningthe Mullaghdun in restParish toson, Church, laidFlorriewas Derek; in Thanksgiving of Service a Following from the care and attention she received from her family.grand-childrenherfrom great-grand-children,and and knitting.Inher later years, Florrie derived great pleasure cakes & apple & rhubarb tarts, as well as jamfamilyGrowingfarm. vegetables,makingbakingbread, &fruit and the on William alongside working farmer’s wife, on” used to farm work from an Being Church. Parish early Mullaghdun age, in Florrie Benson toWilliam was marrieda “hands was and Confrmed wasSunday-School, attended Baptised, was she 1919, May in Drumconlin, at Hall, Elizabeth Florence Born health. Tuesday5thApril, following shortperioda decliningof Letterbreen Florrie aton home her peacefully diedBenson at Mrs parishioner, oldest Parish’sMullaghdun Florence Benson lae otc te ete y mi: enquiries@ email: by Centre cleenishcentre.com ortelephone 02866349647. the way, any contact in serve to please called are you that feel you If Bellanaleck village. of centre the in A509, major the continues offwhich Riverthe Erne. Totravel vehicleby takeminortheroad privategroundsoverlookingboatingmarinas along the takingbookingsSummer theforperiod.situated is It in now attractions, is outdoor many its with CentreThe enjoy thebreakfastandfellowship afterwards. ofboth young and old who attended, and who stayed to toBritish Summer time did not deter the faithful number weather,changewetthethe and that see togreat was EasterSundayResurrectionmorning.onLord, ourIt of Once again it was lovely to join together to celebrate the Cleenish Centre Gillian was buriedintheadjoiningChurchyard. Easter Sunday outside The CleenishCentre www.clogher.anglican.org Bellanaleck Community Group The exhibition opened early on Sunday 17th to facilitate members of the congregation leaving Church.

The Bellanaleck nameplate stone decorated with fowers

At the March meeting of The Group, it was agreed to inform the Police, their concern about speeding vehicles through the village. Local History Group Evening Alan Crooks, The Community Safety Warden from FODC, met nine residents from the Cornmill, on Monday 29th Senior Irish Bouldering February, to consider a Neighbourhood Watch within the estate, as a result of a recent robbery. Championship The apple tree planting in the Community Garden is now It is a unique achievement for a 17year old student from complete, and organising of the erection of bat & bird Mullaghdun Parish to win the Senior Irish Bouldering boxes is now being undertaken. The wildfower planting Championships. Victoria Watterson a 17year old student at is to be co ordinated with the installation of the MUGA. Enniskillen Collegiate School, is the daughter of Robert & The Group again thank Fermanagh & Omagh District Caroline Watterson. Victoria learned to climb at Gortatole, Council, for the beautiful displays of fowers planted which is near to her family home at Letterbreen. When around the Village at the present time. Next meeting taking time travelling to and from Dublin, away from her Wednesday 28th May. studies for her AS subjects, she is also participating in cross country and long distance running. Having already travelled Bellanaleck Local History to many parts of Europe, Victoria hopes to travel to China this Group Event November to compete in her frst International Federation of Sport Climbing World Youth Championships. Her main aim is to participate in the Olympics in four years time Victoria has an older sister Rebecca, and a younger brother William. The family are very active in Church life in Mullaghdun, her father Robert is a Parish Reader in his local Church.

Holy Baptisms Cleenish Parish Church Sunday 27th March 2016 Reuben Leslie Balfour, Clontymore, Macken Infant son of Kirk & Claire Sunday 17th April 2016 The Local History Group held a very successful Opening James Ryan Nixon, Drumane, Bellanaleck. Exhibition in Cleenish Parish Hall, on Thursday 14th Infant son of Ryan & Nicola. April. The subject related to a Showcase Research on the Cleenish Island houses, constructed after the First World Both infants were presented with a Baptismal Cube on War. Secretary Marion Maxwell explained how the behalf of the Mothers’ Union, by Mrs Lettie Coulter. Exhibition included the profles of eleven Ex Servicemen, who came to live on the island. The Exhibition was opened by Dr Elizabeth Cooke, Professor of Heritage and Christian Burial Museum Studies, University of Ulster. Mullaghdun Parish Church Cleenish Island is steeped in history, and retains the site Friday 8th April 2016 and graveyard of the former Cleenish Church. Thanks Florence Elizabeth (Florrie) Benson also to Marion K, Maureen and Ruby, who provided Letterbreen, Enniskillen supper for all present. Aged 96 years.

25 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 n crd o b te tutrs rts f asg and passage of rites structures, the by for cared and comforted feel people that pray and hope I its and at best is church the that these like times at is It care. clergy feel the pain endured by those entrusted to their by the parishioners knowing that we are all human and Rev. curate, Olivia Downey the and also the of care and support support provided and help the for grateful so was I but retiring before ministry my of weeks last the in time challenging a provedcommunity. It wider the and parishioners the among loss of sense deep a Keys also and John memories and many evoked Farmer Jane Paddy and sister and brother Rea, David the Cathedral Group. The passing of Teenie Blackburn, This spring has been a diffcult time for many families in 11.30am Newtownsaville MP 10.00am Augher MP 11.30am ClogherCathedral MP 10.00am ErrigalPortclare MP 9.00am ClogherCathedral HC Sunday 29th 11.30am Newtownsaville MP 10.00am Augher 11.30am ClogherCathedral MP 10.00am ErrigalPortclare MP 9.00am ClogherCathedral HC Sunday 22nd 11.30amNewtownsaville MP 10.00am Augher MP 11.30am ClogherCathedral HC 10.00am ErrigalPortclare MP Sunday 15th 11.30am Newtownsaville MP 10.00am Augher HC 11.30am ClogherCathedral MP 10.00am ErrigalPortclare MP 9.00am ClogherCathedral HC Sunday 8th 11.30am Newtownsaville MP 10.00am Augher MP 11.30am ClogherCathedral HC 10.00am ErrigalPortclare HC Sunday 1st May Services Clogher Cathedral Group 26 CHURCH OF IRELAND

MP Miss IsobelStewart Mrs IreneBoyd Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: Armstrong Maurice Canon Revd The Rural Dean: E: T: Downey Olivia Revd The Curate Assistant: 028 67751297(temporary tel.no) [email protected] autumn and winter of life. Ann, daughters, Toof fve winter her and autumn This Club’. ‘Thursdaythe in many for contact of invaluablepoint the an proved as known elderly the for club social informal the of member founder wasa she where community the in involved very also was She years. many for choir Cathedral the of member a was and dancing and singing music, loved She situation. spirit and always able to and bring foot light both relief of to light anywas diffcult She John. son their by run lived was at Killaney, life where they farmed and which is now married her of Most area. the in undertaker an was who Gerry husband her by predeceased was cycled to homes where her services were required. She midwife and in the early part of her career would have Valleya as community servedthe had She Clogher afeld. further and the in fgure known well very a known was affectionately was she as Martha Teenie Emily Blackburn, of service funeral the for packed Cathedral was Macartan’s St. January 23rd Saturday On Jesus ourLord”. Christ in God of love the from us separate to able be will creation all anythingin nor else depth nor height, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to principalities, come, nor nor angels, nor life, nor “That death, Romans neither the to Paul of words the believing in justifed are we that and same the remains and cares is there and chaos all around. It adrift reminds us that there is a God are who people when order this provides of All Scripture. Holy from drawn as liturgy the John who was unable to attend the funeral as he was he as funeral the attend to unable was who John sibling survivingJane’s one of absence the to referred rector the address the During curate. the by assisted rector the by service funeral the Rev.and Downey curate, Olivia the by conducted was service The removal Home. Nursing Valley the now Tullybroom, in years of number a spent also and creamery Augherin employed was she life working her In outdoors. great the in working and garden her private enjoyed a who person was Jane staff. the by created atmosphere welcoming and warm very the and received she care fve for Home years. Her family Nursing are most Macartan’sappreciative of the excellent St. of resident a Jane Keys, formerly of Station Road, Clogher had been as theycometotermswithhissuddenpassing. time this at Hazel and Evelynsisters Valerie,Daphne, his remember We community. farming the from and colleagues former his of many by attended and large was funeral Thefarm. family before the run creamery to back coming Augher in years many for worked David grandfather. David’s by carved were Portclare Errigal of church estate the in demesne. pews Thethe of maintenance the on joiners been had they wood, this estate. great once Talented on with particularly craftsmen worked family Rea the generations For David Rea. of funeral the for venue the was Estate Royal Favorthe of setting beautiful the in Mary’sChurch St. families weextendsinceresympathy. Joan, Christine, Elaine, Marjory and son John and their www.clogher.anglican.org critically ill in Craigavon hospital. Sympathy was Baptisms extended to Hilary and the family at this stressful time. Errigal Portclare: 30th January 2016 - Isaac There was widespread sympathy expressed in the Damien, Joshua Thomas and Caleb Hugh, Clogher Valley as it was learned that Paddy Farmer had sons of Damien and Melanie Sheehan become another statistic and had succumbed in her St. Mark’s Augher: 20th March 2016 - Lexie battle with cancer. Barbara Ann (Paddy) had fought Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen and Nicola Wiley both her illness which was relatively short and the - Ruby Isabella daughter of Roslyn Currens. ravages of her treatment with tremendous courage Clogher Cathedral: 31st March, 2016 - Kedrey and bravery, always positive and thankful for the care Stuart, son of Stuart Coulter and Kelly McConnell she received from professionals and also her family. Together with her husband Alan they were well known “Go make disciples of all nations, baptising in the community as the proprietors of the flling them in the name of the Father station and garage, now Centra. She was a former And of the Son and of the Holy P.E. teacher originally from Killyman and taught for Spirit” Matthew 28:19. many years in Aughnacloy Secondary School. She was Personal a keen and competitive sportswoman who was also passionate about motor bike racing. The North West The last two months of my ministry among you proved T.T and those taking part were second nature to her. On to be an absolute whirlwind, an extremely challenging Palm Sunday 20th March Killyman Church of Ireland and busy time culminating with Holy Week and the was packed to overfowing for her funeral service by great Christian Festival of Easter. people who knew her and her family. Precentor Regan The past fve years have passed so quickly and I now conducted the service assisted by the Rev. Olivia have to come to terms with the reality of life and time Downey. In extending sympathy to her husband Alan passing. I look forward to catching up with friends and their family, Wendy, David, Kathy and Keith and from the past and having more time with my family their families, the rector also expressed gratitude to the and in my home. Rector of Killyman, Canon Robert Boyd for the use of I would like to thank you all for your work and the church and the hall for catering. commitment to the church during my time, the many great services held, our trips down south which were On Monday of Holy Week 21st March St. Macartan’s enjoyable, your generosity to the various charities Cathedral lost one of its most faithful and dedicated collected by Black Santa. I have enjoyed my time in the parishioners by the death of John Keys. After a lifetime Cathedral Group and should very much like to thank of service to the community in one form or another everyone for their hospitality and their generous gifts John died peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital. He to Joan and myself at the farewell service which was was a man of deep faith, upright and honourable in special to me. It was lovely to have that united service both word and deed. He lived his whole life within which included people from the wider community all the sound of the bells of a building which shaped and gathered together under one roof. moulded him and taught him what was important in May the Lord bless you and keep you now and always. life. In his younger days he worked with Tyrone County Noel, Joan and family. Council but is best known to generations as the school bus driver. Along side this he was a member of the fre Music in Clogher Cathedral service in Clogher attending many diffcult situations over the years. Together with his wife Hilary they were On the evening of 26th February St Macartan’s a constant presence and positive force in everything Cathedral resounded to the strains of singing voices, that was happening whether it was in the community instrumental and organ music. Most of the talent or church life. John had served a lifetime on the select was local. The Four Seasons – the Bloomfeld Family vestry only stepping down last year. He was a man String Quartet from Fivemiletown played a selection of who when he spoke he had something constructive classical and traditional pieces. to say. His funeral service in Clogher Cathedral was widely attended with a guard of honour provided by his colleagues from the ‘Fire Service’. Sympathy was extended to his wife Hilary, son Jonathan, daughters Rachel and Alison and their families. It being Holy Week and Easter looming the Precentor, who once again was assisted by the curate spoke of the hope of resurrection and the symbolism of the empty cross.

“The strife is o’er, the battle done; now is the victor’s triumph won O let the song of praise be sung. Alleluia” Three members of the Four Seasons String Quartet with Canon Regan & soloist Gillian Davidson

27 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 the service with Mrs Diane Whittaker at the organ. The from the wider community attended. Canon and Regan parishes 4 sang the of congregation large Rector.A as the Reverend Precentor Noel H. L. Regan after 5 years St at evensong Macartan’s choral Cathedral, a Clogher marked February the retirement 28th of Sunday On Macartan’s Group ofParishes. Canon NoelReganretires from St pronounced itagreatsuccess. and evening the enjoyed thoroughly audience large Potter Alf piece joined last them on the organ for a high their volume fnale. The in and close a to evening the ‘Thebrought and SilverBand Roughan City’. Holy Innisfree’ of Isle Lake ‘The sang Regan Canon Carter. Alf Potter from Sligo who accompanied tenor Jonathan by recital a also was ThereCastlecaulfeld. of Rector Diane Whittaker, Mrs resident byorganist and playedby Dr was Peter organ Thompson, Conagher fne The Rainey andsoloistGillianDavidson. raise me up’. Also on the Fivemiletownprogramme were fautist Jack ‘You and the World’ the of ‘Top by were Choir Community performed items the Among of Parishes. Back row: William Thompson, Ian McLaren,Stephen Mrs Regan,Jackie Foster, Jack Johnston, BishopJohn McDowell. retirement ofCanonReganasRectortheStMacartanGroup Representatives fromfourparishespicturedwith The Bishopof Mrs Joan ReganatEvensong inClogherCathedral tomarkthe parish representative, Sammy Little.Front row: CanonRegan, Clogher, RightRevdJohn McDowell, CanonNoelReganand Bell, John Hull, Alan Lavelle. Missingfromphotoisanother 28 Photo courtestyofDamienDonnelly, PressBoxMedia. Members ofFivemiletown CommunityChoir CHURCH OF IRELAND as n hi go wse t bt Cnn n Mrs and Regan forahappy retirement. Canon both to wishes good their on pass to people for opportunity an was This Sligo present. from were friends many and family of Regan’s Members Canon service. the after refreshments for Hall The Parish invited everyone to the Royal British Legion Lavelle. Alan Mr and Bell Stephen Mr by Newtownsavile Sammy and Little Mr by Portclare Errigal Thompson, William Mr and McLaren Ian Mr by represented was Augher presented. then were parishes three other the from Gifts them. arranged also had Foster,who Jackie Mrs Mrs Regan was given a bouquet of beautiful fowers by the presented retirement. happy a him verger, wished and gifts with Canon the Hull, musical John Mr great bereaved. his and sick the to ministry highlighted compassionate his to and talent He tribute paid Regan. Parish, Cathedral Canon the of behalf on speaking Jack Johnston, Mr service the of close the At and theblessing. absolution the pronounced McDowell John prayers. Bishop the and led who Downey, McGahan Olivia Noel Reverend the Father Skuce, David Canon Clogher included present of clergy by Other minister Church. and Presbyterian Campbell, Cathedral, Roy the Reverend in the has organ who the Moore, played Glenn often Mr by read were Lessons the essenceofChristianfaith. as described he which another”, one “love text his as took He community. the and diocese important the within its role to and Cathedral Macartan’s St historic of the to site referred Regan Canon sermon his In within thegroupandfromneighbouringparishes. churches other from singers by augmented was choir Photo courtestyofDamienDonnelly, PressBoxMedia. Bishop John McDowell thanksCanonReganforallhis dedication toStMacartan’s over fve years asRector. www.clogher.anglican.org Augher Coffee / Tea Morning Mothers’ Day & Soup Lunch Mothers’ Day was celebrated on 6th March and the Sunday School played an active part in the service. They performed at Bishopscourt, Clones a drama, read the lesson, recited poems and prayed. Canon Harry Trimble gave an inspiring address using the acroustic WELCOME TO BISHOPSCOURT! for M.O.T.H.E.R. Primulae and pens were given to all the ladies present by the children at the end of the service.

Condolences Condolences are extended to Peter and Rachel Robinson and family on the death of Rachel’s father, John Keys and also her Aunt Jane Keyes.

Clones, Killeevan, Currin and Newbliss

Rector: The Archdeacon, Church of Ireland Clones Parish and Monaghan Protestant The Ven. Helene T. Steed Orphan Society Invites you to a Coffee – tea morning The Rectory, Scotshouse, extended into lunch in aid of Co Monaghan Protestant Clones, Co. Monaghan. Orphan Society on Friday the 20th of May between T: 047 56962 10.30am and 2.00pm at Bishopscourt, Newbliss Road, E: [email protected] Clones, Co Monaghan by kind invitation by Mrs Miriam Moore, vice-president of the society Cake and plant Services stalls, at 12 noon Mr Turtle Bunbury will speak on: Cassandra Hand, the Famine and the Kindness of Strangers. May Sunday 1st The Sixth Sunday of Easter ALL WARMLY WELCOME 10.00am Clone :Holy Communion Please support the society’s important ministry. 11.30am Newbliss: Holy Communion For more information, and road descriptions: 8th of May: The Seventh Sunday of Easter (the Sunday Mrs Etta Crowe (secretary) tel: 00353 – (0)47 – 516 47 after Ascension Day) Archdeacon Helene T. Steed tel: 00353 – (0)47 – 56962 11.00am Killeevan: Holy Communion, or email: [email protected] Group Service. Visitors from Sweden 15th of May: Day of Pentecost 10.00am Clones: Morning Prayer 11.30am Newbliss: Holy Baptism 22nd of May: Trinity Sunday Leprosy Mission 10.00am Currin (Scotshouse:) Holy Communion 11.30am Killeevan: Morning Prayer Please return the Leprosy Mission Collection boxes to 29th of May: The First Sunday after Trinity Mr Roy and Mrs Etta Crowe as soon as possible. Thank 11.00am Currin (Scotshouse): Family Service, you very much for supporting the Mission. Group Service. Refreshments in the rectory. 5th of June: The Second Sunday after Trinity Visit from the Church of Sweden 10.00am Clones: Holy Communion 11.30am Newbliss: Holy Communion A group from Lackalänga parish in the south of Sweden will join us for worship on Sunday the 8th of May at Faithful God, 11.00am in Killeevan. This is a group service and after who fulflled the promises of Easter the service we have opportunity to talk to and learn by sending us your Holy Spirit from our visitors as we enjoy refreshments in the hall. and opening to every race and nation the way of life eternal: An evening of singing and Open our lips by your Spirit, that every tongue may tell of your glory; music: Praise service through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. You are all welcome to St Patrick’s Church, Monaghan (Post-Communion Pentecost) for an evening of singing and music and praising

29 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 11.30am Family Service(inhall) Sunday12th 11.30am HolyCommunion Sunday 5th June 11.30am MorningPrayer Sunday 29th 11.30am MorningPrayer Sunday 22nd 11.30am Family Service Sunday15th 11.30am HolyCommunion Sunday 8th May Services Colaghty sister. Judith’s and Johnathan and daughter, Hannah Kenneth’s April, granddaughter on their of Crowe birth Etta the Mrs and Roy Mr to Congratulations and Rebecca brother. Lily’s son, Adam, Emmon’s grandson their of birth Lendrum the Katie on Mrs and Ivor Mr to Congratulations Rusk’s, Ethan’s brother.Arlene MayMrs God bless and Arthur and Adam his family. Mr Arthur, Welcome called. are we way the Christ and serve all all we us may to inspiration an is service their that said and gentlemen three Parish the congratulated John Killeevan Bishop speech, his In to Vestry. Select the of service members as and long and their dedication for Mr Plaque Bishop’s a (Lisarilly), received each Thursday Hall Jack Mr Maundy on who Mealiff Jack Mr and Genoe with William rejoice all We Congratulations of heraunt. sister Lola and Mrs Laura Hall and family, on the death her of family,death and the Pringle on Margaret Revd on the death of her mother Mrs Anna Kathleen Jordan; We include in our prayers Mrs Barbara Hall and family of afamilymemberandrelative, orafriend. whothose with grievepassing are the sympathies Our Bereavement also joinandsingwithapop-upchoir. schools in Co Monaghan will participate and you may May.Severalof 19th on Thursdaythe 7.30pm at God 30 CHURCH OF IRELAND E: T: BT93 0DN Lack, Co.Fermanagh. Street, Main Rectory, The Irwin Alan Revd The Rector: [email protected] 028 68631689 through the various groups/clubs in the ministry and ministry the in groups/clubs various the through his throughout the previous conveyedyear support and their for to parish all rector the who of contributed thanks the the and thanks, and accounts, parish the year.incoming the for presented elected Thetreasurer continued support, and prayers to those re-elected and our offer would we April, in place took meeting The Easter General Vestry of gifts. simplest the with another to one from love of sharing the in and them receivewho those to joy bring will It House. Deborah and Bear Spud charities, worthwhile sincerely thank everyone we who lovingly give and their teddies to had, these was bears teddy for loved appeal much an Easter, to up leading period the Over Tiermacspird, Lack 10th April 2016: Mullaghmore, 3rd April 2016: Christian Burial Everyone enjoyed a wonderful supper at the close of close the at supper wonderful a enjoyed Everyone and other relevant utilities for the children and parents. classrooms of provision the Kenyaand in work his update on passionate a give Noel sale. buy’ and ‘bring a with coupled night visitors’ their at present Moore Noel have to delighted TheWoman’swas Fellowship Woman’s Fellowship made itsospecial. who everyone to day enjoyable an for thanks sincere their extends Ballymena of Active Still after.The and dessert, served the and meal and did the stew general preparation before the prepared who those to thanks overallbest with Our place visitors. the being winners favourite hymns/songs before of the frog racingtime heats took a by followed was This food. and fellowship of afternoon enjoyable an for Ballymena from group Active’ ‘Still the welcome to pleased were club The Young@Heart mission ofthechurch. 11.30am MorningPrayer Sunday 26th 7.00pm Orange Anniversary Service 11.30am MorningPrayer Sunday19th Arvina Annabella (Ivy)Martin Isobel Margaret Ann Irwin , , www.clogher.anglican.org the meeting. Frances Boyd was the speaker at the April June meeting, where she shared her passion on photography Sunday 5th (Holy Communion) and how it relates to her faith. Castle Archdale 10.15am Derryvullen North 11.30am Parish Auction On Saturday 28th May our parish auction takes place Diary Dates and the usual items can be left in on Thursday 26th in the 10th May: Tuesday Club at 2.30pm evening during the preparation of the hall from 7.00pm 10th May: Faith & Friendship in or on Friday 27th from 12.00noon until 8.00pm. Mahon’s Hotel at 8.00pm

Police Male Voice Choir and Friends Boys Brigade Display On Saturday 4th June 8.00pm we will be hosting the Police The BB Display took place on Saturday 12th March. Male Voice Choir and Friends in the parish hall. Cost will We congratulate the boys for their excellent display. be £10.00 with all proceeds going to a local cancer charity Four boys achieved their Queen’s Award and eight and parish maintenance funds. Please endeavour to attend boys achieved their President’s award. Harry McKenzie what will be an inspirational evening of music. P3 from the Anchor Boys was awarded 1st prize in Check weekly notices for dates and times of other activities the Northern Ireland colouring competition. Our and events. parishes are very grateful to the offcers and helpers for their dedication to the Company. Mrs Paula Moore was Inspecting Offcer and Mrs Eileen Cutler led the Derryvullen North opening worship. and Castle Archdale Tuesday Club

Vacant. During the vacancy Archdeacon Cecil Pringle is in Members attended for Easter Holy Communion on charge, and is providing pastoral cover together with Mrs 15th March; housebound members and other older Eileen Cutler and Miss Isobel Stewart, Diocesan Pastoral parishioners received Holy Communion at home and Assistants. for this we thank Archdeacon Cecil Pringle assisted by E: [email protected] Mrs Eileen Cutler.

‘Getting people from where they are to where God wants them to be’ Castle Archdale Annual General Vestry Meeting “The Light shines in darkness, but the This took place on 15th March; chaired by Ven darkness has not overcome it” John 1v5 Archdeacon Pringle. We appreciate the faithful and devoted service of our Church Wardens, Bryan ‘This is the day that the Lord has made. Let Thompson and Gwen Robinson, also our Sunday School us rejoice and be glad in it’ - Ps 118 v24 teachers and organists. We thank Mrs Sylvia Woods Services and Mrs Heather Clyde as Secretary and Treasurer and Mrs Eileen Bleakley as Parish Recorder and all who May in any way contributed to the life of the Parish. It is Sunday 1st (Holy Communion) signifcant to record that Mr John Mitchell has given 55 Castle Archdale 10.15am years as a vestry member and has now retired. Derryvullen North 11.30am We are indebted to all those who provide cover for Sunday 8th (Family Service) Sunday worship and to Miss Isobel Stewart for her Derryvullen North 10.30am pastoral care. Mr Bryan Thompson remains as Rector’s Castle Archdale 11.45am Church Warden and we welcome Mr Derek Anderson Sunday 15th (Morning Prayer & Holy Baptism) as People’s Church Warden. Castle Archdale 10.15am Derryvullen North 11.30am Derryvullen North Annual Sunday 22nd (Morning Prayer) Castle Archdale 10.15am General Vestry Meeting Derryvullen North 11.30am This took place on 11th April chaired by Ven Castle Archdale 7.00pm Archdeacon Pringle. We appreciate the faithful service Closing Service for Mothers’ Union and Women’s of our Church Wardens, Mrs Sharon Duncan and Mrs Group and will include enrolment for Mothers’ Union Margaret Humes over the past year, also our Sunday Sunday 29th (Morning Prayer) School teachers, organists and choir. We thank our Castle Archdale 10.15am Secretary Mr Hazlett Moore, Treasurer Mrs Irene Derryvullen North 11.30am Gibson, Parish Recorders Mr Neville Scott, Mrs Edith

31 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 and Garvary Derryvullen South and always. Amen. nowall, us with be Lord risen the of presence the and Maypowerthe joythe cross, the of resurrection the of Woods John whose sisterdiedsuddenly. Revd the & Woods Stephanie Revd to Revd Margaret Pringle whose sister died recently. and Also Pringle Walter Mr to condolences our offer We who isrecovering fromsurgery. We send good wishes to Revd Chancellor John Stewart our in presence andpeacebevery realtothem. those to sympathy Parishes prayerfulwho have recently been bereaved our – may God’s offer still We are who through worrying times. those going families their for remember also pray and hospitalized to continue please A number of our parishioners have been ill in hospital; Prayers daughter ofRodgerandKaren. 2016: March 20th Baptism our Lentenservices. covering for Irvine John Mr to thanks our record We Derryvullen North. choirthe in and churches,organists our to thanks also our decorated who parishes both in those thank We being Knox. Margaret Dr by celebrant assisted Capper Lorraine the Revd parishes, both in Communion Holy of services our at attendance good a was There Easter Services soon will repairs Rectory be inplace. the that anticipate We for pastoral visitsalongwith Ven Archeacon Pringle. cover for our Sunday worship and to Mrs Eileen Cutler provide who those all to appreciation our record Mrs We and Warden Church Sharon DuncanisPeople’s Rector’s Church Warden. now is Margaret Mrs Humes reversed. are Wardens Church the roles of the and unchanged remains Vestry Select The the of Parish. life the to contribute way any in who all and Johnston Norman Mr and Robinson Ivy Mrs Pearson, 32 CHURCH OF IRELAND www.garvaryderryvullen.weebly.com anglican.org E: derryvullen.garvary@clogher. 387236 66 028 T: 4PR BT74 Fermanagh. Tullyharney, Tamlaght, Enniskillen, Co. The Rectory, 2 Ballylucas Road, Stewart Rector: The RevdChancellorJohn oy Sde Philomena Sadie Robyn infant her brother-in-law James BurleighCookstown. We extend sympathy to Freda Burleigh on the death of Bereavements 66327073 DerryvullenKathleenKettyles 66387700. Wardens if Church they Rector’sneed assistance. Garvary the Derek Wilson contact can Parishioners cover. his in and sick absence Canon Skuce off Rural Dean is providing pastoral presently is Stewart Chancellor Confrmation Garvary (Time tobeconfrmed) Sunday 29May 12.00noon MorningPrayer Garvary 10.30am MorningPrayer DerryvullenSouth Sunday 22ndMay 12.00noon HolyCommunionDerryvullenSouth 10.30am MorningPrayer Garvary Sunday 15thMay 12.00noon MorningPrayer Garvary 10.30am MorningPrayer DerryvullenSouth Sunday 8thMay 12.00noon HolyCommunionDerryvullenSouth 10.30am HolyCommunionGarvary Sunday 1stMay May Services also thankstoallthosewho contributedclothes. clothes. Thanksevent,the organising for Hilda to goes used of collection the from raised was £235 of sum A Clothes in classes confrmation take will Chancellor Stewart’s absence. Johnston Dr. Confrmation Classes Porter Margaret Peoples Church Warden. Mrs. and Warden Church Rector’s all with remains Mr. vestryWilson Derek re-elected. being members the of members all to extended was with April 7th Canon Dr. William Johnston inthechair. on Again thanks held was Vestry Easter Garvary’s Church Warden. Rector’s remains Kettyles Kathleen Mrs. and Warden Church Peoples remains Boles Robert Mr.vestry. the and hard work throughout the year. No changes within support their for members all to Thanksextended was 4th April. Revd Charles Eames chaired the proceedings. Easter their MondayVestryheld on South Derryvullen Easter Vestry Lisnarick onMay 16th. FarmOrchard to be will year this outing summer The Mothers’ Union www.clogher.anglican.org Devenish and Boho General Easter Vestries Boho Parish Diocesan Curate: Rector’s Churchwarden: Innes Redmond The Revd Sampson Ajuka The Rectory, 10 Castletown Road, Peoples Churchwarden: David Little Monea, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Rectors Glebewarden: Trevor Irwin BT74 8GG People’s Glebewarde: Eileen Little Select Vestry: Hilary Redmond (Honorary T: 028 66 341672 E: [email protected] Secretary), Enid Redmond (Honorary Treasurer), Barbara Buchanan, Austin Stronge. Caroline Britton, Melanie Irwin, Kathleen Irwin, Lynn Services McDowell, Jean Smyth and Trevor Smyth. May Devenish Parish Sunday 1st Rector’s Churchwarden: Ken McKeown 10.00am Holy Communion Boho People’s Churchwarden: David Ferguson 11.30am Holy Communion Devenish Rector’s Glebewarden: Eric Whittaker 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish (Graveyard Treasurer) Sunday 8th People’s Glebewarden;: William Harpur 10.00am Morning Prayer Boho Select Vestry: David Scott (Honorary Secretary), Stuart 11.30am Morning Prayer Devenish Brooker (Honorary Treasurer), Albert Connor (Gift Aid 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish Secretary), Bruce Harron, Raymond Bell, Kenneth Sunday 15th Ferguson, Keith Little, Richard McClure, Clive McKee, 10.00am Morning Prayer Boho Joe Reilly, Wesley Scott and Mrs Georgina Whittaker. 11.30am Holy Communion Devenish 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish Sunday 22nd Walk/Run - Boho Parish Church 10.00am Morning Prayer Boho to the Reade Hall, Monea 11.30am Morning Prayer Devenish On Saturday 14th May commencing at 10.00am we 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish Sunday 29th are having a sponsored Walk/Run from Boho Parish 10.00am Family Service Boho Church to the Reade Hall to raise funds for the Reade 11.30am Family Service Devenish Hall Project. At the commencement of the event a 7.30pm Evening Service Devenish short service will be held in Boho Church. Sponsor forms are available in both churches or from David Scott: email [email protected] Palm Sunday Everyone is welcome to join us. Chris McCarthy is The congregation gathered in the Reade Hall and after providing a bus free of charge to bring the walkers reading the Palm Gospel, the congregation walked in from the Reade Hall to Boho Church. The bus will be possession to Devenish Church singing the hymn, ’All leaving the Reade hall at 9.30am. glory, laud and honour’. Revd Sampson conducted the service, Joan Cathcart read the Passion Reading and Coffee Morning the organist was Gill Spence. The ladies of the parish held a coffee morning on Saturday 19th March to raise funds for the Reade Hall Good Friday Project. We were delighted to see a large number of At the Good Friday Service in Devenish Parish Church, people from our neighbouring parishes, other churches the Passion Reading was read by Carole Whittaker, and the local community. Thank you to everyone that Vivienne Ferguson, Georgina Whittaker, Alan Gault attended and the ladies of the parish for all their work. and Joan Cathcart. Revd Sampson gave the refection £1170 was raised as a result. and the choir sang the anthem ‘God so loved the world.’ Launch of DVD to celebrate 125th Anniversary of Easter Sunday Devenish Parish Church Revd Sampson Ajuka conducted the Easter Morning During the Coffee Morning Revd Sampson Ajuka Service. The choir sang the anthem ‘The Easter launched a DVD in celebration of the 125th anniversary Morning’. The readings were read by Kenneth Ferguson of Devenish Parish Church Monea, Enniskillen. and Dorothy Scott and the Gospel reading by Mrs Joan The DVD which was compiled by Lynda and Rebecca Cathcart. The organist was Mrs Gill Spence. Collum commences with a brief history of the church

33 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 etme a 30p i Dvns Prs Church, Parish Devenish Monea. The preacher willbeBishopJohn McDowell. in 3.00pm at September 4th Sunday on service a at Theunveiled be troubles. will plaques recent the during Fermanagh County in action terrorist in killed were that personnel RUC and UDR of memory in plaques two of erection the for approval given has Vestry Select Parish Devenish of RUCandUDRPersonnel Unveiling ofPlaquesinmemory of rite the administrating 19th June at3.30pm. Sunday on be Church Parish Devenish in will Confrmation Bishop The Confrmation on Sunday 12thJune. ParishdayGift be will Project Hall Reade the of aid in Parish GiftDay (Monday-Saturday). lyndacollum@btinternet. e-mail: com or by telephone on (028) 66341770 after 8.00pm by contacting Collum by obtained Lynda be can DVD the of Copies towards The ReadeHallrenovation works. go will proceeds all and £10 is DVD the of cost The and history Parishwatching forfacesoldandyoung! the about learning and through, hymns the in the background to and at the listening same time reading enjoy you hope Rebecca and Lynda that time. of photographs many with parishioners, past and present and special events since together church the in of photograph a obtain to day.grateful present Parishwas The the since until 1890 Rectors the of each of photographs as well church as the in windows glass information stained Island, the of Church, each on Boho Devenish with with amalgamation the connection the including 34 CHURCH OF IRELAND

the very frst bride and groom and bride frst very the 11.30am Donacavey HolyCommunion 10.00am BarrHolyCommunion Sunday 5thJune 11.30am Donacavey MorningPrayer 10.00am BarrMorningPrayer Sunday 29thMay 11.30am Donacavey MorningPrayer 10.00am BarrMorningPrayer Sunday 22ndMay 11.30am Donacavey MorningPrayer 10.00am BarrMorningPrayer Sunday 15thMay 11.30am Donacavey MorningPrayer 10.00am BarrMorningPrayer Sunday 8thMay 11.30am Donacavey HolyCommunion 10.00am BarrHolyCommunion Sunday 1stMay Services Donacavey andBarr this afternoon was Margaret Johnston from Ballinamallard. church hall on Saturday 12th March. TheThefund specialraising committee guest held forafternoonan theteain Afternoon Tea come. they which Godwill richly bless these children andthe homes from parents.parishes that pray become have newWe who of group couples our within Congratulations the all to beautifullywrapped Easteregg. a congregation received the in lady each in the congregation took part also.and Atdid thereadings end toof refectthe serviceon the role6th of mothers.March. MothersThe Sunday schoolspecialA servicechildren washeld forMothering sangSunday specialtheon pieces Mothering Sunday Sunday school at10.15ameach Sunday. Donacavey thoughts andprayers especiallyinthedays ahead. and assurethemthattheyarevery much inour son Eric. We offerprayerful sympathy toherfamily passed away peacefullyjustafewweeksafterher 5th March 2016: Christian Burial Barr E: with Mr Will Stevenson, DiocesanPastoral Assistant. Dean, isincharge, andisproviding pastoral cover together During the vacancy the Revd Canon Mark Watson, Rural Vacant [email protected]

Mrs Olivia Surphlis fromBarrparish www.clogher.anglican.org Pamela Woods who is running a marathon to support this cause. £1050 was also raised for Church funds.

Bowling Club The annual Bowling Club dinner and presentation of awards was held on Friday 8th April. The venue was Fintona British Legion Hall and members enjoyed a lovely meal and fellowship together. Thanks to those who organised the event and provided the food. The Bowling Club is closed for the summer but will resume again in the autumn.

Mothers’ Union The speaker for our April meeting was the Revd John Hay who gave us a very informative and interesting talk on the work of the Leprosy Mission.

Annual Easter Vestry Meeting The Annual Easter Vestry meeting was held in the Church on Wednesday 6th April at 8.00pm. The meeting was chaired by the Revd Canon Mark Watson, Rural Dean. The Offcers elected for the incoming year are: Mr Sam Colhoun, Rector’s Church Warden; Mr John Beattie, People’s Church Warden; Mr Ian Woods, Rector’s Glebe Warden and Mr Brian Beattie, People’s Glebe Warden. Mr Sam Colhoun was also appointed as Caretaker of the Church for the incoming year. We thank all those who agreed to serve on the Select Vestry and in church offces.

Children’s Sunday This will take place on Sunday 12th June during the Morning Service. We look forward to the children taking part in this service.

The ladies provided a delightful afternoon tea BBQ with a variety of sandwiches, tray bakes and a wonderful selection of homemade cakes. The The annual Barbeque will take place on Saturday 14th cakes proved a winner with the ladies who enjoyed May. There will be further announcements about this sampling the delights. event nearer the time. Tickets will be available from members of the fund raising committee. We thank all those who work so hard to keep our parish running smoothly during the vacancy, especially the Clergymen and Lay Readers. and Tyholland with Errigal Truagh

Non-stipendiary Minister: After tea we were entertained by Margaret who sang The Revd Betty Thompson and played her accordion much to the delight of En-Rimmon, 4 Ardlougher Road, everyone. We thank her for taking the time to share , Co. Fermanagh. BT94 1RN her faith with us and all agreed it was such a success that T: 0044 28 686 28258 it should become an annual event. T: 0044 77 195 86659 A retiring collection was available for Meningitis Research E: [email protected] and the sum of £140 was collected and forwarded to Mrs

35 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 and great food. Thanks to Dorothy Keith and Eleanor and Keith Dorothy to Thanksfood. great and wasverya eveningsuccessful fellowshipand fun with the form of a social evening to celebrate Saint Patrick. took It meeting branch the March 16th WednesdayOn Mothers’ Union the children and to those who and provided refreshments for fellowship.games the organizing for ThanksMarina to for refreshments. hall church the to invited was everyone service the After 11.00am. St. at Patrick’s Day on Church Parish Donagh in held was service A St. Patrick’s Day and congratulations tothetwo winners. to sheet quiz Thanksa bought and this supported everyonewho chocolates‘. and ‘sweets well-known on sheet quiz a produced they funds raise To girls. and offcers the and Dudgeon Margaret Captain the to due is thanks and evening great a was This 2016. March 18th Friday on place took Display Annual 37th The 23rd Company GlasloughGirlsBrigade Girls Brigade God’s blessingfortheincomingyear. ParishDonagh yearin past them the wish Churchand during faithfully Church served who those to the thanks My Hall. in April, 6th Wednesday on place took Parish Donagh for Vestry General Annual Easter The for theuseofpremises. Wilson Ronnie Mr to year.also Thanks incoming the and Church Errigal TyhollandTruagh both Church and in with them God’s year blessing for faithfully past the served during who those to Thanks Mushrooms. on Tuesday United 8th March in the Boardroom of Monaghan place The took Truagh Errigal for with Tyholland Vestry of Parishes General Annual Easter The Easter General Vestries Donagh 10.30am A CombinedFamily Service Sunday 29th The First Sunday after Trinity Tyholland 12.00noon A Serviceofthe Word Donagh 10.30am A Serviceofthe Word Sunday 22nd Trinity Sunday Tyholland 12.00noonMorningPrayer Donagh 10.30amMorningPrayer Sunday 15th The Day ofPentecost of HolyCommunion Errigal Truagh 12.00noon A Celebration Donagh 10.30amMorningPrayer Sunday 8thSunday after Ascension Day of HolyCommunion Tyholland 12.00noon A Celebration Donagh 10.30am A Celebration ofHolyCommunion Sunday 1st The SixthSunday ofEaster May Services 36 CHURCH OF IRELAND Easter Day to and leaders Amanda andLynn the fororganisingthis. all to Thanks Hunt. Egg Easter a and Hall Church the in ThompsonBetty Rev.by talk devotional a with close a to brought wasThe evening the games in the various houses the young folk visited. Houses. the Thanks to around the host/hostesses for supplying the food Eggstravaganza”and “Easter 2016 their held YouthGroup the March 19th Saturday On Vortex Donagh Parish Church. in people young the for Atlkinson eggs Easter Maureen the providing for to also and fowers spring with Errigal TruaghParish Churchchurch decoratingthe for thanks to the ladies in both Donagh Parish Church and Day.My Easter celebrated we as songs and anthems their for Choir Senior and Junior the to thanks Many ae lc o Wdedy 7h pi i Tyholland in April Parish Church. 27th Wednesday on place take will Service Closing The this. organizing for Stewart www.clogher.anglican.org Choir Practice Monday 9th May at 7.00pm the Junior Choir Practice will take place in Donagh Church. Following on at 8.00pm Ethne and the Senior Choir will host a choir practice in preparation for the Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to take place in St. Patrick’s Church, ‘Christ in you the hope of glory’ Monaghan on Thursday 19th May at 7.30pm. This Colossians 1 v 27 Service will feature a combined adult choir from various churches throughout County Monaghan as Services well as musical items from seven National Schools and Monaghan Collegiate School. 11.30am each Sunday 9.00am Holy Communion (frst Sunday of month) Tyholland Community Party Night 11.30am Holy Communion (third Sunday of month) This was and evening of food, fun and music held Service times for the months of June, July & August in Tyholland Community Centre on Friday 8th April. Please note that the service times for the summer Thanks to the ladies of ICA, Geraldine Evans and months will be at the earlier time of 10.30am instead Elizabeth Garland for organising this. A delicious meal of 11.30am. was served which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Sympathy Sympathy The Church family wish to convey to John Stafford, his To the Wilson Family circle and especially Robert wife Rae and family our sincere sympathy on the recent her son and Shirley her daughter-in-law we offer our death of his mother Sidney. We pray that they will deepest sympathy and prayerful support on the death know God’s comfort and presence in the days ahead. of Rober’ts mother Susan Viola Wilson. Viola was a Mrs Stafford’s funeral service was held in Lisliminaghan member of Mothers Union for 60 years, she was at Parish Church, Omagh and the interment took place in one time the organist in St. Sillians Parish Church - Holy Trinity graveyard on Saturday 26th March. Tyholland. Up to a few months ago she was a active member of Tyholland Parish Church and seldom missed Prayers a service. She died suddenly on Monday the 4th of April in Cavan hospital. A service of thanksgiving was Our thoughts and prayers are with all those from our held on Thursday 7th April in Tyholland Parish church Parish who have been unwell at home or in hospital in after which the internment took place in the adjoining recent weeks. graveyard. On Wednesday 6th April, Baby James Isaac Coulter Joint Holy Week Mission was born in Craigavon Area Hospital. I had the privilege of baptizing James soon after he was born. We thank God for the very successful Mission held Sadly he died on Friday 8th April. His funeral service in partnership with Togherdoo Methodist Church and took place from his parents home on Sunday 10th Dromore Presbyterian Church during Holy Week. This April, and afterwards James was buried in the church Mission was the vision of the three local Ministers graveyard. Our sympathy and prayerful support to in the village: Revd James Boyd, Holy Trinity, Revd James’ Mum and Dad, Diane and Clayton, his sisters William Newell, Togherdoo and Revd John Hanson, Rebecca, Jessica and Emma his grandparents and the Dromore Presbyterian and arrangements began over a wider family circle. year ago. The opening and closing services on Palm Sunday evening and Good Friday evening respectively were Prayers held in Holy Trinity with the Monday and Tuesday Please remember in your prayer the lonely and services in Togherdoo Methodist Church and the housebound and those in Nursing Homes at this time. Wednesday and Thursday evenings in Dromore Presbyterian Church. Special thanks to the special speakers for the week: Mr Roy Walker, Mr Jonathan Reid, Mr Trevor Matthews, Mr George Conn and Mr Dromore George Newell. Attendance at all services was excellent and many Vacant. were blessed by the faithful preaching, inspiring During the vacancy the Revd Canon Mark Watson, Rural Dean, is in charge, and is providing pastoral cover. worship, including the special contribution of soloists, E: [email protected] groups, the United Choir, the community hymn- singing before each service, and personal testimonies on each evening.

37 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 serve inthecurrentyear. to re-elected were Vestryyear 2015/16 the Select during members and was Wardens and Glebe Hall Churchwardens, Parish Watson.The the Mark Canon Dean, Rural in the Thursdayby chaired 8.00pm on at held April was 7th Vestry General Easter The Easter General Vestry Peggy contact should thank items on 02882898163. wishes to unwanted who donate opportunity Anyone to this. this co-ordinating take for Peggy we and Project Mills Ugandan Life of Fields the Parishfor the cash Peggyof behalf on for etc. Mrs clothes unwanted collect that to continues reminded are Parishioners Clothes Collection Service ofMorningPrayer onSunday 19thJune. the at commissioned be will Primary members TeamSchool. Life Hope in children the to teaching Bible deliver and community and Burunga the in programmes hygiene facilities kitchen and accommodation travel from Holy Trinity to assist the building of teacher We pray for our eleven team members as they prepare to Uganda inJuly. Saturday on Mission TripLife to of Fields Hall the of aid Parishin March 26th the and at Sale held was Cake Wash Morning, Car Coffee successful very A Fields ofLifeFundraising everyone afterbothservicesinHoly Trinity. Mills and her helpers for providing tea and biscuits for Peggy Mrs to vacancy.thanks current Also the to due from Lisbellaw who led the two services in Holy Robinson Trinity Dennis Canon Revd to also thanks Sincere 38 CHURCH OF IRELAND

and Muckross Drumkeeran, Templecarne June at3.30pmledby MullnagoaghPipeBand. 26th Sunday on held be will Service TheAnniversary Anniversary Service Mullnagoagh LOL669 Church the on Tower Flag will take place Union on Thursday the 23th June hoisting at 8.30pm. annual The 12th Hoisting theUnionFlag Sunday on held be June at11.30am. will Day Children’s Children’s Day Youth Service 11.00am Drumkeeran Joint Children’s Service Sunday 29th 11.30am Drumkeeran HC 10.00am Muckross MP Sunday 22nd 11.30am Drumkeeran MP 10.00am Templecarne HC Sunday15th 7.00pm Dernasesk 11.30am Drumkeeran MP 10.00am Muckross HC Sunday 8th 11.30am Drumkeeran HC 10.00am Templecarne MP Sunday 1st May Services E: T: Pringle Cecil Ven. The Bishop’s Curate: 07742516188 [email protected] www.clogher.anglican.org The Sunday School service in Drumkeeran on Palm Communion services were held in Templecarne and Sunday 20th March, was well supported by parents and Drumkeeran. Thanks to all who supported the services, friends. It was great to see so many children in the church. particularly to those who attended all three.

Annual Easter Vestry meetings Drumkeeran meeting was held on 5th April with both Muckross and Templecarne vestries on 7th April. Thanks to all who serve on the Select Vestries, particularly to the Offce bearers, the Treasurers and, Secretaries, FWO Recorders and Church Wardens. A welcome to a new member of Drumkeeran Select Vestry, Charlotte Mawhinney. Charlotte reads in church, is a Sunday School teacher and organises catering in the Parochial Hall.

Annual Display Many of the young people from the group of parishes attend Pettigoe B B or G B in the Methodist Thank you to the children who participated and a Church Hall. This year the B B Display was held on big ‘Thank You’ to the teachers who had them well 11th March and the GB Display on 18th March. Both prepared. And a very big ‘Thank You’ to Mandy Aiken events were well supported. Good wishes to the new who gives much time and effort to the organising of the Captain of the BB, Geoffrey Knox, a parishioner and Sunday School - teachers, materials, events, etc. Select Vestry member of Drumkeeran Parish. Thanks to And they had the church appropriately decorated for all the offcers and helpers. As a group of parishes we the theme of Palm Sunday and Easter. Much effort was beneft from the facilities provided by the BB and GB given in this by the children and their teachers. Again, week by week in the Methodist Church Hall. our thanks. It is planned to have a group Sunday School service to mark the closing of Sunday School for the summer, in Drumkeeran on 29th May at 11.00am. Mothering Sunday At the end of the service in Drumkeeran on Mothering Sunday little gifts were handed out to all the ladies present. Again, thanks to the Sunday Teachers and organisers.

Holy Baptism On Sunday 3rd April, Morgan Irene Lucas was baptised in Drumkeeran Church at the 11.30 service. We welcome Morgan into the family of God and pray for God’s guidance on all who will have the care of her in the years ahead, home family, Sunday School, day school and all others with whom she will have contact. And it was great on that Sunday after Easter so many of the family and their friends present. On Monday 21st March, Ben, Zak and Olly, children of Gary and Karen McLaren were baptised in Drumkeeran. Again, we pray that God will be with them, with their parents and family and with their family and with all who will have an infuence on them in the days and years ahead.

General Synod This year the General Synod of the Church of Ireland Holy Week is being held in Dun Laoghaire 12th – 14th May. Members of the Synod are elected from each of the The services were as follows, Evening Prayer in dioceses. We pray that God will guide the members of Templecarne on Wednesday, Holy Communion in the Synod in their discussions and decisions. May it all Muckross on Thursday and a reading of the Passion be to God’s glory and for the well being of the church. Story in Drumkeeran on Good Friday. Easter Day Holy

39 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 evc ws ed n gao. n o or young us apottedaccountofthelife ofSt.Patrick. our of One Patrickto St read young Aghabog. and a as dressed parishioners in held age all was united service a Day, Patrick’s St. March, 17th On Aghabog Aughnamullen 11.00amUnitedService Sunday 29th The First Sunday after Trinity (Green) Dartrey 11.00amHolyCommunion Aughnamullen 9.45amHolyCommunion Sunday 22nd Trinity Sunday (White) Drum 12.15pmHolyCommunion Rockcorry 11.00amHolyCommunion Aghabog 9.45amHolyCommunion (Whit Sunday) (Red) Sunday 15th The Day ofPentecost Dartrey 11.00amMorningPrayer Aughnamullen 9.45amMorningPrayer Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Sunday 8th The Seventh Sunday of Mother’s Union Area servicein Aghabog at8.00pm Friday 6thMay Drum 12.15pmMorningPrayer Rockcorry 11.00amMorningPrayer Aghabog 9.45amMorningPrayer Easter: RogationSunday Sunday 1st The SixthSunday of May Services and Drum Aghabog, Aughnamullen Ematris with Rockcorry, July and31stJuly bothat3.30pm. This year’s annual Parade Services will be held on 10th Parade Services Harvest Service inMuckross on9th. evening Friday a in with 25th, and weekends 18th 11th, usual the on September, held second, third and fourth Sundays, this year be of will group the parishes in services Thanksgiving Harvest The Advance Notices 40 CHURCH OF IRELAND E: T: Co. Monaghan Clones, Rawdeerpark, Pringle Margaret Revd The Non-Stipendiary Minister: 047 51439 [email protected] ground Irish music. A variety of games were organised the in refreshments adjoining hall. There with was the sound followed of ‘craic’ and was back- service The family on the recent death of her sister Lola in Bangor, We express our sympathy to Revd Margaret Pringle and Bereavements Theevening was team. broughttoaclosewithsupper. the all to credit a was It Division. 4th the entered won and club time frst the for the league Bowling Monaghan year This charity. this who to everyone donated to Thanks up. runner as Hawthorne Daniel with Norris Nigel was which cup, Memorial Norris Fred the receives winner the competition this the year This for charity.and children sick for hospital Crumlin for was charity plays club the year Each Runner-up -Eanna. Daniel and Hall and Lee - winner AdamsJunior Kennedyup. runners WarrenHawthorne Jackie with were Wilkin Noel winners and pairs up, Runner - Ritchie Andrew and Howe Maureen winner, singles was Richard Truell and runner up Jason Wilkin, league attendance in the fnals. The knock out singles winners everyonein see to wasgood Monday11th It on April. presentations and fnals their had club bowling The Bowling Club and fellowship aswell. fun have to and Patrick St of life the for God to her of venture. The aim of the new day was to meet together to give thanks this some in us and supported who Helene parishioners Archdeacon to Thanks by Walter Pringle. www.clogher.anglican.org also to Irene Wright and family on the death of her Dartrey /Rockcorry aunt, Mrs Anna Jordan. Congratulations Aughnamullen Donegal parish church, Wednesday 10th March, Our thanks to our Bishop, Rt. Rev John McDowell provided a lovely setting for the wedding of our for conducting our Easter Gift Day service on Easter school Principal teacher of Rockcorry National Sunday 27th March. School. Julie Montgomery was married to Jason Coalter of Enniskillen. The ceremony was performed by David Huss, Archdeacon of Raphoe, Annual General Vestry followed by the reception in Harvey’s Point hotel. We The meeting was held on 9th April and was chaired by wish Julie and Jason every blessing in their married life. Archdeacon . Rectors Warden: Harold Weir Bereavement Peoples Warden: Helen Mc Murray Rectors Glebe Warden: Kenny Jordan The parishioners offer their condolences to Revd Peoples Glebe warden: William Jordan Margaret Pringle and her family on the recent death Select Vestry: Jim Carey, Teresa Carey, Andrew of her sister. Carey, Kevin Carey, Alice Forde, Betty Jordan, It was with regret that we heard of the death of Bertie Robbie Jordan, Trevor Jordan, George Montgomery, Moore’s sister, Vera Brown in Canada. The late Vera is John Patterson and Josephine Patterson. also an aunt of Jackie Hall. Hon. Secretary/Assistant Secretary: George Sympathy to Miriam Wilkin on the death of her aunt Montgomery, Helen McMurray Daisy Mills, Rossory Parish. Hon. Treasurer/Assistant treasurer: Teresa Carey, Josephine Patterson. A personal word of thanks to everyone who have sympathized with myself, Revd Margaret on the recent Thanks to the secretaries and treasurers in the group for death of my sister Lola, for the many who attended the all their hard work during the year. funeral and sent sympathy cards. Please continue to remember in prayer those who are experiencing ill health at home, in hospital or nursing Bereavement homes. We ask for God’s blessing and help for each Our sincere sympathy with the families who have family and we pray that they will know his presence suffered the loss of loved ones, especially the Fox with them at this time. family, Revd Margaret Pringle, Hazel and John on the death of their sister, Mrs Lola Taniane (Bangor). Lola’s cremation took place at Roselawn cemetery followed Enniskillen Cathedral by a service of thanksgiving and burial of ashes in Aughnamullen. Thanks to Archdeacon Cecil Pringle Rector: The Dean, for offciating at the funeral service in Aughnamullen. The Very Revd Kenneth Hall Sympathy to the Jordan family from Tamlet on the death St Macartin’s Deanery, of their mother Mrs Anna Jordan in her 95th year. 13 Church Street, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 7DW

Dates for your diary T: 028 66 322465 E: [email protected] Aughnamullen Coffee Morning: Saturday 11th June at 10.30am, in aid of church funds. Curate Assistant: The Revd Olivia Downey Drum E: [email protected] The closing service with Holy Communion for Diocesan Pastoral Assistant: Mr Will Mother’s Union took place on Thursday 27th April in Stevenson Cathedral Offce Secretary: Mrs Beth Drum. At the close of the service certifcates for years Rennick of membership and service were presented to :Iris T: 028 66 322917 E: enniskillen@ Egerton: Aghabog; Lottie Lancashire: Drum; Shirley clogher.anglican.org Stewart: Drum; Agnes Phair: Rockcorry. W: www.enniskillencathedral.org During the year the ladies had been busy knitting and putting together two multi-coloured blankets which they will present to Drumbear Lodge and Oak view Services Nursing homes. Both these homes have parishioners in resident there. Thanks to the ladies who once again May provided a supper ‘ ft for a king’ on the night. Sunday 1st May: Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogation Sunday)

41 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 h Cuc cn eet ral fo donations from the or death greatly a of time the at fowers beneft of lieu in made can Church The Donations InLieuOf Flowers and refreshmentswillbemadeavailable afterwards. warminvitation is extended to all to join in this singingoccasion, will be led by church choirs fromyoung the people local will area.give A their refections on Pentecost, service,and together with local clergy. During Catholicthe service Bishop Clogher,oftwo willlead this special annual McDowell, and the Most Revd Dr Liam MacDaid,The Church Roman of Ireland Bishop of Clogher,take place the this Rt yearRevd atJohn St Macartin’s hasCathedral,customarily Enniskillen.been led by both Bishops of Clogher Pentecost,Dayofwill annualtheecumenical servicewhich 3.00pm, the at May Sunday afternoon 15th the of On Annual Pentecost EcumenicalService Rankin, MillcroftNursingHome,Enniskillen 14th April 2016 3 Killmacormick Road,Enniskillen 11th April 2016 17 BreandrumCourt,Enniskillen 6th April 2016 Millcroft NursingHome,Enniskillen 23rd February 2016 Christian Burial 7.00pm Evening Prayer 11.00am MorningPrayer 9.00am HolyCommunion Sunday 29thMay: The First Sunday after Trinity 1.05pm HealingService 11.00am HolyCommunion Thursday 26thMay 7.00pm HolyCommunion 11.00am MorningPrayer (Family Service) 9.00am HolyCommunion Sunday 22ndMay: Trinity Sunday 11.00am HolyCommunion Thursday 19thMay 7.00pm Evening Prayer 3.00pm Bishops Annual Pentecost Service 11.00am HolyCommunion 9.00am Sunday 15th May: The Day of Pentecost - Whitsunday 11.00am HolyCommunion Thursday 12thMay 7.00pm Evening Prayer 3.30pm Annual ScoutingService 11.00am MorningPrayer &HolyBaptism 9.00am HolyCommunion after Ascension Day) Sunday 8th May: The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Sunday 11.00am HolyCommunion Thursday 5thMay: Ascension Day 7.00pm Evening Prayer 11.00am HolyCommunion 9.00am HolyCommunion 42

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April 17th Sunday on place took Confrmation of Service A e cnweg wt gaeu tak al h have who contributed inthisway inthepast. all thanks grateful with acknowledge we and mind, in this keep Please death. a of anniversary ‘Your word isalamptomy feetand a lightformy path’Psalm119 www.clogher.anglican.org was shot dead. Richard, one of the Kent brothers also things bright and beautiful’. Supper was served by the died following the exchange of gunfre. Thomas Kent, committee. another brother, was subsequently executed for his The annual outing is to Tully Mill Restaurant, part in the murder of the police offcer. In September on Monday 9th May, where a meal will 2015 Thomas Kent was reburied in his family’s burial be served at 7.30pm. Please phone Eleanor if you wish plot at Castlelyons, County Cork, and was accorded a to attend. State Funeral by the Irish Government. The Area Service is on Friday 13th May at 8.00pm Head Constable Rowe left in Magheraculmoney Parish Church. If transport is a widow and fve young required, please be at the Cathedral car park at 6.45 children, one of them being pm. Overseas Missionary donations may be left with Nelson – who was aged Beth at the offce or with Jenifer, overseas Rep for the 11 at the time. After his Branch. education at the Masonic The Diocesan Spring Council will be held on Thursday Boys’ School and Cork 19th May in the Archdale Hall, Ballinamallard at Grammar School, Nelson 7.30pm, preceded by a Bring & Buy sale at 7.00pm. graduated from Trinity Thank you to members for the donations of knitted College, Dublin. He taught garments and cot mattresses for the use of the neo- in Drumcondra Primary natal ward at SWAH. Rev Nelson Rowe School, where he became Principal, before training Tuesday Club for the Church. He was ordained in St Macartin’s Cathedral on 1st July 1962 where he served under Dean Members met on Tuesday 26th April in the Hilliard Clements as Curate until his appointment as Rector Room. There was an afternoon of fun, food and of Lack in 1966. In 1968 he was appointed Rector of fellowship on what will be the last meeting in the Currin, Drum and Newbliss. He retired as rector in Hall before refurbishments begin. The summer outing 1976 in the year his wife died. He then came to serve on Tuesday 31st May brings the season to a close. as assistant to Dean Clements – an appointment that Members will be picked up to travel to Florencecourt gave the parishioners great pleasure. He continued in for tea/coffee in the Church Hall before going to the this role for a further fve years before fnally retiring. Parish Church to see around and hear some of its In retirement, he continued to play a full part in parish history. Dinner in Rosemary Armstrong’s Guest House and community activities. He was very active in the will conclude the day. Members are wished a lovely cathedral bowling club and was a member of the summer break and we look forward to seeing them Probus Club. Rev Nelson Rowe died in December again in September. 1996 and following his funeral service in the cathedral he was buried with his wife at Drumcondra, Dublin. Bowling Club (Sam Morrow). The Annual Bowling Tournament took place over the week commencing 7th March. As expected there was a Mothers’ Union reduction in entries due to the uncertainty surrounding Branch Leader Stephanie opened the March meeting the Hall refurbishment, but we still managed to have with a bible reading and prayer. Deepest sympathy seventy four entries over the three nights with eight was conveyed to four of our members who have lost pairs returning on Friday for the fnal night. After the close family since our last meeting, our thoughts and preliminary rounds the fnal was played between prayers are with each of you at this sad time. We are William and Gillian Stevenson against David Dickson sorry to say farewell to the Rev Rob, Julie and family, and Esther Forster with David and Esther coming out on a parting gift was presented from Mothers Union and top after a very exciting game. We were pleased to have best wishes extended. sponsorship from Monaghan Bros and Scotts Fuels. Miss Kate Doherty, guest speaker of the evening, gave a most interesting account of the ongoing support to Club Competition Results the region of Mekelle in Ethiopia. Along with Kate’s Soroptimist friends in NI, funds were raised and a Ladies singles: Primrose Woodburn. Community Centre was built for the elderly and a Men’s singles: George Miller minibus purchased, enabling the elderly ladies to avail Pairs: Noel Lafferty and Bertie Turner. of the daily privileges we take for granted. Triples: Noel Rafferty, Melvin Dean Hall opened the April meeting with prayer and Schofeld and Violet Vennard. bible reading. Branch Leader Stephanie welcomed guests and the guest speaker, Mrs Eva Baxter, who Prayer presented a most interesting story of the life of Hymn writer, Cecil Frances Alexander. Among the hymns Heavenly Father, by water and the Holy Spirit you give she wrote are ‘There is a green hill far away’ and ‘All your faithful people new life: Guide and strengthen us by that same Spirit that we who are born again may

43 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 a new year of work. We also welcomed many more many welcomed also We work. of year new a begin they as members Select Vestry elected recently Easter positive very the prayfor a will I SundayVestry, this willing God and held have we days recent In distribution acrosstheparish. its of task the and report annual the of preparation the is visible from the very large piece of work, which was Paperworkrequests. and needs our with go and come we as goodwill and welcome her for her to indebted very are we and with work to joy a is secretary Our centre here. the life church in positive is and good is it that much of But hall. parish the in corridor a on away tucked space small very a is offce parish Our future planningandevents. about on-going are conversations and out, sent being as God’s people this Sunday. Pastoral visiting cards are together time our for preparation worship and sheets service with busy been has photocopier May,the and in Service Area Mother’sUnion the for underway are group PreparationsPeru. in of project care health a and aid funds, in Show Lads’ Fashion Church Fundraising evening’s Brigade this for tickets morning, for tomorrow held requests be to Walk Group Men’s the for people bookings been with haveThere going. and morning coming all abuzz been has offce the But days. recent in colder been has weather the and overcast, are offce parish the outside Todayskies the and worship: onfrstSunday ofmonth 7.00pm 11.00am 9.30am Sunday Services Kiltermon) Fivemiletown (including ever. Amen for and now God, one Spirit, Holy the and you with full reigns the and lives who into Christ, Jesus Son grow your of stature and love, and faith in you serve 44 : Kiltermon : BREATHE aquietertimeofprayer : StJohn’s CHURCH OF IRELAND Lisbellaw. The Revd Canon Dennis Robinson, Associate Minister: E: T: Secretary: MrsHeatherRobinson 10.00am-2pm Wednesday and Friday. Offce Parish T: 0QP BT75 Co. Tyrone. Fivemiletown, The Rectory, 160 Ballagh Road, Hanlon Kyle Revd The Rector: 028 89522422 028 895 21030 [email protected] hn h sekr il e oi Dve fo Spud from Davies Colin be will speaker the May when 11th on Night Visitor’ our is meeting next Our on 13thMay. Speaker: Revd Kyle Hanlon. The Northern Service is being held in St. John’s Church Church on6thMay. Aghabog Three memberstoattend. in held being is Service area Southern The anniversary. wedding 50th her receivedon card and gift a for read April, and a letter of thanks from Margaret Cowan was 17th on anniversary wedding 40th her celebrate will who MorrowOlive to extended were Congratulations the of one greatest things that we can do is pray for stressed our grandchildren. She lives. their grandchildren’s infuence to have grandparents power the and parenthood on embark they as children own our for how encouragement, affrmation and praise are needed – perspectivegrandmother’s a from practicalities in day age retirement modern on no spoke then Lorraine Lord. the for is working there that emphasised He be shall They age. fresh andfourishing”. old in fruit bear still shall “They quote the perspectiveusing Biblical a from years later our in fruitfulness on spoke handed Ian speakers. our was to over meeting the prayer, and reading hymn, Bible opening the Following Guidelines. from Christian Stewart Lorraine & Ian speakers guest our and members attending. Hilary Kenny welcomed members 22 with John’sHall St. in held was meeting TheApril Mothers’ Union Ireland is coming to open the proceedings. Parishlife proceedings. the open to coming is Ireland Northern Of Minister First the that shoes. talk Thereis my polish skies. and the home go of dull must I busyness And event. evening’s the those before from quieten, will arrived offce The now has rain The help usinthiswork ofprayer. PrayerGroup/Ministry, monthly,whichmeet would to a is establishing formally conversation about think and we prayer,as happening in develop to parish as us a help to able be may who someone with meet will I week next willing God worship. and prayer for are settling in to BREATHE, which are quieter evenings time. this at me Wein focus particular a is and parish, On a quieter note, the work of prayer is on-going in the projects thissummer. mission on out going people 12 the commission will Clarke, Ken who Ireland, Bishop and UK SAMS for director missions now welcome will we willing God June. 19th on ParishBBQ the and Children’sday and months in church life. We are looking forward to Youth As you can imagine, May and June promise to be busy families andfriends,atalovely serviceandtea. They Peru. to spoke to this went year’s year team from last the parish here, that and their trip mission the of members and Lennox Mark Revd welcomed also we on a mission trip this summer, to Uganda. Last Sunday go to prepares she as Corbett, Hayley people, young our of one for funds raise to held Morning Coffee and Fair Craft successful very a to expected than people is farfromdull! www.clogher.anglican.org Bears Ministry. Their ministry supplies hospitals and Holy Communion in Sallaghy. This was followed by a orphanages in Uganda, Ghana and Tanzania with well-attended Praise Service at 11.00am in Galloon. cuddly teddy bears to bring comfort and encouragement to the children many of whom are alone and afraid. The second part of their ministry involves talking bears who are able to read Bible stories and share God’s love with the children, many of whom are unable to read or are blind. Final arrangements were made for our outing on 7th May to Tropical World, Letterkenny with a meal in The Silver Birches Hotel Omagh The Branch Leader, Elvina Funston closed the meeting with prayer.

Galloon, Sallaghy and Drummully The Easter Garden

Rector: The Revd Anita Kerr At this service the children brought their completed The Rectory, 23 Drumcru Road, Easter themed teardrop shaped pictures which were , then transformed to into the petals of fowers based on Co. Fermanagh. BT92 8JD the theme of Rev Anita’s address “The Easter Garden”. T: 028 677 38245 Joanna and Andrew Crawford led the opening hymn E: [email protected] “Praise my soul”, on their brass instruments. The Group Choir sang three pieces: “All I once held dear”, “King of Kings, Majesty” and “Above all”. Services May 10.30am: Sallaghy 12.00pm: Galloon

Sunday School Times for May Sallaghy: 10.30-11.30am in Sallaghy Church Hall Galloon: 12.00-1.00pm in Galloon Sunday School Rooms The combined Sunday Schools on Easter Sunday Monthly Cycle of Services Good News Group Service of Holy Communion Service of Holy Communion on the frst Sunday of the The Good News Group will meet on Wednesday 4th month, celebrated in all three Churches. May in Galloon’s Sunday School Hall, providing “a A Family Service chance to have a coffee, chat and hear what God has got A Family Service will normally be on the third Sunday to say!” Subsequent meetings will be held at the same of the month. During the year some Group Family venue on Wednesday 1st June and Wednesday 6th July. Services will be held and these will rotate between the There will be no meeting in August. This is the follow up three Parishes. from the Lent Bible Study meetings in Sallaghy. Service of Morning Prayer Service of Morning Prayer on the second and fourth Galloon Parish Sundays in the month. United Group Service Parish Auction A United Group Service on the ffth Sundays in the year (with a cup of tea afterwards, rotating between The Parish Auction was held on Saturday 2nd April, the three Parishes). which so far has raised £2,420. As always, our sincere thanks to William Little, and his ever-faithful team of supporters. Also thanks to the Ladies who provided the Easter Praise Service refreshments and also to those who came along and Easter Praise Service On Easter Sunday the three supported the event by purchasing the items auctioned. parishes came together for an early morning service of The next auction is planned for Saturday 3rd September.

45 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 n elcn te lts n h Church roof. Whilstthe the replacing slateson theon We are delighted to announce that work has commenced Church Roof Drummully Parish Church Hall. purchased who folding Club5£900generalcostfor oftablesa Bowlingthe atin use the to go thanks Our Hall Tables supper andeveryone iswelcometoattend. by followed be will(Diocesan President). service The 9thJune at8.00pm. TheSpeaker will beMrs ThursdayIrene Boyd on church parish the Anniversary in 90th Service their hold will Union Mothers Sallaghy 8.00pm. June Inat Church Parish Churchat8.00pm andFriday 13th May inFivemiletown There are two in this area:InMay theMothers’ Friday Union area services6th areMaybeing held. in Aghabog Parish Mothers’ Union to Wray Whittendale forallhisorganisationtheevent. supportedthisevent anyinway andparticularin thanks £670being raised for parish funds. Thankyou toall who Hall. provided musicThe was Dusty Diamond by with A Parish Dance was held on FridayDance 1st April in the ChurchParish Sallaghy Parish Galloon Parish Churchyard on Wednesday 6th April. in interred were Doreen’s remains Moore. Mary and Newtownbutler.She was Seabankthe daughter of the atlate Residential peacefullyThomas Home,Portrush. Formerly died Station House, of Moore Eleanor Doreen Bereavement and HelenNoblebrotherfor Alfe. Hugo George Noble, on Sunday 10th April, son Holy Baptism of William Sunday school teachers andthechildren. the by hosted be will event 1.00pm. in The – 10.00am held be will morningNewtownbutler coffeeChurch Hall SchoolSaturdayon 21st SundayMay from A Sunday School CoffeeMorning invited toattend. Follis in attendance. Everyone who mayItis planned haveto have an meeting Mrinterest Stephen Leighton This is and Hall. Mrs Carol Friday hallontheheld Churchin 8.00pm.will 13thbe May at the of of development meeting future open an hold the to for interestinformation, discussion, expressions decided of been has It Church Hall 46 CHURCH OF IRELAND Garrison, Slavin, Belleek for teasuntil9.30am. Car-booters to set up their stalls, but the Hall will not be open cake sale. Please note that the4th gates June will in Drummully be open at with 8am for theThe annual frst Strawberry of our summerTeas andcar bootCar BootSale sales will be held on Saturday will beback by populardemand. Church Hall on WednesdayOurannual gardening18th Mayevening atwill beheld8.00pm. inDrummully Kim Gardening Evening Rickey Slavin 11.30amHoly Communion Garrison 10.00amHolyCommunion Sunday 5th June Slavin 11.30amServiceof Thanks &Praise Sunday 29th Belleek 11.30amMorningPrayer Kiltyclogher 10.00amMorningPrayer Sunday 22nd Slavin 11.30amMorningPrayer &Family Service Garrison 10.00amMorningPrayer &Family Service Sunday 15th Belleek 11.30amHolyCommunion Kiltyclogher 10.00amHolyCommunion Sunday 8th May Services and Kiltyclogher to joinwithSallaghy Sunday School forthesummerterm. the roof refurbishment. beThe held Sunday in Sallaghy Schoolwill worship Sunday 67738648. (028) aton haveMoore 10.30amGeorge or been and invited Galloon at 12.00please during contact either Williamyouneed toArmstrong visit graves onduring (028)the 67738833worksfundraising being carried eventsout go towardsour theCar Roof Boot Refurbishing Sales in Fund. fundraisingthe If summer eventsmonths. suchAllChurch. asproceeds our The Gardening Churchof our Hall Eveningand takeand care whenCar visiting parkin will gravesMay still close inand vicinity be inscaffolding the to use for is erected please do not attempt to enter the church W: W: E: T: Garrison, Co.Fermanagh. BT934AE The Rectory, 39 Brollagh Road, Njoku Ngozi Revd The Rector: 028 68658699 [email protected] www.belleek.clogher.anglican.org

www.clogher.anglican.org Mothers’ Union Prayers The March meeting was held in Slavin Church and we Our thoughts and prayers are with those from our group welcomed Mrs Hilda Thompson from our neighbouring of parishes who have been unwell at home or in hospital parish in Ardess as our guest speaker. Hilda gave her in recent weeks. We think of Betty McVitty and Edward testimony and how she came to be a Christian. She Stephenson who have been in Altnagelvin Hospital and interspersed it with lovely witty stories and entertaining pray for a speedy recovery for them after surgery. facts. It was a lovely evening and thank you Hilda so much for sharing your personal story with us. Christian Marriage Breege & Martin Spencer chose Kiltyclogher Church as their venue for their wedding on Friday 1st April. Many friends travelled from England to join them and some of Martin’s family gave a special rendition ringing their handbells. Revd Ngozi conducted the ceremony and Joy Graham was the organist. Many thanks to those choir members who gave up their time to come along to help with the singing. We wish Breege & Martin every happiness in their married life in England.

Palm Sunday Palm Sunday was held as a family service in both churches MU Branch Leader, Dot Barlow & Sally Carson MU with the children taking part. In Garrison Church Baby Member with some of her knitted teddies Brody Gordon Brock, accompanied by his parents, Ian and Arlene, was received into the church and blessed by the rector, Revd Ngozi. The Sunday School children all had a chance to welcome baby Brody to the church fold.

The Easter Egg Hunt in Belleek Church, was enjoyed by all The Rector with Dot & MU member Edie the Sunday School children and also some of the adults! Kilpatrick and her knitted crosses Easter Vestry The photo shows Dot Barlow, Mothers’ Union Branch Leader with Sally Carson who brought along, to the March At each of the Easter Vestry meetings the Rector thanked meeting, a very large bag of knitted Teddies and little baby the members and in particular the offce bearers for their caps for the SWAH neonatal unit. Thank you Sally, and also dedication to their roles throughout the year. All of the thanks to her daughter Wendy who also knit some of the meetings have now taken place and the following is an items. These will be passed on to Lynn Winslow, Diocesan update of the Offce bearers in all four churches. Action and Outreach Co-ordinator. Another photo shows Rev Ngozi Njoku, Dot Barlow, MU Branch Leader, and Garrison Edith Kirkpatrick. Over the past months Edith has distributed little crosses, done in cross stitch, by her friend Beth, and has Secretary: Joy Graham raised £120 for The Mothers Union Worldwide and Relief Treasurer: Lorraine Boyd & Assistant Lisa Acheson Fund. Some of these crosses are in Australia, New Zealand, Rector’s Church Warden: Jason Acheson Canada, and also in England and Scotland! People’s Church Warden: Adrian Elliott

Fifth Sunday Group Service Slavin Secretary: Florence Earls The 5th Sunday group service is the turn of Slavin Church for Treasurer: Elizabeth Ovens the month of May. It will service of thanksgiving and praise Rector’s Church Warden: Rector’s with some hymns from the additional hymnal. Everyone Church Warden: Raymond Gregg welcome from all 4 churches for the service at 11.30am. People’s Church Warden: Church Warden: Tom Ovens

47 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 Janette Wray, Leanne Muldoon,Rowena Anderson, Kathleen Elliott,Jennifer Ferguson, Julie Ferguson, Select Vestry Rector’s Glebewarden: IanRutherford People’s Glebewarden Rector’s Churchwarden: RonaldFerguson People’s Churchwarden the on serve Select Vestry for2016/2017year. to elected were people following The Annual Easter Vestry or inhospitalandwishthemaspeedy returntogoodhealth. We remember in our prayersIllness all those who are ill either at home Sunday 10th April 2016: Christian Burial who have beenbereaved recently. Neville sister-in-law Mrs nephew Wylie. And to anyone unknown to us her her of of death the on Elliott Dorothy Mrs to and Carson Olive death Mrs the friend. on or Saunderson relative member, family a of whothose with grievepassing are the sympathies Our Bereavements Inishmacsaint to receive updatesonevents. name Garrison Group of Parishes. Simply ‘Like’ our page the using Facebook on us Networking: FollowSocial e-mailed to Doreen Earls at JennaEarls.articlesPhotoswebsitebethe & foretc. to on Parishes of www.belleek.clogher.anglican.org.Group our for news with managerThewebis date to up Keep Warden Church People’s Rector’s Church Warden Treasurer Secretary Kiltyclogher Warden Church People’s Rector’s Church Warden Treasurer Secretary Belleek 48 : Pauline Carson : BillyNelson : Pauline Carson : Helen Thompson : Albert Hamilton(Hon.Secretary), CHURCH OF IRELAND E: T: BT93 6HY Road, , Co. Fermanagh. Inishmacsaint Rectory, 17 Caldrum Rector: : David Bailey; 028 68641235 [email protected] : Rachel Love : Edward Stephenson : RobertJohnston Jnr : GordonCarson : ElizabethMcClelland; Mrs BettyFerguson The Revd Canon David Skuce David Canon Revd The 10.30am Trillick MorningPrayer Sunday 22nd: Trinity Sunday 11.45am KilskeeryMorningPrayer 10.30am Trillick MorningPrayer Sunday 15th: The Day ofPentecost (WhitSunday) 11.45am KilskeeryMorningPrayer 10.30am Trillick MorningPrayer Sunday 8th: The Seventh Sunday ofEaster 11.45am KilskeeryHolyCommunion 10.30am Trillick HolyCommunion Sunday 1st: The SixthSunday ofEaster May Services Kilskeery and Trillick WendyKeys, LindaBrunt, NigelFarrell, May Kee, John the following were elected to serve on the Select Vestry: In addition to the Church Wardens and Glebe Wardens Warden Glebe People’s Rector’s Glebe Warden Warden Church People’s Rector’s Church Warden2016/17: year the for Vestry The following were appointed to serve on Trillick Select Secretary andHonorary Treasurer respectively. Honorary of rolls their in continue Adrian and Joyce Irvine andDerekEdgar. Hunter, Eric Lawder,AdrianCollins, McKinley, JoyceSam Harris, Christina George Irvine, Sandra Cluff, Herbert Gray, Harold McKinley, James Crozier, Winston the following were elected to serve on the Select Vestry: In addition to the Church Wardens and Glebe Wardens Warden Glebe People’s Rector’s Glebe Warden People’s Church Warden Rector’s Church Warden Select Kilskeery Vestry fortheyear 2016/17 on serve to appointed were following The (Kilskeery) and16th(Trillick) The AGM’s tookplaceonMarch 14th 11.45am KilskeeryMorningPrayer 10.30am Trillick MorningPrayer Sunday 20th: The First Sunday after Trinity 11.45am KilskeeryMorningPrayer Harkness, Edward RogersandHarry Anderson. James Pattison, DerekSaunderson,Richard E: T: 3RJ BT74 Tyrone. 130 Kilskeery Road, Trillick, Co. The Rectory, Logue Rosemary Revd The Rector: 028 89561457 [email protected] : Thomas Farrell : David Thompson : John Armstrong : GwenCrozier : Billy Funston : ClaireMagee. : StanleyHilliard : Gareth Armstrong www.clogher.anglican.org Bleakley, Roger Funston, William Magee, Norman Kee, Children and young people distributed chicks and Helena Thompson, Pauline Farrell, Joan McAuley, and rabbits (of the fuffy variety!) to the congregation Robin Clements. together with Bookmarks. May and John continue in their rolls of Honorary Members at the time of writing look forward to a talk by Secretary and Honorary Treasurer respectively. Linda Brunt, following her visit to Bailleul Communal Three members of the outgoing Select Vestries indicated Cemetery, Nord, France to visit the grave of her great, that they did not wish their names to go forward for great uncle, Corporal Robert McCourt, 2nd Bn., Royal selection - David (Armstrong) following 10 years of Inniskilling Fusiliers who died on 9th November 1914. service at Kilskeery and Robert (Armstrong) and John (Knox) following a lifetime of service at Kilskeery and Boys’ Brigade Trillick respectively! We, again, say a sincere ‘thank you’ to David, Robert Boys’ Brigade held their Parents’ Night/Display on 8th and John and ‘welcome’ to Gareth, Sandra and Claire - April, Messy Kids had their monthly meeting on 19th you have big shoes to fll!! March and Girls’ Brigade their Annual Dinner/Display on the same day – see our pics! And, at the time of writing, we are looking forward Sincere Thanks to a Mini Auction/Table Top and Coffee Afternoon at Sincere thanks to all those who helped in any way with Kilskeery Parish Hall on 16th April, with our Parish the planning and organisation of all events and services BBQ planned for July 8th!! over Lent and Easter, for their help throughout the year - our organists/musicians - Elizabeth, Wendy, Art & Choirs; outgoing Churchwardens – Adrian Irvine and Derek Edgar (Kilskeery), Linda Brunt (Trillick); Rector’s Glebe Wardens, Gwen (Kilskeery) and Tommy (Trillick); People’s Glebe Wardens, John (Kilskeery) and David (Trillick); those who look after our churches and halls in a particular way; those on the cleaning rotas and fower rotas; those who give so much of their time in looking after our young people via, Sunday School, (Grateful thanks also to all those who help with the Crèche), Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Youth Club, Messy Kids; those whose interest is with our more senior parishioners - Kilskeery Senior Citizens Club, our Mothers’ Union Group and our Bowling Club; our Select Vestries. Parents join in the fun at BB

Kilskeery Senior Citizens Club Kilskeery Senior Citizens Club had a very lively AGM on 12th April with Emily continuing as Treasurer (66 388683), George as Secretary (895 61285) and Robert as Chairperson (895 61494). Members continue to form the Committee – sincere thanks to all! The addition of weekly dinner for members, which got Younger members of our GB having fun off the ground in September last has proved a resounding success (sincere thanks to Gwen Crozier, Pauline Farrell and Violet Hunter). Members look forward to their frst outing of the year with a trip to Portrush on 17th May. The hall continues to open on every Tuesday from 2 – 4.00pm for Boccia/New Age Curling etc.

Mothers’ Union Our Service on Mothering Sunday was a Family Celebration of Holy Communion, with Revd Rosemary speaking on ‘Scent with Love’ – showing us the perfume sent with love by her daughter and speaking of the perfume lovingly used to anoint Jesus’ feet – asking the simple question: ‘are we willing to show our love for Christ through offering costly discipleship?’

Rev. Rosemary presents prizes at BB Parents’ Night

49 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 11.00am ConfrmationService 8.45am HolyCommunion for Trinity Lisbellaw Sunday 22nd: Trinity Sunday 3.00pm Serviceofthe Word forPentecost Coolbuck Pentecost (Family Service) 11.00am Serviceofthe Word for 9.45am HolyCommunionforPentecost Lisbellaw Sunday 15th:Day ofPentecost (WhitSunday) 3.00pm Serviceofthe Word forthe Ascension Coolbuck 11.00am ServiceofHolyBaptism Lisbellaw Ascension Day after Sunday Easter: of Sunday Seveneth 8th: Sunday 3.00pm HolyCommunioninEastertide Coolbuck 11.00am HolyCommunioninEastertide Lisbellaw Sunday 1st:SixthSunday ofEaster:RogationSunday May Services Coolbuck) Lisbellaw (including 50 Joy MilliganwithCaptainGwenCrozieratGBDinner CHURCH OF IRELAND lisbellawparish FB: W: E: M: T: 5ES BT94 Fermanagh. The Rectory, Faughard, Lisbellaw,Woods Co. Stephanie Revd The Rector: 028 66385894 [email protected] 07759 949932 www.lisbellawparish.com www.facebook.com/ in theParish Centre. Select Vestry Meeting on Thursday 26th May at 8.00pm Select Vestry Tommy and Alice Beacom, formerlyofBeechmount, Lisbellaw. parents, Joy’s of memory in loving given was falls, green of set table. a with communion together This, the for runner ‘all-seasons’ new beautiful the for BrownGraham ThankJoyand to you Thank you Irwin, formerlyof Tiermacspird, Lack. late the Dessie Keogh, formerly of Lisbellaw;Lisnarick and the late Isobel Queenspark, of formerly Elliott, Wylie, formerly of Main Street, Lisbellaw; the late Julia (Lizzie) Elizabeth late the of friends and family the to The parish extends its sincere and heartfelt condolences Sympathy no Ofe, lgcr od Bgnes n new members very welcome. and Credit Beginners The Tuesday Road. in Cloghcor noon each Offces, 12 Union meet to 10.00am group from morning Crochet and Knitting Knitting andCroche knowledge beforeconfrmationon22ndMay. this on tested be will They Commandments. Tenthe and by Prayer Lord’s know, the and Creed, Apostles’ 3.00pm the memory, at Coolbuck in service attend the are or service church candidates the for remain Confrmation to May.expected 15th following and 8th May the May; 1st church: Lisbellaw on in 10.00am at dates continue classes Confrmation Confrmation Classes in services the took holiday who on Irvine Lisbellaw andCoolbuck. was John Mr rector to the provided and while who Skuce cover David pastoral Canon to you Thank Thank you Wednesday 18thMay Wednesday 11thMay Wednesday 4thMay Ten the Commandments inthechurch on at8.00pm series DVD his continues John J. Canon Canon J.John 3.00pm Evening Prayer Coolbuck 11.00am ServiceofHolyBaptism Lisbellaw Sunday 29th:First Sunday after Trinity 3.00pm Serviceofthe Word for Trinity Sunday Coolbuck : Take GodSeriously : Live by Priorities : Know God www.clogher.anglican.org Gluten free bread 24th January 2016: Isabella Elizabeth Gluten free bread will be used from now for communion Foster, Myrtle Cottage, Lisbellaw in Lisbellaw and Coolbuck churches. 1st March 2016: David Noel Johnston, Derrybrusk 15th March 2016: Elizabeth Wylie, Main Street, Lisbellaw Non-alcoholic 20th March 2016: Julia Josephine Non-alcoholic wine is available on request. Elliott, Queen’s Park, Lisbellaw

Book Launch A group of committed and enthusiastic individuals Lisnaskea from Lisbellaw, Tamlaght and the surrounding area are Rector:The Revd Alan Capper currently working on a book which chronicles the lives The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, of those who left the area to fght during World War 1. Castlebalfour Demesne, Lisnaskea, Co. Please note Friday 11th November 2016 when this book Fermanagh. BT92 0LT will be launched in Lisbellaw Parish Centre. T: 028 677 22413 E: [email protected] Parish Offce T: 028 677 23977 Parish Registers E: [email protected] Baptisms 27th September 2015: Isabella Margaretta Irvine, daughter of Johnny and Emma Services Irvine, Farnamullen Road, Lisbellaw 18th October 2015: Will Ronald Crawford, son of May Gareth and Lorraine Crawford, Faughard, Lisbellaw Sunday 1st 11.30am Holy Communion 15th November 2015: Amelia Rose Crawford, Sunday 8th 11.30am Morning Prayer daughter of Matthew Crawford and Jodie Sunday 15th 11.30am Service to mark Queen’s 90th Collins, Tamlaght Park, Tamlaght Birthday followed by a celebratory lunch at Trinity Hall 3rd April 2016: Joven Finn Cinnamond, son of Karl Sunday 22nd 11.30am Morning Prayer and Sheryl Cinnamond, Clarence Drive, Glasgow Sunday 29th 11.30am Holy Baptism & Children’s Church Prize-Giving

Burial Monday 4th April: Muriel Scholes, Gortacharn Nursing Home, Lisnaskea.

Confrmation On Sunday 17th April seven candidates were presented to The Bishop for Confrmation: Erin Hannigan, Tanya Hannigan, Alice Parkinson, Megan McCusker, Aaron Lunny, James Ritchie and Jay Robinson. It was lovely to see so many family members who came along to offer Rodney and Ruby Doherty with their great grandson, Joven, who was baptized in Lisbellaw church on 3rd April. Also included support and encouragement to the young people. Our are Miss Isobel Stewart and the Revd Stephanie Woods. readers at the service were Molly McAlister and Ryan Storey. The Revd Capper presented each of the newly confrmed with a copy of the Book of Common Prayer. Burials 15th September 2015: Gladys Margaret Walker, Cloughcor Road, Lisbellaw 2nd October 2015: Muriel Elizabeth Graham, Belfast 16th October 2015: Elizabeth Winifred (Lily) Henderson, Church Brae, Lisbellaw 2nd December 2015: Harriet Adams, Milcroft Nursing Home, Enniskillen 28th December 2015: John Henderson Creighton, Farnamullen Road, Lisbellaw 6th January 2016: Stella Martha Hetherington, Cloughcar Road, Lisbellaw

51 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 on theMallardCreditUnion. Andy Smallwood was speaker who visiting gaveThe a very attending. informative visitors 2 andand detailed talk TheBranch meton Thursday7th April with 25members Mothers’ Union from Rachael Fyffe. Rectory the at May 6.00pm. 20th The on girls them are for Alex Kernaghan,barbecue Lorna McHugh and Projectthissummer. The parishhostingwillfamilybe a Ulster the takingThree parish in part are the girls from Barbecue “Meeting Places”Sunday School Project. the of part as CMSI forwarded toSponsorship be will Cinnamond,EdelLiggett andBrian andHeather Harper. Marathon Relay. RaymondThey are McCordick, Nicola On 2nd May a team from the parish has entered the Belfast Belfast Marathon Magheracross friends. your bring and come so bus the fll to need We please contact Doris 02867721798day orand any evening of our mealmembers. are in28th May.hand Atbut the moment if arrangements anyone isfor theAnne’s interestedrest ofthe Church in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal arearranging on Saturday a bus trip to attend a Festival onFriday 13thof MayFlowers andinJune wehavein ourSt outing. We willattendingwebeas theareaservice Fivemiletownin We will have no more Branch meetingsSommervile. Thanks toMandy forinviting us. now till September meetingour were treated we and solos two Carol to by werepleased tohave some ofthe We it. needtenants should we us ofjoin any for town ownwith our us forin comfortable accommodation suchhomely and is there facilitiesand were very the impressed.all round shown were We month. Itis goodthis Fold Drumhawto know that veryWehadaenjoyable andinformative meeting thein Mothers’ Union 52 CHURCH OF IRELAND W: W: E: T: Eames Charles Revd The Non-Stipendiary Minister: E: T: BT94 2BT Ballinamallard, Co.Fermanagh. The Rectory, 27 Craghan Road, Rector: 02866388238or07989743545 [email protected] 07792191565 [email protected] www.magheracross.co.uk The Revd Canon Brian Harper Brian Canon Revd The am Nxn takd h tunmn sponsors, tournament the Severfeld, fortheircontinuingsupport. thanked Nixon, Sammy Marie Captain, PalliativeClub and Transport Services. Curie from representatives to Brian, club by Ann secretary, presented was and raised was £1050 Cup. Bank Northern the for competing tournament 3-night Almost one hundred pairs entered the St. Patrick’s week Bowling Tournament results followed by amealintheKillyhevlinHotel. will beaboattriponthelakewithErne Tours Thursday 2ndJune Bring &BuySalewithbusinessmeetingtofollow. is opentoallmembers. The evening beginswitha will beheldoninMagheracross at7.30pm,which Thursday 19thMay Parish Church at8.00pm. year willbeheldoninMagheraculmoney Friday 13thMay Important datesforthediary ut nhd cos h ln laig h wnig pair with an8-4win. winning the leaving line the across inched just it, to draw to attempting Alan, and ditch the into jack the pushed Matt pairs. the separating point one only Trevor and Brown with end last the Christopher entered Morrow.game Alan exciting This and against Livingstone playing Matt Crawford with fnal, The : The Area Servicethis : Ourannualtripthisyear : The SpringCouncilMeeting www.clogher.anglican.org Magheraculmoney

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Curate Assistant: The Revd Caroline Mansley 3 Castle Manor, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 1RT

T: 028 686 32751 The picture I have for the church is of a jigsaw but E: [email protected] all too often that jigsaw is very incomplete there are many pieces missing where people are not taking an Parish Offce active part in the life of the church. The picture is a T: 028 6863 2695 E: [email protected] W: www.ardess.org simple one we are all a piece of the jigsaw, but where do we ft in? Often we force a piece into the wrong place because we need that task covered but God will provide the people for every task. Why not ask God Whats your plan what piece am I and where do I ft, with elderly, youth There is a verse that we fnd in the book of Proverbs or children, talking to people or working with people? 29:18 which says “Where there is no vision, the people There is a place for every piece. perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he”. The book of proverbs is flled with many little gems of Registers insight, but this is one that is certainly true. Everyone has a vision of what they are about, they may not use Baptism the word vision but when you listen to them they have 10th April 2016: Georgia Elizabeth Law, daughter of an objective to achieve, a goal to reach, a target to Ryan and Kim Law, 4 Dunnamona Grove, Omagh. hit. In other words they are not aimlessly wandering through life but they are going after a specifc purpose in life. Every organisation and group will have a vision Burial and a purpose that they are about and the success 21st March 2016: Mrs Alice Armstrong (93) of 12 of that group will depend on how well people have Rossculban Avenue, Kesh. Our thoughts and prayers caught the vision. Take a moment and think of the are with the families of those who are bereaved various things you are involved in and ask your self at this time. - what is their vision? what are they about? For those that are wandering aimlessly unable to state what they Rector 25 years Married want to get out of life we fnd that they are still in the same place after a number of years. I believe the church is the same and we need a vision of what we are about and Jesus gives us the vision, the purpose and the objective of the church. This may come as a shock to many people but it is not about maintaining all the wonderful buildings we have, I cannot fnd that in the bible, but I do see a very clear call for the people of God to reach out to those who do not know God personally and make the introductions, Matthew 28:18-19. If you were at a party or any gathering and you were with someone who did not know everyone in the room you would not hesitate to introduce them. God wants us to do the same for him that we introduce folks to him. The vision that Jesus has for the church is a simple one, for the people of God to live lives that honour God and to share that love with those who don’t. The church is the Canon Henry and Helen celebrated 25 years of people of God meeting together. marriage at the beginning of April, and the occasion was marked by a presentation of a bunch of fowers

53 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 • • • using thefollowing prayer points: are too old to be classed as youthGod’s thenWord’. prayWhy notforcome along theandjoin usorifyouevening 8-10pm. Thetheme for the evening is going ‘Deeper intoFountain eventtheat CentreSaturdayon May from7th We are hosting the Clogher Diocesan rural deanery youth Going Deeper Youth Event the lastyear andwelcomeournewwardens. CanthankI theoutgoing wardens forall their work over Spence, LouieLee,BrianStrongeandDianeSmith. McCurry, June McCutcheon, Gerald Knox,Carol Frances Buchanan, Jonas Knox, Ruth Graham,Select BobVestry Honorary Treasurer Honorary Secretary Warden Glebe People’s Rector’s Glebe Warden Warden Church People’s Rector’s Church Warden made: Easter following vestryAfter the the appointments were Easter Vestry in someway? relievethose who already serve. Areyou able to help churchthelifeofout needsmorevolunteers supportto and volunteersassisttoalltheactivities. in Everyareathe of becoming a victim of that success as we need moreAll adult of our youth activitieswanted are really successful and we are Volunteers together, isRevdOlivia Downey. thatseesallthemothers uniongroups theareaincome Friday13th May at 8.00pm. Thepreacher for this Thisservice, year we host the area service for theMothers Union Area Service Mothers Union on parish newsheet. ofyour queries. Youcan fnd all the relevant times inthe parish team. Sonya will beintheoffce todeal with any We are pleased to welcome Mrs Sonya Evans Administrator as partParish of the encouragement andtheirgifttomarktheoccasion. Helen andexpressed Henry Canon their parish. thanks tothe the parish for fromtheir support gift and a and

54 the Bible reading notes they receive atamongst the end the of young people at the event.Pray Pray that that God will stir upworship in aus passionlead they as Blair Jason for his word to speakattheevent andNathan Pray for Revd Gary McMurray as he prepareswill beencouraged tocomealong receive the invitation to the event theyPray that as other youth ministries : Alan Crawford, Tanya McKeever, CHURCH OF IRELAND : CarolBuchanan : Tanya McKeever : GlennJohnston : David Morrow : Robert Thompson : Alan Spence Dedication ofGifts and Derrybrusk Maguiresbridge ardess.org orvisitourFacebook page. offce@ email 2695, 6863 028 in on TheFountainCentre For further information please contact Ardess ParishRead Offce Hebrews 4: 12 presented by hisparents,brotherandsisters,Corranewey. baptismalA presentedjug memoryinofAlan Graydon, Orletts, Maguiresbridge,by hiswife,Esther. and Moore, Bobby Thegraveyard, Church of memory presented the in to repairs of photographic album A daughters. her Maguiresbridge, Street, by Main Magee, Dolly of memory prayer, Lord’s in presented the of tapestry A Downey, Aghinure, by theDowney family. Pulpitandprayer desk falls presented inmemory ofIvan Lisaderney, by theirniecesandnephews. AClavanova, presented in memory of the Bullock family, 10.30am, theBishopdedicatedfollowing gifts: On Sunday 10th April, in Christ Church, Maguiresbridge at Mrs SueHogg,DiocesanPastoral Assistant. Canon Robert Riddel is providing pastoral cover together with During the vacancy the Ven. Helene Steed, is in charge. Vacant Church Warden), Canon David Skuce, Rt. Rev. John McDowell Derrybrusk Church Wardens L to R: Mr John Stubbs (Peoples encourage theminadailyrelationshipwithGod. the event will be used by the young people and Rt. Rev. John McDowell, Canon David Skuce and Mr L to R Mr Joe McAlpine (People’s Church Warden), and MrsJean Kennedy (Rector’s church warden) David Graydon (Rector’s Church Warden) www.clogher.anglican.org On Sunday 10th April, in St. Michael’s Parish Church, present beneftted from a very informative talk. The evening Derrybrusk at 3.30pm, the Bishop dedicated the following concluded with refreshments. gifts and the completion of the works of restoration to St. Michaels Parish Church: The Girls’ Brigade Display Carpet: by Robert Hogg in memory of his wife Eileen and parents Frank and Mary, Derryhoulagh. The Girls’ Brigade Display and Parents night was held in Coat stand and tables in the porch: in the Hall on Wednesday 16th March and the members are memory of Alastair Stubbs by his daughter to be congratulated on their performance. We are, as ever, Ava and the Stubbs family, Belle Isle indebted to the Captain and her offcers for giving of their Chest of drawers and mirror: in memory of Matthew time and talents to work with the girls, to enable them to Pennell by the Pennell family, Inishmore seek, serve and follow Christ. Car park lighting: in memory of Mark Noble Holy Week Services Maguiresbridge Mothers’ Union Holy week services were held in Ballyalbany Presbyterian Timothy Elliott was the guest speaker at our Visitors’ Church and were supported by the Christian churches in Night on Monday 11th April. Special thanks to Timothy the town, with the address each evening being given by for arranging some wonderful displays on the evening. A one of the clergy. The theme was the cross explained under lovely supper was had by all. the following headings; undeserved righteousness, wise The Branch Leader thanked Canon David Skuce for all his folly, fatal reconciliation, present history and tragic victory. help over the years and wished him well as he takes up his The service on Thursday evening was a celebration of Holy position of Rector of Inishmacsaint Parish. Communion as in previous years.

Bible Study Monaghan, Tydavnet Bible study continued each Wednesday during lent in the Rectory. and Kilmore Mothers’ Union Rector: The Revd Canon Ian Berry Mothers’ Union met on Tuesday 5th April in the Hall with The Rectory, Clones Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan. the guest speaker Tracey Allister giving a talk on Hearing. It was also the night for receiving contributions for overseas. T: 047 81136 The evening concluded with supper and chat. There will E: [email protected] be no meeting in May, but members are encouraged to Diocesan Pastoral Assistant: Mr Walter Pringle attend the area service in Aghabog Church.

Easter Services Services Easter services commenced with a Dawn service at May 7.00am at Monaghan Collegiate School supported by all Sunday 1st: Seveneth Sunday after Easter the local Churches – it was followed by a cooked breakfast 10.30am St Patrick’s Holy Communion 2 for those in attendance. There was an all-age Communion 12:15pm Kilmore Holy Communion 2 Service in St. Patrick’s and a Holy Communion Service in Sunday 8th: Day of Pentecost Ballinode. 10.30am St Patrick’s Service of the Word 12:15pm Ballinode Morning Prayer 1 Illness Sunday 15th: Trinity Sunday Your prayer support for those who are ill or recovering, 10.30am St Patrick’s Morning Prayer 2 the housebound and those in residential care and their 3.00pm Ballinode Praise Service families would be greatly appreciated. Sunday 22nd: Trinity 1 10.30am St Patrick’s Service of the Word All Age Worship 12:15pm Kilmore Morning Prayer 2 Condolence Sunday 29th: Trinity 2 We express prayerful sympathy to the family of the late Revd 10.30am St Patrick’s Service of the Word Gerry Sproule, a former Curate in our Group of Parishes.

The Ladies’ Group General Easter Vestries The Ladies’ Group met on Tuesday 15th March in the Hall St. Patrick’s was held on Monday 4th April and the when local optician Mr Tiernach Ronaghan gave a talk on following were elected. ‘Taking care of your eyes’. The large number of members Rector’s Churchwarden: Sammy Genoe People’s Churchwarden: Bertie Wedlock

55 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 to theirfamily. our of one of death parishionersthe of learn to and extend saddened ourwas sympathy,Parish The prayers and support Bereavements Register Parish 11.00am MorningPrayer 9.00am HolyCommunion Sunday 29th 11.00am MorningPrayer 9.00am HolyCommunion Sunday 22nd 11.00am Family Service 9.00am HolyCommunion Sunday 15th 11.00am MorningPrayer 9.00am HolyCommunion Sunday 8th 11.00am Holy Communion 9.00am HolyCommunion Sunday 1st May Services Rossorry Betty Wilkinson, DoreenMcClean, Willie Carson. Heather Stirrat, Ruth McMahon, TommySelect VestryWilkinson, Churchwarden People’s Rector’s Churchwarden Ballinode Select Vestry Jim Brown, William Anderson, Lynn McBride. Georgina Anderson, Rachel Brown,Select Vestry Robert Anderson, Churchwarden People’s Rector’s Churchwarden McConkey. Dawson Kilmore Select Vestry Garland, Jordan,Amanda Trevor Lyttle, Muriel Treacy, Pat Shirley,Select Vestry Lila Hardy, Glebewarden AlbertPeople’s Hall, Fern Rector’s Glebewarden 56 : Chris Treacy, Elizabeth Murphy, Flo Crawford, : George Anderson, Ruby Brown, : Ronnie Wilkinson, Hilda Wilkinson, CHURCH OF IRELAND : Bertie Wedlock : Dick Shirley Mrs SueHogg&Joan Nelson Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: Offce Parish E: T: Co. Fermanagh. BT745PX Rossorry Rectory, Kinarla, Enniskillen, Rector: : RobertMcBride : RobertBrown [email protected] : HerbieMollan : Tommy Carson 028 66320239 The Revd Canon Dr Ian Ellis Ian Dr Canon Revd The : T: T: 028 66329889 Worship at Rossorry at Worship Celebrating 175 years of congregation atRossorry! the of member newest the to welcome warm very A Serena. and Graham of daughter infant Williams, Christina Allie Sienna 2016: March 27th Sunday On Baptism clergy and lay localreaders number of a joined byalong be delighted were toWewith local civic representativesthe directionofourorganistMrs CatherineIrwin. The choir and praise band led heritage. our music faith and our singing of on sequence illustrating handing under the a in parishioners joined with some of our andyounger Mr Nick parishioners Hambly. During the serviceAlsotakingpartwere parish areaders groupSarah MrsMaguire of senior former rector, andDean Arthur Barrett,formerrector. Pringle, Cecil Archdeacon Howe; Chancellor rector, former many a of as son Howe, Niall Mr by readlessons well were as parishioners peoplewho had links included with the parish over the years. congregation The The Bishop ofClogher, RtRevdJohn McDowell. The service was led by the rector of thechurchand onitspresentsite. the preacher was the Church on Sunday 3rd Rossorry ParishApril in Thanksgiving of service held to was markA the 175th anniversary was buried on 5th April at Rossorry after a private service. private a after Rossorry at April 5th on buried was David Morrell of Ferney Rise, died on 31st March 2016 and The Rector with his two predecessors and Niall Howe and the Bishop the and Howe Niall and predecessors two his with Rector The Sienna withMumandDad www.clogher.anglican.org including the First Minister, Mrs Arlene Foster and Mr Tom Wednesday Club News Elliott MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The service was much appreciated by all who attended as Programme - May a ftting thanksgiving to God for the inheritance of faith we 4th May: Memories of the year looking back have received in this parish. It is an important landmark in 11th May: Summer Outing the history of Rossorry and the service inaugurated a year of special celebratory events, details of which are being (Club closed until September 2016) presently being publicised. The meetings of the Club are every Wednesday at Sincere thanks to all who contributed to this 10.30am. Everyone is welcome - there is always room for memorable service. new members. For more details contact Ethel Oldcroft on 028 66 326339.

Rossorry Mothers’ Union The last monthly meeting was at 8.00pm on Thursday 21st April. The Guest Speakers were Denise Walker and Mabel Greaves from Homestart. The next meeting will be on Saturday 7th May and will be the Area Service. All welcome.

Tempo and Clabby The Howe family with the Bishop and the Rector Rector: The Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong Forthcoming Events The Rectory, 177 Clabby Road, Camgart, Clabby, Tempo, Saturday 7th May: Coffee Morning and Flower Co. Fermanagh. BT75 0RD Arranging in Rossorry Parish Hall at 10.00am T: 028 895 21697 Sunday 29th May: Open air Inter-church service in E: [email protected] Old Rossorry on site of the Old Church at 3.00pm W: www.parishesoftempoandclabby.com Tuesday 7th June: Concert in Rossorry Parish Church by Fermanagh Choral Society at 7.30pm Andrew Irwin Concert: Date to be Clabby Restoration Fund announced for Autumn 10K / 5K run Thank you to everyone who supported this event on the Easter Tree 8th April by their participation or fnancial contribution. This year to as part of our Easter celebrations we placed Also, our thanks to Colin Stronge and Alan Robinson and decorated a special Easter Tree in church. It was also a who organised the event and to those who helped on the way to raise some funds for a local cancer support charity evening as stewards or with the refreshments. The amount – Cancer Connect NI. Parishioners were asked to write a raised was £1125. dedication on a label to be attached to a decorative Easter Vintage Bike Run Egg and then placed on our Easter Tree. They could also We are looking forward to the Vintage Bike Run on Saturday make a donation to support the charity Cancer Connect NI 7th May from Clabby Church Hall at 10.00am. For further which is a Fermanagh based charity. The tree was decorated information contact Jim Monteith on 895 21167 or 07751 on Easter Eve and on Easter Day was a magnifcent bright 803660. display visibly demonstrating the promise of new life we proclaim at Easter. Quiz Sheet The collection for Cancer Connect, Enniskillen realised Thank you to Miss Mary Elliott one of our joint just over £1500 – well done and thank you. Missionary Treasurers who compiled a quiz sheet towards Church Missions our Parish supports. The Rossorry Old Church amount raised was £666. Thank you to the members We are currently planning an event to connect our of the select Vestry, some parishioners and friends of congregation with the ancient site of St Fanchea’s Church Mary who sold quiz sheets, also thank to everyone at Old Rossorry which was the original Rossorry Church. who supported the initiative. Thank you to Mrs Vera The Service has now been arranged at Old Rossorry on McConnell, the joint Missionary treasurer for the Sunday 29th May at 3.00pm. It is anticipated other local support by distributing the sheets and collecting the churches will join us as we use the opportunity to refect money, also thanks to Mrs Jean Armstrong for typing upon our common Christian heritage of the ancient church the sheets and photocopying them. in this land.

57 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 People’s Glebewarden People’s Rector’s Glebewarden Churchwarden People’s Armstrong (Hon. Treasurer) Rector’s Churchwarden Clabby Magazine Secretary Missionary Treasurer Select Vestry. Wewelcome Mr Rodney Whiteas anew member of the M McDonald,MrG White andMrR White. Mr BMonaghan,J Trimble, MrKParsons, Mr Mrs C White, Mrs R Whiteman, Mr D Williamson,Joan Rutledge (F.W.O. Ass Treasurer/GiftSelect Vestry Aid Secretary), Glebewarden People’s Rector’s Glebewarden Churchwarden People’s Rector’s Churchwarden Tempo Annual General Vestries after theserviceinChurch. Edwin& Armstrongand Melanie Stronge who served tea Crawfordhall.helpedthewhoAlsothanksHilaryin to Jenny to and etc., bakes providing tray Armstrong for whoprovided sandwiches forthe afternoon teaand Jean themusic group wholedthe worship. Ourthanks allto BloomfeldAnn and to service. thanks also the Our in her.Other members oftheHealing Committee took part experiencehelpedcancerhealedGodhowandandof Pat Mollan preached. Humphries Helen her about told Dr which Parish Church, at the in heldattended, was well was which Service, Healing refreshments After a afternoon. the touched in “He Me” theme the onHall Clabby Church Belfast in spoke Healing inMinistry of 13thMarch. TheRevdPatDr Mollan fromthe Churches Healing Service through CrosslinksinSwedencommencingJune. God serving be will Alice and Emily, Gracechildren three their withFamily. along who Andrea Trevor and TheParishes MissionaswillactPartners theforWatson Link Missionaries £1825. was raised amount the Funds Church for event raising Thanksagain Auction to those who worked Parish and supported Tempo this fund Church Funds. grounds. Everyone welcome. Proceeds HallChurch to Clabby 4.00pm at 12.30pm from – runs groups. Itage Saturday4th June. Thereare varietya ofevents tosuit all Garden Fete/Fun Day 58 : William Rutledge (Hon. Treasurer) Mrs CHURCH OF IRELAND : MrsICreighton : MrJBeatty : MrRichard Woods : MrHarold Wilson : MrCecil Armstrong : MrLeslieMcCutcheon : MrJimBeatty(Hon.Secretary) : Mr Edwin : Mr Adam Nixon : MrColinStronge During the month of May we observeSpecial Events two special events in Parishionersthe and Spouses welcome toattend. members, Vestry Select All Select Vestry DedicationServiceat7.30pm Sunday 29th 8.00pm at Church Parish Fivemiletown 13th Friday in The Fountain Centre,Kesh Saturday 7th Clabby Church Hallat10.00am Saturday 7th May Diary of life’s situations. theirfaith. Hewill help usto live theirwith God’s faith,strength becomefor all more Spirit likeliving JesusinChrist’s and receivefollowerslive for helphim, will serve enableto livehim them and tooutgrowbe As readywe await in for Christ’s his return. return, The(Acts chapter 1v11). weHolyare called totrust inhim, to Heaven also came the promisethe gospel (Acts that chapter Christ 8), v with 1 thewould return give ofreturn Christ power to again to the apostleswe read to in go John’s out with Gospel couragewho (chapterhad todifferent proclaim 14,15). names He andwould rememberedroles comewas to promised on Pentecostby HoweverJesus as(see ten days Actslater Chapterthe high priestorintercessor.promised 2). gift Theof the HolyHoly SpiritSpiritIn Heaven is He would continueright handofthemajestyinHeaven”. Hebrewschapter 1v3 his work on our behalf,“After as he our had providedin purifcation Heaven, seated for sins, at completedHis he Father’s set hissown work aton earth right,the days and after nowforty in returned HisHis Christ, Resurrection. of placeAscension tothe his is ofplace frst equality. The calendar. The church Ascension means that Christ had Recording F.W.O Magazine Secretary Missionary Secretary Gift Aid service ashisChurchwarden andontheSelect Vestry. again due to ill health the Rector thankedas newhim members.for his Mr T Morgan did not wantWe towelcome stand Mr Trevor Suttle and MrsT Suttle,MrsJCrawford andMrJMonteith. Jenny Crawford A Adams, Mr I Adams, Mr I McCutcheon,V MrMcConnell, Mrs K Turner, Mrs Select W Gardiner,Vestry Mr Leaving Clabby Church HallCar Park at11.00am Come andviewthebicycles from10-11am : MrsCBelland W Gardiner Entry £15.00(includesallrefreshments) : MrsJ Armstrong Saturday 7thMay at10.00am : Mrs T Armstrong Vintage BikeRun : Mothers’ Union Area Service in : Aghavea Parish Church Rural Deanery : Miss A Woods (Hon. Secretary) Mrs : Deeper into God’s Word : Vintage Bike Run from All Vintage bicycles welcome : MrsK Turner : MissMElliott&Mrs V McConnell “He always lives tointercedeforus.” www.clogher.anglican.org Clogher Rural Deanery Bell The Clogher Rural Deanery held a retirement meal in The bell as I write has been broken for the last couple of weeks. Clabby Rectory on Friday 15th April to mark the Retirement Repairs to the transformer which has broken are as we speak being of Revd Canon Noel Regan. undertaken in Keady, Co. Armagh. I hope by the time of publication The Rural Dean, Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong the bell will again be ringing out the call to worship in Trory. presented Noel with a gift voucher on behalf of the Clergy and Revd Olie Downey presented his wife Joan with Trory Bowling Club fowers on behalf of the clergy and their wives. The Rural Dean expressed thanks to Noel on behalf of his colleagues and to Joan for her support to Noel in his ministry and wished them both a happy retirement.

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Shirley Johnston, Trevor Neely and Mena Coalter being Trory and presented with the winners trophy for the triples

Rector: On the 15th of April Rona and I were guests of the bowling The Revd Canon Mark Watson club at the annual dinner and prize giving in The Encore 138 Killadeas Rd., Trory Rectory, Steak House in Ballinamallard. Alan the Patron and his Rossfad, Ballinamallard, Co. family sponsored the prizes. Fermanagh. BT94 2LS Tel: 028 66 388477 Peter’s going walking Email: [email protected] As I wrote last month Peter Watson is hoping to climb Mount Snowdon in Wales, Scaffell Pike in England and Dear Parishioners, Ben Nevis in Scotland during the frst nine days in July. Many years ago as an undergraduate one of our base Peter is hoping to raise money for Trory Parish through textbooks was called Positive Economics and was written sponsorship and these will be available this month. At by a man called R. G. Lipsey. The text ran to over 900 pages present he is undertaking training for this challenge. and the lecturer told us if we could remember everything in the book we would pass. The trouble is that the author Spring tidy up at the Priory would bring out a new book every two or three years to refect changes in economics. The book was always, at Parishioners are asked to bring their labour to keep the least two steps behind the world. But I still have my copy Priory neat and tidy on Saturday 7th May at 10.00am. and it lives on a bookshelf,worn, ignored, unused and lets face it unloved. I could put it on Amazon but its only worth Rite of Confrmation a penny but at one stage is was priceless and the source of much knowledge. The Rite of Confrmation will be conducted by the Bishop For many the same fate has befallen our Bibles. Dust on Sunday 12th June at 3.00pm. gathering, worn, ignored, unused, and perhaps unloved. May be its the fact that we think that God has not released Thanks and Praise Hymnal a new edition in almost two thousand years that it does not The family circle of the late Mrs. Ellen Thompson are donating refect changes in the world. suffcient copies of this new hymn book to the Priory for But you see, unlike economics theory, God has no need to parochial use. The Thanks and Praise hymnal is already in use alter the truth. The revelation of God to the world Father, in Trory and has proved a valuable liturgical resource. Son and Holy Spirit is still the same. The facts of how to attain Salvation are still the same. Good and evil are still the same. Living and dying still happens. Yet, the Bible Queens Birthday gives new insight to the glory of God each time we read it. The Union fag was fown at Trory Church on the occasion From Genesis to Revelation it still speaks the living power of the ninetieth birthday of Queen Elizabeth on the 21st of God. of April. Thanks are offered to the Dean for organising a May be you could put your copy on Amazon and get a community event and service in the cathedral in Enniskillen. penny for it. But one truth remains - You cannot buy love. You can only give it away. Your Bible contains something Orange Lillies more precious than gold, silver or gain. It is the story of the Almighty and his eternal, unchanging freely given love for Various members of Trory Select Vestry are growing orange you. Perhaps it’s time to look beyond the economics of this lilly bulbs in planters for a display outside the church on world and open again our bodies, minds and souls to God. the frst of July to remember the 41 soldiers who left the Parish of Trory to derve in World War 1.

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