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3 BISHOP’S LETTER Dear Friends The Rt Revd John McDowell I hope that you The See House, 152a Ballagh Road, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0QP have had a Tel: 028 895 22461 good summer Email: [email protected] and that whatever you had planned to that we are become very ine§ective in the matter if its egg blowing or motocross) and do worked out present age. As one Christian thinker once think it will consume us for the rest of our well. said; “Aim at heaven and you will get earth days but, good and all as it is, it doesn’t thrown in: aim at earth and you will get stop the restlessness. The sentence above was about as far as I neither”. So we either move on to the next thing or got when I first sat down to write this piece simply say that the final satisfaction of our for the September Issue of the Diocesan And that rule applies in other areas of deepest desires or yearnings simply doesn’t Magazine. It has been a while since I our experience. Try to get to sleep by exist. That it was all an adolescent dream looked at a blank piece of paper with so thinking about sleeping and you will be in not fit to be entertained by mature men and little of an idea what about I should write; for a sleepless night. Try to be healthy by women. Or we can express our cynicism in (the O Level Physics Paper in 1972 I think). thinking about your health at every minute polished intellectual terms and condemn and trying out the latest health fad and outmoded world views as myths only However inspiration came when I looked you may well find yourself becoming a suitable for our unenlightened ancestors. over that solitary sentence and noticed hypochondriac. my use of the word “hope”. In the context Or we can understand this restless of the sentence it means something like However we find it very dišcult to want yearning in the way that Christian thought “although I don’t know what sort of a “Heaven” except perhaps as the time has down the ages. Which is to say that we summer you have had I assume there is at when we will meet again those who we are not born with desires unless something least a 50:50 chance that it went well”. In have loved and who have died. Partly that exists to satisfy those desires. A baby feels that sense “hope” is a rather weak word. is because everything around us screams hunger and there is food to satisfy that We look at the world around us, particularly “look at me, I’m the most important thing desire. Although born away from the water the world of local and international a§airs there is.” We are surrounded by a political a duck must swim and soon finds some. So and “hope” that things will take a turn for and commercial world which holds itself out if I find myself having a desire that nothing the better, or will work out all right. And as more important than anything else and in this world can satisfy, is it not reasonable we “hope” so because that is not what a with a greater claim on our attention and to assume that it does exist but in another rational assessment of the circumstances allegiance. That is how we have allowed our world. lead us to expect. minds and our desires to be trained and it is a very dišcult habit to break. Those other earthly desires that I have However in the Christian sense “hope” has were never meant to wholly satisfy but a very di§erent, much stronger and much And yet there are moments in most only to arouse the deeper desire. So, good more positive meaning. Hope is what is people’s lives when, looking into our own as they are I must never allow myself to known as one of the Theological Virtues, hearts we know that we want something mistake them for the real thing. a continual looking forward to the eternal that the world cannot give. It is a feeling or world. However it is not(as some people a desire which is beautifully summed up in And don’t be put o§ by those who ridicule will say) a form of immaturity or a way of the Collect we will use on the seventeenth this hope of heaven by saying that the last evading our responsibilities in this world. Sunday after Trinity(based on a prayer thing they want to do is to spend eternity In fact very often the people who thought of St. Augustine); “O Lord, our hearts are sitting on a cloud playing a harp. Scripture most about the eternal world have done restless till they find their rest in you”. never even attempts a literal description of most for the present world. heaven or the age to come. The symbols From the food on a supermarket shelf, which it uses suggest certain lines of There can hardly be anyone who yearned through the multiplicity of lifestyle options thought. Music because for most of us it more for the eternal world than St. Paul and to the host of emojis I am o§ered on my really can give a foretaste of the heightened yet in a ministry of ceaseless activity he laid iPhone we appear to have limitless choice. feeling of eternity. Gold because it doesn’t the foundations for the conversion of the There are all sorts of things in this world perish. Above all the Lamb seated on the whole Roman world. William Wilberforce, that promise to give us the satisfaction throne to encapsulate the rule which we a great Evangelical Christian who was that we long for but they never quite keep will share with the one whose service and reputed to read only Hansard and the their promise. When we go on holiday to sacrifice denote perfect freedom. Bible, led the campaign to rid the world of that beautiful Greek island and look down the appalling iniquity of the Slave Trade. on the azure sea and say to ourselves; In the year ahead with all the distractions They left these legacies precisely because “This is heaven; I wish I could live here for and necessities that it will surely bring, let their minds were transfixed with heaven. ever”. Yet within two weeks we want only us not forget to hope for these things. In fact I would go as far as to say that is to be back in our own beds. Or we stumble when we cease to think of the age to come across a new interest or sport(it doesn’t +John Clogher

4 CHURCH OF IRELAND PARISH NOTES Friday 29th Sept Friday 29th September at 8.00 pm, Aghadrumsee, Clogh 8.00 pm Harvest Service Preacher; Revd Raymond Kettyle. Sunday 1st October Sunday 1st October at 10.45 am, Preacher; Clogh & Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Holy Communion Captain David Hamilton and Sunday Drumsnatt Clogh 10.45 am Harvest Service evening at 8.00 pm, Preacher; Revd Alan Clogh 8.00 pm Harvest Service Irwin. Drumsnatt 9.30 am Holy Communion Drumsnatt Sunday 15th October at 3.00 pm, Church Army Oš cer Young Ladies Group Preacher; Dean Raymond Ferguson. Captain David The Young Ladies Group will recommence We send our best wishes to Malcolm and Hamilton for the new season on Tuesday 12th Lisa McVitty on the birth of a baby girl, a September at 8.30 pm in Aghadrumsee little sister for Ellie. Old School with ‘Bag it up’. Holiday Bible Club

The Rectory, Drummadarainy, Aghadrumsee Ladies Guild Stonebridge, Clones, Co. Monaghan. Aghadrumsee Ladies Guild will have their first meeting of the year on Thursday 21st T: 047 20826 September at 8.00 pm. New members E: [email protected] always welcome.

Services for September Crafty Church Crafty Church will take place on Saturday, Sunday 3rd Sept 23rd September from 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm. Jonathon Graham and helpers from Child Evangelism Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Holy Communion fellowship with some of the children who took part in Clogh 10.45 am Holy Communion This group is open to all children aged 2 the Holiday Bible Club at Aghadrumsee Old School. – 7 years and is filled with craft activities, Drumsnatt 9.30 am Holy Communion Sincere thanks to Jonathan Graham and games and songs based on the Bible Sunday 10th Sept his team from CEF for making the Holiday story of the day. Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Morning Prayer Bible Club in Aghadrumsee another great Clogh 10.45 am Morning Prayer Harvests success enjoyed by all. Thanks also to Drumsnatt 9.30 am Morning Prayer Audrey and her helpers for providing the Sunday 17th Sept Once again we are entering into the refreshments each day. Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Morning Prayer Harvest season: Clogh 10.45 am Morning Prayer Annual Steak Barbecue Drumsnatt 9.30 am Morning Prayer Aghadrumsee Clogh War Memorial Hall was packed to Sunday 24th Sept Sunday 24th September at 12.05 pm. the brim for it’s annual steak barbecue on Aghadrumsee 12.05 pm Harvest Service Preacher; Captain David Hamilton Aghadrumsee 8.00 pm Harvest Service and 8.00pm, Preacher; Bishop Ferran 20th July and a good night was had by Clogh 10.45 am Morning Prayer Glenfield. all. Thanks to all who came and to Johnny Drumsnatt 9.30 am Morning Prayer Monday 25th September at 8.00 pm; Nelson for all his hard work cooking for this Monday 25th Sept Preacher Revd Olivia Downey. lot (see photo bottom left). Aghadrumsee 8.00 pm Harvest Service Clogh Congratulations Congratulations to Heather Johnston and Dale Irwin who were married in Clogh on 26th July, wishing them every blessing in their lives together.

Sympathy The funeral service of Victor Magwood from Dernashamsha took place in Clogh on 14th July. We extend our sympathy to his wife Kathryn and children: Matthew, Arlene, Martin, Annette and Andrea; brothers and sisters: Jim, Margaret, David, Dorothy, George, Florence, Harry, Robert and Jean. We also express our sympathy to Mrs Corrina Johnston and the family on the death of her mother recently.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 5 2nd October Cubs (8 – 11 years) Aghalurcher and 10.45am Colebrooke Holy Communion Scouts (11 – 14 years) 3.00pm Cooneen Harvest Cooneen with Bowling Club Mullaghfad Mullaghfad Services The Bowling Club meet in the Parish Hall On Sunday, 17th September 2017 at each Thursday at 7.45pm. 3.30pm, the annual Harvest Thanksgiving New members will be very welcome Service will be held at All Saints, in each of our organisations. If you are Mullaghfad. On Sunday, 15th October interested, please get in touch with me as The Revd John 2017 at 3.00pm our annual Service of above and I will put you in touch with the McClenaghan Remembrance will be held, with members relevant leaders. of Fivemiletown Royal British Legion attending. Friends and visitors will be Mothers’ Union most welcome at these services. Mr Abraham Storey, Diocesan Lay Reader, Colebrooke Rectory, 8 Owenskerry Lane, will be our preacher for the Remembrance Killarbran, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0SP service. T: 028 895 31822 E: [email protected] GFS E: [email protected] Girls Friendly Society return after their W: www.colebrookeparish.org summer break late September. The branch meets every Monday, at 6.30pm SERVICES in the Parish Hall for girls 3 years and upwards. 3rd September 10.45am Colebrooke Holy Communion Colebrooke/Cooneen 12.15pm Cooneen Holy Communion The branch leader and members wish 10th September Scout Group to thank the Sunday Schools and GFS 10.45am Colebrooke MP The Scouts recommence late September, Branch from Colebrooke and Cooneen 12.15pm Cooneen MP and will be meeting every Tuesday from for submitting entries to the MU Fun 17th September 7pm-8.15pm for boys and girls aged 4-11 day competition earlier in the year. The 11.00am Colebrooke Family Service years, and every Friday for Scouts, 11 – 14 colouring competition and design a poster 3.30pm Mullaghfad Harvest years. entries were on display at the Fun day 24th September The leaders provide a wide range of in The Bawnacre Centre on 17th June. 10.45am Colebrooke Harvest Scouting skills. Congratulations to the following children; 12.15pm Cooneen MP Squirrels (4 - 6 years) Faith Gould – 1st in poster 8 – 11 years 7.00pm Colebrooke Harvest Beavers (6 – 8 years) Lewis Coalter – 1st in colouring 6 - 7 years

6 CHURCH OF IRELAND Katie Dunn - 2nd in colouring 4 – 5 years Mothers’ Union next meeting is planned Please accept sincere apologies from On Tuesday, 27th June the MU members for Wednesday 20th September the branch leader for the mistakes in the welcomed some senior citizens to when Timothy McClure is to relate his photographs in the last magazine. afternoon tea and musical entertainment experiences of visiting areas of South in Colebrooke Parish Hall. Lynda Lindsay America on a mission trip last year where Holiday Bible Club encouraged everyone to join in singing he was showing ‘His Faith in Action.’ Monday 3rd to Friday 7th and Sunday 9th many familiar hymns and old time songs Everyone is welcome to the meeting in July. as she accompanied all on the accordion. Colebrooke Hall at 8.00 pm. Our Space Academy this year was an She then sang some of her recorded songs of worship and encouraged out of this world success!!! Thanks to everyone to appreciate the wonder of the leaders and the children, we had God’s marvellous creation, His mighty an amazing fun filled energetic journey power and ever present help in all through space as we learnt all about circumstances. Revd McClenaghan said Daniel and his three friends Shadrach, grace before those present enjoyed a Meshach and Abednego. Through sumptuous afternoon tea. The Branch Science experiments we learnt how leader thanked Lynda for her beautiful unique God made each one of us, and yet singing and contribution during the no matter where we are or what we go afternoon, for the seniors from both through in life, we can be assured God is parishes for their attendance and all the always with us. Our Scientists shared an MU members for their part in providing amazing knowledge of God’s universe. the refreshments. Our Nasa training and team game challenges were energy infused and totally enjoyed by everyone of every age. Throughout the week we had an exciting adventure of praise and worship, learning, guiding, helping, supporting and fun filled fellowship. Through our crew of the Starship Aghalurcher and Mission Command, they taught us that we needed to live lives of …ness, …ness, …sity, … esty and …cy (see), better known to us as GOODNESS, KINDNESS, GENEROSITY, Some members are planning to travel HONESTY and MERCY. It was a joy to be a with other MU members from the Diocese part of this fantastic adventure. to attend the Big Sing in the National God richly blessed every-one who was on Concert Hall in Dublin on 9th September. the journey.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 7 GFS are having a co§ee morning and Mothers Union Aghavea Cake sale to raise funds on Saturday, 9 September, 10am -1pm. Proceeds to GFS This begins after the summer break on Tuesday, 12th September at 8pm when we Vacant and Church repair fund. During the vacancy the Revd Canon will welcome June Graham (beautician) for Maurice Armstrong, Football Competition the topic, Queen Esther. New members Rural Dean is in charge. are welcome to join us speak to Valeria Email; clabby@clogher.anglican.org Crawford or any members for more information. Services We are looking forward to hosting our Visitors Night on Tuesday, 10th October Sunday 3rd September 11am Holy Communion at 8pm in Aghavea Church Hall for an Sunday 10th September Old Time Country Gospel Evening with 11am Morning Prayer Lynda Lindsey when we invite all ladies to Sunday 17th September come along and bring friends and enjoy 11am Family Service an evening sing along to favourite hymns Sunday 24th September and songs. Light supper will be provided. 11am Morning Prayer All donations greatly appreciated towards Friday 29th September Church Building Funds. 8pm Harvest Thanksgiving October: Bowls Sunday 1st October 11am Family Harvest Thanksgiving Trevor Beacom, Mark Hoey and Alan Johnston prepare The Bowling Club season will start on 7.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving for the football competition. Monday, 4th September at 8pm in the Sunday 8th October Aghavea Parish are hosting a soccer Church Hall. All new members welcome, so 11am Holy Communion competition in September hoping to attract why not come along and try your hand at Sunday 15th October teams from across the diocese. bowling. More information may be obtained 11am Family Service The competition takes place at the Hunter from Frances Cartwright. Playing Field, Maguiresbridge on 9th Sunday 22nd October Sunday School: Sunday, 10 September 2017 September with the kick-o§ at 5pm. 11am Morning Prayer All children welcome Sunday 29th October The aim of the competition is to raise funds 11am Morning Prayer for our church building repair fund. There will be an entry fee of £50 per team Fund Raising Events Marriage with each team consisting of at least six Saturday 9/9/17 Football Tournament players with as many subs as the team Mr John Neill and Miss Stacey Yvonne Hunters Field, Maguiresbridge needs. Granleese Tuesday 10/10/17 Mothers Union Musical The organisers hope as many churches as Evening, Aghavea Church Hall possible will enter at least one team. Thursday 23/11/17 Table Quiz Aghavea, Baptism A spokesperson stated: “This will be a great Church Hall Carter Crilly opportunity to come along and join together Saturday 9/12/17 Craft Fair Aghavea, Church Organisations Start Dates in supporting your church team while supporting a worthy cause.” Hall G.F.S Anyone interested should contact Alan Quiz sheets still available Wednesday, 27th September 2017 at Johnston on 07977108850 or ajagri@ For sale; Aghavea Pens (see Mrs I Acheson) 6.30pm Church Hall. Girls of three years hotmail.co.uk to get your team entered For sale; Framed Aghavea Church Photos upwards are welcome. before the end of August. (see display in church)

8 the parking of cars. Indeed it was truly Please contact Kenny on 086 252 2442 Ballybay, tested with the large number who came for further information. to join us for the dedication by the Revd Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service is at Clontibret & Neal Phair, Rector, and the ošcial opening 3.30pm on Sunday, 24th September. The Muckno by Mrs Heather Humphries, Minister organist will be Ms Sharon Lancashire, for Arts and Culture. Our worship was music by the Nicholl Brothers , and soloist enriched with contributions from “The Rebekah Greer accompanied by Stuart Camagh Singers”, our own Amelia Tate, Henderson on the organ. Zoe Dickson and Zoe Donaldson “Musical The Revd Neal Phair Melody” who performed “Amazing Grace” Muckno News and “When the Saints Go Marching In” It was with deep sadness and indeed with on recorder and Ms Sharon Lancashire a great sense of shock that we heard of organist. the death of John Jinman, the brother- In thanking all concerned, Mr Kenny in-law of Willie John Coulter, who died Graham praised Minister Humphries while he was on holidays in Castleblayney The Rectory, Drumcrew, Castleblayney, Co. for supporting the part funding of the whilst staying with the Coulter family. We Monaghan scheme and Councillor David Maxwell for express our deep condolences to all the family especially John’s wife, Irene Jinman T: 042 9740483 his assistance as well as the Clontibret E: [email protected] Development Association and other (nee Coulter) and their daughters and to donors. With guests from as far away Willie John and Ethel and all the family. as Belfast, Ballymoney, Rathfriland, We also send our deep condolences to Annual Football Match Katesbridge and Tandragee it was a the Crawford and Gray families. Peggy On Saturday, 24th June, our annual wonderful occasion and we were blessed Crawford who was such a wonderful football match against St Patrick’s to have a beautiful sunny afternoon gracious lady and a faithful church Church, Dalkey didn’t take place and when we were able to enjoy refreshment attender of Ballybay Church and a life- has been postponed untill Saturday, outside as well as in and chat with friends long member of the Mothers’ Union and 23rd September. The match will be and relations. Ashmore Gray who was so well known held In Castle Park School, Dalkey with We were further blessed to have a dry throughout the farming community and a refreshments held in the Parish Hall after evening for our annual barbecue on very well respected member of Ballybay the game. This is always a lovely event Saturday, 29th July and to have good and a devout member of Christ Church . Sunday School Prize Giving and Fathers’ and we have made friendships with the support from family and friends. The Day parishioners of Dalkey through this annual ladies certainly demonstrated their On 18th June we had our special outing. culinary skills with both events as there Fathers’ Day and also our Sunday School were salads, cakes and deserts a plenty Prizegiving service in St Maeldoids which Ballybay News and Kenneth and John kept the burgers were both prepared by the Sunday School and sausages sizzling. We extend our best wishes to Graham children and Dr Lucy Phair and Mrs Martha Warmest congratulations to Alan and Crawford for a speedy recovery after his O’Connor, the Sunday School teachers. Bronagh Dickson on their recent marriage recent spell in Drogheda Hospital. The men all received lovely father’s Day and Winifred and Albert Jordan on ties made by the children which included Clontibret News their continued journey to good health. a set of cu§ links on each one with We had a busy summer in Clontibret with We remember the Crawford, Gray, di§erent symbols on them. The Rector the completion of our new car park on the Coulter and Tate families following their also gave a very engaging children’s talk. land donated by Jim and Robert Graham bereavements and trust that they will Thank you to Lucy and Martha and the and its dedication and ošcial opening know God’s presence at this dišcult children for making it such a memorable on Sunday, 23rd July as well as the time. We were delighted to have event. dedication of the upgraded sound system Robert Graham with us to celebrate the and graveyard gate by family and friends dedication and ošcial opening of the car Muckno Harvest in memory of Mrs Mabel Leathem. park and trust that he and Jim are happy Muckno Harvest will take place at 3.30pm As with all work there was a flurry of and well in their respective care homes. on Sunday, 1st October with refreshments activity to get the finishing touches made We remember too Mrs Esther Dunne in St afterwards. to the car park and thanks are due to all Mary’s, Castleblayney. We continue to remember in our prayers who turned up to complete the task. The The next event on our calendar is a Car Eddie Robinson in our prayers and also contractor, Noel Cravens and his workers Boot Sale on Saturday, 16th September – we send our best wishes to Joseph carried out the work very ešciently and cars €10 and vans €15. There will be hot and Graham Crawford after their time in the result greatly enhances the safety of food available and everyone is welcome. hospital.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 9 summer barbecue on 11th August. It was people in our parishes on Thursday, 14th Carrickmacross wonderful to see so many young and not September in Carrickmacross. Gabriel so young come together from across our Chrystal, the Safeguarding Trust Ošcer Union, three churches for an evening of great for the Republic of Ireland will lead the Magheracloone fun, chat and laughter. The smell of the evening. Parishioners of other parishes food from the barbecue greeted all who are welcome to attend. Please contact and Ardragh arrived and the mountain of salads and Revd Colin McConaghie if you are desserts that accompanied the cooked interested. food meant all were well fed by the end of the evening. The children had great ‘Arise And Shine’ The Revd Colin McConaghie fun playing on the Rectory lawn and then ‘Arise and Shine’ is the name for our new checking their ra·e tickets for one of the All Age Worship Service that takes place many prizes that had been so generously on the third Sunday of each month in donated. St Finbarr’s. We are ošcially launching Thank you to all who donated food, ‘Arise and Shine’ on Sunday, 17th August drinks, ra·e prizes, those who cooked with a family breakfast in the Jackson The Rectory, Drumconrath Road, and those who helped with setting up Hall from 9.30am before our Service at Carrickacross, Co.Monaghan. and taking down making it such a great 10.30am. The service has a mixture of Email: [email protected] evening. traditional hymns and modern songs with participation from people of all St Molua’s Open Air ages. The service is an example of our Services: Ecumenical Service focusing prayer of growing together in faith, numbers, unity and love. Everyone Sunday, 3rd September The weather was again kind to us is very welcome to attend and we are Morning Prayer, St Finbarr’s 10.30am and as we hosted our outdoor service in encouraging parishioners to invite along Magheracloone 12noon Magheracloone celebrating St Molua’s friends and family. Sunday, 10th September day. The graveyard in Magheracloone Service of the Word, St Finbarr’s 10.30am, is the resting place of both Church of Magheracloone 12noon and Ardragh Ireland and Roman Catholic people from Ardragh Harvest 1.15pm the local community so once a year we Festival Service Sunday, 17th September come together to remember loved ones The first of our Harvest Festival Services “Arise and Shine” All Age Service with who have passed away. Our theme this takes place in Ardragh on Sunday, 24th Family Breakfast 9.30am Jackson Hall, year was ‘Thankful Remembrance’ as we September at 3pm. Harvest is a wonderful Service at 10.30am St Finbarr’s recognized those who have passed on time of year to invite family, friends and Holy Communion Magheracloone 12 noon the faith to us. neighbours along as we give thanks Ecumenical Service Donaghmoyne 3.00 We were delighted to welcome Father for God’s provision. We look forward pm Larry Du§y who spoke to us about the to seeing this beautiful country church Wednesday, 20th September meaning of a church graveyard and how decorated with the fruits of the harvest. Holy Communion, St Finbarr’s 10.30 am they help us in remembering our loved Sunday, 24th September ones. Father Philip Crowe read the lesson Service To Commission Alan Holy Communion Magheracloone 12noon while Roy Crowe sang two solo pieces Hill As A Diocesan Reader Harvest Festival Service Ardragh 3.00 pm accompanied by Lorna Lewis. Alan Hill has completed his training Service to Commission Alan Hill as a We then enjoyed refreshments in the as a Diocesan Reader and he will Diocesan Reader, St Finbarr’s 7pm open air thanks to the hard work of the be commissioned by Bishop John Wednesday, 27th September parishioners of Magheracloone. McDowell at a special service in St Holy Communion, St Finbarr’s 10.30 am Safeguarding Trust Finbarr’s, Carrickmacross on Sunday, 24th September at 7pm. As a parish Group Parish BBQ Workers Training we wish Alan God’s richest blessing as The weather was very kind to us as We are hosting a Safeguarding Trust he begins this new role in our Diocese. over 100 people from across our group training evening for those involved Refreshments in the Jackson Hall will of parish gathered at the Rectory for a with working with children and young follow the service.

10 CHURCH OF IRELAND Dates for your Diary Canon Bridle conducted the Services in Cleenish, and Joan Brownlee played the Cleenish & Tuesday 19th September, Mothers & organ. Toddlers recommence. Mullaghdun Mr Jack Watson conducted the Service Sunday 24th September, Confirmation, in Mullaghdun, assisted by Mr Robert Cleenish Watterson. Elizabeth Hazlett played the Sunday 1st October, 200th Anniversary organ. The Revd Canon Service, Mullaghdun, followed by Parish Geo¢ rey Bridle Dinner. Cleenish & Mullaghdun Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October, Mothers’ Union Harvest W.E. Cleenish Sadly since we last met Mrs Celia Hazlett, a member of Cleenish & Mullaghdun Monthly Healing Service Mothers Union has passed away in her Cleenish Rectory, Bellanaleck, Enniskillen, The monthly Healing Services resume own home following a long illness. Celia Co. Fermanagh. BT92 2BA on Wednesday 13th September, in had recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Mullaghdun Hall. It combines the usual See Obituary. Members wish to extend T: 028 66 348259 E: [email protected] shortened form of Holy Communion with sincere sympathy to the family circle. W: www.cleenishparish.weebly.com the opportunity for prayer for the sick and Members next meet on Tuesday 19th bereaved, followed by a cup of tea and September in Mullaghdun Parish Hall at time for a chat. 8pm. The speaker will be a representative Services from the Drop in Centre, Enniskillen. A copy of the Daily Bible Reading Guide Sunday 10th September Select Vestry Meetings produced by the Bible Society is available 10:00 a.m. H.C. Mullaghdun Wednesday 20th September, Cleenish for all members. It is their prayer that as 11:30 a.m. H.C. Cleenish Wednesday 27th September, Mullaghdun we use this small resource, we will be Wednesday 13th September drawn deeper into Gods Word and closer 10:00 a.m. Monthly H.C. Mullaghdun Loyal Order Services to Him. The recommended reading 2nd Parish Hall The Annual Orange Service took place in Timothy 4: 9-18 will be read during the Sunday 17th September Cleenish Church on Sunday 2nd July. The meeting. 10:00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun Parade was preceded by Mullaghy Flute 11:30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish Band. Cleenish Brownies Sunday 24th September The Annual Orange Service took place in Brownies recommence in Cleenish Parish 11:00 a.m. Combined Confirmation Mullaghdun Church on Sunday 9th July. The Hall on Wednesday 20th September from Service, Cleenish Parade was preceded by three pipers from 6;45 until 8pm. New girls aged 7 to11 years Sunday 27th September Moybrone Pipe Band. As a mark of respect, will be made most welcome into the Pack. 10:00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun the full Band did not attend due to the recent 11:30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish death of its former member William Lucy. Cleenish Mothers & Sunday 1st October The Annual Black Preceptory Service Toddler Group 11:00 a.m. 200th Anniversary Service. took place to Cleenish Church on Sunday The Group recommence for the autumn Mullaghdun 23rd July. The Parade was preceded by period between 10am and 12noon, on Please see local Services Sheet in Church Bellanaleck Pipe Band. This Band still retains Tuesday 19th September, in Cleenish for up to date changes, which may occur the Highland Dress, and is often admired by Parish Hall. New members are welcome, from time to time Scottish visitors. (See Photo Below) and if further information is required

Bellanaleck Pipe Band

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 11 contact Rosita Bridle, Tel 66348259, after Mullaghdun Parish Barbecue Sunday 1st October when we will ask him to unveil a plaque to mark 200 years Sunday 10th September. The Dedicated The Parish Barbecue held on Friday Committee will meet on Tuesday 24th 30th June was greatly enjoyed by all of ministry at Mullaghdun. Following October who attended. The combination of the Service a celebratory meal will be good, well prepared food, excellent served in the Parish Hall at Letterbreen. music by “Panache” and perfect weather Bookings are required, via tickets on sale was an ideal recipe for a successful from any member of the Select Vestry. evening. “Thank You” to everyone who contributed in any way to the success Cleenish 2016 Annual Report of the event which realised a profit of and Statement of Accounts £2090. (See photo below) Apologies for the following which was Mullaghdun Co¢ee Morning omitted from the Annual Report: Mr Stephen Foster - Weekly To help us celebrate the 200th Contributions - £90. anniversary of our Parish Church, a Co§ee Morning was held in the Parish Hall at Letterbreen, on Saturday 12th Holy Matrimony August. This proved to be a lovely time We congratulate our Rector’s son, Cleenish presentation to Canon Geo§ of fellowship with friends of the Parish Christopher, who was married to May Presentation to Canon Bridle in Cleenish joining us from near and far. We thank Clarke in St Thomas Episcopal Church, After morning Service in Cleenish, on those who organised and catered for Aboyne in Scotland, on Saturday 8th Sunday 25th June, Canon Bridle was the morning, and all those who came July. The previous Sunday 2nd July, a presented with a gift envelope by and contributed to the success of the gift to mark the occasion was presented Peoples’ Churchwarden Cecil Brownlee, occasion. to Geo§, by Mrs Hilary Benson, on to mark his ordination into the Church of behalf of the parishioners of Cleenish Ireland Priesthood 30 years ago on 6th Mullaghdun 200 years and Mullaghdun. (See photo 4) We wish June 1987. Lettie Coulter presented Mrs Anniversary Service Christopher and his Bride, God’s richest Bridle with a bouquet of flowers on behalf We look forward to welcoming our blessings as they embark on an exciting of the Mothers’ Union. Bishop, The Rt Revd John McDowell, on future together.

Mullaghdun Parish Barbeque

12 CHURCH OF IRELAND Bereavements Mullaghdun Parish Church William Lucy was born into Mullaghdun Parish on 23rd September 1934. A farmer for all his life, he was a faithful member of his Parish Church and served as a member of the Select Vestry for many years. In 1961 William married Audrey Montgomery, and they became parents to Helen and Cecil. During recent years, William’s health declined, and he died peacefully in the South West Acute Presentation to Canon Geo§ on behalf of his son Christopher Hospital on Tuesday 4th July. Due to Canon Bridle’s absence on holiday, Canon Mark Watson, assisted by Canon Henry Gladys Edmondson There was Much discussion took place about Blair (William’s nephew) conducted the widespread sympathy in the local the upkeep and maintenance of the Funeral Service in Mullaghdun Parish Community, with the shock news about Community Garden. As the Garden Church, on Friday 7th July. Following the sudden death of Gladys Edmondson is divided into di§erent sections, the the Service, William was laid to rest in in the South West Hospital, on Monday Wildflower Meadow was doing well. The the Family Burial plot at Rossorry Parish morning 14th August. Formally Gladys Secretary stated he had a meeting with a Church. We sympathise with Audrey; Patterson, she was a member of the representative from FODC on Friday 23rd Helen and her husband, Alan; Cecil and local Methodist Church in Letterbreen. June, and agreed a schedule for grass his wife, Donna; William’s grandchildren, A woman with numerous interests, after cutting and general maintenance for the Robert, Stephen, Sarah, Adam and Rachel, leaving School she trained as a nurse, remainder of the season. and William’s sister Eileen. and for many years was the Night Sister It was also stated FODC had agreed an Celia Hazlett- Sarah Jane (Ceclia) Elliott in the former Erne Hospital. She was an additional day for the Village Orderly, who was born at Dowra on 4th July 1937, and inspiration in the local community, and will be working in the Village on Tuesdays came to Letterbreen as the young bride always on hand where there was sickness and Thursdays. Eight hanging baskets of Robert Hazlett, some 20 years later. or death. There was a large attendance at had been delivered by FODC to be hung She was devoted to her husband and also her Funeral Service in her local Church, within the area of the Church and Parish cared for his parents and brother, Alex on Wednesday 16th August. Burial took Hall. until their deaths. Celia (as everyone knew place in Mullaghdun Graveyard. Next monthly meeting, Wednesday 27th her) and Robbie were blessed with three To her son Mark, and brother Fred, we September. children, George, Evelyn and Thomas. The send our deepest sympathy. She was Enquires to Group Secretary Owen Wilson, E Mail:- owenjwilson@btinternet. family’s love of animals was demonstrated predeceased by her sister Phyllis. by the large variety of livestock and fowl, com dogs and cats which were always present Cleenish Centre An e mail has recently been received on the farm. Celia had a great love for stating a total of 19,634 pedestrians made Mullaghdun Church which she attended The Directors and Committee of the use of the Loughshore Path during the frequently whilst her health allowed. She Centre, are delighted to have just hosted first six months this year. was also a member of the Mothers’ Union the largest residential group in the Centre and practised regular Bible reading and since it was built. This was a week-long Holy Baptism stay, and a great achievement for the Prayer. There was a warm welcome to Mullaghdun Parish Church small number of helpers involved. They everyone who called at her home, and no Sunday 6th August 2017 one left without enjoying a cup of tea and are very grateful to each of these busy Stewart Hubert Elliott some of her home baking. Predeceased people who give their time to serve the Son of Hubert Christopher and Michelle by Robbie in 2003, Celia died peacefully Lord in the mission at the Centre, this Claire Elliott in her home on Thursday 27th July, enables the leaders to give their full 38 Screeby Road, Trillick following a period of declining health. Her attention to the people which they have funeral service was conducted by Canon brought, so that their programme can run Christian Burials smoothly. Geo§ Bridle in Mullaghdun Parish Church Mullaghdun Parish The Centre is an inter-denominational on Saturday 29th July. The address was Friday 7th July 2017 Christian retreat overlooking Lough Erne. given by Canon Hazel Hicks, who told William Scott Lucy To hire the Centre, or if you feel that you the large gathering of mourners about “a Moybrone, Letterbreen are called to serve in any way, please Favorite Aunt” who devoted her life to her Aged 82 years make contact by e.mail: enquiries@ family, her Church and the farm. Following Interred in Rossorry Churchyard cleenishcentre.com or telephone the Service, Celia was laid to rest Saturday 29th July 2017 02866349647. You may also view the beside her late husband in the adjoining Sarah Jane (Celia) Hazlett graveyard. We sympathise with George, Cleenish Centre website. Corryglass, Letterbreen Evelyn and Thomas; with her daughter- Aged 80 years in-law, Elizabeth; son-in-law, Christopher; Bellanaleck Community Group Wednesday 16th August 2017 grand-children, Ruth, John, Andrew and The final Group meeting before the Gladys Margaret Elizabeth Edmondson Heather, and with her sister Annie, and summer break, took place on Wednesday 60 Corryglass Road, Letterbreen the wider family circle. 28th June. Aged 75 years

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 13 Clogher Cathedral: Friday, 29th Adam Robinson and Ben Foster were the Clogher September 8pm. The visiting preacher will servants, while Abbie Lee, Ella Creddin, be Revd. Professor R.A.B. Mollan(Retired Sam Brush and Robert McLaren were Cathedral Group orthopaedic surgeon). Sunday, 1st October customers in the café. Hannah Creddin 11.30am, Family Harvest Service. played the baker while Kyle Robinson was Vacant Augher: Friday, 6th October 8pm the builder. Luke McLaren took on the Rural Dean: with preacher Rev Canon Ian Berry role of the pig farmer who looked after his The Revd Canon (Monaghan). Sunday 8th October herd of ‘little pigs’ who were played by Maurice Armstrong 10a.m.Family Service - Preacher Mr. Roy Rachel Creddin, Katie McElwaine, Aaron Robinson, William Millar, Elizabeth Millar Curate Assistant: Crowe. The Revd Olivia Newtownsaville: Friday, 13th October and Charlie Foster. Downey 8pm with preacher Revd. Canon Maurice After the sketch, the second reading was Armstrong. Sunday 15th October, 11.30am. read by Tori Robson and reminded us to be kind to one another. The Sunday 10 Ferndale, Clogher, Co. Tyrone, BT76 0AS Family Service with Preacher, Mr. Roy Crowe. school then sang two pieces – ‘Across the T: 02885549797 Burial of Ashes Lands’ and ‘We wanna see Jesus lifted M: 07792 728495 11/7/17 Clogher – Jane Reid Young, high’. The latter song was accompanied E: [email protected] Stanfield Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey. with very enthusiastic actions from all the St Macartan’s Cathedral Clogher children. Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: Prayers were read by Hannah Creddin, Miss Isobel Stewart Elizabeth Millar and Katie McElwaine. Mr Roy Crowe Children’s Day While Ella Creddin led the junior members On Sunday, 18th June 2017 the of the Sunday school in an action prayer. congregation of St Macartan’s Cathedral, Mr Roy Crowe also contributed to the Confirmation Clogher joined together to celebrate the prayers. Sunday, 10th September at 11 a.m. in St. end of the Sunday school year with their After the singing of ‘My God is so Big’, Mr annual Children’s Day service. The service Macartan’s Cathedral. Please pray for the Roy Crowe spoke to the children. Using was conducted by Mr Roy Crowe and the following young people who have been one of his own shoes he reminded them organist was Miss Janice Clingen. The preparing for their confirmation over the of the importance of being careful about past months; Georgia Crawford, Rachel service was very much a celebration of what they saw, heard and said as they go Funston, Daisy Smyth, Sam McLaren, the children in the church and they had an through life. Amiee McLaren, Sam Brush, Jaonne active part in all aspects of the service. Mr Roy Crowe, with the help of the Clingen, Abbie Lee, Robert McLaren, Tori The service commenced with the teachers, then distributed prizes to the Robson. congregation singing ‘King of Kings, children. Bibles were given to five of the There will be no service in Augher or Majesty’. After a period of reflection, the senior class; Abbie Lee, Robert McLaren, Newtownsaville as there are candidates Sunday school then sang ‘In Christ Alone’. Sam Brush, Tori Robson and Joanne This was followed by the first reading from those Parishes. There will be a Clingen, who were celebrating their last which was read by Joanne Clingen and service at 10 a.m. in Errigal Portclare. Children’s day as they will be getting told the story of the Prodigal Son. The confirmed in September. They were Harvest Services Sunday school then performed a sketch wished every blessing as they move on in of the Prodigal Son. It was narrated by their church life. Errigal Portclare: Friday, 22th September Daniel McElwaine, Jack Foster and Jorja There were full attendance prizes for 8pm. The visiting preacher will be Robson who did a brilliant job of telling the seven of the children; Daniel and Katie Revd. Canon Geo§ Bridle (Cleenish & story while the rest of the Sunday school McElwaine, Ben, Jack and Charlie Foster, Mullaghdun). Sunday 24th September acted out their parts. John Clingen played and Joanne and John Clingen. A special 3pm, Family Harvest Service. the father while Ben Robson was the son. full attendance prize was awarded to Joanne Clingen who had achieved nine years full attendance. The o§ertory hymn was ‘I stand amazed’ and the collection was lifted by Robert McLaren, Sam Brush, Ben Robson and Abbie Lee with special assistance by Katie McElwaine and Elizabeth Millar. Mr Roy Crowe gave a special word of thanks to the Sunday school teachers for all their hard work over the year. As it was Father’s Day, a small gift was given to all the dads.

St Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher Annual BBQ The annual church BBQ was held on Friday, 30th June 2016 at Fardross Orange Hall, (kindly granted) and was blessed with dry weather.

14 CHURCH OF IRELAND The children had a lot of fun on the bouncy castle. Face painting was expertly done by Mrs Lynn Winslow and Mrs Margaret McCloughlin. The children enjoyed burgers and hot dogs followed by ice cream, while the adults tucked into steak or chicken accompanied by a variety of salads.

There was an array of desserts which were bouncy Castles and various other activities Sylvia presided at the organ and Judith enjoyed by all with a cup of tea. laid on for them. accompanied the children on her guitar. It’s impossible to thank everyone individually Children, teachers and helpers tucked into Roy thanked the children teachers and who brought salads, desserts and drinks, a lovely meal. Eva had made up treat bags organist for all their input into the service those who set up the hall beforehand, those which she gave to them as they left for and invited everyone to the hall for who did the dishes and those who cleared home. refreshments . up afterwards – so a massive thank you to The annual Children’s Day was held everyone who helped in any way. on Sunday, 18th June, the service was Orange Service conducted by Mr Roy Crowe Diocesan However a word of thanks must go to The annual Orange Anniversary Service was Reader. After the opening Hymn, “Morning William Fannin and his daughter Ruth who held on Sunday 9th July when Mr. David has Broken,” Roy welcomed everyone and did such a fantastic job o§ cooking all the Moses was the preacher. The collection read the Opening Sentences, Confession food on the BBQ. This was a very hot and was taken up by Brother David Potter and and Prayers. The senior girls sang “Come smoky job!! A special word of thanks to Mrs Brother Stephen Orr. now is the time to worship” followed by a Hilary Keys who organised and co-ordinated Roughan Silver Band provided the music piano solo “Ode to Joy” played by Courtney the whole event. Thompson. Sam McLaren, Sophie Egerton, for the Hymns. At the end of the service Sarah Armstrong, Laura Armstrong and Jack Brother Ivan Watts W.M. thanked the band Thompson played an Instrumental “Jesus and all who helped in the preparation of loves me”. Ben Egerton ,Ben Armstrong, the service. Everyone joined in the singing Ross Robinson, Ella-May McGirr and Zara of the National Anthem before leaving the Wright recited “God made them all”. Junior church. Sunday School sang “Mister Cow”, while the Senior girls sang “Across the Land” and St Mark’s Parish the whole Sunday School sang “Stand up Church Newtownsaville clap your hands” and “I have got peace like Children’s Day Service a River”. Aimee McLaren and Sam McLaren read the The young people of St Mark’s Parish lessons from Genesis. Prayers were said by Church, Newtownsaville celebrated Fathers’ Annabel McLaren, Harrison Wright, James Day with a special Children’s Day service. Egerton and Courtney Thompson. The play The Service was conducted by Mr Alan was “The Creation of the World” performed Lavelle, the visiting preacher was Mr Colin by all the Sunday School. Brownsmith from Inishmacsaint Parish, Derrygonnelly, and the organist was Mrs Proceeds from the BBQ are being split During the singing of Hymn “All things bright and beautiful” James McLaren and Ethan Jennifer Crawford. Lessons were read by between the Sunday School and the McGirr lifted the collection. Avril Wilson, Sunday School teacher and Rectory repair fund. The total amount raised Roy held the attention of children and adults Alan Lavelle, Parish Reader. was £630. by his excellent talk about his shoe pointing The children’s items were introduced by the out that humans have the same parts as a Junior class who recited a poem for Fathers’ Augher shoe explaining that we use or abuse them Day. All the Sunday School gave a lively On Friday, 16th June the Sunday School in our relationship with God. performance of ‘Father Abraham’ and the children went to Cooley Castle, Beragh for Roy assisted by Eva, Judith and Ann Senior girls sang ‘Father, I place into your an evening of fun. Everyone enjoyed the presented the prizes and attendance prizes. hands’. Prayers were led by Georgia, Daisy,

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 15 Rachel, Lauren and Jack and the collection The meeting concluded with a short Cash for Clubber was taken up by Jack and Matthew. epilogue and prayer by Canon Armstrong. Mrs Heather Gervis is collecting items to Mr Brownsmith, who had a very interesting Mrs Mo§ett wished everyone a good break raise money for the Rectory Repair Fund. address on the topic of ‘Procrastination’, over the summer months and reminded Please contact her at 028 855 68558 for congratulated the children on their members of the outing to Dublin for the further details. involvement in worship, and distributed ‘Big Sing’ on 9th September and the next As we approach Autumn we can thank God the annual prizes. Alan then thanked the meeting on Wednesday, 20th September that he has been faithful in his provision for Sunday School teachers, Tracey Smyth, when the speaker will be local pharmacist, our needs. Jesus told many parables about Lorna Lavelle and Avril Wilson for their work Sandra Barnett. the work of sowing and harvesting. Perhaps with the children and handed over tokens of the best known is the parable of the sower appreciation. Rectory Repair Fund (Mark 4). There are four types of ground; the wayside, A huge congratulations to all from our group the rocky, the thorny and the good ground. Clogher Mothers’ Union of parishes who participated in the Clogher Jesus was not telling the parable to illustrate Mrs Iris Mo§ett, Branch Leader, welcomed Valley Show. We indeed have a wealth of Canon and Mrs Armstrong, St Michael how to farm the land, but about the di§erent talent! types of responses people make to the Singers and members to the June meeting Our ‘Aberdeen Angus Bull fund raising’ has of Clogher Cathedral Group Mothers’ Union word of God. been successful beyond all expectations. All the people heard the same message, but which was held in Newtownsaville Hall. John and Avril Robson donated a year-old all responded di§erently because of their After a delicious meal, Mrs Ann Graham, Aberdeen Angus bull, “Glenhoy Lord Luke” heart’s condition. Some were hardened Secretary, thanked the hosts and presented as a prize for a draw. This took place at and made no response. Some responded a donation to the Sunday School which Clogher Valley Show when more tickets but had no depth to their response. Others was received by Mrs Lorna Lavelle. In reply, were sold. From its generous donation, to let other things takeover their life and stunt Mrs Lavelle thanked the Mothers’ Union for all those who have worked so very hard their response and growth. Other people their invitation to the Fun Day in Irvinestown to organise and sell tickets, it has been a hear, respond and live out their faith. How which was greatly enjoyed by all the Sunday tremendous e§ort. Thank you all so much, do you respond to God speaking to you School children. your hard work has paid o§. Well done. through his word? After Canon Armstrong, wearing his As there is a material harvest, so in our spirit ‘auctioneer’s hat’, had conducted a Recipe Book and lives, God looks for a harvest to the competitive fireside auction, the singers sowing of his word in our hearts, shown in from St Michael’s, Sixmilecross entertained Contributions please send to Yolande our lives. Do we have Jesus and the fruit the members with a selection of gospel Johnston at [email protected] or of the Spirit in our lives? “Love, joy, peace, songs. Mrs Diane Domer, Treasurer, leave in the box provided in each Church patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, expressed thanks to the visitors and handed in the group of Parishes. Please have all gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians over a token of appreciation. contributions in for end of September. 5:22).

Clones 10.00am Morning Prayer & Special Clones, Sunday School Collection Stroke Services Killeevan, Currin Newbliss 11.30am: Morning Prayer South West Acute 22nd September A public meeting on the future of Vacant: stroke services will be held Pastoral Cover The Revd Lorraine Capper Killeevan 8.00pm: Harvest Service. On 11th September: 6:30-8:30pm The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, 24th September in The Lisgoole Suite, Killyhevlin Castlebalfour Demesne, Lisnaskea, Co. Currin 10.00am: Morning Prayer Hotel, Enniskillen Fermanagh BT92 0LT Please make this widely known and if Killeevan 11.30am: Harvest Service. Rural Dean: possible plan to attend Revd Alan Capper 29th September T: 028 677 22413 Clones 8.00pm: Harvest Service E: [email protected] Bereavement 1st October Our sympathy is extended to John and Clones 10.00am: Holy Communion & Lucie Madden on the death of John`s Services Harvest Service brother Patrick. 3rd September Newbliss 11.30: Holy Communion Clones 10.00am: Holy Communion Killeevan Notes Newbliss 11.30am: Holy Communion On Wednesday the 5th July Monaghan Illness Juniors LOL114 held their annual parade 10th September We remember those who are ill in hospital, service in Killeevan Church. The parade Currin 10.00am: Holy Communion was led by Inver band and the service was Killeevan 11.30am: Holy Communion and especially those of our Parishioners conducted by the Revd. William Anderson 17th September who are undergoing treatment at present. from the parishes of Tullanisken and

16 CHURCH OF IRELAND Clonoe in Co. Tyrone. The Church was full of Juniors from Monaghan, Fermanagh, Armagh, Donegal and Tyrone along with Brethern and Sisters from far and near. The Bible readings and prayers were read by the Monaghan juniors who also played their various musical instruments during the service. May Leech played the organ. Refreshments for everyone was in the hall and enjoyed by all.

Sponsored Walk at Cuilcagh Mou ntain Legnabrockey Trail On the 15th July, 12 brave souls from the Clones Group of Parishes took part in a sponsored walk on the Cuilcagh Legnabrocky Trail. The walk was to raise funds for the upkeep of the Rectory and also a portion was to go to Conquer Cancer. They are still gathering sponsorships so no total has been decided at this time. This account from Cyntha Stewart, Walk organiser.Cuilcagh Mountain Legnagbrocky Trail; “Despite a damp morning on July 15th last, over a dozen walkers from the Grouped Parishes of Clones, Killeevan, Currin and Newbliss enthusiastically took to the steep Cuilcagh Mountain with gusto, sandwiches and a great sense of comradery. This mountain trail, with its newly added stepped boardwalk across the bog, rewards with fantastic perhaps don’t always take the time to chat Clogh Parish Church. We wish them every views of the surrounding landscapes of to, and more importantly, listen to each happiness together. Fermanagh, Cavan and beyond. other. While Cyril Rusk wasn’t up for the The colours of the heathers and bog trail on the day, he kept the base fires Births flowers of this scenic wilderness was an burning and had a steaming hot cup of tea artist’s palette of purples and greens, with waiting for us all on our descent (courtesy Congratulations to Francis and Rosemarie touches of deep peaty reds, all set against of a very practical gas stove on the back Carleton on the birth of their grandson a silvery blue sky. And in case we weren’t of his truck). The general consensus was Charlie to David and Emma Hyland their taking it all in, a sharp, fresh wind kept us that we really should do this more often daughter. all focused on the job! and I really hope we will! Incidentally, we Congratulations also to Stephen and The trail itself is a mere 7.5km but the last all raised money for our parish rectory and Joanne Irwin on the birth of their daughter. 3.5 km ascent to the summit is not for the the Irish Cancer Society.” faint-hearted. For some of us, a short pit stop and a sample of the packed lunches Currin Notes Baptism was all that was needed to fuel the A Floral Arrangement Demonstration The baptism of Rose Shirley Moore, momentum to the top. Whilst on the day by Timothy Elliott will be held on Friday daughter of Daryl and Sandra took place we were denied the prize of a panoramic 15th September 2017 at 8.00pm sharp view (due to hazy fog and rain) the summit in Clones Parish Church on Sunday 6th in Scotstown Community Centre. Tickets plateau itself was rugged and barren, August. We welcome her into our Parish. €10, Supper included. A Ra·e will be held yet beautiful and unspoilt; holding many for the Floral Arrangements. rewards such as an ancient cairn (dating Achievements from the Bronze Age, 666 metres above sea level). Marriage We congratulate Eleanor Carleton in It was wonderful to share this experience Congratulations to Dale Irwin and Heather achieving second place in all Ireland in an together – we all have busy lives and Johnston who were married recently in ICA Patchwork competition.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 17 Colaghty

Rector: The Revd Alan Irwin

The Rectory, Main Street, Lack, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 0DN

T: 028 686 31689 E: [email protected] burgers and sausages enjoyed by all. who spoke on sharing the gospel of Jesus Thanks to everyone for your continual with others and to those who prepared Services generosity of spirit, this made the evening the refreshments each night. Thanks to memorable. everyone who supported us in whatever 3rd September Holy Communion 11.30am way, yet mindful we give the glory to God 10th September Family Service 11.30am for all His many blessings throughout. 17th September Morning Prayer 11.30am (See photos). 24th September Morning Prayer 11.30am 1st October Holy Communion 11.30am 6th October Harvest Service 8.00pm Harvest Services 8th October Family Harvest 11.30am This year’s harvest services will have 8th October Harvest Service 7.00pm a reformation theme, with the church 15th October Morning Prayer 11.30am decorated with floral displays for the 22nd October Morning Prayer 11.30am occasion. The church will be open from 29th October Morning Prayer 11.30am 7.00pm on Friday, 6th October, with the (See photos). first of our services at 8.00pm, followed by Christian Baptism a harvest supper in the parish hall. Other church opening times are on Saturday, 7th 18th June 2017 Holiday Bible Club from 2pm – 6pm and Sunday, 8th from Alexis Emma Kearney, daughter of Emma All we can say is that we had a ‘whale of 3.00pm with light refreshments served in and Neil, 125 St. Dympna’s Road a time at our holiday bible club, which ran from 31st July – 4th August under the parish hall, with the service at 7.00pm Parish Barbecue the theme ‘Get in the current with Jesus’. followed by a harvest supper. All proceeds The week’s programme had a range of will go towards mission projects and all activities including games, crafts, worship are welcome to come along. and teaching, throughout the week. There was an average of 70+ children Sunday School in attendance each night along with Sunday School will resume on 10th leaders and parents all were blessed with September 2017 at 10.30am in the parish the week’s activities. We o§er sincere hall. appreciation and thanks to everyone for their assistance with the preparation, Dates and Times decoration, design, crafts, music, IT, For dates and times of clubs/groups or games, those who taught the memory other activities, please check weekly verse and to our range of gifted speakers notices for any changes or additions.

The parish barbecue was a wonderful occasion to share fellowship, renew friendships and enjoy delicious food together. We extend sincere thanks to all who contributed to the successful evening, the ticket sellers, the preparation beforehand, the serving and clearing up afterwards. To those who supplied salads, desserts etc. We are deeply appreciative of your culinary gifts. Thanks again to our cooks for the mouth-watering steaks,

18 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 19 Wed 27th Sept Mothers’ Union at 8pm attended a workshop and information day in Derryvullen (Speaker Mr Raymond Farrell – Mental Moira on 10th June. Health) New members welcome On Saturday, 23rd September the North and Castle programme will start in Derryvullen North Archdale Mothers’ Union at Bawnacre Parish Hall. Anyone interested please – Saturday 17Th June contact Avril. We are pleased that the Women’s Group, Vacant. Many of our Sunday School children following the Family Fun Night were able to During the vacancy Archdeacon Cecil enjoyed the day at the Bawnacre on one of contribute £150 towards the project. They Pringle is in charge, and is providing pastoral the few beautiful Saturdays in June. There cover together with Mrs Eileen Cutler and also donated £150 to Fermanagh Multiple was plenty of fun and food. We thank Mr Miss Isobel Stewart, Diocesan Pastoral Sclerosis. Assistants. George Beacom for all his help and co- operation for the event. Good Wishes ‘Getting people from Tuesday Club We extend our good wishes and every blessing in ministry as Mrs Lindsey Farrell 16 members enjoyed the annual dinner in where they are to where is to be ordained as Deacon to serve in Tullana Restaurant on Thursday, 22nd June. God wants them to be’ Rossorry Parish Church. This service will There will not be a meeting in September; take place in St Macartan’s Cathedral, the next meeting will be on Tuesday, 10th Clogher on Sunday, 3rd September at 7pm. Services October. Please pray for her and her family. 3rd September Castle Archdale Holy Communion 10.15am Visit To Castle Archdale Prayers Derryvullen North 11.30am On Sunday, 2nd July we were pleased to There have been a number of parishioners 10th September welcome 1st Knocknamuckley Boys Brigade who have been unwell over the summer. Derryvullen North Family Service 10.30am and the Girls Brigade along with their Please remember in prayer all who are (This will be the Opening Service for leaders to Morning Prayer in St Patrick’s unwell either at home or in hospital and also Mothers’ Union, Women’s Group and Church, Castle Archdale. The church was anyone who has been bereaved. Sunday School) filled to capacity and all enjoyed the singing Castle Archdale 11.45am of familiar hymns with Mr W McBride 17th September as organist. The service was led by Dr. Holy Baptism Castle Archdale Holy Communion 10.15am Margaret Knox, the preacher being Mr. Colin St Patrick’s Church, Castle Archdale Derryvullen North 11.30am Brownsmith. 23th July 2017 – Lauren Alexandra Rose 24th September infant daughter of Diana and Jonathan Castle Archdale Morning Prayer 10.15am Co¢ee Morning Derryvullen North 11.30am On 9th July a fundraising Co§ee Morning Holy Matrimony 1st October was held after the service for the Youth St Patrick’s Church, Castle Archdale Castle Archdale Holy Communion & Junior Team going to Hungary with the Methodist 27th July 2017 – Wendy Sarah Somerville Harvest 10.15am Youth on 3rd August. The total amount and Gregory William Warrington Derryvullen North Holy Communion 11.30am raised was over £700 which included Castle Archdale Harvest Thanksgiving donations. Thank You Evening Prayer with special music followed We have to thank the girls – Lucy Sproule, As we look forward to the Institution of by supper 7.00pm Rachel Thompson and Nadine Hunter Revd Paul Thompson in September, I wish who along with their mothers provided a to convey my thanks to Ven Archdeacon Friday, 15th September – wonderful spread of food for the morning Pringle, Revd Alan Irwin, Rural Dean and all Institution Of Revd Paul and also arranged the Parish Hall so the clergy and lay readers who have helped tastefully. One of the team, Lucy Humes Thompson BA Mod out during the vacancy in the parishes. was absent as she was in America with the It has been an honour and privilege to As Incumbent of the Grouped Parishes Ulster Project. We thank everyone for their have assisted in the smooth running of our of Derryvullen North & Castle Archdale in generosity. Sunday worship. Derryvullen North Parish Church at 7.30pm. Thank you also to all who have been Supper will be served in the Parish Hall. ‘Days For Girls’ supportive and helpful in so many ways. This is a project initiated by the Mothers’ Please remember in your prayers the Revd Diary Dates Union in conjunction with CMS Ireland. Paul Thompson, his wife and family and give Wed 6th Sept Choir Practice at 8pm We thank Mrs Avril Stubbs who agreed to them the support and respect they deserve. Tues 12th Sept Faith & Friendship at 8pm co-ordinate the project. She along with Mrs Yours in Christ’s service Wed 20th Sept Women’s Group at 8.30pm Edna Ferguson and Mrs Margaret Beacom Dr Margaret Knox

20 CHURCH OF IRELAND Christian Burial Iris was a faithful member of the Mothers’ Union for 57 years. She was a dedicated Derryvullen On Thursday, 13th July 2017 the Funeral member of her church and a support to Service for Iris Jane Weir, Dromard, took South and the various clergy. Her church attendance place in the parish church of St Tighernach, included not only the weekly services but Garvary Derryvullen South, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. The Revd the midweek services during Lent. Until very Rodney Beacom along with two of Iris’ recently her name was on the annual rota of grandchildren, Linda and Hannah, assisted cleaning the church and providing flowers. in the service. Not a woman for seeking the limelight, she The Revd Chancellor Iris Jane was born on Tuesday, 30th May was most happy working in the background John Stewart 1933, the second of four children to Tom and in whatever way was necessary at any given Ellen Irwin of Boho parish. She attended the occasion. Hers was a quiet, practical faith local National School, before progressing and we give thanks to God for her example. to a secretarial course at Enniskillen A few weeks in our local hospital where she Technical College after which she secured received round the clock care and attention The Rectory, 2 Ballylucas Road, Tullyharney, employment at the Scotch Store, on the did not result in any improvement and she Tamlaght, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. passed away peacefully. BT74 4PR Sligo Road, Enniskillen. She met her husband Ivan Weir and they Our thoughts and prayers today are T: 028 66 387236 were married at Boho on Tuesday, 31st especially with her immediate family, Clive, E: [email protected] December 1957. Sharon, and Jill; her grandchildren, Hannah, www.garvaryderryvullen.weebly.com The only family home she knew in her Deborah, Robert and Harry; Linda, Jason, married life and the only one she cared Susan and Andrew; about was at Dromard. It was originally a her sister Greta and her brother, Stephen. Services thatched roof which was raised slightly 10th September and slated. During the times of necessary Bereavements 10.30 Morning Prayer Derryvullen South general upkeep of the property, Iris was not We extend sympathy to all who are 12.00 Morning Prayer Garvary afraid to do whatever it took, even to the bereaved including Ena McGowan, Mulrod, 17th September extent of climbing up to paint gable walls. and the McVitty family, Gortmesson, on 10.30 Morning Prayer Garvary She loved working on the farm with Ivan, the death of their relative, Cecil McKeown, 12.00 Holy Communion Derryvullen South milking her two cows by hand in those early Lisbellaw. 24th September days, feeding hens, walking the fields. She 10.30 Morning Prayer Derryvullen South was a lady who could not be more content. Christian Aid 12.00 Morning Prayer Garvary The family came along with the birth of Clive We are pleased to record that £1017.33 was 1st October and then Jill but like all farmers wives she raised by the parishioners of Garvary and 10.30 Holy Communion Garvary took things in her stride and a happy, secure the wider community on behalf of Christian 12.00 Harvest Derryvullen South and stable home was established. Aid. In spite of the increasing dišculties 8.00 Harvest Derryvullen South Many happy times were spent by Ivan and with door to door collections this is once 6th October Iris on holidays with the late William and again an encouraging figure and Christian 8.00 Harvest Garvary Beck Hurst. The rector was told that Iris Aid are very appreciative of our e§orts. Our 8th October enjoyed talking for hours on the phone to thanks to Hilda and all the collectors, and to 10.30 Morning Prayer Derryvullen South her many friends. Sadly, things changed everyone for their generosity. 12.00 Harvest Garvary particularly when her husband Ivan died 7.00 Harvest Garvary in 1994. But after a time of adjustment she continued to enjoy many happy holidays Best Wishes Holy Baptism around Ireland with her late husband’s sister A number of our young people were On Sunday, 18th June 2017 in the parish Meta. recently awarded degrees marking a church of St Tighernach, Derryvullen Iris was a very kind person, very perceptive significant point in their education. Deborah South, Holy Baptism was ministered to and having that determination which is Weir BSc (Hons) graduated from Aberdeen Oscar William, son of Stuart and Elizabeth necessary to get through life. She was University in Wildlife Management while her Graham, Drumrainey. Also on Sunday devoted to her children and grandchildren sister Hanna Weir BSc (1st Hons) graduated 18th June 2017 in the parish church of and they to her. Iris had a great concern from the University of Ulster in Social Work. St Tighernach, Derryvullen South, Holy for them all and was proud of all their Emma Benson BA (Hons) graduated from Baptism was ministered to Isaac Douglas, achievements. They in turn have shown the University of Ulster in Textile Arts, and son of Richard and Andrea Caldwell and love and care for her through her many Design and Fashion, while Matthew Wilson grandson of Chancellor and Mrs Stewart, trials. Over the years her health had not BSc (1st Hons) graduated from Nottingham the Rectory, Tamlaght. The following been good. Several visits to hospitals University in Physiotherapy. We are sorry to Sunday on 25th June 2017 in the parish became necessary and a close eye kept on be losing Matthew (Garvary) who is moving church of St Tighernach, Derryvullen South, her especially when she decided to move to England to commence employment in a Holy Baptism was ministered to Mila Elsie, to the bungalow at the end of the lane. Iris hospital there but we wish him and all our daughter of Ross and Diane Armstrong, did not wish to give bother to anyone on young people well for the future. Ballintarson, Lisbellaw. Let us continue to her account, but because she couldn’t drive We extend best wishes to Maria Rolston, remember our young people in our prayers herself, family and friends were more than daughter of Desmond and the late Mavis and those who have responsibility for their happy to get her to the weekly shop and Rolston, Mullanaskea, whose marriage care, that they may lead the rest of their to church and Mothers’ Union. As well as took place in Co Cork; Vernon Murphy, son lives according to this beginning. being a member of the Women’s Institute, of Kathleen and the late Michael Murphy,

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 21 Ballyreagh, whose marriage took place by the Peoples’ Churchwarden, Mr Robert 6th October in Garvary; a representative in St Joseph’s church, Lissan; and Laura Boles, the rector thanked Mrs Kathleen of CMJI at the morning services on 8th Henderson, daughter of David and Iris Kettyles and her team for organising the October and finally the Revd Mark Durrell Henderson, Cappy, whose marriage took event. on Sunday evening 8th October in Garvary. place in Crom Castle. Ordination The Pencil and Keswick 40th Anniversary Tea Miss Alison Irvine, a parishioner of Garvary In the June edition of the magazine, the Before the summer, the editor of Derry and parish, is to be ordained intern deacon rector posed the question about a well Raphoe diocesan magazine was in touch by the Bishop of Meath and Kildare, the known item still used in schools and that with the rector asking him to submit a few Right Reverend Pat Storey, on Sunday, a well known location was where the item lines regarding Bishop Ken Good with 17th September 2017 at 6.30 pm in St was made in the 19th century. The item whom he was ordained 40 years ago. They Catherine’s Parish Church, Tullamore, Co is the pencil and the well known location were doing a feature to mark the Bishop’s O§aly. Alison would appreciate your prayers where it was made was Keswick in the 40th anniversary. On Sunday, 25th June as she begins ordained ministry in the Cumbrian Lake District in England. In 1854, 2017, the nearest Sunday to the actual date Church of Ireland. the year that Derryvullen church was of Chancellor Stewart’s ordination 40 years consecrated the Illustrated Magazine of ago on 26th June 1977 in Downpatrick Arts in an article entitled “Pencil making Cathedral, over 100 people attended Harvest Celebrations church at Derryvullen South followed We look forward to welcoming as our at Keswick” publicised the fact that the by refreshments in the parish hall which harvest speakers the Revd Canon Ian Ellis, famous graphite used for the pencils was included a special cake baked by Mrs Lynne Rossorry, on Sunday evening, 1st October mined at Borrowdale near Keswick and Black intricately iced and appropriately in Derryvullen South; the Revd Brian that these mines were owned by Messrs inscribed. Following kind remarks made Courtney, Carrickfergus, on Friday evening, Bankes and Co. Today the pencils, still made of Canadian cedar wood, are now made at Derwent a few miles away, but a museum in Keswick tells the story of the history of pencil making in Keswick. One additional aspect to the pencil is that during World War Two it was used to conceal a map of Germany and a compass enabling aircrew who were shot down to escape enemy territory. While in Keswick, the rector and Mrs Stewart visited the very grand Keswick hotel standing prominently on an elevated site overlooking the town. It was built the same year that the railway arrived in Keswick 1869, the year Garvary was consecrated. The railway line ended at the hotel so it was a “railway hotel” providing accommodation for the increasing number of travellers to the area.

22 CHURCH OF IRELAND Friday, 6th October at 8.00pm; Devenish Sampson was attending his father’s Devenish & Boho Parish Harvest funeral in Nigeria. We extend our good Sunday, 8th October at 11.30am; Devenish wishes and prayers to Alison as she takes parish harvest up her new post as intern deacon in St We look forward to welcoming visitors at Catherine’s Parish Church, Tullamore, Co all our Harvest Thanksgiving services. O§aly. Diocesan Curate: The Revd Sampson Ajuka Burials Table Quiz Friday, 21st July 2017 - Beatrice Elizabeth There will be a table quiz in the Reade (Betty) Little, Mullaghmore, Boho Road, Hall, Monea on Saturday, 16th September Enniskillen. The funeral service was at 8.00pm. Proceeds will go towards the conducted by Canon David Skuce and The Rectory, 10 Castletown Road, Monea, Reade hall project. Tea will be provided. was held in Devenish Parish Church Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 8GG We look forward to welcoming teams followed by the burial in the adjoining from other parishes and from throughout T: 028 66 341672 graveyard. the county. Tickets can be obtained from E: [email protected] We o§er our deepest sympathy to Mrs Richard McClure or you can pay at the Little’s son, Robin and the wider family door. circle. Services Wednesday, 26th July 2017 - Richard Reade Hall Project Sunday 3rd Britton, Carn Green, Boho, Enniskillen. Work is progressing well on the second 10am Holy Communion, Boho Parish The funeral service was conducted by stage of the project(New kitchen and Church Canon David Skuce and Revd Sampson extended committee room) and should 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Ajuka and was held in Boho Parish Church be completed by the beginning of Parish Church followed by the burial in the adjoining graveyard. September. Our parish gift day in aid of 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish We o§er our deepest sympathy to the project has raised £13,190 to date. The Church Richard’s brothers, George, Willie and Select Vestry wishes to thank everyone Sunday 10th Albert and the wider family circle. that has contributed to date. 10am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church 11.30am Morning Prayer, Devenish Parish Sunday School Orange Anniversary Service Church Sunday School will reopen on Sunday, On Sunday, 9th July in Devenish Parish 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish 3rd September at 10.45 am in the Reade Church we welcomed the ošcers and Church. hall. We look forward to welcoming new members of Magheraboy District LOL Sunday 17th children. No11 and members of Magheraboy Flute 10am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church Band to Morning Prayer. The Service 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Mothers Union was conducted by the Revd Sampson Parish Church Mothers’ Union will commence on Ajuka, The readings were read by Richard 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Tuesday, 19th September at 8pm with a McClure and Kenneth Ferguson, and the Church Service of Holy Communion in Devenish organist was Gill Spence. Sunday 24th Parish Church, followed by a short 10am Family Service, Boho Parish Church meeting and cup of tea. We would like Devenish Bowling Club 11.30am Family Service, Devenish Parish to encourage new members to join our Devenish Bowling club will reopen on Church, branch, where there will be an opportunity Friday 15th September at 8pm. New 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish to pray together, support each other and members will be very welcome. This Church strengthen family life. Our meetings are year the main club bowling night will be held on the third Tuesday of each month on Saturday night. The Club’s annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services at 8pm in the Reade Hall, Monea. tournament will commence on Friday, Friday, 29th September at 7.30pm; Boho 20th October. Parish Harvest Thank you. Congratulations to Leroy and Wendy Sunday, 1st October at 3.30pm;, Boho We wish to thank Miss Alison Irvine for Lindsay on the birth of their baby girl, Parish Harvest taking two Sunday Services, while Revd Ruby.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 23 Barr: 3.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Police Male Voice Donacavey Service with speaker Rev S Woods Choir Concert Sunday, 24th September 2017 Fifteenth and Barr Sunday after Trinity Barr: 10.00am Morning Prayer Donacavey: 11.30pm Morning Prayer

The Revd Sympathy John Woods The parish extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Mrs Iris Weir formerly of Tamlaght.

The Rectory, 247 Tattyreagh Road, Fintona, Police Male Voice Choir Concert in Co. Tyrone, BT78 2DA Revd Canon Maurice T: 028 828 40863 Armstrong and Revd Donacavey Church on Friday, 3rd T: 07436886769 November. Tickets £10 including supper. E: [email protected] Canon Ian Ellis Revd Canon Maurice Armstrong and Revd Canon Ian Ellis are thanked for Services providing emergency cover during Sunday, 3rd September 2017 Twelfth August. Sunday after Trinity Barr: 10.00am Holy Communion Mrs Ellen Stevenson Donacavey: 11.30am Holy Communion Mrs Ellen Stevenson is thanked for Sunday, 10th September 2017 providing service cover during August. Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Barr: 10.00am Morning Prayer Parade Donacavey: 11.30am Morning Prayer Barr Orange Parade was held on the Sunday, 17th September 2017 beautiful warm and sunny afternoon of Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, 16th July. A good congregation Donacavey: 11.30am Morning Prayer was present to hear the band play from the hall to the church and the Pipe Major, Mark Henderson, played a solo verse of a hymn during the service. Members of the band helped with readings and the service liturgy. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a very tasty afternoon tea and wonderful fellowship in the hall. A word of thanks was proposed by the Fashion Show Grand Master, James Fashion Show on Tuesday, 14th November McConnell. at 8pm in the Silver Birch Hotel. Tickets £12.50 including refreshments, proceeds in aid of church funds. Contact Florrie Telford on 07955382189.

Parish Sale and Craft Fayre Parish Sale and Craft Fayre on Saturday, 25th November from 10am to 2pm in Donacavey church hall.

Parish Register Burial of Ashes 23rd July 2017 in Donacavey Graveyard Robert Moore, Donaghadee 2nd August 2017 in Donacavey Graveyard Warnock Rodger Plenderleith

24 CHURCH OF IRELAND in Tyholland Community Centre after I would like to sincerely thank Marina, Edna, Donagh & the service and everyone will be made Robert, Deborah and the leaders who help welcome with the Sunday School throughout the Tyholland with 24th September, The Fifteenth Sunday year. They are dedicated and committed Errigal Truagh after Trinity to ensuring that the young people enjoy 10.30 Donagh Parish Church – Family and learn from the activities planned week Service by week on Christian faith. We are grateful 12.00 noon Errigal Truagh Parish Church – A to Ethne McCord for her dedication and Non-stipendiary Service of the Word enthusiastic approach to working with the Minister: Junior Choir and the young musicians who The Revd Betty Harvest Thanksgiving Services have now progressed in their musical ability Thompson by accompanying the congregation on the Errigal Truagh Parish Church, 1st October, at organ in the singing of hymns. 3pm: Harvest Supper will be provided after the service in Blackwater Valley Learning Senior Choir Practice Centre. Everyone will be made welcome. En-Rimmon, 4 Ardlougher Road, The choir have a full calendar for the Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 1RN Donagh Parish Church - Sunday, 8th T: 0044 28 686 28258 October, at 3pm Revd. John Woods. Harvest incoming months. Choir practice will T: 0044 77 195 86659 supper will be provided in the Church Hall commence on Monday, 4th September at 8pm in Donagh Church. New members will E: [email protected] after the service. Everyone will be made be made welcome. welcome. Services Mothers Union P.S.A.L.M. 3rd September, The Twelfth Sunday after The month of August has been a busy The opening Service will take place on Trinity month with music tuition taking place in Wednesday, 20th September at 7.30 in 10.30am. Donagh Parish Church –A Donagh Parish Church. Our thanks to Kathy Donagh Parish Church. New members will Celebration of Holy Communion and Ethne. 12.00noon Tyholland Parish Church – A be made welcome. Celebration of Holy Communion Congratulations To 10th September, The Thirteenth Sunday Sunday School Ronnie and Joan Berry on the occasion of after Trinity their 40th Wedding Anniversary and to Cecil 10.30am Donagh Parish Church – Morning Prayer and Eleanor Stewart on the birth of a baby 12.00noon Errigal Truagh Parish Church – A grandson in Australia. Celebration of Holy Communion 17th September, The Fourteenth Sunday Prayers after Trinity Prayers: We remember those of our 10.30am Donagh Parish Church - Morning parishes who have been ill over the past Prayer months, those who are recovering from 3.00pm Tyholland Harvest Thanksgiving treatment and those in Nursing Homes. We Service. Preacher; Revd. Canon Geo§rey pray that God’s peace and presence will be Bridle. Harvest Supper will be provided with them.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 25 11.00am HC 2, “Prayer – Daily bread” (Matt ‘and drank the same spiritual drink; for Dromore 7:7-11) they drank from the spiritual rock that 7.30pm Praise & Ministry Service accompanied them, and that rock was 24th September Christ.’ 11.00am MP 2, “Prayer – Deliverance” (2 The children of Israel were sustained by Corinthians 1:3-11) the water that flowed from the rock in the The Revd S o W – Service of the Word wilderness – and that rock was Christ. The Andrew Quill HC 2 – Holy Communion, Form 2 image also brings with it the unchanging MP 2 – Morning Prayer, Form 2 nature of God – he is faithful and one on ‘Our Rock’ whom we can depend. Like the boy in the story we need to cling to him – our Rock! A century or so ago, a ship in a storm was The Rectory, 19 Galbally Road, Dromore, Co. Tyrone BT78 3EE dashed against the rocks in Cornwall, at the South West corner of England. A PYMS and Holiday Bible Club T: 028 82898246 fifteen-year-old sailor swam to safety on an E: [email protected] o§shore rock. He climbed up and waited all www.holytrinitydromore.org night until he was rescued the next morning. A reporter interviewed him and commented, ‘You must have been shaking all night as Services you clung to that rock.’ ‘Yes,’ the sailor boy N.B. Over the next few months we will be said, ‘I trembled all night with fear and having the main service at 11am, instead of cold.’ Then he added, ‘But the rock never 11.30am. This is on a trial basis. trembled once.’ Day 110, BiOY 3rd September In both the Old and New Testaments, God 9.00am HC 2, “Opposite spirit!” (Romans is referred to as ‘the Rock’. In Deuteronomy, God gets Moses to teach the people a song 12:9-21) Some of our youth and youth leaders in which they are reminded (Deut 32:4): 11.00am S o W, “Prayer – Worship” (Luke He is the Rock, his works are perfect, completed a Practical Youth Ministry 11:1-8) and all his ways are just. Skills Course (PYMS) ran by Jonny Phenix 10th September A faithful God who does no wrong, (Diocesan Youth Ošcer) and his wife Janet. 11.00am S o W, “Prayer – Kingdom” (Luke upright and just is he. At the end of the course the participants ran 10:1-16) In 1 Corinthians 10:4 Paul helps us to see the a Holiday Bible Club for 7 – 12 year olds (as 17th September context of ‘the rock’ in the Old Testament: part of their practical assessment for this

26 CHURCH OF IRELAND OCN Course). The theme for the Holiday Clubs over the next 12 months with the help Bible Club was Daniel in the lion’s den. of our newly trained youth.

Praise and Ministry Service, 17th September at 7.30pm This all-age service (normally on the 4th At the beginning of October we will be Sunday of the month, but this month on the starting a six-week course aimed at helping Through games, songs, Bible story, memory 3rd Sunday) is more informal and may vary people discover their purpose is this world— verse, quiz and craft the children learnt that in format from month to month. Opportunity answering the big question, ‘What on Earth they can trust God—just as Daniel did. We will be given within the service to receive are hoping that the youth who completed prayer ministry for anything (including am I here for?’—using six video sessions the course will be involved in assisting with healing). Come along and enjoy a less with teaching from Pastor Rick Warren, the running of youth and children’s ministry liturgical style of worship, learn some of the along with workbooks. Dates and times will activities within the parish. new songs that the Church is being blessed be on the notice sheets and on Facebook The 4 – 6 year olds also had fun learning with and grow in your passion for God, His towards the end of September. We would about Daniel (see pictures of the children Word and His Works. There will be tea and encourage everyone to try to come along making lion masks and playing games). co§ee afterwards. What on Earth am I here to what could be a life-changing course for We are hoping to run several Holiday Bible for? many.

8.00: Muckross - Harvest Thanksgiving. Sunday, 15th October 7.00 - Dernasesk Preacher, Revd John Woods. Tea after the Harvest Thanksgiving. Drumkeeran, service. Thursday 19th October - Templecarne Muckross and Sunday, 10th September Annual Concert. 11.30: Drumkeeran MP As you can see, September is the month Templecarne Sunday, 10th September of Harvest Thanksgivings in the group. I 7.00: Muckross - Harvest Thanksgiving. hope that there will be a good attendance Preacher. Revd Alan Irwin. at all the services and a sharing together in No service in Dernasesk in September due each church. If you can provide flowers or Bishop’s Curate: to Muckross Harvest Thanksgiving. other items for the decorating of any of the The Ven. Sunday, 17th September churches it would be much appreciated and Cecil Pringle 11.30: Drumkeeran MP would certainly enrich the atmosphere for Sunday, 17th September worship. There is always an uplift coming 7.00: Templecarne Harvest Thanksgiving. into a church for a Harvest Thanksgiving Preacher, Mr Karl Saunders. Tea in the service where the symbols of nature are all T: 07912355144 church after the service. around the place. E: [email protected] Sunday, 25th September 10.00: Muckross MP Marriage Sunday, 24th September Good wishes to Daryll Boyd of Drumkeeran Services 11.30: Drumkeeran Harvest Thanksgiving. Parish and Gillian McClaughlin of St Preacher, Dean Raymond Thompson. Tea in Macartins Parish, Enniskillen, who were Sunday, 3rd September the church after the service married in St Macartin’s Cathedral, 10.00: Templecarne MP Thursday, 28th September, Annual Enniskillen on 15th July. The service was Diocesan Synod commencing at 4.30 in the conducted by Dean Kenny Hall. As a parish 11.30: Drumkeeran HC Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. we wish the young couple well for the days Friday, 8th September Sunday School will resume on 1st October. and years ahead as they settle into a new

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 27 life together. The Boyd family have always was held on 30th July. I am also grateful normal. Perhaps the absence of Sunday been faithful supporters of the church and to the Revd Phillip Bryson, curate assistant School in a way contributes to this. In the groom’s mother, Irene, is the organist in in Magheraculmoney Parish who provided addition many people are away on holiday, Drumkeeran. I’m delighted that it was such a cover in the group of parishes when I was enjoying a break, an indication of the pleasant occasion. Due to being on holiday I on holiday. opportunities available at the beginning of missed sharing in the event. the 21sraCentury. In this better standard of Good Wishes living we all rejoice. The weather has been reasonable and the farming community has Mission Work The new rector of Derryvullen North and been able to prepare for the winter. We now Gillian Stevenson has returned to Kenya Castle Archdale, the Revd Paul Thompson look forward to all the glories and colours of after her summer break. We pray that God will be instituted on 15th September. May the autumn season, another demonstration will continue to bless her and the work of God be with the new rector and with the of the wonder and beauty of God’s creation. Kindfund in its care for children in that part members of the two parishes as a new Make this September a time of beginning of Africa. phase in the work of the church around again in the life of this group of parishes, Irvinestown and Castle Archdale begins. a time of renewed commitment to God, to Holiday Cover the church, to worship and to community. I am grateful to those who provided cover September 2016 Make the Harvest Thanksgiving services when I was on holiday. Services were September is like a ‘New Year’ in the life of an opportunity to share with each other in conducted by Alison Irvine, John Irvine, the parish. It is an opportunity to begin again all three churches. Make worship in church Jack Watson, Colin Brownsmith, Eileen with renewed commitment and the resolve a priority for every Sunday, part of your Cutler and Abraham Storey. The Orange to be more regular in worship. During the weekly routine. In the life of the church the Parade service on 9th July was conducted summer months of June, July and August, beginning of September is an opportunity to by Mr Abraham Storey. The RBP service attendance in church tends to be less than begin again.

11.00am Rockcorry H.C. Ematris with 12.15pm Drum H.C. Rockcorry (old) School Sunday 24th September The Fifteenth This is a lovely old stone building located Rockcorry, Sunday after Trinity in Rockcorry village. It is good to see it has Aghabog, 9.45am Aughnamullen H.C. been given a new lease of life with the *3.00pm Dartrey Harvest Service external painting of doors and windows. Aughnamullen 1st October Thanks to those responsible for the 8.00pm Rockcorry ,Harvest Service. overseeing of this work. and Drum 8th October 8.00pm Aghabog, service of thanksgiving Holy Baptism for harvest. In Dartrey parish church on Sunday 9th July Non-Stipendiary we were delighted to receive baby Joshua Minister: Dartrey/Rockcorry Alexander William, son of Jason and Julie The Revd Picnic Coalter, Druminton, Dartrey. It is a joy to Margaret Pringle A good turn-out of bands, a good crowd welcome Joshua into the family of Dartrey and favourable weather all contributed to church and also his parents who now have another successful picnic at Dartrey hall moved to this area. We trust they will feel at and grounds on 16th July. The ever popular home with us. Rawdeerpark, barbecue was in the capable hands of Clones, Co. Monaghan Margaret and Christina with refreshments Good Wishes served in the parish hall. The children too T: 047 51439 Once again we remember those had their time out with a variety of games. E: [email protected] parishioners who have been unwell at home Thanks to all who had any input into the or in hospital. We also think of those who success of this event. ( See photo ) have been recently bereaved. Services Children’s Day Service Sunday 3rd September The Twelfth The young people of the Sunday school Harvest Services Sunday after Trinity took a major part in the service on the day. It is hard to believe that the summer with its 9.45am Aghabog M.P. This is always a family occasion as parents long care free sunny days (with a mixture 11.00am Rockcorry M.P. and relatives come along to enjoy and of rain of course) is coming to an end for *Drum 8.00pm Harvest Service support the young people as they engage another year. Young folk will be setting Sunday 10th September The thirteenth in and lead the worship. o§ to school for the first time, with others Sunday after Trinity The prizes presented on the day were changing classes and going to new schools. * Aughnamullen Harvest Thanksgiving of excellent faith based quality and full of Summer is ended and harvest is upon us Service 3pm activities. Thanks to Tommie, Christina and once again. 11.00 Dartrey M.P. others who helped in the Sunday school Harvest is an important occasion in the life Sunday 17th September The Fourteenth during the year, also to Audrey who helps of most churches, giving thanks to God for Sunday Trinity out with the music. his provision of food on the land as well as 9.45am Aghabog H.C. After the service refreshments were served. the sea.

28 CHURCH OF IRELAND Dartrey Harvest Service will take place on Aughnamullen We await the results from the judges later in Sunday 24th September 3pm. We look the year. Wedding forward to Rev Canon Mark Lidwell coming The wedding took place in Aughnamullen to minister to us. parish church of Trevor Jordan and Julianne Illness Rockcorry Harvest service will be on the Doran on Saturday 5th August. The weather We are ever mindful of those who have health following Sunday Sun 1st October 8pm when was favourable to the couple and their guests. issues and hope they continue to improve. Revd Daryl Edwards will be the preacher. The event was followed with a lovely meal in the pleasant surroundings of Slane Castle. Barbecue Aghabog We wish the couple every blessing in their This year it is the turn of Aughnamullen and Newbliss Eldron RBP 33 marriage. Drum to host the annual charity barbecue. Newbliss Eldron RBP 33 held their annual This will take place on Saturday 19th August. Tus Worker service in Aghabog on Sunday 6th August Everyone welcome. at 3.30pm. Prior to and after worship, We are delighted and grateful that we the Mullaghacavan Accordion band have been allocated the services of Eamon Harvest Service paraded to and from the church. It was Donaghy for the next year to care for the This is scheduled for Sunday 10th September. encouraging to see such a full church and church and look after the graveyard. Preacher: Rev Jim Hegan. to hear the singing from so many male voices gathered on the day. Thanks to Roy Bereavement Crowe for his challenging address, who We extend our sympathy to Valerie Mahony Drum is your master based on the reading from and her family on the death of her mother Mother’s Union Jeremiah and the potter. Margaret known as Peggy Crawford, Ballybay. Eight members have signed up to attend She passed away in her 93rd year. Peggy was Thanks to those who read the lessons. the ‘The Big Sing’ in the National concert well known by many people. As long as she People who had travelled a distance hall in Dublin on Saturday 9th September. was able, she gave generously of her time voiced their appreciation of the service and and talents to her church and the surrounding The bus will be leaving McNally’s car park in the hospitality afterwards. community of Ballybay. Monaghan 9.30am to arrive in Dublin 11am. We have just learned of the death of Sir Soup morning and cake Sale Richard Tenison (Lough Bawn ) age 92 years, Barbecue This event will be held in the parish hall on whose death has taken place in England. We The joint parish fund raising event will take Saturday 16th September from 11am-2pm. extend our sympathy to the Tenison family. place in Drum village hall Saturday 19th All are welcome to this social as well as August 8-9pm. Music by John and Jason. fundraising event. Pride of Place Adults €15. Latton & Bawn were nominated to represent Proceeds will go towards Monaghan Cancer Harvest Service Co. Monaghan in the Pride of Place 2017 treatment Support. Harvest Service will be held in Aghabog competition. It was a pleasure to be invited to parish church on Sunday 8th October 8pm. this great event in the lives of Latton & Bawn Speaker: Rev Neal Phair. and surrounding areas. I was delighted to Harvest Service see George Montgomery and Alice Forde, This service is scheduled for Sunday 3rd Bowling Club members of Aughnamullen parish actively September 8pm. Speaker: Revd Stanley The club will be resuming in September participating as well as representing the COI Stewart. and new members are welcome. community. Please come and brings a friend/friends.

The band playing at the Rockcorry/Dartrey picnic.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 29 Sunday 17th September The Fourteenth – that we should invite someone we Enniskillen Sunday after Trinity already know to something we love; invite 9.00am - Holy Communion our friend to our church. “I have wanted Cathedral 11.00am - Holy Communion to come back for some time and this just 7.00pm – Evening Prayer gave me the nudge I needed.” Success Rector: The Dean, Thursday 21st September isn’t a percentage, a number, or a line on The Very Revd 11.00am – Holy Communion a graph. Success is one person inviting Kenneth Hall Sunday 24th September The Fifteenth one person. St Macartin’s Deanery, Sunday after Trinity - Back to Church Back to Church Sunday began in 2004 13 Church Street, Sunday in the Diocese of Manchester. In 2009 Enniskillen, 9.00am - Holy Communion Back to Church Sunday mobilised around Co. Fermanagh 11.00am - Morning Prayer (Family Service 4,650 churches in the UK to invite their BT74 7DW and Registration for Sunday School) friends to church. As a result over 80,000 7.00pm – Holy Communion extra people attended church on Back to T: 028 66 322465 E: dean@clogher. Thursday 28th September Church Sunday, with a long-term result anglican.org 11.00am – Holy Communion of around 10,000 people added to the 1.05pm – Healing Service church in one day. Back to Church Sunday Curate Assistant: 4.00pm – Diocesan Synod Service at St Macartin’s Cathedral is on Sunday, The Revd Olivia 24th September at 11.00am where a warm Downey Holy Baptism welcome awaits you at our Family Service 10 Ferndale, Clogher BT76 0AS 22nd July followed by tea, co§ee or juice and a chat. T: 028 8554 9797 Macii Mia McKinney But you do not have to wait until 24th M: 07792 728495 23rd July September. You can come now! E: odowney@ Troy Alexander Morrison Services - Sunday: 9.00am, 11.00am and clogher.anglican.org 30th July 7.00pm and Thursday: 11.00am Curate Assistant: Ben William Clendenning The Revd Chris Mac Bently John James McCordick Crèche Bruithin The Crèche Room is available during The Curatage, Christian Marriage Sunday Services to any parents or 2 Hall’s Lane, 1st July guardians of small children. We love Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 Robert Reginald Armstrong and Kathleen having babies and toddlers in the 7DR Margaret Magee Cathedral with us, but we understand T: 028 66 228059 15th July that at times you might prefer to use the E: cmacbruithin@ Karen Gillian McClaughlin and Darryl Crèche Room, at the top of the stairs from clogher.anglican.org Thomas Boyd the back porch. 17th August We are interested to know if there would Diocesan Pastoral Assistant: Danielle Maxwell and Nathan William be demand for a Creche service during Mr Will Stevenson McDonnell the 11am Sunday Service. This would Cathedral Oš ce operate on a rota basis, allowing adults Secretary: Christian Burial with children below Sunday Lights age Mrs Beth Rennick 30th June (primary school age) to leave little ones in T: 028 66 322917 the care of designated crèche leaders. E: enniskillen@ Emma Marjorie Walker, 91 Riverside, clogher.anglican.org Enniskillen. If this service would make it easier for you W: www. 2nd July to worship with us on Sunday mornings, enniskillencathedral. Emily Mary (Minnie) Allen, Tilery Nursing please express your interest by emailing org Home, formerly Dublin Road, Enniskillen. Revd Chris or calling the Curatage on 4th July 66228059. Sarah Jane Ogle, Millcroft Nursing Home, Services formerly Lisgoole Park, Enniskillen. Sunday School Sunday 3rd September The Twelfth 20th July ‘Sunday Lights’ Forming Faith in Children Sunday after Trinity Julie Sharon Jones (nee McBrien) formerly A Special Family Service will be held on 9.00am - Holy Communion Killynure Park, Enniskillen. Sunday, 24th September and details of 11.00am - Holy Communion Sunday Lights’ recommencing will be 7.00pm – Evening Prayer Thursday’s at 11.00 announced at the service. Registration will take place after the Family Service. Thursday 7th September Service of Holy Communion each Thursday at 11.00am. This is a 30-minute 11.00am – Holy Communion service which includes two hymns, Sunday Lights Leaders Sunday 10th September The Thirteenth followed by a cup of tea or co§ee and a Sunday Lights Leaders are invited to Sunday after Trinity chat. Do drop in and encourage others to a planning meeting in the Devenish 9.00am - Holy Communion do likewise! Room, Cathedral Hall on Thursday, 14th 11.00am - Morning Prayer September at 7.30pm. We are appealing 7.00pm – Evening Prayer Back to Church Sunday for extra leaders on a rota basis. Anyone Thursday 14th September Back to Church Sunday is based on the interested in helping out is welcome to 11.00am – Holy Communion simplest and shortest step in evangelism attend the meeting. Please help!

30 CHURCH OF IRELAND Messy Church There is a sign-up sheet at the back of families in our community! Please come the Cathedral. Please sign up to give us and join us. We commence a new season, Messy Church does just what it says on an idea of numbers and to receive more refreshed after a summer break, by inviting the tin. It’s Church, so we meet together information. you to an evening of “Fizz and Fashion” in and worship God through Bible stories and Dates for your diary … songs. And it’s Messy! There’s always glue our splendid newly refurbished Cathedral Tuesday 19th Sept. 7.30-9 pm Opening and glitter, food and fun. Hall on Monday, 11th September at 8pm. Night Messy Church is open to all children of Everyone welcome both new and existing A chance to sample Pilgrim. Come along primary school age and their parents and members to the new season. and see for yourself, even if you aren’t sure guardians. The rule is: no child without an just yet if it’s for you. adult, and no adult without a child. Cathedral Life Men’s Group Course Dates: October 3rd and 17th, Now that we’re back in the Cathedral November 7th and 21st, Hall, we are looking forward to meeting December 5th Men’s Harvest Supper new friends! So even if you’ve never been Pilgrim Christmas Gathering: December 7:30pm - Thursday 5th before, even if you or your children aren’t 12th October 2017 parishioners of the Cathedral, you are very welcome to join us! in the Saddlers Restaurant Parochial Organisations with guest speaker Messy Church Choir Practice Revd Rob Clements Choir practice takes place each Programme 2017-18 Wednesday evening in the Cathedral On Thursday, 5th October we launch 4.00-6.00pm in the Cathedral Halls commencing at 7.30pm. Practices will our new Men’s Life group. Sept. 21st – Back to Messy Church! resume on Wednesday, 6th September Our hope is to regularly bring Oct. 19th – Messy Harvest following the summer recess. New choir together all the men of the parish for Nov. 16th – Messy Science members are most welcome, currently an evening of fellowship, activities, Dec. 21st – Messy Christmas tenor or bass singers would be particularly and guest speaker. We are delighted (no Messy Church in January) encouraged to consider joining. Please that the Revd Rob Clements has Feb. 15th – Messy Valentine’s Day contact Glenn or Jayne. agreed to come and speak at our Mar. 17th – Messy St. Patrick’s opening event, a Men’s Harvest Apr. 19th – Messy Earth Day Bell Ringers Supper, and we look forward to May 17th – Messy Ascension Fewer than a dozen parish churches in hearing about his life and his faith. June 21st – Messy Sports Day & BBQ Northern Ireland have towers with peals of Admission is free, but as we need to eight or more bells where campanologists confirm numbers for supper, you are Confirmation can exercise their skill. Enniskillen is one asked to reserve a place in advance A Confirmation service will be held in the of these, and the peal of ten bells is rung by contacting Gordon Jackson, Karl spring of 2018 for young people of school in changes each Sunday and on special Saunders, Ewan Richmond or David Year 9 and above. Those who expect to be occasions. Practice takes place Thursdays Graham. confirmed should regularly attend church 7-8pm and new ringers will be warmly with their families. There is no logical sense welcomed to send out the call to worship . . . the Lord has sought out a man in being confirmed if you are not a regular on Sunday! after his own heart [1 Samuel 14] attendee at church! Application forms for Confirmation are available in the Parish Mothers’ Union Tuesday Club Ošce for those who wish to be confirmed. Mothers’ Union is an international Christian Recommences on Tuesday, 26th Please collect and return them as soon as charity that seeks to support families September from 2pm to 4pm in the Hilliard possible. of all faiths and none through practical outreach, prayer and advocating family Room. There will be a service of Holy Adult Faith Formation friendly policies within both government Communion celebrated by the Dean. and public life. By supporting marriage Come and meet other parishioners - a in St Macartin’s and family life, especially through times of good friend could be someone you have Pilgrim is our adult formation group. It is a adversity, we tackle the most urgent needs yet to meet. relaxed, café-style night where we can get challenging relationships and communities. to know each other a bit better and explore Our members are not all mothers, or Bowling Club our Christian faith. even all women, but are single, married, Bowling Club recommences on Some Pilgrim members like to speak a lot, parents, grandparents or young adults who Wednesday, 13th September – Mornings and some prefer to sip co§ee and listen. are just beginning to express their social 10.30am to 12 noon and Evening 7.30pm – Some are reasonably sure about things conscience. For all 4.1 million members in 10.00pm. St Macartin’s Bowling Club is in and others are still thinking. The format is 83 countries what Mothers’ Union provides Section C of the Church League and now open and welcoming, and every opinion is is a network through which they can serve we are back in our refurbished hall we are respected. There is space for people at all Christ in their own community through appealing for NEW MEMBERS to join in the stages of their Christian journey. prayer, financial support and actively fun and fellowship of bowls. Last year, we had two groups (Established working at grassroots level. In St Macartin’s and New). These two groups will combine we aim to have a warm welcome for all from September, and will meet twice a and endeavour to assist in the work of the Scouts and Guides month from 7.30-9pm in the Devenish Church both in Enniskillen and overseas. Details of start up dates and venue will Room. We also hope to start a day-time We support the work of Messy Church be announced on Pew News and in the group soon. and see this as a vital outreach to young October Cathedral News.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 31 Youth Club from our local history … with the surprise may want the Cathedral grounds to be the twist of the Christian message about life resting place for their ashes. Please make The Cathedral Youth Club, Saturday Night after death! Wrap up warm and wear sturdy this widely known and donations would be Live reopens on Saturday, 16th September gratefully received towards this project – from 7pm-9pm in the Cathedral Hall for Year shoes! ‘The Cathedral Garden of Remembrance 7 upwards. For more information contact Fund’. Ronnie at Cathedral Garden of [email protected] or by text to Remembrance 07872900852. Harvest Services Sunday, 8th October 2017 Xplore 11am – Preacher, Revd Dr Isaac Thompson, Xplore is a relaxed, café-style venue for Minister Emeritus of First Presbyterian young people in Years 10-12. We want the Church, Cookstown. young people of St Macartin’s to feel they 7pm - Preacher Revd Aonghus belong to the wider church family, to know Mayes,Rector of St James Parish, Moy, Co that they are valued, and to have a safe Tyrone. space to ask questions about faith as a “Come, ye thankful people come” teenager and young adult. We meet in the Upper Room (youth wing) of the Cathedral Prayer Halls. Almighty God, With the increased number of people Upcoming events … you have made us members of Christ and choosing cremation, St Macartin’s Cathedral Fivemiletown of his Church needed to make provision for the burial Monday, 18th September here in this Cathedral Parish of Enniskillen. of (includingashes in the Cathedral grounds. A May we as a congregation reach @ 7.30 – 9 pm Garden of Remembrance at the rear of the Kiltermon) upwards to your throne in worship and Class of ‘16/’17 Reunion! A party night for all Cathedral is under construction. We hope it adoration; young people who attended Confirmation will be completed and dedicated on Sunday, inwards to one another in understanding Classes this year (2016-17) or the year 20th September after the morning service. and fellowship; before (2015-16), whether or not you The plan is to erect a memorial stone on and outwards to the world in evangelism decided to get confirmed in the end. Bring The Revd Canon which to engrave names of committals and and social compassion. your friends! A chance to catch up over food Kyle Hanlon also to provide a summer seat for relatives Make this Cathedral Parish like a city set on and drink and have some fun. to have a private and quiet area in which a hill to remember. This may be of particular whose light cannot be hidden, Monday, 30th October interest to certain parishioners who may so that men and women may find Christ as @ 7.30 – 9 pm be willing to help finance this project. It the light of the world, A Walk in the Dark. Do you dare? Our pre- may also be of interest to former Cathedral and his Church as the family of the Halloween Walk in the Dark will take us to parishioners who have movedAssociate away Minister: from redeemed, some of the town’s spookiest sites where the area (maybe overseasThe and Revd large Canon cities and eternal life as the gift of God, through we will tell some grisly and ghoulish stories where cremations are moreDennis common) Robinson and Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Lisbellaw

to hosting children at church in this way. The Rectory, 160 Ballagh Road, Also, as you will read below, the Teddy Fivemiletown Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0QP Bears Picnic and Previously Loved School (including T: 028 895 21030 Uniform Shop were well received, and we Kiltermon) are thankful for that. And the Midweek Parish Oš ce Fellowship was positive and helpful during 10.00am-2pm Wednesday and Friday. the quieter summer months. Secretary: Mrs Heather Robinson As ministries and organisations plan to T: 028 895 22422 reopen, I hope that many were able during The Revd Canon E: fi [email protected] the summer, to find a time to rest and Kyle Hanlon to be with family. As we look forward to September we will share in a series of four ‘Flourishing’ in St John’s Sunday evenings, called New Life Evenings, As the summer draws towards a close, with the local Methodist and Presbyterian there have been signs of ‘Flourishing’ in St Churches. This will help us conclude the John’s That was our theme for this year’s summer sermon series from Philippians summer programme, and in reflection many which have been both challenging and Associate Minister: things were positive and encouraging. The encouraging. In October we look forward to The Revd Canon Dennis Robinson Kids’ DVD and Mosaic-Making Club during welcoming Rev’d Alastair Donaldson, Rev’d Lisbellaw Church time on Sundays was popular, and Patrick Bamber, Alison Crawford, and Lizbet resulted in us having a beautiful new large Verilles to the parish. Lizbet, the Diocesan mosaic of a lighthouse for the Parish Hall. Youth Worker from the Peru Diocese, was Thank you to those who gave their time with us at one of Connect’s very positive The Rectory, 160 Ballagh Road, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0QP

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T: 028 895 22422 E: fi [email protected] recent events, and we look forward to Families came along with their teddy bears became collection points for the uniforms thinking a little more this autumn, about the and picnic’s, paying £5 per family at the door from the end of June into July. church in Peru. and leaving a small soft toy for Spud Bear Local business man provided a shop for Kind regards, Canon Hanlon ministries. They enjoyed a fun filled morning the day, and the Fivemiletown Community of craft, photo booth, bouncy castles and Development Association provided tables Teddy Bear’s Picnic Maud’s ice cream donated by Beatty’s local from the Market Yard. Spar store in Fivemiletown. Remaining uniforms are passed on to a A big thank you too everyone who helped in charity shop in Markethill and shipped out organizing the Teddy Bear’s picnic, from Spot to a school and orphanage they support in the Bear competition, putting the craft packs Africa. together, setting up the photo booth, and hall A huge thank you too all involved in the night before, for all who helped on the helping to sort and set up the shop on the day, especially with the tidying up. The final amount raised was £400, and three Wednesday. big bags of small soft toys are on their way to Mamie Alexander children across the continent of Africa. A Teddy Bear’s Picnic was held on One Day Free Uniform Shop Saturday, 1st July, in St John’s parish hall One day free school uniform shop has been hosted by MOPS a ministry for young up and running for a few years now, it re- mums, in support of Spud Bear Ministry, opened on Wednesday, 9th August, helping a Northern Ireland based ministry in families by providing pre loved uniforms for providing small soft toys too sick chicken Fivemiletown College, Fivemiletown Primary in hospitals, and Orphanages across Africa; and Nursery school, plus St Ciaran’s College Spud Bear Ministry also provides talking Ballygawley and Carntall Primary School. Bears which help educate children and Help and support from local businesses in adults in Health Care, Reading, sharing the town make this possible; Ballylurgan Bible stories, and the Gospel message. Hardware provided the bins for storing the uniforms, Beatty’s Spar and the Co-op

Galloon: 12:00-1:00pm in Galloon Sunday School Leaders, Dawn, Jennifer and Galloon, School Rooms Petula, and to all of our teachers for their time and commitment, and to parents for Sallaghy and Monthly Cycle of Services faithfully sending their children to learn Drummully Service of Holy Communion on the first about their ‘awesome’ God. Sunday of the month, celebrated in all three churches. Confirmation A Family Service will normally be on the Our Confirmation Programme resumes third Sunday of the month. During the on the second Thursday of the month The Revd year some Group Family and will run through until Confirmation Anita Kerr Services will be held and these will rotate on Easter Sunday 1st April 2018. The first between the three Parishes. class of the term is on Thursday 14th Service of Morning Prayer on the second September at 7.00pm in Galloon Sunday and fourth Sundays in the month. School Hall. Our theme for this month is A United Group Service on the fifth ‘Prayer’. Our themes for each month this The Rectory, 23 Drumcru Road, Sundays in the year (with a cup of tea term include; Prayer, Worship, Church Newtownbutler, afterwards, rotating between and Apostle’s Creed, Mission, Faith and Co. Fermanagh. BT92 8JD the three Parishes). finally Making a Di§erence in the World. T: 028 677 38245 We are so blessed as a group of parishes E: [email protected] Good News Group to have such a wonderful group of Our Good News Group continues to meet teenagers please pray for them and their for Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship, journey with Christ. Service Times following the “E 100”. Join us to talk 09:00 Drummully to and about God, to listen to Him and Choir Practice 10:30 Sallaghy each other over a “cup of tea”. Our next Choir practices resume on Wednesday 12:00 Galloon meeting is on Wednesday 6th September 13th September at 8.00pm in Sallaghy in the Sunday School Hall Newtownbutler Church, when we will begin preparing for at 8.00pm. All Welcome! our Harvest Services and the Songs of Sunday School Times Praise in Sallaghy on 29th October 2017. Drummully: 9:00-10:00am in Drummully Sunday School Church Our Sunday Schools resume in each of Group Service Sallaghy: 10:30-11:30am in Sallaghy our churches on Sunday 10th September. There will be a group service in Sallaghy Church Hall Our heartfelt thanks go to our Sunday on Sunday 29th October at 7.00pm.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 33 Harvest Celebrations in Any contributions of items to sell would Bowling Club be welcome. Collection and storage The Bowling Club will recommence Galloon Group of Churches of items can be arranged if necessary. for the new season on Tuesday 12th Harvest Celebrations in Galloon Group Contact William Little (028) 67738676 September at 8.00pm in the Church of Churches extend over three weeks Hall. New members of all ages will be from 24th September - 8th October. Galloon & Drummully Mothers’ Union made most welcome and everyone is During this time we as a church family Our Mother’s Union opening service asked to encourage someone to attend seek to look deeper, wider and higher. will be held on Monday 25th September for the first time to and enjoy a game of We are delighted to have as our at 8pm in St Mary’s Drummully. This will bowls and the fellowship together. guest speakers from Crosslinks, The be a service of Holy Communion as we Pantry (Lisnaskea) and Thrive Ireland bring our Mother’s Union into God’s Mothers’ Union (Tearfund). We will be joined at our presence and place ourselves in the The Mothers’ Union Opening service of Harvest Service Celebrations by our Almighty’s hands. All welcome Holy Communion will be held in Sallaghy Group Choir. Parish Church at 8.00pm on Thursday Baptism 14th September. Sunday 24th Jonathan Ivan Little, son of Ross and September at 11:00 Caroline Little, Corlatt, was baptised Harvest Sallaghy Harvest Service and Lunch Sunday 24th September at 11:00, we on Sunday 18th June 2017. Our baptism on Sunday 24th September 11:00(See begin with our Sallaghy Harvest Service. service was a wonderful celebration Group notes above) Our speaker Mr Colin Morris will bring of God’s goodness on life’s journey, as us a ‘Word’ from Scripture, a ‘message’ we welcomed Jonathon Ivan, into our “Songs of Praise” from Crosslinks, and an opportunity for church family. May God continue to watch over and bless you. The October Group Service (5th Sunday) ‘any questions’ during our Harvest lunch will be held in Sallaghy in the form of in the church hall. Sympathy a “Songs of Praise” Service on Sunday 29th October 2017 at 7.00pm. The Sunday 1st October at 7pm We extend our sympathy to all the members of the Phair family on death theme of the service will be “Music Sunday 1st October at 7pm, we will of their beloved father Billy on Saturday which moves you”. Parishioners in each celebrate our Harvest in Drummully. We 8th July. Billy and Maisie were so much of the three Group Churches will have look forward to hearing our speaker part of the Church life in Galloon and an opportunity to submit their choice of Val Irvine tell us the amazing journey they are both remembered with great favourite hymns. Everyone is invited to the Pantry in Lisnaskea has been on in affection. “Do not let your hearts be come along and celebrate an evening of the last four years. God’s providence troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” music followed by supper. and provision for those near us in need. Linda Lindsay is our special guest Sallaghy Parish Dance Soloist on the evening. Harvest Supper A Parish Dance will be held on Friday served in Church Hall. Clavinova 10th November 2017 in the Church Hall. A new Roland clavinova has been The music will be provided by Robert Sunday 8th October at 11:00 purchased for use in the parish church. Brown with dancing from 10.00pm – It will provide greater opportunities 1.00am. The cost will be £5 including Sunday 8th October at 11:00, we have for the younger musicians to play in Supper and all proceeds are in aid of our final harvest Service in the Group church as well as enhance worship for Church Funds. Everyone will be made in Galloon Parish, and what a finale! We all alongside the existing organ. Thanks most welcome. are delighted to have Diane Holt from are expressed to those who worked on Thrive Ireland (Tearfund) to share with this project. Marriages us ‘Umoja’ a community development Alison Violet Little and Michael James process which helps local churches to Church Upkeep Jackson on Saturday 29th July 2017. realise their local and global mission Over the summer months an induction This ceremony took place in Bridge of and vision. Diane is also a professional loop for use by people with hearing Allan Parish Church, Scotland. singer and she will share her amazing aids has been installed in the church. Alison Jayne Crawford, 8 Sydenham voice along with her message to us all. Work to improve disabled access to Crescent Belfast and Michael James the church by replacing the step at the Hutchinson, 127 Castlehill Road, Belfast Galloon Parish church door by a gradual slope from on Thursday 3rd August 2017. This Galloon Parish Auction both the road and the Church Hall ceremony took place in Sallaghy Parish The next auction will be held on has also been carried out. Thanks are Church and was conducted by Rev Saturday, 9th September 2017 at expressed to all those who help with Anita. 12.00noon in The Church Hall, the coordination of this work in any “Those whom God hath joined together, Newtownbutler. way. let no man put asunder.”

34 CHURCH OF IRELAND were married in Belleek Church on Garrison, Slavin, Thursday, 3rd August by the Rector. Congratulations to the happy couple and Belleek and we wish them many happy years of married Kiltyclogher life together. Engagement Congratulations to Alan Ovens, Slavin on his Garrison Sunday School children with their teachers at engagement to Shelina Rahman. The Revd the family service. Ngozi Njoku The Garrison Family Service was held Prayers on Sunday, 18th June. The children read Our thoughts and prayers are with those prayers and sang, accompanied by Abi from our group of parishes who have been Brock. Congratulations to Clare Thompson in hospital or unwell in recent weeks. We who recited the books of the Bible on her The Rectory, 39 Brollagh Road, Garrison, remember Louise Hamilton and we pray for Co. Fermanagh. BT93 4AE own after learning them in Sunday School. a recovery to good health for her. The Rector thanked all the SS teachers: T: 028 686 58699 Lorraine Boyd, Arlene Brock, Esther Ferreira, Harvest Thanksgiving Services E: [email protected] Wendy Graham and June Thompson and W: www.belleek.clogher.anglican.org also Helen Thompson, superintendent for Everyone is warmly invited to our Harvest all their hard work and commitment with the Thanksgiving services. Slavin, Belleek and children all year. Garrison will hold their main thanksgiving Services The Rector presented each child with services on the Friday evening followed by Sunday 3rd Septembe a book token in recognition of their a Harvest service at the usual church time Garrison 10am HC attendance at Sunday School throughout on the Sunday. Supper will follow each of Slavin 11.30am HC the year. the main Friday services. Kiltyclogher will Sunday 10th September hold their Harvest Thanksgiving as usual on Kiltyclogher 10am HC Garrison Barbecue the Sunday evening at 7pm with supper to Belleek 11.30am HC follow. Friday 15th September Friday, 15th September - Special unveiling of Slavin Harvest Thanksgiving at 7.30pm (see Memorial Stone to Katherine Elliott (1850- notes) 1910) combined with Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday 17th September Service at Slavin Church. Garrison 10am MP & FS Katherine was the daughter of a co- Slavin 11.30am MP & FS & HT founder of Belleek Pottery, Robert Williams Friday 22nd September Armstrong. She married a local farmer Belleek Harvest Thanksgiving at 8pm James Elliott and used her musical ability Sunday 24th September to train a ladies choir at Slavin and fund Members of the Graham family at the Garrison barbecue Kiltyclogher 10am HC raised to buy the first organ. With the help of Belleek 11.30am HC Heritage Lottery Funding and the McAllister Friday 29th September Family in Cork, the stone has been erected. Garrison Harvest Thanksgiving at 8pm We are also very indebted to Vivienne Sunday 1st October Ferguson and local historian Joe O’Loughlin Garrison 10am HC & HT for initiating the interest in this project. Slavin 11.30am HC The children of the two local Primary Sunday 8th October Schools will also be involved in the Project Belleek 11.30am HC and will pay a visit to the church to view the Kiltyclogher Harvest Thanksgiving at 7pm harvest displays, prior to the service. Everyone will be most welcome to this Family Service in Garrison service; an invitation is not necessary. Also keep free Tuesday, 24th October at

Having tea 7.30pm for the launch, by Bishop John McDowell, of a Poetry Book entitled, ‘The Slavin Poetry of Katherine Cecilia Elliott’ by Mothers’ Union Vivienne Ferguson. Vivienne is the author of The next MU meeting will be held on 20th this book and has included 18 of Katherine’s September in Belleek Church at 8pm when poems which have been preserved in an the guest speaker will be Irene Boyd, exercise book for approximately 120 years. Clogher Diocesan President. Everyone The book has other poems and articles of welcome. historical interest contributed by relatives of Katherine and others from the local area. Holy Matrimony The launch will take place in the Wark Hall, Eleanor Scott, daughter of Brian and Anne Belleek; entertainment and refreshments Rev Ngozi with two new parishioners John and Jan. Scott, Slavin and Chris Haney, Manchester will be laid on.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 35 Fund Raising Events Thanks to everyone who supported Church gave her gifts of clothes and toiletries for sales over the summer period and the bag the children to take back to their country. –Summer 2017 packing event for Slavin Church. Many thanks to all who helped with Garrison Dates for your Diary barbecue at the 5th Sunday group service. Garrison Parish are hosting a three- course A special thanks to Neville Elliott and Supper Dance in the Gilaroo Centre on Dominic Sharp who prepared the food. Friday, 3rd November at 7.30pm. Tickets Grateful thanks also goes to Jane Weir who available from any Vestry member. gave a presentation at this service and the previous Family Services on the history of Keep up to date with news for our Group of the Chernobyl Charity. Jane and Dominic Parishes on www.belleek.clogher.anglican. hosted two children over a three-week org. The web manager is Jenna Earls. summer period which is such great benefit Photos & articles etc. for the website to be to them in extending their lives by at least e-mailed to Doreen Earls at six years. If you would consider hosting Social Networking: Follow us on Facebook children next summer, speak to Jane or using the name Garrison Group of Parishes. Rev Ngozi accepting a certificate from Jane Weir host Eveline Smith from Dromore parish for more Simply ‘Like’ our page to receive updates family to two Chernbobyl children over the summer. details. Jane extends her thanks to all who on events.

the Diocesan Mothers’ Union President, Mrs Inishmacsaint Irene Boyd and Dr. Margaret Knox , Mothers’ Union Indoor Members’ Contact together with Branch Members. Katie received many cards including a card from the Queen, All Ireland Mothers’ The Revd Canon Union Presiden,t Mrs Phyllis Grothier and David Skuce Worldwide Mothers’ Union President, Mrs Lynne Tembey. Our Branch was also pleased to celebrate with Mabel Hassard on the occasion of her recent 90th birthday. Mabel is a faithful and Inishmacsaint Rectory, 17 Caldrum Road, active member of our Branch and received Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 6HY a 60-year Membership Certificate two T: 028 6864 1235 years ago from Dr. Margaret Knox, the then E: [email protected] Diocesan President. Our opening Branch Meeting will be held in Inishmacsaint Parish Church on Monday End of the Summer Holidays 25th September 8pm. New Members will be As we come to the end of the summer most welcome. holidays – everything starts up again as we Please note change of date for next years’ approach autumn. Our services revert back trip. New dates are now 11-14th May 2018. to their usual time of 11.30am. Names and deposits by November. Contact Sunday school will recommence on Sunday Robena, Telephone 68641569 17th September at 10.30am. Our Sunday evening services will be on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month. There will be a meeting of the select vestry in the Stables at 8.00pm on Wednesday, 6th September.

Mother’s Union Our Branch was pleased to celebrate with two of our long standing members who both had special birthdays. We were honoured to be a part of Katie Byers’ special celebrations for her 100th birthday. Katie is an Indoor Member of our Mothers’ Union Branch. A special celebration for family and friends was held in the Tilery Nursing Home where Katie resides. The many visitors she received included Bishop John McDowell, Mothers’ Union Chaplain; Canon David Skuce, Rector;

36 CHURCH OF IRELAND Youth Club Fridays and as announced and Kilskeery Parishes and for all that they Kilskeery (Gwen 89561763) do throughout the year, especially to our Bowls Club Saturdays 8.00pm (Marlene Sunday School Teachers - Vicki, Joan and and Trillick 89561285) Pauline (Trillick) and Judith, Gwen, Joyce and Elizabeth (Kilskeery) together with those Service Times who look after our Crèche and ‘Messy Kids Revert to our usual 10.30am Trillick and Group’ at Kilskeery, Alison, Clare, Leona and The Revd 11.45am Kilskeery from September. Sandra. Rosemary Logue Holy Matrimony

The Rectory, 130 Kilskeery Road, Trillick, Co. Tyrone. BT74 3RJ

T: 028 895 61457 E: [email protected] Sunday School and Crèche resumes on Sunday, September 10th. Services Warmest congratulations to Trevor Irvine Sunday 3rd September: The Twelfth and Ausra Juodenyte who were married Dates for the diary Sunday after Trinity at Kilskeery Parish Church on June 28th. Senior Citizens Club resumes on 10.30am Trillick Parish Church – Holy This was a wonderful occasion made even September 5th at 2.00pm in Kilskeery Communion more so as the Rev. Rosemary invited Parish Hall and looks forward to an even 11.45am Kilskeery Parish Church – Holy Trevor’s father, Adrian (Parish Reader) and wider programme and with our usual Communion his grandfather, John Irvine MBE (Diocesan weekly dinner for our Senior Citizens. Sunday 10th September: The Thirteenth Reader) to take part – see photo! A warm welcome is extended to all who Sunday after Trinity All praise and glory to you most gracious might wish to join us. Sunday School resumes today God, for in the beginning you created us Messy Kids Club: resumes on Saturday, 10.30am Trillick Parish Church – Morning man and woman. September 16th from 11.30 – 1.00pm at Prayer Grant your blessing then, we pray, to Ausra Kilskeery Parish Hall. 11.45am Kilskeery Parish Church – Morning and Trevor so that in marriage they may be Mothers’ Union meet for a celebration of a source of blessing to each other and to all, Prayer Holy Communion in Trillick Parish Church on and live in holy love until their lives’ end. Sunday 17th September: The Fourteenth September 18th at 8.00pm. Sunday after Trinity Choir resumes on Tuesday, September 12th 10.00am Trillick Parish Church – Morning Sunday School at 8.30pm in Kilskeery Parish Hall. Prayer Full details of other Church Groups/ 11.30am Kilskeery Parish Church – Morning Organisations on church news sheet. Prayer Harvest Thanksgiving Services: Kilskeery Sunday 24th September: The Fifteenth Parish Church, Friday, October 6th at Sunday after Trinity 8.00pm, Sunday, October 8th at 11.00am. 10.30am Trillick Parish Church – Morning Trillick Parish Church, Sunday, October 15th Prayer at 11.00am and 8.00pm. 11.45am Kilskeery Parish Church – Morning Prayer

Church Groups/Organisations Sunday School During our morning services Crèche During our morning services Girls’ Brigade Mondays 6.30 - 8.00pm (Gwen 89561763) Mothers’ Union The 3rd Monday of each month (May 89561291) Craft Group Mondays as arranged (Gwen 89561763) Kilskeery Silver Band Mondays 8.00pm Kilskeery Senior Citizens’ Group Tuesdays 2.00 – 4.30pm (Emily 66388683) Choir Tuesdays 8.30 – 9.30pm (Art 89561457) Sincere thanks again to all those who Boys’ Brigade Wednesdays 7.00 - 8.30pm helped in any way with Services marking the (Adele 89561932) end of another Sunday School year in Trillick

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 37 Oasis Christian Bookshop and ‘The Pantry’ Revd Chancellor John community food bank. Lisbellaw with Stewart Rector Coolbuck Mothers’ Union Revd Chancellor John Stewart Rector is thanked for providing emergency cover during August.

The Revd Eileen Cutler, John Irvine Stephanie Woods and Walter Pringle Eileen Cutler, John Irvine and Walter Pringle are thanked for providing service cover during August. The Rectory, Faughard, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 5ES Parish harvest barn T: 028 66 385894 M: 07759 949932 dance and supper E: [email protected] Mothers’ Union and friends have a very enjoyable outing W: www.lisbellawparish.com to Belfast in May. Parish harvest barn dance and supper on FB: www.facebook.com/lisbellawparish Mothers’ Union begins on Tuesday, Saturday, 14th October at 7.30pm. Music and 26th September with a service of Holy calling by Jason Kilfedder. Communion in Lisbellaw church at 8pm Services followed by a quiz in the Parish Centre. Parish Sale and Auction Sunday, 3rd September 2017 Twelfth Parish Sale and auction on Saturday, 4th Sunday after Trinity Choir Practice Lisbellaw: 11.00am Holy Communion November from 10am to 2pm followed by Coolbuck: 3.00pm Holy Communion Choir Practice on Thursday, 28th September auction of sticks and miscellaneous larger Sunday, 10th September 2017 Thirteenth at 8pm in Lisbellaw church. items. Sunday after Trinity Lisbellaw: 11.00am Morning Prayer with Sympathy Lisbellaw Rainbows commissioning of Sunday School and The parish extends its sincere and heartfelt Bridge teachers and their helpers. Sunday condolences to the family and friends of the School begins today. late Jimmy Morrison formerly of Lisnaskea, Coolbuck: 3.00pm Evening Prayer Marjorie White formerly of Enniskillen, Sunday, 17th September 2017 Fourteenth Mervyn Hall formerly of Preston and Cecil Sunday after Trinity McKeown formerly of Lisbellaw. Lisbellaw: 9.45am Holy Communion, 11.00am Holy Baptism The Rector and Select Vestry Coolbuck: 3.00pm Compline Sunday, 24th September 2017 Fifteenth The Rector and Select Vestry would like Lisbellaw Rainbows celebrate their fifteenth birthday! Sunday after Trinity to thank everyone who supported their Lisbellaw: 11.00am Morning Prayer fund raising e§orts on 12th July during the Parish Register Coolbuck: 3,00pm Harvest Thanksgiving parade in Lisbellaw. To those who used Service our car park, bought tea and a bacon butty Baptism Monday, 25th September 2017 at our stand near the field or partook of 30th July 2017 in Coolbuck Church Coolbuck: 8.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving refreshments in the Parish Centre, we thank Alexander James Henderson,son of Ivan Service with speaker Mrs Valerie Irvine from you for your support. Henderson,Weavers’ Lane, Lisbellaw

Lisbellaw Rainbows on their outing to see ‘Boss Baby’ in Enniskillen

38 CHURCH OF IRELAND William James Morrison(Jimmy) Lisnaskea Carrickmacusker, Lisnaskea. Our sympathies and prayers are with all bereaved families at this time.

Holy Baptism The Revd 16th July Alan Capper Alistair William Johnston, Drumbadbeg, Lisnaskea. 30th July James Thomas Latimer, Station Road, Maguiresbridge. The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, Castlebalfour Demesne, Lisnaskea, Co. 13th August “Crafty Harvest”: Fermanagh. BT92 0LT Aimee Elizabeth Hall, Hollybrook, Lisnaskea. Congratulations to all the families. Plans are being put in place for a Harvest T: 028 677 22413 with a di§erence this year. E: [email protected] Catering We are encouraging everyone from the Parish Oš ce T: 028 677 23977 parish and indeed the wider community E: [email protected] to display their talents, let it be painting, pottery, knitting, needlework etc. Over the weekend these items will be incorporated Services for September with the usual displays of fruit, flowers and Harvest and vegetables. The church will be open on Saturday from 12.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Sunday 3rd September and Sunday 2.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. so 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion local people can come along to view our Sunday 10th September work. Refreshments will be available. The 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer - Mr Walter Pringle A huge thank you to everyone who helped church will be prepared on Thursday, 28th with the catering this year on Twelfth July (Children’s Church resumes) September so please bring everything and again in August, both in The Archdale Sunday 17th September along then or leave into Parish Ošce Centre and on the burger van. 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer - Mr Walter Pringle beforehand. Any help will be much Sunday 24th September appreciated. 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer - Mr Walter Pringle Our weekend will come to a close on (Collection for sponsored children) Sunday evening with the singing of hymns Harvest Thanksgiving Services from 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. It would be FRIDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER lovely to have a good crowd in attendance 8.00p.m. - Evening Prayer at this and everyone is welcome to leave Sunday 1st October a note of their favourite hymn with the 11.30 a.m. - Family Service Churchwardens over the next few weeks. 6.00 p.m.-7.00 p.m. - Favourite hymn Any queries please contact Linda in the singing parish ošce 028677 23977 or Lena on 028677 22229. Those of you who frequently use The Trinity Burial A great deal of work goes into these events Hall or car park will notice the new pillars 21st June and they would not happen without the recently erected at the entrance. They really Basil Gawley, Attybarn, Lisnaskea. e§orts of many people who give freely of enhance the look of the gateway and we (Buried in Colebrooke) their time. We are also very grateful to those are very grateful to Winston Jackson for 28th June who supplied items of food. building them for us.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 39 Youth Fellowship Bowling Club Magheracross In August, nine of the Youth Fellowship group attended the Castlewellan Holiday The Bowling Club reopens for the 17/18 The Ven Week. season on Wednesday, 6th September Brian Harper With excellent weather, they enjoyed and new members are welcome on watersports, outdoor activities, and a Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8pm. The Rectory, 27 The annual triples Tournament begins Craghan Road, programme of teaching and worship. Ballinamallard, Co. We look forward to hearing about it at on Monday, 11th September with the Fermanagh. our “Ice Cream Sunday” service on 10th finals on Thursday, 14t September. BT94 2BT September. All the Scouting groups (Squirrels, Also in early August, Erica Fy§e attended Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) will be starting in T: 028 66 388238 a camp in Belgium with a group from the the week following the bowls tournament. or 07989743545 E: magheracross@ church which she attends in Durham. GFS will begin on Tuesday, 26th clogher.anglican.org Erica was able to explain her work to us at September at 6:30pm for girls aged 3 ½ morning worship in Magheracross when to 18. Non-Stipendiary she returned. Mothers’ Union begins its season with Minister: a celebration of Holy Communion at The Revd Charles 8pm in the Parish Room on Thursday, Eames 7th September 7th. This will be followed by the AGM which was adjourned from T: 07792191565 earlier this year. E: ceames@clogher. Our Wednesday morning prayer service anglican.org W: www. begins again on 6th September at 10:30am magheracross.co.uk in the Parish Room.

Intern Deacon The Revd Mark Gallagher

47 Enniskillen Road, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh BT94 2BT.

T: 028 66388238 Magheracross

The Ven Brian Harper

The Rectory, 27 Craghan Road, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 2BT

T: 028 66 388238 or 07989743545 E: magheracross@ clogher.anglican.org

Non-Stipendiary Minister: The Revd Charles Eames

T: 07792191565 E: ceames@clogher. anglican.org W: www. magheracross.co.uk

Intern Deacon The Revd Mark Gallagher

47 Enniskillen Road, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh BT94 2BT.

T: 028 66388238 Ballinamallard Youth Fellowship at Castlewellan Holiday Camp. 40 CHURCH OF IRELAND the holiday and it was great but it was not ef-fectively or quickly than the fervent Magheraculmoney really all holiday. I say ‘all holiday’ because a prayers of his people. sabbatical is intended to be in part a holiday God bless you as you pray The Revd Canon but it is all about much more than that. A Henry Henry Blair sabbatical for a minister of the church is o§ered after 10 years in ministry and is Women of Faith The Rectory, 47 a time with some or all of the following On Thursday 22nd June 2017, we held our Main Street, Kesh, elements:- Women of Faith event which was attended Co. Fermanagh. 1. A time of extended rest away from the BT93 1TF by around 120 people. Revd. Philip Bryson normal routine of life. opened with prayer and Viola Bryson 2. A time to reflect on the journey of T: 028 686 31820 led the uplifting worship. Our speaker, E: ministry to date. Maureen Ross-Jones (Emmanuel Church, magheraculmoney@ 3. A time to deepen our relationship with Lurgan), spoke about two women of the clogher.anglican.org God. bible - Mary and her cousin Elizabeth. 4. A time of re-envisioning for ministry How they encouraged each other and Curate Assistant: 5. A time to undertake some further study. how we women of the church today could The Revd Phillip encourage each other and build each other Bryson For me, my time on sabbatical brought us to up. We had a wonderful evening. Canada, a country I had always wanted to 3 Castle Manor, Afterwards, we enjoyed an amazing supper visit but thought I would have to wait until I Kesh, Co. with an array of delicious desserts which would retire to have enough time to see it, Fermanagh BT93 were thor-oughly enjoyed by everyone. but the sabbati-cal provided that window 1TF We are delighted that the event raised that allowed for nine weeks to travel across £317 for Open Doors and we wish to thank T: 028 686 33037 Canada and see a variety of churches, fit in everyone for their kind donations. E: pbryson@clogher. a conference on church renewal, and find anglian.org time to rest in the beautiful sur-roundings of the Rocky Mountains. Men’s Adventure Day Parish Oš ce As I now re-enter into the life of Clogher Men from the parish had an enjoyable T: 028 6863 2695 Diocese and Ardess Parish, I am looking weekend at the start of July stopping over E: oš [email protected] for that win-dow of opportunity to reflect in Carrick-on-Shannon and then attending W: www.ardess.org on the experience of the last 12 weeks and Bona Borg Quest Challenge at Lough Key discern how it will af-fect us as we move Activity Centre. This is a fabulous adventure Rectors Thought forward. One key thing that has clearly venue for people who wish to test their Having just returned from a sabbatical it is shone through is that if we want to see a physical and mental abilities, competing good to be back into the life of the church. healthy vibrant church then prayer is the against each other in teams and striving Many people have asked me how was key, nothing moves the hand of God more to complete the course in the time availa-

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 41 ble. Teams choose di§erent physical and Children’s Novelty Sports We had an Outdoor Late Night Movie mental tasks. They had to complete the for adults which was ‘Magnificent Beasts task to be able to progress to the next and Where to Find Them’. We had some task or else they returned to the start! Our well prepared attendees who brought team managed to get an above average of their fleeces and blankets! It was a very three stars so were very pleased with their enjoyable evening and thankfully the rain achievements. Afterwards, they enjoyed held o§! an interesting tree-top walk and a well deserved rest in the park before returning Puppet Training and home to Kesh. Puppet Show Kesh Carnival 2017 (5th Over 75 children attending on Wednesday - 13th August 2017) for novelty sports (egg and spoon race, Approximately 65 children attended on duck race, hobby horse race etc ). Fun Monday, making painted stone animals, and laughter was had by all and everyone chickens from paper plates, pigs with peg received a medal pre-sented by the Maid of legs, mosaic animals, bead necklaces/ Lough Erne, Molly Parkinson. bracelets, jar painting, card animals with moving legs, colouring in and painting. The children had a fantastic time trying to make Thursday Night Fun as many things as possible! ‘The Bare Necessities’ (Jungle Book) was shown for the Family Movie Night at The Share Ardess Fountain Centre. There was around 60 On Tuesday for the Kesh Carnival our Share people who attended and popcorn and A variety of ages attended the puppet Ardess team provide tea/co§ee and a chat other refreshments were served. We then training on Tuesday and Wednesday. The to any-one who wishes to come along. Our had a children’s quiz half-way through and children prac-tised songs and jokes with team provides this facility every Tuesday then, not to make the adults feel left out, their sock puppets and finished with a and also pro-vides practical, emotional and we had a quiz for the adults at the end of Puppet Show which brought in a crowd of spiritual support for those who need it. the film. 60 people.

42 CHURCH OF IRELAND The show showed o§ the skills the Second Chance Clothing Sale amazed at the results and are thankful to puppeteers had acquired and the crowd God for those that came for prayer and On Friday and Saturday, we held our received His blessing. We also provided a really appreciated the fun songs and jokes Second Chance Clothing Sale which we variety of Christian literature and books. which finished with ‘Everybody Dance’ with hold annually and the funds are provided everyone joining in. to Orphan’s Hope which cares for abandoned babies and children in China Sewing Bee / Textile Workshop Plate Painting and is dedicated to providing exceptional The Sewing Bee group made beautiful opportunities for transforming their lives. cushions with appliqué patterns and on the We thank everyone who came along to Textile Workshop made personalised fabric support us. wall-hangings. It was great fun to get creative with fabrics and great craic! Healing on the Streets Again this year, we had set-up a prayer Community Service of area in the Old Bistro, Kesh, to allow Thanksgiving for Kesh Festival people to come for healing prayer and We celebrated and give thanks to God o§ered prayer on the streets. We were for the Kesh Festival with a Community

Over 100 plates were painted by the young (and old!) who stencilled and free handed artwork onto the plates (there was a selection of di§erent animals, cupcakes etc). The plates were then painted and individually personalised. There was great concentration on everyone’s faces as they studied hard to get their plates exactly how they wanted. Some even made gifts for oth- ers. There was great artistic flare and the finished plates were amazing.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 43 You’re warmly invited to our everyone joins Future Events for your diary together to make Mullaghfarne Harvest the day a great Harvest Sunday, 8th October 2017 @ 3.30pm success. Ardess Harvest Weekend Friday, 13th October 2017 @ 8.00pm Celebrations September Sunday, 15th October 2017 @ 9.30am and We welcome prize winning Floral Artist, dates for 11.00am David McConkey as he weaves his way your diary: Parish Auction through the season of Thanksgiving with the Saturday, 21st October 2017 theme “Time & Eternity” 9-9-9 Prayer At the start of a new term, it Baptisms is vital that we 25th June 2017 - Ollie James Bratton son of begin with a time Graham and Sonia Bratton of 30 Nedsherry of prayer. Ardess Road, Ederney Parish Church 11th July 2017 - Ruby Elizabeth Weir will be open daughter of Malcolm and Gilliam Weir of 23 from Friday, 1st Roscah View, Kesh September 2017 30th July 2017 - Charlotte Rose Graham for nine days Saturday 30th September… daughter of Brian and Helen Graham of the from 9.00am - Viewing 10am to 4pm Deerpark, 85 Recall Road. Refreshments £3.50 9.00pm (which to book ring 02866322244 we therefore have Weddings Harvest Services called our 9-9-9 Sunday 1st October prayer!). Di§erent We o§er our congratulations to the following 11.30am & 7pm sheets of prayer couples:- Supper points will be 24th June 2017 - Rachael Martin of 2 ALL welcome! provided each Mountain Road, Lack, and Keith Guy of day together with Glenarn, Lack short services 21st July 2017 - Ruth Graham of 99 Cloy Enniskillen Methodist Church, at various times Road, Edenagee, Ederney, and Darren throughout the Farrell of 77 Rossfad Road, Drumsluice, Friday 29th September 2017 day - we trust that Ballinamallard @ 7.30pm Admission FREE every-one will find a moment to drop Funerals in and pray. We extend our sympathy to all the families that are a§ected by bereavements at this Service of Thanksgiving held at The Our 9-9-9 prayer will lead us into “It’s time and in particular to the family circles of Fountain Centre. We had an opening Time” which is a day of Prayer for Ireland the following:- welcome by Robert Anderson and held at Nutts Corner on 9th September 2nd August 2017 - Eveline Beacom (91) of readings/prayers from Jayne Thompson, starting at 1pm. With political stalemate Augharainey, Kesh Alison Armstrong, Molly Parkinson (Maid and lack of government that we have at 3rd August 2017 - Ruby Weir (5 weeks) of 23 of Lough Erne), Father Frank McManus the moment, it is essential that we come Roscah View, Kesh and a talk by Alex Atwell. Kerri Neville together to pray for the future of our 4th August 2017 - William La§erty (57) of 17 provided us with a beauti-ful solo of country. ‘Oceans Where Feet May Fail’ and Alan Market Street, Ederney Crawford concluded the event with prayer Our Youth 9th August 2017 - Barbara Breen (70) of 4 and grace. Crevenish Park, Kesh. New Term commencing Friday, 8th Thank you to everyone who attended September 2017 @ The Fountain and the Ardess Worship Band for the Events Centre music and The Mayfly and Friar’s Mac for Blaze Youth Club (Year 8 - 10) 7.00pm - Great Famine Commemoration Sunday, 10th providing the supper. 8.30pm September at 7pm at Ardess Parish Church Flame Youth Club (Year 11+) 8.30pm - (remembrance, re-flections and music by Parish Auction, Saturday, 10.30pm Fermanagh Choral Society followed by a 21st October 2017 New Term commencing Sunday, 10th light supper in the Parish Centre). As you tidy up after the summer, do September 2017 European Heritage Open Day - Ardess remember to set aside anything you no Children’s Church (3-13 years old) Famine Pit, Saturday 9th September longer need for the Parish Auction on 11.00am @ Ardess Parish Church 2017 (2.00pm - 5.00pm) and Sunday 10th Saturday, 21st October 2017 this year. Connect Youth Fellowship (EVERYONE September 2017 (2.00pm - 4.00pm). Auction will be open to view from 12noon Year 8- 14) 7.00pm - 9.00pm @ The For ALL our events and further information, with auction starting at 1pm. If you have Fountain Centre please see our websites www.ardess.org anything that you would like to pledge New Term commencing Thursday, and www.thefountaincentre.org or contact for the auction, or anything you want 14th September 2017 @ The Fountain Ardess Parish Ošce on 028 6863 2695/ collected, please contact Sonia in the Centre oš[email protected]. Please join our Facebook parish ošce. This is always a great annual Glow Youth Club (P5 - P7) 6.30pm - pages for regular updates: ‘Ardess Parish event and it is wonderful to see how 8.00pm @ The Fountain Centre Church’ and ‘The Fountain Centre’.

44 CHURCH OF IRELAND Sophia Rose, daughter of Conal Smyth Parishes who helped serve tea with a Maguiresbridge and Lyndsey Clarke. special note of thanks to Mrs Olive Elliott Both Parishes would like to express for organising this fund raising event. and Derrybrusk sympathy to all who have been recently bereaved. Our thoughts and prayers are Derrybrusk Harvest Vacant also with those who are sick at home or in During the vacancy the Ven Brian Harper is hospital. Moon Walk providing pastoral cover together with Mrs Keep free Friday, 29th September when Sue Hogg, Diocesan Pastoral Assistant. Rectory Refurbishment Fund members of Derrybrusk Parish are The proceeds of refreshments served organising a Harvest Moon Walk. The Parish Register at a Flower Festival which was held at walk will leave Belle Isle Hall at 10pm. Baptism Munville House, Lisnaskea, during the first Proceeds to Rectory Refurbishment Fund. Mellissa Anne, daughter of Geo§rey weekend in July have been donated to For further details please contact Mrs Tori McCoy and Amanda Smith. the Rectory Refurbishment Fund. A total of Graham. Kayla Lily, daughter of Jason Clarke and £1100 was raised. Thanks to all the helpers Derrybrusk Harvest Service will be held Katie Tubman. from both Derrybrusk and Maguiresbridge on Sunday 8th October. Details to follow.

dream • • Monaghan, Tydavnet dare do and Kilmore .….empowering women to The Revd Canon Ian Berry take the next step The Rectory, Clones Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan. Fancy getting out, meeting new people and building on T: 047 81136 your existing skills? E: [email protected] Thinking of starting your own business? Diocesan Pastoral Assistant: Mr Walter Pringle The Dream • Dare • Do programme is a FREE initiative designed for women to foster personal growth and empowerment.

Through training, workshops, activities, guest speakers, treats and excursions you are invited to step out and Services experience new ideas and an array of taster sessions to 3rd September Trinity 12 start you on your personal development journey. St Patrick’s 10.30am Holy Communion Kilmore 12.15pm Holy Communion The programme will take place in Clones town and is Clogher Cathedral 7pm Ordination of Deacons open to women living in Clones or the surrounding rural 10th September Trinity 13 area including cross border. St Patrick’s 10.30am Service of the Word Kilmore 3pm Harvest Thanksgiving The programme will run two mornings per week from 17th September Trinity 14 late September through to late November 2017 and St Patrick’s 10.30am Morning Prayer is open to women aged 18 years and over. A limited Ballinode 12.15pm Morning Prayer number of places are available. 24th September Trinity 15 For more information or to book a place St Patrick’s 11am All Age Harvest Thanksgiving contact Dara at 047 52919. 1st October Trinity 16 St Patrick’s 10.30am Holy Communion In certain circumstances child care Ballinode 3pm Harvest Thanksgiving and travel costs may be o§ ered.

This project is funded by the International Fund for Ireland under Clones Family Resource Centre CLG

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 45 will be taking part in weekday activities ROSSORRY in the parish for three days per week. Rossorry Parish Church Deacon-interns are also completing their 175th Anniversary Masters level degree and so Lindsey will spend two days per week studying and is (1841— 2016) The Revd Canon also required one week per month at the FORTHCOMING EVENTS Dr Ian Ellis Theological College in Dublin. Late October / early November 2017 We have benefitted much from the “Hooley in the Hall “ ministry of deacon-interns in the past Parish Auction Saturday 7th October and we look forward to getting to know 2017 Lindsey and her family – we trust they Rossorry Rectory, Kinarla, Enniskillen, Co. will soon feel at home in Rossorry. Her Welcome to our new Fermanagh. BT74 5PX ordination is on Sunday, 3rd September Intern Deacon at 7.00pm in Clogher Cathedral – all T: 028 66 320239 On Sunday 25th June, Lindsey Farrell our are welcome to attend the service and E: [email protected] Deacon Intern from September this year Parish Oš ce: T: 028 66 329889 I know that a good many parishioners was introduced to the congregation at the Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: are planning to come along to support Mrs Sue Hogg & Mrs Joan Nelson 11am service. Lindsey and her husband her and another deacon (David Moses Keith, children Grace, Emily and Harry will assigned to Monaghan parish) in this be with us for her third year of training. A note from the Rector momentous step in their lives. She will be taking part in our Sunday During the month we are planning to hold September is a time of getting back to services and experiencing parish life normal activities after the summer and a Back to Church Sunday – to reach out during the week while continuing with her planning for the Autumn term in church. to the parish and make a big e§ort to studies. It is also a time of change and one which encourage families back into the pattern She is sure of a warm Rossorry welcome ! we are really looking forward to is having of church-going again. More details to See photo of Lindsey Farrell and family Lindsey Farrell join us as a deacon-intern. follow - keep an eye to the Facebook (see photo), She will be assigned to Rossorry until next page and the Parish New Sheet. May, and this period is an important part Every blessing for the new season. Organisations of her training for ministry. Lindsey will be Ian. Time to start up the organisations again with us for three Sundays per month, and Rector after the holidays ! There will be fuller

46 CHURCH OF IRELAND details in next month’s magazine. Most Rainbows The Prayer Group resumes after the will begin again during September and (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) Joy Coalter 07879 999 summer break with our first meeting in the if you want to get involved or just want 536 Parish Ošce at 7.30pm on Wednesday, information- please feel free to use the Brownies 27th September next. contact numbers to speak to someone. (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) Claire Fleming 6632 Feel free to come and join us- everybody 2870 is welcome. It is an informal group Parish Contacts Guides (nobody has to perform !! ) which meets to Sunday School (Wed 8-9.15pm) Avril Armstrong 6632 pray for the parishioners, young and old, Carol Livingstone 6632 3041 9589 as well as other good intentions that arise. Crèche We finish with the fellowship of a cuppa (Each Sunday 10.45am-12noon) Diane Mothers Union and a chat. Armstrong 6632 8286 (3rd Thurs. in the month) Lorraine Simpson Wednesday Club 6632 9469 Rossorry Mothers Union (Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon) Ethel Bowling Club Some of the members attended the 130th Oldcroft 6632 6339 (Mon. evening) William Stevenson anniversary celebrations of the Clogher Beavers 07719662473 Diocese (Indoor Members) Mothers’ Union (Tues. 6.30-7.30pm) Ruth Beaumont 07761 Parent & Toddler Group 471 227 (Wed. 10-11.30am) Avril Armstrong 6632 in on 8th June past at Garvary Parish Hall. Cubs 9589 See photo of Rossorry Mothers’ Union (Wed 6:45 - 7:45pm) Keith Rutledge Arts & Crafts Classes members. 07812214176 (Wed. pm. or as announced) Yvonne Elliott **Save the date** - Wednesday, 4th Scouts 6634 2514 October 2017, “Come on Board,” a (Tues 7:30-9:00pm) Roger Clarke 07714 Prayer Group Ladies Evening in South West College, 232 645 (2nd & 4th Wed. 7.30pm) Neville Gamble Enniskillen, the start of our winter Explorer Scouts 07771 701280 programme. More details next month. Each 2nd Tuesday Garry Clarke 07808 585 657 Prayer Group Wednesday Club News

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 47 The meetings of the Club are every Parish Register DEVERS, Albert - July 27 2017 (peacefully) at Wednesday at 10.30 am, from September Drumclay Care Home, Enniskillen, late of 4 Marriages onwards. Everyone is welcome - there is Cooper Crescent, Enniskillen. Removal took MORTIMER --22nd June 2017 - The always room for new members. marriage has taken place of Sarah (nee place on Saturday 29th arriving to Rossorry If you want to know more give Ethel Oldcroft Hicks) and Paul Mortimer.. May they know Parish Church Funeral in Rossorry Parish a ring at 66 326339 the blessing of God upon their life together. Church on Sunday at 2.00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Services Mc GAHEY --1st July 2017 – The marriage has taken place of Pearse and Sandra (nee ELLIOTT, David- died July 31st 2017, Sunday 3rd September Mavitty). May they know the blessing of God (peacefully) at South West Acute Hospital, 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. upon their life together. (Silverhill and formerly Rossorry Church 11.00 am Holy Communion. HOSKER – 11th August 2017 – The marriage Road).Funeral Service on Friday 4th August 7.00 pm. Evening Prayer has taken place of Thomas and Fionnuala at Rossorry Parish Church, Enniskillen , Sunday 10th September (nee O’ Shea). May they know the blessing followed by burial in the family plot in the 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. of God upon their life together. adjoining Churchyard. 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer . Christian Burial WILSON, Mary Kathleen, died 5th August Sunday 17th September LUCY –William Scott, died July 4 2017 2017, (peacefully) at South West Acute 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. (peacefully) at South West Acute Hospital, Hospital, late of Millcroft Nursing Home 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer. Enniskillen, late of 78 Moybrone Road, and formerly Rossole Road, Enniskillen. Sunday 24th September Letterbreen, Enniskillen. Funeral took place Removal took place on Monday 7th August 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion. from his home on Friday 7th July 2017 at 2017 to Rossorry Parish Church. Funeral 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer Mullaghdun Parish Church,where he was a service was on Tuesday 8th August 2017 at parishioner, followed by burial in Rossorry Arts & Crafts Classes 2pm followed by burial in the family plot in Parish Churchyard. Rossorry Churchyard. Classes will open again in September – McCUSKER – John Joseph Gordon, died The congregation of Rossorry o§ers their acrylic painting and basket weaving. July 8 2017 (peacefully) at his home, 29 deepest sympathy to the family and friends All are welcome – no level of skill is Lisgoole Park, Enniskillen. Funeral service of the departed. required – novices welcome!! on Monday (10th July) in Rossorry Parish For information – now is the time to speak Church at 3.00pm (approx.), followed by Contact Us to Yvonne Elliott on 02866 342514 burial in the adjoining Churchyard. COFFEY – James Thomas (Jimmy) ,died Our Website is rossorryparish.com Bowling Club July 10 2017 (peacefully) at South West We are also on Facebook as :- Rossorry The Bowling Club meets on a Monday Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, late of 9 Parish Church and we update, regularly, on evening and occasionally on a Thursday in Drumgallon, Enniskillen. Removal took events in the the Parish Hall at 8pm. place on Tuesday (11th) to Rossorry Parish church as well as weddings and Always looking for new members for the Church. Funeral service was in Rossorry christenings. club – come along, have a look, try it out! Parish Church on Wednesday (12th) at You can contact by these means or by For information:- contact William Stevenson 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining e-mail at rossorryoš[email protected] or on 07719662473. Churchyard. indeed by Telephone at 02866 329889.

48 CHURCH OF IRELAND characters they had learnt about during the Mother’s Union year. The congregation joined the Sunday TEMPO AND The branch activities for the year will School members in singing ‘Hosanna’. The commence on Tuesday 12th September at CLABBY children and young people also read the 8pm in Clabby Church Hall. prayers, readings and poems, ‘The Prayer Rock’ and ‘I’ve a friend in Jesus’ based on Advance Date the theme of the service. Sunday 22nd October 7pm – Voices The organist was Carole Graham. At The Revd Canon and Brass in Tempo Parish Church with both services the Rector thanked the Maurice Armstrong Churchhill Silver band, guest organist Glenn school teachers for their dedicated work Moore and St Macartin’s Cathedral Choir, throughout the year and to everyone who along with guests introducing their favourite contributed to the success of the services. hymns. Donations towards Church funds. The Rectory, 177 Clabby Road, Camgart, Restoration events Clabby, Tempo, God’s provision and promise was made Co. Fermanagh. BT75 0RD Midnight Walk to Noah and to us, “As long as the earth Friday 8th September at Clabby Church endures, seedtime and Harvest, cold and T: 028 895 21697 Hall, starting at 11.30pm heat, summertime and winter, day and night E: [email protected] will not cease.” W: www.parishesoftempoandclabby.com Vintage Tractor Run We may complain that the seasons are Saturday 7th October. Leaving Clabby mixed up and we did not really receive the Sunday School Church Hall at 10-300 a.m. For further good, hot summer we would have liked. But details contact Vera 028 895 21160 or David God has still provided for our needs. The The annual Sunday school prize giving was on 02889522134 farmers have been able to do their work held in June. The speaker at both services on the land, the harvesting continues to was James Armstrong who worked as an progress now into the Autumn. intern with Fermanagh schools E3 Scripture Funeral Union. The theme of the service was ‘The 8/7/17 Cecil Herbert McDowell, Killyliss This promise reminds us that we have a Race’ with scripture readings based around Road, Clabby God who is faithful in keeping his promises that theme in both Parishes. to us to provide for our needs at all times. In Clabby the Sunday School members Harvest Services As he has provided for our material needs sang, ‘The Lions they grow weak and as long as the earth lasts, so this also Tempo hungry’ and ‘Hosanna’. They also led the reminds that at some time God will call a Friday 22th September 8pm Mr David prayers. The poems were – The Prayer halt to this earth and time. Therefore we are Charleton. Rock and I’ve a friend in Jesus. The music called to be ready for such a time. We are Sunday 24th September 11:30am Family group accompanied by Ryan Crawford and called to purpose to meet God as our judge. James Armstrong, led the singing. Harvest service with Mr Paul Cameron As we wait we can now trust in him as our The prize giving also marked a special (Scripture Union). Saviour. occasion this year, as Canon Maurice Clabby “Trust in the Lord with all your heart”, Armstrong was 30 years ordained. To mark Friday 29th September 8pm Rev Eddie (Proverbs 3:5). “Believe (trust) in the Lord the occasion Kath Turner wrote a poem Coulter (Lambeg) Jesus and you will be saved”, (Acts 16:31). to celebrate the Rector’s 30th anniversary Sunday 1st October 10.15am Family service Then we are ready should God end this since his ordination. with Rev William Orr (St Mark’s Portadown). earth and time. We will be ready for the new In Tempo the Sunday School members did At 7.30pm there will be the Annual Leader’s heaven and earth where all is perfect and a dramatised presentation of the various Dedication service led by the Rector. times and seasons no longer exist.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 49 Sunday, 1st October at 10am in the Priory. Sponsored Walk The Friday evening preacher is to be Trory and Trory had planned a sponsored walk from confirmed. the Church to Riversdale and on to the Killadeas Trory Harvest Festival Ballycassidy hall. This is for another time Trory Harvest Festival is scheduled for Friday, 13th October at 8pm and Sunday, because Alison Jackson and Samuel 15th October at 11.30am. The Friday evening Watson are going to run a 10mile race service preacher will be the Revd. Dave called Sligo Coast to Coast in aid of parish The Revd Canon Clawson, Minister of West Kirk Presbyterian finances. Sponsor sheets are available in Mark Watson Church, Shankill Road, Belfast. church and we wish both runners all the best. Killadeas At present the date for return of tenders Trory Parish Hall The Select Vestry are looking into the 138 Killadeas Rd., Trory Rectory, Rossfad, for the restoration has just passed. These Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 2LS will now be scrutinised by Heritage Lottery, possibility of extending the school house the Diocesan Architect and the Select to create a modern onsite parochial hall for Tel: 028 66 388477 Vestry. Once an agreed tender has been parish needs. The success of the Flower Email: [email protected] organised, work will commence at the Festival has helped to this end. Priory. New Rector in Irvinestown Dear Parishioners Country Gospel Praise service, and Castlearchdale Sunday 27th August in Trory Harvest Festivals Friday, the 15th of September will see the Thanks to all who took part in the service institution of the Revd. Paul Thompson as Killadeas Harvest Festival especially Robbie and Florence and rector of our neighbouring parish. We wish Killadeas Harvest Festival will take place Barbara. I hope that God is glorified in the him and his family well as they move to the on Friday, 29th September at 8pm and on beauty of our worship. area and pray God to bless his ministry.

Planning a Harvest Supper visit to & Barn Dance Co. Fermanagh Saturday, 14th October 2017 Catering is available at Aghavea Parish Church 7.30pm in Lisbellaw Parish Centre (just o the A4 between Music and calling by Jason Kilfedder Brookeborough and Maguiresbridge)

£7.50 in aid of church funds (children under 12 free) For Lunches, Afternoon Teas, Suppers, etc For details please contact: Valerie Crawford 02889531421 / 07783472649 Shirley Morrison 02867722042 / 07747888883 or Frances Cartwright 02889531495 / 07884477179 CHURCH OF IRELAND 50 NI Charity No 105425 YOUTH PAGE CD/YCin partnership with “OPEN UP” Honest Conversations about Authentic Relationshoips

I’m sure as most of us are aware, our Parents & Youth Youth Programmes world is one where young people find “Game On” (12-14yrs) & “Picture This” themselves increasingly under pressure Leaders Nights (15-16yrs) to conform and acquiesce to changing An essential element of the initiative is These two di§erent age-tailored societal expectations. We, as the church, to provide the opportunity for parents programmes will run simultaneously in each find ourselves with the opportunity, and and youth leaders to access valuable venue. They consist of three sessions of two responsibility to encourage and support information, help and guidance on the hours and they will run on alternate weeks. them by addressing these subjects through burning issues at hand. The Parents This is to provide an accessible opportunity initiatives and programmes, which not Night information and training evenings for as many of our young people as only reflect good biblical teaching but also (combining sessions on “Birds & Bees” & possible. The programmes will be available contain practical training and everyday “Face to Facebook”) will take place in; in two di§erent phases as detailed below. guidance.

With a view to being proactive and in Kesh on 19th September, 7:30pm in The Fountain Centre Kesh. seeking to provide a response and support Newtownbutler on 21st September, 7:30pm in The Galloon for our young people and those for whom these are burning and pressing issues, Parish Church. the Diocesan Youth Council are partnering with “Love For Life” to provide some much needed support and training. Our Phase 1 partnership with this nationally recognised organisation will provide key presentations Venue: Newtownbulter and Kesh (Sunday Evenings) and training programmes in selected Programmes: “Game On” & “Picture This” locations throughout the diocese in the coming autumn term. These programmes Dates: 24th Sept 8th Oct 22nd,Oct will be tailored specifically for younger Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm in both venues and older teens, with information and training evenings for clergy, parents and Galloon Church Newtownbutler and The Fountain Centre Kesh youth leaders. Please see the programme schedules below for full details. Phase 2 Bishop John McDowell “Open Up” Initiative launch Venue: Fivemiletown and Rossorry (Sunday Evenings) Clergy and Youth Leaders are warmly Programmes: “Game On” & “Picture This” invited to attend the Diocesan launch of this Dates: 5th Nov 19th Nov 3rd Dec exciting new initiative on; Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm in both venues Thursday 14th of September at 7:30pm, St. John’s Fivemiletown and Rossorry Church Halls Cathedral Halls, Enniskillen. The evening will be introduced and guests welcomed by Bishop John McDowell followed by an informative presentation If you would like any further information or support materials please from Judith Cairns from “Love for Life” contact. Jonathan Phenix (Clogher Diocesan Youth Ošcer) detailing this initiative and what to expect Email: [email protected] Tel: 07850881712 from it.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 51 CHILDREN’S SECTION Colour

JESUS EXPLAINS WHY HE USES PARABLES

52 CHURCH OF IRELAND Read READ – Jesus explains why he teaches using parables The opposite of having a closed mind is to have an open mind (You can read this in Matthew chapter 13 verse 10 to 17) that is willing to learn from God. We are willing to change the Stories are great – we listen to stories, we read stories and way we think about things so we can think like Jesus does. we watch stories. We get to use our imaginations and learn The opposite of a hardened heart is a soft heart, one that is new things through stories. We also have an easier time willing to let belief come in and change the way we feel. We remembering things we learn when we learn them through a are willing to change the way we feel about people and the story. Stories stick with us. world so we can feel like Jesus does. Humble hearts are soft Jesus told a lot of stories.Jesus is a really great teacher. He hearts. taught important lessons in a lot of di§erent ways but one of So in order to understand the parables, we have to keep an the ways he used a lot was through telling stories. The stories open mind, be eager to learn new things about God and the Jesus told in order to teach us important things are called parables. Kingdom of Heaven, and we have to have soft, humble hearts, One day his disciples asked Jesus, “Why do you speak to the willing to change the way we feel and therefore the way we act people in parables?” around people and situations in our lives. We also need to ask Jesus explained to the disciples that he did this to help people God to help us understand the Bible. We ask God for help by understand. Some of the things Jesus was teaching were praying. dišcult to understand and a story helped. Also, some people Over the next months we will look at di§erent parables Jesus didn’t really want to understand, they had ‘closed minds’ and told. Try to read them with open minds and humble hearts to ‘hardened hearts’. learn the important lessons Jesus is teaching.

Work your way through this Maze

PARABLE - An earthly story with a heavenly meaning

Sometimes understanding a parable can seem like being in a maze. By looking at the story a di§erent way, reading it again, asking God to help us understand can make it clearer, just like trying di§erent paths through a maze helps us to solve the puzzle.

Colour all the squares with any of these letters in them: STORY to reveal the name of a special type of story.

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THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 53 MOTHERS’ UNION

Prize for Fancy Dress - Best Group under 8, Daniel & Luke Waller Glaslough (Donagh Group) as ‘Bull and Calf’.

From left – Some of the organisers of Fun Day, Margaret Crawford, Irene Boyd, Heather Harper, Liane Armstrong, Joan Nelson. Fun Day To celebrate 130 years of Mothers’ Union in Ireland, Clogher Diocesan Mothers’ Union held a Fun Day on Saturday, 17 June in the Bawnacre, Irvinestown. The Fun Day was opened by Diocesan Mothers’ Union President Irene Boyd and this was followed by the judging of the Fancy Dress Competition.

Under Eight Category

Most Original ‘Jack & Jill’ - Jessica and Joshua Bennett from Fivemiletown.

Best Homemade ‘Sponge Bob’ - Lewis Coalter from Colebrooke.

Book/Film Character ‘Jurassic Park T-Rex’ - James Moore from Maguiresbridge

Best Group ‘Bull & Calf’ - Daniel and Luke Waller from Glaslough (Donagh Group)

 Prize winners for the ‘Most Original’, Jessica and Joshua Bennet from Fivemiletown as ‘Jack and Jill’.

54 CHURCH OF IRELAND Age Eight and Over Category There was also a puppet show, storytelling, received from Fermanagh and Omagh a disco, jumping clay, face painting and a Best Homemade; ‘Robert the Robot’ - District Council and from All Ireland Mothers’ colouring activity. Union, Mums in May Fund and wish to thank William Moore from Maguiresbridge. As the weather was so beautiful, the The Bouncy Castle was very popular as outdoor football, hockey and fun games everyone who supported the event and was the Balloon Artist, Ryan Tracey, from were also enjoyed by many of the children. helped MU show their ‘Faith in Action’, the Omagh - semi finalist in Britain’s Got Talent. The Trustee Board are grateful for a grant theme for this celebratory year.

Joan Acheson from Derrygonnelly with her grandchildren, Martha, Oliver and Ross Vicky and Ava Brennan from Castleblaney Thompson from Kesh.

Ryan Tracey, Balloon Artist, from Omagh, semi finalist in Britain’s Got Talent.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 55 Bishop’s Tea Party

Norma Bell, Irene Boyd, MU Diocesan President and Dr. Margaret Knox. This year, we had the Tea Party in Garvary Hall. This was preceded by Holy Communion celebrated by Bishop John McDowell, MU Chaplain, assisted by Chancellor John Stewart. In total, present were 45 MU members, 24 of whom were Indoor Members. Garvary MU prepared a beautiful Enjoying the event are (from left), Ethel Doherty, Heather Ellis, Georgina Hall and Beth Acheson. afternoon tea. Dr Margaret Knox brought a cake specially made and decorated with the MU logo to celebrate the 130th Anniversary of MU in Ireland. After tea, the ladies enjoyed singing some favourite hymns. Thanks was expressed to all who had helped in any way, and gifts were presented to Bishop John, Chancellor John and Valerie Stewart, Mrs Norma Bell, All-Ireland Indoor Members Contact and to Garvary Select Vestry.

Margaret Watson, Heather Harper and Ada Gilmore. Chancellor John Stewart, Bishop John McDowell and Dr. Pearl Knox, May Sweeney, Noreen Elliott, Norma Bell(All Ireland Indoor Members Contact). Margaret Knox.

56 CHURCH OF IRELAND DIOCESAN NEWS Copyright Meeting video for use by others or where song is Mrs Eleanor Lynn, Chairman of the lyrics are downloaded. Committee. Clogher Diocese to host information It will be necessary for parishes to be evening on copyright for churches represented at the event to be familiar Reproducing hymns and worship songs with the regulations. Those attending Important training for on service sheets or projecting the should contact Ethne McCord from Sunday School teachers words of hymns and songs on screens in the Clogher Diocesan Music Bursary Training for Sunday school teachers churches necessitates the payment of a Committee by email; david.ethne@ - All Sunday school teachers and licence fee to CCLI, Christian Copyright btinternet.com leaders involved in Children’s Ministry Licensing International. will be most welcome at a training CCLI o§ers a range of licences, resources Holy Land Pilgrimage evening in September 2017. and support to help churches make the Clogher diocese pilgrimage to Holy Land Julie Currie, Children’s Ministry most of multimedia in the course of their A reminder for those considering taking Development Ošcer in Down and worship while staying legal. part in the Clogher Diocese pilgrimage to Dromore Diocese, has agreed to But does your parish meet the relevant the Holy Land in early 2018, the deadline present the training in both Enniskillen requirements of CCLI? for booking is approaching. and Monaghan on two consecutive A special information meeting is being The 10-day trip led by Bishop John evenings: Tuesday, 12th September organised by the Clogher Diocesan Music McDowell and Canon David Skuce will 2017 in St Patrick’s Hall, Monaghan at Bursary Committee in Aghavea Parish take place from 2nd February to 12th 8.00pm and repeated on Wednesday Hall, near Brookeborough, Co, Fermanagh February 2018 and will include Tel Aviv, 13th September 2017 in St Macartin’s on Thursday, 14th September 2017 at 8pm Sea of Gallilee, Dead Sea and Jerusalem. Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at 7.30pm. for parish representatives when they will Further details from Canon David The event concludes each evening be updated on the regulations by Chris Skuce; Tel 028 68641235 or email; with light refreshments. Williams, of CCLI. [email protected] Clergy are asked advertise this with The meeting will be of interest to all their children’s ministry leaders and parishes who reproduce the words Magazine Treasurer Retires encourage them to attend please. Obviously clergy are also welcome. of hymns onto screens or in orders of Mrs Mabel Black (centre) receiving a service for singing by the congregation, gift from Brian Donaldson, Editor of the where hymns are photocopied from Clogher Diocesan Magazine, on behalf authorised publications, where music is of the Magazine Committee, to mark her performed live or from a sound recording, retirement as Treasurer following more where services are recorded on audio than nine years in the role. Looking on

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 57 CHURCH OF IRELAND NEWS Canon Michael Mitton works as a freelance News from Standing Eco-Congregation Ireland speaker, writer and spiritual director and Committee Makes Submission to is also the half-time Fresh Expressions General Synod Dates - The 2018 General Citizens’ Assembly Ošcer for the Diocese of Derby. He is the self-supporting Priest in Charge of Synod will be held in the Armagh City Eco-Congregation Ireland welcomed St.Paul’s, Derby and an honorary canon Hotel, Armagh, from 10th to 12th May, it was the opportunity to make a submission of Derby Cathedral. He has written a stated at the Standing Committee which to the Citizens’ Assembly consultation number of books including A Handful of met in Dublin in June. Looking ahead, the on ‘How the State Can Make Ireland Light, Dreaming of Home and Travellers a Leader in Tackling Climate Change’ 2019 General Synod is to be held in the of the Heart. His latest book Seasoned by which closed on Friday 11 August 2017. Londonderry City area and then returning to Seasons is published by BRF in October. Eco-Congregation Ireland submission is the Dublin area in 2020. The cost is €130 per person to include as follows: Appointments - The following members retreat fee and all meals from 5pm Eco-Congregation Ireland is a voluntary were appointed to the Church and Society Thursday, 16th November to 2pm Saturday, group, which encourages churches Commission of the Church of Ireland: the 18th November. of all denominations to take an eco Archbishop of Armagh (ex–ošcio), the For further details and booking form please approach to worship, lifestyle, property Archbishop of Dublin (ex–ošcio), the Bishop contact;:Judy Peters: judith.m.peters@gmail. and finance management, community of Limerick and Killaloe, Mr Ken Gibson outreach and contact with the com or Sandra Massey: sandra.massey@ (Honorary Secretary), Mr Neville Armstrong, developing world. We are supported rcbdub.org by the Roman Catholic Church, The Mrs June Butler, the Revd Rob Clements, Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Marshall Beresford the Revd Dr Rory Corbett, the Revd Matthew Church, The Methodist Church and and Church Fabric and Hagan, the Very Revd Maria Jansson, the the Society of Friends (Quakers). Revd Martin O’Connor, and the Ven Andrew Our concern about climate change Development Fund. Orr. arises from our Christian conviction The Marshal Beresford’s Fund and the In relation to the Irish Council of Churches, that human beings have a God-given Church Fabric and Development Fund the Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry was responsibility to care for the earth on are held towards the building or repair of appointed to its Executive and the Revd churches or chapels. which we live. We believe we share this Dr Adrian Empey and Ms Maxine Judge concern for the environment with those The grants from the Marshal Beresford’s were appointed to its European A§airs of all faiths and none, and that climate Fund and the Church Fabric and Committee. change is among the most urgent of Development Fund are allocated half yearly all the issues faced by humanity on a in April and November. The Ven Brian Harper was appointed to the global scale. There is no doubt that Completed application forms must be Commission on Ministry. The Archbishop of those who have done least to cause returned to the Representative Church Dublin was appointed to attend the meeting climate change – the poor – are those Body by either 1st March or 1st October for of the Governing Body of the Church in who will be, indeed already are being, the relevant half year. If a parish is awarded Wales, to be held in Lampeter from 13th to hit hardest by its e§ects. We believe a grant, it will be allocated from either the 14th September. that everyone - individuals, community Marshal Beresford’s Fund or the Church The Archbishop of Armagh paid tribute groups, corporations and the state Fabric and Development Fund and not from to the late Bishop Donald Caird, formerly itself has their part to play in helping to both funds. Bishop of Limerick, Bishop of Meath and reduce carbon emissions. Many of the Grants are usually not allocated towards a Kildare, and Archbishop of Dublin. churches in Ireland have begun to take project until the completion of the works the threat of climate change seriously New Book - A book, “The Church of Ireland relevant to the grant application. and to consider the issues, both and its past: history, interpretation and Application forms and guidelines are theological and practical. identity” will be published by Four Courts available from the Parish Resources section Press and members of Standing Committee of the Church of Ireland website (www. were invited to attend its launch in Christ ireland.anglican.org/parish-resources). A Handful of Light: a Church Cathedral, Dublin, on 20th October Completed forms and supporting 2017. retreat for Advent documents should be sent to Mr Ian Walshe, Daily Prayer app - A grant of €20,000 Clergy and lay people are reminded of Property Department, Representative from the General Synod Royalties Fund to a retreat for Advent; “A Handful of Light Church Body, Church of Ireland House, Church Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 the Central Communications Board was organized by the Commission on Ministry at CF67. (Tel: 00353 14125 619; Email: ian. approved for the development of a Daily Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, [email protected]). Prayer app for use on mobile devices. The Newry, Co. Down from 16th-18th November, The next deadline for receipt of applications app will be developed in consultation with 2017 with speaker, Canon Michael Mitton. is 1st October 2017. the Liturgical Advisory Committee.

58 CHURCH OF IRELAND ANGLICAN COMMUNION New head of Scottish CEO (General Secretary) of USPG (United provides resource materials, and helps to Society Partners in the Gospel). develop theological college libraries. Episcopal Church He succeeds Janette O’Neill, who retires Archbishop Michael said that he had “learnt The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish after six years in post, taking the helm a lot” while speaking about cross-cultural Episcopal Church has elected the Right of a mission agency that has played a training to the lecturers from Myanmar. Revd Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross transforming role in global Anglicanism for and Caithness as Primus. Bishop Mark, 56, well over 300 years. Synod to consider gifting is the youngest member of the College of Bishops and was consecrated in his current Church of Ireland Christchurch Cathedral to diocese in 2007. He succeeds the Most Revd New Zealand government David Chillingworth, who was educated Archbishop helps lead workshop in Myanmar The Synod of the Diocese of Christchurch at Enniskillen and who stepped down this will consider donating its earthquake- month after eight years in post. The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Michael ravaged cathedral to the country’s Brought up in Aberdeen, where he was Jackson and Church of England vicar, Dr. government as a gift to the people of New Joshva Raj from the Diocese of Birmingham, both a choirboy and server at St Andrew’s Zealand. Cathedral, Bishop Mark studied Divinity have led a four-day training workshop on This new option will go alongside two at the University of Aberdeen, attended cross cultural mission and research for existing options – to reinstate the existing Theological College in Lincoln and has theological educators in Myanmar, formerly cathedral or to demolish and replace it served in both the Diocese of Worcester and Burma. with a modern building – when the Synod in the Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness. Some of the 25 theological educators who meets to decide the building’s future on the For a number of years Bishop Mark was also attended the programme travelled for two last day of its three-day meeting from 7-9th Convener of the church’s Youth Committee days to reach the Association of Theological September. and ran the annual summer youth camps Education in Myanmar (ATEM) training at Glenalmond. He is married to Jane -- a complex in Yangon from di§erent parts of The iconic cathedral occupies a prime teacher in Inverness -- and they have a son the country. site in a major square in the city. But it has and two daughters. ATEM has grown from its initial stood derelict since the 2011 earthquake membership of 12 churches and eight because a local heritage group, the New CEO appointed theological institutions in 1986 and now Great Christchurch Buildings Trust, has serves some 34-member schools: 22 consistently challenged the diocese’s plans at Anglican mission are based in Yangon and 12 are spread to demolish the cathedral and replace it agency USPG across the regions. ATEM provides with a modern purpose-built building. The The Revd Duncan Dormor, Dean of St faculty development for member schools, cathedral’s worship has been taking place in John’s College, Cambridge, will be the next organises training, workshops and seminars, a temporary “cardboard cathedral”.

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THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 59 MISSIONARY AND CHARITABLE NEWS A Call to Prayer! 32 Townsend Street website. To find out more about how you Belfast can get involved this harvest, please visit Divine Healing Ministries (DHM), an BT13 2ES interdenominational ministry of healing christianaid.ie/harvest or contact the Dublin Tel: 028 9031 1532 and reconciliation led by Canon Bro. David (01 406 5540) or Belfast ošces (028 906 e-mail: [email protected] Jardine, has recently held special ‘Days of 48133). web: www.divinehealingministries.org Prayer to find God’s Peace and Healing’ at facebook: www.facebook.com/ St Anne’s Cathedral, Lisburn Cathedral and DivineHealingMinistries Clonard Monastery. South Sudan Church Since the beginning of this year DHM has Leaders Attacked been holding ‘Prayers for our City and our What season of harvest CMSI recently received a troubling Land’ each weekday morning in St George’s means to Malawi farmers update about an incident in Yei town, Church, High Street, Belfast. Clergy and In this season of Harvest, most of us across South Sudan, in which church leaders lay people, drawn from a number of the country are not in the fields gathering or were attacked and injured. The denominations, have led the prayers. These gleaning, but with our families and friends, attack took place around midnight prayer sessions, often held in silence, o§er giving thanks for God’s plentiful gifts. As on 25th July. In all, five households a time to give thanks for God’s blessings, to we celebrate and praise God for providing were targeted, with eight people pray for revival, peace; our country’s future, all we need to eat, we also stand with badly injured and their money and our politicians and to seek God’s guidance our sisters and brothers in Malawi whose possessions stolen. in addressing the many ills in our society. harvests are uncertain. This is the latest in a series of brutal Silent prayer also o§ers an opportunity to We stand with Frank, a farmer in Malawi, attacks on church leaders in Yei and listen to God, to say sorry and to lay down who was taught a planting calendar by his surrounding areas. The Bishop of Yei, our burdens from the past. grandfather based on the regular seasons, Right Reverend Hilary Luate Adeba, is On many occasions those attending have but the ever-changing climate means he certain that the Church has become a turned to powerful words of scripture as can’t depend on this knowledge any longer. specific target for violence. inspiration for their prayers, for example, He used to rely on growing maize to feed CMSI facilitates partnership links 2 Chronicles Ch7 vs14-15 are referred to his family, but this crop is now unsuited to between dioceses, parishes and almost daily: Malawi and fails easily when the rains don’t individuals in Ireland and four dioceses ‘…if my people, who are called by my name, come. in South Sudan. These relationships will humble themselves and pray and seek Our partner, the Evangelical Association have been a significant source of my face and turn from their wicked ways, of Malawi, has been helping Frank and his encouragement and support for the then I will hear from heaven and will forgive family to thrive in such hostile conditions Church at this time of upheaval. For their sin and heal their land. Now my eyes where he now grows a special variety of example, emergency donations made through CMSI have been used to will be open and my ears attentive to the pigeon peas, high in protein and its deep support Yei Diocese by: prayers said in this place’. roots ideal for southern Malawi’s dry soil. y Providing food and shelter for DHM is encouraging clergy and their Frank has already had a bumper crop of pastors and families in Yei town church members across the Diocese of pigeon peas, but he still hasn’t been able y Providing food for children Clogher to set aside time on a regular basis to make a profit. Many farmers like Frank attending primary school to pray for their towns, villages and our work individually and often lack the space to y Establishing an operational base for land. These could be held on a monthly, e§ectively store their peas, meaning selling the diocese in Arua, Uganda weekly or weekday basis according to their harvests to unscrupulous middlemen. y Providing logistical support for circumstances. Psalm 133 vs1 tells us ‘How With your support, this project will bring Bishop Hilary’s work in refugee good and pleasant it is when God’s people farmers together into Farmers’ Clubs, where camps in Uganda live together in unity!’ Joining in prayer they will learn vital business skills and work Despite the many obstacles and with Christian brothers and sisters from together to plan their planting to ensure obvious risks, the Church in South other denominations can enhance the a good balance of crops and methods of Sudan continues to be a source of experience. By keeping our eyes fixed on storage. life, love and hope for those whose Jesus, through obedience to His teaching, For Frank, this could mean he is able to lives have been devastated by conflict and by focusing on prayer, lasting peace will make a profit – enough to feed his family and famine. They need our continued come to our land: and even send his four children to school. prayers, friendship and support. ‘O High King of Heaven, have mercy on Jesus tells us that he has come so that Donations are still welcome for CMSI’s our land. Revive your Church. Send the we may have life and have it abundantly. South Sudan Appeal and can be made Holy Spirit for the sake of the children. May Through giving, acting, and praying this via the CMSI ošces or on the CMSI your kingdom come to our nation. In Jesus’ harvest, you will help Frank and farmers like website – www.cmsireland.org. Gifts mighty name. Amen’ (Caleb Prayer from him not just to survive, but to thrive. are used in their entirety to support the Ffald-y-Brenin, Wales). Christian Aid Ireland’s Harvest Appeal global Church as it responds to this For further information please contact: worship resources, prayers and children’s crisis. Divine Healing Ministries activities can be downloaded from the

60 CHURCH OF IRELAND NEWS FOR VESTRIES General Synod in by authorising the use of new Collects of the ministry projects in sparsely populated Word. areas of the country in rural or village review: 2015-2017 settings. As a new triennium of the General Synod New triennium: 2018-2020 The Priorities Fund encourages applications begins in 2018, it may be useful to look Elections to General Synod for the new for grants for ‘seed capital’ and applications for back at the Synods of 2015-2017, and at triennium take place at diocesan synods this grants which will have a significant influence in some of the legislation passed during those year. attracting other funding. three years. In 2015, Synod was held in The venues for General Synod are Armagh in The Fund tries to avoid restoration projects Armagh, which is a familiar venue to Synod 2018, Derry in 2019, and Dublin in 2020. The for cathedrals and church buildings or members, but in 2016 and 2017 travelled to Honorary Secretaries of diocesan synods are routine renovations and repairs, discourages new venues – Dún Laoghaire and Limerick. always very pleased to hear from people who applications yet at a planning stage or funding During the triennium, Synod has welcomed would consider allowing their names to go for salaries or for financing debts and avoids ecumenical guests from 17 di§erent forward to represent their diocese at General funding recurrent grant aid. churches, and has marked its remembrance Synod. If you would like more information Application forms for grants can be obtained of significant anniversaries and events. on serving as a member of General Synod, from Mrs Sylvia Simpson, Priorities Fund Synod has linked in with the work of the please contact one of your diocesan Honorary Ošce at Church of Ireland House, Church Church of Ireland with communities in Secretaries or your diocesan ošce. Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6 DO6 CF67 or by Ireland and abroad in a number of ways. emailing; [email protected]. Tel. Priorities Fund now open 00353 1-4125607. Legislation The forms can also be downloaded from for applications Legislation is the primary purpose of the www.priorities.ireland.anglican.org The Church of Ireland Priorities Fund is now Synod, and the legislation it enacts is for the Completed applications must be submitted by open for applications. The closing date for whole Church of Ireland. October 31 2017 receipt of completed applications is 31st In 2015, the Dignity in Church Life Charter was October 2017. adopted in statute by Synod. This Charter Charity Registration and The Church of Ireland General Synod Priorities commits the Church to promote harmonious Fund provides resources for growth within the Reporting Seminar relationships across all the structures of Church of Ireland and the wider community. The Representative Church Body, in the Church of Ireland, to uphold the right of In the 37 years since its inception, over 17 conjunction with Ecclesiastical Insurance all to be treated with dignity and respect, million Euros has been distributed in grants. Ireland, will be hosting three Charity and to seek reconciliation where there is In Clogher Diocese, three projects were Information Seminars at three venues across disagreement or conflict. supported by Priorities Fund in 2016. These Ireland for parishes in the Republic of Ireland. Synod also adopted an Environmental Charter included Magheraculmoney Parish for the A warm invitation is extended to members as a resolution which charges members funding of £8,000 for a screened o§ area at of the clergy and select vestries across the of the Church of Ireland as individuals and the rear of the side aisle for use as a quiet country. Information will cover registration, as part of the worshipping community, to room to attract more young families for reporting and insurance matters relating to the exercise stewardship of God’s creation, locally, church services, St. Macartin’s Cathedral MU, requirement to register under the Charities nationally and internationally. Enniskillen, for financial assistance towards Act 2009. Select Vestry Treasurers and In 2016, a bill to provide for changes in the the installation of new kitchen to serve the Secretaries in particular should benefit from procedure for episcopal elections was passed needs of the parish(£5,000) and Vortex Youth the seminars. The locations for the events in 2016,. Other significant bills include one to Group, Monaghan Parish, funding of 10,000 will hopefully help facilitate travel times for ensure compliance of select vestries with state Euros for the provision of comfortable space members attending. legislation in both the Republic of Ireland and for the group to meet in the church hall, make The seminars will be useful to those already Northern Ireland and one to alter the terms of friends and grow in faith. These were all registered and to those parishes that will be the Church Fabric Fund (now known as the funded under the section of Areas of Need. applying for registration when called forward Church Fabric and Development Fund). For applications in 2017, only projects which by the Charities Regulatory Authority. Resolutions passed included one proposed by comply with the criteria are eligible for funding. Presenting on each evening will be: Mr John the Council for Mission, which asks the House There are a number of subject areas where Farrelly, CEO of the Charities Regulatory of Bishops to remind the Irish Government grant aid is paid for projects; Authority; Mr David Ritchie, Church of Ireland to implement the key recommendations of y Training; Lay or Ordained; Post ordination, Secretary General, Mrs Kate Williams, Head Protection, Resettlement and Integration: clergy in-service, lay ministry, youth of Finance in the Representative Body; Mrs Ireland’s Response to the Refugee and ministry, children’s ministry and student Janet Maxwell, Head of Synod Services Migration ‘Crisis’. Another resolution ašrmed chaplaincy. and Mr Scott Hayes, Head of Relationship the importance of children’s ministry as a y Christian education; Development of RE Management at Ecclesiastical Insurance central, fundamental and integral part of the in schools, children’s ministry, youth work Ireland. There will be an opportunity for life of the Church of Ireland. and adult education. questions and answers. Bills in 2017 included special bills (which y Outreach initiatives; To encourage creative Refreshments will be served at the event, so are brought to two successive Synods for and innovative projects which reach out to please rsvp to [email protected] or approval) to amend The Book of Common the communities where parishes serve. Tel. 00 353 1 4125636 to confirm if you will be Prayer by including An Order for Morning y Innovative ministry in a rural context; attending (for catering purposes). and Evening Prayer for use on Sunday, and To encourage creative and innovative The dates and location of the seminars are; y 21st September 2017(West) at 6.30p-9pm in The Bush Hotel in Carrick on Shannon, Main St, Townparks, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. THE CLOGHER DIOCESANy - MAGAZINE 2nd October 2017(Cork)61 at 6.30pm-9pm in The Charleville Park Hotel, Limerick Rd, Rathgoggan North, Charleville, Co. Cork. y - 23rd October 2017(Dublin) at 6.30pm -9pm in The Clarion Hotel, Fonthill Road, Li§ey Valley, Dublin 22. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 2017 Tuesday 12th September – Children’s Saturday 16th September – Table Quiz Sunday 3rd September – Ordination Ministry Training for Sunday School in the Reade Hall, Monea, at 8pm with of Deacons in St Macartan’s Cathedral Teachers and leaders involved in proceeds to Reade Hall Project. Clogher by the Bishop of Clogher at children’s ministry in St Patrick’s Hall, 7.00pm. Ordinands: Lindsey Farrell and Monaghan, at 8pm. Led by Julie Currie, Saturday 16th September – Soup morning David Moses. Preacher: The Archdeacon Down and Dromore Diocesan Children’s and cake sale in Aghabog Parish Hall fro of Derry, the Ven Robert Miller. Ošcer. This has been organised by 11am to 2pm Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Tuesday 5th September – Clogher Education. Sunday 17th September – Ordination Diocesan Council meeting at 2.00pm. Service of Alison Irvine, a member of Wednesday 13th September – Children’s Garvary Parish, as Intern Deacon by the Bishop of Meath and Kildare, Most Tuesday 5th September – Clogher Ministry Training for Sunday School Revd Pat Storey in St. Catherine’s Parish Diocesan Board of Education meeting at Teachers and leaders involved in Church, Tullamore, Co. O§aly, at 6.30pm. 10.00am. children’s ministry in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen at 7.30pm. Led by Julie Currie, Down and Dromore Sunday 17th September – Carleton Tuesday 5th September – Clogher Diocesan Children’s Ošcer. This has been Summer School Evening Concert in St. Diocesan Glebes Committee meeting at organised by Clogher Diocesan Board of Patrick’s Church, Augher Road, Clogher 11.00am. Religious Education. at 7.30pm. Featuring Eilis Lavelle(harpist), Revd. David Bell, Desertcreat Friday 8th September – Midnight Walk at Parish(guitar) and Clogher W.I. Choir. Thursday 14th September – OPEN UP Clabby Church Hall, starting at 11.30pm. Youth Initiative launch by Clogher Thursday 21st September – Clogher Diocesan Youth Council in partnership Clerical Association meeting in Dromore Saturday 9th September – Aghavea with ‘Love for Life’ at 7.30pm in St. Church with Holy Communion at 10.30am. Parish Football Competition on the Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. Afterwards Revd Andrew Quill will speak Hunter Playing Field in Maguiresbridge to Introduction by Bishop John McDowell raise funds for Aghavea church building on Film Ministry. and presentation by Judith Cairns from repair fund. An entry fee of £50 per team ‘Love for Life.’ with each team consisting of at least six Thursday 21st September – Charity players plus as many substitute as needs Registration and Reporting Seminar for be rolling on and o§. We would hope Thursday 14th September – Information parishes in the Republic of Ireland will as many churches as possible would Evening on Copyright will be held be held by The Representative Church enter at least one team as this will be a in Aghavea Parish Hall, Aghavea, Body, in conjunction with Ecclesiastical great opportunity to come along and join on Thursday, 14th September 2017 Insurance Ireland in The Bush Hotel, Main together in supporting your church team at 8pm. Parishes are invited to send Street, Townparks, Carrick-on-Shannon, while supporting a worthy cause. A BBQ representatives to discuss regulations Co. Leitrim between 6.30pm - 9pm. A and refreshments will be available on the over the use of hymns and worship songs warm invitation is extended to members night. Kick o§ will be at 5pm. Contact Alan in services from a CCLI ošcial travelling of the clergy and select vestries across Johnston on 07977108850 or ajagri@ from England for the event. the country. See News Section for further details. hotmail.co.uk to get your team entered before the end of August. Friday 15th September – Dedication of Memorial Stone at Slavin Harvest Saturday 23rd September – Crafty Church in Aghadrumsee Church between Saturday 9th September – Galloon Parish Thanksgiving Service at 7.30pm in 3pm-4.30pm and open to all children Auction will be held at 12 noon in the memory of the late Katherine Cecilia aged 2-7 years. Craft activities, games and Church Hall, Newtownbutler. Elliott (1850-1910), first organist and songs based on the Bible story of the day. choirmistress of Slavin.

Sunday 10th September – Ice Cream Sunday 24th September – Friday 15th September – Institution of Sunday in Magheracross Parish Church, Commissioning Service of Alan Hill Revd Paul Thompson will take place in Ballinamallard, when nine of the Youth as Diocesan Reader by Bishop John Fellowship Group who attended the Derryvullen North Parish Church for the McDowell in St Finbarr’s Parish Church, Castlewellan Holiday Week, speak about Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale Carrickmacross, at 7pm. Refreshments to their experiences. group of parishes. The preacher will be follow in Jackson Hall. The Revd Canon Walter Laverty. Monday 11th September – Stroke Services Sunday 24th September – Back to at South West Acute Hospital public Friday 15th September – Floral Church Sunday in St. Macartin’s meeting on the future of stroke services Arrangements Demonstration in Cathedral, Enniskillen, in the form of a between 6.30pm-8.30pm in the Lisgoole Scotstown Community Centre by Timothy family service at 11am followed by tea, Suite, Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen. Elliott at 8pm for Currin Parish. co§ee and juice.

62 CHURCH OF IRELAND Thursday 28th September – Clogher Dromore Parishes. For further details Tuesday 7th November – Clogher Diocesan Synod at 4.30pm in St and to book a place contact Canon Kyle Diocesan Board of Education meeting at Macartin’s Cathedral and Hall, Enniskillen. Hanlon. 10.00am.

Friday 29th September - Sunday 1st Saturday 21st October – Tuesday 7th November – Clogher October 2017 – Crafty Harvest in Holy Magheraculmoney Parish Auction At Trinity Church, Lisnaskea to reflect talents Ardess Hall with viewing from 12 noon and Diocesan Glebes Committee meeting at in painting, pottery, needlework. auction to begin at 1pm. 11.00am.

Friday 29th September – Derrybrusk Sunday 22nd October – Voices and Harvest Moon Walk leaving Belle Isle Tuesday 14th November – Donacavey Hall at 10pm. Proceeds to Rectory Brass in Tempo Parish Church at 7pm with and Barr Fashion Show in the Silverbirch Church Hill Silver Band, guest organist Refurbishment Fund. Hotel, Omagh. Glenn Moore and St. Macartin’s Cathedral Choir, along with guests introducing their October 2017 favourite hymns. Donations towards Thursday 16th November – Clogher Sunday 1st October – Mullaghdun 200 Church funds. Clerical Association meeting in St James’ years anniversary service in Mullaghdun Church, Rockcorry with Holy Communion Parish Church, Letterbreen at 11am when Tuesday 24th October – Launch of Slavin at 10.30am. Afterwards Bishop John Bishop John McDowell will unveil a Poetry Book of the late Katherine C. Elliott McDowell will speak on a topic of his plaque to mark 200 years of ministry at by Vivienne Ferguson in the Warke Hall, Mullaghdun followed by a celebratory Belleek at 7.30pm. Bishop John McDowell choice. meal in the Parish Hall, Letterbreen. will launch the book. Friday 24th November – Kenny Archer Thursday 5th October – Men’s Harvest Sunday 29th October – ‘Songs of Praise’ and Friends Gospel Concert in Clogher Supper in Saddlers Restaurant, at the October group service in Sallaghy Enniskillen, to launch St.Macartin’s Cathedral on Friday, 24th November 2017 Cathedral Parish new Men’s Life Group. Parish Church at 7pm with the theme; at 8pm. Speaker; Revd Rob Clements. ‘Music which moves you.’ Everyone invited to celebrate an evening of music followed by supper. Friday 6th - Sunday 8th October 2017 December 2017 – Harvest Services with Reformation Wednesday 6th December – Theme in Colaghty Parish Church Monday 30th October – A Walk in The Clogher beginning on Friday, 6th October at 8pm Dark pre-Hallowe’en event organised by Clerical Association Christmas Lunch and finishing on Sunday, 8th October St. Macartin’s Cathedral Parish, Enniskillen in St Patrick’s Church, Monaghan with at 7pm. Church open on Saturday, 7th between 7.30pm-9pm visiting some of Holy Communion, Tea/Co§ee and AGM October between 2pm-6pm. All proceeds Enniskillen’s spookiest sites where there at 10.30am. Afterwards lunch in the to mission projects. will be stories of some grisly and ghoulish tales from local history with the surprise Westenra Hotel, Monaghan. Saturday 7th October – Vintage Tractor twist of the Christian message about life Run leaving Clabby Church Hall at after death. 10.30am. For further details contact Vera February 2018 028 895 21160 or David on 02889522134 Tuesday 31st October – Priorities Fund Friday 2nd - Monday 12th February deadline for applications. 2018 – Saturday 14th October – Parish Harvest Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Barn Dance and Supper in Lisbellaw led by the Bishop of Clogher, Rt.Revd Parish Centre at 7.30pm. Music and calling John McDowell. Visits to Tel Aviv, Sea of by Jason Kilfedder. November 2017 Galilee, Dead Sea and Jerusalem. Further Friday 3rd November – Police Male Voice details from Canon David Skuce; Tel Thursday 19th October – Clogher Choir in concert in Donacavey Parish Hall. Clerical Association meeting in St Supper served afterwards. 028 68641235 or email; inishmacsaint@ Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen with clogher.anglican.org Holy Communion at 11.00am. Afterwards Saturday 4th November – Table Sale Laurie Randall, who worlds for Mediation and Auction at 10am in Lisbellaw Parish Northern Ireland and Connor Diocese, will Centre. speak on ‘Handling Conflict in the Parish’ March 2018 in the Cathedral Hall. Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th March 2018 – Saturday 4th November – Table Sale The Bible Comes to Life exhibition will be and Auction at 10am in Lisbellaw Parish Friday 20th - Saturday 21st October Centre. hosted by The Clogher Diocesan Board 2017 – Marriage Preparation Weekend of Mission in St Macartin’s Cathedral Hal. Course: in Fivemiletown Parish Hall. Friday: 7.30-9.30pm; Saturday 9.30am- Tuesday 7th November – Clogher This unique exhibition returns again after 1.30pm. Hosted by Fivemiletown and Diocesan Council meeting at 2.00pm. 25 years to Enniskillen.

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45 Main Street Irvinestown BT94 1GL T: (028) 686 21616 F: (028) 686 28019 E: [email protected] Sunday School let’s go! Children’s Ministry Training Whether you are new to helping children know God or have been teaching for a Tuesday 12th September 2017 while, you are invited to an evening of in St Patrick’s Hall, Monaghan ideas, support and advice. at 8.00pm Julie Currie (Down and Dromore Diocesan Children’s Ošcer) has been and repeated on invited to lead this event o§ering practical help on a range of topics for all those involved in working with children. Wednesday 13th September 2017 (Julie was last with us in 2014) In St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen

An excellent opportunity to refresh your at 7.30pm skills, learn some new ones, share ideas and be enthused for the year ahead. Concluding each evening with light refreshments All Sunday School Teachers and Leaders involved in Children’s Ministry will be most welcome.

Organised by Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education