Church of MAY 2015 A province of the Anglican Communion South Rural Deanery Newsletter Te Donegal Group of Parishes Donegal, Killymard, Lough Eske & Laghey KILLYMARD EASTER Rector’s Toughts The church was full on Easter Sunday for the service, with May 10th sees Bishop Ken coming to Donegal Parish BAPTISM many visitors attending. Church to confirm 15 young people. Please pray for We welcome into our church family, Poppy Jane, daughter of The Flower Arrangers would like to thank the people who the candidates as they publicly declare their faith in Fintan and Jenny Gallagher, baptised on Sunday 29th March. gave donations towards the flowers for Easter, it is very Jesus Christ and come into full membership of the much appreciated and as a result more flowers can be church. It is not easy to be a follower of Christ as a SYMPATHY purchased for the church. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Greta young person in 2015, and they will need our prayers, Morrow, who sadly passed away on Thursday 2nd April. support and encouragement as they seek to live for SYMPATHY The funeral service took place on Saturday 4th April in him both in church and in their daily lives. Deepest sympathy is extended to the families of Mrs. Killymard Church followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery. “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, Gretta Stevenson nee Pearson whose funeral took place continue to live your lives in him.” Colossians 2v6 GET WELL WISHES to Donegal Presbyterian Church, Donegal and Mrs Gretta Please join us for the service on Sun 10th May at 11am. Morrow nee Wray, The Haugh, whose funeral took place to Best wishes are sent to Roland Wray and Robbie Ellis, and Killymard Church. With love, David hope they both have a speedy recovery. EASTER VESTRY GLEBE SCHOOL DONEGAL Congratulations to the Parents Association and the Our Easter Vestry was held on Tuesday 21st April. children of the Glebe School for taking the overall honours SPONSORED WALK EASTER EGG prize in the St Patricks Day parade in Donegal. Well done A sponsored walk is being planned for Sunday 14th June, The Easter Egg Draw was to all involved. starting at 3pm from Glebe National School. Sponsor held on Saturday 4th April, forms are available from church. It will be a fun, family- and the winner was Nathan friendly event and we would encourage all parishioners to Wray. A total of € 770 was take part if they can. raised. Thanks to all those FAMILY SERVICE who supported, sold lines Our March Family Service was held in the Glebe School hall. and to Ashtree Garden The Old Testament reading was read by Alex McCalmont Centre and SuperValu. and the New Testament by Rebecca Morrow. Prayers were ROTA led by Josh Browne, Gavin Browne and Marcus Love. The Irene Love & Joy Montgomery children’s song was ‘Jesus is the King.’ The family service continues to be our best-attended service each month, and we are very grateful to the children and their teachers for making it a success. LOUGH ESKE ROTA FOR MAY GET WELL WISHES Flowers: J Cooke & A Irwin We wish Margaret Glenn who is in hospital a Brass: D Morrow & V Thompson Baptism speedy recovery. We hope that it will not be too long until Poppy Jane Irwin Gallagher DATES FOR THE DIARY she is back with us. 29th March, Killymard Friday 8th May Confirmation preparation evening, CONFIRMATION SERVICE 7:30pm Donegal Parish Church. There will be no service in Lough Eske on Sunday the 10th Funerals Sunday 10th May of May as a combined service will be held in Donegal Confirmation service, 11:00am Church for confirmation at 11.00 o’clock. On Sunday the Margaret (Gretta) Morrow, Donegal Parish Church. 24th May a combined service wll be held in Laghey Church 4th April, Killymard Wednesday 20th May at 11.00 o’clock when the children will receive their Sunday Olivia Miskelly-Torrens, Donegal Protestant Orphan Society school prizes. There will be a service in Lough Eske Church 10th April, Edrim New Cemetery (Burial) AGM, 7:30pm St John’s . on Sunday 31st May (Fifth Sunday)at 9.30 am. Sunday 24th May Sunday Schools Prizegiving service, ROTA FOR MAY In Memoriam 11:00am Laghey Parish Church. R. Mc Hugh. Saturday 30th May KILLYMARD Sunday Schools Fun Day, Oceanview LAGHEY WRAY: In loving memory of our dear parents and Complex, Rossnowlagh. grandparents, Eva, who passed away on 30th May 2012, FAMILY SERVICE and Percy, who passed away on 28th May 2013. INFORMATION REQUEST The Family Service on 23rd March was well attended by Sadly missed every day by all the family. We are updating our Parish Records. If you have a mobile parents and children, with the children playing their part As time unfolds another year phone number or email address, please let us know, as as usual. Ally McClay – Old Testament Reading; Courtney Memories keep you ever near these may occasionally be helpful for keeping in contact Harron and Anna Bustard – New Testament Reading; Silent thoughts of time together about church matters. You can fill in a yellow form at church, Sophie Kee, Emma Kee, Jordan Graham, Kirsty Harron – Hold memories that will last forever. or email your details to [email protected]. Thank Prayers; Jesus is the King – song. you! Archdeacon David Huss Tel: 074 9721075 Te Group of Parishes of Ardara, , Glencolumbcille, Inniskeel, ARDARA INNISKEEL THANK YOU SO MUCH EASTER DAY It was great to see our church Canon John and Heather would like to say thank you for all the Get Well messages, filled to capacity on Easter Sunday cards, phone and text messages we received morning. We were most grateful to during the past few weeks. We are most Rev Brian Smeaton who stepped grateful to our parish readers and visiting in and took the service in the clergy and parishioners for all their help especially during Holy Week and Easter. We absence of our Rector who was ill. are both feeling better and look forward to We welcome the many visitors who regaining full health and strength. were among the congregation. We hope they had a pleasant MOTHERS’ DAY and relaxing stay in the area. The The Mothers’ Day service in Ardara parish church weather was glorious during Easter week and we hope they enjoyed was a very special act of worship. Our Sunday this as we all did. School children took part in the service, they led the prayers, did the readings and sang a specially RECTOR’S prepared piece. The children also presented all the CHALLENGE ladies in church with a little bouquet of flowers. CHARITY CYCLE Emma Morrow played the organ accompanied Saturday 23rd May is our Rector’s by Nigel Morrow on guitar. We thank our Sunday Challenge Charity 65K Cycle from School teachers and Laraine and Claudia from the to Lettermacaward. Wood School for their help. The cycle will start at 11.00am. You can join in at Ardara, Glenties, Our great annual Event , the Charity Cycling Tour will start BUFFET SUPPER or Portnoo. Sponsor sheets and on the 23rd of May al 11.00am in Glencolmcille. We hope for good weather for the cyclists – not too warm and no rain. The parish organised a Buffet Supper in the further information is available from Dolmen Centre recently. This was a most successful Hazel on 087 1390242 or at [email protected]. This cycle is not confined to parishioners. All are BEST WISHES event and we thank all who helped in any way. welcome to take part. In conjunction with this cycle Everyone in the parish wishes a speedy recovery Excellent food was provided. We thank the Dolmen we are having a coffee morning in Inniskeel Hall back to good health to Canon John and his wife Committee and staff who were so very willing to from 11.00am Heather. help with the preparation and on the night itself. BEST WISHES May they be out and about again soon. CONFIRMATION The thoughts and prayers of the parish and indeed LETTERMACAWARD It was very sad that Canon John couldn’t take over Confirmation will be in Inniskeel parish church on the whole community are with baby Amy Hanlon the Service in Leitir on Easter Sunday because of his who has undergone heart surgery in Crumlin Sunday 26th April at 6 p.m. We have nine young illness. So, we had no Communion Service on this Children’s Hospital. Our thoughts are with her people from our group preparing for confirmation. day - but our two parish readers Helga and Patience parents John and Donna, and her grandparents. The confirmation group enjoyed an evening out did a great job and led us through a nice and very in Arena 7 along with Inniskeel Sunday School GLENTIES well arranged Easter Service. Glenties held their annual Easter Draw for a Hamper children. Thanks to all who helped with this event. Canon John Deane, Ardara Tel: 074 95 41124 and other prizes. Thanks to Alan Kee for displaying CONGRATULATIONS the prizes in his shop. We thank all who supported this fundraising event. Congratulations to Charlie Deane who celebrated In Memoriam Thanks also to Ella and Mairead for their work at the an important birthday recently. It is good to see recent Car Boot in Killaghatee, proceeds went to INNISKEEL JENNIE TORRENS 20th Anniversary Charlie and Annie in such good health and we wish parish funds. Treasured memories of Jennie Torrens who them well We congratulate Laura Boyd on winning GLENCOLMCILLE passed away on 10th April 1995 Cailin Deas competition held recently in Ardara. She left us quietly her thoughts unknown Congratulations also to Warren Boyd who got EASTER DAY But left us a memory we are proud to own There was a large congregation in the church So treasure her Lord in your garden of rest engaged to Ann Gildea . on Easter Sunday, and it was a nice change for For when on earth she was one of the best. Thanks to Laura and Rita for organising a Car Boot in everyone to be able to chat outside in the warm Lovingly remembered by Billy & Helen, Hazel and Hugh, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Killaghtee on Easter Monday. sunshine afterwards. Te Group of Parishes Inver, , Killaghtee & with

G.F.S. FESTIVAL SERVICE YOUTH SERVICE UPCOMING EVENTS

We are looking forward to our Annual Festival GOSPEL CONCERT Young people within our Rural Deanery A Gospel Concert will be held on Sunday 3rd Service which this year will be hosted by gathered together for a service in Christ Church, May in Inver Church at 7pm. Everyone welcome. G.F.S. on Sat. 9th May at 12pm. The Mountcharles on Sun. 12th April. Representative service will be followed by refreshments and the prize-giving. members of various church groups did the SPONSORED WALK / CYCLE

readings, a poem and prayers and everyone A parish sponsored walk/cycle will take place on Saturday 30th May. For details contact Isobel WELCOME then enjoyed a cup of tea and a chat afterwards. Scott (086 0873051) or Ivor Glenn (087 9270416)

The collection for the day was donated to the The parish welcomes new arrival Amy Priestley, Idimayii Maasai School in Tanzania and The La GREEN SCHOOLS a daughter to proud parents Belinda and As part of their continued work in the Green Robbie. Saline School in the slums of Port-au-Prince, Schools Programme and to raise money for Haiti and everyone’s generosity was very much school funds Inver N.S. is holding an unwanted textile collection (which includes clothes, appreciated by both charities. paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, CONGRATULATIONS soft toys) and an old mobile phone & laptop collection on Thurs. 7th May. For further details Congratulations to Jane Wilson and Noel Kenny contact the school on 074-9736438. on their recent engagement. We wish them FUNDRAISING every blessing as they plan their future together. In Memoriam A Coffee Morning & Cake Sale was held in “Little Congratulations to David Graham and Karen MOUNTCHARLES Angels” Montessori School, Mountcharles on CRAWFORD Kerrigan on the birth of their daughter Darcy. Treasured memories of our dear father and grandfather Dick, died 18th May 2012. Easter Saturday in aid of Inver & Mountcharles Remembered by all the family. Congratulations also to Alex Graham on his parish funds. Our thanks to all those in the Never more than a thought away special birthday! Loved and remembered every day parishes and the wider community who INVER

supported the event and congratulations to all WILSON In loving memory of Nellie, died 28th April MOTHERING SUNDAY 2014. the prize-winners on the day. Grateful thanks Though the smile has gone forever Special thanks to our Sunday School teachers also go to everyone who contributed cakes, And the hands we cannot hold We shall never lose sweet memories Colette, Jayne, Elizabeth and Mervyl who Of the one we loved so much tray-bakes etc. and to those who worked so hard organised for the congregations to be Sadly missed by all the family. to make the day such a success. An impressive presented with beautiful flowers at the joint Rector: Revd. Ruth West service in Mountcharles on Mothering Sunday. total of €1330 was raised by everyone involved. Tel: 074 9736013 Te Methodist Church in Ireland & Ardara Circuit THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH EVENTS DCL NOTICES All change with John and Vanessa packing INSPIRE LEADERSHIP DCL Board meeting on Wednesday 6th May at their bags to go to Bishop Auckland. People 10am – anyone wishing to join the board please have asked ‘what is it like?’ John will be the CONVERSATIONS speak to Rev John. third minister on the Bishop Auckland and Derry/Londonderry (2-4:30pm) - Investing in a The DCL office is open 9:30-12.30 Mon-Fri in Shildon circuit in Co. Durham in the North Few who Seek after God (Mon 27 Apr, 2015) the Manse. Contact Michael in the office at East of England. The circuit has 15 churches – Teaching Retreats Derry/Londonderry (7-10pm) [email protected] or drop in spread along 15 miles from rural countryside - The Rhythm of Discipleship and Group Spiritual to use the internet (20c for half an hour), print to industrial land close to the Great North Direction (Mon 27 April, 2015) documents (20c a page) or borrow a book from Road. John has responsibility for the two the DCL library (20c a book per week). central churches, the largest on the circuit in FAITH & WORSHIP Bishop Auckland and South Church a smaller The Local Preachers in training are busy writing “Like” DCL’s Facebook page “Dunkineely congregation less than a mile away – hence assignments and studying hard. It is hoped that Community Ltd” and keep up to date with all moving to owning an electric car. But all of three will lead assessment services in June, and that is going on in the local community. us face change, and change is never easy. having reached an acceptable standard, be We must say goodbye to familiar routines, accredited as fully qualified local preachers. and the stability of what we have known to ADVANCE NOTICES embrace uncertainty and challenges we don’t PREACHERS WORKSHOPS TEENSTREET know if we have the gifts and graces to meet Saturday 16th May 2015 at Togherdoo fully and succeed. But Jesus sent his disciples Methodist Church. 1st – 8th August in Offenburg, Germany for 13+ out and he sends us all – are you prepared Cost for each half-day £5 / Cost full-day £10. Organised by “Operation Mobilisation” – to go, speak, heal, love! “Jesus sent them off If you are attending the full-day workshop website: www.teenstreet.de Anyone wishing to with these instructions: ‘Don’t think you need or a workshop in both the morning and go should speak to Rev John as soon as possible. a lot of extra equipment for this. You are the afternoon please bring a packed lunch. equipment. No special appeals for funds. Tea, coffee and scones will be provided. To SUMMER MADNESS Keep it simple. And no luxury inns. Get a register for any of these workshops contact modest place and be content there until you Edgehill College: Tel: 028 9068 6938 or email: 3rd – 7th July, Glenarm Estate, Co. Antrim. If any leave. If you’re not welcomed, not listened [email protected] Please note places teens wish to go, they need to book before the to, quietly withdraw. Don’t make a scene. are limited on each workshop so early booking end of May. See http://www.summermadness. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.’” is advised. co.uk/ Cost: around €100 per person. Then they were on the road. They preached with joyful urgency that life can be radically INTERPRETING THE TEXT CASTLEWELLAN different; right and left they sent the demons Revd Dr Brian Fletcher/Dr Katie Heffelfinger HOLIDAY WEEK packing; they brought wellness to the sick, Half-day workshop 10.00 am – 12.30 pm anointing their bodies, healing their spirits. 1st – 8th August in Co. Down. A family week with events for adults, youth and children. TELLING GOD’S STORY Mrs Wendy Johnston Booking forms can be downloaded from www. SUNDAY WORSHIP: April 2015 Half-day workshop 1.30 pm – 4. 00 pm castlewellanholidayweek.org Cost: around €200 10.30am in Dunkineely & 12 noon in Ardara per person. MAKING THE STORY PERSONAL Sun 3rd May Revd David Campton NEW WINE, Full-day Workshop 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Holy Communion with Rev. John Purdy 12th – 17th July, Sligo IT (Ardara) & Rev. John Corrie (Dunkineely) MWI (Methodist Women in Ireland) Whoever you are, wherever you are from and MWI Spring Focus in Omagh Methodist with whatever age you are, Sligo15 is for you. Come Sun 10th May main speaker Dr Alan Miller:- Saturday 9th May on your own, with your family and friends or a group from your church. From the tiniest baby Mrs Jan Corrie & Mr Stewart Morris METHODIST to the oldest adult, there are programmes for HISTORICAL SOCIETY us to connect with God and each other in ways Sun 17th May that are accessible. Take the week at a pace Pilgrimage to Donegal, Inver and that suits you and join in with as much as you Preacher: Mr Stewart Morris Methodist Churches. This year’s pilgrimage is want to; enjoy time off on the beach, in the visiting the historic Donegal, Inver and Ballintra shops or cafés around Sligo. We are delighted Sun 24th May Methodist churches on Saturday 23rd May. that Archbishop Greg Venables will be joining Booking and details from the MHSI Secretary: us from Argentina to lead our bible teaching Pentecost & Aldersgate with Rev. John Jennifer Stutt, email: [email protected] sessions each morning. He will be joined by Purdy & Local Preachers in Training people from Ireland and further afield to teach, CIRCUIT EXECUTIVE inspire and equip up and to lead us deeper into Sun 31st May Wednesday 3rd June at 8.30pm in Dunkineely God’s presence in worship. Our fantastic kids – All leaders should make every effort to attend and youth teams will provide a programme Special Service 11am in Dunkineely this meeting. that inspires and equips all ages to usher in His with Rev Dr Heather Morris OUR WEBSITE kingdom. See www.newwineireland.org/event/sligo15 Sun 7th June www.donegalmethodist.org If you would like to receive posts direct to your Holy Communion with Rev. John email inbox please subscribe in the box on the Rev. John Purdy on 074 97 37052 Purdy & Local Preachers in Training website. [email protected]