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Parish Magazine // February 2016 Seapatrick Parish “Growing in God’s Love and Sharing it with Others” Churches of Holy Trinity (Banbridge) & St. Patrick’s (Seapatrick) Make time for conversations with Jesus Pg. 3 From the Rector Pg. 13 Friday Night Live Pg. 5 Jesus said ‘I am.....’ - Lent Pg. 12 Calendar of Services Pg. 5 Financial Update Pg. 19 Mouse Makes Rector: Ven. Roderic West, The Rectory, 63 Lurgan Road, BT32 4LY .........................Tel: 4062 2612 Curate Assistant: Rev. Catherine Simpson, 26 Larchwood Avenue, BT32 3XH .........................Tel: 4066 9086 Non Stipendary Minister (NSM): Rev. Dr. Rory Corbett ................................................................................................... Tel: 4062 2744 Parish Office (Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm) Parish Office, Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Banbridge, BT32 4AA Tel: 4062 2744 Parish Email .................................................................................seapatrickparishoffice@gmail.com Parish Website .........................................................................................................www.bchurch.co.uk Diocesan Website ..................................................................................www.downanddromore.org Holy Trinity Organist .......................................................................................................................Vacant St Patrick’s Organist ...................................................................................................Mr Simon Hanna Sexton........................................................................................................................Mr Trevor Anderson Sunday Space Superintendent (Holy Trinty, Banbridge) ................ Mr Clifford McSpadden Sunday School Superintendent (St Patrick’s, Seapatrick) ................................Mrs Enid Adair Parish Records & Parish Magazine If you are new to the Parish or if any of your details have changed (e.g. address, phone number, etc.) please let the Parish Office know. Also if you know of someone who is not currently receiving a Parish Magazine, but would like to do so, please let us know. The Parish Office can be contacted on 4062 2744 or by email to [email protected] Bible Gateway biblegateway.com is a free Bible website that allows a number of translations to be accessed, as well as Bible commentaries and dictionaries. Free app for phones, tablets or computers. Bible.com Bible.com provides a free app for phones, tablets or computers that allows you to access the Bible in most translations. 02 From the Rector... Greetings in the name of Christ A number of years ago we were on holiday you are worried and upset, take a step back in Scotland and were moving from one and learn from Mary.’ location to another. One morning as we were setting off I noticed that I would soon It may not have been what Martha wanted need to put fuel in the car; but, I decided to hear; it may not be what we want to I’d leave it until we got to the next town. hear, but it is vitally important for us to have The only problem was that there were conversations with Jesus too, otherwise we lots of hills and bends on the road and a are going to end up running on empty detour, which meant that by the time we spiritually. reached the town the low fuel indicator Throughout his earthly ministry Jesus went had just come on. We were starting to run off regularly to quiet places to take time on empty! with God; if he needed it, we need it even Running on empty isn’t just something more! that can happen to a car; it can happen Lent is a good time, a good opportunity to us. Life can be busy, life can be lived at to take stock of our lives; an opportunity a frantic pace and we can end up running to make time for conversations with Jesus, on empty. Running on empty is something perhaps some long overdue conversations that can happen to those who are busy, but with Jesus. we don’t have to be busy to be running on empty. We can let things slip a little bit at a Take some time, make some time, grab a time and end up running on empty. cup of tea/coffee, get your Bible or use an app on your phone/tablet, find a chair and You may know the story in the Bible which read. If you’re not sure what to read have a tells us about what happened when Jesus look at the suggested readings on the blue and his disciples called to see Mary and leaflet accompanying this magazine. (see Martha in their home at Bethany. (Luke page 2 for further Bible links) 10:38-42) Imagine that – Jesus and his disciples call in to visit when they were Before you start to read ask God to speak passing. Martha started preparing food for to you through his Word. As you read think Jesus and the disciples, whereas Mary sat about what God is saying to you. Begin the and chatted; she had a conversation with conversation, continue the conversation, Jesus, listening intently to what he had to develop the conversation. say. Don’t run on empty, start the process, Finally, it all got too much for Martha, continue the process of topping up the suddenly she interrupted the conversation tank. and asked Jesus, ‘Don’t you care that I have to do all the work, tell Mary to help me.’ Martha was overwhelmed by all she had Roderic to do. So Jesus says to her, ‘Martha, Martha SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 03 04 Jesus said, ‘I am ….’ Ash Wednesday and Wednesdays in Lent 10.30am Holy Communion Holy Trinity 7.30pm Evening Service Holy Trinity Please make an effort to join us as we mark the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday and as we continue with the series on Wednesdays during Lent as we look at the ‘I am’ saying of Jesus in John’s gospel. Register of Vestry Members The Register of General Vestry Members will be reviewed at the meeting of the Select Vestry on 16th February 2016. Registration/Declaration Forms for those who wish to be included in the Register of Vestry members will be available on request from the Rector and Churchwardens for one calendar month before the date of the meeting. The Registration/Declaration Forms must be completed and signed by those who wish to apply to register for the first time or those who wish to be replaced on the register, and submitted to the Rector or the churchwardens before the Vestry Meeting on 16th February. Any person registered or claiming to be registered, either as a resident or accustomed member, must subscribe to Church/Parish funds. Subscriptions must be contributed in such a manner that a receipt could be requested for them. At the Review Meeting in February, the Select Vestry will receive the Forms of Declaration. If there are no objections, the names of all qualified persons who have completed Forms of Declaration shall be added to the Register. The names of those who are no longer qualified (that is those who have left the Parish or those who no longer subscribe in the ‘approved’ manner) will be removed from the Register. End-of-Year Financial Update Thank you for being part of it! The ministry and mission of the parish could not continue and develop without the financial support of parishioners. Soa big thank you to each person and family who contributed financially to the mission and ministry of the parish in 2015. Thank you for your continued generous support; your giving makes a real difference to what we can do as a local Church – a Church that is seeking to ‘Grow in God’s Love and Share it with Others.’ Although the figures for 2015 still have to be finalised our giving through weekly envelopes, standing orders and loose collections was £185,000 approx. This is the same as last year’s figure of £185,000. In addition to this, the Building Repair Fund has realised £10,000 approx. Thank you to all who give. We ask all parishioners to give, to give generously, as we seek to continue to develop the ministry and mission of the Church. And of course please do pray for the ministry and mission of the Church. Thank you. SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 05 • PVC Windows & Doors • Replacement double glazed units • PVC facia, soffit & guttering • Replace handles, hinges & locks TM to existing windows. Contact: WINDOWS Tony McCreanor FREE ESTIMATES Mobile: 0776 288 2471 Citizen and Rotary Watches Quality Jewellery - Diamond Rings Personal Service on all Repairs 06 ‘Money Matters’ at Mothers’ Union We look forward to welcoming Beverley Burns on 17th February at 8.00pm in the Parish Hall when she will share her knowledge on how to keep your money safe and avoid scams. All ladies welcome. Ladies serving supper are: Iris Cromwell, Bernie Dawson, Freda Graham and Frances Jackson. We have received two Invitations to Visitor’s Evenings in Scarva and Gilford. Members are invited to Scarva’s Mothers’ Union for a demonstration of flower arrangements on Wednesday 10th February at 8.00pm. Members are invited to Gilford Mothers’ Union on Monday 15th February at 8.00pm when the speaker will be Mrs Liz Miller. Joan West St. Patrick’s Ladies Guild We thank David Adams for his presentation and sharing what life is like for the children in Uganda at our last meeting. Our next meeting on Tuesday 9th February at 8.00pm in the Church Hall Seapatrick will be a Ladies Pamper Night. We will have Jill Acheson from Country Charm Beauty Salon to show us how to look and feel good this year. We extend an invitation for all ladies to join us for the evening. Sandra Donaldson Refresh - a group for younger women Thursday 11th February - Cinema Night. Contact Lisa/office for further details. Lisa Whittle Women’s World Day of Prayer Service Friday 4th March at 7.00pm Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church This year the Service has been written by the Christian Women of Cuba. All are invited to come along to join in the service. Date for your Diary - Fete This year’s Parish Fete will be on Saturday 18th June.