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disciples of Jesus being “all together on me very forcibly that, even given in one place”. So far as we can tell, the enormous advances of modern all of those who had committed medicine, I had far more of my life themselves to Jesus and His Fathers behind me than I had in front of me. Kingdom were in that one place Because my initial academic training together. Of course that cannot be was in history I had an inclination to the case anywhere any more. There look backwards even when I was are simply too many of us, disciples looking for inspiration for the present. of Jesus. Perhaps the nearest we But for the Church in particular it is come to that in the life of our little rural absolutely central to recognise that it is diocese is in our Diocesan Synod when much more important to have a future representatives from every parish and than to have had a past. ministry come together and we are As you may know next year will be the joined by disciples from other traditions one hundred and fiftieth anniversary who are followers of Jesus and bearers of the Disestablishment of the Church of his Kingdom. And whenever of Ireland. By 1869 we had been the Diocesan Synod 2018 disciples come together, whether it is Established Church for over 300 years Brothers and sisters in Christ, for a service of worship or any other and therefore part of the administrative gathering, at least part of the purpose Believe it or not I am standing before apparatus of the State. For instance is for mutual encouragement. So that you for the eighth time to give a church wardens were responsible for is my first wish this evening that we will Presidential Address at the Diocesan the state of the roads within the parish encourage one another. Synod of this diocese. boundary and they collected a tax However, as I have said often in called a “cess” to pay for it. Clergy Any one who has the privilege and the the past that should not prevent were paid by the state in much the duty of having to preach regularly will us from being realistic. We should same way as civil servants are today probably tell you that there is the odd acknowledge our limitations as a and we owned large tracts of land as moment of panic when one is faced diocese- limited resources, limited well as exacting tithe from the whole with a blank page and a deadline. understanding perhaps even limited population. However at no time in He or she will also tell you about the faith. Yet we should avoid putting too our history since the Reformation did almost miraculous fact that as soon as many of our problems into the “too we exceed 12% of the population of one begins reading the passages of difficult” box. With God nothing is Ireland and we cheerfully persecuted Scripture set for the week ahead that unthinkable so we have nothing to be the spiritual forbears of all our guests (no matter how familiar the passage timid about, but we do have to decide seated at that table. Judging by their might be) something new breaks out what it is we are aiming to achieve. rude good health we didn’t make much from it. Perhaps a phrase which was of a job of it. completely missed before. Or even just You often hear about people ( usually a word which begins to shine with new men ) suffering a mid life crisis when To mark what I’m told is called the light. Failing that you can always go to they usually do something which “Sesquicentenary” of Disestablishment Sermons4Sunday on the internet! I’m is out of character and usually also the Church is producing a book of certain that is a rare occurrence. more appropriate for a much younger essays about the fifty years which person to do. You know the sort of have passed since the centenary One such phrase sprang out at me as thing-buying motor bikes or wearing of Commemorations and has I was preparing a little reflection for tight trousers. I don’t think I’ve ever commissioned twenty people to write a the Inter Church gathering at Camagh had a full blown mid life crisis but I chapter each on some aspect of church Bay on Pentecost Sunday earlier in the do remember when I turned sixty a life during the past 50 years. Some of summer. The passage talked about the few years ago that it was borne in the contributors who have been asked

4 CHURCH OF IRELAND to write a chapter are professional or OLM for short. The programme well in their studies which will be a very historians. Others like me are what are of formation and academic training rigorous test indeed of their vocation. sometimes called “dilettantes” which for OLM will be delivered largely Last year I asked parishes to think is a fancy French loan word meaning through distance learning ( but with the about doing something “new” for “immensely successful chancers”. assistance of local tutors) of a course young people in the year ahead. accredited by Queen’s University, Anyway, during the little bit of research This year I would like to ask you to Belfast and run in collaboration with the I have managed to undertake so far think about encouraging people and Methodist Ministerial Training College for the chapter I am writing I have particularly young adults to think about at Edgehill. The duration of training discovered that in 1947 the Diocese of ordained ministry. will depend on past qualifications Clogher had fifty-seven parochial units but will usually be three years before For decades right up to the 1970s served by sixty-three clergy. In 1965 ordination as a priest/presbyter. Apart although the Church of Ireland this had reduced to forty six clergy and from being of great practical and population in Northern Ireland was forty six units. Today if we were at full spiritual value for the Church of Ireland much greater than in the South we strength in terms of clergy numbers ( it also helps to deepen our Covenant produced three ordinands for every as far as I can tell we have never been relationship with the Methodist church five produced in the South. The at full clergy strength at any time since in Ireland. balance has shifted somewhat since the early 1960s) we would have thirty then, particularly during the years of four stipendiary clergy of one sort or Although the selection for OLM is the Celtic Tiger when vocations from another. carried out by each Diocese (with involvement by representatives of the South tailed off, but now the vast We now live in very different another Diocese) the deployment majority of Northern clergy come from circumstances and need to recognise of OLMs will be local and OLMs will the east of the Province. I cannot that the ministry we provide will need always minister under the supervision emphasise enough just how important to be much more adaptable than the of either a rector or another senior it is for the Church of Ireland in rural sort of ministry we have offered in clergy person. This form of ministry dioceses like Clogher to inspire young the past. But perhaps what we need was introduced into the Church of men and women to search their hearts overall is a fostering of vocation to England some years ago. Learning and their circumstances to see whether ministry which is now taking on new from that experience the Church of God is calling them into the ministry and varied forms and is not simply Ireland has adapted it somewhat. We of His Church; into a life of service to training for an incumbency. For have two ordinands who are about to the Gospel and to the world, which of instance just this year the Church embark on training for OLM which is a course brings its unique challenges at has introduced a new expression of considerable academic and personal a time when much of what we proclaim, what you might call a traditional form challenge and I’m sure all of us wish and especially the centrality of Jesus of ministry- Ordained Local Ministry Abraham Storey and Colin Brownsmith Christ and His Cross as both revealing

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 5 the holy love of God and interpreting that perforce it must be one of two the world for us, is so contrary to many alternative duties, as given below. I instincts promoted by the age we live shall pursue either one with the best of in. Archdeacon Harper as Diocesan my ability but I cannot do both: Director of Ordinands will gladly 1) To train an army of uniformed British answer any queries you may have. clerks in Spain for the benefit of the In past Synods I have said a fair bit accountants and copy-boys in London, about what the Church expects of or, perchance clergy and those who work full time 2) To see to it that the forces of in ministry. However I need also to Napoleon are driven out of Spain. underline the fact that clergy who are diligent in the exercise of their ministry Your Most Obedient Servant, are under unprecedented pressures. Wellington” Sometimes that pressure comes simply So, as I said at the outset of this by virtue of having to witness to a Address the question I would ask each way of life to which the world can be of us to consider in the coming year is indifferent or hostile. Sometimes it “What are we here for”? In my 2012 can be the weight of regulation which Campaign against Napoleon. He was Presidential Address I tried to give descends upon the smallest as well as writing to what we would call the MOD. some sort of indication as to what the the largest parish and which can easily answer might be and I think much of “Gentlemen,” he wrote, “While crush the spirit of clergy as well as of that still hold good. Here is a slightly marching from Portugal to a position volunteers. Sometimes it is because wider version in what are known as which commands the approach to there is a feeling of a lack of support the Church’s five marks of mission Madrid and the French forces, my and understanding in the parish. We and against which clergy and parishes officers have been diligently complying are a small diocese with mostly small can measure their activities and with your requests which have been parishes which need to work together effectiveness. as families of believers. I am not so sent by His Majesty’s ship from London To proclaim the Good News of the naive as to think that all parishioners to Lisbon and thence by dispatch rider Kingdom are amiable or that all clergy the to our headquarters. embodiment of a ministering angel of a “We have counted our saddles, bridles, To teach, baptise and nurture new perfected saint. tents and poles, and all manner of believers sundry items for which His Majesty’s It is very rare indeed for any one To respond to human need by loving government holds me accountable. person to have all the skills and gifts of service I have dispatched reports on the leadership needed in today’s society. character, wit and temperament of To transform unjust structures of Clergy are not always leaders in that every officer. Each item and every society, to challenge violence of sense. And they are not necessarily farthing has been accounted for, with every kind and to pursue peace and called to be. They are called to be two regrettable exceptions for which I reconciliation shepherds and to exercise leadership beg your indulgence. in that sense. Leadership that is To strive to safeguard the integrity of not driven by either ego or simply “Unfortunately, the sum of one shilling creation and sustain and renew the life by results but is characterised by and ninepence remains unaccounted of the earth. faithfulness, compassion, integrity and for in one infantry battalion’s petty To preach, to teach, to serve, to love for the people of God. I know you cash, and there has been a hideous transform, to sustain this beautiful land. will support your clergy as they seek to confusion as to the number of jars of They could have been designed to fit lead by these very exacting standards raspberry jam issued to one cavalry the challenges which we face in our and that you will pray for them; that you regiment during a sandstorm in country and our diocese. Last year the will encourage them as they witness Western Spain. This reprehensible Clogher Diocesan Youth Council took very publicly through what they say and carelessness may be related to the up the challenges posed by the Five do to the greatness of the God and the pressure of circumstance, since we Marks of Mission and tried to interpret Gospel they serve. are at war with France, a fact which them in terms of our own context. may come as a bit of a surprise to you Now to return to the point I raised At last years Diocesan Synod I also gentlemen in Whitehall. earlier about our purpose as a Christian asked that each parish might consider community. I first heard the following “This brings me to my present purpose, doing “something new” especially story about a letter written by the Duke which is to request elucidation of for young people in your area and of Wellington at a clergy conference my instructions from His Majesty’s simply for the sake of information and and I hope you will agree that there are government, so that I may better encouragement to let me know what some lessons in it for us today. It was understand why I am dragging an army that new thing was. Many of you have written in 1812 during the Peninsular over these barren plains. I construe done so and I am very grateful for

6 CHURCH OF IRELAND all that has been achieved and will some headway in the area of Charities that parishes consider vesting any continue to be achieved as we move Registration and filing of our first set properties that aren’t already so vested forward. of accounts. I hope that by now most in the Representative Church Body. It could be that there are occasions when Although I feel I have a duty to parishes have completed that filing but local trustees or some other form of encourage parishes to do new things I if not I know that the people who staff need also to remind myself of the vast the helpline at the Commission will be ownership are appropriate but always number of old things and well worn as helpful as possible. remembering that now such trustees will probably be required to register things that are carried out so well in Some of you will also have had contact separately with either the Charities our parishes. To some extent this is this year with Henry Robinson who Commission in NI or the Charities reflected in the content of the Diocesan the Diocesan Council have asked to Magazine and it is good to see that it Regulatory Authority in the Republic help the parishes and the Diocese of Ireland with all the accounting can now be accessed online. But of to put together an inventory of our course I have the privilege of getting to obligations which that brings. properties including the form in which see what goes on first hand as I travel ownership is held. As you can imagine through the diocese day by day and Accounts this is detailed and painstaking work One final piece of business before I say Sunday by Sunday. to which Henry brings many years just a word or two about wider issues. I want particularly this year to thank and of experience and I know you will As you can see we have an important commend all of those in the parishes give him any assistance he requires Motion on the order of business of this diocese who are involved it as his project is for all our benefits. concerning a change to how we the unglamorous and usually unseen And a further encouragement if it is conduct elections. These proposals, work of administration. Such thanks needed that we would recommend which are the result of the work small are due every year but especially so this year because of the extraordinary amount of new regulations particularly with GDPR and Charities Registration and Reporting which you have had to handle. I know it may not seem so at the time but this is a real service to God and His Church which demands skill, patience and perseverance. We are deeply grateful for the work that you put in and for your willing attendance at the training events which have been organised concerning GDPR and Charities matters throughout the past year. The staff in the Diocesan Office are as aware as we all are that “administration” has become a great burden and occasionally even a disincentive to volunteers. They have tried to reduce and simplify administrative tasks as far as possible (for instance this year we had a much simplified Easter Vestry Return). I don’t think I am breaching any rules of confidentiality to say that the Diocesan Secretary has also let it be known at every opportunity in central church meetings that we perhaps need to be a bit more proactive and forthright in making rule makers aware of the consequences for ordinary volunteers of their sometimes rather remote decisions. And just at this point a particular word of thanks to Ashley for the way she has helped so many of us to make

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 7 subcommittee of the Diocesan Council, will be explained in greater detail by one of the Honorary Secretaries, Mrs Barton when she proposes the Motion. As with all regulations they can look a bit obscure but I hope you will accept my reassurance that they are intended to simplify the rules and also to encourage participation. But the work that I see as I travel around the Diocese is not only in the administrative sphere; it is also in the area of worship and community service. And service (or ministry to use the NT word) is crucial to our witness. Every square inch of Ireland, north and south is covered by a parish. We are literally “present” everywhere and we are present for the long haul. We have a future as well as a past. Without going too deeply into the theology of of opinions around about whether it mind at the end of the transition period it, “presence” is fundamental to who is a good thing or a bad thing and on in December 2020. we are. At Christmas time we are whether it should be implemented this However one thing is certain. One powerfully reminded that God came way or that way. I have tried to keep way or another Brexit will be a very and dwelt amongst us ( literally myself informed as much as I can about significant development which will “pitched his tent”). He became the technicalities of what is going on take many years to work through. It “present” in a new way in the world he but, the complexities of the subject has particular importance for people had created. And even as he appeared and the confusion in political life are so who live in Fermanagh, Tyrone and to leave, to pack up his tent, he said “I great that precise predictions are futile. Monaghan not simply because these will be with you always”. He continues I know all about Canada++ and about are Border counties but because they to be present and active in the world the European Economic Area. I have in many ways but principally through are counties of small farmers and small read far too many books and articles his Church. Through you and me. Our businesses who have only very limited about the European Court of Auditors presence is to make a difference for resources to respond to a period of and the terms on which The World God. economic adjustment. It is important Trade Organisation allows countries that communities help one another I now want to mention the big word of to trade with one another. But after through what might be a bit of a bumpy the moment...Brexit. What I don’t want reading all that I still don’t know what ride and that our very particular needs to do is to give you yet another opinion price a drop calf will be in Clogher or as a region living right on the edge of on the subject itself. There are plenty Clones Mart this time next year never the United Kingdom, Ireland and the European Union are borne in mind. As with all unprecedented and complex processes there has (in my own opinion) been a strange mix of both exaggeration and complacency in the claims and discussions around the whole subject. But one undoubted danger is that the relationship between the two governments under whose care the different parts of this diocese sit, and for whom we pray week by week, will become much more strained. The peace which we enjoy in NI today is to some degree dependent on the improvement which took place in UK-Irish relations at government level dating back over forty years. The fact that both countries also belonged to the same trading block no doubt

8 CHURCH OF IRELAND helped to align our interests and the United Kingdom and Ireland were usually strong allies when arguing their case in Europe. They had the same set of interests in trade and had many other things in common. To adapt an old proverb, familiarity with one another bred “consent”. It is impossible to say at this stage exactly how divergent or similar that trade policy will be in the future. But however close or far apart it ends up, the well being, material and otherwise, of the people of this diocese will remain tied up together across different jurisdictions. Remember it is more important that we have a future than that we had a past and that as a Diocese which has a permanent presence on both sides of the Border As always the first port of call and the part long behind us I’m afraid it looks we should do our best, by the words last line of defence in many instances as though the periods of political and we use and the gestures we make, to remains Glenn Moore our Diocesan social turbulence are not. As people bring a distinctive Christian contribution Secretary who, although in theory who are first and foremost disciples to the whole matter. A contribution that working part time, has been the source of Jesus Christ we might do worse recognises that the spiritual life needs of much wisdom and assistance to so than to ask ourselves as the coming some sort of a material basis on which many people not least to me and I am year unfolds “In what way is what I am to live and that our overwhelming very grateful. saying or doing a witness to the love vocation is to reflect the character of and holiness of God” for in the long There are also some of our clergy God as revealed to us in Jesus Christ in run it will be on that and that alone that and staff who are unavoidably absent all that we say and do. we will be judged as individuals as a this evening and our prayers are with Church and as a community. Finally some words of welcome and Canon Maurice Armstrong and the gratitude. We have two members Rev’d John McClenaghan for a full So, praise be to the God and Father of of the clergy attending their first recovery to health and strength. our Lord Jesus Christ who has given Clogher Diocesan Synod- the Rev’d us new birth into a living hope, through The Diocese of Clogher has passed Roy Taylor now serving in the Clones the resurrection of Jesus Christ from through very unsettled times over very Group of parishes and the Rev’d the dead. Johnny McLoughlin rector of Aghavea. many centuries and more recently You are very welcome. But also to during turbulent and violent times, the Once again thank you for your welcome in a new capacity the Rev’d legacy of which remains unresolved. patience. +John Lorraine Capper serving in the Donagh Although the violence for the most Group and the Rev’d Charles Eames in the Drumkeeran Group. And not so much a word of welcome as one of encouragement to the Rev’d Olie Downey who has moved from being a curate to that of incumbent, a step of greatly increased responsibility. As always we owe a debt of gratitude to the staff of the Diocesan Office. As you may know Ruth has been off on quite an extended period of sick leave and our prayers are with her as she gets back on her feet again. However we have been lucky that Sarah Mac Bruithin has been available, willing and able to stand in three afternoons a week to provide some cover.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 9 PARISH NOTES Aghadrumsee, Clogh & Drumsnatt

Church Army Officer Captain David Hamilton

Clogh harvest decorations.

Clogh Harvest Clogh Sunday School at harvest The Rectory, Drummadarainy, Clogh started us off this year and has a Stonebridge, Clones, Co. Monaghan. lot to be thankful for; Revd Nick Jones, Catering T: 047 20826 Rector of Drung Group of Parishes was Due to a lack of resources, Clogh Mother’s E: [email protected] our preacher on the Friday evening when Aghadrumsee schoolchildren also came Union have reluctantly decided that they and sang to us. Our own wonderful are unable to cater for future funeral teas. Services Sunday School children led our All Ages We would like to take this opportunity Sunday 4th November Harvest Service on Sunday Morning with to thank all those members who have Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Harvest Service words and song before we all went across selflessly gave of their time. Clogh 10.45am Holy Communion to the hall for a Harvest Dinner organised Drumsnatt 9.30am Holy Communion by Clogh Mothers’ Union and catering by Remembrance Sunday Sunday 11th November Caroline Niblock who provided us with a Services of Remembrance take place in Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Service of full three-course dinner. Then rounding Aghadrumsee and Clogh on Sunday 11th Remembrance off the day were some thoughts for our November when we remember those who Clogh 10.45am Service of Remembrance preacher Dean Raymond Ferguson at our gave the ultimate sacrifice serving their Drumsnatt 9.30am Morning Prayer evening service. country. Sunday 18th November Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Morning Prayer Aghadrumsee Harvest Flower Demonstration Clogh 10.45am Morning Prayer The focus in Aghadrumsee this year Drumsnatt Parish Flower Demonstration Drumsnatt 9.30am Morning Prayer was on the work of the South American takes place on Thursday 15th November Sunday 25th November Missionary Society with inspiring talks from in Clogh Hall. As most of you will be Aghadrumsee 12.05pm Morning Prayer Bishop Ken Clarke on the Sunday and aware Drumsnatt have a small number of Clogh 10.45am Morning Prayer Revd Alison Calvin on the Monday evening. parishioners and we would therefore urge Drumsnatt 9.30am Morning Prayer Music was provided by the Sunday School you to support them at this event. and the Choir. Following Sunday’s service, Harvest Services a soup lunch was served in the hall, with Mothers’ Union One message that came through from proceeds going to SAMS. Sincere thanks Clogh Mothers’ Union are invited to our marvellous harvest services at to all who assisted with this. Sallaghy Branch on Thursday 8th Aghadrumsee and Clogh was one of giving Finally we must express our gratitude to November at 8.00 pm when the speaker thanks and so we give thanks to God for all those who decorated the churches will be Anne Keys on ‘Keep Well’. the wonderful skills of the many people so wonderfully (see photos) not only the who made our harvests such a success ladies who came to set up but also but also Bowling and at time of writing look forward to the the Sunday School, Crafty Church and Knit Clogh Bowling Club continues each harvest service at Drumsnatt. and Natter. Wednesday at 8.00 pm in Clogh Hall.

Monday Harvest Aghadrumsee. Helpers at Aghadrumsee soup lunch.

10 CHURCH OF IRELAND Dancing Baptism At their October meeting the Young Ladies The Baptism of Jake Malcolm Nigel, son Group donned their dancing shoes and of Malcolm and Lisa McVitty, took place in enjoyed an evening of entertainment Aghadrumsee on at the end of September. learning to Scottish Dance. The next We wish them and sisters Ellie and Sophie meeting ‘Crafty Fingers’ is on Tuesday 13th God’s richest blessings at this special time. November at 8.30 pm.

Crafty Church Sympathy Another afternoon of fun is expected at Following the recent sudden death of Crafty Church on Saturday 27th October, Bertie Johnston, Mullycavan, we extend 3.00 pm – 4.30pm in Aghadrumsee Old our sincere sympathy to the Johnston and Sunday harvest at Aghadrumsee School. Forster Families.

many favourite songs added to an enjoyable enhance the worship in this church and as a concert. Mothers’ Union member for nearly 40 years. Aghalurcher and After the concert everyone was invited to “Tonight the proceeds from the concert Cooneen with partake of refreshments in the Parish Hall. is being divided equally between Marie The proceeds from the concert amounted Curie and Colebrooke Parish Church, two Mullaghfad to over £2000 which will be divided equally causes close to Isobel’s heart. Thank you to between Marie Curie and Colebrooke Parish everyone here for supporting these causes Rector: The Revd Church. by coming tonight. May it be a fitting tribute John McClenaghan At the beginning of the concert a tribute was to Isobel, whom we hold dear in our heart.” Archdeacon read in memory of Isobel Little, who had Brian Harper is sadly passed away in June 2018. in charge. Revd SNATCH “Tonight is a special night for Colebrooke Margaret Pringle is (Sunday Night At The Church Hall) Youth conducting services Parish Church as it’s the Harvest weekend. Ministry and Mr. Roy Crowe, It is also designated ‘Music Day’ and how Aghavea and Colebrooke Diocesan Pastoral fitting that the choir is here tonight to 7.00pm to 9.00pm on alternate Sunday Assistant involved in help us celebrate this day. We also want evenings. Check notices for details pastoral work. to remember a person who would have Colebrooke Rectory, 8 Owenskerry Lane, enjoyed this event. Isobel Little, who passed Killarbran, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0SP away three months ago, loved music, loved male voice choirs and especially from T: 028 895 31822 Dromore where she had grown up. E: [email protected] It is very special for the Parish that so many E: [email protected] of Isobel’s family are here tonight. W: www.colebrookeparish.org Isobel, who we all miss, has left a legacy and the word FAITHFUL summarises her Services life - faithful to her family, to her friends, to Sunday 4th November Mothers’ Union and to her faith and church. 10.45am Colebrooke, Holy Communion The Lord whom she served knew her 3.00pm Cooneen, Holy Communion faithfulness. Sunday 11th November We in Colebrooke Parish say a sincere 11.30am approx Colebrooke, Remembrance thank you for her leadership roles in youth Service organizations, as organist in the church for many years, training the church choir for 11.00am Cooneen, Family Service Scenes from the special Harvest Festival featuring Sunday 18th November special services as well as weekly worship, soloist Clover Watt (above) and Dromore and District 11.00am Colebrooke, Family Service as a flower arranger who used her skills to Male Voice Choir (below). Sunday 25th November 10.45am Colebrooke, Morning Prayer 12.15pm Cooneen, Holy Baptism Harvest Concert 2018 Dromore and District Male Voice Choir brought a wonderful evening of gospel music to begin Colebrooke Parish Church harvest weekend. Revd Margaret Pringle welcomed everyone to the concert and asked each person to greet those around them. So began a wonderful evening of worship and fellowship with the choir singing many well-known hymns and songs. The soloist Clover Watt’s meaningful rendering of

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 11 All young people of secondary school age welcome. Facebook: www.facebook.com/snatchyf Website: snatch.colebrookeparish.org GFS – Girls’ Friendly Society The branch meets every Monday, at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall for girls three years and upwards; new members will be made very welcome taking part in games, cookery, Harvest. craft, bible study and especially having lots of fun. five years ago and the facility has grown as well eg. In MU our giving helps people beyond imagination. Sadly, the economic around the world as well as locally Colebrooke/Cooneen Scout climate and difficult family circumstances The large attendance from neighbouring Group has led families to avail of this resource, women’s groups emphasized the need for The Scouts meet every Tuesday from 7pm- which is closely monitored and controlled continual reminders about looking after 8.15pm for boys and girls aged 4-11 years, by government agencies and charities. The our own wellbeing. The friendship and and every Friday for Scouts, 11 – 14 years. MU members gladly contributed supplies fellowship continued over a tasty supper The leaders provide a wide range of to the ‘Pantry Food Bank’ and Val thanked provided by the MU members. Everyone Scouting skills. everyone for their generosity. Squirrels (4 - 6 years) also had an opportunity to visit the MU The Visitors’ Night was held on Wednesday Beavers (6 – 8 years) Enterprise Table with Heather Harper. Free 3rd October, when Mrs Davina Coulter, Cubs (8 – 11 years) slippers from the Oak Healthy Living Centre from Oak Healthy Living Centre, Lisnaskea, Scouts (11 – 14 years) were distributed to all present. was the speaker. Using a Powerpoint The next meeting is on Wednesday 21st Presentation, Davina outlined her role in the November at 8 pm, where members are Bowling Club centre and encouraged people to avail of The Bowling Club meet in the Parish Hall encouraged to invite the men from their the services and courses on offer. She also each Thursday at 7.45pm. family and from the parish to hear George highlighted the importance of managing our New members are very welcome, whether Barkley speak on ‘Reflections From The wellbeing through the five steps outlined on new to the sport, or an absolute beginner. If farm’. The meeting is open to everyone. you do not have your own bowls, but would a leaflet. • CONNECT – connect with people eg. Join The next meeting is Visitors’ Night on like to have a try, come along, spend some Wednesday 3rd October at 8 pm. Mrs time with us, and see if you catch the bug. Mothers’ Union and enjoy friendship and fellowship Davina Coulter from ‘Oak Living Centre’ is the guest and she will speak on “Mood Colebrooke and Cooneen • BE ACTIVE – exercise is important for Mothers’ Union physical and mental wellbeing – enjoy what Matters.” Everyone is welcome. Members are also reminded of a special Members and friends welcomed Val Irvine you can do to the meeting in September. She related • TAKE NOTICE – look around and observe service in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, her life story and how after following Jesus the beautiful world God has made on Saturday 6th October at 3.00 pm. Christ as Saviour, she was led by God to • KEEP LEARNING – discover or learn new Transport is being organised from the open the Christian Bookshop and Picture skills, try something different Diocese. Admission is by ticket only so Framing Business in Lisnaskea. Through • GIVE – help others, any small act of contact the Diocesan Secretary, Liane, for God’s guidance, Val opened the ‘Food Bank’ kindness, a smile, helps you and others details.

Sympathy children of the GFS and the Sunday excelled Aghavea As a parish, we wish to extend our prayers themselves on the standard of the veggie and sympathies to all those who have been animals that they created, and you’ll see bereaved during the last few months, and many of them in the pictures this month, or Rector: also to those who celebrate anniversaries of on our website (http://aghavea.blogspot. Revd J, McLoughlin com). loved ones at this time of year. We were going to award prizes - but they The Rectory, November Services were all so good, everyone got chocolates! 256 Belfast Road, 4th November - Holy Communion Some adults bought into the idea too, with Lurgan, a superb cockerel created for the event! Brookeborough 11th November - Remembrance Sunday - The church looked and smelled like a BT94 4DS see details below 18th November - Family Service farmers’ market with all the different fruits 25th November - Morning Prayer and vegetables, in the best possible way, of Tel. 028 8953 1210 course. Email; [email protected] Our morning worship services are at 11am, The choir sang excellently, the children and always followed by refreshments in the of the Sunday School stole the Sunday church. morning Family Service, and the Funeral Harvest Weekend congregations joined in enthusiastically 20th September, Margaret Edith Rita McFaul, What a fantastic weekend of services with each of the services. Brilliant effort by County Nursing Home, Enniskillen we had in church around Harvest! The everyone! Bring on Christmas!

12 CHURCH OF IRELAND up, and always have a lot of fun as they work together in their different activities each week. We will also have the Bible Fellowship continues fortnightly in the Committee room in the Parish Hall, and this provides an informal opportunity to study the Scriptures, ask questions and share our thoughts. All are very welcome.

Mothers’ Union The Mothers’ Union will host their AGM on 13th November. All welcome to join us.

Bowls Remembrance Sunday Our Bowls Club continues to enjoy the As the 11th November falls this year, we will new season, off to a winning start in the further details, or turn up on a Thursday be remembering the 100th anniversary of league (no, the rector wasn’t on the team!). evening and join in. the end of the Great War. It is appropriate It’s never too late to come along and that it should fall on a Sunday this year - and join in with the fun, or even to join in by Upcoming Events we will be commemorating the anniversary supporting the club week by week. By this It’s hard to believe that we’re coming to with special services throughout the village stage, the Annual Fun Pairs Tournament the end of the year, but there’s still plenty of Brookeborough. There will be a united will just have finished, and we hope that all to do between now and Christmas! We remembrance at the War Memorial in the concerned had a great week of bowling fun have several events coming in November village, and to accommodate this, we will and competition. We will congratulate the and December, with a Christmas Fair on be delaying our morning service to 11.30am. winners in next month’s magazine. 28th November. We will be hosting a Craft There will be a service in the evening at the Fair on 8th December (tables available at Brooke Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Football £20, call the rector for details or contact a Our Football club continues to meet each church warden). Breaking news! We will GFS and Bible Fellowship Thursday evening from 9pm - 10pm at host a Country Concert on Thursday 13th Our Girls’ Friendly Society continue on a the pitches in Maguiresbridge. Everyone December - more details in next month’s Wednesday evening, at 6.30pm, and would is welcome to come along and join in, or magazine news. Keep the date free, it’ll be welcome all young ladies from 3 years old spectate - as you wish! Ask the rector for well worth the visit. Christmas Cabaret With the Stars in aid of Aghavea Parish Hall Aghavea Church Building Repairs. 13th December 2018 Artists include: Doors open 7:30pm Show Start s at 8pm International Country Star/Showband Legend sharp. Brian Coll

Showband Queen & Eurovision Star Muriel Day (Dave Glover Showband)

Country & Showband Star John Glenn (The Mainliners Showband)

Also Local Artists: Malcolm McDowell Thomas Milligan & Florence Given.

Backing Band Robbie Pearson & Jonathan Milligan (Country Features) Tickets: £12.50 Registered Charity: NIC 105425 Hosted by Sky Tv Host/Country Singer Contact - 028 8953 1210 Malcolm McDowell

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 13 Ballybay Deepest Sympathy Ballybay, Congratulations We extend our deepest sympathy to Yvonne Congratulations to Graham Crawford Forde on the death of her husband Brian Clontibret & (pictured) for being awarded the prestigious Forde who passed away on Sunday 7th Muckno Armagh Royal School October at Cavan General Hospital. We also Shield for best overall extend our sympathy to his children and contribution to school to the whole family circle at this time. The life. Graham was Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s awarded the Church, Ballybay on Wednesday Rector: School Shield 10th October, followed by burial in The Revd Neal Phair at the annual adjoining cemetery. May you all know Royal School the Peace of God at this time. Prizegiving in Deepest sympathy is extended to St Patrick’s Astrid Moffett and Arlene Brennan Cathedral, on the death of their uncle Robert The Rectory, Drumcrew, Castleblayney, Co. Armagh on 27th Bredin who died in New Jersey Monaghan of September. USA. Robert had been living in New Graham was Jersey for the past 60 years. His T: 042 9740483 E: [email protected] one of the top remains were flown back to Ireland rugby players on from America and a funeral service the Senior Rugby took place in Ballyhaise Church of Clontibret team and indeed Ireland, County Cavan. We also extend The authors of those beautiful harvest managed to take our deepest sympathy to the wider hymns which we sang at our harvest part in a whole array family circle and at this time. May God be a thanksgiving ‘Come Ye Thankful People of other areas of school source of comfort, support and strength to Come’, ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’, ‘ life in the Royal School. you all at this time. We Plough The Fields and Scatter’ and ‘O He also did very well academically in his Ballybay Harvest Lord My God’ left us a priceless heritage. A Levels and is now studying Business Christ Church Harvest Service was packed As we sang those hymns, led by Sharon Management at Queen Margaret University to capacity on Sunday 14th October. A big Lancashire on the organ, it captured in Edinburgh. Extremely well done Graham! thank you to everyone who helped in any everything we could possibly say to Congratulations also goes to Rebecca way to make the Harvest so special. To the express our thanks to a loving God. Our Crawford who did very well in her A Levels decorators, bakers, cleaners and everyone thanksgiving was further enhanced by as well at the Royal School in Armagh. who supplied flowers, fruit and vegetables. contributions from the U3A choir and from Rebecca is now studying Primary School A big thank you also to Ballybay Central the reading of the lessons and the sermon Teaching in Stirling University in Scotland. School pupils who sang the Harvest Samba by Revd David Hagan who based it on Extremely well done to you both! so beautifully with lots of enthusiasm. A the parable of the householder who hired Wedding Celebrations special thanks to the teachers who gave labourers at different times of the day to Congratulations to Lee Moffett and his up their time to come and a huge thanks work in his vineyard and at the end of the beautiful bride, Pamela Steenson, who were to Mrs Patton who prepared the children day paid them all the same. The various married in Braddox Presbyterian Church to perfection. Thank you to Walter Pringle decorations in the church also reflected on Saturday 13th of October. The Rector who was our guest speaker and Wendy the pleasure which parishioners take in this took part in the service and gave the talk Sloan who played the organ. A great time special event. We were pleased that Robert during the service. The church was packed of fellowship was enjoyed by all after the Graham was able to be with us and join to capacity for the event and it was a very service in the Church Hall where a great in the celebrations. Following the service joyful occasion. Celebrations continued feast of refreshments was served. we all enjoyed a feast of sandwiches and at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, where Prayers sweet cakes as we chatted. Thank you to everyone was treated to excellent food and We continue to remember in our prayers everyone who helped in any way. wonderful witty speeches and everyone Linda and John Dixon. danced the night away to excellent Big Sing entertainment. We wish them both God’s Muckno We are looking forward to the ‘Big Sing’ richest blessing in their married life together. Harvest Service in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen on A great crowd attended the Harvest Sunday, 18th November at 7.00pm when Thanksgiving Service at St Maeldoid’s we will have the opportunity to again Church on Sunday 7th October. The sing our favourite hymns and trust that Church was very beautifully decorated for everyone will come along. The offer of a the occasion and a big thank you goes free bus from Monaghan means that there to all those who made the church look so is no excuse for not coming along and wonderful. The guest preacher was the Rev enjoying the fun. Colin Anderson, local Presbyterian Minister and Ms Jacqueling Prentice from Killylea, Co Carol Service Armagh sang some lovely pieces of music. Our Carol Service is at 3.30pm on Sunday, We thank Charlotte Adair for the playing 9th December and we look forward to that the organ and those who sang in the choir special event and all visitors will be very in the balcony. The refreshments served welcome. Lee Moffett and afterwards was enjoyed by everyone. his bride, Pamela Steenson following their marriage.

14 CHURCH OF IRELAND Remembrance 8.00pm St Finbarr’s to pray for ourselves and others who are Carrickmacross Sunday 11th November struggling in anyway as well as those who Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 12noon wish to remember loved ones who have Union, Holy Communion Magheracloone 12noon died. There will also be the opportunity for Magheracloone Morning Prayer Ardragh 1.15pm prayer ministry. The services will include an Act Of and Ardragh Remembrance. Bible Study Wednesday 14th November We are looking forward to our latest Bible Midweek Holy Communion St Finbarr’s Study Series that will take place on three Rector: 10.30am Monday evenings 12th, 19th and 26th The Revd Sunday 18th November November at 8pm. Again we thank Lorna Colin McConaghie Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 9.00 am and Carl Moy for the use of their home for Arise and Shine St Finbarr’s 10.30am our studies. Service of the Word Magheracloone 12noon Wednesday 21st November Youth Group Midweek Holy Communion St Finbarr’s We had another fun filled night at Youth The Rectory, Drumconrath Road, 10.30am Group in October as the young people Carrickacross, Co.Monaghan. Sunday 25th November enjoyed a number of games before our Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 10.30am worship time which looked at the theme T: 042 9673628 Holy Communion Magheracloone 12noon of “who is Jesus” following on from our E: [email protected] Holy Comunion Ardragh 1.15pm previous months theme of “who am I.” Wednesday 28th November We meet again on Wednesday 14th Services Midweek Holy Communion St Finbarr’s November in the Parish Room at 8.00pm Sunday 4th November 10.30am Youth Group is a mixture of fun games and Holy Communion St Finbarr’s 9.00am challenges with a short time of worship. All Morning Prayer St Finbarr’s 10.30am Service of Prayer for Healing young people aged 11 to 18 are welcome to Morning Prayer Magheracloone 12noon and Remembrance attend. Wednesday 7th November We are holding a special service in St Midweek Holy Communion St Finbarr’s Finbarr’s on Thursday 8th November at Jewels Women’s Group and 10.30am 8pm to pray for healing and also a time of Men’s Group Thursday 8th November remembrance of loved ones. The service The new term for our Women’s Group Service of Prayer for Healing and will be reflective offering a sacred space ‘Jewels’ and our Men’s Group got off to

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 15 great starts as both enjoyed a meal out. The men had a Beer and Curry Night in the Sun Garden in Carrickmacross with 10 men coming together to enjoy a really fun evening. There was plenty of chat and laughter as ‘Jewels’ eat out at the Riverbank with well over 20 ladies in attendance. Our two groups come together this month for a joint outing to watch the Farney Players production of “Say Cheese” in Carrickmacross on Friday 2nd November. It promises to be a really good night out with the local production featuring our very own Philip Keegan. Attending the Baptism of Zoey Megan McEntee. St Finbarr’s Christmas Tree The wedding of Sarah Henry and Colin Wallace. Festival is warmly invited. Plans are well under way for St Finbarr’s There is no admission charge but visitors fundraiser. Christmas Tree Festival. The Festival are invited to give a donation. This promises Tickets are available from any member of launches on Friday 30th November to be a truly unique event in the life of the Malawi Team. alongside the switch on of the Carrickmacross. Please plan to come along Carrickmacross lights. Following the official and support this community celebration and Marriage Congratulations switch on of the town lights Santa will experience something special. Congratulations to Sarah Henry and Colin make his way to the church as we open Wallace following their wedding in St the Festival. He will then go to his specially Malawi Misson 2019 Trip Patrick’s, Ardragh on the 29th September. made Grotto to greet all the boys and Habitat for Humanity We wish Sarah and Colin God’s richest girls. On Saturday we open from 10am – Our next fundraising event for our Malawi blessing as they begin married life together. 6pm and throughout the day there will be mission will be a concert in St Finbarr’s on refreshments, a cake stall, raffle and the Thursday 6th December at 8pm. Along Baptism chance to buy a copy of our parish cookery with some very talented local choirs we are On Saturday 13th October we celebrated book. Santa will also be in his Grotto delighted to announce that acclaimed Irish the Baptism of Zoey Megan McEntee in St throughout the day. baritone Benjamin Russell is flying in from Molua’s, Magheracloone. It was wonderful On Sunday we open from 1pm with all the Germany to perform for us on the evening. to celebrate with Zoey, her parents Lindsey activities continuing right through the day Ben is the cousin of one of our Malawi team and Kevin, brother Matthew and all the until our closing ‘Carol’s of Praise” Service at Victoria and we are very grateful for his very family as we welcomed Zoey into our church 7pm to which everyone from the community generous offer to come and perform for our family.

10:00 a.m. Monthly H.C. Mullaghdun Parish Monthly Healing Service Cleenish & Hall The next monthly Healing Service takes Sunday 18th November place on Wednesday 14th November in Mullaghdun 10:00 a.m. H.C. Mullaghdun Mullaghdun Hall. It combines the usual 11:30 a.m. H.C. Cleenish shortened form of Holy Communion with Sunday 25th November the opportunity for prayer for the sick and Rector: 10:00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun bereaved, followed by a cup of tea and time The Revd Canon 11:30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish for a chat. Geoffrey Bridle Sunday 2nd December 10:00 a.m. H.C. Mullaghdun Mullaghdun Harvest Services 11:30 a.m. H.C. Cleenish Thanksgiving for Harvest was Please see local services sheet in church celebrated at Mullaghdun Church on porch for up to date changes, which may Friday 5th and Sunday 7th October. Cleenish Rectory, Bellanaleck, Enniskillen, occur from time to time. On Friday evening the preacher was Co. Fermanagh. BT92 2BA Revd Paul Thompson, from Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale, who paid T: 028 66 348259 Dates for your Diary n E: [email protected] Sunday 11th November, Remembrance his first visit to Mullaghdun. The Service W: www.cleenishparish.weebly.com Sunday was led by the Rector, and the Choir n Saturday 8th December, Bellanaleck sang the Anthems; “How Great Thou Community Group, Childrens’ Party Art” and “This is my Father’s World”. Services n Sunday 9th December, Carol Service, On Sunday morning the members of the Sunday 11th November, Remembrance Mullaghdun Crèche took part in the Service, and the Sunday n Sunday 16th December, Carol Service, Choir sang the Anthems “Sowing and 10.00 a.m. M.P. Mullaghdun Cleenish Reaping” and “Praise to God, Immortal 11.30 a.m. M.P. Cleenish n Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day Praise”. The Rector led the Service, assisted Wednesday 14th November Monday 31st December, New Years Eve by Robert Watterson, our Parish Reader.

16 CHURCH OF IRELAND Roger Thompson from CMS.Ireland, who will lay a wreath in Cleenish Church. There was the Preacher, brought greetings is still an opportunity for new girls aged 7 from Bishop Gaddiel Lenini, and Ronnie to 11 years to become a member and will and Maggie Briggs in Kajiado Diocese, be made most welcome from 6:30pm to Kenya, to the parishioners of Cleenish and 7:45pm, in Cleenish Parish Hall. Mullaghdun. He spoke about the work of CMS.Ireland, giving some examples of how Mullaghdun Auction funds raised in Ireland are put to good use. The Auction which was held in Mullaghdun On Sunday evening the Choir sang the Parish Hall on Saturday 15th September Anthems, “Praise to God, Immortal Praise” realised almost £2500. Our sincere thanks and “Sowing and Reaping”. Revd. Geoff are extended to everyone who helped led the Service, and Rowena and Rosita in any way to make the occasion such a delivered a very effective dramatised success, and especially to William Stinson Bible reading on Harvest. Rowena gave for his willing services as Auctioneer. a most interesting and relevant talk Author of the history of Mullaghdun, David Eames on being ready for the final Harvest. Afternoon Tea Party We thank Mrs Caroline Little, who decorated meeting of prayer and praise members The Afternoon Tea Party which took place in the Church so tastefully with arrangements spent time sharing their activities, and Gransha Hall on behalf of Linda Collum on of flowers, fruit and vegetables; and Mrs celebrations over the summer break. A Saturday 6th October, raised the magnificent Elizabeth Hazlett and the Choir for leading passage thanking God for the Season of total of just over £3000. Linda’s sister the singing. Autumn was read by the Branch Leader Margaret Burleigh offers sincere thanks to all Lettie Coulter, from “Dear Lord,” a new who contributed, to those who assisted with Bread and Cheese Lunch collection of prayers and poems from the Tea, and all who helped in any way to Following the Service on Sunday morning, a Mothers’ Union members across the make the occasion such a success. Bread and Cheese Lunch was served in the world. Those present enjoyed some time Parish Hall to raise funds for CMS,Ireland. experimenting with a selection of scarves, Presentation of B.E.M. We extend thanks to Eveline and her team and how best to wear them securely in place George Thornton a member of Cleenish for preparing and serving an excellent meal and as an accessory. This created some Parish, was presented with the British and also to those who supported by their light-hearted fun, and maybe useful as we Empire Medal by Lord Brookeborough, Her attendance. approach the colder weather. Members Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Co Fermanagh, were also encouraged to continue to at a Presentation Ceremony in Hillsborough Cleenish Harvest Services support the Samaritans Purse Shoe Box Castle, on Thursday 27th September. Details in next month’s edition annual appeal. Completed boxes can be given to Lettie or Elizabeth any time or left Select Vestry Meetings in Mullaghdun/Cleenish Hall for collection Wednesday 21st November. Cleenish by Sunday 11th November at the latest. Wednesday 28th November. Mullaghdun The Branch are supporting the Salvation Army again this year with non-perishable Mullaghdun – A Parish History for the food bank. A box was placed A booklet entitled “Mullaghdun – A Parish in the porch area of both Churches History 1817 - 2017” written by David following the Harvest Services, and Eames B.A., (Hons) was launched in were collected by Sunday 28th October. Mullaghdun Parish Hall, on Thursday 20th Your support was much appreciated September. The evening began with an by the Salvation Army last year. introduction by Robert Gibson, which was The next meeting is in Mullaghdun Parish followed by traditional singing by Carrie Hall on Tuesday 20th November, entitled “Christmas Treats” with local talent. George and Beatrice Thornton at Hillsborough where Benn, accompanied by Wyne Golden on George received his B.E.M. the guitar. The Rector, Canon Geoff then give a brief history of Mullaghdun Parish, Cleenish Parent and Cleenish Centre followed by a talk from the author, David Toddler Group As we look forward to Christmas, the Eames. The evening concluded with Parent and Toddler Group continues each Centre is free to take daily and week- the ladies providing supper, and further Tuesday 10am -11.30am in Cleenish Parish end bookings. It is a Christian Retreat, singing by Carrie Benn. Should anyone Hall, new members welcome. There is therefore very suitable for Church or require a copy of the booklet cost £10, an opportunity were mothers meet each Sunday School Groups. If there are any contact George Carson Tel 66341546 other for the first time and could develop Groups or Volunteers who would wish or email [email protected] into a long-lasting friendship. If additional to assist with the general running of the P.S. Should any person be able to turn up information is required contact Rosita Bridle, Centre, maybe help with catering or outside an old photograph of Gardrum Hall, please Tel 66348259. maintenance, please make contact as below. contact George Carson. Sympathy is extended to Ethel Kingston Cleenish Brownies from the Management of the Centre about Cleenish & Mullaghdun Brownies have at present 16 girls involved the death on Wednesday 10th October, of Mothers’ Union in Badge Work and Games. The Pack will her sister-in-law Letitia Elizabeth Moffitt, On Tuesday 18th September, Mothers’ Union be attending St John’s, Florencecourt on nee Whittendale, Furnaceland, Swanlinbar, members enjoyed a members evening in Remembrance Sunday. As is the custom To hire the Centre, or if you feel that you Cleenish Parish Hall. Following the usual in previous years one member of the Pack are called to serve in any way, please make

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 17 contact by e.mail: enquiries@cleenishcentre. Community Garden, and it has already been three months July to September. The com or telephone 02866349647. You may reallocated. The Department of Infrastructure increase was mainly due to the pleasant also view the Cleenish Centre website. have stated they are monitoring road weather. The busiest month was July, and traffic, as speeds and volumes including Thursday was the busiest day of week. Bellanaleck Community Group a high percentage of HGV’s through It was agreed the Annual Childrens’ Party The Community Group held their the Village are for ever increasing. It is will take place again this year, on the first monthly meeting after the anticipated the Childrens’ Play Area at afternoon of Saturday 8th December. holiday period on Wednesday 26th the bottom of Waterhen Lane will be The next meeting takes place September in Cleenish Parish Hall. power washed before the end of October. on Wednesday 28th November. The Secretary reported that Killadeas Day A magnificent total of 49,791 pedestrians Enquires to Group Secretary Owen Wilson, Centre had given up their allotment in the walked the Loughshore Path during the email:- [email protected]

Clogher Cathedral Group of Clogher Parishes Mothers’ Union The monthly meeting in October was Cathedral Group Visitors’ Night, when the speakers, Sam and Ethel Johnston, talked about faith and coping with autism. Unfortunately, due to the storm and the resulting power cut, our Rector: September meeting had to be cancelled The Revd Olivia but hope to have the scheduled speaker, Downey Mrs Irene Boyd, from the Samaritan’s Purse to talk to us about the shoe box appeal in the New Year. On Saturday, 6th October, 12 of our Matthew and Gillian Anderson The Rectory, 10 Augher Road, members set off from Clogher for a visit Clogher, Co. Tyrone. BT76 0AD to Dublin, organised by the Diocesan Youth Co-ordinator President, Mrs Boyd, who welcomed all T: 028 8554 8804 Clogher Cathedral Group of Parishes are on board and asked the All-Ireland MU M: 07792 728495 very pleased to welcome their first Youth Chaplain, the Very Rev Raymond Ferguson, E: [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mrs Gillian Anderson. Gillian to lead in prayer. comes to our group of parishes with After a coffee stop at Apple Green and a Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: extensive experience in youth work and we light lunch in Jury’s Hotel, we crossed over Miss Isobel Stewart are greatly looking forward to the start-up to Christ Church Cathedral, the magnificent of our Youth Fellowship programme. setting for the All-Ireland Mothers’ Union Baptism Youth Fellowship will commence on Sunday Triennial Thanksgiving Service. Christ 14th October 2018, Miss Eliza Charlotte 18th November and will run from 7pm – Church Cathedral, officially known as Boyd, daughter of Charlotte and Creighton 8.30pm in the Carmichael Church Hall in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, was Boyd, St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher. Augher, Youth Fellowship is open for 11 – 18 founded in 1038 by the Norse King, Sitric year olds. Silkenbeard, the first Viking Christian King Wedding Congratulations Please speak to the Rector for further of Dublin. We were seated in the nave by Congratulations to Michael and Gail, the details. the tomb of Strongbow, the Anglo-Norman new Mr and Mrs Domer. We wish them We are also very pleased to welcome Richard de Clare, who died in 1176. God’s richest blessings following their Gillian’s husband Matthew who will also The Service was conducted by the wedding in St. Macartan’s Cathedral be assisting with the youth programme, Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Clogher. Matthew is a very accomplished organist. Michael Jackson and the address was given by the Primate, the Most Rev Richard Christian Burial Clarke. The lessons were read by the All- Deirdre Patricia Mabel Jones, 13th Ireland MU President, Mrs Phyllis Grothier September 2018, St. Mark’s Augher. and the MU Chaplain, Dean Ferguson. In Margaret Jane Lavelle, 11th October 2018, his address, Archbishop Clarke dealt with St. Mark’s Newtownsaville. recent social changes and the role of the William Roland Robinson, 12th October Mothers’ Union in influencing moral issues. 2018, St. Mark’s Augher Graveyard, Burial The highlight of the Service was the of Ashes. dedication of the stained glass crafted tree which symbolises the work of the MU, 99 Years Young being rooted in faith and reaching out with On Tuesday 9th October Mrs Violet its branches to the wider community. After Clarke was joined by friends and family the Service of Holy Communion, members at St. Macartan’s Nursing Home as she had an opportunity to view the MU window celebrated her 99th birthday. We wish and to have a cup of tea before departing. Violet God’s richest blessings and are On our homeward journey we stopped at already looking forward to next year! Mrs Violet Clarke with friends. Dooley’s Restaurant for an evening meal,

18 CHURCH OF IRELAND arriving back in Clogher at 9.30, after a most enjoyable and interesting day. Our next meeting on 21st November will be held in the Court House and we look forward to an evening of ‘food, friendship and fellowship with the Valley Voices Choir. Knit, Stitch & Natter! The first meeting of the Cathedral Group of Parishes ‘Knit, Stitch & Natter’ got underway in the Rectory on Thursday 11th October and a good time was had by all. The group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of Members of Clogher Mothers Union with the every month from 10.30am – 12noon. All newly dedicated stained glass crafted tree. welcome. Harvest Thanksgiving Services morning services were Family Thanksgiving especially our young people and Sunday Harvest Thanksgiving Services took place Services with our young people taking part School teachers and helpers, our organists across the four parishes in the group. in the service. and choirs and not least all those who Friday night services had a traditional A huge thank you to all who worked so decorated each church so beautifully. Well format with guest preachers while Sunday hard to make our services so special, done!

Communion Cassandra Hand Centre) Friday 28th Sept and the guest speaker was Clones, Newbliss 11.30am: Holy Communion Dean Raymond Ferguson. The soloist at Dec 9th: Currin 10.00am: Holy Communion this Service was Gregory Sheridan and he Killeevan, Currin Killeevan 3.30pm: Gift Sunday & Carol was accompanied on the organ by one of and Newbliss Service his daughters, Catherine. At the Joint Group Dec 16th: Clones 10.00am: Morning Prayer Service on the following Sunday morning (Cassandra Hand Centre) we welcomed Isabella , the infant daughter Newbliss 11.30am: Morning Prayer of Ivan and Glenda Hall at her baptism. Rector: Dec 23rd: Currin 11.00am: Joint Group Carol On Sunday the 14th October, we also The Revd Service welcomed Amy Lynn, the daughter of Jason Roy Taylor Dec 24th: Clones 8.00pm: Joint Christmas and Jenny Genoe into the Christian fold at Holy Communion (Cassandra Hand Centre) her baptism service. The Rectory, Dec 25th: Newbliss 11.00am: Joint Scotshouse, Christmas Day Family Service. Births Clones, Dec 30th: Killeevan 11.00am: Joint Group Congratulations to Alice (nee Rusk) and Co.Monaghan. Holy Communion Ian Wells on the birth of their son Arlan in E; [email protected] Scotland, another grandchild for Cyril and T: 047 56806 Illness Christine. We remember those who are ill in hospital, Services and especially those of our Parishioners Clones The time of year has arrived, please Nov 4th: Clones 10.00am: Holy who are undergoing treatment at present. remember the ‘Christmas Fair’ church Communion (Cassandra Hand Centre) sale will take place in the Creighton Hotel Newbliss 11.30am: Holy Communion Deaths Ballroom on Saturday December 8th from Nov 11th: Killeevan 10.50am: Joint We sympathise with the McMeekin family 10.00am until 12.30pm. Please start your Remembrance Service on the sudden death of Ernest (Ernie). Our planning NOW. Nov 18th: Clones 10.00am: Morning Prayer thoughts are with his wife Gwen and four (Cassandra Hand Centre) daughters, Dawn, Amanda, Sharon and Currin Newbliss 11.30: Morning Prayer Emma at this sad time. Many thanks to all who supported the Currin 10.00am: Morning Prayer Nov 25th: flower event and supper on 12th October - Killeevan 11.30am: Morning Prayer Killeevan superbly organised by Maude, Audrey, the Dec 2nd: Clones 10.00am: Holy Killeevan Harvest Service was held on Jordan family, and a host of others. Over €2000 Euros were raised, which was much appreciated. Many thanks also to Revd. Harry Trimble, who was the guest preacher at the Harvest Service on 14th October. The service was well attended, the church looked absolutely beautiful, and the tea afterwards was delicious! Quiz sheet winners; 1, M.Howe; 2, S.Hicks; 3, M.McChesney.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 19 Colaghty

Rector: The Revd Alan Irwin

The Rectory, Main Street, Photos from Farm, Faith and Fellowship evening. Lack, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 0DN answered the questions that came from and the hymn ‘Blessed Assurance’ sung the floor. Timothy shared a few thoughts by the present committee. The rector T: 028 686 31689 on a verse that was particularly important shared the remarks forwarded by Mrs E: [email protected] for him in going and during his time there, Johnston to all present recalling those early from 1 Chronicles 28: 20. The rector aptly days, the many firsts and the support and Services shared an additional few thoughts before fellowship shared with one another. The NOVEMBER supper was served at the conclusion. We rector then shared some thoughts on his 4th - Holy Communion, 11.30am thank all who were involved and those who own experiences from Philippians 3: 13 – 11th - Remembrance Service, 11.30am sponsored and served the refreshments on 14, before a plaque was presented to the 18th - Morning Prayer, 11.30am the night. Women’s Fellowship to mark this milestone, 25th - Morning Prayer, 11.30am the gift of the parish. Mrs Olive Jones, DECEMBER Women’s Fellowship one of the founder members, cut the cake 2nd - Holy Communion, 11.30am We were blessed with a wonderful evening before everyone shared in a wonderful 9th - Family service – in Hall, 11.30am of fellowship, worship and praise as supper. We thank all who were involved 16th - Morning Prayer, 11.30am we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of with the preparations, and assisted in the 23rd - Morning Prayer, 11.30am Colaghty Women’s Fellowship. Though the service, provided and served the supper. 23rd - Carol Service, 7.00pm evening began with a tinge of sadness as 25th - Christmas Day, 10.00am Canon Bertie Johnston and his wife Audrey Archdeacon Ruddell Prize 30th - Morning Prayer, 11.30am were not able to attend, as previously had Congratulations go to the Sunday School 31st - New Year’s Eve –in Hall, 9.30pm been hoped would, due to illness. Mrs class led by Anne Keys on gaining second Audrey Johnston was to be the speaker place in the Archdeacon Ruddell Prize as she was instrumental in organising the Christian Baptism competitions on the topic ‘The Apostles first meeting in the rectory in Lack back in 16th September 2018 Creed’. Certificates were presented to each 1968. The service had a few surprises, with Charlie Adrian Abraham, son of Darryl and child at the Family Harvest Service. Gail a musical instrumental by Anne and Rachel, a specially written poem by Muriel marking the formation of the Women’s Fellowship, Harvest Services Church Maintenance On Friday evening, we had the pleasure in Many thanks to those who came along and washed and painted the outside walls of the rectory, and washed outside walls of the church, and surrounding walls and painting of church windows. It has really enhanced the fabric of the building now as remedial repair work is nearing completion and should be finished hopefully by early November. Many thanks for your cooperation during this period. Farm, Fellowship and Faith It was encouraging to see upwards of 70 in attendance at the Farm, Fellowship and Faith evening when Timothy Keys and Gareth Ellis shared their experiences of working on farms in New Zealand. Both were working in different locations, one on the South Island and the other on the North Island. Farming the hills of home proved a useful skill to have, together with knowledge of different farm machinery. Both showed an array of photographs which added to their presentation and

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Women’s Fellowship.

20 CHURCH OF IRELAND welcoming Canon Geoff Bridle, Cleenish and Mullaghdun, as guest speaker to the Derryvullen first of our services. As in previous years the church was beautifully decorated, North and Castle acknowledging the abundance of God’s blessings of the harvest he has given to us Archdale all. The rector spoke at the family service in the Sunday morning with the children taking part in the service with readings, prayers and song. Tom was introduced to Rector: The Revd the parish family, although he was a little The prizewinning young people of the Archdeacon Paul Thompson limp and not looking like he could achieve Ruddell prize. much on his own, it soon became known he was the focus of this year’s fund raising for Navy (Retired) the CE mission giving. The two charities are • Friday 7.30pm talk by well-known journalist Maurice Neill on WW1 soldier Willie McBride Mission Aviation Fellowship and Spud Bear The Rectory, Enniskillen Road, Irvinestown ministries, with the challenge to give Tom • Ardess Accordion Band will be in BT94 1BD. a fuller more profitable figure. On Sunday attendance, finishing at 9.00pm T: 028 68621890 evening, we welcomed Rev Colin Welsh • Saturday Exhibition opens at 10.00am E: [email protected] from Castledawson parish as our speaker. • Saturday 3.00pm keynote speaker Major Alan McFarland, Royal Tank Regiment A harvest supper was served after both Services evening services, served by the Women’s (Retired) president of the Somme heritage Sunday 11th November Fellowship and Young@Hearts. Our centre on the Irish Divisions • Pipers will be in attendance finishing at 10.30am Derryvullen North (Family Service) best thanks to all who contributed to the 11.45 Castle Archdale (Family Service with provision of vegetables, flowers and with 5.30pm • Sunday Exhibition opens 3.00pm Act of Remembrance) the decorating of the church and those who 3.30 Irvinestown Remembrance Day Service provided and serve the tea. • Sunday 7.00pm Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving to include Ballinamallard (Derryvullen North) with parade at 3.00pm Silver Band and The Silver Tones Sunday 18th November Remembrance 10.15am Castle Archdale (Morning Prayer) This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Parish Gift Day 11.30am Derryvullen North (BB Enrolment the signing of the Armistice ending the Service) hostilities of the Great War 194 – 1918. We The Parish Gift Day will be held on Sunday Sunday 25th November will mark the occasion with the ringing of 25th November 2018 at 11.30am, which affords us another opportunity to give an 10.15am Castle Archdale (Morning Prayer) the bell at 11.00am in the lead up to Annual 11.30am Derryvullen North (Morning Prayer additional gift to the church for the various Remembrance service at 11.30am. Psalm with Holy Baptism) 34: 14, states, “Depart from evil and do activities and projects that are undertaken throughout the year. Please use the gift day Sunday 2nd December good; Seek peace and pursue it.” To strive 10.15am Castle Archdale (Holy Communion, envelope included in your weekly offering for peace, but not peace at any price, form 2) envelopes provided. On behalf of the Select whereby truth and justice are sacrifice, but 11.30am Derryvullen North (Holy Vestry, may I offer sincere thanks for your built on Him who is the Prince of Peace, Communion, form 2) Jesus Christ. Whilst many are incorporating continued generosity in your support of the into commemorations, ‘The Battle’s O’er’, missional outreach and parochial care of the parish? Bowling Club let us not forget a greater battle still exists The Club is now getting back into action between good and evil. “For we do not again after the summer break and looks wrestle against flesh and blood, but against Annual Giving principalities, against powers, against the Please note that annual accounts close on rulers of the darkness of this age, against 31st December 2018 in accordance with NI spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly Charities regulations. All donations received places.” Eph. 6: 12 by this date will be included in the accounts. As previously mentioned, please make every effort to attend the North Fermanagh Dates for the diary event over Remembrance weekend, 9th n 25th November 2018 Annual Gift Day – 11th Nov. in Ardess Parish Centre and 11.30am church. Details as follows; n 16th June 2019 175th Anniversary service • Friday 10.00am – 2.30pm schools will be 3.30pm in attendance throughout the morning n 7th – 13th October 2019 Parish Mission • Friday 7.00pm - Official opening address Please check weekly announcements for by LT. Commander Peter Archdale, Royal any changes or updates

Bertie Gray and Winnie Breen at the Bowling Club

Harvest service.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 21 forward to welcome back all the members Castle Archdale Harvest but also invite others who might not have Services bowled before to come along and have a On Saturday 6th October parishioners try. The Club meets each Tuesday evening gathered for the decorating of St Patrick’s at 8.00pm in Derryvullen North Parish Church. This was as always a time of Hall. Pictured are Mr Bertie Gray and Mrs chat and friendship and not only one of Winnie Breen, taking part in one of the initial decorating. The first Harvest Service was practise sessions of the season. the Junior Harvest on the morning of Sunday 7th October. This took the form of Holy Women’s’ Group Communion with the children providing The members met on 19th September for the readings, intercessions and two special the first meeting of the 2018-19 season and Harvest Presentations. It was great to see the Rector gave an illustrated talk about the young people having the confidence his 18 years of ministry within the English and ability to lead in these ways – they are Prison Service. He spoke of how the a credit to their families and the Sunday Christian ministry was in essence the same, School. The evening Harvest Service was whether in a parish or a prison setting ie the attended by a good number of parishioners message of the Gospel is shared, services and friends. We enjoyed special musical are held, Bible studies are organised, Ken Crawford who addressed the Mothers’ Union. items provided by Mr William McBride and pastoral care is offered and the occasional Mr Don Swain and the guest preacher was offices of baptism, confirmation, marriage the Revd Chancellor David Skuce. Following and burial are held. The setting or context Leader in succession to Mrs Lorna Graham. the service a lovely Harvest Supper was is of course completely different, calling The office holders of both the 2017-18 and served in the church to the congregation – therefore for different ways of thinking and 2018-19 seasons are pictured (left to right: our thanks to all who organised this. (The action. Security, risk and safety are of great Yvonne Campbell, Wendy Clarke, Lorna report on the Derryvullen North Harvest will importance so that there could be a safe Graham, Joy Loane, Linda Boyle). appear in the next edition of the Magazine) place in which to share the Gospel and offer support in the Name of Christ. He explained Mothers’ Union that chaplaincy ministry was to the whole BB quiz The members met on Wednesday 26th The members of the Junior Section attended prison community – prisoners, staff and September for the first meeting of the the Quiz Kids Competition and won the visitors. He also explained that chaplaincy autumn season and Dr Margaret Knox West Ulster Battalion section. The Team was not only Christian that that about 13 conducted the opening devotions. There had a great evening and won by a clear different Faith Traditions were part of each followed a very interesting presentation by seven points. They now progress to the chaplaincy team, with each offering the Mr Kenny Crawford of Glenwood Garden Northern Ireland Finals which will take rites and services of their own Tradition to Centre, Enniskillen Road, Irvinestown. place at a venue in Ahoghill in November. their adherents while the whole team would He displayed a deep and wide ranging Congratulations to the Team and to the BB cooperate in the general or generic pastoral knowledge of his subject and gave a lot of Leaders for all the support they give. Team care and delivery of the daily statutory good advice and useful gardening tips. In Members were Dale Irwin, Harry Henderson, duties. the photograph Kenny is pictured at the Justin Smith and Charlie Cobain and were The evening ended with a very enjoyable Garden Centre, which is located on the accompanied by BB Leader. supper and the AGM of the Group. Mrs Enniskillen Road. The evening ended with Lorna Graham, Co-Leader with Mrs Yvonne supper and some branch business. Campbell, said that she was stepping down Joint Youth Fellowship Following discussions between the Rector from that role and Yvonne expressed the Marie Curie Nursing Support thanks of the members to her for all that and the Revd Steven Foster of the Methodist A special dinner was organised by the Church we are developing a shared youth she had done during her time in office. Fermanagh Friends of Marie Curie to ministry between the Methodist Circuit The Treasurer, Mrs Joy Loane, presented mark the 70th Anniversary of the Marie and our Church of Ireland parishes. This the accounts and then the Rector took the Curie Nursing Support Service. This was working in partnership with the Methodist Chair for the elections. Mrs Linda Boyle was held in Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown on Church will allow the young people of re-elected Secretary, Mrs Joy Loane was re- Friday 12th October. This was organised both our Churches to be supported and elected Treasurer and Mrs Yvonne Campbell by the Committee: Chairperson Marion nurtured in faith. The group will work was re-elected Co-Leader. Mrs Wendy Faris (parishioner of Derryvullen North) under the auspices of the CE (Christian Clarke was elected to the position of Co- and Committee Members Clare Millar, Endeavour) and will work out of the Jean Woods and Nuala Smyth. As people Irvinestown Methodist Hall as well as the gathered for the meal, Moya Sweeney Church of Ireland premises. The Group played the harp, Grace was said by the meets on alternate Saturday evenings 8.00 Rector, the Revd Paul Thompson, and later – 10.00pm and is open to all young people in the evening following the meal there of secondary school age. There was a very were talks given by Sheena Havlin (Area successful “Games and Pizza Evening” on Fundraising Manager for the West) and by Saturday 13th October and the next meeting Ruth Keys (Marie Curie Nurse). The evening of the Group will be 27th October. was rounded off with music by Derek Moore. It was a wonderful evening of celebration that raised a total of £3030 for the work of Banner Mission Parishioners are reminded of the Annual Marie Curie Nursing Support. The Women’s Group leaders. Banner Mission being held from 4th – 11th

22 CHURCH OF IRELAND River String Band in Derryvullen Parish Church. The Band will be joined by other groups and individuals and altogether this will be an evening to enjoy a range of Gospel Music and to also enjoy fellowship with one another. All children under 18 years of age will be free. The price per adult admission will be £10 with monies raised going to support the parish funds. Tickets are available from members of the Select Vestry. From the Registers Holy Baptism 30th September 2018 Sophie Harpur (Derryvullen North).

The harvest decorators at Castle Archdale. The Castle Archdale harvest display. 14th October 2018 Reefe Campbell (Castle Archdale). November in Enniskillen District Orange Hall Tom Greer; 10th November, Prayer Breakfast Holy Matrimony at 8.00pm each evening. Speakers are 4th in Killyhevlin (9.30am); 11th November, Revd 29th September 2018, Richard Law and November, Rev Alan Irwin; 5th November, Alistair Donaldson. Rachel Gibson (Derryvullen North). Revd Raymond Robinson; 6th November, Revd Darrin Thompson; 7th November, Gospel Concert Christian Burial mid-week Gospel Concert; 8th November, On Friday 16th November at 7.30pm there 29th September 2018, Vivienne Taylor Pastor Roy Graham; 9th November, Revd will be a Gospel Concert given by the Strule (Castle Archdale).

Derryvullen South and Garvary

Vacant; Non-stipendiary Minister: The Revd Betty Thompson

En-Rimmon, 4 Ardlougher Road, Confirmation Sunday at Derryvullen South and Garvary Parishes. Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 1RN T: 0044 28 686 28258 Sunday 18th November, The Second parishioners from both parishes. It was a T: 0044 77 195 86659 Sunday before Advent very uplifting service and enjoyed by all. We E: [email protected] 10.30 am Garvary, Morning Prayer wish the newly confirmed every blessing on www.garvaryderryvullen.weebly.com 12.00 noon Derryvullen Parish, A Celebration their journey of faith. of Holy Communion Services Sunday 25th November, The Kingship of Harvest Thanksgiving, Sunday 4th November, The Fourth Sunday Christ Derryvullen South Parish. before Advent 10.30 am Derryvullen South, Parish Family The first of the Harvest Thanksgiving 10. 30 am Garvary, A Celebration of Holy Service services at Derryvullen Parish took place Communion 12.00 noon Garvary Parish, Church Family on Sunday 7th October at 12.00 noon. The 12.00 noon Derryvullen South, A Service church was beautifully decorated for the Celebration of Holy Communion occasion, thanks to those who gave of their Sunday 11th November, The Third Sunday Confirmation time and talents to decorate the church before Advent; Remembrance Sunday On Sunday the 16th September 10 young and to everyone who supplied flowers, people from the parishes of Derryvullen 10.30 am Derryvullen South, Parish Morning fruit and vegetables. Thanks also to the South and Garvary were confirmed by Prayer with Act of Remembrance farmers who came on their tractors and to Bishop McDowell. The church was packed 12.00 Garvary, Morning Prayer with Act of the young people for their gifts of non- to capacity with family and friends and Remembrance perishable food which were given to a food

Boho Church.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 23 Colourful bonnets on show at Derryvullen South Harvest Service bank. The Theme for the service was “The to Diane Simpson and the choir for leading is always a great occasion so make sure you Farm Manager.” Five of the young people the worship in music and praise. Harvest put it on your “TO DO LIST”. Proceeds to who were confirmed on 16th September led Thanksgiving celebrations continued on Parish funds. the prayers. Mrs. Rosemary Watts, organist, Sunday morning 14th October in Garvary together with the Derryvullen Church choir Parish Church. It was a family service and Ballyclare Male Choir sang harvest anthems and led the praise the focus was on farming and the theme Ballyclare Male Choir are holding a concert and worship in song. The ladies and some was “The Farm Manager”. Thanks to the in Garvary Parish Church on Friday 23rd gentlemen entered into the spirit of the farmers who came on their tractors and to November at 7.30. The tickets are available occasion and wore suitably decorated hats. the young people from the Sunday School from the Parish Secretary or members of On Sunday evening the harvest thanksgiving for their gifts of food which went to a food Select Vestry. The cost is £10. Proceeds will service was a lovely occasion and after the bank. The prayers were led by five of the go to Parish funds. service everyone enjoyed hospitality and young people who were recently confirmed. The church was beautifully decorated with fellowship provided by the ladies of the Baptism flowers, fruit and vegetables and we thank Lucy McCauley was baptised on 23rd parish. all who gave of their time and talents to September and we wish Lucy, her parents, decorate the church. The ladies adorned the her sister and brother God’s Richest Harvest Thanksgiving Garvary pews in their beautifully decorated harvest blessings Parish hats. On Sunday evening the preacher Friday 12th October, at 7.30 the first of the for the Harvest Thanksgiving Service was Bereavement Harvest Thanksgiving Services in Garvary Revd. Raymond Ferguson. We thank him for We offer our sincere sympathy and prayerful Parish Church took place. Archdeacon Brian sharing with us his inspiration thoughts on support to Barbara Mason from Garvary Harper was the special preacher and Mr. the harvest. Again the choir led the worship Parish Church on the death of her mother. John Irvine led the Intercessions. Thanks with special harvest anthems and hymns. We offer our sincere sympathy and prayerful Mr. John Irvine led the Intercessions and support to Joan Nixon from Derryvullen the evening concluded with a lovely harvest South Parish Church on the death of her supper prepared and served by the ladies. husband Samuel John (Sam) and to the wider family circle. Sam died on Saturday Mothers’ Union Branch Meeting 13th October and his funeral took place on 19th November in Garvary Parish Church Monday 15th October, in Derryvullen South Hall at 8.00 pm. Parish Church. Derryvullen South Parish Prayers Auction Please remember in your daily prayers those This takes place on 10th November at 12.00 who are ill, family and friends. We remember noon. This is an occasion not to be missed. those who have been in hospital and are Firewood in abundance to be auctioned also now recovering at home. We wish them a homemade Cakes, pastry and scones. This speedy recovery.

Tractor Sunday at Derryvullen South and Garvary Parishes.

24 CHURCH OF IRELAND Holy Baptism Devenish & Boho Sunday 14th October in Devenish Parish Church, Oliver Henry McHugh, son of Chris and Wendy McHugh. We wish God’s blessing on Oliver Henry, his parents Chris Diocesan Curate: and Wendy and his godparents. The Revd Sampson Ajuka Remembrance Day Services Sunday 11th November, Boho at 10.00am and Devenish at 11.30am. Harvest Thanksgiving Services The Rectory, 10 Castletown Road, Monea, We wish to thank our Harvest preachers. Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 8GG Canon Derek Kerr, Mr Abraham Storey, Revd

T: 028 66 341672 John Hay and Mrs Ellen Stevenson. Thanks Harvest decorations at Boho. E: [email protected] also to our parish choirs, the organists, Mrs Kathleen Irwin and Mrs Gill Spence and all Stronge said the Exhortation. Andrew who brought flowers and vegetables and Services Gordon played the Last Post and the helped decorate both churches. We also Sunday 4th November Reveille. Ivan Masterson said the Kohima would like to thank the ladies, who provided 10.00am Holy Communion, Boho Parish Epitaph. After the service the ladies of such lovely harvest suppers in both Boho Church the parish provided tea for the large and Devenish. 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Parish congregation. Church 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Service of Dedication of Auction and sale Church Memorial Tablet in Boho Devenish Parish Annual Auction and Sale on Sunday 11th November Parish Church. Saturday 10th November at 2.00pm in the The Service on Sunday 14th October 2018 10.00am Remembrance Service, Boho Parish Reade Hall Monea. This is the main annual was conducted by The Bishop of Clogher Church fundraising event in the Parish and the the Right Revd John McDowell assisted by 11.30am Remembrance Service, Devenish Select Vestry would be grateful for all gifts Revd Sampson Ajuka. The readings were Parish Church for the Auction and Sale. This can include read by Enid Redmond and Trevor Irwin 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish agricultural products, vegetables, firewood, and the organist was Kathleen Irwin. The Church. electrical goods, cakes, groceries, bric a brac memorial tablet was in memory of those who Sunday 18th November or financial donations. 10.00am Morning Prayer, Boho Parish Church died in the First World War, who belonged to 11.30am Holy Communion, Devenish Parish Boho Parish. Private John W Irwin, Private Robert J Reilly, Private George W Stronge, Mothers’ Union Church Mothers’ Union commenced on Tuesday, Private William J Wallace. 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish 18th September with a Service of Holy Also acknowledged were Sergeant Thomas Church Communion in Devenish Parish Church, Reid and Sergeant George C Reid. Sunday 25th November followed by a cup of tea and branch meeting 10.00 am Family Service, Boho Parish Church The memorial tablet was unveiled by two family members, Margaret Reilly and Ida in the Reade Hall. 11.30am Family Service, Devenish Parish On Wednesday 21st November at 8 pm Church, Byers. Enid Redmond petitioned the Bishop to we will be attending Garrison, Slavin, 7.30pm Evening Service, Devenish Parish Belleek and Kiltyclogher MU’s Visitors’ Church dedicate the memorial tablet. The Bishop dedicated the Memorial Tablet. Austin Night in Garrison Church Hall to hear Maud Cunningham speak on mountain rescue.

At the dedication of the Memorial Tablet were (from left); Austin Stronge, Margaret Reilly, Ida Byers, Bishop The Memorial Tablet dedicated. John McDowell, Revd Sampson Ajuka and Ivan Masterson.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 25 Donacavey and Barr

Rector: The Revd John Woods

The Rectory, 247 Tattyreagh Road, Fintona, The Craft Fayre will have many varied items. Co. Tyrone, BT78 2DA All of the services were well attended and T: 028 828 40863 there was a lovely atmosphere of praise T: 07436886769 to God. As always the church was very E: [email protected] tastefully decorated. Our thanks to those Service of Thanksgiving who supplied flowers and others materials. Service of Thanksgiving: To remember the The harvest supper was a real treat. Thanks ending of the Great War we are having a Services to everyone who helped in any way. (See special service on Sunday 11th November at Sunday, 4th November 2018 Fourth photos) 3:00pm in Donacavey. This year marks the Sunday before Advent centenary of the ending of the war. Come Barr: 10:00am Holy Communion Craft Fayre along as we give thanks to God for those Donacavey: 11:30am Holy Communion Our annual Craft Fayre will take place who gave so much and for the freedom Sunday, 11th November 2018 Third on Saturday 24th November. We have a enjoyed today. The Royal British Legion Sunday before Advent wide variety of craft stalls, bric-a-brac, cake will be present and will perform an Act of Barr: 10:00am Morning Prayer and many others. Come along for a pre– Remembrance. Donacavey: 11:30am Morning Prayer Christmas bargain. 3:00pm Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance Sunday, 18th November 2018 Second Sunday before Advent Barr: 10:00am Morning Prayer Donacavey 11:30am Morning Prayer Sunday, 25th November 2018 The Kingship of Christ Barr: 10:00am Service of the word Donacavey: 11:30am Service of the Word Donacavey Harvest Donacavey held three services to celebrate a wonderful year and a bounteous harvest.

Enjoying the harvest supper.

Harvest Service decorations.

26 CHURCH OF IRELAND Donagh & Tyholland with Errigal Truagh

Part-Time Stipendiary Minister: The Revd Lorraine Capper

Descendants of the Wright and Woods families attending Errigal Truagh Harvest Thanksgiving along with Revd The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, Lorraine Capper and Father John Flanagan. Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh BT92 0LT psychological impacts of war in a new way, techniques that still influence many surgical techniques used today. Rural Dean: which resembles our modern understanding. Canon Ian Berry During WWI, some medics thought the The First World War was the first time aircraft T: 028 677 22413 physical impact of explosions caused the were used in conflict. Initially, they were E: [email protected] “war neurosis” so many soldiers were used for reconnaissance; but as pilots and experiencing (also known as shell shock). engineers learned from experience, new We now better understand - thanks largely types of aircraft were developed for specific We Will Remember Them to the efforts of doctors and scientists during purposes – including fighters, bombers and This year it is with thankfulness that we WWI - that the emotional stresses of war ground-attack planes. remember the end of World War 1. One are to blame for the symptoms shown by The war also saw the use of the first tank, hundred years ago the guns fell silent. The thousands of soldiers coming home from which was designed in 1915 and initially saw impacts of this war were phenomenal. the battlefield. Fighting in the trenches led to combat at the Battle of the Somme. Poison The First World War changed many people’s many soldiers needing reconstructive facial gas had also been developed and was used understanding of conflict. The war introduced surgery using skin grafts. So-called “broken by both sides in the conflict, with devastating new weapons, which forever changed how faces”. The rapid advances in warfare during effects. wars were fought, which unfortunately led the First World War contributed to millions of We remember all those who gave their lives to terrifying numbers of dead and severe deaths and left many hundreds of thousands in conflicts past. injuries for hundreds of thousands of of people severely injured. Some survivors “They shall grow not old, as we that are left people. The First World War is infamous for of the war were left with permanent, life- grow old: the number of lives it cost, however it also changing disabilities. The nature of trench Age shall not weary them, nor the years generated some extraordinary developments warfare meant that the heads and faces condemn. in medicine, warfare, technology and in of most of those fighting were especially At the going down of the sun and in the the global political, social and cultural exposed to enemy fire – with shrapnel, in morning, landscapes. Code breaking during World particular, causing horrific injuries. During We will remember them.” War 1 led to the development of modern the war, both civilian and military hospitals intelligence agencies. It also laid the acted as theatres of experimental medical Services in November foundations of British Remembrance and saw intervention, developing pioneering Sunday, 4th November 2018 – The Fourth the emergence of the poppy as a universally- Sunday Before Advent recognised symbol of Remembrance and 10.30 am: Donagh Parish Church: A hope. Celebration of Holy Communion Arts and culture were impacted as we still 12.00 noon: Tyholland Parish Church: A today can be thankful for the poetic works of Celebration of Holy Communion war-time poets, such as Wilfred Owen and Sunday, 11th November 2018 – The Third Siegfred Sassoon. World War popularised Sunday Before Advent dozens of English words and phrases still 10.30am: Donagh Parish Church: Morning widely used today. “chow” (for food), “to Prayer with an Act of Remembrance. scrounge” (to search and pilfer), and “fed 12.00 noon: Errigal Truagh: A Celebration up” (to be disgusted with it all) all date from of Holy Communion with an Act of the Great War (as well as the British phrase Remembrance. “Great War.” Sunday, 18th November 2018 – The Sec- Social life also changed: women had to run ond Sunday Before Advent businesses while the men were at war and 10.30am: Donagh Parish Church: Morning labour laws started to be enforced due to Prayer mass production and mechanisation. People 12.00 noon: Tyholland Parish Church: all wanted better living standards. Morning Prayer Post-traumatic stress disorder wasn’t formally Sunday, 25th November 2018 – The Sun- recognised until 1980, but doctors during Monsigner Joseph McGuinness with Revd Lorraine at day Before Advent (The Kingship of Christ) and after WWI began to diagnose the Tyholland Harvest Service. 10.30am: Donagh Parish Church: Morning

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 27 Ballyoisin. Thanks to all you provided the supper and to the members of the centre for their help. At this service a special presentation was made to Mrs. Ethne McCord for serving the parish for over 50 years with her musical talent. Revd. Lorraine in paying tribute to Ethne said: “Ethne views music as her ministry and she served not only in Errigal Truagh but also has played a significant part in both Donagh and Tyholland. She is to be commended for her commitment and for passing on her skills to the younger generation. She pioneered the Donagh Community Choir as well as establishing our Christmas “Winter’s Tale”. The impact of her ministry goes well beyond our community. Prayer (Family Service) with “Go Now In Peace”. Readings were led She is enthusiastic and her love of music and 12.00 noon: Errigal Truagh Parish Church: by Mrs. Doris Wilson and Monsignor Joseph her standard of excellence has inspired us all Morning Prayer McGuinness.Revd. Lorraine preached on to give of our best in worship. She brings out having an attitude of gratitude and learning the best in people. She is pleasant and works Mothers’ Union to say two simple words: thank-you. A lovely extremely hard. Congratulations Ethne and The Mothers’ Union had their Opening harvest supper was provided after the we wish you God’s blessing as you continue Service of Holy Communion in Donagh service in Tyholland Community Hall. We are to lead us in our worship”. Messrs. Robert Parish Church. Revd. Lorraine preached on thankful to Tom and Margaret who offered a and William Singleton, members of Errigal the theme for the year: Listen, Observe, Act helping hand in setting-up for the supper. Truagh, made a presentation to Ethne. (See in step with God. Alexander Kendrick led us page 68 for full report). in our worship playing the church organ. Errigal Truagh Revd. For the November meeting Revd On Sunday 7th October we were joined in Tractor Sunday Lorraine invites members to the Rectory for a Errigal Truagh with many past parishioners On Sunday 14th October we celebrated pudding night. She is planning to bake home- who make the annual pilgrimage to meet harvest in Donagh Parish Church. This was made puddings. Why not plan to attend and up at harvest-tide, some travelling long our “Tractor Sunday” and many travelled to sample some! distances to meet up with family and friends, church via their tractor. Billis National School those who travelled from Scotland and had constructed tractors out of recycled Harvest Thanksgiving virtually every county in Ireland. We were materials. Revd. Lorraine working alongside Sunday 30th September started our services delighted to have Father John Flanagan, Mrs Ruth Williamson had set the children of thanksgiving for harvest in St. Sillian’s, the local Parish Priest join with us. Again the this project. Their amazing tractors were on Tyholland. We were delighted to have a church was beautifully decorated reminding display at the font. Pupils from Billis School full church and to welcome back some us of times past. Donagh Community Choir led us in our prayers. We were delighted to past parishioners and members from the led us in the singing of the Psalm together have the Principal of Billis School, Mrs Ruth community. The church was beautifully with “We Praise the Lord”; and “Come with Williamson, in attendance. Readings were adorned with flowers and crops from Thanksgiving” and ended the service with given by Mrs. Marina Waller and Mrs. Eileen the land. There were also lovely displays a sung blessing. Readings were given by Fielding. Mr. Kenneth Atkinson, violoinst, showing homemade apple juice as well Pastor Foster Wright and Lucy Stewart. played a duet with Colin Sheridan on his as local honey and mushrooms. Donagh Revd. Lorraine preached on: “Memories of tin-whistle. Donagh Community Choir sang Community choir sang two anthems: “We Harvest”. Scrumptious refreshments were Helen Killick’s arrangement of the Psalm 24: Come To Say Thank You”; and “Come With gratefully received at the end of the service “The Earth Belongs To God”; as well as two Thanksgiving” as well as ending the service in Blackwater Valley Learning Centre, anthems: “We Praise the Lord Almighty”; and

28 CHURCH OF IRELAND are indebted to Mrs. Ethne McCord whose musical directorship of both choirs shows her dedication and commitment. Choir Practice in St. Salvator’s Choir Practice is on Monday evenings. Junior Choir meets at 7pm and Senior Choir at 8pm. The choir has been extremely busy over the past months preparing music for harvest and other special services. We are now preparing music for our annual “Winter’s Tale”. Girls’ Brigade Revd. Lorraine is preparing the senior girls for their Scripture Badge. Girls are studying the first book of Corinthians. We are looking forward to the Enrolment Service to be held on Sunday 4th November at 3pm in St. Mrs Ethne McCord receiving a presentation to mark Revd Lorraine with Father John Flanagan. Salvator’s Church, Glaslough. over 50 years service to music from churchwardens, Robert and William Singleton. “Sing to the Lord of the Harvest;” ending Glaslough - Tidy Towns the service with “Go Now In Peace”. The The community of Glaslough were delighted teachers presented the certificate at the Junior Choir sang: “Someone’s Brought A when they received the overall title for the Family Service. Loaf of Bread”; “Seeds of Friendship”; and Tidiest Town in Ireland. With 733 entries it “Push Little Seed”. A lovely harvest supper was a great achievement for all involved in was provided and served by the ladies and Sympathy keeping Glaslough a beautiful place to both Our sympathy and prayers are with all who gentlemen in the parochial hall. visit and live. Revd. Lorraine attended the have been recently bereaved. We offer celebrations with the committee members our sympathy to the Atkinson, Breakey and Thank you and members from the community upon Coulter families and to all who remember the Thanks to everyone who offered their time, reaching their well-deserved title. gifts and talents to make these harvest anniversary of a lost loved one. services very enjoyable and special. We very Congratulations Revd. Lorraine would like to thank all much appreciate the support given by the We celebrate with all in St. Salvator’s Sunday those who sent cards, text messages or local communities. We also acknowledge School who received third prize in the telephoned to express sympathy to her. the huge amount of effort given by Donagh Archdeacon Ruddell Prize. The teachers Revd. Lorraine said; “Thank you all for Community Choir in attending choir and Sunday School had worked very hard your support during this difficult time. practices and all three harvest services. on their project on the Apostle’s Creed and Your prayers, thoughts and kind words of We are also grateful that God has blessed they were rewarded for their efforts. Revd. condolence are a great comfort to me as I us with a very talented Junior Choir. We Lorraine together with the Sunday School grieve the passing of two of my aunts.”

11.00am MP 2, “The Holy Spirit – Promised Dromore Indwelling” (Joel 2:28-32; John 7:37-39) Sunday 11th November 11.00am S o W, “The Holy Spirit – Anointing for Ministry” (Luke 4:14-21; 31-44) Sunday 18th November Rector: 11.00am HC 2, “The Holy Spirit – Word + The Revd Andrew Quill Spirit = Power” (Acts 2:1-21; 41-47) Sunday 25th November 11.00am S o W, “The Holy Spirit – The Laying on of Hands” (Acts 8:9-25) 7.30pm Praise & Ministry Service The Rectory, 19 Galbally Road, Dromore, Sunday 2nd December Co. Tyrone BT78 3EE 9.00am HC 2, “Watch, Pray, Stand” (Luke 21:25-36) T: 028 82898246 E: [email protected] 11.00am MP 2, “When our Lord Jesus www.holytrinitydromore.org comes” (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13) 7.30pm Advent Carol Service Prayer triplets Services S o W – Service of the Word Sunday 4th November Prayer Triplets HC 2 – Holy Communion, Form 2 9.00am HC 2, “The New Covenant” Brian Mills, prayer and revival secretary MP 2 – Morning Prayer, Form 2 (Hebrews 9:11-15) of the Evangelical Alliance of Britain, was

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 29 given the task of formulating a prayer strategy for Mission England (1982-85). As he prayed over several months, he started to think in threes – “If only Christians could get together in groups of three to pray for their non-Christian neighbours and friends,” he reasoned, “they would then be able to answer their own prayers as God lead them to share their faith naturally.” Within a matter of six weeks we were beginning to hear of people becoming Christians. Some groups were seeing five or six of the prayed-for people converted in as many weeks. By the beginning of 1984 we began to ask those attending preparation meetings how many were in prayer triplets, and how many of the groups had seen at least one person converted. From all Worship at the Parish Breakfast before Laura’s talk. the feedback we had, we estimated that something like 30,000 prayer triplet groups you will be comfortable praying out loud. shared a bit about her personal journey existed, and that 12 per cent of them had with cancer and how she got involved with seen at least one person converted. Most WHEN? You might want to meet for Care for Cancer. She told us that they were of us had also met many individuals who breakfast or over coffee. It doesn’t need to a local charity dedicated to the support of had seen all nine of the people their group be for too long, but equally it needs to be cancer patients, their families, their carers was praying for brought to Christ. Factoring quality time that is unhurried. Somewhere and those bereaved by cancer. Their this in, we conservatively estimated that between 30 minutes to an hour is about services included: 4,000 new Christians were in the kingdom right but there is no hard and fast rule. of God and within our churches, as a • Drop in Centre result of prayer – many weeks before Billy WHAT? If you’re meeting for 30 minutes, • Transport for Hospital Visits Graham arrived. This was exciting and then try to spend at least 10 minutes of new. A few churches even doubled in size that praying for each other, for the three through the answers to prayers offered in people each who you are wanting to see their triplet groups. either come to faith or grow in faith and pray When the evangelistic phase of the mission for other things that the Lord lays on your took place, the response to the preaching of hearts. Billy Graham was twice the expectation, and the percentage response was double what When you get started in your Prayer Triplet, he had experienced elsewhere in his long we’d love for one person in the group to and distinguished ministry. Most observers be a contact person, so that we can send considered that the reason for this fruit was prayer resources that will help you make the due to the success of Prayer Triplets. most of your time together.

Why Triplets? Parish Breakfast There are a number of very practical (Supported by Mothers’ Union) reasons. Our Parish Breakfast, supported by Mothers’ • Jesus promises “...if two of you on earth Union was on Saturday 6th October, with agree about anything you ask for, it will our guest speaker Laura Mills, Chairperson be done for you by my Father in heaven.” of ‘Care for Cancer’. The charity celebrated Matthew 18:19 their 30th Anniversary this year. Laura Laura Mills speaking at the Parish Breakfast. • Jesus also promises that “...where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 Having said all that – if you’d rather find one other person and make a PRAYER PAIR or three others to form a PRAYER QUARTET, then go right ahead!

What’s involved? Prayer triplets meet together at least monthly, and preferably fortnightly or weekly, to talk together and pray together for the world and for each other.

WHERE? You can meet anywhere you like, but it needs to be in an environment where

30 CHURCH OF IRELAND • Therapies Holy Trinity Church Dromore are hosting • Information Library a Harvest Gala Ball in the Valley Hotel, • Recliner Chairs Fivemiletown on Friday 9th November 2018 @ 7.30pm in aid of Fields of Life. • Courses A Charity Auction of donated items • Counselling will be held during the event. Music by • Befriending, etc. ‘ATMOSPHERE’. Dress Code: Smart Dress. Admission (by ticket only) £37.50. For more Laura encouraged us all to call into their information or to purchase a ticket, please premises off Campsie Road, Omagh, to see contact Gordon Deazley (Team Leader) n first-hand the services that are available 7th November on 028 8289 8005 or email gdeazley@ so that we could be in a better place to Week 7 - How can I Resist Evil? btinternet.com. let others know of the support that they n 14th November provide. Week 8 - What about the Church? Keeping up to date (For more information go to their website: n 28th November There are a number of ways that you can http://careforcancer.co.uk/ or visit 1 Campsie Week 9 - Why and how should I tell Others? keep up to date with everything that is Place, Omagh.) n 5th December going on in the parish: Week 10 - Does God heal today? • Visit our website Alpha Course www.holytrinitydromore.org Our Alpha Course continues on Day away (date and venue TBC) • Like our page ‘Holy Trinity Dromore’ on Wednesdays from 8.15pm – 10pm (except Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Facebook on the 3rd Wednesday) in Holy Trinity Spirit do? & How can I be filled with the • Follow us on Twitter @HTDromore. Church Hall. This is for anyone who Spirit? • Get a recording of the service on CD either wants to explore or deepen their every week understanding of the Christian faith. The Harvest Gala Ball • http://holytrinitydromore.sermon.net (to remaining sessions are as follows: Harvest Gala Ball, Friday 9th Nov 2018 download and listen to sermons)

Pettigo Harvest on 23 September and at in these places. Drumkeeran, Tubrid on 30 September. We will also be thinking about the season We were delighted to have the Bishop join of remembrance when we remember the Muckross and us on 21 October to confirm 12 of our young sacrifices of the past in war in November. Templecarne people and we will have some photos of This is being particularly marked across the that in next month’s magazine. We pray North Fermanagh area in the exhibition at that those who have been confirmed will Ardess on Remembrance weekend when continue to be part of the church family. we will remember all those who served and I would like to place on record my thanks Vacant; who lost their lives in service of their country to those ladies who already teach Sunday Non-Stipendiary in both wars and indeed at other times in school and who were willing to assist me in Minister, Revd our history. Charles Eames preparing the candidates for confirmation. A number of practical matters require our attention and I hope to complete our Diary obligations as regards GDPR in the near n Sunday 4 November 2018 Morning T: 07809159002 future. As part of this process I will be Prayer 10.00 Templecarne, Holy E: [email protected] circulating a questionnaire which will allow Communion 11.30 Tubrid parishioners to give their opinions as to how n Sunday 11 November 2018 they would like to become more involved Remembrance Sunday Holy Communion We have come through the harvest season in the life of the church. This will also seek 10.00 Muckross, Morning Prayer 11.30 Tubrid and I have to say that all the services were a opinion as regards the various ideas that n Sunday 18 November 2018 Holy wonderful blessing so thank you for all who I have to get us together apart from on Communion 10.00 Templecarne, Morning took part in these services in any way. It was Sunday mornings which for me is a priority. Prayer 11.30 Tubrid truly wonderful to see people from the three Please take the time to complete these n Sunday 25 November 2018 Morning churches make the effort to join with each forms and in so doing to play your part in Prayer 10.00 – Muckross, Holy Communion other for this celebration. It was particularly how we go forward as a church family. 11.30 – Tubrid joyous to baptise Alfie Vance as part of the I would like to put on record my sincere family harvest in Tubrid on 30 September. thanks to Violet McCutcheon and Ethel Thanks to the Silver Tones and the Aiken for ensuring that we comply with our Annual Variety Concert Presbyterian choir who joined us at obligations under the Charities Legislation The 34th Annual Variety Concert will be Muckross as well as Abraham Storey who for their respective parishes by having the held in the Youth Hall, Tullyhommon (kindly preached at the Sunday evening service. necessary completed. granted) on Thursday 8 November at 8pm. Thanks also to Joy Coalter who preached I would also like to thank all those who work Compere for the evening will be Ian Coalter on Sunday evening at Tubrid and to the in any way in the three parishes to allow us and the Guest Artist will be Curtis Magee Men’s Choir at Tubrid who sang at both the to continue to bear witness to Christ’s love with various other artists performing.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 31 amount raised will benefit in some small way, word of thanks to those who organised Ematris with the work of the Trust. refreshments before the event started at Harvest Thanksgivings just don’t happen. the schoolhouse, also to Gerry McElroy for Rockcorry, They involve a lot of work behind the scenes providing hot food to the competitors at the and we owe a debt of gratitude to all who the end at Ballybay mart and to the judges. Aghabog, help to bring them to fruition every year. Illness Aughnamullen Our thanks to the decorators, to the visiting We continue to remember those who have preachers, Canon Billy Johnston and Mr. been in hospital and those in residential care. and Drum Charles Crawford, to Mr. Walter Pringle who Forthcoming events conducted both services, to organists Mrs n Sunday 25th November at 8pm Gospel Agnes Phair and Miss Audrey Doogan and Concert in Christ Church Aughnamullen. Pastoral Cover: n Mr Walter Pringle, assisted by Canon soloists Mrs Dorothy Hawthorne and Mr. Sunday 9th December at 3pm Annual Charles McCollum. Walter Brown. Their contributions were a Carol Service. welcome addition to the services. n Wednesday 12th December at 8pm – Date to remember Flower arranging demonstration by Elizabeth Rural Dean: Revd Alan Capper Our Annual Winter Sale will take place on Allister in Christ Church Aughnamullen. All E: [email protected] T: 028 6772 2413 is in charge. Saturday 24th November from 11am until are welcome. 2pm. n Crossduff Annual Carol service Sunday Apprentice Boys of Derry Browning Club 2nd December at 3pm with Ballybay Monaghan Branch Country Gospel Group. Guest speaker Dartrey and Rockcorry The Annual Remembrance Sunday Parade Rev Colin Anderson Presbyterian Minister Sosad Service is on Sunday 11th November 2018 of Castleblayney / Corvalley Group. Sammy and Margaret Wilkin would like at 3pm in St. John’s the Evangelist Church, Refreshments will be served after the service to thank everyone who supported their Dartrey. Assembly at Church gates at in the old Stables. All are most welcome. afternoon tea day in aid of Sosad. The 2.45pm. The collection is in aid of the Poppy generosity of everyone who brought Appeal. Aghabog Our soup morning and cake sale held on goodies and sent donations was unreal Congratulations Saturday 29th September was very well and thank you to the huge crowd of people Congratulations to Daniel Hawthorne who supported. Our grateful thanks to those who that attended on the day. Thanks to all the won the FBD Young Farmer of the Year made the soup, baked for the cake stall and women who helped serve teas and to the 2018. Daniel is son of Eddie and Dorothy served the teas, also to those who came men who parked cars and helped out in Hawthorne and grandson of Agnes Phair. and supported this event. Our special thanks anyway. Sosad received a cheque of €5300. Illness to those who set up the hall and tidied up This amount of money will help this voluntary Please continue to remember in prayer those afterwards. organization in so many ways and are so who are ill or recovering, the housebound Our harvest service was held on Sunday grateful of your generosity. and those in residential care and their 14th October was well attended. Our thanks families. to Walter Pringle for conducting the service Dartrey Harvest Thanksgiving Sympathy and to our guest speaker Mrs Eileen Cutler, Harvest Thanksgivings afford us an We extend our sincere sympathy to all who Diocesan reader, to Arlene Scott for singing opportunity to give thanks to God for all his have been recently bereaved. two beautiful pieces, to the choir and blessings. This year in Dartrey Church on organist for their contribution, also to those 23rd September, we added the names of the Aughnamullen who brought flowers, fruit and vegetables late Bertie and Josephine Moore to our list Our harvest thanksgiving service was and decorated the church so tastefully. of blessings. A special feature of the service held on 9th September and had a good Illness was the dedication of brass sanctuary hand attendance on a lovely autumn day. We wish Andrew Ritchie best wishes for rails in their memory. We were delighted Our thanks to Walter Pringle for conducting a speedy recovery after a short spell in to welcome their family and extended the service, along with Kenneth Rutledge hospital. family. Many of those present at the service the guest Preacher for his address, to will have their own personal and special the soloist Arlene Scott for her delightful Drum memories of them which they will always pieces, also to our organist Ethel Ritchie. 190th anniversary treasure and keep close to their hearts. They The church was tastefully decorated for A service of praise to mark 190th anniversary served their church faithfully and with deep the occasion and we are grateful to those of Drum Parish Church will be held on 4th devotion over many decades - a love which who supplied fruit, flowers and vegetables November at 3.30pm. The special preacher was deep-rooted and manifested itself in so for the occasion and decorated the church. is Archdeacon Brian Harper. The guest choir many ways. The lovely brass sanctuary rails, Afterwards refreshments were provided in is Kilmore Cathedral Choir. All are welcome while a great asset to the church, will be a the schoolhouse and thanks to those who to join to mark this special occasion. lasting memorial to Bertie and Josephine organised it. Mothers’ Union Moore. On Sunday 16th September we had our fund November meeting will be held on 22rd Rockcorry Harvest Thanksgiving raising event which was a tractor, vintage November in Rockcorry Sexton’s house Rockcorry Harvest Thanksgiving gave us an car and Honda 50 run from the church to when Lorna Soden will demonstrate some of opportunity to officially hand over a cheque the premises of Ballybay Mart where all the her crafts. for €1620 to the MSA Trust, the proceeds entrants were judged by Seamus Coyle and Congratulations of the charity barbecue held in Rockcorry Rory McAtavey and prizes were awarded to Congratulations to Lottie and Leslie School in August. MSA is one of those the best entrant in each category. It was an Lancashire on celebrating their Golden terrible neurological auto- immune diseases enjoyable event for those taking part and Wedding Anniversary on 9th October. that causes so much distress to the sufferers those who came and supported it and we Wishing them good health and God’s and their families. We hope and pray that the are very grateful for your support. A special blessing to enjoy many more years to come.

32 CHURCH OF IRELAND 11.00am – Holy Communion Enniskillen 1.05 p.m. Healing Service Sunday 25th November: The Kingship of Cathedral Christ 9.00am – Holy Communion Rector: The Dean, 11.00am – Morning Prayer The Very Revd Kenneth Hall 7.00pm – Evening Prayer St Macartin’s Thursday 29th November Deanery, 11.00am – Holy Communion 13 Church Street, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh New Window BT74 7DW “Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as T: 028 66 322465 the chief cornerstone” Ephesians 2:20 E: dean@clogher. Installed by Ivan Kee BEM and his wife Avril, anglican.org September 2018 The plaque dedicated in memory of Stewart Scott. Curate Assistant: The Revd Chris Mac Bell Ringing Plaque Bruithin A plaque was dedicated in St Macartin’s The Curatage, 2 Hall’s Lane, Cathedral, Enniskillen for Stewart Scott Enniskillen, Co. by the Dean, the Very Revd Kenneth Hall. Fermanagh BT74 Stewart was a member of the bell-ringing 7DR team in the cathedral for 66 years and T: 028 66 228059 served as captain for many of those years. E: cmacbruithin@ clogher.anglican.org He was a very faithful, dedicated and supportive member of the Cathedral – the Diocesan Pastoral front runner of the bell ringers. Stewart Assistant: was one of the ringers to ring the bells for Mr Will Stevenson Her Majesty the Queen before and after Cathedral Office her Jubilee Service in this Cathedral. His Secretary: Mrs Beth Rennick presence not only in the bell tower but T: 028 66 322917 his presence every Sunday in the pew is E: enniskillen@ indeed sadly missed. When Stewart left clogher.anglican.org The new stained glass window installed by Ivan and school he went to work for The Impartial W: www. Avril Kee. Reporter. He had to serve seven years enniskillencathedral. Apprenticeship, and worked there for 49 org years reaching the post of Print Supervisor.

Harvest Services Services The Cathedral was beautifully decorated Thursday 1st November for our Harvest Services. Thank you, to 11.00am – Holy Communion all those who helped in any way, with our Sunday 4th November: The Fourth Sunday The inscription below the window. harvest celebrations. before Advent 9.00am – Holy Communion 11.00am – Holy Communion 3.00pm – Choral Evensong Thursday 8th November 11.00am – Holy Communion Sunday 11th November: The Third Sunday before Advent - Remembrance Day 9.00am – Holy Communion 11.30am – Morning Prayer (Remembrance Day Service) 6.00pm – The Battle’s Over (Service in St Michael’s) Thursday 15th November 11.00am – Holy Communion Sunday 18th November: The Second Sunday before Advent 9.00am – Holy Communion 11.00am – Holy Communion Pictured above with the Dean are Avril and Ivan Kee and the Curate, Revd Chris MacBruithin and Churchwardens, 7.00pm – The Big Sing Sandra Richmond and Richard Cochrane. Also in the photograph are Ivan and Avril’s daughter, Shirley, husband Thursday 22nd November Phil and grandchildren, Isla and Felix.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 33 the four main churches in the town with a lit lantern to symbolise the light returning to a community after four long years of war, and the hope that Peace brought to all. This commemoration is inspired by a comment made on 3rd August 1914 by Britain’s Foreign Minister Sir Edward Grey when he said ‘lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime’.

n 10.50am - Short religious service at the

At the dedication of the bell ringing plaque pictured with the Dean is Stewart Scott’s widow, Joyce, her daughter Cenotaph Barbara and husband Michael, her son Geoff and his daughter Clara. Also in the picture are the Curate, Revd Chris n 11.00am - Act of Remembrance at the MacBruithin and Churchwardens, Sandra Richmond and Richard Cochrane. Cenotaph n 11.30 am - The clergy will be asked to “Greater love hath no man than this, that a Live Broadcast on bring the lantern to their own morning man lay down his life for his friends.” Remembrance Day service which will be a time of reflection, The anthem “Thankfulness should be in We are pleased that RTE One (television) remembrance and rejoicing that the Great every heart” will be sung by the Cathedral have asked to record our Remembrance War had ended exactly 100 years ago. Choir at the Service of Remembrance that Day Service live from St Macartin’s n 6.00pm - Service in St Michael’s Roman will be broadcast live on television by RTE 1 Cathedral, Enniskillen on the anniversary Catholic Church of the centenary of the end of World at 11.30am on Sunday 11th November 2018. War 1. However this does pose some An invitation is also extended to all four problems as all who are attending need to 400th Anniversary Service congregations, to join together for a special be seated at 11.25am at the latest with the There will be a Service of Choral Evensong evening service, which will be held at St. service commencing exactly at 11.30am. on Sunday 4th November at 3pm in the St Michael’s Church. As a symbol of unity within It does mean the main procession from Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen to mark our Church community we are encouraging the cenotaph will have to move off at an the 400th Anniversary of the opening of the each member of the clergy to meet at earlier time and a faster pace to get to the Free School of Fermanagh in Castle Balfour, their respective Churches and walk with Cathedral on time. It would be advisable for Lisnaskea. The school moved 30 years later members of their congregation and the lit all parishioners to enter via the Northwest to a site near the Cathedral and became lantern to St. Michael’s Church for 6.00pm. door and be seated in the gallery before Enniskillen Royal School and, after another As the service commences the clergy will 11.15pm. The guests from the British, Irish, 100 years, moved to Portora Hill. The Portora enter St. Michael’s with their lit lanterns and American and Polish Government will Board helped found Enniskillen Royal School light will fill the Church. arrive at 11.15am followed by Her Majesty’s for Girls which later became the Collegiate. As the congregation leave St. Michael’s Lord Lieutenant for County Fermanagh at The Service will celebrate the Royal 100 musicians from the County Fermanagh 11.25am. tradition of education in Fermanagh and Massed Pipes and Drums will play a the potential for Enniskillen Royal Grammar selection of hymns. Everyone will then join Remembrance Sunday School to carry forward this Royal strand, Viscount Brookeborough who will carry a The choir anthem for the Service of enriched by the traditions of both Portora light across the street and light a beacon on Remembrance in St Macartin’s Cathedral, and the Collegiate. The Right Revd David the grounds of St.Macartin’s Cathedral, with Enniskillen this year will be based on a Chillingworth, Former Primus of the Scottish the sounds of bells and skyrockets similar to text with both local and poignant origins. Episcopal Church and who is a former pupil 100 years ago. The Cathedral Clock will be As we observe the 100th anniversary of of Portora Royal School will be preaching. lit for the first time and remain lit at night for the armistice - the end of the First World He was also a choir boy in St Macartin’s evermore to reflect light, hope, peace and War - on 11th November, the Cathedral Cathedral. reconciliation! Choir will sing a setting of words penned Following the event refreshments will almost 100 years ago by the Revd Canon The Battle’s Over be served in the Cathedral Hall. All are Charles Albert Robinson, then Rector of welcome to attend this memorable occasion! Magheraculmoney and Canon serving in A day to mark the 100th anniversary of the the Diocese of Clogher, who wrote to his end of the Great War Sunday 11th November. 6.00am - Short service for the entire Messy Church parishioners in December 1918 expressing Last month, Messy Church started back for community at Enniskillen Castle hosted his steadfast faith and the sentiments of one another year of fun and games, singing, by the Inniskillings Museum. This is a who lived through the horror and destruction messy crafts and activities, and food. In national event, with similar services taking of war, and experienced first hand the pain October, we said thank you to God for all the place throughout the world as news of of enduring personal loss. Canon Robinson’s harvest gifts. the Armistice reached towns and villages. beloved only son, Lieutenant Charles Arthur The next Messy Church is on Thursday 15th Robinson, served in the 4th Battalion of the Enniskillen has the distinction of being the November, 4-6 pm in the Cathedral Hall. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and Machine Gun first town to proclaim the armistice when a Messy Church is lots of fun – it’s also lots of Corps, and having nobly done his duty, fell radio operator picked the faint morse code work! If you would like to help with crafts in action in the Great War at the close of message shortly after 6.00am and launched and activities, please contact Rev. Chris or a well fought day on Easter Monday, 9th skyrockets followed by the ringing of the another member of the team. April 1917, aged 20. The memorial to his Cathedral bells. For primary aged children and pre- memory in Ardess Parish Church reminds us During this service The Viscount schoolers. Children must be supervised of the words of St John chapter 15 verse 13 Brookeborough will present the clergy of

34 CHURCH OF IRELAND by a parent or guardian – adults must be This autumn we are following a course Policing and Community Safety Partnership accompanying a child. called ‘Surprised by Hope’. Bishop Tom was introduced. Alan gave members Wright has developed these materials to an account of why and when the PCSP Confirmation help Christians think about what heaven was formed. With the aid of slides a most If you are a young person in Year 9 or over, looks like, what happens when we die, and informative insight into its aim was explained. and would like to be confirmed in 2019, what it means when we say ‘He will come Alan gave each member a bag, telling us forms are available from the Cathedral again to judge the living and the dead.’ that the contents were aimed at keeping Office. Even if you don’t normally go to Pilgrim, we us safe, and explained how to deal with The first Confirmation class takes place on think you’ll enjoy thinking about these big various situations. Tea was served bringing Monday 26th November, 6.30-7.30 pm in questions! If you know someone who might the meeting to a close. The next meeting the Upper Room. This introductory night is benefit from the course, invite them along. took place on 30th October at 2.00pm in the a good chance to meet the Dean, Laura and It’s a good way to encourage people to get Hilliard Room when Carol Dunwoody from Revd. Chris, as well as the other candidates. back into church. It’s open to people of all Enniskillen Foot Clinic is the speaker. Confirmation is much more than a formality. Christian traditions and none. It involves making promises to God to follow Dates for this month are: Tuesday 6th and Shoe Box Appeal Christ as an adult member of the Church. Tuesday 20th November, 7.30 – 9 pm in the Put some of your Christmas into a shoe box This is why we devote several months to Devenish Room, Cathedral Hall. – and send it to a child in need! When you preparation. It is really important to attend all start planning your Christmas this year, why classes, as well as Xplore nights and regular Mothers’ Union not plan to share some of the joy and fun? Church services. The Dean opened the October meeting For hundreds of thousands of desperately There will be two more classes this year, on in the Hilliard Room on 8th October with needy children, there will be no Christmas 3rd and 10th December. We start back in the a reading and prayer. A Bring and Buy coming at all in 2018 – unless you send it New Year on Monday 7th January. We are sale followed in aid of the Mums in May. to them in a shoe box. Our Mothers’ Union excited to meet you! There was a great variety of merchandise support this project each year, so let us all on display and a brisk sale was quickly as a parish support them in this very worthy Xplore concluded. Stephanie Hamilton, branch cause. Operation Christmas Child is a project A monthly meeting of young people in Years leader, introduced Ms Clare McDermott from run by Samaritan’s Purse International, a 9 – 12. Fermanagh and Tyrone District Council, our Christian relief and development charity. Last month, Xplore met not once but twice! guest speaker on “Recycling and Waste Last year 1.1 million needy children in Eastern First, we had a ‘Big Saturday Night In’. We Management”. The Council encourage all Europe, the former Soviet Union and Africa watched and sang along to The Greatest residents to separate their waste at source received shoe boxes from children, families Showman while Laura and Alana pampered using the coloured bins provided. Members and individuals in the UK. The shoe boxes us at their nail bar and ice cream factory. were given labels detailing the exact waste are given unconditionally, regardless of Revd. Chris was persuaded to wear a for each bin and a calendar showing days nationality, political background or religious face mask – that’s why he looks so much and dates for collection. There is also a beliefs. younger this month! service to collect large and bulky items up So – how do you send Christmas to a child Later in October, we had a walk in the dark to three times per household per year and in a shoe box? It’s easy! Simply take an around the Cathedral and the graveyard. a service to help disabled people who are empty shoe box, wrap it in gift paper (lid Even after some scary stories, once we unable to leave their bins at the roadside. and box separately) and fill it with toys, talked a bit about the things we fear, we An interesting and informative evening was educational supplies, hats and scarves realized that with God beside us, we never enjoyed by all. The meeting concluded and other items that will bring joy to a really need to be afraid. with the Mothers’ Union prayer. The next child’s life. You also need to include £3.00 Next Xplore: Movie Night Monday 19th meeting is on Monday 12th November with ‘Shipping’ donation per shoebox, to cover November, 7-9 pm in the Upper Room Revd Charles Eames, Diocesan Chaplin for UK transportation, overseas shipping, (Cathedral Hall) – bring your friends! Mothers’ Union. distribution and promotion, with any surplus going to the work of Samaritan’s Purse. If Pilgrim Tuesday Club you would like to contribute, there are fliers Pilgrim is our Adult Formation course. It’s The Dean opened the first meeting of the full of ideas of what to buy – plus a label to a relaxed group that meets for coffee and new season with scripture readings and stick on the front of your box available in leads into chat and discussion. prayers. The speaker, Alan Crooks from the the church porch or contact any member of the Mothers’ Union or the Churchwardens for more information. Please bring your wrapped and filled shoe box to church on or before Sunday 18th November. Since 1990, more than 157 million children in over 160 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child.. Prayer May the joy of Christ shine in our eyes, the compassion of Christ reach out through our hands, the word of Christ fall from our tongues and the love of Christ flow from our Pictured with the Dean of Clogher and the Bishop of Clogher is the Rt Rev Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel and hearts. Amen. Ossory who was the preacher at St Macartin’s Harvest Service. Also in the picture is the Rev Chris MacBruithin, Scott Elliott and Churchwardens Karen Clyde and Sandra Richmond.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 35 Branch leader, Elvina Funston welcomed Following a recent meeting, Data Protection Fivemiletown members back after the summer break, and was discussed and members agreed to the carried out a risk assessment. holding of their personal information. (including The meeting was then handed over to The meeting closed with the Grace. Kiltermon) three of their members, Margaret Bothwell, Florence Brunt and Barbara Kingston. Meeting on 10 October 2018 Following the opening hymn, the three The October meeting attended by 25 members, using Powerpoint, did a superb members was held in St. John’s Hall. Rector: presentation of The Mary Sumner Story. Following risk assessment, Florence Brunt The Revd Canon They spoke of her childhood life, being welcomed members and our speakers, Kyle Hanlon educated at home with her siblings and her Valerie McMorris and Heather Harper from marriage. It was following the birth of her M.U. Trustee Body. After the opening hymn, first child that she realised how difficult it Bible reading by Beatrice Funston and was for mothers to bring up a young family. prayers led by Florence the meeting was In 1876, with this in mind, she called a handed over to Valerie McMorris who is meeting in her own home of all mothers and The Faith and Policy Co-ordinator for the thus Mother’s Union was founded. Mary Diocese. She spoke about the Prayer Chain Associate Minister: could not have envisioned that from those and how it operates across the Diocese and The Revd Canon early beginnings, Mother’s Union now has the value of prayer in members lives. Dennis Robinson four million members in 83 countries. Their The vote of thanks was proposed by Elvina Lisbellaw talk was interspersed with relevant hymns Funston. and a Bible reading by Jennifer Bennett. During supper, members were able to The vote of thanks was proposed by Sheila purchase items from the M.U. Enterprise Burke who presented the three members stall run by Heather Harper. The Rectory, 160 Ballagh Road, with a token of appreciation for such an The annual Cake Sale is was being held on Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. BT75 0QP T: 028 895 21030 excellent presentation. Saturday 27th October in the former Shoe Following supper, a business meeting took Shop, Main Street. Proceeds are going to Parish Office place. Sympathy was extended to those Worldwide Relief Fund and Branch Funds. 10.00am-2pm Wednesday and Friday. Secretary: Judith Anderson who had been bereaved since our last For Community Outreach in November meeting and members stood as a mark members have decided to support the T: 028 895 22422 E: [email protected] of respect to one of our Indoor Members, senior members in our Parish by providing Sadie Bleakley who passed away on 16th grocery hampers. May 2018. Sadie was a faithful member of A Committee meeting, to plan next year’s Mothers’ Union Mother’s Union for 44 years. programme has been arranged for 8th The September meeting on 12th September Congratulations were extended to Edith and November at 8pm attended by 25 members was held in St. Ronnie Robertson on their 40th Wedding Branch Leader, Elvina Funston closed the John’s Hall. Anniversary. meeting with prayer.

Sunday School Times Galloon, Drummully: 9:00-10:00am in Drummully Church Sallaghy and Sallaghy: 10:30-11:30am in Sallaghy Church Drummully Hall Galloon: 12:00-1:00pm in Galloon Sunday School Rooms Monthly Cycle of Services Rector: Service of Holy Communion on the first The Revd Sunday of the month, celebrated in all three Anita Kerr Churches. A Family Service will normally be on the third Sunday of the month. During the year some Group Family Services will be held The Rectory, 23 Drumcru Road, and these will rotate between the three Newtownbutler, Parishes. Revd Carlton Turner with Revd Anita and Charles Crawford. Co. Fermanagh. BT92 8JD Service of Morning Prayer on the second and fourth Sundays in the month. at 11.00am. This will be a Group Service. T: 028 677 38245 E: [email protected] A United Group Service on the fifth Sundays The local Methodist and Presbyterian in the year (with a cup of tea afterwards, congregations will be joining us as will all rotating between the three Parishes). the uniformed youth organizations along Service Times with the parishioners of Sallaghy and 09:00 Drummully Remembrance Sunday Drummully. Acts of Remembrance will take 10:30 Sallaghy The annual Remembrance Service will be place in Sallaghy and Drummully on Sunday 12:00 Galloon held in Galloon on Sunday 11th November 4th November.

36 CHURCH OF IRELAND Good News Group Bible Study (USPG) and the prayers and Prayer were led by Mr Charles This group will generally meet on the first Crawford. The service Wednesday of the month in Sallaghy Parish was followed by a Harvest Church Hall. The next meeting will be held lunch in the Church Hall. on Wednesday 7th November at 7.00pm. The following week we celebrated Harvest in Christmas Craft Fair Drummully when we heard Saturday 17th November 11-4:30pm Church Jeff Gawn explain the Hall Newtownbutler: Tea and Coffee, work of Scripture Union sandwiches and traybakes: Tables £15. and a Harvest Supper was Please contact Sonia 02867738633 or text served in Church Hall. 07756445481. Our Harvest Services concluded in Galloon Advent Sunday, 2nd December Church on Sunday - Dedication of the Lewis Organ 14th October when the Group Service with the Dedication of service took the form of CDBRE competition winners. Lewis Organ at 3pm by the Right Revd a Children’s Harvest Service led by Revd John McDowell, Bishop of Clogher. We Anita. The young musicians led most of the praise and they were Emma Darling, are delighted to have Canon Martin White, Galloon and Drummully Mothers’ Union former organist and Master of Choristers in Hannah Frazer, Holly Hutchinson, Emma We look forward to our November meeting Armagh Cathedral with us for the dedication Rickey, Cameron Smith and Michael Smith. on Thursday 8th November at 8pm when of our magnificent Lewis Organ, such an Thanks to our group choir who sung two we will be joining Sallaghy for their Visitors important milestone in the life of our Church. pieces over the course of the Harvest Night with Guest Speaker, Mrs Anne Keyes. Whilst in Armagh, Canon Martin recorded Services in the three churches. The pieces On Thursday 13th December we will host many organ performances for BBC Radio 3 were “My heart is filled with thankfulness” our Group Mothers’ Union Christmas Party and RTE, and gave recitals abroad, notably and “Let all creation dance”. and we look forward to having our friends in Germany and Belgium. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who from Sallaghy join us for fun and fellowship. helped to decorate our churches so Harvest Services beautifully, catered and came to celebrate Sallaghy Parish The Harvest Services commenced in the harvest home. Thanks to all who have Sallaghy on Sunday 30th September when given generously not only of their time 90th Birthday the speaker was Rev Dr Carlton Turner and talents but also in their offerings. Celebrations from United Society Partners in the Gospel ‘This service that you perform is not only The Bowling Club supplying the needs of God’s people but helped Desmond is also overflowing in many expressions of (Dessie) Kettyle, thanks to God.’ 2 Corinthians 9: 12. Derryadd celebrate his Galloon Parish 90th birthday Desmond Kettyle, at their first celebrates his CDBRE Competitions meeting of the 90th birthday. Galloon Parish Sunday School was very new season successful in the Clogher Diocesan Board of when they Religious Education competitions for 2018 held a special with winning entries in both the Archdeacon supper along with Ruddell and Bishop’s Medal sections. a suitably decorated The theme of the competitions was The cake. Apostles’ Creed. Mothers’ Union The winners from Galloon Parish were: On Thursday 8th November, Archdeacon Ruddell Prize Winners: the Mothers’ Union will be hosting their 1st Place: Galloon Parish Church, Annual Visitors’ Evening in the Church Hall Jeff Gawn with Revd Anita. Newtownbutler: Class 2: (Group Entry). The at 8.00pm when the speaker will be Mrs Below: Young musicians taking part in the Galloon harvest. children in the class were: Ciara Hutchinson, Anne Keyes. Beth Hutchinson, Emma Rickey, Chennai Parish Dance Donnegan, Tommie Heaslip, Kayla Bell, The next Parish Dance will be held on Chelsey Bell, Abbie McAllister, Courtney Friday 9th November with music provided Patterson, Hannah Darling and Barry by The Cascades with dancing from Hutchinson. The class’s Sunday School 10.00pm – 1.00am. The cost will be £5 teachers are Mrs Cherry Heaslip and Mrs including supper and all proceeds are in aid Christina Bell. of Church Funds. Everyone will be made In the Bishop’s Medal - 1st Place: Lucie most welcome. Darling; 2nd Place: Isaac Hutchinson and Burial 3rd Place: Adam McAllister. Williams Bryan, Drumhose, Lisnaskea aged Congratulations to all the children and their 92 on 14th September 2018. Jesus said, “I teachers on this great achievement. am the Resurrection Life of the Life.”

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 37 Garrison, Slavin, Belleek and Kiltyclogher

Rector: The Revd Ngozi Njoku

A group of Belleek parishioners who helped with the Harvest Supper, back from left: Robert Johnston, George The Rectory, 39 Brollagh Road, Garrison, Love, Ruth Johnston, Betty Johnston, Kevin Carty, Zara Love, Donna and James Pye. Front (from left); May and Co. Fermanagh. BT93 4AE Rachel Love.

T: 028 686 58699 fellowship after the meeting. and “Strength for the Valleys” accompanied E: [email protected] The next MU meeting is on Wednesday by the organist, Joy Graham. Revd Ngozi W: www.belleek.clogher.anglican.org 21st November at 8pm in Garrison thanked those who provided the beautiful Church Hall with special speaker, Mrs church decorations and a lovely harvest Services Maud Cunningham. This is a Visitors’ supper was served afterwards in the church night and everyone is welcome from our hall. Sunday 4th November neighbouring branches and churches to Garrison 10am HC attend Slavin 11.30am HC Holy Matrimony Sunday 11th November Mark Albert Ovens and Mairead Ellen Belleek 10am HC (note time change) Harvest Services Wright were married in Slavin Parish Church Belleek Harvest Thanksgiving was held Garrison Remembrance Service 5pm on Saturday 29th September by the Rector, on Friday 21st September. The special Sunday 18th November Revd Ngozi. preacher was Colin Brown-Smith. The Garrison 10am MP & FS We wish them God’s richest blessing as they organist was Mrs. Sadie Moore and the Slavin 11.30am MP & FS make their home in Slavin. choir sang three anthems, ‘Strength for the Sunday 25th November Valleys,’ ‘Pass me not O Gentle Saviour’ Kiltyclogher 10am HC Holy Baptism and ‘Redeemed’ with a solo part by Robbie Belleek 11.30am MP On Sunday 16th September, Emily Lily Johnston. The lesson was read by Belleek Sunday 2nd December Irwin was baptised and welcomed into Pharmacist, Marie McGuinness. A delicious Garrison 10am HC Kiltyclogher Church by Revd Ngozi. Emily is harvest supper was served by the ladies in Slavin 11.30am HC the baby daughter of Robert and Marcella the Wark Hall. Sunday 9th December Irwin, Scribbagh, Garrison and baby sister was held Kiltyclogher 10am HC Garrison Harvest Thanksgiving to Leah. on Friday 5th October. The service was Belleek 11.30am HC led by the Rector with guest preacher Mr Mothers’ Union Abraham Storey. Sr Kathleen McGarrigle read the lesson. The September MU meeting was held in The choir sang “Jesus send more labourers” the Wark Hall, Belleek when the speaker was Jan Corrie, a volunteer with the charity, ‘Flying for Life’. She gave a very interesting talk, which she illustrated with photos and videos. We were amazed by the work done by MAF all over the world; in countries where people would have to walk up to eight hours to get to a hospital. Patients can also be air lifted for medical help and many lives are saved. Food is brought into remote areas where there is no infrastructure. ‘Flying for Life’ can work in partnership with other charities helping to save lives and relieve suffering. Our Members supported the charity by purchasing literature. ‘Flying for Life’ do not advertise for donations; they work with volunteers like Jan and she is happy to speak to other From Left: Dot Barlow (MU Branch Leader), Sue groups in the Diocese. Deacon and her mum, Betty with the hand knit Mark and Mairead Ovens following their wedding at Members enjoyed a lovely supper and teddies. Slavin Parish Church on Saturday 29th September

38 CHURCH OF IRELAND away peacefully at her home in the early hours of Sunday morning 30th September 2018. Her funeral service took place in Garrison Parish Church on Wednesday 3rd October conducted by the Rector, Revd Ngozi followed by cremation in Cavan. Revd Ngozi commented on the strong character that Marion was and the immense support she gave her family. The opening music which Marion chose epitomised her character “I am a rock” by Simon and Garfunkel. Marion also chose “How great thou art” to be sung at the end of the service as one of her favourite hymns. Marion was a great supporter of all events in the church and particularly the Sunday School, sponsoring the Sunday School prizes on several occasions. Sincere sympathy to her son, Raymond, daughter-in-law, Joanna and grandson, Hunter; her daughter Lorraine, son-in-law, Freddie, grandson, Robin and daughter Michelle, son-in-law, Nigel, grandsons, Attending the baptism of Emily Lily Irwin, are her sister Rev. Ngozi and Archdeacon Brian Harper taking part Leah and parents, Robert and Marcella. Cameron, Blake and Finlay;her sister in the Garrison 10K and 5K in aid of Air Ambulance Valerie, brother-in-law Keith, also her life Northern Ireland in memory of Michael Flanagan and Neil Graham. Thanks long-friend Dawn and the wider family circle. On Sunday 23rd September a presentation was made to Billy Nelson who has held Confirmation Service the position of treasurer in Belleek Parish A service of confirmation for the group of Church for several years. In a tribute, parishes was held in Kiltyclogher church Rachel Love (Churchwarden) referred to the on Sunday 21st October at 3.30pm. Please excellent job Billy had done. She wished him remember our young people in our prayers well in the future. as they are newly confirmed:- Abi Brock, The friends of the late Wilma Watson held a Carly Graham, Aoife and Oisin Gregg, Ethan Coffee morning in the Wark Hall Belleek on Johnston, Emma Kettyles, Skye and Levi Friday 28th September. £1210 was raised for Love. Macmillan Cancer. Thanks to everyone who Further details in next month’s magazine. helped and donated to this worthy cause. Remembrance Service Prayers The annual service and Act of Our thoughts and prayers are with those Remembrance will be held in Garrison from our group of parishes who have been Parish Church on Sunday 11th November at in hospital or unwell in recent weeks. We 5pm. Visitors welcome, supper to follow in Mrs Sadie Moore, Belleek organist. remember Hollie Gregg, William Robinson, the church hall. Albert Irwin, Eileen Kirkpatrick, Mary Gregg e-mailed to Doreen Earls at and Oscar Thompson. Keep up to date with news for our Group of Social Networking: Follow us on Facebook Parishes on www.belleek.clogher.anglican. using the name Garrison Group of Parishes. Christian Burial org. The web manager is Jenna Earls. Simply ‘Like’ our page to receive updates Mrs Marion Gregg, Drumcrow West, passed Photos & articles etc. for the website to be on events.

Rev. Ngozi along with a number of business owners in Belleek From Left: Doreen Earls, Lena Carty, Florence Earls, May who were delighted to be invited to meet Prince Andrew on his Somerville, Bernie Duffy and Phemia Gregg. visit to Belleek Pottery on Thursday 20th September.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 39 In September many fields have been re- Thompson. Inishmacsaint seeded and fields drained. In a world where we have so much and a lot for granted– it is always good to be able Harvest Services to say ‘Thank-You’ and to thank God for the I would like to thank all those who were many blessings which have been bestowed Rector: involved in getting our church ready for upon us. The Revd Harvest Thanksgiving. To those who taste- Chancellor fully decorated the church and provided the David Skuce flowers and vegetables. To our organist and choir for leading us in our worship and the young people for assisting at the service in the morning. Inishmacsaint Rectory, 17 Caldrum Road, Also, many thanks to our preachers: the Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 6HY Revd Helene Steed and the Revd Betty

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As we come to the end of October, many of us will have gathered together to give thanks to Almighty God for all that has been safely gathered in. As we progressed through the year, the weather continued to be cold and wet. Spring and early summer seemed as if it was never going to improve. Suddenly out of the blue, the weather im- proved and this year the harvest has been safely gathered in. A lot of work had been St. Ninnidh’s, Derrygonnelly (Inishmacsaint). achieved, which has had to be postponed.

interesting and informative talk on ‘The Admission £3 including refreshments. Kilskeery Shoe Box Appeal’ which many of our MU Girls’ Brigade, Boys’ Brigade and Kilskeery members support each year. Bowling Club continue to meet each week. and Trillick The November meeting will take place on Monday 19th in Kilskeery Hall at 8.00pm. Kilskeery Parish Concert Vacant This will be our Visitors’ Night with the Kilskeery Parish Concert will be held on traditional Bring and Buy Sale. The special Friday 23 November, commencing at 8 Pastoral cover and services will be guest will be Morag Armstrong who will talk pm in Kilskeery Hall. The concert will conducted by Abraham Storey about crafts. feature the Silver Tones, Kilskeery Silver Band, Queen Elizabeth 11 Primary School [email protected] Halloween Tea Party and other local talent. Please plan to Senior Citizens are having a Halloween come along - tickets are £7.50 each (free tea party in Kilskeery Hall on 6 November admission for primary school children) and Services from 2pm - 4.30pm, with music by Malcolm. are available from members of the select Sunday 4th November Neighbouring senior citizens clubs are all vestry. 10.30 am Trillick welcome. 11.45 am Kilskeery Sunday 11th November Girls’ Brigade 10.30am Trillick Remembrance Day Services Girls’ Brigade are hosting a Coffee Evening 11.45 am Kilskeery and Table Top sale in Trillick Orange Hall on Sunday 18th November Monday 3 December, from 7 pm onwards. 10.30 am Trillick 11.45 am Kilskeery Sunday 25th November 10.30 am Trillick 11.45 am Kilskeery

Mothers’ Union The first meeting after the summer break was held on Monday 17 September. The guest speaker, Miss Jill Funston, gave an

40 CHURCH OF IRELAND Lisbellaw with Coolbuck

Rector: The Revd Stephanie Woods

Fun at the barn dance.

The Rectory, Faughard, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 5ES

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Services Sunday, 4th November 2018 Fourth Sun- day before Advent Lisbellaw: 11am Holy Communion Sunday, 11th November 2018 Third Sun- day before Advent Lisbellaw: 10.45am Service of Heather and Eric Humphries who decorated the hall Revd John Woods, Revd Stephanie Woods and Miss St. Ninnidh’s, Derrygonnelly (Inishmacsaint). Remembrance for the barn dance. Isobel Stewart at the Harvest Service. 3.00pm Veterans’ Service of Remembrance Coolbuck: due to repairs there will be no Sunday, 18th November 2018 Second services until further notice. Sunday before Advent Lisbellaw: 9.45am Holy Communion Sympathy 11.00am Morning Prayer The parish extends its sincere and heartfelt Sunday, 25th November 2018 The King- condolences to the family and friends of the ship of Christ late Vivienne Taylor, formerly of Trory and Lisbellaw: 11.00am Family Service for the the late Sam Nixon, formerly of Tamlaght. Kingship of Christ 7.00pm Service for the Commemoration of Mothers’ Union the end of WW1 with Bishop John McDowell Mothers’ Union on Tuesday, 27th November A Service for the Commemoration of the 2018 at 8pm with Pollywogs. end of the First World War will be held on Sunday, 25th November Flame! 2018 at 7pm with Bishop John McDowell. Flame! Ladies’ Fellowship Group on In this service of remembrance and Wednesday, 14th November and 28th thanksgiving, we will give voice to the November silenced generation, to their suffering, at 8pm in ‘Kinder Lodge’, Farnamullan. their untold stories, their bravery and their Contact leader Frances Boyd heroism. (07845156463). Revd John Woods who preached at Lisbellaw Harvest Thanksgiving Service.

The 2019 confirmation candidates who participated in the Lisbellaw Harvest Choir Harvest Thanksgiving Services.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 41 Lisnaskea

Rector: The Revd Alan Capper

The Rectory, 3 Castlebalfour Road, Castlebalfour Demesne, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. BT92 0LT

T: 028 677 22413 E: [email protected] Parish Office T: 028 677 23977 E: [email protected] Harvest decorated and we thank everyone who sent Harvest Thanksgiving has come and in the wonderful flowers, fruit, vegetables Services gone again for another year with good etc. and the ladies who gave of their time Sunday 4th November attendance at both our services. On the to arrange everything so tastefully. None of 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion Friday evening the guest speaker was this would happen without the dedication Sunday 11th November Revd Colin Milligan from the neighbouring of our Children’s Church leaders, our choir 11.30 a.m. Service of Remembrance Methodist church. members, Karen our organist and the Wednesday 14th November At the family service on Sunday morning generosity of parishioners so to all these 3.00 p.m. Holy Communion for Senior the began by bringing in a very colourful people we say a huge Citizens in Trinity Hall train which they had made and filled with thank you for a lovely weekend of praise. Sunday 18th November produce. They also sang and did readings 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer and prayers. Well done to all involved. Shoe Box Appeal Sunday 25th November We were delighted to have “Youthful It’s that time of year again when we think of 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer Chorus” along with their father on keyboard the Samaritan’s Purse appeal. (Collection for sponsored children) to sing three beautiful hymns and our choir Burial too played a large role on both occasions We have some shoe boxes in church which 1st October 2018 leading the traditional hymns as well as their you are welcome to use if you wish Violet Kathleen Armstrong, Drumbroughas, pieces, “Follow Jesus”, “God will take care to be part of this very worthwhile cause. Lisnaskea. of you”, “We believe in God the Father” and Please return to church or the Parish Office Our thoughts and prayers are with the “An Ephesian Prayer”. before 18th November remembering to Armstrong family at this sad time. As always the church was beautifully enclose £5 to cover distribution costs.

Scenes from this year’s Harvest Thanksgiving Services.

42 CHURCH OF IRELAND Magheracross

Rector: 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 creations including Patchwork Quilting, Cross Stitching, Crocheting, Rag Dolls and many other talents. The Harvest celebrations are now over and Supper was then served. A Bring and Buy we enjoyed good attendances at each of table held a host of donated gifts and home- our services. Our guest preacher on Friday baking, the proceeds from this are going to night and Sunday morning was Gareth support the Mothers’ Union’s ‘Mums in May’ Morgan, a theological student from the project. Diocese of Liverpool. The Sunday School Our next meeting is on Thursday 1st children participated in the address and November when one of our own members, everyone enjoyed the sharing of lollipops! Morag Armstrong, will demonstrate the art The church was beautifully decorated by a of Book Folding. variety of creative folk.

Remembrance Our annual Remembrance Service will take place at 11:30am on 11h November. The Royal British Legion and GB will parade to the Methodist church and lay their wreaths there whilst the Scouts and GFS will come to the Parish Church. The combined parade details will be arranged by the Royal British Legion.

Mothers’ Union A large number of ladies met in The Lloyd Jennings helps guest preacher, Gareth Morgan Archdale Hall on Thursday 4th October for with words found in HARVEST. Magheracross Mothers’ Union’s Visitors Night. The theme for the meeting was ‘Sewn Together’ and the speaker was Stephanie McClean who was accompanied by her mother Lorna. Both ladies are very gifted in crafting and they displayed many of their Scenes from the harvest services.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 43 Flower 24th - 28th Festival May 2019 St.Mary’s Ardess, Magheraculmoney Parish 21 Ardess Road, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh BT93 1GL

OPENING TIMES: Friday 11.00am - 9.00pm Opening Service 7.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 9.00pm pic of church Sunday 2.00pm - 9.00pm to come Monday 12.00noon - 7.00pm Closing Service 7.00pm TEA/COFFEE, SCONES & TRAYBAKES Available at Ardess Parish Centre

MEAT SALAD TEAS AVAILABLE (to be booked in advance)

BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR GROUPS & COACH PARTIES KILTIERNEY TOURS We are delighted to also offer tours around Kiltierney Abbey - one of the oldest monastic sites within the area

For bookings or more information, please contact: Louie Lee Mobile: 07745 652140 Email: [email protected]

ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF ARDESS PARISH CHURCH BUILDING FUND Ardess Parish Church is registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC105485

44 CHURCH OF IRELAND Magheraculmoney Rector: The Revd Canon Henry Blair

The Rectory Rossculban, Kesh Co. Fermanagh BT93 1TF

T: 028 686 31820 E: [email protected]

Curate Assistant: The Revd Phillip Bryson

3 Castle Manor Kesh Co. Fermanagh BT93 1RT

T: 028 686 33037 Harvest decorations. E: [email protected] is that we are inviting people to hear encouraging and challenging. You are all the gospel and we don’t have to do the most welcome to come and join us. The Parish Office telling. I am reminded again of the words details are below. T: 028 6863 2695 Shalom E: [email protected] of Jesus in Matthew 28:18-19 W: www.ardess.org Then Jesus came to them and said, “All Canon Henry authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make Harvest Services As I sit to write the introduction to this disciples of all nations, baptising them in On Sunday 7th October, we gathered for month’s notes, we have just finished an the name of the Father and of the Son and the first of the parish harvest services in amazing weekend of harvest celebrations of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to Mullaghfarne hall at 3.30pm. Mr Deane with over 600 people coming through the obey everything I have commanded you. Houston was our guest speaker about the church doors to our four services. Thank And surely I am with you always, to the parable of the sower and challenged us you to everyone involved in the church very end of the age.” to think about the type of soil our heart decorations, the worship, the choir, the The words of Jesus were not only represents. organists and the leaders of Children’s directed to those hearing His words but to The parable of the sower is a very Church for the wonderful service on those reading His words. So often we like significant parable around harvest and Sunday morning. You will see some to think that we have nothing to do but on Friday 12th October, at our harvest photographs of the church showing off simply accept that Jesus died on the cross celebrations at Ardess Parish Church, some of the decorations. and rose again for us, acknowl-edging our special speaker was Revd Charles As I looked around the church this Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. And what Eames also spoke on the importance of weekend, it made me think of two very about the work of telling oth-ers, we leave this parable and how we respond to God’s dif-ferent things that are coming up. The that to the minister to do. This was not seed (His word) in our lives. first was the Flower Festival planned for what Jesus very clearly had in mind in The celebrations continued at our Sunday the weekend of the 24th to 28th May these verses, the minister is there to look services and the children participated in 2019. Seeing the church decorated for after the flock, those who already believe the 11.00am. The children’s play showed harvest very much gave a glimpse of what to teach them and encourage them and the parallel of how wheat and grape it might begin to look like at the Flower equip them to go out into the world. At may be small and feel that they are Festival. As these plans develop, can we a time of mission we have a series of insignificant but God does not feel this encourage you to spread the word and services that present the gospel very way about us. He loves us so much that encourage groups to come along for a clearly to help you reach out to those who He gave His only son that we may have day out in sunny Fermanagh. do not come to church, who do not see everlasting life. Wheat and grapes are The second thing that came to mind the need, or the point of it all. crushed but God gives them a new life. was the Mission happening from the Can I encourage you to begin to pray if The wheat is made into bread and grapes 23rd November to 2nd December. A you have not already started for those into wine that are used at the communion mission is a time when as a church family people you know who are struggling table to remind us of His sacrifice for each we give a real focus to reaching out with life and invite then along to hear of us and the new life He has for each of and encouraging our friends and family Archbishop Ben Kwashi of Jos, Northern us. mem-bers who do not come to church to Nigeria. Archbishop Ben’s church was We also enjoyed a Harvest Praise Service join us and be reminded of God’s plans totally burned during Muslim riots in 1987 at 7.00pm and our special speaker, and purposes in life. The advantage of and he shares the gospel and stories Archdeacon David Huss from Donegal a mission over any other time of the year from his own life which will be both Town, spoke on Psalm 126 as he en-

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 45 Flower Festival Please keep free the weekend of 24 to 27 May 2019 for a flower festival in Ardess Parish Church. The theme of the weekend will be “The great I Am” This will be a wonderful celebration of the God that says “I AM”.

Regular Events Church Services @ Ardess Parish Centre Sunday Services: 9.30am Morning Prayer & 11.00am Family Worship Regular Prayer @ Ardess Parish Centre Revival Prayer: Mon 8.00pm - 9.00pm Wednesday Prayer: Wed 9.30am - 11.00am Healing Ministry: Fri 7.30pm - 8.30pm 24 Hour Prayer: Fri 12.00noon - Sat 12.00noon (23rd/24th Nov) Hour of Power: fortnightly 8.00pm Tuesday Our Youth @ The Fountain Centre Harvest decorations. Blaze Youth Club (Year 8 - 10) Fridays 7.00pm - 8.30pm couraged us to think of all that God has Remembrance at Ardess Parish Church. Flame Youth Club (Year 11+) Fridays done for us and what God will do through Rev’d Canon Henry Blair, Rev’d Philip 8.30pm - 10.00pm us. Bryson, Rev’d Steven Foster, Rev’d Alan Connect Youth Fellowship (Year 8- 14) Irwin, Father Frank McManus, North Sundays 7.00pm - 9.00pm WW1 Centenary Remembrance Fermanagh Community, Silver Tones and Our Youth @ Ardess Parish Centre/Church Weekend 9th to 11th November the Ballinamallard Silver Band will come Children’s Church 3-13 years old) Sundays 2018 together for this very significant service 11.00am This WW1 (1914 - 1918) Remembrance giving thanks to Almighty God for the Life Groups (various locations/times) Weekend at Ardess Parish Centre is not end of the Great War 100 years ago. It is Fortnightly (to accommodate Hour of Pow- to be missed as it will include an array of estimated around 30,000 from Ireland, er) - contact Canon Henry to join one. memorabilia (including medal displays, men and women from all denominations, information on casualties, WW1 nurses made the supreme sacrifice and we will Mothers’ Union etc). particularly remember and name those 15 November (Thursday) 8.00pm @ n Friday, 9th November 152 men from North Fermanagh and the Ardess Parish Centre 10.00am - 3.00pm - The exhibition is Pettigo area of Donegal who have been Travel Experiences - Eric & Sheila McGirr open to all primary schools and will identified (to date) whose bodies now be facilitated by Ms Catherine Scott of lie in cemeteries across Europe, Asia Friends in the Afternoon Fermanagh County Museum. and Africa. Please come along to join Tuesdays (every fortnight) 2.00pm @ 6.00pm - Exhibition open to the public. us remember them - ‘The living owe it Ardess Parish Centre 7.30pm - Official Opening Address by to those who no longer can speak to tell 6th Nov - Mustard Seed by Sandra Ross retired Lieutenant Commander Peter their story for them’ (Czeslaw Milosz 1911- 20th Nov - Christmas Craft Glass Painting Archdale of the Royal Navy. Presentation 2004, Polish Poet). with Kate Osborne on the soldier Willie McBride featured in Light refreshments and a last chance to the ballad ‘The Green Fields of France’ see the spectacular exhibit will be pro- and his connections with Irvinestown by vided after the service. Wedding award winning journalist Maurice Neill 29th Sept ’18 - We congratulate Richard together with music by Ardess Accordion Mission Ardess Law of Ballinamallard and Rachael Gib-son Band. 27 Nov to 2 December of Irvinestown on their marriage. n Saturday, 10th November We welcome everyone to come along and 10.00am - 5.00pm: Exhibition open to the join us to hear Archbishop Ben Kwashi Burial Of Ashes public. of Jos, Northern Nigeria, speak on the 22nd Sept ‘ 18 - Muriel Elizabeth Knox 3.00pm: Talk on Irish divisions’ gospel and his own life. (Aged 91) of Edinburgh. involvement in the war by Major Alan n 27th (Tues), 28th (Wed), 29th (Thurs) 24th Sept 18 - Edward John Noble (Aged McFarland (Ex-Royal Tank Regiment) November - 8.00pm at Ardess Parish 90) of Leeds. together with music by pipers. Church n Sunday, 11th November n 30th (Fri) November 8.00pm at The Funeral Service 3.00pm to 7.00pm: Exhibition open to the Fountain Centre, Kesh - Youth Rally 26th Sept ’18 - Sandra Elizabeth public. 2nd Dec (Sun) Sunday 9.30am, 11am and Armstrong (Guy), aged 60 of Trevenna 7.00pm: Centenary Service of 7pm Ardess Parish Church Lodge, Killadeas.

46 CHURCH OF IRELAND Maguiresbridge and Derrybrusk

Rector: The Revd Canon Mark Watson

The Rectory, 15 Drumgoon Road, Maguiresbridge, Co. Fermanagh. BT94 4PB

T: 028 677 21250 E: [email protected]

Dear Parishioners, Parish Adult education One of the parts of my week that I most en- A portrait of Bro. Herbert Kernaghan was unveiled joy is our adult Bible Study group before the in Ballindarragh Orange Hall. Pictured is his son and Sunday service in Maguiresbridge. Please senior members of the Grand Orange Lodge of County consider attending at 9.45am. Fermanagh. I would also invite parishioners to a weekly nesian earthquake and Tsunami sufferers Friday morning service in the Rectory at amounted to a total of £850 for the group 10.00am in the run up to Christmas. Starting with £484.95 from Christ Church morning with Holy Communion on the the Feast of service and £365.05 from Derrybrusk Har- St. Andrew, Friday the 30th November. On vest. Thank you for your generosity. the following three Fridays of Advent we will have a reading of the Daily office, Bible Sponsored walk Study and coffee. On Friday 2nd November at 7.30pm the grouped sponsored walk in aid of parish Harvest Festivals funds will take place from Belle Isle Orange The harvest festivals were wonderful events Hall to Belle Isle Castle and return to the in October with excellent sermons from the Orange Hall for tea. You will need a torch Revd. Mark Durrell and the Revd. William and appropriate foot wear. Registration for Anderson. Each service was well attended the walk is £10 payable on the evening. with both churches filled with wonderful Florrie Farrell celebrating her 90th birthday. decoration and delightful music from the Remembrance Sunday choirs. Thanks to all who helped in any way. On Sunday 11th of November an Act of Re- membrance will be conducted in both parish Happy 90th Birthday Florrie Bishops’ Appeal special churches during a service of the word. Pictured at her surprise birthday party in collection Rehearsals for the acts of remembrance will Carrybridge Hotel and looking a million The special Sunday collection for the Indo- be announced in the respective churches. dollars is Florrie Farrell.

Darryl and Laura Hassard cutting the wedding cake at their reception after celebrating the Rite of Holy Matrimony in Derrybrusk Parish Church

Members of the Nelson family circle pictured in the throne room, Hillsborough Castle at Elma’s presentation of her British Empire medal by the Earl of Brookeborough. A further Maguiresbridge link was that the aide de camp to the Lord Lieutenants on the day was the rector’s son, Peter.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 47 “Patchwork” by Ms. Frances Ebbs. refreshments after the services. Harvest Monaghan, is a time when we can reflect on another Ladies’ Group year of Gods goodness in providing for our Tydavnet and The members and friends met on Tuesday spiritual and daily needs. It also provides us Kilmore 18th September in the Hall for a talk and with an opportunity to show our appreciation demonstration on “Recycling – How best to for these provisions – by responding Rector: do this” by Ms. Aoife Britton, Liaison Officer, generously to the Harvest Appeal. The Revd Canon Ian Berry Voice Recycling Ambassador Programme. The Rectory, Clones The evening concluded with a discussion Congratulations Road, Monaghan, and refreshments. Congratulations to James and Anita on the Co. Monaghan. They will meet on Tuesday 20th November birth of their son Jack McBride. in the Hall for a talk by Ms Anne Carroll from T: 047 81136 Cascade Training Consultancy and her topic E: monaghan@ Diocesan Synod clogher.anglican.org will be “Making a Will won’t Kill You”. The Diocesan Synod was held in Enniskillen Diocesan Pastoral on Thursday 27th September with a good Assistant: Mr Walter Illness representation present from our group of Pringle Please continue to remember in prayer parishes. all those who are ill or recovering, the housebound and those in residential care Vortex Youth Group Services and their families. There was a good attendance of their 11th November Third Sunday before first meeting in the Hall on Saturday 15th Advent Harvest Services September when all enjoyed a night of 10.30am St Patrick’s Holy Communion The Harvest services for our Group were games followed by a “Bake Off”. They 12.15pm Ballinode Morning Prayer held as follows; will meet on Saturday 20th October for a 18th November Second Sunday before • Kilmore on Sunday 16th September with bowling night and Saturday 17th November Advent guest speaker, Mr David Armstrong for a “Chip Shop Crawl”. 10.30am St Patrick’s Morning Prayer • Monaghan on Sunday 30th September 12.15pm Kilmore Holy Communion with guest speaker, Mr James Armstrong Mother and Toddler Group 25th November Sunday before Advent Ballinode on Sunday 14th October with The Mother and Toddler group “PlayAway” 10.30am St Patrick’s All Age Worship guest speaker, Revd David Luckman meet each Thursday 10:30am to 12noon in 12.15pm Ballinode Holy Communion We express grateful thanks to our visiting the Hall, with large numbers attending each 2nd December First Sunday of Advent speakers, for their challenging sermons. week. 10.30am St Patrick’s Holy Communion We are as always indebted to our organists, 12.15pm Kilmore Holy Communion choirs, praise group soloists and Sunday Monaghan Collegiate School school children for their lead in worship. Sale Christian Burial Our grateful thanks are also due to all Preliminary notice – Friday 7th December in Mr Dawson Breakey passed away peacefully those who supplied material and decorated St. Patrick’s Hall, Monaghan. Please keep the at Mullinahinch Nursing Home on 23rd the churches, and those who provided date free. September 2018. The esteem with which the deceased and his family are held in the Community was much in evidence at this funeral service in St. Patrick’s Church conducted by the Rector assisted by Archdeacon Brian Harper and afterwards at Coolshanagh Graveyard. We express prayerful sympathy to his wife Pearl, sons Trevor and Alan, daughter Helen and their families in their sad loss.

Condolences Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been recently bereaved especially Ms. Iris Hackett and family on the death of her brother and Mrs. Myrtle Mills and Mrs George McElwaine and their families on the death of their brother-in-law. Mothers’ Union The members met in the Church on Tuesday 2nd October at which Ms. Freda Fleming showed slides and gave a talk on her recent trip to India.The evening concluded with refreshments and business meeting. They will meet again on Tuesday 6th November for a demonstration of

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48 CHURCH OF IRELAND Rossorry

Rector: The Revd Canon Dr Ian Ellis

Rossorry Rectory, Kinarla, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 5PX

T: 028 66 320239 E: [email protected] Parish Office: T: 028 66 329889 Diocesan Pastoral Assistants: Mrs Sue Hogg & Mrs Joan Nelson

A note from the Rector Autumn And Remembrance The Parish development plans. We have made the transition from summer to autumn and with the shortening of days Parish Facilities The Select Vestry then asked its sub group begin our journey towards winter. The cycle Development Plans to meet and reflect on the comments and of life turns again and the familiar passage A Sub-Committee of The Select Vestry has suggestions made and encouraged leaders from the book Ecclesiastes rings true that been working on proposals to upgrade of the various groups using the hall to pass there is ‘a season and a time for every and extend the Parish Hall, provide new on any further suggestions as soon as matter under heaven’. fellowship and Sunday School facilities possible. The Select Vestry then asked Mr In the Greek language there were two Robert Brown (Architect) to work on more (incorporating the Stables building) and words for time – chronos and kairos. detailed drawings over the summer months. extending the off road car parking facilities, Chronos indicates movement of time, The plans were approved in early for well over a year now. whereas kairos has the sense of fitness, September, so, the next stage will be to They carried out a number of visits to other the right time or season. The right time submit an application to the Planning Churches, researched the needs and relates to individuals, to communities and Service for approval to build. to nations. Ecclesiasties notes times which consulted with an Architect on what was With assistance from the Fermanagh are simple and self-evident: a time to be possible. and Omagh District Council, the Parish born and a time to die, a time to weep and On 31st May ,last, an open meeting was held commissioned a Comprehensive Feasibility a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time at the Parish Hall to unveil the proposals Study with a firm called Venturei. The report to dance, a time to keep silence and a time to parishioners and to explain the thinking has now been prepared and will reflect to speak. behind the proposals. The Rector chaired the views of the 140 replies to our survey Autumn has been described as ‘the crown the meeting and the presentation was made to tweak and improve the plans prior to of the year’, and it is concerned with by Mr Nigel Irvine and Mr Neville Gamble. applying for planning permission. maturity, and inevitable decay, with the The Parish Treasurer, Mr George Elliott fulfilment of life and its end. This season is outlined the business case for the project. Prayer Group naturally a season of reflection upon our There was lively debate and suggestions The Prayer group meets at the Parish office times past and present. We pass through from the parishioners on the proposals and continues throughout the year with All Saints’ Day when we focus on the lives which were warmly received and supported. meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of of faithful saints of the church who have each month. inspired its life and witness. Feel free to come and join us- everybody Then at the Remembrance period we focus is welcome. It is an informal group (nobody on the sacrifice of men and women who has to perform !!) which meets to pray for gave their lives for the cause of peace the parishioners, young and old, for the and freedom in times of war and conflict. world, as well as other good intentions We in this area have also special cause to that arise. We finish with the fellowship of a remember those who died in the Enniskillen cuppa and a chat. Remembrance Sunday bomb in 1987. It is indeed the ‘right time’ and ‘fitting’ Rossorry Mothers’ Union that we should remember them and their The September meeting of the Mothers’ bereaved families. In our moments of Union took place on Thursday, 20th silence in churches and at war memorials, September when the guest speaker let us again honour courage and sacrifice, was Conor Dolan, who spoke about and reflect with gratitude on lives given that photography. we might have a future in which to see the He introduced members to equipment he cycle of the seasons turn. uses in his photography such as a Go-Pro, Your friend and Rector, Conor Dolan speaking about photography at the Revd Canon Dr IW Ellis Mothers’ Union.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 49 Tripod, light box, DSLR camera, point and with Amanda Dobbin. press Camera and many different lenses. n 14th November - Welcome to the new He used a PowerPoint presentation to Chinese Group ( just launched in Enniskillen) explain his various types of photography n 21st November - Trip to Dobbies Garden such as the fundamentals, aerial shots and Centre. wildlife as well as composition and giving n 28th November - Christmas Wreaths. top tips. n 5th December - Communion Service with He told them that the golden hour for Canon Ellis. photographs is sunset/sunrise and the blue n 12th December - Christmas Lunch. hour is after sunset. If you want to know more give Ethel Oldcroft He also explained the various types of lens a ring at 66 326339 available. Conor was thanked by Branch Leader, Scouts and Guides Attending the baptism of Laura Helen Rose Kennedy. Heather Ellis for his informative talk. Scouts and Guides are up and running The Mothers’ Union is planning to again for the new term. Keep in touch with The classes are very popular – but there is attend the Christmas Flower Arranging the leaders on Facebook for details of always room for someone else - so be sure demonstration in the Ardhowen Theatre on events etc. to speak to Yvonne Elliott on 02866 342514 22nd November. New members are most welcome and if you for information. Mothers’ Union met again on 18th October would like information contact one of the and enjoyed a ‘Movie Night’ in the Parish Leaders (details below). Bowling Club. Hall. If you want to know more about our Scout The Bowling Club meets on a Monday If you are interested in joining the group – or Guide Troops call in to a meeting evening and occasionally on a Thursday in please contact Mrs Heather Ellis on 02866 Beavers -Tues 6.30pm. the Parish Hall at 8pm. 320239 or any of the members. You will be Cubs – Wed 6.45pm. The season opened with the first end made most welcome. Meetings or outings Scouts – Wed 7.30pm or ring Garry bowled on Monday 10th September –if you are normally held on the third Thursday of Clarke on 02866 323653 are interested in getting involved, the Club every month. Rainbows- Mon 6.15pm. is always looking for new members . Brownies – Mon 6.15pm For information: - contact William Wednesday Club News Guides – Wed 8.00pm or ring Avril Stevenson on 07719662473. The Club celebrated it’s 19th Birthday Armstrong on 02866 329589 on Wed. 3rd October in the Hall with a Services for November presentation about the work of ‘Tesco Mother and Baby Exercise Class Sunday 4th November in the Community’ and a birthday cake A very successful Mother and baby exercise 9.00am Holy Communion. celebration. class has been running now for over a 11.00am Holy Communion. These have been 19 very successful year at Rossorry Parish Hall on a Tuesday 7.00pm Evening Prayer years which have brought fellowship and morning at 10.am. This is very sociable Sunday 11th November fun to the older members of our parish. class where mums bring baby along while 9.00am Holy Communion. Congratulations to all who put the work into getting fit while also meeting other mums. 11.00am Service Of Remembrance. making this group the success that it is. Please pm Jackie Cassidy (Facebook)to put Sunday 18th November The meetings of the Club are every your name down or if you want any further 9.00am Holy Communion. Wednesday at 10.30 am, from September details. 11.00am Family Harvest Service. until June. Everyone is welcome - there is Sunday 25th November always room for new members. Arts & Crafts Classes 9.00am Holy Communion. A programme has been prepared of events Painting class meets Fridays at 2pm in the 11.00am Morning Prayer. / speakers up to Christmas. See below : Parish Hall. n 7th November - ‘Wild Forest Candles’ Weaving classes meet on Wednesdays at Parish Register 10am in the Hall. Baptism KENNEDY, Laura Helen Rose, infant daughter of Geoffrey and Elaine Kennedy, who was baptised in Rossorry Parish Church by Canon Ellis on Sunday 30th September 2018. May she grow in the faith in which he has been baptised. Contact Us... Website: rossorryparish.com Facebook: Rossorry Parish Church We update regularly events in the church as well as weddings and christenings. E-mail at [email protected] Telephone at 02866 329889. The Wednesday Club celebrates its 19th birthday. Bangle making at the Wednesday Club.

50 CHURCH OF IRELAND about a Mother and Baby corncrake living in music group. The children took an active Tempo and the corner of a field in Tempo but reminded role in the prayers and readings. On the us about promises and the importance Sunday evening Mr Roy Crowe led the final Clabby of keeping them. Roy also sang a lovely Harvest service and sang the lovely solo harvest piece “Praise God for Harvest Time”. “This is my Father’s World”. Again thanks to The Sunday School took an active role in the choir and Ryan for leading the worship. the service with readings and prayers based Rector: along the theme of ‘Gratitude’. Our thanks The Revd Canon to the Sunday School and their teachers Vintage Tractor Run Maurice Armstrong for their very active role on the Sunday Thank you to Harold Wilson and his team of morning. Thank you also to the organists helpers and marshals for another successful Betty Warrington and Carole for leading the tractor run. Thank you also to the drivers worship and to the choir for singing their who turned up with their tractors and to harvest anthem “My Soul, Bless the Lord”. those who gave donations raising £760 Archdeacon Brian Harper is in charge. towards the Rectory Building Fund. Pastoral cover by: Clabby Harvest Mr Roy Crowe, Our thanks are due to Tanya Armstrong for November Diary Diocesan Pastoral Assistant the wonderful harvest decorations and the n Sunday 11th - Remembrance Day Services beautiful water feature in the church. Thanks in both our churches Tempo Harvest also to the choir and the organist Ryan Thank you to those who decorated the Crawford on Friday evening for leading our worship and singing their harvest Anthem Banner Mission Church for our services. On Friday evening “Praise and thanksgiving”. The service was County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge we welcomed Revd. J McLoughlin who conducted by Revd. Margaret Pringle. On are holding their Banner Mission from conducted and spoke at our Harvest service. Sunday morning Mr Keith Brown conducted Sunday 4th Nov to Sunday 11th Nov 2018 at On Sunday morning at the Family Service, the service and we say thank you to Mrs Ann 8pm. Tempo District will host this meeting on Mr Roy Crowe told us a very funny story Bloomfield for leading the worship and the Monday 5th November.

all who gave of their time to support us and have Eternal Life. Trory and contribute generously, we thank you most sincerely. To the team who worked hard Killadeas Killadeas to make it a success, thank you. We look Sunday services forward with faith in our hearts to the day 10am Morning Prayer Vacant when we can have a grand opening. 10am Holy Communion on First Sunday in During the vacancy the Ven Brian Harper is in charge with Mrs Sue Hogg, Diocesan Remembrance Sunday - Armistice Sunday the month with coffee served in the church Pastoral Assistant, assisting with pastoral care. Sunday 11th November 2018 is a very hall after service on the third Sunday in the special day as it is 100 years since the end month. Sunday School departs to Parish Hall of the First World War and the horror that during the Service. Trory it brought to everyone. So many lives lost, Harvest Services Services so many lives changed for ever by physical We celebrated our Harvest on Friday 28th Sunday Services will continue as normal and mental scarring and the grief to so many and Sunday 30th September. 11.30am. with Sunday School commencing at homes. The Church as always was beautifully 10.15am. New teachers will be very welcome. One can only imagine the feeling of families decorated with seasonal flowers, fruit and Mothers’ Union sitting round the table at Christmas Day that vegetables and the Choir sang wonderful The next meeting is on Monday 12th year, thankful the war was over, but how harvest anthems at both Services. The November at 8.00pm. The venue will be many empty chairs that would never be filled service on Friday night was followed by a Killadeas parish hall and the guest speaker again. Harvest Supper in the Parish Hall. Many will be Mrs McCrea, with the topic being It would be reasonable to assume that thanks to the Choir members for the “Healthy Diets.” almost all of those young men who went fantastic spread. Tuesday Club to war would have been believers in God Our Harvest Appeal was for urgent The Club will meet at Killadeas parish hall and going to church on Sunday would have repairs which had to be carried out during on Tuesday 13th November at 2.30pm. with been as normal and natural to them as restoration programme. Edna Topping. going to work on a Monday. How times have Bowling Club changed in our society. Dates for Diary The Doubles Tournament was held over Wherever you decide to spend Sunday 11th n Sunday 11 November 2018 at 10am - the first week in October and was a great November 2018 let us remember the young Annual Act of Remembrance success. Our thanks to all who supported us men from our parish that made the ultimate n Sunday 25 November 2018 at 3pm - and hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today. Rededication of The Priory Church. The as much as we enjoyed having them. Dominic Archdale, Alured Allen, Irvine church will be re-dedicated by The Bishop of Our congratulations to Team Stubbs who Brown, Samuel Brown, Thomas Grey, James Clogher, Right Revd. John McDowell after its were worthy winners. Lee, Mark Lee, James McConnell, William extensive renovations. Coffee Morning Manley, John Nicholl, Samuel Toland, William n Weekend of 9 December -The outreach We were blessed with a most beautiful Welsh, Ronald A West group are holding a Festival of Christmas autumn day for our get together. The Please do not forget the other young man Wreaths - further details will be circulated in Rectory and grounds were looking good. To who gave His life, so that we sinners could the forthcoming weeks.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 51 100 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE How a young man left the family farm to gallantly serve in France Exchanging a rural shop in Ireland for the Southampton on 24th March 1915, he wrote trenches and battlefields of France and Bel- the following: “A card to let you know I am gium must have been a shocking change quite well and enjoying the journey so far. for a young man who grew up in North Lovely weather over here, hope it is the Fermanagh. same over in Ireland. We started on Tues- David Andrew Johnston was born into a day morning but I don’t know when we will family of six children, the second youngest land. Do not be fritting about me for I will be of William and Jane Johnston who were alright and content only I was a bit lonely married in Colaghty Parish Church near coming away. Will write soon.” Lack in 1882. In another letter, David signed off his letter, David, born on 3rd October 1893, in Tier- “Remaining still your loving son, D.A.J. macspird, Lack, on the family farm and after At around the same time, another young man serving his apprenticeship in the shop his early education locally took up employ- Private David Johnston. ment in 1911 as a shop assistant in Noble’s trade, William McBride, from a Presbyterian shop, in Elphin, Co. Roscommon. family in Co. Armagh, also joined the Royal Pettigo area who were killed during the First It was from that aspiring career in the shop Inniskilling Fusiliers. World War. business that David decided to do his bit for Local military historian, David Keys, believes Now for the 100th anniversary of the end of the war effort. He joined the 12th Battalion, both David Johnston and William McBride the First World War, a major exhibition takes Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Finner Camp. had became friends as they began their place in Ardess Parish Centre from Friday, He was later transferred to the 9th Battalion. military service as war raged throughout 9th November to Sunday evening, 11th It is known that Private David Johnston Europe. November where all those who fought, died certainly spent some time with his Battalion There are few details of the circumstances and were wounded will be remembered. at Finner Camp, as well as in Co. Down and but it is known that Privates David Johnston in the south of England before sailing to and William McBride were killed together France because he regularly sent letters instantly in an explosion on 22nd April 1916. home to his mother. They are buried side by side in Authuille There appeared to a close bond between Military Cemetery, near the town of Albert David and his mother. In one of his letters at the Somme. The peace and tranquillity of from England, postmarked this area now is in stark contrast to chaotic noise and bloodshed that took place over 100 years ago. This is the Private William McBride named in the famous song, “The Green Fields of France” by songwriter, Eric Bogle. These young men who went off with their Regiments to the battlefields of Europe were unaware of the depth of anguish felt by their family members they had left behind. Conversely their parents and other family members would also have been unaware of the scale of the horror and carnage of the trench warfare that would have been witnessed by their loved ones. David Johnston was one of 152 young men from the North Fermanagh and

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WW1 Centenary Remembrance Weekend in North Fermanagh

The WW1 Remembrance Weekend at Ardess Parish Centre Saturday, 10th November will bring together an array of memorabilia including medal n 10.00am - 5.00pm: Exhibition open to the public. displays, information on casualties, WW1 nurses and more. n 3.00pm: Talk on Irish divisions’ involvement in the war by Major Alan McFarland (Ex-Royal Tank Regiment) together with music by pipers. The full programme is as follows; Sunday, 11th November Friday, 9th November n 3.00pm to 7.00pm: Exhibition open to the public. n 10.00am - 3.00pm - The exhibition is open to all primary n 7.00pm: Centenary Service of Remembrance at Ardess Parish schools and will be facilitated by Ms Catherine Scott of Church featuring Canon Henry Blair, Revd Philip Bryson, Revd Steven Fermanagh County Museum. Foster, Revd Alan Irwin, Father Frank McManus, North Fermanagh n 6.00pm - Exhibition open to the public. Community, Silver Tones and the Ballinamallard Silver Band who will come together for this service giving thanks to Almighty God for the n 7.30pm - Official Opening Address by retired Lieutenant end of the Great War 100 years ago. It is estimated around 30,000 Commander Peter Archdale of the Royal Navy. Presentation from Ireland, men and women from all denominations, made the on the soldier Willie McBride featured in the ballad supreme sacrifice and those attending the service hear the names of ‘The Green Fields of France’ and his connections with the 152 men from North Fermanagh and the Pettigo area of Donegal Irvinestown by award-winning journalist, Maurice Neill who have been identified (to date) and whose bodies lie in cemeteries together with music by Ardess Accordion Band. across Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Battle’s Over – 100 Years of Remembrance, Enniskillen

There is an extensive programme of All above talks in the Riverview Room, the day 100 years ago when the guns events for the 100 years of remembrance Enniskillen Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm. fell silent at the end of the First World in Enniskillen from Monday, 5th November n Monday, 29th October – Saturday, 10th War. until Remembrance Sunday, 11th November. November - “The Inniskillings in the First 10.50am – War Memorial, Belmore World war” exhibition in Enniskillen Library. Street, Enniskillen, Act of Remembrance The full programme is as follows; n Saturday, 10th November in Inniskillings followed by service at 11.30am in St. Museum Macartin’s Cathedral broadcast live by n Monday, 5th November – “The First 11am – Steam Traction Engine display. RTE Television. World War and Armistice by Seamas 11am – 12 Noon: BBC Radio Ulster Live 6pm – St. Michael’s Church, MacAnnaidh. Broadcast. Enniskillen, Service of Thanksgiving to n Tuesday, 6th November – “Kite Aerial 11.30am: “Inniskillings at War in their own commemorate the end of hostilities. Photography during the First World War by words” by Year 13 students and talks by 6.40pm – Piper’s Tribute; 100 pipe band Ciaran May. volunteers. musicians from the Fermanagh Massed n Wednesday, 7th November – Battlefield 12Noon – 4pm: “Celebrating Armistice Pipes and Drums assemble in Church music during the First World War by Alvin First” live broadcast by Lough Erne Amateur Street to play hymns. Mullan. Radio Club 6.55pm – The Last Post sounded on n Thursday, 8th November – Irish n Saturday, 10th November in St. Macartin’s the original bugle that sounded the Ambulance Trains in the First World War by Cathedral Hall charge of the 36th (Ulster Division) at Charles Friel. 2pm – 5pm: Women’s Institute Tea Party to Battle of the Somme. n Friday, 9th November – Remembrance celebrate Battle’s Over. 7pm – Beacons of Light, St. Macartin’s now and then; Presbyterian Church Afternoon: Steam Traction Engine display. Cathedral. Memorial Window by Gordon Brand and n Sunday, 11th November 7.05pm – Ringing out for Peace, bells of Richard Watson. 6am – Enniskillen Castle. Ceremony to mark St. Macartin’s Cathedral.

54 CHURCH OF IRELAND - CLOGHER DIOCESE BATTLE’S OVER – 100 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE One hundred years after the end of what was named “The Great War,” those who gave their lives and others who had their lives destroyed will be remembered in a special programme of events in Enniskillen during the week leading up to Remembrance Sunday. The full programme is highlighted below, organised by Inniskillings Museum and Headhunter’s Railway Museum. The highlight will be on Remembrance Sunday, 11th November with an event at 6am at Enniskillen Castle to mark the 100th anniversary when the guns fell silent. This will be followed by the Act of Remembrance at the Cenotaph and the Remembrance Service in St. Macartin’s Cathedral. In the evening at 6pm, a Service of the War Memorial in Enniskillen bears the in the war. Thanksgiving will be held in St. Michael’s names of 581 men and one woman who In the Presbyterian Church, Enniskillen Church with other events following at St died. at both morning and evening services Macartin’s Cathedral including Beacons of Enniskillen, the most westerly location in there were special addresses and the Light and Ringing of bells for peace. the United Kingdom to hear the sound of congregations were large, and the singing As the sun sets on 11th November, pipers playing “Battle’s O’er” was also the “hearty and congregational.” Enniskillen Castle will be illuminated red by first town in the UK to learn that the war was The news was also greeted across the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. over because a wireless operator in county. The First World War resulted in the deaths Enniskillen’s military barracks of around 10 million military personnel, with intercepted a radio signal from more than twice that number wounded, France, where the Armistice was a further eight million missing or taken signed. prisoner and almost nine million civilian The news that the Armistice had casualties. been signed was marked by the A total of around 40,000 Irishmen died and firing of guns accompanied by the hooting of factory sirens and the peal of Cathedral bells. A special service of thanksgiving for victory was held in the parish church, Enniskillen on Sunday afternoon, when the large building was filled in all parts with a congregation numbering between eight and nine hundred. A most impressive incident of the service was when the large congregation stood to its feet in complete silence for a full moment in memory of the brave men who have sacrificed their lives

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 55 YOUTH PAGES A Resource to encourage young people towards a biblical understanding of generosity, giving and money

It is very encouraging to see how many parishes in the last year have been taking up Bishop John’s I challenge to “Do Something” with and for their young people. With funding applications still coming in to the Youth Council for more short and longer-term initiatives the positive trend is set well into 2019. If your parish is planning to “Do Something” soon please make sure not to miss the February 2019 closing date for SEE applications. Single events can be awarded up to £250, medium term £500 and longer-term initiatives up to £750. The Youth Council’s SEE (Support – Engage – Encourage) initiative is proving to be a welcome source of funding and support to parishes as they get involved with and for their youth. Taking a themed resource as a foundation for “Doing Something” can be a very good way of meeting this challenge and of all those available the new “Live to Give” resource from the Church Youth Department could well match your parish needs and interest. The “Live to Give” resource is based on generosity, giving and money, and what the Bible has to say about these issues. The resource has been written by CIYD young people to make a practical impact This resource will help your young National Youth Officer Simon Henry, for His Kingdom in the world around people and you to learn about giving Nicola Brown from the Church of Ireland’s them; and have fun together. The ready to Generous Giving Programme, and Jonny 4. Money talks; Covering what we have run sessions are very accessible with a Farrell from “Stand by Me”, a charity to give, what happens when we give, and lot of interactive activities, Bible study, working with children in the developing practical tools, advice and biblical prayer challenges and games. By using world. principles for handling money. this resource, groups will be impacted in The resource seeks to help young Some groups may find it more appropriate their biblical understanding of generosity, people to think seriously about how they to take the content of the sessions over a giving and money and what a generous give their time, talents and money, to six or eight week period depending on the God we serve. Think about “Doing Something”! Think about living and carefully and prayerfully consider how time and speed at which they wish to work. giving! their decisions may affect others, and to learn more of God’s generosity. Its four The objectives of the course are to enable sessions cover: your young people to; 1. Where the heart is; Exploring • Think seriously about their giving of time, “Live to Give” is a free what brings us joy and happiness, talents and money and to inspire them to leaders resource the importance of gratitude, and the live generously. Your copy is available in the challenge of putting God first; • Consider carefully and prayerfully the diocesan office in the Cathedral 2. A God of plenty; The nature of our effect that their decisions have on others Halls, Enniskillen or; by contacting generous God who gave everything and how giving can transform their lives Jonny Phenix the Diocesan Youth for us, and what it means to be both at home and across the world. Officer for further details. stewards of what we have been given; • To learn more about God’s generous [email protected] 3. More than enough; To look at the character and exploring biblical Tel 07850881712 ways in which God has equipped principles of generosity.

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THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 59 MOTHERS’ UNION

Mothers’ Union members from Diocese attend thanksgiving service in Dublin As a fitting conclusion to the celebration Jesus Christ and follow in her footsteps. of 13 Decades of Love and Service for (The address is now available on the MU All Mothers’ Union in Ireland, a Service of Ireland website). Thanksgiving was held in Christ Church The Most Revd Michael Jackson dedicated Cathedral, Dublin on Saturday 6 October a piece of stained glass which was placed at 3 pm. Thanks are due to the Very in the Laurence O’Toole/Mothers’ Union Revd Dermot Dunne for the invitation Chapel in the Cathedral. The stained glass to hold the service in the cathedral, to crafted tree on a stone plinth, reminds Archbishop Jackson for leading the everyone that Mothers’ Union is rooted in service and Archbishop Clarke for the faith and reaching out in service through its address. Branches and members. Members of Mothers’ Union from around There followed a celebration of Holy Ireland formed the choir who led the Communion led by the clergy and assisted uplifting and worshipful singing of, ‘Praise by MU members. The stained glass to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Twenty - six members of MU travelled from crafted tree on a stone plinth. creation!’ ‘Let all the world in every corner the Clogher Diocese, accompanied by three sing’; ‘O Lord my God! When I in awesome from the Armagh Diocese, to attend the wonder’; ‘Great God, your love has called moving service and all enjoyed a tasty meal us here’; ‘The Lord is here – he finds us as in Dooleys on the return journey. we seek’; ‘Lord for the years your love has kept and guided’ - ably accompanied by Jack Oades, Organ Scholar in Christ Church Cathedral. The Most Revd Richard Clarke gave an encouraging yet challenging message to all gathered to continue the walk they had begun as followers of Christ and to look at Mary Sumner, founder of Mothers’ Union, as the example of a life lived for her Saviour

60 CHURCH OF IRELAND Mothers’ Union members enjoy weekend away NualaOver Atwell,60 excited Joy CoulterMU members and Hazel converged McCelland. our first call should be to prayer or as Joyce need and then act to address the need – on Cavan Crystal Hotel on Friday 12 Meyer says –‘Do we go to the phone when MULOA – MU Listens, Observes and Acts. Sallaghy ladies serving tea – Jennifer Little, October to check in for the overnight stay we should go to theValerie Throne!’ Crawford and Elizabeth Johnston.Members also enjoyed some line dancing and conference ‘Stepping Out In Faith.’ Revd Andrew challenged each member to – which certainly worked off the hearty Other members from the local area joined consider if the Lord Jesus was ‘Lord of their breakfast and a talk on ‘Feet Health’ issues the gathering for a wonderful Gala Dinner Journey’ with a study of the disciples on the brought a fresh perspective on caring for – where many sparkling shoes were worn – walk to Emmaus in Luke 24. As they walked our feet! and where Archdeacon Andrew Forster and they poured out their hearts concerns to All Ireland President Phyllis Grothier his wife Heather introduced themselves. Jesus, He explained scripture to them and brought greetings and thanks to Barbara, After a few lively games people relaxed and Mary and Iris for organizing the event. then they recognized Jesus. chatted. On Saturday, following a hearty When MU members face the many breakfast, more members joined for the challenges in their own lives and in the lives Prayer Vigil day’s programme. This takes place on Wednesday 28th of hurting people around the world, the Heather challenged and encouraged November in Derryvullen North Parish everyone as she brought us through the knowledge ‘that Jesus is in our suffering, Church, Irvinestown. 8pm and also on journey Hannah took in I Samuel chapter counts our tears and walks that journey Monday 3rd December in St Patrick’s 1 and how her faith brought her closer to of pain with us’, is the sure hope and rock Church, Monaghan at 8pm. God in obedience and worship. Like many which can support the walk of faith – In Mary women today, Hannah faced jealousy and Sumner’s Footsteps. Revd Andrew and Heather concluded the disappointmentDoreen McDowell, but Valerie her deep Crawford dependence and Helen Saddler and trust that God would answer her prayer conference by congratulating MU members led her to walk a path of faith, where she on the many projects and servicesHeather which Kettyle and Jennifer Little (Sallaghy MU gave her son Samuel to God for Him to use they are providing in their communities and as He desired and Hannah’s life was much to encourage the work to continue. This blessed as a result and she experienced followed a short listening exercise which peace and joy. Members were reminded highlighted the need for each person to that when difficulties arise, as they will, listen carefully to each other, observe the

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The World President Mrs Thembeka Pama visited Ireland at the beginning of the Summer and some of our leaders went to a meal in Cavan Crystal Hotel to meet Local leaders with World President, Mrs Thembeka Pama and All-Ireland President, Thembeka, she is a great ambassador for the Girls Friendly Society and very Mrs Alison Jackson, following her Commissioning Service in St Patrick’s Cathedral, approachable and friendly. Armagh. GFS leaders given ideas on Noah theme We are back into the Autumn months and once again all our branches have re- opened. This year our theme is “Wherever you see a rainbow, remember God is love.” Magheracross Branch kindly hosted our training evening for leaders on 18th September. This was a successful evening where the leaders discussed GDPR, new membership forms and attendance rolls and the incoming year’s activities – Bible study, handcraft and cookery. We were delighted to have Mrs Alison Jack- son, All-Ireland President in attendance and she went through the story of Noah, which is the set Bible Syllabus for GFS throughout Ireland this year, giving us different ideas on crafts and songs.

Dates for your GFS Diary: n Central Council - 17th November, Wesley House, Dublin n Council Meeting - 20th November, in the Hilliard Room, Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at The All-Ireland GFS President, Mrs Alison Jackson and leaders who attended the Diocesan Training Night in 8pm Magheracross Parish Hall, Ballinamallard on Tuesday, 18th September.

Fivemiletown Leaders acting out part of the story of Noah.

Fintona Branch Leaders discussing how we prepare for the rain and how Noah prepared for the rain.

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64 CHURCH OF IRELAND Galloon Parish wins Archdeacon Ruddell prize The winners of the Archdeacon Ruddell prize announced at this year’s Clogher Diocesan Synod was Class 2 from Galloon Parish Church, Newtownbutler. The theme of this year’s competition was The Apostle’s Creed. Representatives from the Parish (pictured right) received their prize from the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd John McDowell during the Synod in the Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. In second place was a group entry from Colaghty Parish Church and in third was St. Salvator’s Parish, Donagh, Glaslough. The Bishop’s Medal was won by Lucie Darling, from Galloon Parish Sunday School.

Busy year of activities for Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education Mr. John Irvine presented the report of the Clogher Diocesan is also the secretary of CDBRE so the two organisations work Board of Religious Education which has just finished its fifth year closely together to provide help and support for all those of producing monthly resources for the children’s section of the involved in Children’s Ministry. diocesan magazine. CDBRE partnered with the Diocesan Board of Mission in bringing the Bible Comes to Life Exhibition to the diocese in March 2018. CDBRE planned a “Moving On” event – a morning of ‘Celebration and Encouragement’ for children in their final year of Primary School but had to be cancalled because of poor response. Cost The BCP Kids’ Guide has proved to be a popular resource over £20.00 for the years and the number sold means that all costs have been Full Irish or met (and surpassed). There are some books still available at the Continental reduced cost of £1 per copy from Val Irvine’s Oasis Bookshop in Breakfast Lisnaskea, the Real Life Bookshop in Enniskillen or directly from CDBRE. Training Events for Sunday School Teachers/Children’s Ministry Leaders saw Julie Currie, Children’s Ministry Development Officer in Down and Dromore Diocese, present training in both Enniskillen and Monaghan on two consecutive evenings attended by almost 60 leaders. Bishop’s Medal and Archdeacon Ruddell Prize competitions - Fifty-six children and young people aged 4-13 years, from six parishes, took part in the Bishop’s Medal and Archdeacon Ruddell Prize competitions 2016-’17. The Clogher Diocesan Board of Religious Education recorded their gratitude to the Venerable Cecil Pringle, who retired during the year. The Archdeacon has had a very long association with CDBRE. In fact, his name appeared in the Junior Medal Examination Results of 1953 when, as a pupil of Killeevan All proceeds to Soroptimist Charities National School, he was awarded excellent marks for Old Tickets available from Mrs H Allen (Secretary) 257 Killadeas Rd, Irvinestown , Co Fermanagh Testament, New Testament and for church history! The Minute BT94 1NZ or Pay at the Door Cheques payable to: Enniskillen and District Soroptimist Club Book shows that by 1980 the Revd Pringle had joined CDBRE and that by 1995 was its Chairman. “His contribution over some 38 years has been enormous and hugely appreciated,” said Mr. Irvine. Miss Frances Boyd is the CMN Clogher representative. Frances

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 65 Report of the Clogher Diocesan Council to the Synod

The Report of the Clogher Diocesan Council to Synod was proposed by Mr. Walter Pringle, who explained how the Diocesan Council deals with a wide range of Diocesan affairs and correspondence in addition to receiving, regular reports from each of the Diocesan committees. As a result a number of themes emerge that require detailed attention. He referred to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which became enforceable in May of this year. There was a good attendance of 127 parish representatives at a seminar in the Cathedral Hall delivered by the Representative Church Body. Parishes have also faced up to charity regulation and over 85 parishes’ representatives attended a charities information evening last October when the head of finance with the RCB outlined the requirements for accounts and annual reporting for charities in Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland, all parishes registered with the Charity commission in 2016 and had to have their relevant documentation to the commission by the deadline of 31st October 2018. In the Republic of Ireland, the only parishes registered with charities regulatory Authority at present are those with Charity numbers. All parishes will be registered in a process managed by the Diocese when requested to do so by “The Regulators”. The Diocesan Registration with CCNI is anticipated and in the republic the Diocese has already registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority with Diocesan Council as trustees. On finance, Mr. Pringle reported a positive year for the Diocese. Referring to the Music Bursary Scheme, he said since 2012 the scheme has awarded 191 bursaries across the Diocese which enhances worship in our parishes. In relation to this, last autumn a meeting was held in Aghavea on the subject of copyright for parishes, when using hymns or songs and music. HalloweenHalloween He reported that the conduit between what happens throughout the parishes of our Diocese and Diocesan buildings is the Diocesan A Foretaste magazine which is circulated around the Diocese and farther afield. PARTYPARTY He praised all those involved in its production. Mr. Pringle also reported that a substantial collection of magazines dating back to 1935 have been given to the Diocese by Mr David of Christmas Robinson of Derryvullen North parish. These magazines, he said, will be beneficial in putting together a collection of historic A musical evening with magazines. “There is being launched a new online version of the magazine Dean Raymond Ferguson which will hopefully complement the existing Diocesan website and his family in St. James which during the past year received over 6,000 visits,” he remarked Parish Church, Aughnacloy on Saturday 1st December 2018 at 7.30pm Healing Services continue Tickets cost £10 each which The Diocesan Ministry of Healing Services have taken place over the past year with a further service taking place on Sunday includes a festive supper 4th November in Castle Archdale Parish Church, reported Miss PrebookingDOORS and ticketsOPEN available 9PM from: Helen Humphries, Treasurer of the Diocesan Ministry of Healing. AT ELM STREET 13 | SPECIAL GUEST : FRANKENSTEIN The monthly healing services have now moved from the Revd Glenn West: 07969332530, Cathedral to the Iona Room in the Cathedral Hall. It has been Thelma: 028 8555 7342 or Harry: 07843688386 encouraging to find an increase in the numbers attending. All proceedssaturday going to church repair fund We would again thank those Parishes who support the work of the Churches Ministry of Healing at central level by their Annual contributions. We would appeal to other Parishes in the diocese oct . 31 please to support this important ministry by your contribution however small.

66 CHURCH OF IRELAND Report of Clogher Diocesan Youth Council The Chairman of Clogher Diocesan Youth so many young people taking the opportu- Council, Revd Philip Bryson, presented nity to attend the exhibition during the day their report to the Synod noting the air of with their schools and some still came along expectation to the growth and develop- to attend the Friday evening youth night and ments as a result of the new “Do Some- the Sunday afternoon. thing” diocesan parish initiative which is continuing. “DO SOMETHING!” The council again offered grant aid to As a result of the Bishop of Clogher’s young people on mission or planning to presidential address during the Diocesan attend a summer youth ministry camp with Synod, in which he called for every parish to their leaders over the summer months. A engage with their young people, the Youth number of young people attended sum- Council, DYO and Rural Deanery Repre- mer camps in Sligo, Castlewellan as well sentatives have been seeking to engage as Uganda, Kenya and Hungary. was hosted by Bishop John McDowell with with parishes in the new “Do Something” Following on from the recent Practical Judith Cairns from Love For Life speaking. initiative as a means of assisting clergy to Youth Ministry Skills OCN course in the responding to his call. The final application Magheracross and Lisnaskea parishes a YOUTH FORUM deadline for funding is 1st February 2019 further course was completed in July in Two diocesan young people attended the although the Council is also happy to con- Dromore parish. first CIYD Youth Forum: Harry Dane from sider applications on an interim basis. In light of the new Vision and Mission Garvary and Emma Elliott from Magher- Statement the first steps on this journey aveely. WELLS GROUPS began in partnership with the Love For Former Wells initiative groups have seen Life organisation. This initiative brought THE BIBLE COMES TO LIFE many changes since their founding some the “Open Up” authentic relationships From the 8th - 11th March 2018 the council seven years ago. “We look forward to training to Clergy, Parents, Youth Leaders partnered with the CDBRE, CDBM and the seeing the coming year reveal many more and our young people throughout the Church’s Ministry Among Jewish People new parish youth ministry developments autumn season. This event was specifically to hold an exhibition in the Cathedral Halls and programmes which we can help fund, intended for clergy and youth leaders and Enniskillen. It was very encouraging to see enable and support. Dungannon Presbyterian Church fChristmas Tree Festivalf “The Promise” God’s promisesf in the life of Christ told through Christmas trees Friday 30th November 10am-9pm f Saturday 1st December 10am-9pm fSunday 2nd December 2pm-5pm Closing Praise Service Sunday - 5pm Refreshments in adjoining hall f throughout the weekend FOR GROUP BOOKINGS CONTACT - May Miller - 07787125128 f Gladys Smith - 07565408916 Elma Valentine - 87724471 f For no matter how many promises God has made they are “Yes” in Christ- 2 Corinthians 1v20

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 67 Poignant anthem to be sung for first time on Remembrance Sunday

The choir anthem for the Service Canon Robinson’s beloved only son, of Remembrance in St Macartin’s Lieutenant Charles Arthur Robinson, served Cathedral, Enniskillen this year will be in the 4th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling based on a text with both local and Fusiliers and Machine Gun Corps, and poignant origins. having nobly done his duty, fell in action in As we observe the 100th anniversary the Great War at the close of a well fought of the armistice - the end of the First day on Easter Monday, 9th April 1917, aged World War - on 11th November, the 20. The memorial to his memory in Ardess Cathedral Choir will sing a setting Parish Church reminds us of the words of St of words penned almost 100 years John chapter 15 verse 13; “Greater love hath ago by the Revd Canon Charles no man than this, that a man lay down his Albert Robinson, then Rector of life for his friends.” Magheraculmoney and Canon The text of the anthem, “Thankfulness serving in the Diocese of Clogher. should be in every heart” has been versified He wrote to his parishioners in by John Owens, a longstanding member December 1918 expressing his of the Cathedral Choir, and set to Music steadfast faith and the sentiments by Glenn Moore, Cathedral Organist, and of one who lived through the will be sung by the Cathedral Choir at the horror and destruction of war and Service of Remembrance which will be experienced first hand the pain of broadcast live on television by RTE 1 at enduring personal loss. 11.30am on Sunday 11th November 2018. Ethne started off on the right note to give 50 years of musical service One of the longest serving musicians in Clogher Diocese has been recognised by her parish. Ethne McCord received a pres- entation from the Churchwardens at Errigal Truagh Church, Robert and William Singleton, to mark 50 years of service to music. In fact Ethne began playing the organ at Errigal Truagh, now part of the Donagh Group, in 1966 following on from her brother, Gor- don and her sister, Hilda. She took organ lessons with Miss Mabel Givans who was then organist in Aughnacloy Presbyterian Church. She also took piano lessons with Miss Betty Montgomery, an organist and music teacher in Monaghan Collegiate School. Ethne left home to live in Belfast but continued to return to Co Monaghan most weekends to play the organ in Errigal Truagh. But she explained: “I had a gap year in 1983-1984 when my hus- Mrs Ethne McCord receiving a presentation for over 50 years service to music band David worked in both Canada and Australia. It was during from churchwardens, Messrs Robert & William Singleton. that year, whether playing the piano or singing in an Eastern Euro- benefits both their physical and mental wellbeing. We are a family pean settlement in Canada on Remembrance Day or on a Pacific and we care about each other and isn’t that all part of God’s work?” island that I realised that music is a common language throughout she said. the world and can bring joy to so many people. On our return we She said she has been fortunate to have had clergy who have given settled in Aughnacloy and I returned to playing the organ on a her great encouragement and support over the years. regular basis.” “I believe that when the music and liturgy fits together worship can In 2010 Revd. Margaret Pringle asked Ethne to start a choir in become more meaningful for a lot of people,” she said. Glaslough. Ethne is a keen supporter of Bishop McDowell’s Music Bursary Initi- “I remember at our first practice saying something like ‘I don’t ative. Ethne is a founder member of P.S.A.L.M which aims to encour- know where this will go, it may last a month, a year perhaps but age music in Co Monaghan schools and young people to bring their we’ll just see where we are led.’ It is testament to the power music into church. of the Holy Spirit that the choir is still going strong and able to “I particularly enjoy the Winter’s Tale which not only reminds people contribute to the worship within our group of churches and wider of the real meaning of Christmas and raises much needed funds community. We have several members who are either presently but brings our whole community together in the spirit of peace and battling or have been through serious illness and they find singing goodwill.”

68 CHURCH OF IRELAND MISSIONARY & CHARITABLE NEWS Hospice provides care in the community in addition to specialist centres An appeal for parishes in Clogher Diocese rely very heavily on your support to run our to hold a “Hospice Sunday” was made services in the community.” at the Diocesan Synod by Revd Matthew For example a day of specialist community Hagan, from Armagh Diocese. services costs £260, a morning or afternoon However in addition to a number of Hospice costs £130 or an hour costs £35. facilities in Newry, Belfast and the London- A specialist nurse team covers the Ferman- agh and Tyrone area. derry area referred to by Revd Hagan as Revd Matthew Hagan, places where funds can be directed, the who made an appeal for Northern Ireland Hospice offers specialist Hospice charity’s Local Community Services parishes to organise a respite, symptom management and end of “Hospice Sunday.” life palliative care to over 3,500 infants, chil- is an alternative outlet for funds. dren and adults each year across Northern The Hospice’s Local Community Services A spokesperson stated: “Working in the Ireland. cares for people with life-limiting illnesses local community, Hospice nurses care for The hospice care services both in the com- in communities across Northern Ireland by people with serious illnesses in their own munity and in their buildings provide high providing advice about symptoms, as well homes. They work closely with all health- quality, person-centred, holistic palliative as supporting patients and families during care professionals to ensure that every pa- care. what can be an emotional and stressful tient receives the highest standard of care in Their team of specially trained healthcare time. the comfort of their own home. In addition, professionals are made up of nurses, The services and programmes of care en- they are also there to support carers and doctors, social workers, chaplains, occu- ables 90% of Hospice care to be provided families at what can be an emotional and pational therapists, creative therapists and in the community to patients in the comfort stressful time. physiotherapists, all of whom, work together of their own home surrounded by those “Although our services are all free to the to support our patients’ physical, mental and closest to them. patient they are not free to provide and we spiritual well-being 2019 calendar highlights work of Bishops’ Appeal Bishops’ Appeal has produced a 2019 Calendar that commemorates disestablishment and has a reflection each month from the House of Bishops. These are limited edition and would be useful resources for: 1. Parishes who raise funds for Bishops’ Appeal during Harvest and Advent. 2. Cathedrals and churches that will be holding a service or an event to commemorate disestablishment. 3. Christmas gifts. When you purchase a calendar the funds go to support similar projects around the world. Small postcards stating ‘A donation has been made on your behalf’ will be made available to those who are gifting their calendar. A Calendar costs €10/£10 and can be purchased at the Diocesan Office and at Diocesan Synod. Similarly, you can purchase the calendar online: https://store.ireland.anglican.org/donations/the- bishops-appeal and collect it from the Diocesan Office. At the June meeting the allocations were as follows: - €6,000 to a literacy project in Bangladesh through Feed the Minds - £10,555 to a safe schools/violence against children educational programme in Uganda through Fields of Life - £12,000 to a coffee farmers co-op project in Kenya through Christian Aid. - €15,000 to refugee learning centres in Lebanon through Tearfund Ireland - €10,000 to provide seeds for landless tribes in Uganda through Self Help Africa and - £14,000 to emergency response to displaced people in South Sudan through CMS Ireland. Other funds were also allocated to support those in the grips of continuing famine in Ethiopia and to the crisis in Yemen, as well as to self-help groups in Malawi.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 69 NEWS FOR VESTRIES Work of Glebes Committee presented to Synod The considerable amount of work car- Vestries of defects found and exactly what parishes to cut trees; the re-letting of former ried out by the Clogher Diocesan Glebes remedial action is necessary. rectories, which require legal leases to be Committee was referred to at the Diocesan The Committee continues to monitor insur- drawn up and sale of property vested in Synod. ance data for Churches and Glebes and RCB, etc. Revd Alan Irwin, proposing the report of collect details of sub-lettings of Glebe lands During the past year, the Committee consid- the Clogher Diocesan Glebes Commit- for the Representative Church Body (RCB). ered the specification that rectories should tee, outlined that the annual inspections Failure to complete details of sub-lettings, comply with before a new incumbent is of churches and glebes led by the Rural which must be reported to RCB, could appointed. Deans continue with full inspection by the result in non-payment of EU Basic Payment PROPERTY ASSETS PROJECT Diocesan Architect of two rural deaneries Scheme to tenant farmers. Work is on-going with visits to parishes in per year in addition to Vacancy Inspections During the past year a number of rectories the diocese by Mr Henry Robinson to estab- of Glebes. The detailed inspections by the have had major improvement works carried lish the extent of church owned property. Diocesan Architect allows defects to be out following vacancy inspections and plans All the parishes in the diocese located in identified and classified as Urgent/Imme- for improvements to others are pending. Northern Ireland have been completed. diate Attention Necessary; Improvement/ Work is on-going to a number of churches Overall 56 parishes in the Diocese have Maintenance Work to be carried out in one and others are presently planning to carry been visited to date. to two years and matters which need to be out major works. The Glebes Committee Parishes in NI were reminded of the need planned for and carried out within five years. would commend Select Vestries to the RCB to have their Annual Charity Monitoring Rural Deans can check for compliance website where valuable information on the Return submitted by 31st October. The value with recommendations and also note other procedure and possible grant aid funding of Fixed Assets should include proper- routine matters causing or likely to cause sources are given. ty (excluding churches and graveyards) problems. Other matters, which routinely come before equipment and vehicles. If parishes need The adoption of the online recording system the Glebes Committee, include amended assistance with this aspect of the report Mr ensures better reporting back to Select Graveyard Rules/Fees; applications by Robinson is available to assist. Funding for places of worship At a recent seminar by the National Churches Trust and the All Churches Trust which took place in Gracehill, Co Antrim, they stressed the importance of proper and timely maintenance for the upkeep of church buildings. They emphasised that in most communities the church is the oldest and most iconic structure in the area and it is our duty to preserve it for future generations. Where the building is too high to get a proper inspection of hidden valleys and other areas they recommended the use of drone surveys which are now more readily available. They appreciated the increasing burden that church repairs were placing on decreasing congregations but advised that some funding was available from their Trust Funds. It was surprising to learn that that they received few applications for funding from NI/RoI. (a) THE NATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST (UK only) The Community Grants Programme offers grants between £5,000 and £25,000 towards the cost of projects introducing facilities (kitchens and accessible toilets) to enable increased community use of places of worship. www.nationalchurchestrust.org They also have a Partnership Grants Programme for Northern Coffee Morning Ireland offering grants of between £2,500 and £10,000 towards Craft Fair & Coffee morning/Afternoon Tea the cost of urgent and essential repair projects costing between Saturday, 24th November - 10am to 4pm £10,000 and £100,000 (inc VAT and Fees) Regal Palace, 1 Regal Place, Enniskillen Are you eligible? Admission £3 children under 12 go free • Is yours a Christian place of worship in Northern Ireland, and open for regular public worship? For more information, visit www.friendsofthecancercentre.com or call 028 9069 9393 • Was your place of worship built as a place of worship originally,

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70 CHURCH OF IRELAND Church leaders support Scamwise campaign

Church leaders attending the launch of the Scamwise campaign

Having met with the PSNI earlier this year test: you’re being scammed if something Temporary Chief Superintendent Walls to hear about the impact of scams on Seems too good to be true; you’re Con- said: ‘The ScamwiseNI Partnership exists people across the whole community, the tacted out of the blue; you’re Asked for to raise the awareness of members of our leaders of the main Churches here have personal details and Money is requested. community to the very real risk of scams endorsed the ScamwiseNI Partnership’s On behalf of the Church leaders, the Revd but also to educate them to some very campaign and key message: ‘If you can Brian Anderson, President of the Irish simple steps they can take to become spot a scam, you can stop a scam’. Council of Churches, said: ‘We are encour- scam-wise. I am delighted and encour- Scams target people of all ages, back- aging clergy and church members alike aged that the Partnership has the en- grounds and income levels and the PSNI’s to be alert to the problem of scamming dorsement and support of the leaders of Economic Crime Unit (ECU) has seen the and to spread the Scamwise message to the main Churches who have undertaken devastating effects that this type of crime friends and family members, especially to share the Scamwise message across can have on people and their families. The those who might seem most vulnerable their many congregations. I look forward Scamwise Partnership advises that one of in society. Scamwise leaflets and helpful to the development of this collaboration the best way to fight scammers is to take information will be made available across over the coming years and the active steps to prevent being caught out in the church networks during the coming participation by the Churches in keeping first place using a simple four-step scam weeks.’ people safe.’ TYRONE GARDENING AND TIMBER FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS, CONTACT ME We can mow grass, cut hedges, carry out tree surgery, power washing, small contruction jobs, patio laying, fencing, etc FREE QUOTATIONS GIVEN We will beat or match any price given by others, with special prices given for the elderly, churches, etc WE ALSO SELL TURF, FIREWOOD AND FIRELIGHTERS FREE DELIVERIES ON LARGE ORDERS Proprietor: Noel Storey. Tel: 07379341010.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 71 The Church and Society Commission of the Church of Ireland made the following statement on the Blasphemy Referendum

The following statement from the Church to contribute to public life, including public a leading example of protection for free- and Society Commission of the Church of debate on issues that are of importance to dom of religion, freedom of conscience Ireland, on the Referendum to remove the everyone, without being subjected to attack and the human rights of minorities. reference to blasphemy in the Irish Con- or ridicule, must be acknowledged and While we recognise that this is not an stitution, was issued by the Chair of the respected. Religious and other minorities, option in the upcoming Referendum, we Commission, the Rt Revd Kenneth Kearon, in particular, have a right to expect that they would have preferred to have seen a Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe. will not be gratuitously offended or humiliat- proposal to replace Article 40.6.1.i. with an “We acknowledge that the current refer- ed. We remind citizens that some religions Article protecting freedom of religion and and cultures may have different sensitivities ence to blasphemy in the Constitution of freedom of speech in accordance with the for what they find offensive, and this should Ireland is largely obsolete. European Convention on Human Rights be, as far as possible, respected. We recognise that there is grave concern Articles 9 and 10. The psychological impact of hate speech at the way blasphemy laws have been Further, we would urge the Oireachtas to on isolated communities, particularly online used to justify violence and oppression abuse, should not be underestimated. enact the Criminal Law (Hate Crime) Bill against minorities in other parts of the We cannot reflect on these questions with- which was proposed in 2015, but has yet world. out expressing our solidarity with all those, to be brought forward to be debated. There is a fundamental human right to throughout the world, who are experiencing The Church of Ireland, as always, con- freedom of religion, but also the freedom persecution, and human rights abuses, tinues to pray for the members of the of expression (within limits). However, because of their faith or beliefs. We urge the Oireachtas, in private prayer and public the human right of Faith Communities Government of Ireland to make our country worship.

Resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019 The Right Revd John McDowell, Bishop of Clogher and Chair of the Church of Ireland Commission for Christian Unity and Dia- logue, has highlighted the resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU), which are now available to order for use in parishes. The theme for this year is Only Justice. Bishop McDowell said: ‘I hope that this annual commendation of the order of service and other materials relating to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, provided by Churches Together in Brit- ain and Ireland, is not received simply as a formality. Although it has both its critics and its weaknesses, the WPCU provides all of us with a fixed point in the year to celebrate, initiate, or perhaps revive the emphasis on solidarity in faith between believers in service of the Gospel and the World that is very opportune. ‘This year the material is inspired and derived from the Christian community in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-ma- jority country, and is drawn from the great imperative of the Deu- teronomist – “Justice and only justice you shall pursue…” (Deut. 16:20) – focusing on the depth of the biblical understanding of a word associated too easily with the iron certainty of the law but intended as a means of restoring right relationships. In an increasingly atomised world and an “individualised” Ireland, there is a great yearning for this call to restored relationships and the reality of mutual dependence.’ Resources are now available to order from Norwich Books and cy of justice: www.ctbi.org.uk/goanddo Music (tel. 01603 785925) or to download from www.ctbi.org.uk/ weekofprayer Christian unity messages and details of events can be posted on The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Twitter wall – by adding from 18th-25th January – the octave of St Peter and St Paul. #wpcuwall to Twitter posts. Updates about the Week of Prayer Christian Aid provides Go and Do action points for each day of for Christian Unity can also be found on Twitter by following the the week, linking into its work in the relief of poverty and advoca- #wpcu2019 hashtag.

72 CHURCH OF IRELAND WELCOME TO CHURCH Service of Choral Evensong to REPRESENTATIVES AT SYNOD mark 400 years of education A special service taking place in St. Macartin’s Ca- thedral, Enniskillen in early November will mark an important anniversary of education in Fermanagh. The Service of Choral Evensong on Sunday 4th November at 3pm in the St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen will mark the 400th anniversary of the opening of the Free School of Fermanagh at Castle Balfour, Lisnaskea. The school moved 30 years later to a site near the Cathedral and became Enniskillen Royal School and, after another 100 years, moved to Portora Hill. The Portora Board helped found Enniskillen Royal School for Girls which later became the Collegiate Grammar School. The Service will celebrate the Royal tradition of education in Fermanagh and the potential for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School to carry forward this Royal strand, enriched by the traditions of both Portora and the Collegiate. The Right Revd David Chillingworth, former Primus

Canon Desmond Kingston, Revd Chris MacBruithin, Dean Kenneth Hall, St.Macartin’s Cathedral; of the Scottish Episcopal Church and a former pupil Revd Lorna Dreaning, representing the Methodist Church; Monsignor Peter O’Reilly, representing the of Portora Royal School will be the preacher. Roman Catholic Church and Mrs Hope Kerr, St. Macartin’s Cathedral Palliative Transport Service invites public to annual meeting Everyone in the community is invited to the Annual General Meeting of Palliative Transport Service for Fermanagh, a volunteer driving service which provides transport for patients requiring cancer treat- ments at cancer centres in Belfast and Londonderry. The meeting takes place on Thursday, 6th December 2018 at 7.30pm in Ferman- agh House, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen. In the previous year, the charity reported more than 300 patients being accommodated in transport journeys to cancer centres and it now costs almost £20,000 each year to run the service. There has been an increase in treatments in recent times with the opening of the Sperrin Suite at Altnagelvin Hospital. Ann McMenamin, the co-ordinator for the charity, thanked all their volunteer drivers for their co-operation, promptness and willing- Palliative Transport Service ness to accommodate patients in all types of situations including inclement weather, congested traffic and long waiting times at the (Fermanagh) centres. She particularly praised those who had long waiting times and commended them on their patience shown. Patients are normally referred to the service by health professionals TRANSPORT FOR such as District Nurses or GPs. CANCER TREATMENTS The co-ordinator contacts the patient to establish their needs and appoints a volunteer driver who collects the patient from their home A VOLUNTEER DRIVING SERVICE for the appointment and returned again. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed with a standard fuel and meal allowance but are not paid for their time. Annual General Meeting The service relies on donations/fundraising and without the gener- ous support of service users, the public, groups, clubs and individ- Thursday 6th December uals, the charity would not be able to sustain the service. Service users are asked to make a donation according to their means and at 7.30pm the number of drives provided. in Fermanagh House, The current office-bearers are; President – Lady Katie Hamilton; Chairperson and Secretary – Ita Vesey; Vice-Chairperson – Lenore Broadmeadow, Enniskillen Sammon; Co-ordinator – Ann McMenamin; Treasurer – Mary Quinn; Everyone Welcome Assistant Treasurer – Kathleen Young; PRO – Colin Greaves.

THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE 73 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November 2018 • Friday 9th - Sunday 11th November the County Fermanagh Massed Pipes and 2018 – WW1 Remembrance Weekend Drums will play a selection of hymns and • Sunday 4th November – Service North Fermanagh Remembers will then join Viscount Bro of Choral Evensong in St Macartin’s hold a weekend of events to remember Cathedral, Enniskillen at 3pm to mark the end of the Great War (1914 - 1918) in • Thursday 15th November – Clogher the 400th Anniversary of the opening of Ardess Parish Church and Parish Centre. Clerical Association in St. Patrick’s Parish the Free School of Fermanagh in Castle Friday 10.00am - 2.30pm exhibition Church, Monaghan, commencing with a Balfour, Lisnaskea. Preacher: The Right open to schools; Friday 7.00pm - Official Service of Holy Communion at 11.30am Revd David Chillingworth, Former Primus opening address by LT. Commander Peter followed by tea/coffee. Speaker: The of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Archdale, Royal Navy (Retired);Friday Bishop. former pupil of Portora Royal School. The 7.30pm talk by well-known journalist school moved 30 years later to a site near Maurice Neill on WW1 soldier Willie • Thursday 15th November – Flower the Cathedral and became Enniskillen McBride; Ardess Accordion Band will Demonstration by JP Flowers (Wilma Royal School and, after another 100 be in attendance Saturday Exhibition Simpson) organised by Drumsnatt Parish years, moved to Portora Hill. The Portora opens at 10.00am, Saturday 3.00pm in Clogh Memorial Hall. Admission £10/10 Board helped found Enniskillen Royal keynote speaker Major Alan McFarland, Euros. Raffle and supper on the night. School for Girls which later became the Royal Tank Regiment (Retired) president Collegiate. The Service will celebrate the of the Somme heritage centre on the • Friday 16th November – Gospel Concert Royal tradition of education in Fermanagh Irish Divisions; Sunday Exhibition opens in Derryvullen North Parish Church, and the potential for Enniskillen Royal 3.00pm;Sunday 7.00pm Service of Irvinestown, with music by Strule River Grammar School to carry forward this Remembrance and Thanksgiving to String Band. Under 18s free and admission Royal strand, enriched by the traditions of include Ballinamallard Silver Band and the for adults at £10. both Portora and the Collegiate. Silver Tones. • Saturday 17th November – Christmas • Friday 9th November – • Sunday 4th November – Celebration Harvest Gala Craft Fair organised by the Galloon Ball organised by Holy Trinity Church, and Praise Service in Drum Parish Church Group of Parishes in the Church Hall, Dromore in the Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown, at 3.30 pm to mark the 190th anniversary Newtownbutler form 11am - 4.30pm. Tea/ on Friday 9th November 2018 at 7.30pm of the church. Special preacher will be coffee, sandwiches and traybakes. in aid of Fields of Life. A Charity Auction Archdeacon Brian Harper with the guest of donated items will be held during the choir, Kilmore Cathedral Choir. All are • Sunday 18th November – Clogher event. Music by ATMOSPHERE’. Dress welcome. Diocesan BIG SING in St Macartin’s Code: Smart Dress. Admission (by ticket Cathedral, Enniskillen at 7pm. Email only) £37.50. For more information or to your favourite hymn to bigsing@clogher. • Sunday 4th November – Diocesan purchase a ticket, please contact Gordon anglican.org or submit it in writing to the Ministry of Healing Service in St. Patrick’s Deazley (Team Leader) on 028 8289 Diocesan Office. A selection of favourite Parish Church, Castle Archdale at 7.30pm 8005 or email [email protected]. hymns from people across the diocese will be included in the selection of hymns • Tuesday 6th November – Glebes • Friday 9th November – Sallaghy Parish at the event. Committee Meeting in the Hilliard Room, Dance in the parish hall from 10pm - 1am St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at with music by The Cascades. Cost £5 for 11am(Clones RD Annual and Kilskeery RD church funds. • Thursday 22nd November – Lunchtime Annual). Healing Service in the Iona Room, St. • Saturday 10th November – Derryvullen Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen from 1pm • Tuesday 6th November – Board of South Parish Auction at 12 noon at the - 1.35pm led by Canon Henry Blair. Education Committee Meeting in the Church Hall, Tamlaght. Board Room, Clogher Diocesan Office, • Friday 23rd November – Garvary Parish Enniskillen at 10am. • Saturday 10th November – Devenish Concert in Garvary Parish Church at Parish Sale and Auction at 2.00pm in the 7.30pm featuring Ballyclare Male Choir. • Tuesday 6th November – Glebes Reade Hall, Monea. Tickets priced £10 available from Parish Committee Meeting in the Hilliard Room, Secretary or members of the Select St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at • Sunday 11th November – Vestry. 11am. Commemoration event to mark 100th anniversary of the ending of First World • Friday 23rd November – Kilskeery • Tuesday 6th November – Diocesan War at Enniskillen Castle from 5:45am- parish concert in Kilskeery Hall at 8pm. Council Meeting in the Hilliard Room, St 7.30am including Prayers of Reflection Concert featuring the Silver Tones, Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at and a Service conducted by the Very Kilskeery Silver Band, Queen Elizabeth 2pm. Revd Kenneth Hall, Dean of Clogher and II Primary School. Tickets £7.50 and free the Right Revd Monsignor Peter O’Reilly, admission to primary school children. • Thursday 8th November – The 34th Parish Priest of St Michael’s Church Annual Variety Concert will be held in the Enniskillen. 11:30am at St. Macartin’s • Saturday 24th November – Donacavey Youth Hall, Tullyhommon (kindly granted) Cathedral, Remembrance Day Service Craft Fair in Donacavey Hall. at 8pm. Compere for the evening will be with representatives from the British, Ian Coalter and the guest artist will be Irish, American, Polish Governments and • Sunday 25th November – Gospel Curtis Magee with various other artists the former Northern Ireland Assembly Concert in Christ Church, Aughnamullen performing. to be broadcast live on RTE One TV. at 8pm. More details later. 5:30pm, Regimental Standards positioned • Thursday 8th November – Service of in Cathedral ; There but not There’ (10 • Sunday 25th November – Service of Re- Prayer for Healing and Remembrance perspex figures) installation in place; Dedication in the Priory Church, Killadeas in St. Finbarr’s Church, Carrickmacross at 6:00pm, Service in St Michael’s Roman at 3pm by the Bishop of Clogher, Right 8pm. Catholic Church.As the congregation Revd John McDowell. leave St. Michael’s, 100 musicians from

74 CHURCH OF IRELAND • Sunday 25th November – A • Thursday 6th December – Clogher organised by Killadeas Parish Outreach Commemoration of the End of the First Clerical Association AGM and Christmas Group. World War Service in Lisbellaw Parish Lunch in St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Church at 7pm. Speaker: The Bishop of Clogher, commencing with a Service of • Sunday 9th December – Annual Carol Clogher, the Right Revd John McDowell. Holy Communion at 11.30am followed Service in Christ Church, Aughnamullen by AGM and Christmas Lunch in Corick at 3pm. • Tuesday 27th November - Sunday 2nd House Hotel, Clogher. December 2018 – Ardess Parish Mission • Sunday 9th December – Annual Praise with speaker, Archbishop Ben Kwashi of • Thursday 6th December – Diocesan and Gift Service in Killeevan Parish Jos, Northern Nigeria. Spirituality Event for Clergy, Diocesan Church, Clones, Co Monaghan at 3.00pm and Parish Readers and Diocesan Pastoral • Wednesday 12th December – • Wednesday 28th November – Christmas Assistants at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall of Flower Arranging Demonstration by Elizabeth Fair in Aghavea Church Hall. St. John’s, Fivemiletown. Speaker: Breige Allister in Christ Church, Aughnamullen at O’Hare, who is experienced in leading 8pm. Friday 30th November - Sunday 2nd quiet prayer and reflection on Scripture. December 2018 – Christmas Tree May 2019 Festival hosted by St.Finbarr’s Church, • Thursday 6th December – Carrickmacross, working alongside Carrickmacross Parish Concert in St • Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th May 2019 Carrickmacross Chamber of Commerce Finbarr’s for Malawi Mission 2019 Trip – 2019 General Synod in the Millennium to involve schools, businesses and for Habitat for Humanity. Along with Forum, Londonderry. organisations. Launch night on Friday local choirs the acclaimed Irish baritone, night, open Saturday from 10am to Benjamin Russell, is flying in from • Friday 24th - Monday 27th May 2019 – 6pm and through the day there will be Germany to perform on the evening. Ben Flower Festival in Ardess Parish Church. refreshments, cake stall, raffle, Santa’s is the cousin of one of our Malawi team, The theme of the weekend will be “The Grotto and parish cookery book for sale. Victoria. great I Am.” This will be a wonderful Open Sunday from 1pm to 7pm ending celebration of the God that says ‘I AM”. with Carol’s or Praise Service. • Friday 7th December – Drum Parish Church’s Annual Carol Service at 8pm. June 2019 December 2018 • Sunday 16th June – 175th Anniversary • Saturday 8th December – Christmas Service in Colaghty Parish Church at • Sunday 2nd December – Dedication Fair Church Sale organised by Clones 3.30pm. of the Lewis Organ by The Bishop of Parish in the Creighton Hotel Ballroom, Clogher, Right Revd. John McDowell Clones on Saturday, 8th December from May 2020 at 3pm in Galloon Parish Church. This 10am - 12.30pm. was postponed from an earlier date in • Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th May 2020 October. • Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th December – 2020 General Synod in Croke Park 2018 – Festival of Christmas Wreaths Meetings and Events Centre.

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