Newsletter No 62 December 2012 |
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Christmas Eve
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Confirmation
On November 18th 9 young people from the parish group were confirmed in Swanlinbar, possibly the last confirmation candidates that Bishop Ken will confirm, certainly the last in our diocese. Please pray for our young people. The 18th November marks a beginning not an end. Discovering Jesus and following him is difficult as I am sure any of us would agree. It's especially hard for young people. If church is boring perhaps we've missed Jesus' heart. Jesus is not boring! |
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Thinking Christmas Thoughts At art college you are taught:'Never rub out.'
Christmas is too large to be tucked away in the toe of a Child's stocking.
Another Christmas Thought Judith Merrell |
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Senior’s New Year Night Out |
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Derrylin and Swanlinbar - Kildallon branches joined together in Derrylin Hall for their annual Christmas celebration and had an excellent meal provided by Mrs Jean Maguire, an outside caterer which meant all the ladies could go and enjoy the occasion without having to enter the kitchen. Branch leader, Mrs Vi. Breen welcomed everyone along and after the meal party games were organised by Mrs Daphne Foster. An enjoyable evening was had by all. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Many thanks to all who have been coming along to enjoy the craic and dancing in Tomregan hall each month. The next Tomregan dance night is on Friday January 25th 10pm.. |
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Diocesan Prayer for the Election of a New Bishop As we have said farewell to Bishop Ken and Helen we are encouraged to pray as the diocese enter a time of transition trusting God to lead us, and guide us in the choice of new bishop. Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your church in this United Diocese of Kilmore,
Elphin and Ardagh a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth so that your church may be built up and your name glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
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If you are lost for cooking ideas or simply like cooking or want to get one as a gift don’t resist! Copies are available for €10. The new recipe book is full of mouth watering ideas donated from far and wide. Congratulations to the team of Mabel, Denise, Naomi and Jennifer on getting this great piece compiled and produced. All sales are in support of the Newtowngore Hall redevelopment! |
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The photo on the right shows Captain Richard Beadle receiving a cheque for €500 for St Peter’s Church from the Bawnboy Festival committee. This year €17,000 was donated to a number of charities.
The Bawnboy Festival web site for 2012 may be found at: www.bawnboy.com/festival2012 or from the Bawnboy.com home page |
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Newtowngore Hall Opening It was wonderful to have Bishop Ken and Father Dennis Murray along with us to share in the great occasion of the hall opening anew for the benefit of the community. Wow! The hall really is like a new hall and looks splendid, spacious and bright. It was great to see many from the wider community supporting the opening both in presence at the service and tea and in generous giving. | ![]() |
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Thanks are due to Jennifer Richardson who took all the photographs for this item. Jennifer's web site
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Dance & Social Night One of the highlights of parish life recently has been the social night on Thursdays in Swanlinbar Old School Hall. It's been a very popular evening to brush up on dancing skills and some really good craic. Why not come along to an end of year social night on 29th December from 9 to midnight, Supper will be served.. It's a great chance to get out after the excess of Christmas festivities! Everyone welcome. . |
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Corrawallen GFS Service Our GFS service was held this year in Corrawallen. It was great to see families supporting their children and Brendan gave a memorable talk about hats, reminding us that Christ our king wore a very different crown. May we take this opportunity to thank Jackie and her team for all their sterling work through the year with the girls. It is so appreciated. Thanks are due to Jenny Van der Laan and Jennifer Richardson who took the photographs for this item. |
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Sustentation / Free Will Offerings |
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Many thanks to everyone from the whole community who came along and supported this annual November night. €3,543 was raised for Kildallon parish. A big thank you to all who helped make it happen! |
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A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Rev. Dr. Susan Patterson. |
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Bible Notes |
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Congratulations It was great to hear that Dawn Cassidy is now working in an area of great need in Dublin with Rehab following the successful completion of her Social Care Worker degree. Please pray for her in a most demanding environment. . |
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I wonder if you were impressed with the development of the Scribe recently. It really is a publication the Diocese should be proud of. As you can imagine it involves a great team of helpers including our own distributors for each parish. To help ease the burden during the end of year festivities and weather uncertainties please encourage our Scribe collectors by giving your Scribe subscriptions for next year as soon as possible. The cost is €16.50 or £12.50 for a year. |
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Puppets Have a Great Time
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Dear Richard,
SAMS will be having their annual Friday Night Live on Friday 1st February with Bishop Ken giving the main address. Details in the next newsletter. |
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Congratulations to Lorraine & Gethin Duggan on the birth of Lara Poppy Duggan who was born on 11th November at 2.08pm weighing 6lb 13oz. May God bless her and all her family with a long and happy life ahead. . |
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The Small Fat Man
The Gifts
In the School Nativity the children were asked to express the story in their own way. The acting inn keeper told Mary and Joseph that there was no room at the inn but then immediately added “Come in for a drink anyway!” |
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Let us continue to listen
to God in prayer and develop a daily routine of praying for
the following on the day of the week indicated;
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Date |
Time |
Location |
Service |
Leader |
Thursday 20th December |
2pm |
Breffni |
HC1 |
Rev Tanya Woods |
Sunday 23rd December |
10am |
Kinawley |
Service of Word |
Richard |
10.30 |
Corrawallen |
Service of Word |
Brendan |
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11.30 |
Tomregan |
Service of Word |
Richard |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
Service of Word |
Brendan |
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Christmas Eve |
6pm |
Kildallon |
Family Nativity Service |
Richard |
8pm |
Tomregan |
HC |
Brendan & Richard |
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9.30pm |
Newtowngore |
HC |
Brendan & Richard |
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11pm |
Kildallon |
HC |
Brendan & Richard |
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Christmas Day |
9am |
Templeport |
HC |
Brendan & Richard |
10.30 |
Swanlinbar |
HC |
Brendan & Richard |
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Sunday 30th December |
11am |
Tomregan |
United |
Richard |
Sunday 6th January |
10am |
Swanlinbar |
HC |
Brendan |
10.30am |
Newtowngore |
MP1 |
To be advised |
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11.30am |
Templeport |
HC |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP |
To be advised |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
MP1 |
To be advised |
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Sunday 13th January |
10am |
Kinawley |
Service of Word |
Brendan |
10.30am |
Corrawallen |
MP2 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
Family HC |
Brendan |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
Service of Word |
Richard |
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Sunday 20th January |
10am |
Swanlinbar |
MP2 |
Richard |
10.30am |
Newtowngore |
Family HC |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Templeport |
MP2 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP |
Mervyn |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
MP2 |
Brendan |
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Thursday 24th January |
2pm | Breffni Centre | HC | Brendan |
Sunday 27th January | 10am |
Kinawley |
MP1 |
Richard |
10.30am |
Corrawallen |
MP1 |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP1 |
Richard |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
HC |
Brendan |
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Sunday 3rd February |
10am |
Swanlinbar |
MP2 |
Brendan |
10.30am |
Newtowngore |
MP2 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Templeport |
MP2 |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP |
George |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
MP1 |
Richard |
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Sunday 10th February |
10am |
Kinawley |
Family HC |
Brendan |
10.30am |
Corrawallen |
MP1 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
Family HC |
Brendan |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
Service of Word |
Richard |
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Sunday 17th February |
10am |
Swanlinbar |
MP1 |
Richard |
10.30am |
Newtowngore |
MP1 |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Templeport |
MP1 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP |
To be advised |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
MP2 |
Brendan |
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Sunday 24th February |
10am |
Kinawley |
MP2 |
Richard |
10.30am |
Corrawallen |
Family HC |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP2 |
Richard |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
HC |
Brendan |
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Sunday 3rd March |
10am |
Swanlinbar |
HC |
Brendan |
10.30am |
Newtowngore |
MP1 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Templeport |
HC |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP |
To be advised |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
MP1 |
Richard |
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Sunday 10th March |
10am |
Kinawley |
Service of Word |
Brendan |
10.30am |
Corrawallen |
MP2 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
Family HC |
Brendan |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
Service of Word |
Richard |
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Sunday 17th March |
10am |
Swanlinbar |
MP2 |
Richard |
10.30am |
Newtowngore |
Family HC |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Templeport |
MP2 |
Richard |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP |
To be advised |
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Noon |
Kildallon |
MP2 |
Brendan |
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Sunday 24th March |
10am |
Kinawley |
MP1 |
Richard |
10.30am |
Corrawallen |
MP1 |
Brendan |
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11.30am |
Tomregan |
MP1 |
Richard |
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Noon | Kildallon | HC | Brendan | |
1 after Service type indicates Traditional 2 after Service type indicates Contemporary |
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