The Swanlinbar Kildallon Group of Parishes in the Church of Ireland Kilmore Diocese. Corrawallen Kildallon Kinawley Newtowngore Swanlinbar Templeport Tomregan

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Newsletter No 69 July - August 2013
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Growing Matters!
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After such a slow start to the spring, it’s great to see the growth all around the countryside recently. Here at the rectory the starling and swallow fledglings are out after weeks of feeding by busy parents. The cattle are in the field next door and the meadows have been mowed. There is good news and optimism shared. The grass is growing again and we can look forward to second cuts of fodder for winter.
In contrast we remain all too aware of the economic outlook and stalling of the economy continues to cause widespread concern and pain. Jobs are scarce and the financial cuts hurt.
Happy cowsI am reminded that in all walks of life growth really matters and as we look forwards at our own lives and think of faith it resembles in some ways life on the farm. There are growing seasons, times in our lives when we burst into new life. There are difficult seasons where we wonder if we will ever grow and times we question God and his plans for us. Yet grow we must.
I was thrilled recently reading a book that shared stories of Christians whose lives had been touched in a new way by God, as they realised how dependant their lives were on Him. Here are some moments of growth where God was clearly at work in the lives of individuals:
“I often found the church dry and remote. I believe in God as a being vaguely ‘out there’. I wanted to know him but didn’t really know that this was possible. When I prayed set prayers I felt I was talking into a vacuum. Now God’s Spirit has completely transformed my prayer life and given me a desire to pray. I want to know more about Him. I want Him to be the centre of my life; his will to be my will and his path for me to be the one I choose.
“I realised I had grown to love certain people whom I couldn’t stand before.”
“People began to mean even more to me. I saw then in a new light, the personal love of God for each one of them.”
“I felt a great desire to praise God”
Groe in Christ“Problems do not disappear but are seen in a different light; the light of God giving them meaning and transform and resolve them.”
“It was very much in the Lord’s time rather than my own... a seed planted earlier had begun to sprout... I wanted to read the scriptures because they were really interesting. A new purpose came into my life; that of serving the Lord.”
“We now know in a most extraordinary real way that Jesus Christ is alive. Before this we knew this in our heads, we had been told it; now we know it in our hearts and we believe it. We also know that God is our Father in the fullest and most complete way possible. We know that this is His world and everything in it.”
As I read these accounts, I am struck that God changes everything. The way we think about life is changed totally in his hands. The way we see the church, the way we view our neighbours, the way we view our purpose in our limited time. All can be changed by him.
Richard's signatureCaptain Richard Beadle
As our parish group goes through a season of change. As we prepare for and welcome Rev John Woods and say farewell to Brendan, may we ask God that our faith would be helped to grow.
Please do make sure you keep the 6th and 8th of September free as John Wood is ordained in Kilmore on the Friday evening and then welcomed in our group on the Sunday afternoon.

Every Blessing in Christ

 

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Brendan’s Farewell ServiceRev Brendan

A number of parishioners have asked about the arrangements for Brendan’s farewell. Brendan has been working with us since Easter 2010 and will be missed. Brendan has asked that his final Sunday service would take place on Sunday 18th August, marking the day with a united Communion service in Templeport at 11am. A letter will shortly be going to parishioners regarding the arrangements for this.
Brendan will be continuing to work in the diocese after he leaves us..

 

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As usual, we do not intend to publish a Newsletter in August but we take this opportunity to wish all those families and others who will be taking time off a happy holiday with God’s guidance and protection to be with them. .

 

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Bishop Feran Glenfield entering Kilmore CathedralWelcome Bishop Ferran!

June marked the arrival of our new Bishop. A number of parishioners took the opportunity to meet Bishop Ferran and his wife Jean when they opened the new See House to visitors. The new See HouseIt really is quite a stunning building that has been well thought through to be as practical and economical as possible. It has been financed with money from the sale of the old See House.

Many parishioners have said to me that they hope our new Bishop will be as approachable as our last Bishop was. While he will have different gifts to our former Bishop, I sense that many have been greatly encouraged having now met the man!

John Woods with Richard BeadleJune 16th marked the installation of Bishop Ferran as Bishop of Kilmore with a memorable service in Kilmore Cathedral.

Please do pray for Bishop Ferran and his wife Jean as they settle into their new home and get to know the diocese. May God give his wisdom as the Bishop seeks to lead this diocese in it’s life of mission and witness to Christ. Bishop Ferran with his wife Jean and Rev John Woods

Photos,
Top right: Bishop Ferran entering Kilmore Cathedral.
Top left: The new See House
Lower left: Curate John Woods our new rector with Richard Beadle.
Lower right: Bishop Ferran with his wife Jean and Rev John Woods

Many more pictures taken at Kilmore Cathedral and after at the hall are available on the web site at:
www.swanlinbar-kildallon.kilmore.anglican.org/group-news/bishop-ferran-instalation

 

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Ordination of John Woods and Bishop Ferran’s Welcome Service

Bishop Ferran GlenfieldDeacon John WoodsOn Friday 6th September at 8pm Bishop Ferran Glenfield will ordain John Woods in Kilmore Cathedral. Please come to support and pray for John who is to be our new rector.
Two days later, on Sunday 8th at 3.30 Bishop Ferran will lead his first service at Tomregan Church. Please come to welcome him. There will be refreshments afterwards in Tomregan Hall.



 

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Breffni Health CentreBreffni Holy Communion Service

ChalisOur Breffni service of Holy Communion will be led by Rev Tanya at 2pm on Thursday 25th July. The August service will be led by Brendan on Thursday 22nd.
Visitors are always most welcome to join us. .


 

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Money offering

Thank you

Ballyconnell Central School Parents association would like to thank all who kindly donated clothes for the Cash for Clobber scheme. Bags of clothes this time raised €248 for the school. Over two collections €614 has been raised for school funds, a wonderful effort!


 

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Mothers Union logoMothers Union

Senior’s Tea Party
Mothers' Union Tea party Forty senior members attended the Tea Party in Kilmore Hall on Wednesday 12th June. The Service of Holy Communion was conducted by Dean Raymond Ferguson assisted by Rev. Sandra Lindsay. Dean Raymond gave an inspiring talk on the story of Noah and encouraged the senior members to consider prayer ministry as their sacrifice of giving. Mrs. Joy Little thanked everyone involved with organising the event, Dean Raymond, Rev. Sandra, the car drivers and the ladies from Kilmore for all their help. Joy spoke about MU events which had taken place during the past year and the success of the Mums in May Tea Parties and also how the proceeds are being distributed. Following the service everyone enjoyed the beautiful afternoon tea and the opportunity to renew friendships.


 

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Bereavements
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On behalf of all our group of parishes we would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Pearl Browne who was buried on 20th June. Pearl was well known to many here, married to the late George Browne. George served so faithfully alongside Rev Sue Patterson in the Kildallon and Arva parishes and later with Rev Geoff in our newly formed Parish group.
It is with sadness and with thanksgiving that we remember Olive Bartram (née Morrow) wife of the late Freddie, who died on 6th July in The Breffni Care Centre, in her 94th year. Very much missed by all the family circle.
We remember too John Gerty formerly of Killyran in Templeport Parish who died in England in May.

The pain of parting is very real and we bring both families before God, seeking his way, his strength and his hope.

Bereavement Prayer
 Heavenly Father, give us faith and light in times of darkness. May our trusting in you help us live with questions unanswered. Grant us a certain hope in You, that will grow to surpass immeasurably the greatest depths of despair felt now. In you our Lord we put our trust.


 

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barbecueNewtowngore BBQ

We are pleased to announce a final amount for monies raised at the recent Newtowngore Parish BBQ. €5811 was raised. Many thanks to all who helped in this tremendous effort..


 

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Paraguay Update

Bishop with Claire and Gillian in ConcepcionBishop Ken with church members in ConcepciónIt’s good to be able to tell you that Bishop Ken has just returned from a visit to Paraguay. As part of his trip he was able to visit the church in Concepción where Richard was based on his trip to see Beryl Baker two years ago. Claire Holmes who led Richard’s trip in 2011 and spoke at our harvest service is now working with the local church there full time. The Bishop also managed to meet Beryl for a brief time following a church service though he didn’t manage to get to the Chaco this time around. May we give thanks to God for Bishop Ken’s ministry of encouragement in his new role with SAMS. Please also remember a team from this diocese led by Rev Alison Calvin going to Concepción in August. We hope to have an update from this visit in one of our harvest services.

 

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Harvest Festival Services

Day & Date Location Speaker Harvest
Friday 20th September Kildallon Rev Henry Blair
Sunday 22nd September Newtowngore Rev Hazel Hicks
Friday 27th September Corrawallen Rev Brian Kerr
Sunday 29th September Swanlinbar To be advised
Friday 4th October Tomregan Rev Alison Calvin
Sunday 6th October Templeport Archdeacon Ian Linton

 

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MonkeyYouth trip to Dublin Zoo

On Saturday 7th September our young people of secondary school age are invited to Dublin Zoo. This trip with young people from Killeshandra and Arva parish groups was postponed back in June so we are delighted it is going ahead. Please keep the date free and contact Richard if you intend to go.

 

 

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Sunday School Prize-giving and the Big Red Bus

Operation Mobilisation Ireland logoSunday School Prize givingIt was great to have the team from Operation Mobilisation with us once again. Junior from Brazil brought a team of 4, all from America and later Colm from Dublin. The Big Red Bus visited 5 schools locally in Ballyconnell, Kildallon, Newtowgore and Killeshandra with a great programme of activities, games, bible stories and crafts. One principal’s report at a school we are not connected with commented, “the Red Bus team are superb – super job. Really well worth having.”
May I say a huge thank you to all who helped accommodate both the team and the bus. Thank you also to Neville Pratt for helping with a electrical job on the bus. Your help was much appreciated.
After the schools work, the team held an event on the Saturday in Tomregan hall. It was great to see some 27 children present and they had a great time.

Sunday School Prize giving Big Red Bus team
Big Red Bus puppets Sunday School Prize Giving

On Sunday 23rd we held our Sunday school prize giving and the big Red Bus proved a great attraction with many of the children. Many thanks to all who came and supported the children on this special day. May I once again take this opportunity to publically thank the Sunday school leaders for their work throughout the year. It is a great commitment and a vital investment in the lives of our young children. Many thanks also to all who helped with catering on the day.

 

 

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The Big Red Bus Team are Back!

Rocky's Cafe Rocky's Plaice

Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd August

In Ballyconnell (Tomregan Hall)
10am - noon

Newtowngore
2.30 - 4.30pm

To register contact Carol Graham 0879786338
For more information please contact Richard

 

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Operation Mobilisation Ireland logoHelp Needed Please

If anyone can help host a meal for members of the OM team as they come to help with the Children's club in August please let Richard know.

 

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Sandra Vernon Exhibition at Solus GaleryNew Ballinamore Exhibition

Sandra Vernon Exhibition at Solus GaleryOn Friday, 5th July “A Bit Of Whimsy” came to the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore. This exhibition is a collection of new works by artist Sandra Vernon who has been drawing and painting around Leitrim and the North West for over 25 years. For this exhibition Sandra has returned to her first love, drawing. With a few pencil drawings, some more with fine coloured pens, the main body of work is in pen and ink in shades of grey and black, which includes intricate drawings of the architecture & character of Bawnboy Workhouse. The exhibition will be open until Saturday 27th July. The Gallery is above the Four Seasons Garden Centre in Ballinamore. Open: Monday to Saturday; 10-6pm.

 

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Buy My Dress - Sale

Debs - Bridesmaids - Flower girl - Pageboy - Wedding dresses - Occasional
The Keepers Arms, “Courthouse”, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
Open for Month of July and for the Bawnboy Festival:
Thursday, Friday 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 1pm – 6pm and appointments
Contact: 087 4115718
All profits for “St Luke’s Hospital – Bawnboy Festival
Facebook: Bawnboy Community Festival

Buy my dresssale for charity
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Ford CortinaFerguson TE20Bawnboy Community Festival

Field, Fun and Vintage Days
In aid of St Luke's Cancer Care & other Local Charities
In St Aidan’s G.F.C. Park, Bawnboy.
Friday August 2nd Teddy Bear Making Workshop, 11am to 1pm
SumoSaturday 3rd Family Sports Day at 2.30
Angry BirdSunday 4th August Vintage Cars & Machinery, Bouncing Castle, Fancy Dress, Refreshment Stalls and lots more.
Bank Holiday Monday 5th Trips to St Mogue’s Island, Tours of Bawnboy Workhouse, Jampa Ling and other events.
www.bawnboy.com/festival2013

 

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TCakesempleport Parishioners

Parishioners are requested to contribute scones, cakes, tray bakes etc towards the refreshments on Vintage Day. They may be left in the Keeper’s Arms on Sunday morning.


 

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Welder at workNew Welding and Farm Repair Service

Congratulations to Robert Gould of Templeport Parish who recently achieved his certificate of business administration and has set himself up as a sole trader to manufacture and repair all farm, industrial and domestic gates, grills, balustrades, stairs, cattle crushes, cubicles etc. Robert can be contacted at: 085 8661661


 

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SmileTime for a Smile!

Valium"Everybody I meet is so irritating," a tense nervous patient complained to her doctor. He prescribed a tranquiliser and told her to come back in a week and tell him how she was feeling.
"Have you noticed any change in your mental attitude" he asked her on her next visit.
"None at all" she replied. " I feel just the same -- but I've noticed that other people are behaving a lot better!"

M.H.

RebukeA young advertising executive was rebuked by his boss for overwriting some advertising copy. His mentor's memo read simply; "I've told you forty thousand times . . . . . . . . . . Stop exaggerating!".

P.B
Getting on train in the snowA University professor was waiting in the bitter cold for a train to London when the supposedly non-stop Cornish Express astonishingly stopped at the station. The professor promptly got on board. He had one foot in the carriage when a railway official called out to him: "You can't get on here, sir. The train doesn't stop." That's all right," said the professor. "If it doesn't stop then I'm not on it."

 

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Church of Ireland Cross     Prayer Points for July, August and September     Church of Ireland Cross

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;
In light of a season of thanksgiving let us give thanks to God;

Sunday: Pray for our new Bishop Ferran Glenfield, let him find a great welcome in the K. E. A. dioceses and grant him the ability to lead us wisely;
Monday: Pray for Rev Brendan when he moves on. For Richard as he helps the Parish Group through the change and welcoming Rev John Woods;
Tuesday: Pray for those students who have sat exams that their efforts will be rewarded with the success they deserve;
Wednesday: Let us give thanks for all the doctors, nurses, social workers and others who minister to the sick, the injured and the dying, especially those who don’t think of their own rewards, those like Beryl Baker and Sue Trennier;
Thursday: Pray for Christian Outreach this summer remembering Rev Alison Calvin leading a diocesan group to Concepción in Paraguay and Operation Mobilisation's Big red Bus visit to our group;
Friday: Pray for those who will be travelling during the holiday period that their journeys will be safe and without accident or untoward incident;
Saturday: For all those or their loved ones who are sick or troubled and – pray for healing in their lives and peace for all those who are anxious.

C of I Cross Continue to thank God for so many bounties and gifts as you look around. C of I Cross


 

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Date

Time

Location

Service

Leader

Sunday 21st July 

10am

Swanlinbar

MP 2

Richard

10.30am

Newtowngore

MP2

Mrs Audrey Reilly

11.30am

Templeport

MP2

Richard

11.30am

Tomregan

MP1

Mervyn

Noon

Kildallon

MP2

Mrs Audrey Reilly
Thursday 25th July 2pm Breffni Holy Communion Tanya Woods

Sunday 28th July 

10am

Kinawley

MP1

Mr John Fitzpatrick

10.30am

Corrawallen

MP1

Brendan

11.30am

Tomregan

MP1

Mr John Fitzpatrick

Noon

Kildallon

Holy Communion

Brendan

Sunday 4th August 

10am

Swanlinbar

MP 2

Brendan

10.30am

Newtowngore

MP 2

Mrs Audrey Reilly

11.30am

Templeport

MP 2

Brendan

11.30am

Tomregan

MP 2

George

Noon

Kildallon

MP 1

Mrs Audrey Reilly

Sunday 11th August 

10am

Kinawley

Family Communion

Brendan

10.30am

Corrawallen

MP 1

Richard

11.30am

Tomregan

Family Communion

Brendan

Noon

Kildallon

Service of Word

Richard

Sunday 18th August

11am

Templeport

Holy Communion

Brendan farewell

Thursday 22nd August 2pm Breffni Holy Communion Brendan

Sunday 25th August 

10am

Kinawley

MP 2

Richard

10.30am

Corrawallen

Holy Communion2

Rev Charles McCollum

11.30am

Tomregan

MP 2

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

Holy Communion2

Rev Charles McCollum

Sunday 1st September 

10am

Swanlinbar

MP2

George?

10.30am

Newtowngore

MP1

Richard

11.30am

Templeport

MP2

George?

11.30am

Tomregan

MP 1

Mervyn

Noon

Kildallon

MP1

Richard

Friday 6th September

8pm

Kilmore

Ordination of John Woods

Bishop Ferran

Sunday 8th September

3.30pm

Tomregan

Welcome Service

Bishop Ferran

Sunday 15th September

10am

Swanlinbar

MP 2

Richard

10.30am

Corrawallen

MP2

Rev John

11.30am

Templeport

MP2

Richard

11.30am

Tomregan

MP1

Mervyn?

Noon

Kildallon

MP2

Rev John
Services after the middle of September are provisional only. Please consult a later schedule

Friday 20th September

8pm

Kildallon

Harvest

Rev Henry Blair

Sunday 22nd September

10.30

Kinawley

MP2

Richard

11.30

Tomregan

MP2

Rev John

8pm

Newtowngore

Harvest

Rev Hazel Hicks

Friday 27th Sep

8pm

Corrawallen

Harvest

Rev Brian Kerr

Sunday 29th Sep

10.30

Newtowngore

Family Communion

Rev John

11.30

Tomregan

 

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

 

Rev John

8pm

Swanlinbar

Harvest

To be advised

Friday 4th October

8pm

Tomregan

Harvest

Rev Alison Calvin

Sunday 6th October

10am

Swanlinbar

MP 2

Rev John

10.30am

Newtowngore

MP 2

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

MP 1

Richard

8pm

Templeport

Harvest

Archdeacon Ian Linton

Sunday 13th October

10am

Kinawley

Family Communion

Rev John

10.30am

Corrawallen

MP 1

Richard

11.30am

Tomregan

Family Communion

Rev John

Noon

Kildallon

Service of Word

Richard

Sunday 20th October

10am

Swanlinbar

MP 1

Richard

10.30am

Newtowngore

MP 1

Rev John

11.30am

Templeport

MP 1

Richard

11.30am

Tomregan

MP 1

Mervyn

Noon

Kildallon

MP 2

Rev John

Sunday 27th October

10am

Kinawley

MP 2

Richard

10.30am

Corrawallen

Family Communion

Rev John

11.30am

Tomregan

MP 2

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

Holy Communion

Rev John

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