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New Beginnings
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Moving HouseWhat an adventure. As many of you will know we are in the process of moving. I must stress we are not leaving, simply moving house across the border, still in our parish group near Swanlinbar. Rev John will be using Kildallon Rectory.
Change often brings mixed feelings.
Moving house there are feelings of sorrow as we leave things behind. We’re not going far so the sorrow isn’t huge - we’re not going away, yet we will genuinely miss the unique joys of home in Ardlougher.
To a greater sense our group also knows sorrow. Recently there is sadness seeing Rev Brendan move on, before him Rev Geoff. We’d so got used to having Brendan around. We wish him well and pray God will use his many gifts to bless the Manorhamilton Group. Sorrow for others is rooted further back as things aren’t as they used to be.
Our group of parishes have not had an easy journey. There have been changes that have not been easy to get used to and a learning period for us all. I want to thank all who have journeyed with us, not least Rev Brendan these last three years. I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
Moving house there are also feelings of stress and aagh! There is so much to sort out, stuff to take, stuff to give away, stuff to throw away. It’s amazing how much stuff a family can accumulate over time. It’s a time when we ask, what do we really need to take with us? Moving isn’t all a pleasant experience!
Richard's new homeAs our group of parishes adapts to a new leadership team there may also be feelings of stress and anguish! There will be ordinary stuff to sort out that we need to keep everything in order, good practice and good foundations for the future. Instead of asking what we need to take with us we will be asking, what do we really need as Christ’s Church? What things really matter? What will enrich our lives and help us grow in faith and witness?
Different parishes have different priorities and we will be listening to these. One priority for both Rev John and I will be to take the opportunity to deepen our pastoral care and encourage us all in our experience of God. There are difficulties, not least financially and there are opportunities like the wonderfully refurbished halls we now have. How can these serve Christ and our witness and mission in the wider community?
Moving house there are also concerns and uncertainties. How will we manage our new routines and travel. How will Ruth adjust to her new school? In truth until we move we don’t know how things will turn out. There are times you simply have to step out.
A new minister coming and new ways of working and expectations will also bring concerns and uncertainties. I know for sure though we are much better off stepping out! I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as you allow Rev John and myself time to find our feet as we seek to serve this group in the best way we can.
Moving house there is also great excitement. This is a new opportunity, a new beginning. I hope you will also be able to see Rev John’s coming as a new beginning for our group. I pray that you will catch our excitement. We look forward greatly to having Rev John with us and I know you will all make him very welcome. Now we can draw breath, looking forward with a clearer sense knowing he should be with us for a good while.
Richard's signatureCaptain Richard Beadle
Jesus put a lot of emphasis on teams and he never sent disciples out alone. I am excited at the prospect of Rev John and I working closely together spurring each other on. It will be so encouraging to have him with us full time and I believe this will make such a difference to the life of the group.

Every Blessing in our New Beginning.

 

 

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Harvest Festival Services

Day & Date Location Speaker Harvest Festival
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 Rev John Woods
Friday 4th October Tomregan Rev Alison Calvin
Sunday 6th October Templeport Archdeacon Ian Linton

 

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Breffni Health CentreBreffni Holy Communion Service

Chalis Our Breffni service of Holy Communion will be led by Rev John and will be at 2pm on Tuesday 24th September. The following services will also all be on Tuesdays: 29th October, 26th November and Christmas Eve 24th December. Visitors are always most welcome to join us.


 

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Happy Tots GroupHappy Tots Group

Happy Tots meetings have restarted after the summer break. We are most grateful to Minnie Mitten and Noeline Magee for their extreme generosity and selflessness with their time for the last five years Thanks too to the tots and their parents for supporting such a valuable social gathering.
The Happy Tots Group is open to everyone with pre-school children from 10 am to 11.30 every Tuesday morning in the old Tomregan school. (The wooden prefab)


 

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Tomregan Dances

The Tomregan Dances have started again! Everyone will be most welcome. Music starts at 10.30pm. A light supper will be served
Admission €10.00 on the night Funds in aid of hall restoration.

Date Music provided by Comments Dancing sandwich
cup of tea
11th October The Broughs  
8th November Billy Mac  
13th December Vincie Carr & Alan McGrory Raffle
10tth January Ally Harron  
14th February Vincie Carr & Alan McGrory Raffle
14th March Francie Smith  

 

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Royal BlackEnniskillen Royal Black District Chapter No. 1

Are hosting a series of meetings on the 'Take 5' Project - A project based on The Five 'Solas' of The Reformation to promote the Institutions principles and beliefs of teaching the Scripture and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Five meetings will be held in various locations around Fermanagh in September, for folk in the Swanlinbar Kildallon Group of Parishes the nearest meeting will be on Wednesday 18th September in Gransha Hall, hosted by Gransha RBP, Florencecourt RBP and Moybrone RBP. All Sir Knights and families welcome.
All meetings start at 8.00 pm and each evening will include either singing or special musical items. All are welcome to attend.
The Imperial Grand Black Chapter’s website has many more details of the project: www.royalblack.org/take-five-project.

Day & Date Location Speaker
Tuesday 17th Enniskillen District Hall RW Sir Knight Rev Nigel Reid, ASGM
Wednesday 18th Gransha Hall Speaker to be confirmed
Thursday 19th Kesh Orange Hall Speaker to be confirmed
Friday 20th Derrygonnelly Orange Hall Speaker to be confirmed
Sunday 22nd Enniskillen District Hall RW Sir Knight Rev William Anderson, PASGM, IDGM.


 

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Bishop Ferran Glenfield

New Arrangements    N.B. The date has been changed!star

To help everyone understand the new arrangements Bishop Ferran will be at an Open Meeting for all parishioners of the Swanlinbar and Kildallon Group in Ballyconnell Hall on Monday, 14th October at 8.00 pm.
The date has been changed since this Newsletter was published a week ago.


 

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Mothers Union logoMothers Union

The opening service of Holy Communion will be led by Rev John Woods on Tuesday 17th September at 8pm in St Peter’s Church, Templeport.


 

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Bereavements
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The pain of loss has been very real in our group of parishes and we would all want to offer our prayers and sympathy to the families of Robert Storey (Tomregan parish) buried in Templeport, Raymond Humphreys (Swanlinbar Parish) and Jim Knight (Tomregan Parish).
We also remember the Graham Family in Kinawley following the death of Louise Montgomery (Lisbellaw Methodist) and the Kells and Woods families following the death of Gertie Kells from Drumlane parish.

As we remember all those bereaved, both near and far, we pray for God's strength and comfort in the days ahead. We ask that all our lives would be lived in the light of the hope of meeting Jesus face to face in eternity.

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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Swanlinbar Supper DanceDancing

Always a splendid evening, come along and support the Swanlinbar Supper dance on 25th October at 9pm in the Unionist hall in Enniskillen. Tickets are available from Swanlinbar Parishioners. cup of teasandwich


 

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CongratulationsGeorgina Cassidy

There has been much joy in the Taylor household recently. Margaret and Shane Townsend rejoiced in the birth of twins Scott and Harry while Harold and Betty have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Congratulations also to Georgina Cassidy who celebrated her 91st birthday.

 

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Ordination of Rev John Woods

On Friday 6th September it was wonderful to see Bishop Ferran Glenfield ordain Rev John James Woods in Kilmore Cathedral. Thanks to all who produced the tea!
There are lots more pictures here: www.swanlinbar-kildallon.kilmore.anglican.org/group-news/woods-ordination

John Woods Ordination

 

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Beryl-BakerEmail Prayer Letter from Beryl Baker

Casilla 1124, Asunción, Paraguay,
Sunday, 4 August 2013, 20:48
Subject: My promised prayer letter.

 

Dear Praying Friends,

Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ Is The Same Yesterday, Today And Forever.

Dealing with change is at times none too easy and this month there are going to be many to cope with all needing to be covered with prayer.
The hand over in Paraguay to the new government will take place on the 15th and Horacio Cartes will be inaugurated as President. Please pray that this new leadership will do justly, love kindness and walk humbly with God.
Pray for Caroline and all of Geoff Clarke's family and St: Paul’s Northumberland Heath as they grieve and come to terms with his absence caused by his sudden death and all the changes that will follow.
For the Indian Health Promoters Lidia, Narcisa, Norma, Lalo, Cirilo, Serafin, Daniel and Cristobal that they will receive fair treatment from the new authorities and for ex Health Promoter Arsenio Martinez who is no longer able to do any kind of heavy work or driving due to brain damage after a motor bike accident also for Liberato Cabanas, still completely blind.
For the indigenous people in general as they come to terms with 21st Century life, changed environment, diet and climatic change.
In the Chaco we have experienced frosts for three days and then a soar in temperature to 35C. Please pray for rain to revive all the frost bitten grass and plants and protection from huge fires now that everywhere is so dry.
An Indian from Napoxen will go to the National Hospital at Itague on 29th August for heart surgery.
For the changes that must be made to my computer so that I can communicate properly again.
Any changes that need to be made for the future of myself, Ana and Georvy, the dogs , cats, tortoises, deer and donkeys.
For Dña Betty, Zuni and the Rio Verde church members in general especially for the Sunday School and young people.
Praise for Agripina Medina’s wonderful recovery and for her ongoing heart treatment also for the TB patients Antolin, Nimfa, Porfirio and Justino for their good recovery and that they will be faithful in taking their medicines.
All may change but Jesus never. Glory to his name.

Love and prayers,
Beryl

Letter sent out by Julie Fagan    


 

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Wedding Congratulations

Julie & JordanCongratulations to Julie Graham daughter of Lorna and George who married Jordan Ellis, Castlederg on 6th September in St Paul’s, Kinawley. (Photo right)

Laura & RobertCongratulations also to Laura Foster, daughter of Mervyn and Kathleen who married Robert Love, Kilskeery in Tomregan on 24th August.
(Photo left)

Please pray for both newlywed couples, that their lives would be filled with happiness and that all their troubles would be little ones.

Click on thumbnails for larger images should open in new windows.

 

 

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Rev Brendan McCarthy’s Farewell from the Swanlinbar Kildallon Group


On the right are copies of the pictures used on the front of the card which was presented to Rev Brendan McCarthy at his farewell service in St Peter’s Templeport on Sunday 18th August 2013.

Below is the inside text.

We will remember
much laughter and fun,
Meetings, tea and buns,
red faces and birthdays,
Football loyalties and hair,
The family sharing a musical gift,
Banter and chat in sermons with a lift
Wisdom and faith shared in home.
Tractors, tyres & potholes as you roam;
An Indian connection
and a search for treasure!

A Great Big
Thank You
for your ministry among us,
You spoke of ‘Taking over the World’
We wish you well with your
Next Step via Manorhamilton!
God be with you and your loved ones always
From All of Us in the
Swanlinbar and Kildallon
Group of Parishes

Click here for many more photos
www.swanlinbar-kildallon.kilmore.anglican.org/brendan
Brendan thank you composite
Above: Citroen Pit Stop humorous toy presented to Rev Brendan because his own Citroen (below) was so often breaking down!
The inscription reads:
Brendan’s “Mission Team”
Brendan's Citroen Synergy

Mackie Breen’s Poem & Speech at Rev Brendan's Service in St Peter’s

On this particular day it is a privilege to have the opportunity to convey on behalf of The Swanlinbar Kildallon Group a message of thanks to Rev Brendan for his time here. Although I know there are many people from the Group better qualified than myself to perform this task, I’m sure they have their own memories to express.
I find it easier to express my memories in the words of a poem rather than a speech.. Hopefully it will be neither inadequate or disrespectful as it is certainly not my intention
The poem is as follows:-

From Fermanagh through Cavan and Leitrim
A little red car travelled round
Swanlinbar Templeport and Kinawley
At weekends it always was found
As well as Tomregan Kildallon
Newtowngore Corrawallen was bound
The red then turned to silver
A jeep on the highroads appeared
It’s driver was hard to distinguish
As it moved fastly round far and near
The driver soon became familiar
Rev Brendan of course was his name
Swanlinbar & Kildallon Group of parishes
His Christian message will always remain
He could have chose other occupations
A song writer or singer perhaps
Guitar playing or writing
A Kris Kristofferson or Johnny Cash
A film producer/director
Productions about the wise men
A rally driver or a comedian
A writer who’s good with the pen
But we all know the job he has chosen
The most important job of them all
From Ireland to London and India
Are just a few of his ports of call
As we say a farewell to Rev Brendan
And God bless and wish him the best
That little red car and the silver
From bumpy roads will be getting a rest

 

Below is a composite of some of the photos taken at Rev Brendan McCarthy's farewell Servise at St Peter's Templeport.
Rev Brendan McCarthy's final service in St Peter's

All these and many more photos of the service may be found from this link: /pwww.swanlinbar-kildallon.kilmore.anglican.org/brendan>

Mackie Breen
Mackie Breen reading his own poem about Rev Brendan.

To speak of a man of Brendan’s calibre would take a lot longer than we have got time for today so I will endeavour to say as much as possible in as short a time as I can.
What can I say? A multi- talented man who in his short time here is not only part of our Group of parishes, he is also part of everyone of us. That is the reason why it is so difficult to come to terms with his departure. As Mohammed Ali once said when he lost his world title “I shall return” and I’m sure this will apply to Brendan as well. Maybe not on a regular basis but either to preach occasionally or entertain us with his musical family. So today we are not going to say a final farewell as we know he will be back.
In his short time here he has become a familiar figure with his special talents of engaging with the congregation young and old during services, captivating the interest and imagination of everyone present while delivering a strong Christian message with humour and in a way that’s easily understood.
There are many highlights of this time with us including organising a trip to the Indian orphanage where he has been on many occasions before helping to set it up initially.
Bringing the Omagh Waterford peace choir to Swanlinbar.
Bringing his own musical family to our Group on a number of occasions which I’m sure was a very special effort on their part.
Many more events in the Group as well.
There are many amusing stories to be told, everyone having their own memories and experiences of Brendan, which will live on in our thoughts and hearts.
Today we thank God for Rev Brendan’s time with us. We thank Brendan and his wife and family for the immense input engaging with our Group in a Christian family way.
We wish each and every one of them God’s richest blessing in the future.

Mackie Breen 18th August 2013

 

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Welcome Service for Bishop Ferran and Rev John Woods in Tomregan

Tomregan Welcome serviceOn Sunday 8th Bishop Ferran and Rev John Woods led their first service at Tomregan Church. The ladies of the group provided a lovely tea afterwards.

Click on the composite picture on the right to go to the index page of photos taken at the Welcome Service for Bishop Ferran and Rev John. The page should open in a new window.


 

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Knitting woolLearn to Knit or Crochet

A new evening and new opportunity to enjoy good craic and learn a new skill in the Minor Hall Kinawley on Monday evenings at 8pm beginning 7th October.


 

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Forever FiftyForever Fifty

A course for six evenings of beauty, hair care and personal styling for ladies who want to stay ‘Forever Fifty’ with profits towards St Luke's Hospital is to be held in St Mogue’s college, Bawnboy starting on Thursday 19th September at 8.30 pm. Phone Mary at 087 1543541 for details.

 

 

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Railway Lecture Bawnboy Road Station 1954Bawnboy Road Station Sign

There will be an illustrated talk about the Cavan and Leitrim Railway at and with particular emphasis on Bawnboy Road Station, now the Templeport Resource centre by Michael Davies on 17th September at 8.30 pm.


 

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Bawnboy Community Festival

Ford CortinaFerguson TE20Thank you to everyone who visited or contributed to any of the many events of the Bawnboy Festival and made it a great success in spite of many other events including the football in Croke Park which competed with it.
It is understood but not confirmed yet that between €14,000 and €15,000 was collected for St Luke’s Hospital and the other local charities.

There are lots more photographs available on the Bawnboy web site at: www.bawnboy.com/festival2013


 

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Arrangements are nearly complete for a Barn Dance in Newtowngore Hall on Saturday 28th. More details later.

Ice-skating trip to Belfast. The diocese are hoping to take 2 coaches of young people on Saturday 5th October. For more details please speak to Richard.


 

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SmileTime for a Smile!

1. The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow.
2. Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail.
3. If you don't have a sense of humour, you probably don't have any sense at all.
5. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.
5. How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night?
6. Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without.
7. Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks?
8. Scratch a cat and you will have a permanent job.
9. No one has more driving ambition than the boy who wants to buy a car.
10. There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity.
11. There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4am; like this: it could be a right number.
12. No one ever says "It's only a game" when their team is winning.
13. I've reached the age where the happy hour is a nap.
14. Be careful reading the fine print. There's no way you're going to like it.

Submitted by Marbeth Hill, Ahoghill WI  


 

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Church of Ireland Cross     Prayer Points for September and October.     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 Kilmore. Elphin. Ardargh. dioceses and grant him the ability to lead us wisely;
Monday: Pray for Rev Brendan McCarthy in his new group of parishes and for Richard as he introduces Rev John Woods to the Swanlinbar Kildallon Group;
Tuesday: Pray for the students who sat exams that their efforts have been rewarded with the success they deserve. Grant them success in their future;
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 Trenier;
Thursday: Pray for Rev John Woods as he starts so many new and steep learning processes within our group of parishes, give him the strength to deal with all that may be thrown at him with humour, humility, wisdom and love;
Friday: Pray for those in Syria and other troubled parts of the world that peace and security will be brought to them soon and their suffering will end;
Saturday: Pray 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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C of I Cross<empty>Schedule of Church Services until the end of October <empty>C of I Cross

Date

Time

Location

Service

Leader

Friday 20th September

8pm

Kildallon

Harvest

Rev Henry Blair

Sunday 22nd September

10am

Kinawley

MP2

Richard

11.30

Tomregan

MP2

Rev John

8pm

Newtowngore

Harvest

Rev Hazel Hicks

Friday 27th September

8pm

Corrawallen

Harvest

Rev Brian Kerr

Sunday 29th September

10.30

Newtowngore

Family Communion

Rev John

11.30

Tomregan

MP 1

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

Family Communion

Rev John

8pm

Swanlinbar

Harvest

Rev John Woods

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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