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Newsletter No 74 January 2014
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Riding Waves!
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May I begin by wishing you all a happy New Year. It’s certainly been a wet and very blowy start to the year! Like me you’ve probably been looking at the news reports on the coasts of Ireland and the U.K. Some of the pictures really have been quite amazing. I have been in awe at the power of the sea as pictures have shown it’s destructive might. Even cliffs have come crashing down and well known landscapes have been changed forever.
 Stormy weatherAs a child I lived by the sea, both in Cornwall and in Kent. I was always in awe of it’s beauty and might. Of course living near the sea you are aware also of its dangers and the thrill of risks. Running through waves splashing over promenades was part of my childhood, smaller than those we just witnessed I add .
In the U.K. police have appealed to people not to go too close to the sea. Life is in danger. Some keen to take the best photographs have found themselves in danger. There have been rescues and lives have been lost.
In the midst of some of the most dangerous and powerful storms in my lifetime I am amazed today to learn that there are some adventurous Americans flying over to take advantage of these rare conditions. Conditions we describe as terrible, they look upon as perfect. They are surfers and this is an incredible opportunity! They want to make the most of it, even if it means surfing in the middle of a great storm.
I am reminded of words of wisdom that I once heard about our Christian faith. It takes a lot of energy and hard work to make waves. Surfers don’t make waves. They are never instructed in wave building. They are taught to surf waves as long as possible. They surf them. They work to a point. They swim out to the wave. Then they let the wave do the work. Their joy to hang on for the ride!
Surfing the big ones!Perhaps the most important task a Christian leader can undertake is to discern what The Spirit of God is doing. He’s the one who makes the waves!
Can we as God’s people and John and I as leaders see where God is at work in our locality.
Can we be equipped and encouraged to ride waves – to join in work that God is already doing, or about to do?
I am reminded of Paul’s letter to the Church in Corinth, where Paul shared about growth and the role we play. “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” (1 Corinthians 3:6)
We want to grow. Only God will make things really grow.
I hope and pray that in the coming months we will be equipped and encouraged further in God’s ways of working.
You might want to pray with me.

Richard's signatureCaptain Richard Beadle

Dear heavenly Father
Help your people in the Swanlinbar Kildallon group of Parishes to see how best we can serve you. May Jesus servant of all be our teacher.
From the youngest to the oldest may we feel loved by you.
May we know what it is to be dependent upon you.
Offering our gifts, may we know the joy of being used by you.
Give us eyes to see opportunities of your making, for only you can make things grow.
Help us Lord to be co-workers in the building of your Kingdom here in this place.
Led by your Holy Spirit, may we be encouraged and equipped in the coming year of 2014 we pray. Amen    


 

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Bishop to Visit Us Bishop Ferran Glenfield

You will notice Bishop Ferran will be visiting a number of our churches in January and February.   As our new Bishop continues to find his way around the diocese he has kindly offered to help with some services as one way of getting to know us better. The Bishop will be in Kinawley and Tomregan (where some items will be dedicated) on January 26th. On February 2nd The Bishop will be in Swanlinbar and Templeport, while on February 16th Bishop Ferran will be in Newtowngore and Kildallon.


 

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Breffni Health CentreBreffni Holy Communion Service

ChalisOur Breffni Service of Holy Communion will be led by Rev John and will be at 2pm on Tuesday 28th January.   The February Service will be on Tuesday 25th.   Visitors are always welcome to join us.


 

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Autumn Vestries

Vestry MeetingVestry meetings continue. I would encourage vestry members to note the following dates and please come to the meetings if you possibly can. Meetings are at 8pm. .

Date Vestry
Wednesday 15th January
 Newtowngore
Thursday 16th January
 Kildallon
Wednesday 29th January
 Templeport
Tuesday 4th February
 Vestry members Group meeting (In Tomregan Hall)


 

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Senior’s New Year Night Out

partysenior citizens partyOur Senior Citizen’s dinner takes place this coming Saturday 18th January in Ballyconnell Parish Hall between 5.30 and 9.30pm. It would be great if many of our senior citizens from the whole of the group could come along. Transport will be provided for anyone that needs it and the whole evening will be free.
One of the special parts of the evening is the invitation to all parishioners for the dance after the meal. Nigel Livingstone will provide the music
This is open to all parishioners young and older! Whatever your age please come along to the dance after the meal from 7pm. Please help us make it a super night out!


 

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DancingTomregan Dances

sandwichThe Tomregan Dances are regularly held as a fun social evening in support of the hall renovation. The next dance is on St Valentine’s Night, Friday 14th February with Music by Vincie Carr & Anna McGorey. Everyone will be most welcome. Music starts at 10 pm. A light supper will be served . Admission €10.00 on the night. .


 

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Confirmation ClassConfirmation

Please remember in your prayers Adrian Graham and Adam Magee as they begin Confirmation preparation. They will be preparing with young people from the Arvagh Parish group. We pray that along with other young people who they already know well they will seize this opportunity to really grow in knowledge and experience of God and his people. .


 

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Bereavements
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We are very aware that for some of our families the New Year has been a painful time. It has been difficult to say goodbye to two parishioners whose presence in our midst will be missed greatly and were loved greatly by family and friends. Sarah Smyth (from Swanlinbar Parish) and Sandy Berry (Kildallon) were both great keen participants in Parish life. We also offer our sympathy to Joan Brooks and Evelyn Foster and their families following the death of their mother Gretta Keyes, who was buried in Drumlane on Christmas Eve.

A reading from 1 Peter 1:3-9 read at Sarah’s funeral encourages us as it shares of eternity. Peter speaks of new birth into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and goes on to speak of “an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade - kept in heaven for you.” God is faithful. May we not lose hope and know God’s peace in the days ahead.


 

 

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QuizTable Quiz and Supper

Newtowngore Parish will be hosting a table quiz and supper in their New Community Centre on Friday 21st February.


 

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Mothers Union logoMothers Union

Christmas Dinner
Kildallon/Swanlinbar and Killeshandra members enjoyed a beautiful meal in the Seven Horseshoes Hotel in Belturbet on 10th December. We were delighted to have Rev. Alison Calvin join us for the event. A warm welcome was given by Lorna Graham and Gladys Anderson - Branch Leaders. Following the meal everyone received a gift from the secret Santa and then Leila Beattie had everyone on the floor for some dance movements which were thoroughly enjoyed by both those taking part and those who watched. We finished off the evening with some Carol singing with Lorna Graham on the keyboard. Rev. Alison gave a short reflection on the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of keeping Christ at the centre of our lives this Christmas. This was a lovely evening of fellowship and fun with neighbouring branches.
Clicking on the thumbnails on the right will open larger versions in new windows.
For more photos from the evening visit the Diocesan website:
www.mothersunion-kilmore.weebly.com
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Mothers Union logoMU January Meeting
There will be no meeting in January and the next meeting will be on Tuesday 11th February in Swanlinbar Old School when the speaker will be Mrs Letitia Moffatt from the Real Life Bookshop in Enniskillen.

 

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Cash for ClobberCash For Clobber

Ballyconnell Central School Parent & Teacher association are asking for fundraising help with a collection of unwanted clothing, bags, shoes (please tie shoes together) hats, belts, towels, curtains and bed linen. Each kilogram earns the school 60 cents! If you would like a bag to collect up your unwanted clothing please ask a parent from the school. Filled bags will be collected from the school in February. De–Clutter for a good cause!!


 

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money offeringImportant Giving News

Money, tax and good news don’t usually go together!
At a recent treasurers’ meeting with Rev Billy Stafford we learnt more about the new regulations relating to charities. The good news from the Southern Government is that money given to charity can be made to go much further.
There are significant changes from 2013 allowing an increase in the amount of tax refund churches can claim.

Old System
New System
The Church could only reclaim tax from those who paid tax under the PAYE system The church ONLY can reclaim tax on donations by all individuals – PAYE & self employed.
The individual had to give annual approval to the claim The individual can give approval for up to 5 years to reclaim
The tax reclaimable was dependant on the individuals marginal tax rate. All claims are reclaimable at 31%, provided the individual has paid more tax than the potential refund.

How does it work?

An individual makes a contribution of €250 or more in a specific calendar year. This can be a one off donation or made up of a number of donations.
The church must record this and the individual must give consent to the organisation to reclaim the tax.
The church submits a claim to Revenue who refund or decline to refund.

While this will not effect everyone’s giving (notably the many retired who give so generously) and we are further complicated by life on the border, it will hopefully be good news. 31% on top of donations received is significant. money

€250   given = €362 after donations receive tax refund
€500   given = €725
€1000 given = €1450

We hope this will encourage you and we will give further information soon.


 

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Johnston - McCartan WeddingCongratulations

Wedding bells have been sounding and it is with great delight we join in saying congratulations to Peter Johnston and Melissa McCartan who were married in Drumeela on Sunday 29th December.
May the memory of the wedding day be a source of strength and joy throughout their lives together.
The service was conducted Rev Sandra Lindsay and Fr Ultan McGoohan.


Calvin Vance Congratulations
It's not only the baby in Bethlehem that we have been celebrating this Christmas. There has also been news of joy in Kinawley and Ballyconnell! Congratulations to Elaine and Lindsay Vance following the birth on 13th December of young Calvin (7lbs 14oz) pictured on the left, a wonderful addition to Christmas celebrations for the Vance and Gallagher families.

New Baby CongratulationsWe were also delighted to hear the news that Mark and Victoria Crawford are now proud parents following the birth of Emily. Congratulations grandparents Margaret and Freddie!


 

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Facebook 'Please Like Us'Please ‘like’ our Facebook Page

I know that a couple of parishioners couldn’t find the new facebook page for our group. I would ask that you try again as we have updated some settings in the hope it will help you. We have had a few likes so far but would appreciate a few more so that this can be a method of communication worth time using:  www.facebook.com/SwanlinbarKildallonChurchofIrelandparishgroup

 

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Templeport Development Association 2014 Calendar salesTempleport Development Association header

Templeport Development Association Calendar front coverThe Templeport Development Association have published their 2014 Calendar which this year is to support SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) the charity which supports families and others affected by suicide. They also have counselling services for depressed people. All their workers are volunteers and they receive no support from any government agencies. Please help them and buy a Calendar or two if you see them on sale. They are only €5 and should be found in the shops in Ballyconnell and Bawnboy!


 

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childreach-internationalChildreach International.

Victoria Swan from neighbouring Derrylin Parish is fundraising for Childreach International. There will be a table quiz in Enniskillen Golf Club (off Tempo Road, behind Castlecoole) at 8pm on Friday 7th February. Tables of 4 are £20 or £5 each.


 

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Operation MobilisationOperation Mobilisation Christmas Show - Puppets Have a Great Time! Big Red BusOM Schools Christmas ShowOM Schools Christmas ShowOM Schools Christmas Show OM Schools Christmas Show OM Schools Christmas Show


Pass the ParcelWe were pleased to have the OM team visit the group in December.  During their time with us they visited six local schools to do their Christmas show. They also kindly returned in horrendous weather to do a show in Kinawley Community centre to an audience of around 70. It was great to see the show later on RTE on the Sunday before Christmas.


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Christmas ServicesChristmas Services

Many thanks to all who helped make our Christmas Services so memorable. Thank you to our musicians and singers, to our schools and families, to all who decorated churches with greenery and lights. Ballyconnell school had their carol service in school time in Tomregan church and later visited the Breffni Community Day Centre. The pictures are a reminder of some of the services: The Nativity service on Christmas Eve and the carol service in Newtowngore with the school kindly taking part.


 
 

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Smile!

How about a Smile?

 

Alcohol, Cigarettes & Chocolate
On Sunday morning, the preacher brings in 4 covered jars with one live worm in each. wormIn one he poured whiskey, in one he poured liquid chocolate, in the third one he poured cigarette smoke and in the fourth one he threw in dirt. Result was nothing unusual. Worms in first three jars died. He then looked at the congregation and said, "I don't have to tell much. I believe you have learnt a clear lesson". Then he pointed at a little girl and asked,"Sweetheart, can you tell what have you learnt?". Without any hesitation she said, "If you drink, smoke and eat chocolate you'll never have worms".

WeddingWhy do Brides Wear White?
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?”
The mother replied, ‘Because white is the colour of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.’
The child thought about this for a moment then said, “So why is the groom wearing black?


 

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Church of Ireland Cross     Prayer Points for January and February    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: Give thanks To God. Praise him for his help through the past year. Thank him for the joys, his help and healing in times of trouble and suffering;
Monday: We give thanks for our schools and the gift of teachers. We pray students will absorb knowledge and the teachers will be able to impart it.
Tuesday: Pray at the beginning of this New Year for a real sense of God’s leading in all that we engage in as a Church and in our communities;
Wednesday: Let us again 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 that we would see new works of healing in the coming year, healing of relationships, healing of hearts, healing of emotions, healing of physical pain. We pray for Christ’s renewing;
Friday: Pray for troubled parts of the world, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq 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 suffering and – pray for healing in their lives and peace for all those who are depressed.

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 beginning of March<empty>C of I Cross
Date Time Church Service Minister
19th January Epiphany 2 10am Swanlinbar MP2 Richard
10.30 Newtowngore ? Roy Woods
11.30 Templeport MP2 Richard
11.30 Tomregan MP1 Mervyn
Noon Kildallon MP2 Roy Woods
26th January Epiphany 3 10am Kinawley MP1 Richard
10.30 Corrawallen Holy Communion John
11.30 Tomregan Service of Word Richard / Bishop
Noon Kildallon Holy Communion John
Tuesday 28th 2pm Breffni Holy Communion John
2nd February
Presentation Christ Temple 		10am Swanlinbar MP 2 John / Bishop
10.30 Newtowngore MP 2 Richard
11.30 Templeport MP 2 Bishop Ferran
11.30 Tomregan MP 2 John
Noon Kildallon MP 1 Richard
9th February
4th Sunday before Lent 		10am Kinawley Family Communion John
10.30 Corrawallen MP 1 Richard
11.30 Tomregan Family Communion John
Noon Kildallon Service of Word Richard
16th February
3rd Sunday Before Lent 		10am Swanlinbar MP 1 Richard
10.30 Newtowngore MP 1 John / Bishop
11.30 Templeport MP 1 Richard
11.30 Tomregan MP 1 Mervyn
Noon Kildallon MP 2 John / Bishop
23rd 2nd Before Lent 10am Kinawley MP 2 Richard
10.30 Corrawallen Family Communion John
11.30 Tomregan MP 2 Richard
Noon Kildallon Holy Communion John
Tuesday 25th February 2pm Breffni Holy Communion John
2nd before Lent 10am Swanlinbar Holy Communion John
10.30 Newtowngore MP1 Richard
11.30 Templeport Holy Communion John
11.30 Tomregan MP 2 TBA
Noon Kildallon MP1 Richard
5th Ash Wednesday 8pm Templeport Holy Communion John


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