Kinawley Bowling Club

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Diocesan Meetings

You may have read in the Scribe that the Bishop is conducting a series of meetings to help explore the way forward for the diocese. He has already spent a time with the clergy and is now seeking to listen to lay representatives from parishes. Lay readers and parish readers have been invited and John and I have asked a representative from each parish to attend the lay day on March 22nd. At the request of the diocese we have chosen representatives that between them represent different ages and gender in the group.

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Breffni Holy Communion Service

Our March Breffni service of Holy Communion led by Rev John will be at 2pm on 25th.
The next service will be on Tuesday 15th April, also at 2pm. Visitors are always welcome to join us.

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Easter Vestries

The Easter Vestry meetings are planned for the following dates. .

If you have never been to a vestry meeting please do come along

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Bishop’s Visit

We have been very grateful to have the Bishop visiting us recently helping to lead some of our services. He will be leading services in Kinawley and Tomregan Parishes on Mothering Sunday March 30th. Later in the day Adrian Graham and Adam Magee from Kildallon Parish will be confirmed by the Bishop in Carrigallen Church at 3pm. There will be no service in Kildallon that day to allow as many members of the family of Kildallon Parish to support them. A Service of the Word will take place in Corrawallen at 10.30am. Please come along to these special services on this day.

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Hospital Visits

As we can no longer check hospital lists can we ask you to please let Rev John or Captain Richard know if a parishioner is in who would appreciate a visit.

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Tomregan Dances

The Tomregan Dances are regularly held as a fun social evening in support of the hall renovation. The next dance is on Friday 14th March with Music by Francie Smith. Everyone will be most welcome. Music starts at 10 pm. A light supper will be served . Admission €10.00 on the night. The Next dance will be on 11th April.

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Richard on Leadership Training Course

Richard will be away from Monday 31st March to Friday 4th April as he begins the Arrow leadership training course which will take place over the next 18 months with a few residentials. It is the same course that Rev Geoff did in his time with us and has been taken by other clergy in our diocese including Rev Ali Calvin and the Archdeacon Craig McCauley. Please pray for Richard that this course would really help develop his character and gifts before God.
Please contact Richard or John for further information.

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Bereavements

We were saddened to hear that Vi Breen's youngest sister Claire died in England very recently. May we keep the Breen family in our thoughts and prayers in this painful time.

Please pray for all those who struggle with the pain of losing loved ones.

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Graveyards

A number of our churches have graveyards. To help us keep them looking well may we gently ask that old wreaths and flowers are removed from graves and disposed of once they are no longer of use. As the graveyards have no rubbish facilities please ensure all rubbish is taken home...

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Senior’s Dinner and Dance

Many thanks to all who supported our annual seniors dinner and dance in Tomregan Hall. Once again it was a really enjoyable and memorable evening. Our thanks to Nigel Livingstone for providing the music and to all those who helped make the event happen with catering, dance and simply being there!

Mothers Union

The next meeting will be held in Newtowngore Hall on Tuesday 11th March at 8pm. Jennifer Richardson from Newtowngore will give a talk on photography. Any members who have digital cameras are asked to bring them with them on the night, please ensure batteries are charged.
Unfortunately our last meeting had to be cancelled at the last moment due to snow but we look forward to having Mrs. Letitia Moffatt from the Real Life Bookshop join us at a date to be arranged in the future.
Come and join us for an evening of fellowship and fun at a Social Evening with our All-Ireland President, Mrs. Phyliss Grothier on Saturday 22nd March at 7pm in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan. Admission – €10 including supper. Everyone welcome.

Make A Mothers’ Day Campaign
Millions will not get cards or flowers this Mothering Sunday: mums, grannies and care-givers who despite the most difficult circumstances achieve amazing things. This Mothering Sunday why not support more struggling families by buying an ethical gift from Make a Mothers’ Day Catalogue. Help us to change the lives of people all over the world by buying a gift through a campaign which will help raise over £150,000 to fund vital projects in the UK and Ireland and around the world. A gift, however small, can make a real difference to a mother’s life. The catalogue includes ten gifts, ranging in price from €5 to €120, all of which go towards helping mums, parents or carers to overcome issues they face in everyday life. Rather than simply giving hand-outs, Mothers’ Union uses the gifts to give beneficiaries the opportunities they need to learn skills that will help them build a better life for generations to come.

How to Make A Mothers’ Day
View the Catalogue and choose your gift. You will be sent a Mothering Sunday card to give to your mother which has details of the gift you have bought, unless you request 'No Card'. Alternatively you can give a gift in memory of your mother, as a tribute to a life-time of caring. If you would like your mother’s name can be placed in our Remembrance book which will be kept at the Mary Sumner House Chapel.
This Campaign is not just confined to members, anyone and everyone who would like to buy something different is welcome to buy the ethical gifts. View the Make a Mothers’ day Catalogue, these are available from all MU Branch Leaders and may be at the back of many churches to collect. If unavailable please get in touch with any MU member.

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World Missions for Drop in Ministries Concert

The Isaacs in concert, 24th March 2014 at 8pm in Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen. The Isaacs are a Bluegrass gospel group from Nashville. Special guests on the night are The Mark Ferguson Band. Tickets £20 or €25 All proceeds go to World Missions for Drop in Ministries. Tickets available from Real Life Bookshop Enniskillen, Killyhevlin Hotel or call ticketline from north 02838871389 from south 04838871389.

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Templeport Whist Drive

The annual whist drive in aid of St. Peter's Church will be held on Thursday 20th March at 8.30 pm in Templeport Community Centre. Templeport parishioners are asked to support this by giving a contribution towards prizes for the whist or food for the supper.

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Congratulations

Congratulations to Carla van der Laan and Thomas Fisher from Newtowngore National School who both received secondary school scholarships. Carla achieved First Place in the Boarding Scholarship Examination 2014 in The Royal School, Cavan. Thomas won a scholarship award for Wilson's Hospital School, Multyfarnham.

Congratulations also to Pamela Young Drumlara, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. A former pupil of Newtowngore, Pamela has been awarded a PHD in Biology based on research carried out at the National University of Maynooth.

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Baptism Congratulations

There was celebration in Corrawallen on Sunday 23rd February as Margaret and Shane Townsend's twins Scott and Harry were baptised. Margaret and Shane have made an important commitment and we pray for them. May their faith grow as they seek to equip their children following Christ. There is no better way than to follow Him!

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Lent
Lent and Easter Services

Lent is a precious time of preparation to celebrate the glorious wonder of Easter. One helpful way to mark this special season would be to come to the Lent evening services. The remaining services are all on Wednesdays at 8pm.

Holy Week Services are as follows:

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Children's Art Competition

Entry is open to Children from our two schools and any children who attend Sunday schools in the Swanlinbar Kildallon Group of Parishes.
We would like you to draw, make or paint a piece of artwork that fits into the title, "The Easter Story". It might be a picture of Jesus riding on a donkey on Palm Sunday, or perhaps Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane where he prayed. The picture might be about Jesus' arrest or death on a cross or wonderfully Jesus surprising everyone on Easter Day.
We hope to display the work at some of our Holy week services. Winners will be judged on Tuesday 15th April by the Big Red Bus team. Entries to your schools or your Sunday School leaders by Friday 11th April.

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‘The Henry Ford Story’

Cavan Christian Bookshop warmly invites you to ‘The Henry Ford Story’ told by George Conn on Thursday, 3rd April in Cavan Crystal Hotel, at 8pm.
This free presentation includes Ford family background, the invention of the Model T, the production of tractors & a Christian epilogue.
Everyone Welcome!
For more information contact:
Cavan Christian Bookshop,
22a Bridge St., Cavan.
Telephone: 049 4361418
Light refreshments & bookstall following.
Special dinner option for anyone attending the event at the Cavan Crystal Hotel 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm (bar area only) – Set meal price €10

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Transformed Lives

Real Life invites you to Enjoy a meal with author, Noel Davidson who will share stories of God’s transforming power in ‘Broken Lives’ in the Mandarin Buffet on Tuesday 8th April 2014 at 7.15pm for 7.30pm.
Tickets at £10 and are available from Real Life & Oasis Bookshop, Lisnaskea or from Real Life, 8 Dublin Rd, Enniskillen, telephone.028 66322400

Noel’s books will be available to purchase at the event.

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Easter with the Big Red Bus Team

We are presently arranging the Operation Mobilisation's Creative arts team to visit schools again at the end of the month (31st March -April 1st ). The team will also be coming for a special event 3-5pm in Tomregan Hall on Tuesday 15th April. All children of school age are welcome to this fun event. Come and join the puppets, games and teaching.

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