Kinawley Bowling Club

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Special United Service and Vote

There will be a special united service on Sunday May 4th at 11am in Templeport for the parishes of Swanlinbar, Templeport and Tomregan. At the end of the service we will elect 2 Parochial nominators and 2 supplementals. Regretfully in this triennial vote we do not get to choose a nominator and supplemental for each parish so a united service is the fairest way to get a good attendance to make this important decision. The parochial nominators are the first representatives the Bishop will look to in the event of a new appointment. This is to be considered both carefully and prayerfully.

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Breffni Holy Communion Service

Our April Breffni service of Holy Communion led by Rev John will be at 2pm on 15th.
The next service will be on Tuesday 27th May, also at 2pm. Visitors are always welcome to join us.

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Remaining Easter Vestry meetings

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

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Cake Sale Cancellation

The Tomregan cake sale announced in the Scribe to be held on Easter Saturday was an unfortunate mistake, there is to be no cake sale on Easter Saturday!

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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 Parish Social

The Tomregan Dances are regularly held as a fun social evening in support of the hall renovation. The next dance is on Friday 9th May with Music by Vinci Carr and Anna McGorrey. 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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'Thank You'

The Dance and Social Evening in memory of the late Mary Thornton recently held in the Swanlinbar Old School Hall has to date raised £850, with donations still coming in. The organisers would like to thank everyone who attended on the night for their support and to all who have contributed. A big thank you also to all the ladies who provided and helped serve the wonderful supper. The little hall was packed to capacity with the dancing going on late into the night! All money raised will be donated to 'The Heart Foundation' a presentation will be carried out later in the year.

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Bereavements

We were saddened that Mervyn Cowan of Kildallon Parish died on the 18th March after a long illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dora and the family at this difficult time.

Sympathy also goes to family of Gretta Phair from Drummacabranagher, Bellanaleck, who died on 19th March and was buried in Swanlinbar.

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

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Holy Week - Shadows to Light

This Holy week as every holy week we will be reflecting on why Christ had to die. You might well reply because of the evil in our world. We will consider evil through our week. Some of our visitors are travelling a distance – please make every effort to come to as much as you are able. Giving on Monday to Wednesday will be for the charities who visit us.
Monday 14th The Shadow of Poverty 8pm Tomregan Church
Our Sunday school sponsors a child through the charity Compassion. Others I know in our parishes sponsor other children through the India House of Peace and other projects. Pauline Beadle will introduce an evening where we see some of this work and be inspired.
Tuesday 15th The Shadow of Persecution 8pm Corrawallen.
How much do we prize our Christian faith? A speaker from the charity Open Doors will share about the persecution of Christians in other countries. What can we do? Come and be informed and humbled.
Wednesday 16th The Shadow of Injustice 8pm Kinawley (Please note change of venue from Swanlinbar as previously announced.)
Ruth Cooke from the charity International Justice Mission will be visiting. I.J.M. is a Christian human rights organisation that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. Come to be challenged and changed.
Thursday 17th Kildallon 8pm Shadows at Passover.
In this service we will reflect on shadows at the meal, betrayal, denial and empty promises, followed by the aloneness of the garden.
Friday 18th Templeport 8pm Shadows at the Cross. A reflection on the Accusations and suffering, Jesus’ crucifixion and death.
Sunday 20th Gortalughany Viewpoint Kinawley 6am. The Light of Easter.
A community sunrise service at our usual hillside view point with our neighbours.

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Latest News from Beryl Baker

We have received news that Beryl’s truck, with a cargo of medical supplies and animal food, was stolen last month from outside her home. Julie Fagan writes, “If anyone is in need of proof of the power of prayer, they especially will be delighted to learn the following.
The Lancashire village of Ribchester has contributed, a church in Switzerland has contributed, the travel writer John Gimlette has offered to contribute, and the British Ambassador to Paraguay has expressed his support. No figures have been added, for the sake of the modesty of donors, but at present it is likely that Beryl has already enough for a perfectly serviceable used vehicle. We only know that Beryl is at present in the Chaco, incommunicado. We don’t know how she got there, either in a borrowed vehicle, or by bus. If the latter, then you can’t take much animal feed on a bus.! Rhett Butler the owner of the ranch has expressed his readiness to “sort it all out” when he returns, and may already have done so by now. It is worth stating that immediate needs are met, and the insurance company does not pay out before 30 days have elapsed from the date of theft.
It’s therefore with great pleasure that we can report her pressing needs are satisfied, but it’s not too late to help her further. Above all, it’s a total vindication of the power of prayer. Thanks be to God!!!”
Beryl explained to us: The police have been helpful and Sylvia who helps with Project Paraguay arrived at the house last night with two bags of dog food and she has circulated many people in Paraguay and one of the English ladies is willing to take me back to the Chaco - it's the one who has the Rhodesian Ridgeback she also has two horses and has a share in a ranch way to the north in the Chaco.
I know the Lord is in control. People have put money in my bank account so I have been able to buy some food for myself and have the bus fare to go back down town to the Insurance office. The church office manager has been very helpful, too.

Our Support for Beryl
While we have not advertised a grace jar collection this year for Beryl, I am aware that there may be some folk who have filled a jar. If that’s you, please bring it on Easter day to churches where they will be received.
While Lent service collections have been for Beryl’s work, we are aware that this amount is less than we would like to give. We are therefore hoping to arrange two or three coffee morning /afternoon tea days to support Beryl’s work. These might be held in homes or church halls. If anyone would like to help with this please let Richard know.

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Mothers Union

Visit of All Ireland President
Some of the Swanlinbar Kildallon members enjoyed an evening with Mrs. Phyllis Grothier in the Cavan Crystal Hotel on Saturday 22nd March 2014. Joy Little DP extended a special welcome to Phyllis, a farmers’ wife and mother of five from Fenagh, Co-Carlow who has recently taken on the position of All-Ireland President of MU.
The evening commenced with a Power Point Presentation entitled "Growth and Discipleship." Phyllis then shared in a very interesting and inspiring way "the ingredients in her mixing bowl that makes up for life". She also spoke about the work of Mothers' Union here in Ireland and worldwide.
Following a beautiful supper we enjoyed a "Sing-along" of songs and hymns by the Belturbet Praise Group led by Mavis Magee on guitar. Some members of the Trustee Body together with the All-Ireland Chaplain of the MU – Dean Raymond Ferguson then entertained us with two very entertaining sketches. The evening concluded with Mrs Leila Beatty encouragin g everyone to participate in chair exercises followed by barn dances which were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. For photos of the event please visit the MU Diocesan Website at: www.mothersunion-kilmore.weebly.com

The speaker at the March meeting of the MU which was held in Newtowngore Hall was Mrs Jennifer Richardson who gave a talk on photography. Members who had brought along their digital cameras were shown how to use them and the different settings explained. MU OUTING: This year the outing will be held on Saturday 10th May. The day will start with a coffee stop and shopping at the Linen Green Centre, Moygashel, Dungannon followed by a visit to Garden Show Ireland at Antrim Castle Gardens. The day will conclude with a meal in Corick House, Clogher. Anyone interested in going should give their name together with a €10 deposit to Linda Lovett as soon as possible.

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Church Flowers and Cleaning

Our churches look fantastic each Sunday and visitors comment on how well they are maintained. This work is not done by little green fairies, but by an army of cleaners and flower arrangers throughout the group. This number needs to be increased so as to alleviate the burden. If you would like to help in this valuable ministry can you please contact the respective organisers in each church, or Rev John.
If you are unable to help in this way you may be able to help with the financial burden of providing flowers, this usually amounts to about €30 for the month. In a previous church members would give money for flowers in a month that had special significance for them. Perhaps this was in memory of a loved one or a special event. Again you can contact the respective people in your parish, or Rev John.
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Flower Festival & Exhibition

By Cleenish Parish Church - Bellanaleck
Festival Programme - Friday 6th June 2pm to 9pm -
Opening Service at 8pm on Saturday 7th June. Exhibition open 10am to 9pm
Sunday 8th June - Exhibition open 12pm to 6pm
Gospel concert in the Cleenish Centre at 7.30pm Sunday 8th June .

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Newtowngore BBQ

Newtowngore and Corrawallen Parish will be having their Annual Barbecue and social at the rear of Richardson’s shop on Saturday 31st May at 8pm. Always a great evening, come along for great food and craic.

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Swanlinbar Songs of Praise with Letterbreen Silver Band

On the occasion of Swanlinbar’s gift day we are delighted to welcome Letterbreen Silver band. The service will take place in St. Augustine’s church in Swalinbar on Sunday 18th May at 8pm. All are very welcome.

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Church Carpet dedicated in memory of Louis and May Henderson and given by Maud Bennett & Oriel Keyes. Above

Amplification System dedicated in memory of Grace Gallagher and given by the Gallagher family. Present in photo left: Lindsay, Elaine & Calvin Vance.

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Kildallon Parish Songs of Praise with Kilmore Choir

An evening to celebrate the joy of the resurrection will take place on Sunday 27th April in Kildallon church at 8pm. We also are delighted to have Lorraine Spotten to sing for us this evening. The collection will be towards the work of the parish. This is an annual gift day for the parish.

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Confirmation

It was great to see Adrian Graham and Adam Magee confirmed in Carrigallen by Bishop Ferran at the end of March. May they grow in their love for God and seek his way.
Jeremiah reminds us, "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

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Kinawley Dedication of Gifts

We were delighted to welcome Bishop Ferran to Kinawley where we gave thanks to God for gifts kindly given to Swanlinbar Parish. These included:
A chair in the sanctuary; A gift from Isobel Claypole, dedicated in memory of her husband Jack Claypole, principal teacher at Stragowna School.
Small Hymn books; A gift from Sylvia Breen, dedicated to assist worship for all ages in Kinawley and Swanlinbar.
The flooring in the hall dedicated in appreciation of Sylvia Breen’s parents Anna and Herbert Henry.

Pictured are members of the Breen family following the service.

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Ballyconnell Central School.

A Big Thank you to all who brought bags for the cash for cobbler. This raised €320 for the school – a super effort.

Quiz
We now have spring Quiz sheets available at €2 each. These can be obtained from parents and teachers.

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Easter with the Big Red Bus Team

The Red Bus Team will be coming for a special event in Tomregan Hall from 3 to 5pm on Tuesday 15th April. All children of school age are welcome to this fun event. Come and join the puppets for games and teaching.

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