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

Home page
Newsletter No 49 October 2011
Weekly Notices
Quick links - Find you way quickly to:
Prayer Points
Vestry Meetings
Mothers Union
Harvest
Indian Orphanage
Prayer Meeting
Service schedule

Mountains and Valleys

 Church of Ireland Cross

Culcaigh CairnEver since our family moved to County Cavan I have wanted to get up Culcaigh. This is the highest hill on the Irish border that dominates many of our views. It is also the 5th highest in the country! I tried walking up it last March but turned back when the soles on both walking boots (that had not been used for a few years) unglued! Finally last week I managed to get to the top. It was a good stiff walk and very boggy. My lack of serious walking was very quickly obvious so it was a great relief to get to the top with a clear view.
I love the excitement and sense of achievement getting to a mountain top. In truth though it’s not a place you are often able to stay. Mountains are bare and exposed with little earth and many rocks. There is very little shelter and the threat of weather changing and darkness falling quickly keeps us on the move. Typically for this green pleasant land, heavy rain made for a very wet return to the car!
Culcaigh Trig point on top of cairnIn faith we often talk about mountaintop experiences. These are times when trusting in God is good. Trusting in God is joyful and wonderful and full of certainty.
Much of Christian life however is not like that. Let’s be honest, we are not often on the mountain top! Much of our lives are in the valley when life is full of questions, doubts and fears that we are working through.
Some of us may love the mountaintop but here’s a thought to think about for all of us on our journeys of faith. Farmers will know that mountaintops are not good places for growing. The real growth is in the valley!
As we have come to the end of our harvest services it was a joy to hear the stories of faith. It many ways many stories shared were moments in the valley. These were stories of fear, stories of disastrous days when despite everything God did something, stories of perseverance, stories of tragedy and pain. It was so moving in our final service to hear our Bishop speak so openly of the pain of his early years losing both parents, yet God still there in the midst of those troubled times.
Culcaigh looking from the northThose simple stories of faith from speakers of all different backgrounds remind us that God uses the difficult times and ordinary people like you and I. We don’t have to be anyone special. We do have to be available and open to God using us.
Reflecting on this harvest season I am even more sure of two things that sustain us on our walk.
First we need Jesus. Have we his life changing us, his gift of life and love flowing through us? We were reminded by the Bishop of the privilege of knowing and serving him.
Secondly we don’t just need Jesus. As wonderful as Jesus is we need each other. The body of the church was his idea to help us through the valley, supporting and encouraging us on. How wonderful to hear our speakers share of other people who had helped them through the darkest times.

While I love the mountain top, I for one am so glad that faith grows best in the valley. It’s where I spend more time.

Church of Ireland CrossRichard's signatureCaptain Richard Beadle


+++
TOP   

News Items

Ministry Opportunities

Two ministry opportunities will be opening up to anyone in our parishes who may feel that God is calling them to serve Him and others through helping to lead worhsip or through helping to provide enhanced pastoral care throughout our group of parishes.
LayreaderThe diocese will be starting a new Lay Reader training course at the beginning of 2012. This will begin with an initial six week course, after which participants will be able to serve as Parish Readers, assisting in services within our group of parishes. For those who wish, a further nine months training will result in them becoming Diocesan Readers, enabled to lead services and to preach throughout the diocese.
Counvelling headsWithin our own parishes we will also be providing basic training in counselling and pastoral skills for those who wish to help with the ever-growing pastoral needs of people in our area. Many individuals and families both inside and outside the church are facing challenging times at present and would benefit from being able to call on the help and support of individuals from the Church, in addition to receiving pastoral care offered from clergy.
If you feel that you would like to consider either (or both) of these ministry opportunities, please speak to Brendan or Richard..


 

+++
TOP   

Kingdom Women West

Kingdom WomenNew Wine logoWorship and information days will be held on Friday 4th November in Cleenish Centre Ballinaleck at 7.30pm and Saturday 5th November at 10am in Ardess Parish church Kesh.
 Last year a number of women from our group went to Kingdom Women - a day of worship, ministry and teaching that took place in Ardess. As the day was so popular the event is going to happen in two venues with the Cleenish Centre very close to us! The main speaker will be Jo who has been working in a restricted access nation in Asia for 14 years and for the past 3 years has been reaching out to women involved in prostitution. She has a wonderful story of God at work in the lives of women who are wounded and exploited. Tickets are £12 or €14. Tickets were in short supply last year so please speak to Pauline Beadle (Tel 0863247656 ) soon to get tickets.


 

+++
TOP   

BazaarAutumn Sale of Work

Newtowngore HallThe parishes of Corrawallen and Newtowngore will have their annual autumn sale on Friday 28th October. Refurbishment work has not yet commenced so this will take place in Newtowngore parish hall. Doors will open 7.30 and there will be a range of stalls including home made cakes, fresh home produce and stalls for children. One of the joys of being a group of parishes is the way we support one another so please come along on the night if you possibly can. Your support would be most welcome. .

 

 

+++
TOP   

Mothers Union logoMothers Union

The next meeting of the Mothers Union will be in Corrawallen Church on Tuesday 11th October at 8pm. The evening will include a talk on the group of parishs’ trip to the House of Peace Orphanage in India by Florence Bayliss and other members of the team. May we also gently remind members that membership fees are due at the meeting..


 

+++
TOP   

Vestry Meetings

Vestry meetingVestry meetings are to be held on the following Thursdays at 8pm.

13th October Tomregan Tomregan Church
20th October Kildallon Sunday School Room
27th October Templeport St Peter’s Church

 

+++
TOP   

Clocks go back one hourDon’t Forget the Clocks Change!

Winter is fast approaching, remember the clocks go back one hour early on Sunday morning 30th October.

 

+++
TOP   

Bible StudyHealing Services and Bible Studies

Bible StudyHealing handsThere will be a special healing service on Sunday 30th October in St Peter’s Templeport at 8pm. Everyone will be most welcome.
Our short series of four Bible studies will be on the subject of healing. They will take place Swanlinbar hall on Thursday evenings 8pm and Sunday afternoons at 3.30pm on: Sunday 13th November, Thursday 17th November, Sunday 20th November, Thursday 24th November. Themes will include spiritual, emotional, relational and physical healing..


 

+++
TOP   

Breffni Health CentreBreffni Holy Communion Service

You would be most welcome to come along to the Holy Communion service in the Breffni which will be led Rev Tanya Woods on Tuesday 25th October at 2 pm. .

 

+++
TOP   

DancersOld Time Dancing Lessons

Now starting for all those watching ‘Strictly Come Dancing’and thinking to themselves “If only”! Here's a fun informal opportunity to improve or start dancing. Anybody interested in attending these in Swanlinbar please contact Jemina Wilson on 02866348417.


 

+++
TOP   

DancersCook with foodSwanlinbar Supper Dance.

Always a great night. The Swanlinbar Supper dance will be at 9pm in the regular Enniskillen venue on Friday 21st October. Food plateDancing is to Larry & Co. Anyone wishing to buy a ticket at the bargain price of £12 can do so by contacting Alice Gould on 048 6774 8749

 

+++
TOP   

Confirmation ClassConfirmation

If there is anyone interested in confirmation (and this does not need to just be young people) please have a word with Richard.

 

+++
TOP   

Cross Bereavement

We would also like to offer our sympathy to the family of Roy McMullen following his recent death. Roy spent his childhood in Ballyconnell and was buried in Tomregan.

 

 
 

+++
TOP   

BowlingBowling

Bowling will start again on Wednesday October 12th at 8pm in St. Paul’s church hall, Kinawley. Bowling is an enjoyable game involving light activity suitable for all age groups. You don’t have to be a skilled sports person to take part! New members are always welcome! For details please contact Raymond on 028 66349949 or 07761780528 .

 

+++
TOP   

Boy's BrigadeBoy’s Brigade

The Boy’s Brigade starts again on Monday 17th October in Killeshandra. The brigade would always encourage and welcome newcomers. For further information contact Andy Pierce Tel:4339118 :

 

+++
TOP   

GFS logoGirls Friendly Society

Due to expected work on Newtowngore hall the G.F.S. will be meeting in Killygar hall. G.F.S. has also changed nights to Wednesdays at 6.30pm starting on 12th October. For further details contact Jackie Tel 4339118


 

+++
TOP   

singersLooking for Actors! “Welcome to Advent”

To mark the start of Advent on Sunday 27th November, Swanlinbar church will host a special “Welcome to Advent” evening of music and drama. To help us prepare, we are looking for folk, young and old who would enjoy taking part in a drama. If you would like to know more, or might be interested please have a word with Brendan.


 

+++
TOP   

Shepherdwith his sheepChristmas Nativity

King with starOn Christmas Eve we hope once again to have a family nativity service. With many adults and children taking part we need to prepare some suitable costumes. In November we will have one or two evenings for seamstresses and helpers. Presently we would like to gather material that might be suitable for angels, kings, shepherds and their friends. .

 

+++
TOP   

Prayer Meeting

Prayer meetingThere will be a prayer meeting on Tuesday 18th October at 8pm in the home of Abi and Carol Graham. As part of this we will be considering our way forward in prayer for our life together. Christians across the land are also making Friday 11th November (11/11/11) a special day of prayer and we are presently considering what we might do in our group to join this prayer opportunity.


 

+++
TOP   

Congratulations & Joyful Celebrations

Congratulations to Jaqueline Breiden on her recent engagement to Richard Kells from Derrylane Parish. We pray for them in their preparations for a wedding in May.
engagement ring
 Jacquie & Richard

There were multiple celebrations in the Breiden households as Avril Halliday gave birth to a baby boy a fortnight ago. He weighed in at 8 lbs 11 ozs.
William Alfred Halliday is pictured on the right.

Congratulations on your new baby
 William Halliday
Also, congratulations to Clive and Leanne Gould on the birth of baby Justin pictured on the right, he weighed in at exactly 8 lbs, a new brother for Chloe, Courtney, Craig and Megan.
baby
 Justin-Gould

 

+++
TOP   

House of Peace Orphanages, Salem, IndiaIndia

Dr JayThe orphan population in Asia and Africa is reaching crisis proportions due to AIDS, war, famine, and recent natural disasters. The 2005 UNICEF report on the orphan crisis in the world, “Children on the Brink 2005”, states that the orphan population in the world will grow significantly over the next ten years. India has a population well in excess of one billion people and has the largest orphan population in the world. The caste system and poverty leaves countless children without a future.
The House of Peace Orphanages were founded as part of the Indian Christian Mission Centre in 1988 by Dr. S. Jayaraj Krishnan, known as “Dr Jay” or "Pastor Jay". Raised as an orphan himself, Jay has devoted his life to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of orphans in southern India. Growing from 12 orphans and widows in 1988 to over 1600 in 2008, ICMC has become one of the largest orphanages in India.
Jay was born in India in 1952, and raised in the Bethel orphanage in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. On leaving high school he studied theology at the South Indian Seminary in Bangarapet, before working as a Pastor in Bombay, where he established 8 churches. In 1984 he went to the Philippines to obtain his Masters degree, and then Doctorate, before returning to South India to teach as a visiting professor of theology for four years in the rapidly developing city of Bangalore.
Jay was invited to become a pastor in Singapore and America, however, he returned to Tamil Nadu in 1988 in order to establish the Indian Christian Mission Centre in Salem. From being a hostel for 12 children it has grown into an organization with 3 orphanage centres as well as schools and third-level training colleges. ICMC currently employs over 300 staff members drawn from all sections of the local community.
S-K Group India visitJay is an inspirational figure and an engaging speaker, who has spoken throughout India as well as in many Western countries. He is past President of the Rotary Club of Salem, and now lives above the ICMC office with his wife, Christy and their three children, David, Neva and Bright.

Brendan McCarthy
Brendan's Autograph

Today, the House of Peace Orphanages are home to some 1200 children. In addition, a further 800 children are provided with day-care. It takes approximately 15 Euros or UK pounds per month to provide accommodation, food, clothing and education for a child in one of the orphanages.

The House of Peace Orphanages provide a safe, caring environment for children and are part of the Indian Christian Mission Centre (ICMC), a registered charity. ICMC accepts children and staff regardless of background or religion.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child please fill in the form which is available from the links below. You will be sent a photo of the child that you have sponsored as well as information about them. If you wish, you will be able to write to them and send small birthday or Christmas presents as well as receiving letters from them.

Two versions of the form are available, a simple one for printing & filling in manually and a full one which may be printed or returned by email.
Please download one of forms below and return to Revd Dr Brendan McCarthy, the Rectory, Church Rd, Swanlinbar, Co Cavan
Short form to print and post:: www.swanlinbar-kildallon.kilmore.anglican.org/india/house-of-peace-orphanage-appeal-post.pdf
Full form to print or email: www.swanlinbar-kildallon.kilmore.anglican.org/india/house-of-peace-orphanage-appeal-full.pdf

To download the form you will need Adobe Reader which is available free from: http://get.adobe.com/reader/


 

+++
TOP   

St Mogue's book front coverParaguay Book

Richard has a book of photos from the summer visit to Beryl. It is not cheap (around €40) and is not a fundraising project. It is simply a powerful reminder of a most worthwhile trip. As a couple of parishioners have expressed an interested in getting a copy we mention it. If interested please ask Richard who will gladly get one for you.


 

+++
TOP   

gift moneyGift Day

Just to remind Templeport parishioners that October 16th is the annual gift day for St. Peter's. Giving money is one way of expressing what really matters to us. The Bible talks of God rejoicing in a cheerful giver - a response from the heart. Please give with joyful hearts as we ask each individual parishioner whether you have been giving for years, or perhaps never before, to prayerfully consider your special gift this year.


 

+++
TOP   

Harvest Festival Concert and Supper

Many thanks to everyone, who made the Harvest Indian Supper Night so memorable. It was great to hear about the India trip from some of the team members and it was wonderful to see the traditional Indian dress. The Indian meal and the entertainment for the night were both much appreciated. Entertainment included songs from Ballyconnell school, poetry from Raymond, songs from Brendan and the band Johnny Walker Wisdom with musicians Gary McAleer, Micky Kelly, Caolan and Cara McCarthy. The index to the complete set of photographs taken at the event may be found by clicking here.   Clicking on the thumbnails below will open the larger versions in a new window.

Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert Harvest Festival Concert

 

+++
TOP   

SmileTime for a Smile!

Some Things to Think About

  • A sharp tongue can cut my own throat.
    •
  • If I want my dreams to come true, I mustn't oversleep.
    •
  • Of all the things I wear, my expression is the most important.
  • The best vitamin for making friends - B1.
    •
  • The happiness of my life depends on the quality of my thoughts.
  • The heaviest thing I can carry is a grudge.
  • One thing I can give and still keep... is my word.
  • I lie the loudest when I lie to myself.
  • If I lack the courage to start, I have already finished.
  • One thing I can't recycle is wasted time.
  • Ideas won't work unless ' I ' do.
    •
  • My mind is like a parachute... it functions only when open.
  • The 10 commandments are not a multiple choice.
    •
  • The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime! It is never too late to become what I might have been.
    •
  • Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right... forget about the one's who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
    •
    Submitted by Marbeth Hill, Ahoghill WI"

 

+++
TOP   

Church of Ireland Cross   Prayer Points for October and November  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;

Sunday: Pray for our Sunday services, for our leaders in their teaching and encouragement;
Monday: Pray for our Sunday school leaders, that they would grow in their own friendship with Jesus as they seek to share His life;
Tuesday: Pray for our vestry members and all who oversee the development of our halls as work starts on Tomregan hall and Newtowngore finalise arrangements for work to begin;
Wednesday: Pray for our missionary links to grow in our hearts with Pastor Jay and the House of Peace orphanage in India and nurse Beryl Baker in Paraguay;
Thursday: Pray for those who are presently unwell and for their families. We ask for God’s peace, strength and healing in the midst of painful times. Pray for God to be at work in the healing service;
Friday: Pray for those unemployed and struggling financially;
Saturday:

Pray for God’s leading in new initiatives as we seek to further our life of prayer and knowledge of God and build our life as a church family.

C of I CrossemptyC of I Cross

 

+++
TOP   


C of I Cross<empty>Schedule of Church Services until Christmas <empty>C of I Cross

Date

Time

Location

Service

Leader

Sunday 16th October

10am

Swanlinbar

MP1

Richard

10.30

Newtowngore

Family MP2

Brendan

11.30

Ballyconnell

MP1

Mervyn

11.30

Templeport

MP1

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

MP2

Brendan

Sunday 23rd October

10am

Kinawley

Family MP2

Richard

10.30

Corrawallen

HC1

Brendan

11.30

Ballyconnell

Family MP2

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

HC1

Brendan

Tuesday 25th October

2pm

Breffni

HC1

Rev Tanya Woods

Sunday 30th October

11am

Newtowngore

United

Richard

8pm

Templeport

Healing

Brendan

Sunday 6th November

10am

Swanlinbar

HC2

Brendan

10.30

Newtowngore

MP1

Margaret

11.30

Ballyconnell

MP1

George

11.30

Templeport

HC2

Brendan

Noon

Kildallon

MP1

Margaret

Sunday 13th November

10am

Kinawley

MP2

Brendan

10.30

Corrawallen

MP2

Richard

11.30

Ballyconnell

HC2

Brendan

Noon

Kildallon

MP2

Richard

Sunday 20th November

10am

Swanlinbar

MP1

Richard

10.30

Newtowngore

HC2

Brendan

11.30

Ballyconnell

MP1

Mervyn

11.30

Templeport

MP1

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

HC2

Brendan

Tuesday 22nd November

2pm

Breffni

HC1

Rev Steve Clark

Sunday 27th November

10am

Kinawley

MP2 Family

Richard

10.30

Corrawallen

MP2 Family

Brendan

11.30

Ballyconnell

MP2 Family

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

MP2 Family

Brendan

8pm

Swanlinbar

Advent

Brendan

Sunday 4th December

10am

Swanlinbar

MP2

Brendan

10.30

Newtowngore

MP1

Richard

11.30

Ballyconnell

MP1

George

11.30

Templeport

MP2

Brendan

Noon

Kildallon

MP1

Richard

Sunday 11th December

10am

Kinawley

HC1

Brendan

10.30

Corrawallen

MP2

Richard

Noon

Kildallon

MP2

Richard

3pm

Ballyconnell

Carol Service

Richard & Brendan

Sunday 18th December

10am

Swanlinbar

MP1

Richard

11.30

Ballyconnell

MP1

Mervyn & Brendan

11.30

Templeport

MP1

Richard

3pm

Newtowngore

Carol Service

Richard & Brendan

Christmas Eve

2pm

Breffni

HC1

Rev Steve Clark

6.00pm

Ballyconnell

Family Nativity

Richard

8.30pm

Swanlinbar

HC

Brendan & Richard

10.00pm

Ballyconnell

HC

Brendan & Richard

11.30pm

Templeport

HC

Brendan& Richard

Christmas Day

9.30

Corrawallen

HC

Brendan & Richard

11.30

Kildallon

HC

Brendan & Richard

Enjoy a cup of tea after the united service1 after Service type indicates Traditional    2 after Service type indicates Contemporary
After the United Services there will be a cup of tea in the Church or local hall

e & oe   

* * * o0o * * *
Home page
Previous News Letter (September)
  

oooo+C of I Cross+oooo


Back to TOP   

©