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Emergency Cover

Richard will be away Friday 26th October to Friday 2nd November. In the event that Rev. Brendan is unavailable please telephone the rectory for contact details: 049 9527834.
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Time Change

Don’t forget to change your clocks and watches back one hour to Winter (GMT) time before you go to bed on Saturday 27th October. For those who like to, you can spend an extra hour in bed!

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Derrylin Healing Service

A number of our parishioners have found the monthly healing service with our neighbours in Derrylin and Teemore a great blessing. Why not go along? Each service involves a mix of teaching, music and prayer. They meet again on October 21st at 8pm in Derrylin Parish hall. .

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Breffni Holy Communion Service

The next service of Holy Communion will be led by Rev. Tanya Woods on Thursday 25th October.

The date and leader for November will be announced later.

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Diocesan Forward Day in the Slieve Russell

On Sunday afternoon 16th September Bishop Ken led a special get-together service of all parishioners in the diocese. His special guest was Rev. Dr. Chuck Owens from South Carolina.
Many more photographs may be found on the web site at: www.swanlinbar-kildallon.kilmore.anglican.org/forward/forward-service2012


Photo above taken at the coffee morning on Tuesday 11th September in Kinawley Minor Hall.

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Prayer letter from Beryl Baker

Dear Praying Friends,
The Lord Says:- "I Will Instruct You And Teach You In The Way You Should Go; I Will Guide You With My Eye." Psalm 32:8.
June 12th seems a long time ago but looking back over the three months in the U.K I can see how the words of Psalm 32:8 were oh so true for that time.
My brother Ted's 85th birthday in the Medway Hospital was a very important appointment that the Lord helped me to keep with the help of my niece June and her husband Tony who met me at Heathrow and took me straight to my brother's bedside.
The next ten days were spent acclimatizing to the British summer weather - 28C on leaving Asuncion - 14C on arriving in London and preparing for Ted's homecoming by way of getting his beloved garden shipshape. Then the next 4 weeks caring for him 24/7 and assessing his capability of coping with life at his home. The result of a fall on my first weekend away landed him back in hospital where he remained until 31st August. Now he has started a new lease of life at Grace Manor Care Centre which is just outside of Gillingham.
Seven years absence from the U.K. meant I had a great deal of catching up to do from as far afield as Chipping Norton, Oxford, Harlow, Northern and Southern Ireland, Switzerland, Northumberland, Heath, Bexley, Ferring and Walton On Thames. Hospital visits made me realise that the wards are places where
patients and their relatives want to know about Jesus and are ready to step into the kingdom of God if there is someone around to show them the way.
On 4th September I was seeing a Paraguay that seemed different from the one I'd left 3 months previously. My vision had so adjusted in the U.K. to neatness, order, an nth degree of cleanliness and hygiene that the sight of broken pavements and un-repaired roads, buildings in sore need of some maintenance and a lick of paint, litter and total disorder plus the heat which all added up to a daunting culture shock. After 3 days I headed back to the Chaco and I was relieved to find the dogs and the deer healthy and happy to see me. Patients soon started to arrive plus most of the Indian Health Promoters. Cleaning and replenishing stocks took up the hours until the arrival of Jo Hazleton from C.M.S. on Friday 14th. A medical trip to La Patria some 110 kms off the beaten track with a temperature of 41C was an endurance test for everyone as the number of patients seemed to be without end.
Sunday morning Jo was whisked away to Makthlawaiya with Tim Curtis, and I headed to the church at Rio Verde.
Monday the clinic was full from 6.30 a.m. until late afternoon followed by Tuesday with a winter temperature of 42C. At 11.30 p.m. a storm arrived which brought an end to the heat. Very high winds, thunder and lightning were quite something but no damage was done, however in Mario Roque Alonso a suberb of Asuncion near the river, a tornado had demolished numerous homes and other buildings and several people were killed by falling trees and collapsed buildings.
On Thursday I traveled back to town for the Centenary of St. Andrew's Church. I had the privilege of working as a guide and counselor for the visitors who came to the display of photos, historic documents and books every afternoon and evening.
A tea on Saturday afternoon was followed by the debut of a documentary DVD.
On Sunday the church was packed for the 10 a.m. Holy Communion service.
Points for praise and prayer.
Pastor Augustin Maidana is making a good recovery from his major heart attack.
My brother Ted at Grace Manor and his ongoing walk with Jesus and the Anglican vicar Rev Suzanne Prattle from Rainham who is visiting him every Wednesday.
For my niece June who has a broken leg, her sister Marion who has a dicey heart condition, Ann who is 58 and has arthritis, Paul still doing shift work at the Ford Motor works at Dagenham and Alan who has the brunt of the burden of renting or selling his Dad's house to cover the costs for his ongoing care at Grace Manor.
Finally, a big. big "thank you" to everyone for help with traveling,
hospitality and such warm welcomes. My regrets are that I could not
see everyone.

May the Lord bless you all.
Love and prayers,
Beryl.

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Mothers Union

The Mothers Union opening service of Holy Communion will be held on, Monday 15th October in Templeport Church at 8pm. This service will be led by Rev Brendan McCarthy.

To celebrate the 125th Anniversary of MU in Ireland we are also invited to the Diocesan Songs of Praise on Sunday 28th October at 3.30pm in Kilmore Cathedral.

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Tomregan Parish Dance

A dance is to be held in Tomregan Hall on Friday 7th December at 10pm. Music will be by Vincent Carr and Anna McGorry. The dance is in aid of Tomregan Hall Repair Fund. Supper will be served.
Everyone will be most welcome.

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Tomregan Parish Gift Day 2012

The gift day will be held on Sunday 28th October. Donations will be used towards supporting the parish . Envelope's will be available from Millie Morton, Caroline Little and Elaine Gallagher. All donations will be greatly appreciated.

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Templeport Songs of Praise

On Sunday 9th September Templeport Parish hosted a special Songs of Praise. We sang twelve of our favourite hymns beginning with some of the earliest and went through time to our present age. Soloist Lorraine Spotten (on right) sang beautifully on the night.

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Templeport Gift Day 2012

The annual Gift Day for Templeport parish will be on Sunday 21st October.
Envelopes were distributed with the printed version of this Newsletter. If you would like to contribute please send your donation to St Peter's Church account, Templeport, Care of Ulster Bank, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan.

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Templeport Badminton Club

Templeport Badminton club are continuing with a "Women’s" only night, every Thursday* at 8.30pm in Templeport Resource Centre. This is a new initiative to get more women out playing sport. It will run every week *(except on the 3rd Thursday of each month due to Whist drive). Rackets can be borrowed on the night. Contact Ann Martin 087 6108391 for all the details. No experience is required. The normal club night continues every Wednesday at 8.30pm. New members from all areas are always welcome.

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Newtowngore Sale of Work

At a later date than usual on Friday 23rd November. We hope this will be our first main event after the opening! Please come along and support this well established evening in support of parish funds. Doors open at 7.30pm.

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Bazaar

Kildallon Parish will hold their annual bazaar in the Kildallon Community Centre from 9.30pm on Friday 30th November. All the usual stalls will be in place and proceeds from the Bazaar go towards parish funds. Please leave donations of gifts with Kenneth Magee and items for bottle stall with Gertie Woods.
As usual your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Letters from Edoh

Thank-you letter sent in May:

Dear Swanlinbar Kildallon Sunday School,
What a joy to receive your birthday gift! May God Bless you a hundred-fold. With the gift, I got blouses and skirts, a nice pair of shoes and also food and biscuits. My whole family thank you.
Pray for me to be an obedient child.
What is the weather like there?
I will send you the photo later.
Edoh

Follow-up letter sent in June:

Dear Swanlinbar Kildallon Sunday School,
Thank you for the birthday card you sent me. God bless you. My family and I are happy of (for?) you and thank you.
It rains here in Lomé today.
What’s the weather like there?
Pray that I’ll be healthy.
Edoh

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Kinawley Bowling Club

Bowling started on 10th October and continues every Wednesday at 8pm in St Paul’s Church Hall, Kinawley. New members are especially welcome, so come along for an enjoyable evening. For more information contact Raymond Humphries. Phone 028 66349949 or Mobile 07761780528

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Important: Safeguarding Trust for All Working With Children

On Thursday 18th October in Tomregan hall we will have a Safeguarding Trust update at 8pm. This is for all those who work with under 18’s as volunteers in our parish life. This includes all Sunday School leaders, GFS leaders and badminton. We have not had a training update for a while so it is really important that everyone makes every effort to attend.

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Ladies Breakfast

You are warmly invited to a Ladies Breakfast with author Catherine Campbell and soloist Angela Carleton at 9am for 9.30am on Saturday 3rd November at Hotel Kilmore, Cavan.
Catherine has written a book called Broken Works Best - when God turns your pain into gain. Described by Bishop Ken as "A brilliant, courageous, disturbing book that will deepen faith and encourage hope and inspire trust."
Tickets are €10. Contact Cavan Christian Bookshop. Telephone 049 4361418

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A New Wine Kingdom Women West Event

Come along and hear Liz Miller and Hilary McClay explain what it means to be a Kingdom woman. A morning of worship, ministry and teaching for women, all set around tables to allow for chat and food on Saturday 10th November from 10am - 1.30pm in Killeshandra Parish Church. Tickets £10 or €12
Places are limited so ensure your place please book early. Please speak to Pauline Beadle to book your ticket or book online yourself at www.newwineireland.org/ Pauline's mobile telephone number for the Kingdom women event 086 3247656

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Prayer : Thank You Lord

At this time of thanks-giving let us think about the more mundane ‘Thank-yous’

Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes; we have plenty of food to eat.

Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry; we have plenty of nice clothes to wear.

And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds; they were so warm and comfortable last night. I know that many have no bed.

My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom, complete with all the splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty lavatory; they are so convenient.

Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that so much needs defrosting; It has served us faithfully for many years. It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.

Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today. It has baked so many things over the years.

The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing, the lawn that needs raking; we all enjoy the garden.

Thank you, Lord, even for that slamming door. My kids are healthy and able to run and play.

Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.

Amen.

By Georgy

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Swanlinbar Supper Dance!

Always a great night. The Swanlinbar Supper dance will be held on Friday 19th October at 9pm in the regular Enniskillen venue. Music is by the Lakelanders. Tickets are £12. Contact Alice Gould on 048/028 6774 8749

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Golden Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations go to Ronald and Lily Johnston on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The happy couple celebrated fifty years together on 3rd October. Ronald and Lily are parishioners in the Tomregan Parish. May they look back on many happy memories and forward to many more.

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Engagement

There was great excitement in Corrawallen with the news that William Hyland is now engaged to Louise Cavanagh. It was wonderful to see them both at the harvest and our congratulations to them both.
We pray for God's way forward as they make plans for their future together.

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New Birth

God’s Blessings and congratulations to Roy and Rachael Mitten, she gave birth to Samuel George an 8lb 14 ozs baby boy on 27th September.

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Time for a Smile!

Did I read that sign right?

In a Laundromat: Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out.

In a London Department Store: Bargain Basement Upstairs

In an office: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken.

In another department store: Toilet out of order, please use floor below.

In another office: After the break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside-down on the draining board,

Notice in Health Food shop: Closed due to illness.

Outside a second hand shop: We exchange everything, bicycles, washing machines etc, why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain?

Spotted in a safari park: Elephants please stay in your car.

Seen during a conference: For anyone who has children and doesn’t know it, there is a day care centre on the 2nd floor.

Notice on farm gate: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free but the bull charges.

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