Harvest Gala Evening This has been organised by The Mothers’ Union for Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh and will take place in the Slieve Russell Hotel on Friday 27th Oct. The evening will commence at 8 pm with dinner followed by dancing and entertainment, all for the price of €35 per person. Tickets are available from Naomi Wilson by ringing 00353 49952 1404. Please advise Naomi of any special dietary requirements when ordering your ticket.

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Informal Praise Service

The first of these is going to take place on Sunday 12th November 2006 in Drumany. This is a completely new initiative in our Group of Parishes along with the parishioners of Derrylin Parish. The service is not designed to exclude any person, regardless of age or gender but it is anticipated that it will hold more appeal for the younger folk in our congregations. Please do come along and be open to an alternative, less formal way of worshipping God and bring your Mum or Dad, Granny or Granda with you!

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Swanlinbar Parish Annual Supper dance

This event is growing more popular each year with over 250 people enjoying a good night’s entertainment last year so get your ticket early to avoid disappointment! As usual there will be the splendid cold buffet with dessert followed by dancing to Larry & Co and all this for the bargain price of £10 - if you haven’t been before then do come along. Tickets are available from the usual sources or by contacting Alice Gould on 048 6774 8749.

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Fashion show in Belturbet

At 8 pm on Monday 6th November, Tomregan Parish is holding a Fashion Show in The Seven Horse Shoes, Belturbet. Exhibitors on the night will include Joan’s Fashions of Ballyconnell, Daisy Duke’s boutique from Cavan and Jezanne’s boutique from Cavan, Paula Pryce Fashions, Belturbet and Dream Bride of Ballinagh. Tickets are available at €10/£7 and include a wine and cheese reception which commences at 7pm. Fashion accessory stands are going to be on display in foyer throughout the evening. All proceeds will be in aid of the Church Repair Fund.

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Barn Brack Supper

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Parish Hall in Ballyconnell on Friday night 6th October. A good night’s crack was had by everyone as we danced to Kay and Nashville, although some of us may have stretched the definition of dancing somewhat! Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes and made the night possible. Around €1000 was raised for the Church Repair Fund.

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Christianity Explored

This is a highly regarded course which helps people to examine the Christian faith in an informal setting. In essence it deals with 3 key questions;

The course is for everyone, not just people who have not yet committed themselves to becoming a disciple of Jesus. It is not a prayer meeting or a bible study, but it is a means of finding out more about Jesus through looking at Mark’s Gospel over 10 weeks.
The following is the timetable of events;

Week	Date	Subject
1	12th October	Introduction to the course
2	19th October	Jesus – who was He?
3	26th October	Jesus – why did He come?
4	9th November	Jesus – His death
5	16th November	What is Grace?
6	23rd November	Jesus – His Resurrection
Day away	25th November	The Church, The Holy Spirit, Prayer, The Bible
7	4th January	What is a Christian?
8	11th January	Continuing as a Christian
9	18th January	Choices – King Herod
10	25th January	Choices – James, John & Bartimaeus.

Each meeting will begin at 8 pm with a cup of tea/coffee and informal chat, a presentation through a DVD and some discussion regarding what we have seen, heard and read each evening should end at 9.30 pm. This course will take place in our newly renovated room to the rear of the stage in Tomregan but it is for the whole of the Group. Beatrice Crawford from Kinawley has very kindly agreed to assist me with the delivery as facilitation of discussion is one of the key elements involved and I would be unable to do this on my own.

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Bereavement Our Sympathy is extended to the family of the late John Johnston of Ballyhugh. John was known to many of us, particularly as a cattle dealer of long standing. John died very suddenly and unexpectedly on the morning of Thursday 14th September. Our sincere sympathies are extended to his widow Eileen, her sons Ivor, Mervyn, David and Trevor and his sister Georgina.

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