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May 2014

THE DUNDALK GROUP OF PARISHES


Dundalk: St Nicholas, Dundalk; St Pauls, Heynestown
Ballymascanlan & Carlingford: St Marys, Ballymascanlan; St Andrews, Rathcor (Bush)
Crossmaglen: Creggan Parish Church
Newsletter Summer 2014 (June/July/August)
MINISTRY TEAM
You the people of the parishes
with The Revd Richard Moore (Assistant Minister),
and our Parish Readers, Mr Rodney McDowell and Lady Kate Hall
Contact: Rev Richard Moore, Dundalk Rd, Dunleer, Co Louth 0416851327


Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Its one year and eight months since the Rev Sandra left to take
up her new role as Dean of Limerick. The Archbishop is still
considering possibilities for a rector. In the meantime,
congregations are remaining steady and voluntary jobs continue
to be done. All members of our parishes are very grateful to
those who look after our churches week by week.
At the Easter General Vestries, all the wardens agreed to remain
in their posts so that the new rector will have an experienced
team when he/she begins ministry in this area. Bookings of the
Wellington Hall continue to increase, thanks to the efforts of
Cheryl, Eileen and Colin. I am very happy to see that the Sunday
School, an important part of our church life, is functioning
successfully. Thank you, on behalf of parishioners and parents,
to all the teachers. In teaching, you touch the future. The
Maximum Attendance Sundays were well-attended, and thank
you to all who made a special effort to be present, especially to
the Bush parishioners, who turned out in force!
Congratulations to the Grammar School on achieving its 275th
anniversary. The year has been, and will continue to be, marked
by special occasions. A ceremony of building dedication was
held on Thursday 15th May and, on the 16th May, a service of
thanksgiving was held in the Finnamore Hall, at which the
Archbishop was the special preacher. Congratulations to
Trevor Patterson, on the publication of his edition of the history
of Dundalk Grammar School: The First 275 Years. This book,
with a wealth of interesting information, complements the history
written by Mr T McCrea: The First 250 Years.
A large number of children and their parents attended the Easter
Saturday Service and Easter Egg Hunt, held in Ballymascanlan
Church and grounds. Our guest leader, Ian, was a great
success. Thank you to those who donated the eggs, to
Laurence, who organised the Paschal fire, to Anna, Alicia and
Lyndis and others who helped them.
We are tentatively planning a barbecue, for the whole union, to
take place in the Wellington Hall, with a provisional date 19th
J uly. Finally, thank you Brigitte for putting this Newsletter
together.
Every blessing to you all,
Richard

FROM THE REGISTERS
Holy Baptism
Annabel Jane Hynes, daughter of Ruth and Declan, who was
baptized in Ballymascanlan Church on 26th April.
Annie Sophia McCormack, daughter of Donna and John, who was
baptized in Bush Church on 4th May.
Lord, may they walk in the light of Christ all their days

FOR YOUR PRAYERS
We remember in our prayers:
Aileen and Les, whose marriage blessing is on 31st May.
Sam, Barbara, Aileen, Doris and Pearse, who have been ill.
We offer our condolences to Sam Burns on the loss of two
of his brothers.
All those studying for or awaiting results of state
examinations.
All who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other
adversity. (BCP Holy Communion Service, Prayer of the Church
Militant)


WELLINGTON HALL DUNDALK
The next meeting of the Wellington Hall
Committee is Wednesday 4th June at 7.30pm
in the hall. All welcome.
For enquiries/bookings contact either Colin
Lloyd (086 608 5662) or Eileen Dunne or visit
the website, www.wellingtonhalldundalk.ie

Regular Hall Activities
Monday
Yoga 7-8pm contact Paul 0863446944
Last Monday of every month Mothers Union 8-10pm contact Gillian
0429379211
Tuesday
Slimming World 5-9pm contact Aileen 0872135756 or visit
www.slimmingworld.com
The Well Meditation 7-9pm contact Kit Fay 0429380683 or Kate
Johnston 0872056990
Wednesday
Rehab Zumba 2-3:30pm
Boot Camp contact Ira 0871677088 or visit www.inspirefitness.ie
Every 2nd Wednesday Sound Healing 8-10pm contact Viktor
0852324759
Thursday
Martial Arts 7-9 pm contact Malcolm 0866000799
Yoga 7-9pm contact Paul 0863446944
Bible Study 8-10pm

Coming Soon
7th - 11th July Dynamic Dance and Stage School Summer Camp.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/dynamicdance.dundalk
or telephone Amy on 083 342 20937
14th - 18th July Star Camp Irelands leading and most renowned
performing and fun summer each day from 09:30-14:30pm Open to
boys and girls aged 4-13 years. To book a place or for further
information contact 0214377900 or visit www.starcamp.ie
11th - 15th August Detective Academy Irelands only dedicated
secret agent, spy and detective academy for children are running a
fun and interactive camp for budding detectives, spies and agents
each day from 09:30-14:30pm Open to boys and girls aged 4-13
years. To book a place or for further information contact Olive
0861081381 or visit www.thedectiveacademy.ie
For up to date information on these and other activities in the
Wellington Hall like our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/WellingtonHallDundalk

As part of the 2014 Pipeworks Festival

TUES 24 JUNE, 8pm, 20
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, DUNDALK
Perotin To Prt by The Hilliard Ensemble

A programme stretching over more than eight centuries and
demonstrating the Hilliard Ensembles preeminence in the field of early
polyphony. This concert is part of the Hilliard Ensemble's final tour before
they retire in December 2014.

If any parishioners or members of the wider community are able to
accommodate a competitor in the International Organ Playing
Competition on a bed and breakfast basis from Sunday
22nd June to Tuesday 24th June, please contact Mark Duley
directorpipeworks@gmail.com www.pipeworksfestival.com


PARISH NEWS IN BRIEF
Pipeworks Festial
As part of the 2014 Pipeworks Festival and competition, there will be
a concert in St Nicholas' Church at 8pm on Tuesday 24th June.

Summer BBQ
We are tentatively planning a barbecue, for the whole union, to take
place in the Wellington Hall, with a provisional date Saturday 19th
July. This will be an event for our entire Parish Group, but will
obviously be dependent on the weather. Further information nearer
the date will be given in church and on the Parish Facebook page.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Gillian Patterson, our branch Enrolling Member for
the MU, on her recent appointment as Co-ordinator for the Armagh
Diocesan Fundraising and Communications Department of the
Mothers Union.

UNITED GROUP SERVICES 2014
Please note there will be no service in the other 4 churches on these
dates.
Sunday 29th June, 10.30am, Heynestown
Sunday 31st August, 10.30am, Bush (Rathcor




10th May: 34 Mothers Union members went to Antrim Castle
Gardens via Sprucefield, Dobbys Coffee shop and Junction One.
21st May: In a wonderful festival service in St Patricks Cathedral,
Armagh, Gillian Patterson was commissioned as Co-ordinator for the
Fundraising and Communications Department of the Mothers Union.
Her term of office will last for three years.
20th May: A Social Evening for the diocese was held in the Armagh
City Hotel. It was flagged as a fun night, with a fork supper, a fashion
show, a talk on beauty treatment. The evening concluded with a talk
by Kay Clarke, from Derry and Raphoe Diocese, about her
experiences in Uganda.
21st June, there will be a General Meeting for Mothers Union
members of Great Britain and Ireland in Waterfront, Belfast. Tickets
are available from the Waterfront and cost 8.50.

For more information on the Mothers Union, visit
www.mothersunion.ie or contact Gillian Patterson on 0860546132


THANK YOU LETTER FROM ELIZABETH MCCANN

Having raised a total of 475, I wish to thank everybody who so kindly
supported me in my recent fundraising for the Marie Keating
Foundation.

Many thanks to Colin Lloyd, who organised a retiring collection in St.
Nicholas Parish Church, on Sunday 6th April, raising a total of 135.
Also, a big thank-you to the people of St. Marys Church,
Ballymascanlan, who supported my merchandise sale following the
service on Sunday 13th April, raising a total of 260. Thank you to
those of you who gave donations to me in person a total of 80,
your support is very much appreciated. A very big thank-you to the
Rev Richard Moore for allowing me to organise the event and for his
support throughout.

As the school year is coming to a close, I wont be holding any more
fundraising events until September. From September 2013 to date,
770 is the final amount raised for the Foundation. Thank you to
each and every one of you for your donations and support.

Elizabeth McCann, 2nd Year Blue (13), Dundalk Grammar School

Marie Keating Foundation Making Cancer less
frightening by enlightening.


Please ensure that any events, services and notices are communicated to
The Reverend Richard or to me. Thank you.
Rev Richard Moore: 0416851327 Brigitte Nelson: 0429322514
To join our newsletter mailing list or submit any notices for inclusion in
future newsletters, please email dundalkCOInewsletter@gmail.com
Services in June/July/August 2014

Week Commencing 1 June
Creggan HC2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan MP2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) HC2 12 noon
Heynestown MP2 10.00am
Dundalk HC2 11.00am
Week Commencing 08 June
Creggan HC2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan HC2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) HC2 12 noon
Heynestown HC2 10.00am
Dundalk HC2 11.00am
Week Commencing 15 June
Creggan HC2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan HC2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) HC2 12 noon
Heynestown HC2 10.00am
Dundalk HC2 11.00am
Week Commencing 22 June
Creggan MP2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan MP2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) MP2 12 noon
Heynestown HC1 10.00am
Dundalk MP2 11.00am
Week Commencing 29 June
United GroupService in Heynestown at 10.30am
(No service in the other churches)
Week Commencing 06 July
Creggan HC2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan MP2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) HC2 12 noon
Heynestown MP2 10.00am
Dundalk HC2 11.00am
Week Commencing 13 July
Creggan MP2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan HC2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) MP2 12 noon
Heynestown HC2 10.00am
Dundalk MP2 11.00am
Week Commencing 20 July
Creggan HC2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan MP2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) HC2 12 noon
Heynestown MP1 10.00am
Dundalk MP2 11.00am
Week Commencing 27 July
Creggan MP2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan MP2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) MP2 12 noon
Heynestown HC1 10.00am
Dundalk MP2 11.00am
Week Commencing 03 Aug
Creggan HC2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan MP2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) HC2 12 noon
Heynestown MP2 10.00am
Dundalk HC2 11.00am
Week Commencing 10 August
Creggan MP2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan MP2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) MP2 12 noon
Heynestown HC2 10.00am
Dundalk MP2 11.00am
Week Commencing 17 August
Creggan HC2 9.30am
Ballymascanlan HC2 10.45am
Rathcor (Bush) HC2 12 noon
Heynestown MP1 10.00am
Dundalk HC2 11.00am


.A list of visiting clergy taking the services in each church is available
from the church wardens or displayed in church porches

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