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September 2014 newsletter for the Dundalk Group of Parishes (Church of Ireland) comprising of St Nicholas' (the Green Church), Dundalk, St Mary's Ballymascanlan, St Paul's Heynestown, St Peter's Bush (Rathcor) and Creggan Parish Church. Rector - Captain Geoffrey Walmsley, The Reverend Richard Moore
September 2014 newsletter for the Dundalk Group of Parishes (Church of Ireland) comprising of St Nicholas' (the Green Church), Dundalk, St Mary's Ballymascanlan, St Paul's Heynestown, St Peter's Bush (Rathcor) and Creggan Parish Church. Rector - Captain Geoffrey Walmsley, The Reverend Richard Moore
September 2014 newsletter for the Dundalk Group of Parishes (Church of Ireland) comprising of St Nicholas' (the Green Church), Dundalk, St Mary's Ballymascanlan, St Paul's Heynestown, St Peter's Bush (Rathcor) and Creggan Parish Church. Rector - Captain Geoffrey Walmsley, The Reverend Richard Moore
Dundalk: St Nicholas, Dundalk; St Pauls, Heynestown Ballymascanlan & Carlingford: St Marys, Ballymascanlan; St Andrews, Rathcor (Bush) Crossmaglen: Creggan Parish Church Newsletter September 2014 MINISTRY TEAM You the people of the parishes with Captain Geoffrey Walmsley (Acting Rector), The Revd Richard Moore (Assistant Minister), and our Parish Readers, Mr Rodney McDowell and Lady Kate Hall Contact: The Rectory, Old Golf Links Road, Blackrock, Dundalk, County Louth. Tel: (042) 9321402
My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ It is with great joy and excitement that I pen my first letter to you. I have been known to gas quite a bit in my time so I hope these words will not be too long or laborious! On behalf of Christine, Sarah, Thomas, Grace, Chloe and myself, I want to thank you all for your very kind welcome to the parishes. We have been overwhelmed with peoples friendliness and all kinds of practical help. We are settling in well to the gorgeous house that is the Rectory and getting our feet day by day. I am really looking forward to serving you and leading you as your lay pastor in charge of the parishes and to follow what the Lord has for us all in His will for the mission of the church. We are a team and we work together for the building of His people and church. As Saint Paul comments in the New Testament, all of us are part of the priesthood of all believers and we all have our part to play. There are so many people I want to thank at this stage for taking care of the parishes during the vacancy and for services and pastoral care during this time I want to particularly thank the Rev Richard Moore for his unstinting devotion and leadership. It is wonderful that he is willing to continue to minister amongst us. As I get to know you all a little better and grab a deeper gist of all that is going on, these letters will become more specific to things that are happening and people news that is appropriate. I firmly believe the bedrock of ministry is relationships, growing together and serving together in Christ. As a final note we, believe it or not, are heading towards the throes of harvest when we give thanks to God for all His wonderful provision in our lives. At this time it is important to note the first of our parish harvests is at Ballymascanlan on 28 th September where Bush will combine together with Ballymascanlan and vice versa in October. When it is the turn of Bushs harvest. The date of this harvest and the rest of the harvests will be available in the October newsletter. May I encourage you all to try and attend one or even more of the services over this important time in our calendar. Finally, a big thank you to Brigitte for getting this newsletter collated. God bless you all - Geoffrey
For your Prayers For Richard our Archbishop, this group of parishes, our clergy and church officers, and every parish family For those who are sick, housebound, elderly or lonely For those struggling financially For those preparing for Christian marriage For our parish link with Bishop Isesomo and the Diocese of North Kivu in DR Congo, and with Bishop Suheil and the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. For all who face persecution for their faith. For the youth of our parish group who are waiting on results of State examinations or preparing for the new term in college or university. For the children of our parish group and their teachers as they return to school for the new academic year.
From the Registers HOLY BAPTISM We welcome into the family of the church: Cara Ellie, daughter of Jack and Joanne Redpath who was baptised in Bush Church on 3rd August. Mia McCotter, daughter of Michelle and Philip McCotter who was baptised in Heynestown Church on 3rd August. HOLY MATRIMONY Congratulations to: Sarah Grills and Saul McElwelaine who were married in Ballymascanlan Church on 12th July. Jane Shearwood and Gordon Wallace who were married in Heynestown Church on 8th August.
WELLINGTON HALL DUNDALK The next meeting of the Wellington Hall Committee is Wednesday 8 th October at 7.30pm in the Vestry Room in the hall. All welcome. For enquiries/bookings contact either Colin Lloyd (086 608 5662) or Eileen Dunne (087 943 9954) or visit the website, www.wellingtonhalldundalk.ie
Regular Hall Activities Monday Yoga 7-8pm contact Paul 0863446944 Mothers Union (3rd Monday of month), 8pm, contact Gillian 042 9379211 Tuesday Slimming world 5-9 pm contact Aileen 087 2135756 Meditation contact Paul 086 3446944 Wednesday Rehab Zumba 2-3:30pm Yoga for Kids 4-6pm contact Martina 087 6157591 Bootcamp 7-9pm contact Ira 087 1677088 Sound Healing 8-10pm (every 2nd Wednesday) contact Viktor 085 2324759 Thursday Martial arts 7-9pm Yoga 7-9pm contact Paul 086 3446944 Bible Study 8-10pm Saturday Rugbytots 10-12pm contact Gillian 085 8728602 Music Generation 2-5:30pm
For up to date information on these and other activities in the Wellington Hall visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/WellingtonHallDundalk
Parish News
Sunday School News St Nicholas Dundalk Sunday school starts back for the new school year on Sunday 7 th
September. All children must be registered for Sunday School by completing the contact form, available in the church porch. Parents are reminded that Sunday School is for all school aged children from 4 to 12/13 (Confirmation). We have 2 groups: the junior group for 4 to 7 years and the senior group for 8 to 12 years. For health and safety reasons we are unable to have children under the age of 4 years in Sunday School. There are soft toys and games available in the vestry for parents to take babies and toddlers during the service
HARVEST DATES 2014
St Marys, Ballymascanlan Sunday 28 September at 10.45am (in conjunction with Bush)
Harvest dates in October for Dundalk, Heynestown, Creggan and Bush will be confirmed in next months newsletter
All parishioners and friends are encouraged to attend at least one of the Harvest thanksgiving services at this very special time in our church calendar.
Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Awareness
Creggan Walled Garden (Poets Glen) on Friday 26 th September at 7.00pm.
A Light Ceremony organised by the Cullyhanna Rural Health Partnership and in partnership with the Creggan Parish Church, Women & Family Health Initiative, Mullaghbawn and PIPS Newry & Mourne remembering those who have died by suicide.
Parish BBQ - Thank You
Thank you to everybody who supported the Parish BBQ in July at the Wellington Hall. Particular thanks go to Sharon Eveson, Pamela Henry, Evelyn McCullins and Gillian Patterson for organising the evening and the delicious food, and to the band of volunteers who took on the momentous task of clearing the yard in preparation for the event. There are several wonderful photographs (kindly taken by Victoria Eveson) on the Parish Facebook page..
A letter from the Rev Richard Moore Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I write today with a mixture of sadness and joy: joy because Captain Geoffrey has taken over responsibility for ministry in the parishes and that I am able to continue as assistant minister, sadness as I enjoyed the extra challenge during the vacancy. I learned early on that I was quite good at deputising! This parish is blessed in the numbers of people willing to carry out tasks. I give thanks for that and pray that the spirit of service to God will continue. Knowing you and having met Geoffrey on a number of occasions I am sure we will all get along together very well. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5: 11. Services in September 2014
Week Commencing 28 September Creggan HC2 9.30am Ballymascanlan Harvest (MP2) 10.45am Rathcor (Bush) No Service (Ballymac. Harvest) Heynestown MP1 10.00am Dundalk MP2 11.00am
Please note that the Dundalk Citizens Information Centre has moved to new offices at 3-6 Adelphi Plaza, Long Walk, Dundalk.
Opening hours are Monday-Friday 9.30am-12Ppm and 2-4.00pm. Telephone 0761 07 5950
St Nicholas National School and Pre-School
Our National School re-opened last week after the summer break and we extend a warm welcome to all pupils and staff. New pupils are always welcome at our National School and at our pre-school
The pre-school is FREE if your child was age 3 before 30th June 2014 and provides a fantastic foundation. istear /Solta Curriculum. MonFri. 8.50am to 12 midday. Please contact Lorraine on 0863653009 for an application form or more information on the pre-school.
For all school enquiries, please contact the school principal, Mrs Susan Reyburn on 042 9330860
The October Newsletter will be distributed on 28 th September. Please ensure that any events, services and notices are communicated to Geoffrey, the Rev Richard or to me by Thursday 25 th September Thank you. Geoffrey (Rectory) 0429321402 , Rev Richard: 0416851327 Brigitte Nelson: 0429322514 To join our newsletter mailing list or submit any notices for inclusion, please email dundalkCOInewsletter@gmail.com