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Castlerock, Dunboe Castlerock, Dunboe & Fermoyle& Fermoyle
www.castlerock.derry.anglican.org
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010
BULLETIN
In everything give thanks: for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning
you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Rector: Rev. Diane Matchett The Rectory
52 Main Street, Castlerock
(Tel: 70848127 ) Email: [email protected]
Curate: Rev. Adam Quigley
41 Queens Park, Coleraine
(Tel: 70355191)
Lay Reader: Mr Harry Caskey MBE
999 Freehall Park, Castlerock (Tel: 70848437)
Parish Reader: Mrs Lorna Bradley
12 Gortycavan Road, Macosquin (Tel: 70352824)
Parish Reader: Mrs Isobel Nutt 8 Norwell Park, Castlerock
(Tel:70848343)
CHRIST CHURCH, CASTLEROCK
Hon Treasurer: Mr Willie Oliver
16 Exorna Lane
Castlerock (Tel: 70 848103)
Churchwardens: Mrs Olive McCarron 14 Carthall Park Coleraine
(Tel: 70 356452) Mrs Liz Mullen
19 The Fairways Castlerock (Tel: 70 848383)
Sexton: Mr Allie Smyth 964 Freehall Park
Castlerock (Tel: 70 848374)
Stewardship Mrs Margaret Millican
Recorder: 18 Mussenden Crescent Articlave
(Tel: 70 849894)
ST PAUL’S, DUNBOE
Hon Treasurer Mrs Emily Hempsey 147 Mussenden Road
Castlerock (Tel: 70 848481)
Churchwardens: Mr Brian Routledge 50 Glebe Road Coleraine
(Tel: 70849999 ) Mrs Amanda McKittrick
56 Masterqwee Road Coleraine (Tel: 70329626)
Sexton: Mr Jack Johnston 38 Dunboe Gardens
Articlave (Tel: 70 848623)
Stewardship Mrs Amanda McKittrick
Recorder: 56 Masteragwee Rd Coleraine
(Tel: 70 329626) Grounds man Mr John McLaughlin & Gravedigger: 4 St. Paul’s Road
Articlave (Tel: 70 848697)
Parish of Castlerock, Dunboe & Fermoyle
Diocese of Derry
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It seems a very long time since writing in the Parish Bulletin and
it is. So much has happened since the last issue. It has been a very
hard few weeks in the life of this little community as it comes to
terms with the tragedy in the death of the two young men Aaron
Davidson and Neil McFerran and their grieving family, and young Matthew whose
life can never truly be the same again. Please continue to pray for these families in
their deep loss and their journey into the days ahead.
No one knows what tomorrow brings and life is so precious yet we can easily waste
it. Resting and relaxing is not wasting time it is part of God’s intention. However
we do waste time on pursuits we know don't give meaning and hope. It is easy to
forget how blessed we are in that we have been given our very breath. It is also
common for us to go on without saying thank you God.
We move into the next season of church life and I pray that we will be able to lean
on God more that we will see Him at work in the little details of our life and Parish.
This edition of the Magazine includes much information about things starting back
up and the busy life of our Parish and community kicking into gear again. Please
don't work in your own strength, but allow God to strengthen you as he is with you
in the journey.
None of us know about tomorrow but God does so we trust Him. Thank you for
your love, support and presence and be encouraged as we go into to a new chapter
with new challenges and new blessings in Parish Life.
With love and prayers
Diane
RECTOR WRITES
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CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF THE
MOTHER’S UNION IN THE PARISH.
The Mother’s Union are 80 years in the Parish this year,
and in view of this we are hosting a special service of
celebration in Christchurch on Sunday 26th September
at 3pm to which you are all invited. This is a service for
all, not just the Mother’s Union, and it is a wonderful
opportunity to learn a little bit more about this fantastic
organisation and especially its life here in the Parish.
Refreshments will be served after the Service and more
details will appear nearer the time.
Please continue to pray for the Mother’s Union as an
organisation as it ministers in many different parts of the
world, and pray for our own Mother’s Union in all their
work and ministry here in the parish and community.
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PRAYER CORNER Please pray:
For our Parish as things start up again that we will have energy and
joy as we work.
The young children who have been baptised over the summer months
and their families.
Young people contemplating Confirmation class.
Young couples as they were married in our Parish.
Young couples as they prepare for their wedding day.
New parishioners as they move into our Parish that they will feel
God’s Spirit and the warmth of His people.
Select Vestry and our ongoing work.
Parish Development team as we pick up again after the summer.
Seniors and particularly coming into the colder months watch out for
each other.
The Starting up of Christianity Explored again with 1st Dunboe and
Castlerock Presbyterian.
The Launch of our partnership with the Diocese of Shyogwe in
Rwanda and Bishop Jered.
For the families who have been bereaved in our Parish over the last
number of months
For the many people who are ill and having treatment or awaiting
news of ill heath.
The families of Aaron Davidson, Neil McFerran and Matthew.
Mother’s Union as they celebrate 80 years in this Parish.
For a heart to thank God for all he has done.
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Events such as the Summer Fayre
don’t just happen. It takes so much
hard work and planning which on
this occasion began right back in the
winter months, with a very hard
working and imaginative committee.
I am first of all very grateful to those folk who attended
meetings and took care of various aspects of the Fayre.
Work was shared out and others came on board and, during
the process, we laughed a lot and shared many cups of tea
and coffee!
I am deeply grateful to the many
volunteers who worked hard yet
enjoyed it too. There are simply
too many people who helped to
begin naming names, so I want to
congratulate all of you for the amazing sense of
achievement. Yes we were exhausted, but it was just great.
Well done to everyone.
I was completely overwhelmed by the good weather on the
day, and the support from people in
the community and further afield
was brilliant. We are very blessed to
have the support we do and I don't
take it for granted.
More photographs from the day are available on the website.
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In due course I will be sending
letters out to those who came from
outside the Parish who contributed
to make the day so special,
especially the Zephaniah Dancers,
the Emergency Services, the
Mini-Farm, the guys with the Vintage Bikes and those
involved in the appearance (and disappearance!) of the hog.
Our thanks however must go to those around us, local
people and businesses who were so generous, especially to
Jason in Exorna Filling Station for
providing ice cream, crisps, drinks
etc. Also to Braemar for their
variety of ice cream, to
Castlerock Costcutters for their
grocery hamper, to Dominic
Higgins for his continued support
and generosity as always. To the Castlerock Scouts, who,
along with other members of the parish, delivered flyers.
We appreciate very much everyone’s support. Thank you
everyone for your generosity in sponsoring various things at
the Fayre, for your support, enthusiasm and smiles. It was
not only hard work it was great craic. Thank you from me for
working so hard.
The amount raised to date is a whopping
£8,384.40!!! Diane
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LOST AND FOUND
Old drunken Tim they called him, indeed he was a sight, He begged his food from door to door, the ground his bed at night, So thus he wandered on each day, it mattered not to him. He had no home, he had no friends—none cared for drunken Tim. One day he landed in a town, he scarcely knew just how, His face was sad and worn with sin, a cloud was on his brow. But as he passed an open door, some music met his ear, Twas ―Jesus, lover of my soul,‖ so sweet, so grand, so clear, He thought he dare not enter in, they would not have him there, But overpowered that song to hear, he sat down on the stair,. He thought of early days gone by, when once he had a wife, A darling boy, a happy home, ere drink had wrecked his life. Death overtook his youthful wife, he saw here laid away, He put his boy into a home and then grew worse each day. He said, ―Ah, what a fool I‘ve been, no lower could I fall, For twenty years a slave to drink, by it I‘ve lost my all.‖ ―The evening service starts at seven,‖ he heard the preacher say, So poor old Tim rose from his seat and quietly walked away. But, oh, he yearned to hear some more and long before the hour Old Tim was seated on the steps, drawn by an unseen power, A little girl came running up, and took him by surprise, He rose and tried to be excused, the tears were in his eyes. ―Oh sir,‖ she said, ―do come inside, for soon they will begin, My father is the preacher, sir, he‘d love to have you in.‖
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―No, no,‖ he said, ―I am not fit, I‘m bad and dirty too.‖ ―But Jesus loves you just the same, he died for such as you.‖ With earnest pleading she prevailed and led him by the hand, And saw him seated there amidst that congregation grand. The singing done, the preacher spoke, ‗twas Luke 15 he read, About the prodigal‘s despair—no home , no friends, no bread. But oh the welcome that he got—the shoes, the robe, the ring, They feasted on the fatted calf, and gloriously did sing. So thus he pictured how the Lord stands waiting to receive The vilest sinner that will come and on his Son believe. With earnest tones he led in prayer, as every head was bowed, While many there were moved to tears, poor old Tim went aloud. The congregation soon dispersed, but Tim sat in his chair, With tearful face and trembling frame, his sinful life made bare, ―What is your name?‖ the preacher asked, in anxious tones of him. ―Tim Connors‖ that‘s what I‘m called, but oftener drunken Tim.‖ Amazed, the preacher scanned his face, and said, while tears fell fast, ―You are my father, can it be? Long lost, but found at last. You put me in an orphan home, from thence I went to stay With Christian friends who brought me up and taught me how to pray, And there I learned in early years to love and serve the Lord, And father you may do the same, just take God at His word.‖ And so he did that very night, he knew his sins forgiven, He found a home and friends on earth, the Friend of Friends in Heaven! Anon
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Much has happened since the last bulletin came out at the end of May. One
football season has ended and another has started. Spain are World
Champions and Northern Ireland still cannot score a goal. Our summer has
been fairly forgettable but we have not suffered any major disasters like
Pakistan or China. We have a temperate climate with no very warm summers
or very cold winters so we have much to be thankful for.
But yet we still get the odd surprise. At Summer Madness on the Sunday a lot
of tents were destroyed in the gale force winds. We had some very heavy
rain over the summer and yet on the day of the Summer Fayre the weather
was lovely. Marlyn and I have spent quite a few hours on the wee golf course
at Benone and it is surprising how often the weather has been fine. Maybe we
only notice the bad weather, not the good! And life is a bit like that. When
things are good we carry on and never consider what might go wrong. Then
we get sick or a family member is ill, and we realise how important our health
is to us. And if any sort of disaster happens we blame God!
But God really does know what is best for us (he made us after all) and when
we submit to him we can face anything. So as we move into autumn and leave
the summer behind, we perhaps need to reconsider our relationship with God.
Will we serve him and those around us, or will we only look to ourselves? I
believe it is time for us as individuals and as the body of Christ to recognise
our own faults and weaknesses and allow God’s Spirit to work through us for
the good of all.
A lot has changed in our parish over the past few weeks and months but there
is still much to do. But together with God’s help we really can transform this
Community and see a real change in the lives of our neighbours. And the
biggest change may well be in our own lives as we allow God to
transform us! So look forward to the future with hope and
confidence. Jesus is alive and with his Spirit in our hearts and
the love of Christ surrounding us we can together accomplish
things way beyond what we imagine.
God bless
Adam
Curate’s Corner
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Family Matters Baptism
Lucas James Paul Dunn 6th June 2010
Kahlen Ryann Kerr 25th July 2010
Rylie Trevor Browne 8th August 2010
Kacey Ellen Irene Browne 8th August 2010
Darren James Browne 8th August 2010
Marriage
Louise Purdy & Chris Dodd 17th July 2010
Kathleen Ainslie & Daniel Henderson 24th August 2010
Christian Burial Frank Connell 7th June 2010
Maureen Green 2nd August 2010
John Campbell 10th August 2010
Peter Richardson 26th August 2010
PASTORAL VISITING.
It is wonderful to now have two people trained up in pastoral visiting to
our Seniors with more people awaiting training. This is such an
important work and we are delighted that Margaret Oliver and Liz
Routledge are already beginning their visiting. Please pray for them.
CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED
Details of the joint course between 1st Dunboe, Castlerock Presbyterian, and ourselves will be announced in church in the next few weeks. Please plan to attend this community basic Bible study course which begins in
November. The course is free and all are welcome.
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Fireside Quiz
"From the Fruit & Vegetable Stall"
1st Prize: Yvonne Bryson 2nd Prize: Sandra Bowman
25 First Avenue 18 Highfield Rd
Bearsden, Glasgow Coleraine
Answers
1. Artichoke 11. Cucumber
2. Mandarin(e) 12. Lychee
3. Potato 13. Cantaloupe Melon
4. Broad Bean 14. Chicory
5. Pumpkin 15. Pomegranate
6. Cabbage 16. Mushroom
7. Pineapple 17. Avocado
8. Blackcurrant 18. Mango
9. Cranberry 19. Greengage
10. Rhubarb 20. Rocket
Thank you for your support.
St. Paul’s Fireside Quiz
“Hall Renovation”
Winner: Ian Leonard, 614 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
2nd Prize: Rodney Black, 48 Ballycairn Road, Coleraine.
Thank you to all who took part. There were over 100 returned sheets,
most of which were correct.
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PET QUIZ ANSWERS
Winners:
1st Prize Mrs Muriel Fleming, Ballyclare
2nd Prize Michael Barton, Ballycastle
3rd Prize Sadie White, Portrush
Thank you and we hope you enjoyed our quizzes.
1. Papillon
2. Basset Hound
3. Welsh corgi
4. Dalmation
5. Ragdoll
6. Doberman Pinscher
7. Jack Russell Terrier
8. St Bernard
9. Siamese
10. Husky
11. Labrador Retriever
12. Tortoiseshell
13. Portuguese water dog
14. Lhasa Apso
15. Lurcher
16. Mastiff
17. Boxer
18. Newfoundland
19. Pointer
20. Great Dane
21. Yorkshire terrier
22. Scottish terrier
23. Cocker spaniel
24. Fox terrier
25. West Highland White
Terrier
26. Rough Collie
27. Old English Sheep Dog
28. Standard poodle
29. Skye terrier
30. Border collie
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YOU ARE INVITED TO A
“GALA DAY IN THE
ART GALLERY”
(LINKSVIEW HOUSE, 10 SEA ROAD,
CASTLEROCK)
IN AID OF
THE NEW HOSPICE MacMILLAN UNIT AT
ANTRIM AREA HOSPITAL
Cream teas/coffee will be served on
Saturday 18th September
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
PLEASE SUPPORT THE ALL DAY CHARITY EVENT.
We are looking for cookery books & novels in good condition (can be collected or
left in church porch). Jewellery, crafts, cakes, scones & fudge, etc.
Please ring 07732489144 if you have anything to contribute to
this worthy cause. Thank you.
HANDCRAFTED
JEWELLERY
CRAFTS ETC.
FOR SALE
COOKERY BOOKS
COOKERY BOOKS
COOKERY BOOKS
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Christ Church Clock Winders Rota SEPTEMBER 5th Sept. Ann Dark 12th Sept. Henry Campbell 19th Sept. Henry Campbell 26th Sept. Brian Simpson OCTOBER 3rd Oct. Brian Simpson 10th Oct. Mark Stuart 17th Oct. Mark Stuart 24th Oct. R. Boyd 31st Oct. R. Boyd
‘If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?’ I asked the children in
my Sunday School class.
‘NO!’ the children all answered.
‘If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the grass, and kept
everything neat and tidy, would that get me into heaven?’ Again, the answer was ’NO!’
‘Well then, if I was kind to animals and gave candy to all the children,
and loved my wife , would that get me into heaven?’ I asked them again.
Again, they all answered, ‘NO!’
‘Well, I continued ‘then how can I get into heaven?’
A five year old boy shouted out, ‘ YOU GOTTA BE DEAD!’
JOKE!
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ST. PAUL’S FLOWER LIST
SEPTEMBER
5th Sept. Frances McKissick 12th Sept. Frances McKissick 19th Sept. Marlene Gilmore
26th Sept. Marlene Gilmore
OCTOBER
3rd Oct. Harvest (Flower Arrangers)
10th Oct. Harvest (Flower Arrangers) 17th Oct. Margaret Johnston 24th Oct. Margaret Johnston 31st Oct. Lorna Bradley
CHRIST CHURCH FLOWER LIST
SEPTEMBER
5th Sept. Lesley Montgomery 12th Sept. Ann Dark 19th Sept. Ann Dark 26th Sept. D. Swaile-Blemmings
OCTOBER
3rd Oct. Harvest 10th Oct. Harvest flowers 17th Oct. Renee Hill 24th Oct. Renee Hill 31st Oct. Renee Hill
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We are always very happy to receive contributions. Tell us about your family, write a poem, tell a good clean joke! Maybe you have an interesting hobby, support a charity or have been somewhere interesting. I’m sure that others would like to hear about it.
Useful Numbers
ParentlinePlus: Free, confidential
24hr helpline for parents
Call 0808 800 2222
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
NIMMA: Northern Ireland Mixed
Marriage Association
Tel: 028 9023 5444
www.nimma.org.uuk
Samaritans: 24 confidential
emotional support
Tel: 08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org
Safeguarding Trust
The Role of the Parish Panel
To train leaders in good practice.
To ensure that all the necessary administration for the positions of youth leaders within the parish is completed.
To interview and where appropriate offer positions in youth work.
To be a point of contact for any adult or child who needs someone to talk to.
The panels role is now legally binding in the church and the panel must report
regularly to the Select Vestry.
Parish Panel Members
Name Telephone No. Rev. Diane Matchett 70848127
Harry Caskey 70848437
Margaret Johnston 70848623
Pam McIntyre 70849347
Andrew Millican 70849894
Note from the Editor
All material for the Nov/Dec/Jan edition of the Bulletin MUST be with the Editor Margaret Oliver by 18th October 2010
Tel.No: 70 848 103 Email: [email protected]
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Just a note of thanks to all those who sent cards, flowers
and gifts following my recent heart attack. Many thanks
again for your thoughts and prayers. (Isaiah C40 v29-31)
Liz Mullen Church Warden
MOTHERS UNION PRAYER GROUP
1st September at Isobel Maton’s home, 8 Exorna Park
7th October at Jean Moore’s home, 91 Freehall Road
All Prayer Group meetings are at 10.30am.
If you are free on any of the above dates please come
along and join us.
You will be very welcome!
Christ Church Auction Postponed The auction for Christ Church which was planned
for September has been postponed until the 29th
of October and details will be announced nearer
the time. We value any ideas you might have.
Confirmation Classes will begin soon
Parents who wish their teenagers aged 13 to be confirmed in 2011 please contact the Rector.
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Jewellery
A huge thank you to everyone who
helped make the wonderful
selection of jewellery for the Church
Fayre. The support was
overwhelming from the donations of
beads and fabrics, design ideas, the
loyal band of beaders, brooch makers, the super sales ladies, right
through to the help in moving the jewellery to the church hall.
We were so grateful to the support that we got from the wider
community in addition to the loyal band of supporters from both of
our churches, who gave of their time so freely.
A big BIG thank you to everyone who took part and made this project
so successful, without them it would never have happened. Over
20,000 safety pins were used in our now ‘infamous’ safety pin
bracelets. Thank you so much.
Beth and Margaret.
Website News Since the last bulletin there has been a number of additions to
the website: photographs of Mabel Lindsay’s 90th birthday at the Rectory with the flower arrangers; the annual trip by teenagers
from the Parish to the Summer Madness festival in Belfast & lots of photographs from the recent Summer Fayre.
Please remember you can download a copy of this bulletin should
you know of anyone overseas who would like a copy.
www.castlerock.derry.anglican.org
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Harvest Weekend:
Launch of our Partnership
with the Diocese of
Shyogwe in Rwanda.
(Harvest Meal Friday 1st October)
Please remember our harvest weekend which is the first weekend in
October. The theme I have chosen this year is a quote which is attributed
to various people but I first heard it in relation to the Former Archbishop
of Armagh Otto Simms. The quote is this:
Live simply that others may simply live.
We can't deny that we have so much. Even in hard times financially I am
sure we all have had food on our table and a roof over our heads. I want
us to be a Parish that not only thinks about each other and the needs of
our community but also the needs of people throughout the world. Many
of you had the chance to meet and speak with the Bishop when he was
here and know part of his story, you will also know that he values above
everything our partnership in the Gospel.
We have an opportunity to reach out because during our Harvest
weekend we will share together in a simple meal on Friday evening on
the 1st October.
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At this meal there will be a donation box for this project and then on
the Sunday of Harvest we will officially launch our Partnership with
Diocese of Shyogwe in Rwanda. These are exciting times for our
Parish and it was a wonderful experience spending time with a humble,
funny, godly and wonderful man in Bishop Jered.
He is looking forward to building a strong partnership with us. The
following is an excerpt from an email from the Bishop just after he left
Ireland:
“…I will not forget and I hope that our link
will grow up and many people will harvest
many sweet fruits from it…”
Please pray for this initiative and pray for the team of people who will
work alongside Adam and myself as we think through with CMS
Ireland the next steps.
Diane
Photograph of Bishop Jered
at the Giant’s Causeway
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WARM HOME SCHEMES Warm homes scheme provides free insulation and heating measures to people who receive certain benefits and own their own homes or rent from a private landlord. To find out if you qualify or apply to the Scheme, call 08009880559 or visit www.warm-homes.com
New BBC North (Belfast Bible College)
The Rector has brochures outlining the new courses available to anyone interested in taking on further study in the Bible. Please ask for details.
Quotes Corner
If at first you
do
n’t su
cceed, try read
ing
the d
irection
s.
It isn’t enough to make
sure you are on the
right track; you must
also make sure you are
going in the right
direction.
“Seek his will in all
you do, and he will
direct your paths.”
Proverbs 3:6
The winds of God are
always blowing, but you
must set the sails.
This present age seems more concerned about speed than direction.
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Summer Madness (2nd July - 6th July 2010) at Belfast King‘s Hall
Summer Madness is a big Christian event which takes place each year at the
King‘s Hall in Belfast. This year the theme was ‗Dare to Share‘, daring to
share your faith with your friends.
Many people came to speak to us, but personally I think that Reggie Dabbs
was the best. Reggie is a guy from America who goes around schools
reminding the students that each one is unique and that whatever they do,
God will always love them.
These talks took place at Main Stage along with songs of worship (which
are nothing like the hymns in church!). There were lights, loud music,
laughter and lots of good craic. Apart from Main Stage there were plenty
of other things to do. They had Rodeo bulls, pretend surf boarding,
zorbing (which involves being put into a giant ball), dance workshops,
psalm drumming, summer madness has got talent, the pamper room (all
hair straighteners and make-up welcome!) and overall my favourite, the
raves!!
As well as these plus more activities, there were seminars set up for all sorts
of things. Some were for telling your friends about God, others for
answering questions that you might have about being a Christian or things
that you don‘t understand about the Bible. Summer Madness was the trip
of a lifetime and you can definitely count me in for next year.
I can‘t wait!
Lauren McMullan Photographs from Summer Madness are available on the website.
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SEPTEMBER Church Services
Sun 5th Christ Church - Holy Communion 10.00am
Reader: Rowena Simpson
St. Paul’s - Morning Prayer 11.30am
Reader: Tamsin McKissick
Sun 12th Christ Church - Morning Prayer 10.00am
Reader: Alastair Simpson
St. Paul’s - Holy Communion 11.30am
Reader: Amanda McKittrick
Sun 19th Christ Church - Holy Communion 10.00am
Reader: Muriel McLaughlin
St. Paul’s - All Age Worship 11.30am
Sun 26th Christ Church - All Age Worship 10.00am
St. Paul’s - Holy Communion 11.30am
Reader: Jenny Campbell
If readers are unavailable on their allocated Sunday please swap with one of the other readers and inform Harry Caskey on 70848437.
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OCTOBER Church Services
Sun 3rd Christ Church - Morning Prayer 10.00am
Reader: Robin Simpson (Harvest Weekend)
St. Paul’s - Morning Prayer 11.30am
Reader: David Dalzell (Harvest Weekend)
Sun 10th Christ Church - Morning Prayer 10.00am
Reader: Harold McLaughlin
St. Paul’s - Holy Communion 11.30am
Reader: Ruth Dalzell
Sun 17th Christ Church - Holy Communion 10.00am
Reader: Des Goodman
St. Paul’s - All Age Worship 11.30am
Sun 24th Christ Church - All Age Worship 10.00am
St. Paul’s - Holy Communion 11.30am
Reader: Ian Hempsey
Sun 31st Christ Church - Morning Prayer 10.00am
Reader: Tara McMullan
St. Paul's - Morning Prayer 11.30am
Reader: Kenny Bucklee
Christ Church - Evening Service 6.30pm
If readers are unavailable on their allocated Sunday please swap with one of the other readers and inform Harry Caskey on 70848437.
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Castlerock Walkfest 2010 Guided walks on Saturday & Sunday September 18th - 19th.
Registration from 9 am in the Peter Thompson Hall, Castlerock Challenge walk of 4 / 5 hours – departs 10 am Moderate walk of 2 /3 hours – departs 11 am
Transport will be provided to and from the Peter Thompson Hall to the start and finish of the walks. All walks are guided. For further information, including
pricing, please visit: www.coastlinecastlerock.org
Speech and Drama Lessons Contact Julie Murphy
1 Dunboe Court, Articlave
Tel. 07734413970
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
ART CLASS Art Class in the Peter Thompson Hall
begins on
Mon 7th September 2.00pm-4.00 pm
New members welcome!
Causeway Coast Mixed Golf Tournament
11th-13th October Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Castlerock Golf Clubs. 54 hole combined stableford competition. For details Tel: 028 9045 5115.
Art Workshops
11th-13th September
Linksview Tea Room, Castlerock.
A weekend in words & images
workshop with painter Patricia
McCormack & writer Clive Price.
Tel: 028 7084 8755
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PARISH CALENDAR
(Please put these dates in your diary as soon as possible)
SEPTEMBER
Sat 4th Hall Clean Up in Christ Church 10am (help is greatly appreciated) Sun 12th Kids Clubs return. (any new kids welcome) Wed 15th Training Night for leaders (Canon Paul Hoey) 7.30 -9pm Sat 18th Gala Day in the Art Gallery 10am-4pm (proceeds for New hospice Macmillan Unit) Tues 21st Mother‘s Union at Pretty Crafty (details will be announced) Frid 24th Rededication of St Paul‘s Hall by Bishop Ken (beginning at St Paul‘s Church) 8pm Sun 26th Celebrating 80 years of the M.U 3pm (Service in Christ Church )
OCTOBER
Frid 1st Harvest Banquet/ Harvest Weekend (Christ Church Hall) 7.30pm
Mon 11-18th The Rector is on holiday Pastoral cover will be provided by Rev Adam Quigley Mon 18th Holy Communion for Seniors (Christ Church) 11am Tues 19th Mother‘s Union with Harry Caskey 8pm
Frid 29th Christ Church Auction in Christ Church church hall (Special auction details announced later) 7pm
Sun 31st Evening Service in Christ Church 6.30pm
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and Margaret for all their hard work in
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and dedication is much appreciated.
Thank you.
Rector
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