Runner-up Parish Magazine of the Year July/August 2011
RECTOR’S LETTER Dear Parishioner, SUMMER MONTHS I am writing this letter as the summer holidays are commencing. I hope that you will be able to spend time with your family and friends enjoying recreational activities during these months. For some of you that may mean going away on holiday to explore new places while for others it may provide an opportunity to enjoy your home and garden, or to visit some of the many local places of interest. Wherever you plan to visit I hope that you will take care travelling and that you will benefit from a well deserved break. It is so important that our regular pattern of worship to Almighty God continues uninterrupted during the summer holidays in St. Columba’s. As in previous years, we will be maintaining our full schedule of Sunday and mid-week services throughout these summer months. I encourage you to attend church regularly during the summer holidays enabling you to receive the sacraments and to give thanks to God for His many blessings, which includes the opportunity for rest and relaxation. SUMMER OVERSEAS YOUTH PROJECTS This summer two of our parishioners, David Acheson and Ross Thompson, will be travelling overseas to assist in very worthwhile projects. David will be travelling to Thailand on August 4th for two weeks with a group from the Christian Fellowship Church (C.F.C.) in Strandtown. He will be an integral part of a team that will be working with mission partners in various projects in Thailand. Ross Thompson left for Serbia on June 30th and returns on August 10th. He is currently working with an American missionary organisation called Josiah Venture which runs camps for Serbian youth. This is the fifth year that Ross has travelled to Serbia to work in the summer camps where he will be teaching English and helping to spread the gospel through acts of Christian service to the young people attending. I am very pleased that both David and Ross are serving God overseas in this particular way and wish to assure them of our prayers during their time away. In addition to our prayerful support, the Select Vestry has given each of them £425 from this year’s Mission and Charity allocation to take with them to give to the projects in which they are participating. This money clearly demonstrates the Select Vestry’s commitment to encourage our young people to serve God overseas during their summer holidays. As I mentioned in my Annual Easter General Vestry Address this year, it would be good if we could organise an overseas trip through a missionary society for some of our post confirmation candidates during the summer of 2012. This would provide our young people with a wonderful experience of assisting people who are in such great need in a different cultural setting from our own. If you would be interested in participating in an overseas project next summer please contact me for further details before Wednesday, 31st August. Yours in His service,
SERVICES IN JULY Sunday 17th 8.15am 9.30am 10.30am 7.00pm
The Fourth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Reader Elizabeth Miller Gospel Clergy Family Communion Gospel Karen McAlpine Morning Prayer Reader Murray Hunter Reader Meryl Townsend Occasional Roberta Rogers Prayers Late Evening Office Reader Clare Best Prayers Karen McAlpine
Thursday 21st 10.30am
St. Mary Magdalene (Transferred) (White) Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry
Sunday 24th 8.15am 10.30am 7.00pm
The Fifth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Reader Paul Stewart Gospel Clergy Holy Communion Reader Ian Noad Gospel Karen McAlpine Intercessions Karen McAlpine Compline Reader Robin Haldane Prayers Karen McAlpine
Thursday 28th 10.30am
St. James the Apostle (Transferred) (Red) Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry
Sunday 31st 8.15am 10.30am 7.00pm
The Sixth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Reader Muriel Arndell Gospel Clergy Service of the Word Reader Brian Gillespie Late Evening Office Reader Clergy
(Green) Romans 8: 12-25 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 Genesis 28: 10-19a Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56
(Green) Romans 8: 26-39 Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Romans 8: 26-39 Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
John 6: 1-21
(Green) Romans 9: 1-5 Matthew 14: 13-21 Matthew 14: 13-21 John 6: 24-35
SERVICES IN AUGUST Thursday 4th The Transfiguration of our Lord (Transferred) (White) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry Sunday 7th 8.15am 10.30am 7.00pm
The Seventh Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Reader Leonard Pugh Gospel Clergy All Age Worship Reader Karen McAlpine Compline Reader Patricia Wilson Prayers Karen McAlpine
(Green) Romans 10: 5-15 Matthew 14: 22-33 Matthew 14: 22-33 John 6: 35, 41-51
Thursday 11th (Green) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry Sunday 14th 8.15am 10.30am 7.00pm
The Eighth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Reader Paddy Malone Gospel Clergy Holy Communion Reader Roberta Rogers Gospel Karen McAlpine Intercessions Karen McAlpine Late Evening Office Reader Tony Greeves
(Green) Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15: 21-28 Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15: 21-28 John 6: 51-58
Thursday 18th (Green) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry Sunday 21st 8.15am 9.30am 10.30am 7.00pm
The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Reader Trevor Buchanan Gospel Clergy Family Communion Gospel Karen McAlpine Morning Prayer Reader Jean Fulton Reader Ross Thompson Occasional Clergy Prayers Compline Reader Helen Donaghy Prayers Karen McAlpine
(Green) Romans 12: 1-8 Matthew 16: 13-20 Matthew 16: 13-20 Exodus 1:8- 2:10 Matthew 16: 13-20
John 6: 56-69
Thursday 25th St. Bartholomew (Transferred) (Red) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry
Sunday 28th 8.15am 10.30am 7.00pm
The Tenth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion Reader Lindsay Hodges Gospel Clergy Holy Communion Reader Helen Donaghy Gospel Karen McAlpine Intercessions Clergy Late Evening Office Reader Karen McAlpine
(Green) Romans 12: 9-21 Matthew 16: 21-28 Romans 12: 9-21 Matthew 16: 21-28 Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Readers and Intercessors: If you cannot read or lead the prayers on the appointed day, please arrange a swap with someone else on the rota and let the Churchwardens know. We are always delighted to add new names to the Rota of Readers and Intercessors. If you would wish to serve your church in this way, please contact Muriel Arndell (028 90655500). The readings are from Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary and are printed on our parish website:
www.stcolumbas.down.anglican.org
PARISH PRAYER God, our Heavenly Father, make the door of our Church wide enough to welcome all who need human love, fellowship and a Father’s care; but narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and hatred. Here may the tempted find help, the sorrowing receive comfort and the penitent be assured of your mercy; and here may all your children renew their strength and go on their way in hope and joy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Bishop Thomas Ken 1637-1711
SIDESPERSONS’ ROTA MID JULY/AUGUST JULY Sunday 17th.................................................Helen Donaghy and Olivia Budde Sunday 24th.................................................Dawn and Garth Macartney Sunday 31st..................................................Patricia and Patrick Wilson AUGUST Sunday 7th...................................................Maureen Irwin and Nan Armstrong Sunday 14th.................................................May Preston and Jennifer Johnston Sunday 21st..................................................Roberta and Alan Rogers Sunday 28th.................................................Barbara Gibson and May Morrow
CRÈCHE CO-ORDINATOR Daphne Nelson has looked after the needs of our very young parishioners in St. Columba’s with distinction over many years. When I first came to St. Columba’s, Daphne had the important role of keeping the toy box at the back of church well stocked with suitable items for the toddlers who attended our church services. This was a most welcome resource for members of our Young Families Group who brought their toddlers to church. Last September, with the formation of a new Crèche, I invited Daphne to serve as Co-Ordinator. She has worked hard to ensure that there were at least two people available each Sunday to assist on the Crèche Rota in the Choir Vestry. I wish to thank Daphne and her husband, Billy, who has given her such great support, for all that they have done to support the toddlers in our congregation. Some time ago Daphne informed me of her intention to retire and I am grateful to her for continuing as Co-Ordinator until the end of June. I am delighted that Suzanne Allen has accepted my invitation to serve as the new Crèche Co-Ordinator. Suzanne has served on the Crèche Rota during the year and is well known to all the Young Family members who avail of this facility. As there will no Crèche during the months of July and August, Suzanne will commence her new responsibilities at the beginning of September. The Rector
ALL AGE WORSHIP TEA AND COFFEE Just a reminder to everyone that tea and coffee is back at All Age Worship on Sunday, 4th September when we will be supporting the charity Meningitis Research Foundation. Hope to see you there for a very worthwhile cause. Roberta
TUESDAY AFTERNOON BADMINTON Badminton is such a great game, On Tuesdays it’s always the same. We don’t only sit, We aim to be fit. So hurry and send in your name! Ladies afternoon badminton resumes on Tuesday, 6th September, at 2.00pm in the Church Hall. Kyleen Clarke (90797155)
CONFIRMATION 2011 The following candidates were confirmed by Bishop Harold Miller at Willowfield Parish Church on Sunday, 22nd May: From left to right Revd John Auchmuty, Brian Brown, Richard Brown, Mark Wilson, Belinda Tunnah, Rt Revd Harold Miller, Bishop of Down and Dromore
On Sunday, 29th May, the following candidates were confirmed by Bishop Harold Miller at St. Donnard’s Parish Church: From left to right Rt Revd Harold Miller, Bishop of Down and Dromore, Revd John Auchmuty, Lauren Brooker, Eve Tunnah, Sophie Pyper, Hollie Wilson, Revd Robert Ferris
KNOCK KNOCK, IT’S THE CURATE! Pause Sometimes we can be guilty of being so busy we forget what is important, what we are called to be. If you have a remote control for your DVD/ video recorder or a CD/tape player you will notice that there is a pause button on it. When you press it, the video or movie track will stop where it is and when you press the button again, it will resume where you left it. Pause does not mean that you have to go back to the beginning but rather allows you time to do something different for a short period. We all need to take a wee bit of time out of our ‘busyness’ and make time to relax, time to be with family and loved ones, time to be quiet, time to chat with friends, time to be with others if they are on their own, time to be alone if they are constantly with others, time to be with God. Summer holidays are here, a time when we can relax, when we can do something different. Over the summer, St. Columba’s wants to give you the excuse to pause. Whether that pause be a Sunday for our services, a mid-week Holy Communion Service, our Bible Study on a Wednesday evening which will be running throughout the summer months or indeed one of my ‘Excuses to Pause’ invitations (see page 9). Holy Land 2012 After a very successful Holy Land pilgrimage this year, I have been asked to co-lead another pilgrimage with the Revd David Humphries during my Easter holidays next year (8th- 18th May). There are still places remaining and if anyone would be interested in finding out more information, please speak to me. Do enjoy the summer break. Every Blessing Robert
TUESDAY MORNING BADMINTON We ended our badminton on Tuesday, 14th June, and had a lovely meal and a few party games that evening in Cultra, very well organised by Judy. A most enjoyable evening and our thanks to her for that. We start again on Tuesday, 13th September. I wish all our members a very good summer break. Eithne Hobson
‘EXCUSE TO PAUSE’ EVENTS This is such a simple idea - below are dates, times and places where all are invited to meet up for a chat over food / coffee. No booking. No sign-up sheets. Just turn up if you would like to. The venues are in the city centre, in Ballyhackamore and further afield. If you would like to go and need a lift, let me know! The idea is a reminder that we all need space but we also all need community ... it is a way to rediscover what Sabbath actually means, of placing God and rest at the centre of our lives. There are no sermons, just coffee/buns and chat! This invitation is open to every single reader of the Columban.
Monday 18th July
10:30am: Morning Coffee, Lobby of Stormont Hotel
Sunday 31st July
1:30pm: Sunday Picnic, Delamont Country Park
Wednesday 17th August
1:00pm: Quick Bite of Lunch in City Hall Cafe
Thursday 25th August 10:30am: Morning Coffee in SD Bells
Robert
THAILAND On Thursday, 4th August, parishioner David Acheson (17) travels to Thailand with a group from the Christian Fellowship Church, Belfast. David will be in Thailand for two weeks working with mission partners in schools, outreach centres and churches at various locations around the country. Readers can look forward to a full report in the October Columban. Sincerest thanks to all parishioners who attended David’s recent fundraising coffee morning in Holywood.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES Sunday 4th September
10.30am All age Worship
Sunday 11th September
10.30am Sunday School
Sunday 18th September
9.30am Family Communion
Sunday 25th September
10.30am Sunday School
The Young People’s Prize Day on Sunday, 12th June, was very successful with a number of our children and young people taking part in the service. Reading the lesson and prayers, and singing the children’s anthem, meant that they played their full part in the service. A number of parishioners have commented how enjoyable they found the occasion. Everyone now has a well deserved break and we will recommence in September with the services listed above. We hope a large number of children will return to Sunday School as we have plenty of space for even more to join us. It makes it so much more rewarding for the teachers if we have children and young people present to take part in the activities we have prepared for them. Beth Cairnduff
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Dear Ladies,
LADIES GUILD
Our AGM was held on Tuesday, 31st May, attended by 18 members with seven apologies, and our Rector kindly chaired the meeting. During the Hon. Treasurer’s report there was a lively discussion concerning Gregor the Goose in Castle Espie, whom we sponsor. Is he still alive? And if not, should we continue? It was agreed by the AGM that we continue with our donation to the wetlands in any case. Office-bearers and committee members were re-elected as follows:Chairperson: Dep. Chairperson: Hon.Treasurer: Hon. Secretary: Bowls Secretary: Committee:
Jennifer Johnston Pauline Darke Yvonne Cadden Lilias Smith Phyllis Newton Irene Gray, Joan Madill (Hon. Chaplin), Vicky McMonagle, Helen Proctor
Our outgoing Chairperson, Eileen Anderson, gave a full report of our year’s activities and thanked the members for all their support and encouragement throughout the year. It has been a very sad time recently for our new Chairperson, Jennifer Johnston, as her beloved younger son, Gareth, died suddenly and his funeral service was held in St. Columba’s on Thursday, 19th May. We extend to her our deepest sympathy and kindest regards. Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, 21st September, when we will be starting our new and varied programme, and don’t forget to bring your mug! Lilias Smith, Hon. Secretary
MU ACTIVITY GROUP On a very wet Saturday in May we set out for the day. Our first stop was Barista Coffee House at Jordanstown. This was a lovely warm, friendly place and as we drank our coffee we hoped the rain would soon stop. No such luck and so on to Plan B! The Abbey Centre was a good choice as most of us had not shopped there for some time. Purchases were made with plenty of help and advice. Suddenly, it was lunch time and we set off for ‘Snoblogs’, Ballyclare, where Amanda and Mandy gave us a very warm welcome and some great food. As the restaurant was part of a garden centre we had time to browse around the craft and garden areas but, alas, not the grounds. Despite the rain we had a really enjoyable day. To all the people from the parish who were so very generous with their gifts for the Tombola Stall at the BBQ on Friday, 10th June, our most grateful thanks. Maureen 11
BROWNIE NOTES Unfortunately, we were unable to go to Ganaway for the Pack holiday as detailed in last month’s magazine. Instead, a sleepover in the Hall on Friday, 17th June, with pizza and chips and a cinema night, followed by a visit to Pirate Golf and Choc-oBloc at the Ice Bowl, proved to be very popular with the 12 Brownies who attended. A late night followed by a very early morning (6.15AM) did not seem to dampen the spirits of the Brownies, but the same could not be said for the leaders who were so tired they burnt the toast on Saturday morning! We were able to rebook Ganaway for 9th to 11th September so this was only a taster for something better to come. We are all looking forward to Amanda’s wedding on the 30th July when we have been asked to form a Guard of Honour outside the church, and we are getting the confetti ready to give her a great send off! Our first night for any new Brownies hoping to join next year will be Friday, 16th September, so please come along at 6.30pm and see the fun we have every Friday night. Remember we are looking for girls aged from 6 ½ to 10 years old. Beth Cairnduff
I have produced a 2012 Northern Ireland Calendar to raise money. This year I hope to donate half the profits to the Church Building Fund and the other half to the new Donkey Sanctuary to be opened in Northern Ireland, to assist children with special needs to learn to ride. I have only a limited number of Calendars left and if any member of the congregation would like to purchase one, they can see me at the back of the Church after the 10.30 am morning service or telephone me at 90284905. The Calendar is A4 size, is bound and comes with an envelope. The views are all of Northern Ireland and the price is £5. Eileen Gibson 12
FAREWELL TO RICHVIEW A newly published book recently came to my attention. It stirred a vivid schoolboy memory, a memory of some 55 years standing. That was my first visit to Lansdowne Road (now the Aviva Stadium) for an Irish international rugby match. On the morning of that match I played on my Newtownards school rugby team in a game against a prestigious Dublin school – Masonic Boys’ School. Masonic was established as a boys’ boarding school as long ago as the late 1860’s. After some 20 years it moved to its iconic Richview location in Dublin’s Clonskeagh suburb. The school’s centenary in 1967 was marked by, among other things, the publication of a compendious history. The school closed its doors as a Masonic-promoted educational establishment in 1980.
Gerald Hill and Jim Ryan, the school’s last head master A meticulously chronicled publication, recently released, deals with the Masonic Boys’ School history for the years between 1967 and 1980. The chronicler? Our own Parish Organist and Choirmaster, Gerald B. Hill, himself a pupil at Masonic from 1961 to 1969. I’m sure few of us are aware of this other side to Gerald – archivist, researcher and author, indeed, a most accomplished one. Gerald’s ‘Farewell to Richview: Masonic Boys’ School, Dublin (1967-1980)’ concludes the story of this acclaimed seat of learning.
The school had three estimable headmasters during the period covered and Gerald details significant events and developments of each one’s tenure of office. Steady advances, faculty-wise, curricular and extra-curricular, are recorded. Gerald’s book goes on to outline, in open and candid fashion, the circumstances and considerations that culminated in the school’s closure. A series of appendices with carefully collated and marshalled detail will be of enduring interest to former pupils of the school. It includes a poignant synopsis of a typical day in the life of the Masonic School boarder. ‘Farewell to Richview’ contains an interesting (mainly coloured) photographic section which includes shots of the imposing campus buildings and their setting, now occupied partially by University College, Dublin’s School of Architecture - thus, the education function continues. Gerald is to be congratulated on this publishing achievement. It fittingly completes the story of a celebrated centre of academic endeavour and sporting excellence, of which he is a distinguished product. Ivan Coffey 13
A BARNSTORMING EVENING
OF HOG AND HOEDOWN! A large number of St Columba’s parishioners were treated to a fantastic evening of fun, fine food and fancy footwork on a sultry (well - it didn’t rain) Friday evening at the beginning of June. The hosts for the evening were Tony and Clodagh Reid. It was their beautiful home on the outskirts of Comber that provided a fabulous setting for this much anticipated event.
The evening started for most with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Indeed, those with a particularly persistent thirst were offered two. This oiled the path to the tombola where there was hot competition for the fine prizes on offer. Everything from tea lights to teddy bears. For those that were feeling particularly lucky, the St Columba’s raffle held out the hope of future nights out at local restaurants, hair styling and handbags. All the prizes were donated generously by parishioners and local businesses to whom we are most grateful. While the grown-ups caught up with each other at the bar, the kids were entertained by Robert and his team of helpers. Watching from afar, this seemed to involve the Curate growing a “shaving foam” beard and the children, not to be outdone, sporting flamboyant moustaches thanks to a delicious chocolate fountain! As the excitement grew so did the appetite. No doubt this was due in large part to the mouth watering aroma of the roasted pork that wafted far and wide as the hog crackled on the spit. So there wasn’t much persuasion required to entice those gathered to form an orderly queue, bap in hand, and await their turn to stock up with salads, sauces, pastas and of course, roast hog. A St Columba’s meal would not be complete without a Brian Clements hot dog ... and so it proved to be the case at this event. The Mother’s Union could have competed easily for first prize in “Britain’s Best Dish” with their tantalising tarts and delicious desserts. And so to the main event. With cowboy hats donnned (for the more adventurous of us), it was off to the atmospheric barn to dosey doe the night away. As the musician stuck up a tune an eclectic mix of St Columba’s parishioners took to the floor. They comprised male and female, young and old and, might I say, the full spectrum of dancing talent. This was a truly successful event that had something for everyone and raised a considerable sum for parish funds. A huge debt of thanks is owed to all those who helped organise the event and, most especially, to the Reid family for their warm welcome and hospitality. Yee Ha!
Victor Dukelow
We are greatly indebted to David McBride for providing these photographs of the hugely successful and enjoyable BBQ and Barn Dance held on June 10th. In addition, David has most generously offered to supply ‘souvenir’ prints of the evening which are available for collection by parishioners at the rear of the church.
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THE RECTOR WRITES... I wish to thank Tony and Clodagh Reid for their most generous invitation to hold our Hog Roast BBQ and Barn Dance in their beautiful gardens and grounds. They worked very hard to make us all feel so welcome. It was nothing short of miraculous that we had a dry evening for the occasion, especially when there was heavy rain on the main Belfast Comber road just a few hundred yards from the Reid’s home! I also thank all those parishioners who worked so hard with the many preparations associated with the event, and all those who attended it. Everything went smoothly on the night and, following our meal, we made our way to the upstairs barn for the barn dance which proved to be most enjoyable and entertaining. It was wonderful that over 180 people attended and it was a delight and joy to see everyone sharing fellowship and really enjoying themselves. I am very grateful for all the positive comments that I have received following this lovely family evening that took place in such a superb location. The total amount raised for our Building Fund Appeal was £ 3,693 which is an excellent result. We are deeply grateful to all those who provided such generous ballot prizes and thank them for their sponsorship. Among the prizes received were: Aldens Meal Voucher Mandarin City Voucher Horatio Todds Meal Voucher Argento Jewellery Voucher Gourmet Burger Bank Voucher including midweek movie voucher Fair Trade Gift Basket Urban Roots Hair Salon Voucher National Trust Picnic Hamper kindly supplied by a parishioner Shirt and Handbag from Sharon Elkin Tree from Barrie Elkin Bottle of Pimm’s kindly supplied by a parishioner Waterfront Hall Tickets We also gratefully acknowledge the generous financial donations received from Kirkwoods and James Brown and Sons, Funeral Directors. 19
We are deeply indebted to Ivan Maginnis who has so kindly provided a number of most interesting and beautifully written articles to The Columban over the past few months. Here he takes us on another fascinating tour down south…
HERITAGE CHURCHES OF IRELAND CORK’S FAMOUS ‘FOUR FACED LIAR’
There can be few things worse than being labelled as insincere or, as they say, ‘a bit two-faced’. One label that is indeed worse is to be accused of lying. Strangely, one of the most famous Anglican churches in Ireland is known as none other than ‘the Four Faced Liar’.This is the nickname accorded locally to St Anne’s Parish Church, Shandon, built during the 1720s, and one of the most distinctive features of the skyline of the city of Cork. Cork, at 260 miles south west of Belfast was, until recently, a long journey. New motorways now bring it closer. But one of the most genteel ways to get there is by train, with the new Luas trams spanning the short transfer journey between the Connolly and Heuston stations in Dublin. Some years ago I loaded my bike onto the train in Belfast and travelled to Cork, where St Anne’s was an early St Anne’s Church, Cork landmark on a journey that later finished in Killarney. St Anne’s is renowned for its bell tower and clock. As the numerals on the four clock faces are wooden, and of variable width, the hands stick on them and this gives rise to its inconsistent timekeeping – and hence its nickname. The only point at which all four clock faces give precisely the correct time is at the top of each hour. The peal and, indeed, charm of its bells have also achieved their own level of fame and, for a small charity donation, visitors can ring them. Visitors to the church can climb all the way up through the belfry and onto a balcony at the very top from where they can get an unparalleled view of the entire city. A ‘noisebreaker’ or ear protector must be worn while crossing the Ivan ringing the bells of belfry lest anyone down below takes their turn at ringing St. Anne’s Church the bells. Happily, these can be obtained in the church porch. St Anne’s is located just a short walk from Cork city centre and lies close to the River Lee that so neatly divides it. The Lee soon empties into the deep-water expanse of Cobh (formerly Queenstown) harbour which was once an embarkation and anchorage point for transatlantic liners and where, in April 1912, the ill-fated Titanic paid a brief call. An image of St. Anne’s, and a carillon of its bells, has until recently featured on the credits of television programmes made by RTE in its Cork studios. As Cork was also once the world’s biggest producer and exporter of butter, the church is just around the corner from the city’s most interesting Butter Museum. I am certainly not lying when I say that a visit there will leave you craving a scone and jam – so spread the word! Ivan Maginnis 20
We are most grateful once more to parishioner and former Assessor to the General Synod, Michael Davey, for his succinct and illuminating report on proceedings at this year’s General Synod which took place in Armagh from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th May. GENERAL SYNOD REPORT 2011 The General Synod is primarily a legislative and housekeeping body. This year our own Bishop, the Rt Revd Harold Miller, featured heavily and it is with his activities that most of this report will deal. The first business dealt with by Synod, after the Primate’s “state of the nation” address, is always legislation. The first piece of legislation proposed by Bishop Harold was to provide for the inclusion, in the Book of Common Prayer, of a prayer for the Northern Ireland Assembly and its Executive. Delegates voted overwhelmingly for the Bill, perhaps in the hope that beneficial results from the use of prayer will soon become evident. The rest of the legislation was of a technical nature though one improvement to the financial position of clergy was adopted. Pay increases used to be approved in May and implemented the following January. This meant that the figures used to calculate the increase were often a year old when it came in. The timetable has now been telescoped by some six months – still not great but better. One of the major pieces of business was to consider the Anglican Covenant. This arose out of a report prepared by Archbishop Eames, which recommended the creation of a framework under which potentially contentious and divisive decisions of different Provinces of the Anglican Communion could be reviewed. Examples of such a divisive decision could include that of the American Church to elect a Bishop who was part of a same sex union or, indeed, our own decision to allow the ordination of women priests and bishops. The framework includes provisions whereby a church which takes such a decision can be warned about the possible consequences. These provisions are viewed by some as being harsh to the point of being exclusional; by others, so weak as to be wholly ineffective. After a lengthy and articulate debate led by the Bishop of Cashel and Bishop Harold, Synod voted emphatically to subscribe the Covenant. Another important matter was the report of the Covenant Council dealing, not with the Anglican Covenant, but with the covenant between the Church of Ireland and the Methodist Church in Ireland. Last year Synod received a statement of agreed principles which represented the first steps in bringing about full interchangeability of ministers between the two churches. A second statement was brought to Synod this year. This statement makes provisional suggestions for the involvement of Church of Ireland Bishops in the installation of Methodist Presidents, and of Methodist Presidents or former Presidents in the ordination/consecration of Church of Ireland Bishops. The statement also points up a number of areas, such as discipline and pay, in which, if any kind of interchangeability is to become a reality, practical arrangements will have to be made. This statement was warmly supported by Bishop Harold in his capacity as Co-Chair of the Anglican-Methodist International Commission for Unity in Mission. It had been referred to the Standing Committee for implementation. This will mean legislation – and soon. If the target date of 2014 is to be met it would be reasonable to expect outline proposals at least by next year. It was a particular pleasure, on the final day of Synod, to see the familiar figure of Ian Noad being called to the rostrum to receive, once again, the runners up prize in the parish magazine competition. Three finals in three years – Arsene Wenger eat your heart out! Michael Davey 21
ST. COLUMBA’S ART CLUB
For our last outing before the summer break, 20 Art Club members and two visitors set out on the morning of Thursday, 26th May, for a Titanic Boat Tour which started at the city end of the Queen’s Bridge beside The Big Fish sculpture. Our crew consisted of the captain and a well-informed young woman who explained all that we saw throughout the trip. RMS Titanic was one of three enormous liners of the Olympic class (at the time, the largest ships in the world) built by Harland and Wolff for the White Star Line, the others being RMS Britannic and RMS Olympic. Less than a year after launch, Titanic was steaming across the Atlantic on her maiden voyage from the Old World to the New when at 11.40pm on Sunday, 14th April, she struck an iceberg 400 miles off the coast Newfoundland and sank with the loss of over 1500 passengers and crew, one of the worst peacetime maritime disasters in history. As an interesting aside, the captain’s magnificent table and chairs were not completed in time before Titanic set sail on her fateful voyage and they now reside in the boardroom of the Harbour Commissioners. Our own vessel, a single decker with a canvas covering, was full to capacity with 22 passengers on board and the water thankfully calm apart from the waves created by the Isle of Mann Steam Packet as it passed us. Various dry docks were pointed out to us, including the end of the slipway from which Titanic was launched on 31st May, 100 years ago. The soil from one of the dry docks formed a large island which is still there today, William Dargan’s Island. A large multi-storied apartment block W5 stands where the ships’ engines were formally built. Across an embankment lies SS Nomadic under refurbishment, one of Titanic’s remaining tenders, the other one having been lost. The Titanic or Maritime Museum, currently under construction, is a striking aluminium silver colour with light and dark patterns. From the water, it appears to consist of three wings with a central column and reminded me of the Sydney Opera House which we had sailed past some years ago. On the shore line in front of the new museum stand three small steam cranes that once worked on Titanic, but are now just left to rust. A large shed like building nearby, the former paint shop, is today a thriving film studio for many well-known international screen productions. Further along the shore line stands a model replica of part of Titanic’s hull, complete with rivets and plates. Nearby in the Alexandra dock is berthed the former World War One light cruiser, HMS Caroline, veteran of the Battle of Jutland. At the time of her decommissioning in March 2011 she was the second oldest ship in Royal Navy service, after HMS Victory, and for many years served as a training ship for the local Royal Naval Reserve. Her ensign is now laid up in St. Anne’s Cathedral. It is uncertain as to whether she will remain in Belfast, or perhaps be transported over to Portsmouth as a museum ship. Around the harbour area much has been left to rust and fall into neglect. For example, the huge steel gates of the Thompson Dock used to be refurbished every 22
year, but no longer. Indeed, were they to collapse the water would rush in and our little boat could end up near Connswater! The Thompson Pump House close by is a striking red brick building whose function was to pump water in and out of the various docks. Curiously, although Titanic boasted four majestic funnels, she actually only had three engines. Apparently, the number of funnels on such a large liner was seen as a considerable status symbol! Wooden panelling from Britannic, requisitioned in 1914 by the Royal Navy as a hospital ship and sunk when she struck a mine near the Greek island of Kea in 1916, can be seen in the Crown Bar in Belfast. It was a most interesting trip around the Titanic Harbour Quarter and greatly enjoyed by all. There were many potential art projects on view but you had to be very quick to gain a lasting impression of them. Billy Nelson (Chairman)
PARISH SPONSORED WALK & BBQ ON SATURDAY 10th SEPTEMBER at 2.30pm
DEPARTING FROM THE COMBER GREENWAY IN COMBER BBQ UPON ARRIVAL AT ST. COLUMBA’S PROCEEDS FOR THE BUILDING FUND Please sign the sheet on the church notice board if you can: • Participate in the walk • Attend the BBQ only at St. Columba’s • Provide transport to Comber for the walkers
AMAZING GRACE On his way to perform at a graveside service, a piper becomes hopelessly lost. After many wrong turns he finally arrives but the minister and mourners have already gone. Only the grave diggers remain and they are eating their lunch. Undaunted, the piper begins to play. The workers put down their lunches and choke with emotion as the piper plays Amazing Grace. When he has finished, he packs up his pipes and heads for the car. Opening the door, the piper pauses as he overhears one of the workmen say: “I’ve never heard anything like that before and I’ve been putting in sceptic tanks for 20 years!” 23
ST. COLUMBA’S ART CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING This is the Club’s 13th year and the Annual General Meeting was chaired by our President, the Revd John Auchmuty, with around 16 members in attendance. The Club is in a healthy financial position as set out by our Hon. Treasurer, Rena Robbins. The Chairman, Billy Nelson, presented his report, thanking our Tutor, Bob Killen, for his continued weekly support during a difficult time for him following his wife’s injury. Happily, Wendy is now fully recovered. The club acquired two new members this year, Deidre Burns and Graham Hogg; and appointed three honorary members, Julian Frier, President of the Royal Ulster Accademy, Bob Killen and Sheelagh Watton, a former Secretary of the Club. Last year, Club member Frances Donnan produced the Parish Christmas card with the Christmas programme inside which will be repeated this year, as well as an additional Christmas card available for purchasing in aid of the Building Fund. Overall, the Club continues to maintain a strong position, as illustrated by the following activities during the past year: September 2010: Bob tutored members’ painting at the Killyhevlin hotel, Enniskillen. October: Visit to the RUA Annual Exhibition in magnificent new surroundings in the refurbished Ulster Museum, where the Club was shown around with paintings commented on by RUA President, Julian Frier. December: Christmas lunch held in Knock Golf Club, arranged by Bill Anderson. January 2011: Billy McAlpine created a gigantic poster of a hog for June’s Summer BBQ. March: Pastel Workshop led by pastel artist, Gregory Moore, attended by 22 members and three guests, a great success and raising £500 for the Building Fund. May: Art Club members undertook a boat trip to visit the Titanic quarter around the docks. Our Secretary, Gladys Lees, deserves heartfelt thanks for all her hard work in preparing minutes for committee meetings and for keeping the Chairman right! Thanks also go to Rena, our Treasurer, Margaret Hirst for catering, Bill Anderson for arranging the Christmas lunch and generally helping in the kitchen and the hall, as well as to a number of ladies in the church for their kind help with our mid-morning break. Finally, our sincerest thanks go to John, our Rector, and Robert, our Curate, for their regular visits to our Thursday morning painting sessions and for their general support and encouragement. The Rector responded by expressing his appreciation of the Art Club’s various activities and their help to St. Columba’s in so many ways, and his gratitude for the proceeds raised over the year for the Building Fund. At the conclusion of the AGM the Chairman had great pleasure in presenting the Rector with a cheque for £300, which he gratefully acknowledged. The following officers bearers were elected to serve the club for the year 2011/12: Chairman: Billy Nelson; Hon. Secretary: Gladys Lees; Hon. Treasurer: Rena Robbins; Committee: Bill Anderson, Margaret Hirst, Billy McAlpine and Esther Templeton; Ex-Officio: Bob Killen Longstanding committee member, Joan Oswold, indicated her desire to step down from the committee. The Chairman, Tutor and committee members expressed their deep regret but were delighted that Joan would continue as a member of the Club. Art Club activities will resume on Thursday, 8th September, from 9.30am to 12.30pm in the Church Hall. Billy Nelson (Chairman) 24
ST. COLUMBA’S VISITS OAKWOOD SCHOOL In March, the Rector and Select Vestry decided to make charitable donations to local causes associated with parishioners. I have taught in Oakwood for 10 years and was delighted to learn of this gift from our parish. Oakwood, situated in Harberton Park, Malone, is a school for children aged 3-8 who may have severe learning difficulties. Half of our children also have an autistic spectrum disorder, some have Down syndrome or cerebral palsy and a small number have profound physical difficulties and complex medical needs. Our school population is gathered from the entire Greater Belfast area. We enjoy a high adult-child ratio, have a fulltime nurse and therapy services are provided on site. We are also supported by volunteers from local communities who assist with fundraising, swimming lessons and horse-riding. The author’s father helps with swimming lessons and is also known as Santa at Christmas time! On Tuesday, 7th June, the Principal and staff of Oakwood were pleased to welcome the Rector and Robert to their school. During a tour of the school, Tish, our Principal, Noreen, our Senior Teacher, and I shared with the Rector and Robert the opportunities and challenges of Oakwood life. As we moved from room to room we explained the importance of routine and structure with consistent high expectations. We demonstrated how our staff present the national curriculum through a multi-sensory approach, tailoring this to address the needs of all the children in our care. Both our clergy commented on the evident commitment of staff towards the pupils. In the PE hall we showed the Rector and Robert the primary coloured exercise benches purchased with their donation. Gross motor development is essential for our children and we are already enjoying practising balancing and jumping skills. The different colours help us to teach colour recognition, visual discrimination and verbal comprehension. Children may be asked to sit on the green bench, run to the red one, walk along the blue one or lie down on the yellow one. They have fun doing this and are learning so much in the process. Oakwood believes that play is work and work is play. St. Columba’s generous gift has enabled us to purchase equipment used on a daily basis which enhances educational opportunities for all our children. Over coffee and scones the Principal and leadership team expressed their gratitude on behalf of Oakwood for St. Columba’s kind donation and the 25
Rector said he was pleased it had been used to such advantage. I would also like to express my personal thanks to the Rector, Robert, the Select Vestry and St. Columba’s for their gift. I have belonged to our parish since I was a young girl and really value the friendships and support I have there. Many of you will know that I have a special interest in seeing children play a significant role in our parish family. Every child should be enabled to develop confidence, self-esteem and have the opportunity to learn. This is important in St. Columba’s and is important in Oakwood, and I am pleased to be involved with both. Thank you again,
Karen
PARISH ORGANISATION FUNDRAISING ACHIEVEMENT Last September, I invited each of our Parish Organisations to organise a fundraising event of their choice for the Building Fund Appeal and a Community Health Project in the diocese of Hyderabad, Pakistan, as an integral part of their programme during the academic year. As an expression of appreciation to Almighty God for their fundraising initiatives throughout the year, I invited a representative from each organisation to attend the 10.30am service on Sunday, 19th June, to place details of the total amount of money they had raised on the alms dish in the sanctuary. I congratulate our Parish Organisation on raising £4,342 which will be divided equally between these two important projects. This is a tremendous result and I wish to personally thank all our Parish Organisation members for their support and hard work throughout the year in this regard. The Select Vestry are very grateful to receive £2,171 for the Building Fund Appeal which will be used to assist with the high maintenance costs incurred on our buildings. USPG (The United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel), a 300 year old Anglican missionary organisation, has expressed its grateful appreciation for the £2,171 which it received for the Community Health project in the Diocese of Hyderabad, Pakistan. This money will assist the diocese in running a community-based health programme to improve basic health facilities by bringing healthcare and medical Pakistan education into the community. This project was chosen following the very generous response from the congregation for the emergency appeal which we had in church for the people of Pakistan following their terrible floods last summer. The Rector 26
A TALE OF TEN LUCKY DUCKLINGS One beautiful spring morning some unexpected visitors appeared in our back garden. A mother duck with her phalanx of ten tiny, fluffy ducklings were wandering happily around in circles on the lawn, and in and out of the shrubs. Where they had come from, and when, was a complete mystery. The nearest water of any consequence was at least three miles away and it was hard to imagine these fragile ducklings, at most a few days old, waddling such a distance and surviving unscathed the dangers of roads, traffic, people and predators. Nevertheless, whilst in our garden they now faced mortal peril from the galaxy of neighbouring cats and marauding magpies who could not fail to be attracted by the little ducklings’ continuous cheeping, innocently heralding the salivating prospect of a delicious free lunch. Fearful of such a possibility, we phoned a number of animal agencies for advice but received nothing more helpful other than it was up to us to try and round them up and transport them to the nearest pond or river. As catching them was clearly going to be difficult we first laid out some water and chicken feed for them to consume, as we watched and pondered how to approach without scattering them in all directions and exacerbating their predicament. But before we could say ‘Jemima Puddle Duck’, as swiftly and as mysteriously as they had arrived, our new found feathered friends vanished from the garden completely! Around four o’clock that afternoon a noisy commotion broke out from a garden behind ours. A neighbour was shouting at a cat as it seized one of the ducklings in its mouth but, when confronted by the courageous mother duck, mercifully dropped it unharmed and retreated to observe from a distance, no doubt biding its time. Danger averted, albeit only temporarily. We rushed over to the neighbour’s garden and were informed that a magpie had also attacked one of the little ducklings, again thankfully without success; it, too, had been driven off by the plucky mother duck. Amazingly, she and her entire team were still intact when, without warning, they promptly vanished once again! We felt that even if they managed to meander round in various gardens until evening they could not possibly last long into the night, with the menace of prowling foxes from the nearby golf course posing an additional threat to their survival. 27
A short while later, George, another neighbour from behind us and by now alerted to the escalating emergency, managed skilfully to throw a rug over the ten ducklings and bundle them into a box; but the mother duck flew off and he was reluctantly obliged to release the ducklings, cheeping furiously, back onto the grass again. However, attracted by the plaintive cries of her brood the mother duck promptly returned and both she, much to her quacking consternation, and her ducklings were scooped up and bundled together into the box once more, along with some bread to sustain them...success! Speed was now of the essence. The large box with its noisily protesting contents was loaded into George’s estate car and we headed off without delay for Victoria Park at Sydenham where ducks aplenty, as well as geese and swans, live harmoniously together in an ideal habitat. Placing the opened box at the lake’s edge, the mother duck appeared at first reluctant to emerge; but the lure of the water proved too strong and soon she ventured out, strode purposefully down the steep, stony bank and launched herself effortlessly back into Saturday, 10th September
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
All Ages Sponsored Walk (Comber Greenway) followed by BBQ at St. Columba’s
Sunday, 2nd October Parish Harvest Lunch
Friday, 18th November
Safe at last!
Parish Wine Tasting (please note change of date)
her natural environment; swimming off into the protection afforded by some nearby reeds followed cheerfully by her entire fleet of ten cheeping ducklings paddling hard behind her, and a couple of inquisitive drakes. A truly happy conclusion to a day that could so easily have ended in tragedy! Ian and Moranne Noad
All proceeds towards the Church Building Fund Watch this space for further details!
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SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE Please note, any articles or photographs for publication in the September parish magazine should be handed or e-mailed to the editor by 6.00pm at latest on Sunday, 14th August. Many thanks
FLOWER ROTA FOR MID-JULY/AUGUST Mid JULY Sunday 17th ............................................. Sunday 24th.............................................. Sunday 31st ..............................................Ruth & Leonard Pugh AUGUST Sunday 7th .............................................Lilias Smith Sunday 14th .............................................Hazel McGookin Sunday 21st ..............................................Ella Wilkinson Sunday 28th ...............................................Roberta Rogers
FROM THE REGISTERS Our Joys Holy Baptism Sunday 5th June
Megan Emily Minford 74 Shandon Park Our Sorrows
Christian Burial Friday 10th June
The Revd Canon Jack Watson 75 Church Road, Dundonald
Saturday 11th June
Elizabeth McCormick Lowry 4 Ardgreenan Gardens
Thursday 23rd June
Eileen Elizabeth Thompson Apt 19, Sydenham Court (Formerly of 42 Richhill Park)
HOSPITAL VISITING The Clergy would appreciate being informed if parishioners are in hospital, going into hospital, are being transferred or if they have been discharged, and will be pleased to offer them pastoral support. Do not assume they already know the information as situations have occurred recently when they have not been informed. Please telephone the Rector (028 90471514) or the Curate (028 90653370) to enable them to take careful note of the details. 29
PARISH ORGANISATIONS SOMETHING FOR YOU? SUNDAY 10.30am Sunday School (2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays) Bubbles (3-5 years) Louise Craig 90472512 Patricia Wilson 90401066 Splash (5-8 years) Joyce Stephenson 90583381 X-treme (8-11 years) Alan Boyd 07833 391945 The Grid (11 years +) Beth Cairnduff 90874047 8.00pm Beatitudes Choir David Beattie 90797125 MONDAY 2.00pm Ladies Bowling Phyllis Newton 90482113 2.30p.m. Afternoon Group (2nd Monday) May Preston 90489884 7.30pm Men’s Club Geoff Launchbury 90281201 TUESDAY 10.30am Ladies Badminton Eithne Hobson 90797793
WEDNESDAY 7.30pm Bible Study Group Trevor Buchanan 90657697 7.45pm Ladies Guild (3rd Wednesday) Lilias Smith 90592039 8.00pm Senior Badminton Club Jill Spratt 07754 405511 THURSDAY 9.30am Art Club Bob Killen
90790210
7.30pm Senior Badminton Club Jill Spratt 07754 405511 7.45pm Choir Practice Gerald Hill 90422101 FRIDAY 9.45am Mums & Tots Anne Clarke 90651412 3.45-5pm Toddler Mini Soccer 3-5yrs Tim Wareing 07740 120788 6.30pm Doves Karen McAlpine
90424390
2.00pm Ladies Badminton Kyleen Clarke 90797155
6.30pm Brownies Beth Cairnduff
90874047
8.00pm Mothers’ Union (1st Tuesday) Sandra Lowe 90808755
8.30pm H2O Mark Wilson
90761040
8.00pm Activity Group (except 1st Tuesday) Maureen Irwin 90795155
Young Families Group (Social events as arranged) The Rector 90471514
Please note, requests for the occasional use of Church premises must first be submitted to the Premises Convenor, Alan Rogers, on 90656183 30
WHO’S WHO IN ST. COLUMBA’S PARISH WEBSITE: www.stcolumbas.down.anglican.org
RECTOR The Revd John R. Auchmuty St. Columba’s Rectory 29 King’s Road BT5 6JG Tel 028 90471514 Email johnauchmuty@btinternet.com
PEOPLE’S GLEBEWARDEN John Proctor 13 Richhill Park BT5 6HG Tel 028 90870526 Mob 07989 469773
CURATE The Revd Robert Ferris The Curatage 3 Sandown Park South BT5 6HE Tel 028 90653370 Email rferris281@gmail.com robert@stcolumbasyouth.org
SELECT VESTRY Rector, Curate, Churchwardens, Glebewardens, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Asst. Hon. Treasurer, Brian Acheson, Helen Donaghy, Victor Dukelow, Patrick Good, Jennifer Johnston, Elizabeth Leonard, Moranne Noad, Roberta Rogers, Linda Wilson
PARISH READER Karen McAlpine 10 Old Quay Court Holywood BT18 OHT Tel 028 90424390
HON. SECRETARY & PREMISES CONVENOR Alan Rogers 50 Cabin Hill Gardens BT5 7AQ Tel 028 90656183 Email alanrogers53@gmail.com
DIOCESAN LAY READER (EMERITUS) Bryn Harris 22 Dalton Glade Glen Road Comber BT23 5SZ Tel 028 91878816
HON. TREASURER Gillian Sadlier 70 Kensington Road BT5 6NG Tel 028 90403278
RECTOR’S CHURCHWARDEN Jill Gillespie 8 Stormont Park BT4 3GX Tel 028 90876916
ASST. HON. TREASURER/GIFT AID SECRETARY/FREE WILL OFFERING Murray Hunter 13 Knockdarragh Park BT4 2LE Tel 028 90761295
PEOPLE’S CHURCHWARDEN Ronny Martin 12 Cyprus Gardens BT5 6FB Tel 028 90654301
PAROCHIAL NOMINATORS Trevor Buchanan Patrick Good Elizabeth Leonard Moranne Noad
RECTOR’S GLEBEWARDEN Jim Stevenson 44 Casaeldona Rise BT6 9RA Tel 028 90583381 Mob 07973 392448
DIOCESAN SYNOD MEMBERS Victor Dukelow Patrick Good Elizabeth Leonard Moranne Noad Ross Thompson 31
ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER Gerald Hill 6 The Coaches Brown’s Brae, Croft Road Holywood BT18 OLE Tel 028 90422101
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTOR CO-ORDINATOR John Holland Greengraves Cottage 8 Ballyrogan Park, Newtownards BT23 4SD Tel 028 91814036 PARISH WEBMASTER Ivan Roche 49 Richhill Park BT5 6HG Tel 028 95140141 Email ivan@treadmillcommunications.com
ASSISTANT ORGANIST Brian Clements 150 Sandown Road BT5 6GX Tel 028 90793641
C of I GAZETTE DISTRIBUTOR Ruth Pugh 147A King’s Road BT5 7EG Tel 028 90483459
READERS & INTERCESSORS CO-ORDINATOR Muriel Arndell 18 Kinedar Crescent BT4 3LY Tel 028 90655500
BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP NOTES Evan Preston 12 Carrowreagh Gardens Dundonald BT16 ITW Tel 028 90489884
SIDESPERSONS’ ROTA CO-ORDINATOR Rosemary Coffey 44 Thornyhill Road Killinchy BT23 6SJ Tel 028 97542198
CHURCH FLOWERS Paddy Nesbitt 30 Knockhill Park BT5 6HY Tel 028 90650716
CRÈCHE ROTA CO-ORDINATOR Suzanne Allen 9 Cabin Hill Gardens BT5 7AP Tel 028 90653511
ST. COLUMBA’S PARISH OFFICE Office Hours Wednesday & Friday 8.30am – 1.30pm Parish Secretary: Janet Johnston Tel 028 90656891
MAGAZINE EDITOR Ian Noad 36 Shandon Park BT5 6NX Tel 028 90793704 Email noadfamily@hotmail.com
Email office.knock@down.anglican.org
SAFEGUARDING TRUST The Rector, Select Vestry and Parish Leaders are committed to upholding good practice in the parish’s ministry with children and young people. Should you have cause for concern or suspicion regarding child welfare in the parish, please contact a member of the Parish Panel below, or any of the statutory agencies.
The Rector Patrick Good Elizabeth Leonard 32
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