The Columban
Trinity Church New York City
st. columba’s church, knock, may 2016
RECTOR’S LETTER CHURCH PAINTING APPEAL
Dear Parishioner, I wish to thank all those members of our parish who supported our Painting Appeal so generously. There has been an extremely positive response and at the time of writing, the appeal has almost reached the target figure of £11,000. The Select Vestry and myself, after careful reflection, wished to give every household within the parish the opportunity of making a voluntary contribution to this appeal and we are most encouraged by this excellent result. It is fantastic news! As a result of the most generous support by the parishioners who have contributed, the Select Vestry will be in a financial position to make preparations for the interior of our beautiful church building to be painted. As an expression of their grateful thanks for this support the Select Vestry were delighted to have provided the refreshments following the Holy Communion service on Sunday 10th April, where the congregation were able to enjoy fellowship with each other after the Easter holidays. If you have not yet made a contribution to the Painting Appeal and wish to do so, please place your envelope on the collection plate this month or return it to me. There are some spare envelopes at the back of the church for your convenience. As this prayer reminds us “O God, who givest all things to all people, grant that we, Thy servants, in giving back part of what Thou hast given us, may come to dedicate all our powers of mind and body to Thy service and also live to Thy glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Yours in His Service,
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SERVICES IN MAY Sunday, 1st 8.15am
The Sixth Sunday of Easter Rogation Sunday Holy Communion Reader Arthur Hobson Acts 16: 9-15 Gospel Clergy John 5: 1-9
(White)
10.30am
All Age Worship followed by refreshments Parish Organisations present their fundraising proceeds for the Church Hall Reader Hazel Macpherson John 5: 1-9
7.00pm
Choral Evensong Reader Gerald Hill Reader Gerald Hill Occasional Prayers Karen McAlpine
Zephaniah 3: 14-20 Matthew 28: 1-10, 16-20
Thursday, 5th The Ascension Day (White) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry Sunday, 8th 8.15am
The Seventh Sunday of Easter (White) The Sunday after Ascension Day Holy Communion Reader Ronny Martin Acts 16: 16-34 Gospel Karen McAlpine John 17: 20-26
10.30am
Holy Communion Reader Marie McCordick Gospel Clergy Intercessions Karen McAlpine
Acts 16: 16-34 John 17: 20-26
7.00pm Compline Reader Gillian Sadlier Luke 24: 44-53 Thursday, 12th (White) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry Sunday, 15th 8.15am
The Day of Pentecost (Red) Whit Sunday Holy Communion Reader Karen McAlpine Acts 2: 1-21 Gospel Clergy John 14: 8-17
9.30am
Family Communion Gospel Jonathan Kelly 3
John 14: 8-17
10.30am
Morning Prayer followed by refreshments hosted by the Sunday School Reader Emma Macpherson Genesis 11: 1-9 Reader Rosemary Coffey John 14: 8-17 Occasional Prayers Elizabeth Miller
7.00pm
United Belmont and District Council of Churches Pentecost Services Garnerville Presbyterian Church NO SERVICE IN ST. COLUMBA’S
Thursday, 21st (White) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry Sunday, 22nd 8.15am
Trinity Sunday (White) Holy Communion Reader Paddy Malone Romans 5: 1-5 Gospel Clergy John 16: 12-15
10.30am
Holy Communion Reader Patrick Good Gospel Karen McAlpine Intercessions Clergy
7.00pm
Evening Prayer Reader Reader
Linda Wilson Linda Wilson
Romans 5: 1-5 John 16: 12-15
Exodus 3: 1-15 John 3: 1-17
Thursday, 26th (White) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry Sunday 29th 8.15am
The First Sunday after Trinity (White) Holy Communion Reader Joe McKee Galatians 1: 1-12 Gospel Clergy Luke 7: 1-10
10.30am
Songs of Praise
7.00pm
Healing Service with the Laying on of Hands Reader David Craig Mark 3: 7-19 Preacher: Karen McAlpine
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 people 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 C of the Revised Common Lectionary and are printed on our parish website: www.coiknock.org
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CLERGY PARISH VISITING It is always a great privilege for the Clergy to visit parishioners in their homes. If you would like to request a Clergy Visit, please telephone the Rector (028 90471514) or the Assistant Priest (028 91458706). In addition to requested Parish Visiting, the Clergy will be visiting parishioners in the following districts during May: Rector Circular Road Clara Park Clara Road Clarawood Crescent Clarawood Grove Clarawood Park
Assistant Priest Cloverhill Park Cumberland Drive, Dundonald Cyprus Avenue Cyprus Gardens Cyprus Park Derryvolgie Avenue
Flower Rota Sunday 1st............................................................... Ella Wilkinson Sunday 8th............................................................. Sandra Gordon Sunday 15th...........................................................Moranne Noad Sunday 22th..........................................................Roberta Rogers Sunday 29th.................................................. Margaret McConkey
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 5
Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of St. Columba’s Parish Church 1896 - 2016 Sunday, 5th June 2016 10.30am
A Holy Communion Service
Preacher: Archbishop Robin Eames
The Service includes the dedication of the newly refurbished West End of the Church, and the dedication of the Rose Window. The updated version of “An House Not Made With Hands” will also be launched. 6
All Age Worship Tea & Coffee Many thanks to everyone who supported the Lagan Search & Rescue at All Age Worship in March when we raised a fantastic amount of £116.60. This month on Sunday, 1st May we shall be raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK. They were founded in 1959, and have been leading the fight against muscle-wasting conditions since then. They bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK. Their aim is to • support high quality research to find effective treatments and cures for all muscle-wasting conditions • lead the drive to get faster access to emerging treatment for families in the UK • ensure everyone has the specialist NHS care and support they need at the right time, wherever they live • provide a range of services and resources to help people live as independently as possible. Please plan to be with us and support a very worthwhile cause and at the same time enjoy a chat and cuppa. Roberta
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK - 15TH-21ST MAY. Hazel, Irene and myself visited Lowe Memorial Church in March to learn about some of the projects that Christian Aid is involved in around the world. Hazel does an excellent job organising the collection for the Knock area but she requires some new collectors to help with this year’s door-todoor collection. You would be asked to deliver/ collect from one small area and it would take about one hour of your time. Please volunteer by signing the list at the back of the church or speak with Hazel. Joyce Stevenson
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TRINITY SUNDAY Trinity Sunday, which is the first Sunday after Pentecost, occurs this year on 22nd May. It is known for being the only major Christian festival which celebrates a church doctrine i.e. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, rather than an historical event. Trying to explain the doctrine of the Trinity has kept many a theologian busy down the centuries. One picture that may be helpful is to imagine the sun shining in the sky. The sun itself – way out there in space – unapproachable in its fiery majesty – is the Father. The light that flows from it, and which illuminates all our lives, is the Son. The heat that flows from it, and which gives us all the energy to move and grow, is the Holy Spirit. You cannot have the sun without its light and its heat. The light and the heat are from the sun, are of the sun, and yet are also distinct in themselves, with their own roles to play. Needless to say many churches are named after the Trinity. Ivan Maginnis, a parishioner, has written the following which gives the history of one such church in New York.
HERITAGE CHURCHES: TRINITY CHURCH, WALL ST, NEW YORK CITY Wall Street, in the heart of Manhattan, is synonymous with the New York Stock Exchange – the engine-room of western world economics and banking. A place closed to outsiders where fortunes are made and lost by stock traders, and where the economies of superpower nations can prosper in one instant or face collapse in the next. A strange world where currencies in the billions can change hands daily on a myriad of computer screens, with trends in the buying and selling of international stock watched nervously by governments across the globe. The home of global capitalism is perhaps not the kind of place where one expects to find a dignified place of worship. Yet, next door – or more precisely just around the corner - stands
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the time-honoured and stately Trinity Church, New York’s oldest Anglican parish, with a Royal Charter granted by King William III in 1697. The original church building was a simple wooden one that was destroyed by fire in 1776 at the beginning of the American War of Independence. The first pitched battles of the war took place in New York that year, when the British colonial army successfully held back the challenge of the American insurgents led by George Washington, later to become first president of the new United States. But Trinity would soon rise again from the ashes. The church was already a substantial land owner, thanks largely to a grant of over 200 acres of Crown lands bestowed by Queen Anne in the early 1700s – a huge asset in a city that would soon grow at a phenomenal rate. A second church was consecrated in the 1790s, and by the early 1800s, it had become New York’s wealthiest and most influential parish, in a city that was now attracting immigrants from across the world. However, severe snowstorms in the winter of 1838-39 so badly damaged the roof that the Vestry decided to replace the entire church. This would provide opportunity for the design and construction of the present-day Trinity Church (front cover) on a site embracing Wall Street and Broadway, with the project assigned in 1839 to architect Richard Upjohn. At just 37 years old, Upjohn was to quickly establish himself as the leading church architect in America, and he sealed this reputation with Trinity’s completion in 1844. Today, Trinity stands in quiet and reflective contrast to the many gigantic glass and steel towers that are its near neighbours in Lower-Manhattan’s financial district. It witnessed – and survived – the terrible events in that neighbourhood of 11th September, 2001, when terrorists destroyed the nearby Twin Towers of the former World Trade Centre, where more than 3,000 people lost their lives. But on a happier note, the congregation may not have our own worries about the church building fund. As a Wall St real-estate owner, some New Yorkers say it’s the world’s wealthiest individual parish! Ivan Maginnis 9
Thought for the Month
I recently read that since 1952, the 5th May is a national Day of Prayer in the USA. This give me the idea to share some facts on prayer with you. Prayer is talking to God rather than talking about God. We read of prayer in both the Old and New Testaments. There are two basic components in a prayer, 1. Praise and 2. Petition. The most famous prayer is the Lord’s Prayer, and if you think about it, this prayer has three “Praises” and three “Petitions” or (Requests) in it. The three “Praises” are “Hallowed be thy name”, “Thy will be done”, and “Thine is the kingdom”. The three “Petitions” (Requests) are “Give us, Forgive us and Deliver us”. The earliest mention of prayer is found in Genesis 4, verse 26 “At that time people began to call on the name of the LORD”, but we have to wait to reach 1 Chronicles 4, verse 10 to read the first full prayer called the “Prayer of Jabez” “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!. Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” There are 650 prayers listed in the Bible and approximately 450 recorded answers to prayer. The Bible records Jesus praying 25 times in both public and private prayer (although Jesus is recorded only once praying a public prayer.) Although praying can be done from any position, the Bible lists 5 specific postures: These are • Sitting (2 Samuel 7, verse18) • Standing (Mark 1, verse 25) • Kneeling (Chronicles 6, verse13) • With one’s face to the ground (Matthew 26 ,verse 39) • With hands lifted up (1Timothy 2, verse 8).
The Bible also lists nine categories of Prayer. Prayer of Faith (James 5, verse 15), Prayer of Agreement (Acts 2 ,verse 42), Prayer of Request (Philippians 4, verse 6), Prayer of Thanksgiving (Psalm 95, verse 2,) Prayer of Worship (Acts13, verse 2), Prayer of Dedication (Matthew 26, verse 39), Prayer of Intercession (1Timothy 2, verse 1), Prayer of Imprecation (Psalm 69)l Praying in the Spirit (1Corinthians14, verse14). The word AMEN is a Hebrew word and it means “let it be” We first come across Amen in Numbers 5, verse 22. Noel Our sincere thanks to Noel for sharing his ‘Thought’ with us. The June‘Thought for the Month’ will be written by Betty Gregory.
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Men’s Club Notes The club have been very active since my last article in the March edition of The Columban. Our in-house competitions have now all reached the final stages and are sure to produce very interesting contests in the coming weeks. On February 15th we held our annual social evening allowing friends and family to join with us and enjoy a fun evening including refreshments. On February 23rd we travelled to our neighbours at Knock Methodist and came away with a hard fought victory. We were highly delighted with the news of the birth of a son “Jack” to one of our members Jonathon Launchbury. We wish all the Launchbury family good health and wishes for the future. It was also good to welcome back Jack Dunlop and Jack Crawford both now fighting fit following their spells of poor health. Preparations are complete for the Club’s Annual General Meeting on the 25th April followed by the Annual Dinner and Prizegiving to be held on the 29th. A full report of the end of season events will be forthcoming. John Robb
LADIES GUILD Gosh, what a busy month March was, with St. Patrick’s Day, Holy Week and Easter! Antiques was our topic for our March meeting- no silly jokes please we’ve heard them all already- and no it wasn’t a dusty dull evening at all actually, in fact, quite the opposite. Patty Loane brought an interesting selection with her. An old fossil, a strange box shaped object which turned out to be a gadget to fit the filters on gas masks!!!!!!!, a modern looking brooch fitted with old diamonds which turned out to be crystals. We split up into groups and tested our knowledge which we had to admit wasn’t very good. The chat continued over refreshments and ‘The Old Priory Antiques’ at Greyabbey was noted for a day trip during the Spring or Summer. Well, the year is nearly over again and it will soon be time for our Annual General Meeting. Yes, I agree with you they’re usually just ‘more of the same old thing’ BUT this year will be different and that’s down to our speaker, Dr Joe McKee, our Organist and Choral Director. If his talk is half as much fun as his choir rehearsals we’re in for a great night. So, see you in the Choir Vestry on Wednesday 18th May at 7.45 PM Imelda Shephard
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DR J MCKEE’S FAVOURITE HYMN? This is most assuredly Number 576, I heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest. The words are terrific, not least the final stanza which refers to a time when “travelling days are done.” I can never manage to sing this line without a real tussle of emotion. On top of that, this hymn was set by Vaughan Williams to a folk tune which we in Ireland identify as The star of the County Down. He also used the same glorious melody in his orchestral piece, Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus. Our English cousins (foolishly) claim that the tune belongs to them. Surely not! I look forward eagerly in the months ahead to reading the personal favourites of the choir members. Joe McKee
SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, 1st May, 10.30am
All Age Worship
Sunday, 8th May, 10.30am
Sunday School
Sunday, 15th May, 9.30am
Family Communion
Sunday, 22nd May, 10.30am
Sunday School
Sunday, 29th May, 10.30am Sunday School The children from all the Sunday School classes worked with great enthusiasm in March to produce some lovely Easter craft. This was displayed on the notice boards at the back of the church for all to admire. Well done to Emma, Janie & Hazel who read so competently at the All Age Worship service in April. Many thanks also to all the children who sang and lifted the collection. In May we hope to welcome a visitor from Christian Aid to talk to the children about their important work. The Sunday School Prize giving service will be at the All Age Worship service on 12th June. Joyce Stevenson
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CHOIR CONCERT Saturday, 4 June 2016 at 7.00pm The Parish Choir, along with guests, will be presenting a Concert in the Church on Saturday 4 June as part of this year’s Patronal Festival. We are delighted to be joined by one of the country’s finest sopranos, Lynda Barrett, who is a parishioner, and by former BBC and UTV presenter Lynda Bryans who will read selected poetry. Please come along with your family and friends to support this event. We are suggesting a voluntary contribution of £10 from adults and children are free. After the concert there will be refreshments in the church and on the lawn. This event will be the Choir’s principal contribution to the Church Refurbishment Fund, so please come and enjoy the music while supporting an important aspect of parish life. Thanks. Joe McKee
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Canon Ken Smyth Assistant Priest
Canon Walter Laverty
The Revd John Auchmuty Rector
SELECT VESTRY
Rector’s Churchwarden Andrew Hirst
Patrick Good
Helen Donaghy
People’s Churchwarden Andrew Ellis
Jill Gillespie
David Craig
Mark Ryan
Rector’s Glebewarden Jim Stevenson
John Macpherson
Moira Saunders
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People’s Glebewarden Mark Reid
Suzanne Allen
Mark Wilson
CHURCH STAFF
Parish Administrator & Finiacial Giving Secretary Karen Patterson
Organist & Choral Director Joe McKee
Assistant Organist Brain Clements
Diocesan Reader Karen McAlpine
OFFICE BEARERS
Honorary Secretary Elizabeth Leonard
Honorary Treasurer Gillian Sadlier
Asst. Honorary Treasurer Victor Dukelow
Gift Aid Secretary Ronny Martin
PARISH OFFICERS
JUNIOR CHURCHWARDENS Honorary Sacristan Murray Hunter
Jonathan Kelly
Honorary Sexton John Proctor
Henry Auchmuty Premises Convenor Stewart Beckwith
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JUNE PARISH MAGAZINE
Any articles or photographs for publication in the May parish magazine should be handed or e-mailed to the editor, Billy McAlpine, by Wednesday, 11th May. His contact details are:10 Old Quay Court, Holywood BT18 0HT Tel: 9042 4390 Email: colmaged@outlook.com
We all love to see photographs of people enjoying our Church activities. So we can all benefit fully from this and for reproduction purposes, it is very important that photographs are clear and in focus. Many thanks
ART CLUB It was with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Bob Killen, our tutor, mentor and friend. Bob was one of the founder members of the Club, some 18 years ago, and was a very regular attender each Thursday morning. He seldom did any of his own painting, instead he would move around the hall, stopping at everyone and offering words of encouragement, motivation and advice e.g. you should try a touch of blue at that point or, perhaps, that area could be made lighter. He never criticised anyone’s work believing that their interpretation of a subject was as valid as any other. Bob will be sorely missed by all of us and we wish to pass on to his wife Wendy and the whole family circle that they are in our thoughts and prayers.
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 the Clergy already know as situations have occurred recently when they have not been informed. Please telephone the Rector (9047 1514) or the Assistant Priest (9145 8706) to enable them to take careful note of the details.
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Hi Ladies, Firstly, thank you to all members who attended our Overseas meeting in March and generously donated to the MU Overseas Fund bringing the total raised so far this year to over £400. Just a reminder of our events leading up to summer break: Our Summer Outing will take place on Thursday, 5 May at 7pm. We will visit The Secret Garden in Dundonald which will provide the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful gardens and explore the two acre nursery full of plants, tubs and hanging baskets. There will be planting advice on hand from expert horticulturists and the evening will finish with a visit to The Secret Garden restaurant. The overall cost for the evening is £17 per person. If you would like to attend and perhaps bring along a friend please contact me on 07954577107 as soon as possible. On Tuesday, 7 June we will be joined by Lola Armstrong from Clandeboye Estate. Lola will give us an insight into the Estate’s yoghurt business and will hopefully bring along some pots of home grown goodness for us to try. Finally, any members who have not yet had the opportunity to pay their MU subscriptions are asked to arrange to pass subscriptions to any Committee member as soon as possible or alternatively bring them along to our next meeting. Thank you, Katrina
AFTERNOON GROUP At our March meeting we were delighted to welcome Marietta Lammy. She arrived complete with CD player and a range of risqué jokes. Marietta encouraged everyone to join in some light exercise and when the music paused she provided a story or joke. This was followed by a well-earned afternoon tea. Any ladies who are free on the second Monday of the Month are most welcome to join us at 2.30pm in the Choir vestry. The craic is always good. Joy Montgomery.
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SEMINAR WITH BISHOP ALAN ABERNETHY WEDNESDAY 25th MAY We look forward to welcoming the Bishop of Connor, the Right Reverend Alan Abernethy back to St. Columba’s on Wednesday, 25th May at 7.30pm when he will conduct a seminar on the subject “The Struggle of Prayer”. This will take place in the church and will be followed by refreshments in the newly refurbished West End. Bishop Alan conducted a very powerful and engaging seminar during our Week of Mission last year which provided immense hope and encouragement to all those who attended. This seminar will be of a similar style and format with an opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the evening. I encourage you to attend this informal evening with Bishop Alan which will provide invaluable assistance to us in our own struggles with prayer. The Rector
PAUSE
In 2016 Columbans have paused for tea/coffee or for lunch at eight different locations. Hopefully this number will increase as the year progresses! If you have visited a coffee shop or restaurant which you think would be suitable for PAUSE please let me know. In May we are returning to one of our ‘local’ venues – Neill’s Hill, Ballyhackamore on Wednesday, 18th May at 10.30am for tea/coffee and scones/? If you are free please do join us. ‘We’ re never the same group of people and the day we meet changes so that everyone can pause for a short time to relax and have a chat. If you require further details or help with transport please contact me. Eileen (9020 3684)
From the Registers Christian Burials Friday, 8th April
Our Sorrows Mr Bob Killen
11 King’s Drive Friday, 8th April
Mrs Betty McQuillan
29 Wandsworth Road
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Seminar “The Struggle of Prayer” with
The Bishop of Connor, The Rt. Revd Alan Abernethy Everyone welcome! St Columba’s Church Wednesday, 25th May 2016 7.30pm followed by refreshments
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Andrew Ellis, People’s Churchwarden I am no stranger to church life, having grown up in a Rectory in Newcastle, Co. Down, and before that Mullavilly, Co. Armagh. Following my degree at Edinburgh University in 2004, I spent seven years working for the BBC in London as a software engineer before returning home. I have since worked for UTV, Intel and now Allstate. I am very interested in languages, particularly German, and love being outside in my garden trying to grow vegetables - to varying degrees of success! Andrew Ellis
Andrew Hirst, Rector’s Churchwarden I am married to Claire and we have a daughter Peggy (two years old). I work as a surveyor for a commercial property investment company in Belfast and when free time permits I enjoy most sports particularly swimming, running and golf. I also volunteer with Lagan Search and Rescue and hold the position of coxswain on their lifeboat based in Belfast. I grew up in St Columbas and enjoyed attending all the youth organisations through my teens. I was also a graduate of Ivan Coffey’s Sunday school class, which he assures me will stand me well in my role as Rector’s Church Warden for the coming year! Andrew Hirst
SIDESPERSON’S ROTA Sunday, 1st May Sunday, 8th May Sunday, 15th May Sunday 22nd May Sunday, 29th May
The Ryan family Jill and Brian Gillespie Jack Dunlop and Chris Thompson Linda and Mark Wilson Eileen Anderson and Ann McGarvey
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Spring Cleaning of the Church Hall A very successful spring clean was completed by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. The grounds around the hall were tidied up by a band of industrious men and youth club members while the ladies concentrated on the hall interior. Starting in the downstairs minor hall and working their way up the stairs to finish with the kitchen, toilets and the main hall. The morning’s hard work made a remarkable difference and our sincere thanks are due to all who participated. Stewart Beckwith.
Craft & Hobby Circle It is good to have some new blood coming into the group and sharing ideas with each other. The crochet seems to have been a success with one of our girls making a baby blanket which she started on the morning of the first lesson. We will be making Christmas tree decorations for the Tree Festival at the end of the year and are investigating patterns in felt, wool and other mediums. Our next meeting will be on the first TUESDAY in May as the Monday is a holiday, followed by Monday, 6th June which will be our last session for the season. At our last meeting one of the girls suggested we meet every two weeks and all the others were in favour of this. Tea, coffee and chat continue and we all go home refreshed. Hope to see you on Tuesday, 3rd May - just bring what you are currently making as the most important aspect is meeting with friends. Carol 9079 9997 / 07831 345560 or Email: pchwillis@hotmail.co.uk
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PARISH ORGANISATIONS New members are always welcome at any of our organisations! Sunday
Monday
Sunday School Bubbles (3-5 years) Splash (5-8 years) X-treme (8-11 years) The Grid (11-14 years) Crèche Craft and Hobby Circle Ladies Bowling Afternoon Group Mens’ Club
Tuesday
Ladies Badminton Ladies Badminton Activity Group Mothers’ Union
Wednesday
Brownies Doves Railway and Model Club Bible Study Group Ladies Guild
Thursday
Art Club Choir
Friday
Mums & Tots Toddler Soccer (3-5 years) Pause Youth Etc. (11-15 years) Young Families
2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 10.30am
Superintendent: Joyce Stevenson 9058 3381
2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
Lynn Ryan 07955 479065 1st and 3rd Monday each month Carol Willis 10.30am 9079 9997 2.00pm Phyllis Newton 9048 2113 2nd Monday each month 2.30pm Joy Montgomery 9029 5427 7.30pm John Robb 9058 1438 10.30am Gillian Popplestone 9080 3799 2.00pm Kyleen Clarke 9079 7155 Except 1st Tuesday Maureen Irwin 7.30pm 9079 5155 1st Tuesday each month Katrina Dukelow 8.00pm 9029 0625 6.30pm Amanda Fee 07739 039750 6.30pm Moira Saunders 07739 041392 7.00pm David Beattie 9028 5868 7.30pm Anella Gallen 9065 8077 3rd Wednesday each month Imelda Shephard 7.45pm 9079 7683 9.30am Billy Nelson 9048 3889 7.30pm Dr Joe McKee 07976 294574 9.45am Anne Clarke 9065 1412 3.45 - 4.30pm Tim Wareing 07740 120788 As arranged Eileen Anderson 9020 3684 As arranged David Kelly 9079 3684 Social events as arranged Emma Macpherson 9028 2076
Requests for the occasional use of the church halls must be submitted to the Premise’s Convenor.
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WHO’S WHO IN ST. COLUMBAS Parish website: www.coiknock.org
Rector
The Reverend John R Auchmuty
St. Columba’s Rectory 29 Kings Road BT5 6JG 028 9047 1514 johnauchmuty@btinternet.com
Assistant Priest
The Reverend Canon Ken Smyth
3 Mount Royal Bangor BT20 3BG 028 9145 8706
Diocesan Lay Reader
Karen McAlpine
readercolumba@gmail.com
Diocesan Lay Reader (Emeritus)
Bryn Harris
028 9187 8816
Rector’s Churchwarden
Andrew Hirst
028 9065 8785
People’s Churchwarden
Andrew Ellis
07920 112818
Junior Churchwardens
Henry Auchmuty, Jonathan Kelly
Rector’s Glebewarden
Jim Stevenson
028 9058 3381 07973 392448
People’s Glebewarden
Mark Reid
028 9028 4367 07810 648167
Honorary Sexton
John Proctor
028 9087 0526 07989 469773
Select Vestry
Rector, Churchwardens, Glebewardens,Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Assistant Honorary Treasurer, Suzanne Allen, David Craig, Helen Donaghy, Jill Gillespie, Patrick Good, John Macpherson, Mark Ryan, Moira Saunders, Mark Wilson
Honorary Secretary
Elizabeth Leonard
28 Knockdene Park South BT5 7AB 028 9065 3162 elizabeth.leonard@me.com
Honorary Treasurer
Gillian Sadlier
70 Kensington Road BT5 6NG 028 9040 3278
Assistant Honorary Treasurer
Victor Dukelow
028 9029 0625
Gift Aid Secretary
Ronny Martin
028 9079 0821 07526 396838 ronny.martin@sky.com
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Parochial Nominators
Victor Dukelow, Patrick Good, Elizabeth Leonard, Moranne Noad
Diocesan Synod members
Patrick Good, Moranne Noad, Ross Thompson (under 30)
Organist and Choral Director
Dr Joe McKee
07976 294574
Assistant Organist
Brian Clements
028 9079 3641
Reader’s and Intercessor’s Co-ordinator
Muriel Arndell
028 9065 5500
Sidespersons’ rota Co-ordinator
Rosemary Coffey
028 9754 2198
Crèche rota Co-ordinator
Lynn Ryan
07955 479065
Magazine Editor
Billy McAlpine
028 9042 4390 colmaged@outlook.com
Parish Webmaster
Ivan Roche
028 9514 0141 ivan.roche@me.com
C of I Gazette Distributor
Moranne Noad
028 9079 3704
Bible Reading Fellowship notes
Evan Preston
028 9048 9884
Church flowers
Eleanor Launchbury
028 9028 1204
Premise’s Convenor
Stewart Beckwith
028 9048 6622
Parish Office Administrator/ Financial Giving Secretary
Karen Patterson Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm
028 9065 6891 office@coiknock.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: The Rector...............................................................................................................028 9047 1514 Patrick Good...........................................................................................................028 9065 6908 Elizabeth Leonard................................................................................................028 9065 3162
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