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June, July & August 2012<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

<strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ireland<br />

<strong>THE</strong> <strong>DOVE</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Magazine <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mossley</strong> <strong>Parish</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Spirit</strong><br />

Manse Road, <strong>Mossley</strong><br />

Saturday 16th June 2012<br />

at 10 am<br />

Cakes<br />

Tea & C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />

Interdenominational Divine<br />

Healing Ministries<br />

Personal Renewal and Revival<br />

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012<br />

10.30 - 3.30 pm<br />

St Anne’s Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, Belfast<br />

See page 9 for fur<strong>the</strong>r details<br />

Book & Games<br />

Bric-a-Brac<br />

Tombolla<br />

Gardening<br />

Groceries<br />

Hotdogs &Burgers<br />

We wish all our<br />

parishioners a very<br />

SUNNY, happy,<br />

relaxing summer<br />

break<br />

<strong>Parish</strong><br />

Website<br />

SUMMER SERVICE TIMES<br />

JULY<br />

11 am services as normal<br />

NO 9 am or 6 pm service.<br />

AUGUST<br />

9 am and 11am services<br />

as normal NO 6 pm<br />

service.<br />

NO Wednesday<br />

Communions in July,<br />

Services resume in<br />

August<br />

Page 1


I’ve been in many<br />

places, but I’ve never been in<br />

Cahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone.<br />

You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I’ve<br />

also never been in Cognito. I hear no-one recognises<br />

you <strong>the</strong>re. I have, however, been in Sane. <strong>The</strong>y don’t<br />

have an airport; you have to be driven <strong>the</strong>re. I have made<br />

several trips <strong>the</strong>re, thanks to my friends, family and work. I<br />

would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump and I’m<br />

not too much on physical activity anymore. I have also been in<br />

Doubt. That is a sad place to go. And I try not to visit <strong>the</strong>re too<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten. I’ve been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to<br />

stand. Sometimes I’m in Capable and I go <strong>the</strong>re more <strong>of</strong>ten as I’m<br />

getting older. One <strong>of</strong> my favourite places is in Suspense! It really<br />

gets <strong>the</strong> adrenalin flowing and pumps up <strong>the</strong> old heart. At my<br />

age I need all <strong>the</strong> stimuli I can get! This summer, whe<strong>the</strong>r on<br />

vacation or in ‘staycation, may it be a time <strong>of</strong> rest and<br />

relaxation for all <strong>of</strong> us. Wherever we go, whatever we do,<br />

remember Jesus said ‘I am with you always.”(Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />

28 v 20)<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

Have a lovely summer. God bless<br />

RESTART TIMES<br />

Badminton Club Thurs 6th September 2012<br />

Bible Study Tuesday 4th September 2012<br />

Boys’ Brigade Tuesday 11th September 2012<br />

Bowling Club Wednesday 29th August 2012<br />

Choir Thursday 6th September 2012<br />

Club J Sunday 9th September 2012<br />

Dove Dancing Friday 7th September 2012<br />

Dove Drama Wednesday 5th September<br />

Flower Guild Monday 1st September 2012<br />

Prayer Group Wednesday 5th September 2012<br />

Womens’ Guild Wednesday 12th September<br />

Florrie Halliday<br />

Louise.<br />

A large print Prayer Book and Bible<br />

were dedicated in loving memory <strong>of</strong><br />

Florrie at <strong>the</strong> morning service on<br />

Sunday 27th May 2012<br />

<strong>The</strong>y who have<br />

insomnia should not<br />

lose any sleep over<br />

it<br />

MEN’S<br />

SOCIETY<br />

MEETS AT 7.30 PM<br />

EVERY<br />

SECOND MONDAY<br />

OF <strong>THE</strong> MONTH IN<br />

<strong>THE</strong> LINKS ROOM.<br />

ALL MEN<br />

ARE WELCOME<br />

As from this<br />

month all<br />

contributions<br />

from <strong>Parish</strong><br />

organisations will<br />

be posted on <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Parish</strong> website<br />

This is an attempt<br />

to widen <strong>the</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Parish</strong> outreach<br />

to <strong>the</strong> wider<br />

community<br />

HOLIDAY COVER<br />

<strong>The</strong> Rector will be on holiday during<br />

<strong>the</strong> month <strong>of</strong> July (God bless his wee<br />

cotton socks, he deserves a break -<br />

as does <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>!) In case <strong>of</strong><br />

emergencies contact<br />

Marguerite Wilkie 02890/832726<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

PARISH REGISTER<br />

HOLY BAPTISM<br />

13th May 2012 Jadyn Stephen Connolly 11 Ards Drive<br />

13th May 2012 Mika Ezel Kayacan 18 Larch Grove<br />

13th May 2012 Jasmine Ellen Shanks-Sinclair 10 Horseshoe Rd<br />

13th May 2012 Grace Vanochten 4 Beechgrove Cres<br />

HOLY MATRIMONY<br />

5th March 2012 James Close and Louise McClelland 3 Carnhill Drive<br />

12th April 2012 Mark Slater & Leigh-Anne Mahood 3 Bryson Court<br />

CHRISTIAN BURIAL<br />

2nd April 2012 Bob Fawcett 2 Beverly Gardens<br />

5th April 2012 Bill Johnston 318 Carnmoney Rd<br />

4th May 2012 Greta Kane 49 Sherwood Avenue<br />

16th May 2012 Florence Liddy 2 Christine Road<br />

TIMES OF SUNDAY SERVICES<br />

HOLY COMMUNION 9.00 am<br />

MORNING PRAYER 11.00 am<br />

(<strong>Parish</strong> Communion on Second Sunday)<br />

(Family Service on Third Sunday)<br />

SERVICE <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> WORD 6.00 pm<br />

(<strong>Holy</strong> Communion on Fourth Sunday at 6pm)<br />

(<strong>Holy</strong> Baptism on Second Sunday at 6pm )<br />

Useful Contact Numbers<br />

Organisation Contact Telephone<br />

Badminton Club Valerie Porter 90841370 (after 6pm)<br />

Bible Reading Notes Liz Holmes 90848025<br />

Bible Study Bill McCormick 90836828<br />

Boys' Brigade Rev Neil Cutcliffe 90832726<br />

Choir Pat Meighan 90838276<br />

Club J (previously Sunday School) Julie Lewis 90839886<br />

CMS Co-ordinator Gayle Hanna 90342907<br />

Dove Catering Winnie Millar 90840778<br />

Dove Dancing Isobel Jack 90835956<br />

Dove Drama Group David Flint 90836304<br />

Dove Magazine mossleyparish@bt connect.com<br />

Magazine Distribution Ella Burns 90840992<br />

Men’s Society Alastair Jack 90835956<br />

Flower Guild George Madden 90840671<br />

Girls' Brigade Dawn Scott 93340346 (after 6pm)<br />

Indoor Bowls John Mawhinney 90835983<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Ramblers Clifford Holmes 90848025<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Bulletin Joe Maguire 90967768<br />

Prayer Group Valerie Murray 90835761<br />

Women's Guild Pat Flint 90836304<br />

Youth Club Neill Boyd Mobile 07990993598<br />

RECTOR:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Rev. Canon Neil Cutcliffe,<br />

<strong>The</strong> Rectory,<br />

558 Doagh Road, <strong>Mossley</strong>.<br />

Tel. 90832726<br />

e-mail rathdune@hotmail.com<br />

DIOCESAN LAY READERS:<br />

Louise Bowes Tel<br />

Tom Irwin Tel 90 833399<br />

Valerie Murray Tel 90 835761<br />

PARISH WORKER:<br />

Miss Marguerite Wilkie -Tel 90 836536<br />

ORGANIST<br />

Miss Jane McCartney Tel 90 848854<br />

janemccartney@btinternet.com<br />

PARISH OFFICE<br />

Joe Maguire Tel 02890832936<br />

Email: mossleyparish@btconnect.com<br />

RECTOR'S CHURCHWARDEN<br />

Lorraine Jackson Tel 02890844772<br />

PEOPLE'S CHURCHWARDEN<br />

Bob Lee Mobile 07739185034<br />

RECTOR'S GLEBEWARDEN<br />

Gayle Hanna Tel 02890342907<br />

PEOPLE'S GLEBEWARDEN:<br />

Karan Henderson Mobile 07780614461<br />

HONORARY SECRETARY:<br />

John Nesbitt - Tel. 90879387<br />

john.nesbitt1@ntlworld.com<br />

HONORARY TREASURER:<br />

- Tel. 02890<br />

FWO RECORDER:<br />

Ken Jackson - Tel. 90294967<br />

SELECT VESTRY<br />

Maynard Beattie Ken Jackson<br />

Albert Burns John Nesbitt<br />

Carolyn Caldwell Jennifer Nesbitt<br />

David Flint Joan Mackey<br />

Pat Flint Maureen Steenson<br />

Stephen Mitchell Winnie Millar<br />

CARETAKER<br />

Mrs Marie Dollin<br />

PARISH OFFICE<br />

Contact Details<br />

Tel 028 90832936<br />

E-Mail<br />

mossleyparish@btconnect.com<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

COMMUNITY LUNCHES<br />

Thank you to everyone who supports <strong>the</strong> Community Lunches which continue to go from strength to strength.<br />

It’s great to see so many people turn up on a regular basis but it is also heartwarming for <strong>the</strong> team when we see<br />

some new faces. When we began this venture we were getting between 20-25 people for lunch and numbers have<br />

steadily grown and we are now serving approx. 40 lunches.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> present time <strong>the</strong> lunches are on <strong>the</strong> 4 th Wednesday in <strong>the</strong> month but as <strong>the</strong> numbers have grown we hope to<br />

also serve lunches on <strong>the</strong> 2 nd Wednesday <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> month. This will begin in September for a trial period until<br />

Christmas.<br />

From May – August we will be serving Ploughman’s Lunch or Sandwiches still only £2.50.<br />

This year we gave £250 to Sundhar Dokha <strong>Church</strong> in Nepal and £200 for <strong>Church</strong> Funds.<br />

Do come along and join us for lunch, it’s for everyone from babes in arms to let’s just say <strong>the</strong> more mature<br />

persons.<br />

Enjoy <strong>the</strong> food and <strong>the</strong> company.<br />

God Bless<br />

Barbara<br />

HELP NEEDED<br />

To keep <strong>the</strong> Community Lunches going we need more help, could you help us?<br />

We need volunteers to make soup – this would only be a couple <strong>of</strong> times a year on a rota basis.<br />

It would be wonderful if you could help.<br />

Contact: Barbara 944 33120<br />

Winnie 90 840778<br />

FLOWER GUILD<br />

Last Year’s 40 th Celebrations was <strong>the</strong> biggest challenge for our group since we started in 1999.<br />

We were very privileged to decorate <strong>the</strong> church.<br />

This event has been viewed in <strong>the</strong> NIGFAS Facebook by people all over <strong>the</strong> world as far away as Japan and America.<br />

We were indebted to our own <strong>Church</strong> Members who supported us at <strong>the</strong> Festival and throughout <strong>the</strong> year without<br />

your generosity we could not have done it, THANK YOU ALL.<br />

Lots <strong>of</strong> visitors to our church on this occasion have since joined our guild, we now have a regular<br />

attendance <strong>of</strong> 20 each Month<br />

Anyone who would like to join our group should come along on <strong>the</strong> first Monday in September.<br />

You can take part or just watch have a cup <strong>of</strong> tea and a chat and join in our fellowship.<br />

Community Lunches<br />

Wednesday 27th June<br />

12 noon - 2pm<br />

Wednesday 25th July<br />

12 noon - 2pm<br />

Wednesday 22nd August<br />

12 noon - 2 pm<br />

Everyone very Welcome.<br />

George Madden<br />

Dove Drama News<br />

Rehearsals are well underway for 'I'll Get My Man' a comedy by<br />

Phillip King.<br />

It promises lots <strong>of</strong> giggles as TV star Peter Graham’s efforts to<br />

escape hoards <strong>of</strong> female admirers by visiting his Uncle<br />

Humphrey’s vicarage fall flat when his uncle advertises for a new<br />

wife with hilarious consequences.<br />

Performances are Fri 20th and Sat 21st July at <strong>the</strong> Courtyard<br />

<strong>The</strong>atre and tickets are £10 & £8 concession<br />

We will be manning <strong>the</strong> BBQ at <strong>the</strong> Garden Fete again this year<br />

but will also be serving Bacon Baps in <strong>the</strong> morning and<br />

sandwiches in <strong>the</strong> afternoon along side our usual burger and<br />

hotdog meal deals.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

SELECT VESTRY<br />

<strong>The</strong> Rector a few weeks ago announced in church that he would like to see a report from all <strong>the</strong> Organisations to appear<br />

in <strong>the</strong> magazine. I wondered, <strong>the</strong>refore, if readers would be interested in some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> activities <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Select Vestry in<br />

<strong>the</strong> past year. If not, please feel free to peruse <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> this magazine. But even if you have only a cursory interest in<br />

<strong>the</strong> goings on <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Vestry......read on!<br />

Of course <strong>the</strong> highlight last year for <strong>the</strong> Vestry and indeed <strong>the</strong> whole <strong>Parish</strong> was <strong>the</strong> 40 th Anniversary Celebrations. I<br />

wish that I could say that <strong>the</strong> Vestry could take all <strong>the</strong> credit for it being a success, but that would not be strictly true. It<br />

did have <strong>the</strong> foresight though to bring toge<strong>the</strong>r some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most talented people in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> to organise events which<br />

will be remembered for many years to come. <strong>The</strong> individuals who made up <strong>the</strong> committees (and o<strong>the</strong>rs too numerous to<br />

mention) and who organised <strong>the</strong> Flower Festival, Services and Mission Week, spent a lot <strong>of</strong> time and effort to make <strong>the</strong><br />

Celebrations a success and <strong>the</strong> Vestry and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> are greatly indebted to <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

Having people who knew what <strong>the</strong>y were doing to organise <strong>the</strong> 40 th Anniversary Celebrations meant that <strong>the</strong> Vestry<br />

could get on with more mundane matters. And nothing is more mundane than finance. That is not to say that <strong>the</strong> Vestry<br />

does not take its financial responsibilities seriously. On <strong>the</strong> contrary, <strong>the</strong> Vestry is very aware that every penny that<br />

comes into church funds is generously donated and <strong>the</strong>refore must be spent wisely. As everyone knows, it is a fact that<br />

costs are rising every year and <strong>of</strong> course <strong>the</strong> church is not exempt from this. Last year rising costs in electricity, rates,<br />

water etc. etc. meant that <strong>the</strong> Vestry had a real struggle at times to pay <strong>the</strong> bills. It is a tough ask for people who are<br />

already stretched to <strong>the</strong> limit to review <strong>the</strong>ir giving, but are <strong>the</strong>re some who are reading this who could put ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

pound a week into <strong>the</strong>ir envelope?<br />

Moving <strong>of</strong>f that prickly subject <strong>of</strong> money <strong>the</strong> Vestry was greatly heartened by <strong>the</strong> good work <strong>the</strong> Youth Organisations<br />

are doing within <strong>the</strong> church. <strong>The</strong> B.B., G.B., Youth Club and Club J are all excellent organisations that do marvellous<br />

work. <strong>The</strong> Vestry supported and will continue to support <strong>the</strong> vital work <strong>the</strong> leaders undertake for <strong>the</strong> benefit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

young people in our <strong>Parish</strong>.<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r matters <strong>the</strong> Vestry dealt with last year were routine repairs and maintenance, <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ft <strong>of</strong> lead from <strong>the</strong> church ro<strong>of</strong><br />

and health and safety. As you can see it is not what you would call a barrel <strong>of</strong> laughs (though we do have our moments),<br />

but it is necessary work none<strong>the</strong>less.<br />

Moving to this year <strong>the</strong> Vestry has a number <strong>of</strong> projects ahead. One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m is to consider <strong>the</strong> possibility <strong>of</strong> re-arranging<br />

<strong>the</strong> interior lay-out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church. At this early stage <strong>the</strong> Vestry are only looking into <strong>the</strong> possibilities, but whatever <strong>the</strong><br />

outcome, whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> church is moved around, or even if it stays <strong>the</strong> same, <strong>the</strong> most important thing <strong>of</strong> all is to provide a<br />

place <strong>of</strong> worship which glorifies God and where EVERYONE is made to feel welcome.<br />

CHOIR<br />

NOTES<br />

John Nesbitt<br />

Honorary Secretary to <strong>the</strong> Select Vestry<br />

Now that Palm Sunday and Easter are well behind us we<br />

have started to practice for Harvest!<br />

On Palm Sunday <strong>the</strong> choir sang an an<strong>the</strong>m at <strong>the</strong> morning<br />

service and as a few <strong>of</strong> our members were on holiday we<br />

sang a short an<strong>the</strong>m on Easter Sunday.<br />

On Saturday 16th June <strong>the</strong> choir will once again be<br />

responsible for <strong>the</strong> hamper, so everyone have your £1 coins<br />

at <strong>the</strong> ready and come and support us at our stall.<br />

Our choir practice resumes on <strong>the</strong> first Thursday in<br />

September which is <strong>the</strong> 6th. We are always on <strong>the</strong> look out<br />

for new members so if anyone would like to join us, please<br />

contact our organist Miss Jane McCartney 90848854 or any<br />

member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> choir. We practice on Thursday evenings at<br />

7.30 pm for approximately one hour.<br />

Hope to see you all on <strong>the</strong> 16th June!!<br />

Pat Meighan<br />

<strong>The</strong><br />

word <strong>of</strong> our God shall<br />

stand forever.<br />

(Isaiah 40 v 8)<br />

CRECHE ROTA<br />

3rd June<br />

Gillian & Elaine<br />

10th June<br />

Fiona & Morag<br />

17th June<br />

Nichola & Karen<br />

24th June<br />

Leanne & Julie Parkinson<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

Things are not always what <strong>the</strong>y seem.<br />

<strong>The</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r morning I was with my elderly mo<strong>the</strong>r and much younger sister travelling to <strong>the</strong> funeral <strong>of</strong> an elderly relative in<br />

Scotland. We had arrived at Aldergrove in good time for <strong>the</strong> early morning take-<strong>of</strong>f. I had hired a car for <strong>the</strong> day. I was <strong>the</strong> driver<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> car, <strong>the</strong> organiser <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> trip and boy, am I a natural leader! I arrived at <strong>the</strong> airport full <strong>of</strong> confidence that I could find my way<br />

around with map or satnav on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side; I could escort <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r two with minimal effort and already had checked in online.<br />

I had persuaded my wife to leave us to <strong>the</strong> Airport that morning. She was not even mildly annoyed at having to leave a<br />

warm bed to have us <strong>the</strong>re for 5.00 a.m. We were through security and waiting for <strong>the</strong> gate to be called when on searching my<br />

pockets I found that I had forgotten my Driving Licence. So full <strong>of</strong> confidence was I that I knew exactly where I had left it. I<br />

thought, this is not a problem. Phone Eileen and get her to come back to <strong>the</strong> Airport with my Driving Licence, I could even tell her<br />

where I had left it. I rang Eileen`s mobile number. She had forgotten her phone. I rang <strong>the</strong> phone in <strong>the</strong> car. It was not turned on.<br />

I rang home, my son is at home. You`ve guessed, no reply, still in bed, out to <strong>the</strong> world. By this stage I had approached three<br />

Easyjet representatives. <strong>The</strong>y were very pleasant girls full <strong>of</strong> smiles and apparently quite willing to help, but only to <strong>of</strong>fer advice. If<br />

I got my Driving Licence to <strong>the</strong> Airport <strong>the</strong>y could not pass it to me, even if <strong>the</strong>y were allowed to, <strong>the</strong>re was no one free to do that. I<br />

would have to leave <strong>the</strong> secure area <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> airport and meet <strong>the</strong> person with <strong>the</strong> driving licence, check in again and pass through<br />

security. Yes I should have time to do all this but only if I was quick.<br />

By this time I was really starting to panic. I had been ringing various telephone numbers trying to get anyone to come to<br />

<strong>the</strong> airport with my driving licence. I was fuming (cursing and swearing probably…but I cannot say that in a church magazine). I<br />

had made an ass <strong>of</strong> myself and my arrangements and could not even get someone to help me. I was ready to …when <strong>the</strong> phone was<br />

answered. It was my wife, she had arrived home. No cross word, no rebuke, “where is it, where did you leave it?” I will be <strong>the</strong>re as<br />

quick as I can. (It is a 20 minute drive from my home to <strong>the</strong> airport, if you are in a hurry).<br />

One problem out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> way, back to my charges to let <strong>the</strong>m know what was happening. I <strong>the</strong>n go to security and explain.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y will let me out but I have to be escorted round <strong>the</strong> building. 5 <strong>the</strong>n 10 minutes elapse as <strong>the</strong>y find someone and I am escorted<br />

round <strong>the</strong> building back to a few feet from where I started. Now I am out, I will have to wait for <strong>the</strong> Licence to arrive. I have a<br />

brainwave, go to check in first and get my new boarding pass. I have to queue again but one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> girls at <strong>the</strong> Check in Desk remembers<br />

me and smiles as she gives me <strong>the</strong> new pass.<br />

“Have you got your Licence?” “No but it is coming.”<br />

“You have not got much time, you should go straight to <strong>the</strong> plane through security, if <strong>the</strong>re is a queue <strong>the</strong>re you may not<br />

make it.”<br />

I go to <strong>the</strong> car park armed with <strong>the</strong> boarding pass and lo and behold my Driving Licence has just arrived. I grab it and run<br />

to Security. At <strong>the</strong> entrance <strong>the</strong> chap <strong>the</strong>re says he has seen me before and demands an explanation, “You better hurry!” <strong>The</strong>n into<br />

<strong>the</strong> queue to be searched, take my coat and belt <strong>of</strong>f. A couple in front are fussing about how to arrange <strong>the</strong>ir belongings in <strong>the</strong> boxes<br />

for <strong>the</strong> X-Ray scanner. I slip past <strong>the</strong>m and through security “praying” that I will not be singled out for closer inspection. Once<br />

through I run to <strong>the</strong> gate noticing that <strong>the</strong> departure screen shows “Boarding – Last Call”. I arrive at <strong>the</strong> gate and find my two<br />

charges nervously waiting ei<strong>the</strong>r my arrival or having to board without me. We had no time for explanation or conversation before<br />

being called to board.<br />

Once on board, I grab a window seat in an empty row behind my two charges to calm down and ga<strong>the</strong>r my thoughts. A<br />

few moments later we were airborne for <strong>the</strong> short flight. It had been a dull damp cloudy morning but within a few minutes we were<br />

up and through <strong>the</strong> clouds into bright sunlight. I peered through <strong>the</strong> window my mind distracted by <strong>the</strong> very white clouds that had<br />

looked such a different colour from <strong>the</strong> ground. <strong>The</strong>y seemed to stretch for ever, <strong>the</strong> sun was behind <strong>the</strong> plane and <strong>the</strong> coloured rays<br />

falling on <strong>the</strong> white clouds seemed to make no difference. <strong>The</strong>y were whiter than white and appeared to stretch to eternity; at least,<br />

fur<strong>the</strong>r than I thought was <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world. <strong>The</strong>n suddenly below us I saw ano<strong>the</strong>r plane like a small toy in <strong>the</strong> sky. Obviously<br />

it was heading in to Belfast. Probably it has a couple <strong>of</strong> hundred people on board. I suddenly realized that you could have hundreds,<br />

maybe thousands, <strong>of</strong> those planes in <strong>the</strong> space above <strong>the</strong> clouds.<br />

My forgotten Driving Licence paled into insignificance. Who or what had created all <strong>of</strong> this was not worried about a tantrum<br />

thrown by a more than middle-aged male who had forgotten something that mattered for only a few moments <strong>of</strong> his life. Did<br />

God torment me by allowing me to get annoyed by forgetting my Driving Licence or did he use it to show me no matter how small<br />

I was in <strong>the</strong> world and no matter how insignificant ,things could be put right for me? Yes, things are not always what <strong>the</strong>y seem.<br />

Guilty wicket<br />

keepers are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

released on bail<br />

You, O Lord are<br />

a shield for me.<br />

Psalm 3 v 3<br />

Grow a palm tree<br />

and make<br />

new fronds<br />

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<strong>Mossley</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Women’s Guild<br />

May 9th This years AGM took place at Country Cakes in Antrim and was one <strong>of</strong> our most enjoyable<br />

nights ever. Chairwoman Pat Flint got business matters quickly under way. She thanked all <strong>the</strong> members<br />

for <strong>the</strong>ir attendance and support throughout <strong>the</strong> year. A couple <strong>of</strong> husbands were also mentioned for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

help and support. Our secretary, Anne Robinson gave a comprehensive account <strong>of</strong> our activities<br />

throughout <strong>the</strong> past year while our treasurer Christine McCormick supplied a very accurate statement <strong>of</strong><br />

accounts - even down to <strong>the</strong> meagre 2p interest from <strong>the</strong> bank. I am pleased to report that all <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />

and committee members agreed to serve for ano<strong>the</strong>r year with <strong>the</strong> addition <strong>of</strong> Marlene Bow who was<br />

allegedly press ganged into joining <strong>the</strong> committee. Our host, Lorraine from Country Cakes <strong>the</strong>n gave us<br />

a very entertaining cookery demonstration making two desserts ( Recipes supplied) We all sampled<br />

<strong>the</strong>se with much delight. It was <strong>the</strong>n, however, we all thought we had died and gone to Heaven, when<br />

out came <strong>the</strong> supper - every wee bun, traybake and cake you could wish for. And all made with real<br />

butter and fresh cream!<br />

Sat. June 9th Bus Run Our outing this year will explore County Down. Some seats are still available so<br />

please contact Pat or Christine asap. We will leave <strong>Mossley</strong> parish at 9-30am and return at approx 9-<br />

30pm (all depending on <strong>the</strong> bus driver!) All welcome for what is always a relaxing day out, <strong>of</strong> retail<br />

<strong>the</strong>rapy and not having to make <strong>the</strong> dinner.<br />

Our Monthly Meetings will commence on Wednesday 12th September at 8pm.<br />

Please, come and join in with a great night <strong>of</strong> Fun, Friendship and Fellowship<br />

PINEAPPLE, BANANA & TOFFEE<br />

CRUMBLE<br />

Ingredients<br />

4 bananas<br />

Large tin pineapple chunks<br />

25g butter<br />

75g muscovado sugar<br />

3tbsp double cream<br />

Crumble<br />

125g Plain Flour<br />

50g coconut<br />

75g Demerara sugar<br />

75g cold butter cubed.<br />

Put flour, coconut and sugar in bowl.<br />

Add butter and rub into <strong>the</strong> crumbs.<br />

Slice banana<br />

Drain pineapple<br />

Melt butter in pan<br />

Add sugar and mix<br />

Add pineapple and fry<br />

Add banana slices and fry for a few mins.<br />

Add cream<br />

Transfer to an ovenpro<strong>of</strong> dish<br />

Cover with crumble<br />

Bake in a hot oven for 10-15 minutes<br />

Serve with vanilla ice cream<br />

Audrey.<br />

CARAMEL & TOBLERONE ICE CREAM<br />

Ingredients<br />

4 oz butter<br />

2 oz caster sugar<br />

2 oz brown sugar<br />

Large tin condensed milk<br />

¼ pint milk<br />

Large tub double cream<br />

½ small bar <strong>of</strong> Toblerone (chopped)<br />

Melt Butter and sugars toge<strong>the</strong>r until caramel<br />

Add condensed milk and boil for a few<br />

minutes.<br />

Stir in ½ pint <strong>of</strong> milk and leave until completely<br />

cooled.<br />

Line a 2 lb loaf tin with cling film<br />

Whip cream with remaining milk until nearly<br />

thick.<br />

Mix in caramel and toblerone<br />

Leave in freezer overnight<br />

When ready, turn out onto a tray and remove<br />

cling film. <strong>The</strong>n slice and serve<br />

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Club J<br />

End <strong>of</strong> Year News<br />

<strong>The</strong> first year <strong>of</strong> Club J will end on <strong>the</strong> 20 th May 2012 and what a busy year we have had! <strong>The</strong><br />

teams grew from four to six over <strong>the</strong> year, as <strong>the</strong> pre-school children joined <strong>the</strong> Club for <strong>the</strong> first<br />

time. Lots <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r firsts happened as well, with a new format being introduced both within<br />

Club J and during <strong>the</strong> monthly family services and <strong>the</strong> children having <strong>the</strong>ir first experiences <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Holy</strong> Communion. At Christmas a ‘Make and Do stall’ was erected at <strong>the</strong> fair and <strong>of</strong> course <strong>the</strong><br />

Nativity play was its usual organized chaos!<br />

Central to <strong>the</strong> changes made this year was <strong>the</strong> introduction Junior Praise and to opening and<br />

closing prayers at <strong>the</strong> Club. With help from Louise we also had <strong>the</strong> start <strong>of</strong> a praise group and<br />

hope that this will be built on next year. We started <strong>the</strong> year with 30 children and learnt about<br />

<strong>The</strong> Good Samaritan, Noah’s Ark and making good choices in life, with <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wise<br />

man building his house upon a rock. We created Daniel in <strong>the</strong> Lions Den and over <strong>the</strong> year <strong>the</strong><br />

lions pride has disappeared from <strong>the</strong> wall in <strong>the</strong> hall! After Christmas we continued to include<br />

crafts in <strong>the</strong> club and made fish as we became ‘fishers <strong>of</strong> men’, learnt how Jesus walked on<br />

water and why Zacchaeus climbed a tree. Following <strong>the</strong> Women’s World <strong>of</strong> Prayer <strong>the</strong> children<br />

wrote <strong>the</strong>ir own prayers and <strong>the</strong>se will be read out at <strong>the</strong> family service on <strong>the</strong> 20 th May 2012.<br />

We end <strong>the</strong> year with 64 children registered and while our average number each week is in <strong>the</strong><br />

40’s this is an encouraging start. We rejoice that 8 <strong>of</strong> our 12 Disciples team were confirmed this<br />

year. Three <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> girls have already appeared back at Club J to become leaders which is an<br />

encouraging sign for <strong>the</strong> future and we welcome <strong>the</strong>m with open arms. I would also like to take<br />

this opportunity to thank all <strong>the</strong> parents, grandparents, parishioners (and those I have forgotten)<br />

for supporting Club J over <strong>the</strong> last year.<br />

We hope to see you on <strong>the</strong> 9th September 2012 to do it all again!<br />

Julie<br />

Club J<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

CHRISTIAN AID<br />

Be Friends with Jesus<br />

Christian Aid works to bring an end to poverty around <strong>the</strong> world -<br />

tackling its root causes as well as its effects. It helps people <strong>of</strong><br />

all faiths and none, providing urgent, practical and effective<br />

assistance, seeking to give communities <strong>the</strong> tools and skills to<br />

find <strong>the</strong>ir own solutions to poverty.<br />

Here in <strong>Mossley</strong> we take part in Christian Aid week by collecting<br />

donations given by our parishioners in church and by organizing<br />

house-to-house collections in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mossley</strong>, Lakeview and<br />

Ravensdale areas.<br />

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to all <strong>the</strong> collectors and workers - Lee<br />

Whiteside, Larry Lennox, Liz Holmes, Carolyn Caldwell, Barbara<br />

Davies, Florence Halliday, Barbara Boyd, Rosemary Bennett, Anne<br />

Arbuthnot, Gayle Hanna, Anne Wilkie, Lorraine Jackson, Maureen<br />

Steenson, Audrey Cutcliffe and Marguerite Wilkie, <strong>the</strong> Tea Brew,<br />

and all those who generously donated using <strong>the</strong> envelopes in<br />

church pews.<br />

Miracles can happen!<br />

We believe in life before death!<br />

You can make a difference!<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Opinion Survey<br />

We would like to thank everyone who<br />

completed and returned <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>Parish</strong><br />

Opinion Surveys. We had a great<br />

response with some very interesting<br />

additional comments.<br />

Results <strong>of</strong> this survey will be<br />

presented to <strong>the</strong> Vestry at <strong>the</strong>ir June<br />

meeting at which stage we can decide<br />

how to proceed, <strong>the</strong>se results will also<br />

be available in <strong>the</strong> next edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

magazine, but can assure you all that<br />

no changes will take place without<br />

fur<strong>the</strong>r consultation.<br />

Many Thanks<br />

Karan & Gayle<br />

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BADMINTON CLUB<br />

We have had ano<strong>the</strong>r successful year at <strong>the</strong> badminton club.<br />

Fitness levels have increased for <strong>the</strong> small band <strong>of</strong> committed members who attend each week. <strong>The</strong> craic<br />

is always good and we don’t take it too seriously. With <strong>the</strong> season coming to an end we decided to hold our<br />

delayed Christmas dinner at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> March in <strong>The</strong> Bureau, Whiteabbey. A good night was had by all!! In April<br />

we supported Mallusk Play School at <strong>the</strong>ir Annual Table Quiz to<br />

help <strong>the</strong>m to raise much needed funds for a replacement building<br />

and finished a very commendable third without <strong>the</strong> help <strong>of</strong> mobiles<br />

and despite <strong>the</strong> fact that we had eleven and <strong>the</strong> Rector in our team.<br />

As Kitchener said ‘Your Country Needs You’ ....forget that.....’Your<br />

Badminton Club needs You’<br />

Next season we would be glad to see more new members any<br />

Thursday night from 7.30 to 9 ish.<br />

First night back for <strong>the</strong> new season will be<br />

Valerie Porter<br />

THURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2012<br />

Interdemoninational Divine Healing Ministries<br />

Personal Renewal and Revival<br />

Saturday June 23rd 2012 in St Anne’s Ca<strong>the</strong>dral<br />

SPEAKERS<br />

10.30 am Bro<strong>the</strong>r David Jardine<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Divine Healing Ministries<br />

11.00 am Rev. Dr. Hea<strong>the</strong>r Morris<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Ministry, Edgehill <strong>The</strong>ological College<br />

11.30 am Rev. Charles McMullan<br />

Minister <strong>of</strong> West <strong>Church</strong> Bangor<br />

12 noon Canon David Brown<br />

Rector <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Annunciation, Knocknagoney<br />

12.30 pm Bishop Donal McKeown<br />

Auxilary Bishop <strong>of</strong> Down and Connor<br />

1.00 pm Rev. James Burnett<br />

Minister <strong>of</strong> Lowe Memorial Presbyterian <strong>Church</strong>, Finaghy<br />

1.30 pm Rev. Oliver Crilly<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> priest <strong>of</strong> Tamlaght O’Crilly and a regular contributor to Radio Ulster<br />

2.00 pm Bishop Ken Good<br />

<strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ireland Bishop <strong>of</strong> Derry and Raphoe<br />

2.30 pm Sister Eibhlin Hegarty<br />

Sister <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dominican Order, Falls Road<br />

3.00 pm Joan Weir<br />

Member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> team <strong>of</strong> Divine Healing Ministries<br />

3.30 pm Bro<strong>the</strong>r David Jardine<br />

Closing Words<br />

Life is not always fair but God is always faithful.<br />

Contentment comes when God’s will is more<br />

important than our wants.<br />

.<br />

Youth Club<br />

It has come to <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

youth club year. This year we<br />

have seen some great changes in<br />

<strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> club. Our<br />

numbers are up to 25-30 children<br />

each week and it’s great to see<br />

such interest in <strong>the</strong> youth club.<br />

Our funds are up slightly and next<br />

year we hope to do more. <strong>The</strong> rest<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> leaders and myself hope to<br />

organise more trips out with <strong>the</strong><br />

children, to <strong>the</strong> cinema, ice<br />

skating, bowling and mini golf.<br />

We have always had a problem<br />

trying to find leaders. Lisa-Marie,<br />

Kathryn, Gavin and myself are<br />

<strong>the</strong>re every week. June, who was<br />

a full time leader has stepped<br />

down but <strong>of</strong>fered to help out once<br />

a month for which I am very<br />

grateful, but we still need more<br />

part-time leaders. Just once a<br />

month would be such a help and<br />

would take <strong>the</strong> pressure <strong>of</strong>f our<br />

full time leaders. A very big thank<br />

you is due to all who help out with<br />

<strong>the</strong> youth club.<br />

We all look forward to seeing you<br />

back after <strong>the</strong> summer holidays in<br />

September. We will start again on<br />

Saturday 8th September 2012<br />

Many thanks to all <strong>the</strong> children<br />

and <strong>the</strong>ir parents for supporting<br />

<strong>the</strong> Youth Club<br />

Neil Boyd - Leader in Charge<br />

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MOSSLEY PARISH MENS SOCIETY<br />

On <strong>the</strong> 16 TH April we had a visit from Sandy Smith who gave us a very informative talk on<br />

C.S.Lewis. Since <strong>the</strong> publication in <strong>the</strong> 1950s <strong>of</strong> his internationally recognised and much loved<br />

Chronicles <strong>of</strong> Narnia, CS Lewis is now one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most widely known authors who was born in<br />

Belfast. Even among his avid readers <strong>the</strong>re are still many who are not aware <strong>of</strong> his roots in 19th<br />

and early 20th century Belfast. Mr Smith illustrated his talk with some very early photographs<br />

<strong>of</strong> both C.S.Lewis and his family and gave us <strong>the</strong> background to his early years.and <strong>the</strong> places<br />

which were associated with his life here in Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Ireland.<br />

Sandy Smith escorts Literary tours around Belfast on a regular basis to all <strong>the</strong> C S Lewis<br />

sights…<strong>the</strong>se can be booked through <strong>the</strong> Belfast Welcome Centre.<br />

—––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––<br />

On <strong>the</strong> 14 th May 14 members paid a visit to <strong>the</strong> Flying Angel Centre <strong>the</strong> home <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mission to<br />

Seafarers in <strong>the</strong> port <strong>of</strong> Belfast. We were welcomed by Rev Colin Hall-Thompson and he took us<br />

on a tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> port in <strong>the</strong> centers minibus,visiting all <strong>the</strong> wharfs,he explained which goods<br />

arrived at which wharf and gave an overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> workings <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> port. We <strong>the</strong>n returned to<br />

<strong>the</strong> centre and visited <strong>the</strong> small chapel before having tea/c<strong>of</strong>fee and biscuits, and <strong>the</strong>n to <strong>the</strong><br />

conference centre where we had a Q & A session and Colin gave us a potted history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mission<br />

to Seamen, now <strong>the</strong> Mission to Seafarers.<br />

Piracy, shipwreck, abandonment and separation from loved ones are just a few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> problems<br />

merchant seafarers face. Around <strong>the</strong> world, <strong>The</strong> Mission to Seafarers provides help and support<br />

to <strong>the</strong> 1.2 million men and women who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat.<br />

As a Christian agency, <strong>the</strong>y work in 250 ports caring for seafarers <strong>of</strong> all ranks, nationalities and<br />

beliefs. Through a global network <strong>of</strong> chaplains, staff and volunteers <strong>the</strong>y <strong>of</strong>fer practical,<br />

emotional and spiritual support to seafarers through ship visits, drop-in centres and a range <strong>of</strong><br />

welfare and emergency support services.<br />

In over 100 ports <strong>the</strong> Flying Angel centres provide a ‘home away from home’ for seafarers who<br />

may have been at sea for up to two years. Here <strong>the</strong>y can enjoy time away from <strong>the</strong>ir ship and use<br />

internet and phone facilities to get in touch with loved ones after months away<br />

In an emergency, <strong>the</strong> MtS is <strong>of</strong>ten <strong>the</strong> only help on <strong>of</strong>fer. No matter what problem a seafarer is<br />

facing, be it injury, abandonment, non-payment <strong>of</strong> wages or personal difficulties, <strong>the</strong>y know <strong>the</strong>y<br />

can turn to <strong>the</strong> local Mission for help, advice and support. <strong>The</strong>ir chaplains and volunteers <strong>of</strong>fer<br />

practical and financial support, advocacy services, family liaison or simply a space to talk in a time<br />

<strong>of</strong> crisis.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Mission to Seafarers was founded in 1856 and is entirely funded by voluntary donations<br />

After a very entertaining and informative evening we gave Colin our best wishes for his continuing<br />

good work.<br />

Clifford Holmes<br />

Calling Ladies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Congregation<br />

We are organizing a Cream Tea Afternoon in<br />

Mugwumps on Wednesday 4th July and Wednesday<br />

1st August.<br />

Come along and enjoy a pleasant afternoon while<br />

raising funds for our <strong>Church</strong><br />

We are limited to 25 people so hurry and get your<br />

name down.<br />

For more information contact Pat Flint 90836304<br />

For those who<br />

enjoy a large<br />

port after<br />

dinner try<br />

Rotterdam<br />

Careful when<br />

buying settees<br />

and chairs, don’t<br />

accept suites<br />

from strangers<br />

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Prayer Group<br />

This little group meets in <strong>the</strong> Pentecost Room on a<br />

Wednesday evening at 7 pm. We sing a Hymn,<br />

have a Bible Reading and say a few prayers. It is<br />

all very informal. <strong>The</strong>re are now about eight or nine<br />

<strong>of</strong> us but we don’t always manage to attend every<br />

week. At first I went because I felt that I needed to<br />

pray and wanted to be with o<strong>the</strong>rs who felt similarly.<br />

I found that I was made most welcome, in spite <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> fact that I was not going to attend at <strong>the</strong> “bowls”<br />

afterwards. I was allowed to “do my own thing”. On<br />

my first night I was made to feel that it was a matter<br />

for my own conscience as to whe<strong>the</strong>r I wanted to<br />

pray in silence or speak out loud. I mention<br />

anyone I want who I feel is in need <strong>of</strong> prayer,<br />

whe<strong>the</strong>r or not <strong>the</strong>y ask me. Any names mentioned<br />

are treated in <strong>the</strong> strictest <strong>of</strong> confidence. I do not<br />

even need to say why I am praying for <strong>the</strong>m. I just<br />

have to think about <strong>the</strong>m. We have a list <strong>of</strong> names<br />

that people have given to us, sometimes <strong>the</strong>y tell us<br />

what <strong>the</strong>y want <strong>the</strong> prayer for, sometimes <strong>the</strong>y<br />

don`t, but that `s OK. One <strong>of</strong> our little group comes<br />

every week with a smile on her face; she meets<br />

people and speaks to <strong>the</strong>m. She tells <strong>the</strong>m her<br />

troubles and <strong>the</strong>y tell her <strong>the</strong>irs. Sometimes she<br />

remembers <strong>the</strong>ir names, sometimes she forgets but<br />

that`s OK too. If your feel that you want a prayer<br />

just get in touch with any one <strong>of</strong> us, leave a note or<br />

come along and join us. If you don`t feel like it you<br />

don`t have to come back, we will still love you<br />

anyway. We want to be <strong>the</strong>re for you and to help<br />

you in any way that we can.<br />

TEA ROTA<br />

June 2012<br />

Maureen McCrea, Mary Wilson<br />

JULY 2012<br />

Pat Flint, Grace Orr<br />

AUGUST 2012<br />

Ella Burns, Winnie Millar and Christine McCormick<br />

SEPTEMBER 2012<br />

Elsie Christie, Betty Whiteside<br />

OCTOBER 2012<br />

Hilary McCoy, Ann McCutcheon<br />

NOVEMBER 2012<br />

Liz Holmes, Karen Henry and Isobel Jack<br />

DECEMBER 2012<br />

Iris Allan, Audrey Cutcliffe<br />

<strong>The</strong> Select Vestry would be very grateful<br />

for any donations for our Tombola stall at<br />

<strong>the</strong> Garden Fete on 16th June 2012. New,<br />

unused items e.g. unwanted Christmas<br />

presents etc. Items for children especially<br />

welcome. Many thanks to those who<br />

have already donated.<br />

Maureen and Joan<br />

Gladys and Larry celebrating 40 happy<br />

years toge<strong>the</strong>r on 15th April 2012<br />

Thank you for joining us on our Ruby<br />

Wedding Celebration, we hope you<br />

enjoyed <strong>the</strong> evening.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Charity Donations totalled <strong>the</strong> grand<br />

sum <strong>of</strong> £750 which has been distributed<br />

as follows:-<br />

Diabetes UK (N’abbey Branch £200<br />

Asthma UK £200<br />

Chest Heart and Stroke £100<br />

Childrens’ Hospice £100<br />

Epilepsy Research £ 75<br />

Smile Train £ 75<br />

Larry and Gladys<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Dove Magazine<br />

To date only one third <strong>of</strong> those who receive<br />

‘<strong>The</strong> Dove’ have paid <strong>the</strong> £5 annual<br />

subscription for 2012.<br />

If you have not as yet paid, and wish to<br />

continue receiving <strong>the</strong> magazine we would<br />

once again request you to place your<br />

subscription in an envelope and mark your<br />

name and address on <strong>the</strong> outside. This can<br />

<strong>the</strong>n be handed to your magazine distributor,<br />

placed on <strong>the</strong> church collection plate, or<br />

handed to ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church wardens.<br />

Should you prefer not to receive any fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

magazines please inform your distributor, <strong>the</strong><br />

church wardens or telephone Ken Jackson<br />

02890/294967<br />

Bric-a-Brac<br />

At <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> writing it had just been approved that <strong>the</strong>re will be a furniture sale on Saturday 23 June. As<br />

you know bric-a-brac runs every Saturday morning throughout <strong>the</strong> year but this is an opportunity to move some<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> larger items stored in Albert’s shed. My love <strong>of</strong> bric-a-brac is well documented and I am encouraging<br />

anyone who hasn’t been to pop along and have a look round. You never know what you might find and <strong>the</strong><br />

price will be easy on your pocket.<br />

Unlike some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r organisations bric-a-brac does run throughout <strong>the</strong> year and this does give us<br />

problems when setting out <strong>the</strong> merchandise and putting it away. With people on holiday and so on it leaves us<br />

short-handed and it is a relief when we are able to leave it out for <strong>the</strong> following week. I sympathise that it is not<br />

aes<strong>the</strong>tically pleasing on <strong>the</strong> eye and to some it just looks like a pile <strong>of</strong> junk but it has made significant revenue<br />

for <strong>the</strong> church. I am hoping Clifford Bell can confirm that it makes around £100 - £150.00 per week not to<br />

mention what Albert manages to sell through newspaper ads. On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bric-a-brac team I ask for your<br />

patience and recognise that it is not an ideal solution to our storage problem but for now it seems our only<br />

option. I would like to add that we had extra help to put away stock last week thanks to Victor and <strong>the</strong> Rector.<br />

It really takes no time at all if <strong>the</strong>re are enough people doing it and should only take about a half hour.<br />

When writing <strong>the</strong> last piece for <strong>the</strong> Dove magazine I knew I would forget to mention some names who<br />

contribute to <strong>the</strong> smooth running <strong>of</strong> our Saturday morning sale. Imagine my horror when I realised I had left out<br />

Ella who makes tea for us all ably supported by Marguerite and Anne – <strong>the</strong>y are kept busy with a steady queue<br />

<strong>of</strong> customers enjoying a sit down with a cuppa. Lee Whiteside who helps put out on a Friday morning was not<br />

mentioned and I am happy to be able to put that right.<br />

Following last week’s Sunday Service we had a brief meeting and it was suggested that we take this<br />

opportunity to thank <strong>the</strong> people who have donated items and in some cases whole house clearances over <strong>the</strong><br />

last number <strong>of</strong> years. This is what keeps us going and we could not survive without regular donations. We<br />

would also like to thank our regular parishioners who come faithfully every week to support our efforts. It is not<br />

necessary to buy every time although generally <strong>the</strong>y do. We remain grateful that <strong>the</strong>y pop in for a chat and a<br />

chance to catch up with any news (gossip), <strong>the</strong> Bennett grandchild for instance was a really nice bit <strong>of</strong> news<br />

and we wish parents Fiona and Michael all <strong>the</strong> best for <strong>the</strong> future.<br />

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday<br />

Barbara Davies<br />

Bric-a-Brac<br />

14th Newtownabbey<br />

Boys Brigade<br />

Our thanks to all<br />

<strong>the</strong> Officers and<br />

Boys who made<br />

last year such a<br />

success in <strong>the</strong> 14th,<br />

Our year came to<br />

an end with a very successful and<br />

enjoyable Parent’s Night, followed by a<br />

Fun Night a fortnight later. In preparation<br />

<strong>the</strong> new season, an Officers Meeting will be<br />

held on Tuesday 21st August at 7-30pm to<br />

plan our <strong>the</strong>mes for our monthly<br />

programmes. <strong>The</strong> situation with <strong>the</strong> 14th<br />

at present is an increase in our junior<br />

Section numbers which is encouraging for<br />

<strong>the</strong> rebuilding <strong>of</strong> our Company Section in<br />

<strong>the</strong> next year or so. Our Anchor Boys with<br />

a record attendance are <strong>the</strong> jewel in <strong>the</strong><br />

crown and hold a vast potential for <strong>the</strong><br />

long term future <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company. That<br />

said, to make <strong>the</strong> most <strong>of</strong> what we have,<br />

<strong>the</strong>re is always room for new <strong>of</strong>ficers and<br />

helpers. For fur<strong>the</strong>r details, please<br />

contact me.<br />

Neil Cutcliffe (Captain)<br />

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Indoor Bowling Club<br />

<strong>The</strong> Club held <strong>the</strong> Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28th March in<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Hall at which a very good number <strong>of</strong> members attended. <strong>The</strong><br />

prizes won during <strong>the</strong> year were also presented to this year's winners.:-<br />

Jean Rea Perpetual Cup Mrs Freda Luney<br />

Harry Morrow Trophy Mr. Michael Holmes<br />

Mixed Pairs Cups Mrs Ina Nesbitt<br />

Mr. Michael Holmes<br />

Mens' Jubilee Shield Mr. Ivan Luney<br />

Fred Porter Cup Mr. John McQuillan<br />

McCarey Rinks Shield Mrs Lillian Smyth<br />

Chairmans Shield Mrs Cynthia Markwell<br />

<strong>The</strong> following were <strong>the</strong> Office Bearers elected for <strong>the</strong> Season 2012-2013<br />

Chairman Mr. Clifford Holmes<br />

Hon. Secretary Mrs Cynthia Markwell<br />

Hon Treasurer Miss Marguerite Wilkie<br />

Match Secretary Mr. John Mawhinney<br />

Hall Committee Representative Mr. John Mawhinney<br />

General Committee Mrs Ina Nesbitt<br />

Mrs Joyce McClure<br />

Wesley McKinney<br />

Selection Committee Mr. Michael Holmes<br />

Mr. Derek Randell<br />

Mr John Mawhinney<br />

Mr. Gavin Lennox (Reserve).<br />

<strong>The</strong> Club members will run <strong>the</strong> gardening stall for <strong>the</strong> Garden Fete on <strong>the</strong><br />

16th June and we will be be looking forward to meeting old friends and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rs interested in in gardening.<br />

Indoor bowling will recommence on Wednesday 29th August at 7.30 p.m,<br />

and this will take <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> an open night. Everybody will be welcome<br />

and if you come along we will provide Bowls ,instruction ( if needed), and a<br />

cup <strong>of</strong> tea .<br />

Skip<br />

Guild <strong>of</strong> Intercessors<br />

It will be fur<strong>the</strong>r enriching to<br />

our worship at <strong>Mossley</strong> if some<br />

members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Congregation lead<br />

<strong>the</strong> intercessions from time to time.<br />

Initially, this could happen at <strong>the</strong> morning<br />

communion service on <strong>the</strong> second Sunday <strong>of</strong><br />

each month. If more people are willing to give<br />

it a go we could expand it fur<strong>the</strong>r. You don’t<br />

need to write <strong>the</strong> prayers yourself or to make<br />

<strong>the</strong>m up on <strong>the</strong> spot. I have plenty <strong>of</strong> books I<br />

could lend anyone who would like to give it a<br />

try. You would be given plenty <strong>of</strong> notice.<br />

Anyone wishing to become an intercessor and<br />

lead <strong>the</strong> prayers occasionally in this way,<br />

please speak to me about it.<br />

Neil<br />

Employees in match factories<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten find it hard to strike.<br />

ZUMBA<br />

Dance yourself fit and into great shape with<br />

a Zumba dance class.<br />

Zumba is a Latin inspired dance routine that<br />

has become very popular worldwide . It is<br />

easy to follow, anyone can do it whatever<br />

your age or ability.<br />

No dance experience required and you do<br />

not need a partner . <strong>The</strong> music gets you in<br />

<strong>the</strong> mood, makes you fell good and <strong>the</strong> dance<br />

routine is an exhilerating and fun way to<br />

burn calories and tone <strong>the</strong> body.<br />

We now have a Zumba class in our <strong>Parish</strong><br />

Hall on Thursday evenings at 6.00pm to<br />

6.45pm. Forty-five minites <strong>of</strong> dance and fun<br />

from our instructor Hea<strong>the</strong>r who, at <strong>the</strong> end<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> class, shares with us a passage <strong>of</strong> scripture<br />

that provides inspiration and food for<br />

thought .<br />

Join us for Zumba - You'll Love it !!<br />

226th <strong>Mossley</strong> <strong>Parish</strong><br />

Girls Brigade<br />

We would like to thank everyone who<br />

came to our Parent’s Evening. It was a<br />

great night and all <strong>the</strong> girls performed well and<br />

enjoyed <strong>the</strong>mselves. Well done to all our prize<br />

winners!<br />

Our summer outing will be in June to Crosskennan<br />

Lane Animal Sanctuary. <strong>The</strong> girls will learn <strong>the</strong><br />

basics <strong>of</strong> caring for animals, grooming and a pony<br />

ride! We will also get a your <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> animal sanctuary<br />

and see all <strong>the</strong> animals that have been rescued and<br />

cared for. We are already planning our new session<br />

in September and we hope to have a few <strong>the</strong>med<br />

evenings along <strong>the</strong> way to include a disco<br />

and movie night.<br />

We hope all our members have a great summer and<br />

we hope to see you all back on Monday 10th<br />

September 2012 @ 6pm. New members are always<br />

welcome and girls can join once <strong>the</strong>y are age 3.<br />

Dawn and Pamela.<br />

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cmsireland<br />

equipping <strong>the</strong> church in mission<br />

Hello everyone,<br />

Many thanks to those who purchased <strong>the</strong> Nepal quiz sheets. A total <strong>of</strong> £51. 10 was taken from <strong>the</strong> sale <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>se. An additional donation <strong>of</strong> £10 was made by Pat Flint. <strong>The</strong> first prize <strong>of</strong> a £10 M&S voucher was<br />

won by Pat Flint (no fix, I promise) and second prize was won by George Madden and Andrew Paddock,<br />

<strong>the</strong>y received a box <strong>of</strong> chocolates each.<br />

A few years ago United Mission to Nepal (UNM) needed someone to look after young people with<br />

disabilities who went to Kathmandu for life-changing operations. Sundar Dhoka Saathi Sewa (SDSS)<br />

was able to <strong>of</strong>fer this service. Now all United Mission to Nepal disability referrals to Kathmandu are<br />

handled by SDSS. <strong>The</strong> reputation for <strong>the</strong> care received at SDSS is such that it now receives requests<br />

for care from remote villages all over Nepal in addition to those referred by<br />

UMN.This has resulted in an increased number using <strong>the</strong> facilities <strong>of</strong>fered and <strong>the</strong><br />

need to expand. An exciting new phase in <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> SDSS happened<br />

when <strong>the</strong> ground breaking ceremony for a purpose built facility took place. This<br />

new unit will replace <strong>the</strong> old carpet factory building that Sundar Dhoka <strong>Church</strong><br />

currently rent.<br />

Ground Breaking in Kathmandu.<br />

CMS Ireland and Sundar Dhoka <strong>Church</strong> are grateful for <strong>the</strong> continuing support<br />

given by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Spirit</strong> as our Mission Outreach in Nepal. Please<br />

return any CMS Ireland boxes or globes that need emptying to members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Dinu Committee or <strong>the</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Wardens, thank you.<br />

Gayle Hanna.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bishop and <strong>the</strong> Rector at <strong>the</strong> Confirmation <strong>of</strong><br />

Robbie Steenson, Caitlin Johnston, James Johnston, Emma Robinson, Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />

Harrison, Rachel Robinson, Chloe Robinson, Natasha Halliday, Louise Davies,<br />

Phillip Ward, Elizabeth McGaharn<br />

On Sunday 18th March 2012.<br />

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Bible Study<br />

Having finished with <strong>the</strong> Book <strong>of</strong> Daniel, we have now started to study “<strong>The</strong> Parables. <strong>The</strong> Greatest Stories Ever Told”<br />

On picking <strong>the</strong> parables my thoughts on <strong>the</strong> matter were split. On one hand I thought <strong>the</strong>y would provide some light<br />

relief after our study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> last six chapters <strong>of</strong> Daniel, and yet with <strong>the</strong> parables being so well known and having<br />

listened to many a preacher speak on <strong>the</strong>m, I wondered if <strong>the</strong>re could be anything new that we could gain from our<br />

study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m. As usual I was wrong. Just take our study <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Good Samaritan (Luke 10 v 25-37) Of all <strong>the</strong> main<br />

characters in this story, which role would Jesus want us to be? We are all familiar with <strong>the</strong> people involved but let’s<br />

move <strong>the</strong> characters around a bit and put a twist on <strong>the</strong>ir part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> story. We are told that a man was going down to Jericho from Jerusalem. If<br />

we take Jerusalem to be <strong>the</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> City in which Mankind lives with God, Jericho is a city whose bright city lights lure Mankind from his home with<br />

God <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r. It is a downward path he travels. This road is full <strong>of</strong> dangers and Mankind falls victim to <strong>the</strong> sins <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world. Bruised and<br />

battered and unable to help himself he lies on <strong>the</strong> roadside. <strong>The</strong> Priest and <strong>the</strong> Levite who walk by, and <strong>the</strong>ir failure to help, illustrate <strong>the</strong> inability<br />

<strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> laws and rules to save Fallen Mankind when he stumbles and falls. Jesus is <strong>the</strong> Good Samaritan whose love draws him to <strong>the</strong> side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Fallen Man. He pours oil and wine on his wounds. <strong>The</strong> oil represents <strong>the</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Spirit</strong> and <strong>the</strong> wine is <strong>the</strong> cleansing blood <strong>of</strong> Christ. <strong>The</strong> Samaritan<br />

carried <strong>the</strong> man to <strong>the</strong> inn and pays <strong>the</strong> Innkeeper to look after <strong>the</strong> wounded man. Jesus carried Fallen Man to his church to be cared for. <strong>The</strong> two<br />

silver coins represent <strong>the</strong> price he paid so that Fallen Man could be made whole again. On his departure next morning, <strong>the</strong> same words that <strong>the</strong><br />

Samaritan spoke to <strong>the</strong> Inn Keeper, Jesus speaks to us, his church “Take care <strong>of</strong> him and when I return again I will pay you whatever else you<br />

spend on him. We, <strong>the</strong> Inn Keepers <strong>of</strong> Christ’s <strong>Church</strong> are charged, in his absence, to look after Fallen Mankind until his promised return and with<br />

his promise <strong>of</strong> an even greater reward for those who have been faithful in doing his work. Old <strong>the</strong> parables may be but <strong>the</strong>re are still new lessons<br />

we can learn from <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> close <strong>of</strong> our meeting on <strong>the</strong> 24th April 2012 we congratulated Bob Lee on his election to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> People’s <strong>Church</strong>warden. We wished<br />

him well in carrying out <strong>the</strong> duties <strong>of</strong> this <strong>of</strong>fice in <strong>the</strong> year ahead and hope that he will find it rewarding.<br />

W. McCormick<br />

TANSEN UPDATE<br />

For sometime now <strong>the</strong>re has been some misunderstanding about Tansen Mission Hospital. What is it’s present situation and what<br />

are it’s plans for <strong>the</strong> future? I hope that <strong>the</strong> following article from <strong>the</strong> January 2012 edition <strong>of</strong> “Friends <strong>of</strong> Tansen” magazine will<br />

help to bring us up to date<br />

Dear Friends many <strong>of</strong> you know that for several years UMN ,wanting to involve local Nepali ownership and governance, has been<br />

seeking a robust, sustainable, and appropriate framework for <strong>the</strong> two UMN hospitals (Tansen and Okhaldunga). After a year <strong>of</strong> no<br />

response to our proposals, <strong>the</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health sent a team to Tansen to determine <strong>the</strong> thoughts <strong>of</strong> local stakeholders. Although, as<br />

yet, we have not received any <strong>of</strong>ficial word from <strong>the</strong> Ministry, we understand that <strong>the</strong>y are going to ask UMN to continue, for five years,<br />

to run <strong>the</strong> two hospitals and to agree on a modality for <strong>the</strong> future. <strong>The</strong> UMN Board has agreed, in principle, with <strong>the</strong>se anticipated<br />

proposals. A new modality for <strong>the</strong> hospitals will be beneficial for Tansen, as <strong>the</strong> previous agreement is several years out-<strong>of</strong>-date.<br />

Tansen Hospital will be developing a long term Strategic Plan - determining how best to serve Nepalis over <strong>the</strong> next five years. Please<br />

pray for all those involved in this process. We want to hear from God and use our gifts to work hard on <strong>the</strong>se plans. <strong>The</strong> agreement<br />

with <strong>the</strong> government will follow on from that. David McConkey. Hospitals’ Executive Committee Chairman<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is no doubting <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong>re are some problems with UMN’s wishes that Tansen Mission Hospital should be given over<br />

to local Nepali ownership. Never<strong>the</strong>less, UMN is upbeat in working toward this objective. Now more than ever our mission<br />

partners need <strong>the</strong> support <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong>ir friends and we in <strong>Mossley</strong> must be <strong>the</strong>re for <strong>the</strong>m. Please remember that our mission link<br />

is with <strong>the</strong> hospital direct. It is not through a third party. <strong>The</strong> fact that o<strong>the</strong>r bodies no longer have ties with Tansen is not our<br />

concern. For 24 years our mission link with Tansen has proved fruitful for both <strong>the</strong>m and us. I am sure and certain that by<br />

maintaining this link, <strong>the</strong>re will be many more rich rewards to be gained as we travel <strong>the</strong> future toge<strong>the</strong>r. We must be <strong>the</strong>re for<br />

<strong>the</strong>m when <strong>the</strong>y take it upon <strong>the</strong>mselves to “Serve <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> Nepal in <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ”<br />

W McCormick<br />

<strong>THE</strong> GREATNESS OF GOD<br />

I was viewing on an eventide <strong>the</strong> starry skies abroad, With <strong>the</strong>ir myriad worlds beyond my ken to know, And reflecting on <strong>the</strong> vastness all<br />

creation’s works afford, Filled with wonder at <strong>the</strong> God who made <strong>the</strong>m so.<br />

I retired that night as usual, but before I fell asleep, Low I bowed my head and heart before Him <strong>the</strong>re, At <strong>the</strong> awe-inspiring marvel that <strong>the</strong><br />

One whose skill doth keep, All those words should stoop to hearken to my prayer.<br />

But a greater wonder held me, for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spirit</strong>’s help was near, And I lingered on <strong>the</strong> thought quite unafraid - That this God, so great, so<br />

glorious did in infant’s form appear in <strong>the</strong> world that His almighty power had made;<br />

That His creatures did not know Him as He came within <strong>the</strong>ir view, That He trod in lonely, patient, humble ways, As in manhood’s form was<br />

subject, came His Fa<strong>the</strong>r’s will to do, And, rejected here - retired to give Him praise!<br />

That it pleased His God to bruise Him; in obedient love He died, When His soul was made an <strong>of</strong>fering for sin; Though He’ll see <strong>the</strong> fruits <strong>of</strong><br />

travail and His soul be satisfied, As rejoicingly His sheaves He ga<strong>the</strong>rs in.<br />

Here I saw <strong>the</strong> great unfoldings <strong>of</strong> God’s wondrous thoughts for man, Thoughts He’d treasured in <strong>the</strong> counsel <strong>of</strong> His will; Hidden in Himself<br />

were purposed e’er creation’s work began. Sons like Christ a blissful universe should fill.<br />

All creation yet shall marvel in <strong>the</strong> day <strong>of</strong> His display - Not by looking at <strong>the</strong> starry skies above - At <strong>the</strong> unexpected grandeur, and <strong>the</strong> skill <strong>of</strong><br />

wisdom’s way, When both heav’n and earth are captured by His love<br />

Miss F R H Ma<strong>the</strong>ws Adelaide, 1905-1992<br />

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3rd June<br />

Trinity Sunday<br />

10th June<br />

Trinity 1<br />

17th June<br />

Trinity 2<br />

24th June<br />

Trinity 3<br />

1st July<br />

Trinity 4<br />

8th July<br />

Trinity 5<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

OT<br />

NT<br />

OT<br />

Ep<br />

G<br />

NT<br />

OT<br />

NT<br />

OT<br />

Ep<br />

G<br />

LESSON READERS FOR JUNE, JULY & AUGUST 2012<br />

Isaiah 6 v 1-8<br />

Romans 8 v 12-17<br />

PRAISE SERVICE<br />

1 Samuel 8 v 4-11<br />

2 Corinthians 4 v 13 - 5 v 1<br />

Luke 7 v 11-17<br />

HOLY BAPTISM<br />

FAMILY SERVICE<br />

Isobel Jack<br />

David Flint<br />

Joan Mackey<br />

Clifford Bell<br />

Preacher<br />

Mark 4 v 26-34 Louise Mitchell<br />

Ezekiel 17 v 22-24<br />

Mark 5 v 35-41<br />

Psalm 49<br />

Romans 11 v 25-36<br />

Luke 9 v 26-39<br />

Maureen McCrea<br />

Kay Thompson<br />

Robert Orr<br />

Laura Orr<br />

Preacher<br />

NT Mark 5 v 21-43 Stephen Mitchell<br />

OT<br />

Ep<br />

G<br />

Ezekiel 2 v 1-5<br />

2 Corinthians 12 v 2-10<br />

Mark 6 v 1-13<br />

15th July<br />

Trinity 6 FAMILY SERVICE<br />

22nd July<br />

Trinity 7<br />

29th July<br />

Trinity 8<br />

5th August<br />

Trinity 9<br />

12th August<br />

Trinity 10<br />

Ella Burns<br />

Karan Henderson<br />

Preacher<br />

NT Luke 10 v 38-42 Tom Buchanan<br />

NT Luke 11 v 1-13 Gayle Hanna<br />

NT Luke 12 v 13-21 John Nesbitt<br />

OT<br />

Ep<br />

G<br />

1 Kings 19 v 4-8<br />

Ephesians 4 v 25 - 5 v 21<br />

Luke 12 v 32-40<br />

HOLY BAPTISM<br />

19th August<br />

Trinity 11 FAMILY SERVICE<br />

26th August<br />

Trinity 12<br />

2nd September<br />

Trinity 13<br />

9th September<br />

Trinity 14<br />

16th September<br />

Trinity 15<br />

Brian St John<br />

Cynthia Markwell<br />

Preacher<br />

NT Luke 13 v 10-17 Harry Brolly<br />

OT<br />

NT<br />

OT<br />

Ep<br />

G<br />

NT<br />

Song <strong>of</strong> Solomon 2 v 8-13<br />

James 1 v 17-27<br />

PRAISE SERVICE<br />

Proverbs 22 v 1-2, 8-9<br />

James 2 v 1-10<br />

Mark 7 v 24-37<br />

HOLY BAPTISM<br />

FAMILY SERVICE<br />

Joan Mackey<br />

Winnie Millar<br />

Isobel Jack<br />

Clifford Bell<br />

Preacher<br />

Mat<strong>the</strong>w 7 v 1-14 Wesley Smyth<br />

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EDITORIAL COMMITTEE<br />

Joan Mackey - Bob Lee - Joe Maguire<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Rector<br />

Help with <strong>the</strong> photocopying <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

magazine is always appreciated.<br />

Please contact Joan for more<br />

information.<br />

Positions vacant : we are looking for a<br />

volunteer to help canvas for new<br />

advertisers in <strong>the</strong> Dove.<br />

More information from Joan.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Prayer Group continues<br />

to meet every Wednesday<br />

at 7 pm in <strong>the</strong> Pentecost Room.<br />

Please come and join us and bring<br />

your worries to God through<br />

spoken or silent prayer.<br />

FLOWER LIST<br />

10th June Kenneth Sloan<br />

24th June Liz Hlomes<br />

1st July Karen Henry (for Vera)<br />

22nd July Maureen McCrea<br />

2nd Sept Helen & Albert Kerr<br />

16th Sept Winnie Millar<br />

23rd Sept Anne McCutcheon<br />

Email addresses<br />

needed<br />

To upgrade our<br />

communications within <strong>the</strong><br />

parish we are asking all<br />

parishioners (young and old)<br />

to please email <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Office at<br />

mossleyparish@btconnect.com.<br />

Thank you<br />

COMPUTER<br />

PROBLEMS<br />

Having a problem with<br />

your computer?<br />

Ring Walter on 07525170724<br />

All material for <strong>the</strong> SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER edition<br />

must be given to any member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Editorial Team<br />

or e-mailed to address below<br />

before Sunday 19th August<br />

NOTHING will be accepted after this date<br />

mossleyparish@btconnect.com<br />

<strong>The</strong> Rector<br />

would<br />

appreciate<br />

instant<br />

notification <strong>of</strong> all<br />

hospital<br />

admissions<br />

and discharges as<br />

this greatly helps<br />

with his planning<br />

<strong>of</strong> hospital<br />

visitations.<br />

You can also post <strong>the</strong>m under <strong>the</strong> door<br />

to <strong>the</strong> upstairs <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

PARISH WEBSITE<br />

We are blessed with an excellent<br />

website, thanks to <strong>the</strong> endeavours<br />

<strong>of</strong> Michael Orr.<br />

Unfortunately, Michael’s hard work Is<br />

Not reflected in <strong>the</strong> material he<br />

receives from parish organisations.<br />

It is <strong>the</strong> responsibility <strong>of</strong> each<br />

organisation to supply up to date<br />

information <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir programmes and<br />

events to Michael at:-<br />

michaelorr@mossley.org<br />

webmaster@mossley.org<br />

Telephone:-02890585873<br />

SAFEGUARDING TRUST<br />

It is <strong>the</strong> policy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mossley</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> to<br />

establish and maintain standards for <strong>the</strong><br />

welfare <strong>of</strong> all children sharing in its<br />

ministry, with a view to protecting <strong>the</strong>m<br />

from physical, sexual<br />

and emotional harm.<br />

<strong>The</strong> parish is committed to providing a<br />

safe, warm and friendly environment<br />

for all.<br />

This was agreed by <strong>the</strong> Select Vestry<br />

in April 2011.<br />

Should you have any concerns or<br />

suspicions regarding children’s welfare<br />

in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>, please contact a member<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Panel<br />

Canon Neil Cutcliffe Tel 90832726<br />

Mr Bobby Gibney Tel 90839505<br />

Mrs Carolyn Caldwell Tel 90844040<br />

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GIRLS BRIGADE<br />

Every Monday<br />

Babies (under 5’s) 6.30 - 7.30 pm<br />

Explorers (5 - 7 Years) 6.30 - 8.00 pm<br />

Juniors (8 -10 years) 6.30 - 8.30 pm<br />

Seniors (11 - 13 years) 6.30 - 8.30 pm<br />

Brigaders (14 - 18 years) 6.30 - 8.30 pm<br />

Dawn Scott Tel: 93340346 (after 6 pm)<br />

BOYS BRIGADE<br />

Every Tuesday<br />

Anchor Boys 6:30 - 7:30 pm<br />

Junior Section 6:30 - 7:30 pm<br />

Company Section 7:30 - 9 pm<br />

Canon Neil Cutcliffe Tele: 90832726<br />

YOUTH CLUB<br />

All young people from P6<br />

upward will be welcome.<br />

Every Saturday<br />

7 - 9 pm<br />

Gavin Lennox Tele: 90841122<br />

Neill Boyd Mobile: 07990993598<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dove<br />

GROUND FORCE<br />

Stephen Mitchell Tele: 90848308<br />

PRAYER MEETING<br />

Every Wednesday 7 - 8 pm<br />

June Jordan Tele: 90599480<br />

Laura Orr Tele: 90832895<br />

<strong>DOVE</strong> DRAMA GROUP<br />

Every Wednesday<br />

8 - 10 pm<br />

David Flint Tele: 90836304<br />

MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION<br />

Ella Burns Tele: 90840992<br />

BOWLING CLUB<br />

Wednesdays 7.30 - 10 pm<br />

John Mawhinney Tele: 90835983<br />

Mrs. C. Markwell Tele: 90862553<br />

MOSSLEY PARISH RAMBLERS<br />

Saturday Walks<br />

Clifford Holmes Tele: 90848025<br />

WOMEN'S GUILD<br />

2nd Wednesday each month<br />

8 pm<br />

Pat Flint Tele: 90836304<br />

CHOIR<br />

Practice on Thursday at 7.30 pm<br />

Pat Meighan Tele: 90838276<br />

BIBLE STUDY<br />

Every Tuesday<br />

At 7-30 pm<br />

Billy McCormick<br />

Tel: 90836828<br />

FLOWER GUILD<br />

George Madden Tele: 90840671<br />

GUILD OF PARISH VISITORS<br />

Miss M. Wilkie Tele: 90836536<br />

<strong>DOVE</strong> DANCERS<br />

Isobel Jack Tele: 90835956<br />

CLUB J<br />

Be Friends with Jesus<br />

11 am<br />

Julie Lewis Tel: 90839886<br />

MEN'S SOCIETY<br />

Alastair Jack<br />

Tele: 90835956<br />

BADMINTON CLUB<br />

Every Thursday 7.30 - 9.30<br />

Valerie Porter Tel: 90841370 (after 6 pm)<br />

Group 1: 0 - end <strong>of</strong> nursery<br />

Group 2: P1 -P2<br />

Group 3: P3 - P4<br />

Group 4: P5 - P6<br />

Group 5: P7 - 1st year<br />

Group 6(Links): 13 and over<br />

TEA BREW & <strong>DOVE</strong> CATERING<br />

Winnie Millar Tele: 90840778<br />

<strong>Church</strong> Activities<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Spirit</strong>, <strong>Mossley</strong><br />

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