Aghavea Parish Church

On Sunday we thought about the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus deals with death. Because Jesus is the resurrection and the life , we can have confidence in the face of our own death.

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 1st April - Palm Sunday 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm United Praise Service - Brookeborough Methodist Church. All welcome This Week: Monday 26th 7.45pm Bowls closing night, including AGM Tuesday 27th 8.00pm Lent Midweek Service Wednesday 28th 6.30pm GFS Holy Week: The Saviour Speaks All services at 8pm: Monday 2nd “The hour has come” - Brooke Hall Tuesday 3rd “I am the way” Wednesday 4th “Abide in me” Thursday 5th “Love one another” - Holy Communion Friday 6th “It is finished” Easter Vestry The Easter Vestry will be held on Thursday 12th April at 8pm in the Church Hall. Please make every effort to be present for this meeting as we elect the Select Vestry for the next year. Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector.

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service Next Sunday: Sunday 25th March 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 19th 8.00pm Bowls Tuesday 20th 8.00pm Select Vestry Wednesday 21st 6.30pm GFS 8.00pm Lent midweek service Saturday 24th Kids’ Ministry Training Day - Dundonald Coming Up: 1st April Praise Service, Brookeborough Methodist 2nd - 6th April Holy Week services at 8pm each evening 8th April Easter Day Holy Communion 12th April Easter Vestry Brookeborough History Group The next meeting will be on Monday 19th March at 8pm in the Station House. Speaker: Dermot Maguire - The Madden Estates Maguiresbridge Primary School ‘She was alright when she left us’ - Musical drama based on the Titanic story in the Assembly Hall - Wed 28th and Thur 29th March at 7pm. Tickets £5 available from the School Office.

On Sunday past we were looking at Ephesians 3:14-21 as we thought about Praying for Power . You can listen to the sermon here on the website, or download it to listen later.

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 18th March 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Mothering Sunday Family Service & GFS Enrollment This Week: Monday 12th 8.00pm Bowls Tuesday 13th 8.00pm Mothers Union - Action & Outreach with Lynn Winslow Wednesday 14th 6.30pm GFS 8.00pm Lent Midweek Service Coming Up: 20th March Select Vestry - items for the agenda with the Rector by Thursday, please 24th March Kids’ Ministry Training Day, Dundonald 1st April Praise Service, Brookeborough Methodist 12th April Easter Vestry Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector. Institution Please pray for Rev Alan Irwin as he prepares for his Institution as Rector of Colaghty Parish this Friday evening.

On Sunday morning we were looking at Ephesians 3:1-13 and considering The Mystery of Christ . You can listen to the sermon here on the website, or download it to listen later.

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Installation of Canon Maurice Armstrong in Clogher Cathedral. All welcome. Next Sunday: Sunday 11th March 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week: Monday 5th Bowls 8.00pm Tuesday 6th MU invited to Brookeborough WI - 7.30pm Wednesday 7th GFS at 6.30pm Lent Midweek Service at 8.00pm Coming Up: 13th March Mothers’ Union: Action & Outreach 18th March Mothering Sunday & GFS Enrollment 20th March Select Vestry 24th March Kids’ Ministry Training Day, Dundonald 12th April Easter Vestry Diocesan Magazine Notes for the April edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by this Thursday. Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector.

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 4th March 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Installation of Canon Maurice Armstrong in Clogher Cathedral. All welcome. This Week: Monday 27th Bowls 8.00pm Wednesday 29th GFS at 6.30pm Lent Midweek Service at 8.00pm Coming Up: 13th March Mothers’ Union: Action & Outreach 18th March Mothering Sunday & GFS Enrollment 20th March Select Vestry 24th March Kids’ Ministry Training Day, Dundonald 12th April Easter Vestry Concert Thank you to all who organised and helped with the Gospel Concert on Friday evening. A great evening was enjoyed by all who attended. Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector.

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service - We welcome Richard Balmer from Crosslinks, who will be speaking from Ephesians. 3.30pm CMSI Project Launch, Enniskillen Cathedral Halls Next Sunday: Sunday 26th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 20th Bowls at 8.00pm Tuesday 21st Select Vestry at 8.00pm Historical Society in the Station House at 8.00pm. ‘The O’Neills of Ulster’ Wednesday 22nd GFS at 6.30pm Ash Wednesday Service at 8.00pm Friday 24th Gospel Concert at 8.00pm. Tickets still available - £6 including supper Coming Up: Sun 4th March Installation of Rev Canon Maurice Armstrong - Clogher Cathedral 4.00pm

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 19th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service - Speaker: Richard Balmer, Crosslinks This Week: Monday 13th Bowls 8.00pm Wednesday 15th GFS at 6.30pm Riverbrooke meeting re. possible Brookeborough Community Cultural Festival Day - all groups invited - Station house at 8.00pm Thursday 16th Riverbrooke Senior Citizens Party in Station house at 7.30pm Saturday 18th MU Prayer Breakfast - Killyhevlin Hotel Coming Up: 21st February Select Vestry - items for agenda by Thurs 22nd February Ash Wednesday - Lent services begin 24th February Annual Gospel Concert with Kenny Archer and supporting artists - tickets £6. 8.00pm 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Hall) Next Sunday: Sunday 12th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 6th Bowls at 8.00pm Wednesday 8th GFS at 6.30pm Saturday 11th - Riverbrooke Discussion Group: ‘Flags & Emblems in post-ceasefire Ireland’. Bus leaves B’boro at 9.30am. Bookings: 028 89531854. - Erne Area WI ‘Hug in a Mug’ - Royal British Legion Hall, Enniskillen from 10.00am - 12.00pm for children in Northern Ireland living with cancer. Coming Up: 21st February Select Vestry 22nd February Ash Wednesday: Lent Services begin 24th February Annual Gospel Concert 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector Thank you to all parishioners and parish organisations for your prayers, support and expressions of sympathy following our bereavement this week - Gary & Lynsey

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer - We welcome our new Bishop John McDowell, on his first visit to Aghavea and look forward to his ministry among us. Next Sunday: Sunday 5th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Hall) This Week: Monday 30th Bowls away to Fivemiletown Methodist Tuesday 31st Select Vestry at 8.00pm Wednesday 1st GFS at 6.30pm Thursday 2nd CMS Ireland Project Launch - Enniskillen Update: this has been re-arranged for Sunday 19th February at 3.30pm MU invited to Lisnaskea MU Invitation to Brookeborough MWI Coming Up: 24th February Annual Gospel Concert 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector Register of Vestrymen The Register of Vestrymen will be revised at a meeting of the Select Vestry on Tuesday 31st January. Membership is open to all aged 18 and over who attend and have subscribed at least £50 to church funds in the last calendar year. Forms are availab...

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 29th January 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer - Preacher: Bishop John McDowell This Week: Monday 23rd Bowls at 8.00pm Wednesday 25th GFS at 6.30pm Coming Up: 2nd February CMS Ireland Project Launch - Enniskillen MU invited to Lisnaskea MU Invitation to Brookeborough MWI 24th February Annual Gospel Concert 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector Flower Rota Thank you to all who have signed up to provide the flowers in church for this year, and to Jean Parsons for organising the rota. Your help is greatly appreciated. Register of Vestrymen The Register of Vestrymen will be revised at a meeting of the Select Vestry on Tuesday 31st January. Membership is open to all aged 18 and over who attend and have subscribed at least £50 to church funds in the last calendar year. Forms are available from the Rector and the Churchwardens.

Today: 11.00 am Family Service Next Sunday: Sunday 22nd January 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 16th Bowls at 8.00pm Brookeborough Historical Society in the Station House at 8.00pm. ‘Pre-famine times’ Tuesday 17th Select Vestry at 8.00pm Wednesday 18th GFS at 6.30pm Coming Up: Sunday 29th Preacher: Bishop John McDowell Thursday 2nd Feb CMS Ireland Sunday School Project launch in Enniskillen Cathedral Hall at 8.00pm Friday 24th Feb Annual Gospel Concert at 8.00pm. Tickets available soon, priced at £6. Diocesan Magazine: The Clogher Diocesan Magazine is a useful way to keep up to date with news in the diocese. The annual subscription of £9 is now due, payable to Frances Cartwright. If you would like to receive the magazine, please speak to Frances.

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Memorial Hall) Next Sunday: Sunday 15th January 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service This Week: Monday 9th Bowls: Aghavea vs Sallaghy 8.00pm Tuesday 10th MU Opening Service at 8.00pm. Speaker: Rev Carmen Hayes (Rector of Kilcronaghan & Ballynascreen) Thursday 12th GFS attending Pantomime Coming Up: 17th January Select Vestry - items for agenda with the Rector by this Thursday, please 29th January We look forward to welcoming Bishop John to our morning service 24th February Annual Gospel Concert If you have any items for the Diocesan magazine, please give them to the Rector by tomorrow morning.

Today: 11.00am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 8th January 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Memorial Hall) Organisations: The various organisations are enjoying their Christmas break and will recommence on the following dates: Sunday School 8th January Bowls 9th January Mothers Union 10th January GFS 18th January Coming Up: 10th January MU Opening Service. Speaker: Rev Carmen Hayes (Rector of Kilcronaghan & Ballynascreen) 12th January GFS attending Pantomime 17th January Select Vestry 29th January Bishop John will be preaching at our morning service Wishing you a peaceful and blessed new year

Christmas Day: Sunday 25th 10.00am Family Service with a shortened Holy Communion after a short pause. Children may bring along one unwrapped present. This week: New Year’s Eve 11.30pm Watchnight Service Next Sunday: New Year’s Day 11.00am Holy Communion Flower Rota The new flower rota for 2012 is now available in the porch if you wish to sign up. For more information, speak to Jean Parsons. Pastoral Emergencies In the event of a pastoral emergency between Sunday 25th and Tuesday 27th, please contact Canon David Skuce (Maguiresbridge) on 028 6772 1250. Christmas Greetings Lynsey and I would like to express our thanks and appreciation for all your help, support and kindness in our first few months in the parish. We hope you have a blessed and joyful Christmas, and a peaceful new year - Gary

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer 2 7.00pm Carols by Candlelight with Maguiresbridge Silver Band, followed by seasonal refreshments. All welcome. Please join us at any or all of our Christmas Services: Christmas Eve 11.15pm Holy Communion Christmas Day 10.00am Family Service with a shortened Holy Communion after a short pause. Children may bring along one unwrapped present New Year’s Eve 11.30pm Watchnight Service New Year’s Day 11.00am Holy Communion

Today: 11.00am Family Nativity Service 3.00pm Brookeborough District Carol Service in the Brooke Memorial Orange Hall. All welcome. This week: Monday 12th Bowls Christmas Night at 7.30pm Decorating Church for Christmas - speak to Jean Parsons if you would like to help. Tuesday 13th MU Carol singing in Northwick House PNH at 7.00pm Wednesday 14th GFS Christmas Party at 6.30pm Thursday 15th Primary School Christmas Concert 7.30pm Friday 16th Sunday School Christmas Party at 7.30pm Riverbrooke Cross-Community Carols - St Mary’s Church, Brookeborough at 8.00pm Social for Secondary School age in Clabby Church Hall at 9.30pm Next Sunday: Sunday 18th 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Carols by Candlelight with Maguiresbridge Silver Band and seasonal refreshments Thank you to all the boys, girls and teachers of the Sunday School, and Myrtle for all their hard work in rehearsing and producing this morning’s Nativity play. Please join us for our other Christmas services: Christmas Eve 11.15pm H...

Today: 11.00am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall (please note earlier time) This week: Monday 5th 8pm Bowls Saturday 10th Nativity Dress Rehearsal Next Sunday: Sunday 11th 10am Sunday School 11am Family Nativity Service presented by Sunday School - in Church Halls Coming Up: Monday 12th Decorating Church for Christmas - speak to Jean Parsons if you would like to help. Tuesday 13th MU Carol singing in Northwick House PNH Wednesday 14th GFS Christmas Party Thursday 15th Brookeborough PS Christmas Concert Friday 16th Sunday School Christmas Party Thank you to all who contributed towards and came to support the Sale of Work on Wednesday night. Almost £3000 has been raised for parish funds. Pettigo Methodist Church are holding a Christmas Tree Festival next weekend: Saturday 10th (11am - 7pm) and Sunday 11th (2pm - 6pm). Everyone welcome.