Services Today

9.00 am Holy Communion . reader— Helen Elliott

11.00 am Family Service of Harvest Thanksgiving. Collect

Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson– Isaiah 61: 1-3 p. 749

The Psalm –Psalm 150 BCP p. 765

The Epistle-1 Timothy 2: 1-7 p.1191

The Gospel - Matthew 6: 25-33 p.971

Post Communion Prayer

Father of light, in whom is no change or shadow of turning, you give us every good and perfect gift and have brought us to birth by your word of truth. May we be a living sign of that kingdom, where your whole creation will be made perfect in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday 16th

October

Twenty-First SUNDAY

After TRINITY

‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord’

Psalm 150 : v6

A very warm welcome to everyone on this our Harvest

Festival Weekend

HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES

Friday 14th October

8.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving —————————- Sunday 16th October

11.00am Family Harvest Praise

(preacher—Archdeacon Brian Harper- Rector of Magheracross, Ballinamallard)

7.00pm

‘Bread of Life’ Words and Music for Harvest

with music led by the Choir and m-Blaze

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A very big Thank You! to everyone who has given of their time and

talents to decorate our Church so beautifully for our Harvest Festival

Weekend. And also to the various parish organisations and parishioners who are

providing refreshments tonight. Your gifts of handiwork and hospitality

are very greatly appreciated.

READINGS for —SUNDAY 16th October 2016 - 9am & 11am

The Lesson—Isaiah 61: 1-3

The Old Testament reading is from the book of Isaiah, chapter 61, beginning to read at verse 1. The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted,

to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy

instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendour.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Epistle—1Timothy 2: 1-7

The New Testament reading is from St Pauls first letter to Timothy, Chapter 2, beginning to read at verse 1.

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apos-tle – I am telling the truth, I am not lying – and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Please wait for Acclamation -(Sung)

The Gospel–Matthew 6: 25-33

Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Matthew, chapter 6, beginning to read at verse 25. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.

25 ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? 28 ‘And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labour or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you – you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom

and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Please wait for Acclamation -(Sung)

ROSSORRY PRAYER GROUP Meets in the Parish Office on Wednesdays (7.30pm) (2nd and 4th Wednesday each month) Closed now for the summer. Date of next meeting— Wed 26th October

We meet in Fellowship with a heart for prayer. We pray for personal, Parish and wider issues. Prayer request sheets at back of the Church.

FESTIVAL

Of 175

CHRISTMAS TREES

We are

printing an A4 colour

brochure for the Festival.

We would like a main

sponsor for the

Brochure –probably a business person—if any of our parishioners are interested in taking it on or sharing it with another

business- Please let the office know or the Rector

or Ian Kells—as it really needs to be sorted soon.

OLD DIOCESAN MAGAZINES If you haven’t thrown them away

and you don’t want them—can you please donate old Diocesan

Magazines for making ‘folded Christmas Trees’

Apparently the paper in them is ideal !

Leave with Churchwardens or Gerry in

the Parish Office Thanks

ANOIS 2016 “Legends of the Faith”

A youth weekend on 29th –31st October 2016 at Wilson’s Hospital

(Boarding School) in Mullingar. Jonny Phenix (DYO of Clogher) is organising a free bus to this event.

There will be a full weekend of events and activities—only £15 per person

(Leaders are free ) !! Programme available in the porch.

Application forms available in the Parish Office.

For more info: contact dyo@clogher.anglican.org/07850881712

SERVICES FOR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER2016

Friday 14th October Harvest Service

8.00p.m. Traditional Harvest Service Deuteronomy 8: 7-18 Psalm 150 Luke 17: 11-19

Sunday 16th October (21st Sunday after Trinity) Harvest Service Evening Service

9.00am 11.00 am 7.00 p,m.

Holy Communion Family Harvest Service (Preacher : Canon Brian Harper) Harvest Service based on RSCM “Bread of Life”.

Isaiah 61: 1-3 Psalm 150 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 Matthew 6: 25-33 Printed order of Service

Sunday 23rd October (5th Sunday before Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Jeremiah 14: 7-10, 19-22 Psalm 84: 1-7 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18 Luke 18: 9-14

Sunday 30th October (4th Sunday before Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Isaiah 1: 10-18 Psalm 32: 1-8 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-4, 11-12 Luke 19: 1-10

Sunday 6th November (3rd Sunday before Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 7.00 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Evening Prayer

Job 19: 23-27 Psalm 17: 1-9 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17 Luke 20: 27-38

Sunday 13th November (2nd Sunday before Advent) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Service of Remembrance

Malachi 4: 1-2a Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13 Luke 21: 5-19

Junior Church Wardens

Today Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong

Next Sunday

Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong

ROSSORRY COMMUNITY PARENT & TODDLER

(10am—11.30am) Open Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am

in The Parish Hall

Now open every Wednesday For details—contact Avril on

02866 329589

Thought for the week

CRECHE

Available at 11am in the Stables This Week: : No Creche— Family Harvest Service Next Week : Audrey Irwin and Wilma Johnston

Rossorry

Wednesday Club

Meets again in

The Parish Hall

on Wed. 19th October.

This week—

‘Shopmobilty Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters’

MORE NEWS ITEMS

When is it ?

Thursday 24th November: Opening ceremony 7.30pm

Viewing until 9.00pm

Friday 25th November: Viewing from 10.00am until 9.00pm

Saturday 26th November: Viewing from 10.00am until 9.00pm

Sunday 27th November: Viewing from 2.30pm until 6.00pm

Closing Ceremony Carol Service 7.30pm

Tuesday 22nd November: Tree assembly and decoration. Monday 28th November: Tree collection

Delivery of Leaflets to every parishioner The Harvest leaflet was delivered during the week to every parishioner

Inside the leaflet was a “Can you help” flyer—urging all parishioners to

give a little time to the Christmas Tree Festival by helping out with catering, being present in church during the event or outside—it is a great opportunity

for everyone to show commitment to our celebration of 175 years of Rossorry

ROSSORRY 175 FESTIVAL of Christmas Trees

It’s not too late to get involved in one or more of the Implementation Teams for the Christmas Tree Festival.

Just let Gerry know at the Office and he will put you in touch .

Catering. Music and Entertainment.

Follow-up Charities and Organisations. Set Up, Electrics and Housekeeping.

Tree Displays and Positioning. Business Sponsorship.

Marketing, Advertising and Festival Pro-gramme.

Follow Up Schools and Churches.

Stewarding and Car Parking

ROSSORRY PARISH

CHURCH

175th Anniversary 1841— 2016

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 24th—Sunday27th Christmas Tree Festival in November 2016 Church. Sat. 28th January 2017 Rossorry Arts and Crafts Class Display. January 2017 Table Quiz. Date to be confirmed Parish Auction February 2017 Our Favourite Hymns night. March 2017 “Hooley in the Hall “ .

CONTACT US. The Parish recently launched our new Website at

rossorryparish.com The site was built largely by Michael Skuce of

Inishmacsaint and Garry Clarke of Rossorry. Feel free to go online and see our colourful and informative site which chronicles the everyday life of our Parish.

We are also on Facebook as Rossorry Parish Church and we update, regularly, on events in the church as well as weddings and christenings.

You can contact us by these means or by e-mail at rossorryoffice@btinternet.com or indeed by

Telephone at 02866 329889.

April 3rd 2016 marks the 175th Anniversary of the opening of the ‘new’ Church of Rossorry at Mullinacaw.

A group, made up of Vestry Members and Parishioners, with the Rector are currently planning a year of “Celebration”. This page will be used to update the Parish on Events and Services to mark this momentous occasion.

If you would like to get involved, let the Rector or the Office know.

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS

Rector:

Rev. Canon Ian Ellis, B.Sc.,P.G.C.E., B.Th., Ed.D.

Tel: 028 66320239 Email: rossorry@clogher.anglican.org

BAPTISMS:- Please contact the Rector well in advance so that arrangements can be made. THE SICK:- If you are aware of anyone who is ill, unwell or for any reason would like a visit - please contact the Rector or the Parish Office. HOSPITAL:- If you have a member of your family circle or a friend in hospital , please let the Rector or the Parish Office know if a visit or follow-up is required. VISITING:- Two Diocesan Pastoral Assistants , Mrs Sue Hogg and Mrs Joan Nelson are assisting with the Pastoral Visits . Rev. Canon D. Kingston is also kindly assisting our Pastoral Care Team.

PARISH OFFICE

Parish Administrator: Gerry O’ Callaghan

20 Drummee Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 5JX

Tel: 028 66329889 Email: rossorryoffice@btinternet.com Open: Mon - Friday - 9.00am - 12noon

PARISH CONTACTS Retired resident clergy: Rev. Canon Desmond Kingston

Organist: Catherine Irwin

6634 1550

Assistant Organist Emily Donaldson 6634 1640

Praise Band Catherine Irwin 6634 1550

Sexton: Leslie Thompson 6632 5190 or 07791174 757

Churchwardens: David Purdy Brian Donaldson

Hon Treasurer George Elliott

Hon Secretary Dorothy Wilson 66346805

CD’s for the Yvonne Elliott Housebound 6634 2514

Booking of Halls: Ring Parish Office

6632 9889

Sunday School Carol Livingstone 6632 3041

Envelope Secretary: Ernie Long 6632 4456

Crèche: Diane Armstrong ( Each Sunday 10.45am-12noon) 6632 8286

Wednesday Club: Ethel Oldcroft (Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon) 6632 6339

Beavers Ruth Beaumont

(Tues. 6.30-7.30pm) 07761 471 227

Cubs Keith Rutledge (Wed 6:45 - 7:45pm) 07812214176

Scouts: Roger Clarke (Tues 7:30-9:00pm) 07714 232 645

Explorer Scouts Garry Clarke Each 2nd Tuesday 07808 585 657

Rainbows Joy Coalter (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) 07879 999 536

Brownies Claire Fleming (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) 6632 2870

Guides: Avril Armstrong (Wed 8-9.15pm) 6632 9589

Mothers Union Lorraine Simpson 6632 9469

(3rd Thurs. in the month)

Bowling Club William Stevenson (Mon. evening) 07719662473

Parent & Toddler Group Avril Armstrong (Wed. 10-11.30am) 6632 9589

Arts & Crafts Classes Yvonne Elliott (Wed. pm. or as announced) 6634 2514

Prayer Group Neville Gamble (2nd & 4th Wed. 7.30pm) 07771 701280

Check us out at Website: www.rossorryparish.com

Rossorry Parish Church

ROSSORRY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

As a family, Rossorry Parish seeks to

ENRICH and deepen our faith in Jesus Christ;

ENLIVEN our fellowship and care for each other;

ENGAGE with everyone, of every age and background, in ways that are meaningful and relevant.