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Services Today

9.00 am Holy Communion . reader— Neville Gamble

11.00 am Family Service— Harvest Praise Collect. Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and give us the fruits of the earth in their season: Grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Post Communion Prayer Lord of the harvest, with joy we have offered thanksgiving for your love in creation and have shared in the bread and wine of the kingdom. By your grace plant within us such reverence for all that you give us that will make us wise stewards of the good things we enjoy; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Lesson: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11p.203

Psalm 150: BCP p.765

The Epistle–2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 p.1164

The Gospel– Luke 17: 11-19 p.1051

SUNDAY 21st October

2018

The Twenty - First

Sunday after TRINITY

‘For the fruits of his

creation, thanks be to God’ Hymn 39 ( Fred Pratt Green)

A very warm welcome to everyone on this our Harvest

Festival Weekend

HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES

Friday 19th October 8.00pm

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

11.00am Family Harvest Praise

(preacher– Rev. Canon Malcolm Ferry, Rector of St Augustine’s Londonderry)

—————————— 7.00pm

‘Water 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.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE ORDERS OF SERVICE.

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READINGS for —SUNDAY 21st October 2018 The Lesson –Deuteronomy 26: 1-11

The Old Testament Reading is from the book of Deuteronomy ,Chapter 26, beginning to read at verse 1. When you have entered the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, 2 take some of the first fruits of all that you produce from the soil of the land that the Lord your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for

his Name 3 and say to the priest in office at the

time, ‘I declare today to the Lord your God that I have come to the land the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us.’ 4 The priest shall take the basket from your hands and set it down in front of the altar of the Lord your God. 5 Then you shall declare before the Lord your God: ‘My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down into Egypt with a few people and lived there and became a great nation, powerful and numerous. 6 But the Egyptians

ill-treated us and made us suffer, subjecting us to harsh labour. 7 Then we cried out to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, and the Lord heard our voice and saw our misery, toil and oppression. 8 So the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty

hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with signs and wonders. 9 He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; 10 and now I bring the first fruits of the soil that you, Lord, have given me.’ Place the basket before the Lord your God and bow down before him. 11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God .

The Epistle—2 Corinthians 9: 6-15

The New Testament Reading is from the second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians, Chapter 9, beginning to read at verse 16.

Remember this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: ‘They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures for ever.’

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10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God .

The Gospel –Luke 17: 11-19

(sung acclaimations)

Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Luke, Chapter 17, beginning to read at verse 11. Glory to you , Lord Jesus Christ

11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus travelled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, ‘Jesus, Master, have pity on us!’ 14 When he saw them, he said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him – and he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?’19 Then he said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

(sung acclaimations)

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ROSSORRY PRAYER GROUP Meets in the Parish Office on Wednesdays (7.30pm) (2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month) We meet in Fellowship with a heart for prayer. We pray for personal, Parish and wider issues.

Meets next -Wed. 24th October. 7.30pm

Rossorry

Wednesday Club

Next meeting – 24th October at 10.30 am

“Annual Sale of Work

for Club Funds” New members very welcome

Positive Ageing Month Positive Ageing Month is a month-long calendar of events and activities for older people living in

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Area . Tuesday 23rd Oct • FREE SWIM (Aged 60+) Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen 8.30am-9.30am Tel: 028 6632 4121 or email: flf@fermanaghomagh.com

• Live Wise Age Well Fermanagh House—11am-12.30pm Tea and coffee provided. Improve your health and wellbeing, learn to become more resilient and make healthy choices about alcohol as we age.

Thursday 25th Oct • West End Community Centre Reading & conversation on a range of short stories and poems looking at positive ageing in the Community. Info: contact Stephanie Campbell at Verbal Arts Centre , Tel: 02871 266946 or email : lscnw @ the verbal.com

Friday 26th Oct • West End Luncheon Club West End Community Centre 12noon-2pm ( £1.50) Tel. 02866 320594

• Senior Citizens Swim Group (over 60) £1.50 per swim

The Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen.11.10am-11.50am Tel: 028 6632 4121 or email: flf@fermanaghomagh.com

Mothers’ Union

Thanksgiving Service sees

dedication of 130th

Anniversary stained glass

Mothers’ Union members from all over Ireland travelled to Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, on Saturday October 6 for the All–Ireland Triennial Thanksgiving Service. The service was celebrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr

Michael Jackson and the preacher was the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd Dr Richard

Clarke.

During the service a new piece of stained glass was dedicated by Archbishop Jackson. The plaque was

commissioned by Mothers’ Union to mark the 130th anniversary of the organisation in Ireland last year.

Lunchtime Healing Service

Thursday 25th October -

in the Iona Room, St. Macartin's Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen

from 1pm - 1.35pm led by Miss Helen Humphries .

RECTOR AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS

The Clergy of the Diocese are attending a

conference in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal from Tues 23rd — Thurs 25th October.

While the Rector is away,

Archdeacon C. Pringle has kindly agreed to attend to any emergency calls.

Please either ring

the Parish Office ( 02866 329889) or Rossorry Rectory ( 02866 320239)

to make contact with him.

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Thought for the week ………….

Friday 19th October HARVEST

8.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Genesis 1: 1-3, 24-31 Colossians 3: 1-4, 12-17

Sunday 21st October (21st Sunday after Trinity)

HARVEST

9.00am 11.00.am 7.00pm

Holy Communion Harvest Praise. Preacher : Rev. Canon M. Ferry Words and Music for Harvest (followed by Harvest Supper in the Hall)

Deuteronomy 8: 7-18 Psalm 150 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 Luke 17: 11-19 As per Order of Service

Sunday 28th October (5th Sunday before Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Jeremiah 31: 7-9 Psalm 126 Hebrews 7: 23-28 Mark 10: 46-52

Sunday 4th November (4th Sunday before Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 7.00pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Evening Prayer

Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 Psalm 119: 1-8 Hebrews 9: 11-14 Mark 12: 28-34

Sunday 11th November (3rd Sunday before Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Service of Remembrance.

1 Kings 17: 8-16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9: 24-28 Mark 12: 38-44

Sunday 18th November (2nd Sunday before Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Daniel 12: 1-3 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10: 11-14, 19-25 Mark 13: 1-8

SERVICES FOR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2018

Check us out at

Website: www.rossorryparish.com

Rossorry Parish Church

CRECHE NOW OPEN AGAIN AT 11AM SERVICE IN

STABLES

10.50am in the Stables

This week: Family Service

-No Creche Next week: Sara Mc Niece & Heather Johnston

ROSSORRY COMMUNITY

PARENT & TODDLER

(10am -11.30am) in Parish Hall

This week: Diane Armstrong, Edna Keenan & Mary Houston. Next week:

For details—contact Avril on

02866 329589

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AND CAKE SALE

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2018 10.00am to 12.00

ROSSORRY PARISH HALL

COME ALONG AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS Proceeds in aid of Parish Building Fund

PLEASE USE THE SIGN UP SHEETS IN THE PORCH -IF

YOU CAN HELP WITH BAKING

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Irish Church leaders support

Scamwise NI Campaign.

Having met with the PSNI earlier this year to hear about the impact of scams on people across the whole community, the leaders of the main Churches here have en-dorsed the Scamwise NI Partnership’s campaign and key message:

‘If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam’.

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels and the PSNI’s

Economic Crime Unit (ECU) has seen the devastating effects that this type of crime can have on people and their families. The Scamwise Partnership advises that one of the best way to fight scammers is to take steps to prevent being caught out in the first place using a simple four–step scam test: you’re

being scammed if something Seems too good to be true; you’re Contacted out of the blue; you’re Asked for personal details and Money is requested.

On behalf of the Church leaders, the Revd Brian Anderson, President of the Irish Council of Churches, said, ‘We are encouraging clergy and church members alike to be alert to the problem of scamming and to spread the Scamwise message to friends and family members, especially those who might seem most vulnerable in society. Scamwise leaflets and helpful information will be made available across church

networks during the coming weeks.’ Temporary Chief Superintendent Walls said: ‘The Scamwise NI Partnership exists to

raise the awareness of members of our community to the very real risk of scams but also to educate them to some very simple steps they can take to become scam–wise. I am delighted and encouraged that the Partnership has the

endorsement and support of the leaders of the main Churches who have undertaken to share the Scamwise message across their many congregations. I look forward to

the development of this collaboration over the coming years and the active participation by the Churches in keeping people safe.’

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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 .

PARISH OFFICE

Parish Administrator: Gerry O’ Callaghan.

M.B.E. ,B.A., M.C.I.M.

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

Tel: 028 66329889 Email: rossorryoffice@btinternet.com

Open: Mon - Friday - 9.00am - 1.00 pm

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.

PARISH CONTACTS Retired resident clergy: Rev. Canon Desmond Kingston. Ven. C.T. Pringle.

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: Albert Armstrong Kenneth Brownlee

Hon Treasurer George Elliott

Hon Secretary Dorothy Wilson 66346805 Parish Youth Officer Jonny Phenix 66 329889

CD’s for the Yvonne Elliott Housebound 6634 2514

Booking of Halls: Ring Parish Office

6632 9889

Sunday School Carol Livingstone 6632 3041

Freewill Envelope enquiries: Contact Parish Office (or ask Churchwardens) 66 329889

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 Heather Ellis 6632 0239

(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