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Welcome to this new colour glossy editionof Mullavilly News to mark theBicentennary of the Consecration of Mullavilly

Parish Church. As this edition will be more

widely distributed, regular readers will forgive

me for repeating what they may already

know!

The earliest records of a church at Mullavilly

date back to 1736. However, the building and

land were not formally handed over to the

Church of Ireland until 1809. Thus the

consecration was carried out by the Bishop in

1810. This meant that the building and

surrounding land was set aside specifically for

use for holy thingsthings that glorified God.

Over the years, the building has hosted many

occasions that have meant so much to families

in our community. Parents have brought their

children to be baptised, couples have come tobe married and families have gathered to lay

to rest the remains of their loved ones. Every

Sunday, people have come together to

worship and have found blessing and peace.

The Word of God has been proclaimed by His

faithful servants. Prayers have been offered

and answered. Individuals have found solace

in the quietness of the building and have

sought the presence of God in times of need.

The building with its tower, has been a solid

assurance to the community that here, there

is a place where there may find security,

peace and comfort. The Church stands at the

main entrance to the Mullavilly/Laurelvale

community as a symbol of Gods grace and

love to alla reminder of our hope of eternal

life in the future and of the love of God in the

present.

The Church is a legacy of the hope and visionof our ancestors. Originally, the townlands

were under the care of Kilmore Parish Church,

which also encompassed Richhill and the

Dobbin. However, as populations changed and

developed, it was felt that the time was right

to plant a new church at Mullavilly to serve the

townlands of Mullahead, Brackagh,

Unshinagh, Ballyknock, Ballylisk, Tamnavelton

(with the village of Laurelvale), Cordrain,

Tamnamore, Lisaveague, Cornascriebe and, of

course, Mullavilly itself. The faithfulness of

families has meant that this particular

Christian community has continued in its

ministry through 4 centuries of caring for theneedy, encouraging one another in faith, and

teaching the Good News of Jesus, the Son of

God.

This autumn, take time to think of what this

Church means to you. Recall the events, joyful

and sorrowful, which you have attended here,

and take the opportunity to drop in, to join in

worship or wander prayerfully around the

graveyard. May you find the touch of God

upon you as you do.

With every prayerful blessing,Brian

www.mullavilly.armagh.anglican.org

www.mullavilly2010.org September 2010

Welcome

Mullavilly Parish Church

Bicentenary Celebrationof the Consecration of our Church


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Mullavilly News | September 2010

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10th

Service of ThanksgivingA warm invitation is extended to everyone inthe community to attend this service and togive thanks for the many things that thechurch has meant to each of us. If you have afamily link to the graveyard; if you weremarried here or were baptised here, then thisis an opportunity for you to return. Invitations

have been sent to all who are members of theChurch and to those that we have been ableto contact but there are many more that wedo not know of. Please come along and joinwith us in our celebration.

Publication of a Parish HistoryBrett Hannam and his team of researchers

have been ploughing through the archives toproduce the story of Mullavilly Parish. Did youknow that there is a link between the clockand the arrest of Wolfe Tone or that the rectoronce had to have a police escort to get intothe church? Beggars in the parish were givenofficial recognition of their status when the

churchwardens gave them a badge (one ofwhich is in the Ulster Museum) and foundlingswere sent to Dublin .Details of the launch willavailable later.

2011 CalendarUsing images of the Church over the years andfrom events in 2010, we hope to produce acalendar for 2011 which you can send to

friends of keep yourself.

Bicentenary Thanksgiving AppealEnvelopes have been distributed which can be

used to make your contribution to the ongoingdevelopment of the Parish. If you include yourname and address, and you are a UK tax-payer, then the Government will add to your

gift the amount that you have already paid intax. If you are in the higher tax bracket, thenyou can also adjust your threshold upwards forthe value of your gift. Even if you do notreceive one of the printed envelopes, anyenvelope will do! Thank-you for your support.

Guest PreachersWe have already welcomed a number ofvisiting preachers this year. Patrick Rooke, theDean of Armagh, will be our guest at theBicentenary celebration and the Archbiship willvisit on the following weekend, September19th. The Revd Geoffrey Wilson, rector of

Shankill, Lurgan, will visit on October 24th.

Thanksgiving Decoration

The Thanksgiving weekend replaces the usualHarvest Thanksgiving in October. Therefore wewill decorate the church appropriately withflowers and vegetables in keeping with 1810.Please leave all your donations in the churchporch on Thursday 9th or early Friday. Lots of

hedgerow and seasonal local fruit andvegetables would be very welcome.Decorating will take place on Friday so lots ofhelp will be required.

Mothers Union meetings resume on Tuesday28th September as we join together withbranches from the Rural deanery for a servicein Ballymore parish Church.

Thereafter, our meetings are on the 3rdTuesday of each month. New members will be

made most welcome.

Whats Happening in SeptemberAs usual, most of the groups and organisationsreturn from their summer break during

September. Not all the starting dates havebeen finalised at the time of going to print,but here are a few of the details and contacts.

WHAT WE ARE DOING TOCELEBRATE 200 YEARS OF WORSHIP?

Restoring the Clock

The clock has only been with us in Mullavilly

since 1949, when it was moved from a

church in Co Louth. However, it hasnt beentelling the time or striking for a number of

years. Hopefully, by September, this will be

rectified. You will see a restored clock face

telling the right time and you will hear an

hourly strike. The bullet holes seen in thepicture will still remain.

ChristheClockBuilder


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What? Who?

Badminton An informal night with good fun and lots of banter! David OverendAll abilities are welcome but you must be Senior High 38841582School/College age. There is no upper age limit!

Bowls Both competitive and informal indoor bowling in a Jackie Wrightsupportive and friendly club. Starts Thursday 9th 38841441

Prayer Group Tea and coffee followed by a time of prayer. The Jean McClellandatmosphere is informal. Starts Tuesday 7th 38840325

Boys Club For boys age 4-7. A very popular group which Wendy Hazley

focuses on games and craft 38841207Rainbows Part of the guiding group for girls age 4-7 with games, Heather Harper

activities and badges. Starts Sept 20th. Please check in 38840221advance in case there is a waiting list.

Brownies As above, for girls age 8-10 Jacqui McLoughlin38339416

Guides As above for girls aged 11+ Reetha Flavelle

Mothers Union Presentations and talks of special interest to women Jean McClellandof all ages . See special item. 3884 0325

Sunday School Bible Teaching and activities for children age 4-12 Heather HarperStarts Sunday 19th 38840221

Youth Fellowship For teenagers 13+ involving discussion, Bible Study Brian Harperand fun. Starts Sunday 5th

The Fridge Drop-In youth club for secondary school kids. Brian HarperAwaiting sufficient volunteers 38840221

Over 55 Club Exactly as it says on the tin! An afternoon for over 55s. Alan Neill3884 0663

Ramblin Rose Monthly Coffee morning 10:30-12:30 Amanda StewartStarts Thurs 16th 3884 01961

Church Mice Fun for KS1 and Nursery children who attend11am worship

As usual, most of the groups and organisations return from their summer break during

September. Not all the starting dates have been finalised at the time of going to print,but here are a few of the details and contacts.

WHATS HAPPENINGIN SEPTEMBER

Bobby cutting his 90th Birthday cake

It was with deep sadness that we

gathered on June 29th for the burial of

Robert (Bobby) Jennett. Aged 93, Bobby

was a very regular worshipper until the

week before his death. He had been

treasurer of the Bowling Club and, as

Churchwarden, he was present at the

opening of the original church hall in

1964. He will be missed and our

sympathy is extended to his widow,

Betty, his children Robert and Caroline

(Taylor) and their families.

On July 2nd, the funeral was held for

James (Jimmy) Robb of Laurel Park.

Jimmy and his wife Edwina (nee Beattie)

moved to Laurel Park from Killyman. We

extend our sympathy to Edwina.

MarriagesAugust 5th: Diane Topley and David Robb

August 13th: Kathryn Kerr and ScottWhitten

Baptism

July 18thHarry Simon Daniel, son of Simon and LisaRafferty and brother of Nathan

Mullavilly Sunday School 19??.

Some faces haven't really changed!

Rainbow girls hard at work 3 generations at the barbecue - Carolyn Mayes

with her mum and daughters, Natalie and Fiona


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DATE FLOWERS CHURCH 11am NOTESMICE SCRIPTURE

Sept 5th Shirley Jenkinson Tanya Jean McClelland 11am HolyCommunion

Sept 12th HARVEST 11am FamilyDECORATIONS Service

Sept 19th Pauline Jennett Carolyn Rosemary Neill Visit of Archbishop

Sept 26th Gwen Kane Ann Herbie Pearson 7:00pm HolyCommunion

Oct 3rd Brenda King Pauline Elaine Bleakney

YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER -JESUS IS THE SAME!

BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES:

Sept (includes July and August)

Robert Harrison(1st); Adam Murphy (1st);

Olivia Forbes-Davis (1st); Mason Fletcher

(1st); Will Shortt (1st)

Lucas Fry (2nd); Elijah Harper (2nd);

Ellie Fletcher (3rd); Lacey Foster (3rd);

Amy Segon (3rd)

Lucy Gough (4th); Hannah Mardell (4th);

Lucy Wright (4th)

There are lots of unclaimed cards in the

church porch. Please check if you think

yours might be there!

REGULAR WORSHIP

9:30am

Celebration of Holy Communion. This is a

quiet and devotional gathering of about

40 people, lasting about 45 minutes.

11:00am

1st & 3rd Sundays: A celebration of Holy

Communion with music and choir. Young

children may join the Church Mice group

during the sermon. Members of all

Christian denominations are welcome to

receive Communion and children are also

welcome to come forward with their

family for a blessing. We usually finish at

noon but no later than 12:15 and attract

about 130 people.

2nd Sunday: Family Service. This gathering

is very informal and relaxed. The address

is usually geared for the children. We aim

to finish at 11:45 to allow time for

refreshments in the Parish Centre. Usually

180-200 people attend.

7:00pm Evening Prayer. About 20-30

people attend this casual gathering and

we conclude about 7:45.

There is no dress code for any of our

services. Parents with noisy children are

free to leave, wander and return if they

feel uncomfortable. Toilets and baby-

changing facilities are available. and

newcomers will always be welcome. We

hope you will be a stranger only once!

Home 028 3884 0221

Mobile & Text 07989 743545

Office & Centre 028 3884 1918

Sam Black 028 3834 3267

email [email protected]

post 89 Mullavilly Road

Tandragee BT62 2LX

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CONTACTING THE CLERGY

the pulpit decorated

for Harvest in 2009.

This year, the Harvest

Festival will be on the

Bicentennial weekend,

Sept 9th and 11th.

Colin Patterson,

Robert Jennett and

Will McKee - Master

Chefs, with Alan Neill

and Herbie Pearson in

the background.

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