Services Today

9.00 am Holy Communion . reader— Neville Gamble

11.00 am Morning Prayer Collect Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: Keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lesson– Jeremiah 23: 1-6 p. 783

The Psalm –Psalm 46 BCP p. 644

The Epistle-Colossians 1: 11-20 p.1182 The Gospel - Luke 23: 33-43 p.1060

Post Communion Prayer

Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people; that plenteously bearing the fruit of good works they may by you be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday 20th November

2016

The First SUNDAY

before ADVENT

The Kingship of Christ

TODAY

11.00am Morning Prayer

The Gathering of God’s People

Hymn 52 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,

Christ, the true, the only Light,

p.101 Greeting & Welcome (Receive Shoeboxes)

p.102 Confession & Absolution

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word

p.103 Lesser Litany

Canticle: Jubilate p. 104

The Lesson: Read by: Trudy Mc Comb

Psalm 46 BCP p. 644

The Epistle: Read by: Sara Mc Niece

Hymn 20 The King of love my shepherd is,

(Children leave for Sunday School)

The Gospel : Read by: Nigel Irvine

Dedication of the Defibrillator.

Hymn 281 Rejoice, the Lord is King ! The Sermon

The Apostles’ Creed. p.112

Hymn 325 Be still, for the presence of the Lord,

the Holy One, is here.

The Prayers of the People

p. 113 Versicles & responses

p. 114 Collects & Prayers

Offertory Be thou my vision,

Hymn 643 O Lord of my heart

Going out as God’s People

Blessing

Hymn 373 To God be the glory ! Great things he has done ! Dismissal

READINGS for —SUNDAY 20th November 2016

The Lesson—Jeremiah 23: 1-6

The Old Testament reading is from the book of the Jeremiah, chapter 23, beginning to read at verse 1. ‘Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!’ declares the Lord. 2 Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: ‘Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,’ declares the Lord. 3 ‘I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. 4 I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,’ declares the Lord. 5 ‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely

and do what is just and right in the land. 6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Saviour.

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

The Epistle Reading — Colossians 1: 11-20

The New Testament Reading is from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, chapter 1, beginning to read at verse 11. 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.

17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

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

Please wait for Acclamation –sung

The Gospel–Luke 23: 33-43 Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Luke, chapter 21, beginning to read at verse 5. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.

33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, ‘He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.’ 36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.’ 38 There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews. 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: ‘Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!’ 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. ‘Don’t you fear God,’ he said, ‘since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.’ 42 Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ 43 Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’

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 14th December

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.

DIOCESAN MAGAZINES

If you are receiving the magazine—please ensure you have paid

Jean Bleakley for this year—£10 or Let her know if you want to be included.

‘Thought for the day’

Denzil Mc Daniel is doing ‘Thought for the day’ on

Radio Ulster on Mondays—14th, 21st & 28th November and 5th December at

6.55am—repeated at 7.55am.

PARKING ARRANGEMENTS for The Christmas Tree Festival.

In order to maximise the space available to visitors over the time of the Festival.–

all volunteers are asked NOT to park at the Church or the Hall but to:-

Get someone to drop you off. Park at the Parish Office and share

one car. Use one of 8 spaces in Ronnie Irwin’s yard. ** Important Briefing for Volunteers **

In the Church on Wed 23rd at 7.30pm

Rossorry Mothers Union meets Thursday 1st December.

Beverley Mc Cusker speaks on

“Forever living Aloe Vera”

MAGUIRESBRIDGE SILVER BAND

CONCERT In Fermanagh Unionist

Hall On Friday 2nd December

2016. Tickets /info :-Contact

Ian Kells on :- 07710800317

SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016

Sunday 20th November (1st Sunday before Advent) ‘Kingship of Christ’

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1: 11-20 Luke 23: 33-43

Thursday 24th until Sunday 27th November

See notices

Sunday 27th November (The 1st Sunday of Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 7.30pm

Holy Communion Morning Prayer 175 Festival Closing Carol Service

Isaiah 2: 1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13: 11-14 Matthew 24: 36-44

Sunday 4th December (The 2nd Sunday of Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 7.00 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion ‘ A Quiet Christmas’

Isaiah 11: 1-10 Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 Romans 15: 4-13 Matthew 3: 1-12

Sunday 11th December (The Third Sunday of Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 3.00pm

Holy Communion Morning Prayer Christmas Communion in the Hall

Isaiah 35: 1-10 Psalm 146: 4-10 James 5: 7-10 Matthew 11: 2-11

Sunday 18th December The 4th Sunday of Advent)

9.00am 11.00 am 7.00 pm

Holy Communion Family Service with Sunday School Nativity. Christmas Carol Service

Isaiah 7: 10-16 Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 Romans 1: 1-7 Matthew 1: 18-25

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: : Heather Mc Daniel and Diane Donaldson Next Week : No Creche—family Service.

Rossorry

Wednesday Club

Meets again in

The Parish Hall

on Wed. 23rd November.

This week—

‘Fermanagh Calling’

MORE NEWS ITEMS

When is it ?

Thursday 24th November: Opening ceremony 7.30pm

Viewing until 9.00pm

Friday 25th November: Viewing from10.00am 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

FREE

ADMISSION

Donations to Music Society

and Syrian refugees

FESTIVAL OF 175 CHRISTMAS TREES

Plans for the Festival are going really well and it promises to be a

spectacle worthy of our Parish.

An ‘extra pair of hands’ will never go amiss ! So you can still help out by welcoming and

showing visitors around our lovely Church or help them park or enjoy our hospitality in the Hall.

We could also do with all ‘hands to the pumps’ for setting up on Mon

21st & Tues 22nd Nov and dismantling on Monday 28th (all day)

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Rainbows and Brownies will hold a COFFEE Morning after the 11am Service on Sunday 4th December

2016. In Parish Hall

(proceeds to Rainbows and Brownie

Troop)

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.