SUNDAY 15th April 2018

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1 1 SUNDAY 15th April 2018 The Third Sunday of Easter Services Today 9.00 am. reader Yvonne Bowles Morning Prayer with Holy Baptism Collect. Almighty Father, who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: Give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Lesson Acts 3: p Psalm 4: BCP p. 596 The Epistle 1 John 3: 1-7 p.1226 The Gospel Luke 24: p.1062 Post Communion Prayer Living God, your Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in all his redeeming work; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen am Morning Prayer with Holy Baptism The Gathering of God s People Hymn 25 All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, p.101 Greeting & Welcome p.102 Confession & Absolution Proclaiming and Receiving the Word p.103 Lesser Litany Canticle: Jubilate p. 104 The Lesson: Read by Quillan Irvine Psalm 139: 1-5, BCP p.754 Canticle: How deep the Father s love for us, (Hymn 224) (Children leave for Sunday School) The Gospel : Read by: Naomi Kells Holy Baptism : Grace Aileen & Hymn S22 Sermon: Isobel Faith PRINGLE Child of blessing, child of promise, God s you are, from God you came. The Prayers of the People Versicles & responses p. 113 Collects p. 114 Intercessions: Offertory Hymn 219 Blessing From heav n you came, helpless babe, entered our world, your glory veiled; Going out as God s People Hymn Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, 288 endless is the victory thou o er death hast won; Dismissal

2 2 READINGS for SUNDAY 15th April 2018 The Lesson Acts 3: The Lesson is from the book of Acts in the New Testament,Chapter 3, beginning to read at verse When Peter saw this, he said to them: Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. 14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. 17 Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. 18 But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God 9.00 am only The Epistle 1 John 3: 1-7 The New Testament Reading is from the first book of St. John,Chapter 3, beginning to read at verse 1. See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3 All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

3 3 4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 5 But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. 6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. 7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (Sung acclaimations) The Gospel Luke 24: Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Luke, chapter 24, beginning to read at verse 36. Glory to you,lord Jesus Christ. 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have. 40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, Do you have anything here to eat? 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence. 44 He said to them, This is what I told you while I was still with you: everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, This is what is written: the Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (Sung acclaimations)

4 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. 4 Date for your diary. S D Kells Fashion show being held in Killyhevlin Hotel, Wednesday 18 April 7.30pm, proceeds in aid of Rossorry Parish Building Fund.. 25th April 2018 In Parish Office at 7.30pm Prayer request sheets at back of the Church. Rossorry Wednesday Club Next Meeting On Wed 18th April 2018 Youth in Mission With Jonny Phenix (Parish Youth Officer) New members very welcome OUR EASTER TREE Our chosen Charity for the Tree this year is the Alzheimers Society. Prayers and intentions, which you sent in, are displayed on the tree on Easter decorations. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. So far over 1000 raised!! SUNDAY SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGE Please note that there will be Sunday School as normal on Sunday 22nd April. There is no Family Service on that date as the Rector is away. Tickets ( 10) are available now in Church porch (speak to Churchwardens) or please contact Lorraine Simpson , or Parish Office or S.D. Kells Shop. Can you help sell tickets? please speak to Lorraine Draw will be held on the night. Raffle prizes donated by parishioners can be left with Churchwardens in the porch. CONFIRMATION 2018 Will be held this year on Sun 13th May Next class this afternoon 15th 3pm

5 5 ROSSORRY COMMUNITY PARENT & TODDLER Wed. Mornings (10am 11.30am) in Parish Hall Thought for the week. This Week :- Next Week :- Myrtle Leonard & Joyce Harding Karen Graham & Ethel Doherty For details contact Avril on CRECHE NOW OPEN AGAIN AT 11AM SERVICE IN STABLES Today: Arlene Graham &Shirley Swan Next Week: open as usual Check us out at Website: Rossorry Parish Church SERVICES FOR APRIL / MAY 2018 Sunday 15th April (3rd Sunday of Easter) Morning Prayer with Holy Baptism Micah 4: 1-5 Psalm 4 1 John 3: 1-7 Luke 24: Sunday 22nd April (4th Sunday of Easter) Morning Prayer Ezekiel 34: 1-10 Psalm 23 1 John 3: John 10: Sunday 29th April (5th Sunday of Easter) Morning Prayer. Deuteronomy 4: Psalm 22: John 4: 7-21 John 15: 1-8 Sunday 6th May ( 6th Sunday of Easter) 7.00pm Evening Prayer. Isaiah 45: 11-13, Psalm 98 1 John 5: 1-6 John 15: 9-17 Sunday 13th May (7th Sunday of Easter) (Sunday after Ascension Day) CONFIRMATION and Confirmation Exodus 28: 1-4, 9-10, Psalm 1 1 John 5: 9-13 John 17: 6-19 Sunday 20th May (The Day of Pentecost) WHIT SUNDAY Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Psalm 104: Romans 8: John 15: 26-27, 16: 4-15 Sunday 27th May (Trinity Sunday) Isaiah 6: 1-8 Psalm 29 Romans *: John 3: 1-17

6 6 MORE NEWS ITEMS Fermanagh & Omagh Pensioners Parliament Over 60? Want to make your voice heard on issues like health and social care, community safety and the cost of living? Come along to the Fermanagh & Omagh Pensioners Parliament on Friday 4 th May 2018 (10.30am pm) in the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen. Register to attend by phoning More info at The next meeting of Rossorry MU is on Thursday 19 April at 8.00pm when the speaker is Iris Suitor, All Ireland Vice President. Choral Evensong Service Sunday 15th April in St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen at 4pm. of Thanksgiving for the life of John Sullivan, SJ (Old boy of Portora Royal School) with Enniskillen Royal Grammar School and Clongowes Wood School taking part, as well as the Archbishops of Dublin and the Bishop of Clogher. The next meeting of Rossorry MU is on Thursday 19 April at 8.00pm when the speaker is Iris Suitor, All Ireland Vice President.

7 7 ROSSORRY PARISH EASTER GENERAL VESTRY The Easter General Vestry took place on Thursday 12th April As a result, the following persons were appointed or elected:- Churchwardens:- Rector s Churchwarden People s Churchwarden Glebewardens:- Rector s Glebewarden People s Glebewarden Albert Armstrong. Kenneth Brownlee. Robert Wilson. Florrie Little. Select Vestry:- Dorothy Wilson (Hon. Sec.) George Elliott (Hon Treas.) Gerry O Callaghan. George Armstrong. Ian Kells. Gary Johnston. Neville Gamble. Lorraine Simpson. Brian Donaldson. Nigel Irvine. David Purdy. Nick Hambly. Thanks to all who allowed themselves to be called to service and blessings on their work for the incoming year.

8 8 PARISH CONTACT DETAILS Rector: Rev. Canon Ian Ellis, B.Sc.,P.G.C.E., B.Th., Ed.D. Tel: Deacon: Rev. Lindsey Farrell, Deacon serving as Intern. Tel: 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 20 Drummee Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 5JX Tel: rossorryoffice@btinternet.com Open: Mon - Friday 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. Retired resident clergy: Organist: Assistant Organist Praise Band Sexton: Churchwardens: Hon Treasurer Hon Secretary Parish Youth Officer PARISH CONTACTS Rev. Canon Desmond Kingston Catherine Irwin Emily Donaldson Catherine Irwin Leslie Thompson or David Purdy Brian Donaldson George Elliott Dorothy Wilson Jonny Phenix CD s for the Yvonne Elliott Housebound Booking of Halls: Sunday School Envelope Secretary: Ring Parish Office Carol Livingstone Ernie Long Crèche: Diane Armstrong ( Each Sunday 10.45am-12noon) Wednesday Club: Ethel Oldcroft (Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon) Beavers Ruth Beaumont (Tues pm) Cubs Keith Rutledge (Wed 6:45-7:45pm) Scouts: Roger Clarke (Tues 7:30-9:00pm) Explorer Scouts Garry Clarke Each 2nd Tuesday Rainbows Joy Coalter (Mon pm) Brownies Claire Fleming (Mon pm) Guides: Avril Armstrong (Wed pm) Mothers Union (3rd Thurs. in the month) Heather Ellis Bowling Club William Stevenson (Mon. evening) Parent & Toddler Group Avril Armstrong (Wed am) Arts & Crafts Classes Yvonne Elliott (Wed. pm. or as announced) Prayer Group Neville Gamble (2nd & 4th Wed. 7.30pm)

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