SUNDAY. 2nd September The Fourteenth Sunday after TRINITY am - Holy Communion

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1 1 SUNDAY 2nd 2018 The Fourteenth Sunday after TRINITY Services Today 9.00 am. reader Yvonne Bowles. Collect. Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: Give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Lesson: Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-9 p.182 Psalm 15: BCP p.606 The Epistle James 1: p The Gospel Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, p.1010 Post Communion Prayer Lord God, the source of truth and love: Keep us faithful to the apostles teaching and fellowship, united in prayer and the breaking of bread, and one in joy and simplicity of heart, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Opening Hymn am - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice, The Gathering of God s People p.201 Opening Greeting p.201 Collect for Purity p.202 Penitence p.203 Gloria in Excelsis The Lesson, Collect of the day Proclaiming and Receiving the Word read by: Albert Nixon Psalm 15 BCP p. 606 The Epistle, Gradual Hymn S88 The Gospel, Sermon Gerry O Callaghan Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. p.205 The Nicene Creed read by: Dorothy Wilson The Prayers of the People Hymn Dear Lord and Father of mankind, 549 forgive our foolish ways; Intercessions p.207 Prayer of Humble Access Offertory Hymn S26 The Peace Come, Lord, and meet us in this holy hour, come, Lord and greet us; Celebrating at the Lord s Table p.208 The Communion P. 209 Eucharistic Prayer 1 Going out as God s People p. 220 Post-Communion Prayers p. 221 The Blessing Final Hymn S42 Dismissal Go at the call of God, the call to follow on,

2 2 READINGS for SUNDAY 2nd 2018 The Lesson Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-9 The Old Testament Reading is from the book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 4, beginning to read at verse 1. 4 Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. 2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you. 6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. 7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? 8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today? 9 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Epistle James 1: The New Testament Reading is from the book of James, Chapter 1, beginning to read at verse Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all he created. 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues in it not forgetting what they have heard but doing it they will be blessed in what they do.

3 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3 (sung acclaimations) The Gospel Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Mark chapter 7, beginning to read at verse 1. Glory to you,lord Jesus Christ. The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered round Jesus 2 and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the market-place they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.) 5 So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, Why don t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders instead of eating their food with defiled hands? 6 He replied, Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 7 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules. 8 You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions. 14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them. 21 For it is from within, out of a person s heart, that evil thoughts come sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22 adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. 23 All these evils come from inside and defile a person. 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. Meets Wed. 12th. 7.30pm Prayer request sheets at back of the Church. Rossorry Wednesday Club 1st meeting -12th at am Welcome back and Quiz New members very welcome One Friend Loneliness Group For individuals who have been bereaved, separated, divorced or just singles who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation. We currently have 32 members ranging in age from years. We arrange events in the Enniskillen area such as going to the cinema/theatre, lunch and coffee. Regular walks on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, coffee every Thursday at 12 noon. Anyone interested in participating can contact: 4 Have a Go in the Kitchen Garden at Florence Court Fun Flower Arranging for Kids Sunday 26 August & Sunday 2, 9, 16 2pm-4pm. Let the little ones grab a basket and collect flowers from our garden to create a jam-jar flower arrangement to take home or give to someone special! Kitchen Garden Roadshow Festival Lough Erne, Enniskillen Castle Saturday 22. Check out our fresh Kitchen Garden produce at Festival Lough Erne in Enniskillen Castle and have a go at apple pressing! Sunday pm. Pick-up a few gardening tips from our Gardener David and enjoy a live cookery demonstration using fresh produce from the garden with Chef John Roche. Tasty samples to be enjoyed by all! Seed Gathering Day Sunday pm. Did you know is National Seed Gathering month? Harvest your own runner beans and marigold seeds, and take some home for your garden! Apple Harvest Day Sunday 21 October 2-4pm. Come along to help us harvest the many Irish apple varieties we grow at Florence Court, or have a go at apple pressing, bobbing for apples or taste-testing! For more information visit facebook.com/nationaltrustfermanagh Pauline McManus on SELECT VESTRY MEETING The monthly meeting of Rossorry Parish Select Vestry will take place at 7.30pm on Monday 10th 2018 Registration for Sunday School next Sunday 9th after 11 am service. Sunday School starts on Sunday 16th during 11am Service.

5 5 ROSSORRY COMMUNITY PARENT & TODDLER (10am11.30am) in Parish Hall Thought for the week. Restarting soon! For details contact Avril on CRECHE NOW OPEN AGAIN AT 11AM SERVICE IN STABLES Opening shortly! Check us out at Website: Rossorry Parish Church SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday 2nd (14th Sunday after Evening Prayer postponed due to Ordination of Rev. Lindsey Farrell today. Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James 1: Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, Sunday 9th (15th Sunday after Sunday School Registration 7.00pm Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Isaiah 35: 4-7a Psalm 146 James 2: 1-10, Mark 7: Sunday 16th (16th Sunday after Sunday School starts Morning Prayer Isaiah 50: 4-9 Psalm 116: 1-8 James 3: 1-12 Mark 8: Sunday 23rd (17th Sunday after Morning Prayer Jeremiah 11: Psalm 54 James 3: 13-4: 3, 7-8 Mark 9: Sunday 30th (18th Sunday after Morning Prayer Numbers 11: 4-6,10-16, Psalm 19: 7-14 James 5: Mark 9: 38-50

6 6 & Fermanagh Churches Forum Rev. Dr. Ruth Patterson will give a presentation at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 13th, in St Macartin's halls in Enniskillen. Her subject is "Restoration through Friendship" The Fermanagh Faith and Friendship leaders have titled this "Making friends builds community." At this time with an impasse at Stormont and great uncertainty about Brexit there are increased threats to community cohesion and hence the importance of building friendships across potential and existing divides in our community. Rev Patterson has wide experience over many years working in Restoration (Leaflet in the Porch) Ministries. - (Booking is not required for this event) - Open to all PARISH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Following the recent Parish meeting to reveal potential plans for the improvement of our Parish Facilities, the Select Vestry has arranged for our outline plan to be submitted to the Diocesan Glebes Com- mittee and the Representative Church Body (Dublin) -for the meetings- to obtain approval from the Church bodies. If these applications are successful, the next phase is to formu- late full Plans for submission to the Planning Authority. CONSULTANTS SUR- VEY A survey is at- tached in the centre of the Weekly news for the next few weeks. This is be- ing carried out on behalf of the Parish by a firm of Consultants - (Venturei). Please pull it out and complete it place it in the box at the back of the Church before 26th August. This will be most valuable in the Planning process and to assist with any Grant Applications which the Parish may make.

7 7 Rev. Lindsey Farrell has been appointed Bishop s Curate for the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe in the Parish of INVER (Mountcharles, Killaghtee and Killybegs.) CHOIR PRACTICE Recommences on Thursday 6th pm. We send her our congratulations and best wishes in her new role. Ordination today -Sun 2/9/18 4 pm at St Columb s Cathedral, Londonderry. Introduction at Inver Parish Tues 4/9/18 at 8pm. All are welcome to attend either or both services BOWLING CLUB Re-starts on Monday 10th 2018 at 8pm for the season. New members welcome Meets again on :- Thursday 8pm: Conor Dolan - hints and tips on taking photographs. Registration for Beavers will take place at the Parish Hall on 11th from 6.45pm until 7.15pm 1st Meeting of Beavers is on 18th 2018 from 6.30pm until 7.30pm.. New members very welcome. are currently running a campaign to recruit volunteers to help support the older people in our community. Can you spare 1 hour a week? Would you like to help the Red Cross care for people in your local community? No experience necessary. Full training provided and volunteer expenses reimbursed. Contact: Laurence Harte on lharte@redcross.org.uk or at or Rebecca Donnelly on rdonnelly@redcross.org.uk or at or

8 PARISH CONTACT DETAILS Rector: Rev. Canon Ian Ellis, B.Sc.,P.G.C.E., B.Th., Ed.D. 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. 8 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 Albert Armstrong Kenneth Brownlee 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)