Sunday 18th September

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1 The Church of Ireland ~ Diocese of Clogher Sunday 18th September Seventeenth SUNDAY After TRINITY Services Today 9.00 am. reader Yvonne Bowles. Morning Prayer Collect Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: Teach us to offer ourselves to your service, that here we may have your peace, and in the world to come may see you face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Lesson Amos 8: 4-7 p. 923 The Psalm - Psalm 113 BCP p. 726 The Epistle- 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 p The Gospel - Luke 16: 1-13 p Post Communion Prayer God our guide, you feed us with bread from heaven as you fed your people Israel. May we who have been inwardly nourished be ready to follow you all the days of our pilgrimage on earth, until we come to your kingdom in heaven. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. TODAY 11.00am Morning Prayer The Gathering of God s People Hymn 81 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided, 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: Lorraine Simpson Psalm 113 BCP p. 726 The Epistle: Read by: Denzil Mc Daniel Childrens Hymn 518 Bind us together, Lord, bind us together (Children leave for Sunday School) The Gospel : Read by: Jean Bleakley Canticle: Glory and Honour p. 131 The Sermon Hymn 597 Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee; The Prayers of the People p. 113 Versicles & responses p. 114 Collects & Prayers Offertory Hymn 593 Blessing Hymn 567 Dismissal O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; Going out as God s People Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go, my daily labour to pursue;

2 READINGS for SUNDAY 18th September 2016 The Lesson Amos 8: 4-7 The Old Testament reading is from the book of Amos, chapter 8, beginning to read at verse 4. 4 Hear this, you who trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land, 5 saying, When will the New Moon be over that we may sell grain, and the Sabbath be ended that we may market wheat? skimping on the measure, boosting the price and cheating with dishonest scales, 6 buying the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the sweepings with the wheat. 7 The Lord has sworn by himself, the Pride of Jacob: I will never forget anything they have done. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God The Epistle 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 The New Testament reading is from the first book of Timothy, Chapter 2, beginning to read at verse 1. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle I am telling the truth, I am not lying and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

3 Please wait for -(Acclamation Sung) The Gospel Luke 16: 1-13 Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Luke, chapter 16, beginning to read at verse 1. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus told his disciples: There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer. 3 The manager said to himself, What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I m not strong enough to dig, and I m ashamed to beg 4 I know what I ll do so that, when I lose my job here, people will welcome me into their houses. 5 So he called in each one of his master s debtors. He asked the first, How much do you owe my master? 6 Three thousand litres of olive oil, he replied. The manager told him, Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifteen hundred. 7 Then he asked the second, And how much do you owe? Thirty tons of wheat, he replied. He told him, Take your bill and make it twenty-four. 8 The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. 9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. 10 Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? 12 And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else s property, who will give you property of your own? 13 No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Please wait for -(Acclamation Sung)

4 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 28th September 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. HELP NEEDED URGENTLY! Rossorry Girlguiding Unit urgently needs your help. The number of leaders has fallen and the unit cannot operate without the appropriate level of adult supervision. Can you help? a couple of hours once a week. Ring Avril Armstrong on ANOIS 2016 Legends of the Faith A youth weekend on 29th 31st October 2016 at Wilson s Hospital (Boarding School) in Mullingar. Jonny Phenix (DYO of Clogher) is organising a free bus to this event. There will be a full weekend of events and activities only 15 per person (Leaders are free )!! Programme available in the porch. Application forms available in the Parish Office. For more info: contact dyo@clogher.anglican.org/ Invite you to A SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING AND REMEMBRANCE In Darling Street Methodist Church On Sunday 18th September 2016 at 3.00 pm The Police Ladies Choir will be singing. All welcome. Drink Wise Age Well is a new project which has been launched in your area which aims to support people aged 50 years and over to develop a healthy relationship with alcohol. Support group held every Wednesday 1:30pm- 3:30pm in Fermanagh House. You can contact us on

5 Rossorry Wednesday Club Thought for the week. Meets again in The Parish Hall 21st September 2016 at am. Pets at Home - animals suitable for keeping in the home with Kevin Junior Church Wardens Today Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong Next Sunday Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong CRECHE Available at 11am in the Stables This Week: Avril Armstrong and Myrtle Leonard. Next Week: Sara Mc Niece and Heather Johnston Creche Volunteers please stay behind for a few minutes see Diane and fill in a Proforma - thank you!! ROSSORRY COMMUNITY PARENT & TODDLER (10am 11.30am) Open Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am in The Parish Hall Re-opens Wed 21st September For details contact Avril on SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016 Sunday 18th September (17th Sunday after Trinity) Morning Prayer Amos 8: 4-7 Psalm Timothy 2: 1-7 Luke 16: 1-13 Sunday 25th September (18th Sunday after Trinity) Morning Prayer Amos 6: 1a, 4-7 Psalm Timothy 6: 6-19 Luke 16: Sunday 2nd October ( 19th Sunday after Trinity) Habakkuk 1: 1-4: 2: 1-4 Psalm 37: Timothy 1: 1-14 Luke 17: 5-10 Sunday 9th October (20th Sunday after Trinity Morning Prayer 2 Kings 5: c Psalm Timothy 2: 8-15 Luke 17: Friday 14th October Harvest Service Sunday 16th October (21st Sunday after Trinity) Harvest Service 8.00p.m. Traditional Harvest Service TBC Family Harvest Service (Preacher : Canon Brian Harper) TBC Evening Service 7.00 p,m. Harvest Service based on RSCM Bread of Life. Sunday 23rd October (Fifth Sunday before Advent) Morning Prayer Sirach 35: Psalm 84: Timothy 4: 6-8, Luke 18: 9-14

6 MORE NEWS ITEMS ORGANISATION START DATES / TIMES Wednesday Club Wed. 14 th September and each Wednedsday thereafter am- 12 noon. Sunday School Sunday 18 th September.. Scouting Beavers Tuesday 13 th September. and each 6.30pm. Tuesday Cubs Wednesday 21st September 6.45pm Scouts Tuesday 20th September 7.30pm Explorer Scouts Tuesday 13th September 7.30pm Guiding Rainbows Monday 19th September pm. Brownies Monday 19th September pm. Guides Wednesday 21st September 8.00pm 9.15 Mothers Union Thursday 22nd September for 8.00 pm. opening Communion Service and meet every 3 rd Thursday. Bowling Club Will resumed on 12th September at 8.00pm and each Monday after that. Mondays 8.00 pm to close. Creche Sunday 18th September Parent & Toddler Wednesday 21st September 10.00am Arts & Crafts Painting class started Friday 16th September. Weaving class possible later on, on Fridays. Fri. 2.00pm. Probably afternoon or evening Prayer Group Wednesday 28th September pm. Choir Practices Thursday as arranged. 8.00pm. Praise Band Practice on Thursdays as arranged. 7.00pm 8.00pm. ROSSORRY 175 FESTIVAL of Christmas Trees It s not too late to get involved in one or more of the Implementation Teams for the Christmas Tree Festival. Catering. Music and Entertainment. Follow-up Charities and Organisations. Set Up, Electrics and Housekeeping. Tree Displays and Positioning. Business Sponsorship. Marketing, Advertising and Festival Programme. Stewarding and Car Parking Just let Gerry know at the Office and he will put you in touch. Follow Up Schools and Churches.

7 ROSSORRY PARISH CHURCH 175th Anniversary FORTHCOMING EVENTS 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. Thursday 24th Sunday27th November 2016 Sat. 28th January 2017 Christmas Tree Festival in Church. January 2017 Rossorry Arts and Crafts Class Display. 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 at rossorryoffice@btinternet.com or indeed by Telephone at

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 followup 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: rossorryoffice@btinternet.com Open: Mon - Friday noon Website: Check us out at 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. Retired resident clergy: Organist: Assistant Organist Praise Band Sexton: Churchwardens: Hon Treasurer Hon Secretary PARISH CONTACTS Rev. Canon Desmond Kingston Catherine Irwin Emily Donaldson Catherine Irwin Leslie Thompson or David Purdy Brian Donaldson George Elliott Dorothy Wilson 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) Lorraine Simpson 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)