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Contact October 2017 HOW MUCH DOES GOD THINK WE ARE WORTH? Alpha - Page 5 Bright Light party - Page 7 Harvest Thanksgiving Services - Page 7 Being church at the heart of Banbridge and Seapatrick

Rector: Ven. Roderic West, The Rectory, 63 Lurgan Road, BT32 4LY...Tel: 4062 2612 Curate Assistant: Rev. Catherine Simpson, 26 Larchwood Avenue, BT32 3XH...Tel: 4066 9086 Non Stipendiary Minister (NSM): Rev. Dr. Rory Corbett...Tel: 4062 2744 Youth and Childrens Ministry Co-ordinator: Mark Wells...Tel: 4062 2744 Parish Office (Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm) Parish Office, Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Banbridge, BT32 4AA Tel: 4062 2744 Parish Email...info@bchurch.co.uk Parish Website...www.bchurch.co.uk Diocesan Website... www.downanddromore.org 500 years on from the 95 Theses The Reformation is said to have started 500 years ago this month, because it was on 31st October 1517 now celebrated as Reformation Day that German priest and theologian Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg. This action sparked huge debate in the Church that led to the birth of Protestantism, but it was intended merely to be a series of proposals for discussion, principally on the corrupt practice of selling letters of indulgence for forgiveness of sins. His own emphasis on salvation by faith and on the Bible as the central religious authority was not new it was propounded by St Augustine but his gift for expressing it caught the public imagination. Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, in 1483. In 1501 he enrolled at the University of Erfurt, and attained a Master s degree in 1505. In July of that year, he got caught in a violent thunderstorm and vowed to become a monk if he survived. As a result, he abandoned his plans to study law and entered an Augustinian monastery. When he propounded his theses out of love for the truth and from desire to elucidate it, he was professor of Moral Theology at the University of Wittenberg. One of the things that outraged him was the sale of indulgences to finance the rebuilding of St Peter s Basilica in Rome. Luther was excommunicated in 1521 and died in 1546 during a visit to Eisleben. The Book of Common Prayer was first published in England three years later. Parish Records & Parish Magazine If you are new to the Parish or if any of your details have changed (e.g. address, phone number, etc.) please let the Parish Office know. Also if you know of someone who is not currently receiving a Parish Magazine, but would like to do so, please let us know. The Parish Office can be contacted on 4062 2744 or by email to info@bchurch.co.uk 02

From the Rector... I was sitting in a coffee shop recently, when I overheard two men having a conversation about gold cuff-links. (I wasn t trying to listen to what the men were saying, but they were speaking loudly!) One of the men said his father had given him the cuff-links when he was six years old. During the conversation, they discussed whether the cuff-links were nine carat gold or eighteen carat gold. They talked about how the price of gold fluctuates and the impact that would have on what the cuff-links were worth. One of the great truths of scripture is that our value and worth doesn t fluctuate in God s sight. He loves each one of us, as if we were the only person on the earth. His love for us is pure and perfect. He declares His love for people, for individuals in His Word the Bible; and he demonstrates His love through the coming of the Son of God into the world and through His death and resurrection - that s how much God thinks you are worth! So please remember you are loved by God, even in the changes and challenges of life. This harvest season is a further reminder of God s love and care; He continues to fulfil His promise, that while the earth remains seedtime and harvest shall not cease. (Genesis 8:22) How Much Does God Think We Are Worth? Pray for favourable weather so that crops can be harvested, pray for those whose crops have failed and for those who are unable to harvest their crops because of fear or because they are displaced from their homes. Pray too, that out of the abundance of the earth s resources, the needs of all people will be provided. Pray that we and others will really recognise our value and worth to God, that we and others will recognise the reality of God s love and care for us. As we and others recognise these things, may we respond to God s love. In choosing to follow Jesus, in choosing to put our trust in Jesus as our Saviour and in choosing to be obedient to Him, may we know God rather than just know about Him. In knowing Him, may we know the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In knowing Him, may we know our true value and worth and reach our full potential in Him and for Him. In knowing Him, may our desire be to make him known, so that others can know their true value and worth and come to living faith in Jesus as their Saviour and Lord. Roderic SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 03

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Vestry Report Help Us Grow Leaflets - Leaflets prepared and approved by the Select Vestry are being distributed with this magazine. The leaflet provides information about the annual cost of facilitating the ongoing life and work of the parish repairs and restoration work to parish property in recent years our desire to develop the ministry of the church as we look to the future further repairs and restoration work ways in which you can help us grow A Parish Record Up-date Form has also been included. We ask parishioners to complete the form and return it - having up-to-date contact details is vitally important. Thank you in anticipation for your cooperation. The Select Vestry would like every household on the parish register to receive a parish magazine. (either a hardcopy or electronically) If you know of anyone who does not receive a magazine, but would like to, please contact the Parish Office. Holy Trinity Church - Three areas are now available in Holy Trinity Church where those who attend church in wheelchairs have the opportunity to sit with family and/ or friends. These areas are a very important addition to our Church layout and design. Following moisture readings by the Diocesan architect, it is hoped that the areas where the paint is flaking can be repaired and the area repainted in the coming months. A new feature has been added to the projection system in the church. This allows images from the computer and the camera to be on the screens simultaneously a picture within a picture. A new projector and screen have been fitted at the rear of the Church. Grenfell Tower - Thank you to all those who contributed to our recent appeal for survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster. The sum of 250 has been forwarded to Kensington & Chelsea Foundation. Alpha We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith and ask questions. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith, and it s open to everyone. We d love to see you there! The morning Alpha will be in St Patrick s Church Hall, Seapatrick on Wednesdays at 10.00am beginning on 4th October. The evening Alpha will be in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Banbridge on Thursdays at 7.30pm beginning on 5th October. Each session begins with tea and coffee etc, followed by an engaging talk/dvd, and the opportunity for questions and discussion. Alpha is a relaxed and informal way of exploring the basics of the Christian faith and the difference Christianity can make to the meaning and purpose of our lives. We aim to create a warm, relaxed atmosphere and look forward to welcoming you, come and join us. SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 05

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Harvest Thanksgiving Services Sunday 8th October St Patrick s, Seapatrick 10.00am Harvest Thanksgiving Service 5.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service Sunday 15th October Holy Trinity, Banbridge 8.30am Holy Communion 9:45am Harvest Thanksgiving Service 11.15am Harvest Thanksgiving Service 6.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service Please do come as we meet to thank God for the Blessing of harvest and do spread the word and invite people. Thank you. Decoration of St Patrick s and Holy Trinity The decoration of St Patrick s will take place on Saturday 7th October from 2.00pm and in Holy Trinity on Friday 12th from 2.00pm and Saturday 13th from 8.00am. If you would like to help with the decoration, even if you haven t done it before, please come along. Donations of FLOWERS, FRUIT and VEGETABLES will be gratefully received and can be left in each of the churches prior to decoration on the Saturday for St Patricks and from Friday morning for Holy Trinity. Harvest Thanksgiving Offering Parishioners are encouraged to use the Harvest Offering Envelope in their Weekly Offering Envelopes to make their thank-offering to God for all his blessings. Bright Light Party Tuesday 31st October For Primary School aged children and their Families. 6:30-7:30pm Holy Trinity Church Hall We are having a big celebration on Tuesday 31st October to Celebrate God s amazing love for us. At this dark time of the year, when lots of dark things are celebrated, we want to come together and celebrate the light. So, with a night of food, games and fancy dress let us celebrate the amazing things that God has done for us. We challenge everyone to come dressed up as their favourite animal and there will be a prize for the best costumes. So come on down and join in the fun. Everyone is invited, all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more Information email mark@bchurch.co.uk or phone 07803736543 SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 07

ANDREW BENNETT PLUMBING AND HEATING All types of plumbing and heating maintenance Domestic and commercial installations Plumbing and heating contracts All makes of oil and gas high efficiency condensing Zedbuk A rated boilers supplied and installed Boiler Grant Work Insurance work undertaken Bathroom and En-suite make-overs supplied and installed. All tradesmen provided Solar hot water installations Central heating power flushing Disabled showering adaptions supplied and installed Tel: 028 4062 4082 Mobile: 07742 593 487 08

Faith in Action at Mothers Union Come and hear some wonderful stories of Hope from around the world on Wednesday 18th October at 8.00pm in the Parish Hall. We are delighted to have Abi Wells coming to share with us about the work of International Justice Ministries. Abi was a voluntary intern with I.J.M. last year and is passionate about righting injustice around the world. This evening will inform and challenge us, so don t miss it, as we hear about Faith in Action. Ladies serving Supper are: Alison Adams, Rosemary Allen, Ella Brown and Nina Coffey Joan West St Patrick s Ladies Guild Safe Homes. Want to find out how to keep safe in your home? Come along to the Ladies Guild on Tuesday 10th October at 8.00pm in St Patrick s Church Hall, Seapatrick. All ladies are very welcome. We will have with us Alana Diamond, a health and safety officer who will talk about issues around home safety and simple measures we can take. Our Christmas lunch arrangements will be finalised. Ladies serving supper Irene Sneddon, Doreen White and Josephine McCallister. Sandra Donaldson Men s Society Men s Society meets on the 3rd Monday of every month from 8.00-9.30pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall. As October marks the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation this will be the focus of our discussions at the next Men s Society meeting on16th October. New members very welcome. Celebrate@8 Sunday 8th October @ 8.00pm Holy Trinity Church Hall Café-style Church an informal time of worship, teaching and ministry And of course, there ll be tea/coffee. Connect Groups As we begin a new season we encourage all parishioners to get involved in a Connect Group. Connect Groups provide an opportunity for people to meet in small groups to connect with God and with others, to learn from the Bible together, pray together, have food together and have fun enjoying life together. If you would like to find out more, please contact the Parish Office. SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 09

Parent & Toddler Group We meet in the Parish Hall at Holy Trinity on Wednesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.00pm. Please come along and join us we would love to see you there. Please contact Annette Bennett (07742593486) or the Parish Office (4062 2744) if you would like further information. Monday Club Monday the 11th September saw our Club start again for the season. Our speaker for the day had to cancel due to illness but we had our own Ann Clydesdale there who stepped in and sang a few songs thank you Ann. Our next meeting will be on the 9th October at 2.30pm with Mrs Jill Hanna from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Hope to see you all there. Peggy Magill Men s Football Club We play football in the Church Hall every Wednesday at 8.15pm. It is a really fun way to keep fit and to get to know people. So if anyone (over 18) would like to give it a try you would be really welcome. For further information call Roly Harwood - 07825141795. Bowling Club We meet on Thursday nights from 8.00 10.00pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall. It s not competitive, very enjoyable and a good way to meet people of all ages. Come and join the craic and try out indoor bowling. For further information, contact the Parish Office. Knitting & Crochet Club The Knitting and Crochet Club meets in St Patrick s Church Hall, Seapatrick on Thursday mornings from 10:30am - 12.00pm. New members are very welcome. Correction In the September Contact magazine we acknowledged 1000 in lieu of flowers from relations and friends of the late Nora Cargin. This donation of 1000 was in fact a bequest left to the Church by Mrs Nora Cargin herself. We apologise for this error and express again our thanks and appreciation. Acknowledgements The Rector and Select Vestry gratefully acknowledge the sum of 650 received from relations and friends in lieu of flowers to mark the passing of the late Mrs Kathleen Mehaffey. Such donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you. The Rector and Select Vestry also acknowledge with thanks and appreciation the donation of 500 received in memory of the late Andrew Stidolph and a donation of 200 received from the family of the late Georgina Adair. 10

Sunday Space Holy Trinity We have started back with a bang, we ve had a great couple of weeks already. This first month we have been learning about the Armour of God and how to stand firm for Jesus. In the coming months we are going to be learning about the story of Joseph, the Miracles of Jesus and much more. In Sunday Space children are given a great learning experience with stories, crafts, games, songs and much more, to help them understand the amazing truth that God loves them. If you have children of primary school age bring them on down to join the fun on a Sunday Morning. Children leave half way through the 11:15am to go out to Sunday Space in the Church Hall. Sunday School St Patrick s We are really enjoying our Sunday School program this year as we look at Year 2 of the JIGSAW program. We have been learning all about how to be prepared and stand firm for God by putting on his Armour. If you have children who are primary school aged they would be very welcome to come and join us on a Sunday morning. Children leave half way through the 10:00am Service to go out to Sunday School in St Patrick s Church Hall. Ready Steady Go! Kids Club Wednesday Nights 6:30-7:30pm Holy Trinity Church Hall We are really enjoying our Ready Steady Go! program this year already. Each week have lots of fun playing games, doing some crafts, singing songs and most importantly learning from the Bible. This year we are looking at the life of Jesus, so that we can learn what His life means for us. If you have children of primary school age bring them on down to join in the fun. For more Information email mark@bchurch.co.uk or phone 07803736543 Drop-In Friday Afternoons: 3:30-5:00pm For all young people aged 12 17 Drop In is a safe and relaxed space for young people to come and hang out after school. We have a Pool table, Tuck Shop, Wii, Xbox and much more. Free on a Friday Afternoon with nothing to do? Come on down and relax with your mates. We are planning on developing this program in the coming months so please keep an eye out for upcoming Drop In events. For more Info email mark@bchurch.co.uk or phone 07803736543 SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 11

CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 1st October The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Holy Trinity, Banbridge 8.30am Holy Communion 9.45am Holy Communion 11:15am Morning Worship 6.30pm Evening Prayer St Patrick s, Seapatrick 10.00am All Age Service 4th October Wednesday Holy Trinity, Banbridge 10.30am Holy Communion 8th October The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Holy Trinity, Banbridge 8.30am Holy Communion 9.45am Morning Prayer 11:15am Morning Worship 6.30pm Evening Prayer 8.00pm Celebrate@8 St Patrick s, Seapatrick 10.00 am Harvest Thanksgiving Service 5.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service 11th October Wednesday Holy Trinity, Banbridge 10.30am Holy Communion 15th October The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Holy Trinity, Banbridge 8.30am Holy Communion 9.45am Harvest Thanksgiving Service 11:15am Harvest Thanksgiving Service 6.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service St Patrick s, Seapatrick 10.00am Morning Prayer 18th October Wednesday Holy Trinity, Banbridge 10.30am Holy Communion 22nd October The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity Holy Trinity, Banbridge 8.30am Holy Communion 9.45am Morning Prayer 11.15am Morning Worship 6.30pm Evening Prayer St Patrick s, Seapatrick 10.00am Holy Communion 25th October Wednesday Holy Trinity, Banbridge 10.30am Holy Communion 29th October The Fifth Sunday before Advent Holy Trinity, Banbridge 8.30am Holy Communion 9.45am Morning Prayer 11:15am Morning Worship with Holy Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer St Patrick s, Seapatrick 10.00am Morning Prayer 1st November Wednesday Holy Trinity, Banbridge 10.30am Holy Communion A creche is available at the 11.15am Service - see page 17 12

Baby Basics Thank you Over the last month we have provided four Baby Basics boxes to new mums and their babies. We have been told they are delighted to receive them. Thank you so much for all that people have provided so far. We now need to replenish items for further boxes. Information about what is required is on the Sign-Up sheets in the Church. We request that people only provide what they sign up to provide and only items on the list in the Church. Referrals for Baby Basic Boxes are made through Healthcare professionals, primarily through the Community Midwives here in Banbridge. Thank you to the team of ladies who assist with this wonderful project. Please pray for the families we are assisting in our community and for the midwives as they go about their work. Pray that as these boxes bless families they will be aware of God s love, care and provision for them. Rhyme & Bounce (0-3 year olds) Mondays at 11:30am in Holy Trinity Church Hall Tuesdays at 11:30am in St. Patrick s Church Hall At R&B this term our theme is Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Each week, we use different songs, rhymes, rhythms, and stories to help us think about all the things we can see in the world around us. It s been great to welcome so many new families to R&B this term please keep spreading the word and inviting others! Rhyme and Bounce aims to support pre-school children (0-3 year olds) in their learning and development, while making connections with families, and sharing God s love with others. We meet on Mondays at 11:30 in Holy Trinity Church Hall, and on Tuesdays at 11:30 in St Patrick s Church Hall. We ll be off for half-term on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st October, but back with a sea-themed R&B the following week! CAP Life Skills Fridays 11.00am -1.00pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall Life Skills is a friendly, relaxed group where we ll chat about practical money-saving techniques, such as cooking on a budget, living healthily on less and making money go further. The course teaches us new skills and ideas, leaving us better equipped to deal with today s pressures. Finishing the morning with lunch together gives us a great opportunity to chat and make new friends. CAP is open to everyone and all our meetings are informal and FREE. For more information, please call Parish Office (028 4062 2744) or Alison (07707 313302)/ alisonadams@capuk.org SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 13

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Inspire For young people Year 8 - Year 14 Sunday nights 7:00pm - Holy Trinity Church Hall Inspire is a fun and relaxed space to come and learn more about faith. We have trips, games, worship, some great talks about important questions and lots of fun along the way. We have had a great start to the year, kicking off with some amazing fun nights in September as well as getting stuck into our program for the year. This year we re going to be looking at the Big Picture of the Bible, figuring out together what this big story has to do with us. If you have young people who are Year 8 - Year 14 bring them on down to join in the fun. Inspire Weekend: 20th - 22nd October - Ballintoy We are really excited for our weekend away this year. We are heading up to the North Coast for lots of fun and activities as well as a great guest speaker Simon Henry from the Church of Ireland Youth Department. It is a great opportunity for the young people to get to know each other and to have great fun. Spaces are limited so please get forms in as soon as possible. Serve Course - A Diocesan Course held in Belfast for young people, directed at developing young leaders within the Diocese. We leave from the Church Hall every Thursday at 5.30pm - returning at 10:15pm approx. Saturday Night Live - Saturday 7th October in Willowfield Parish Church Saturday Night Live is a Diocesan Youth Event once every two months for young people with worship, games, food and some great guest speakers. Leaving from Church Hall at 6:00pm. We will be taking a bus but again spaces are limited so please contact Mark as soon as possible to let him know you re coming. Half term Trips - Jump Boxx 1st November & Movie & Take-away Night - 2nd November Inspire Connect groups - Year 11/12 - Wednesday nights 8:00-9:00pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall. Year 13/14 - Sunday 15th October 8:30-9:30pm For more information email mark@bchurch.co.uk or phone 07803736543. Matthew s mission trip to Uganda On the 7th August, I returned to New Beginnings village in Uganda with a team of 18 other individuals. As part of our two week trip, we were involved in manual work such as painting all the children s houses in the village as well as building an outreach house for a family in the surrounding community. We also provided the children with numerous activities such as crafts, games and evening devotions. It was a great privilege to return and receive the love and joy from the children and staff. I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported me in the past two years, through sponsorship, donating clothes and materials, as well as praying for myself and the team. New Beginnings is one of many charities in Uganda striving to change the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in. Its work is invaluable and all your support is sincerely appreciated. Thank you. Matthew McCarter SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 15

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Creche Rota September 1st - Lisa Whittle & Angela Knox 8th - Julie McMurray & Lorna Dawson 15th - Alison Morrison & Stephen Rutherdale 22nd - Julie McCreanor & Emma Niblock 29th - Caroline McMullan & Claire Carson More helpers are needed urgently for the Creche on a rota basis. If you feel this is something you could do, then please speak to Lisa Whittle or contact the Parish Office. All helpers will need to be cleared through Access NI and the church s Safeguarding Trust procedures, unless this has already been done for you by Seapatrick Parish. Ulster Project Delaware In July, four young people from the parish and other young people from Banbridge and the leaders of the group went to Delaware USA. Ulster Project Delaware is a cross community initiative designed to help young people foster positive relationships. The young people stayed with American host families, they participated in a range of team building and leadership activities, and had opportunities to experience aspects of American life and culture. Where do I start with UPD? Honestly it was the best summer ever, and I would happily do it all over again. During the month, I made so many new friends that I will treasure forever. I also gained a new family, my UPD one and my Moore family! During all the fun travels and activities, we learned we are all the same in God s eyes. I would go back in a heartbeat and I am counting down the days to see my UPD family again! - Nadia Ewart UPD was the best summer of my life. The program was developed to help build relationships between young people of different backgrounds and it has certainly got close to achieving its goals. I ve made so many new and amazing friends that I will keep throughout life. We travelled to many places and took part in many activities all helping us become a family. That was what we became, I now have an American sister and family that I love dearly and I miss. I would do it all again in a heartbeat! - Sophie MacFarlane During the month of July, myself, Sophie, Nadia and Katie participated in the program Ulster Project Delaware, where we stayed with American host families in Wilmington, Delaware. The aim of UPD is to decrease religious tensions in Northern Ireland, but also to foster lifelong friendships between teenagers from different countries and religious backgrounds. For me, the experience was life changing and I never thought the friendships I would make would be this special and unique. It opened my eyes to different religions and ways of life and helped me see things from a different perspective. It also showed me that the strongest of relationships don t take long to build and those relationships can last a lifetime. - Emilia Moore SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 17

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JAMES MINNIS & SON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MEMORIAL MASONS CARING IS AT THE HEART OF OUR APPROACHFAMILY Personal supervision of James W. Minnis B.Sc. & John S.W. Minnis Dip.F.A As members of the National Association of Funeral Directors for over 25 years we abide by a strict code of practice. Funeral Home 24 Hour Service Daimler Fleet Pre-arranged Funeral Plans with security of N.A.F.D. Also Age UK Bann House, 33 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge, Co. Down BT32 4JQ Telephone: 028 4062 5985 T Sweeps Traditional Chimney Sweep Telephone Terry Gault: 07879 436 646 A clean chimney is a safe chimney! 20

Flower Rota October 2017 Sunday 1st October Communion Table: Mrs D Strain, 39 Thorndale Sunday 8th October Porch: Mrs E Nelson, 15 Kensington Avenue Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday 8th (St Patrick s, Seapatrick) Sunday 15th (Holy Trinity, Banbridge) Sunday 22nd October Communion Table: Porch: Mrs Sheila Dunlop 2 Burnbrae Mews Sunday 29th October Communion Table: Mrs I Wilson 48 Rathfriland St Porch: Mrs N White 8 Listullyard Road Flower Rota Arrangements Hospital Visits We can no longer be certain that hospitals will provide us with notification of parishioners who have been admitted. If you or any parishioner you may know is in hospital, please let us know by telephoning the Parish Office or the Rectory. Flower Rota St Patrick s Church Volunteers are required for Flower Rota for St Patrick s Church. If you are able to help out please enter your details on sign-up sheet in Church porch indicating which dates you are willing to cover. Parishioners may wish to mark a birthday or anniversary by placing flowers in the church. Mrs Audrey Reid looks after the Flower Rota for Holy Trinity Church. Flowers can be placed in the church as follows: Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm - (Please ring the Parish Office first to ensure the church is available) Saturdays 10.30am to 12pm - Other times by special arrangement only please contact Audrey Reid. Audrey s contact details are: T: 07850 212758 E: audreywilsonreid@yahoo.com Anyone wishing to go onto the Flower Rota, please contact Audrey Reid or the Parish Office, giving your details and preferred month. BAPTISMS 27th August Olivia Clara Singer 23 Lotus Heights, Banbridge 31st August WEDDINGS Rachel Watt and Sean Finch FUNERALS 12th September June Dawson 101 Edenderry Park, Banbridge SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 21

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Parish Organisations You will see below the list of our parish organisations and their various days and times. For further information and contact details, please contact the Parish Office on 4062 2744. Weekly Children/Young People Sunday Space Sunday School Creche Inspire (Yrs 8-14 in School) Cub Scouts Scouts Explorer Scouts Brownies (A) Squirrels Beavers Guides Senior Guides Badminton Parent & Toddlers Ready, Steady, Go! Inspire + Group Rainbows Brownies (B) Weekly Over 18 s Choir Badminton Football Bowling Club Knitting & Crochet Club Monthly Over 18 s Monday Club Men s Society Ladies Guild Mothers Union Day/Time Sun 11.45am-12.20pm Sun 10:30am-11.20am Sun 11.45am-12.20pm Sun 7.00pm-8.30pm Mon 6:30-8.00pm Mon 8.00-9.20pm Mon 8.00-9.30pm Mon 6.30-8.00pm Tues 6.00-7.00pm Tues 7.00-8.00pm Tues 7.00-8.30pm Tues 7.00-8.30pm Tues 8.30-10.00pm Wed 10.30am-12.00pm Wed 6.30-7.30pm Wed 8.00-9.00pm Thurs 5.45-6.45pm Thurs 6.30-8.00pm Sun 10.45am-11.00am Tues 8.30pm-10.00pm Wed 8.15pm-9.30pm Thurs 7.45pm-10.00pm Thurs 10.00am-12.00pm 2nd Monday 3rd Monday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Wednesday DON T FORGET The deadline for articles for the November magazine is Monday 16th October Please leave any articles into the Parish Office, drop them into the office postbox or send them to the office email address info@bchurch.co.uk SEAPATRICK PARISH MAGAZINE 23

PARISH LIFE - THROUGH THE LENS... BBQ & FUN EVENING WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION INSPIRE BOWLING CLUB