February 2010

February 2010

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RECTOR’S LETTERDear Parishioner,

LIST OF CONTRIBUTIONS

The List of Contributions, which records the total financial giving from each person through the use of Free Will Offering Envelopes, Standing Orders or Annual Cheques during �009, is contained in this edition of the Columban. I am very grateful to our Parish Secretary, Janet Johnston, the Hon. Treasurer, Gillian Sadlier, and the Asst. Hon. Treasurer, Freewill Offering and Gift Aid Secretary, Murray Hunter, for

all their hard work in preparing this information for publication at the beginning of this new year. This marks a welcome development for our parish and one that, I hope, we will be able to maintain.

I want to say a very sincere “Thank You” to each parishioner for their financial contribution to St. Columba’s. This money is used very carefully by the Select Vestry to pay for the daily running costs of the parish. Even though we are experiencing the effects of an economic recession, there has been a small increase in the Freewill Offering during the year. This is particularly encouraging news, especially as the Financial Accounts for the year ended �1st December �009 clearly indicate that there has also been strong support for our Building Fund Appeal and for Mission and Charities Giving. It is essential that we do not become complacent in our financial giving as our routine costs continue to increase.

CONTRIBUTION OF OUR TIME AND TALENTS

The contribution which we give of our time and talents forms an equally important part of our giving to the life and work of our parish. While this information is not included in the List of Contributions, I want to thank those parishioners who have generously supported our parish by the giving of their time and talents throughout �009. Without such a contribution, we would have great difficulty ensuring that all our parish buildings and grounds are properly maintained, and that the right resources are available for each church service and each parish organisation. We are fortunate that so many people faithfully serve our church in this essential way.

CHALLENGE FOR 2010

In my first sermon of the New Year, I said that the greatest challenge facing us as a parish this year is to welcome back to our church services and parish organisations those parishioners who currently do not attend. Both the Curate and I are undertaking a complete parish visitation and welcome the opportunity to encourage those who do not attend St. Columba’s to consider coming back, so they can make their unique contribution to our parish once more.

Yours in His service,

SERVICES IN FEBRUARYThursday 4th Presentation of Christ (Transferred) (White) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry

Sunday 7th The Second Sunday before Lent (Green) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Paddy Malone Revelation 4 Gospel Clergy Luke 8: ��-�5 10.30am All Age Worship followed by refreshments Reader Hollie Wilson Luke 8: ��-�5 7.00pm Choral Evensong & Dedication of New Lighting & Boiler Reader Alan Rogers Genesis 1: 1- �:� Reader John Proctor Matthew 6: �5-�4 Occasional Karen McAlpine Prayers Preacher: The Bishop of Down & Dromore

Thursday 11th (Green) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry

Sunday 14th The Sunday before Lent (White) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Leonard Pugh � Corinthians �:1� – 4:� Gospel Clergy Luke 9: �8-4� 10.30am Holy Communion Reader Murray Hunter � Corinthians �:1� – 4:� Gospel Clergy Luke 9: �8-4� Intercessions Gina Greeves 7.00pm Late Evening Office Reader Jennifer Johnston John 1�: �7-�6a

Wednesday 17th Ash Wednesday (Purple) 10.30am Service for Ash Wednesday with Holy Communion 7.30pm Service for Ash Wednesday with Holy Communion

Thursday 18th (Purple) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry

Sunday 21st The First Sunday in Lent (Purple) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Trevor Buchanan Romans 10: 8b-1� Gospel Clergy Luke 4: 1-1� 9.30am Family Communion Gospel Karen McAlpine Luke 4: 1-1� 10.30am Morning Prayer Reader Elizabeth Leonard Deuteronomy �6:1-11 Reader Eileen Gibson Luke 4: 1-1� Occasional Roberta Rogers Prayers

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7.00pm Holy Communion Reader Graeme Stevenson Jonah � Gospel Karen McAlpine Luke 18: 9-14

Thursday 25th (Purple) 10.30am Holy Communion followed by refreshments in the Choir Vestry

Sunday 28th The Second Sunday in Lent (Purple) 8.15am Holy Communion Reader Elizabeth Miller Philippians �:17 - 4:1 Gospel Clergy Luke 1�: �1-�5 10.30am Holy Communion Reader Roberta Rogers Philippians �:17 – 4:1 Gospel Clergy Luke 1�: �1-�5 Intercessions Karen McAlpine 7.00pm Men’s Club 50th Anniversary Service Reader Andrew Launchbury Exodus �0: 1-17 Reader Alan Rogers Romans 1� Occasional Ken McNamara Prayers Readers and Intercessors: If you cannot read or lead the prayers on the appointed day, please arrange a swap with someone else on the rota and let the Churchwardens know. We are always delighted to add new names to the Rota of Readers and Intercessors. If you would wish to serve your church in this way, please contact Muriel Arndell (028 90655500).

The readings are from Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary and are printed on our parish website:

www.stcolumbas.down.anglican .org

A PRAYER FOR OUR PARISHO God, make the door of our Church wide enough to receive all who

need human love and fellowship, and a heavenly Father’s care; and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and hate.

Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, nor to straying feet; but rugged enough to turn back the tempter’s power. Make it the gateway to thine eternal kingdom.

AmenBishop Thomas Ken 1637-1711

FEBRUARY SIDESPERSONS’ ROTASunday 7th ..................................................Linda and Mark Wilson

Sunday 14th ................................................Irene Gray and Margaret McConkey

Sunday 21st .................................................Dawn and Garth Macartney

Sunday 28th ................................................Jenny and Morris Corrin

HOSPITAL VISITINGThe Clergy would appreciate being informed if parishioners are in hospital, going into hospital, are being transferred or if they have been discharged, and will be pleased to offer them pastoral support. Do not assume they already know the information as situations have occurred recently when they have not been informed. Please telephone the Rector (028 90471514) or the Curate (028 90653370) to enable them to take careful note of the details.

ST. COLUMBA’S LENT BOOK STALLThe Good Book Shop will supply us with seasonal material to assist with our Lent, Holy Week and Easter devotions. Our grateful thanks go to Eileen Anderson and Irene Gray who have agreed to look after the bookstall.

When: Sunday 14th February Sunday 21st February Sunday 28th February Sunday 7th March

Where: At the back of church

What: Books for Lent & Easter Mothers’ Day Cards Children’s Books Easter Cards Bibles Large Print Hymn Books Prayer Books Love Life Live Lent Booklets

I encourage you to support this important resource in our parish.

The Rector

LADIES BOWLINGThanks to the co-operation of all our members we had a very pleasant day before Christmas, with fun bowling and a sit down meal at which the Rector and Curate joined us.

Unfortunately, due to the snow and ice we did not get back until Monday, 18th January, and are looking forward to entertaining the ladies from Knock Presbyterian this month.

Phyllis Newton (Hon. Secretary)

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CLERGY PARISH VISITINGIt is always a great privilege for the Clergy to visit parishioners in their homes. If you would like to request a Clergy Visit please telephone the Rector (028 90471514) or the Curate (028 90653370). In addition to requested Parish Visiting, the Clergy will be visiting parishioners in the following districts during February:

Rector: Curate:

Alder Close Circular Road

Beersbridge Road Castlehill Road

Brentwood Park Eastleigh Dale

Burton Drive Glenmachan Drive

Eastleigh Crescent Glenmillan Drive

THE GENERAL REGISTER OF VESTRYMENThe annual revision of The General Register of Vestrymen will take place during February. Those who are registered vestrymen are entitled to vote at the Annual Easter General Vestry Meeting. In order to have your name included on this register you must:

· Be over 18 years of age · Subscribe to church funds · Sign a declaration form which is available from the Churchwardens

If you fulfill the above requirements, I encourage you to become a registered vestry member, which will enable you to have full voting rights in St. Columba’s.

The Rector

CONFIRMATION 2010The Bishop of Down and Dromore will administer the Rite of Confirmation for candidates from the parishes of St. Mark’s, Dundela, St. Molua’s, St. Dorothea’s and our own parish, in St. Molua’s on Sunday, 25th April, at 6.30pm. This year, all the candidates from these local churches will study together for their confirmation classes. This will enable the young people to get to know each other as they cover the confirmation course. Confirmation preparation involves a weekly class of one-hour duration, regular church attendance and attendance at the H�0 Youth Group.

Please pray for these young people who are preparing for their confirmation this year:

Jonathan Little Rosanna Good Ruth Hewlett

The Rector

DEDICATION OF NEW CHURCH LIGHTING AND NEW CHURCH BOILER

BY THE BISHOP OF DOWN AND DROMORE THE RT. REVD HAROLD MILLER

ON SUNDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7.00PM

FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS

ALL WELCOME

KNOCK KNOCK, IT’S THE CURATE!Ahhh… deep breath, Christmas has passed us by for another year!I was struck this year by the running backwards and forwards of people here in Belfast, the shops completely busy. On the first Friday of December I popped into town with a friend about 11am. We sat down for a coffee in Cornmarket and the number of people who were coming and going, busy looking for presents, was completely crazy. Christmas is a great time of year, a time of joy, a time for family, a time for friends.I have also realised this year that it is also a time when

we remember Christmas’ past, when things are brought into perspective. I was very pleased to be out and about visiting lots of households and meeting lots of parishioners in their homes, and sharing with them the run up to a very important time of year. It was also great on Christmas morning to see the excitement on the faces of the children as they were telling me what “you know who” brought them!Now that the New Year is here, the Curatage remains as busy as ever. Sermon preparation, H�O, regular pastoral visiting, hospital visiting, creation of youth ministry website, developing a youth strategy with our youth ministry working group, staff meetings, meetings with other church leaders, fund-raising committee, chats with parishioners and whatever else pops this way. Top of my list of priorities is continuing to get out and about around the parish to meet you, whenever and wherever I can. So please do either say to me on Sunday or give me a ring, and I’d be more than happy to call round for a wee chat at a time to suit you – particularly if I called and left a card!

Every Blessing Robert

PS. I would like to thank all those who left cards and other things into the Curatage over Christmas, all very much appreciated!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES

PROGRAMME for February 2010

7th February 10.30am All age Worship14th February 10.30am Sunday School21st February 9.30am Family Communion28th February 10.30am Sunday School

As reported last month, we are trying to get all the children attending church on the first Sunday of the month to take part in the singing at the front of the church. We will announce the hymn to be sung in the magazine and will practice from 10am on the morning of the service at the front of the church. For Sunday, 7th February, 2010 we will sing ‘Jesus’ love is very wonderful’, complete with the actions. Don’t worry if you are a little late, please send the children up to the front as soon as you arrive to join us.

We will be giving all the children in Sunday School on 24thJanuary 2010 a Smartie tube to fill with 20p’s as our effort for the building fund. If any children are absent on that Sunday, please obtain a tube and begin filling to help our effort. We will be collecting them on the last Sunday in April.

Beth Cairnduff

THE AFTERNOON GROUP

Ladies,

I hope you have all survived the awful weather which forced the cancellation of our January meeting. Look forward to meeting up again for a chat and a cuppa at our next meeting on Monday, 8th February. If you know little or nothing about kinesiology, now is your opportunity to find out more about the subject!

Come along and meet our speaker, Ms. Jean Johnston, whose subject is KINESIOLOGY.

Also, don’t forget our book sale, the proceeds of which will go towards the Church Building Fund.

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A FEBRUARY ROSEMy love, she likes a red, red rose

Of deep magenta hue, A gift for Valentine that shows

That someone’s love is true.

But think on this, my bonnie lass, As you admire the bloom – That flower’s been forced

on under glass, You ought to wait till June!

Nigel Beeton

LADIES GUILD NOTESHappy New Year to all our members and friends! Since our last issue we have enjoyed several very pleasant evenings. Our 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner was a great success and was attended by about 40 people. The Rector spoke of the wonderful tradition of fellowship, fundraising and fun in the Ladies Guild, and Eileen gave a warm and humorous account of bygone activities and many members, both past and present. We were beautifully entertained by Murray Hunter and Emma Hill and enjoyed a sing-song of Vera Lynn numbers. Frances Roberts, one of our founder members, cut the cake.

We held our Christmas fun evening in December with a beetle drive, Christmas quiz, ballot and festive supper, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our meeting on Wednesday, �0th January, was a talk on the Air Ambulance, a very current topic and most interesting.

There will be no meeting in February but we hope that members will be together again at the Ash Wednesday Service in St. Columba’s on Wednesday, 17th February.

Lilias Smith (Hon. Secretary)

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Hello Ladies,

First of all, a Happy New Year to everyone! I must apologise that our

first meeting of the New Year had to be cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions. A big apology must also go to Joyce who, as always, worked so hard to give us a fun filled evening. Sorry, Joyce, but I know you understand. It also meant that our Bring and Buy Sale, our Fundraiser for the Building Fund, was also a casualty. However, this will now take place during our next meeting on Tuesday, 2nd February, so ladies please do bring along as much as you possibly can to raise money for our Building Fund! Our guest at this meeting will be Roger Dixon on “Grand Old Houses of Belfast”. Roger is a very entertaining speaker who is extremely popular, and I hope as many of you as possible will come along and support us. The meeting will take place in the Choir Vestry, a popular cosy venue, so look forward to seeing you then.

Looking further ahead, please could I also remind everyone to bring any overseas donations they may have to our next meeting on Tuesday, 2nd March. Many thanks.

Finally, sincerest congratulations to Roberta on being re-elected as our Diocesan President for a further three years. Roberta works tirelessly on behalf of the Mothers’ Union and we wish her continued success. We at St. Columba’s are extremely proud of her. Well done, Roberta!

Irene

Ed. All parishioners in St. Columba’s would want to echo the congratulations of Irene and the Mothers’ Union to Roberta on her re-election as MU Diocesan President, and to wish her every success in the years ahead.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Slippery ice, very thin,

Pretty girl tumbled in.

Saw a boy upon the bank,

Gave a shriek and then she sank.

Boy on bank heard her shout,

Jumped right in and pulled her out.

Now he’s hers – very nice,

But she had to break the ice.

SNOWDROPSmall angel flower

winging your way from cold earth

to heaven’s pure light

your silent singing

in tune with seraphic choirs

in love’s own presence

leads hearts to worship.

We, too, bow our heads and ask

for this quiet grace.

Sarah Summers

GENER8 KIDS, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY AND RESOURCES STRATEGY

During December and January, I have been chatting to parents, young people, vestry members and others about possibilities and ideas to develop our work with young people in the parish. It is clear from what I am hearing, and from what the Rector challenged us with in his sermon on the first Sunday in January, that we need to engage with those who are on our parish lists but who, for whatever reason, are not coming along to church. This is indeed a challenge, but one which I know the parish is committed to facing. Over the months ahead, along with a dedicated team, I hope we will be able to put in place an exciting and engaging programme of activities for young people.

In February and March, I intend gathering a few groups of parishioners together to seek out ideas and feedback about our youth ministry in the parish, and how we can develop in the years ahead. I am also aware that there is very little happening for our 16-18 year olds, and 18-�0’s age group. If anyone in these age groups have any ideas of activities etc, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Curatage.

For those aged 18-�0, we are starting on the last Saturday of the month a new venture, “Cinema”, details of which can be found elsewhere in the magazine.

Robert Ferris

M U ACTIVITY GROUPOn a sunny morning in November seven of our group set off for a weekend in the Radisson Hotel, Limavady. We stopped on the way for lunch at Maghera Garden Centre, taking time to browse in the Christmas shop afterwards. After checking in and locating our rooms, one was so large it became our central meeting place. That evening, after dinner, we were entertained by the music and fashion at the Pink and Black Ball, a charity event at the hotel.No break is complete without some retail therapy, so on a very wet and windy Saturday we ventured into Limavady where everyone managed to buy something, even if it was only birdseed! Again, having dined well that evening in the Green Room, a wedding reception provided music and style for our entertainment – even the odd dance (and it was odd) by one who shall not be named!After breakfast on Sunday morning we had a much needed walk in the nearby Roe Valley Country Park. A truly fun filled weekend, but a very sad journey home as we had just heard about the death of one of our founder members, Wilma McCoy.In December, we enjoyed afternoon tea at the Culloden Hotel, a delightful interlude amid the fuss and bustle of Christmas preparations. We look forward to more exciting events to be organised by “The Activity Team” in �010.

Nan and Maureen

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Can you help us?We need an enthusiastic volunteer

to assist at our busy Mums and Tots Group

on Friday mornings from 9.15 to 11.45am.

Please apply to Anne Clarke on 90651412

FUNDRAISING FOR THE BUILDING FUNDOn Friday, �7th November, the Choir organised a table quiz in the Church Hall for the second time this year. More than seventy people enjoyed another excellent evening of mental gymnastics, refreshments and great crack. Billy McAlpine, by now a fixture as quiz-master, dreamed up a series of questions most of which were easier to answer than last time, but with just a few being tricky enough to let a winner emerge. This approach was warmly welcomed as everyone felt that they had a better chance against those generally (although quite erroneously) believed to be brain-boxes! Karen, Kieran and Alan checked and wrote up the scores without any serious challenge, and Jim Best brought along a first-class loudspeaker system. Members of the choir provided and served the welcome refreshments at half-time. The many ballot prizes collected by Emma from generous supporters were well worth the investment of a fiver for the very good chance of winning one. The star prize was once again a beautiful painting donated by the Art Club. The tickets were enthusiastically sold by the youthful team of Helen, Holly, Charles, Henry, James, Grace and Rachel. In the quiz itself there was serious inter-family rivalry between the two teams led by Fiona and Robin. This nearly resulted in blows over the precise locations and civil status of Coleraine, Castlerock and Portstewart. Bloodshed was only narrowly avoided by Billy who, in the interest of his own safety rather than that of accuracy, ruled that all three satisfied the necessary criteria. In the end the winners were Robin’s “Instantly Forgettable” which at the last gasp beat Fiona’s “Angel Voices” by the convincing margin of one point. Brian, who as a member of Fiona’s team just lost out by Billy’s decision, can still be heard muttering “Portstewart” through gritted teeth. The consolation prize was won by Clare, Hazel and Joy under the appropriate team name “www.confused.com”. This was a real miscarriage of justice because they had spent much of the quiz time getting the tea ready. A mathematical calculation of what their score would have been with six players and time to answer all the questions would have left them very clear winners! The evening as a whole raised the magnificent sum of £7�4.99. With the generosity for which he is known throughout the length and breadth of his own garage, the cashier for the night made it up to the round figure of £7�5.00.

The Choir would like to thank most sincerely everyone who took part in the quiz, as well as all those who gave of their time or talent to make it the success it was.

DOVESWho? All boys and girls aged between 3 and 6 years old. Where? In the downstairs church hall. What? Play games, complete craft activities, cook, sing, dance & listen to stories When? Starting Friday, 26 February, 2010. We meet between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Why? This is an opportunity to make friends and have fun.

We are looking forward to meeting anyone of this age group on Friday evenings. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Karen

ST. COLUMBA’S ART CLUBART DEMONSTRATION AND WORKSHOP – Saturday Morning, 20th March

ART DEMONSTRATION

St. Columba’s Art Club will be holding an Art Demonstration in the Church Hall by a most distinguished guest artist, Julian Friers, President of the Royal Ulster Academy, to which all parishioners, friends, family and others interested are heartily welcome.

The morning will start with coffee at 9.�0am and the demonstration at 10.00am, finishing at 1�.�0pm. Those attending the demonstration will be invited to make a donation of £5.00 towards the St. Columba’s Building Fund.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

In the afternoon, a workshop will be conducted by Julian Friers for approximately �5/�0 persons, at a cost of £�0.00 each, and which includes coffee, the morning art demonstration and lunch. The workshop, which is nearly fully subscribed, will commence at �.00pm and conclude by 4.00pm.

Bob Killen, Billy Nelson

CINEMA - A CHANCE FOR FELLOWSHIP, FOOD AND FAITH!

On Saturday evening, �7th February, a group from St. Columba’s (18 – �0’s) will head out to watch a movie (the latest blockbuster!) at Dundonald cinema – details in Pew News the Sunday beforehand (�0th February).

The plan is – meet at the cinema, watch the movie, go get some food/coffee, have a laid back discussion about it and head home. You are more than welcome just to come along, watch the movie, and/or just come for the food.

All are welcome! – in order to book tickets please sign up at the back of church, leave a message at the Curatage or email Robert ([email protected]).

Robert Ferris

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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW!A popular saying and very apt at this time of year! �010 sees the Men’s Club enter a new decade, celebrating 50 years of existence - a major event in both the Club’s, and indeed St. Columba’s, history. Three key events have been arranged for the coming year, with details at the end of this article.

What has happened since I last wrote? Well, we have been very busy. In December, we hosted the Irish Indoor Bowling Association Fours Competition for the East Belfast Zone. Initially, we entered two teams ourselves but owing to sickness ended up making up a scratch team. They did not let us down and performed very admirably against opposition who play at a higher standard and on a more regular basis. Well done, boys! Our Annual Xmas Competition amongst the members proved an enjoyable success. An evening of fun bowling and refreshments went down well, especially the mulled wine (non-alcoholic!). Our Curate presented the prizes and a big thank you also to Roberta Rogers for the delightful catering, which was very much appreciated by all. The New Year saw us back in full swing and our first match of the year was played at our friends of Knock Methodist. Those who attended enjoyed an entertaining evening, despite losing. One fixture remaining in our calendar takes place against St Colmcille’s on Monday, 1st February, in the church hall.

We were delighted at the return of Alva Anderson to the Club following his recent period of ill health. Congratulations go to Walter Peake and Huber Hilliard on winning the Lamont Pairs Cup for last year. This final wasn’t completed owing to the ill health of one of the participants at the time. It was decided it was only fair to resume the final as and when all four players where agreeable. Walter and Hubert defeated Evan Preston and Paul Rogers.

Now for our events mentioned at the start of the article. The first is a Thanksgiving Service in St. Columba’s on the Sunday evening of February 28th at 7.00pm. Music will be provided by the Choir and Ballykeel Conservative Flute Band. This service is open to all parishioners and invitations will be extended to any existing clergy who have had an association with the club during its history. We will also be inviting members of the clubs we play against to join in our celebration.

The second event will be an Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Civil Service Sports Club on Friday, 28th May. Further details will be made available in the next article. Again, this will be open to all interested in joining with us to celebrate the happy occasion.

Our final event will be a Concert in St. Columba’s on Saturday, 25th September. The Concert will be provided by Ballykeel Conservative Flute Band and proceeds will be in aid of the Church Building Fund. More details nearer the time.

Until next time,

John Robb (Hon. Secretary)

Ed. Heartiest congratulations to the Men’s Club on achieving their 50th Anniversary from all the parishioners of St. Columba’s!

St Columba’s Men’s Club Celebrating our 50th Anniversary

Service of Thanksgiving Music by Church Choir

and Ballykeel Conservative Flute Band

�8th February �010 at 7pm St. Columba’s Parish Church,

King’s Road, Knock

All are very welcomeRefreshments supplied after service

Proceeds from evening to The Vine Trust

BALLYKEEL CONSERVATIVE FLUTE BANDThe Band was formed in 1900 by seven members of Ballykeel LOL 417 who found they had a shared interest in music. With the support of lodge members instruments were obtained and the Band continued to grow. This encouragement and financial aid was to last up until 1946, enabling the Band to remain in existence even during both World Wars.

In 1946, the Band became an independent organisation, and under the guidance of a new conductor and with new instruments, a period of growth took place. There was much success in competitions and as older members retired, a new body of members continued learning and growing in their love of music. Activities were curtailed during the troubled times of the 1970’s and 1980’s but, undaunted, new premises were purchased in Patton’s Lane, Holywood, for use as rehearsal rooms and are still the home for the Band today.

In recent years, activities have changed with more concert work and charity engagements taking precedence. A highlight of each year is the Band’s participation in the Mayday Festival in Holywood, when the rousing sounds add much to the atmosphere of the day. It is a testament to the loyalty of members that over the years sixteen 50 service awards have been presented, and five of that number still turn out for engagements! Future plans include a return to competition work, made possible by the purchase of new instruments funded by an Arts Council Grant awarded last autumn.

Support for charitable causes has always been a feature of the Band’s ethos and currently they are supporting a Vine Trust project in Peru which seeks to rescue and educate street children, some as young as four years old. A residential facility has been built and up to 40 boys are provided with a loving home environment. The Band’s conductor, William Jeffrey, has visited the centre and with a group of volunteers helped build and furnish the facility. Anyone with an interest in learning more about us will always be made welcome on a Wednesday at 7.�0pm in the rooms at Patton’s Lane, Holywood.

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SAFETY FIRST!Avoid riding in vehicles of any sort because they are responsible for

�0% of all fatal accidents.

Do not stay at home because 17% of all accidents occur in the house.

Avoid walking on streets or pavements because 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians.

Avoid traveling by air, rail or water because 16% of all accidents involve

these forms of transportation.

Of the remaining ��%, ��% of all deaths occur in hospitals.

So, above all else, avoid hospitals.

BUT, You will be pleased to learn that only

0.001% of all deaths occur during worship services in church, and these

are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that

the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is... in church!

And Bible Study is safe too. The percentage of deaths

during Bible Study is even less!

So, for SAFETY’S sake - attend church

and read your Bible.

IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!

HISTORY OF BADMINTONModern badminton takes its name from Badminton House, the home of the Duke of Beaufort in Gloucestershire. However, the game was first played around �000 years ago in ancient Greece and Egypt, and possibly also India and China, when players hit an early version of the shuttlecock, made of bird’s feathers, with racquets. In England, during medieval times, it is thought to have been developed from a game called ‘battledore and shuttlecock’, a favourite among children. In the 17th century, ‘battledore’ or ‘jeu de volant’ was an upper class pastime in many European countries. Our picture shows a young girl in badminton attire of the day, painted by French artist, Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin, in 17�7. A version of the game was popular in India by the 1700’s, and was adapted by British Officers stationed in Poona a century later, who added the net and a set of documented rules. In 187�, the sport of ‘poona’ made its way back to England and gained its current name after a lawn party hosted by the Duke of Beaufort, who introduced it to his friends as ‘the Badminton game’.

It was a credit to its popularity that, in 1877, the first official set of rules was laid out by the Bath Badminton Club, followed 16 years later by the establishment of the Badminton Federation of England, with the first All England Championships being held in 1899. The number of badminton clubs in Britain grew from �00 in 19�0 to over 9000 by the end of World War II.

Meanwhile, the International Badminton Federation had been established in 19�4 with nine founding members, namely, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Canada and New Zealand. Today, the Federation numbers 149 associate members and was renamed the International Badminton Federation, the sport’s world governing body, in �006.

The first international badminton competition was held after World War II during the 1948-9 season. The Thomas Cup, named after the federation’s president, Sir George Thomas, was solely a competition for male players. It was not until the 1956-57 season that the ladies’ tournament, the Uber Cup, was introduced. There are now numerous international competitions, and badminton was played in the Olympic Games for the first time in 199� when Barcelona was the host city. The vast majority of Olympic medals for badminton since then have been won by competitors (both men and women) from China, Korea and Indonesia.

Did you know?

Badminton is the world’s fastest racket sport, with the shuttles hitting the 200mph mark! The best shuttles are made from the feathers from the left wing of a goose.

ALL AGE WORHIP TEA AND COFFEE

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the collection for tea and coffee in December, when we raised £48 for CAPHA and Patricia sold £67 worth of goods on her CAHPA stall. We also got off to a great start in the New Year when we raised £148 for the Simon Community. At All Age Worship on Sunday, 7th February, we shall be raising money for the Motor Neurone Association, so please plan to stay after the service for a cup of tea or coffee. Remember, if you are at any of the other services that day, donations can be left in the basket at the back of the church or given to one of the Church Wardens. Also, an advance notice of our Lenten Lunch to be held in the Church Hall on Sunday, 7th March. Our soup lunches are very popular and tickets will be available during February, so pop the date in your diary now and bring the family along for a nice lunch! Proceeds will be for the Church Building Fund.

Roberta

The fan-heater under the cassock idea proved not to be such a good one

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PRAYER THINGDear Lord,

So far today, I am doing all right.

I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self indulgent. I have not whined, complained, used bad language or even eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing to my credit card.

But soon it will be time to get up, and I know I will really need your help then!

IMMORTAL WORDS?Edward Upward, the poet, novelist and communist, died in February a year ago, at the grand old age of 105. His Guardian obituary noted: ‘It is curious to reflect that half of his published titles appeared in the final 15 years of his life’. So he was most productive after the age of 90.....there’s hope for us all!

The Guardian’s obituary was written by Alan Walker, at the end of which is the line: ‘Alan Walker died in �004’. In other words, Edward Upward outlived his obituarist by five years. Surely some kind of a record?

LONG WAITService in the restaurant was abysmally slow. A husband was getting very tense, so his wife tried to distract him with small talk. “You know,” she said, “our friend Christine should be having her baby anytime now.”

“Really?” her husband snapped. “She wasn’t even expecting when we walked in here.”

THANK YOU!Thank you to all who donated their old Irish coins and notes during last year. We received in exchange €105.79, which converted to £9�.87 towards the Building Fund appeal. It is still possible to donate any old Irish currency as the facility to convert into Euros will remain open for the foreseeable future - I have already received a small quantity for the next visit!

Sincerest thanks also to all those who collected their postage stamps in order to support the Leprosy Mission, Northern Ireland, over the Christmas period. The red box on the table at the rear of the church is nearly full and will soon be emptied for onward transmission to help those who still suffer from Leprosy around the world, mainly in the Asian sub-continent. As with the coins, the “postbox” will remain open for further donations of stamps to continue to support the work of this worthy charity.

Patrick Wilson

BOOK REVIEW: JESUS FOR THE NON-RELIGIOUS By Bishop John Shelby Spong

As someone who has always felt that the ideas of Jesus form the best guide to living a fulfilled and happy life, but has found the language used in Church liturgy simply not believable, I have found this book liberating and literally awe inspiring.

John Shelby Spong was ordained into the American Episcopal Church in June 1955, became Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, in 1976, and retired in �000. He started life with a literal view of the bible, but learned at Theological College that modern biblical scholarship challenged the creeds and dogmas of the Church. He found that ‘Increasingly, Jesus was real to me, but the theological language that I used to talk about him was not.’

In Jesus for the Non-Religious, Spong examines how Jesus is portrayed in the New Testament. He suggests that the very human Jesus had such a dramatic effect on his followers that they described their experiences in the most powerful language they knew. They used the religious language of their day and adapted events in the lives of the Old Testament prophets to emphasise that in Jesus they saw God. He argues that the message of Jesus and the meaning of God can never be expressed in a final form. Each generation must make their own attempt to express them, using the language and knowledge of their day. Spong’s view is that true Christianity is to be a whole human being, living fully, loving wastefully, and being all that one is capable of. It is in the highest form of human love and human selflessness that we experience God. Spong has been accused of abandoning Jesus, but responds vehemently; ‘My commitment to Jesus is deep and steadfast. He stands not only at the centre of my faith, but also at the centre of all that I am.’

I wonder are there any other readers of the Columban who would be interested in reading this book and discussing it in an informal group. Perhaps you know someone in the family who, like me, is not a great churchgoer but would find such a discussion stimulating. If anyone is interested I would be happy to host such a group at my home. (The paperback is available from Amazon at £6.49.)

Peter Thompson, Tel: 9076 3377, Email: [email protected]

NEW TECHNOLOGYDid you know … our parish is on the internet? Our parish has an excellent website, with the parish magazine on PDF.

We are also on Facebook – for parishioners who are members, why not sign up to our group? Simply do a search for St Columba’s and you will find us there!

If you also happen to have an email address, we would love to send you out details of new on-line developments as they happen.

We are just about to launch a new website for young people … hopefully by Easter it will be fully operational…watch this space!

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ASH WEDNESDAYLent begins with Ash Wednesday which falls this year on Wednesday, 17th February. But why ‘Ash’ Wednesday? The reason has to do with getting things right between you and God, and the tradition goes right back to the Old Testament.In the Old Testament, the Israelites often sinned. When they finally came to their senses, and saw their evil ways as God saw them, they could do nothing but repent in sorrow. They mourned for the damage and evil they had done. As part of this repentance, they covered their heads with ashes. For the Israelites, putting ashes on your head, and even rending your clothes, was an outward sign of their heart-felt repentance and acknowledgement of sin (see Genesis 18:�7; � Samuel 1�:19; Job �:8, �0:19; Isaiah 58:5; Jeremiah 6:�6; Jonah �:6).In the very early Christian Church, the yearly ‘class’ of penitents had ashes sprinkled over them at the beginning of Lent. They were turning to God for the first time to mourn their sins. But soon many other Christians wanted to take part in the custom, and to do so at the very start of Lent. They heeded Joel’s call to ‘rend your hearts and not your garments’ (Joel �:1�-19). Ash Wednesday became known as either the ‘beginning of the fast’ or ‘the day of the ashes’.The collect for today goes back to the Prayer Book, and stresses the penitential character of the day. It encourages us with the reminder of the readiness of God to forgive us and to renew us. The Bible readings for today are often Joel �:1-�, 1� – 18, Matthew 6: 1-6, 16 – �1 and Paul’s moving catalogue of suffering, “as having nothing and yet possessing everything.” (� Corinthians 5:�0b - 6:10).The actual custom of ‘ashing’ was abolished at the Reformation, though the old name for the day remained. Today, throughout the Anglican Church, receiving the mark of ashes on one’s forehead is optional. Certainly, the mark of ashes on the forehead reminds people of their mortality: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return...” (Genesis �:19). The late medieval custom was to burn the branches used on Palm Sunday in the previous year, in order to create the ashes for today. The Collect for Ash Wednesday is:

Almighty and everlasting God, You hate nothing that you have made

And forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts

That we, worthily lamenting our sins And acknowledging our wretchedness,

May receive from you, the God of all mercy, Perfect remission and forgiveness;

Through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, Who is alive and reigns with you,

In the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever.

THE LEGEND OF THE FIRST VALENTINE CARDThe Roman Emperor Claudius II needed soldiers. He suspected that marriage made men want to stay at home instead of fighting wars, so he outlawed marriage.A kind-hearted young priest named Valentine felt sorry for all the couples who wanted to marry, but couldn’t. So he secretly married as many couples as he could - until the Emperor found out and condemned him to death. While he was in prison awaiting execution, Valentine showed love and compassion to everyone around him, including his jailer. The jailer had a young daughter who was blind, but through Valentine’s prayers she was healed. Just before his death in Rome on February the 14th, he wrote her a farewell message signed, ‘From your Valentine.’ So the very first Valentine card was not between lovers, but between a priest about to die, and a little girl, healed through his prayers.

TODAYThere are two days in every week about which we need not worry, two days we need not fear.One of these is Yesterday, with all its mistakes and cares, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world can’t bring it back. We cannot undo a single word we said or thing we did. Yesterday is gone.The other day we need not worry about is Tomorrow, with all its possible difficulties, its burdens, its large promises and poor performance. Tomorrow is also beyond our control. The sun will rise, either in splendour or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise. We have no stake in Tomorrow until it is here.That leaves only one day... Today. Anyone can deal with the difficulties of just one day. It is only when we add the burdens of those two awful eternities, Yesterday and Tomorrow, that we break down.It is not the experience of Today that drives us mad; it is remorse or bitterness for something which happened Yesterday and the dread of what Tomorrow may bring.Let us therefore live one day at a time.

From the ‘The Ulster Countrywoman’

St Columba’s Parish Church

LENTEN LUNCH Sunday 7th March

Following Morning Service

in the Church Hall

Admission: Voluntary contribution towards the Building Fund Appeal

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1 £45.00 � £�75.00 � £�48.00 4 £5�0.00 5 £40�.50 7 £�1.00 8 £106.00 9 £��5.00 10 £51.00 11 £460.00 1� £�50.00 1� £144.00 14 £40.00 15 £145.00 16 £��8.00 17 £�95.00 18 £�65.00 19 £�77.00 �0 £�04.00 �� £419.00 �4 £100.00 �6 £140.00 �7 £408.00 �8 £198.00 �9 £�74.00 �� £�,000.00 �� £50.00 �4 £48�.00 �5 £�60.00 �6 £1�0.00 �7 £�0.00 �8 £��5.00 �9 £106.00 40 £190.00 41 £598.00 44 £�65.00 45 £��0.00 46 £1,940.00 47 £�01.85 49 £5.50 51 £��4.00 5� £88.00 5� £��0.00 55 £�67.00 56 £1,050.00

FREEWILL OFFERING AND MISSION 2009Listed below are the annual totals of contributions given by parishioners in �009 as Free Will Offering by means of FWO Envelopes, Standing Orders and / or Annual Cheques.

57 £�16.00 58 £685.00 60 £80.00 61 £40.40 6� £15�.00 6� £450.00 64 £1,070.00 65 £�6.00 66 £50.00 67 £70.00 68 £�19.00 69 £140.00 71 £88.00 7� £765.00 7� £70.00 75 £�04.00 76 £��5.00 77 £�19.00 79 £�19.00 80 £�90.00 81 £�45.00 8� £1,16�.00 8� £750.00 84 £�89.00 85 £1�5.00 86 £5�8.00 87 £640.00 88 £78.00 89 £65.�0 90 £17�.40 91 £579.50 9� £�64.00 94 £600.00 95 £80.00 96 £19�.50 97 £7�.00 98 £1,050.00 99 £510.00 100 £��0.00 101 £5�0.00 10� £��8.00 105 £�00.00 106 £5.00 107 £�4�.00 108 £�04.50

109 £48.00 110 £50.00 111 £440.00 11� £10.00 115 £99.00 117 £550.00 118 £�00.00 119 £5�0.00 1�0 £�85.00 1�� £815.00 1�� £510.00 1�4 £96.00 1�5 £145.00 1�6 £�7.10 1�7 £�60.00 1�8 £�00.00 1�0 £4�5.00 1�1 £1�0.00 1�� £�99.00 1�� £510.00 1�4 £150.00 1�5 £�58.60 1�6 £�09.00 1�7 £179.00 1�9 £1�0.00 140 £500.00 141 £�55.00 14� £5.00 14� £510.00 144 £175.00 145 £10.00 146 £504.00 147 £�00.00 148 £470.00 149 £1,040.00 150 £�10.00 151 £140.00 15� £1,500.00 15� £50.00 155 £660.00 158 £405.00 159 £50.00 160 £645.00 161 £4�.00 16� £40.00

16� £�70.00 164 £100.00 165 £758.00 166 £190.00 168 £4�8.00 169 £�18.00 170 £16.00 171 £�65.00 17� £540.00 17� £�60.00 176 £188.00 177 £�50.00 178 £10�.00 179 £170.00 180 £6�0.00 181 £77.00 18� £��0.00 18� £180.00 185 £��0.00 186 £�00.00 188 £�5.00 189 £45.00 190 £108.00 191 £�00.00 19� £�60.00 194 £1,040.00 195 £�08.00 196 £�00.00 197 £740.00 198 £156.00 199 £�00.00 �00 £500.00 �0� £40.00 �0� £160.00 �05 £1,���.50 �06 £55.15 �07 £1,000.00 �08 £�0.00 �09 £440.00 �10 £�0.00 �11 £60.00 �1� £�60.00 �14 £�65.00 �16 £�85.00 �17 £500.00

�18 £116.00 �19 £�96.00 ��1 £70.00 ��� £540.00 ��4 £676.00 ��5 £�15.00 ��6 £61�.00 ��7 £�60.00 ��8 £���.00 ��9 £150.00 ��0 £57.00 ��1 £8�5.00 ��� £�.00 ��� £�60.00 ��4 £480.00 ��9 £140.00 �40 £180.00 �41 £510.00 �4� £�50.00 �4� £�60.00 �44 £�00.00 �45 £5�.00 �46 £180.00 �47 £��0.00 �48 £�40.00 �49 £�50.00 �51 £��.00 �5� £500.00 �5� £�98.00 �55 £��0.00 �56 £�00.00 �57 £��5.00 �58 £�0.00 �59 £660.00 �60 £�40.00 �6� £145.10

�6� £65.�0 �64 £159.00 �65 £159.00 �66 £50.00 �67 £149.00 �68 £90.00 �69 £40.00 �70 £�57.00 �71 £96.00 �7� £�0.00 �7� £19.00 �74 £74.50 �75 £�0.00 �76 £�05.00 �78 £70�.50 �79 £105.00 �80 £40.00 �81 £510.00 �8� £79.00 �8� £676.00 �85 £�00.00 �86 £75.00 �87 £�80.00 �88 £�00.00 �89 £�85.00 �90 £4�5.00 �91 £180.00 �9� £�5.00 �9� £86.00 �94 £�65.00 �95 £540.00 �96 £�00.00 �97 £69�.00 �98 £5�0.00 �00 £155.00 �01 £5�.00

�0� £��1.00 �0� £6�4.00 �06 £�6.00 �07 £670.00 �08 £�65.00 �09 £1�.00 �10 £1�0.00 �11 £90.00 �1� £�50.00 �1� £�08.00 �14 £550.00 �15 £505.00 �16 £�00.00 �17 £5.00 �18 £��0.00 �19 £1�0.00 ��0 £55.00 ��1 £160.00 ��� £1,040.00 ��4 £10.00 ��6 £�6.00 ��9 £66.00 ��0 £55.00 ��1 £40.00 ��� £�10.00 ��� £��0.00 ��4 £860.00 ��5 £�65.00 ��6 £565.00 ��7 £�8�.50 ��9 £460.00 �40 £�50.10 �41 £�7�.�0 �4� £�70.00 �44 £868.10 �45 £�40.00

�46 £1�0.00 �47 £140.00 �48 £�60.00 �49 £�5.00 �50 £140.00 �51 £�45.00 �5� £�8.00 �5� £�10.00 �54 £645.00 �55 £800.00 �60 £1�0.00 901 £�00.00 905 £150.00 906 £650.00 909 £1�0.00 910 £7�0.00 915 £48.00 916 £1�0.00 917 £400.00 9�4 £�40.00 9�� £�60.00 9�� £100.00 9�4 £7�0.00 9�6 £600.00 9�8 £�00.00 9�9 £�75.00 940 £�00.00 941 £�00.00 947 £1�5.00 949 £1,500.00 954 £5�0.00 955 £1�0.00 957 £560.00 958 £450.00

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These FWO figures do not include Income Tax reclaimed from the Inland Revenue through the Gift Aid Scheme.Other major contributions received during the year were:Mission & Charities £11,779 Building Fund £20,583 Lenten Appeal (Martha Health Clinic, Sudan) £7,283 Loose Plate £3,091On behalf of the Rector and members of the Select Vestry may I take this opportunity to thank you for your most generous and regular support during a year of financial uncertainty.

Murray Hunter (Asst. Hon. Treasurer, Freewill Offering Envelope and Gift Aid Secretary)

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MARCH MAGAZINEPlease note, any articles or photographs for publication in the March parish magazine should be handed or e-mailed to the editor by Sunday, 14th February, at latest.

Many thanks

FROM THE REGISTERSOur Joys

Service of Prayer and Dedication after a Civil Marriage

Saturday 19th December �009 Conor & Denise Lynch

Our Sorrows

Christian Burial

Tuesday �4th November �009 Wilma Jean McCoy 54� Upper Newtownards Road

Thursday �4th December �009 Gertrude Murray � Pine Grove, Holywood

Thursday �1st December �009 Ann Farmer 18 Knock Green

FLOWER ROTA FOR FEBRUARYSunday 7th ........................................... Patricia Wilson

Sunday 14th ......................................... Maureen Fleming

Sunday 21st .......................................... Margaret Stewart

Sunday 28th ......................................... Geraldine & Anella Gallen

Joke CornerWhat kind of lights did Noah have on the Ark?

Floodlights!

What did the little lightbulb say to its mother?

I wuv you watts and watts!

Children’s Page!Answers 1. lamp 2. light 3. a star 4. eye 5. burning bush 6. torches & lanterns

Light & BrightThere are lots of words to do with light and lights in the Bible. Can you find the answers to this Bible Light quiz?

1. What did the woman light when she lost a silver coin? (Luke, chapter 15)

2. What did God create on the first day? (Genesis, chapter 1)3. What light did the wise men follow? (Matthew, chapter 1)4. According to St Luke, what is the lamp of the body? (Luke, chapter 11)

5. What did Moses find in the desert? (Exodus, chapter 3)6. What did the soldiers carry to search for Jesus in the Garden? (John, chapter 18)Answers at the bottom of the page.

CandlemasBet you thought that Christmas ended

ages ago – well Candlemas on 2nd

February marks the real end of the

season of Christmas and the beginning

of preparation for the next festival,

Easter.

It is the traditional time for a good

clean up. All Christmas decorations

had to be taken down by this day.

Can you imagine how scruffy and

dusty they would have been by now?

Churches had to be cleaned too.

Candlemas celebrates the presentation

of Jesus at the Temple 40 days after

he was born. It is called Candlemas

because candles are lit to remind

us that when Jesus was presented,

Simeon, an old servant in the Temple,

said that Jesus was the Light that God

had sent to the Gentiles (Gentiles

are all the people who are not Jews).

Read about this in St Luke’s Gospel,

Chapter 2.

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SUNDAY10.30am Sunday School (2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays)Beth Cairnduff (�-5 yrs) 90874047Joyce Stevenson (5-8 yrs) 9058��81Alan Boyd (8-1� yrs) 07979 8�01��

8.00pm Beatitudes ChoirDavid Beattie 907971�5

MONDAY2.00pm Ladies BowlingPhyllis Newton 9048�11�

2.30p.m. Afternoon Group (2nd Monday)May Preston 90489884

7.30pm Men’s ClubJohn Robb 905814�8

TUESDAY10.30am Ladies BadmintonMuriel Jowett 90659984

2.00pm Ladies BadmintonKyleen Clarke 90797155

8.00pm Mothers’ Union (1st Tuesday)Irene Gray 9065�4�8

8.00pm Activity Group (except 1st Tuesday)Maureen Irwin 90795155

WEDNESDAY7.30pm Bible Study Group Trevor Buchanan 90657697

7.45pm Ladies Guild (3rd Wednesday)Lilias Smith 9059�0�9

8.00pm Senior Badminton ClubJill McDowell 07754 405511

THURSDAY 9.30am Art ClubBob Killen 90790�10

7.30pm Senior Badminton ClubJill McDowell 07754 405511

7.45pm Choir PracticeGerald Hill 904��101

FRIDAY9.45am Mums & TotsAnne Clarke 9065141�

3.45-5pm Toddler Mini Soccer 3-5yrsTim Wareing 07740 1�0788

6.30pm DovesKaren McAlpine 904�4�90

6.30pm BrowniesBeth Cairnduff 90874047

8.30pm H2OMark Wilson 90761040

Young Families Group (Social events as arranged)The Rector 90471514

PARISH ORGANISATIONSSOMETHING FOR YOU?

Please note, requests for the occasional use of Church premises must first be submitted to the Premises Convenor, Alan Rogers, on 90656183

WHO’S WHO IN ST. COLUMBA’SPARISH WEBSITE: www.stcolumbas.down.anglican.org

RECTORThe Revd. John R. AuchmutySt. Columba’s Rectory�9 King’s RoadBT5 6JGTel 028 90471514 Email [email protected]

CURATE The Revd. Robert FerrisThe Curatage� Sandown Park SouthBT5 6HETel 028 90653370Email rferris�[email protected] [email protected]

PARISH READERKaren McAlpine10 Old Quay CourtHolywoodBT18 OHTTel 028 90424390

DIOCESAN LAY READER (EMERITUS)Bryn Harris�� Dalton GladeGlen RoadComberBT�� 5SZTel 028 91878816

RECTOR’S CHURCHWARDENPatrick Wilson5 Kingsway ParkBT5 7EUTel 028 90401066

PEOPLE’S CHURCHWARDENHelen Donaghy1 King’s Gate91 King’s RoadBT5 7BUTel 028 90704932

RECTOR’S GLEBEWARDENJim Stevenson44 Casaeldona RiseBT6 9RATel 028 90583381

PEOPLE’S GLEBEWARDENJohn Proctor1� Richhill ParkBT5 6HGTel 028 90870526Mob 07989 469773

SELECT VESTRYRector, Churchwardens, Glebewardens, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Asst. Hon. Treasurer, Brian Acheson, John Best, Victor Dukelow, Patrick Good, Jennifer Johnston, Elizabeth McCaughey, Moranne Noad, Roberta Rogers, David Sweet

HON. SECRETARY & PREMISES CONVENORAlan Rogers50 Cabin Hill GardensBT5 7AQTel 028 90656183

HON. TREASURERGillian Sadlier70 Kensington RoadBT5 6NGTel 028 90403278

ASST. HON. TREASURER/GIFT AID SECRETARY/FREE WILL OFFERINGMurray Hunter1� Knockdarragh ParkBT4 �LETel 028 90761295

PAROCHIAL NOMINATORSTrevor BuchananPatrick GoodMoranne NoadMeryl Townsend

DIOCESAN SYNODS PEOPLEEmma HillElizabeth LeonardMoranne NoadRoberta RogersPaul Stewart

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ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTERGerald Hill6 The CoachesBrown’s Brae, Croft RoadHolywoodBT18 OLETel 028 90422101

ASSISTANT ORGANISTBrian Clements150 Sandown RoadBT5 6GXTel 028 90793641

READERS & INTERCESSORS CO-ORDINATORMuriel Arndell18 Kinedar CrescentBT4 �LYTel 028 90655500

SIDESPERSONS’ ROTA CO-ORDINATORRosemary Coffey44 Thornyhill RoadKillinchyBT�� 6SJTel 028 97542198

MAGAZINE EDITORIan Noad�6 Shandon ParkBT5 6NXTel 028 90793704Email [email protected]

MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTOR CO-ORDINATORJohn Holland8 Greengraves CottagesBallyrogan, NewtownardsBT�� 4SDTel 028 91814036

PARISH WEBMASTERIvan Roche49 Richhill ParkBT5 6HG Tel 028 90229310Email [email protected]

C of I GAZETTE DISTRIBUTORRuth Pugh147A King’s RoadBT5 7EGTel 028 90483459

BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP NOTESEvan Preston1� Carrowreagh GardensDundonaldBT16 ITWTel 028 90489884

CHURCH FLOWERSPaddy Nesbitt�0 Knockhill ParkBT5 6HYTel 028 90650716

SAFEGUARDING TRUST The Rector, Select Vestry and Parish Leaders are committed to upholding good practice in the Parish’s ministry with children and young people. Should you have cause for concern or suspicion regarding child welfare in the Parish, please contact a member of the Parish Panel below, or any of the statutory agencies.

The Rector 0�8 9047 1514 Patrick Good 0�8 9065 6908 Elizabeth Leonard 0�8 9065 �16�

ST. COLUMBA’S PARISH OFFICEOffice Hours

Wednesday & Friday 8.�0am – 1.�0pmParish Secretary: Janet Johnston

Tel 028 90656891Email: [email protected]