Dear Parishioners,

I hope you have had a pleasant Easter, despite the poor weather and the even worse political situation.
All our Easter General Vestry Meetings have now taken place. We, as parishioners, must acknowledge the huge amount of work undertaken by our various secretaries, treasurers, glebe wardens and officers of the Select Vestries. Their contribution is invaluable and without them, the day to day running of the parishes would be impossible.
The churches were beautifully decorated for Easter: thank you to all who clean and decorate willingly, week by week

HOSPITAL/SICK VISITS
We, Brian, David, Joyce, are no longer given a list of those in hospital, so if you are aware of anyone who ought to be visited in the Lourdes or a local nursing home, please let one of us know.

FROM THE REGISTERS
We joyfully celebrated the baptism of Cara Lisa Condon, daughter of Jen and Jason Condon, Collon, on Palm Sunday 29th March 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, and our parish community, Cara was welcomed into our church family as a beloved child of Christ. May God’s grace guide and bless her always.

CONDOLENCES
We offer our deepest sympathy to the Allen family on the death of Ken, who died on 27th April. The funeral, in St. Peter’s, was on Friday, 1st May, with burial in the adjoining graveyard.

SERVICES
Thank you to Lord Bellew who has kindly agreed to take several services during the summer, so that despite clergy holiday plans, no service changes need be made.

ECUMENICAL SERVICE DUNLEER
We hope to welcome Father Quigley, pp Dunleer and his congregation to an service of Christian unity, in Dunleer Church, on Pentecost Sunday, 24th May, at 7.30 pm. Further details will be circulated later, but we would ask for a good representation from our churches. Maintaining good relations with our neighbours is not only healthy but our Christian duty.

With every blessing,

Brian, Joyce and David.

Clergy