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Alive Today
Dungiven & Bovevagh
Parish Magazine
June 2015
Our Parish Vision
We are committed to growing a healthy church. We want
to grow in our relationship with God’s family, and we
want to grow out into our local community as we seek to
share our faith in words and actions.
Rector: Vacant please contact Rural Dean, Canon Harold Given
Telephone: 028 77762743
Email: [email protected]
Webmaster Pamela Duddy: [email protected]
Parish Office: Tel: 77741394
Youth Leader: Peter Thorogood
Telephone: 07921391535
[email protected]
Summer Magazine deadline Monday 22nd June 2015.
Reflection……..
A few months ago l was at Murrayfield in Edinbrough watching the Irish Rugby team
thrash Scotland. That match was followed by a live televised match between England
and Italy. Only after this match would the winner of the Six Nations be decided. It was
all down to the number of points scored. Could England beat the number of points
Ireland had notched up? After the Scottish match their fans left Murrayfield the Irish
fans remained. We watched the England v Italy match live on two huge screens. It was
a tense time. England came so close to scoring the requisite number of points to beat
Ireland and take the Six Nations trophy so many times during the game but the Italians
always managed to pull back a few points and deny England their victory. It was a
nail-biting match. It was touch and go right down to the last second and the last kick of
the ball.
When the final whistle blew and we knew that Ireland had won the Six Nations,
Murrayfield went wild with relief and joy. We had shouted and sung our hearts out and
some of us had lost our voices in the proceedings. But what an experience! What a
memorable day!
I am conscious that as l write this Reflection that in a few days we will be celebrating
the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost was the fulfilling of the Old Testament promise of the
giving of the Holy Spirit. We read in the book of the prophet Joel Ch.2 v 28,29
“I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophecy, your
old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both
men and women, l will pour out my Spirit in those days”.
What a day the day of Pentecost was. What a memorable day for all who experienced
it! With the coming of the Holy Spirit we have the birthday of the Church, the spread of
the Church and the beginning of mission. It is good to have memorable days. Good for
us as followers of Christ to have this annual reminder that the Good News isn’t
something we are to keep to ourselves but is something God wants us, encourages and
commands us, to share with others
Psalm 96 v1 and 2 say “ Sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord all the
whole earth. Sing unto the Lord and praise his Name: be telling of his salvation from
day to day.
How much more than winning a game or a trophy we Christians have to be excited and
sing and shout about! We have the Good News to proclaim. We have his salvation to
talk about. We do that when we have a song in our hearts and when we sing it out loud.
We do it when we show in our lives the fruit of the Spirit and in the words of Jesus
when we let our ..”light so shine before men that they see our good works and glorify
our Father who is in heaven”
May the excitement and joy of Pentecost be ours and may it be seen in our lives to
God’s glory.
Canon Harold
FLOWER /CLEANING ROTA’S
If you could help with this very important task please add your name to the
rota. The new flower rota for 2015 is now up in the porch, there is still spaces
that needs filled.
Bovevagh Flower Rota
June 7th & 14th
June 21st & 28th
July 2nd & 12th
D Young
Hilda Dalzell
K Quigley
Dungiven Flower Rota
June 7th & 14th
June 21st & 28th
July 2nd & 12th
Sandra Ross
Jean Kirkpatrick
Kathleen Canning
Bovevagh Cleaning Rota
Team Leader to organise time and date
Dungiven Cleaning Rota
Team Leader to organise time and date
Team Leader
Ruth Canning
Dungiven Grounds Maintenance Team
June Team Leader
July Team Leader
William Canning
John Hill
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All items from parish organisations, parish rota etc and
any items parishioners wish included in the magazine
should be forwarded to Kaye Nesbitt preferably by
email at- [email protected] by Monday 22nd
June 2015.
Items received after this date will unfortunately not be
included in the Summer edition.
PARISH ROTA’S
Dungiven Crèche Rota:
31 May - Sandra
7 June - Paula
14 June - Doreen
21 June - Children's Day
28 June - Maureen & Avril
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5 July - Sharon McC & Joanne
12 July - Gillian B & Nikki
19 July - Family Service
26 July - Paula & Sandra
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If any creche date does not suit you, could you please contact another leader
and swap with them.
Many thanks for your help. It is very much appreciated.
Dungiven Sunday School
Month of June
Anita, Lucinda and Peter
Bovevagh Children’s Church
31st May
7th June
14th June
17th May
Sandra Parkhill, Pamela Hutton, Tracy Young,
Regan Young, Emma McGraw, Laura Mowbary
Ruth Riley, Noeleen Riley, Emma Tweedale,
Gillian Young, Kim McGrotty, Jackie Caldwell.
Adele Brown, Emma Halcrow, Lily Steel, Olivia Dazell,
Laura Moore, Joanne Halcrow.
Family Service and Children’s Day
YOUTH NEWS
GAP Sunday 7th June in Dungiven Parish Hall 5.30pm - 7pm
GAP Sunday 21st June Dungiven Parish Hall 5.30pm - 7pm
SERVICES FOR JUNE
Sunday 31st May - Trinity Sunday
10am
Dungiven
Morning Prayer 2
11.30am
Bovevagh
Morning Prayer 2
7pm
Bovevagh
Flower Festival Closing Praise Service
Sunday 7th June - The First Sunday after Trinity
10am
Dungiven
Holy Communion 2
11.30am
Bovevagh
Holy Communion 2
Sunday 14th June - The Second Sunday after Trinity
10am
Dungiven
Orange Service
11.30am
Bovevagh
Morning Prayer 2
Sunday 21st June - The Third Sunday after Trinity Children's Day
10am
Dungiven
Family Service & Distribution of Prizes
11.30am
Bovevagh
Family Service
7pm
Bovevagh
Family Service & Distribution of Prizes
Sunday 28th June - The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
10am
Dungiven
Morning Prayer 2
11.30am
Bovevagh
Morning Prayer 2
7pm
Dungiven
Confirmation Service
Sunday 5th July - The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
10am
Dungiven
Holy Communion 2
11.30am
Bovevagh
Holy Communion 2
CONFIRMATION 2015
This year confirmation will take place in Dungiven Parish Church on
Sunday, 28th June 2015 at 7pm. Everyone Welcome to attend.
Confirmation Classes each Thursday in Dungiven Parish Church 7.15pm
– 8pm.
Full attendance is required.
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CHILDREN’S DAY SUNDAY 21st JUNE
Dungiven 10am (Prizes will be distributed to the children)
Bovevagh 11.30am
Bovevagh 7pm
(Prizes will be distributed to the children)
Parents, guardians, family & friends we would like to invite
you to come along and join in our special end of year service
Every One Welcome
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ERNIE'S DANCE
Bovevagh Sunday School: Meets 11am in the Parish Centre
Contact - Judith Mullan 077 4098 3590
Dungiven Children’s Church: Meets 10am Dungiven Parish Hall
Contact - Anita Hill 777 41079
Bovevagh Children’s Church: Meets Sunday at 12noon in Parish
Centre - Contact Bovevagh Girls Brigade: Monday in Bovevagh Parish Centre at 6pm
Contact - Angie Young 078 43224771
Bovevagh Scout Troop: Wednesday in Bovevagh Parish Centre at
6.15pm Contact - Pamela Duddy 777 41284
Mothers’ Union: Meets 1st Tuesday of the month
Contact - Janette Morrow 777 41361
Bovevagh Prayer Group: Meets Sunday mornings Bovevagh vestry at
10.45am
Contact - Rosemary Robinson 777 41403 or David Steele 777 41533
Dungiven Prayer Group: Meets Sunday morning Dungiven Church at
9.15am
Contact - Alan and Ann Logan 028 777 43873.
GAP Dates and times check out Youth Facebook
Contact - Peter Thorogood 079 21391535
Bovevagh Indoor Bowling Club: Tuesday & Thursday Bovevagh Parish
Centre at 8pm
Contact - Gary McMullan
FRIDAY, 5TH JUNE 2015
9PM - 12PM
Dungiven Indoor Bowling Club: Monday & Thursday Dungiven Parish
Hall at 7.30pm
Contact - Alan Fear 07784618455
DANCING TO OUTBOUND EXPRESS
Bovevagh Facebook
Dungiven Facebook
In the Church Hall
(All Proceeds in Aid of Charity)
Contact - Tracy Young
Contact - Gillian Baird
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Parish Directory
Dungiven Church Wardens
Contact - John Hill & Gillian McDaid 07811489508
Bovevagh Church Wardens
Contact - Hazel Wilson & Athline Simpson
Dungiven Glebe Wardens
Contact - Alfie Canning, Billy Turner 777 41318
Bovevagh Glebe Wardens
Contact - Desmond Quigley 777 41843, David Wilson 777 41541
Dungiven Treasurer
Contact - Mrs Sandra Smyth 777 42210
Bovevagh Treasurer
Contact - Ms Pamela Duddy
Dungiven Secretary
Contact - Mr Alan Keys
Bovevagh Secretary
Contact - Mr Jonathon Wilson 777 40682
Dungiven Organist
Contact - Mr Cecil Keys 777 41203
Bovevagh Organist
Contact - Mrs Joan Robinson 777 41425
Dungiven Catering Co-ordinators
Contact - Jean Hill 777 64643, Ann Logan
Bovevagh Catering Co-ordinators
Contact - Lily Wallace 777 41494, Athline Simpson 777 41871
Flower Rota Administrators
Dungiven - Chris Ross 777 41428, Elizabeth Canning 777 41952
Bovevagh - Beverly Steele 777 64863
Dungiven Sunday School: Meets 10am Dungiven Parish Hall
Contact - Violet Morrow 777 42307
BOVEVAGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School continues each Sunday at 10.30am except the Family Service
3rd Sunday. Open to all children from Primary 1 upwards! Judith & the team
Bovevagh Sunday School - Children's Day Services
Sunday 21st June 11.30 am & 7pm (evening service to include prize
giving)
We would like to invite all our parishioners to come and support our
children at their end of year services.
Thanks Judith & the team
DUNGIVEN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School continues each Sunday except the Family Service 3rd Sunday.
Service starts at 10am—children leave during the service for Sunday School in
the Hall. Children from P1 upwards are encouraged to come to Sunday
School.
Violet
DUNGIVEN AND BOVEVAGH SUNDAY SCHOOL/
CRECHE OUTING
This year our outing will take place to Sperrin Park on Saturday, 27th
June 2015. More details to follow.
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SAFEGUARDING TRUST PARISH PANEL
In accordance with the recommendations in “Safeguarding Trust” the Church
of Ireland Code of Good Practice for Ministry with Children. A Parish Panel
has been appointed to implement this code. If you have any concerns
regarding issues around children please contact a Panel member.
Cecil Ross, David Wilson, Kathleen Canning, Yvonne McGrotty Canon
Harold Given
DUNGIVEN PRAYER GROUP
Dungiven Prayer Group
Dungiven Prayer Group meets at 9.15am each Sunday morning in the Church
and concludes at 9.45am to allow time to set up for the service. For more
information please contact Alan and Ann Logan
PARISH REGISTER
Holy Matrimony
Bovevagh
“Those
whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder."
Thursday 7th May Ben Hasson & Louise Morrow
Christian Burial
Bovevagh
BOVEVAGH PRAYER GROUP
Bovevagh Prayer Group meets at 10.30 am each Sunday morning in the Vestry
and concludes at 11.10am in time for the Church Service.
For more information please contact Rosemary Robinson.
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PRAYER POINTS
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The house bound, lonely and bereaved.
Parish Organisations
Confirmation Class
The Parish and the Parochial Nominators
The homeless
All preparing for exams
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HOSPITAL VISITING - PARISH EMERGENCIES
During the Parish vacancy the Rural Dean, Canon Harold Given will be
in charge of the Parish. Contact Canon Given on 028-7776 2743.
Please advise the Church Wardens or Canon Given if you or a loved one
is ill at home or in hospital and would appreciate a Hospital visit.
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"“I am the resurrection and the life,"says the Lord. "
Those who believe in
me, even though they die, yet shall they live, and everyone who lives and
believes in me shall never die."
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John 11:25,26
Sunday 10th May
George Averill, Glasgow Scotland.
PARISH DONATIONS
Dungiven Donations:
Ernie’s Dance (to Repair Fund)
£325.06
Bovevagh Donations:
Baptism donation
Mr & Mrs Stephen Donaldson
Following the baptism of David and Evan
Joe and Hilary Steele
Following the baptism of Grace Elizabeth Mary
Wedding donation
Ben and Louise Hasson
Donations
Anonymous
Baptismal lunch from Tommy and Lily Wallace
(For use of the hall)
Donations - Bovevagh Catering Fund
Mrs Harriet Forrest
(In respect of funeral teas for the late Mr George Averill.)
£100.00
£200.00
£50.00
£100.00
£100.00
£250.00
Thank you to everyone who gives donations to the parish. They play a
vital role in maintaining the church and they are greatly appreciated.
DUNGIVEN & BOVEVAGH MOTHERS’ UNION
Our final meeting before the summer break was an outing on 9th May to
Dobbies Garden Centre in Lisburn, followed by a guided tour around
Hillsborough Castle and ending up in Maghera Parish Church Hall for a very
welcome salad tea. 49 ladies went on the trip and we all had a great day.
Some ladies went shopping and almost caused a security alert (bag left
behind at bus stop). One lady would have liked to have brought home an
outdoor spa bath tub but the bus just wasn’t big enough. We had a lot of
laughs along the way. After tea Rev Isaac Hanna kindly gave us a guided tour
around the Walled Garden at the Rectory. We are invited back for a barbeque
and to use the pizza oven. I would like to thank all the members and their
friends who came along on the day to support us. I hope you all had a very
enjoyable day. A special thanks to Paul Brown, bus driver, who was very
accommodating and helpful. Well ladies, where will we go next year? Who
will have us?
PARISH MEETINGS
DUNGIVEN SELECT VESTRY MEETING
Tuesday, 16th June 2015 at 7.30pm in the Rectory
BOVEVAGH SELECT VESTRY MEETING
Meeting to be confirmed
PRIORITIES TEAM MEETING
Meeting to be confirmed
PARISH DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEETING
Thursday, 4th June 2015 at 8pm in Dungiven Parish Hall.
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Next meeting after the summer break is on 1 Sept in Bovevagh when we
hope to be showing a movie. Details will be given out in both churches
nearer the time.
Indoor Members – Holy Communion Service followed by tea party will be
held in St Pauls Church, Garvagh on 13th June at 3pm. All MU members very
welcome.
Mary Sumner Day will be held on 9th August at Sea House, Londonderry.
Open air service at 3pm.
Have a nice break and see you all in September. New members always
welcome.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace
which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4 v 6-7
Just give me a ring...Janette 777 41361
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Janette - Branch Leader
Hilda – Secretary
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Nikki - Treasurer
Dungiven & Bovevagh Parish Website
Please send all Parish organisation information for uploading to the
Parish Website to Pamela Duddy at [email protected].
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BOVEVAGH SELECT VESTRY
Please can all organisations that use the hall do an inventory of all
equipment stored within the hall. Please give this list to Pamela Duddy or
Jonthan Wilson.
If anyone wishes to borrow any equipment from the hall they must
contact Trevor Clyde prior to use.
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WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Beginning on 5th of June a weekly small group Bible study will be
facilitated by Adam and Mark Riley in Bovevagh Parish Centre. The aim is
to meet regularly to explore God's Word and encourage each other, growing
in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We propose to study
the seven I am sayings of Christ along with selected other passages of
scripture. Each study will begin on Friday at 8pm and last until
approximately 9.30. This invitation is extended to all members of the
congregation.
Each session will be comprised of a bible passage and informal discussion
of the material covered. Please feel free to get in touch with either Adam or
Mark.
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THANK YOU!!
A very successful dance was held in the Parish Hall on Friday, 1st
May 2015. A good crowd enjoyed the night. All money raised was
for the building fund. Thank you to all who helped on the night
especially the ladies who served and supplied the supper.
Ernie Scott
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Thank You - Bovevagh Catering
We have now completed our three year term as Catering Coordinators here
in Bovevagh. It has been a very busy time - Rev. McBeth made sure of that!
We have catered for such things as Baptismal lunches, Wedding cream teas,
Coffee mornings, 4 course dinners up to 120 people and funeral teas etc. etc.
just to name a few as well as catering for the various Christian festivals and
functions throughout the year.
We would like to thank you all for your support and help during this time you know who you are and we know who you are - both men and women.
We worked really well together as a team. It has been busy but good craic as
well.
Your dedication, willingness and friendship has REALLY BEEN
APPRECIATED.
Lily and Athline
BOVEVAGH SCOUTS
The Cubs & Scouts have been practicing Orienting, Map Reading & putting
up tents.
The Cubs also did a few experiments & attended the district outdoor football
competition
The Beavers visited Carrowmena Activity Centre for a day of adventurous
activities – they did crate stacking, Archer, Orienting & Canoeing. A fun day
was had by all.
They also have been learning how to use a compass and helped but up tents.
The older Beavers attended Beaver Rally & Sleepover at Crawfordsburn.
They met up with Beavers from all over Northern Ireland for a day and night
of fun filled activities. They enjoyed going on a beach walk & joining in on
their first ‘real campfire’.
Scouts are finishing up on the 27th May with a litter pick around the local area.
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DUNGIVEN BOWLING CLUB
Bowls has finished for the season—all at the Bowling Club wish all a
very pleasant summer break and we look forward to the next season.
Club Captain Alan Fear
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BOVEVAGH BOWLING CLUB
Bovevagh Bowling has finished for the season. Club Captain Gary
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