MONTHLY SERVICE PATTERN

Sunday 8.30a.m. 10.00a.m. 11.30a.m. 6.30p.m. in month

1st Holy Service of Morning Celebration Communion the Word Prayer Praise Minor Hall

2nd Service of Holy Evening the Word Communion Prayer

3rd Holy Family Morning Q & A Communion Service Prayer Minor Hall

4th Holy Morning Evening Communion Prayer Prayer

5th Service of Morning Holy the Word Prayer Communion

Prayer Fellowship - Knock Room 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30p.m.

Baptisms at any service other than Holy Communion and by arrangement with the Rector.

Weddings by arrangement with the Rector.

Sunday School Every Sunday (September – June) at 10.20 a.m. except 3rd Sunday of each month when children remain in church for Family Service. Primary Sunday School – Age 3 - 6. Minor Hall Superintendent: Mrs Elizabeth Murphy. Tel 028 90 641974 Junior Sunday School - Age 7 – 11. Main Hall Superintendent: Mrs Jackie Mayes. Tel 028 90 799180 Senior Sunday School - Age 11 – 13. Main Hall Superintendent: Mr Jack Mayes. Tel 028 90 799180 Pathfinders - Age 13 – 15. Main Hall

Crèche – for babies up to age 3 in Knock Room, Main Hall

X-Ray Tel 028 90 694217

THE MAGAZINE OF KNOCKBREDA PARISH CHURCH

May 2013

Rector: Ven. Philip Patterson Knockbreda Rectory 69, Church Road, Belfast BT8 7AN Tel: 028 90 641493

Curate Assistant: Rev. Gerardo Gimpel 28, Church Road, Belfast BT8 7AQ Tel: 028 90 694217

Assisting Clergy: Rev. Paul Hooper Tel : 028 90 815607

Rev. Canon Dr. S.E. Long Tel : 028 90 793401

Lay Reader: Derek Cheatley Tel : 028 90 643901

Organists: Grace Ryan

Tel: 028 90 793828

Andrew Thompson

Tel: 028 90 701351

Link Missionaries: Kenneth and Judith Finch, Kampala kfinch@img.co.ug Dr Rory and Denise Wilson, Kiwoko Ram and Grace, Morocco, www.crosslinks.org

Church Wardens: Edward Godfrey (Rector’s) Wilma Chrusciak (People’s)

Glebe Wardens: Jack Mayes (Rector’s) Jim Gowdy (People’s)

Magazine Circ Manager: Alan Templeton

Tel: 028 90 701686

Hon. Sec. to Select Vestry: Norman Sleator

Tel: 028 90 791362

Hon. Parochial Treasurer: Ernest Downey

Tel: 028 90 647940

Sexton: Robert McAvoy

Tel: 028 90 692400

Parish Secretary: Linda Butterwick

c/o Parish Office, Purdys Lane, Belfast, BT8 7AR Tel: 028 90 645372

Parish Website: www.knockbredaparish.org

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

GIRLS

Brownies Age 7—10 Tuesday 6.30p.m. to 8.00p.m. in the Minor Hall. Mrs Andrea McConnell Tel 028 90 701203

Guides Age 10 – 14 Junior Section Monday 7.30p.m. to 9.00p.m. in the Minor Hall. Miss Amy Green Tel 028 90 793775 Guides Age 14 - 25 Senior Section Monday 7.30p.m. to 9.00p.m. in the Minor Hall. Miss Amy Green Tel 028 90 793775 MIXED

Senior Badminton Club Wednesday from 8.00p.m. in the Main Hall Tel 028 90 701062 September to March X-Ray Open to all young people of 3rd Form age and above.

ADULT ACTIVITIES

Golf Society Summer months Convenor:- Edward Godfrey Tel 028 90 701062 Ladies’ Bowling Club Monday at 7.30p.m. in the Main Hall Contact:- Maureen Coulter Tel 028 90 702246 Mothers’ Union 1st Thursday at 8.00p.m. in the Main Hall Secretary:- Jacqueline Davie Tel 028 91 821637 Men's Club Tuesday 7.30p.m. in the Main Hall. (Bowls form a major part of their programme.) Contact:- Dennis Davison Tel 028 90 701704

GENERAL INFORMATION

Missionary interest is central to the life of our Parish. The following are the Secretaries from whom information, literature or boxes may be obtained.

Crosslinks – Brian Lloyd Tel 028 90 701099 C.M.S. Ireland – Mrs Edna Davis Tel 028 90 701244 Mid-Africa Ministry – Mrs Jackie Mayes Tel 028 90 799180 Leprosy Mission – Miss P Wells Tel 028 90 701988

Bible Reading Notes are available in the Parish. The Bible Reading Fellowship notes can be obtained from Mrs Edna Davis Tel 028 90 701244.

Flowers for the church are always in demand. You may donate flowers to the church on a particular Sunday by appending your name to the list in the Church Porch.

Breda Messenger The Editorial Team would appreciate if all contributions for the June edition of the magazine could be with them no later than Sunday 5th May 2013. Contributions can be e-mailed to knbreda@hotmail.com or left in the Church Office.

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Across 1 Overpowered (Deuteronomy 11:4) (11) 9 ‘The — are mantled with corn’ (Psalm 65:13) (7) 10 ‘Each man—a sword to his side’(Exodus32:27)(5) 11 On the death of Jesus the curtain in the temple was torn from— to bottom (Matthew 27:51) (3) 13 Stagger(Isaiah 28:7)(4) 16 ‘Anyone,then,who knows the good he ought——and doesn’t do it, sins’ (James 4:17) (2,2) 17 Stir up or provoke(Acts13:50)(6) 18 Burden(Luke11:46)(4) 20 ‘As far as the east is from the—,so far has he removed our transgress sions from us’ (Psalm 103:12) (4) 21 Sign(Luke23:38)(6) 22 ‘After that,Jesus poured water into a basin and began to—his disciples’ feet’ (John 13:5) (4) 23 The nature of the seven ears of corn which swallowed up the good ears in Pharaoh’s dream (Genesis 41:23) (4) 25 Has(anag.)(3) 28 ‘This is the account of ShamHam & Japheth, sons’ (Gen 10:1) (5)

29 ‘I will...make them drunk,so that they..sleep for__and___awake’ (Jeremiah 51:39) (4,3) 30 Paul said of him,‘he often re- freshes me and is not ashamed of my chains’ (2 Tim 1:16) (11)

Down 2 Worth (Matthew 13:46) (5) 3 ‘A bruised — he will not break’ (Matthew 12:20) (4) 4 ‘Suddenly a great company of the heavenly — appeared with the angel’ (Luke 2:13) (4) 5 Slip (anag.) (4) 6 ‘Take an awl and push it through his — — intothe door, and he will become your servant for life’ (Deuteronomy 15:17) (3,4) 7 Bountiful (2 Corinthians 8:2) (11) 8 ‘Therefore, as we have —, let us do good to all people’ (Gal 6:10)(11) 12 Acquire(2Timothy2:10)(6) 14 Container cover(Numbers19:15)(3) 15 ‘He...became obedient to death,even death on——!’ (Philippi 2:8) (1,5)

19 Refrain(1Peter 2:11)(7) 20 ‘She began to—his feet with her tears’(Luke 7:38)(3) 24 One who worships Brahma,Vishnu or Shiva(5) 25 ‘Give to everyone who—you’(Luke 6:30)(4) 26 ‘I lift up my eyes to the hills;where does my—come from?’(Ps 121:1) (4)

27 One of those whom the Lord said would be taken from Jerusalem and Judah as judgment on them (Isaiah 3:2) (4)

MAY CROSSWORD

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Rector’s Letter

(read at the Annual Easter Vestry) Dear Friends I have started every letter in the magazine over the last 24 years with, ‘Dear Friends’. Back then there was a degree of presumption in doing so but truly no longer. Just as Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I no longer call you servant but friends.’ So too I no longer call you parishioners but friends. Many of you will already be aware of the difficult month I have had with ill health. I have tried to be open and honest with you all; partly because there is no point in being secretive and partly because, if you know the truth, you can pray intelligently for me. I have always dealt in truth trying faithfully to proclaim God’s truth week by week. There is nothing to fear in the truth, in fact, it sets us free. What started out as anaemia, resulting in tests, showed up extensive secondary cancers in the liver. Further tests show a primary cancer in the large bowel. Surgery is not realistic so the treatment option is chemotherapy starting on 12

th April. It will probably last

about six months. It is not treatment for a cure but to enhance the quality of life left to me. God in his grace and mercy has allowed me some time. This time is precious as it allows for an orderly tidying up of practical affairs. It will also allow Eleanor and me the opportunity to enjoy all our children and grandchildren. I have always held firm to a gospel of hope and resurrection – and that is not a hope for this world alone but for eternity. My days are numbered but that is true for us all. I know that I will soon be made whole in Him. I will not be the one at any disadvantage for I will be with Him and that is the goal to which we all press on. Our 24 years in Knockbreda have been years of great blessing to us. As we have shared in your times of joy and sorrow so too you have shared in ours. We have known your love and care and have really appreciated it. As we walk together this last part of my earthly pilgrimage, we are very conscious of your love and prayers surrounding our whole family. Yours sincerely Philip Patterson

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BETWEEN OURSELVES

Easter Vestry Elections were as follows:-

Church Wardens:- Edward Godfrey (Rector’s) Wilma Chrusciak (People’s)

Glebe Wardens:- Jack Mayes (Rector’s) Jim Gowdy (People’s)

Select Vestry:- Linda Butterwick, Tom Davies, Ernie Downey, Heather Elliott, Katherine Grant, Paul Gibson, Brian Lloyd, Tom Maguire, Norman Sleator, Alan Templeton, Andrew Thompson, Kathleen Wood.

Supplementary (under 30) Diocesan Synods Person:- Judith Thompson Hon. Auditors:- Kevin Armstrong and Derek Johnston

This Month’s Front Cover shows the team at “Going Bananas” which was held during Holy Week this year.

Extracts from the Parish Registers

Burial

27th March Mary (Mollie) Moore 5 Beechill Park North

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nd April Patricia (Pat) Loughlin 67e Church Road

F.W.O. Team for May

D. Johnston (Leader) ; H. Cleland; C.Grant; B. Lloyd; F. Montgomery and B. Milford.

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The Rector’s Address (continued)

I did not secure a new curate through the normal allocations procedure. There was therefore the real possibility that I would have been without help for over a year, as Gerardo’s two year contract with us was running out. It was therefore a real blessing that a number of events came together. When Gerardo and Suyai returned to Chile for furlough leave in the late summer, the Bishop of Chile honoured his pledge to ordain Gerardo. That meant he returned to Ireland as a fully ordained minister leaving our Bishop with the decision where to place him for a curacy. I am delighted he chose to place him in Knockbreda. Gerardo has proved to be a wonderful colleague and a blessing to us all. My other colleagues, Linda Butterwick and Robert McAvoy could not be out passed in their thoroughness and support. They have that knack of knowing what’s in my mind and what needs to be done and do so much to make my life easier, and as you would know, all done with grace and humour. They are a blessing to us all. Last year we had a significant change with Edward stepping down as Honorary Secretary. Catherine Grant stepped in to the role hesitantly. After a year she does believe it's not the natural role for her. I have never been happy about trying to force people into jobs they don’t have the heart for. However, I do want to thank Catherine for her year’s service and indeed, to acknowledge the wonderful contribution she has made. This is particularly true in the areas of Human Resources and Health and Safety. Select Vestries increasingly have to comply with the law in these areas, Catherine has given a great lead here and perhaps she will have the opportunity to continue to use her skills for the good of the Vestry and Parish. A special word of thanks to Kathleen and Bryan for their year’s service as Church Wardens. We all have enjoyed their friendly welcome at the door and their faithfulness throughout the year. For me, as ever, there has been one constant that has steadied my course, my greatest fan and harshest critic (at least so she tells me) Eleanor, without her I would be infinitely diminished and I thank her for all she has given. Both our Glebe Wardens are stepping down this year for different reasons. Paul Gibson is under a particularly severe workload at the moment and it is only right to let him stand down a while. Norman Sleator is stepping down with the possibility of serving the Vestry in another capacity. Together they have proved to be an outstanding team and I could not begin to list the projects, large and small that they have overseen together. Their contribution to the practical work of this Parish has been colossal. I am grateful that Jack Mayes has consented to be my new Glebe Warden and, in what may prove to be a difficult year ahead, with the need of a steady hand, I am delighted that Edward Godfrey has agreed to be my Church Warden. Your Rector

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The Rector’s Address to the Easter Vestry Meeting

This is the twenty-fourth year that I have been Rector at an Easter Vestry in Knockbreda. It is exceptionally strange not to be present and chairing the meeting and I crave your indulgence in having Gerardo read my address. I will ask Gerardo to read a personal message from me at the end of the meeting, that will appear in the May magazine. First let us deal with the important business of the night. We are passing through a prolonged and difficult financial situation that affects us all and the Church is in no way immune. During this past Autumn we ran a free-will offering renewal campaign. The full effect of this will not be evident until the end of 2013. However, the increase in income combined with prudent spending and reduction in some key costs will, I believe, see us come through these strained times. From last May we have the monthly outreach, “Messy Church” to un-churched families up and running. There has been a good start, we are learning more and more how we can refine and develop this vital ministry and over this coming year we hope to see it continue to grow. We are particularly grateful to Suyai for her leadership in forming a team to deliver this ministry. There are real opportunities for many more people to be involved in all sorts of practical ways. Do speak to Suyai or Gerardo and just find out what you could contribute. September saw the introduction of ‘The Service of the Word’ at 10.00a.m. This adds a new item to the ‘menu’ of worship available in Knockbreda. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but the point is there are real alternatives for worship and somewhere there should be a style of service to suit you. We are so blessed in the ministry of music that we have in Knockbreda and could so easily take it for granted. The variety and standard is, I believe, outstanding for a middle sized Parish like ours. I cannot begin to express my appreciation for Grace, Andrew, the choir, singers and musicians. They give us so much and yet sometimes I don’t think we appreciate what a wonderful blessing we have. Those who work with our young folk are special people, especially those who labour in Sunday School and Pathfinders, passing on the faith. They give so freely of themselves in such a generous way that it would be easy to take them for granted. Their work is kingdom ministry and is precious to God and worthy of our sincerest thanks. The regular men’s and occasional ladies’ breakfasts have found a real niche in Parish life, adding tremendously to the fellowship we enjoy together. Similarly it is wonderful to see developing a work amongst younger women that offers opportunity for friendship and fun along side a spiritual emphasis. After over five years as curate assistant with us Stanley was appointed as Rector of Killinchy Union and took up position at the end of August. It was not the easiest Parish to take over as Rector but he has made a great start and is settling into the work very well.

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Christian Aid Week 2013

May 12 to 18

Door to Door Collection.

The Knockbreda Christian Aid collection team urgently require new members to supplement the existing team for this annual fund raising event.

If you can spare a couple of hours on one or two evenings during Christian Aid Week, to help with the door to door collection, please contact me on 02890-702057, or leave your name and contact details with the Church Wardens or the Clergy.

Jim Gowdy

April Crossword Answers ACROSS: 1 Womb; 3 Agnostic; 9 Long ago; 10 Fleet; 11 Horeb; 12 Yellow; 14 Deceitfulness; 17 Banish; 19 Towel; 22 Boils; 23 Inferno; 24 Eternity; 25 Defy. DOWN: 1 Will hide; 2 Minor; 4 Glory of Christ; 5 Offal; 6 The Robe; 7 City; 8 Zabbai; 13 Psalmody; 15 Chalice; 16 Let off; 18 If son; 20 Worse; 21 Able.

CAR PARK ROTA - May

10.00am 11.30am 6.30pm 5 May T Jones D Johnston B Mateer

12 May J Torrens F Montgomery B Milford

19 May E Kelso J Crothers A Kidd

26 May M Pollock J Gowdy S Rolston

2 June K Morrow P Murphy T Beattie

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Coffee

Morning

and Cake Sale in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

Venue: Knockbreda Parish Church Hall,

Purdy’s Lane, Newtownbreda

Time: 10am–2pm,

Saturday 8th June 2013

Knockbreda Golf Society REMINDER

Helen’s Bay Golf Club Wednesday 22 May 2.00pm start

Temple Golf Club Thursday 6 June 1.00pm start Edward Godfrey Golf Convenor

email: ewgodfrey@btinternet.com mobile: 079 1385 8892

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THURSDAY CLUB

The last meeting of ‘The Club’ for this year will be our Annual ‘Mystery Tour’ on Saturday 11th May. We will leave the church hall at 2.00p.m.—meeting at 1.30p.m.

Off we go (hopefully it will be a lovely day, like last year!) and wherever the roads or should I say the driver takes us we are expected at Killinchy Parish Church in time for afternoon tea —- kindly provided by the ladies of the parish. It will be nice to meet up with Stanley, Sarah

and Grace and to hear all their news. After we have had our tea we will have a little leisure time as Stanley has suggested visiting his other church ’Kilmood’ - then back on the buses to arrive back to the church hall about 5.30p.m. At this time can I say a big ’thank you’ to all of you who helped in any way during the year since September. It is all very much appreciated and to all of you who have attended each monthly meeting. We hope you all have a lovely summer, if going on holiday—’enjoy’, and D.V. we will see you all on Thursday 12th September. Mina

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OUR PAGE

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The final meeting of the year on 2nd May will include the Branch Review. Our speaker on that night, Lizz Glendinning, will also be showing us how she makes some of her products—”Soapy Bubbles” being the theme! We hope the thirty members going to the Opera House on 1st June to see “High Society” will have an enjoyable time. Jacqueline Davie Branch Secretary

USED CLOTHING APPEAL (Reminder!)

Bags for the appeal will be distributed late May and early June. Please return the bags to the church hall on Saturday 29th or Sunday 30th of June. The bags are being collected on Monday 1st of July. If anyone needs their bags to be collected from their homes, phone Robert or Ann on 90692400. Please don`t return the bags earlier than 29th of June as we cannot store the bags safely. Thank you Robert and Ann

MOTHERS' UNION TEA ROTA FOR MAY 2013

2nd May Marjorie Cleland and Iris Cole

If this does not suit please contact Norma Johnston - 9070 1636

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LADIES’ BOWLING CLUB

The AGM of the Ladies’ Bowling Club was held on 11th March and as the

Rector was ill the Curate presided over the evening. The following

members were successful in obtaining gifts for their good bowling: Betty

Doran, Jean Fearon and Marion McLaverty congratulations to you all.

After the meeting we were able to have a game of bowls and a well earned

cuppa. This year our annual outing shall be at Belvoir Golf Club on

23rd April and then we shall look forward to commencing again in

September. I would like to invite any new members to come along and

join us then.

Maureen Coulter Hon Secretary

Crèche Rota - May

5th May — Gwen McComiskey & Kathleen McIntyre

12th May — Patricia McKee & Niamh Nixon

19th May — Family Service

26th May — Nicola Monson & Niamh Nixon 2nd June — Alyson Montgomery & Ruby Moore

Contact Rhona Maynes 90 298667 if this does not suit

General observations on our faith... If you wish to know God, you must know his Word. C. H. Spurgeon No man has a right to do as he pleases unless he pleases to do right. Anon. Freedom comes by filling your mind with God’s thoughts. Erwin Lutzer

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Calling All Gardeners!

The North of Ireland Dahlia Society is holding a

Plant Sale

on

Saturday 18th May at

Knockbreda Parish Church Minor Hall

2pm—4pm

A large variety of plants for sale including a wide selection of Dahlia plants

Refreshments available

smile lines

FLOWER LIST - MAY

5 May Edna & Lynda

12 May Peggy Moore

19 May Eileen Flood

26 May AVAILABLE

2 June Robert & Ann

Some miscellaneous one-liners for those little gaps.....

Be kind to your dentist. He has fillings, too

What's the first thing you should learn in chemistry? Never lick the spoon.

A circle is just a round straight line with a hole in the middle.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.