THE PRAISE NOTICE BOARD
FROM SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2019
AND BEYOND
(LOOK OUT FOR DATES FOR YOUR DIARY TOO!)
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ON PRAISE TODAY - 31 MARCH 2019
On PRAISE today, I talk with Verity Johnson ‘live’ from Harare in Zimbabwe, to find out about current conditions there, following Cyclone Idai, which has devastated huge areas of Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique. Verity is the Country Representative in Zimbabwe for CAFOD - the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development.
You can find out more about the work of CAFOD, download prayer resources etc. at www.cafod.org.uk
And I’m joined in the studio by beekeeping expert Harry Owens, and Christian Aid’s Anna Burden, as they reflect and report on their recent life-changing trip to Burundi
Music on PRAISE today is :
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
by the
The Celebration Choir
and the Salvation Army Citadel Band
Let There Be Peace On Earth
sung by
The Boys Choir of Harlem
from their CD
We Shall Overcome
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THE 2019 LENTEN LUNCH LIST
(There may be others -
these are the details we have so far, but look out for local publicity in your area)
EVERY MONDAY
Northern Churches Lent Lunches at the Methodist Church, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, from 12 noon – 1.30pm. Soup followed by fruit pudding, tea or coffee for £5.00,
all proceeds to the Manx Deaf Society
They are held on :
Monday 1st April (food provided by Methodist Church & Trinity Church)
Monday 8th April (combined effort, all the churches above)
LENT LUNCHES IN ALL SAINTS HALL,
ENTRANCE ON SELBOURNE ROAD, DOUGLAS
EVERY MONDAY
UP TO AND INCLUDING MONDAY 8 APRIL
Fresh soup, bread, a delicious dessert, plus cheese
all for the subsidised price of £7
All proceeds to local charities
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EVERY TUESDAY
The Abbey Church Hall - Ballasalla
Lunch served every Tuesday from noon - 2pm
19th and 26th March
2nd, 9th and 16th April
TUESDAY 2 APRIL ONLY
in Kirk Michael Parish Church
£6 per person
Lunch served from 12 noon - 1.30pm
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EVERY WEDNESDAY
The Mothers Union are offering Lent lunches in The Deanery, Albany Road, Peel each Wednesday at 12.30pm
Lunch will be followed by an (optional) talk given by a different person each week, each approaching - in their own way - the topic for this year “What Lent Means To Me”
Everyone is most welcome -
no set charges but donations would be appreciated, and these will be used by Mothers Union for one of their social care programmes
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EVERY THURSDAY
BALLAUGH PARISH CHURCH -
in the Community Room
from noon - 2pm (up to and including 11 April)
Soup, sandwiches and desserts
£5 per person
with a sales table, too!
COOIL CHAPEL HALL, BRADDAN
Simple lunches of home made soup and desserts
Served between noon and 1.30pm
All proceeds will be split between GRAIH and TEARFUND’S YEMENI APPEAL
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EVERY FRIDAY
ST THOMAS’S CHURCH - UPPER VESTRY
FINCH ROAD, DOUGLAS
12 noon to 1.30pm - Lenten Lunch will be served
Donations welcome
(Coffee and cakes served each Friday morning between 10am and 12 noon
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40th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
ISLE OF MAN CHORAL SOCIETY
with
ISLE OF MAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
and
THE MANNIN YOUTH CHOIR
ROYAL HALL
VILLA MARINA
DOUGLAS
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
3pm
SAINT CECILIA MASS
by Charles Gounod
Ruth Tickle - Soprano
John Snelling - Tenor
Graham Crowe - Bass
BRITISH PREMIER
of
SING! THE MUSIC WAS GIVEN
by
Sir Karl Jenkins
Conducted by Julian Power BEM
Soloist - Mandy Griffin
LAMENTATION
by
Sir Karl Jenkins
sung by
The Mannin Youth Choir
directed by
Dr Mandy Griffin
Lamentation
is a musical setting
of an award-wining poem
by 13-year-old Syrian
Amineh Abou Kerech
who is visiting the Island
and will read her poem
at the concert
SAM FIELD
will also play a cello solo
For more information
go to
Tickets from the box office
or on line at
Adults - £13
Children and Students - £3
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MUSIC FOR
HOLY WEEK
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STAINER’S CRUCIFIXION
by
MANX FESTIVAL CHORUS
Nicholas Roberts - Tenor
Nathan Smith - Bass
John Riley - Organ
John Bethell - Conductor
SUNDAY 14 APRIL
3pm
St Matthew’s Church, North Quay
Douglas
Tickets £10 available on the door
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THE PASSIONTIDE CHORALE
presents
J.H. MAUNDER’S
OLIVET TO CALVARY
Maundy Thursday
18 April
7.30pm
Trinity United Reformed Church
Waterloo Road
Ramsey
Conducted by John Elliott
with
David Greenwood - Organ
Karen Elliott - Soprano
Michael Corkhill - Tenor
Geoffrey Collier - Baritone
Free Admission
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THE ISLAND SPIRITUALITY NETWORK
MEETS AGAIN ON
SATURDAY 18 MAY
IN
ST JOHN’S MILL
from 10am - 1pm
We look forward to welcoming our guest speaker :
Reverend Ian Bradley
‘A Pod of P’s: Following the Celtic Way’
There is no set charge for ISN meetings though a suggested voluntary donation of £10 helps to defray our expenses. However, no one is EVER asked for money (we just provide a basket at the back of the room, for anyone to place a donation if they wish) so please DO NOT stay away for financial reasons. What better way to spend a Saturday morning than to gather together, sharing, reflecting and learning from one another. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday18 May and to renewing fellowship and friendship
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SUNSET CITYZENS
ARE MEETING AGAIN !!
in
Grace Baptist Church
Market Street, Peel
Every Friday afternoon
between 1.30pm and 3pm
drop in for coffee, tea and a snack
and a natter
THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WILL BE DIFFERENT ! We will be having a special Afternoon Tea, and an activity – maybe music, maybe a quiz, or sometimes a Guest Speaker, and this will be followed by a short ‘Thought for the Day’.
Everyone welcome - no charge - easy access to the building
DIRECTIONS - From Market Place, Market Street is to the right hand side when facing the Wildlife Shop. From The Prom - Market Street is almost opposite the Kiosk, and to the right of the Marine Pub
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AGLOW INTERNATIONAL
A GROUP FOR WOMEN WANTING TO ENCOUNTER JESUS AND GROW INTO THE FULNESS OF WHO THEY ARE IN HIM
COME AND FIND OUT MORE !
EVERY NATION TOUCHED
EVERY HEART CHANGED
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL
hold their Saturday morning meetings at
PHILIP CHRISTIAN CENTRE, PEEL
11am - 12.30pm
ADMISSION - £4
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
THE NEXT AGLOW INTERNATIONAL
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PEEL ON
SATURDAY 13 APRIL
(DETAILS OF GUEST SPEAKER TO FOLLOW)
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THE CHURCHES OF
THE PARISH OF THE NORTHERN PLAIN
uniting the churches in
Andreas, Ballaugh, Jurby, Sulby and St Jude’s
Parish Clergy -
The Rector - Rev’d Iaen Skidmore
The Rectory, Churchtown, Ramsey IM7 2AN –
Voicemail - 897873
Reverend William Mackay - 815045
SUNDAY 31 MARCH - MOTHERING SUNDAY
9.45am - ST STEPHEN’S SULBY - Morning Prayer with Judith Ley
9.45am - BALLAUGH PARISH CHURCH - Morning Prayer with The Rector
11.15am - KIRK ANDREAS - Service of Holy Communion with Confirmation led by Bishop Peter, and followed by bring and share lunch served at 12:45pm
SERVICES in our Parish FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING
MONDAY 1 APRIL
A TIME OF INFORMAL PRAYER for ourselves, our churches and the wider world - with coffee first - in the Community Room BALLAUGH Parish Church - every Monday at 10am
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WEEKDAY WORSHIP - HOLY COMMUNION in St Stephen’s, SULBY - Wednesday at 9.30am
followed by hot drinks and cakes
The Wednesday service of Holy Communion will be followed by our Lent Course, which will be held each Wednesday morning up to and including Wednesday 10 April - with a different session leader each week
Wednesday 3 April - 10.15am - ‘The Final Week’ - Session 2 - led by Judith Ley (each session stands alone, so don’t worry if you can’t be there every week - just come when you can)
‘THE FINAL WEEK” invites us to consider the last days of Jesus’ life, by reflecting on the Bible readings which tell the story of His journey from Palm Sunday to Good Friday - and how the events of that week might affect our lives today
(lasts for one hour - 10:15am - 11:15am)
All welcome
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
8.30am - BALLAUGH OLD CHURCH at The Cronk - Holy Communion with The Rector
9.45am - ST STEPHEN’S SULBY - Holy Communion
with Rev’d William
9.45am - BALLAUGH PARISH CHURCH - Holy Communion with The Rector
10.30am - KIRK ANDREAS -NOTE EARLIER TIME FOR MESSY SUNDAY - crafts and activities followed by informal worship and a bring and share lunch
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ON THE LAST FRIDAY IN EVERY MONTH, in St Stephen’s Church in Sulby village, there’s a time of quiet prayer and reflection in words and music, in the style of the Taize Ecumenical Monastic Community.
There’s a warm welcome for everyone - TAIZE services are times of gentle, relaxed worship - a more informal time of prayer that’s very popular with those who don’t feel ‘at home’ at a more formal Sunday service.
PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL NOT BE A TAIZE SERVICE IN APRIL
THE NEXT TAIZE SERVICE WILL BE AT 7pm on FRIDAY 24 MAY
NOT THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH BUT ONE WEEK EARLIER TO AVOID TT PRACTICES WHICH WILL CLOSE THE ROAD THROUGH THE VILLAGE
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ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH HALL - SULBY
IS THE HOME OF
THE MONDAY CLUB
reaches out to anyone who would like some company and something interesting to do, on a regular basis,
in a happy, relaxed and informal atmosphere.
NO MEMBERSHIP COSTS
Just come along any Monday when you’re free
APRIL PROGRAMME
1st April
in St Stephen’s Hall
12.30pm - Soup, Pudding and Chat
£2.00
8th April
in St Stephen’s Hall
2.00pm - Tales of a Traveller
Slide show and talk
with tea/coffee and cakes
£2.00
15th April
Out to Lunch
12.30pm - Meet at The Raven in Ballaugh
Please ring one of the
numbers below to book your seat
NO CLUB ON 22nd APRIL DUE TO BANK HOLIDAY
29th April
2pm - Book Club at Mary’s
Bring a book, poem,
article or news story to share
with tea/coffee and cakes
If you need more details
ring one of the organisers
Anne Heap - 898242
Mary Webb - 898295
Carole Buckler - 880433
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SULBY METHODIST CHURCH
at the crossroads on the Sulby Straight opposite the Sulby Glen Hotel and Caley’s Store
Unless otherwise stated, there will be traditional Sunday worship in Sulby Methodist Church each Sunday at 10.30am
MESSY CHURCH
WILL NOW BE HELD REGULARLY IN
SULBY METHODIST CHURCH
(NOT the Community Hall as previously)
FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP - every Friday morning in Sulby Methodist Church - a time for making friends, with something different on offer each week.
Friday Fellowship starts with coffee and cakes at 10.45am then the session starts at 11am - ALL WELCOME
SUNDAY 31 MARCH - 10.30am
MOTHERING SUNDAY CELEBRATION
SUNDAY 7 APRIL - 10.30am
ANNUAL BEE SERVICE WITH THE IOM BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
AND MUSIC FROM CROSBY SILVER BAND
LEADING BEEKEEPER
HARRY OWENS
WILL BE AT THE SERVICE TOO -
SHOWING PICTURES AND TALKING ABOUT HIS RECENT TRIP TO TEACH BEEKEEPING SKILLS TO SOME OF THE WORLD’S POOREST PEOPLE - IN BURUNDI
SUNDAY 14 APRIL - PALM SUNDAY
Meet at SULBY BRIDGE at 10.30am and walk in procession led by the ponies, to church
Hot chocolate on arrival
ALL AGE WORSHIP IN CHURCH at 11am
FRIDAY 19 APRIL - GOOD FRIDAY
Service in Church at 10.30am led by Gill Poole
EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE
on Ramsey Beach opposite the Lifeboat Station
EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION
SUNDAY 21 APRIL - 10.30am in Church
FRIENDSHIP GROUP FOR TODDLERS, PARENTS AND CARERS meets on a Wednesday afternoon each month - the next monthly baby/toddler/ carer get-together is on Wednesday 13th March at 2pm
See church notices for more details or phone 897364
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BALDRINE
METHODIST CHAPEL SERVICES
have a service at 11am on a Sunday morning
Refreshments served at close of service
with a warm welcome to all to come and join us
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AGNEASH
METHODIST CHAPEL
YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO JOIN
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 2019
LOOKING AT
THE S TORY OF JESUS - PART TWO
THE WORK OF THE APOSTLES
AND THE GROWTH OF THE EARLY CHURCH
AS SET OUT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS
THE GROUP MEETS ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7.30pm in
AGNEASH CHAPEL
Refreshments will be served
APRIL 3
Acts 10 and 11 - Rev T. Butler
MAY 1
Acts 12 - 14 - Mrs Hilary Simm
JUNE 5
Acts 15 and 16 - Rev Richard Hall
JULY 3
Acts 17 and 18 - Rev Steve Ingrouille
AUGUST 7
Acts 19 and 20 - Rev David Shirtliff
SEPTEMBER 4
Acts 21 and 22 - Rev Rebecca Ingrouille
OCTOBER 2
Acts 23 - 28 - Mrs Brenda Kinnish
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CHRIST CHURCH - LAXEY
SUNDAY 31 MARCH - MOTHERING SUNDAY
10.30am - Holy communion
FRIDAY 5 APRIL
Concert in Christ Church – time not given
St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir and Laxey Handbells
NOTE - ST EDMUNDSBURY MALE VOICE CHOIR will also present a joint concert with
LON DHOO MALE VOICE CHOIR in St George’s Church, Douglas on SATURDAY 7 APRIL at 7.30pm - Tickets £6 each - pay at the door or reserve by emailing Londhoo@manx.net
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
8.00am - Holy Communion
10.30am - Holy communion
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LONAN OLD CHURCH - ST ADAMNAN’S
TRADITIONAL SUMMER SERVICES 2019
ALL SERVICES ARE ON A WEDNESDAY EVENING AND START AT 7.30pm
8th May - Holy Communion with Bishop Peter Eagles and soloist Mrs Karen Elliott
22nd May - Songs of Praise with Reverend Brian Evans-Smith and soloist Mr Arie Eisinger
5th June - Songs of Praise with Reverend Richard Hooton and soloists Judy Cross and Cathy Quayle
19th June - Songs of Praise with Reverend Jo Dudley and soloists Geoff and Sue Collier
3rd July - Songs of Praise Sea Service with Reverend Bill Martin and soloist Mr Graham Crowe
17th July - Songs of Praise with Mr Nigel Cretney and soloist Anne Cretney
31st July - Songs of Praise with Dr Tim Grass and soloists Matilda and Scarlett Clague
14th August - Songs of Praise with Mrs Jean Guthrie and soloist Miss Alexandra Slater
28th August - Songs of Praise with Canon Philip Gillespie and soloist Dr John Snelling
NB NB - SUNDAY 8th September - HARVEST THANKSGIVING with Reverend John Guilford and soloist Mrs Jane Corkill
Note - clergy, soloists and organists may be subject to change - To keep up to date, follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/stadamnanslonan
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ST PETER’S PARISH CHURCH
ONCHAN
Sung Evensong with St Peter’s Church Choir at 6.30pm on the 4th Sunday of each month
We have a couple of extra Evensong Services during this Summer - watch this space for details !
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PROMENADE METHODIST CHURCH
DOUGLAS
SUNDAY 31 MARCH
10.30am - MOTHERING SUNDAY WORSHIP
AN ALL AGE CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE SERVICE LED BY MEMBERS OF THE PROM CHURCH FAMILY
SATURDAY 6 APRIL
10:00 am – 11:45 AM - THE COFFEE LOUNGE
The Prom Coffee Morning will be held
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
10.30am - Prayer 3 - United Service -
The Prom Church family will join with
Trinity Methodist Church at Rosemount, Douglas
for a service led by Rev Richard Hall
SUNDAY 14 APRIL
PALM SUNDAY
10.30am - Worship led by Mrs Brenda Kinnish
THURSDAY 18 APRIL
6.30pm in The Top Hall
at the Prom Church
Maundy Thursday Supper
and Holy Communion
GOOD FRIDAY - 19 APRIL
10.30am
The Salvation Army
will join with the
Prom Church family
for their service in the
Prom Church this morning
SATURDAY MORNINGS AT THE PROM CHURCH
Cafe Lingo and the Prom Coffee Morning can each be found in the Prom Church building on a Saturday morning from ten o’clock.
Pop in for a hot drink and a chat at the Coffee Morning in the Prom Church Lounge, or head for the Top Hall at the Prom if you want to find Cafe Lingo (during school term times - see below) the perfect place to come if you’re new to the Island and English isn’t your first language - Cafe Lingo offers help with language and also with ways of getting the most from Island life - for example - how to access services either as a user or a volunteer, make ‘students’ aware of opportunities for personal development/enrichment, help to socialise, develop friendships and relationships - and all delivered in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with light refreshments served too. Cafe Lingo is open to everyone of any faith or no faith - and there is no charge - just a warm welcome for all !
CAFE LINGO DATES :-
SATURDAYS from 10am - 12 noon
20th and 27th APRIL
4th, 11th 18th and 25th MAY
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TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
ROSEMOUNT
DOUGLAS
Sunday 31st March
10.30 am
Mothering Sunday Service led by Mr. Nick Owen
Sunday 7th April
10.30 am
The third of our series of services on the subject of PRAYER It will be led by Revd. Richard Hall and we shall be joined by our friends from Promenade Methodist Church
Sunday 14th April
10.30 am
Morning service for Palm Sunday
led by Revd. Richard Hall
Friday 19th April
10.30 am
We join with our friends at St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church for a Good Friday service
Sunday 21st April
11.00 am
Celebration Service for Easter Day led by Revd. Richard Hall Please note change of time just for Easter Day
Sunday 28th April
10.30 am
We join with our friends at Promenade Methodist Church
Sunday 5th May
10.30 am
Morning service led by Revd. Richard Hooton
including Holy Communion
Sunday 12th May
10.30 am
Morning service led by Revd. Richard Hall
and including the Church’s Annual General Meeting.
All are welcome - refreshments after all services
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ALL SAINTS HALL
SELBOURNE DRIVE
DOUGLAS
A new MONTHLY pre-school group called 'Messy Tots'
started at 10am on Wednesday 20th March in All Saints Hall - entrance on Selbourne Drive.
Playtime, Bible stories, songs -
and refreshments!
LOOK OUT FOR DETAILS OF THE
APRIL MEETING OF ‘MESSY TOTS’
All welcome
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ST THOMAS’S CHURCH
FINCH ROAD
DOUGLAS
Sunday 31 MARCH
9.30am - Holy Communion
BRUNCH SERVED IN THE UPPER VESTRY
11am - Family Service for Mothering Sunday
The usual pattern of Sunday services in St Thomas’s is:
First Sunday in the month - 9.30am - Holy Communion
11.00am - Family Service (informal)
Second Sunday in the month -
11.00am - Holy Communion
with Adventurers Sunday School
Third Sunday in the month -
9.30am - Holy Communion
11.00am - Family Worship
with Adventurers Sunday School
Fourth and Fifth Sundays -
11.00am - Holy Communion
with Adventurers Sunday School
Tuesday 2 APRIL
7.30pm - Lenten Study Group led by Canon Philip Frear at Number 37, Hutchinson Square, Douglas - all welcome
Friday 5 APRIL (and every Friday during Lent)
COFFEE MORNING in the Upper Vestry
from 10am to 12 noon
LENT LUNCHES in the Upper Vestry
12 noon to 1.30pm - Lenten Lunch will be served
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ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH
Services are held in the Jim Crosbie Memorial Hall
at the junction of Park Road and Derby Road, Douglas.
Service of Holy Communion - Sundays at 10.30am
Please note that there are several stairs to the meeting room, so currently access is not suitable for wheelchair users
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HAVE YOU EVER FELT EXCLUDED FROM CHURCH ?
If you have, then OPEN TABLE is for YOU !
Open Table is committed to a vision of faith which is creative in worship, progressive and inclusive of everyone. Whoever you are and wherever you are from, you are welcome here.
Open Table@IOM is a safe, affirming, Communion Service for ALL people, but offers a very warm welcome to the LGBTI+, their family + Christian community, and those seeking
a more Inclusive Church for all
Open Table is held on the FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH in
St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas - doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm informal service with refreshments to follow. Interested? Just come along and be made welcome - or if you’d like to know more, contact Diane on 262 838
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CHURCHES BOOKSHOP in Howard Street, Douglas - off Strand Street, just behind the Promenade Methodist Church - is packed with Bibles, Christian books, DVD’s, CD’s and reasonably-priced original gifts PLUS a great selection of greeting cards for all ocassions - AND NOW IT’S OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm
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GLEN MAYE METHODIST CHURCH
IN GLEN MAYE METHODIST CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH -
THE NEXT CRAFT FAIR WILL BE ON
THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY
THERE’S A MONTHLY CRAFT MARKET in Glen Maye Chapel and Community Centre, open from 11am to 3pm. Call in for quality crafts, cards, jewellery, knitwear and gifts, as well as home made produce - and so much more. Free entry, and there’s food too - home made lunches, hot drinks and cakes - and if you’ve not been before, just look out for the bunting and banners as you drive through Glen Maye.
The Craft Market is now a regular part of Glen Maye life - there’s one on the first Saturday of every month except in August, so if you’d like to book a sales table :
Contact Debbie on 845 681
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SERVICE INFORMATION FROM
THE CATHEDRAL, PEEL
For full details see www.cathedral.im
SUNDAY 31 MARCH
8.30am - Said Service of Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer
10.30am - Choral Eucharist for Mothering Sunday sung by Schola with music by MacMillan and Lasso’s ‘Jubilate Deo’
3.30pm - Choral Evensong for Mothering Sunday sung by the Cathedral Choristers with music by Morley and Lindley - all welcome
ADVANCE NOTICE :-
SATURDAY 6 APRIL
10am to 4pm - Diocesan Quiet Day with Bishop Michael Burrows from our link Diocese of Cashel and Ossory
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
Bishop Michael Burrows will preach at the Morning Service in the Cathedral at 10.30am
Refreshments are available after all Cathedral services, and don’t forget everyone is welcome to the BIG TABLE CAFE that’s open every Monday lunchtime between noon and 2pm, in the Corrin Hall in the grounds of the Cathedral - a time to share good food and friendship - eat what you want, and pay whatever you can - there’s no fixed charges - but if there are any surplus funds they’ll be shared between the IOM Food Bank and the Mothers Union South Sudan Relief Fund - two charities tackling hunger at home and abroad
For more Cathedral information go to www.cathedral.im
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ST JAMES’S CHURCH, DALBY
IN THE CHURCH
AND ROUND THE FIRE
IN THE SCHOOLROOM
please check out their website : www.stjamesdalby.org/communityevents
Cheryl Cousins - Local Minister for Dalby Village & St. James Church.
Tel : 843471 www.stjamesdalby.org
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SERVICES IN RUSHEN PARISH
SUNDAY 31 MARCH (Mothering Sunday)
11am - Kirk Christ Parish Holy Communion
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
8am - St Catherine’s Port Erin - Holy Communion
9.30am - Kirk Christ - Morning Prayer
11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - Holy Communion
11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - Morning Prayer
3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Evening Prayer
SUNDAY 14 APRIL - PALM SUNDAY
9.30am - Kirk Christ - Holy Communion
11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - All Age Service
11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - Holy Communion
3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Evening Prayer
6.30pm - Kirk Christ - Alternative Service
SUNDAY 21 APRIL - EASTER DAY
5.45am - KIRK CHRIST - DAWN SERVICE
9.30am - Kirk Christ - Holy Communion
11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - Holy Communion
11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - All Age + Holy Communion
3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Holy Communion
SUNDAY 28 APRIL
9.30am - Kirk Christ - Holy Communion
11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - Morning Prayer
11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - Holy Communion
3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Evening Prayer
SUNDAY 8 MAY
8am - St Catherine’s Port Erin - Holy Communion
9.30am - Kirk Christ - Morning Prayer
11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - Holy Communion
11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - Morning Prayer
3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Evening Prayer
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS
IN THE PARISH OF RUSHEN
ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH -
SOUP INN OPEN FROM NOON - 1.30pm
in the Hall next to St Catherine’s Church in PORT ERIN
Soup, sandwiches, puddings and hot and cold drinks
All welcome. No fixed charges - donations welcome.
CONCERTS IN ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH,
PORT ERIN
Thursday 11 April Mycheilley Starts at 7.45pm
Thursday 9 May Manx Children’s Choir & Scoill Phurt Le
Moirrey Choir
PLEASE NOTE EARLIER START TIME - 7.00pm
There will be a retiring collection taken at the end of each concert, which will be split between the church and the performers, and refreshments will be served in St Catherine’s Hall next to the Church
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SERVICES IN THE
SOUTHERN
METHODIST CHURCHES
The Ministry Team is
Reverend David Shirtliff - 621968
Reverend Chris Belfield - 834305
NB - Churches are listed in alphabetical order - NOT in the order of time of service
SUNDAY 31 MARCH
BALLABEG at 6.30pm - Rev David Shirtliff - Holy Communion
BALLAFESSON at 10.30am - Rev Chris Belfield - Holy Communion
BALLAGAREY at 11am - Rita Norrey - Family Service
CASTLETOWN at 10.30am - Congregational Praise -
Prayer 2
COLBY at 10.30am - Mothering Sunday Service led by ROCK
PORT ERIN at 10.30am - Rev David Shirtliff
PORT ST MARY at 10.30am - Rev Chris Belfield
THE HOWE at 6.30pm - Rev Chris Belfield
SUNDAY 7 APRIL
BALLABEG at 6.30pm - Congregational Praise - Prayer 2
BALLAFESSON at 10.30am - Elaine Christian
BALLAGAREY at 6.30pm - Rita Norrey - Mariners’ Service
CASTLETOWN at 10.30am - Rev David Shirtliff - Holy Communion
COLBY at 10.30am - Congregational Praise - Prayer 2
PORT ERIN at 10.30am - Congregational Praise - Prayer 2
PORT ST MARY at 10.30am - Congregational Praise - Prayer 2
THE HOWE at 6.30pm - Men’s Sunday led by Ken Quane with soloist Harry Galbraith
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Tuesday 2 April - 10am - 11:30am - Coffee Morning in Port Erin Methodist Church
Thursday 4 April - 10am - 11.30am - Coffee Morning in Castletown
Tuesday 9 April - 10am - 11.30am - Easter Coffee Morning in
Port Erin
Wednesday 10 April - 10.30am - Coffee Morning in Ballakilpheric
Friday 12 April - TASTY TABOR LUNCH at Port St Mary Methodist Church (Mount Tabor)
WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL - SPECIAL AFTERNOON TEA AT BALLAGAREY to raise funds for Rosie Shirtliff’s proposed trip to Uganda working with 2 charities there. Two sittings - booking necessary in advance to 621968 or email theshirtliffs@manx.net
Sittings at 3pm and 4.30pm - £8 per person
Saturday 20 April - Ceilidh at The Prom Church in Douglas to raise funds for Rosie Shirtliff’s proposed trip to work with 2 charities in Uganda.
Tickets £6 for adults, £3 for children
To book, phone 621968 or email promceilidh@gmail.com
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BALLAKILPHERIC CHAPEL
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY …..
7th MAY 2019 - 7.30pm
An illustrated talk by Bill Dale BEM
Founder of Beach Buddies
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MARINERS’ SERVICES
2019
THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
ALL START AT 6.30pm
and are followed by
supper and community hymn singing
7 APRIL BALLAGAREY METHODIST CHURCH
Preacher: Mrs Rita Norrey
14 APRIL BALLAUGH PARISH CHURCH
Preacher: Reverend Iaen Skidmore
28 APRIL BALDRINE METHODIST CHAPEL
Preacher: Mr Bert Quayle
19 MAY THE HOWE METHODIST CHAPEL
Preacher: Mr Nigel Cretney BM
9 JUNE LAXEY METHODIST CHAPEL
Preacher: Judith Ley
16 JUNE CROSBY METHODIST CHURCH
Preacher: Reverend David Shirtliff
23 JUNE SULBY METHODIST CHURCH
Preacher: Mrs Marilyn Cannell
All enquiries to Peter Corrin -
email: petercarine.corrin@manx.net
