Jan 1939

JANUARY THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR. TWOPENCE

1939

Seagoe Parish Magazine

(EDITOR: THE RECTOR)

"I was glad when they said unto me: we will go into the house of the Lord."

PSALM 122: v. 1.

"Not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together, as the manner of some is"

HEBREWS 10: 25.

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Seagoe Parish Magazine.

JANUARY, 1939

CLERGY:

J. W. APPELBE, M.A., B.D., Carrickblacker Ave.

W. F. HAYES, B.A., L.Th., The Bungalow, Lower Seagoe.

CHURCHWARDENS,

Rector's—THOMAS MARTIN.

People's—H. A. CATHCART.

CLERGY WILL ESTEEM IT A FAVOUR IF

IN CASES OF SICKNESS THEY ARE INFORMED

IMMEDIATELY.

CALENDAR FOR JANUARY.

January 1st—1st Sunday after Christmas. Feast of

the Circumcision. New Year's Day.

January 3rd—Bocombra Monthly Service at 8 p.m.

January 5th—Dramatic Entertainment in Edenderry.

January 6th—Epiphany.

January 8th—First Sunday after Epiphany.

Drumgor Monthly Service at 3 p.m.

January 10th—Mothers' Union Meeting.

January 11th—Mid-week Service in Edenderry at

8 p.m.

January 15th—Second Sunday after Epiphany.

January 19th—Sunday School Teachers' Social Evening.

January 22nd—Third Sunday after Epiphany.

January 25th—Conversion of St. Paul.

January 26th—Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.

Monthly Service in Hacknahay at 3.30 p.m.

We Wish all our Readers a Happy and Prosperous

New Year

MOTTO CARD FOR 1939.

Enclosed with this issue of our Parish Magazine you

will find a motto card, which is well worth preserving,

as it contains a helpful message for us as we face 1939.

It is based on the well-known Scripture promise of

the Divine Presence: — "When thou passest through

the waters I will be with thee." This thought is also

conveyed in the two verses printed on the card

"My barque is wafted to the Strand

By breath Divine,

And on the helm there rests a Hand

Other than mine.

One who has known in storms to sail

I have on board,

Above the raging of the gale

I have my Lord."

Each human life is indeed like a ship voyaging in

stormy sea, destined eventually to reach safe

anchorage in the haven of God's love. There may

be periods in this voyage when calm surrounds us

and all goes well, but inevitably there comes to each

one of us storms which threaten our very existence,

the storm of temptation when we are in danger of

being lured from the course our Heavenly Father has

set for us to follow our own selfish whims; there is

the storm cloud of sickness and bereavement when

life seems hard and bitter; the storm of disappointment,

war, unemployment, etc. Indeed, for many Christians

there seems to be little respite, no calm easy sailing,

how hopeless and crushing life would be if we had to

face them alone, but Christians are not alone and this

is why they persevere and do not lose hope, the

Christmas message explains it, "Immanuel," i.e., God

is with us. He who came down to this world on the first

Christmas is ever coming into the lowly and contrite

heart to strengthen and to bless and to guide. Let us

remember this vital truth as we set out on another

stage of our pilgrimage in the coming year, we know

not what trials it may bring us, we know not what

sacrifices we may be called upon to make, we cannot

tell whether we or one we love may be called to

pass through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, our

future is all unknown; "we know not what a day

may bring forth," but this we do know, we can have

with us One who understands because He is man.

One who is all-powerful because He is God. With

Him, on and by our side, no storm can swamp our

barque, not even death itself. He can bring us safely

through all storms to the haven where we would be.

"Lo I am with you always" is His gracious promise.

But He can only be with us if we invite Him by

prayer, public and private, by reading His Word, by

worship and by Sacrament. He cannot, He will not,

accompany us, if we love self or sin more than Him.

Here then, is a call to each one of us as we face the

New Year to be of good courage, for "neither death,

nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor

things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor

depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate

us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus our

Lord." In these words, just quoted we have St. Paul's

experience of victory, his life was storm-tossed in a very

marked degree, ill-health, persecution, disappointment,

death, all in turn disturbed his life, but nothing could

rob him of Christ's presence; he had Christ in the

barque of his life along with him and so he was not

defeated. Christ cannot do His part unless we respond

to Him and by His grace do ours, and yet so many forget

their own part. During His earthly life in Palestine there

were places " He could do no mighty work because of

unbelief," there were people He could not help because

of the hardness of their hearts, the same is true still;

there is so much He can do and is longing to do for us

but He cannot, we are hindering Him by our selfishness

and self-centredness. He does not cast us off or give us

up, He never does that. Instead He is giving us a New

Year in which we can, if we want to, do our part; 1939

is a new chapter, a fresh start, let us use its opportunities,

let us not blot it by self-centredness and carelessness.

Have we used His day as He means us to use it, for

worship and witness? Those of us who are parents, are

we realising and acting up to our responsibility by

encouraging our children to worship on Sundays? Are

we using as we should Christ's appointed means of

grace, prayer, Bible reading, the Holy Communion?

These are the questions that the passing of the old year

and the coming of the new year suggest to us. If we

are dissatisfied " Redeem the time," use the opportunities

which the new year will afford of doing better. Let this

be one of our prayers in the days that lie ahead:

“O Lord Jesus Christ, teach me to love Thee more

dearly, to know Thee more clearly, to follow Thee

more nearly." Amen.

CHRISTMAS.

The choir rendered special Christmas music on

Christmas Day, under Mrs. Casey's able leadership at

the organ. In the morning the anthem "Christians

Awake, Salute the Happy Morn" was sung, the solo

portion was taken by Mr. Jim Courtney. At the evening

service Miss N. Montgomery sang the solo part of

the same anthem. Both soloists and the choir as a

whole were at their best. Carols were also sung at

Evening Prayer.

The attendance at the Holy Communion Services

was very poor; we missed especially many of our

young communicants.

We are grateful for gifts of holly, ivy, flowers to

decorate the Church.

SOCIAL EVENING.

The Superintendent and Teachers of Levaghery Sunday

School organised a most successful social in Edenderry

Orange Hall on Thursday, December 1st, at 7.30. We

were glad to see the members of the Men’s Bible Class

present. In spite of the large crowd present the various

games went with a swing and all present enjoyed the

evening. Tea, served by the lady helpers, formed a

pleasant interlude. We append a statement of accounts: -

Receipts:

151 Tickets at 1/- £7 11 0

Subscriptions 0 3 6

£ 7 14 6

Expenses: —

Hire of Hall £0 12 0

Catering 2 10 0

Sundries 0 4 6

£3 6 8

Balance in hand £4 7 10

SEAGOE COMPANY C.L.B.

The annual inspection took place on Tuesday, 29th

November, at 7.30 p.m. The inspecting officer was

Lt.-Col. S. Waring, D.C.M., who was welcomed to

Seagoe by the Rector, who presided, on his first official

visit as Commander of the Down, Connor and Dromore

Battalion.

The proceedings opened with the Hymn "Fight the

Good Fight" and prayer by the Assistant Chaplain,

Rev. W. F. Hayes. Then followed the Company inspection,

Senior Squad Drill, Senior O'Grady Drill Down, Junior

Training Corps, Physical Training, J.T.C. Boxing and

games. Interval for tea. Then J.T.C. Squad Drill, J.T.C.

O'Grady Drill Down, Senior Physical Training, Senior

Gym. Display.

The remarks of the inspecting officer were flattering

in his praise of the efficiency and appearance of the

Company, and he congratulated Capt. Mitchell and

his officers on the flourishing condition of the Company.

Mrs. Appelbe presented the prizes for Church attendance,

drill down, good conduct, etc. The Chairman in thanking

Capt. Mitchell and the officers for their valued help during

the year, referred to the departure of Corporal David

Donaldson to the Air Force, and extended the best wishes

of Seagoe C.L.B. to him for a successful career. He also

welcomed the parents present and thanked Miss Topsy

Wilson for her help as hon. accompanist.

The singing of " God Save the King" concluded the

inspection.

NEW RECTORY BUILDING FUND.

We gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following

subscriptions since our last issue: —

Mrs. J. Hall, James St. £0 2 6

Mrs. J. Sharps, James St. 0 5 0

Mrs. A Greenaway, James St. 0 2 6

Mrs. J. Connor, James St. 0 10 0

Mrs. Gracey, James St. 0 2 6

Mr. J. Sloan, Eden Avenue 0 2 6

Mr. Samuel M'Coo, Kernon 0 10 0

Mr. Dundas, Kernon 0 5 0

Mr. Turkington, Kernon 0 10 0

Mr. D. W. Kyle, Bridge St. 0 2 6

Mrs. M’Kerr, Levaghery 0 10 0

Mr. S. Morrison, Levaghery Gardens 0 2 6

Mr. Thos. Laverty, Levaghery

Gardens 0 2 6

Mr. Robert Bairds, Levaghery

Gardens 0 2 6

Mr. & Mrs. Stephens, Levaghery 0 10 0

Miss. Stephens, Levaghery 0 10 0

Mrs. A. Marks, Levaghery 0 10 0

Mr. Thos. Clarke, Levaghery

Gardens 0 2 6

Miss Maggie Mathers, Lower

Seagoe 0 2 6

Mrs. Hunniford, Kilvergan 5 0 0

Mrs. Walsh, Tamnafiglasson 0 10 0

Mr. James Sheppherd, Levaghery 4 0 0

Mrs. Archer, Drumgor 1 0 0

Miss. E. Thompson (senr.) Drumgor 1 0 0

Mr. Thos. J. M'Kerr, Drumgor 0 5 0

Mr. Wm. Gregson, Drumgor 0 5 0

Miss. E. Thompson, Drumgor 0 2 6

Mrs. Anderson, Balteagh 0 5 0

Mrs. Cousins, Balteagh 0 10 0

£18 17 6

Previously acknowledged £416 15 10

Total £435 13 4

DRUMGOR " IRISH NIGHT" CONCERT.

On Thursday, December 8th, the Superintendent and

teachers of Drumgor Sunday School were rewarded

for their efforts on behalf of their Sunday School by

a packed house and a splendid programme. The stage

curtain had been tastefully decorated by Miss, R.

Gracey with tinsel shamrocks in keeping with the

theme of the concert. Mr. Wm. Hutchinson led the

community singing, which was an enjoyable feature

of the programme, enabling the audience to contribute

their share, which they did. The following artistes

took part Leonard Mitchell, songs; Miss Dorothy

Bond, recitation and song; Mr. J. Loney, violin solos;

Mr. J. Uprichard, songs; Mr. G. M'Geown, comedy

items; the pupils of Balteagh P.E.S„ an amusing sketch

entitled "Fatty Turns Dentist,' written and produced by

Mr. Louis Bell; the Misses Cargin Poems and Revels,

recitations; Mr. V. Lyttle, mandoline selections. Miss T.

Wilson played the musical accompaniments.

The Rector, who acted as chairman, thanked the

artistes for their valued help, the organisers for their

trouble, and the audience for their support. The

singing of the National Anthem brought a happy

evening to a close.

MOTHERS' UNION.

The monthly meeting of the Mothers' Union took

place in Seagoe School on Tuesday, December 13th,

at 7.30 p.m. A most helpful Advent address was given

by the Rev. H. A. Lillie, B.A., of St. Mark's. Tea was

then served to all present, after which an informal

sale of articles supplied by the members took place.

In a short time, the two well-stocked stalls were

cleared and as a result over £6 was realised, which

goes towards making up the £100 which the members

of the Mothers' Union have set out to make as their

contribution to the New Rectory Building Fund. We

congratulate them on the success of the evening.

The next meeting will be the annual meeting for

election of officers, etc., and will take place in Seagoe

School on Tuesday, January 10th, at 7.30 p.m.

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND CHURCH

HYMNAL.

For some time past dissatisfaction was justly provoked

by the expense and poor wearing quality of hymn and

prayer books available. As a result of the enterprise of

some of the Belfast clergy this has now been rectified,

as a new edition has been got out by the Association

for Promoting Christian Knowledge and is now on sale

to the public. The type will be nonpareil, size of page 4

inches by 5 ¾ inches, and double column. The books

will be sold at 1/9 each for Full Cloth binding (separate

Common Prayer or Church Hymnal 1/4 each), and 3/-

each for Rexine limp binding yapp edges, rounded and

gilt, (separate Common Prayer or Church Hymnal 2/- each).

Judging from the shape and appearance of this new

edition, it should prove a serviceable book and should

last many years of use without falling to pieces as the old

editions were in the habit of doing. They can be bought,

we are informed, at Miss Allen's book shop in Portadown.

DISTRICT SERVICES.

Bocombra—Tuesday, 3rd January, at 8 p.m.

Drumgor—Sunday, January 8th, at 3 p.m.

Hacknahay—Sunday, January 29th, at 3.30 p.m.

EDENDERRY MID-WEEK SERVICE.

This weekly Service will be resumed on Wednesday,

January 11th, at 8 p.m., in Edenderry Parochial Hall.

OBITUARY.

The sad accident in which Alan Jennett was

drowned, skating on a quarry hole in Killicomaine,

cast a gloom over the whole neighbourhood when the

news of it was heard. He was a good boy and his great

ambition was to be able to earn to help his mother.

At his age his loss is hard to bear, but we know his

parents have the prayerful sympathy of all in the

neighbourhood at this time. Alan will grow in grace

in the Great Life beyond the Veil, in the near Presence

of Him who said "Suffer little children to come unto Me."

His pilgrimage has been short in this world; he has been

saved the suffering and difficulties which are man's lot

in this life. We must not forget his companions, Kenneth

Pentland and George Hunter, who bravely did their best

to save him and risked their own lives.

Robert John Bonis was in very poor health for a

long time; he leaves a widow and five children to

mourn his loss.

To all the bereaved we offer our deep sympathy,

and pray that our Heavenly Father will sustain and

comfort them in their great sorrow.

JACK FROST.

The week before Christmas provided, as far as the

weather was concerned, the proverbial Christmas card

weather of frost and snow. It was bracing and seasonably

appropriate but it has left a trail behind it of burst

waterpipes and damaged heating plants.

The radiators in Seagoe P.E.S. have been damaged

by the frost, but a far more serious accident resulted

in Edenderry, where the boiler burst, as the caretaker

Mr. J. Vennard, was attending to the fire. He was

superficially burned on the hands and face but is

making satisfactory progress in Lurgan Hospital.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

We are grateful for the following subscriptions: -

FOR PARISH POOR FUND:

Seagoe Men's Bible Class £2 0 0

The Misses I. and G. Atkinson 1 0 0

Mr. and Mrs. Murray Gibson 0 5 0

FOR CHURCH COLLECTIONS: -

Mr. J. A. Brownlee 1 0 0

MARRIAGES.

"Those whom God hath joined together let no man

put asunder."

December 26th—William Alexander M'Fall, Moygashel

Dungannon, and Eileen Hobson, Killicomaine.

December 28th—Ralph Herron, Derrycarne, and

Margaret Mathers, Lower Seagoe.

BURIALS.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from

henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest

from their labours."

November 28th—Frances Green, Fairview Terrace,

Portadown, aged 69 years.

December 2nd—Elizabeth Bell, Victoria Street, Lurgan

December 24th—Alan Jennett, 33 Carrickblacker Road,

aged 13 years.

December 28th—Robert John Bonis, Kernan, aged 43

years (interred in Shankill).

SERVICES—THE PARISH CHURCH.

HOLY COMMUNION—1st Sunday after Morning

Prayer; 3rd Sunday at 8 a.m., and on the Chief Festivals

HOLY BAPTISM—1st Sunday of each Month at 4 p.m.,

and during any Service in the Parish Church, notice to be

given; Two Sponsors at least are required. The father and

mother must be present. Churchings are held at each Baptism.

Mothers are expected to bring a thank offering. (See Book of

Common Prayer.)

MORNING PRAYER—Sundays and Chief Festivals,

11.30 a.m.

EVENING PRAYER—Sundays, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT SERVICES.

Hacknahay—Last Sunday of Month at 3.30 p.m.

Drumgor—Second Sunday of Month at 3 p.m.

Edenderry—Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Oct—Easter.

CLASSES &c.

BIBLE CLASSES FOR MEN in Edenderry on Sundays at 10.15 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS—10.15 a.m. Edenderry Parochial

Hall and Seagoe School. 3 p.m. Seagoe, Edenderry

Parochial Hall, Levaghery, Hacknahay, Carne, Drumgor, Bocombra

MOTHERS' UNION—2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m.

CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE in the Parochial Hall on Tuesdays.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY in Seagoe School on Mondays at 8 p.m. as announced

G.F.S. Edenderry Parochial Hall, Saturdays at 3 p.m.

SEAGOE P.E. SCHOOL—9.15 a.m. Principal—Mr. R. Scott.

MARRIAGES must be performed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Licences are issued by Ven. Archdeacon Hannon, the Rectory, Lurgan. Due notice (48 hours) must be given to the Rector of intended weddings. FEES—BY License—Labourers 5/-, Tradesmen 10/-, Merchants and Farmers £1, Professional £l. By Banns 5/-.

FUNERALS will be attended by the Clergy if proper notice be given. SICK CASES should be notified to the Clergy without delay. FEES FOR CERTIFICATES—BAPTISM 3/7, Children (Factory) 1/- and 2/- (non-residents); MARRIAGE 3/7. An extra Search Fee is chargeable in certain cases. It will be a help to the Clergy if they are notified of the arrival of new Church families in the Parish.

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