Oct 1938

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

OCTOBER, 1938

CLERGY:

REV. J. W. APPELBE, M.A., B.D., Carrick-blacker Ave.

REV. 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 OCTOBER.

Oct. 2nd—16th Sunday after Trinity.

(Summer Time ends).

Edenderry Harvest Festival Service at 3.30 p.m.

Oct. 3rd—Edenderry Harvest Festival Service at 8 p.m.

Oct. 9th—17th Sunday after Trinity.

Drumgor and Levaghery Harvest Services at

3.30 p.m.

Oct. 10th—Drumgor and Levaghery Harvest Services

at 8 p.m.

Oct. 11th—Monthly Meeting of Mothers' Union.

Oct. 12th—Mid-week Service begins in Edenderry at 8 p.m.

Oct. 16th—18th Sunday after Trinity.

Harvest Festival Service in Parish Church.

Holy Communion at 8 a.m.

Morning Prayer and H.C. at 11.30 a.m.

Children's Service at 3.30 p.m.

Evening Prayer at 7 p.m.

Oct. 17th—Harvest Thanksgiving Service, Parish

Church, 8 p.m.

Oct 18th—St. Luke.

Oct 23rd—19th Sunday after Trinity.

Harvest Services in Bocombra and Carne at

3.30 p.m.

Oct. 24th—Harvest Thanksgiving Services in Bocombra

and Carne at 8 p.m.

Oct. 28th—St. Simon and St. Jude.

Oct. 30th—20th Sunday after Trinity.

THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.

As we go to Press the peace-loving peoples of the

world are anxiously awaiting the result of the British

Prime Minister's efforts to avert the dread calamity

of another European conflict. Armaments and naked

force alone decide the fate of peoples in the eyes of the

dictator, morality, justice and the pledged word go for

nothing. All true Christians at this time are called

upon to pray that, before it is too late, the statesmen

of the world may realise that war or an unjust settlement

will create more problems than they will solve.

We pray that Mr. Chamberlain and those who are

working with him may have the guidance of the Holy

Spirit in their efforts to find a satisfactory solution of

the present international unrest. It is fitting that the

Archbishop of Canterbury should at this time call the

nation to prayer. The following cutting from an

English Church paper is significant: —"We may be

thankful that in times of peril our people turn to public

and private prayer. It is a sign that spiritual things

have not been completely overlaid by materialism and

indifference. But it is only in a crisis that the nation

turns so seriously to prayer. And from crisis to crisis

we shall go, until the time comes, when we learn to

conduct ourselves as Christian people, and be

continuous and instant in prayer."

HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES.

HACKNAHAY—Sunday, Sept. 25th, 3.30 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. Canon Orr, M.A., LL.D.,

Rector of Gilford.

Monday, Sept. 26th, at 8 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. W. R. Perrott, M.A., Rector

of Grange.

EDENDERRY—Sunday, Oct. 2nd, at 3.30 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. W. G. Kerr, B.A., Rector

of Mullabrack.

Monday, Oct. 3rd, at 8 p.m. Preacher—Rev.

G. A. Boulger, M.A., Rector of Ardmore.

DRUMGOR—Sunday, Oct. 9th, at 3.30 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. H. A. Lillie, B.A., Curate

of St. Mark's.

Monday, Oct. 10th, at 8 p.m. Preacher—Rev.

T. E. Beacom, B.A., Curate of Seapatrick.

LEVAGHERY—Sunday, Oct. 9th, at 3.30 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. A. W. Moncrieff Cox, B.A.

Curate of Dromore.

Monday, Oct. 10th, at 8 p.m. Preacher—Rev.

J. M. Wright, B.A., Curate of Drumcree.

PARISH CHURCH—Sunday, Oct. 16th.

Holy Communion at 8 a.m.

11.30 a.m.—M.P. and Holy Communion.

Preacher—Rev. F. R. M'Cullagh, M.A., Rector of Aghalee.

3.30 p.m.—Children's Service.

7 p.m.—Evening Prayer.

Preacher—Rev. W. H. Good, M.A., Rector of Christ

Church, Lisburn.

Monday, Oct. 17th, at 8 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. G. Freeman, Curate of St. Peter's, Belfast.

BOCOMBRA—Sunday, Oct. 23rd, at 3.30 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. L. Macmanaway, B.A.,

Curate of Waringstown.

Monday, Oct. 24th, at 8 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. R. E. Trenier, B.A., Curate

of Cavan.

CARNE—Sunday, Oct. 23rd, at 3.30 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. S. J. Warner, B.A., Curate

of St. Mark's, Portadown.

Monday, Oct. 24th, at 8 p.m.

Preacher—Rev. A. N. Parkinson, B.A.,

Curate of St. Mark's, Portadown.

N.B.—The special collections at the above services will

be allocated as follows: — The Sunday collections in the

Parish Church will be in aid of Church expenses. The

Monday service collection will be for the Dublin

University Mission to Fukien.

The allocation of the collections at the district services: —

Sunday collections for the School or Hall concerned,

the Monday evening collections will be given to the

South American Missionary Society.

There is a slight departure from the usual custom

this year with regard to the week-night Harvest Service

in the Parish Church in that it has been changed from

a Thursday to Monday. This, it is hoped, will be a

better arrangement as the decorations will not be

so withered as in former years when it took place on

a Thursday.

DECORATIONS.

The Church will be decorated as usual on Saturday,

October 15th, at 2 p.m., and gifts of flowers, fruit,

corn, greenery, etc., should be left at the Church on

Saturday morning. It is hoped that as many as can do

so will come along to the Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday,

October 15th, to assist.

EDENDERRY MID-WEEK SERVICE.

Owing to the Harvest Festival being held here during

the first week of October the mid-week services will

not commence until WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12th, at

8 p.m. The residents of the town end of the Parish

are invited to attend these services. especially those

who find it impossible to get to the Services in the

Parish Church. We expect to have a junior choir to

lead the singing—their services were a great help last

winter.

G.F.S.

The opening meeting of the G.F.S. will have taken

place before this issue appears in print. Mrs. Perrott,

of Grange Rectory, Armagh, has kindly promised to

speak at this meeting on Monday, Sept, 26th, at 8

p.m., in Seagoe School.

The Diocesan Festival Service will be held in St.

James's Church, Belfast, on Sunday, October, 30th, at

7 p.m., and there will be a short training course for

Associates in the G.F.S. House, Belfast, from 27th—

31st October, 1938. Further particulars can be seen on

the notice board in the Church porch.

G.F.S. CANDIDATES.

The candidates are asked to assemble in Edenderry

Parochial Hall on Saturday, October 8th, at 3 p.m.

This branch of G.F.S. work is intended for girls of

EIGHT YEARS and over.

THE MOTHERS' UNION.

The monthly meeting of the Seagoe branch of the

above was held in Seagoe School on Tuesday, Sept.

13th, at 7.30. The Rector presided, and after tea, he

welcomed Mrs. J. C. Robb, of Caledon, and thanked

her for so kindly coming to speak to the members. Her

address was helpful and much appreciated by all present.

It was encouraging to see such a fine attendance at the

opening meeting.

CINEMATOGRAPH ENTERTAINMENT.

Under the auspices of the Mothers' Union a

cinematograph entertainment will be given by Mr.

Lamb in Edenderry Parochial Hall on Thursday,

29th Sept., at 8 p.m. The programme is varied and

should prove most interesting, viz., the Coronation

in London, the Royal Visit to Belfast, and A Trip to

Canada and America. The proceeds will be devoted

to the Rectory Building Fund. Our best thanks are

due to Mr. Lamb for his practical help in so kindly

undertaking this project. We hear the tickets are being

sold very quickly, so all who wish to be present should

procure their tickets immediately.

THE OCTOBER MEETING.

We hope to have as speaker for the monthly meeting

of the Mothers' Union on October 11th, in Seagoe

School, at 7.30 p.m., Mrs. M'Curry, of Belfast.

SPECIAL PREACHERS.

We were glad to welcome to our Church on Sept.

11th. at 7 p.m., the Rev. W. B. Moffett, a Missionary,

who is home on furlough from Burmah. His words

brought home to us the worthwhileness of Missionary

effort; only the knowledge of Jesus Christ can bring

hope and new life to those who are bound in the chains

of heathen superstition and darkness. Mr. Moffett is

a native of Lurgan.

On Sunday, Sept. 18th, at 11.30 a.m. the preacher

was the Rev. G. Lunn, M.A., Vicar of Christ Church,

Westbourne, Bournemouth, and the Rev. R. Bird, M.A.,

D.S.O., Rector of St. Kevin's, Dublin, preached in the

evening. At the Men's Bible Class an address was

given by Mr. Armitage, of Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary.

All those were present in Portadown in connection with

the Christian Endeavour Convention, and their striking

addresses were much appreciated.

THE C.E. CONVENTION.

The 31st Irish National Christian Endeavour Convention

took place in Portadown during the, week-end, Sept. 16th-

19th. Over three hundred delegates attended from all parts

of Ireland. The theme of the Convention was "the Love

of Christ," the several aspects of this great subject were

emphasised at the various meetings by different speakers.

Such a note was refreshing at this time of crisis in the

world's history when the war clouds hang so heavy over

Europe, for not until men everywhere yield to God's

love as it is revealed in Christ will war and international

selfishness be abolished. The Love of Christ is a

revelation of God's Love, and what it means, among

other things, is that God is our Father and that all men

everywhere of every creed, race, class and colour are

His children and therefore brethren. HOW little this

fundamental fact, has influenced the Christian world

can be seen when we look out upon the world to-day;

hatred, selfishness, war-lust are still deeply embedded

in the human heart, and so it is appropriate that at this

time we should be reminded that the only hope for

individuals and the world is to respond to the love of

God as it revealed in His Son. Another interesting

feature of the Convention was the fact that it was

an act of united witness by the different Protestant

denominations. The motto of Christian Endeavourers

is "For Christ and His Church'" i.e., its members are

encouraged to be loyal to Jesus Christ and the Church

of their baptism.

We congratulate Mr. Wm. Hutchinson, who acted in

the capacity of General Secretary of the convention,

on the successful manner in which the varied details

were carried through.

SEAGOE EXILE'S KIND THOUGHT.

The Rector has received a letter containing a subscription,

unsolicited, for the New Rectory Building Fund, from Mrs.

Maria C. Fawcett, 220 Ontario St., Toronto, Canada. Mrs.

Fawcett (nee Walker) used to live in Levaghery many years

ago, and she still remembers with affection the parish of her

childhood days.

There must be many others living abroad, who would

like to lend a helping hand in building the new Rectory,

if they were approached. Would any parishioner who

knows of such give their names and addresses to any

member of the Select Vestry or to one of the clergy,

and a special circular will be forwarded to them.

OBITUARY.

The comparatively sudden death of Mr. Charles

M'Donald, Ballyhannon, cast a gloom over the whole

neighbourhood. He was greatly loved by all who knew

him and the large attendance of the general public at

his funeral testified to his popularity. The fact that

he was just entering the prime of early manhood makes

his decease seem tragically premature, but we must

remember that what may be tragically premature in

our eyes may not be so in the eyes of God. "My ways

are not your ways, neither are my thoughts your

thoughts, saith the Lord." After all, death for the

Christian is not loss but gain, it does not mean the

end but a new beginning in the spiritual world. His

brothers and sisters have our sincere sympathy, and

we pray that the Living Risen Christ may comfort and

strengthen them in their great loss.

THE CHURCH LADS BRIGADE.

During the closing years of the nineteenth century,

and the early years of the twentieth century, many

great social changes took place in the British Isles,

and amongst the most important of these must be

reckoned the formation of great voluntary organisations

for the training of young people in the duties of

Christian citizenship. Amongst these organisations

there is one, namely, the Church Lads' Brigade, which

is intended exclusively for boys belonging to the Church

of England, and the churches which are in communion

with it.

The object of the Church Lads' Brigade is officially

defined as follows: — "The object of the Brigade shall

he the advancement of Christ's Kingdom amongst

lads of all classes, the promotion of charity, reverence,

Patriotism, discipline, self-respect, and all that tends

towards true Christian manliness." The Brigade itself

is intended for boys between fourteen and nineteen

years of age, the Training Corps connected with it

being intended for boys between the ages of ten and

fourteen.

According to the constitution of the Brigade, all

members ought to be admitted at a religious service,

and four obligations are undertaken by them — to

attend at least one religious service each week; to

render implicit obedience to all of superior rank;

to pay a weekly subscription whose amount is fixed

by the rules of the company; as a rule of daily life

to put God first, to say his prayers, and to do his duty

towards his neighbour.

Furthermore, in the official guide book of the

organisation the qualities, which in the "Object" are

classed together as Christian manliness, are expanded

under twelve heads. Of these the first is obedience,

orders must be carried out without comment or question.

Then follows patriotism, including loyalty to the King

as representing the established order of society; then

honour, including truthfulness and a resolute determination

to fulfil every promise, it being a rule of the Brigade that

any statement made by any boy must be accepted by his

officers without further enquiry; fourthly good temper

under all provocation; "sportsmanship” willingness to act

fairly in playing games; sixthly, reverent and habitual use

of the means of grace, prayer, Confirmation, and the Holy

Communion; seventhly, watchfulness against profane

language; eighthly, thrift and prudence in money matters;

ninthly, chivalry towards women; tenthly, consideration

for the weak, eleventhly, avoidance of scandal and

talebearing; lastly, and chief of all, loyalty to our Lord

Himself, and a sense of responsibility to Him for every

gift or talent He has entrusted to us.

In order to achieve this high ideal of character various

means are employed. In the Brigade itself the principle

method is by military drill, which, of course, does not

involve any obligation on the part of the boys to serve

in the army. This is supplemented by physical and

gymnastic training, by swimming, where facilities for

it exist; by instruction in signalling, scout craft,

woodcraft, that is, a knowledge of natural history,

and in other directions also. Some companies arrange

for classes in first aid, others organise football clubs

or cricket clubs; in fact, any activity natural to growing

boys, if organised and directed by Christian leaders, may

be used as a means of developing Christian Character.

One of the most essential features of the Church

Lads' Brigade is the annual camp. There are at least

three objects which the camp is intended to achieve;

it provides for the boys a pleasant holiday in unfamiliar

surroundings and thereby enlarges their outlook on life;

care is taken to make the conditions of the camp as

invigorating as possible that it may help to build up the

boys' physical health; it gives to those who attend it an

experience of corporate life under religious influence

which may be of great value for the building up of their

character.

Amongst those who carry on social or religious work

amongst boys there is a difference of opinion whether

holiday camps ought to be large or small; the organisers

of the Church Lads' Brigade aim at making their camps

as large as they can conveniently manage, normally

from one to three thousand boys. Of course, a camp

on this scale requires very careful preparation. Several

days before the actual opening of the camp a “fatigue"

party of perhaps forty boys is sent to make everything

ready for the main body. On the bare field which they

find on their arrival they erect a small city of tents in

well-ordered lines, together with field kitchens, a

Church tent for Divine service, a hospital, mess tents,

canteens and whatever else may be needed to secure

the efficiency and comfort of the camp. When the main

body of the boys arrive everything is prepared and in

the best order.

An ordinary day at a C.L.B. camp begins at half-past

five in the morning when the bugler sounds the reveille.

There is a short interval for prayer, some light

refreshments are got ready for officers and boys and by

half-past six everyone is ready for instruction drill.

After breakfast there is a very short drumhead service

and then another interval of drill or perhaps a route

march or some field manoeuvres. The afternoon

is devoted to recreation, games, bathing or a visit to

some place of historic interest, and in the evening

a concert in the Lads' canteen.

Throughout the period of the camp a doctor is in

attendance and the most careful and elaborate precautions

are taken against accidents of any kind. On the Friday

before the camp breaks up there is an inspection by some

distinguished military officer; then the boys return home

refreshed and invigorated by their holiday, and well

prepared to begin again the ordinary business of life.

THE NEW RECTORY.

The building in connection with the above is now

proceeding satisfactorily, and it is hoped that the roof

will be put on before the winter sets in. From all

quarters one hears loud praises of the suitability and

beauty of the site, and when the project is completed

Seagoe Parish will have a Rectory of which it may

justly be proud. We print herewith a further list of

subscriptions received since our last issue. To the

subscribers and the collectors we are deeply grateful

for their practical help.

Mrs. A. Hoy, Bridge St. £0 10 0

Mr. E. R. Betty, Bridge St. 1 0 0

Mrs. Richardson, Levaghery 0 2 6

Mr. C. Clarke, Levaghery Gardens 0 2 6

Mr. Thos. Laverty, Levaghery Gardens 0 2 6

Mrs. M. J. Bird, Levaghery Gardens 0 2 6

Mr. S. Morrison, Levaghery Gardens 0 2 6

Mr. T. Clarke, Levaghery Gardens 0 2 6

Mr. Wm. Sherman, Carrickblacker Rd. 5 0 0

Mr. Robt. Sherman, Carrickblacker Rd. 5 0 0

Mrs. Walsh, Tamnifiglasson 0 5 0

Mrs. Maria Fawcett, Toronto 0 4 1

£12 14 1

Already Acknowledged £376 11 3

Total £389 5 4

CORRECTION.

N.B.—In last month's list of subscriptions the following

line should have read thus:—

Mr. D. Turkington, Killicomaine £0 10 0

EDENDERRY HALL.

The interior of the Parochial Hall, Edenderry,

quires re-decorating and repairs very badly, and the

committee has decided to aim at raising the necessary

money with a view to having this done as soon as

possible. There is a small sum in hand, and the Hon.

Treas. (Miss I. Atkinson, Eden Villa) is opening a list

for subscriptions, which will be gratefully received and

acknowledged.

BOCOMBRA.

The monthly service in Bocombra Church Hall will

be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4th, at 8 p.m.

BAPTISMS.

"Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid

them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God."

Sept. 4th—James, son of Hugh and Phoebe Roney,

Eden Ave., Portadown.

MARRIAGES.

"Those whom God hath joined together let no man

put asunder."

Sept. 15th—Joseph Steenson, 19 Irwin St., Portadown

and Mary Eveline Treanor, Drumnagoon.

BURIALS.

" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from

henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may

from their labours."

August 30th—Charles George M'Donald, Ballyhannon

aged 22 years.

SERVICES—THE PARISH CHURCH.

HOLY COMMUNION—1st Sunday after Morning

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

at 10.15 a m.

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 CLASS FOR MEN in Edenderry on Sundays at 10.15

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. CANDIDATES – Oct – Easter, 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. S ICK 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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