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CLOGHER DIOCESAN MOTHERS’ UNION NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2012
PRAYER BREAKFAST
The Faith and Policy Unit has planned a Prayer Breakfast to be held in the Killyhevlin Hotel on
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2012 from 9.30 to 11.30 am. The speaker is Mrs Myrtle Kerr, formerly of
the Christian Renewal Centre, Rostrevor. This is a diocesan event and everyone, including
non-members and men are most welcome to attend. The cost is £7 or €8.50 per person, payable
in advance. This includes a full Irish breakfast or, if preferred, a continental breakfast
will be available on request. Numbers attending and payment must be with Valerie Stewart by
Friday 3 February. The Rectory, Tamlaght, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh BT74 4PR.
Any queries: 028 66387236
MUMS-IN-MAY
This year we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Mothers’ Union in Ireland. By now, Branch Leaders
will have received a pack “Mums-in-May” to help you to organise an event in your branch, maybe
with your neighbouring branches joining in. An event can be as simple as a few friends having
a cup of coffee or tea, donating a few £/€ to Mothers’ Union, or an event involving the whole parish.
Like most charities, Mothers’ Union has felt the effects of the recession and has had to curtail some
projects especially overseas. So whilst celebrating our anniversary, fundraising is also taking place
to enable the work of the Mothers’ Union to continue. All monies raised will go to the work of MU
both at home and abroad. We are aware May is a busy month but your event does not have to be in May,
it could be in April or indeed June.
RECIPE BOOK
A souvenir recipe book is being published with recipes from each diocese to celebrate the 125th
Anniversary. These will be available early this year.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
AT DIOCESAN LEVEL, a barbeque is being planned for Friday 11 May and Magheraculmoney (Kesh) has
kindly offered to host this. More details later.
FESTIVAL SERVICE
Friday 18 May in Donacavey Parish Church (Fintona)
Preacher: The Rt Rev John McDowell
SPRING COUNCIL
Thursday 24 May in St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen at 7.30 pm preceded by a Bring and Buy
Sale at 7.00 pm
INDOOR MEMBERS TEA PARTY
Friday 15 June. Venue to be confirmed
GENERAL MEETING
Saturday 16 June Llandudno, Wales. Branches responsible for organising their own travel and accommodation.
Diocesan Secretary has some information but awaiting more.
KEEP KNITTING AND SEWING: teddies, bonnets and mitts, matinee coats etc. ONE NOTE from nurses, leave
cuff edges loose (rather than tight ribbing) to allow room for needles and tubes.
Enquiries to: Lynn Winslow, Action and Outreach Co-Ordinator Tel: 85548783