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New rector is instituted to Parish of Magheracross
Those who took part in the Institution service in Magheracross Parish Church.
The new Rector of Magheracross Parish Church, the Revd Lorraine Capper, has been instituted by the Bishop of Clogher, Right Revd Dr Ian Ellis at a service on Thursday evening, 20 June.
Revd Capper was previously Rector of Galloon, Sallaghy and Drummully Parishes, also in Clogher Diocese.
The service was attended by the Dean and clergy from the Chapter of Clogher, along with the Archdeacon, Diocesan Registrar and other visiting clergy, Diocesan Readers and Parish Readers.
The special guest was the Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, the Most Revd Dr. Michael Jackson, who was the preacher. He spent his early years in Magheracross Parish while his father was Rector there. While Bishop of Clogher, he was a sponsor of Revd Lorraine as she set out on her training for ordination.
Mrs Valerie McMorris reading the first lesson.
During the service, lessons were read by Mrs Valerie McMorris, Parish Reader; Revd Jason Kernoghan, a College friend of Revd Lorraine and Revd Alan Capper, Rector of Lisnaskea Parish, who is Revd Lorraine’s husband.
As part of the Act of Institution and Commission, Revd Lorraine was guided around the Church stopping at the door, font, prayer desk, pulpit and Lord’s Table with the Bishop of Clogher where parish representatives participated including Joy Quinn, Churchwarden; Liane Armstrong, Mothers’ Union; Dylan Beatty (Youth representative); Raymond Armstrong, Choir and Howard McMorris, Parish Reader.
The hymns were; “God is here! As we his people,” “May the mind of Christ my saviour,” “Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided,” “We love the place, O God,” “O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end,” “Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart” and “Now thank we all our God.” The organist was Mrs Rita Stewart.
The present church was built in the centre of the village in 1785 and rebuilt in 1844 retaining the original tower. In 1904, the Chancel and Romanesque Arch at the front of the church was added. A new parish room was added to the north side of the church in 1993.
Following the service, refreshments were served in the Archdale Hall where Revd Lorraine was welcomed by representatives of the parish as well as Revd John Beacom from Ballinamallard Methodist Church. A message of best wishes was extended by Mr. Charles Crawford representing the Galloon, Sallaghy and Drummully Group of Churches where Revd Capper had served for the past four years.
Revd Jason Kernoghan reading the second lesson.
Revd Alan Capper reading the Gospel.
Archbishop Michael Jackson Revd Lorraine Capper and Bishop Ian Ellis greeting people as they left.
Revd Lorraine Capper speaking to the congregation at the tea reception after the service.