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September 2024 The Magazine of the Church of Ireland Parishes of
Clonallon & Warrenpoint with Kilbroney in the Diocese of Down and Dromore Clonallon and Warrenpoint Facebook https://www.facebook.com/warrenpointcoi/ Kilbroney Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KilbroneyParishChurchRostrevor/
Over the last few weeks there has been much advertising for school uniforms, stationery, and sports equipment, to help teachers and young folk prepare for the new term. We wish you all God’s blessing . There’s a “Blessing of Schoolbags” service in Kilbroney on 8th September … if you know folk who don’t go to any other church, this would be the time to invite them to bring their schoolbag (or work bag) and join in this shorter service of worship. There’s always tea and coffee afterwards! Thank you to all those who take a turn to provide this service. “Back to School” reminded me that there is also a “Back to Church” initiative. It is usually the third or fourth Sunday in September … but it could be any Sunday! The months from September to December have a number of church activities which give us the natural opportunity to invite folk to join us in worship. The “Blessing of Schoolbags” in September, Healing Services and Compline in the evenings (first and third Sundays in Kilbroney), Harvest Services in October, Remembrance Day Services in November, the Christingle, Advent Carols and Nine Lessons & Carols in December. Let’s take seriously Jesus’ call to go into the entire world with the Good News. Sometimes all it takes is simply a personal invitation from a friend or neighbour! Elizabeth Hanna (Editor)