Podcasts, CD recordings and house groups
Parishioners of Magheraculmoney Parish, Ardess, along with individuals from throughout the Diocese of Clogher, the wider community and beyond, gathered together to fill to overflowing the Parish Church of St Mary’s, Ardess for the institution of the Revd Henry Blair as Rector, who succeeds the Revd Chancellor Eric McGirr. The service took place on Thursday 17th February 2011 at 8.00pm. The service of institution was conducted by the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Jackson, the organist was Mr Glenn Moore, and the singing was led by the Parish Choir.
“The parish encourages discipleship through small group meetings that are based around the cell group ministry concept, where biblical values are taught and experienced. The cell groups focus on Jesus being at the centre of all that we do, and meet weekly in each other’s homes.
“The Mothers’ Union meet each month, and Friends in the Afternoon, which is the parish’s senior citizens group, meets twice each month.” said a spokesperson.
Other activities in the parish include Divorce Care, the Alpha Course, Walking Group and Historical Society.
Youth is an important focus of the parish, in addition to Sunday School and the Confirmation Group, young people are involved in Waterworks after school Bible Club in the primary school, Ardess Little Lambs Mother and Toddler Group, Sunday morning Crèche, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and the Fountain Youth Centre. A number of young people from the parish also attend Summer Madness and the Diocesan J1 weekend each year.
A number of parishioners are involved in overseas mission on a regular basis, around the world.
Parishioners are kept informed through a weekly news sheet and the parish website, www.ardess.org, where a Podcast carries recordings of the previous six sermons. CD recordings are made of all services and are distributed to the housebound and other listeners.
www.ardess.org.