Issue 182 “UNION NEWS” September 2025

Right On Time
Romans 5:6 says, ‘You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died
for the ungodly.’ In his grace and mercy, at the right time, God sent Jesus into our world. At
the right time he died on the cross to forgive the sins of all those who believe in him. At the
right time he rose again to bring us to new, abundant, eternal life with God. And at the right
time he will come again to put all the wrong in the world right for his followers. Now is the
right time for each of us to turn our lives over to Christ our Saviour. As the summer comes
to a close and life for all ages cranks up a notch or two, it’s the right time for us to recommit
ourselves to loving and serving the Lord, and one another, in the year ahead.

Harvest Services
Harvest is one of the great seasons of the church year, where we give thanks to God for all
he has provided us with. This years’ service times and dates are in the ‘service times’
section below. It would be great to see people from across the union travel to one another’s
churches to support these services. Harvest is also a great opportunity to invite your
neighbours to church!

Sunday Club
Sunday Club (Sunday School) will start up again in All Saints Church at the 10am service from
Sunday 7th September. We are planning to have Sunday Club every Sunday of the month
during the school term, except for when there is a family service. We have a dedicated team
ready to go and so it would be great to see the children there. Sunday Club will be an
opportunity for our children to deepen their understanding and Jesus’s love for them, and so
we would ask that you pray for, and support, this vital ministry.

Board Games Saturday
Board Games Saturday is recommencing after our summer break on 6th September in the
church hall from 3-4:30pm. This is for 7-year-olds and older. Bring along your own board
games if you want to play them and to teach others how to play them! All welcome.

Whist Drive October 2025
The first Whist Drive of the 2025/26 season will be held on Friday 3rd October at 8pm in
All Saints’ Church Hall. All welcome.

Almoritia Fundraiser & Songs of Praise
A wonderful afternoon was had by all on Saturday 5th July in Milltown Community Centre as
the community gathered to raise funds for the repair of the stained-glass windows in
Almoritia Church. There was a great atmosphere as people wandered around the many
stalls, enjoyed the live music, and sampled the hospitality. The delicious burgers and
hotdogs were also a big hit! Many thanks to all those from across the union of parishes who

put a huge amount of work into a very special afternoon, and to all who came along and
showed such generosity. A huge amount was raised, and gratefully received, to help keep
Almoritia the beautiful church it is.

To celebrate and give thanks to God for the work, a Songs of Praise service was held in the
church on the evening of Sunday 17th August. It was great to see people from across the
union, from the local community, and from beyond the parishes and diocese, fill the church
to capacity. The congregation were in great voice, and the hymns were sung with heartfelt
enthusiasm. The service was followed by refreshments enjoyed by all outside in the sun.
Many thanks to everyone who organized the service and afters so thoughtfully and
thoroughly, and to all who attended. Special thanks to Lesley Denniston for providing the
music.

Youth BBQ
It was great to see around 30 of the young people of the parishes gather in the rectory for
our youth BBQ on Tuesday 19th August. The weather held and so we were able to gather
around the fire outside in the garden. It was a great opportunity for the young people to
catch up after the summer and before school and college starts up again. There was plenty
of chatter as the burgers were enjoyed! Many thanks to Anna, Barbara, Luke and Jenny for
all their hard work and to all those who attended. The event will help Rev Ian begin to
consider how the church’s youth work might take shape into the future.

Young Adults Supper
There will be a supper and Bible study at 7:30pm in the Rectory on the week beginning 8
th of September. This will most likely take place on Thursday 11th and we will confirm that date as
soon as possible. The supper will be for those just finished 6th Year in secondary school, and
any older teens and twenty-somethings!

James Kilbane
All Saints Church, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath presents a very special evening of inspirational
music with James Kilbane, one of Ireland’s leading voices in Country and Gospel.
Join us on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, for Songs for Life & Hope — a heartwarming
concert that promises uplifting music, powerful messages, and a night to remember. James
will be joined by guest artist John Flatley. The event starts at 6pm, with doors open at
5:30pm. Donation Tickets: €20. All proceeds will go toward vital church and organ repairs

Select Vestry meeting
A meeting of the Select Vestry will be held at 7pm in the Church Hall on
Tuesday 16th September.

Pastoral Care
With Rev Ian still new to the parishes, he would appreciate your help with letting him know

who might need to be visited, especially those more urgent situations. Get in touch with
him on 087 6223609 if you know of someone who would like to be visited.
Wedding
Congratulations to Zoe Hales on her marriage to Anthony Kelly, which took place in All Saints
Church on Thursday the 7

th of August 2025. It was great to see Canon Alastair back in the
parish to lead the service. We pray that Anthony and Zoe’s love for one another continues
deepen and widen as they journey through life together.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Gavin Lawence who won the 3rd place prize in the intermediate category
of the Northern Ireland International Organ competition in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. A
huge achievement – well done Gavin!

Mullingar Famine Graveyard
The annual commemoration service at Mullingar’s Famine Graveyard in Robinstown took
place on Wednesday 25th June. Revd Ian was in attendance, and following a reenactment of
a Famine burial, he took part in the ecumenical prayer service.

Services Times For September
Sunday 7th September
All Saints’ 10am Holy Communion
Killucan 11.30am Morning Prayer
Kilbixy 11:30am Holy Communion

Sunday 14th September
All Saints 10am Morning Prayer
Killucan 11.30am Holy Communion

Sunday 21st September
All Saints 10am Service of the Word
Killucan 11.30am Morning Prayer

Sunday 28th September
All Saints’ 10am Morning Prayer
Killucan 11.30am Morning Prayer
Almoritia 3pm Harvest (with Revd Isaac Delamere)

Sunday 5th October
All Saints’ 10am Holy Communion
Killucan 11.30am Holy Communion
Kilbixy 3pm Harvest (with Revd Simon Scott)

Killucan Harvest will take place on Sunday 12th October at 11:30am, and All Saints Harvest
will take place on Sunday 19th October at 11am. The other services for those days will be
printed in the October edition of the Yellow Notes.

Parish Website : www.mullingarunionofparishes.net