As I begin these notes for the summer I want to mention a number of situations in which it is right to express congratulations:

Firstly to three girls from our GFS Branch for coming 1st in the All Ireland Scripture Exam in each of their age category. What an achievement for Emily Thompson, Vicky Thompson and Ashleigh Long. Each girl received a magnificent trophy from our Diocesan President, Mrs Margaret Curran at the GFS Display in May.

Secondly, to our Parish for winning the Best Website Competition. This competition is organized by the Press Office and the result was announced at General Synod in Galway. The Parish is indebted to Stirling McCoy for all his gifted work in creating the site and updating it.
Thirdly, to congratulate our Curate, Diane Matchett on her appointment as the new Rector of the Parish of Castlerock in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. Diane has been with us for 3 years and has been an integral part in our witness as a Parish and has brought her own gifts & bubbly personality to her position as Curate. We wish Diane and Mark God’s blessing as they move to Castlerock and begin a new ministry there. The date of Diane’s institution will be Friday 26th September.