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St. John's And Calry Mother's Union

The Mothers' Union is a joint Parish activity with Calry Parish, Sligo. There are meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month in the kitchen of St. John's Hall. Click here or on the picture to visit Calry Parish website

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Programme 2005-2006

September, 21st.	Friends Evening Holy Communion Service followed by Ruth Galbraith "On the Websites". "Bring and Buy"
October, 26th	Carol Williams - "Operation Christmas Child" Please bring a shoebox, wrapping paper and items to put in the box. Bring along anyone in your house who can help!
November,23 rd.	Christmas with Marlett and Violet Hunter. Bring greenery, oasis and flowers
December (Date to be arranged)	Party time!
February (Date to be arranged)	Service of Holy Communuion in Calry Church @ 8p.m.
February 23 rd.	Many of us are caring for a member of our family or know someone who is. Why not come and find out what the career's association can do for you?
March 23 rd.	Closing Service of Holy Communion. Cake Sale.

Opening Diocesesan Meeting for 2004-2005


Mrs Helen Clarke, Diocesan President in her new role as President of the M.U. Helen spoke to us of building relationships in our community and most of all within our families and churches.	Members from Boyle, Riverstown, Drumcliffe and Manorhamillton travelled to be with us. Tea and refreshments followed in the hall. The evening ended with a "Bring and Buy".

Trip to Cork

Left members our our branch in Rosscarbery where in total 45 ladies from our combined Diocese joined the Cork Diocese in their Diocesan Festival Service. This was part of the link which our Diocesan President, Mrs Helen Clarke, had made wth Cork Diocese

Our World Wide President was present and spoke of how our fellow member in poorer states than ourselves get their courage, independence and education by being MU members.

We had a wonderful weekend of fellowship and friendship.

Members at Meetings


Dolores Henderson, Enrolling Member with the St. John's -Calry Mothers' Union Banner celebrating 90 years of Mothers' Union in Sligo	The Mothers' Union sale following the Commissioning Service

Mothers' Union Millennium Prayer

The Mothers' Union Prayer

God of Eternity,

Who makes all things new;

By Your life within us, Circle us with your love

Fill us with your spirit

Strengthen us with your power

That we may be bearers of your word Into the new Millennium.

Inspire others to walk In your steps

And bring new life to all people

For evermore

Amen

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,who gave marriage to be a source of blessing,

We thank you for family life, with all its joys and sorrows.

May we know your presence and peace in our homes, fill them with your love and use them to your glory.

Bless all who are married and every parent and child.

Pour out upon us you Holy Spirit, that we may truly love and serve you.

Bless the members or the Mothers' Union throughout the world, unite us in prayer and worship, in love and service, that strengthened by your grace, we may seek to do your will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen