With regards to ALL services/events in Killyman, please remember that we are following COI guidelines in relation to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

?STAY AT HOME home if you feel ill and display influenza-like symptoms. The symptoms to be aware of in the case of the coronavirus include cough, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, and fever.
DO NOT come to church services or any church events until you feel well.

?Follow all public health guidance provided by state authorities – the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland (www.publichealth.hscni.net

?Physical interaction during services, including the Sign of Peace has been suspended.

?Shaking hands on greeting and departure at religious services/gatherings has also been suspended.

?Observe good hand and general hygiene – thorough hand-washing with soap or sanitisers and disposal of tissues. Hand sanitiser is available in the Church and Hall.

?The Church’s duty of care extends to members of the clergy. If you have influenza-type symptoms, DO NOT call the clergy for pastoral visitation. Pastoral support for parishioners who are unable to attend church services can be provided by telephone.

Thank you for your support in this time of uncertainty.

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In light of the developing situation concerning Covid-19 and recent government guidelines, and in co-operation with the Select Vestry, I need to make you aware of changes to Church Activities.

It is with a heavy heart, and after prayerful consideration, that we have decided to postpone the following events…
Come+Hear Mission Week (15th-22nd March)
The Big Breakfast (14th March)
Graham Kendrick Concert (21st March)
Good Companions (19th March)

Church Services will remain unchanged for the time being.

It is our intention to maintain the teaching of our Sunday School programme as far as this is possible. However, the health and well-being of all parishioners, regardless of age, is our highest priority. As a result of this, we wish to implement the following procedures for Sunday School activities:
– All children enrolled in P1+2 must proceed directly to the Bush Hall, entering and exiting via its emergency exit (to the right of the complex’s main front doors);
– All children enrolled in P3-7 must enter and exit the building using the side door nearest the kitchen and proceed directly into the Main Hall.
– Those who attend Bible Class will meet in the Memorial Room and should enter and exit using the main front door.

Regarding youth organisations and their activities, the Scout and Guide Associations will follow their own guidelines, as directed from their headquarters.

All the above arrangements are highly subject to change and will be regularly re-assessed. Please keep an eye on the Parish Media outlets for up to date information.

Please follow the government guidelines, and those from the Church of Ireland. Please stay at home if you feel ill and display influenza-like symptoms, or if you have been in contact with someone who is ill. Do not attend church services or organisations until you feel well.
The church’s duty of care also extends to members of the clergy. If you have influenza–type symptoms, do not call the clergy for pastoral visitation. Pastoral support for parishioners who are unable to attend church services should be provided by telephone or online (e.g. Skype). Please feel free to contact us anytime.

Lastly, let me encourage you to keep praying, and please be assured that Rev. Chris and myself are praying for you also.

Rev. Mark Lennox
Rector

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Harvest Lunch

Sunday 13th October

• Carvery (2 courses) £12.50
• Half carvery for children £6.00
• Chicken goujon dinner £4.50

Tickets must be purchased by Monday 7th October and they are available from the Parish Office, by contacting the Church Facebook page or from Eric, Kenny or Jayne.

Killyman Parish Mission trip to Peru

Fundraising BBQ

at Trevor Haydock’s Museum (104 Bush Road, Bush, BT71 6QG)

on Saturday 5th October from 2:00pm – 6:00pm

to help raise funds for the mission trip to Peru

Admission is £10 which include a museum visit and BBQ

Tickets are available form the Parish Office or any member of the Mission Team

Car Treasure Hunt on Thursday 22nd August 2019

Leaving the Parish Hall at 19:00

Price is £10 per car

Proceeds in aid of Peru Missionary Fund

Killyman Summertime has arrived so here are the times for Sunday worship

10:30 Morning Service

20:00 Epilogue

Welcome to Killyman!

At our service on Sunday 24th April, it was announced that the Archbishop has appointed Mr Christopher West as a Deacon Intern for St.Andrew’s Parish. 

Chris, who is currently a 2nd year student at the Theological Institute in Dublin will be Ordained to the Diaconate on Sunday 1st September at 7pm in Killyman Parish Church.

Chris will be with us from September until June. His ministry will commence at his ordination. He is 23 years old and is currently a Parishioner of Mullabrack Parish.

Please keep Chris, his parents and his brother in your prayers as he prepares for this very important event in his life.

Also, please pray for:
ourselves, as he prepares to come and work amongst us, 
Rev. Mark as he takes up the opportunity and challenge of becoming a Training Rector.

It is an enormous privilege for us as a Parish, and also for Rev. Mark that the Archbishop has selected Killyman for this ministry and that an Ordination Service will take place here. 

We look forward to meeting Chris in the near future. We pray that he will feel at home in Killyman and that his ministry here will be richly blessed.

Join us in St Andrew’s Parish hall on Saturday 16th February from 7:30pm for a performance by the Strabane Players of Separate Beds