Dear Fellow Members Autumn has arrived and you will all have been looking forward to branch meetings starting again. Unfortunately, this year we are still not able to meet as normal. All Ireland Trustees have advised that branch meetings should not resume for the next three months. Hopefully, some sort of meeting might be in…
During these past few months, my emotions have been pulled in all directions. At the beginning of lockdown, I was glad of being compelled to stay indoors. Rather than going out each evening to a variety of parish activities, it was good to be able to stay in at night, to have time to cook…
Hello Everyone I hope you are all staying safe and well. As I look back to the beginning of this year 2020, I am sure many of you like me would never have anticipated that so many people throughout the world would experience so much distress, suffering and even bereavement. The arrival of the Covid-19…
Dear Fellow Members As I write this more of the Covid 19 lockdown restrictions have been relaxed. I’m sure, like me, you are looking forward to being able to give family members a hug, and also, I must admit I am looking forward to visiting the hairdresser! I’m pleased to report that the emergency appeal…
When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossedWhen you are discouraged thinking all is lostCount your many blessings, name them one by oneAnd it will surprise you what the Lord has done The above words, from the well-known hymn, were part of an All Ireland MU correspondence sent to me just at the 7-8 week stage…
The members of Muckamore Mothers Union have not let the Covid-19 lockdown stop them from reaching out to their local communities. The ladies recently presented Kim Dunne, who is the parish worker for St Jude’s Muckamore with items for young Mums. They also prepared 2 hampers of treats for the staff at Manor Care Home…
The All Ireland Covid-19 photographic competition 2020 kept a lot of folks busy in recent weeks. The entries from Connor were all of a very high standard and indicate a lot of hidden talent amongst our members. Well done to all of you!
The new All Ireland Mothers’ Union website has been launched and can be found here www.mothersunion.ie
Although Craigs, Dunaghy and Killagan Mothers’ Union Branch have not been able to meet since early March they have been very busy. The ladies arranged for special packs to be distributed around the Sunday School children within the Grouped Parish. The packs contained small activity books, a colouring competition picture, colouring pencils/felt tips, sweets, and…
Just like our churches, our Mothers’ Union Branches may be physically closed but that does not stop the tremendous work of our members. Earlier in the year hand-knit trauma teddies, Neonatal blankets, hats, and cardigans were distributed in Antrim Area Hospital. The hand-knits were collected from St Patrick’s, Jordanstown, Magheragall Parish Church, and St Judes,…