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,…
Just before the Covid-19 lockdown came into force the ladies from Muckamore, Killead and Gartree Branches joined together for their opening service. The service was held in St Jude’s, Muckamore and conducted by the Rector, Rev John McClure. A lovely evening was had by all.
June 2020, Dear Diocesan IMCs,It is hard to believe that we are still in lockdown. Many of our friends and neighbours are still self-isolating and feeling a little bit anxious about going outside now that some restrictions have been eased. Modern technology has become a very important part of our everyday living although not everyone has…
A very vocal blackbird is singing in our back garden. I love to hear birds singing, but how did I not notice this one and hear its singing before? Perhaps I was just not listening. The global coronavirus pandemic continues to bombard us daily with disturbing news and distressing images both locally and across the…
Dear Branch Leaders On behalf of the Action and Outreach Unit could I please bring to your attention that our local hospitals are still accepting wash bags, lap blankets for the Renal Unit at Antrim Area Hospital and trauma teddies for the children. There is an urgent need for the wash bags; as you can…