St. Macartin's Cathedral
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
The Church of Ireland - part of
the Anglican Communion
the Anglican Communion
(last updated 6th May)
Staff and Students of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute 2013-14
During the mission running right through Holy week, we are joined by a large team of students of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, some of whom appear in the photograph above. This mission is an exciting opportunity for us to live out our parish vision to reach upwards to the throne of God in worship and adoration; inwards to one another in understanding and fellowship; and outwards to the world in evangelism and social compassion.
Services are being held every night of Holy Week and the preacher is our Bishop, the Right Rev. John McDowell. The students from CITI Institute are present to enrich our worship during the week and are drawing alongside the parish in a number of key areas, namely children and families, young people and "senior citizens".
Our special Holy Week Mission began with a ‘Palm Sunday Procession’ from our Cathedral Halls. A sizable number of parishioners and Sunday School children walked up to the Cathedral as we remembered Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. A donkey led the procession, palm branches (well, laurels actually!) were carried and, guided by the choir, we proclaimed ‘Hosanna, Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord’.
On the Monday, some of the students staged a session of "Messy Church" at the Buttermarket and others ran a Confirmation Café in the evening.
On Tuesday afternoon the Students host afternoon tea and a time of fun and fellowship for all in our parish who are aged over 55.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was more "Messy Church" at the Diamond and a further session on Thursday in the Cathedral Hall.
Good Friday morning saw a procession from the Cathedral Hall followed by a Good Friday Family Service.
The Cathedral Hall was the venue for a Saturday morning Parish Family Breakfast. Then during the evening there was a St Macartin’s Youth Event featuring bands, new media and a fresh look at Easter!
During the mission running right through Holy week, we are joined by a large team of students of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, some of whom appear in the photograph above. This mission is an exciting opportunity for us to live out our parish vision to reach upwards to the throne of God in worship and adoration; inwards to one another in understanding and fellowship; and outwards to the world in evangelism and social compassion.
Services are being held every night of Holy Week and the preacher is our Bishop, the Right Rev. John McDowell. The students from CITI Institute are present to enrich our worship during the week and are drawing alongside the parish in a number of key areas, namely children and families, young people and "senior citizens".
Our special Holy Week Mission began with a ‘Palm Sunday Procession’ from our Cathedral Halls. A sizable number of parishioners and Sunday School children walked up to the Cathedral as we remembered Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. A donkey led the procession, palm branches (well, laurels actually!) were carried and, guided by the choir, we proclaimed ‘Hosanna, Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord’.
On the Monday, some of the students staged a session of "Messy Church" at the Buttermarket and others ran a Confirmation Café in the evening.
On Tuesday afternoon the Students host afternoon tea and a time of fun and fellowship for all in our parish who are aged over 55.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was more "Messy Church" at the Diamond and a further session on Thursday in the Cathedral Hall.
Good Friday morning saw a procession from the Cathedral Hall followed by a Good Friday Family Service.
The Cathedral Hall was the venue for a Saturday morning Parish Family Breakfast. Then during the evening there was a St Macartin’s Youth Event featuring bands, new media and a fresh look at Easter!
Cathedral Mission 2014 - ‘This is our Church’
A selection of photographs from the week's events:
The Easter Cross, made by Jim Nixon, that was erected in the Cathedral for the first time.
Dean Hall and Rev. Rob Clements bless the Palm Sunday procession before it moves off,
The well behaved donkey that led the procession - but NOT allowed into the Cathedral!
A section of the crowd before departure.
The Palm Sunday procession makes its way up Hall's Lane
The Clements family enjoy the sunshine at the "Messy Church" event in the Buttermarket on the Monday afternoon. Rev. Rob tries in vain to encourage Gideon to look at the camera!
A scene of industrious activity at the Buttermarket.
The Dean welcomes senior members of the congregation to an afternoon of fun and fellowship organised by the students on the Tuesday and led by Nigel Pierpoint.
Testimonies from Alan
Breen, Abigail Sines and
Aaron McAllister.
Breen, Abigail Sines and
Aaron McAllister.
Scott McDonald delivers a very moving epilogue.
"Messy Church" afternoon (Thursday) - heralded by a rainbow!
Two examples of work produced by children at "Messy Church" - the edible cross is symbolic of "I am the Bread of Life".
And after all the handicrafts - it was time to eat!
Rev. Rob leads the Good Friday procession to church.
Scott McDonald demonstrates cross making.
Section of the Good Friday congregation .
Some of the students lead the Good Friday congregation.
A selection of photos from the Youth Vigil.
Clergy and students at one of our evening services with Bishop McDowell (third from left front row).
The "Yellow coats" - students who did so much for us during our Holy Week of mission.