2019 will be the Sesquicentenary of St Anne’s Church. The Select Vestry has decided that one of the ways we will mark this significant anniversary will be the renovation and extension of our suite of halls. This work will actually begin in the next few months with Phase One which is the re-roofing of the halls at a cost of £100,000.

Phase Two will provide lift access from the car park to the same level as the church as well as new meeting rooms, youth lounge, storage, toilets and new parish office. We are in the planning phase at the moment and will soon have cost estimates from the quantity surveyor.

The halls have been an incredible blessing and resource for Drumglass Parish since they were built in 1973. We want to continue to have high quality and accessible halls that will stand the test of time as a superb resource for our Church.

Rest assured you will be hearing much, much more about the project.

New Irish Orchestra Concert

What an unforgettable night we had in St Anne’s on 9th March as we began our celebrations for our 150^th anniversary! “Fantastic!” “Brilliant!” “Wow!” “God-glorifying!” “Amazing!” “Excellent performance!” were just some of the expressions of appreciation which could be heard, as people were leaving the church having thoroughly enjoyed a magnificent concert with the New Irish Orchestra and Choir as narrators, singers and musicians, under the baton of Jonathan Rea, gave a performance telling the story of Saint Patrick and showcasing a wide range of Irish music. No wonder they got a standing ovation! We will look forward to other events as the year progresses!

Rector:      Ven Andrew Forster                                         tel. no. 87722614     

Curate:      Rev Graham Hare                                             tel. no. 87380360         

Curate:       Rev Elizabeth Stevenson                               tel. no. 38851503

Deacon:    Rev David McComb                                         tel. no. 07771911633

Youth Ministry Co-ordinator: Kerry Stewart                   tel. no. 07794305564

Parish Office:                                                                     tel. no. 87752281

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Website: www.drumglassparish.org

Lite Bite

Thanks to all for your continued support for Lite Bite which is deeply appreciated by the recipients. The next collection will be held on 5th May.   You may, however, bring your donations at any time and leave them in the foyer of St Anne’s

Did you know that about one in eight British adults worry about not being able to afford enough food?Recent research, carried out on behalf of the Church Urban Fund, has found that food poverty is a growing issue, with more families using food banks and children going hungry during summer holidays without their free school meals. Thanks for your continued support to our Lite Bite Food Bank. You are helping the most vulnerable in our community.

Here is a list of suggested items for collection

Tins: Peas, Carrots, Beans, Spaghetti, Soup, Custard, Rice, Fruit

Packets: Pasta, Rice, Noodles, Savoury Rice, Baby Foods

Jars/Sauces: Ketchup, Brown Sauce, Curry, Sweet & Sour, Bolognese etc.

Breakfast Cereals/Porridge/Teabags/Coffee/ Sugar

Household items: Washing Powder, Washing up Liquid, Bin Bags etc.

Tins: Peas, Carrots, Beans, Spaghetti, Soup, Custard, Rice, Fruit

Packets: Pasta, Rice, Noodles, Savoury Rice, Baby Foods

Jars/Sauces: Ketchup, Brown Sauce, Curry, Sweet & Sour, Bolognese etc.

Breakfast Cereals/Porridge/Teabags/Coffee/ Sugar

Household items: Washing Powder, Washing up Liquid, Bin Bags etc.