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BIBLE READING NOTES
BRF notes are available from Noreen McIlroy 9048 2469
BOARD
The Board comprises 13 clergy and 14 laity - includes the Bishop of Connor, the Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Dean and eight members of the Chapter, the two Churchwardens and twelve members elected from the General Vestry annually. The Board which was established by Act of General Synod, is also a limited liability company. The Chairman of the Board is the Bishop of Connor, his deputy designated by the act of General Synod being the Dean.
The Hon Secretary to the Board is Alan Martin 9070 4883
CHAPTER
The Chapter comprises of four canons from each of the two dioceses who are nominated by the Bishop of the diocese. Two members are elected by the Chapter. The Archdeacon of Down is the Chancellor of the Cathedral and the Archdeacon of Connor is the Precentor.
The Dean's Vicar, Canon T Close, is the Chapter Clerk. 9032 8332- extn 1
CHILDREN AND YOUNG MEMBERS' MINISTRY
Children and Young Members are highly valued at the Cathedral. They meet in the Cathedral Centre each Sunday in term time and join in the Eucharist from after the sermon, with the exception of the Fourth Sunday when the address is to the choristers and young members.
Contact: Fiona Hawking 9068 2274
COFFEE AND CATHEDRAL CRAIC
Each Sunday after the Choral Eucharist the Cathedral Community gather at the west end. The rota of hospitality is co-ordinated by Margaret Massey. Offer to help - please contact the Cathedral Office - 9032 8332 extn 5
FLOWERS
Donations to provide flowers and help to arrange flowers. Contact Gwen Preece 9335 9668
FREE WILL OFFERING AND GIFT AID
Contact Stanley McIlroy 9048 2469
FRIENDS OF BELFAST CATHEDRAL
The Friends organise a spring and an autumn outing which includes a visit to a church. They also have been a constant support for the various developments over the past century at the Cathedral.
Contacts: Secretary, Joan Thompson 9332 9102; Hon Treasurer, Raymond McKeown 9071 6953
HEALING SERVICES
Mondays at 8.00 pm - Divine Healing Ministries. Contact:
Fridays at 1.00 pm - Church's Ministry of Healing. Contact:
HERITAGE AND ARCHIVES
Alan Boyd 9029 8614
MOTHERS' UNION
The Cathedral Branch of the largest Christian women's organisation in the world meets monthly, September - June. It supports family life, literacy and health programmes .
Contacts : Roberta McKelvey 9066 0980 and 9032 8332; Maureen Agnew 9083 5124.
PAST CHORISTERS’ ASSOCIATION
Contact Gareth Clifford 9036 9189
STEWARDS
A ministry in Christian hospitality welcoming over 33,000 visitors each year.
Contacts: Vernon Clegg 9146 0117 email vernon.clegg@tesco.net
Des McIntyre 9076 3102 email: McintyRach@aol.com
TAPESTRY GUILD
Maureen Agnew 9083 5124
