St John's Newtownhamilton

15/06/2026

Yesterday, it was a beautiful moving Service in the Cathedral for the Commissioning of Parish and Diocesan Readers. If you were unable to make it, or would like to watch again, you can view it below.

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14/06/2026

This afternoon, Revd David and Revd Wayne were present at the Cathedral when Mrs Alyson Jones was commissioned as Parish Reader. There was also Parishioners from St John’s and the Group present for the beautiful Service.

May we wish Alyson every blessing as she moves forward in her ministry with us and we look forward to her assisting on Sundays.

13/06/2026

Please also keep Rev Wayne in your prayers over these coming days and remember a warm welcome is waiting at the Cathedral Church of St Patrick in Armagh next Sunday afternoon as he is made priest.

We’re delighted that Archbishop John will be ordaining two Ordained Local Ministers as Priests/Presbyters on 21st June - Revd Sonya Barnes and Revd Wayne Hawthorne.
Just a reminder, in case that terminology is a little strange to you – an Ordained Local Minister (OLM) is ordained by our church to serve in a particular locality alongside a Rector. He or she is self-supporting, which means the clergyperson has a separate source of income and does not receive a stipend.
The Ordination Service will be on Sunday 21st June at 3:15pm in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh. It is an exceptionally holy and joyful occasion. Please pray for Sonya and Wayne as they each take this step in their ministry journey.
Last Saturday Sonya shared her story and this week we hear from Wayne.

13/06/2026

Please remember there is only ONE Service in the Group this Sunday.

We meet in Derrynoose at 10:15am for Morning Prayer.

Then at 3:15pm Mrs Alyson Jones will be Commissioned as Parish Reader to serve in the group in the Cathedral Church of St Patrick in Armagh. A warm welcome will be extended to all at either or both of these Services.

Please keep Alyson in your prayers as she goes forward in this ministry.

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

Community announcement

Please come along tomorrow for the final session of New Tots in Town for this school year. Children can bring along a favourite teddy and enjoy a Teddy Bears Picnic to celebrate a great year of fun 🧸🧺🥪🍎

07/06/2026

Keady, Armaghbreague, Derrynoose & Newtownhamilton Pew News

Sunday 7th June 2026 –
First Sunday after Trinity

Services Sunday 14th June –
Derrynoose 10.15am MP
one joint morning service for our group.

Mrs Alyson Jones will be commissioned as Parish Reader on Sunday 14th June at 3.15pm
in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.

On Sunday 21st June there will be one joint morning service for our group in Armaghbreague 10.15am

Ordination Service

Rev Wayne Hawthorne will be ordained as OLM on Sunday 21st June at 3.15pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

Parishioners are encouraged to support Alyson and Wayne by attending the services in the afternoon in the cathedral.

Sunday 28th June – Holy Communion in Newtownhamilton - 9.30am
Keady – 11.00am
Rev Wayne Hawthorne will officiate at both services.

Select Vestry Meetings –

Newtownhamilton – Tuesday 16th June 7.30pm in the church hall

Derrynoose – Thursday 18th June 8.00pm in the Schoolhouse.

Protestant Orphan Society donation envelopes should be returned as soon as possible.

St John’s, Newtownhamilton -
will be hosting a Royal Memorabilia Exhibition in the church from Tuesday 7th to Tuesday 14th July.

Opening on Tuesday 7th July at 7.30pm with a talk on the Royal Family by Rev Derek Kerr, Rector of Tynan, Aghavilly and Middletown.
Full details of opening times to follow.

St John’s, Newtownhamilton are catering during the 12th week.
St John’s ---will be running a burger stall:
At the Fun Night Friday 10th July.
at the demonstration field on 13th July.
Please sign up to help at these events.

Summer service schedule to 2nd August

05/07/2026
Newtownhamilton 9.30am MPKeady 11.00am MP

12/07/2026
Armaghbreague 9.30am HC
Derrynoose 11.00am HC

19/07/2026
Newtownhamilton 9.30am MPKeady 11.00am MP

26/07/2026
Armaghbreague 9.30am MP
Derrynoose 11.00am MP

02/08/2026
Newtownhamilton 9.30am HC
Keady 11.00am HC

Youth activity evening – it is hoped to go to Lurgaboy Adventure Centre for an evening of archery in early July. More details to follow.

Keady – there will be a short Select Vestry meeting after the service today.

Contact details
Email: [email protected]

06/06/2026

A warm welcome awaits everyone at our services this Sunday across the Group.

Whether you are a regular member of our congregations, visiting family and friends, or simply looking for a place of worship and fellowship, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Service Times:

⛪ Armaghbreague – Morning Prayer at 9.30am
⛪ Keady – Holy Communion at 10.15am
⛪ Newtownhamilton – Morning Prayer at 10.45am
⛪ Derrynoose – Holy Communion at 11.30am

Come and join us as we gather together in worship, prayer, and thanksgiving. Everyone is most welcome.

“We are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” – 1 Corinthians 12:27

We look forward to seeing you.