St. Patrick’s, Millisle, celebrates 60th Anniversary
In 1953 the church of St. Patrick’s, Millisle was set up by the Parish of Donaghadee and then in 1970 it was transferred to come under the Rector of Christ Church, Carrowdore. Since then the grouped parishes of Carrowdore and Millisle have served their respective communities both individually and jointly.
In order to give thanks for the past 60 years and to look forward to the future a service of thanksgiving and celebration was held on the evening of Trinity Sunday. Bishop Harold preached and we were also delighted to welcome Eleanor Patterson as Philip Patterson had been a previous incumbent.
Other previous incumbents were present including Canon John Bell, Ven Roderic West, Revd Denise Caddoo and Revd Kevin Graham. A variety of guests attended from the community and numerous parishioners – the church was full to bursting which was fantastic.
Our singing was led by Jude Frame from Bangor Parish and the service was a real time of celebration and thanksgiving. Pictured cutting the cake with the Bishop and Revd Colin Davis are several parishioners including May Newell, Violet Stewart, Mary Hackworth and Anne Williamson. who were all founder members of the church back in 1953.
With thanks to Revd Colin Davis