Special events mark MU anniversary in Broughshane

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On Sunday, May 23,St Patrick’s Broughshane Mothers’ Union (MU) branch celebrated its 60th anniversary.

The occasion was marked with a special service of Holy Communion, led by the Very Rev John Bond, Dean of Connor and branch Chaplain. The guest speaker for the service was Mrs Margaret Crawford, immediate past All-Ireland President of MU.

In her address she highlighted many MU projects and the ways in which our 3.6 million members world-wide offer help and support to families at local, national and international level.

During the service Mrs Cathy Doig was enrolled and branch members participated by reading lessons, leading intercessions and lifting the offering. A MU choir was formed for the occasion and sang two pieces, one of which had been specially composed for the service.

Branch Leader, Mrs Sally Cotter, who had trained the choir, also gave the children’s address, with the aid of a MU teddy bear.

The celebrations continued on Wednesday, May 26 , when branch members were joined by guests, including Diocesan President Mrs Moira Thom, and former Branch Leader Mrs Denise Rooney, for a dinner at the Adair Arms Hotel, Ballymena.

Mrs Brownie Esler made the special celebration cake and Mrs Sheila King created the beautiful floral display. A great night was had by all with reminiscences, fun and plenty of laughter.