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GALGORM PARKS TEMPERANCE L.O.L. No 507
Members of Ballymena District Lodge No 8

"It's not all doom and gloom for our people"

Orange Brethren and Sisters heard "it's not all doom and gloom" at the 13th Annual St Patrick's Day Commemoration Parade and Service in Ballymena on Saturday 16 March 2013. Speaking to a good size congregation Bro. Rev. Iain Jamieson said despite the economic down turn and on-going Union Flag protest our people should not get despondent about the current state of affairs in our land. For a start the vast majority of people still support the Union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and a recent poll suggests only 14% want a United Ireland. The Nationalist Community is not better off in a Unified Ireland and their present status would change dramatically if the Island ever became one.

Patrick himself faced a much worse situation 15 centuries ago in pagan Ireland when he was apparently taken captive after a raid from the neighbouring island. He found himself herding cattle on the slopes of Mount Slemish County Antrim. It was at this time when Patrick's faith in God became so strong he prayed a hundred prayers a day. We all need the get back to the faith previous generations of Orangemen and Woman enjoyed like St Patrick in the fifth century.

The Rev Jamieson in his address pointed to Her Majesty the Queen's very successful visit to Dublin and Cork in 2011 and how attitudes have changed. He wished the Queen a speedy recovery from her recent illness. The Parade returned to the Protestant Hall from some very welcome warm refreshments on a bitterly cold and damp day.

Bands on parade included Ballykeel Loyal Sons of Ulster Flute Band, Pride of the Maine F.B., Craigwarren F.B. and Sir George White F.B.

Bro Wallace Barkley W.M. L.O.L.1123 and Bro David McConaghie Ballymena District Master at the start of St Patrick's Day Parade in Ballymena 16 March 2013

Deputy Grand Master to visit Galgorm Parks
The Lodge is pleased to announce the guest speaker at the Annual Divine Service on 16 June 2013 will be Most Worshipful Bro Rev Alistair Smyth, Deputy Grand Master. This will be Bro Rev Smyth's second visit to Galgorm Parks. He was principal speaker at the New Banner Unfurling in June 2011.

The Plight of the "Ballymena Orange Arches"
FOR many years now Orange Arches which use to be very common in Ballymena Town Centre round the Twelfth of July period, but sadly now have dwindled away to none. [read more]

What Does Orangeism Stand For Today?
THE Orange Order is fundamentally a Christian Organisation committed to the cause of Civil and Religious Liberty for all. To learn more visit the Grand Lodge of Ireland's website and read about what Orangeism stands for today.

Ever Thought Of Becoming An Orangeman?
IF so, you could find the experience very rewarding ---- not only educationally, but it will open up a whole new social life which will give you the chance to meet Brethren locally and further afield.

If you are 17 or over and in good standing and would like to become part of a Worldwide Protestant Organisation then contact a Loyal Orange Lodge in your area or us and we will put you in touch with a Lodge of your choosing.

For a friendly and informative chat on how to start the process of application for Membership please contact us today. Another New Member will maintain the strength and unity within our culture and believes.

Don't just sing the Sash ---- Wear it!

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