Diocesan News
Drumragh parishioners put their faith in Lee for Special Olympics success
There was warm applause in St Columba’s Church of Ireland in Omagh, on Sunday morning, 3rd March, after a special presentation to one of its own parishioners, Lee Mitchell, ahead of his trip to the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi.
Lee will be representing Team Ireland in the equestrian events at the 2019 World Summer Games. The Curate of Drumragh with Mountfield, the Rev Sean Hanily, said as a church family St Columba’s wanted to show its support to Lee and his parents, Laura and David, who’ll be accompanying their son to Abu Dhabi.
During the 10.30am Service of Holy Communion, parish treasurer Nigel Strain handed over a cheque – the proceeds of a recent coffee morning in the parish hall which Lee had missed because of illness.
Mr Hanily, and diocesan readers Paddy Quinn and Claire Henderson, prayed for Lee at the front of the church. The young Omagh Spires athlete addressed the congregation briefly, thanking them for their generosity and expressing particular gratitude to his mother and father for their support.
Lee, who was proudly sporting his new Team Ireland kit, received hugs aplenty from fellow parishioners who’ll be following his performances with keen interest. The Special Olympics will last from 14th March until 21st March.
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