Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
15 February 2026 – Sunday before Lent
Rector: Ven Patrick Bamber Tel: 071 91 46513
Associate Minister: Canon Ronnie Bourke
email: rector@calry.ie fb:/calryparishchurch www.calry.ie Day off – Monday
A diverse yet unified community of all ages, sharing the message of Jesus by word and deed in Sligo and beyond.
11.00 am is a service of Morning Prayer.
Readings are: Psalm 2, 2 Peter 1.16-21 and Matthew 17.1-9.
Hymns are: Jesus, hope of the nations; Adoration; Speak O Lord; Name of all majesty (No 102)
Richard Mitchell from Sligo Presbyterian Church is playing for us today.
Sunday School is meeting.
3.00 pm St John’s Hospital Evening Prayer.
Main Services
| Date | Name | Details |
| 18 February | Ash Wednesday | 8.00 pm Holy Communion |
| 22 February | 1st Sunday of Lent | 11.00 am Holy Communion – Canon Ronnie Bourke |
The Alpha Course
The course continues on Wednesdays at 7.15 pm in the Catacombs. If you haven’t done the course before you are welcome to join in. Could you invite a friend or family member to attend? Guy Marsden will be the course leader.
Tuesday Morning Rectory Group
Tuesday 11.15 am – 12.30 pm. We have started a new Practice from Practising the Way – Scripture. Why not come along?
Saturday Morning Prayer at 8 am – all welcome!
21 February – Sligo Methodist Church
Special Guest of the Council of Mission - Revd Frank Bernardi
We had a really special time with Revd Frank on Friday evening in the Rectory. On Saturday he was in St John’s Cathedral and is preaching there this morning.
If you want to read more about what he has been saying during his visit to Ireland go to this link: A Church for the Nations: Learning from North Africa - Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion
Here you can also find out about the Zoom meeting on Tuesday 17th at 7.30 pm with Revd Frank.
Confirmation Preparation for Young People
Any young person interested in being confirmed please make contact with the Rector.
The Scribe our Diocesan Magazine
If you receive the Scribe please make sure you give Yvonne Stuart your €20 for a year’s subscription. If you would like to start receiving it you are not too late to sign up.
Flower Rota
There are a few gaps on the flower rota for 2026. We really appreciate the contribution of those who enhance the church with floral displays. We don’t encourage buying expensive flowers but using as much as possible what can be grown locally. Please speak to Yvonne Stuart if you would like to help.
Parish and Diocesan Readers’ Day
Would you like to find out more about being a parish or diocesan Reader? There is a special event being held at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon for existing and potential readers on Saturday 28 February from 10.30 am – 3.30 pm. This includes a complimentary lunch. If you would like to attend please let the Rector know.
Cavan Christian Women’s Conference
Signposts to the Saviour - Seeing Jesus in Isaiah. Cavan Crystal Hotel Saturday 21st March 9.30 am – 1.30 pm. Cost €11. To book go to: Cavan Christian Women's Conference 2026 - Tickets | Fienta
Select Vestry and Easter General
The next meeting of the Select Vestry is due on Thursday 26 March at 8.00 pm.
The date of the Easter General Vestry (like the AGM) is Tuesday 21 April at 8.00 pm.
Faith Reignited – 14-24 May, Archdeaconry of Elphin
This is going to be a special time of emphasis throughout our Archdeaconry of Elphin on reaching the large number of Church of Ireland folk who are not currently involved in their local church community and to encourage all of us to rediscover the joy of our salvation. Further details will be released soon. This will require all of us to get involved by praying, inviting and supporting.
Kindu
Archbishop Masimango has sent word of the sad death of one of his colleagues from the House of Bishops, Sabiti Tibafa Daniel of the Diocese of Kamango. The verse, shared in French, accompanying the news of his death is: ‘J’ai combattu le bon combat, j’ai achevé la course, j’ai gardé la foi.’ (2 Timothy 4.7).
Points for Prayer:
- the Alpha Course
- the Calry Sunday School team
- young people in our church
- Cosy Cats Childcare
- Faith Reignited – our Archdeaconry mission
- our partner diocese of Kindu in eastern DRC
- St George’s Church in Tunis and ministry in North Africa
We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable,
and you will do well to pay attention to it,
as to a light shining in a dark place,
until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
2 Peter 1.19