Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
18 August 2024 – Trinity XII
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.
Today
Welcome to worship.
Scripture potions are: 1 Kings 2.10-12 & 3.3-14, Psalm 111 & Ephesians 5.15-20
Hymns this morning are:
My heart is filled with thankfulness
When morning gilds the skies 334 (verses 1, 4 & 5 only)
Give thanks to the Lord our God and king
Great is thy faithfulness 80
Coffee and tea are available after the service.
St John’s Hospital is again at the earlier time of 10 am.
Forthcoming Calry Service Times
| Date | Title | Details | Leader |
| 25 August | Trinity XIII | 11.00 am Holy Communion | Rector |
| 1 September | Trinity XIV | 11.00 am All Age Service | Rector |
Bible Read-a-Thon and Church Welcomers
We are now about to start Philippians and Psalm 89. We are aiming to read the whole New Testament and the Book of Psalms for the second time by the end of the month.
Each day the church is open we need welcomers as well as readers. Please sign up if you can help (and see below).
Heritage Week
This is Heritage Week – a national initiative. Calry is participating. We are offering a warm welcome to any visitors that choose to come between Saturday 17th and Sunday 24th August between 11 am and 2 pm each day. We need more help! (See the sign-up above.)
Saturday 8 am Inter-church Prayer Meeting
24th August - SeungHe Park, Sligo Methodist Church, Wine St
Hospitality Week 18th – 25th August
In contrast to Heritage Week this is a Calry initiative. Nearly everyone should be able to participate to some extent. All you have to do is invite someone from church over for a bite to eat or drink. It could just be for a cup of coffee and a biscuit. Use the opportunity to take a risk and invite someone from church who you don’t know so well. Go on – give it a go!
Gathering for Prayer
With the start of the new academic year around the corner there is much to pray for. There is going to be a special gathering for prayer in Calry on Sunday 1st September at 7 pm. Please come and join in.
Advance Notice
Our friends from All Saints’ Little Shelford would like to come and visit us. The provisional plan at the moment is for a small group from AS to come the first w/e of October 4-6th and that we hold a women’s event, a men’s event and our Harvest Thanksgiving Service. They will need accommodation. Please get in touch if you would like to be involved or would be willing to offer a place to stay. www.allsaintslittleshelford.org
Ukrainian Independence Day Saturday 24th August – Summer event in Calry
A special event marking Ukraine Independence Day will take place in Calry on Saturday 24 August at 1pm in Calry. Learn something about Ukrainian folklore and culture. Admission free. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.
An Old Bible
A bible has been found outside The Model. It is an old copy of the KJV apparently given to a Mr Burns on the occasion of his wedding in June 1824. Does anyone know who this may have been?
News from Kindu, DRC
The very difficult situation with regard to food supplies has improved significantly with the arrival of the rice harvest and the dry season. However, please pray for church leaders as they face the challenge of corrupt political influence in the life of society.
Safeguarding Trust Panel
The child protection policy of the Church of Ireland is called Safeguarding Trust. We are committed to abiding by it. If you have any concern about welfare of children or young people in parish activities or on parish premises you can speak to one of the members of the SGT Parish Panel in Calry:
Temi Ososanya: 089 989 0284
Hilda Latten: 086 086 9025
Ven Patrick Bamber: 083 365 8066.
Accommodation Needed
A mother with two teenage daughters is in need of rental accommodation in the Sligo area. Please contact the Rector if you can help.
200th Anniversary Commemorative Pieces
If you ordered one of Sharlene’s commemorative pieces for Calry don’t forget to collect yours today, with your €40 payment.
Points for Prayer:
- young people awaiting exam results on Friday
- wisdom for our leaders
- a cessation of the appalling hostilities in Gaza
- a change of heart in Russia towards the conflict with Ukraine
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.
Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord…
Ephesians 5.19