Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
18 May 2025 – Easter V
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!
This morning is our Service of the Word at 11 am.
Sunday School is meeting today.
Readings: Leviticus 19.1-2 & 9-18, Psalm 148, John 13.31-35.
Songs: My heart is filled with thankfulness, A new commandment 515, Father we love you 348, My Jesus, my Saviour
3 pm Service of Evening Prayer in St John’s Hospital.
Main Services
| Date | Name | Details |
| 25 May | Easter VI | 11.00 am Holy Communion |
Tuesday Bible Study at the Rectory
The group meets from 11.15 am - 12.30 pm.
Saturday 8 am Inter-church Prayer Meeting
24th May Methodist Church
Choral Landscapes: Songs Across Time and Place
Sligo Orpheus Choir are kindly holding this concert in Calry on Saturday evening 24 May at 7.00 pm in order to raise funds for the repair to the north parapet roof of the church. Please spread the word!
Ukrainian Event
On Saturday 31st our next Ukrainian event will take place in Calry at 3 pm. Do come and support our friends.
Praise in the Park
Spring to Life are hosting Praise in the Park on Saturday 31st May. This will take place at the Cleveragh open air concert area situated in Cleveragh Park - just across the road from Sligo Swimming Pool. The event, which is free, will begin at 5.00 pm and will have a great line-up of local musicians and some short testimonies. Any queries to Gwyneth Rich 087 9137713.
Prayer
That evening 31st May at 7.30 pm there will be a special prayer gathering in Sligo Methodist Church led by Crown Jesus Ministries. They are planning ecumenical prayer gatherings throughout the island.
Select Vestry
The first meeting of the new Select Vestry will take place on Tuesday 10th June at 8 pm in the Catacombs.
Bell Tower Group
BTG is on again in June! This is for young people from 6th Class – 2nd Year. Next sessions on Sunday 8th and 15th June.
Summer Madness – Youth Festival
A group from the Diocese is going to attend the Summer Madness youth festival from Friday 27 June to Tuesday 1 July. For a long time groups of young people from Sligo have gone to SM. This year Claudio will be going. It is open to anyone of secondary school age.. If you are interested in attending get in touch rector@calry.ie
New Wine
This year’s conference in Sligo ATU is Sunday 13th – Friday 18th July. It is a highlight of the summer for many people – a spiritual tonic! The conference is designed for all ages with lots of activities for children and youth. You can visit for one evening or attend the whole thing. The first Sunday evening is free, after that you have to pay. For more information and to book go to: https://www.newwineireland.org/
Safe Haven, Buncrana
Ruth Garvey-Williams is the editor of The Scribe our diocesan magazine. She and her husband Andrew lead a new church in Buncrana called Safe Haven. The two young men who were tragically drowned a week ago, Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda were both connected with Safe Haven. Please pray for the whole community as they deal with this loss.
The Chosen
You may have heard of a series of films called The Chosen based on the gospels. As it happens this weekend you can see one of the films at Sligo Omniplex cinema.
The Chosen: Last Supper - Part 3 (12A):
Sunday at 2 pm or Monday 19th May at 7 pm
For details and to book visit thechosentv.co.uk
Don't miss what must be the finest ever film of the events of Holy Week.
"The best film about Jesus that I've ever seen" - Nicky Gumbel
Extra Prayer Points
- Matthew Hewston and Laura Craig getting married in Calry on Thursday 22nd
- young people sitting exams
- Pam Scanlon returning from Kisiju in Tanzania
- our friends in Kindu that the rebels will stay away from the area
He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’
Revelation 21.5a