Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
19 April 2026 – Easter III
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 the Word
Readings are: Psalm 116.1-17, Isaiah 43.1-12 and Luke 24.13-35.
Hymns are: Jesus strong and kind, What gift of grace, O come to the altar, As we walked home 253
Richard Mitchell is playing for us today.
Children stay in church today.
3.00 pm St John’s Hospital Evening Prayer.
Main Services
Date Name Details
26 April Easter IV 11.00 am Holy Communion
3 May Easter V 11.00 am All Age Service

Tuesday Morning Rectory Group
Tuesday at 11.15 am. We are looking at the Witness Practice. All welcome!

The Alpha Course
The course continues on Wednesday at 7.15 pm in the Catacombs. Just a few weeks left.

Faith Reignited 14-24 May
Plans are progressing for Calry’s part which looks like including an all-age picnic and treasure hunt on Sunday 17th May and a men’s event at Bertie’s Pitch and Putt on Saturday 23rd. In addition, there are evening meetings planned throughout the period. See details in the May Scribe and on social media in the coming weeks.

Sunday School and Bell Tower Group
We need new helpers and leaders for our children and young people. If you think you would like to help please get in touch. All leaders will be Garda vetted.

Mothers’ Union
Victoria Pringle was enrolled in the MU St John’s-Calry Branch at a special service in St John’s on Wednesday evening.

Death of Moya Brennan (Article from Pro Life Campaign)
Beyond her remarkable musical talent, tributes following her passing have highlighted her kind and generous nature, her unaffected attitude toward fame, and the deep importance of her Christian faith in her life.

She regularly addressed in interviews the abortion she underwent at 19, expressing profound regret and remarking at one point: “I wish I knew a little more about it before I went ahead and did it.”

Her song, Perfect Time, includes the words:

“I know forgiveness is the key not pride
I want to heal this pain I hide inside.
Free my fears and promise me
That you won't let me go
You're the one to comfort me
The past my God You know
Believe me
I'm not afraid
Teach me
To learn your ways
Carry me
Under your wings
In your perfect time”

Congratulations!
…to Adrian on his birthday last Wednesday.
Well done to Josh and Victoria on submitting their dissertations for their MTh!
Alan Williamson who has been accepted for ordination in the Church of Ireland

Points for Prayer:

Easter General Vestry on Tuesday and those who will serve in a variety of roles
Faith Reignited – our Archdeaconry-wide mission
Pringles as they wait to find out where they will be for their curacies
young people preparing for confirmation and the CUs in the Grammar and ATU
wisdom, courage and humility for those in Dáil Éireann
God’s will to be done in the turmoil of our world

…he explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
Luke 24.27b