Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
19 October 2025 – Trinity XVIII
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
11.00 am Holy Communion
Readings: Psalm 147.1-7, Acts 16.6-12 and Luke 10.1-9.
Songs: 376 Ye holy angels bright; He knows my name; 459 For all the saints.
Sunday School is meeting today. Don’t forget to register your children: https://forms.gle/5MrmBrs3VWas8ryY7
3.00 pm St John’s Hospital Evening Prayer led by Joshua and Victoria Pringle
Main Services
| Date | Name | Details |
| 26 October | Trinity XIX | 11 am Service of the Word led by Joshua and Victoria Pringle |
| 2 November | Trinity XX | 11 am All Age Service with Mary Bourke, Joshua and Victoria Pringle |
Tuesday Bible Study at the Rectory
The group meets on Tuesday at 11.15 am - 12.30 pm.
Mid-week Groups
Wednesday 7.30 – 9.00 pm in the Catacombs two groups:
Practising the Way – 8 sessions discipleship programme highly recommended!
The Practices – starting with 4 sessions on Service – the follow-on to Practising the Way.
We will start together with coffee and chat and then divide into two groups.
Grammar School Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Prize Day
Thursday at 11.45 am in Calry.
Select Vestry
Our next meeting is due on Thursday at 8.00 pm in the Catacombs.
Saturday 8 am Inter-church Prayer Meeting – all welcome!
25 October Manorhamilton Baptist
Plans for 31st October
A children’s light party is planned to be held in Sligo Presbyterian Church on 31 October from 4.00 – 5.30 pm open to children of National School age. Dressing up allowed, but no scary costumes please!
Inter church choir
Spring to Life plan to form an inter church choir to sing outside Sligo Methodist Church on the afternoon of 31st October at 3.00 pm. Adults and children are all invited. We plan to meet on Monday 27th October for a practice at 7.30 pm at Sligo Methodist. Any questions contact Joe Kennedy on 086 854 4235.
New Wine Worship
On the same day, Friday 31st October, a small New Wine team are coming to lead an open worship evening in Calry from 8.00 – 9.00 pm. All are welcome! It should be a special time of seeking God’s presence together.
NB: We need offers of bed and breakfast accommodation. Can you help?
Institution of Canon Ruth West
On Friday 24th October at 7.30 pm the service of institution of Canon Ruth West as the Rector of the Sligo Cathedral Group and her installation as Dean of Elphin and Ardagh will take place at St John’s Cathedral. All welcome!
Carbury NS
Carbury School invites prospective parents and pupils to an Open Evening on Wednesday, 12th November, from 5 pm to 6 pm. This event is for those with children due to start school in September 2026 or September 2027. It will provide an opportunity for families to tour the school, learn about the Primary Curriculum Framework, and explore key aspects of school life such as Green Schools, Active Schools, STEM, and the Parent Association. For further information, please feel free to contact the school on 071-9161014 or email info@carburyschool.com. To keep up to date with school news, visit www.carburyschool.com or follow the school on Facebook.
Grammar School Open Day
Thursday 13 November 5.00 – 8.00 pm (for pupils starting in September 26). To book a place on the tour call 071 9145010 or visit the website: www.sligogrammarschool.org
Congratulations!
Mrs Lorrie Crawford celebrated her 90th birthday on Friday.
Prayer Requests from Open Doors about the situation in Gaza and Israel:
The current ceasefire is the first step in a very long road. And so, along with other Christian denominations and agencies, I am asking again for Christians and churches across the UK and Ireland to continue praying for the unfolding situation in the Holy Land:
- For comfort, strength and healing in Israel and in the Palestinian Territories for all those who have suffered and continue to suffer from the past two years
- For food, drink and medical treatment for children and the elderly who have suffered so much in Gaza
- For the negotiators; for wisdom, courage and grace as they bring together all involved in the conflict to seek a just and lasting peace
- For Palestine and Israel to reach agreement on the key issues of Palestinian statehood, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the future of Hamas.
Extra Prayer Points
- for health care professionals and for the healing ministry
- success in our grant applications for the work on the roof
- Sebastian’s ongoing application process to come to Ireland as an intern
- Canon Ruth West as she starts her new ministry in Sligo
- Sligo Grammar and Carbury NS
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’
Luke 10.9