Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
2 August 2026 – Trinity IX
Rector: Ven Patrick Bamber Tel: 071 91 46513. Day off – Monday
Associate Minister: Canon Ronnie Bourke
Curate: Revd Victoria Pringle 089 400 2605. Day-off-Friday
email: rector@calry.ie fb:/calryparishchurch www.calry.ie
A diverse yet unified community of all ages, sharing the message of Jesus by word and deed in Sligo and beyond.
Nadine Larkin, Diocesan Reader, is kindly leading this morning’s service (The Rector is in Drumcliffe Parish.)
Nils Kavanagh will be leading our sung worship today. The hymns/songs are:
687 Come, Let Us Praise the Lord
The Lord’s My Shepherd (Stuart Townend)
576 I heard the voice of Jesus say
The readings are: Isaiah 55: 1-5 and Matthew 14: 13-21
3 pm St John’s Hospital service of Evening Prayer.
Main Sunday Services
Date Name Details
9 August Trinity X 11.00 am Service of the Word with team from Logos Hope
7.00 pm Holy Communion
Quiet Week
NB: The Tuesday morning study group and the Wednesday prayer group are both taking a break for the week. The Rector is off duty from Monday – Saturday. If you need to contact a clergy person you can call Revd Victoria on 089 400 2605. But please note that her day-off is on Friday.
Saturday 8 am Prayer Meeting
8th Methodist
15th Prayer walk
22nd Calry
29th Drumcliffe
Please ask Patrick if you would like to attend but aren’t sure how to find the venue or need a lift.
Next Sunday Morning 9th
We are looking forward to having some international visitors next Sunday from the Operation Mobilisation ship Logos Hope that is docked in Dublin. Expect an emphasis on world mission! Claudio Barguena will be leading our sung worship.
Calry Women’s Fellowship Afternoon 9th
Also on Sunday 9th, after church a light lunch will be served in the Rectory before the women take a trip to the dhalia farm. There is no charge but she’s selling bunches of flowers for the Jack and Jill Foundation. Please notify Pippa on 083 404 5806 if you plan to come and if you need a lift.
Holy Communion Evening 9th
There will be a service of Holy Communion the same evening 9th August at 7.00 pm. This might be for those that aren’t free in the morning, or prefer a quieter service. It’s an experiment. Let us know what you think.
Sunday Evening Service 16th August in SUH
There will be a simple, short service of Evening Prayer in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Sligo University Hospital on Sunday 16th August at 7.00 pm. All welcome.
Church Picnic
On Sunday 30th August there will be a bring and share Parish Picnic after church – an opportunity to get to know Revd Victoria and to enjoy a late summer afternoon together. Venue tbc. Please note the date now.
Visiting
Revd Victoria and the Rector are endeavouring to visit Calry parishioners over the summer. If you would especially like a visit please contact either of them to mention when might be a suitable time. Or, they may call you!
Gardening
Bertie is doing some gardening work at the moment. If you would like him to quote for a job contact him on 083 397 0984.
Mothers’ Union Prayer Circle
Do you know someone who is in need of prayer? Feel free to text the MU Prayer Circle on 083 160 6260.
Sponsored Cycle
Pam Scanlon is one of six female cyclists from Inishfree Wheelers Cycling Club planning to pedal from Limerick to Leitrim (240 km) starting on Friday 21st August to raise money for SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust). If you would like to lend your support go to: Support Delma Cavanagh Charity Cycle on iDonate.ie
The Pringles
Revds Victoria and Joshua have moved in to their new home – Riverstown Rectory. We hope that they will be very happy there!
New Garden Fence
Well done to Gus and Tammy, ably assisted by Bertie, on erecting the new garden fence, making it safe for children from Cosy Cats to play in.
Congratulations!
Mark Dunne and his son Reuben share the same birthday, 4 August… just 39 years apart. So happy first birthday to Reuben and fortieth to Mark!
Also, happy birthday to Anjola, Zainab’s son, who just celebrated his tenth birthday on 29 July!
And happy first anniversary to Victoria and Joshua!
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
and you will delight in the richest of fare.
Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live.
Isaiah 55.2b-3a