Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
21 September 2025 – Trinity XIV
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 on St Matthew’s Day.
Psalm and Readings: Psalm 119.65-72; Proverbs 3.13-18; 2 Corinthians 4.1-6; and Matthew 9.9-13
Songs: Lord I come to you; 601 Teach me my God and King; He knows my name; 549 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Sunday School continues today. Parents must register their children at: https://forms.gle/5MrmBrs3VWas8ryY7
3.00 pm St John’s Hospital Evening Prayer
Main Services
| Date | Name | Details |
| 28 September | Invitation Sunday | 11.00 am Service of the Word |
| 5 October | Trinity XVI | 8.30 am Traditional said Holy Communion
4.00 pm Harvest Thanksgiving followed by supper |
Tuesday Bible Study at the Rectory
The group meets on Tuesday at 11.15 am - 12.30 pm.
Saturday 8 am Inter-church Prayer Meeting – all welcome!
27 September Heatherview, Tonaphubble, Sligo – ask if you need a lift
4 October TREM (above Funke’s restaurant)
Safeguarding Trust Training
Anyone who wishes to work with under 18s or with vulnerable adults in a Church of Ireland setting must have up-to-date training in Safeguarding Trust – the Church of Ireland policy on children and vulnerable adults. The next training session will be held on Saturday, 27th of September 1.00 - 3.00 pm in the Sexton's House, Manorhamilton, with Hannah O'Neill. Please let the Rector know if you plan to attend.
Invitation Sunday
This is a golden opportunity to invite family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to join us next Sunday at our 11 am service. We plan to offer a warm welcome to whoever joins us.
Calry Harvest
The Calry Harvest Thanksgiving is going to take place on Sunday 5th October at 4 pm in the afternoon. The choir are preparing the sung worship already. Our guest speaker will be Dr Julie McKinley of the National Bible Society of Ireland. A harvest supper will be served afterwards.
Church Cleaning Thursday 25th from 6.30 pm
In readiness for these services we need a team to give the whole church a thorough clean. Could you help?
St John’s Hospital Harvest Thanksgiving
The Church of Ireland community in St John’s Hospital will be holding a service of Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 12th October at 3.00 pm. The family and friends of patients are very welcome to join us.
Wetsuits - Free to a good home!
Two small adult size wetsuits are being offered freely. Contact Eunjoo or Bushik if you are interested.
Mothers’ Union
The Calry-St John’s Branch of the MU met in Calry on Wednesday evening for a service of Holy Commuion. It was a really special time. The MU is open to any women, whether married or not, who would like to join. It is a worldwide organisation that is responsible for some excellent work. To find out more speak to one of the Calry representatives: Hilda Latten, Margaret Henry, Marlene Horan. The MU prayer is:
Loving Lord, we thank you for your love so freely given to us all. We pray for families around the world. Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union as we seek to share your love through the encouragement, strengthening and support of marriage and family life. Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in prayer and worship, and in love and service reach out as your hands across the world. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Inter church choir
Sping 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.
Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
SAT-7 were one of the participating organisations in the Calry Mission Conference held back in April. They are calling for Christians to pray for peace in the Holy Land especially this week. Here are some prayer points:
- An immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to violence across the Holy Land, and a meaningful peace process resulting in justice for all.
- For safe access to humanitarian aid, the provision of shelter, and for the release of hostages and detainees.
- Children and families whose lives have been devastated by this conflict: children who have become orphans; parents who have lost children; those suffering with injuries, deprivation and the effects of trauma.
- All those who have lost their homes, become displaced, or had to leave their homeland because of war in different parts of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.
- For SAT-7 staff and partners in the region – for producers, presenters and guests – that they would know God's peace and wisdom and “not grow weary of doing what is right” (Gal 6:9).
Condolences
Lily Craig (née Greene) died peacefully in Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar on Friday 12th. The mother of Robert (husband of Elizabeth née Henry) and his siblings.
Tommy Cummins died peacefully in the NW Hospice on Tuesday 16th. A former Mayor of Sligo, County Councillor and Peace Commissioner he was also the first Caretaker of the Catacombs. Many fittings in the Catacombs were erected by him. We send our condolences to his widow Patsy, his children Olivia, Jordan and Glynn and all the family.
Congratulations!
Happy birthdays this week to Pippa Bamber (on 17th) and Sneha Mathew (on 18th).
Extra Prayer Points
- our Invitation Sunday service next week
- Grammar School assemblies held in Calry every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- the ATU CU starting on Thursday at 1 pm in The Sanctuary
- the bereaved and sick
- a just and lasting peace for Ukraine
‘I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’ Matthew 9.13b