Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
22 February 2026 – Lent I
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.
This is the first Sunday of Lent.
11.00 am is a service of Holy Communion led by Canon Ronnie Bourke. (The Rector is off duty.)
Readings are: Romans 5: 12-19 & Matthew 4: 1-11.
Hymns are: Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us; We come as guests invited; May the grace of Christ our Saviour.
Mette Jensen Kavanagh is playing for us today.
Sunday School is having a break. Children will stay in church.
3.00 pm St John’s Hospital Evening Prayer.
Main Services
| Date | Name | Details |
| 1 March | Lent II | 11.00 am All-Age Service |
| 8 March | Lent III | 11.00 am Service of the Word |
Lenten Ideas
So, what are you doing for Lent?
Perhaps you plan to give up chocolates or wine. Maybe you plan to use social media a bit less or plan to get up earlier or even start going to the gym. Why not think of making some investments?
Invest in your spiritual life
Sign up to a daily devotional, start a Bible reading plan or use the daily office of the Church of Ireland:
Daily Worship App - Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion
Classic | The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
Free Bible Reading Plans | Over 30 Options | Animated Videos
Why not join a small Bible or prayer group – for example on Tuesday morning, Wednesday evening or Saturday at 8 am?
Invest in the world church
Make time to pray for our partners in Kindu, DRC and give something to support their work (for example €5 each week in Lent)
Send a gift to a charity or mission that you feel drawn to.
Give to Bishops’ Appeal (the international relief and development programme of the C of I). For more go to: Bishops’ Appeal – Church of Ireland World Aid & Development - Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion
Invest in your own church
Join us each Sunday as we journey through Lent.
Pray for God to lead us by his Spirit.
Ask if there is some ministry you could support by giving your time.
Plan to stay for coffee and talk to someone you don’t know so well.
Tuesday Morning Rectory Group
Tuesday 11.15 am – 12.30 pm. We are looking at the practice of using Scripture. Newcomers welcome!
The Alpha Course
The course continues on Wednesdays at 7.15 pm in the Catacombs. If you haven’t done it before you are welcome to join in. Why not invite a friend or family member to attend? Guy Marsden is the course leader.
Saturday Morning Prayer at 8 am – all welcome!
28 February – Crossways, Manorhamilton (ask for directions)
7 March - Calry
Confirmation Preparation for Young People
Any young person interested in being confirmed please make contact with the Rector. We are meeting after school on Fridays.
Parish and Diocesan Readers’ Day
Would you like to find out more about being a parish or diocesan Reader? There is a special event being held at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon for existing and potential readers on Saturday 28 February from 10.30 am – 3.30 pm. This includes a complimentary lunch. If you would like to attend please let the Rector know.
Cavan Christian Women’s Conference
Signposts to the Saviour - Seeing Jesus in Isaiah. Cavan Crystal Hotel Saturday 21st March 9.30 am – 1.30 pm. Cost €11. To book go to: Cavan Christian Women's Conference 2026 - Tickets | Fienta
Select Vestry and Easter General
The next meeting of the Select Vestry is due on Thursday 26 March at 8.00 pm.
The date of the Easter General Vestry (like the AGM) is Tuesday 21 April at 8.00 pm.
Faith Reignited – 14-24 May, Archdeaconry of Elphin
This is going to be a special time of emphasis throughout our Archdeaconry of Elphin on reaching the large number of Church of Ireland folk who are not currently involved in their local church community and to encourage all of us to rediscover the joy of our salvation. Further details will be released soon. This will require all of us to get involved by praying, inviting and supporting.
Kindu
Please pray for Archbishop Masimango and the ordinations of 13 more priests and 10 more deacons on Monday 23rd at Kampene, about 150 km from Kindu.
Mission Trip to Cape Town
Three Calry folk are part of the small team going from the Diocese to Cape Town in South Africa with Crosslinks. It is Jennifer Bourke and Joshua & Victoria Pringle. The dates are 3-12 July. As the time approaches please pray for them as they prepare for this big adventure!
Remembering Loved Ones
We think of the Cornwall family as they recall Archie and Betty Cornwall this coming week.
Also, Martin Ford whose birthday was on 24th February.
Birthdays
Congratulations to Pam Scanlon (her 70th), Áine Burke, Clara Hewston & Samuel Mudhewe who have all had birthdays recently.
Points for Prayer:
- good use of Lent
- the Alpha Course
- young people in our church
- Cosy Cats Childcare
- Faith Reignited – our Archdeaconry mission
- our partner diocese of Kindu in DRC
For just as the through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners,
so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
Romans 5.19