Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
23 November 2025 – Kingship of Christ
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.
Welcome to worship today on the last Sunday of the church year – the Feast of the Kingship of Christ.
This is also the occasion of Reuben Dunne’s baptism. We welcome him into the church family and pray for his parents Mark and Rebecca. Canon Ronnie will be leading the service assisted by Victoria Pringle.
Reading: John 18.33-37 & 19.16-22
Songs: Jubilate, Who’s the King of the Jungle, All things bright and beautiful, Father I place into your hands.
Sunday School is meeting today. (Parents please be ready to assist if necessary.)
This is also Church of Ireland day of prayer for young people and youth ministry.
3.00 pm St John’s Hospital Evening Prayer.
Main Services
Date Name Details
30 November Advent Sunday 11 am Holy Communion
Choir Rehearsal
Mondays at 6.30 pm in the church. New members welcomed!
Tuesday Bible Study at the Rectory
The group meets on Tuesday at 11.15 am - 12.30 pm. The topic is fasting.
Mid-week Groups
Practicing the Way continues on Wednesday in the Catacombs at 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm. A great way of growing in faith.
Saturday 8 am Inter-church Prayer Meeting – all welcome!
29 November Drumcliffe Church
Kids Club
Kids Connect Club is meeting in Sligo Presbyterian Church Hall on Friday 28th November and Friday 5th December at the regular time of 4.30pm - 5.30pm. There will be a special Christmas event on Saturday 13th December from 4.00pm - 5.30pm. All national school aged children are invited to join us for games, crafts and Bible stories and snacks together! There is no charge and if you can only fit in one date then your child is still most welcome to attend.
Festive Flower Demonstration
The Grammar Parents’ Association are hosting a festive flower demonstration in the school on Thursday 27 November at 7.00 pm. Tickets cost €10.
Forthcoming Events in Skreen
Skreen's Avenue of Light returns for 2025. Walk among the trees and remember the true meaning of Christmas. Lighting up at 4pm as part of Skreen Parish Church’s Carol Service on December 7th and will be open daily to January 6th. Trees still available for sponsorship.
Meet Santa and his elves, and enjoy the crafts, animals, music and treats at his Grotto in Skreen, 4 - 7 pm on Saturday 13th December and 2 – 7 pm on Sunday the 14th. Children, €15, Adults, €10. (Second adult free with three or more children). Beat the queue by booking on Eventbrite: "Christmas in Skreen 2025 tickets."
Diocesan Mission Trip to South Africa in July 26
Would you be interested in joining a 10 day visit to Cape Town and working in a township alongside Crosslinks mission partners Alun and Debbie Burt? It's an opportunity to be exposed to God's global Church, to serve the church in Cape Town and be encouraged by what God is doing in other places. It is also an opportunity to make a stronger connection with our local parishes with mission. The criteria for those considering going is that they are...
1) over 18 (or 16 if accompanied by a parent)
2) a committed Christian, having been part of their local church for over a year
3) a team player motivated by service and mission.
For more information talk to the Rector. PS: Joshua and Victoria are planning on going!
Parish Reader Training
Next February Parish Reader training is planned to commence in Sligo. Could God be calling you to assist in leading worship? To find out more talk to Patrick.
Protestant Aid
If you want to know how PA uses its resources, please take a copy of the latest annual report for 2024 and also the 25/26 newsletter.
If you are experiencing financial hardship for some reason, feel free to have a confidential conversation with Patrick. You may be eligible for a PA grant.
Ukrainian Autumn Evening
Next Sunday 30th November at 3.00 pm there will be a special event organised by Valentine and a team of others celebrating Ukrainian culture and traditions. All are welcome!
Can You Help?
We need at least one more person to be trained in how to set up slides for Sunday services. Speak to Sneha to know more.
Congratulations
…to Abiola Ogunleye on passing her driving test!
Additional Prayer Points:
young people and children in our parish including the recently baptised and confirmed, boarders, pupils in Carbury NS and SGS, students in the ATU CU
the recently bereaved
our bishop Ferran and archbishop John
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and here in Sligo
security in Nigeria after the kidnapping of 315 pupils & staff from a Catholic school in Niger State
an end to the atrocities and suffering for the people of Sudan
that peace would last and recovery would start for the devasted land of Gaza
wisdom and justice for the Government and people of Ukraine
And he is the head of the body, the church;
he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead,
so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
Colossians 1.18