Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
26 October 2025 – Trinity XIX
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.
NB: Remember that the clocks go back one hour in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Today
11.00 am Service of the Word led by Joshua and Victoria Pringle
Readings: 2nd Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 and Luke 18:9-14.
Songs: 17 Brother sister let me serve you; 597 Take my life and let it be; In Christ alone my hope is found
Come thou fount of every blessing
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
Main Services
| Date | Name | Details |
| 2 November | Trinity XX | 11 am All Age Service with Mary Bourke, Joshua and Victoria Pringle |
| 9 November | Trinity XXI Remembrance Sunday | 11 am Morning Prayer with Act of Remembrance |
Tuesday Bible Study at the Rectory
The group meets on Tuesday at 11.15 am - 12.30 pm.
Mid-week Groups
The Wednesday evening group is taking a break.
Saturday 8 am Inter-church Prayer Meeting – all welcome!
1 November Sligo Methodist Church
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. The team don’t need overnight accommodation any more.
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. For further information, please feel free to contact the school on 071-9161014 or email info@carburyschool.com.
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
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.
Statement from CIEF (The Church of Ireland Evangelical Fellowship)
Following the recent appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury and subsequent responses, there has been some speculation regarding the Church of Ireland’s relationship with other Anglicans around the world.
The Church of Ireland Evangelical Fellowship (CIEF) would like to clarify that we subscribe fully to the preamble and declaration to the C of I constitution [found in the green prayer book on pages 776-7] that states unequivocally our communion with the Church of England. However, the preamble also states that we are in communion with ‘...all other Christian Churches agreeing in the principles of this Declaration;’
Therefore, we support the appropriate recognition of all Anglican networks that exist globally; and in the spirit of the preamble and declaration we encourage unity and cooperation with all churches that subscribe to these Anglican principles, seeking ‘quietness, peace, and love, among all Christian people’.
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
- Dean Ruth West as she starts her new ministry in Sligo
- for those who are sick and undergoing treatment
- a wise and godly response to the annual celebration of darkness
- the new President Elect of Ireland
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen
2 Timothy 4.18