Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
9 August 2026 – Trinity X
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.
Welcome to worship today.
Claudio Barguena will be leading our sung worship today. The hymns/songs are:
Great is thy faithfulness 80
He loves me so (children's song)
Goodness of God
Christ is my firm foundation
The readings are: Genesis 37.1-28 and Matthew 14: 22-33
3 pm St John’s Hospital service of Evening Prayer.
7 pm Service of Holy Communion – short and simple.
Main Sunday Services
Date Name Details
16 August Trinity XI 11.00 am Service of the Word led by Revd Victoria Pringle
Calry Women’s Fellowship this Afternoon
Today, after church a light lunch will be served in the Rectory before the women take a trip to the dahlia farm. There is no charge but bunches of flowers will be for sale 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 this Evening
There will be a service of Holy Communion this evening 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.
Tuesday Rectory Fellowship Group
We are meeting again this week at 11.15 – 12.30 pm. Do come if you’re free.
Wednesday Prayers
Please join us in praying for the needs of the Parish 8.00 – 9.00 pm in the church. If you have any particular prayer needs please let the Rector know and we will include them.
Saturday 8 am Prayer Meeting
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.
Farewell to the Poths
For those who have got to know Pastor Kirk and Sandlin Poth there will be a special farewell to them hosted by the Baptist Church on Saturday 22nd from 5.00 – 7.00 pm.
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!
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
Church Roof
The proposed work on the south parapet roof is not now going ahead this year due to circumstances beyond our control. We hope to get the work done next year together with other necessary remedial works.
Congratulations!
It is Charles Roberts birthday today!
Happy birthday also to Revd Victoria who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday 5th.
He sent a man before them – Joseph sold as a slave.
They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons,
till what he foretold came to pass,
till the word of the Lord proved him true.
Psalm 105.17b-19