Join us for the 2025 Parish Steak BBQ at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
We’re thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Parish Steak BBQ on Saturday, 30 August at the Diocesan Hall, opposite St. Patrick’s Cathedral on St. Loman’s Street in Trim. From 6pm, we’ll be firing up the grills for what promises to be a fantastic evening of delicious food and great company. Whether you’re a long-time parishioner, new to our community or just someone who appreciates … Continue reading Join us for the 2025 Parish Steak BBQ at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
Enjoy afternoon tea at Leixlip Castle
St. Mary’s Church, Leixlip invite you to Afternoon Tea at Leixlip Castle. Enjoy delicious treats, a raffle on the day, and an optional tour of the castle (€8). Two sittings available: Tickets cost €20 per person and must be booked in advance. Text 089 266 8211 to book your spot. All proceeds in aid of St. Mary’s Church, Leixlip. Continue reading Enjoy afternoon tea at Leixlip Castle
The lectionary for 20 July, the fifth Sunday after Trinity
Collect Almighty and everlasting God,by whose Spirit the whole body of the Churchis governed and sanctified:Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,that in their vocation and ministrythey may serve you in holiness and truthto the glory of your name;through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. The First Reading: Amos 8: 1-12 This is what the Lord God showed me—a basket … Continue reading The lectionary for 20 July, the fifth Sunday after Trinity
The lectionary for 13 July, the fourth Sunday after Trinity
Collect O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we finally lose not the things eternal: grant this, heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our Lord. Amen. The First Reading Amos 7: … Continue reading The lectionary for 13 July, the fourth Sunday after Trinity
The lectionary for 1 June, the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day
Collect O God the King of Glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Mercifully give us faith to know that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading: … Continue reading The lectionary for 1 June, the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day
Confirmation classes to begin on Friday, 23 May
Weekly confirmation preparation classes for candidates from Trim and Athboy will begin on Friday, 23 May in St. Patrick’s National School, Trim. Sessions will run every Friday evening from 7pm to 8pm. Full attendance is expected so that each candidate can fully engage with the programme and prepare well for their confirmation. Each candidate will receive the confirmation programme booklet on the first evening, along … Continue reading Confirmation classes to begin on Friday, 23 May
The lectionary for 18 May, the fifth Sunday of Easter
Collect Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: Grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, … Continue reading The lectionary for 18 May, the fifth Sunday of Easter
The lectionary for 11 May, the fourth Sunday of Easter
Collect Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: Raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading Acts 9: 36-43 Now there was at Joppa … Continue reading The lectionary for 11 May, the fourth Sunday of Easter
The lectionary for Easter Day
Collect Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly beseech thee, that, as by thy special grace preventing us thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with … Continue reading The lectionary for Easter Day
The lectionary for 13 April, Palm Sunday
Collect Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Old Testament Reading Isaiah … Continue reading The lectionary for 13 April, Palm Sunday
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