St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim, is hosting its annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on 22nd December 2023 at 7pm. The service features the Meath Diocesan Choir, Christmas carols, hymns, and congregation members reading the Nine Lessons. Post-service, attendees are invited for refreshments in the Diocesan Hall. Continue reading Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
St. James’ Church, Athboy, is hosting a parish auction on Saturday, 11 November, to raise funds for the church. The auction will include a variety of items such as furniture, logs, china, porcelain, pictures, books, garden statuary, and more. Also, refreshments and a raffle will be offered, featuring a hand-crafted livestock mart among other prizes. Continue reading Athboy to host parish auction on 11 November
8 October 2023 Collect Almighty and everlasting God: increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out … Continue reading The lectionary for the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
25 June 2023 Collect O Lord,we beseech thee mercifully to hear us;and grant that we, to whom thou hast givenan hearty desire to pray,may by thy mighty aid be defended and comfortedin all dangers and adversities;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Genesis 21: 8-21 The child grew, and was weaned; and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday after Trinity
11 June 2023 Collect O God, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee; Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday After Trinity
4 June 2023 Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity; We beseech thee, that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and … Continue reading The lectionary for Trinity Sunday
Don’t miss the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Steak Barbecue, taking place at 7pm on Saturday 24 June 2023 in the Diocesan Hall, St. Loman’s Street, Trim. Tickets cost €25 for adults and €15 for teenagers, while children under 12 are free. Get your tickets in advance at The Deanery, St. Loman’s Street, Trim (call 046 943 6698) or purchase them at the door. We hope you … Continue reading Annual Summer BBQ
21st May 2023 Collect O God the King of glory,who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christwith great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven;We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless;but send to us thine Holy Spirit to comfort us,and exalt us unto the same placewhither our Saviour Christ is gone before,who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,one God, world without end. Amen. … Continue reading The lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day
14 May 2023 Collect O Lord,from whom all good things do come;Grant to us thy humble servants,that by thy holy inspirationwe may think those things that be good,and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same;through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The First Reading: Acts 17: 22-31 Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, ‘Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are … Continue reading The lectionary for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday
7 May 2023 Collect O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found; through … Continue reading The lectionary for the fifth Sunday of Easter
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