Christmas Eve service at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
Dean Paul Bogle celebrates the Christmas Eve Service of Holy Communion at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. Continue reading Christmas Eve service at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
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A pastoral letter from the Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland
2020 is a year which we will never forget. It is a year in which the gathering darkness sometimes seemed as though it might overcome the way we live. Darkened and deserted streets, shuttered up shops and businesses, even closed places of worship. Fears that our health services might be overwhelmed or that we might not have the resolve or the resilience to organise ourselves … Continue reading A pastoral letter from the Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland
The Service of Lessons and Carols
Dean Paul Bogle introduces the Service of Lessons and Carols, in which we hear the wondrous story of the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ, told through scripture and song. The readings and prayers are read by pupils from St Patrick’s National School, Trim. Continue reading The Service of Lessons and Carols
Public worship to resume on 1 December
The Government recently announced special concession for places of worship to reopen for religious services at Level 3, from 1 December, in light of the upcoming Christmas period. This will allow for up to 50 worshippers to attend services with the following protective measures: Two-metre social distancing guidelines adhered to (members of the same household can sit/stand close together); Wearing of face coverings; Where possible, … Continue reading Public worship to resume on 1 December
Welcome to Holy Communion
Dean Paul Bogle leads our celebration of Holy Communion for Sunday 29 November, the first Sunday of Advent, at St James’ Church, Athboy. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Holy Communion
A special Christmas appeal
Beverley Joseph is raising funds to provide electric wheelchairs for two children in Nepal who live with cerebral palsy. Here is their story… Sushma and Seema Joshey are two thoughtful and sweet young ladies from the rural village of Belbari Morang in Nepal. The sisters were both born with a severe case of cerebral palsy, which means that simple everyday tasks like moving independently from home … Continue reading A special Christmas appeal
Welcome to Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 22 November, the Sunday before Advent (The Kingship of Christ), at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Morning Prayer
Welcome to Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 15 November, the second Sunday before Advent, at St James’ Church, Athboy. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Morning Prayer
Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan
Beverly Joseph shares an update on the fundraising initiative for Christian families in need in Pakistan, and outlines how the money raised is alleviating the suffering brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. A big thank you to everyone for your continued support and concern for Christians in Allomahar, Pakistan. As mentioned in the last update, most of the families who were being helped have adults … Continue reading Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan
Online retreat for lay people and clergy
The Commission on Ministry’s annual Advent Retreat will take place online this year, on the morning of Saturday 28 November. The retreat will be led by Rev. Ruth Patterson of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the theme will be the Dawn of Hope. It will consist of a mixture of prayer, music, reflection, and speech, and provides a time of spiritual refreshment at what … Continue reading Online retreat for lay people and clergy
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