The lectionary for the second Sunday of Christmas
2 January 2022 Collect Almighty God,in the birth of your Sonyou have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,and shown us the fullness of your love:Help us to walk in this light and dwell in his lovethat we may know the fullness of his joy;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. The … Continue reading The lectionary for the second Sunday of Christmas
Christmas services – Trim and Athboy
To enable everyone to worship safely and avoid over-crowding at Christmas services this year, Trim and Athboy Union of Parishes will operate a booking system as we did last year. For services in Trim, please contact Jennifer McKenna by phone or text at 086 401 8604 or email to jenniferamckenna@gmail.com. For services in Athboy, please contact David Douglas by phone or text at 087 274 … Continue reading Christmas services – Trim and Athboy
The lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Advent
19 December 2021 Collect Almighty God,Give us grace to cast away the works of darknessand to put on the armour of lightnow in the time of this mortal lifein which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;that on the last daywhen he shall come again in his glorious majestyto judge the living and the dead,we may rise to the life immortal;through him … Continue reading The lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Advent
RTÉ Service on Sunday 12 December, featuring the Dioceses of Meath & Kildare
A Service of the Word from members of the Dioceses of Meath and Kildare, led by Bishop Pat Storey, will be broadcast on RTÉ radio and television on Sunday 12 December. The service will look at the theme of worry and will be broadcast at 11am on RTÉ Radio 1 Extra and 11.10am on RTÉ One television. It will also be available afterwards via the … Continue reading RTÉ Service on Sunday 12 December, featuring the Dioceses of Meath & Kildare
The lectionary for the third Sunday of Advent
12 December 2021 Collect Almighty God,Give us grace to cast away the works of darknessand to put on the armour of lightnow in the time of this mortal lifein which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;that on the last daywhen he shall come again in his glorious majestyto judge the living and the dead,we may rise to the life immortal;through him … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday of Advent
The lectionary for the second Sunday of Advent
5 December 2021 Collect Almighty God,Give us grace to cast away the works of darknessand to put on the armour of lightnow in the time of this mortal lifein which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;that on the last daywhen he shall come again in his glorious majestyto judge the living and the dead,we may rise to the life immortal;through him … Continue reading The lectionary for the second Sunday of Advent
The lectionary for the first Sunday of Advent
28 November 2021 Collect Almighty God,Give us grace to cast away the works of darknessand to put on the armour of lightnow in the time of this mortal lifein which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;that on the last daywhen he shall come again in his glorious majestyto judge the living and the dead,we may rise to the life immortal;through him … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday of Advent
The lectionary for the third Sunday before Advent
7 November 2021 Collect Almighty Father,whose will is to restore all thingsin your beloved Son, the king of all:Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority,and bring the families of the nations,divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,to be subject to his just and gentle rule;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday before Advent
Harvest Thanksgiving
This year’s Harvest Thanksgiving Family Services will be held on the following dates/times: St. James’ Church, Athboy: 10am on Sunday 17 October 2021 St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim: 11:30am on Sunday 17 October 2021 You can learn more about Harvest Thanksgiving here. Continue reading Harvest Thanksgiving
The lectionary for Sunday 26 September
Collect Almighty God,you have made us for yourself,and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you:Teach us to offer ourselves to your service,that here we may have your peace,and in the world to come may see you face to face;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Esther 7: 1-6, 9-10; 9: 20-22 So the king and Haman went in to … Continue reading The lectionary for Sunday 26 September
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