Lectionary for the Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
23 May 2021 Collect Almighty God,who on the day of Pentecostsent your Holy Spirit to the apostleswith the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame,filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel:By the power of the same Spiritstrengthen us to witness to your truthand to draw everyone to the fire of your love;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Acts … Continue reading Lectionary for the Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
Can you spare 15 minutes for mental health?
By Bishop Pat Storey On World Mental Health Day last October, the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev John McDowell, launched MindMattersCoI, the Church’s new mental health promotion initiative. Wellness in body, mind and spirit is something that our Church wishes to promote and our faith deeply desires. We have been working hard, gathering a lot of information, developing a website and establishing an advisory … Continue reading Can you spare 15 minutes for mental health?
Lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day
16 May 2021 Collect O God the King of Glory,you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christwith great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:Mercifully give us faith to knowthat, 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: Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26 … Continue reading Lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day
Reopening of churches for public worship – Sunday 16 May
We look forward to returning to our Church buildings for worship on Sunday 16 May. While this is good news after 20 weeks of closure, we must continue to follow public health guidelines for the health and safety of everyone. Please take note of the following important information: Please DO NOT attend church if you or a member of your household is experiencing, or recovering … Continue reading Reopening of churches for public worship – Sunday 16 May
Reflection for for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday
Acts 10: 44-48 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, ‘Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people … Continue reading Reflection for for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday
Video: A service of Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads a service of Morning Prayer for Sunday 9 May, the sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogation Sunday), from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Video: A service of Morning Prayer
Lectionary for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday
9 May 2021 The First Reading: Acts 10: 44-48 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, ‘Can anyone withhold … Continue reading Lectionary for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday
Video: A service of Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads a service of Morning Prayer for Sunday 2 May, the fifth Sunday of Easter, from St. James’ Church, Athboy. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Video: A service of Morning Prayer
A reflection for the fifth Sunday of Easter
Reading: John 15: 1-8 ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot … Continue reading A reflection for the fifth Sunday of Easter
The lectionary for the fifth Sunday of Easter
2 May 2021 Collect Lord of all life and power,who through the mighty resurrection of your Sonovercame the old order of sin and deathto make all things new in him:Grant that we, being dead to sinand alive to you in Jesus Christ,may reign with him in glory;to whom with you and the Holy Spiritbe praise and honour, glory and might,now and in all eternity. Amen. … Continue reading The lectionary for the fifth Sunday of Easter
Trim & Athboy 