The lectionary for 5 January, the second Sunday of Christmas
Collect Almighty God, in the birth of your Son you 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 love that we may know the fullness of his joy; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and … Continue reading The lectionary for 5 January, the second Sunday of Christmas
The lectionary for 29 December, the first Sunday of Christmas
Collect Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us through your Son Jesus Christ: Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity, so we may share the life of his divinity; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Old Testament Reading 1 Samuel … Continue reading The lectionary for 29 December, the first Sunday of Christmas
Christmas Services
As Christmas approaches, we extend a warm invitation to everyone in the Trim and Athboy areas to join us in worship. On Sunday 22 December, Holy Communion will be celebrated as usual at 10am in Athboy and 11.30am in Trim, followed by Morning Prayer on Sunday 29 December at the same times. We also have a number of special Christmas services planned: We look forward … Continue reading Christmas Services
The lectionary for 22 December, the fourth Sunday of Advent
Collect Lord, we beseech thee, give ear to our prayers, and by thy gracious visitation lighten the darkness of our hearts by our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Old Testament Reading Micah 5: 2-5a But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, … Continue reading The lectionary for 22 December, the fourth Sunday of Advent
The lectionary for 15 December, the third Sunday of Advent
Collect O Lord Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world we may be found an … Continue reading The lectionary for 15 December, the third Sunday of Advent
The lectionary for 8 December, the second Sunday of Advent
Collect O Lord, raise up (we pray thee) thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through the satisfaction of thy Son our Lord, to whom with thee … Continue reading The lectionary for 8 December, the second Sunday of Advent
The lectionary for 1 December, the first Sunday of Advent
Collect Almighty God,Give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness,and put upon us the armour of light,now in the time of this mortal life,in which thy Son Jesus Christcame to visit us in great humility;that in the last day,when he shall come again in his glorious Majestyto judge both the quick and the dead,we may rise to the life immortal;through him … Continue reading The lectionary for 1 December, the first Sunday of Advent
Get ready for the Children’s Nativity Service!
As Christmas approaches, we are delighted to invite you and your family to our Children’s Nativity Service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. This cherished event will take place on 15 December at 11:30am and promises to be a heartwarming celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. The Children’s Nativity Service is a highlight of the festive season, featuring children from St. Patrick’s National School retelling … Continue reading Get ready for the Children’s Nativity Service!
Join us for a service of Nine Lessons & Carols at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
As the Christmas season draws near, we invite you to join us for a special evening at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. On Friday, 13 December at 7pm, we will host our annual Service of Nine Lessons & Carols, featuring the magnificent voices of the Meath Diocesan Choir. This time-honoured tradition is a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas. Through a combination of scripture readings and … Continue reading Join us for a service of Nine Lessons & Carols at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim
The lectionary for 24 November, the Kingship of Christ
24 November 2024 Collect Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord,the wills of thy faithful people;that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works,may of thee be plenteously rewarded;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 23: 1-7 Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God … Continue reading The lectionary for 24 November, the Kingship of Christ
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