The Fifth Sunday in Lent
29 March 2020 Collect Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: Grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross, we may triumph in the power of his victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought … Continue reading The Fifth Sunday in Lent
A reflection for Mothering Sunday
Reading: Exodus 2:1-10 Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him for three months. When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child … Continue reading A reflection for Mothering Sunday
The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday)
22 March 2020 Collect Lord God whose blessed Son our Saviour gave his back to the smiters and did not hide his face from shame: Give us grace to endure the sufferings of this present time with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The First Reading: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 The Lord said to Samuel, ‘How long … Continue reading The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday)
Bishop’s statement
• Public worship is cancelled up to 29 March Bishop Pat Storey has issued a pastoral statement in response to the Coronavirus: The situation with regard to the Coronavirus has substantially changed in the last week, even though the recommendations of the government and the WHO (World Health Organisation) remain the same: that gatherings under 100 people may take place. Having witnessed the closure in … Continue reading Bishop’s statement
Parish Notices
COVID-19 In line with Government guidelines, Sunday services will continue as the congregation is unlikely exceed 100 people. The mid-week service on Wednesday will also continue. However, the following events have been cancelled: Afternoon patronal service on Sunday 15 March (there will be a service at 11.30am); Lenten study group (Tuesdays); Lenten soup lunch (Thursdays); Confirmation class (Fridays); and Car boot sale on Saturday 28 … Continue reading Parish Notices
The Second Sunday in Lent
8 March 2020 Collect Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth that they may return to the way of righteousness: Grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through … Continue reading The Second Sunday in Lent
Parish Notices
Pilgrim courseThe Lenten study group will commence in the Deanery on Tuesday 3 March at 7.45pm, and will continue each Tuesday during Lent. All welcome. Lenten servicesLenten services will be held each Wednesday at 10.30am in Trim and at 8.30pm in Athboy. Lenten soup lunchThe Lenten soup lunch will commence on Thursday 5 March at 1pm in the Diocesan Hall in Trim. St Patrick’s Patronal … Continue reading Parish Notices
Trim Car Boot Sale
The first Trim Car Boot Sale of 2020 will be held on Saturday 28 March (and on the fourth Saturday of each month thereafter) at the Diocesan Hall, St. Loman’s Street, Trim (opposite the cathedral). The fee for sellers is €15 for cars and €20 for vans/trailers. Gates open to traders at 7am and admission is free for the general public. No booking is required, … Continue reading Trim Car Boot Sale
The Second Sunday Before Lent
16 February 2020 Collect Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image: Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever. The First Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 … Continue reading The Second Sunday Before Lent
The Third Sunday before Lent
9 February 2020 Collect Almighty God, who alone can bring order to the unruly wills and passions of sinful humanity: Give your people grace so to love what you command and to desire what you promise; that, among the many changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The First … Continue reading The Third Sunday before Lent
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