The lectionary for the second Sunday after The Epiphany
14 January 2024 Collect Almighty and everlasting God,who dost govern all things in heaven and earth;Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people,and grant us thy peace all the days of our life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. First Reading: 1 Samuel 3: 1-10, (11-20) Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; … Continue reading The lectionary for the second Sunday after The Epiphany
The lectionary for the first Sunday after The Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ
7 January 2024 Collect O Lord,we beseech thee mercifully to receivethe prayers of thy people which call upon thee;and grant that they may both perceive and knowwhat things they ought to do,and also may have grace and powerfaithfully to fulfil the same;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Genesis 1: 1-5 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday after The Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ
Christmas services and events
The following services and events will take place over the Christmas period. Please note the time change for the Christmas Eve service in Trim. Scatter Club Christmas Party (for primary school children): Saturday, 9 December at 5pm in the Diocesan Hall, Trim. Family Carol Service including Nativity Play with pupils from St. Patrick’s National School: Sunday, 17 December at 11.30am in Trim Cathedral. Athboy Carol … Continue reading Christmas services and events
The lectionary for the first Sunday of Advent
3 December 2023 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 Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday of Advent
Join the Inglis family in supporting the Jack & Jill Home for Christmas Appeal
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Trim supports the Jack & Jill Home for Christmas Appeal, aiming to raise €1m to fund 55,000 hours of in-home nursing care for children with complex medical conditions. The initiative, featuring Alfred Inglis’s touching story, will raise funds that will allow families to spend Christmas together at home. Continue reading Join the Inglis family in supporting the Jack & Jill Home for Christmas Appeal
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim, is hosting its annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on 22nd December 2023 at 7pm. The service features the Meath Diocesan Choir, Christmas carols, hymns, and congregation members reading the Nine Lessons. Post-service, attendees are invited for refreshments in the Diocesan Hall. Continue reading Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Athboy to host parish auction on 11 November
St. James’ Church, Athboy, is hosting a parish auction on Saturday, 11 November, to raise funds for the church. The auction will include a variety of items such as furniture, logs, china, porcelain, pictures, books, garden statuary, and more. Also, refreshments and a raffle will be offered, featuring a hand-crafted livestock mart among other prizes. Continue reading Athboy to host parish auction on 11 November
The lectionary for the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
8 October 2023 Collect Almighty and everlasting God: increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out … Continue reading The lectionary for the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
The lectionary for the third Sunday after Trinity
25 June 2023 Collect O Lord,we beseech thee mercifully to hear us;and grant that we, to whom thou hast givenan hearty desire to pray,may by thy mighty aid be defended and comfortedin all dangers and adversities;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Genesis 21: 8-21 The child grew, and was weaned; and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday after Trinity
The lectionary for the first Sunday After Trinity
11 June 2023 Collect O God, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee; Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday After Trinity
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