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

The lectionary for 17 November, the second Sunday before Advent

Collect O God, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil, and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life; Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves, even as he is pure; that when he shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him … Continue reading The lectionary for 17 November, the second Sunday before Advent

The lectionary for 10 November, Remembrance Sunday and the third Sunday before Advent

Collect O Lord, we beseech thee,absolve thy people from their offences;that through thy bountiful goodnesswe may all be delivered from the bonds of those sins,which by our frailty we have committed;Grant this, O heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake,our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen. The Old Testament Reading Ruth 3: 1-5; 4: 13-17 Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ‘My daughter, I need to seek … Continue reading The lectionary for 10 November, Remembrance Sunday and the third Sunday before Advent

The lectionary for 3 November, the fourth Sunday before Advent

Collect O God, our refuge and strength,who art the author of all godliness;Be ready, we beseech thee, to hearthe devout prayers of thy Church;and grant that those things which we ask faithfullywe may obtain effectually;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Old Testament Reading Ruth 1: 1-18 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of … Continue reading The lectionary for 3 November, the fourth Sunday before Advent

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

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