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!

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

United Service to mark Dean Paul Bogle’s retirement

Join us in honouring Dean Paul Bogle as he retires after many years of dedicated service. Dean Paul Bogle and his wife, Jane, have been a cornerstone of our parish community since they joined us over ten years ago. As Dean Paul prepares to retire at the end of October, we invite all parishioners and community members to join us in celebrating his years of … Continue reading United Service to mark Dean Paul Bogle’s retirement

The lectionary for the sixth Sunday after Trinity

7 July 2024 Collect O God,who hast prepared for them that love theesuch good things as pass man’s understanding;Pour into our hearts such love toward thee,that we, loving thee above all things,may obtain thy promises,which exceed all that we can desire;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, … Continue reading The lectionary for the sixth Sunday after Trinity

The lectionary for the fifth Sunday after Trinity

30 June 2024 Collect Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee,that the course of this worldmay be so peaceably ordered by thy governance,that thy Church may joyfully serve theein all godly quietness;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading 2 Samuel 1: 1, 17-27 After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. David intoned … Continue reading The lectionary for the fifth Sunday after Trinity

The lectionary for the third Sunday after Trinity

16 June 2024 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 1 Samuel 15: 34 – 16: 13 Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday after Trinity

The lectionary for Trinity Sunday

26 May 2024 Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity; we beseech thee, that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and … Continue reading The lectionary for Trinity Sunday

The lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day

12 May 2024 Collect O God the King of glory,who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christwith great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven;We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless;but send to us thine Holy Spirit to comfort us,and exalt us unto the same placewhither our Saviour Christ is gone before,who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,one God, world without end. Amen. … Continue reading The lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day