Notices for August 17th 2025
Services for August 24th 2025, Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Morning Worship at:
9.30am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
10.45am Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
12.00pm St Paul’s Church, Collooney
Collect for Today
Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the life and light of your Church:
Open our hearts to the riches of his grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Harvest Preparation Meeting
There will be a preparation meeting for St Paul’s Church harvest celebrations on Wednesday August 27th at 7.30pm at Wendy’s home.
Harvest Thanksgiving
As part of our celebration of the bounty of harvest we are inviting all parishioners to bring some non-perishable produce to the church (tins, packets etc) which will subsequently be passed on to the foodbank to help others in need. Thank you in advance.
Harvest Services
St Paul’s Church, Collooney
Friday 19th September at 8.00pm, traditional Harvest Celebration.
Saturday 20th September from 3.00pm to 4.30pm Harvest Hullabaloo for National School age children. Registration opens in September.
Sunday 21st September Café Harvest celebration at 4.00pm. Café Church will be an informal gathering with refreshments.
Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
Friday 26th September at 8.00pm, traditional Harvest Celebration
Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
Sunday 5th October at 4.00pm, traditional Harvest Celebration
Children’s Service
Next Sunday in Holy Trinity, Ballisodare we will be holding a child friendly service where families will be helping out with the Sunday duties and part of the service will be for the children. We look forward to welcoming them.
Sligo Gospel Choir
Sligo Gospel Choir is a community choir singing songs of joy, hope and inspiration. You are welcome to join them for practices in the Presbyterian Church Hall (F91 EY8K) from 7.30 to 8.50 p.m. on Thursdays Aug. 28th, Sept. 4th and Sept. 11th, as we prepare for a gospel performance on Culture Night (Fri. Sept. 19th). No singing experience is necessary, there is no audition, and you won’t be asked to sing on your own. For further details, contact them at sligogospelchoir@outlook.com or see facebook.com/sligogospelchoir
Dedication
We plan to have a short dedication for Violet Parker in the service on August 24th.
Ballisodare Heritage Group
There will be a guided heritage walk from Scott’s Corner on the Sligo Road to the Ball alley on Saturday 23rd August starting at 2.30pm. Refreshments will be provided at the ball alley.
Tear Fund
Tear Fund are doing a survey about supporting children in other countries and are looking for as many responses as possible. If you were prepared to do the short survey please send me an E-mail and I will forward the link. It can also be accessed from the News page on our website.
Prayer for the Holiday Season
Loving Lord, thank you so much for holiday times and the wonder and excitement that they engender in all our hearts. We thank you for the many blessings we gain from these important times of holiday fun and family reunion.
Refresh and rejuvenate us in a relaxed atmosphere, when we are surrounded by precious friends and family members.
At this holiday season we remember those that are alone, or ill, or going through times of stress or difficulty, and pray that you would draw very close to each and every one.
Thank you, that you are a God that answers prayer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thought for the Future
I recently opened a box that contained some old holiday slides only to discover I had packed space fillers including my father’s wallet. In his wallet was this called ‘One Voice’
In 1645 one vote gave Cromwell control of his country.
In 1649 one vote decided the execution of Charles 1
In 1776 one vote gave America English instead of German as a language.
In 1923 one vote made Hitler leader of the Nazi Party.
Don’t say one voice is never heard.
Leaving a Gift for the Church in your Will
Legacy gifts or ‘gifts in will’ are an important source of income for churches, allowing us to make long-term plans. They are also a way of enabling you to continue to support the church after you’re gone.
By remembering us in your will, you can help ensure the church’s presence will continue to benefit many generations to come.
Further details on how to do this are on our website along with answers to some of the questions you may have. A paper version can be provided on request.
Irish Hospice Foundation
Bereavement Support Line available Mon-Fri, 10.00am-1.00pm 1800 80 70 77
Bank Transfers and Standing Orders
If you would like to make donations via bank transfer or by standing order please contact the Rector or the local treasurer who will provide appropriate details.