Notices for February 1st, 2026
Services for February 8th 2026, 2nd Sunday before Lent
Morning Worship at:
9.30am St Paul’s Church, Collooney
10.45am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
Noon Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
Collect for Today
Almighty and ever living God,
clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son was this day presented in the temple
in the substance of our mortal nature:
May we be presented to you with pure and clean hearts,
by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Scribe
Final Call for 2026 subscriptions please.
February edition out today.
St Brigid’s Bank Holiday
Wishing you a relaxing time on the day to reflect one of the nation’s saints.
Christianity in the Middle East
An exhibition on Christianity in the Middle East is being earmarked for the for the weekend of 14th-16th of February in Sligo. The Diocese is partnering with ICMS (https://www.cmsireland.org) and SAT-7 (https://sat7.org) in this venture.
Confirmation
A United Confirmation Service for the Sligo churches will take place on May 10th. Any children or adults seeking confirmation this year should ask Andrew for a form. The Bishop usually likes candidates to be in Secondary School at the time of confirmation.
Preparation will take place after Easter this year and will most probably be done on Zoom. Please let Andrew know if this presents any difficulty.
Barbara Egan (nee Browne)
Today at 4.00pm in Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare there will be a memorial service for Barbara. Barbara died in England in December and her funeral and cremation have already taken place. All are welcome.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday occurs on February 18th. There will be a service of Holy Communion in Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare at 8.00pm.
Prayer
Please remember in your prayers parishioners who are in hospital, or resident in our care homes.
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.