Notices for November 9th 2025
Services for November 16th 2025, Second Sunday before Advent
Holy Communion at:
9.30am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
10.45am Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
12.00pm St Paul’s Church, Collooney
Collect for Today
Almighty Father,
whose will is to restore all things
in your beloved Son, the king of all:
Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority,
and bring the families of the nations,
divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,
to be subject to his just and gentle rule;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Act of Remembrance
Let us remember with gratitude and leave to the mercy and love of our Heavenly Father
all those who have died for in war;
those whom we knew,
and those whose memory we treasure;
and all who have lived
and died in the service of humanity.
Silence
Act of Remembrance Prayer
Almighty and eternal God,
from whose love in Christ
we cannot be parted either by death or life:
hear our prayers and thanksgivings
for all whom we remember this day;
and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Remembrance Collect
God, our refuge and strength,
bring near the day when wars shall cease
and poverty and pain shall end,
that earth may know the peace of heaven
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
MU Meeting
The November MU meeting will be on Thursday, 20th November in St Paul’s Reading room at 8 pm. Sharlene Kemple will demonstrate how to design and paint our own Xmas bauble.
All materials supplied. Cost is 15 euro.
Numbers will be required nearer the date.
Non-members are very welcome to join us.
Prayers for young people
The Sunday before Advent, 23rd November, is the day of prayer for young people across the Church of Ireland. We will be including prayers in our services especially in Ballisodare which is our family service. More resources are on our website.
The Scribe
The deadline for the next, December, edition of the Scribe magazine is Wednesday November 12th. If anyone has anything they would wish to contribute then please let Andrew know by lunchtime of November 11th.
Sunday School in Collooney
Sunday School will be in St Paul’s Church at noon on Sunday November 23rd. All children are welcome.
Andrew Away
Andrew and Julie will be attending a retirement seminar on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th November.
Service Plan – Advanced Notice
Please note that from January 2026 all services will move forward one slot. The new pattern will be:
9.30am St Paul’s Church, Collooney
10.45am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
Noon Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
MU News
“Souls of Our Shoes” reception which is being held in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings, Belfast on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
Twenty-eight women have been killed in Northern Ireland since 2020 by someone known to them. Mothers’ Union has actively participated in the “16 Days of Activism” initiative for more than 10 years, raising awareness of, and campaigning to bring an end to domestic abuse and gender-based violence. One of the initiatives which we use to raise awareness is the “Souls of Our Shoes” exhibition which has been displayed in many locations throughout Ireland since 2018. We are delighted to bring it to Stormont to mark the 2025 “16 Days of Activism”.
This exhibition is a thought-provoking and effective method of displaying the powerlessness and fear of those facing domestic abuse, as well as inspiring the strength and courage needed to escape it.
We hope that you will be able to attend, please remember to rsvp to allireland.mothersunion@gmail.com by the 28th October.
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.