Notices for March 22nd, 2026
Services for March 29th 2026, 6th Sunday of Lent (Palm Sunday)
Morning Worship at:
9.30am St Paul’s Church, Collooney
10.45am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
Noon Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
Collect for Today
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
Grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross,
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lent Prayer
Our Lenten look at prayer concludes on Friday, March 27th, Ballymote looking at:
Prayer as a Source of Love
From 10.00am and 11.00am (just drop in, you don’t have to stay for the whole hour, the reflection should take around 30 minutes)
Work sheets are provided.
Faith Re-ignited
Our Archdeaconry is planning to run several events for the churches in the period from Ascension to Pentecost 14-24 May. There will be events across the Archdeaconry and a series of “How can I….” talks held in the cathedral addressing the issues most people struggle with.
In addition, in the Ballisodare Group we are going to try and compile and share the history you all have of the various churches. So, we are asking you to have a look in your drawers and find photos, newspaper cuttings etc of your Sunday school time at your church, events in the churches’ history, etc. We will then try to make up some displays for each church and open the doors on Saturday May 16th for people to come and reminisce. It is hoped that afterward we will scan the items and create a digital display for future posterity. So, get looking!
The Marthas (CHANGE OF DATE)
The Marthas are meeting again on Wednesday March 25th at the home of Mary Bourke from 7.15pm.
Easter Services
Wednesday, April 1st, Evening Prayer in Holy Trinity, Ballisodare at 8.00pm
Maundy Thursday, April 2nd, Holy Communion in Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote at 8.00pm
Good Friday, April 3rd, Reflection Service in St Paul’s Church at 8.00pm
Easter Day, Holy Communion in all churches at the normal service time.
Egg-streme
A children’s event will be held in St Paul’s Church on Saturday, April 4th from 3.00pm-4.30pm. Details and registration to follow.
Easter Vestries
Easter Vestries meetings will be as follows:
St Paul’s, Collooney, Monday April 13th at 8.00pm.
Holy Trinity, Ballisodare, Tuesday April 14th at 8.00pm.
Emlaghfad, Ballymote, Wednesday, April 15th at 8.00pm.
This is a triennium year so Synod members and supplementals as well as Parish Nominators (2 from Ballisodare, 1 from Collooney and 1 from Ballymote) will be elected. These are important meetings given my retirement later in the year so I would ask you prayerfully consider how you could help.
Church Youth Training Events
Jane Henderson from Church Army is delivering two training days, Wednesday March 25th and Thursday 26th March at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute on: Resources useful for Christian Unions or religion classes. Church Youth workers are welcome to attend. (Wednesday)
On Thursday she will run training in Faith Empowered. Faith Empowered seeks to train local lay leaders in Evangelism over 10 sessions designed to be spread out over a year. They would be ideal for a group of older Christian teenagers.
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.