Notices for May11th 2025
Services for May 18th 2025, 5th Sunday of Easter
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 God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life:
raise us, who trust in him,
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness,
that we may seek those things which are above,
where he reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Christian Aid Coffee Morning
Herbie and Marion Watt will be hosting a coffee morning in aid of Christian Aid on Tuesday May 13th from 10.30am. Last year €2270 was raised.
Union Proposal
All parishioners of the three parishes are invited to a meeting to examine the possibility of the group becoming a union. The pros and cons will be outlined. If it was decided that a union was desirable then it needs to go before Diocesan Synod in October with ratification by General Synod the following May. The meeting will be held in St Pauls Church Collooney on Monday May 26th at 8.00pm.
Holy Trinity SV Meeting
There will be a Select Vestry Meeting for Holt Trinity Church Ballisodare in the church hall at 8.00pm on Tuesday 27th May.
The Marthas
The Marthas will resume at Mary Bourke’s house on Tuesday May 13th at 8.00pm.
Safeguarding Training
Revd Simon Scott will lead a safeguarding training session on Monday, June 16th, at 7:30 p.m., at St John’s, Longford. Anyone interested let Andrew know.
Spring to Life
Spring to Life are hosting a “Praise in the Park” event on Saturday 31st May. This will take place at the Cleveragh Open Air Concert area situated in Cleveragh Park – just across the road from Sligo Swimming Pool. The event, which is free, will begin at 5pm and will have a great line-up of local musicians and some short testimonies. Any queries to Gwyneth Rich 087 9137713
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.
The Knitted Bible
St John’s Church, Newtownhamilton are hosting The Knitted Bible Exhibition from Friday 30th May to Sunday 8th June. This is a display of over thirty different scenes from the Bible using knitted figures. There will be an opening service on the evening of Friday 30th May and a celebration service on the evening of Sunday 8th June. The exhibition will be open to the public both weekends.
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.