Notices for March 8th, 2026
Services for March 15th 2026, 4th Sunday of Lent (Mothering Sunday)
Holy Communion at:
9.30am St Paul’s Church, Collooney
10.45am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare (with baptism)
Noon Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
Collect for Today
Merciful Lord,
Grant your people grace to withstand the temptations
of the world, the flesh and the devil
and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lent Prayer
We are planning to look at prayer and pray over the Lenten period in our churches. We will meet in all our churches over Lent. We plan to be open from 10.00am and 11.00am on Fridays (just drop in, you don’t have to stay for the whole hour, the reflection should take around 30 minutes) in the following locations. Upcoming dates are:
March 13th, Ballisodare, March 20th, Collooney and March 27th, Ballymote. A flyer is available and weekly sheets are presented each week.
Faith Re-ignited
Our Archdeaconry is planning to run several events for the churches in the period from Ascension to Pentecost 14-24 May. Each parish group is invited to put on one or two events or activities that will draw back those who have wandered away from church life.
Tulsa Fostering
An information evening will take place in the School House, Skreen, F91YX08 on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 8pm. Refreshments served. Stop by and chat to the team.
World Day of Prayer
A big thank you to all who organised, participated in and attended the World Day of Prayer Service on Friday, over 750 Euro was raised to support their work and ease the burden carried by so many.
MU Event
St John’s MU have invited Ballisodare MU to their meeting on Wednesday 11th at 7.30pm to hear Jean and Mary share a tale of intrigue, deception and espionage.
The Marthas
The Marthas are meeting again on Tuesday March 10th 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
Eggs-treme
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 are likely to take place in the week beginning Monday April 13th. This is a triennium year so Synod members and supplementals as well as Parish Nominators 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.