Notices for December 21st 2025
Services for December 28th 2025, First Sunday of Christmas
Morning Service at:
9.30am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare (NO SERVICE)
10.45am St Paul’s Church, Collooney (UNITED SERVICE)
4.00pm Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote (NO SERVICE)
Collect for Today
God our redeemer,
who prepared the blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of your Son:
Grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,
so we may be ready to greet him
when he comes again as our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Christmas Greetings
Andrew, Julie, Emma, Clare, Maisie, Wilbur and Dolly wish you all a peaceful Christmas and every blessing for 2026.
Again, this year I am not giving Christmas Cards or presents but making a donation to Ripple Effect, the charity used in October All Age services.
Christmas Services
Wednesday 24th December, Christmas Eve
11.30pm First Communion of Christmas, Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
Christmas Day
Services of Holy Communion at:
9.30am, Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
10.45am, Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
Noon, St Paul’s Church, Collooney
Sunday December 28th
First Sunday of Christmas, United Service in St Paul’s Church, Collooney at 10.45am.
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
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.