Notices for November 2nd 2025
Services for November 9th 2025, Third Sunday before Advent
(Remembrance Sunday)
Morning Worship at:
9.30am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
10.45am Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
12.00pm St Paul’s Church, Collooney
Collect for Today
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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.
Nos will be required nearer the date.
Non members are very welcome to join us.
The Marthas
The Marthas are recommencing at Mary Bourke’s home on Wednesday November 5th at 8.00pm. (NOTE CHANGE OF DAY)
Sunday School in Collooney
Sunday School will be in St Paul’s Church at noon on Sunday November 9th and November 23rd. All children are welcome.
Nursing home residents
Please remember parishioners in Nursing home particularly Edie Irwin in Abbey Haven, Boyle and Tommie Bagnall in Ballymote.
Andrew Away
Andrew and Julie will be attending a retirement seminar on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th November. If anyone would be able to look after Maisie (and the sheep) from the morning of the 12th until the evening of the 13th please get in touch with Andrew urgently.
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.